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Kansas Obituaries
KANSAS OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!
Date posted: 29 OCTOBER 2023
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The families of many of the subjects of these Kansas obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia (DNA Group 2)
2. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
3. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
4. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
5. Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland
6. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
7. Known Descendants of Charles Alford, 1790 NC – 1858 IL (DNA Group 1)
8. Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler (DNA Group unknown)
Many Alfords are descendants of Solomon B. Alford, born 1828 AL, the son of Littleberry and Mary (Butler) Alford, later of Oktibbeha Co., MS. Solomon and slave Lussie had six children. In 1992 Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage of an African American Family about this branch of the family.
For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson and includes many photos, family history, and current family information.
9. Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds (DNA Group 1)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
KS Marriages: Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811–1911
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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AALYSIA MARIE TERWEY ALFORD
[She died in Missouri, but we are including her obituary here because she was born and lived in Kansas.]
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—_____ October 2008
Aalysia Marie Terwey Alford, 4 months and 28 days, died October 18, 2008 at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO.
She was born May 20, 2008, in Hutchinson, the daughter of Monte Deron Alford and Tanesha La’Shawn Terwey.
Survivors include; her parents, a brother, Malik Baker, aunts and uncles; Da’Shawn, Darrin Jr., Brittany, Demetric, Isiah, Haylee, La’Shawn, Dion, Michael and Jerry; grandparents; Edie Alford of Kansas City, MO, Jerry Williams of Wichita, Kenneth Green of Owensboro, KY; great grandfather, Dennis Terwey of Hutchinson, great great grandparents; Essie Alford of Kansas City, Libby Terwey of Hutchinson, and Delores and James Cooper of Minnesota, and a great aunt, Gwendolyn D. Terwey of Hutchinson.
Special shout-outs; Brandon Smith, Briannah Terwey, Ashley Wilson, Christoper Wilson, Roger Smith, Tynisha Alford, Dominique Golston, Destiny Williams and Thomas Williams.
She was preceded in death by; a grandmother, Shawn M. (Terwey) Battiste and a great grandmother, Diane M. Terwey.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Elliott Mortuary….
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ABNER ALVORD
WOODSON COUNTY JOURNAL
Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS—Thursday, 7 April 1921
Photo from Yates Center Cemetery, Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RisingSun
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Thressa Carr Alvord; and children Albert Warren Alvord and Iva Dell Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Herbert Earl Alvord in Oregon Obituaries.
The birth date on his gravestone is different than in his obituary, and the death date is incorrect. Also, his wife’s first name is misspelled.
His obituary says he was born in Vinton, Benton Co., IA, but in 1850 the family is living in Clay, Howard Co., IN. All 7 children were born in IN.
1900 census, Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS:
Abner Alvord head 50 Jul 1849 IA blank Canada married 22 years
Thressa wife 38 Oct 1861 IA blank IA 9 children, 8 living
Cora P. dau 14 Dec 1885 KS IA IA
Iva D. dau 12 Aug 1887 KS IA IA
Herbert I. son 11 Apr 1889 KS IA IA
Estella B. dau 9 Jan 1891 KS IA IA
Fred M. son 7 Jul 1892 KS IA IA
Minnie A. dau 6 Mar 1894 KS IA IA
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. He is not included in A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord because Samuel Morgan Alvord was not able to find information about the family of James 1789 VT.
His ALVORD lineage: Abner 1842 IN1, Menzo 1810 NY2, James 1789 VT3, Seth 1762 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ALBERNE FOSTER ALVORD
Photo from Ron White’s White Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
EVENING HERALD
Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—Monday, 9 January 1911
In another article:
Source unknown
KS—Monday, 9 January 1911
Photo from Hope Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Tonnie
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his daughter Carolee Louise Alvord Smoot in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his parents, Rufus Lee Alvord and Anna Melissa Perry Alvord; and sister Flora Alvord White in New York Obituaries, in New York Obituaries.
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. 648:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Alberne Foster 1849 NY1, Rufus Lee 1824 NY2, Luman 1791 CT3, Ebenezer 1767 CT4, Thomas Gould 1742 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ALBERT WARREN ALVORD
TORONTO TOPIC
Toronto, Woodson Co., KS—Friday, 19 Oct 1883
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Abner Alvord and Thressa Carr Alvord; and sister Iva Dell Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Herbert Earl Alvord in Oregon Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. He is not included in A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord because Samuel Morgan Alvord was not able to find information about the family of James 1789 VT.
His ALVORD lineage: Albert Warren 1882 KS1, Abner 1842 IN2, Menzo 1810 NY3, James 1789 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ALBERT WILLIAM “BERT” ALFORD
ATCHISON DAILY GLOBE
Atchison, Atchison Co., KS—Monday, 18 May 1953
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Raymond Riley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Matilda “Tillie” Smith Alford; and daughter-in-law Mable Ruth Ball Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Paul Norman Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of his children Charlotte Emma Alford Gardner Stewart Norman Marquardt and Lloyd Smith Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
On Bert Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he was a fireman, born 27 Aug 1876. He was living in Atchison, Atchison Co., KS, and his nearest relative was Tillie Alford.
From 1910–1930, the family of Albert/Bert Alford and his wife Tillie was living in Atchison Co., KS.
In 1900 Albert W. Alford, age 23 single, was living with his parents in Jackson Co., KS.
In 1880 William A. Alford, age 3, was living with his parents Elmer G. Alford and Emma E. [Lovesee] Alford in Princeville, Peoria Co., IL.
Delores Smith, named in the obituary as a sister, is his daughter, as she is listed on the 1930 and 1940 censuses.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Albert William 1876 IL1, Elmer G. 1849 IL2, Moses 1812 CT3, Moses 1783 CT4, Joseph 1748 CT5, Jonathan 1720 CT6, Jeremiah 1692 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ALEEN GRACE RUSHING ALFORD
ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER
Arkansas City, Cowley Co., KS—Monday, 27 August 2007
Aleen Grace Alford, 72, Geuda Springs, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at the Medicalodge East in Arkansas City. Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007, at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City…. Cremation has been effected.
Aleen was born Oct. 4, 1934, in Burnet, Texas, to John Henry Rushing and Dela Mae (Whitehead) Rushing. She graduated form Junction City High School. On April 9, 1958, she married Firman P. Alford, in Anaheim, Calif. Aleen was an artist and instructor in Perryville, Mo., and Slidel, La., where she began an art program for hearing impaired children. Aleen was a member of the South Haven Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Firman Alford of the home; son, Moody Alford and his wife, Lesia, of Geuda Springs; daughters, Robbie Hansen and her husband, Alex, of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Rona Hater and her husband, Mark, of Burlington, Ky.; brothers, James H. Rushing, of Seal Beach, Calif., and John Rushing of Redmond, Wash.; sisters, Maudie Nickles, of Cypress, Calif., and Mary Polvado of Wickenberg, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Della Rushing and Jenny Chapman.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home, Arkansas City. On-line condolences may be made at www.rindt-erdman.com.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 27 August 2007
GEUDA SPRINGS—Alford, Aleen Grace, 82, died August 25, 2007 at Medicalodge East, Arkansas City. Service 2 p.m. Wed, Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Survivors: husband, Firman; son, Moody; daughters, Robbie Hansin, Rona Hater; brothers, James & John Rushing; sisters, Maudie Mickles 7 Mary Polvapo; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aleen G. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Geuda Springs, Sumner Co., KS.
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ALEXANDER CAMPBELL ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
ca1908
Photo from Carolyn Hatcher, AAFA #1549
DAILY TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Thursday, 14 December 1916
“IT HAS KILLED ME,” HE SAID
A.C. ALFORD DIED A FEW HOURS AFTERWARD
BIG CREEK PIONEER FATALLY INJURED WHILE WORKING IN HIS SAWMILL—FUNERAL SATURDAY
“It has killed me,” said A.C. Alford to his son when the latter ran to him after Mr. Alford had been injured while working in his sawmill, seven miles northeast of the city. His prediction was verified within five hours. He was hurt at about 3 o’clock in the afternoon and died at 7:30 last evening.
The funeral services will be held in the Christian church in Leanna at 10 o’clock Saturday morning….
Mr. Alford was hurt while working in the sawmill on his farm. Two of his sons were with him, but neither of them saw how the accident happened. Mr. Alford was working on dimension timber. In some way a 2x4 swung around and struck him a terrific blow in the side. His sons saw him fall and hastened to him.
He was unconscious most of the time after he was hurt until he died, regaining consciousness only for a short while. Death was caused by internal hemorrhages.
Mr. Alford was about 55 years old. He came from a pioneer family in this vicinity, his father settling in Big Creek township, east of the city, forty-six years ago.
He is survived by his widow and six sons. Three of the sons—Marion, Fred and Ed—are married and live in the vicinity of Leanna. The other three—George, Henry and Hoite [sic: Hoyt]—are at home. Hoite, the youngest, is about 12 years old.
His brother, A.W. Alford, lives in Leanna, and Mrs. W.A. Hunter of this city is their sister.
In another article:
DAILY TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Wednesday, 20 December 1916
LEANNA, Dec. 20—This neighborhood was shocked to learn of the accident and death of A.C. Alford, which occurred at his sawmill while sawing lumber. He was an old pioneer of this neighborhood and one who will be greatly missed in the church and neighborhood.
Mr. and Mrs. William Alford of Wichita, Errett Alford of Similia, Colo., and John Alford of western Kansas came to attend the funeral of A.C. Alford.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho County, KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Carrie Lona Alford Akers, George Wayne Alford, James Henry Alford, and Warren Hoyt Alford; his mother, Mary Adeline Perkins Alford; and his brothers Anthony Wayne Alford, John William Alford Sr., and Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
From KS Marriages: Alexander C. Alford, age 20, married Martha Peery, age 20, on 17 Dec 1882 in Neosho Co., KS.
From:
Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine
“Edwin Howe Peery and Joseph Stras Peery”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Alexander Campbell 1862 IN1, Wayne 1821 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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ALFRED CECIL “FRED” ALFORD
Photo from The Fighting Twentieth, History and Official Souvenir of the Twentieth Kansas Regiment (Topeka, KS: W.Y. Morgan, 1899), p. 56
KANSAS SEMI-WEEKLY CAPITAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Friday, 10 February 1899
MANILA, Feb. 8, 10 A.M.—Lieutenant A.C. Alford, Company H [sic], Twentieth Kansas infantry, and a private of that company were killed and six other members of the company were wounded near Calocan last evening while reconnoitering. The party was in a jungle when it was attacked by the enemy.
Two companies of the Kansas regiment were sent to the relief of their comrades and drove the Filipinos into Calocan, penetrating to the very heart of the town. Meanwhile the gunboats shelled the suburbs.
General Otis finally recalled the troops, but the natives, misunderstanding the retreat, failed to take advantage of it. The outskirts of the town were burned.
ALFORD A LAWRENCE BOY
Was a University Graduate and a Practicing Attorney
A.C. Alford, who was killed at Manila, was a second lieutenant of Company B. He enlisted at Lawrence at the first call.
Fred Alford, as he was generally known, was one of the popular boys of Lawrence. He was a hard and thorough student. He graduated from the liberal arts department of the university and also from the law school. Before his enlistment he was a member of the law firm of Alford & Alford. His father was the senior member of the firm.
Young Alford always took a great interest in military affairs and knew the manual as thoroughly as any man who enlisted in the volunteer army. He was second lieutenant of the Lawrence company of the K.N.G. until it was disbanded by order of the Governor. Lieutenant Alford was about 25 years old.
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KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—12 February 1899
AFTER ALFORD’S DEATH HIS FAMILY RECEIVED WORD FROM HIM.
Christmas Greetings Sent to His Home by the young Kansas officer – Working for His Master’s Degree – Letters to His Fiancee.
LAWRENCE, Kas., Feb. 11—D.S. Alford, father of Lieutenant A.C. Alford, acting captain, Co. B, Twentieth Kansas volunteer infantry, killed in battle near Manila Tuesday, has telegraphed Senator Baker and Senator Harris to use their influence to return of the body of Lieutenant Alford to America at once.
The mail this week has brought several letters from the lieutenant to his family and to Miss Vesta McCurdy of Hutchinson, his fiancée. The letters are prized as precious documents, and from them the correspondent of The Star has been permitted to make extracts.
[Long letters not typed here. He signed them all “Fred”.]
In another article:
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—18 April 1899
LIEUTENANT ALFORD’S FUNERAL
Flags at Half Mast in Lawrence – Services in Plymouth Church.
LAWRENCE, Kas., April 18—The funeral of Lieutenant A.C. Alford, the first Kansas officer killed in the Philippines, was held in Plymouth Congregational church this afternoon. The body was taken to the home on its arrival yesterday, and this afternoon was conveyed to the church, which was hung with flags. The coffin, wrapped in the Stars and Stripes, was not opened…. After the prayer and Scripture reading, Chancellor Snow of the University of Kansas made a short address. This was followed by the funeral oration by J.W. Gleed of Topeka, an intimate friend of the family.
“Lieutenant Alford went thoughtfully to war,” Mr. Gleed said. “He did not go out of the mere spirit of adventure; he did not go out of impatience of the slow, hard, monotonous grind of civil life, nor out of fear of the savage wars of peace. He fully realized what war was; he knew the risks. The idea of the strenous life, the idea of duty, were strong within him. He felt it his duty to go—and he went.
“In that last charge Lieutenant Alford led his company. He was in front of his men and the sole commissioned officer with them. In this order they had proceeded a mile when the insurgents opened fire. Company B. returned the fire, forgetting to lie down, but going straight at them. Lieutenant Alford’s last words seem to have spoken the keynote of his character and his career. They were these: ‘Keep going, but move steadier.’ As he gave this command the fatal bullet struck him. He fell to the ground, grasped his Bible from his pocket and passed away. ‘He died,’ writes his colonel, ‘at the head of Company B, while leading in an assault on an intrenched position, and fell within sixty feet of the muzzles of the enemy’s guns.’”
The pallbearers were from his university and church comrades, his associates at the bar and soldiers. Preceded by a military band, followed by a funeral train that extended for blocks, the coffin was taken to Oak Hill cemetery and buried in the family plat. The G.A.R. posts, the faculty and students of the university and the Bar association attended the funeral in a body. Many of the stores were closed and flags were at half mast on the public buildings.
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KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—26 May 1900
THE MEMORIAL TO ALFORD
Next Week the Bronze Tablet Will Be Put in the University Chapel.
LAWRENCE, Kas. May 26—The memorial tablet for Lieutenant Alford Twentieth Kansas, who was killed at Caloocan June 1, will be put in the University chapel about Friday.
Lieutenant Alford, who was graduated from the University of Kansas in 1897, was the first Kansas officer to fall in the Phillippine war. The tablet will be erected by his classmates and friends, the faculty and the students now here. The tablet is to be of bronze, will be four feet six inches by three feet four inches in size.
The memorial tablet to Lieutenant A.C. Alford killed at Caloocan February 9, 1899, to be put in the Chapel of the University of Kansas and will cost $400. It was designed by R.P. Bringhurst of St. Louis.
Photos from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandra
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Daniel Stillman Alford and Susan Daphne Savage Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Donald Stillman Alford and Joseph Savage Alford in California Obituaries; of his brother Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of his sister Anna Mary Alford Sellards in Texas Obituaries.
See also his biography in AAFA Biographies and Autobiographies of “Alfords”.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Alfred Cecil 1875 KS1, Daniel Stillman 1848 CT2, Alfred A. 1812 CT3, Arba 1768 CT4, Nathaniel 1737 CT5, Nathaniel 1698 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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ALMA DELORIS WALKER MCPHERSON ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 3 December 2003
Alford, Alma Deloris, 64, Kreonite Inc. line plumber, died Dec. 1, 2003. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
Survivors: sons, Otis Alford, Philip McPherson, Corey McPherson all of Wichita; daughters, Tanya Atkinson, Mia Alberson, Sabrina Brown all of Wichita, Karletta McPherson of the home; brothers, Billy Walker of Wichita, J.D. Walker of St. Paul, MN; sister, Lois Adkins of Wichita; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma D. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 26 March 1939, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
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ALTA ELLEN ENLOW ALFORD
Photo from Resthaven Mortuary
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 6 December 2013
Alford, Alta Ellen Enlow, 81, homemaker, left this earth with her daughter by her side on Dec. 3, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lee Brown and Roy Enlow and 7 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Grady Alford; daughter, Carrie Alford Loofs and only granddaughter, Shannon Loofs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
…. A private family funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at Resthaven Mortuary Chapel.
Alta loved her family and enjoyed being a part of their lives. She was a beautician in her early adult life, worked at Montgomery Wards, raised her daughter, was very involved with Girl Scouts and then later enjoyed working at Westside Floral. Alta was a lover of flowers….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Grady Joe Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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AMOS V. ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Jackson Mortuary, which includes many more photos
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Alford, Amos Sr. USD 259 Security Guard, Wichita East High Basketball Coach, born September 13, 1966, passed away April 20, 2017….
Survived by mother, Willie “Stella” H. Alford; spouse, Nancy Thompson; daughters, Tor’e Alford, Brianna Alford; son, Amos Alford, Jr.; brothers, Darron and Julius Alford; sisters, Sandra, Tracy, Andrea, Pam, Angie, NeNe.
Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary.
In another article:
Amos V. Alford was born on September 13th, 1966 in Wichita, KS to Willie H. Alford and Junious “Amos” Alford.
Amos accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Wichita, KS.
He went to sleep on Thursday, April 20th, 2017.
Amos received his academic education from the Wichita Public School System attending Mueller Elementary, Allison Jr. High and West High school. He went on to play basketball at Coffeyville Community College and Pittsburg State University. He also had a tryout with the professional basketball team the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Amos was a school security officer at Wells and was an assistant coach for East High School. He was well loved by his student athletes. His passion in life were his family, fishing and basketball.
He is preceded in death by his father, Junious “Amos” Alford.
Those left to cherish his memories are: Nancy, Demere, Tor’e, Amos, Brianna; mother: Willie H. Alford; siblings: Sandy Andrea, Tracy, Darron, Julius, Pam, Angie, Nene, and a host of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Amos was a well-loved son, brother, uncle, friend and coach. He will be greatly missed.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 20 April 2017
WICHITA BASKETBALL COMMUNITY MOURNS DEATH OF EAST ASSISTANT AMOS ALFORD
Long-time East assistant basketball coach Amos Alford, 51, died on Thursday afternoon after suffering an apparent heart attack following a game of basketball over his lunch break.
Mr. Alford had been a coach on East’s bench for more than 15 years, winning state championships in 2002 and 2005 under Ron Allen and in 2015 under Joe Jackson. He also worked as a security officer at the Griffenstein Wells alternative school in the Wichita school district.
“His booming voice, his stories, his intensity, and his love for our kids are things I will always remember about Amos,” Jackson said late Thursday. “He has helped more kids in his lifetime than can even be counted. The legend of Amos Alford will live on forever in Wichita and at Wichita East High School.”
Mr. Alford’s daughter, Tor’e, is a standout basketball player for Derby and led the Panthers to the Class 6A championship game and was named honorable mention all-class in Class 6A this past season, while his son played for him on East’s junior-varsity team. He also had a daughter in middle school.
Derby boys coach Brett Flory was always impressed with Mr. Alford’s ability to juggle his commitment coaching at East and finding a way to watch his daughter play at Derby.
“He was a huge part of the basketball community in Wichita and anybody who knew anything about basketball in Wichita knew that Amos was a great coach, but a better man and a great father,” Flory said. “I was always surprised at how he would always seem to be in the stands for Tor’e’s games. I had a lot of respect for that and he was just that kind of guy.”
When Jackson moved to Wichita to become an assistant on Allen’s staff, Mr. Alford was the first person in town who embraced him and the two quickly became friends.
Jackson laughed recalling Mr. Alford’s ability to tell a story. He had a distinctive voice, an expressive face, and a knack for delivering a punchline. Some of the kids, and even Jackson sometimes, thought Mr. Alford was exaggerating his stories, only to find out days or weeks later that he was telling the truth.
“Coach Alford was one of the most unique people I’ve ever been around in my lifetime,” Jackson said. “He had a tremendous impact on everyone he came across and no matter where we were, he always knew somebody. That was the amazing thing, it seemed like he knew everybody.”
He developed a nickname—’Famous’ Amos—that naturally fit. “We just started calling him that because it rhymed with his name, but so many people gravitated toward him and liked him he really was almost famous and like a star,” said R.J. Allen, the son of Ron Allen who also played for Mr. Alford his first year with the Blue Aces. “What hurts everybody is that our community lost an outstanding mentor to a lot of young people. He was a tremendous mentor and someone that a lot of people looked up to.”
But Mr. Alford wasn’t just a likeable personality—he was a respected coach as well. Instead of pursuing a head coaching job, Mr. Alford preferred working with up-and-coming youth on East’s junior varsity team and motivating them to reach their potential. Jackson said he was a crucial part of the three state championships East has won since his arrival on the staff.
“He was tough on our student-athletes, but he was real and the kids loved that about him,” Jackson said. “He was the absolute best motivator I’ve ever seen or been around. He got kids to play harder than any other coach I’ve seen.”
“The thing that always stuck out the most about him was that he really cared about his kids and that’s the enduring memory I’ll take with me,” Flory said. “As a coach, as a father, as a man, he was always someone who really cared about other people and he’s going to be dearly missed.”
Photo from White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Sandra Dee Alford in this compilation.
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ANNA LOUISE GOLDEN ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of John David Alford, AAFA #0117
[She died in Colorado, but we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Kansas.]
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Thursday, 16 January 1958
COUNCIL GROVE [Morris Co., KS]—Mrs. Anna Alford, 91, a former Register of Deeds of Morris County and later a Council Grove abstractor, died at the home of a daughter in Denver Monday.
She was a member of the P.E.O. at Council Grove and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Vivien Blackledge, Denver, and one son, Leland Alford, Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held in the First Baptist Church at Council Grove at 2:30 Friday afternoon, and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Photos from Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mae
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William H. Alford, in this compilation.
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ANNA MAE ALVORD COOKSON BARB
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Wednesday, 8 December 2004
HAMILTON—The funeral for Anna Mae Cookson Barb, 89, a lifetime resident of Hamilton, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Wilson Funeral Home at Madison…. Burial will be in Janesville Cemetery, west of Hamilton….
Mrs. Barb, a homemaker, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at the Holiday Resort in Emporia.
The daughter of R. Eugene and Jessie J. McClintock Alvord, she was born May 5, 1915, in rural Hamilton. She married James W. Cookson on Feb. 28, 1933, in El Dorado. He died Sept. 20, 1971. She married Lisle D. Barb on July 25, 1988, in Emporia. He died March 3, 2003.
Mrs. Barb was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Hamilton.
She is survived by three sons, Dan Cookson of Madison, Dick Cookson of Toronto and Truman Cookson of Alva, Okla.; three daughters, Doris Roach of Emporia, Rosella Boone of Dennis and Kathy Deacon of Augusta; 13 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Two sons, James W. Cookson Jr. and John A. “Doc” Cookson, died earlier, as did three brothers and one sister died earlier.
Photo from Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wonderer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Anna M. Barb (SS# issued in KS), last residence Emporia, Lyon Co., KS.
See the obituary of her brother Lawrence E. Alvord in this compilation.
Anna’s parents and her father’s mother, M. Eva Alvord (1868–1933), are also buried in Janesville Cemetery. Apparently M. Eva Alvord never married.
On Ancestry family trees, M. Eva Alvord is identified as Martha Evelyn Alvord, daughter of Charles M. Avord and Elizabeth Bullion. Both parents died before 1880.
In 1870 Martha E. Alvord, age 2 born IA, are living in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, with her parent and 2 sisters.
In 1880 Evaline Alvord, age 12 born IA, and her sister Cora B. Alvord are living in the household of their mother’s brother, John Bulion in Janesville.
In 1900 Eva Alvord, age 31 born Apr 1869 in IA, is living in the Piatt household in Janesville. She is listed as a servant, single, with number of children blank.
In 1900 Anna’s father, listed as Eugene R. Alvord, is living in Janesville, Greenwood Co., KS, with his granduncle Martin Bullion and Martin’s wife Margaret. Eugene is listed as “niece’s son.” He was age 12, born in June 1888, KS.
In 1910, Eugene’s mother, listed as Eva M. Alvord, is living with Martin and Margaret Bullion in Janesville. Eva is Martin’s niece, age 40 born Iowa, single, with number of children blank.
Her ALVORD lineage: Anna Mae 1915 KS1, R. Eugene 1888 KS2, Martha Evelyn 1868 IA3, Charles M. 1844 NY4.
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ANNA MISER HUMPSTEDT ALFRED
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Monday, 18 February 2002
PRAIRIE VILLAGE—Anna M. Alfred, 90, Prairie Village [Johnson Co.], died on Saturday, February 16, at home.
She was born on November 14, 1911, in Bazaar, KS, in Chase County, to T. Earl and Georgia R. Humpstedt. She graduated from Jane C. Stormont School of Nursing in Topeka and became a registered nurse in 1933. She was a Lyon County Health Department nurse until 1940 when she entered the Army Nurse Corps at Fort Benning, GA. During World War II, she served in Indochina and Burma, where she was chief nurse in charge of establishing military hospitals. She returned to the United States in December 1943, and became chief nurse at an Army hospital. She later served in the Philippine Islands and on Okinawa. She transferred to the Air Force in 1947 and was chief nurse at Randolph Field in San Antonio. She served in Morocco from 1952 to 1954 and then at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio until 1961 when she retired.
Two sisters, Cora E. Gasaway of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Helen M. Lynch of Shawnee Mission, KS, survive her.
Services were held at Brown-Bennett-Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls [Chase Co.], KS. Burial was in Prairie Grove Cemetery in Cottonwood Falls.
Photo from Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor ZBonnie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Anna M. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS.
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ANTHONY WAYNE ALFORD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Friday, 24 May 1918
Anthony Wayne Alford was born in Alfordsville, Davis county, Indiana, November 10, 1851, and departed this life at sunset May 17, 1918, aged 66 years, 6 months and 7 days.
He moved to Kansas in the fall of 1873 and was married to Rachel Edwards November 27, 1879. To this union seven children were born: Mrs. Metta Hume, Simla, Colo.; Henry Newton Alford, Caddoa, Colo.; Isaac Errett Alford, Simla, Colo.; Simon Wayne Alford, Freemont, Neb.; Mary Parthena Alford, who died in childhood, and Pauline and Beulah Alford, at home.
Besides his widow and children he leaves one sister, Mrs. W.A. Hunter, of Chanute, to mourn his loss.
In early life he united with the Christian church under the ministry of his father, who was one of the pioneer ministers of the Disciples of Christ. He was a devoted member of the church at Leanna for forty-five years, serving for a number of years as deacon and for the last ten years as elder.
About the first of the year-he was stricken with pneumonia, from which he never fully recovered, but gradually became weaker. About a week before he died the children were notified, all but one being present with him when he died.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the Leanna church, conducted by the Rev. C.O. Wilson, pastor of the Christian church at Chanute.
The active pall bearers were nephews of the deceased, Earl, Curtis and Denton Hunter of Chanute, Marion, Fred and George Alford of Leanna. The honorary pallbearers were L.E. Donham, A.D Reed, F.J. Burghart, W.H McCollough, J.W. Arnett and R.H. Blair.
“Uncle Anthony” as he was familiarly called, had always a word of cheer for everyone and will be greatly missed, not only in his home, but from among neighbors and friends with whom he lived so long.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho County, KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Mary Parthena Alford and Pauline Ruth Alford Deweese Reinhardt; mother, Mary Adeline Perkins Alford; and brothers Alexander Campbell Alford, John William Alford Sr., and Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Isaac Errett Alford and Henry Newton Alford in Colorado Obituaries; of his daughter Beulah Helen Alford Roberts in California Obituaries; and of his son Simon Wayne Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
His death year is incorrect on his gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Anthony Wayne 1851 IN1, Wayne 1821 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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ARDITH LENORE ALFORD FELL
Aunt of John David Alford, AAFA #0117
From article “19 Enter Royal Purple Beauty Field”
THE MERCURY, Manhattan, Riley Co., KS—Tuesday, 5 January 1954
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 22 October 1982
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Helen Josephine Dawley Alford, in Missouri Obituaries; of her sister Margaret Louise “Peggy” Alford Ferguson in New York Obituaries; and of her sister Jean Frances Alford Myers in Wisconsin Obituaries.
Wedding announcement:
THE MERCURY
Manhattan, Riley Co., KS—Monday 4, January 1954
According to family records Anstrilla Alford married Erwin (or Irwin) ____, who took his wife’s last name; his original name is unknown. Their only child was Ardith’s ancestor, Stephen J. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5. See also “Stephen J. Alford, 1836–1896“ in AAFA ACTION, September 1991.
Her lineage: Ardith Lenore 1934 IL1, Leland Golden 1897 KS2, William H. 1862 OH3, Stephen J. 1836 OH4, Anstrilla 1816 ??5, John 1780 Ireland6.
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ARETA DOROTHY ALFORD POWELL MEYER
LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—15 March 2013
Areta Dorothy Alford Powell Meyer, 91, passed away in her sleep on Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Brandon Woods Memory Care Center.
She was born on March 24, 1922, the youngest daughter of Fred S. (Pop) Alford and Dorothy (Mom) Hopewell Alford and raised on a farm north of Lawrence. She graduated from Lawrence’s Liberty Memorial High School in 1938 and soon after from the Lawrence Business College. She loved to dance and helped organize local square-dance clubs for adults and 4-H groups. She enjoyed horseback riding and especially cared for her horse Peter Pan.
She was married to Wayne D. Powell from 1941 to 1958 and bore two children, Rex R. Powell (wife Marie-Alice L’Heureux) and Taunya S. Reusch (husband John Reusch).
Areta married and later divorced Carroll Meyer and worked in the finance department at Kansas Memorial Student Union from 1964-1984.
In more recent years, she loved tending her yard, cultivating flowers, and nurturing her vegetable garden. She also helped to organize dances at the Lawrence Senior Center.
She was predeceased by her four siblings, Florence, Donald, Eugene, and Teddy, and her grandson Robby Reusch.
She is survived by James (Jim) B. Simpson, her long time dance partner and beloved companion, her two children and their father, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A celebration of her long and happy life in the form of a reunion of family and friends is planned for May 11 at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 1263 N 1100 Rd., Lawrence, Kansas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Donald Guy Alford and Florence Elizabeth Alford Watson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Eugene Rothwell Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Areta Dorothy 1922 KS1, Frederick Stillman 1888 KS2, Fred 1854 CT3, Alfred A. 1812 CT4, Arba 1768 CT5, Nathaniel 1737 CT6, Nathaniel 1698 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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ASHER LABOYTEAUX ALFORD
“Anna Alford [Asher’s daughter], Aunt Bernice, and Uncle Asher (Probably written on back by Zella Holady)”
Photo from Anne Kelly Paroulek’s Kelly/Paroulek family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Saturday, 25 May 1946
Asher L. Alford died at his home, 1001 North Plum, at 11 p.m. Friday [May 24] after a week’s illness.
Mr. Alford was born in Lagotee, Ind. [probably Loogootee, Martin Co.], May 6, 1881 and came to Hutchinson in 1908.
He operated a grocery store here until 1928 when he became associated with the News company in the circulation department, later becoming a salesman in several stores.
Mr. Alford was a member of Masonic Lodge 140 and the First Christian church.
He is survived by his widow, Myrtle; three daughters, Mrs. Floyd [Mary] Vickers, Denver, Mrs. J.M. [Ruby] Haston, of the home, and Anna of the home; and a sister, Mrs. Sherman Holladay, Freeport, Long Island, N.Y.
Photo from Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Stark Bontrager Hansen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, George Washington Alford and Florence L. Sluss Alford; and siblings Forest Pinney Alford and Ruby Helen Alford Ballard in this compilation.
His middle name is from his WWI Draft Registration Card, where he signed his full name.
Grocery store advertisement:
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Thursday, 27 June 1912
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Asher LaBoyteaux 1881 IN1, George Washington 1846 IN2, Franklin 1815 VA3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 12 May 1974
Photo from White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Gibbens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Benjamin Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 7 Aug 1885 and died _____ May 1974, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eunice Gore Alford; daughter Mary Virginia Alford Armstrong; father, William Calvin Alford Sr.; and brother William Calvin Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Morris Woodbury Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Benjamin F. Alford, age 26, married Eunice Gore, age 21, both of Wichita, KS, on 26 Dec 1911 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Benjamin Franklin 1885 KS1, William Calvin 1848 TN2, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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BENJAMIN GEORGE HALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 19 February 2007
STAFFORD [Stafford Co.]—Halford, Benjamin “Benny”, 43, died Feb. 18, 2007. Memorial service 10a.m. Wednesday, Minnis Chapel.
Survivors: companion, Rhonda Wee; parents, James and Laura; son, Levi; stepsons, Justin and Dustin Pisoni; stepdaughter, Kasey Pisoni; sisters, Christine Fuller, Mellisa Smith.
Photo from Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Melanie Burges
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, James Allen Halford Sr.; and brothers James Allen Halford Jr. and Kenneth Eugene Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage from melanieburges’s Weatherill family tree (Ancestry): Benjamin George 1963 MS1, James Allen 1939 MS2, Benjamin Albert 1882 MS3, John T. 1856 MS4, Washington Bradley 1822 TN5, Bradley, 1792 NC6, John 1765 NC7, John 1748 NC8, John 1690 ??9, John 1640 NC10, Thomas 1614 England11.
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BERTHA MARIE MONGOLD ALVORD
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Saturday, 12 October 1991
JEWELL—Bertha Marie Alvord, 81, Jewell, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 1991, at the Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit.
Mrs. Alvord was born Bertha Marie Mongold on April 2, 1910, at Fairview, Okla., and had been a Jewell resident since 1950. She was a homemaker.
Her husband, Ralph, died in 1985.
Survivors include a son, Charles of Beloit, a daughter, Leota Alvord of Beloit; a brother, Ernest Mongold of Fairview, Okla.; two sisters, Emma Parmenter of Jewell and Mary Peterson of Fairview, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit…. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit….
Photos from Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor emtsuj Sto
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bertha M. Alvord (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Ralph Emerson Alvord; and daughter Leota Pearl Alvord in this compilation.
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BETTY HARTMAN ALFORD
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Betty Alford, 90, Chanute, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Chanute, Kan.
Betty was born on July 21, 1925 in Chanute, Kan., the daughter of Walter Lee and Lois Ruth (Roggers) Hartman.
On July 6, 1947, Betty married Earl Dean Alford at the First Baptist Church in Chanute. Earl preceded her in death on December 22, 2002.
Betty was a farmer, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a wife and a homemaker. She was a 4-H leader and a Sunday school teacher for 50 years. She was president of the Fairfield PTA and taught grade school in Leanna for a year. She sat on the election board and was a member of the Leanna HDU homemakers association. She was also a member of the First Christian Church in Chanute.
Betty is survived by: Sons: Marion L. Alford (Mila), Dallas, Texas, Paul W. Alford (Sue), Savonburg, Kan., John S. Alford (Christina), Admire, Kan., Alan D. Alford (Marina), Riverside, Conn.; 5 granddaughters; 6 grandsons; 7 great-granddaughters; 5 great-grandsons.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earl; and brothers Robert L. Hartman and Kenneth C. Hartman.
A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church in Chanute, Kan., on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 10:30 am. Inurnment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute….
Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vickie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Earl Dean Alford, in this compilation.
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BETTY JEAN GRICE ALFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Betty Jean Alford, 80, passed away April 20, 2013, at Golden Plains Nursing Home.
She was born July 12, 1932, in Trinidad, Colo., to Hammond H. and Mattie L. (Lester) Grice. She graduated from Hutchinson High School and later from Washington University. She taught college courses in Los Angeles, Calif., taught women how to build houses and wrote two children’s stories. She wrote “The Special Attic” and “Angie’s African Liberation Celebration.”
Betty served as a Government Planner in California and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She married Cecil Alford in Seattle, Washington. He died 2001.
Betty is survived by: daughters, Goldie Hamilton of Los Angeles, Calif., Rose Gustafuson of Edmonds, Wash.; six grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and special companion, Luther Crawford of Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brothers, Daniel L. and Benjamin K. Grice; sisters, May Jane and Doris Brown; and a son, Rudy Leon “Copper” Richey.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church…. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. Alford (SS# issued in CO), last residence not listed.
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BETTY LOU VAUGHN ALFORD
Mother of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
Source unknown
_____, KS—Friday, 14 May 1971
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
Mrs. Betty Lou Alford, 77, of 5321 Walmer, Mission [Johnson Co., KS], died yesterday at the home. She was born in Sherman, Tex, and had lived in Baxter Springs, Kas., most of her life before she moved to this area last year. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Wichita First Assembly of God church.
Surviving are three sons, Marshall Alford, Joplin, Mo.; LeRoy Alford, Lyons, Kas, and Martin Alford, Abiline, Kas.; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Hohler and Mrs. Wanda Lee Gumfory, both of Wichita; and Mrs Dorothy Marie Easley of the home; a brother, Clarence Vaughn, Casper, Wyo; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Raymond, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Ruby Lee Commons, Rupert, Idaho; 12 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 o’clock Saturday at the Downing East chapel, Wichita; burial in Maple Grove cemetery there. Friends may call at the Fulton-Nickel chapel until 1 o’clock today.
In another article, source unknown:
Mrs. Betty Alford, 77, a former Abilene resident, died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Easley in Mission. She was the mother of Martin Alford, 751 N. Olive, Abilene.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Downing Mortuary East in Wichita.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Towns Alford; and her children Evelyn Lucille Alford Hohler, Marshall Edward Alford, Martin George Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford James Gumfory in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son LeRoy Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of his daughter Dorothy Marie Alford Easley in Texas Obituaries.
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BUELL ALFORD
Grandfather of Eric Daniel Alford, AAFA #1518
[Buell died in Kansas, but we are also including his obituary in Missouri Obituaries because of his close connections there.]
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Monday, 20 December 1976
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
BUFFALO—Services for Buell Alford, 44, McCune, Kan., formerly of Buffalo, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Montgomery Chapel here…. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery north of here.
Mr. Alford died at 3 a.m. Sunday in Mount Carmel Hospital, Pittsburg, Kan., after a long illness.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and had been a partner in Jarboe-Lackey Feed Lot.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma; a son, Edward of Parsons, Kan., a daughter, Connie, of the home; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Alford, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Maxine Rimbey, Fort Scott, Kan.
Photo from New Hope Cemetery, Louisburg, Dallas Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mardi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Buell Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 24 July 1932, last residence McCune, Crawford Co., KS.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Thelma Pearlene Noland Alford; and parents, Thomas Richard Alford Jr. and May Smith Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
He married Thelma Noland, May 10, 1953, and they had Edward (1954) and Connie.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: Buell 1932 MO1, Thomas Richard 1900 MO2, Thomas Richard 1858 MO3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC5.
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CAL WILLIAM ALFORD
MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHRONICLE
Caney, Montgomery Co., KS—Wednesday, 24 January 2001
CHERRYVALE [Montgomery Co.]—Cal W. Alford, 65, of Cherryvale died Friday, Jan.19, 2001 at Mercy Hospital where he had been a patient since the previous day.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Assembly of God Church, Cherryvale…. Burial was at the Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Potts Chapel of Cherryvale....
Cal William Alford was born August 13, 1935 at England, Ark., to Carl Lee Alford and Othel Geneva (West) Alford. He grew up and attended school in Arkansas where he graduated from high school. He later attended the University of Little Rock and also served with the National Guard.
Following his schooling, he moved to California where he worked for the Traveler Boat Manufacturing Company as the plant manager. He later accepted employment as the plant manager at the Diamond Trailer Plant in Oswego, Kan., where he worked for many years. He then worked for Charloma in Cherryvale for a time and then owned and operated the Fiberglass Corporation in Coffeyville, which he was operating at the time of his death.
On June 11, 1955 in Mississippi, he married Thelma Mae McClain, and she survives at the home in Cherryvale, Kan.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Cherryvale where he served as a deacon for many years, a member of the Gideons, and Casa Pic Council, and member of the Masonic Lodge in Coffeyville, and the Mirza Shrine in Pittsburg.
Survivors in addition to the wife include three daughters, Terri White and her husband Henry White of Harrisonville, Mo., Vicky Overacker and her husband Jerry Overacker, and Sonja Alford, all of Cherryvale; one son, Tony Alford of Beaver, Ark.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Othel Alford of Bryant, Ark.; five sisters Beatrice Hale and Connie Alford, both of Bryant, Ark., Geneva Healey of Jacksonville, Ark., Dianne Meriweather of Sherwood, Ark., and Janice Richards of Ormond Beach, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TRW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cal W. Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 13 Aug 1935, last residence Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituary of his daughter Terri Geneva Alford Trefethen White in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Othel Geneva West Alford; and siblings Alicia Dianne Alford Meriweather, Carl E. Alford, Eula Beatrice “Bea” Alford Hale, and Geneva Lee Alford Healey in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Cal William 1935 AR1, Carl Lee 1912 AR2, William Henry 1870 MS3, Thomas 1832 GA4, William Henry 1811 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CARRIE LONA ALFORD AKERS
Grandaunt of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
CHANUTE TIMES
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Friday, 9 July 1909
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Alexander Campbell Alford; and siblings George Wayne Alford, James Henry Alford, and Warren Hoyt Alford in this compilation.
Marriage announcement:
SAVONBURG RECORD
Savonburg, Allen Co., KS—Friday, 18 September 1908
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Carrie Lona 1883 KS1, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CARTER HUGH ALFORD
Photo from Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home
THE MERCURY
Manhattan, Riley Co., KS—Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Carter Hugh Alford, 91, of Manhattan, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1922, in Clarksburg [Decatur Co.], Ind. He was the only son of Hazel (Gillespie) and Earl Alford. Hugh attended schools in Clarksburg. He entered the armed service in January of 1943 during World War II. He was a flight maintenance gunner and flew in 35 combat missions over enemy occupied territory of the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. Hugh received two battle stars, good conduct medal, and air medal with two oak leaf clusters, victory medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Hugh was a member of the Blue Valley Memorial United Methodist Church in Manhattan and also a member of the Manhattan American Legion.
On Oct. 11, 1944, he was united in marriage to Clara Sculley of Beeler. To this union four children were born: Earl Wayne Alford, who preceded him in death in 1947; Ronald Hugh Alford of Lawrence; Rodella Jaecke of Junction City; and Russell Doyle Alford of Overland Park. Hugh is also survived by his seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In 1955 the family moved to Manhattan from Beeler and owned and operated a grocery store. Hugh was employed with the Dillons Grocery Stores for many years.
In retirement Hugh and Clara found time for many trips, including both the east and west coasts. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. All sports were special times for Hugh and his family, especially Kansas State Wildcat sports.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel…. Graveside Services with military honors will be Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Beeler Cemetery in Beeler….
Photos from Beeler Cemetery, Ness Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tammy Baldwin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Clara Elizabeth Sculley Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Earl Alford, in Indiana Obituaries.
On Earl Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), He is age 21, living in New Point, Decatur Co., IN, born 5 Aug 1897 in Franklin Co., IN. His nearest relative is Hazel Alford.
From Indiana, Marriages, 1811–1959 (FamilySearch.org, with document images): Earl Alford, born 5 Aug 1896 in Franklin Co, IN, son of John Alford and Ellen Noah, married in Decatur Co., IN, Hazel Dell Gillespie, born 22 Jan 1893 in Shelby Co., IN, daughter of William Gillespie and Ollive Boyce.
Same source: John R. Alford, age 21 next birthday, born IN son of William and Marjorie Alford, first marriage, married Matilda E. Noah Bowman, age 21 next birthday, born IN daughter of Phillip Noah and Mary Hipes, second marriage, in Franklin Co., IN, license dated 8 Nov 1888.
Same source: Malinda E. Noah, daughter of Philip Noah and Mary A. Heipes, married John Bowman, age 22, on 20 March 1886 in Franklin Co., IN.
From Find A Grave: John Bowman, born 7 Apr 1865 and died 8 March 1888, is buried in Bowman Cemetery, Franklin Co., IN.
From Indiana, Marriages, 1811–1959 (FamilySearch.org, with document images): William Alford married Margery Pugh on 16 Apr 1867 in Franklin Co., IN.
His lineage: Carter Hugh 1922 IN1, Earl 1897 IN2, John R. 1868 IN3, William 1841 PA4, John 1821 PA5.
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CECIL AUDINE COURTNEY ALVORD
DAILY COURIER
Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—Thursday, 15 October 2009
PARSONS—Cecil Audine Alvord, 80, of Parsons, formerly of Winfield, died Oct. 14, 2009, at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home….
A more complete obituary will appear in a future Courier.
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DAILY COURIER
Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—Friday, 16 October 2009
PARSONS—Audine Alvord, 80, of Parsons, formerly of Winfield, died Oct. 14, 2009, at the Presbyterian Manor in Parsons.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winfield First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery….
Mrs. Alvord was born Feb. 26, 1929, in rural Burden, to Clarence and Cecil (Underwood) Courtney. She was raised in the Winfield area and graduated from Winfield High School in 1948.
She married Donald D. Alvord on Aug. 2, 1948, in Winfield.
She worked at William Newton Hospital until she retired and then worked at Graves Drug Store. She later worked as a foster grandparent in the Winfield schools.
She was a member of the Winfield American Legion Auxiliary Unit 10 and had been a Cub Scout den mother while raising her boys. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Alvord, of Presbyterian Manor, Parsons; her sons, Donald L. Alvord, Sterling, and Robert “Bob” Alvord, Parsons; a sister, Sarah Lyon, Fresno, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audine Alvord (SS# issued in KS), last residence Parsons, Labette Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Donald Delos Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CHARLES LEONARD “PUNKIN” ALFORD
Father of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
Photo from Penwell-Gabel Funeral Homes
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Wednesday, 26 December 2007
Charles Leonard “Punkin” Alford, 86, Topeka, died Saturday, December 22 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.
He was born August 16, 1921 in Sedan, the son of Charles Wynton and Myrtle “Myrta” Mae Prichard Alford and graduated from Sedan High School in 1940. Punkin proudly served in the US Army 65th Engineer Combat Battalion during WW II. He was awarded the Silver Star while serving in the Pacific Theatre.
Punkin spent most of his life in Peru, where he served as Mayor and Councilman. He was also the Deputy Sheriff of Chautauqua County in the 1950’s, a Boy Scout leader, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, the VFW and the Peru United Methodist Church. Punkin worked as a lineman for the Caney Valley Electric Company for many years before retiring. He moved to Topeka in 2003.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Ruby Lea Darnall. Other survivors include their four children, Cheryl (Daniel) McMillan of Peru, Charles (Jackie) Alford of Topeka, Myrta Jo (Erik) Billings of Marion, Dawna Alford, and a bonus daughter, Marsha Gonzalez, both of Kansas City, KS; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, William Henry Alford, four sisters, Jesse Nunn, Lela Harris, Mary Flowers, and Dortha Cline, and one brother, Clarence “Bud” Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday at the Sedan United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan….
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Kansas, 4300 SW Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604, or to the Peru United Methodist Church, Peru, KS 67360.
Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, Topeka is in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ronna
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles L. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruby Lea Darnall Alford; brother Clarence Wynton “Bud” Alford; and his paternal grandparents, William Harvey Alford and Orlena Harris Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Lela Fern Alford Harris in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Leonard 1921 KS1, Charles Wynton 1877 IN/KS2, William Harvey 1839 VA3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CHARLES WILSON ALFORD
[He died at a hospital in Missouri, but we are including his obituary here because Kansas was his home.]
KANSAS CITY TIMES
Kansas City, MO—Saturday, 2 October 1937
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ella Blanche Hamm Alford; and daughter Mary Louise Alford Wolf Brown in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Sarah L. Alford Lewis in Ohio Obituaries.
In 1870, Perry, Lawrence Co., OH:
George W. Alford 53 OH
Jane 44 OH
Sarah L. 19 OH
Margaret J. 12 OH
George 10 OH
Mary A. 8 OH
John J. 6 OH
Martha 5 OH
Charles 2 OH
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5. His lineage: Charles Wilson 1868 OH1, George Washington 1816 OH2, John 1780 Ireland3.
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CLARA ELIZABETH SCULLEY ALFORD
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home
Manhattan, Riley Co., KS—_____ May 2010
Clara Elizabeth (Sculley) Alford, age 84, of Manhattan, Kansas, departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Stoneybrook Health Care Center in Manhattan.
She was born on January 30, 1926, the only daughter of John and Viola (Wilkerson) Sculley. She attended grade and high school at Beeler, Kansas and a summer at Fort Hays Teachers College, after which she taught one year of elementary school at Beeler in 1944.
On October 11, 1944, in Ness City, Kansas she was united in marriage to Carter Hugh Alford of Clarksburg, Indiana. To this union four children were born. In 1955 the family moved to Manhattan, where they made their home. Clara was a homemaker and was employed for fifteen years with Sears Roebuck and Company. Her memberships included the First Methodist Church of Beeler and the Blue Valley Memorial United Methodist Church of Manhattan.
She is survived by her husband, Carter Hugh Alford, of the home. Also surviving are three children: Rodella Marie Jaecke, Junction City, KS, Russell Doyle Alford, Overland Park, KS, and Ronald Hugh Alford, Lawrence, Kansas. Seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive.
Clara was preceded in death by one son: Earl Wayne Alford in 1947, Earl Wayne Alford in 1947, her parents and seven brothers: Stanley, Clarence, Bernard, Albert. Leonard, Roy and John.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel…. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the Beeler City Cemetery at Beeler, Kansas….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara Elizabeth Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Manhattan, Riley Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Carter Hugh Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CLARA MAE ALFORD AMEN
DAILY GLOBE
Dodge City, Ford Co., KS—Wednesday, 26 January 2005
MEADE—Clara M. Alford, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in rural Meade County.
She was born Feb. 24, 1932, to Albert Leonard and Mary Marcy (Kizer) Alford at Mishawaka, Ind.
A resident of Meade since 1992, moving from Fort Collins, Colo., she was a small business owner and newspaper carrier for the Hutchinson News, Wichita Eagle and the Dodge City Daily Globe. She attended the United Methodist Church, Meade, and enjoyed working with crossword puzzles.
Survivors include two brothers, Leonard Alford, Osceola, Ind., and Ray Alford, Tucson, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Luella Steffan; and companion, Roy Wasson.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Chapel, Meade…. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Meade….
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HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—24 January 2005
MEADE—One woman was killed in an early-morning one-vehicle accident Sunday west of Meade.
Clara M. Alford, 72, of Meade died after the 1999 Pontiac van she was driving westbound on U.S. 54 hit two horses 3 miles west of Meade shortly after 3 a.m., according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
After striking the horses, the van ended up in the ditch, said a dispatcher at the Meade County Sheriff’s Department.
Alford was not wearing a seatbelt....
Photo from Graceland Cemetery, Meade, Meade Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy Hagemeier
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in IN), last residence Meade, Meade Co., KS.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Albert Leonard Alford and Marsha M. Kizar Alford; and brother Leonard Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
She is identified as Mrs. Victor Amen in the obituaries of her parents.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Clara Mae 1932 IN1, Albert Leonard 1890 IN2, John Newton 1856 OH3, Royal Freeman 1830 PA4, Hiram 1800 VT5, Oliver 1767 CT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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CLARENCE WYNTON “BUD” ALFORD
Uncle of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Wednesday, 15 January 2003
Clarence W. “Bud” Alford, 83, of Sedan, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, in his home.
He was born Nov. 13, 1919 in Sedan to Charles W. Alford and Myrta May (Pritchard) Alford. He grew up and attended school in Sedan, graduating from Sedan High School in 1938.
In 1942 he entered the U.S. Army serving with the 4th Armored Division, B Battery/22nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in France during WWII. He received the Purple Heart for injuries received while serving in France. He was discharged in 1945.
On Jan. 27, 1942, he married Velma Sanders.
Following Mr. Alford’s discharge from the Army, they made their home in Sedan. She preceded him in death in 1990.
Mr. Alford was a wheat farmer and cattleman. He also was a pumper for Jones Brothers Oil Co. and Sunrise Oil Co. He retired in 1984. In the 1970’s, he served three terms as Mayor of Sedan and was involved with the Pride Committee.
On March 2, 1991, he married Marjorie Lowden at Sedan and she survives at their home in Sedan.
In 1934, he was baptized in the First Christian Church, where he was an active member and served as a church elder for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of the home, one stepdaughter and her husband, Sheri and Allen Long, Gainesville, Fla., two stepsons and their wives, David and Dawne Lowden, Wichita, and Mike and Michelle Lowden, Hutchinson, Kan., one brother, Leonard “Punkin” Alford, Peru, Kan., and six step grandchildren, Jason and Jill Borden and Jenna, Tyler, Brenden, Brianna and Ally Lowden.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Jessie, Lela, Mary and Dortha.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in the First Christian Church in Sedan. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery with military rites conducted by the U.S. Army from Ft. Riley, Kan....
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of the arrangements.
Photos from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence W. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his brother Charles Leonard “Punkin” Alford; and his paternal grandparents, William Harvey Alford and Orlena Harris Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Lela Fern Alford Harris in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Clarence Wynton 1919 KS1, Charles Wynton 1877 IN/KS2, William Harvey 1839 VA3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLARIBEL HALE SHURTZ ALFORD
Photo from Countryside Funeral Home
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Claribel Shurtz-Alford, 92, of Chanute, KS, passed away on October 22, 2019 at Country Place Senior Living in Chanute, KS.
She was born November 26, 1926 in Humboldt, KS, the daughter of William T. and Mable (Timmons) Hale. She was raised Humboldt and moved to Chanute in 1984.
On June 17, 1944, she married Jacob Earl Shurtz in Independence, KS, he preceded her in death. After the death of Jacob, she married James Henry Alford on January 16, 1984 in Miami, OK. He also preceded her in death. Both husbands were World War I veterans.
Claribel enjoyed crocheting and was a great cook. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Chanute, KS and of Family Community Educations.
Survivors include: Children: Sue Shurtz Adams and husband, Barry, of Chanute, KS, Beth Shurtz Gillham and husband, Terry, of Moran, KS, [stepdaughter] Golda Mae Alford Washburn of Chanute, KS; Grandchildren: Stacy Adams Lucas and husband, Jeff, of Wichita, KS, Brian Adams and wife, June, of Chanute, KS, Tammy Gillham Burden and husband, Jeremy, of Wellington, KS, Colette Shurtz Dahmer and husband, Dustin, of Erie, KS, Larry Taylor and wife, Karen, of Garden City, KS, Kathryn Taylor of Chanute, KS, Rick Taylor of Chanute, KS; Great-Grandsons: Rocky Hopper of Wichita, KS, Clint Hopper and wife, Sarah, of Andover, KS, Caleb Hopper of Wichita, KS, Jacob Adams of Chanute, KS, Brady Adams of Chanute, KS, Connor Burden and wife, Megan, of Wichita, KS, Daulton Burden and wife, Kylie, of Wellington, KS, Julian Burden of Wellington, KS; StepGreat-Grandson: Chris Taylor and wife, Felicia, of Pocasset, OK; Great-Great Granddaughter: Lennox Hooper of Andover, KS; StepGreat-Great Grandsons: Tripp Taylor and Drey Taylor of Pocaset, OK; Numerous close friends from life’s many connections.
Claribel was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; Leslie and Vera Timmons King (who raised her); sons, George Wayne Shurtz and George Earl Shurtz; daughter, Vera Ellen Shurtz LaSalle; half-sister, Neva Hale Bash; half-brother, George Hale; stepson, Melvin Alford; great-grandson, Michael Gillham Burden and best friend, Thelma Coppage Nelson.
Family will greet friends and family on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 9–9:45 am at Countryside Funeral Home in Humboldt, KS. Graveside service will follow the visitation at 10 am at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt, KS….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, James Henry Alford, in this compilation.
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COOPER DAVID HALFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—23 October 2008
STERLING [Rice Co.]—Cooper David Halford was stillborn Oct. 22, 2008, at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson. The son of Lance and Sarah Clodfelter Halford.
Survivors include: parents, Sterling; brother, Caleb, of the home; grandparents, Albert and Susan Halford, Blythe, Ga., and Ron and Cathy Clodfelter, Johnson; great-grandmother, Reta Whisenant, Johnson.
Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 25, at the Calvary Baptist Church, Sterling, with Pastor Lance Halford presiding. Burial will be in Blythe Baptist Church Cemetery, Blythe, Ga. Memorials may be sent to the Cooper David Halford Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.
Photo from Blythe Baptist Church Cemetery, Blythe, Richmond Co., GA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cmalone616
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DANIEL ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Wednesday, 11 September 1889
Photo from Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Raymond Riley
Inscription: Daniel Alford | Born | June 25, 1864 | Died | Sep. 10, 1889
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Hannah Lena Alford Garrett and John A. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary (with census information) of his mother, Sarah Alford Parsons, in Nebraska Obituaries.
His lineage: Daniel 1864 KS1, Henry 1819 England2.
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DANIEL MERTON ALFORD
LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Thursday, 1 July 1999
Mass of Christian Burial for Daniel M. Alford, 62, Kansas City, Kan., will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth. Burial will follow at the Holy Angels Cemetery, Leavenworth.
Mr. Alford died Sunday, June 27, 1999, at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
He was born June 5, 1937, in Leavenworth, the son of William A. and Lorrain (Boten) Alford.
Mr. Alford was in sales and marketing most of his life and worked as the athletic ticket manager for Iowa State University for 10 years.
He was a member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church, Basehor, and the Knights of Columbus.
He married Marilene Workman on Jan. 24, 1958, in Topeka. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters, Kelly Kultala, Kansas City, Kan., Dana Hess, Lawrence, and Shawn McWhirt, Shawnee; a son, Judson, Overland Park; his mother, Leavenworth; five brothers, William and John, both of Leavenworth, Myron, Austintown, Ohio, Edward, Topeka, and Chris, Lansing; five sisters, Regina Ericson and Margie Jewell, both of Lansing, Rosemary Peek, Troy, Ohio, Carole Simpson, Garden City, Patricia Lingenfelser, St. George; and 11 grandchildren….
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WAMEGO TIMES
Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., KS—Thursday, 8 July 1999
Daniel M. Alford, 62, Kansas City [KS], died Sunday, June 27, 1999, in a Kansas City hospital.
Mr. Alford worked most of his life in sales and marketing. He was athletic ticket manager for Iowa State University at Ames, Iowa, for 10 years. He and his wife also served two years as missionaries on a Navajo Indian Reservation.
He was born June 5, 1937, at Leavenworth, son of William A. and Lorraine Boten Alford Sr.
Mr. Alford was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church at Basehor and the Knights of Columbus.
He was married to Marilene “Merle” Workman January 24, 1958, at Topeka. She survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Kelly Kultala, Kansas City, KS, Dana Hess, Lawrence [KS] and Shawn McWhirt, Shawnee [KS]; a son, Judson Alford, Overland Park; his mother, Lorrain Alford, Leavenworth; five brothers, William Ambrose Alford Jr., and John W. Alford, both of Leavenworth, Myron Alford, Austintown, Ohio, Edward Alford, Topeka, and Chris Alford, Lansing [KS]; five sisters, Regina Ericson and Margie Jewell, both of Lansing [KS], Rosemary Peck, Troy, Ohio, Carole Simpson, Garden City [KS], and Patricia Lingenfelser, St George [KS]; and 11 grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Angels Catholic Church at Basehor. Burial was in Holy Angels Cemetery at Basehor....
Photo from Holy Angels Cemetery, Basehor, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jean Pinick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Daniel M. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Ambrose Alford and Nora Lorain Boten Alford; and brothers John Wesley “Moe” Alford and William Ambrose Alford Jr. in this compilation.
His middle name and lineage are from Ancestry family trees.
His lineage: Daniel Merton 1937 KS1, William Ambrose 1914 KS2, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS3, John A. 1859 KS4, Henry 1819 England5.
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DANIEL RALPH ALFORD
Brother of Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, AAFA #0003
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 19 June 1980
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 18 July 1908 and died _____ June 1980, last residence Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy L. Chrisman Alford; and sons Gerald Dean Alford and Kenneth Duane Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Phyllis J. Alford; and sister, Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his sister Barbara Jean Alford Young in Texas Obituaries.
Daniel is the son of George T. Alford and Bentie Scott.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Daniel Ralph 1908 KS1, George T. 1871 IN2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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DANIEL STILLMAN ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Joseph Savage Alford III, AAFA #0102, Elizabeth Diane Allison, AAFA #0983, Andrew Gibson, AAFA #1089
LAWRENCE WEEKLY WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Thursday, 25 February 1904
WELL KNOWN LAWYER PASSES AWAY AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
From Monday’s Daily.
The news of the death of D.S. Alford, which was circulated this morning, was received with deep regret. Mr. Alford was for many years one of the leading lawyers of this city, a man who went to the root of the law and used every honorable exertion for his client.
Mr. Alford was one of the clearest cut, most decisive lawyers at the bar and his place will be hard to fill. He had a large practice and cultivated it carefully. He was thoroughly loyal to a client and when in a case never left anything undone that could be done to help his side.
Mr. Alford was a close attorney. He handled his cases in a way that got the law out of the subject. He had good judgment and it was much relied upon.
Mr. Alford made a success of his life. He accumulated considerable property, invested it carefully and wisely.
He was an active member of the Congregational church for years and a devoted man to the cause. Mr. Alford was also a staunch prohibitionist and never failed to lift his voice for this great moral reform.
Mr. Alford was deeply grieved over the loss of his son, Fred Alford, who was killed in the Philippines. He had set great store by this young man, and the blow that fell when Fred was killed was a severe one.
Mr. Alford brought up an interesting family, educated them well and gave them all needed advantages. He has left his mark on the world that will last.
During the years of his life those who had business with him found him keen, alert, but honest. He never made any effort to try the other side of a case in which he was engaged, but he tried his own side fairly and with regard to the rights of the opposition.
Mr. Alford was born 54 years ago in Rivertown, Conn., and had resided in this city for thirty years, during which time he practiced law. He was one of the best known lawyers in this state and in his large practice figured prominently in some important cases.
He married Miss Susie Savage and they had six children, five of whom are now living, Fred having been killed in the Philippines.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday at an hour to be announced later.
Mr. Alford was born October 4, 1848. He graduated from the Wesleyan university at Middleton and took up the study of law in Riverton, his home town. He came to Lawrence in 1873, and was admitted to the bar. He first entered the office of Riggs & Nevison and later the firm. He was for several years in partnership with R.T. Bogelhaus, but for the last twenty-five years practiced mostly by himself.
On April 14, 1874, he married Miss Susan D. Savage and there are five living children, Donald, Joseph, Theodore, Anna and Sylvia. Fred, the only other child, was killed in the Philippines, while fighting for his country.
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KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—22 April 1904
LAWRENCE, Kas., Feb. 22—Judge D.S. Alford, the attorney here for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, died this morning at his home. He had been ill several months, but recently was able to attend to business again. Last week he had a relapse. He was 56 years old and came to Kansas in 1872. His son was one of the first American officers killed by the Filipinos in Manila at the outbreak of the insurrection.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jay
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Susan Daphne Savage Alford; son Alfred Cecil “Fred” Alford; mother Sylvia Stillman Alford; and sister Ida A. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Donald Stillman Alford and Joseph Savage Alford in California Obituaries; of his son Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of his daughter Anna Mary Alford Sellards in Texas Obituaries.
Find A Grave contributor Jay obtained this Lot Card from the Oak Hill Cemetery office—the connection of the Kummels and Alfords is not known at this time:
See also his biography in AAFA Biographies and Autobiographies of “Alfords”.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Daniel Stillman 1848 CT1, Alfred A. 1812 CT2, Arba 1768 CT3, Nathaniel 1737 CT4, Nathaniel 1698 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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DECKER MAE RUSSELL ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Tuesday, 23 February 1993
Alford, Decker Mae (Russell), 72, retired state Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services administrative employee, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1993. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors: son, Sylvester J. II of Dallas; three grandchildren.
Memorial has been established with Calvary Baptist Church Scholarship Fund. Jackson Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Decker M. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 30 May 1920, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
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DELORES CATION ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 27 March 1992
Delores Alford, 84, homemaker, died Wednesday, March 25, 1992. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel.
Survivors: son, Leonard A. Wood of Tecumseh; stepson, Warren of Wichita; stepdaughter, Pearl Blansett of Chanute; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Delores Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 27 Apr 1907, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her second (?) husband, Warren Hoyt Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Delores was the daughter of Harley and Anna Cation. She is listed as their child on the 1910 and 1920 censuses.
Delores was Warren Hoyt Alford’s fourth wife. His first wife was Nola Ruth Webb (1903–1988).
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DELORES LEE KERR ALFORD
Wife of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
ABILENE REFLECTOR-CHRONICLE
Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS—Tuesday, 8 April 2003
Delores Lee Alford, 79, died Friday, April 4, 2003, at the Via-Christi-St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.
She was born March 24, 1924, at Lincoln, the daughter of Claude Crawford and Dottie Leota (Bollier) Kerr. She attended the local schools and Lincoln High School.
Surviving are her husband, Martin, of the home; two daughters, Judith Renea Life of Rogers, Ark. and Barbara Ann Rairden of Abilene; three brothers, Claude E. Kerr of Paramount, Calif., Donald E. Kerr of Concordia and Melvin D. Kerr of Park City; two sisters, Nita Ilene Schaich and Lois Jean Hocker, both of Abilene; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N.W. Third St., Abilene…. Burial will be in the Abilene Cemetery….
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DAILY UNION
Junction City, Geary Co., KS—Monday, 7 April 2003
[This obituary is not verbatim.]
ABILENE [Dickinson Co.]—Funeral services for Delores Lee Alford, 79, of Abilene, [will be] held on Wednesday at the Martin-Becker Funeral Home in Abilene. Mrs. Alford died on April 4, 2003, at the Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Mrs. Alford was born on March 24, 1924, at Lincoln, the daughter of Claude Crawford and Dottie Leota Bollier Kerr. She grew up in Lincoln, where she attended school and graduated from Lincoln High School. On December 19, 1940, she married Martin G. Alford in Belleville. They lived in Concordia, Baxter Springs, Lyons, Junction City, and Wichita before returning to Abilene in 1971. She was a homemaker and worked as a bookkeeper. She was a partner with her husband at H&R Block in Abilene for 15 years before retiring. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Junction City, the Heritage Center in Abilene, the Kansas State Historical Society, and the auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Judith Renea Life of Rogers, Arkansas and Barbara Ann Rairden of Abilene; three brothers, Claude E. Kerr of Paramount, California, Donald E. Kerr of Concordia, and Melvin D. Kerr of Park City; two sisters, Nita Ilene Schaich and Lois Jean Hocker, both of Abilene; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Her parents, a son, Gary Lee Alford on September 29, 1992, and a grandson, Elmer Ray Rairden, Jr., in 1977, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Delores L. Alford (SS# issued in KS).
See the obituaries of her husband, Martin George Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Gary Lee Alford in this compilation.
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DONALD DELOS ALVORD
PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Donald Delos Alvord, 84, of Parsons, formerly of Winfield, died on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Labette Health.
He was born June 5, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Ira D. and Alda [sic: Alta] (Simmons) Alvord. He was raised and attended school in Yates Center, graduating from high school there.
He was a retired USD 465 certified employee. He was a member of First Baptist Church for more than 60 years and also worked as head custodian.
He married Cecil Audine Courtney on Aug. 2, 1948. She preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 2009.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Lee Alvord of Sterling and Robert “Bob” Alvord and his wife, Debbie, of Parsons; and four grandchildren, Daniel, Sara, Nicholas and Andrew.
He was preceded in death by a stepsister, Gwen.
The service will be at 1:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Win-field. Friends may call from noon to service time today at the church.
Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Winfield. Swisher-Taylor & Morris Funeral Home, Winfield, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to Parsons Presbyterian Manor.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Winfield, Cowley Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Carpenter Shindler
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Donald D. Alvord (SS# issued in NE), last residence Parsons, Labette Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Cecil Audine Courtney Alvord; and father, Ira Delos Alvord, in this compilation.
His mother, Alta H. Simmons Alvord, is also buried in Highland Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Donald Delos 1926 KS1, Ira Delos 1876 WI2, Henry 1832 NY3, Joseph 1793 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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DONALD GUY ALFORD
LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Thursday, 13 September 1990
Services for Donald G. Alford, 74, Lawrence, are pending at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Mr. Alford died today at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and dairyman.
He was born Sept. 2, 1916, in Lawrence and had lived his entire life in the area.
Mr. Alford was a member of the National Ayrshire Assn., the Dairy Shrine, the Mid-America Dairymen and the Douglas County Farmer’s Co-op.
He was married Sept. 2, 1944, to Esther L. Jones. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include four daughters, Patricia Price, Perry, Donna Buchanan, Perry, Linda Jurgensen, Wichita, and Sherri Bray, Lawrence; two brothers, Eugene Alford, Peoria, Ill., and Ted [Frederick John] Alford, Warington, Pa.; two sisters, Florence Watson, Kansas City, Kan., and Areta D. Meyer, Lawrence; and five grandchildren.
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LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Friday, 14 September 1990
Services for Donald G. Alford, 74, Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary…. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Photographed by Find A Grave contributor Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Donald G. Alford (SS# issued in KS) but list his birth date as 2 Sept 1915, last residence Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Esther Louise Jones Alford; and sisters Areta Dorothy Alford Powell Meyer and Florence Elizabeth Alford Watson in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Eugene Rothwell Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
From SSACI: Donald Guy Alford was born 2 Sept 1915 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, son of Fredrick S. Alford and Dorthy Rothwell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Donald Guy 1916 KS1, Frederick Stillman 1888 KS2, Fred 1854 CT3, Alfred A. 1812 CT4, Arba 1768 CT5, Nathaniel 1737 CT6, Nathaniel 1698 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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DOROTHY “DOTTIE” ALFORD LITTLETON
Photo from Downing & Lahey Mortuary
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Saturday, 24 June 2017
Littleton, Dorothy “Dottie”(Alford) 92, passed away June 21, 2017.
Dottie was born January 10, 1925, to the late Mary (McCullough) and George Alford in Chanute, KS. She graduated from Chanute High School in 1942 and worked as a secretary for Continental Trailways Bus System in Wichita for 37 years, retiring in 1980. She was a lifetime member of Leanna Christian Church, Leanna, KS.
On May 14, 1960, she married John H. Littleton. He passed away May 24, 1993 from a heart attack.
In 2007, she was preceded in death by her sister, Fern Tolbert.
Survivors include sister-in-law, Donna Littleton of Wichita; stepdaughter, Kay Toenies of Anchorage, AK; surrogate family, Gayla and Fred Puthoff and their children, Derek, Justin, Hannah and Jenna; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service, 10 a.m. Monday, June 26, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Burial will follow in White Chapel Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, George Wayne Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Fern Alford Tolbert in Arizona Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Dorothy 1925 KS1, George Wayne 1894 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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DOROTHY JEAN ALFORD FAGER
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—_____ March 2020
Dorothy Jean Fager, 98, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on November 10, 1921, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Charles August and Gladys (Shewmaker) Alford. She grew up in the Joplin area, graduating from Seneca High School and Joplin Business College. She then met Emery E. Fager, a young US Army officer who was stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri. They were married on July 26, 1943, and enjoyed 71 years of marriage. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Overbrook, Kansas, where he joined the Kansas State Bank. She was very active in the Overbrook community and was a member of many social and community organizations including the First United Methodist Church of Overbrook.
In 1959, Dorothy and Emery moved to Topeka to begin Commerce State Bank, now CoreFirst Bank & Trust. She was very active in helping the bank at the beginning, filling in wherever she could to help the new bank. As the bank grew, they made a lot of friends in Topeka and the banking industry.
They also enjoyed traveling and taking their family to visit various parts of the world. She loved her family and enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren on many family occasions and vacations.
Dorothy became very involved in the Topeka Country Club Ladies Golf Association. She enjoyed golf and her friendships with the other golfers. A highlight was making a hole-in-one on July 8, 1983.
Dorothy and Emery were very supportive of the Topeka community. Later in life, they became active in Habitat for Humanity. They personally worked on a number of houses, getting them ready for new homeowners to enjoy. She always loved a project and especially building and remodeling homes. While they were active in Habitat, over 40 homes were built or renovated.
She also was a faithful member of Countryside United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She participated in a number of volunteer activities at the church and loved hearing her daughter play the pipe organ that they donated to the church in 1980.
Dorothy and Emery had a wonderful partnership. They believed in sharing their blessings with others. They were a caring and sharing couple.
Survivors include her sister June Harlan, son Duane Fager (Beth), daughter Jane Anderson (Bill), five grandchildren: Angela Swift (Tim), Melissa Hiestand (Jeff), Aaron Anderson (Karen), John Fager (Cheryl), Emery Kent Fager (Tamara); fourteen great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Emery, her parents Charles and Gladys Alford, her brothers Melvin Alford, Beryl Alford and Charles E. Alford and her sister Louise Barnes.
A private family service will be at the Mt. Hope Mausoleum…. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her father, Charles August Alford; and brothers Beryl Clark Alford, Charles Edward Alford, and Melvin Leroy Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
Her lineage: Dorothy Jean 1921 MO1, Charles August 1899 KS2, John August 1865 Sweden3, Frank (Franz Ahlfort?) 1821 Sweden4.
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DOROTHY L. CHRISMAN ALFORD
Sister-in-Law of Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, AAFA #0003
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 13 August 1999
Alford, Dorothy L. (Chrisman), 87, homemaker, died Monday, August 9, 1999. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan.
Survivors: sons, Gerald of Independence, Kenneth of Eureka; daughters, Janet of Bartlesville, Okla., Phyllis of Coffeyville; sister, Nellie Elliott of Sedan; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
Memorials have been established with American Cancer Society and Alzheimer’s Association. Graves Funeral Home, Coffeyville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy L. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 14 Apr 1912, last residence Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, Daniel Ralph Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Gerald Dean Alford and Kenneth Duane Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Phyllis J. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries
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DOSIA ALFORD CATION
Source unknown, but probably:
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—19 May 1956
Mrs. Dosia A. Cation, 76, died last night at Neosho Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
She had lived in Kansas for six years, the past two years with a cousin, Mrs. Ira Tyler, 420 W. 6th.
She was born January 1880, at Leanna. She was married to W. (William) T. Cation Jan. 6, 1944, at Spencer, Iowa, and he died in 1949. She was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. W.F. (Edna) Martin, Clovis, N.M.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ed Snyderguard, Hillsdale, Wis., and Mrs. Carroll Plager, Austin, Minn., and a nephew, W.L. Cation, Sherman Oaks, Calif.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wilson-Johnson chapel with the Rev. Ted D. Hurst, of the Christian church, officiating. Burial will be in Leanna cemetery.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Jefferson Alford and Martha Ann Edwards Alford; and brother Joseph Barton Alford in this compilation.
Dosia’s husband, William Thomas Cation, married (1) to Dosia’s younger sister, Zelda Esther Alford (1881–1941).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Dosia 1880 KS1, Thomas Jefferson 1848 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EARL DEAN ALFORD
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Tuesday, 24 December 2002
Earl Dean Alford, 79, of Savonburg, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2002, at Wichita Specialty Hospital as a result of complications from an accident.
He was born on June 1, 1923, at Chanute Johnson Hospital, the only son of F. Marion Alford and Dolley (McKinney) Alford. He grew up in the Leanna community, graduated from Chanute High School, and stayed on his family farm where he farmed, milked cows, and raised beef cattle. He was a member of the First Christian Church for 40 years and past 4-H leader.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty (Hartman) Alford of the home. They were united in marriage on July 6, 1947. They raised four sons in their 55 years together.
His children include: Marion and Mila Alford of North Richland Hills, Texas; Paul and Sue Alford of Savonburg, Kansas; John and Nancy Alford of Admire, Kansas; and Alan and Marina Alford of Port Chester, New York. He is also survived by seven grandchildren ranging in age from 26 years to 8 months. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 26, 2002, at First Christian Church, 102 N. Grant Street in Chanute…. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery on East 14th Street. Friends may call at Johnson Mortuary after 12 noon Wednesday….
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vickie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Earl D. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Savonburg, Allen Co., KS.
See the obituary of his wife, Betty Hartman Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Earl Dean 1923 KS1, Franklin Marion 1886 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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EARLINE BURL JO ALFORD HOGUE
Sister of Edna Juanita Alford Cable, AAFA #0165
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 3 May 1985
Earline Burl Jo Hogue, 58, homemaker, died Sunday [April 28]. Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Cochran Mortuary, Wichita.
Survivors: sons, Michael of Wichita, David of Topeka; daughter, Donna Garretson of Mulvane; mother, Maudie Alford, sister, Juanita Cable, both of Joplin; six grandchildren.
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Written by the family for her funeral:
Earline Burl Jo Alford Hogue, 58, died April 28, 1985 in Belle Plaine [Sumner Co.], Kansas.
She was born 11 November 1926 in Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. Her twin brother, Charley Earl Alford Jr. was stillborn. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas in early 1940s. Her parents were Charley Earl Alford and Maudie Viola Farris. Earline married on the 16th of November 1942 to David Eugene Hogue. They lived in Wichita, Park City and then moved to Belle Plaine, Kansas in the late 1960s. She worked at Boeing Aircraft Company for many years.
She is survived by sons Michael of Wichita and David of Topeka; daughter Donna Garretson of Mulvane; mother Maudie Alford; sister Juanita Cable both of Joplin and six grandchildren.
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Garrison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Maudie Viola Farris Alford, in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Edna Juanita Alford Cable in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Earline Burl Jo 1926 OK1, Charles Earl 1892 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 NC7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EDITH LUCILLE SHERER ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE-BEACON
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 29 July 1983
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marcia Sloan Bascom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edith Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 11 Feb 1888 and died _____ July 1983, last residence Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her daughters Marilla Adaline Alford Blau and Helen Lucille Alford Hayse in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Wayne Carrothers 1882 KS1, John William 1842 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EDWARD HAROLD ALFORD
Dove Cremation & Funeral Service
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—_____ November 2015
Edward “Harold” Alford, 75, of Topeka, Kansas passed away November 5, 2015 at Midland Hospice House of stomach cancer.
He was born at Drumright [Creek Co.], OK on August 1, 1940 to Vernon and May Alford. He grew up in the Emporia, Kansas area and graduated from Emporia High School. He enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor.
After his service, he was employed by BRB and CAS Construction as VP over operations of waste water management. He also worked as an appraiser for Price Asphalt. He was employed by the USDA Rural Development as Public Affairs Specialist at the time of his retirement in 2010.
Edward was a talented handyman and could engineer any project. He also enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. He was an avid reader. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife Dianne (Starr) Smith Alford of the home. They were married March 28, 1997 at Topeka, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vernon, Jr.
There will be no services. He has been cremated….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Vernon Earl Alford, in this compilation.
Vernon’s first wife was May Wydeman.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Edward Harold 1940 OK1, Vernon Earl 1918 OK2, Earl Dean 1889 KS3, William Walter 1859 VA4, Joseph McClure 1834 VA5, John 1795 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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ELIHU BIRD HALFORD
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Michael Kruse
Used with permission
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—20 March 1945
ELISHA HALFORD HAD LIVED HERE PAST NINE YEARS
Elisha [sic: Elihu] B. Halford, 74, who lived with his son, Dale Halford, 902 Johnstown, died at 7 this morning at the home. He was a laborer and had lived here nine years. A native of Tennessee, Mr. Halford was born October 27, 1870.
Others in the family besides the son at whose home he lived here are Novel Halford, Ada, Okla, Raymond Halford, at Camp Lee, Virginia, Mrs. Elizabeth Thornton, Paris, Calif., and Mrs. Crete Dobbs, Chadwick, MO.
The body is at the Ryan Mortuary pending completion of funeral arrangements, which are being held awaiting word from relatives.
Photo from Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Kruse
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter-in-law Thelma Bernice Payton Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his grandson Roy Raymon Halford in Nebraska Obituaries.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Bird Halford married Fannie Jackson on 23 Aug 1896 in Ozark Co., MO.
Extensive information on the Halford family, including photos of William Luker Halford and his wife, Susan Caroline Walker, can be found on the web page of Michael Kruse, The Kruse Home Page. See also Elihu Bird Halford, which includes a biography and sources, at Long Island Genealogy’s Surname Database.
His HALFORD lineage: Elihu Bird 1870 TN1, William Luker 1835 TN2, John 1795 SC3.
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ELIZA HARRIS ALFORD
CHANUTE TIMES
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Thursday, 25 March 1886
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: Eliza shares a gravestone with her son William Clark Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: William 1820 IN1, James 1791 VA2, John 1768 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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ELIZABETH LOUISE “BETTY” TUCKER ALFORD
Wife of Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374
Photo from AAFA files
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—29 September 2013
Alford, Elizabeth “Betty” L., 70, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013.
She was born November 2, 1942 to George and Mary Ann (Hirst) Tucker in Hutchinson, KS. Betty graduated from North High School in 1960 and received a Bachelor’s of Art degree from WSU in 1992. She worked as the secretary to the Dean of Engineering at WSU. She was an active member of Pine Valley Christian Church and loved to knit blankets and sew. Betty was devoted to her family and enjoyed her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 52 years, Travis A. Alford in 2012; brothers, George Blaine Tucker and Thomas Vincent Tucker.
Betty is survived by her children, Michelle (Michael Katunzi) Sani and Michael (Brenda) Alford; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Barbara Ann Brenner, William Vincent Tucker, Brock Peterson, and Brett Walter Tucker.
Memorial Service: 2 pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Pine Valley Christian Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth L. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Travis Arnold Alford, in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH MARY BALHATCHET ALFORD
Photo from westtexasdumpee’s williams Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Thursday, 15 January 2004
The service for Elizabeth B. Alford, 89, a resident of the Emporia Presbyterian Manor, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Darrel Proffitt of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Lawrence will conduct the service.
The family suggests that, instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, KS 66801.
Mrs. Alford, a homemaker, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at the manor.
The daughter of William and Bessie Tippett Balhatchet, she was born March 4, 1914, in Evanston, Ill. She graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree.
She married Don Kent Alford in September 1937 at Evanston, Ill. He died in March 1966 in Winnetka, Ill.
Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. She was a Newman Hospital Pink Lady, a member of the American Association of University Women and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and past president of the Winnetka-Northfield Girl Scout Council in Illinois.
She is survived by three daughters, Jean Houck of Allen, Judi Perrin of Maple Hill and Patricia Moreno of Silver City, N.C.; a son, Don B. Alford of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a sister, Jacqueline Downey of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A sister, Josephine Zempel, died earlier.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth B. Alford (SS# issued in IL).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Don Kent 1914 IL1, Don Bickett 1887 IL2, Elbert Harvey 1863 IL3, Stephen P. 1827 NY4, Ruel 1801 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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ELLA BLANCHE HAMM ALFORD
STATE JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Tuesday, 4 January 1972
Mrs. Ella Blanche Alford, 86, Topeka, was dead on arrival at a Topeka hospital Monday night after she was stricken at her home. She underwent hip surgery Nov. 4 and later had an apparent cerebral hemorrhage.
She was born Oct. 6, 1885 in Greenwood County and lived at Osawatomie before she moved to Topeka about 20 years ago. She was employed at the Osawatomie State Hospital before she retired. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Charles Wilson Alford, died Oct. 1, 1937. A son, Charles Wilbur Alford, died in 1941.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Brown, at home, and Mrs. Dorothy Morehead, Independence, Mo.; a son, Frederick A. Alford, Glendora, Calif.; and 7 grandchildren.
Services will be Friday at Parker Mortuary with burial in Westlawn Cemetery.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee Co., S—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Stephens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Wilson Alford; and daughter Mary Louise Alford Wolf Brown in this compilation.
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ELOISE ALFORD
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Wednesday, 13 November 1968
DENVER, Colo.—Eloise Alford, 20, of Wichita, Kan., died in a hospital early today of injuries received in the collision of two cars on a Denver street last Thursday.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 15 November 1968
Services for Miss Eloise Alford, 20, of 831 N. Spruce who died Wednesday in a Denver hospital of injuries received Nov. 7 in a two car collision in Denver, will be at noon Saturday at Jackson Mortuary here. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Fairview, Okla., Cemetery.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Saturday, 16 November 1968
Alford—Eloise, age 20, of 831 N. Spruce, passed away Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel of the Jackson Mortuary Saturday at 12 Noon…. Interment in the Clearview, Oklahoma Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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EMALINE NACE “LINA” BOWMAN ALFORD
FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE
Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS—Thursday, 8 January 1925
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Julie Leek
AAFA NOTES: From Ohio, Compiled Marriage Index, 1803–1900 (Ancestry): George H. Alford married Emiline W. Bowman on 1 Feb 1869 in Columbiana Co., OH.
George H. Alford, 1847–1931, is also buried in Maple Grove Cemetery. On censuses he reports that he was born in PA.
In 1850, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, George H. Alford, age 3 PA, is listed with his parents, James H. Alford, 32 machinist born CT, and Margaret C. 30 Ireland, and his brother Stewart 1/12 PA.
In 1860, Birmingham, Allegheny Co., PA, George H. Alford, 12 PA, is listed with his father, James H. Alford 46 scale maker CT, and probable siblings all born PA: James H. 7, William H. 7/12.
In 1870, Osage, Bourbon Co., KS, George Alford, 23 PA, is living with his wife Lina, 26 OH, and brother James H. Alford, 17 PA.
Her husband’s lineage: George H. 1847 PA1, James H. ???? CT2.
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EMMA PARSONS ALFORD
MCLOUTH TIMES
McLouth, Jefferson Co., KS—Friday, 30 August 1901
Mrs. Emma Alford died at her home about three and one half miles west of town, last Friday [August 23], aged 37 years. She was afflicted with goiter and had been sick seven months.
Funeral services were held Sunday after which the remains were interred in McLouth cemetery.
Mrs. Alford leaves two little children, a girl and a boy. She was born and raised in this community and had the esteem of all who knew her. She was a sister of Mrs. E.D. Glynn of this city.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John A. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and grandsons Walter Joseph Alford and William Ambrose Alford in this compilation.
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ERMA ALICE STREET ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 20 January 1992
Alice Alford, 75, seamstress, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 1992. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Hope (Kan.) Cemetery.
Survivors: husband, Harold; sisters, Eva Wall of Independence, Marie Daves of Guthrie, Okla.; stepdaughters, Marian Hann of Peru, Sylvia Anderson of Fairfield, Calif., Alice Howard of Grove, Okla.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home [Independence, Montgomery Co., KS].
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma A. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 2 Aug 1916, last residence Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Harold Austin Alford, in this compilation.
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ERMA VIRGINIA ALVORD MORRIS
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—11 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
YATES CENTER [KS]—Erma Virginia Morris, 82, Yates Center, died Friday, Apr 10, 1998, in Yates Center.
Mrs. Morris was a needlepoint artist and had needlepointed two chairs that are in Cedar Crest [state governor’s mansion] in Topeka.
She was born July 7, 1915, at Neodesha [KS], the daughter of Herbert Alvord and Erma Steiner. Mrs. Morris was a member of First United Methodist Church at Yates Center, twentieth Century Study Club, Justamere Unit, Lydia Fidelers Circle, all in Yates Center, and the Needlework Guild in Topeka.
She married Leland S. Morris on Oct 26, 1933, at Yates Center. He died Mar 4, 1985. A son, Brad Morris, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Stanley Morris, Yates Center; a daughter, Charlen Johnson, Merriam [KS]; and a sister, Genevieve Adams, Houston TX.
Services will be at 10:30am Monday at the First United Methodist Church at Yates Center. Burial will be in the Yates Center Cemetery. Mrs. Morris will lie in state until 8pm Sunday at Campbell Funeral Home in Yates Center....
Photo from Yates Center Cemetery, Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RisingSun
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of E.V. Morris (SS# issued in KS), last residence Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS.
We included the obituary of her father, Herbert Earl Alvord, in Oregon Obituaries.
Her family is listed on the 1920 census in Wilson County, KS—Herbert, his wife Erma, and daughters [Erma] Virginia and 1 year old Genevie. The census shows Herbert born 1890 in Kansas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. Her family is not included in A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord because Samuel Morgan Alvord was not able to find information about the family of James 1789 VT.
Her ALVORD lineage: Erma Virginia 1915 KS1, Herbert Earl 1889 KS2, Abner 1842 IN3, Menzo 1810 NY4, James 1789 VT5, Seth 1762 MA6, Joseph 1733 MA7, Joseph 1697 MA8, Ebenezer 1665 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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ESTHER LOUISE JONES ALFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—24 January 2000
LAWRENCE [Douglas Co.] (KS)—Esther L. Alford, 76, Lawrence, died Sunday, Jan 23, 2000, at a Eudora (KS) care center. She was born June 23, 1923, in Lawrence, to Charles and Clara Fox Jones, and lived in Lawrence for many years. She was a member of Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas Farm Bureau and Kaw Valley Extension Homemakers Unit, and a life member of the Ayrshire Breeders Association. She served on the Fairview School board.
She married Donald G. Alford on Sept 2, 1944, in Lawrence. They owned and operated a dairy farm south of Lawrence. He died Sept 13, 1990. A daughter, Cynthia Alford, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Price, Perry (KS), Donna Buchanan, Grantville (KS), Linda Jurgensen, Wichita (KS), and Sherri Bray, Lawrence; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30pm Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence....
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LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Monday, 24 January 2000
Services for Esther L. Alford, 76, Lawrence, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Eudora Nursing Center, Eudora.
She was born June 23, 1923, in Lawrence, to Charles and Clara (Fox) Jones. Mrs. Alford lived for many years in Lawrence and owned a dairy farm with her husband south of town.
Mrs. Alford was a former member of the Fairview School Board, a lifelong member of the Ayrshire Breeders Assn., a member of the Dairy Farmers of America, the Kansas Farm Bureau and the Kaw Valley EHU.
She married Donald G. Alford Sept. 2, 1944, in Lawrence. He died Sept. 13, 1990.
Survivors include four daughters, Patricia Price, Perry; Donna Buchanan, Grantville; Linda Jurgensen, Wichita; and Sherri Bray, Lawrence; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A daughter, Cynthia Alford, and half-sister, Marguerite Sanders, died earlier....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Esther L. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Donald Guy Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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EUGENE CECIL ALFORD
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—7 July 1994
Eugene C. Alford, 80, Overland Park [Johnson Co., KS], a lawyer, died July 6, 1994, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Overland Park; burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa....
Mr. Alford was an attorney for Gulf Oil Chemicals in 1978-79 and for the Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co. from 1971 to 1978. He worked for Warren Petroleum in Tulsa, Okla., from 1947 to 1971. He received a law degree from the University of Tulsa. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a past member of the Downtown Kansas City Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the church. He was born in Mena [Polk Co.], Ark., and lived in Tulsa before he moved to this area in 1971.
Survivors include his wife, Marionette Alford of the home; a son, Thomas Alford, Tustin, Calif.; and three grandchildren. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge)
Photo from Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Johnson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diana Chambers
Photo from Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, Johnson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, E.M. Harris
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene C. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 29 Dec 1913, last residence Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS.
See the obituary of his wife, Marionette Clark Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Oscar F. Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
In 1920, Center, Polk Co., AR: Oscar F. Alford, age 31 born AR; his wife Mattie 30 OK; and sons Clyde E. 8 AR and Eugene C. 6 AR.
On Eugene Cecil Alford’s undated WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Tulsa Co., OK. He is age 26, born 29 Dec 1913 in Mena, Polk Co., AR. His nearest relative is his mother, Mattie Alford, of the same address. A handwritten note on the card says “Duplicate—original misplaced.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Eugene Cecil 1913 AR1, Oscar F. 1888 AR2, William P. 1844 TN3, Jones 1807 NC4, Lemuel 1766 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EUNICE GORE ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 8 January 1954
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Benjamin Franklin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Mary Virginia Alford Armstrong in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Morris Woodbury Alford in Texas Obituaries.
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EVELYN LUCILLE ALFORD HOHLER
Sister of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 14 April 2004
Hohler, Lucille, 83, retired Boeing sheet metal mechanic, died Saturday, April 10, 2004. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004, Hillside Funeral Home-East Chapel, 935 N. Hillside.
Born in Baxter Springs, KS on Sept. 27, 1920.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Byrl B. Hohler and brothers, Marshall Alford and Martin Alford.
Survivors include: daughter, Beverly and husband, Jim Ridgway; son, Jerry Hohler and wife, Linda; sisters, Dorothy Easley and Wanda Gumfory; brother, LeRoy Alford; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests donations to The American Red Cross Good Neighbor Nutrition Program, 707 N. Main, Wichita, 67203. The family would like to extend special thanks to Faith Home Health and Hospice for all of their care and support. Hillside Funeral Home-East Chapel. 682-5575.
Photos from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn L. Hohler (SS# issued in KS), last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her parents, George Towns Alford and Betty Lou Vaughn Alford; and siblings Marshall Edward Alford, Martin George Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford James Gumfory in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother LeRoy Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Dorothy Marie Alford Easley in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Evelyn Lucille 1920 KS1, George Towns 1888 MS2, George Towns 1848 GA3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EVERETT CECIL “BIG AL” ALFORD, JR.
Senior photo from Turnerite 65 yearbook
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—24 April 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Everett C. “Big Al” Alford, Jr., 48, Kansas City, KS, died April 23, 1996, at the Bethany Medical Center. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 26, in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Maple Hill Funeral Home.
Everett was a lifelong Kansas City, KS, resident. He worked in car sales and management for 25 years, and was formerly associated with Keith Roberts Auto Sales. He was a 1965 graduate of Turner High School and a Presbyterian.
Survivors include a son, Michael J. Alford, Dallas, TX; his mother, Velma McCullough, and brother, John E. Alford, both of Kansas City, KS.
Photo from Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve McCray
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Everett Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 6 Nov 1947, last residence Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.
See the obituary of his mother, Velma May June Alford McCullough, in this compilation.
Everett shares a gravestone with his father, Everett Cecil Alford Sr. According to Ancestry family trees, Everett Sr. was the son of Edward Alford, born about 1872 in IN, and May Cox. Edward and May are also buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.
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FLORENCE ELIZABETH ALFORD WATSON
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
KANSAS CITY KANSAN
Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., MO—Thursday, 23 October 2003
Florence E. Watson, 89. Kansas City, Kan., died Oct. 19, 2003. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens…. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Baptist Church, 10638 Parallel Parkway, KCK 66109.
Florence was born Feb. 15, 1914, in Lawrence, Kan. Florence was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bernard L. Watson, three sons, Nathan L. Watson, Keith G. Watson and Gary A. Watson, one grandson, Gary Russell Watson, one brother, Don Alford.
Survivors include two sons, Ron E. Watson and wife Brenda, Wamego, Kan., and Dennis B. Watson, and wife Carole, Pittsburg, Kan.; two brothers, Gene Alford and wife Muriel, Peoria, Ill., and Ted Alford, Philadelphia; one sister, Areta Meyer, Lawrence, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In another article—note different name of husband:
LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Wednesday, 22 October 2003
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Services for Florence E. Watson, 89, Kansas City, Kan., will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kan. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Kan.
Mrs. Watson died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003.
She was born Feb. 15, 1914, in Lawrence, the daughter of Fred S. and Dorothy Rothwell Alford.
Mrs. Watson was a homemaker and member of Haven Baptist Church. She was a volunteer for Cancer Action Inc. and member of the Go Getters Club.
She married Keith G. Watson. He died in 1983. Three sons, Nathan L. Watson, Keith G. [sic: Bernard] Watson and Gary A. Watson, and a grandson also died earlier.
Survivors include two sons, Ron E. Watson, Wamego, and Dennis B. Watson, Pittsburg; two brothers, Gene Alford, Peoria, Ill., and Ted Alford, Philadelphia; a sister, Areta Meyer, Lawrence; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren….
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jean Pinick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Florence E. Watson (SS# issued in KS), last residence Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her siblings Areta Dorothy Alford Powell Meyer and Donald Guy Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Eugene Rothwell Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
From SSACI: Florence Elizabeth Watson was born 15 Feb 1914 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS, daughter of Fred S. Alford and Dorothy Rothwell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Florence Elizabeth 1914 KS1, Frederick Stillman 1888 KS2, Fred 1854 CT3, Alfred A. 1812 CT4, Arba 1768 CT5, Nathaniel 1737 CT6, Nathaniel 1698 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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FLORENCE L. SLUSS ALFORD
KANSAS MESSENGER
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Monday, 1 April 1929
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, George Washington Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Asher LaBoyteaux Alford, Forest Pinney Alford, and Ruby Helen Alford Ballard in this compilation.
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FLORINE BEATRICE ALFORD
“Florine Beatrice Alford: August 24, 1894– May 28, 1902 (Measles)”
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Ronintexas
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Friday, 30 May 1902
Photo from Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Johnson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Ida M. Franke Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Corwin A. Alford; and sister Lucile Alford Burleson in Texas Obituaries.
From Leavenworth County, Kansas Births (Ancestry): unnamed female was born 24 Aug 1895 in Leavenworth Co., KS, daughter of C.H. and Ida Alford.
1900 census, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS:
Corwin Alford head 35 b. Jan 1864 OH OH OH married 10 years
Insurance agent
Ida wife 32 b. Dec 1867 KS Ger IN 2 children, 2 living
Lucile dau 5 b. Nov 1894 KS OH KS
Florine dau 3 b. Aug 1896 KS OH KS
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford b. before 1755 in CT.
Her lineage: Florine 1895 KS1, Corwin A. 1865 OH2, William Cook 1815 NY3, Zina 1789 NY4, William bef 1755 CT5.
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FLOYD PALMER HOLFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Friday, 10 June 2005
Floyd Palmer Holford, 88, died June 8, 2005, at Hester Care Center, Wesley Towers, Hutchinson.
He was born Nov. 9, 1916, at El Dorado, the son of Orville and Minnie Anna Clark Holford. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1933 and from Washburn University in 1938. A resident of Hutchinson since 1939, he was a CPA, retiring in 1972 as a partner with the firm, Bartlett, Settle and Edgerle.
He belonged to Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, and he was a member of American Legion Lylse Rishel Post No. 68. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant during World War II, from March of 1943 to February of 1946.
On July 3, 1942, he married Marceline May Dinwiddie at Lincoln, Neb. She died Oct. 14, 1998.
Survivors include: a son, Stephen Holford and wife, Meredith, Mansfield, Mass.; and three grandchildren, Amy, Matthew and Charles Holford.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Francis, William, Robert, and John Holford; two sisters, Margaret Johnson and Jean Jackson; and a daughter, Sally L. McPhail.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. There is a private family graveside service in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson….
Photo from Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Claudia & Jim Glass
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Floyd P. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Marceline May Dinwiddie Holford; and his daughter Sally L. Holford McPhail in this compilation.
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FOREST PINNEY ALFORD, JR.
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Tuesday, 31 December 1918
ALFORD FUNERAL SERVICES
A private funeral with brief services were held today over the remains of little Forrest P. Alford, Jr., the three year old sonof Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Alford of Liberal. The services were held at 4 p.m. at the grave. Burial took place in the Eastside cemetery.
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LIBERAL DEMOCRAT
Liberal, Seward Co., KS—2 January 1919
ALFORD BABY DIES
Forrest P., the little three-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Alford of Liberal died this noon [sic] at the home of its grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Baer, at Hutchinson, Kansas, where the family were spending the holidays.
“Junior,” as the little chap was known, was full of life and happy spirits, and his death after two days’ illness with diphtheria, is a great shock to all. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Little Junior has many friends as he was a bright, likable little fellow and to know him was to love him.
Photo from Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Stark Bontrager Hansen
AAFA NOTES: Forest’s parents, Forest Pinney Alford Sr. and Anna Marie Alford, are also buried in Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Forest Pinney 1915 KS1, Forest Pinney 1878 IN2, George Washington 1846 IN3, Franklin 1815 VA4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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FOREST PINNEY ALFORD, SR.
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Wednesday, 27 July 1938
Forrest Alford, 59, Pratt Rock Island conductor, died early-this morning at the McPherson hospital following a 10 days illness. He was taken suddenly ill at Durham while on his train on July 18 and was brought to McPherson where an emergency operation was performed. Since that time he has been critically ill.
He was born in Indiana but came to Kansas when a young man with his parents, the late Rev. and Mrs. G.W. Alford. He entered railroading after leaving school and for the past 36 years has been in the employ of the Rock Island.
He was married 25 years ago to Miss Marie Baer of this city who survives together with a brother, Asher Alford, 1001 North Plum and a sister, Mrs. Sherman Holliday, Freeport, Long Island, N.Y.
His wife, his brother, Mrs. Asher Alford and Mrs. Jay Israel of Wichita a sister of Mrs. Forrest Alford were with him when he died.
Funeral services will be held here from the Johnson and Son funeral parlors. Interment will be in Eastside cemetery.
Photo from Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Stark Bontrager Hansen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, George Washington Alford and Florence L. Sluss Alford; and siblings Asher LaBoyteaux Alford and Ruby Helen Alford Ballard in this compilation.
He signed his name Forest Pinney Alford on his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry). In many newspaper articles his first name is spelled Forrest.
Marriage announcement:
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Monday, 28 September 1914
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Forest Pinney 1878 IN1, George Washington 1846 IN2, Franklin 1815 VA3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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FRANK VESSEY ALFORD
CHASE COUNTY LEADER NEWS
Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., KS—8 July 1927
LONG TIME RESIDENT DIES IN COTTONWOOD
F.V. ALFORD HAD LIVED IN CHASE COUNTY ALMOST ALL OF HIS LIFE
One of Chase County’s longest residents, F.V. Alford of Cottonwood Falls, died Friday at his home in Cottonwood Falls after a short sickness. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Cottonwood Falls, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock…. Interment was in the Prairie Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was brought to Chase County by his parents in 1859 when he was less than a year old, and he has made this county his home since that time. He lived on a farm near Bazaar until 1897 when the family moved to Cottonwood Falls to make their home. Mr. Alford engaged in the grocery business and later in the hardware business after coming to Cottonwood Falls.
The Methodist church has lost one of their best supporters. He attended since he was a small boy. The Masonic Lodge of which he was a member also has lost a faithful worker.
Frank Vassey Alford was born November 25, 1858 in Muscatine, Ia. and received his promotion July 8, 1927, in Cottonwood Falls, Kans. His father was one of the earliest settlers, bringing the deceased to Kansas when only a few months old, settling near Bazaar and the home has been in Chase County until his death.
It is very difficult to imagine what the eldest boy among five children must do when left fatherless, even at the early age of eight. At 17 he felt it his duty to make a separate home for himself, his sister and two brothers.
On his birthday, November 25, 1880, he was married to Miss Mary Upton. To this union one child was born which died in infancy.
Surviving him, besides Mrs. Alford, there are two sisters, Mrs. J.M. Morrison of Arvada, Colo., Mrs. P.W. Seip of Wichita and one brother, George, in Arvada. Besides these immediate relatives are others more distant and a church and county full of friends who will miss him much.
He has been engaged in business almost continuously since first coming to Cottonwood Falls in 1897. Seven years it was the grocery business and then for 17 in the hardware business from which he retired in 1923 on account of his health which has not been good since that time.
Besides the Masonic order his church was the outstanding interest of his life. He has been in it from boyhood, nearly always in an active capacity. He has been Sunday school teacher and officer, steward and trustee and in almost every other office in the church and with it an, very modest. He gave up that his right hand often never knew what his left did. He loved to attend the sessions of our Annual Conferences and seldom missed them. In fact he has been on the official board of either the Bazaar circuit or of our Cottonwood Falls church since 1878 at least, a period of approximately 50 years. He was the president of the board of trustees at the time this structure was erected and continued in that capacity until his death. The curtain falls behind him and now we miss him, so much.
Photo from Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mae
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Upton Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Harriet F. Yeager Alford Manley; and sister Arlie Alford Manley in Washington Obituaries; and of his siblings Tanney S. Alford and Lucy Belle Alford Morrison in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Frank Vessey 1858 IA1, Ephraim A. 1828 CT2, Daniel Miller 1796 CT3, Samuel 1770 CT4, Pelatiah 1739 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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FRANKLIN EDWIN ALVORD
ROOKS COUNTY JOURNAL
Stockton, Rooks Co., KS—Thursday, 29 March 1900
Photos from Green Mound Cemetery, Palco, Rooks Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tammy Baldwin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Fred Elbridge Alvord in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 541–542:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Franklin Edwin 1845 OH1, Elbridge Deming 1820 OH2, Elijah Johnson 1770 CT3, Obed 1744 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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FRED ELBRIDGE ALVORD
DAILY NATIONALIST
Manhattan, Riley Co., KS—Monday, 9 April 1917
In another article:
PALCO NEWS
Palco, Rooks Co., KS—Thursday, 12 April 1917
In another article:
PALCO NEWS
Palco, Rooks Co., KS—Thursday, 19 April 1917
Photo from Green Mound Cemetery, Palco, Rooks Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tammy Baldwin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Franklin Edwin Alvord, in this compilation.
Fred was the son of Franklin Edwin Alvord and his second wife, Mary Frances Cobb Moris.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Fred Elbridge 1881 KS1, Franklin Edwin 1845 OH2, Elbridge Deming 1820 OH3, Elijah Johnson 1770 CT4, Obed 1744 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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GARRETT DESHAUN ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 12 May 1986
Garrett DeShaun Alford, infant son of Gary Alford and Sylvia Johnson, of 333 W. 21st. Apt. # 325, died Saturday, May 10, 1986. Service 3 p.m. Tuesday, Resthaven Mortuary.
Other survivors: grandparents, Anna Johnson of Wichita, Elomira Johnson of Wichita; stepgrandmothers, Ruth Jones of Wichita, Laura Bobbitt of Clearview, Okla.; great-great-grandmother, Josephine Davis of Wichita.
AAFA NOTES: From Find A Grave: Garrett is buried in an unmarked grave in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
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GARY LEE ALFORD
Son of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 1 October 1992
Alford, Gary Lee, 50, Hope City Police Department volunteer, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1992. Rosary 7 p.m. today, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, service 2 p.m. Friday, St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Abilene.
Survivors: wife, Teresa; son, Martin Joseph, daughters, Michelle Renea, Monika Lynn, parents, Martin and Delores Alford, all of Abilene; sisters, Judy Life of Rogers, Ark., Barbara Rairden of Abilene.
Photo from Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Hocker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gary L. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 11 Oct 1941, last residence Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his parents, Martin George Alford and Delores Lee Kerr Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gary Lee 1941 KS1, Martin George 1922 WY2, George Towns 1888 MS3, George Towns 1848 GA4, George Washington 1826 GA5, Clinton 1798 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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GEORGE ALFORD
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 23 January 2005
Alford, George, 86, retired Excel Corp. maintenance, died Jan. 20, 2005. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Survivors: son, Kevin of Wichita; brothers, Curtis of Crystal, MN, Warren, Robert both of Wichita; sisters, Elizabeth Patton of Clearview, OK, Antonia Carter of Bloomington, MN, Zella Elizenberry of Mashpee, MA; 5 grandchildren.
Jackson Mortuary.
Photo from Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 27 Jan 1918, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jeraldyne Brooks Alford; and brothers Louis Milton Alford Sr. and Robert Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, James Willie Alford and Lydia Thibodeaux Alford; and brother Chester Willie Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Curtis Bradford Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: George 1918 OK1, James Willie 1888 MS2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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GEORGE TOWNS ALFORD
Father of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
Source unknown
_____, KS—Tuesday, 16 October 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
George Towne [sic] Alford, 1127 Catalina, Wichita, died suddenly this morning [October 16] at the home of his son, Martin Alford, 1402 West 14th, where he had been visiting for the past four days.
He was born Sept. 18, 1888 in Coffeyville, Miss. On Oct 31, 1916, he was married to Betty Lou Vaughn, in Carterville, Mo.
In addition to Martin Alford, he is survived by his wife of the home and the following children: Marshall E. Alford, of Mission; Leroy Alford, of Concordia; Mrs. Lucille Hohler, of Wichita; Mrs. Dorothy Easley, of Mission; and Mrs. Wanda James of Wichita. Also surviving are one brother, Whit Alford of Dora, Ala., 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body will be taken by the Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home to Wichita Wednesday morning where services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 by the Downing Mortuary.
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EVENING EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Tuesday, 16 October 1962
RETIRED MINER TAKEN BY DEATH
A Wichita resident for the past nine years, George Towns Alford, 74, of 1127 Catalina, died early Tuesday morning at Junction City where he had been visiting a son.
Born Sept. 18, 1888, in Mississippi, he had moved to Wichita from Abilene. He was a retired miner.
Among his survivors are his widow, Betty, of the home; three sons, Marshall, of Kansas City, LeRoy, of Concordia, and Martin, of Junction City; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Hohler, 1939 S. Pinecrest, Mrs. Dorothy Easley, Mission, and Mrs. Wanda James, of the home; one brother, Whit, of Dora, Ala: 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Downing Mortuary is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 17 October 1962
Funeral services for George T. Alford, 74, of 1127 Catalina, who died Tuesday at Junction City while visiting a son, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Downing Mortuary.... Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Carl Easley, Byrd Hohler, Russell Parker, Jerry Hohler, Steven James and Gary Alford.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1962) dates of George Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Lou Vaughn Alford; and his children Evelyn Lucille Alford Hohler, Marshall Edward Alford, Martin George Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford James Gumfory in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son LeRoy Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of his daughter Dorothy Marie Alford Easley in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: George Towns 1888 MS1, George Towns 1848 GA2, George Washington 1826 GA3, Clinton 1798 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Anne Elizabeth Kelly Paroulek, AAFA #1505
Photo from Anne Kelly Paroulek’s Kelly/Paroulek family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
George is Anne’s great-great-grandfather – this photo was in George’s granddaughter Zella Holaday Goad’s collection, passed to her from her mother, Zella Lee Alford Holaday, George’s daughter
CALL LEADER
Elwood, Madison Co., IN—Friday, 4 March 1927
G.W. ALFORD, FORMER PASTOR, CITY JUDGE
An extended notice of the death of Rev. George Washington Alford, former resident of Elwood is contained in the Hutchison [sic: Hutchinson, Reno Co.], Kansas, News, a copy of which reached this office.
Rev. Alford died at his home at that place on the evening of March 1, following _____ week’s illness with pneumonia. He was 80 years of age.
Rev. Alford was born at Alfordsville, Ind., Sept 28, 1846. He graduated from Indians university in the law class of 1869. He practiced law for a number of years and during this time was member of the state senate for two years, and was judge of the city court in Elwood during his residence here.
Ordained in the ministry about 1900 Rev. Alford devoted a great many years of his life to the preaching of the gospel, having held pastorates at Washington, Worthington and Elwood, Indiana. He removed his family to Kansas about twenty-five years ago and held pastorates at Great Bend, Greensburg and South Hutchinson.
Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Eula B. Sparks and Mrs. Ida Thacker, of Hutchinson; Mrs. Sherman Holaday, of Freeport New York, and two sons, F.P. Alford of Pratt, Kansas, and Asher Alford of Hutchinson. A sister, Mrs. Helen A. Berry, resides at Lafayette, Indiana.
He was a charter member of the Masonic lodge at Loogootee, Indiana, but had transferred to Hutchinson and was a member of the Knights Templars commandery at Great Bend, Kansas.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church at Hutchinson today, and burial followed there.
Photo from Hutchinson Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christina Stark Bontrager Hansen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Florence L. Sluss Alford; and children Asher LaBoyteaux Alford, Forest Pinney Alford, and Ruby Helen Alford Ballard in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Franklin Alford; and siblings Helen Alford Berry, Minerva Alford Donaldson, and Thomas Greene Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Wedding anniversary article:
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Saturday, 29 June 1918
George’s three oldest brothers were killed in the Civil War (Lafayette, Wayne, and James Warren) and were the subjects of the book, The Alford Brothers: “We All Must Dye Sooner or Later,” by Richard Skidmore (Hanover, Ind.: Nugget Publishers, 1995).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Washington 1846 IN1, Franklin 1815 VA2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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GEORGE WAYNE ALFORD
Granduncle of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
1972
Photo from Carolyn Hatcher, AAFA #1549
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 31 October 1990
George W. Alford, 96, retired farmer, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 1990. Service 2 p.m. Friday, Leanna Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Mary; daughters, Fern Tolbert of Del Norte, Colo., Dorothy Littleton of Chanute; brother, Henry of Chanute; one stepgranddaughter.
Memorial has been established with Leanna Christian Church. Johnson Mortuary.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Fry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 2 Sept 1894, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his daughter Dorothy “Dottie” Alford Littleton; father, Alexander Campbell Alford; and siblings Carrie Lona Alford Akers, James Henry Alford, and Warren Hoyt Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Fern Alford Tolbert in Arizona Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Wayne 1894 KS1, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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GEORGIA ARLENE STANLEY ALFORD
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
Memphis, Shelby Co., TN—Wednesday, 28 March 2007
Georgia Arlene Alford, 86, formerly of Memphis, died on March 16 in Lawrence, KS of natural causes.
She was born in Keokuk, IA, on July 4, 1920 to Yongo and Katherine Stanley. She graduated from Messick High School in 1939.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joe Alford in 1989. Her sister June Timmins also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sons, Rev. Joe Alford, Covington and David Alford of Somerville; daughters-in-law, Cindy Alford of Somerville and Julie Trowbridge-Alford of Lawrence, KS. She is also survived by her sister, Betty Steffan of Houston, TX; three surviving grandchildren, Sarah Trowbridge-Alford of Mission, KS, David Trowbridge-Alford of Covington and Addison Alford of Somerville.
A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Somerville at 11 a.m. Saturday, March....
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LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Monday, 19 March 2007
A memorial service for Georgia “Arlene” Alford, Lawrence, formerly of Memphis, Tenn., will be March 31 in Somerville, Tenn.
Mrs. Alford died Friday, March 16, 2007, at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.
She was born July 4, 1920, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Vongo and Katherine Lucus Stanley.
She married Joseph F. Alford. They had been married for 50 years at the time of his death in 1989.
Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Joe Alford, former Episcopal chaplain at Canterbury House at Kansas University, now of Covington, Tenn., and David Alford, Somerville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Sarah and David Trowbridge-Alford and Addison Alford.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the Ecumenical Christian Ministry.... Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arlene S. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS.
We included the obituary of her husband, Joseph Foutz Alford, in Tennessee Obituaries.
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GERALD DEAN ALFORD
Photo from Potts Chapel
PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Sunday, 21 April 2018
Gerald Dean Alford, 82, retired area engineer for KDOT, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Janice Maxine (Wiggins) Alford. Janice succumbed to cancer on May 24, 2002, at age 64.
Gerald married again on Aug. 17, 2007, to Shirley (McDaniel) Alford. The two made their home at the McDaniel farm near Angola. Shirley McDaniel had lost her husband at nearly the same time.
Gerald had an unusual knack for repairing automobile engines as well as doing auto-body work. His wife, Janice, often commented that Gerald was “handier than a pocket on a shirt.” He was greatly frustrated as Parkinson’s made these things nearly impossible during his later years.
Gerald’s second wife, Shirley (McDaniel) Alford, now survives at the home. Other survivors are three sons, Michael Dean and his wife, Debbie Lee (Terrill), of Independence, Gerald Scott and his wife, Debbie Ann (Ferguson), of Logan, Iowa, and Douglas Kirk and Venessa Jean (Cook) Alford of Independence; a daughter, Lori Ann (Alford) Oldweiler and her husband, Frank Lynn, of Altoona; two stepchildren, Dale McDaniel and Janet Maritt; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and a stepgreat-grandchild.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Dorothy (Chrisman) Alford; and an older brother, Kenneth (Kenney) Alford.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Potts Chapel in Independence. A celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Independence. A graveside service will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence….
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VJS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Janice Maxine Wiggins Alford; parents, Daniel Ralph Alford and Dorothy L. Chrisman Alford; and brother Kenneth Duane Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Phyllis J. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Gerald Dean 1935 KS1, Daniel Ralph 1908 KS2, George T. 1871 IN3, Joseph McClure 1834 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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GERTRUDE R. WYRICK ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Sunday, 14 March 1965
GERTRUDE ALFORD DIES AT AGE 73
Gertrude R. Alford, 928 Osage Street, widow of the late Daniel A. Alford, died Saturday night at St. John Hospital. Mrs. Alford suffered a heart attack on Feb. 24, however her death was not expected.
She was born Aug. 24, 1892 in Leavenworth, the daughter of John and Catherine Wyrick.
On Oct. 12, 1912 at St. Joseph Carmelite Church she was married to Daniel A. Alford. Mr. Alford died Oct. 21, 1951.
For the past twelve years Mrs. Alford was employed at the VA Hospital at the VA Hospital at Wadsworth as a nurses aid. She was a member of the St. Joseph Carmelite Church.
Surviving are two sons, William A. Alford, 516 Linn, and John W. Alford, 901 North Seventh; two sisters, Margaret Creighton, Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Edward Donovan, 320 Vine and 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren,
Funeral service is pending, and will be announced by the Sumpter Funeral Chapel….
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Maggie O
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her sons Walter Joseph Alford and William Ambrose Alford; and daughter-in-law Louise Cordt Alford in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Daniel Arthur 1889 KS1, John A. 1859 KS2, Henry 1819 England3.
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GLADYS DAISY ALFORD CLOYD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 27 February 1991
Gladys D. (Alford) Cloyd, 84, retired nurse’s aide, died Monday, Feb. 25, 1991. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Greenwood Cemetery.
Survivors: sons, Robert of [obituary cut off here].
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norton
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys D. Cloyd (SS# issued in KS) was born 18 Feb 1907, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Mary Alice Perry Alford; and brothers Everett F. Alford and Elsworth Kent Alford in Washington Obituaries; and of her sister Beatrice Helen Alford Hobson in California Obituaries;
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Gladys Daisy 1907 KS1, Thomas T. 1872 KS2, William Harvey 1839 VA3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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GLENDA FAYE COLEMAN ALFORD
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Monday, 14 June 1971
HELD IN SLAYING AT COFFEYVILLE
COFFEYVILLE, Kan.—First degree murder charges were filed in the Court of Coffeyville today against a 31-year-old Coffeyville woman, Mrs. Delories N. Fuller, in connection with a shooting Thursday night.
The victim was Mrs. Glenda Fay Alford, 24, also of Coffeyville and the mother of five children. She was shot three times with a small caliber weapon.
The shooting occurred in the yard of Mrs. Fuller’s home. A .22 caliber pistol was found in the neighborhood, police said.
Police chief Jerry Smith said the shooting apparently stemmed from an argument over a set of car keys owned by an acquaintance of both women.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TRW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glenda Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 10 Dec 1946 [different from gravestone] and died _____ June 1971, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her husband, Nathaniel Lee Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Glenda Faye Coleman, black age 16 born 10 Dec 1946, married Nathaniel Lee Alford, age 21 born 8 Nov 1941, on 18 Feb 1963 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO.
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GOLDA MAE ALFORD TAYLOR RICHTER WASHBURN
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—16 November 2021
Golda Mae Alford Taylor Washburn, 91, passed away on November 12, 2021.
Golda Mae was born on May 19, 1930 east of Chanute, Kansas to James Henry Alford and Minnie (McCollough) Alford. She graduated from Chanute High School in 1947. She was a member of First Christian Church, Chanute and sang in choir and attended Christian Endeavor in 1940s. Golda Mae was a Life Member of VFW Auxiliary, also member of American Legion Aux., Chanute Senior Citizens, serving as past president. She was also Past President of the First Christian Church Women’s Fellowship, past president of Fairfield PTA, former member of Chanute Bit and Spur Saddle Club, and 4-H clubs, Red Hats and Mother’s Club.
She married Frederick R. Taylor May 1950 in Chanute, Kansas. They were divorced in December 1982.
Of this marriage they had 3 children, Larry J. Taylor, Kathryn E. Taylor, Rick L. Taylor.
Golda married Roscoe Richter, October 1989 in Topeka, Kansas and moved to Texas 1994. Golda moved to Chanute 2006.
She married Herbert Washburn October 19, 2013 in Chanute.
Golda Mae always worked outside the home as well as being homemaker, she worked several years for banks, CPA’s and retired from Kansas Corporation Commission, Legal Division, Topeka, Kansas in 1991.
She volunteered at Snack Shop NMRMC and also Red Cross Ladies at the hospital.
Survivors include her children Larry (Karen) Taylor, Garden City, KS, Kathryn Taylor, Chanute, Rick Taylor, Chanute, grandson Chris (Felicia) Taylor Pocasset, OK, great grandsons Tripp and Drey Taylor, step son Wayne (Nancy) Washburn, Lee Summit, MO and Dale (Gayle) Washburn, Kimberly City, MO, sister in law Opal Alford, Augusta, KS. Step-grandchildren (4) and (3) step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Melvin Alford, second husband, Roscoe Richter, infant sister Myrtle Alford and husband Herbert E. Washburn.
…. Cremation has been requested. A Celebration of Life will occur at the First Christian Church in Chanute on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Leanna Cemetery…. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VJS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Henry Alford and Minnie Elizabeth McCollough Alford; and brother Melvin Everett Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Golda Mae 1930 KS1, James Henry 1897 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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GRADY JOE ALFORD
Brother of Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—_____ August 2020
It’s with heavy hearts we announce the death of the beloved patriarch of our family. Grady left this earth on August 11, 2020.
Grady was born in Pickton, Texas, at his family home on February 8, 1932 to George Dowl and Mary Christa Belle (Harrelson) Alford. Grady was a very intelligent person which was evident in his childhood. During his time in elementary school, he skipped a grade to help advance his education. Grady graduated from McKinney high school in 1949. After graduating high school, he and his brother Al, went to Florida for baseball camp with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Although he did not join the team, baseball remained an important part of his life. Grady later joined the United States Air Force serving our country for over 21 years and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He was a key member of planning and building PMEL at McConnell AFB which is still in operation today. After retiring from the Air Force, he continued his career at Beechcraft where he retired in 1997.
He married his wife, Alta, in April 1953. They had one daughter and one granddaughter. He was a wonderful provider for his family and made sure his girls were always taken care of; he was their safety net and greatest supporter in all of their endeavors.
Grady enjoyed watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, sudoku puzzles, reading, and NCIS. But above all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Grady is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brother Al Alford and sister Peggy (Alford) Schuster.
Grady is survived by his beloved daughter Carrie Alford Loofs, light of his life granddaughter Shannon (Chris) Robins, brother Bobby Alford, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Grady’s request, a private graveside service will be held on August 15, 2020, with military honors.
A come and go visitation will be available from 5pm-7pm, Friday, August 14, 2020, at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209.
Photos from Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Alta Ellen Enlow Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, George Dowl Alford; and siblings Aubert Dowl “Al” Alford and Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Grady Joe 1932 TX1, George Dowl 1910 TX2, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John about 1801 NC6.
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HANNAH LENA ALFORD GARRETT
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 2 March 1941
In another article:
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 2 March 1941
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brothers Daniel Alford and John A. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary (with census information) of her mother, Sarah Alford Parsons, in Nebraska Obituaries.
Her lineage: Hannah Lena 1868 KS1, Henry 1819 England2.
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HAROLD AUSTIN ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 7 December 1992
Alford, Harold, 80, retired mechanic, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1992. Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Mount Hope Cemetery.
Survivors: daughters, Sylvia Anderson of Fairfield, Calif., Alice Howard of Grove, Okla., Marion Hann of Peru; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Webb & Rodrick Funeral Home [Independence, Montgomery Co., KS].
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Andres
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that H.A. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 21 Oct 1912, last residence Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS.
See the obituary of his second wife, Erma Alice Street Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Alice Marie Alford Howard in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Harold Austin 1912 KS1, William Austin 1868 IN2, Virgil 1844 IN3, William 1820 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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HARVIE DEAN ALFORD
Family of Cecil Ray Alford and Hallie Elizabeth (Ingram) Alford. Children: Dean, Cecil, Betty, Louise, Ruth, Vera and Verna
Photo from Hallie Bell’s “Hallie Mae Bissett Family Tree” (Ancestry) – used with permission
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 22 March 1995
Alford, H. Dean, 58, Larned State Hospital engineering supervisor, died Friday, March 17, 1995, at Valentine, Neb. as the result of an automobile accident. Service 10 a.m. Thursday, Beckwith Mortuary.
Survivors: fiance, Marjorie Adams of Great Bend; daughters, LeeAnn Kopek of Fayetteville, Ark., Sheryl Yelvington of Stuttgart, Ark.; sons, Danny of Orange County, Calif., Chris of Kansas City, Kan., Clifton of Hutchinson; sisters, Vera Bohnet of Torrance, Calif., Verna Kephart of Newton, Ruth Collier of San Antonio, Texas, Betty Boutz of Baxter Springs, Louise Noey of Seminole, Okla.; brother, Cecil of Thornton, Colo.; five grandchildren.
Memorial has been established with the Dean Alford Memorial in association with the Hays Motorcycle Club c/o Beckwith Mortuary.
Photo from Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Barton Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ray Davidson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harvie D. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 5 Feb 1937, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his aunt Gladys Daisy Alford Cloyd in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Faye Louise Alford Noey in Oklahoma Obituaries; and his grandmother Mary Alice Perry Alford in Washington Obituaries.
Harvie Dean Alford was the son of Cecil Ray Alford and Hallie Elizabeth Ingram.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Harvie Dean 1937 KS1, Cecil Ray 1903 KS2, Thomas T. 1872 KS3, William Harvey 1839 VA4, Charles 1801 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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HELEN ALBERTA BARNETT ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE-BEACON
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Saturday, 20 December 1980
Photo from Fairlawn Cemetery, Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Brenda Sue Watkins Franklin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 19 July 1911 and died _____ Dec 1980, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituary of her son Willie D. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Willie Lafayette Alford; and son Amos J. Alford Sr. in Oklahoma Obituaries.
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HELEN FAYE CUMMINGS ALFORD
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—24 July 2002
Helen Faye (Cummings) Alford, 100, formerly of Columbus, Kan., died Thursday, July 18, 2002 in Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan.
She was born September 24, 1901, in Erie, Kan., to Claude Pritchard and Myrtle (White) Cummings. She grew up and attended school in Erie.
She married Charles “Chuck” Alford. They lived in Albuquerque, N.M. for many years. Mr. Alford preceded her in death in 1985. She continued to make her home in Albuquerque until moving to Columbus several years ago.
Mrs. Alford is survived by several nieces and nephews including Betty Cook of Columbus, Kan., and Marion Hann of Sedan who helped take care of her.
Cremation has taken place. David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen F. Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Columbus, Cherokee Co., KS.
Marriage announcement:
PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Friday, 15 May 1936
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HELEN LOUISE GRAVES HOLFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—20 November 1999
Services will be at noon today at the Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel for Helen Louise Holford, 39, Topeka. She died Tuesday, Nov 16, 1999, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born Apr 4, 1960, in Newton (KS), the daughter of Leroy Mosely Graves and Rose Dale Glenn. She moved to Topeka 23 years ago. Ms. Holford attended Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth C. Holford, Topeka; a daughter, Breoncia S. Jackson, Topeka; four brothers, Ronald Eugene Charles, Carl Richard Graves, Kelvin Lee Moore, all of Topeka, and Elvin Leroy Graes [sic—probably Graves], Kansas City KS; four sisters, Malayia Raimey, Sheryl Charles, Patricia Patterson and Sandra Graves, all of Kansas City KS; a grandparent, Marland Glenn, Kansas City KS; and four grandchildren.
Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery....
Photo from Mount Auburn Cemetery, Highland Park, Shawnee Co., S—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Stephens
Photo posted 4 May 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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HELEN LUCILLE ALFORD HAYSE
DAILY GLOBE
Dodge City, Ford Co., KS—Wednesday, 1 February 2017
MULLINVILLE—Helen Lucille (Alford) Hayse, 94, died January 29, 2017 at Western Plains Medical Center, Dodge City, KS.
She was born February 26, 1922 the daughter of Wayne C. and Edith Lucille (Sherer) Alford. Helen lived 90 years within 3 miles of the place of her birth south, of Mullinville, Kansas. She graduated from Mullinville High School in 1940 and attended Fort Hays State University the following summer and fall.
On December 19, 1940 Helen married Nathan B. Hayse, Jr. at her parent’s home. They were one of five married couples on the FHSU campus. They were married 64 years at the time of Nathan’s death December 24, 2004.
Her memberships included the Mullinville United Methodist Church where she served as church historian and local and district UMW committees, Federation was a big part of her life. She joined Jr. PTD in 1941 and was honored for 75 years, receiving the Hawes Award from the state president in 2005, a Charter Member of the Southwestern Royals 4-H Club serving as a leader for over 20 years, Kiowa County and District 6 Farm Bureau - recognized as Woman of the Year in 1964, Past president of the Council of Clubs, Past president and Vice president of the Kiowa County Hospital Auxiliary, Past President of YWCA of Mullinville, Past President of Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, Auxiliary 3 years, Past President of Mom’s Club-Kappa Delta Sorority at Kansas State University, Charter member of Cowbells Organization, Master Homemakers Guild.
She and Nathan sponsored high school dances in their home. Helen felt it was an honor and a privilege to be called “Mom” by so many.
Helen is survived by one son Paul W. Hayse, Mullinville, two daughters Georgiana Bradshaw, Dodge City, Kansas and Fran Zerby, Manhattan, Kansas, eight Grandchildren, eighteen Great-grandchildren, and nine Great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter Melva Bernard, a sister Marilla Blau, a grandson William Nathan Hayse, and two son-in-laws Bill Bradshaw and Joe Zerby.
Funeral services and celebration of Helen’s life will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Mullinville United Methodist Church…. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville.
A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fleener Funeral Home….
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor lynn h
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Edith Lucille Sherer Alford; and sister Marilla Adaline Alford Blau in this compilation.
Birthday article:
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Sunday, 26 February 2012
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Helen Lucille 1922 KS1, Wayne Carrothers 1882 KS2, John William 1842 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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IDA A. ALFORD
[Ida died in Nebraska, but we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Kansas.]
LAWRENCE DAILY JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Tuesday, 19 November 1940
Miss Ida Alford died this morning at 6 o’clock, at the Florence home in Omaha, where she had lived for the past six years.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, at Plymouth Congregational church.
Miss Alford was a member of a pioneer family in Douglas county.
She is survived by a brother, Fred G. Alford, Lawrence, and a sister, Mrs. Edward [Sylvia Ann] Griffin of Washington, D.C.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jay
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brother Daniel Stillman Alford; and mother Sylvia Stillman Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Ida A. 1857 CT1, Alfred A. 1812 CT2, Arba 1768 CT3, Nathaniel 1737 CT4, Nathaniel 1698 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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IDA LEE SHAFFER ALFORD
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 17 September 1990
Ida L. Alford, 68, of 831 N. Spruce, former Cessna Aircraft Co. employee, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 1990. Services pending.
Survivors: sons, Joseph E. of Kansas City, Kan., Isreal D. of Wichita; daughters, Senobia Hooks, Beverly A. Allen, Vernie L. Alford, all of Wichita, Idella Johnson, at home; brothers, Adron Shaffer, Ervin Shaffer, both of Los Angeles; sisters, Pearl Shaffer, of Los Angeles, Opal Woodard of Tulsa; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Jackson Mortuary.
Photo from Riverview Cemetery, Arkansas City, Cowley Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida L. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 9 June 1922, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, Vernon Alford; and children Joe Eugene Alford and Vernie Lee Alford Stevenson in this compilation.
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IDA M. FRANKE ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Saturday, 5 September 1914
MRS. IDA M. ALFORD, NATIVE OF LEAVENWORTH, BROUGHT HERE FROM TEXAS TO DIE
A few hours after her expressed wish—to die in her old home—had been gratified, Mrs. Ida M. Alford, 48 years old died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Theodore Keith, 501 Pennsylvania avenue. Mrs. Alford arrived in Leavenworth Thursday evening and died the following morning [September 4].
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Keith residence…. Interment will be in Mount Muncie cemetery. Those who will act as pallbearers are: Clarence McGuire, Frank E. Borst, W.F. Harding, R.E. Colby, George Bleakley, A. Bert.
Miss Hazel Harris, Mrs. Barker and George Bleakley will sing.
Ida May Franke was born in Leavenworth, Dec. 28 1866, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Franke. She was educated in Leavenworth and in 1889 was married to C.A. Alford.
Twenty years ago they moved to Atchison, living there until 1910, when they went to Montgomery, Tex.
Mrs. Alford became ill four months ago but it was not until recently that her condition became serious.
In compliance with a wish expressed Mrs. Alford was removed to Leavenworth, accompanied by her husband.
Besides a husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Burleson of Montgomery, Tex., two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Mame McGahey of Fort Robinson, Neb., and Mrs. Theodore Keith of Leavenworth, and Charles Franke. Her mother, Mrs. M.E. Franke also survives.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Florine Beatrice Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her husband, Corwin A. Alford; and daughter Lucile Alford Burleson in Texas Obituaries.
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IOWA ELIZABETH AIRHART ALFORD
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Thursday, 16 January 1958
RITES FOR MRS. ALFORD
COTTONWOOD FALLS—Funeral services for Mrs. Iowa Elizabeth Alford, who died in Garden City Saturday, October 28, were held at Ulysses Sunday afternoon, October 28, and at the Brown Funeral home, Cottonwood Falls, Monday afternoon, October 30, at 2 o’clock with the Rev. John H. Patrick, pastor of the Church of Christ, in charge.
Burial was in Prairie Grove cemetery….. The pallbearers were Bruce Largent, Jess Snedegar, James Bell, Sr., Hugh Campbell, Clint Baldwin and Fred Austin.
Iowa Elizabeth Alford, daughter of John and Addie Airhart, was born in Harland, Iowa, and came to Chase county with her parents when three years of age. They lived in Strong City and Cottonwood Falls until she finished school.
She was married to John W. Alford in 1908 and moved to Matfield Green and later to Sylvia. In 1920, they settled in Ulysses, where she lived the remainder of her life. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Methodist church of Cottonwood Falls. She gave the chimes to the Ulysses Methodist church. She was a past matron of the Eastern Star, a past president of the Business and Professional Women’s club in Ulysses, and a past president of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church. She also took an active part in other civic organizations.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Robert E. Carmichael, of East Point, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Prairie Grove Cemetery, Cottonwood Falls, Chase Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor ZBonnie
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John William Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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IRA DELOS ALVORD
DAILY TIMES
St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN—Saturday, 13 March 1948
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MINNEAPOLIS STAR
Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN—Friday, 12 March 1948
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LJP
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Donald Delos Alvord in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 605:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Ira Delos 1876 WI1, Henry 1832 NY2, Joseph 1793 VT3, Seth 1762 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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IRENE VIVIAN ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 4 March 2016
Alford, Irene Born June 24, 1930, passed away February 29, 2016. Celebration of Life 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at St. Paul AME Church.
Survived by niece, Lillie (James) Brim; grandsons, Brenton Walker, Jordan Phillips; granddaughter, Brittany Mitchell; 4 great-grandchildren.
Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary [where she is listed as Irene Vivian Alford].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Willie D. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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IVA DELL ALVORD
YATES CENTER NEWS
Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS—Friday, 13 April 1917
Photo from Yates Center Cemetery, Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RisingSun
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Abner Alvord and Thressa Carr Alvord; and brother Albert Warren Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Herbert Earl Alvord in Oregon Obituaries.
The birth year on her gravestone is incorrect. She is age 12 on the 1900 census, and her brother Herbert was born in 1889.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. He is not included in A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord because Samuel Morgan Alvord was not able to find information about the family of James 1789 VT.
Her ALVORD lineage: Iva Dell 1882 KS1, Abner 1842 IN2, Menzo 1810 NY3, James 1789 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JAMES A. HALFORD, JR.
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Tuesday, 19 April 2005
STAFFORD [Stafford Co.]—Halford, James A. Jr. “Jimmy”, 43, supervisor for APAC Kansas Inc. Shears Division, died April 17, 2005. Service 1 p.m. Wed, Elliott Mortuary Chapel.
Survivors: daughter, Shelby; son, Sklyer; parents, James Sr. & Laura Halford; sisters, Christine Fuller, Melissa Smith; brother, Benjamin.
Photo from Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Melanie Burges
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Halford (SS# issued in KS) was born 19 Oct 1961, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his father, James Allen Halford Sr.; and brothers Benjamin George Halford and Kenneth Eugene Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage from melanieburges’s Weatherill family tree (Ancestry): James Allen 1961 KS1, James Allen 1939 MS2, Benjamin Albert 1882 MS3, John T. 1856 MS4, Washington Bradley 1822 TN5, Bradley, 1792 NC6, John 1765 NC7, John 1748 NC8, John 1690 ??9, John 1640 NC10, Thomas 1614 England11.
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JAMES ALLEN HALFORD, SR.
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 1 November 2007
STAFFORD [Stafford Co.]—Halford, James, 68, died Oct. 30, 2007. Service 3 p.m. Saturday, Minnis Chapel.
Survivors: wife, Laura; daughters, Christene Fuller, Melissa Smith; brothers, Lavon, Houston; sisters, Mary “Mup” Turner, Betty Brock, Leora Hendrickson; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
Photos from Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Melanie Burges
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Halford Sr. (SS# issued in MS) was born 6 Sept 1939, last residence Stafford, Stafford Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his sons Benjamin George Halford, James Allen Halford Jr., and Kenneth Eugene Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage from melanieburges’s Weatherill family tree (Ancestry): James Allen 1939 MS1, Benjamin Albert 1882 MS2, John T. 1856 MS3, Washington Bradley 1822 TN4, Bradley, 1792 NC5, John 1765 NC6, John 1748 NC7, John 1690 ??8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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JAMES HENRY ALFORD
Granduncle of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
1917
Photo from Carolyn Hatcher, AAFA #1549
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 26 March 2000
Alford, J. Henry, 102, retired farmer, died Friday, March 24, 2000. Visitation with family 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Gibson-Koch-Friskel Chapel; service 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church.
Survivors: wife, Claribel; son, Melvin of Augusta; daughter, Golda Mae Richter of Aransas Pass, Texas; stepdaughters, Sue Adams of Chanute, Beth Gillham of Taylor, Texas; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; five step-great-grandchildren….
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Barnett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James H. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 11 Apr 1897, last residence Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, first wife, Minnie Elizabeth McCollough Alford; second wife, Claribel Hale Shurtz Alford; children Golda Mae Alford Taylor Richter Washburn and Melvin Everett Alford; father, Alexander Campbell Alford; and siblings Carrie Lona Alford Akers, George Wayne Alford, and Warren Hoyt Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Henry 1897 KS1, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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JANE PROCTOR ALFORD
STAFFORD HERALD
Stafford, Stafford Co., KS—Thursday, 6 August 1885
DIED
On Friday, July 17, 1885, at 5 o’clock p.m., of dropsy of the heart, Mrs. Jane Alford, wife of Jas. A. Alford, of Stafford township, Stafford Co., Kansas. Aged 57 years 5 months 1 day.
Deceased was born in Clay county, Mo., Jan. 10, 1828, residing there and in Holt county until her marriage on Sept. 28, 1851 to Mr. Jas. A. Alford. Her maiden name was Jane Proctor.
In May, 1857, she came with her husband to Brown county, Kansas, where they remained until August 4, 1870, when they came to the home she has just left without mother, in Stafford county.
Her death occurred very suddenly, without pain or struggle, while seated in her chair sewing at her daughter’s Mrs. Coombs.
Her burial took place the next day at 8 o’clock p.m., the remains being laid to rest beside her daughter Maggie, who died last spring. Mrs. Alford was a member in good and regular standing of the Baptist church.
Her death so sudden; and burial, which owing to the extreme heat, could not be postponed for relatives and friends all to be apprised, was attended by a very large concourse of sympathizing and sorrowing friends and neighbors….
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STAFFORD HERALD
Stafford, Stafford Co., KS—Thursday, 23 July 1885
Photo from Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, Stafford Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Cindy Koegel
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, James Allen Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries; and of her daughter Virginia Ann “Jennie” Alford Combs Payne in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Allan Alford married Jane Procter on 28 Sept 1851 in Holt Co., MO.
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JANICE MAXINE WIGGINS ALFORD
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Wednesday, 29 May 2002
Mrs. Janice M. Alford, 64, Independence, died at 10:45 a.m., Friday [May 24], at her residence. She had been in failing health.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the First Baptist Church, Independence.... Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery....
Janice Maxine Alford was born February 20, 1938, in Sedan, the daughter of W.T. Wiggins and Mae M. (Bohannon) Wiggins. She grew up and attended school in Sedan.
On February 6, 1955, she was united in marriage to Gerald Dean Alford in Coffeyville. The couple made their home in Sedan before moving to Independence in 1956. During the years she had been employed with Penny Lane, Extra Special, Shoes by Cotterill and the Independence State Bank.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was a Deaconess and served on many different committees through the years. She loved animals and spent many volunteer hours working with AWOL of Independence.
Surviving is her husband, Gerald, of the home; three sons, Michael Dean Alford and Douglas Kirk Alford, both of Independence and Gerald Scott Alford of rural Logan, Iowa; one daughter, Lori Ann Oldweiler of rural Altoona, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; her mother, Mae M. Wiggins, Caney; and one brother, William Leon Wiggins of Caney.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janice M. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Gerald Dean Alford, in this compilation.
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JANITH LOIETA ALFORD FREEMAN
Freshman photo, Medicinian, 1956 yearbook, Medicine Lodge High School, Medecine Lodge, KS
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—6 December 1999
Freeman, Janith, 58, homemaker, died Friday Dec. 3, 1999. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge [Barber Co.], Kan.
Survivors: sons, Kenneth of Cahokia, Ill., Larry of Medicine Lodge; daughters, Kimberly Tilley of Ft. Cobb, Okla., Patty Dunn of Sapulpa, Okla.; brother, Damon Alfred of Calif.; 15 grandchildren.
Broadway Mortuary.
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, Barber Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Garten Ritter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Janith L. Freeman (SS# issued in KS) was born 15 Feb 1941, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Hertha Louise Mantey Alford, in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of her sister Kay Frances Alford Magnison Sanborn Johnson Klever in Missouri Obituaries.
From SSACI: Janith Loieta Alford Freeman was born 15 Feb 1941 in Texline, Dallam Co., TX, daughter of Damon H. Alford and Hertha L. Mantey.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Janith Loieta 1941 TX1, Damon Henry 1909 KS2, Charles C. 1885 KS3, Charles Cassler 1859 KS4, James Allen 1828 VA5, James 1793 VA6, Joseph 1772 VA7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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JEAN RUTH ALVORD CRAMER
Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory
Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS—_____ November 2021
Jean A. Cramer
September 4, 1923 - November 9, 2021
Jean Ruth Alvord was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts on September 4, 1923. Her father was a professor at Northeastern University and a civil engineer. She grew up and attended high school in Melrose, Massachusetts with older sister Peggy and older brothers John & Graham. Her family spent most holidays and vacations visiting grandparents & other relatives in Maine.
She began a lifelong love of music playing clarinet in the Melrose High School orchestra and the Melrose City orchestra. When her mother Marni was widowed at age 45, she moved to Boston. She attended Simmons College where she earned a B.S. degree in business (1944).
She met her future husband, Charles William “Bill” Cramer, a US Navy sailor while attending college. He was studying at M.I.T. and decided to attend her church. She & her mother hosted him for lunch in their home. They were engaged 3 weeks later and were married in Gainesville, Georgia on July 3, 1943. Four weeks after that, Bill was deployed overseas for the next 19 months. Jean returned home to Boston to finish her college and Bill served until the war ended. They were married nearly 64 years.
After WWII, Bill and Jean moved to Gardner, Kansas where they lived for 15 years. Jean enjoyed raising her five children in a small town where they were free to explore. In 1960, the family moved to Overland Park for a larger school district & increased educational opportunities for her children.
They became active members of Southminster Presbyterian Church. Jean was a Deacon, served on several committees, taught Sunday School and volunteered at Cross-Lines. She was active in AAUW & enjoyed lectures at the art gallery. She also did volunteer office work for many agencies including working for Kay Barnes who later became mayor of Kansas City, Missouri.
For relaxation, Jean loved listening to famous operas which she balanced with an equal love of Blue Grass & Country music. Jean and Bill wished to broaden their children’s view of the world. To do this they invited some 42 different foreign college students to stay in their home during holidays or summer break.
Bill & Jean often reached out to bless and serve those in need in their community through spiritual and financial support. Jean had many special gifts and talents. She was an avid reader, excellent quilter and enthusiastic traveler along the “Blue Roads” of America. This led to her unusual hobby of photographing and cataloging courthouses all over the country with a total of 686. To her they represented beauty and a reminder of the history of the area around them. Jean especially loved nature and insisted that all her children appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. In her later life she discovered a love of writing. She collected and “published” her work in “Grandma Jean’s Journal” in 2014. It remains an invaluable source of family stories and insight into a woman whose strong faith, gentle spirit and love of family touched all who knew her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her father, Henry Bissell Alvord; and brother John Robert Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of her mother, Margaret G. Graham Alvord; and brother Graham Gillette Alvord in Maine Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her ALVORD lineage: Jean Ruth 1923 MA1, Henry Bissell 1885 MA2, Henry Clay 1854 CT 3, Henry 1819 CT4, Saul 1781 CT5, Saul 1753 MA6, Saul 1717 MA7, John 1685 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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JERALDYNE BROOKS ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 14 March 1990
Jeraldyne Alford, 72, of 1316 Pennsylvania, former Lewin’s Department Store employee, died Monday, March 12, 1990. Service pending.
Survivors: husband, George; son, Kevin G. at home; brothers, Cecil W. Brooks Sr. of Wichita, Roy L. Brooks of Independence.
Jackson Mortuary.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 16 March 1990
Jeraldyne Alford, 72, of 1316 Pennsylvania, former Lewin’s Department Store employee, died Monday, March 12, 1990.
Service 11 a.m. today, Tabernacle Baptist Church. Jackson Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, George Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone, where her name is spelled Jeraldine.
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JESSICA ANN ALFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Friday, 22 February 2008
Jessica Ann Alford, 27, of Scranton, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Osage County as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Jessica was a store manager for Deals in Topeka. She was born January 23, 1981 in Topeka, the daughter of Myron Francis and Kathryn M. Palmer Alford. Jessica was a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. Jessica enjoyed playing pool, music and especially dancing with her son, Dylan. She enjoyed laughing and living life to the fullest. Her greatest accomplishment in life was being a great mother to her son.
She is survived by; her son Dylan McCall Alford of the home, mother, Kathryn Alford of the home, father, Myron Alford of Leavenworth, step brothers, Benjamin Alford of Topeka, Lucas Sadler of Leavenworth, step sister, Jennifer English of Overland Park, grandmother, Lorain Alford of Leavenworth, aunt, Patty Oliver of Perry and uncles, Bill Palmer and wife Fran of Overbrook, James Palmer and wife Ida and Tim Palmer and wife Kim all of Topeka.
Jessica will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery….
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OSAGE COUNTY HERALD-CHRONICLE
Burlingame, Osage Co., KS—Thursday, 21 February 2008
MICHIGAN VALLEY—A 27-year-old woman was killed in a one-car accident near Michigan Valley in eastern Osage County in the early morning hours of Feb. 20.
According to a Kansas Highway Patrol report, Jessica Ann Alford, Scranton, was the passenger in a 1998 Dodge passenger car driven by Justin Robert Spencer, 24, Carbondale. The vehicle was southbound on Stanley Road at 4:34 a.m., about 5.5 miles north of state Highway 268, when it went off the road and rolled numerous times. Alford was partially ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. Spencer was extricated from the vehicle and transported to an Overland Park hospital.
Neither Alford nor Spencer were wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Topeka Tom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jessica Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her grandparents William Ambrose Alford and Nora Lorain Boten Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Jessica Ann 1981 KS1, Myron ???? KS2, William Ambrose 1914 KS3, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS4, John A. 1859 KS5, Henry 1819 England6.
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JEWELLEAN THOMAS ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 26 August 2004
Alford, Jewellean, 71, retired USD 259 school psychologist, died Aug. 21, 2004. AKA service 7 p.m. Thursday, Jackson Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Friday, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas.
Survivors: husband, Robert L.; son, Andre’ Julien Alford of the home; brothers, Pernell Thomas of Wichita, Leonard Thomas of Spencer, OK, Julius Thomas of Victorville, CA, Roscoe Thomas of Oklahoma City; sister, Irean Maynard of Oklahoma City; 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jewellean Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 16 March 1833, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lee Alford, in this compilation.
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JOE EARL HOLFORD
Photo from Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Thursday, 10 January 2008
KINGMAN—Joe Earl Holford, 63, passed away Jan. 8, 2008, at Reno County Hospice House, Hutchinson.
He was born June 13, 1944, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Clyde and Lillie A. Carter Holford. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluff, Iowa. He also attended Logan Chiropractic School in St. Louis; he received an associate degree from Park College, Park City, Mo., as well as a degree from Cleveland Chiropractic School, Kansas City, Mo., in 1986. He had practices in both Wellington and Haysville. In 1999, he became an independent truck driver.
He was a member of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and was as lifetime member of the Haysville VFW. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years.
On Aug. 17, 1979, he married Michele W. Fehlhaber, in Vermillion, S.D. She survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Michael A. Holford and wife, Amy, Kingman; a sister, Blanch E. Cloyd and husband, Herbert, Camdenton, Mo.; a brother, Ed Holford, Benton, Ark.; and a granddaughter, Kristy Kay.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Earl and Wayne Holford.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson…. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson, with family present to receive friends....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joe E. Holford (SS# issued in IA), last residence Kingman, Kingman Co., KS.
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JOE EUGENE ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 10 July 1998
Alford, Joe Eugene, 55, Broadview Hotel maintenance employee, died Tuesday, July 7, 1998. Service pending.
Survivors: sons, Tyrone, Achaz, daughters, Jasmine Alford, Desiree Summers, brother, Israel Alford, sisters, Wanda Hooks, Beverly Allen, Idella Alford, all of Wichita; four grandchildren.
Jackson Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Vernon Alford and Ida Lee Shaffer Alford; and sister Vernie Lee Alford Stevenson in this compilation.
His Find A Grave memorial lists his birth date as 10 Nov 1942. A photographer/contributor reported on 7 May 2013 that he has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Joe Eugene 1942 OK1, Vernon 1916 OK2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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JOHN A. ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Wednesday, 3 August 1904
John Alford died Tuesday [August 2] at the home of his mother, Mrs. Parsons, at M’Louth [sic: McLouth], Kans., after a long illness with stomach trouble. The funeral will take place this afternoon and interment will be in the M’Louth cemetery.
John Alford was born in Leavenworth forty-four years ago and was educated in this city’s schools. He moved to Jefferson county a number of years ago and engaged-in farming.
Besides his mother the deceased leaves a son and a daughter.
Mr. Alford was a brother of Mrs. J.J. Conner and D.R. Alford of this city.
Photo from McLouth Cemetery, McLouth, Jefferson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Raymond Riley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emma Parsons Alford; grandsons Walter Joseph Alford and William Ambrose Alford; and siblings Daniel Alford and Hannah Lena Alford Garrett in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother (with census information), Sarah Alford Parsons, in Nebraska Obituaries.
John is listed as John H. on the 1870 census and as Henry on the 1865 Kansas State Census.
His lineage: John A. 1859 KS1, Henry 1819 England2.
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JOHN DEMMEN ALVORD
DAILY JOURNAL
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Thursday, 5 March 1908
In another article:
DAILY GAZETTE
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Monday, 9 March 1908
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Krystle Perkins
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Seth Sanford Alvord in Washington Obituaries.
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. 660:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: John Demmen 1872 IA1, Seth Sanford 1848 OH2, Elbridge Deming 1820 OH3, Elijah Johnson 1770 CT4, Obed 1744 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JOHN LEE ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 4 December 1969
INDEPENDENCE, Kan.—Services for John Alford, 59, former employe of Continental Can Co., Coffeyville, Kan., will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Potts Funeral Home. He died Tuesday [December 2].
Born in Wichita, he had been a former employe of Beech Aircraft Co. and Boeing Co.
Survivors include his widow, Vera; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Myers, Chanute, Kan.; and three sisters, Stella Jester, Hardin, Mont., Mrs. Nina Stone, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. June Holeman, Elk City, Kan.
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 22 Jan 1910 and died _____ Dec 1969, last residence Independence, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Louise Doty Alford; mother, Lida Jane Eakins Alford; and paternal grandparents, Joseph McClure Alford and Mary Jane McGee Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Lida M. Alford Myers in Missouri Obituaries; of his sister Stella Mae Alford Jester in Montana Obituaries; and of his brother Cleo Ross Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Lee 1910 KS1, Albert Lee 1875 IN2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 17366, John 1696 ??7.
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JOHN WESLEY “MOE” ALFORD
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—_____ December 2020
John “Moe” Wesley Alford, 80, passed away at home with family at his side on December 6, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Leavenworth, he was born April 25, 1940, the third of 11 children born to William Ambrose and Nora Lorain Alford.
He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1960 and went to work at the GM Plant in Fairfax, where he worked for 49 years until retiring for health reasons. His many second jobs involved driving the Alford Contracting Truck and delivering the mail as a substitute carrier. In high school, he worked at an orderly at the VA, a soda jerk at the drug store and a gas station attendant.
Moe was an avid sports fan and coach, having coached his younger brothers in little league baseball and youth league football, and his daughters and nieces in basketball, volleyball and softball. He was a great sportsman and coach, ensuring that his players had fun and enjoyed the game, although he did love to win. Many Sunday afternoons were spent at Royals Stadium and he held season tickets for the Chiefs game for many years. He loved KU and Lawrence and we took many day trips there, The Natural History Museum, The Kansas Union and of course, Allen Fieldhouse and Memorial Stadium were favorites.
John was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, a generous man in every way. He made sure everyone had what they needed, whether it was a few extra presents under the tree at Christmas, or some groceries. Dad always seemed to know what was going on and when to help others.
He loved holidays, but Christmas was by far his favorite. He always knew which houses had the best lights and when we were younger we would drive around looking at lights before going to Christmas Eve Mass. As we got older with our own families, he declared Christmas Eve his night, and we all tried very hard to honor that and as a result we spent very few holidays apart.
John was survived by his wife, Susan (Suzie), daughters, Lynette Alford, Toni Robinson and Tamara Owens, and son, Jason Opitz.
He was preceded in death by daughter Pamela Green, his parents, and two brothers, Daniel Alford and William Alford, Jr.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Belden Larkin Funeral Home at 4:00 to 6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00 am…. Burial will follow at Mt. Muncie Cemetery….
Photo from Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KAB
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Ambrose Alford and Nora Lorain Boten Alford; and brothers Daniel Merton Alford and William Ambrose Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his first wife, Linda Carol Hughs Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
His lineage: John Wesley 1940 KS1, William Ambrose 1914 KS2, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS3, John A. 1859 KS4, Henry 1819 England5.
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JOHN WILLIAM ALFORD, SR.
STAFFORD COURIER
Stafford, Stafford Co., KS—Thursday, 14 October 1909
Photos from Farmington Cemetery, Macksville, Stafford Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ray Davidson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Adeline Carrothers Alford; son John William Alford Jr.; mother, Mary Adeline Perkins Alford; and brothers Alexander Campbell Alford, Anthony Wayne Alford, and Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John William 1842 IN1, Wayne 1821 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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JOHN WILLIAM ALFORD, JR.
GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM
Garden City, Finney Co., KS—Monday, 29 July 1974
ULYSSES—Jno W. Alford, 87, died Saturday [July 27] at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital here.
Born Feb. 19, 1887, at Erie, he married Iowa E. Airhart, in 1903, at Cottonwood Falls. He later married Pauline H. Johnson Feb. 12, 1939, at Yuma, Ariz.
A pharmacist, drug store chain owner, rancher-farmer, and former Grant County state representative, he lived here since 1920. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ulysses; OES; AF-AM; BTOE; Wichita Consistory; Shriners; Grange; Grant County Farm Bureau; Southwest Kansas Royalty; Owners Association; former Grant County school board.
Survivors are the widow; a son, John Stephen, Ulysses; a daughter, Mrs. Paula M. Schroll, Ulysses; and a sister, Mary Alford, Rt. 1.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church…. Burial will be in Ulysses Cemetery.
Photo from Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses, Grant Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leon Barton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Ulysses, Grant Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Iowa Elizabeth Airhart Alford; second wife, Pauline H. Johnson Alford; and parents, John William Alford Sr. and Mary Adeline Carrothers Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John William 1887 KS1, John William 1842 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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JOLENA JEAN TABING SEELY ALFRED
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 21 February 2016
Alfred, Jolena Jean (Tabing) 47, died February 18, 2016, as a result of her health. She went peacefully surrounded by her family.
Jolena was born in Wichita, KS on July 27, 1968, to Juvia J. (Tabing) Borden and Daniel L. Seely. She lived with mother and her grandparents, Alphus and Dorothy Tabing, on S. Vine St. for the first year of her life. Jolena attended many elementary schools in Wichita and finished at Pleasant Valley Jr. High and Heights High School. She graduated in 1986. Jolena married Steven C. Alfred on May 6, 1995, at Martinson Avenue Christian Church in Wichita, KS. Jolena spent her working career at Cox Communications working as a dispatcher; a job she loved. Jolena loved reading, music, singing, spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Jolena was preceded in death by her brother, Jason Borden.
Jolena is survived by her parents, Jerry and Juvia Borden and Daniel and Tiasha Seely; husband, Steven; daughter, Jacquelynn (Jerhahn) Davis-Henagan and their children, Zayanna, Zamaary, Zayden, Izraya, Cyreone and Cyrone; son, Jaaron Alfred; sisters, Wanda (Randy Williams) Kaup, Sheila Borden, Anne-Jenell (Jared) Williams, Melissa (Larry) Elliott, Tabitha (Brian Mitchell) West; brothers, Clifford (Pamela) Borden, Jacob Seely and Christopher (Nealy) Borden. Jolena’s aunts were very special to her, June (Bob) Atnes-Burgan, Julie (Thomas) Nesmith and Sharon (Joe) Ward. She is also survived by special cousins, Melani Stroud, Donald and Roger Atnes.
Jolena rarely met a stranger and her heart held a host of other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 25, at Word of Life Church, 1653 S. Martinson Ave, Wichita.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Kansas Dialysis Association (KDA), 909 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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JOSEPH BARTON ALFORD
SAVONBURG RECORD
Savonburg, Allen Co., KS—Friday, 14 April 1911
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho County, KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Thomas Jefferson Alford and Martha Ann Edwards Alford; and sister Dosia Alford Cation in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Barton 1888 KS1, Thomas Jefferson 1848 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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JOSEPH MCCLURE ALFORD
Grandfather of Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, AAFA #0003
WEEKLY TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Friday, 17 December 1886
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Sue Kill
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Jane McGee Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son William Walter Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
His nickname appears to have been “Jimmy,” but his first name was Joseph.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph McClure 1834 VA1, John 1795 VA2, John 1768 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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JOSEPH OREN ALVORD
Photo from kate oakley’s Oakley Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DAILY CALL
Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS—Tuesday, 26 November 1918
Word reached Beloit today that the parents, Mrs. and Mrs. George Alvord, of Glen Elder, had received word that their son Joseph Alvord, was killed in action in France on September 28.
Joseph Alvord, who was a nephew of Mrs. D.A. Freeman, of Beloit, formerly lived on a farm north of Solomon Rapids, and entered the war from Jewell county.
Photo from Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial, Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, Departement de la Meuse, Lorraine, France—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, soilsister
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his father, George Wallace Alvord, in Wisconsin Obituaries.
On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he says he was born 13 March 1889 in Jewell, Jewell Co., KS, and clearly signs his name Joseph Oren Alvord.
From a number of KS newspaper articles, 1920–1923: Despite the notification of Joseph’s death, the family believed he might still be alive, suffering from memory loss. His brother Roy Mark Alvord searched diligently for him and spoke to people who said they’d seen him, but he was not found.
From kate oakley’s Oakley Family Tree (Ancestry)
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Joseph Oren 1889 KS1, George Wallace 1839 NY2, Joseph 1793 VT3, Seth 1762 MA4, Joseph 1733 MA5, Joseph 1697 MA6, Ebenezer 1665 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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JUANITA ALFORD GOODVIN
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Goodvin, Juanita, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009. A Service of Celebration will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 17, Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Her legacy: to live boldly and passionately and shine God’s light every day.
Born in Winnsboro, LA, Juanita picked cotton and perfected the art of southern cooking. An RN, she joined the Army Nursing Corps during WWII where she was a model for recruiting. Stationed in Fort Smith, AR, she met her husband of 66 years, Woodrow Wayne Goodvin and married him 60 days later. In 1972.
Juanita started Heart Thoughts, Inc. and was involved in the business until 2002. Juanita and Wayne cared for foster children, were active in the community, and in the Greenwich Road Church of Christ. Faith, family, fun and fishing in Wyoming came first with Juanita.
Survived by husband Wayne Goodvin, son Grant Goodvin & wife Carol, daughter Suzy Brown & husband Terry; daughter-in-law Sherry Goodvin; and grandchildren: Jackie Stevenson, Woodrow Goodvin, III, Courtney Ruffin, Brogan Sullivan, Caedran Sullivan, Garrett Sullivan, Grady Sullivan, Grant Goodvin, Jr., Jason Goodvin, Ellie Goodvin, Erin Bever, Ryan Bever and many great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son Woody Goodvin, Jr., [brother and his wife] Lionel and Julia Alford and James Alford….
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wonderer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Juanita Goodvin (SS# issued in LA) was born 4 March 1920, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituary of her brother Lionel Devon Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother James A. Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
Juanita was the daughter of Columbus Franklin Alford and his second wife, Jennie Alethia Lee.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Juanita 1920 LA1, Columbus Franklin 1878 LA2, William James 1841 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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JULIA BRYAN ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 26 June 1992
JULIA ALFORD WANTED A CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE
While those around her were climbing the social ranks, Julia B. Alford always had her feet firmly on the ground.
She made her own clothes, sewed quilts and “didn’t feel comfortable with the elite status she could have assumed,” her husband, Lionel Alford, chairman of the Wichita/Sedgwick County Partnership for Growth and retired senior vice president of the Boeing Co., said Thursday.
‘‘She was very frugal. I could hardly get her to buy clothes. I would go out and buy her a suit now and then,” Alford said.
Julia Alford, 63, died of cancer Wednesday at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. Born Julia Bryan in Downsville, La., Mrs. Alford graduated from Louisiana Business School in Monroe, La., and worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for the Monroe Steam Laundry.
She married Lionel Alford in 1951, moved to Wichita and worked as a secretary at Boeing while her husband was in the U.S. Air Force.
She quit work and became a full-time homemaker when the couple had their first child, Lionel Jr., in 1958.
The couple moved 12 times during their 41 years together.
In Wichita, she bowled three times a week ‘‘about a 175 or 180, not bad for just piddling around,” her husband said.
‘‘And she liked music: She played the organ and the piano,” he said.
After the couple’s two sons finished college, Mrs. Alford worked as a supervisor at Heart Thoughts, a card company founded by her sister-in-law Juanita Goodvin, he said.
Alford had remained at his wife’s bedside from 7:30 every morning to 8:30 every night since she checked into St. Francis on March 3.
‘‘She prepared the whole family for this situation,” Alford said. “That is hard to say. I’ve been through some wretched times. But she didn’t cry ever. She believed in her eternal faith. And she said: ‘I’ve got to get you straightened up so you can pay the bills and keep the records.’ She did that.”
Alford needed that, he said, because his wife had always handled family finances.
‘‘I turned my paycheck over to her. She paid all the bills and paid the income tax. And that was what she was worried about, getting me straightened up.”
While accepting the Chamber of Commerce 1992 Uncommon Citizen award last month, Alford credited his wife with his success.
‘‘She was the one who found a school for the boys, found a church for us to worship in, moved the furniture to the new house and never complained,” he said in his acceptance speech.
‘‘If I’ve done anything in my life, it’s because of Julia.”
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church, a service Mrs. Alford told her husband she wanted to be a celebration.
‘‘She said she didn’t want crying. And she didn’t want a lot of depression. She wanted people to go on with their lives.”
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Alford is survived by her sons Capt. Lionel D. Jr., of Dayton, Ohio, and Scott F. of Wichita; brothers Irvin R. Bryan, Virgil O. Bryan, Max A. Bryan, all of West Monroe, La. and the Rev. Jesse D. Bryan of El Paso; sisters Mary Bryan Massart of Monroe, La., Ruth Bryan Phillips, Faye Bryan Roy, Ola Mae Bryan McGee, all of West Monroe, La., Judy Bryan Martin of Dubach, La.; and four grandchildren.
…. Downing & Lahey Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements.
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Julia B. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 17 Aug 1928, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, Lionel Devon Alford; and son Scott F. Alford in this compilation.
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JUNE V. SMITH HOLFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Tuesday, 10 February 1998
June V. Holford, 59, Topeka, died Saturday, Feb. 7, at a Topeka hospital. Cause of death was unavailable.
She was born June 28, 1938, in England, the daughter of Authur and Dorothy Kaptein Smith. While she lived in Pennsylvania, she was a prison guard and a paramedic. After she moved to Topeka, she attended Washburn University and became a registered nurse. She worked at a Topeka nursing home 11 years. She was a supervisor for Prison Health Services and was an assistant director of nurses at Courtyard Terrace in Topeka.
Survivors include a son, Michael T. Holford, Topeka, and a granddaughter. Services will be at 3pm Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home. Burial will be in Topeka Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of June V. Holford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
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KARSYN LEE ALVORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Monday, 16 December 2002
GALVA—Karsyn Lee Alvord, 1, died Dec. 14, 2002, at her home in Galva.
She was born Nov. 2, 2001, at Salina, the daughter of Aaron and Jennifer Alexander Alvord.
She was baptized at United Methodist Church, Galva.
Survivors include: her parents; grandparents, Daril and Kelly Alexander, Galva, and Chuck and Nancy Alvord, McPherson; great-grandparents, Eldon and Jody Alexander, Galva, Willard and Sally Shuckman, McPherson, Dorothy Morrow, Marquette; great-great-grandparents, Evelyn Grant, Galva, and Bill and Marge Green, Waldo; and many uncles and aunts.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Countryside Covenant Church, McPherson…. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home, McPherson. Burial will be in Empire Cemetery, Galva….
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MCPHERSON SENTINEL
McPherson, McPherson Co., KS—Friday, 19 December 2003
A community blood drive in memory of Karsyn Lee Alvord, the Galva infant who lost her battle with cancer last December, has been set for noon to 6 p.m. Dec. 29 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 N. Elm, McPherson.
Karsyn, the daughter of Aaron and Jennifer Alvord, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2002. Karsyn’s treatment included surgery and four months of chemotherapy. During a checkup in November 2002, doctors discovered that Karsyn’s tumor had grown back. The cancer also had spread to a kidney.
Karsyn died Dec. 14, 2002. Now, just a year later, Karsyn’s short life is being remembered by friends and relatives who have volunteered to help the American Red Cross with the upcoming blood drive.
The idea of a memorial drive grew out of a chance meeting and subsequent conversations between Jennifer Alvord and Patti Robinson, manager of the Sunflower Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Said Alvord, “I told her (Robinson) I knew how important it was to give blood, because Karsyn had received so many transfusions. She was on chemotherapy for four months, and whenever her blood count went down, she had to have a transfusion. She had over 40 transfusions in four months.”
Robinson knew of other communities that had hosted memorial blood drives. She suggested the possibility and received a positive response….
Photo from Empire Cemetery, Galva, McPherson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pam Hall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Karsyn L. Alvord (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
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KATHRYN M. “KAY” DYER KNIGHT ALFORD
PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Tuesday, 17 April 2012
CHETOPA—Kathryn M. “Kay” Alford, 84, of Chetopa died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Chetopa Manor.
She was born June 20, 1927, in Cordova, Alaska, to Leslie Archie and Frances Marie (Butler) Dyer. As a young girl, she attended school near Wichita. In 1961, she enrolled in a pastry-baking course in Wichita offered by the Board of Education. Through the years she was employed in food service.
She married Ronald G. Knight in the mid-1950s. They later divorced.
She married Vernon E. Alford on Dec. 4, 1971, at Maize.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Ann Northrop of Wichita; a stepdaughter, Julie Bucklin of New Haven, N.H.; two stepsons, Harold Alford of Topeka and Vernon Alford Jr. of Oklahoma City; nine stepgrandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Alford, on Sept. 28, 1996; and a brother, Justin Dyer.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wichita Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today….
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Chetopa, Labette Co., KS—_____ April 2012
Kathryn M. “Kay” Alford, 84, of Chetopa, died at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Chetopa Manor Nursing Home.
She was born June 20, 1927 in Cordova, Alaska to Leslie Archie and Frances Marie (Butler) Dyer. As a young girl, she attended school near Wichita.
In 1961, she enrolled in a pastry-baking course in Wichita offered by the Board of Education. Through the years she was employed in food service at Wichita City Schools, Wolfe’s Cafeteria and Wichita City Hall.
She and Ronald G. Knight were married in the mid 1950’s. Following marriage, she attended Beauty College at Venus Academy in Wichita. To this union, one daughter, Teresa Ann, was born. They later divorced.
She and Vernon E. Alford were married December 4, 1971 at Maize, Kansas. In 1982, they moved to Chetopa where she had lived since. While living in Chetopa, she was involved with the Green Thumb program and also worked in food service at Chetopa schools.
She was a member of the Homemaker’s Club, the National Camper and Hiker Association, and the former Chetopa Flower Club. She enjoyed playing the organ, flower gardening, and tending to her own yard. She also studied painting and had participated in the Chetopa Community Christmas Choir.
Survivors include: One Daughter – Teresa Ann Northrop and husband, Dan Wichita, KS One Stepdaughter – Julie Bucklin New Haven, NH Two Stepsons – Harold Alford Topeka, KS Vernon Alford, Jr. Oklahoma City, OK Nine Step-Grandchildren Seven Step-Great-Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Alford on September 28, 1996; and one brother, Justin Dyer.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Wichita Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday….
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Vernon Earl Alford, in this compilation.
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KENNETH DUANE ALFORD
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Wednesday, 1 December 2004
EUREKA—Kenneth Duane Alford, of Eureka, Kan., died at the Greenwood County Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at the age of 70.
He was born on Dec. 3, 1933, in Peru, Kan., the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Chrisman) Alford. Kenneth was raised in Coffeyville, Kan. and attended school there, graduating from Coffeyville High School with the class of 1951.
On Sept. 18, 1952, he was united in marriage to Mary Dye in Sedan, Kan. They made their home in Sedan, where Kenneth worked for the Rural Electric Association and Johnson’s Feed Store. On May 1, 1954, the family moved to Eureka and Kenneth began his career with the Kansas Department of Transportation, first in the Engineering Department and later as the Maintenance Supervisor. He retired on June 1, 1994, with over 40 years of service.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary, of the home, three sons and daughter-in-laws, Rocky and Debbie Alford, Garnett, Kan., Joe and Silvia Alford, Xanten-Marianbaum, Germany and Jack and Cyndi Alford, Eureka, Kan., two daughters and son-in-laws, Debbie and Ken Flew, Mulvane, Kan. and Rhonda and Steve Bartel, Mulvane, Kan., 12 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one brother, Gerald Alford, Independence, Kan. and two sisters, Phyllis Alford and Janet Alford, both of Bartlesville, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson, Eric Plew.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka, with Pastor Alan Hunter of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery....
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Kenneth D. Alford (SS# issued in KS) but list his birth date as 13 Dec 1933, last residence Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his son Rocky Lee Alford; parents, Daniel Ralph Alford and Dorothy L. Chrisman Alford; and brother Gerald Dean Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Phyllis J. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Kenneth Duane 1933 KS1, Daniel Ralph 1908 KS2, George T. 1871 IN3, Joseph McClure 1834 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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KENNETH EUGENE HALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 16 November 2003
ARLINGTON—Halford, Kenneth Eugene, 38, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Survivors: father, James Halford; mother, Laura Halford both of Stafford; son, Kenneth Dyllan Halford of the home; stepdaughters, Cassandra Johnson, Melissa Johnson both of Wichita; brothers and sisters.
Photo from Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Phillip H. Pitzer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth E. Halford (SS# issued in KS) was born 15 Apr 1965, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his father, James Allen Halford Sr.; and brothers Benjamin George Halford and James Allen Halford Jr. in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage from melanieburges’s Weatherill family tree (Ancestry): Kenneth Eugene 1965 KS1, James Allen 1939 MS2, Benjamin Albert 1882 MS3, John T. 1856 MS4, Washington Bradley 1822 TN5, Bradley, 1792 NC6, John 1765 NC7, John 1748 NC8, John 1690 ??9, John 1640 NC10, Thomas 1614 England11.
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LAFARA MAE “MAIZIE” SMITH HALLFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Friday, 31 October 2003
HAVEN [Reno Co.]—Lafara Mae “Maizie” Hallford, 76, died Oct. 29, 2003, at her home in Haven.
She was born Dec. 27, 1926, at Fluvana, Texas, the daughter of Hubbard and Annie Mae Davis Smith. A resident of Haven since 1956, previously living in Abilene, Texas, she was a retired cook and dietician for the Haven Manor and was a cosmetologist while living in Texas.
On Jan. 6, 1950, she married John Garland Hallford at Abilene, Texas. He died Oct. 15, 1991.
Survivors include: two sons, John M. and wife Janet, and Gary D. and wife Kelly, all of Hutchinson; two daughters, Debra Schriever and husband Doug, Partridge, and Lessie Diener and husband Marvin, Salina; a brother, L. C. Smith, Dallas; two sisters, Vera Laverne Hight, Abilene, Texas, and Ola Fay Crouch, Midland, Texas; eight grandchildren, John E. Hallford, Halstead, Katie Hallford, Hutchinson, Chad Hallford, Albuquerque, N.M., Kyle Hallford, Springfield, Mo., Scott and Curtis Schriever, both of Partridge, David and Mattison Diener, both of Salina; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Eli Hallford, Hutchinson.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clyde, H. D. and Vernie Charles Smith, and a granddaughter, Julie M. Hallford.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Haven Baptist Church, Haven, with Dr. David Lallathin presiding. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Van Campen Funeral Home Chapel, Haven. Burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lafara M. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Haven, Reno Co., KS.
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LAWRENCE E. ALVORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 15 July 1987
Lawrence E. “Larry” Alvord, 64, retired construction worker, died Tuesday, July 14, 1987. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton.
Survivors: sons, Michael E., Lawrence E. Jr., both of Augusta, Loren R. of Arkansas City; stepson, Ronnie Alvord of El Dorado; daughters, Leta Zeller, Kay Alvord, stepdaughters, Ann Brammer, Rena Brammer, all of Arkansas City; sisters, Anna Mae Cookson of Hamilton, Neva Williams of Parsons; eight grandchildren.
Campbell Funeral Home, Eureka.
Photo from Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wonderer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Anna Mae Alvord Cookson Barb in this compilation. It includes census and genealogical information.
His ALVORD lineage: Lawrence E. 1924 KS1, R. Eugene 1888 KS2, Martha Evelyn 1868 IA3, Charles M. 1844 NY4.
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LEMMIE ENOS ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Photo and dates from Jackson Mortuary
Born: June 16, 1988
Place of Birth: Wichita, KS
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—3 August 2013
Alford, Lemmie Enos, former Best Western Hotel employee, born June 16, 1988, passed away July 25, 2013. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors: children, Jahlia and Lemier Alford; mother, Lillie B. Coleman; father, Louis M. Alford; sisters, Kara, Nicole, Candiee, Brittany, Lacie, Tracie; brothers, Isaac, Milton, Cecil, Kiemon; grandmother, Lavern Alford.
Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary….
Photo from Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lemmie E. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his father, Louis Milton Alford Jr. in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Lemmie Enos 1988 KS1, Louis Milton 1959 KS2, Louis Milton 1915 TX3, James Willie 1888 MS4, Lafayette T. 1868 MS5, Solomon B. 1828 AL6, Littleberry 1801 NC7.
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LEOTA PEARL ALVORD
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Monday, 2 November 1998
BELOIT—Leota P. Alvord, 46, Beloit, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at Mitchell County Hospital, Beloit.
Miss Alvord was born Feb. 15, 1952, at Beloit and was a resident of Beloit since 1991 moving from near Jewell.
Survivors include a brother, Charles Alvord of Jewell.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit…. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery….
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor emtsuj Sto
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leota P. Alvord (SS# issued in KS) was born 16 Feb 1952 [different than obituary] and died 31 Oct 1998, last residence Jewell, Jewell Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ralph Emerson Alvord and Bertha Marie Mongold Alvord, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Leota Pearl Alvord was born 16 Feb 1952 in Jewell, Jewell Co., KS, and died 31 Oct 1998.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her ALVORD lineage: Leota Pearl 1952 KS1, Ralph Emerson 1908 KS2, Roy Mark 1875 WI3, George Wallace 1839 NY4, Joseph 1793 VT5, Seth 1762 MA6, Joseph 1733 MA7, Joseph 1697 MA8, Ebenezer 1665 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—_____ March 1936
Funeral services were held in the First Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock for Mrs. Lida Jane Alford who departed this life at Winfield hospital Friday, March 6th.
Deceased was the widow of the late Lee Alford who passed away August 9th last year....
Interment was in Greenwood cemetery with Buckles Funeral Home in charge.
Members of the Sedan Rebekah lodge of which Mrs. Alford was a member attended in a body and conducted the service of the order at the grave.
Lida Jane Eakins was born at Muncee, Kansas February 15, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.K. Eakins. She departed this life Friday, March 6, 1936, at the St. Mary’s hospital, Winfield, Kansas, after a brief illness, although she had been in poor health for years. She was 57 years, 20 days of age.
In early childhood she moved, to the Brownsville neighborhood where she grew to womanhood, to later become a teacher in the Chautauqua County schools.
On May 27, 1900 at the family home at Brownsville she was united in marriage with Lee Alford, now deceased.... Since her marriage she has lived the greater portion of the time in this community, where she reared and educated her family of five children, all of whom survive and were present during her last illness.
They are: Cleo Alford, Chula Vista, California; Mrs. Stella Jester, Sheridan, Wyoming; Nina Alford, Houston, Texas; John Alford, Sedan, Kansas; and June Alford, Sedan, Kansas. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Hulda Eakins of Peru; a sister Mrs. Laura Alford of Peru; and a brother, Elmer Eakins of Oklahoma City....
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Joseph McClure Alford and Mary Jane McGee Alford; and son John Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Cleo Ross Alford in California Obituaries; of her daughter Stella Mae Alford Jester in Montana Obituaries; and of her granddaughter Lida M. Alford Myers in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Albert Lee 1875 IN 1, Joseph McClure 1834 VA2, John 1795 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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LINDA GAIL ALFRED YOUNG
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 17 March 1999
Young, Linda Gail, 46, hospital ward clerk, died Sunday, March 14, 1999. Service pending.
Survivors: husband, Edmond; son, Steven Alfred of Wichita; daughters, Deidra Young of Beaumont, Texas, Tamieka Young of Wichita; father, Eddie Allen of Beaumont, Texas; brothers, Everette Alfred, Larry Alfred, both of Beaumont, Texas; four grandchildren.
Broadway Mortuary.
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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 18 March 1999
Linda Young, 46, of Wichita, Kan. died March 14 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Starlight Baptist Church in Beaumont with burial at Memorial Garden Cemetery under the direction of Community Funeral Chapel on Irma Avenue....
A native and former resident of Beaumont, she lived in Wichita for several years and was a retired ward clerk for Baptist Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Young Jr, of Wichita; daughters, Deidra Young of Beaumont and Tamieka Young of Wichita; brothers, Larry Alfred and Everett “Bo” Alfred, both of Beaumont; and four grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda G. Young (SS# issued in TX) was born 31 Oct 1952, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
The Community Funeral Chapel, now named Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel, traditionally serves the African-American community.
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LIONEL DEVON ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 25 October 2000
BOEING LEADER LIONEL ALFORD DIES
By Molly McMillin
Lionel Alford—who picked cotton to buy clothes for school while growing up, fought in World War II and Korea, then rose to lead Boeing Wichita—died of cancer early Tuesday [October 24] at age 75.
The former bomber pilot and test pilot was a compassionate leader who constantly sought to improve the community, those closest to him say.
Most recently, the former senior vice president who retired in 1989 led the campaign for passage of the $284.5 million bond issue to fix Wichita’s aging schools.
That was only one of his many contributions to the community; another was founding the Kansas Foodbank Warehouse.
“I know of no one individual certainly in my 20-plus years of public service that matches his contribution to this community,”said Mayor Bob Knight. “It’s such a significant loss for this community—he’s truly, truly going to be missed.”
Mr. Alford had a quick wit and a sense of humor who found “a niche in the business world that he loved,”said Wayne Goodvin, his brother-in-law.
Mr. Alford was born on a cotton farm in Winnsboro [Franklin Parish], La., the youngest of three children. When he was 12, during the Depression, his father died, leaving his mother to support the family. He picked cotton to buy clothes for school and rode a bicycle with only one pedal, said his sister, Juanita Goodvin.
Through the hardship and struggles, “we were a very close family,” Goodvin said.
The family has remained close. Mr. Alford’s brother, James, died just three weeks ago.
After graduating from high school, Mr. Alford joined the Army Air Corps as a pilot cadet, earned his pilot wings in 1944 and went overseas as a B-17 pilot.
His interest in aviation was sparked the day his father took him to watch a crop duster in action, Mr. Alford once said.
After his discharge from the service, Mr. Alford earned an engineering degree. This his reserve unit was called back to active duty during the Korean War. He flew 100 missions before returning to the United States, where he spent the next two years as a B-47 instructor pilot at McConnell Air Force Base.
He left the Air Force in 1954.
HELPED BUILD BOEING
Boeing was looking for test pilots at the time, especially those with engineering degrees.
Mr. Alford hired on and, during the next two decades, held a series of increasingly important positions with Boeing missile and space programs.
In 1977, the company put him in charge of the Wichita plant, which then employed 3,700 people.
Boeing sent Mr. Alford to Wichita with the charge of deciding whether to keep the plant open, Knight said.
Not only did it remain open, but Mr. Alford persuaded Boeing to invest billions in the facility. Under his leadership, employment quadrupled.
Under his initiative, the Wichita division makes parts of every airline in Boeing’s product line. And it has a strong military and modification business.
In 1984, Boeing offered Mr. Alford the position of company senior vice president.
But the only way he would take the job, said his sister, was if he could stay in Wichita. He kept an office in Wichita and flew back and forth to Seattle.
A quiet yet confident leader, Mr. Alford is remembered at the Wichita facility for walking through work areas talking to employees, said vice president and general manager Jeff Turner. He liked to eat breakfast in the cafeteria so he could chat with workers.
“Lionel Alford’s leadership of key Boeing programs such as Minuteman, Saturn V and commercial airplane manufacturing was surpassed only by his caring about people, whom he treated with fairness and respect,”said Phil Condit, chairman and chief executive of Boeing Co.
“Lionel carried that leadership and compassion into the community - not only in Wichita, but throughout Kansas,” Condit said. “His professional and civic commitment were extraordinary.”
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
One of Mr. Alford’s friends, retired Bank IV executive Jordan Haines, particularly admired his contributions after he retired.
“There are a number of worthwhile organizations and charities in Wichita that wouldn’t exist or certainly would not be as healthy had it not been for Lionel’s involvement,” Haines said.
The idea for the Kansas Foodbank Warehouse was Mr. Alford’s.
“He had seen a food bank similar to this on a trip to Seattle and decided he wanted to do that in Wichita,”said the Foodbank’s executive director, Virginia White.
“Since then, Lionel has been actively involved in the Foodbank and been my business partner, friend, supporter and champion, White said.
Close friend John Moore, executive vice president of Cessna Aircraft Co., was one of the first to serve on that Foodbank board.
“We didn’t understand what a Foodbank was or how it operated, but we had so much faith in the goodness of Lionel Alford that we gladly participated,” Moore said.
Since its beginning, Moore said, the Foodbank has distributed more than 50 million pounds of food.
Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce president Tim Witsman described Mr. Alford as one of Wichita’s “civic entrepreneurs.”
“Lionel saw things—whether it was getting everybody together on economic development or education.” Witsman said. “He was always looking for a broad systematic solution that would help everybody.”
As chairman of CARE—the Citizen’s Alliance for Responsible Education—Mr. Alford helped raise thousands of dollars to campaign for passage of the $284.5 million bond issue to fix Wichita’s aging schools.
Two months before the April election, Mr. Alford predicted the bond issue would pass with a lofty 70 percent of the votes. Some scoffed, but the night the results were tallied, he couldn’t help pointing out how close his prediction came: 64 percent said yes.
“There are a lot of factors that contributed to the passage of the bond issue, but Lionel Alford certainly has to be at the top of that list,”said Wichita schools superintendent Winston Brooks.
Before agreeing to lead campaign efforts, Mr. Alford told Wichita school board members he needed to pray about it.
“He prayed a lot about it,” Brooks said. “I’d keep calling back and say, “Has the Lord spoken to you, Lionel?” and he’s say “No, not yet.’”
School board president Jean Schodorf said she has no doubt divine intervention led Mr. Alford to help with the bond issue.
“He really left a legacy to this community by his work,”she said.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Jane. His first wife, Julia, died in 1992 after a long battle with cancer. He is also survived by two sons, Scott and Lionel Jr.; his sister, Juanita; five grandchildren and one foster grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are pending.
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SEATTLE TIMES
Seattle, WA—Tuesday, 31 October 2000
LIONEL D. ALFORD; MANAGER KNOWN FOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS
By Marsha King
Lionel D. Alford was the quintessential corporate nomad who moved back and forth across the country with his family every few years as he advanced with Boeing. But when the airplane manufacturer offered him a senior vice presidency in 1984, Mr. Alford refused to take the job unless he could stay in Wichita, Kan. He loved Seattle, where he’d spent many years, but the draw of other family in the Midwest was too strong. So for the last part of his long, distinguished career, Mr. Alford commuted weekly to company headquarters in Seattle. At the time, he was responsible for Boeing Military Airplanes, Boeing Helicopters and Boeing Advanced Systems.
Mr. Alford, a bomber pilot in World War II and fighter pilot in Korea, died of cancer at the age of 75 last Tuesday (Oct. 24) in Wichita.
He was widely known for his leadership skills, determination and humility. “Lionel Alford’s leadership of key Boeing programs such as Minuteman, Saturn V, and commercial-airplane manufacturing was surpassed only by his caring about people, whom he treated with fairness and respect,”said Boeing Chairman Phil Condit. “Lionel carried that leadership and compassion into the community.”
Mr. Alford was born in a two-room house on a cotton farm in Winnsboro, La., the youngest of three children. His father died when he was 11. As youngsters, Mr. Alford and his siblings helped support the family by picking cotton. An independent, hardworking man, he often used a favorite saying to encourage people, according to his son Lionel Alford Jr.: “Keep everlastingly at it.”
After World War II, Mr. Alford earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Technical University. He was recalled to active duty as a jet-fighter pilot during the Korean War in which he flew 100 combat missions.
After the war, he served as a B-47 instructor at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita. Boeing hired Mr. Alford as a test pilot in 1954. “He often said he took a job with Boeing so he wouldn’t have to move so much. But he moved more with Boeing than he probably ever would have,”said his daughter-in-law, Tammy Alford.
Throughout the 1960s, he held various jobs in Boeing’s ballistic-missile and space programs that sent him and his family back and forth across the country every few years. Among many assignments, he was project engineer of the Boeing Saturn V moon-rocket program and Saturn program manager at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In 1968, Mr. Alford moved to Seattle as Minuteman program manager and Ballistic Missile division manager.
Nine years later, he was named president of Boeing Military Airplane Company in Kansas and was supposed to decide whether to shut down the Wichita plant. Mr. Alford persuaded Boeing to keep it alive. In Wichita, to the surprise of many, Mr. Alford ate in the cafeteria with employees, said his son. “He just wanted to get to know the people and show them that leadership cared and was interested in what they were doing,”said Lionel Alford Jr.
After retiring in 1989, Mr. Alford remained active in civic affairs, receiving many honors and serving on various boards of directors including the Kansas Foodbank Warehouse (which he had founded), the Minority Business Council, Wichita Center for the Arts and St. Francis Hospital. This year, he led a successful multimillion-dollar-bond issue to refurbish Wichita’s school buildings.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Jane. His first wife, Julia, died in 1992. Also surviving is son Scott; a sister, Juanita Goodvin; five grandchildren; and one foster grandchild.
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Aviation Pioneers
The late Lionel Alford was born on a farm in Winnsboro, Louisiana. His father died when he was 10 years old, leaving his mother to raise him, along with his brother and sister, on a 40-acre f arm. All three of them graduated from Winnsboro High School. He married Julia Bryan, who passed away in June 1992 following a lengthy illness. Their children are Scott (deceased), who was employed by The Boeing Company, and Lionel Jr. (retired), who was a Lt. Colonel and test pilot in the Air Force.
Lionel married Jane Wilson in 1996.
Following high school graduation in 1943, Mr. Alford began his long career related to aircraft and aerospace systems by joining the Army Air Corp as a pilot cadet. He received his pilot wings in August 1944 and went overseas as a B-17 pilot. After the war, he remained in Occupied Germany, flying missions photographing Germany, France, and North Africa, and was released from active duty in 1946. During the Korean war, his reserve unit was called to active duty to fly the B-29 at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. He was selected to upgrade to Jet Fighters, training in the Lockheed F-80, at Nelis AFB, Nevada, where he received Combat Crew training. He was then sent to Korea, where he flew one hundred combat missions. In 1952 the Air Force awarded Lionel the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal, with three oak leaf clusters. He then returned to the United States as an instructor pilot to serve two years at McConnell AFB in Wichita. Lionel requested release from the Air Force in 1954.
Between his World War II and Korean War tours of duty, Mr. Alford enrolled at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, and graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1965, Boeing selected Lionel to attend Stanford University on a Sloan Fellowship in Business Administration, and in 1985, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by the University at Alabama at Huntsville.
In 1954, he joined the Boeing Company as a test Pilot, responsible for all test activities on the BOMARC test vehicle. In 1959, he became base manager for the Boeing Atlantic Test Center. Later he was named base manager of the Boeing Gulf ‘rest Section, Eglin AFB, Florida.
In 1961, he became project test engineer for the Minuteman ICBM program, directing test activities in Florida, Seattle, and at Vandenberg AFB, California. In 1962 he became base manager at Boeing Pacific Test Center. In 1963, he became project engineer of the Boeing Saturn V moon rocket program at Huntsville, Alabama. In 1966 Mr. Alford was appointed Saturn program manager at Kennedy Space Center. He was then named manager of Boeing Huntsville in 1967. In 1968, he was Minuteman program manager, and in 1973, he became Ballistic missile Division manager. In 1977, he came to Wichita, Kansas as president of the newly designated Boeing Wichita Company. An article in Fortune Magazine stated that “when Lionel D. Alford ... agreed to become president of Boeing Company’s anguished Wichita Division three years ago (1977), his colleagues thought the former test pilot had accepted a suicide mission.” Alford brought the division from near oblivion to a $2 billion operation within six years, as employment more than quadrupled. Today, largely as a result of Alford’s initiatives, a major portion of almost every Boeing commercial airplane (including three-fourths of the 737) is built in Wichita, and the Wichita Division is responsible for five percent of the total earnings of the state of Kansas. Without his leadership and vision, the more than 20,000 employees at Boeing and more than 1,000 Kansas suppliers might be calling another state their home. In 1984, Alford became a senior vice president of The Boeing Company, with responsibility for three operating divisions.
Lionel, an Associate Fellow in the AIAA, retired from Boeing in 1989. Since then he has received the President’s medal from Wichita State University, and the President’s award from Louisiana Technical University. He was recognized with the 1982 Association of Christian and Jews award, he received the Kansas Engineering Society Outstanding Citizenship award in 1990, and he was named the Uncommon Citizen of Wichita in 1992 by the Chamber. He has been director of the largest bank holding company in Kansas, the Fourth Financial Corporation, from 1978–1995 and director of the Saint Francis Regional Medical Center from 1979–1994. In 1984, he became the Founder and President of the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse, which feeds the unfortunate in 53 counties in Kansas, and was chairman of the WI/SE group, responsible for economic development in Sedgwick County. Today, he is a director of the Minority Business Council, a director of the Wichita Institute for the Blind, and a director of Preferred Health Systems, an HMO in Wichita.
Beginning in 1983, Mr. Alford stepped forward to provide special leadership and assistance during the times when WSU was seeking new authorization from the Kansas Board of Regents to establish Ph.D. programs in Engineering and the Sciences.
[If it weren’t for] his high level industrial articulation of the needs for these programs in Wichita, and his strong reluctance to accept a negative response, WSU wouldn’t have been successful in its quest. The success of these programs today is a tribute to his leadership and vision.
Mr. Alford has had a unique and distinguished engineering career calling for executive level leadership, in addition, he has made significant contributions to the community and to the University. His contributions to progress and to excellence make him an outstanding role model for students and practicing engineers.
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lionel D. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 1 March 1925, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Julia Bryan Alford; son Scott F. Alford; and sister Juanita Alford Goodvin in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother James A. Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
His middle name is from other obituary headlines.
Lionel was the son of Columbus Franklin Alford and his second wife, Jennie Alethia Lee.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Lionel Devon 1925 LA1, Columbus Franklin 1878 LA2, William James 1841 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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LISA COLEEN ALFORD
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—_____ January 2019
Lisa Coleen Alford
Place of Birth Wichita, Kansas
LPN Medical Nurse
Children - Samuel Whitmore, Se’Lecia (Eric) Hills, Benjamin Alford Stiff, Shanna Alford-Stiff, Zechariah Silverson & Adopted Daughter Evony Nelson
Brothers—Louis Alford, Donnell Alford & Larry Yates
Sisters—Joyce, Laura Mae, Nancy & Frenchie
7 Grandchildren
Preceded in Death by Parents: Louis Alford Sr. and Laverne Alford, Sister Lydia “Angie” Alford
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Alford, Lisa Coleen, March 9, 1957–January 4, 2019, born in Wichita, Kansas, LPN Medical Nurse. Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Louis Milton Alford Sr.; and sister Lydia A. “Angie” Alford Morrison in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her half-sister Frenchie Clara Alford; and brother Louis Milton Alford Jr. in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Lisa Coleen 1957 KS1, Louis Milton 1915 TX2, James Willie 1888 MS3, Lafayette T. 1868 MS4, Solomon B. 1828 AL5, Littleberry 1801 NC6.
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LOLETTA EDITH ALFORD FLOTTMAN
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 4 January 1990
Loetta E. (Alford) Flottman, 76, homemaker, died Monday, Jan. 1, 1990. Service 1:30 p.m. today, Johnson Mortuary.
Survivor: sister, Juanita Dunn of Grove, Okla.
Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VJS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Loletta Flottman (SS# issued in KS) was born 8 Dec 1913, last residence not listed. Note that her first name is spelled differently in her obituary.
We included the obituary of her sister Jaunita Blanch Alford Dunn in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Her middle name is from several Ancestry family trees.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Loletta Edith 1913 KS1, Charles Edward 1891 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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LOMA A. ALFORD CROUCH DEMEYER ROSENBERG
HARVEY COUNTY INDEPENDENT
Halstead, Harvey Co., KS—_____ March 2004
Loma A. Rosenberg, 92, former resident of Burrton and Newton resident since 1997, died Sunday, March 7, 2004 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton.
She was born August 6, 1922 [sic] at Mt. Hope, daughter of Charles and Mary Alford Bobett. She was a cook at the former Burrton nursing home and at the former G&V Steakhouse in Burrton. She married David Rosenberg Jr. in February 14, 1973 at Miami, Oklahoma. He died July 16, 1977. She was a member of the Burrton Methodist Church and OES.
Survivors: niece, Ellen Greene, Port St. Lucie, Florida.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Damon Bobett and Grove Bobett.
Graveside services were held March 11 at the Burrton Cemetery, conducted by Chaplain Evelyn Dodge.
Photo from Burrton Cemetery, Burrton, Harvey Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Lynda
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Loma A. Rosenberg (SS# issued in KS) was born 6 Aug 1911, last residence Newton, Harvey Co., KS.
See the obituary of her mother, Massie Emma Baldwin Alford Miller, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Charles C. Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and of her brother Franz Grove Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Her brothers Damon and Grove are listed in her obituary with the last name Bobett, but they were born Alfords.
1920 census, Mount Hope, Sedgwick Co., KS:
Charles C. Alford head 34 KS KS OH barber
Massie wife 34 KS NJ MO teacher
Damon son 10 KS KS KS
Loma dau 8 KS KS KS
Grove son 6 KS KS KS
1930 census, Sedgwick, Harvey Co., KS:
Massie E. Alford head 42 KS US US teacher, married
Damon H. son 20 KS KS KS ditching machine laborer
Loma A. dau 18 KS KS KS
Grove F. son 16 KS KS KS
1940 census, Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CA:
Bert Crouch head 44 IL residence 1935 San Francisco, CA
Loma wife 28 KS residence 1935 San Francisco, CA
Massie A. Alford mo-in-law 54 KS residence 1935 San Francisco, CA
In her father’s 1955 obituary, she is listed as Loma DeMeyer. Loma and Maurice A. DeMeyer are listed in the 1955 Wichita, KS, City Directory, and Mrs. Loma DeMeyer is listed in the 1958 Wichita, KS, City Directory. In 1959, Loma A. DeMeyer is listed on the Wichita City Census (Ancestry).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Loma A. 1911 KS1, Charles C. 1885 KS2, Charles Cassler 1859 KS3, James Allen 1828 VA4, James 1793 VA5, Joseph 1772 VA6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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LOUIS MILTON ALFORD, SR.
WICHITA EAGLE-BEACON
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 2 December 1984
Photo from Clearview Cemetery, Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ruthann Dorsey Patterson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louis Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 28 Oct 1915 and died _____ Nov 1984, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his daughters Lisa Coleen Alford and Lydia A. “Angie” Alford Morrison; and brothers George Alford and Robert Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his first wife, Ethel Alford; children Frenchie Clara Alford and Louis Milton Alford Jr.; parents, James Willie Alford and Lydia Thibodeaux Alford; and brother Chester Willie Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Curtis Bradford Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
From Texas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Lewis Milton Alford was born 28 Oct 1915 in Galveston, TX, son of J.W. Alford and Lydia Thebodeaux.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Louis Milton 1915 TX1, James Willie 1888 MS2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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LOUISE CORDT ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Louise Alford, 90, passed away Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 in Leavenworth, Kan.
She was born Feb 6, 1922, in Leavenworth, the daughter of Wilhelm and Louisa (Mills) Cordt. On June 28, 1947, she married John W. Alford in Leavenworth, Kan. He preceded her in death on Feb 14, 1987.
She was also preceded in death by brothers Willie, Charlie and Richard Cordt and sisters Christine Summers and Bertha Sammons.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Pete) Kaeding, Leavenworth, and one brother, Walter (Betty) Cordt.
She is also survived by her grandsons Clint (Katy) Kaeding and their three children Charlie, Scarlett and Danny all of Overland Park, and Brock Kaeding, of Leavenworth, and many nieces and nephews.
Louise was retired from the Ft. Leavenworth Child Care Center where she worked for 15 years. She also volunteered for years at Cushing and St. John Hospitals, Trinity Lutheran Church pantry and the Leavenworth election boards.
Her happiest years were being a wife and mother, and her favorite times were when surrounded by her family. In recent years she had traveled, shopped and just “hung out” with her only daughter and best friend, Sandy.
Though preceded in death by many of her family and friends, she leaves behind many other wonderful friends and parishioners from Trinity Lutheran Church.
She will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved her, but was blessed with over 90 years to enjoy those in her life who care so much for her.
…. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery immediately after the service.
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vanessa Gregg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise C. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband’s mother, Gertrude R. Wyrick Alford, in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: John W. 1913 KS1, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS2, John A. 1859 KS3, Henry 1819 England4.
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LUCINDA ALFORD PERKINS
BURLINGTON REPUBLICAN
Burlington, Coffey Co., KS—Friday, 12 August 1898
AAFA NOTES From Illinois, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Calvin D. Perkins married Lucinda Alfred on 9 May 1852 in Peoria, IL
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LYDIA A. “ANGIE” ALFORD MORRISON
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 26 February 2004
Morrison, Lydia A. “Angie” Alford, 42, foster parent, Wichita Children’s Home, passed away Feb. 24, 2004. Family will greet friends 1-8pm Fri and 8-11am Sat, Broadway Mortuary; service 1pm Sat, Shekinah Faith Training Center, 606 W. 33rd St. N.
Survivors: husband, Ronald; daughters, Jennifer Salas, Andrea Gaines both of Tampa, FL; mother, La Vern Alford; grandmother, Laura Bobbit; sisters, Nancy Winters, NM, Frenchie Alford, Tulsa, Lurra Mae Callahan, Dallas, Delores Herbert, OK City, Joyce Getum, Dallas, Lisa Aramotou, Wichita; brothers, Larry Bates, KS, Donnell Alford, OK City, Louis M. Alford Jr., OK City; 2 grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Louis Milton Alford Sr.; and sister Lisa Coleen Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her half-sister Frenchie Clara Alford; and brother Louis Milton Alford Jr. in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Lydia A. 1961 KS1, Louis Milton 1915 TX2, James Willie 1888 MS3, Lafayette T. 1868 MS4, Solomon B. 1828 AL5, Littleberry 1801 NC6.
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LYSTON GILLETTE ALVORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Lyston Gillette Alvord, standing, with his brother William Burton Alvord and father, Edwin Gillette Alvord
WEEKLY GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Thursday, 29 July 1948
In another article, same page:
Photo from Pleasant View Cemetery, Melvern, Osage Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Young
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Martha Carey “Mattie” Barrett Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter, Lesta Blossom Alvord Hall, in Ohio Obituaries; of his daughter Ilda Rose Alvord Moore Miller in Missouri Obituaries; and of his mother, Emily Rosalie “Rosa” Ainsworth Alvord Modlin, in Nebraska Obituaries.
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. 692:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His probable ALVORD lineage: Lyston Gillette 1871 MI1, Edwin Gillette 1841 MI2, Ensign Datis 1806 NY3, Elisha 1778 NY4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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MABLE RUTH BALL ALFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Saturday, 15 February 1986
DENISON [Jackson Co.]—Mrs. Ruth Alford, 68, Denison, died on Friday, February 14, at a Topeka hospital. Services were held on Monday at Mercer Funeral Home. Burial followed in Sumner Cemetery in Atchison.
She was born on November 12, 1917, at Randolph, Missouri and was the daughter of Earl and Ida Mabel Albin Ball. She moved from Netawaka to Denison in 1976. Mrs. Alford married Paul N. Alford on March 26, 1938. He survives.
Other survivors include her daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hunnel of Manhattan and Mrs. Rose Haverhill of El Sobrante, California; two sons, Kevin Alford and Scott Alford, both at home; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Herbert of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Florence Fevurly of Leavenworth, and Mrs. Evelyn Tomson of El Centro, California; two brothers, Barnett Ball of Mission, Texas, and Raymond Ball of Brookfield, Missouri; and seven grandchildren.
Photo from Sumner Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Franz Bruyere Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1986) dates of Ruth Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Denison, Jackson Co., KS.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Matilda “Tillie” Smith Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Paul Norman Alford, in Illinois Obituaries.
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MAMIE ABBIE CLARK ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 7 December 1992
Alford, Mamie A., 93, homemaker, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1992. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Williams Funeral Home, Anthony.
Survivor: [half] sister, Ruth V. Anderson of Denver.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mamie A. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 17 Aug 1899, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, William Calvin Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): She was born 17 Aug 1899 in Sevier Co., TN, the daughter of Benjamin J. Clark and Ida Runyon.
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MARCELINE MAY DINWIDDIE HOLFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—16 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Marceline M. Holford, 81, died Oct. 14, 1998, at Hutchinson Hospital.
She was born May 15, 1917, at Hutchinson, the daughter of John Carroll and Margaret Mae Ragland Dinwiddie. A lifetime resident of Hutchinson, she was a 1935 graduate of Hutchinson High School and a 1938 graduate of Hutchinson Community College. She was a field manager for Kansas Welcome Wagon and a hostess for the Hutchinson Welcome Wagon.
She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Women and a supporter of the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Hutchinson Community College and Hutchinson Hospital Foundation. She was an original board member of Hutchinson High School Alumni Association, a member of Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library and an original member of the Hutchinson Messiah Chorus.
On July 3, 1942, she married Floyd Palmer Holford in Lincoln, Neb. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son, Stephen Holford, Boston; a daughter, Sally McPhail, Salina; a sister, Jean Bogart, Seattle; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three nieces; and a nephew.
Private family graveside service will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson.....
Photo from Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Claudia & Jim Glass
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marceline M. Holford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, Floyd Palmer Holford; and her daughter Sally L. Holford McPhail in this compilation.
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MARGARET B. ‘‘PEG’’ ALVORD CONNELL
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Sunday, 16 June 2002
Margaret “Peg” Alvord Connell, 85, died June 5, 2002 at Villa St. Joseph in Leawood [Johnson Co.], Kansas. A funeral mass will be held at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church in Sun City, Arizona, Friday, 6/21/2002 at 9:00 AM.
Peg was born in Utica, New York and attended Russell Sage College where she met Phil Alvord whom she married in 1941. Upon Phil’s death in 1983, Peg later married Dr. Matt Connell who passed away in 1994.
Survivors include: son Doug Alvord and wife Karen of Escanaba, MI, and two grandchildren: Chris and wife Carlene, and great-grandchildren Payton and Kevin of Fort Hood, TX, and Denise of Escanaba, MI. And daughter Mary Jo Watkins and husband Doug of Overland Park, KS, and four grandchildren: Dirk of Overland Park, KS, Brohan of Kansas City, MO, Bridget of Chicago, IL and Whitney of Manhattan, KS. And stepson Jerry and Carol Connell of Marble Falls, TX and stepdaughter Carolyn and Bob Georgeson of Denver, CO.
Peg was an avid golfer, and a member of Palm Brook Country Club. A devout Catholic involved in many activities including president of the St. Clements Guild in Sun City. Peg was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that will be missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Cancer Society. A special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Villa St. Joseph.
Photo from Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Layla
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret B. Connell (SS# issued in NY) was born 26 July 1916, last residence Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Philip K. Alvord, in Arizona Obituaries.
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MARILLA ADALINE ALFORD BLAU
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—9 August 1998
ASHLAND [Clark Co.]—Marilla Alford Blau, 87, died Aug. 7, 1998, at Hilltop House in Bucklin.
She was born April 1, 1911, at Mullinville [Kiowa Co.], the daughter of Wayne C. and Edith Lucille Sherer Alford. A longtime resident of Ashland, she had graduated from Mullinville Rural High School in 1928. She attended United Brethren College and Kansas City University. She graduated from Friends University in Wichita in 1932 with a bachelor’s degree, and earned a master’s degree in English from Fort Hays State College in 1940. She was a teacher and farm wife, teaching at Penalosa, Woodbine, Kingman, Plains and Liberal high schools and English and history at Garden City Junior College. She was later a substitute teacher for 10 years in the Ashland junior and senior high schools.
She belonged to United Methodist Church, where she served as historian. She was a 50-year member of Order of Eastern Star. She belonged to Farm Bureau, Extension, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Business and Professional Women, Delta Kappa Gamma and Author Club.
On June 20, 1948, she married Frederick V. “Fritz” Blau. He survives.
Other survivors include: a sister, Helen Hayes, Mullinville; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mullinville United Methodist Church.... Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at Fleener Funeral Home, Greensburg. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville....
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marcia Sloan Bascom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marilla A. Blau (SS# issued in KS), last residence Ashland, Clark Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her mother, Edith Lucille Sherer Alford; and sister Helen Lucille Alford Hayse in this compilation.
Marilla was not a member of AAFA but she was a regular correspondent and helper back in the days before AAFA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Marilla Adaline 1911 KS1, Wayne Carrothers 1882 KS2, John William 1842 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MARJORIE JULIA DARBY ALFORD
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—Sunday, 27 March 2011
Marjorie Darby Alford passed away March 24, 2011.
Marjorie was the youngest of four daughters of United States Senator Harry Darby and Edith Cubbison Darby of Kansas City, Kansas. She married Eugene David Alford in 1951. Born October 31, 1927, Marjorie attended Mark Twain Grade School and graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1945. In later years she served on various reunion committees for her high school class. Marjorie attended the University of Kansas and graduated in 1949 with a BA from the school of Liberal Arts. While at KU she was elected Vice President of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She was a Life Member of the KU Alumni Association and served on the 50th class reunion committee held on the KU campus at Hoch Auditorium. Marjorie was a member of the Kansas City Pi Beta Phi Alumni Club. Marjorie served as tour chairman of the Children’s Rehabilitation Center for 4 years. She worked as a paraprofessional with the Kansas City, Kansas System’s School for Special Education. She was a board member of the Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties. She served on the Board of Governors of the American Royal and was a docent of Alexander Majors Historical House. She was a member of the GOP Club and the Elephant Club of Johnson County and served as Board Chairman for the Kansas Federation of Republican Women. She was also a member of the Kansas Day Club, the Salvation Army Auxiliary, Women’s Committee for the Conservatory of Music and Sit ‘n’ Stitch group of Kansas City. She served as a Republican Party Precinct Committeewoman, Secretary of the Overland Park Republican City Committee, Secretary of the Northeast Johnson County Republican Women’s Club and as its President. She enjoyed activities at Park Meadows where she resided in later years.
Marjorie is preceded in death by her father. Senator Harry Darby, Mother Edith Cubbison Darby, and husband Eugene Alford.
She is survived by son David and his wife Sarah, daughter Diane Munsgaard and granddaughter Kim, daughter Mary Rester and son-in-law Matt, their children Blair and Maggie, daughter Jean Anne Petrick and son in law Tad Petrick, their children Oliver and Charlie, sisters Harriet Gibson, Joan Edwards and Edith Marie Evans and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marjorie fervently followed her beloved Jayhawks and was a devoted fan of Kansas Basketball throughout her lifetime.
A Memorial Mass will be held, Friday, April 8th at 11:00am at Cure’ of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Rd. Leawood, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The University of Kansas Williams Athletic Fund. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS, (913) 438-6444.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Julia Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS.
We included the obituary of her father-in-law, Eugene Davis Alford, in Iowa Obituaries.
Her husband was Eugene David Alford, born 7 Aug 1927, probably Sioux City, IA, and died 13 Oct 1982, either Kansas City, KS, or Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS. Marjorie’s parents are buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Wyandotte Co. KS (no Alfords listed).
Her husband’s lineage: Eugene David 1927 IA1, Eugene Davis 1895 KS2, David Robert 1867 KS3, Henry 1819 England4.
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MARIONETTE CLARK ALFORD
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—2 June 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Marionette C. Alford, 76, Overland Park, KS, died May 30, 1995, at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at St. Mark’s on the Santa Fe Trail United Methodist Church; buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the McGilley and Hoge Chapel....
Mrs. Alford was born June 21, 1918 in Drumright [Creek Co.], OK. She graduated from Drumright High School and attended Oklahoma State University. She was married to Eugene Alford October 5, 1946, in Tulsa, OK, and he preceded her in death in 1994.
Survivors include a son, Tom Alford, Tustin, CA, a brother Bill Clark, Broken Arrow, OK; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marionett [sic] C. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, Eugene Cecil Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARSHALL EDWARD ALFORD
Brother of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Saturday, 11 January 1992
Marshall E. Alford, 74, retired painter, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1992. Service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita.
Survivors: daughters, Marie Elaine, Marsha Ann, addresses unavailable; brothers, Leroy of Rogers, Ark., Martin of Abilene; sisters, Lucille Hohler, Wanda Gumfory, both of Wichita, Dorothy Easkey of Houston. Martin-Becker Carlson Funeral Home.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marshall E. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 15 Sept 1917, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, George Towns Alford and Betty Lou Vaughn Alford; and siblings Evelyn Lucille Alford Hohler, Martin George Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford James Gumfory in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother LeRoy Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of his sister Dorothy Marie Alford Easley in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Marshall E. 1917 MO1, George Towns 1888 MS2, George Towns 1848 GA3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARTHA ANN EDWARDS ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandmother of Jennifer Jean Snydergaard, AAFA #1170
DAILY REGISTER
Iola, Allen Co. KS—Saturday, 26 April 1930
Martha Ann Edwards was born at Alfordsville, Indiana, on March 13, 1857, and died at Iola, Kans., on April 23, 1930, at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 10 days.
With her parents she moved to Kansas and on January 19, 1879, she was united in marriage to Thomas Jefferson Alford at Leanna where they established their home.
To this union were born five children, one dying in infancy and the only son, J. Baron Alford, passing away on April 8, 1911. In 1916 the husband died and soon after Mrs. Alford moved to Iola.
She was a devoted and consecrated member of the Christian church all her life. Her husband was a Christian minister and was pastor of the Leanna neighborhood church for years.
Mrs. Alford leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs. W.T. Cation of Spencer, Iowa; Mrs. W.F. Martin of Clovis, New Mexico, and Miss Dosia Alford of the home; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Alford of Chanute, Kans., and two brothers, J.W. Edwards of Iola and George W. Edwards of Chanute, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends.
The funeral services were held in the Christian church … and interment made in the Leanna cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Jefferson Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Dosia Alford Cation and Joseph Barton Alford in this compilation.
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MARTHA CAREY “MATTIE” BARRETT ALVORD
DAILY GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Monday, 26 January 1942
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Lyston Gillette Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter, Lesta Blossom Alvord Hall, in Ohio Obituaries; and of her daughter Ilda Rose Alvord Moore Miller in Missouri Obituaries.
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MARTHA ELIZABETH MONDY SNOOK ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Saturday, 10 June 2000
Alford, Martha Elizabeth, 86, homemaker, died Friday, June 9, 2000. Visitation with family 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday; service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Fryberger Mortuary.
Survivors: son, Oliver Snook of Great Bend; brothers, Carl Mondy of Jacksonville, Fla., Pleasant Mondy of Boise, Idaho; sisters, Rosemary Mackey of Boise, Idaho, Beulah McGinty of Pryette, Idaho; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Memorial has been established with Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo.
In another article:
Fryberger Mortuary (at Legacy.com)
Great Bend, Barton Co., KS—_____ June 2000
Martha Elizabeth Mondy Alford
1914–2000
Martha Elizabeth Alford (nee Mondy), 86, a resident since 1992 of Great Bend, Kansas, a Christian lady who enjoyed crocheting, china painting, and quilting, passed away in Great Bend on Friday, June 9, 2000.
Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, June 11, 2000, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends at 6-8 p.m., at Fryberger Mortuary, 2115 Washington Street, Great Bend. Further visitation is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 10 a.m….
Burial will be at Fellsburg Cemetery, Edwards County, Kansas….
Photo from Fellsburg Cemetery, Edwards Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jonathan James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha E. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 21 Feb 1914, last residence Great Bend, Barton Co., KS.
Her parents were Francis Marion Mondy and Margaret Caroline Bellamy.
In 1940, Oliver Snook, age 9, is living in Lincoln, Edwards Co., KS, with his parents, David 33 and Martha 28.
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MARTHA P. HALFORD NOFAL MILLER
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—27 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Martha Halford Miller, 44, Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, July 26, 1996, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Mount Moriah and Freeman Chapel, Kansas City, MO, and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in Wildwood Chapel at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, TX....
Mrs. Miller was born November 3, 1951, in Tulsa, OK. She graduated from Highland Park High School in Dallas, TX, where she set numerous records for girls’ athletic events. She attended both the University of Texas-Houston and Avila College, Kansas City. Martha was a founder of several children’s athletic teams in the Kansas City area. The energy and resourcefulness she brought to those and other activities won her a wide circle of devoted friends, who will miss her deeply.
She is survived by her daughter, Zeinab Elaine Nofal (21), son, Justin Andrew Nofal (18), son, Morgan McCoy Miller (7), all of Overland Park; mother and stepfather, Patricia B. Halford and Dennis Gordon King, Dallas, TX; father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. William Halford, Hot Springs, AR; brothers, Bruce Halford, Dallas, TX, and James Halford, Ruston, LA; and sister, Ivy Elaine Halford, Santa Monica, CA.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Martha P. Miller (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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MARTIN GEORGE ALFORD
AAFA #0147
ABILENE REFLECTOR-CHRONICLE
Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS—Thursday, 26 February 2004
Martin G. Alford, 81, Abilene, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.
He was born April 4, 1922, in Casper, Wyo., the son of George Towne and Betty Lou (Vaughn) Alford. He attended the local schools and graduated from high school. He also graduated from Brown Mackie Business College, Salina. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army.
He married Delores Lee Kerr on Dec. 19, 1940, in Belleville. He had lived in Baxter Springs, Kan., Oklahoma City, Okla., Concordia, Junction City and Lyons, prior to making his home in Abilene.
Survivors include two daughters, Judith Renea Life of Rogers, Ark. and Barbara Ann Rairden of Abilene; one brother, Leroy Alford of Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Lucille Hohler and Wanda Gumfory, both of Wichita, and Dorothy Easley of New Boston, Texas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the First Christian Church, Abilene…. Burial will be in Abilene Cemetery, with military graveside honors.
Friends may call at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene, until time of the service….
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SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Thursday, 25 February 2004
ABILENE—Martin G. Alford, 81, Abilene, died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004.
Mr. Alford was born April 4, 1922, at Casper, Wyo. He was self-employed, owning a new- and used-car dealership, an H&R Block franchise, and Alford’s Trailer Court.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, in 2003; a son, Gary Lee, in 1992; and a grandson.
Survivors include two daughters, Judith R. Life of Rogers, Ark., and Barbara Ann Rairden of Abilene; a brother, Leroy of Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Lucille Hohler and Wanda Gumfory, both of Wichita, and Dorothy Easley of New Boston, Texas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Christian Church, Abilene. Burial with military graveside honors will be in Abilene Cemetery….
Photos from Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry Hocker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Martin G. Alford (SS# issued in KS).
See the obituaries of his wife, Delores Lee Kerr Alford; son Gary Lee Alford; parents, George Towns Alford and Betty Lou Vaughn Alford; and siblings Evelyn Lucille Alford Hohler, Marshall Edward Alford, and Wanda Lee Alford James Gumfory in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother LeRoy Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of his sister Dorothy Marie Alford Easley in Texas Obituaries.
From U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records (Ancestry): George Alford enlisted in the Army from Dickinson Co., KS, on 2 Aug 1944. He was married at the time and had 1 year of high school.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Martin George 1922 WY1, George Towns 1888 MS2, George Towns 1848 GA3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY ADELINE CARROTHERS ALFORD
MULLINVILLE NEWS
Mullinville, Kiowa Co., KS—Thursday, 2 October 1930
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John William Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son John William Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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MARY ADELINE PERKINS ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandmother of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
IOLA REGISTER
Iola, Allen Co. KS—Friday, 2 July 1897
Mrs. Mary Alford died at the home of her son, A.C. Alford, on June 23rd, at 8:30 p.m. aged 74 years. She was quite well until the Sunday before she died when she took suddenly sick and only lived until Tuesday morning [June 22].
She was the mother of 12 children, seven of whom she goes to meet in that haven of rest from which none ever return.
Five children are living, four of whom reside in this place, the fifth, Dr. J.W. Alford, is in Maxville, Kan.
The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. Ingels in the Christian church of which she was an active member, after which the remains were given their last resting place in the Leanna cemetery….
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho County, KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Alexander Campbell Alford, Anthony Wayne Alford, John William Alford Sr., and Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
Her obituary says she died on June 23 in one place and Tuesday, June 22, in another; her gravestone says June 20.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Wayne 1821 IN1, James 1791 VA2, John 1768 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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MARY ANNE BRADLEY HOLFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Sunday, 22 June 2003
Mary Anne Bradley-Holford, 86, Topeka, died at a local hospice.
Ms. Bradley-Holford worked for the State of Kansas at the Topeka State Hospital as a licensed mental health technician for 25 years, retiring in 1979. She then worked for Topeka public schools in the dietary department for 10 years.
She was born April 2, 1917, in Paxico, to Edgar L. and Bessie Oliver-Bradley. She graduated from Paxico High School in 1935.
Ms. Bradley-Holford was a member of Jordan Patterson Post No. 319 auxiliary and the AARP. She attended Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
She married Melvin Speed Holford on June 15, 1936. They divorced. Ms. Bradley-Holford was preceded in death by three sons, Gene Francis Holford, on April 4, 1992, Harold Eugene Holford, on Oct. 27, 1942, and Robert Arthur Holford, on May 16, 1964.
Survivors include three sons: Kenneth Holford and James Holford, both of Topeka, and Richard Holford, of Silver Lake; and four daughters: Melva Carter McKinle, DorothyWhite, Alma Augustus and Kimberly Bailey, all of Topeka.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at the Alma Cemetery in Alma. Ms. Bradley-Holford will lie in state from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Mary A. Holford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board) and list her death date as 17 June 2003, last residence Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
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MARY DINKEL SCHUMACHER HALFORD
Photo from Roselawn Mortuary
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Wednesday, 21 January 2015
Mary Halford, 87, of Salina, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.
She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Quinter, Kan. Over the years she worked as a housewife.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary (Rohr) Dinkel; first husband, Edmund Schumacher; second husband, Charlie Halford; and son, Patrick Schumacher.
Survivors include her sons, Mike (Linda) Schumacher and Jon (Mindy) Schumacher; daughter, Susan (Schumacher) (Buck) Brown; half brothers, Richard Dinkel and Leroy Dinkel; half sisters, Louella Zerr and Loretta Billinger; grandchildren, Jonas, Michael, Ryan, Jon, Cory and Katie; and great-grandchildren, Brax, Brin, Bret, Connor, Carter, Emma, Bailee, Alexis, Sara, Anna, Kassidy, Gunner, Kimber, Wyatt, Garrett and Levi.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield….
Photo from Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield, Gove Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, trecil
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY E. ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 30 April 2008
GREAT BEND [Barton Co.]—Alford, Mary E., 75, died April 28, 2008. No services.
Survivors: sons, Mitchell Wolfe, Edrik Alford; daughter, Evonda Trevino; 1 brother; many sisters; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Bryant Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 3 Jan 1933.
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MARY E. HOLFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Sunday, 28 September 2003
Mary E. Holford, 84, Topeka, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Asbury-Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery. Mrs. Holford will lie in state after 4 p.m. Monday at Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel...
Photo from Mount Auburn Cemetery, Highland Park, Shawnee Co., S—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Stephens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Holford (SS# issued in KS) was born 29 June 1920 and died 24 Sept 2003, last residence Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
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MARY JANE MCGEE ALFORD
Grandmother of Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, AAFA #0003
SEDAN LANCE
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Friday, 17 July 1908
PIONEER LADY DEAD
Mrs. Mary J. Alford, a pioneer lady of this county, died at her home in Sedan Saturday, July 11, at 2 o’clock p.m. She was only sick for about three weeks before her death. She was among the pioneers who settled up Chautauqua county and had an extensive acquaintance and friendship. At the time of her death she was 72 years of age.
The funeral was held Sunday, at 11 a.m., conducted at the residence by Rev. R.T. Harkness, of the M.E. church. Interment was held in Greenwood cemetery.
She leaves a family of six sons and two daughters, all grown and occupying places of their own in the world. The sons are Lee, George, Henry and Frank, of this county, Bart, who resides at Caney, and William, who lives at Newkirk, Oklahoma. The daughters are Mrs. W.A. Wright, of this county and Mrs. Amanda Davis who resides in Oregon.
All of the sons and daughters were present at the funeral except the one living in Oregon.
Mrs. Alford was a widow lady, her husband having died a number of years ago. Two years ago last March she left the farm and moved to town to spend the remainder of her years in ease.
The family have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their aged mother.
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WEEKLY TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Friday, 17 July 1908
A HIGHLY ESTEEMED LADY PASSES AWAY AT A RIPE OLD AGE
Mrs. Mary Jane Alford passed away at her home in this city on Saturday, July 11, 1908, after an illness of three weeks with stomach trouble.
Mrs Alford was born in the state of Virginia on June 10, 1836, making her at the time of her death 72 years, 1 month and 1 day old.
She grew up to young womanhood in Virginia, where she met and married Joseph Alford. They continued living there for a few years, and then moved to Indiana where they resided until 1873. At that time they emigrated to this county and located on a farm four miles east of Sedan, the ownership of which she retained until her death.
She resided constantly there until three years ago, when she moved into this city to spend her last years.
She was the mother of nine children, eight of whom survive her. All were present at her death bed except one daughter, who resides in the state of Washington.
Mrs. Alford was left a widow in the year 1886, and the whole responsibility in the raising of her large family fell up her shoulders. This she did in a manner that any mother should be proud of, as their high class of citizenship will attest. Mrs. Alford was a devoted Christian, having united with the M.E. church at the age of 11 years, and lived a worthy life all the time.
The funeral services were conducted last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock … after which the remains were taken to the Greenwood cemetery and laid to rest.
The bereaved relatives and friends have the sympathy of all Sedan and surrounding county in their great loss.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Joseph McClure Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son William Walter Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Her gravestone says she was born 10 June 1836 and died 11 July 1908. Her husband, Joseph McClure Alford, who shares her gravestone, was born 20 Nov 1834 and died 17 Dec 1886.
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MARY LOUISE ALFORD WOLF BROWN
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—26 November 2002
Mary Louise Brown, 81, of Topeka, died on Monday, November 25, 2002, at a Topeka nursing home.
She was born on February 11, 1921, in Osawatomie, KS, to Charles Wilson and Ella Blanch Hamm Alford. She spent her early [years?] in Osawatomie and graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1940. She was a licensed mental health technician and worked at Osawatomie State Hospital. She later was a cottage parent in the adolescent care unit at Topeka State Hospital. She worked in hospitals for 35 years before retiring in 1988. She was a member of Oakland United Methodist Church and American Business Women’s Association. She was active in the Moose Lodge in Topeka and amateur ballroom dancing circles.
She married Raymond High-Wolf. They divorced. She married William A. Brown in 1958 in Topeka. He died in 1975. A son, Charles Wolf of Topeka, survives.
Newcomer Family Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Topeka, Shawnee Co., S—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Stephens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Brown (SS# issued in KS), last residence Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her parents, Charles Wilson Alford and Ella Blanche Hamm Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY PARTHENA ALFORD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Friday, 2 July 1897
A PATHETIC INCIDENT
Last fall Mr. Anthony Alford and his little-daughter Thena, then about seven years old and living on a farm in Big Creek township, in this county, were in Chanute. The little girl, a wonderfully bright and affectionate child, saw one of the large flaxen haired dolls that were on exhibition in the store windows and of course she took a great fancy to it. She hadn’t the money to buy it, so she kept her longing for the handsome doll to herself but she saved up every penny that she could get during the winter months.
Two weeks ago she was taken very sick and continued to grow worse in spite of all that loving hands and fond hearts could do for her. She was a great sufferer during her illness, at times acutely so, but she never complained and was always sweet natured, patient and thoughtful far beyond her years.
A few hours before death came, which was Wednesday [June 30], she called her father to the bedside and said to him while her voice faltered with weakness and dissolution. “Papa, you know when we were in Chanute last fall there were some big, pretty dolls in the store windows. I wanted one ever so much, a doll with blue eyes and curly hair. Oh, it was so handsome! I have saved my money all winter and I’ve got seventy cents. Now, Papa, won’t you put five cents more to it and get me that pretty doll? I want it put in my arms when I’m in my coffin. Won’t you, Papa?”
The poor, broken hearted father and mother could say nothing, but their tears rained down over the [missing text]. Little Thena passed away like a sunbeam, and in her arms, as she is laid away in the valley where the sweet birds will come to sing above her little grave, reposes the idol of the heart broken parents and the flaxen-haired and blue-eyed doll.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho County, KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Anthony Wayne Alford; and sister Pauline Ruth Alford Deweese Reinhardt in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Isaac Errett Alford and Henry Newton Alford in Colorado Obituaries; sister Beulah Helen Alford Roberts in California Obituaries; and brother Simon Wayne Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Parthena 1891 KS1, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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MARY UPTON ALFORD
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Saturday, 8 September 1945
MRS. MARY ALFORD DEAD
COTTONWOOD FALLS, Sept 8—Friends here received news Friday morning of the death of Mrs. Mary Alford, which occurred Thursday night [September 5] at the Methodist Home in Topeka.
Miss Mary Upton was born in West Virginia, September 9, 1857. She came to Chase county with her parents in 1871 and had lived in this county since that time until December, 1941 when she and her sister, Miss Jennie Upton, went to the Methodist Home in Topeka
Soon after her marriage to F.V. Alford, the couple came to Cottonwood Falls where Mr. Alford was engaged in the hardware business. His death occurred in 1929.
Mrs. Alford was an active member of the Methodist church in this city, having been a member of the church for more than half a century.
She is survived by two sisters. Miss Jennie Upton, of the Methodist Home in Topeka, and Miss Mattie Upton, of San Diego, Calif., also two nieces, Mrs. Bonnie Ault and Mrs. Virginia Holmes, both of California.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 9, which would have been Mrs. Alford’s 88th birthday anniversary, at 2 o’clock in the Cottonwood Falls Methodist church…. Burial will be made in Prairie Grove cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Frank Vessey Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY VIRGINIA ALFORD ARMSTRONG
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Tuesday, 20 September 2005
Armstrong, Mary Virginia Alford, 89, beloved mother and homemaker, died Sunday, September 18, 2005 in Winfield, KS. Memorial services 10:00 A.M. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, in Wichita.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Morris Alford, her parents, and her husband, Robert J. Armstrong.
She was born in Wichita on April 20, 1916 to Benjamin and Eunice Alford. Virginia attended the Wichita schools, graduating from East High School and the University of Wichita. Virginia was a very active member throughout her years in Daughters of the King for 74 years, Delta Gamma Sorority, AAUW, PEO (DX), Colonial Dames, Twentieth Century Club, Friday Afternoon Book Club and Mothers Club.
She is survived by her daughters; Nancy Fletcher of Brighton, CO, and Judith Agnew, of Winfield, KS; brother-in-law; E.W. Pete Armstrong; sister-in-law; Mickey Armstrong; grandsons; William J. Agnew of CA and Gregory Agnew, of CO and five great-grandsons….
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 19 September 2005
Armstrong, Mary Virginia Alford, 89, beloved mother and homemaker, died Sunday, September 18, 2005. Services pending. Downing and Lahey East.
Photo from White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia A. Armstrong (SS# issued in KS), last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituareis of her parents, Benjamin Franklin Alford and Eunice Gore Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Morris Woodbury Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Mary Virginia 1916 KS1, Benjamin Franklin 1885 KS2, William Calvin 1848 TN3, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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MASSIE EMMA BALDWIN ALFORD MILLER
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—18 November 1976
BURRTON [Harvey Co.], Ks.—Mrs. Massie Miller, 91, retired teacher, died Wednesday. Service 11:00 am. Friday, Wulf Mortuary, Mt. Hope, burial Star Cemetery, Burrton.
Survivors; son, Rev. Franz Alford of Nickerson, Kansas, daughter, Mrs. Loma Rosenberg of Burrton.
Photo from Star Cemetery, Patterson, Harvey Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Massie Miller (SS# issued in KS) was born 22 Oct 1885 and died _____ Nov 1976, last residence Burrton, Harvey Co., KS.
See the obituary of her daughter Loma A. Alford Crouch DeMeyer Rosenberg in this compilation. We included the obituary of her first husband, Charles C. Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and of her son Franz Grove Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
From SSACI: Massie Emma Miller was born 22 Oct 1885 in Patterson, Harvey Co., KS, daughter of Henry E. Baldwin and Mary A. Stiles.
From KS Marriages: Massie E. Baldwin, age 22, married Charles C. Alford, age 22, on 14 June 1908 in Sedgwick, KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her first husband’s lineage: Charles C. 1885 KS1, Charles Cassler 1859 KS2, James Allen 1828 VA3, James 1793 VA4, Joseph 1772 VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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MATILDA “TILLIE” SMITH ALFORD
ATCHISON SUNDAY GLOBE
Atchison, Atchison Co., KS—Sunday, 16 December 1956
Mrs. Matilda Alford, 74, died yesterday morning in a hospital at Kansas City. A former resident of Atchison, Mrs. Alford was the widow of Bert Alford. They operated the Home laundry here for a number of years. She had been a resident of Kansas City 14 years. Mrs. Alford was in failing health five years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Sawin & Dyer chapel, the Rev. L.A. Indlecoffer, pastor of Carol Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Julius, Peter, Leslie, and Warren Smith, and Lyle and Glenn Vernon, all nephews of Mrs. Alford.
Mrs. Alford was born in Chicago Feb. 6, 1882, and was a daughter of Peter and Charlotte Smith. She was married to Bert Alford in Wisconsin. She and her husband came to Atchison about 50 years ago. He was employed in the Troy laundry before opening his own laundry on South Tenth street.
Mr. Alford died May 17, 1953, in Kansas City.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leona Monroe, St. Joe, Mrs. Charlotte Stewart, Kansas City, and Mrs. Delores Smith, Foley, Ala.; two sons, Albert Alford, Kansas City, and Paul Alford, St. George, Kas.; five sisters, Mrs. Lena Palleson, Whiting, Mrs. Lottie Vernon, Topeka, Mrs. Bertha Shaw, Chicago, Mrs. Anna Murry, Holton, and Mrs. Doris Bock, Topeka; four brothers, Simon Smith, Horton, William Smith, Whiting, Charlie Smith, Topeka, and Peter Smith, state of Oregon; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Alford reared two of her granddaughters, Mrs. Norma Lee Thorne [sic: Henthorne], Kansas City, Kas. and Mrs. Rose Mary Manning, Olathe.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Atchison, Atchison Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Raymond Riley
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Albert William “Bert” Alford; and daughter-in-law Mable Ruth Ball Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Paul Norman Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of her children Charlotte Emma Alford Gardner Stewart Norman Marquardt and Lloyd Smith Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
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MAUDE H. SCHMIDT HALLFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—28 June 1998
TURON—Maude Schmidt Hallford, 88, died June 26, 1998, at Pratt Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 23, 1910, at Mullinville, the daughter of Jess and Margaret Brown Schmidt. A retired registered nurse, she had earned her nursing certificate from Pratt Hospital in 1932. She was a nurse and anesthetist at numerous central Kansas hospitals.
She belonged to the Methodist Church, the Rebekah Lodge and the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include: a daughter, Anice Hamersky, Shreveport, La.; a brother, Jay Schmidt, Bremerton, Wash.; a foster brother, Rix Shanline, Manhattan, Kan.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Larrison Funeral Home, Turon.... Burial will be in Turon Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maude H. Hallford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Turon, Reno Co., KS.
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MAUDIE ELIZABETH MILLER ALFORD GARLINGER
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Thursday, 22 June 2000
Photo from Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shane
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maudie E. Garlinger (SS# issued in KS) was born 15 Jan 1928 but, incorrectly, that she died 1 June 2000, last residence Hill City, Graham Co., KS.
From California, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Frederic A. Alford and Maudie E. Alford were divorced on 25 Nov 1980 in Ventura Co., CA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her first husband’s lineage: Frederick Alden 1925 KS1, Charles Wilson 1868 OH2, George Washington 1816 OH3, John 1780 Ireland4.
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MAXINE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—1 October 1982
[See her husband, William Alford]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maxine Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 26 Nov 1908 and died _____ Sept 1982, last residence Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS.
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MAXINE WILLIAMS ALFORD MACON POSTON
Junior photo, Bluff, 1951 yearbook, Poplar Bluff Senior High School, Poplar Bluff, MO
ST. JOSEPH NEWS-PRESS
St. Joseph, MO—Tuesday, 23 December 2003
Photo from Hays Creek Cemetery, Ralls Co., MO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy McAsey Arnold
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maxine Poston (SS# issued in MO), last residence Horton, Brown Co., KS.
We included the obituary of her son Sammy Mack Alford Sr. in Missouri Obituaries.
From SSACI: Maxine Williams was born 4 May 1933 in Campbell, MO, daughter of Ed Williams and Rena W. Tabor. She died 22 Dec 2003. Her name is listed as:
Maxine Williams May 1950
Maxine Alford Mar 1955
Maxine Macom Aug 1960
Maxine Poston Dec 1963
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MELVIN EVERETT ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 12 August 2010
AUGUSTA [Butler Co.]—Alford, Melvin E., 84, passed away on August 11th at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.
Melvin was born on Nov. 27, 1925 at Leanna [Allen Co.] Ks. to Henry and Minnie (McCollough) Alford. He graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1943. He was a farmer and raised cattle. He served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was united in marriage to Opal H. Olson on April 22, 1962 at Vilas Bethel Lutheran Church. On returning from Korea, he was a full time aircraft mechanic until his retirement in 1985. Melvin is retired from Civil Service and the Kansas Air National Guard at McConnell Air Force Base.
He is survived by his wife Opal of the home; sister Golda Mae Richter; step mother Claribel Alford of Chanute; numerous sisters and brothers in law; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
He was a member and elder at the First Christian Church of Augusta and he sang in the choir. He was a member of the VFW in Chanute post 1654, American Legion #170, Chanute.
Visitation will be 6-8 Thursday, August 12th, at Headley Funeral Chapel. Service will be Friday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m., at the First Christian Church Augusta. Burial will be at Vilas Bethel Cemetery, rural Chanute, Kansas at 3 p.m….
Photo from Vilas Bethel Cemetery, Wilson Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Everhart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melvin Everett Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Augusta, Butler Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Henry Alford and Minnie Elizabeth McCollough Alford; and sister Golda Mae Alford Taylor Richter Washburn in this compilation.
On the 1930 census in Tioga, Neosho Co., KS, Melvin E. Alford, age 4, is the only child of James H. Alford 32 KS and his wife Minnie E. Alford 31 IA.
On Melvin Everett Alford’s 19423 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 27 Nov 1925 in Allen Co., KS. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Alford, are his contacts. Melvin and they are living in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Melvin Everett 1925 KS1, James Henry 1897 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MINNIE ELIZABETH MCCOLLOUGH ALFORD
GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM
Garden City, Finney Co., KS—Tuesday, 3 April 1979
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Barnett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Minnie Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 19 Oct 1898 and died _____Apr 1979, last residence Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Henry Alford; and children Golda Mae Alford Taylor Richter Washburn and Melvin Everett Alford in this compilation.
Her name and birth date are incorrect in her obituary.
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NANCY ALICE DIANA MCKENZIE ALFORD
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Tuesday, 28 May 1957
DIES AFTER CHEWING ON INHALER
BAXTER SPRINGS [Cherokee Co.], Kas.—Mrs. Nancy Alice Alford, 21, died in a hospital yesterday and authorities blamed her death on one of those pocket-size nasal inhalers you can buy at many stores.
County Attorney Jules Duty said chewing the contents of some inhalers can produce “a quick thrill or quick drunk.” He said Mrs. Alford had chewed the packing from an inhaler.
Dr. Harvey Bogan, who attended Mrs. Alford, said she died of amphetamine poisoning. He estimated the contents of the inhaler were equivalent to 50 benzedrine tablets.
Mrs. Alford had been in the hospital six days. She lived at nearby Riverton [Cherokee Co.], Kas.
Authorities in Jasper County, across from Baxter Springs in Missouri, have asked federal agents to investigate the sale of the gadgets in night spots and liquor stores along the state line.
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PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Tuesday, 28 May 1957
Photo from Crocker Cemetery, Pleasant View Township, Cherokee Co., KS—
Permission granted by the photographer, Jon & Joy
AAFA NOTES: From Missouri, Birth Registers (Ancestry): Nancy Alice Diana McKenzie was born 10 June 1935 in MO.
We included the obituary of her husband’s father, Bennie Hubert Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Jim Ed 1936 TX1, Bennie Hubert 1905 OK2, Julius Edward 1870 AR3, Erasmus Cade 1842 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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NANNIE RUTH BROWN ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 2 September 1988
Nannie R. (Brown) Alford, 91, homemaker, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 1988. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors: son, Fred Keith of Coffeyville; daughter, JoAnn Moran of Chanute; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Memorial has been established with Leanna Christian Church, rural Chanute. Johnson Funeral Home.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Fry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nannie R. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 17 Jun 1897, last residence Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Fred Burton 1889 KS1, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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Grandaunt of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
Source unknown, but probably:
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—_____ May 1931
From Chautauqua County, Kansas, Obituaries
Nellie H. Alford well known Sedan lady, departed this life at her home here Tuesday, May 5th, following a long period of illness.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon…. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery. Members of Sedan Rebekah lodge, of which she was member, conducted the funeral rites of that order at the grave.
Deceased was born at the old Alford homestead 4 1/2 miles east of Sedan and resided there until 1910 when she moved to Sedan where she resided continuously until her death at the age for 47 years and 10 months She is survived by her aged mother Mrs. Orlena Alford, a sister, Helen three brothers, Thomas, Isaac and Winton, one aunt, Mrs. Mary F. Alford, Loogootee, Indiana; six nieces Mrs. Gladys Cloyd, Mrs. Beatrice Kelly, Jessie Alford, Lola Alford, Mary Alford, and Dorothy Alford. Also seven nephews, Cecil, Everett Walter, Ellsworth, William, Clarence Leonard Alford, a host of cousins besides a multitude of friends.
She was preceded in death by her father William H. Alford, a sister, Agnes, and a brother, Johnnie.
Deceased completed the rural school course at Caney Valley and then entered the Sedan high school and was graduated with the class of 1903. After graduation she taught school one year and later entered the Independence Business College and finished this course June 2, 1911. She then began her business career and worked continually until September, 1929.
She was a member of the Sedan Rebekah Lodge No. 33, which she enjoyed attending and was very faithful to every duty. However, on account of failing health she was permitted to attend only two meetings in the last 16 months.
She was a very faithful Christian, having been baptized into the Christian church in Sedan in the year 1901.... She was a charter member of the Friendship club of this church, but her outstanding Christian work was done in the Sunday school. She was the teacher of a young ladies class for the past six years which she promoted with her whole soul. She spared no effort for this class, always keeping in close touch with every member. It pleased her greatly when any member of her class accepted Christ and she was especially solicitous for every member until they had made this wise decision. She attended church until one month before her death.
She was also very devoted to her home and assumed the responsibility of its management after the passing of her father. Her mother and sister looked to her as the guide in the home....
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Del Huggins
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, William Harvey Alford and Orlena Harris Alford, in this compilation.
Nellie shares a gravestone with her sister Helen. Neither sister married.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Nellie H. 1882 KS1, William Harvey 1839 VA2, Charles 1801 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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NORA LORAIN BOTEN ALFORD
Photo from R.L. Leintz Funeral Home
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Nora Lorain Alford, 89, of Leavenworth, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at St. John’s Hospital. She was born August 1, 1919, in Leavenworth, the daughter of Ralph Wesley and Nora Margaret (Saunders) Boten. On October 29, 1936, she married William Alford in Platte County, Mo.; he preceded her in death on June 28, 1986.
Lorain was a homemaker most of her life, but in 1973 she started Alford’s Answering Service and continued this until 2000. She was an election poll clerk in Leavenworth city and county elections. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish.
Lorain is survived by sons William Alford Jr., John (Suzy) Alford, Myron (Patti) Alford, and Chris (Edie) Alford, all of the Leavenworth, Lansing area, Ed (Mary) Alford of Topeka; daughters Regina (Jack) Ericson, Carol (Charles) Simpson, Margie (Lee) Jewell of Leavenworth, and Rosemary (Francis) Peek of Watagua, Texas, and Pat (Dan) Lingenfelser of St. George, Kan.; 45 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Lorain was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Alford, one brother, four sisters, and two granddaughters.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009, at the church…. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. R.L. Leintz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements….
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TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Wednesday, 31 December 2008
Nora Lorain Alford, 89, of Leavenworth, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at St. John Hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1919, in Leavenworth, the daughter of Ralph Wesley and Nora Margaret (Saunders) Boten. On Oct. 29, 1936, she married William Alford in Platte County, Mo. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1986.
Lorain was a homemaker most of her life but in 1973 she started Alfords Answering Service and continued this until 2000. She was an election poll clerk in Leavenworth city and county elections. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish.
Lorain is survived by sons, William Alford Jr., John (Suzy) Alford, Myron (Patti) Alford, and Chris (Edie) Alford all of the Leavenworth, Lansing area, Ed (Mary) Alford of Topeka; daughters, Regina (Jack) Ericson, Carol (Charles) Simpson, Margie (Lee) Jewell of Leavenworth, and Rosemary (Francis) Peek of Watagua, Texas and Pat (Dan) Lingenfelser of St. George, Kan.; 45 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Lorain was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Alford; one brother; four sisters; and two granddaughters.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, at the church…. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. R.L. Leintz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nora L. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Ambrose Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; sons Daniel Merton Alford and William Ambrose Alford Jr.; and granddaughter Jessica Ann Alford in this compilation.
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ONA NAOMI STARR ALFORD
Mother of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
1985
Photo from Carolyn Hatcher, AAFA #1549
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 16 March 1990
Ona N. (Starr) Alford, 62, Learjet Corp. parts and materials secretary, died Thursday, March 15, 1990. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Johnson Mortuary.
Survivors: husband, Warren; daughter, Carolyn Biller of Kansas City, Mo.
Memorial has been established with the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VJS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ona N. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 2 Sept 1927 and died _____ March 1990, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Warren Eugene Alford, in this compilation.
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OREATHEL BASHBEE KENNEDY ALFORD
HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Monday, 17 March 2008
BURDETT [Pawnee Co.]—Oreathel B. Alford, 87, died March 15, 2008 at the Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.
She was born December 22, 1920 at Sand Town, Ark. She married Ezell Alford June 22, 1940, at Dyersburg, TN.
Survivors include: one son, Roger (Elaine), Burdett, one daughter, Debbie Alford, Scarborough, Maine: one brother, L.D. (Louise) Kennedy, Ripley, TN: three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be in Dyersburg, TN. Inurnment will be in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Milan, TN…. Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Poplar Springs Cemetery, Milan, Gibson Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Adam McCartney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Oreathel B. Alford (SS# issued in TN).
Family trees at Ancestry provide her full name and list her parents as Marcus D. Lafayette Kennedy and Lubie White.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
Her husband’s lineage: Ezell 1914 TN1, Robert Alexander 1885 TN2, Elkanah Andrew 1844 TN3.
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Great-Grandmother of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
Source unknown, but probably:
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—_____ July 1932
From Chautauqua County, Kansas, Obituaries
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR PIONEER RESIDENT
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon at 8 o’clock for Mrs. Orlena Alford, well known pioneer resident of Sedan and Chautauqua county.... Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery with the Buckles Funeral Home undertakers in charge.
Orlena Harris, daughter of Nicholas and Helen [Alford] Harris was born Sept. 6, 1862 [sic: 1852] in Alfordsville, Indiana. She was the only child of the family and was reared an orphan by her grandparents since her mother died when she was 2 years old and her father when she was 6 years old. She departed this life July 23, 1932, in her home at Sedan, Kansas, at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 17 days.
The deceased united with the Christian church at Alfordsvllle, Indiana, at the age of 14 years.... With her husband she transferred her membership to the Christian church of Peru, Kansas, where it remained until her death.
On April 20, 1871, she was united in marriage to Willie H. [William Harvey] Alford by an uncle, Wayne Alford, who was a Christian minister. To this union seven children were born: Thomas, Agnes, Isaac, Wynton, John, Nellie and Helen. Agnes and John died in infancy and Nellie passed away from this life a little over a year ago.
This family moved to Chautauqua County, Kansas, onto the homestead east of Sedan that Mr. Alford had taken two years before, returning to Indiana for his bride. Mrs. Alford lived on this homestead continuously until 1910, except for seven months spent in Kentucky. Since her sons had left home and her husband had passed in 1906, she moved to Sedan in 1910 with her two daughters, Nellie and Helen.
She leaves to mourn her passing, four children: Thomas, Sedan, Isaac, Peru; Wynton of Sedan, and Helen of Sedan, Also thirteen grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren many cousins and distant relatives, besides a host of friends.
As long as Mrs. Alford was physically able she was very loyal to the church. In the early days she spent a great deal of time in promoting the small Sunday schools....
The deceased was very devoted to her home and had a strong love for her children, this perhaps helped to make it possible to always be able to live in her own home all her life. She failed very fast after the death of her daughter, Nellie. Because of her love for her home she spent most of her time there the last twenty years. She would have liked to live two months longer so as to have reached the age of 80 years....
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Harvey Alford; daughter Nellie H. Alford; and grandsons Charles Leonard “Punkin” Alford and Clarence Wynton “Bud” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter-in-law Mary Alice Perry Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Orlena’s Alford lineage from her mother: Helen 1832 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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PAMELA M. ALFORD
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—8 February 2001
Pamela M. Alford, 34, Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2001, at home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel, Kansas City, KS…. Cremation….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pamela M. Alford (SS# issued in MA) was born 13 May 1966, last residence Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.
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PATRICK HENRY ALFORD
Senior photo, Snips & Cuts, 1951 yearbook, Central High School, Charlotte, NC
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Thursday, 5 July 1984
Photo from New Bern National Cemetery, New Bern, Craven Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Phil Weller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patrick Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 April 1932 and died _____ July 1984, last residence Milford, Geary Co., KS.
We included the obituary of his father, Charles Berry Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
From SSACI: Patrick Henry Alford was born 3 Apr 1932 in Zebulon, Wake Co., NC, son of Charlie B. Alford and Lola Strickland.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Patrick Henry 1932 NC1, Charles Berry 1882 NC2, Patrick Hines 1858 NC3, Hines Berry 1827 NC4, Thomas 1795 GA5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PAULINE H. JOHNSON ALFORD
GARDEN CITY TELEGRAM
Garden City, Finney Co., KS—Saturday, 19 June 2004
ULYSSES—Pauline H. Alford, 90, of Ulysses, died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Fowler Nursing Home in Fowler.
She was born Feb. 5, 1914, at Neodesha, to Robert Oxley and Minnie Florence Preston Johnson.
A Ulysses resident since the 1930s, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ulysses, belonged to United Methodist Women, and served as a Sunday school teacher. She held various offices with the Republican Women, Ulysses Eastern Star No. 471, Cimarron Extension Unit and the Cimarron Grange, and was a Grant County 4-H leader.
On Feb. 12, 1936, she married Jno. W. Alford at Yuma, Ariz. He died July 27, 1974. She also was preceded in death by four brothers, Mahmand, Harry, Kenneth and Orlan Johnson; and two sisters, Vergie Adams and Lucy McCready.
Survivors include a son, J. Stephen Alford of Ulysses; a daughter, Paula Marie Schroll of Woodland Park, Colo.; two sisters, Nora Dack of Van Orme, Texas, and Jesse Kline of Big Lake, Texas; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church, Ulysses…. Burial will follow at Ulysses Cemetery, with Order of Eastern Star rites given by Ulysses Eastern Star No. 471.
Visitation hours are from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home, Ulysses….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Paula H. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Ulysses, Grant Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, John William Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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PAULINE RUTH ALFORD DEWEESE REINHARDT
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Tuesday, 11 March 1986
Pauline R. Reinhardt, 82, retired Phillips University administrative assistant, died Saturday [March 8]. Service 10 a.m. today, First Christian Church, Chanute.
Survivors: sons, Dr. Wayne of Lima, Ohio, Dr. Paul of Austin, Texas; daughter, Janet Williamson of St. Louis; sister, Beulah Roberts of San Bernardino, Calif.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Memorial has been established with the First Christian Church. Gibson-Koch Chapel.
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenneth Pohl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Anthony Wayne Alford; and sister Mary Parthena Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Isaac Errett Alford and Henry Newton Alford in Colorado Obituaries; sister Beulah Helen Alford Roberts in California Obituaries; and brother Simon Wayne Alford in Nebraska Obituaries.
Her first husband was Max Deweese.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Pauline Ruth 1903 KS1, Anthony Wayne 1851 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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PEARL ALFORD STEVENSON BLANCETT
Aunt of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—_____ September 2019
Pearl Blancett, 94, of Chanute, KS passed away peacefully at Westgate skilled nursing facility, Joplin, MO on Thursday, September 12, 2019 following a long illness.
Pearl was born February 18, 1925 in Neosho County east of Chanute and was the oldest daughter of Nola Ruth Webb and Warren Hoyt Alford.
She is survived by her four siblings; Warren Alford, Alfred Allison, Ronald Allison of Chanute and Barbara Allison Deane of Wichita.
Pearl was married to Thomas J. Blancett II, of Pittsburg, KS for 54 years who preceded her in death. Thomas II, and Pearl were active members of the American Legion Post 170, VFW and he was a successful local business man, owner of Institutional Furnishing & Supply Co., Aroyln Heights senior care facility, Golden Venture, Inc., and a USMC WWII veteran, Iwo Jima survivor. He also served as president of the Chanute School Board, USD 413.
Pearl is survived by her oldest son Thomas J. Blancett III, and daughter-in-law Donna Bowman Blancett of Chesapeake, VA, and a second son, Rick M. Blancett of Carthage, MO. Pearl has two Grandchildren, Thomas J. Blancett IV, of Flower Mound, TX and Christopher B. Blancett of Yorktown, VA. She loved her adorable great granddaughters, Ava, Cora and Bria in TX and Claire in VA.
A native of the Chanute area, Pearl graduated from Chanute High School and during WWII was employed by Boeing Aircraft in Wichita where she contributed to the war effort. Following the war she relocated back to Chanute where she met and married Robert L. Stevenson, who died in a railroad accident in 1947.
Pearl remarried in 1950 and had a successful career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she was employed as a switchboard operator in Chanute and later retired. She enjoyed family, friends, boating and camping at Grand Lake in OK, campaigning for U.S. Senator Bob Dole, riding her horse Buckie in Chanute parades and cheering her grandson, Thomas IV, at Pitt State football games. She will always be remember for her color coordinated attire, her chili recipe and spaghetti and meat ball dinners. She was kind, loving and always had a pleasant nature about her. Until her move to Carthage, MO, she was a life-long member of the First Christian Church of Chanute.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 10-11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Chanute, KS. Funeral services will at 11 am at the church. Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery…. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, and Chanute, KS 66720.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Warren Hoyt Alford; and brother Warren Eugene Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Pearl 1925 KS1, Warren Hoyt 1904 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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PETE J. ALFORD
“Pete Alford and Vera Alford”
Photos from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 24 July 2002
Alford, Pete J., 90, retired Garvey Grain Elevator grain supervisor, died Saturday, July 20, 2002. Service 11 a.m. Saturday, Church of Living God.
Survivors: wife, Vera; sons, Wayne, Mervin, Roy all of Wichita; daughters, Jennie Ray, Cherry Davison both of Wichita, Katherine Rhodes of Oklahoma City, Marcella Clark of Tempe, Ariz.; sisters, Ruby Anderson of Weleetka, Okla., Arbella Lyons of Los Angeles; 32 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Jackson Mortuary.
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____ July 2002
Pete J. Alford was born December 16, 1911 to the late Layfayette and Jennie V. Alford in Castle, Oklahoma. Pete grew up in Clearview, Oklahoma where he attended Clearview schools. He was baptized at an early age and joined Norfork Baptist Church.
He later moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he met and married Vera Williams and to this union five children were born.
One son preceded him in death.
Pete joined the Church of the Living God, where he attended until his health began to fail.
He leaves to cherish his sweet memories, Wife: Vera Alford; three Sons; Wayne K. Alford, Mervin G. Alford, and Roy T. Alford, all of Wichita, Kansas; four Daughters: Jennie V. Alford-Ray, Cherry A. Alford-Davison, both of Wichita, Kansas, Katherine Rhodes of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Marcella Clark of Tempe, Arizona; two Sisters: Ruby Anderson of Weleeka, Oklahoma, and Arbella Lyons of Los Angeles, California; four Sister-in-Laws: Mary Todd of Wichita, Kansas, Samel Lowe and Charlene Williams of Pittsburg, California, and Jerlene Dozier of Oakland, California; one Brother-in-Law: John Wilber Williams of Oakland, California; 32 Grandchildren; 18 Great-Grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.
Memorial services were held at the Church of The Living God in Wichita, Kansas….
Photo from Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deanna Reynolds
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pete J. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 16 Feb 1911 [different than gravestone and obituary], last residence Wichita, Sedgwick.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Williams Alford; and sons Roy T. Alford and Wayne Keith Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Katherine Marie Alford Rhodes in Oklahoma Obituaries.
He appears to be listed on the censuses as:
1920 Estella son 8 OK
1930 Johnie son 18 OK
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Pete J. 1911 OK1, Lafayette T. 1868 MS2, Solomon B. 1828 AL3, Littleberry 1801 NC4.
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RALPH EMERSON ALVORD
Wedding photo, Marie and Ralph Alvord
Photo from kate oakley’s Oakley Family Tree (Ancestry)
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Friday, 25 January 1985
JEWELL—Ralph E. Alvord, 76, Jewell, died Wednesday at the Mankato County Hospital, Mankato.
Mr. Alvord was born May 8, 1908, on a farm southwest of Jewell, and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; two children, Charles Alvord, Hutchinson, and Leota Alvord, of the home; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit…. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association….
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Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
Ralph Emerson Alvord, the son of Roy and Mattie Eychner Alvord, departed this life on Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 1985 at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato, Kansas. He was born on the family farm southwest of Jewell, Kans., on May 8, 1908. Ralph was 76 years old.
Ralph attended the one-room rural school and worked on the farm with his father, Roy. On April 7, 1950 he was united in marriage to Marie Mongold in Beloit. His entire life was spent on the farm, the same farm on which he was born.
As a hobby, Ralph collected and worked on radios. He received his training by a correspondence course, and through the years he acquired an extensive collection of old radios.
He leaves his wife Marie of the home in Jewell County, a daughter, Leota P., also of the home; a son, Charles M. and his wife Rosemary of Hutchinson; and two grandchildren, Jeromy R.and Jerrad D. Alvord of Hutchinson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Oakley.
Rev. Mac L. Lee of the First Christian Church, conducted funeral services on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at the McDonald Funeral Home…. Casket bearers were Clyde Bean, Urias Bean, Edwin Duskie, James McMillan, Jerry Porter and Elwyn Topliff. Interment was made in the Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit.
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, Mitchell Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor emtsuj Sto
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Jan 1985) dates of Ralph Alvord (SS# issued in KS), last residence Jewell, Jewell Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bertha Marie Mongold Alvord; and daughter Leota Pearl Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Matie Lulu Eychner Alvord, in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALVORD lineage: Ralph Emerson 1908 KS1, Roy Mark 1875 WI2, George Wallace 1839 NY3, Joseph 1793 VT4, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ROBERT EUGENE ALFORD
Photo and dates from Jackson Mortuary
Born: January 15, 1958
Death: January 8, 2011
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—12 January 2011
Alford, Robert Eugene, passed away, January 8, 2011. Service is 1 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Christian Faith Center.
He is survived by his son, Don Alford Chapman of Eldorado; parents, Zenobia Wanda Hooks of Wichita and Robert Jordan of Dallas, TX; sisters, Pam Jordan of Dallas, TX and Linda Jordan of California; brothers, Damon Jordan and Marv Jordan, both of California and a host of relatives and friends. Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary. www.thejacksonmortuary.com.
Photo from Kechi Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Misty & Company
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Eugene Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
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ROBERT LACY ALLFORD, JR.
Senior photo, The Harvester, 1951 yearbook, Pampa High School, Pampa, Gray Co., TX
Great Bend, Barton Co., KS—_____ November 2016
Robert L. “Bob” Allford, Jr., 84, died Nov. 28, 2016, at Almost Home, Inc., Great Bend.
Born Nov. 20, 1932, at Wellington, Texas, he was the son of Robert Lacy and Thelma Susie (Elliott) Allford. Mr. Allford earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in voice and English from Wayland Baptist College, then furthered his education in Psychology and English, earning his Master of Arts degree in Education. He married Jenny Lynn Rucker June 3, 1955 at Kermit, Texas. A Great Bend resident since 1969, Mr. Allford was an English teacher at Roosevelt Junior High and Great Bend High School, retiring in 1994.
Mr. Allford was a member of First Christian Church, Great Bend. He was a former member of the Great Bend Community Theatre, Golden Belt Community Concert Association and Kansas Association of Teachers of English boards of directors. He was a former member of GBNEA, KNEA and Great Bend Kiwanis, and also was the American Legion Baseball public address announcer for many years and was Barton County Spelling Bee pronouncer for 19 years. He was active in Barton Community College musicals and Great Bend Community Theatre productions and received the Secondary Master Teacher Award in 1991.
Survivors include his wife, Jenny Allford, of the home; two sons, Allan Allford and his wife Debbie of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Evan Allford and his wife Karla of Edmond, Okla.; and three grandchildren, Ben Allford, Josh Allford and his wife Lauren, and Abby Holley and husband Rob.
He was preceded in death by one brother, John W. Allford.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at First Christian Church…. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Bryant Funeral Home….
Photo from Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Barton Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TCH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Thelma Sue Elliott Allford; and brother John William Allford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
From Texas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Robert Lacy Allford Jr. was born 20 Nov 1932 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, son of Robert Lacy Allford, born Stigler, OK, and Thelma Sue Elliott, born Winsforo [sic: Winnsboro], TX.
Engagement announcement:
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Sunday, 24 April 1955
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Henry Alford b. ca 1816 NC. In this genealogy, Robert Sr.’s middle name is incorrectly listed as Lee. Some members of the Oklahoma branch of this family changed the spelling to Allford.
His ALLFORD lineage: Robert Lacy 1932 TX1, Robert Lacy 1904 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC5.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—_____ June 2019
February 26, 1934 - June 5, 2019
Robert Lee “Bob” Alford was born February 26, 1934 in Castle, Oklahoma, but moved to Wichita in his late teens. Bob has unassuming, and quiet manner, that may make him one of Wichita’s best kept secrets. He was owner of Alford Electric for over 30 years. He was the only African American in the United States to operate a show room for at least 20 years. He furnished lighting for many nationally known commercial businesses worldwide. Some of the countries include Germany, Japan and the American Embassy in Italy, as well as a church in Haiti. He also furnished lighting for many homes throughout Wichita and the United States, including the home of Andrew Young in Atlanta, GA.
After retirement Bob, along with his partner Norman Massey, built the MassFord Plaza Shopping Center on 21st and Grove. Community Service include: Board of Directors of the Wichita Airport Authority, where he served as President two separate times; The Kansas African American Museum Board of Directors, and served as president. He was also instrumental in getting the museum declared as a National Historical Landmark. He was also a member of the Hotel/Motel Association of Kansas. One of his accomplishments while serving on that board was to get the Wichita Convention and Tourism Bureau established as a separate entity instead of being under the umbrella of the Chamber of Commerce.
Bob was also one of the original businesses in Old Town. He served on the Kansas Office of Minority Business Enterprise (Kan-Ombe) and serves as president. In addition, Bob also serves on the Vestry of St. James Episcopal Chruch and IRB Board of Reardon Clinic where he has volunteered over 2000 hours. Bob was a philanthropist, mentor and role model for many young people in Wichita.
Survived by son André Julien Alford, daughter Tanya Braggs, brothers Warren (Fred) & Curtis Alford, 2 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Alford, Robert Lee “Bob” was born February 26, 1934 in Castle, Oklahoma, passed away on June 5, 2019.
He was owner of Alford Electric for over 30 years. United States Army Veteran.
Survived by son André J. Alford, brothers Warren (Fred) & Curtis Alford, 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation Tabernacle Bible Church Friday, June 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM; Funeral Service St. James Episcopal Church Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
Photo from Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Brian Lair
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jewellean Thomas Alford; and brothers George Alford and Louis Milton Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, James Willie Alford and Lydia Thibodeaux Alford; and brother Chester Willie Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Curtis Bradford Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1934 OK1, James Willie 1888 MS2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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ROCKY LEE ALFORD
Feuerborn Family Funeral Service
Garnett, Anderson Co., KS—_____ May 2012
Rocky Lee Alford, age 58, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on May 8, 2012 at K.U. Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born on January 18, 1954, in Sedan, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Mary (Dye) Alford. Rocky completed his high school education after enlisting in the United States Army. Most of his time in the Army was spent in Panama.
Rocky was a truck driver and worked in the oil fields until finding his passion at John Deere. He loved being in the fields around big machines and sharing stories with his loyal customers. Rocky enjoyed fishing, road trips with Debbie, and family time, especially loving his grandsons, Nathan and John.
He was united in marriage to Debbie Pelletier on June 23, 2001 in Garnett, Kansas.
Rocky was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Alford, of the home; son, Travis Lee Alford and girlfriend Gloria of Santa Barbara, California; daughters, Katrina Louise Carey and husband David of Olathe, Kansas; Jennifer Lynne Kratzberg and husband Garrett of Louisburg, Kansas; two grandsons, Nathan Hermreck and John Patrick Carey; his mother, Mary Alford of Eureka, Kansas; two sisters, Debbie Plew and husband Ken of Mulvane, Kansas; Rhonda Bartell and husband Steve of Mulvane, Kansas; two brothers, Joe Alford and wife Sylvia of Xanten, Germany; Jack Alford and wife Cyndi of Eureka, Kansas; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, May 14, 2012, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett…. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Fund.
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OTTAWA HERALD
Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Rocky Lee Alford, 58, Garnett, died May 8, 2012, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.
Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel, Garnett….
He was born Jan. 18, 1954, in Sedan to Kenneth and Mary (Dye) Alford….
Photo from Louisburg United Methodist Church Columbarium, Louisburg, Miami Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Purvis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Kenneth Duane Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Rocky Lee 1954 KS1, Kenneth Duane 1933 KS2, Daniel Ralph 1908 KS3, George T. 1871 IN4, Joseph McClure 1834 VA5, John 1795 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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RONNIE EUGENE ALVORD
Photo from Vietnam Memorial Fund Wall of Faces
EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Tuesday, 12 March 1968
DIES IN VIETNAM
News has been received of the death Tuesday of Pvt. Ronnie E. Alvord, formerly of Emporía, who had been stationed for the past seven months in Vietnam. The cause of death, which was not service-incurred, has not been reported.
Private Alvord was a former student at Emporia High School, where he was a member of the football team, and he had lived while in Emporia with an uncle, H.L. Hillard, and his family, 227 South Sylvan St.
Private Alvord is survived by one son, William Todd, who lives with his mother, Anita Cook Alvord, 2056 Huntington Road; his mother, Mrs. Ray Tankersley, and a sister, Melinda Alvord, both of Hutchinson; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Phillips, Lamont, and several other relatives….
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EMPORIA GAZETTE
Emporia, Lyon Co., KS—Saturday, 16 March 1968
ALVORD RITES MONDAY
Funeral services for Pfc. Ronnie E. Alvord, formerly of Emporia, who died March 5th in Vietnam, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Elliott Chapel in Hutchinson.
Graveside services, to be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the cemetery in Hamilton [Greenwood Co.], will be conducted by the Madison Post of the American Legion.
Photo from Janesville Cemetery, Hamilton, Greenwood Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wonderer
AAFA NOTES: Ronnie is honored on Panel 43E, Row 2 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. His online memorial says he was born 11 Jan 1947 and died in Bien Hoa province.
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ROY T. ALFORD
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 8 January 2009
Alford, Minister Roy T., Envision employee, died Jan. 3, 2009. Wake 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jackson Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Saturday, Church of Living God.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Alford; son, Ryan Alford of Wichita; mother, Vera Alford of Wichita; brothers, Wayne Alford and Mervin Alford of Wichita; sisters, Marcella Clark of Tulsa, OK, Jennie Alford-Ray, Cherry Alford-Davison, both of Wichita, and a host of relatives and friends.
Services entrusted to Jackson Mortuary.
Photo from Kechi Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy T. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 23 Oct 1965, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his parents, Pete J. Alford and Vera Williams Alford; and brother Wayne Keith Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-sister Katherine Marie Alford Rhodes in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Roy T. 1965 KS1, Pete J. 1911 OK2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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RUBY HELEN ALFORD BALLARD
DAILY TRIBUNE
Tipton, Tipton Co., IN—Monday, 20 October 1924
Photo from Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, W MacArthur
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, George Washington Alford and Florence L. Sluss Alford; and brothers Asher LaBoyteaux Alford and Forest Pinney Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ruby Helen 1884 IN1, George Washington 1846 IN2, Franklin 1815 VA3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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RUBY LEA DARNALL ALFORD
Mother of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—_____ December 2022
Ruby Lea Alford, 91, of Topeka, formerly of Peru, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
She was born October 2, 1931, in Osage County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elim and Josephine Wright (Fox) Darnall. She graduated from Peru High School in 1949. Ruby was a cashier at Floyd’s Supermarket in Sedan, where she worked with four generations of the Floyd family, taking a leave of absence in 2003 to care for her husband, Leonard. She and Roger are still negotiating her retirement date.
She was a lifetime member of Peru United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, EHU member, and as a Brownie leader while her daughters were in girl scouts.
Ruby married Charles Leonard (Punkin) Alford on November 23, 1950 in Dearing, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 22, 2007.
Survivors include her children, Cheryl McMillan, Charles W. Alford, Myrta Billings, and Dawna Alford; sister, Nedra Holroyd; 10 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant son, William Alford, and siblings, Elizabeth V. Ringle, Charles B. Darnall, Walter E. Darnall, Omer F. Darnall, Comer R. Darnall, Twila J. Boyer, Elwin G. Darnall, and Philip E. Darnall.
Ruby enjoyed collecting proud, colorful Roosters, reading, cooking, completing the Reader’s Digest Word Power, and listening to Paul Harvey while she enjoyed her lunch at the Park. She always had a smile on her face and a cat on her lap. Ruby cherished spending time with her family and spoiling her grandkids.
Visitation will begin at 12 noon Saturday, December 17, 2022, with funeral service to follow at 1 pm at Sedan United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Leonard “Punkin” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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RUFINA “RUTH” CABRERA HURTADO HOLFORD
TOPEKA CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—7 February 1999
Rufina “Ruth” Hurtado Holford, 62, Topeka, died Tuesday, Feb 2, 1999, at a Topeka hospital. Mrs. Holford had worked for several years for the American Red Cross and later for the State of Kansas. She then returned to the Red Cross, where she served as a volunteer until she retired in 1985 due to heart problems.
She was born July 10, 1936, in Hershey NE, the daughter of Consuelo “Rosie”Cabrera. She lived in Chanute and then with her mother in Winfield. And she had lived many years in Topeka. Mrs. Holford was an active volunteer at Lowman Hill, Assumption and Polk elementary schools. She was a member of Assumption catholic Church and Holy Name Catholic Church.
She married Kenneth E. Holford Sr. in 1957. They were divorced.
Survivors include three daughters, Maria E. Griffin, Topeka, Donnia (Donnie) Aviono, Wellington, and Kathy L. Tucker, Topeka; three sons, Kenneth Edward Holford Jr, Kelvin E. Holford Sr., and Michael A. Holford, all of Topeka; a brother, Tony Cabrera, Wichita; three sisters, Lupe Bond, in Arizona, Mary Woods, Winfield, and Florence Babys, Wichita; 27 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11am Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth Holford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
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RUSSELL COLLEMAN ALFORD
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—5 October 1997
Russell C. Alford, 46, Kansas City, KS, died October 3, 1997, at his home. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, at Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Maple Hill Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Russell C. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 31 Aug 1951, last residence not listed.
From SSACI: Russell Alfaro was born 31 Aug 1951 in Caro District, Belize. His citizenship status is listed as “Legal alien authorized to work. He is listed as:
1986 Russell Alfaro
1996 Russell Colleman Alford
1997 Russell C. Alford
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SALLY L. HOLFORD MCPHAIL
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Wednesday, 28 May 2003
Sally L. McPhail, 54, Salina, died on Monday, May 26, 2003. Funeral services were held at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth in Salina. She was cremated.
Mrs. McPhail was born Sally L. Holford on December 17, 1948, at Hutchinson. She was a CPA for Kennedy and Coe for 14 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of PEO Chapter IJ for many years and a member of Kansas Jaycee Women.
Survivors include her husband, Larry of Salina, son, Kevin (Amy) of Atlanta, daughter, Melissa (Darrell) Bergmann of Salina, her father, Floyd Holford of Hutchinson, brother, Stephen Holford of Mansfield, Massachusetts, and granddaughter, Kaitlyn Bergmann of Salina.
Her mother, Marceline M. Holford, preceded her in death.
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HUTCHINSON NEWS
Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS—Thursday, May 29, 2003
SALINA—Sally L. Holford McPhail, 54, died May 26, 2003, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina.
She was born Dec. 17, 1948, at Hutchinson, the daughter of Floyd and Marceline Dinwiddie Holford. A resident of Salina, she was a CPA for 14 years, retiring in 1994, from Kennedy and Coe.
On June 9, 1984, she married Larry McPail at Hutchinson. He survives.
Other survivors include: a son; a daughter; her father, Floyd Holford, Hutchinson; a brother; and a granddaughter.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at Ryan Funeral Home, Salina. Ryan Funeral Home, Salina, is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sally L. McPhail (SS# issued in KS), last residence Salina, Saline Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her parents, Floyd Palmer Holford and Marceline May Dinwiddie Holford, in this compilation.
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SANDRA DEE ALFORD
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—_____ March 2020
Sandra Dee Alford born June 12, 1959 Wichita, Kansas, passed away on March 7, 2020.
Former USD 259 Wichita West High School Para-Professional.
Survived by Mother Willie Malone, Children Leon Derrick, Sharod Ceasar, Sheria Ceaser (Adrian) Hunter, Ariel Ceaser & Chazni Caeser, Brothers and Sisters Andrea, Tracy and Darron Alford. 2 Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by Father Junious Alford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her brother Amos V. Alford Sr. in this compilation.
She is listed as Sandra Andrea” in her brother’s obituary.
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SARAH ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” ALFORD STAFFORD ALLAMAN
[Although she apparently died in Colorado, we are also including her obituary here because she lived much of her life in Kansas and is buried there.]
SEDAN LANCE
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Friday, 8 December 1905
Isaac Alford left for Denver, Colo., Tuesday to attend the funeral of his aunt Mrs. Allman, who died there Sunday as a result of cancer. Mrs. Allman was a sister of W.H. [William Harvey] Alford, who recently died in Kansas City while undergoing a surgical operation.
Mrs. Allman was the last member of the Alford family of brothers and sisters. – Peru Gazette.
Photo from Fort Wallace Cemetery, Wallace, Wallace Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leon Barton
AAFA NOTES: Sarah’s married her first husband, George W. Stafford, on 26 Sept 1867 in Daviess Co., IN.
George was born about 1845 and died by the 1870 census. They apparently had no children. George is age 15 on the 1860 census in Barr, Daviess Co., IN, living with his parents, John and Nancy Stafford, and his siblings.
In 1870 Sarah, age 22 born VA, is living with the family of George’s parents in Barr, Daviess Co., IN.
Sarah married her second husband, George R. Allaman. From his biography in A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, Volume 4, p. 2301 (1919, revised edition):
In 1872, at Peru [Chautauqua Co.], Kansas, Mr. Allaman married Miss Lizzie Alford, daughter of James Alford of Kentucky. She died at Oakley, Kansas, in 1905. In 1907, at Denver, Colorado, Mr. Allaman married Miss Lizzie Toohey. Her father, Frank Toohey, was a veteran of the Civil war and died at Denver at the age of eighty-two. Mr. and Mrs. Allaman have two children: George Toohey, born November 29, 1908; and John Francis, born December 18, 1910.
He is listed as George H. Allaman in his biography above, but his middle initial is R on Lizzie’s gravestone. Lizzie’s father and place of death are also incorrect.
G.R. Allman, age 57, and Elizabeth Allman, age 56, are listed on the 1 March 1905 Kansas State Census in Wallace, Wallace Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Sarah Elizabeth 1848 VA1, Charles 1801 VA2, John 1768 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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SCOTT F. ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Tuesday, 11 September 2001
Alford, Scott F., 41, Boeing Wichita purchaser, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2001. Service 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Countryside Christian Church.
Survivors: wife, Becky; daughters, Isabella Faith Alford, Julia Grace Alford both of Wichita; brother, Lionel Alford Jr. of Dayton, Ohio.
Memorial established with Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Rd., Wichita 67207. Downing & Lahey Mortuary East.
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Gibbens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Scott F. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 2 Aug 1960, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Lionel Devon Alford and Julia Bryan Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Scott F. 1960 ?? 1, Lionel Devon 1925 LA2, Columbus Franklin 1878 LA3, William James 1841 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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SUSAN DAPHNE SAVAGE ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Joseph Savage Alford III, AAFA #0102, Elizabeth Diane Allison, AAFA #0983, Andrew Gibson, AAFA #1089
[She died in Michigan, but we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Kansas.]
DAILY JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Monday, 5 December 1938
LAWRENCE PIONEER DIES IN MICHIGAN
MRS. SUSAN D. ALFORD SAW QUANTRILL RAID; WAS IN FIRST K.U. CLASS
THE RITES WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Susan D. Alford, aged 89 years, a pioneer resident of Lawrence and a member of the first class of the University of Kansas, died yesterday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Belden, of St. Joseph, Mich.
Funeral services will be held from the Funk chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock…. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Alford was a writer of some note and her stories dealt generally with the early history of the state and the University of Kansas. She was a witness of the Quantrill raid. She always showed an active interest the activities of the University and kept close touch with the alumni office, although, she said that she did not graduate.
Alford once explained that she attended K.U. for five years including the preparatory department. She was one of four girls of the first graduating class, none of whom received their degrees because “matrimonial intentions interfered.” She said “I was the last to leave and Professor Robinson said to me despairingly, ‘I doubt if any girls will have the perseverance to stay by K.U. till they are graduated’ The dear man lived to see hundreds do so.”
TO KANSAS IN 1855
Alford came to Kansas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Savage, in 1855 from White River, Vt. The family was one of many who traveled under the sponsorship of the New England Emigrant Aid society which was organized to make Kansas a free state. Railroad train and river boat were the means of transportation as far as Kansas City, where the party took wagons.
Mrs. Alford described this part of the trip in an article in the Atlantic Monthly in 1929 as follows:
“It was a beautiful day when the Emigrant Aid party left Kansas City. Walking two by two beside their loaded teams, the band led them across the Kansas border with martial tread to the beat of patriotic airs, ending as they crossed the Shawnee-Mission grounds with Whittiers ‘Kansas Emigrants.’ It was a peaceful-looking party—even so were the Pilgrim forefathers—but as terrible as an ‘army with banners’ in winning Kansas for a free state.”
Of the first night of the emigrants in the wilderness that was then Lawrence, Mrs. Alford wrote:
“It had been a wild night of wind and storm. The campers had held on to their tents by main force to keep them from blowing away. But the morning sun shone down upon them thru the rain-washed air, serene and bright—a symbol, perhaps, of the history of the future town.
During their first year in Lawrence, Mrs. Alford’s mother and three of her brothers and sisters died. She wrote of her experiences of these days, recalling John Brown’s visit to Kansas and the Kansas “Red Legs” who participated in the bloody border warfare. Her description of Quantrill’s raids:
DESCRIPTION OF RAID
At daybreak the next morning, Quantrill’s guerrillas, 300 strong, came upon the sleeping town. It was totally unprepared. There was no railroad or telegraph at this time. Every messenger sent to warn of Quantrill’s approach met with disaster. By some blunder the guns of the militia were stored in blockhouses at the intersection of streets. The town was without defense. Quantrills orders were “Kill every man and burn every house.” The guerillas, magnificent horsemen, rode at breakneck speed thru the streets, a revolver in each hand, shooting every man in sight.
Mrs. Alford entered the University of Kansas in September, 1866, one of 55 students. She wrote of that experience:
On that morning I went out early into the dewy pasture to catch my pony for the 3-mile ride into town. These rides were my delight. The most expensive car could not have given me more pleasure than did Neo, my pony, named Neosho for his birthplace.
“It was a bright and beautiful morning with a hint of autumn coolness in the air, on this natal day of Kansas university. No one, I am sure, ever climbed Mt. Oread with higher hopes than were mine on that September morning. I had long envied my cousins in the East who were enjoying the privileges of Mt. Holyoke and Dartmouth colleges. Now these privileges were to be mine! The blood of book-loving ancestors was fairly singing in my veins.
WROTE OF LILAC HEDGE
Another anecdote concerning the University which she wrote was the lilac hedge east of Fraser. She said:
“It may be of interest to others, as well as myself, to know that the lilac hedge east of Fraser (which had its beginning on my father’s farm, and was donated by him to K.U.) has a step-child on the campus of Stanford university.
“When Professor Carruth left Kansas for California he took with him a bundle of cuttings from the lilac hedge. When rooted, he planted them along one side of the lot on the Stanford campus where he was building his house. Watered with loving care and nurtured by Kansas sentiment, the hedge thrived. It was coming into bloom as I saw it last Sunday, when driving thru Stanford’s beautiful campus, after attending services at the Memorial chapel. Adjoining Professor Carruth’s place, on the other side from the hedge, are the grounds on which stand Herbert Hoover’s white stucco mansion. It is pleasant to remember that the two families, one in the charming though modest frame cottage, and the other in the imposing white mansion, were most congenial neighbors. In simple friendliness and with scholarly tastes they found much in common. In such a distinguished neighborhood the lilac hedge should thrive, and do credit to its alma mater at K.U.”
The origin of the rock chalk known yell, known thruout the United States, has been discussed by Mrs. Alford as follows:
“My father was an honorary member of the science club of K.U. and at least once every summer entertained the club at the farm. On one such occasion the K.U. yell originated.
“There was a pile of chalk rocks and other geological specimens in front of the house. I think it was Professor Bailey who began with rock chalk. Some one else added Jayhawk and the jolly crowd of students made up the yell, not expecting it to be anything permanent.”
Mrs. Alford was the mother of six graduates of the University, one of whom, Alfred C. Alford, was killed in the Spanish-American War. A bronze plaque in his memory is on the wall of the main lounge of the Union building. The other children are Anna M. Sellars, Donald Alford, Dr. Joseph Alford, Mrs. Sylvia D. Belden and Theodore C. Alford of the Kansas City Star.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jay
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Daniel Stillman Alford; and son Alfred Cecil “Fred” Alford; in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sons Donald Stillman Alford and Joseph Savage Alford in California Obituaries; of her son Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of her daughter Anna Mary Alford Sellards in Texas Obituaries.
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SYLVIA STILLMAN ALFORD
KANSAS SEMI-WEEKLY CAPITAL
Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS—Friday, 23 November 1900
LAWRENCE, Kan., Nov. 22—Mrs. Sylvia Alford, mother of D.S. Alford, died this afternoon at 2 o’clock. She has been sick sometime. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jay
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Daniel Stillman Alford and Ida A. Alford in this compilation.
Her memorial at Find A Grave says she was born 8 Jan 1816 in CT.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Alfred A. 1812 CT1, Arba 1768 CT2, Nathaniel 1737 CT3, Nathaniel 1698 CT4, Josiah 1649 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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TAYLOR HAVIS ALFORD, JR.
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—Saturday, 15 April 1961
Photo from Spring Hill Cemetery, Union Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Iris Meshell
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his mother, Vida Martha Jane Bond Alford; and brothers Gilmer A. Alford, Lemen “Billy” Alford, Lloyd Ray Alford, and Loy Everett Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is Taylor Havis Alford is age 24, born 20 Oct 1915 [different than gravestone] in Oakland, Union Parish, LA, his current residence. His contact is his wife, Mrs. Taylor Havis Alford. He signed his name “T.H. Alford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Taylor Havis 1915/16 LA1, Taylor Havis 1869 LA2, Almon B. 1810 GA3, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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TERRI GENEVA ALFORD TREFETHEN WHITE
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Cherryvale residents Henry Andrew White Jr., 44, and his wife Terri G. White, 48, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident south of Cherryvale.
Henry was born Jan. 20, 1964, in Long Beach, Calif., to Henry Andrew and Sharon Brown White. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1982. He was an assembly line worker for CIG.
Terri was born June 29, 1960, in Little Rock, Ark., to Cal and Thelma Mae McClain Alford. She graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1978. She married Eugene Trefethen in 1980. They divorced. She worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant in Cherryvale.
Henry and Terri married in 2001.
Survivors include children, Shane Trefethen and April Stoddard, both of Cherryvale, Sarah Sullivan, Independence; and nine grandchildren.
Henry is survived by a brother, Orley White, California; and a sister, Marybeth, Albuquerque, N.M.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Terri is survived by her mother, Thelma Alford; and two sisters, Sonja Alford and Vicky Overacker, both of Cherryvale.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cal Alford.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, Cherryvale. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, under the direction of Potts Chapel, Cherryvale….
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TRW
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Terri G. White (SS# issued in KS), last residence Cherryvale, Montgomery Co., KS.
See the obituary of her father, Cal William Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Terri Geneva 1960 AR1, Cal W. 1935 AR2, Carl Lee 1912 AR3, William Henry 1870 MS4, Thomas 1832 GA5, William Henry 1811 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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THELMA BERNICE PAYTON HALFORD
Dale and Thelma Halford
Photo posted to their Find A Grave memorials by Michael Kruse—used with permission
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 17 March 1986
Thelma B. Halford, 79, homemaker, died Friday. Service 2 p.m. today, Ryan Mortuary.
Survivors: son, Don of Salina; daughters, Marge Adamson of Apache, Okla., Mary Wesemann of Sterling, Colo.; brother, Charles Payton of Concordia.
Photo from Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Saline Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Kruse
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma Halford (SS# issued in KS) was born 27 July 1906 and died _____ March 1986, last residence Salina, Saline Co., KS.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Elihu Bird Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Marjorie Halford Adamson in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: Dale 1904 MO1, Elihu Bird 1870 TN2, William Luker 1835 TN3, John 1795 SC4.
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandfather of Jennifer Jean Snydergaard, AAFA #1170
“Thomas Jefferson Alford & his wife Martha A. Edwards in Neosho, Kansas.”
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
HUMBOLDT UNION
Humboldt, Allen Co., KS—Thursday, 13 April 1916
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
T.J. ALFORD PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME IN LEANNA TUESDAY
Thomas Jefferson Alford was born November 19, 1848, at Alfordsville, Davis county, Indiana, and finished this life April 11, 1916, being 67 years, 4 months and 22 days old.
Mr. Alford came to Kansas in 1869, teaching the first school at Leanna. He was married to Martha A. Edwards January 19, 1879. To this union five children were born, three of whom are living: Miss Dosia, at home; Mrs. Zelda Cation of Spencer, Iowa; and Mrs. Edna Martin of Texico, New Mexico; one child dying in infancy, and J. Barton, the only son, a graduate dentist, on April 8, 1911.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, also two brothers, A.W. and A.C, and one sister, Mrs. Missouri Hunter, of Chanute.
Brother Alford came into the Christian church early in life under his father’s preaching, cherishing his memory as a man of ability and high ideals and after whose foot steps he followed, giving much of his time in the teaching of the scriptures. Neighbor Alford had lived on the farm where he died, thirty-six years last month. He was known as an honest man, a good neighbor, a successful home maker, and a Christian.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Saunders of Humboldt and interment was in the Leanna cemetery Wednesday, April 12.
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Ann Edwards Alford; children Dosia Alford Cation and Joseph Barton Alford; mother, Mary Adeline Perkins Alford; and brothers Alexander Campbell Alford, Anthony Wayne Alford, and John William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1848 IN1, Wayne 1821 IN2, James 1791 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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THRESSA CARR ALVORD
WOODSON COUNTY JOURNAL
Yates Center, Woodson Co., KS—Thursday, 20 March 1919
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Abner Alvord, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Albert Warren Alvord and Iva Dell Alvord in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Herbert Earl Alvord in Oregon Obituaries.
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TILLIE” CARSWELL ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Tuesday, 1 December 1885
Photo from Saint Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MB
AAFA NOTES: From Ontario, Canada, Marriages (Ancestry): E.M. Alford, age 20 born in Hamilton, son of William and Sarah Alford, married Matilda Carswell, age 23 born in Southwold, daughter of Neil and Mary Ann Carswell, on 21 Aug 1884 in St. Thomas.
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TRAVIS ARNOLD ALFORD
AAFA #0374
Brother of Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369; and Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327
Photo from AAFA files
Photo from Elizabeth’s Ancestry files
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—24 June 2012
Alford, Travis A., 80, passed away June 22, 2012.
He was born May 25, 1932 to Arnold and Lillie (Tigert) Alford in Caney, OK. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 45th MP. Travis enjoyed bowling, running, and watching the OU Sooners play football.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bud Alford and Don Alford.
Travis is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Elizabeth Alford; children, Michelle (Michael Katunzi) Sani and Michael (Brenda) Alford; and siblings, Neal (Trecia) Alford, Bob (Ella) Alford, Jack (Janice) Alford, Carl (Vickie) Alford, Mary (Jim) Gay, Wallace (Vicky) Alford.
Memorial service: 2 pm, Monday at Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67208….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Travis A. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his second wife, Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Tucker Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Lillie Francis Tigert Alford; brothers Buddy Marvin Alford and Wallace Madison Alford; and grandfather James Henry Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries; and of his brother Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, in Texas Obituaries.
Travis’s sister Mary Alford Gay reported that “Travis was cremated and ashes were spread on the family farm of our youth.”
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC.
His lineage: Travis Arnold 1932 OK1, Arnold Allen 1908 OK2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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VELMA M. SANDERS ALFORD
Aunt of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
LAWRENCE JOURNAL-WORLD
Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS—Tuesday, 23 October 1990
Services for Velma M. Alford, 73, Sedan, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church of Sedan…. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday [October 21] at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Sedan.
She was born March 21, 1917, in Eureka. She attended grade school in Eureka and graduated from high school in Wann, Okla. She also graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield. She was a retired school teacher, having taught grade school for 22 years in Sedan, along with teaching at other schools in Chautauqua and Montgomery counties.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Christian Church of Sedan, the National Education Assn. and the Kansas-NEA.
She married Clarence “Bud” Alford on Jan. 27, 1942, in Sedan. He survives at the home.
Other survivors include a brother, Elbert Edwin Sanders, Lawrence….
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Del Huggins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Velma M. Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Wynton “Bud” Alford, in this compilation.
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VELMA MAY JUNE ALFORD MCCULLOUGH
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—19 December 2010
Velma May McCullough, 85, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away December 17, 2010 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 20, 2010 at Maple Hill Cemetery….
Velma was born in Harrisonville, MO and had lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a realtor for 5 years before retiring in 1980.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Mary June, 2 husbands, Everett Alford and Albert McCullough, son, Everett Alford, Jr., 3 brothers, William June, Howard June, and Jack June.
Survivors include her son John Alford (wife) Monta, brother, Alfred June, Jr., 2 sisters, Dorris Russell and Judy Peterson, 3 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
Photo from Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, campbell2u
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Velma M. McCullough (SS# issued in KS) was born 26 May 1925, last residence Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.
See the obituary of her son Everett Cecil “Big Al” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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VERA WILLIAMS ALFORD
Photo and dates from Jackson Mortuary
Born: April 17, 1929
Died: February 13, 2011
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—17 February 2011
Alford, Vera, 81, passed away February 13, 2011. Service is 11 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Church of the Living God.
She is survived by her son, Mervin (Rosie) Alford; daughters, Jennie (Ivan) Ray and Cherry (Henry) Davison; daughters-in-law, Casondra Alford, Sheila Alford, all of Wichita; sisters, Samuel Lowe, Jeraldine Dozier and Charlene Williams, all of Oakland, CA; sister-in-law, Ruby Anderson of Weleetka, OK, 23 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her husband, Pete J. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Roy T. Alford and Wayne Keith Alford in this compilation.
Her maiden name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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VERA LOUISE DOTY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Neosho, MO—Friday, 3 May 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1997 (with Missouri obituaries)
Vera Doty Alford, 81, Independence [Montgomery Co.], KS, died May 1, 1996, in Fredonia [Wilson Co., KS], where she had lived for the last few weeks.
Mrs. Alford was born December 18, 1914, at Peru, KS. She grew up and attended school in Peru there and graduated from Sedan High School in 1932. She was self-employed as a seamstress in Independence for many years and had just recently moved to Fredonia. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She married John L. Alford on July 23, 1934, Independence KS. They made their home in Sedan KS until moving to Independence in 1957. He preceded her in death on December 2, 1969.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. (Lida) Richard Myers, Neosho; a granddaughter, Janice Myers, Joplin; a brother, T.M. Doty, Sedan KS, and two sisters, Armena Ford and Clara Stark, both of Fredonia KS.
Memorial services were held Wednesday at Potts Funeral Home Chapel…. The body has been cremated. Private interment will be later at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation in care of the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera D. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Fredonia, Wilson Co., KS.
See the obituary of her husband, John Lee Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Lida M. Alford Myers in Missouri Obituaries.
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VERNIE LEE ALFORD STEVENSON
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 11 June 1993
Stevenson, Vernie Lee (Alford), 40, homemaker, died Tuesday, June 8, 1993. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Jackson Mortuary.
Survivors: brothers, Joe Alford of Kansas City, Kan., Israel Alford of Wichita; sisters, Senobia Hooks, Beverly Allen, Idella Johnson, all of Wichita.
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vernie L. Stevenson (SS# issued in KS) was born 25 Feb 1953, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her parents, Vernon Alford and Ida Lee Shaffer Alford; and brother Joe Eugene Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Vernie Lee 1953 OK1, Vernon 1916 OK2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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VERNON ALFORD
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 26 December 1957
In another article:
EVENING EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 25 December 1957
Photo from Clearview Cemetery, Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Okfuskee County History Center
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ida Lee Shaffer Alford; and children Joe Eugene Alford and Vernie Lee Alford Stevenson in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Scoby Roosevelt Alford Sr. in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Vernon 1916 OK1, Lafayette T. 1868 MS2, Solomon B. 1828 AL3, Littleberry 1801 NC4.
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VERNON EARL ALFORD
Source unknown, but possibly:
PARSONS SUN
Parsons, Labette Co., KS—Wednesday, 2 October 1996
CHETOPA [Labette Co.], Kan.—Vernon E. Alford, 78, Chetopa, died Saturday night, Sept. 28, 1996, at a nursing home in Columbus after a long illness.
Mr. Alford was born March 25, 1918, at Douglas, Okla. He lived at Wichita for 20 years before moving to Chetopa in 1982. He was an electronic technician, retiring in 1982 from Montgomery Ward at Wichita after 38 years of employment.
He married Kathryn M. Knight on Dec. 4, 1971, at Maize. She survives.
Additional survivors include two sons, Harold Alford, Topeka, and Vernon Alford Jr., Moore, Okla.; a daughter, Julie Bucklin, New Haven, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Teresa Ann Knight, Wichita; a brother, Bill Alford, Enid, Okla.; two sisters, Lena Whisman, Bartlesville, Okla., and Helen Nowell, Chetopa; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wichita (Kan.) Park Cemetery….
Arrangements are under direction of Bath Funeral Home, Chetopa…..
In another article:
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 2 October 1996
Alford, Vernon E., 78, formerly of Wichita, retired Montgomery Ward electronic technician, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996. Service 2 p.m. today, Wichita (Kan.) Park Cemetery.
Survivors: wife, Kathryn; sons, Harold of Topeka, Vernon Jr. of Moore, Okla.; daughter, Julie Bucklin of New Haven, N.H.; stepdaughter, Teresa Knight of Wichita; brother, Bill of Enid, Okla.; sisters, Lena Whisman of Bartlesville, Okla., Helen Nowell of Chetopa; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with St. John’s Hospice. Bath Funeral Home.
Photo from Wichita Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernon E. Alford (SS# issued in OK).
See the obituaries of his second wife, Kathryn M. “Kay” Dyer Knight Alford; and son Edward Harold Alford in this compilation.
Vernon’s first wife was May Wydeman.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Vernon Earl 1918 OK1, Earl Dean 1889 KS2, William Walter 1859 VA3, Joseph McClure 1834 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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VINCENT LORENZO ALFORD
BRONSON RECORD
Bronson, Bourbon Co., KS—Thursday, 7 April 1898
V.L. Alford died at the county house Saturday morning … and he was buried in the city cemetery. He once owned a farm three miles south of here.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his sister sister Jane Rickertson Alford Hartley in Oregon Obituaries; of his sister Jeannette E. Alford Tucker Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of his brother Martin Luther Alford in Montana Obituaries.
From Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1851–1900 (Ancestry): Vincent Lorenzo Alford married Helen Joseph Mirick on 13 Aug 1856 in Kendall Co., IL
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Vincent Lorenzo 1831 NY1, Clark Baker 1803 VT2, Ashley Owen 1770 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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VIRGINIA SUE ALFORD DAVIS
Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS—_____ August 2005
Virginia Sue Davis, age 65, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Friday, August 5, 2005 at the Windsor Place in Coffeyville.
She was born December 9, 1939 in Bisbee, Arizona to William and Aletha Alford. She married James Davis in June of 1960. She was a homemaker. Her hobbies included Bible studies and Christian prison ministries throughout Kansas and Oklahoma.
She is survived by five sons, Steve Davis and wife Shannon of Neelyville, Missouri, Bradley Davis of El Cajon, California, Michael Davis and wife Deborah of Fresno, California, Christopher Davis of Pittsburg, Kansas and Anthony Davis of Parsons, Kansas; two daughters, Rhonda Bauschlicher and husband Douglas of Kennett, Missouri and Geri Lynn Wuerdeman and husband Ron of Pittsburg, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Ryan Davis, Ryan Bauschlicher, Luke Davis, Nicholas Wuerdeman, Jenna Davis, Justin Wuerdeman, Zane Davis, Makenzi Davis, Kristen Davis and Brock Davis; one sister, Dr. Shirley Mayfield of El Cerrito, California and one brother, Gary Alford of Mesilla Park, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband James.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 7, 2005 at the Spring Hill Cemetery, north of Coffeyville…. Arrangements are under the care of Penwell-Gabel Ford-Wulf Bruns Chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia S. Davis (SS# issued in NM), last residence Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS.
From Arizona, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Hazel Virginia Sue Alford was born 9 Dec 1939 in Bisbee, Cochise Co., AZ, daughter of William Azel Alford, age 33 born Elk City, Montgomery Co., KS, and Aletha Mary Sylvania Cleveland, age 27 born Galena, Cherokee Co., KS.
No other available records include the name Hazel.
Engagement announcement:
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Sunday, 1 May 1960
Virginia has an Alford line and an Allford line.
Through her father:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Virginia Sue 1939 AZ1, William Azel 1905 KS2, James Franklin 1877 KS3, Joseph McClure 1834 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
Through her mother, Aletha Mary Sylvania Cleveland, daughter of Arthur Artemas Cleveland and Mary Ellen Virginia Allford:
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Andrew Joseph Alford [Allford] 1832 VA–1878 MO.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Mary Ellen Virginia 1877 MO2, Andrew Joseph 1832 VA3.
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VIRL ALFORD BRAY
Virl Alford and Claud Bray on their wedding day.
Photo from ilovemydog181’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Monday, 31 December 1990
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Phillips Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, milejo77
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virl Bray (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her father, Pleasant Hollomon Alford; and brother Roscoe Randolph Alford in New Mexico Obituaries; of her brother Arlie P. Alford in California Obituaries; and of her brother Ira Talmage Alford in Texas Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
Her lineage: Virl 1901 MO1, Pleasant Hollomon 1849 TN2, John M. 1821 TN3, John 1786 NC4.
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VIRTA BELL ALFORD
Photo and dates from Jackson Mortuary
Born: February 15, 1949
Died: February 18, 2011
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Thursday, 24 February 2011
Alford, Virta Bell, passed away, February 18, 2011. Service is 11 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Mizpah Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Michael Bell of Wichita; daughters, Twila (Johnny) Bullock, Breshana Alford, both of Wichita and Ranita (Elmer) Nkomo of Bamburg, Germany; sisters, Ercie Hill and Wanda McClellan, both of Wichita; former husband, Samuel Alford, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary….
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virta L. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
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VONA CAROLINE ALFORD
SEDAN TIMES-STAR
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Friday, 3 January 2003
Vona Caroline Alford, 93, a longtime Sedan Elementary School first grade teacher, died Saturday morning, Dec. 28, 2002, in Pleasant Valley Manor in Sedan. She was born Feb. 27, 1909 on the Alford homestead northeast of Sedan to James Franklin and Mattie (Meadows) Alford. Vona attended rural schools, completing eight grades in seven terms. Following grade school, she attended Peru High School and she was Valedictorian of her graduating class in 1926.
Shortly before graduating from high school, Vona signed a contract to teach a small rural school, providing she could obtain a certificate to teach. In June of 1926, she enrolled in a class at Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg and obtained her teaching certificate in August. She continued her education in the summers while she taught at other rural schools. She received her BS degree in Education from Kansas State Teachers College in 1939. Her teaching career included 13 years in rural schools and three years at Peru Elementary School before she began teaching first grade in Sedan in 1943, where she taught for 28 years until retiring.
Miss Alford was a member of the First Christian Church in Sedan, where she worked with the youth groups and was Superintendent of the Primary Dept. She was also a member of the Kansas State Teachers Association, the Chautauqua County Teachers Association, the National Education Association, a charter member of Delta Kappa Gamma an honorary society for teachers in Chautauqua and Elk counties and had held memberships in BPW and Study Club. She also enjoyed sewing and reading.
She is survived by two nieces, Virginia Davis, Coffeyville and Dr. Shirley Mayfield, a nephew and their families.
Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in the First Christian Church in Sedan.... Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery....
David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan was in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vona Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her paternal grandparents, Joseph McClure Alford and Mary Jane McGee Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Vona Caroline 1909 KS1, James Franklin KS2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 17366, John 1696 ??7.
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WADE LARUE HALFORD
From the 1956 Edinburg High School yearbook, The Ec-Hi-An
Sophomore basketball team
KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—30 December 2016
Wade L. Halford passed away at The University of Kansas Medical Center on December 27, 2016.
Wade was born in Edinburg, Ill., on April 13, 1940. Wade graduated from Edinburg High School in 1958 and Southern Illinois University in 1962. Wade married Julie Dietrick Halford and had two children. He was an executive in the field of tele-communications and sales working for companies such as Illinois Bell, Southern Bell, United Telecom (Sprint) and Cognitronics.
After divorcing, Wade married Francine and their blended family spent many wonder-years enjoying life at their Black Swan Lake Residence.
Wade is survived by his wife of 30 years, Francine, daughter, Wendy Miller (Mark), son, David, step daughter, Jami Ansley (Brad) grandchildren, Courtney Williams (Caleb) Lauren Miller, Madie Miller, Ramey Ansley and great grandchildren, Paxton and Stella Williams.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his father, Woodrow Larue Halford, in Missouri Obituaries; and of his mother, Lilah Marian Cook Halford Muellich, in California Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Wade Larue 1940 IL1, Woodrow Larue 1913 IL2, Herbert Edward 1877 IL3, Andrew Wilson 1830 TN4, Andrew 1787 NC5, John 1765 NC6, James 1737 NC7, John 1690 NC8, John 1640 NC9, Thomas 1614 England10.
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WALTER JOSEPH ALFORD
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Saturday, 4 March 1916
INFANT BOY DIES
Walter Joseph Alford, six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Alford, Tenth and Olive streets, died at the home of his parents at 2 o’clock yesterday morning. Death was due to pneumonia. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon and burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Maggie O
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Gertrude R. Wyrick Alford; paternal grandparents, John A. Alford and Emma Parsons Alford; and brother William Ambrose Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: Walter Joseph 1915 KS1, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS2, John A. 1859 KS3, Henry 1819 England4.
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WALTER THOMAS ALFORD
HUMBOLDT UNION
Humboldt, Allen Co., KS—Saturday, 25 April 1903
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Humboldt, Allen Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor civilwarbuff
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WANDA LEE ALFORD JAMES GUMFORY
Sister of Martin George Alford, AAFA #0147
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Saturday, 2 July 2011
Gumfory, Wanda Lee Alford James, 81, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 5 at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Wanda was Past President of the Twentieth Century Club. She was a member of Boeing Strato-Singers, Helianthus, Thursday Afternoon Music Club, WAWS, Red Hat Club, P.E.O., Knife and Fork Club and Fortnightly Book Club. Wanda volunteered at Music Theater, Wichita Symphony and Wichita Grand Opera.
Preceded in death by husband J.M. Gumfory, parents, George Towns and Betty Lou Vaughn Alford, sister, Lucille Hohler and brothers, Marshall Alford, LeRoy Alford and Martin Alford....
Surviving Wanda: sister, Mrs. Dorothy Marie Easley of Simms, TX; daughters, Laura Anne Brown (Kerry) of Wichita; Marsha Lee Fahey of Anamosa, IA and Linda Kay Birmingham of Tacoma, WA; sons, Larry Steven James (Pat) of Frederick, MD and Lyle David Gumfory (Liz) of Haysville, KS; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
A special thank you to Progressive Home Health and Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with VFW Post 1174, 211 N. Main, Wichita, KS, 67202, DAV, 929 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS, 67214 and/or First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS….
Photo from Maple Grove Cemetery, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wanda Lee James Gumfory (SS# issued in MO) was born 19 Aug 1928, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of her parents, George Towns Alford and Betty Lou Vaughn Alford; and siblings Evelyn Lucille Alford Hohler, Marshall Edward Alford, and Martin George Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother LeRoy Alford in Missouri Obituaries; and of her sister Dorothy Marie Alford Easley in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Wanda Lee 1928 ??1, George Towns 1888 MS2, George Towns 1848 GA3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WARREN EUGENE ALFORD
Father of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
2014
Photo from Carolyn Hatcher, AAFA #1549
CHANUTE TRIBUNE
Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—Friday, 31 July 2020
Warren Eugene Alford passed away July 29, 2020 in Kansas City, KS, at the University of Kansas Hospital.
Warren was born October 29, 1926 in Chanute, KS, the son of Warren Hoyt Alford and Nola Ruth Webb Alford. He attended Lincoln and Murray Hill elementary schools, Royster Junior High, and graduated from Chanute High School in January, 1944. He immediately enlisted in the US Naval Air Corps as an aviation cadet, where he was sent to college to train as an aeronautical engineer. He was discharged in January 1946.
He married Ona Naomi Starr, who was also from Chanute, on February 27, 1946 in Liberal, KS. Warren worked at many jobs in Chanute prior to his graduation - as an usher at the People’s Theater, carrying blocks of ice for Chanute Ice & Storage, and at Bell Body Shop. In 1950, he joined the US Army Reserves, and was activated during the Korean War, serving in Mineral Wells, TX. During his time in the Reserves, he also worked at Tabor Motor Company and for the City of Chanute.
Warren and Ona moved back to Chanute in 1952, just in time for the birth of their daughter, Carolyn Kay Alford. Warren continued working for the Ford dealership in Chanute, as it was sold and became Hellard-Hill and then Merle Kelly Ford. In 1965, he moved to Wichita, KS to work as a claims supervisor for Shelter Insurance Companies, and retired January 1, 1989. He and Ona then moved back to Chanute to enjoy their retirement. After Ona passed away in 1990, Warren renewed a friendship with a high school friend, Mary Lou Cooper. They spent many happy years traveling the world.
Warren loved photography, travel (he had been to 51 countries and every continent except Antarctica), and anything to do with aviation and aircraft. But most of all, he loved his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Alford Hatcher, and son-in-law Steven Hatcher; brothers Alfred Allison and Ronald (Evelyn) Allison; sister, Barbara Deane; nieces Debra Lawrence, Sandy Allison, Terry Love, and Lorie Deane; nephews Tom Blancett, Dan Deane, and Rick Blancett, and his special second family – Larrie (Terri) Cooper, Steve (Trudi) Cooper, and Cindy Smith (and their families), as well as many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ona, his sister, Pearl Blancett, his friend Mary Lou Cooper, nephew, Marion Jay Allison, and an infant daughter, Cathy Deeann Alford.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10:30 am at Memorial Park Cemetery…. Military honors will be presented by the Chanute American Legion. At the request of the family, to keep everyone safe, they respectfully request all attendees wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines….
Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, VJS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ona Naomi Starr Alford; father, Warren Hoyt Alford; and sister Pearl Alford Stevenson Blancett in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Warren Eugene 1926 KS1, Warren Hoyt 1904 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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WARREN HOYT ALFORD
Grandfather of Carolyn Kay Alford Biller Hatcher, AAFA #1549
1954
Photo from Carolyn Hatcher, AAFA #1549
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Monday, 16 July 1979
Photo from Leanna Cemetery, Neosho Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LeAry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Warren Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 7 Feb 1904 and died _____ July 1979, last residence Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his fourth wife, Delores Cation Alford; children Pearl Alford Stevenson Blancett and Warren Eugene Alford; father, Alexander Campbell Alford; and siblings Carrie Lona Alford Akers, George Wayne Alford, and James Henry Alford in this compilation.
Warren Hoyt Alford married his first wife, and the mother of his children, Nola Ruth Webb (1903–1988), on 23 June 1923 in Iola, Allen Co., KS. Nola’s second husband was Robert Samuel Berry.
He married his second wife, Myrl Fowler, in about 1928.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Warren H. Alford, age 48, married Prissila Boydston, age 44, on 25 March 1952 in Benton Co., AR. Both were residents of Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1. In this genealogy, Hoyt Alford is listed as the first child, born 1880, of Alexander Campbell Alford and Martha Peery, but that is incorrect. He was their youngest child.
His lineage: Warren Hoyt 1904 KS1, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN2, Wayne 1821 IN3, James 1791 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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WAYNE KEITH ALFORD
Photo from Lussie Alford’s Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Friday, 5 June 2009
Alford, Wayne K. “Comfort,” employee of Center Industries, died, June 2, 2009. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009, Church of Living God.
Survivors: wife, Casondra Alford; sons, Adrian Alford, Cameron Alford, Jordan Alford; daughters, Shanell (Matthew) Burkholder, Shavonn Jackson; mother, Vera Alford; brother, Mervin (Rosie) Alford; sisters, Jennie (Ivan) Alford-Ray, Cherry (Henry) Alford-Davison, all of Wichita; 1 grandchild and a host of relatives and friends.
Entrusted to Jackson Mortuary.
Photo from Kechi Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wonderer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wayne K. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 25 March 1959, last residence Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his parents, Pete J. Alford and Vera Williams Alford; and brother Roy T. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-sister Katherine Marie Alford Rhodes in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Wayne Keith 1959 KS1, Pete J. 1911 OK2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—1 October 1982
ELDERLY COUPLE SETTLES ESTATE BEFORE COMMITTING SUCIDE
PERU, Kan.—An elderly couple wrote their obituaries, paid for their funerals and told a cousin where to find their important papers before committing suicide, officials say.
“What is there left? What is there left?” Maxine Alford was quoted as telling a cousin of her husband, William, the day before the suicides.
Both were suffering from severe emphysema and didn’t want to live in a nursing home or hospital, relatives said. They had no immediate survivors.
“They had told me they had lived a good life,”said Clarence (Bud) Alford of Sedan, Kan. “They enjoyed themselves, traveled a lot and had seen a lot of things.”
When the cousins talked by telephone Sept. 27, William Alford told his cousin about the couple’s important papers, explaining they almost had been involved in an auto accident and wanted to be sure their affairs were in order if anything ever happened to them.
Bud says that was just a story concocted to hide their real intent—suicide the next day.
“Max and I have run completely out of energy,” Alford said in a suicide note the couple left.
He wrote that the plan had been for him to shoot his wife of 20 years and then turn the gun on himself. But he said the plan was changed and she “would shoot herself. I sure could not do it to her. She had been a good wife and companion and deserves better.”
Officials said it appears that Alford shot himself in the head with a .38-caliber pistol as he sat in a living room chair. Mrs. Alford then apparently took the gun, returned to her chair and shot herself, investigators said.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 8 Aug 1909 and died _____ Sept 1982, last residence Peru, Chautauqua Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William 1909 KS1, Isaac 1875 IN/KS2, William Harvey 1839 VA3, Charles 1801 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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WILLIAM AMBROSE ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Belden-Larkin Funeral Home
LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—Saturday, 7 December 2013
Bill A. Alford Jr., 75, of Leavenworth passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at a Kansas City hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church….
Bill was born in Leavenworth Kan., on September 4, 1938 to William A. and Lorain (Boten) Alford Sr., the second of 11 children. He was a 1956 graduate of Immaculata High School.
He began working at a very early age as a paperboy and carhop at Homer’s Drive-in, as did his brothers. He worked at the A & P grocery store until its closure. He started selling cars at Feld Chevrolet where he found the perfect job for his cheerful and engaging personality. He was very successful in this occupation and was known as “Dollar Bill.” He earned many General Motors vacation trips for high sales. Bill spent some time at Rusty Eck Ford before beginning a career at Fort Leavenworth. He retired March 3, 2001 as Dry Cleaning Supervisor at the USDB.
On February 19, 1966, he married Sherry Coons in Lansing Kan., and later divorced. Two children were born of this union. He had great pride in both children and remained good friends with their mother.
Bill was an avid sports fan who could be found in local ballparks umpiring or engaging with the players. He officiated football, basketball, and volleyball for nearly 50 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, hockey, competing in bird dog field trials, playing cards, and socializing in the community. He never met a stranger. He had season tickets to the Royals’ games for many years and loved Jayhawk basketball. Above all, he was a devoted fan of the Fighting Irish football team and could usually be seen wearing Notre Dame apparel.
Bill volunteered for the Chaplain Service at VAMC, Leavenworth, and served as a Eucharistic minister for veterans. He attended daily mass at all local Catholic Churches.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Daniel Alford.
Bill is survived by his two children, William A. “Trey” Alford III of Kansas City, Mo. and Sunni Alford of Shawnee Kan., brothers, John “Moe”(Susie) Alford of Lansing, Myron (Patty) Alford of Lansing, Edward (Mary) Alford of Topeka Kan., and Chris (Edie) Alford of Lansing, sisters, Regina (Jack) Ericson of Lansing, Rosemary (Francis) Peek of Tulsa, Okla., Carol (Charles) Simpson of Leavenworth, Patricia (Daniel) Lingenfelser of St George, Kan. and Margie (Lee) Jewell of Lansing, and many nieces and nephews.
During the last years of Bill’s life, he resided with his sister, Carol, and his children appreciate the love and tenderness she provided him. Also surviving is ex-wife, Sherry Alford of Lansing, and best friend, Jan Sifford of Leavenworth.
…. Arrangements have been entrusted to Belden-Larkin Funeral Home and Cremation Services….
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Maggie O
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William A. Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Ambrose Alford Sr. and Nora Lorain Boten Alford; and brothers Daniel Merton Alford and John Wesley “Moe” Alford in this compilation.
His lineage: William Ambrose 1938 KS1, William Ambrose 1914 KS2, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS3, John A. 1859 KS4, Henry 1819 England5.
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WILLIAM AMBROSE ALFORD, SR.
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LEAVENWORTH TIMES
Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—_____ June 1986
CITY LOSES WILLIAM ALFORD SR.
William A. Alford Sr., 71, Leavenworth, a former city commissioner, died Saturday morning [June 28] at Research Hospital, Kansas City, Mo.
Mr. Alford served as Leavenworth street commissioner from 1966 to 1968.
He was born in Leavenworth Sept. 21, 1914, the son of Daniel A. Alford and Gertrude R. Wyrick.
He retired from REA Express, where he worked as a driver, in 1974. He served with the Leavenworth Police Department from 1949 to 1962. He also was the local Rock Island motor freight agent until 1964 and worked for Pinkerton security after retirement. At the time of his death he was a contract mail carrier for the Post Office.
Mr. Alford was a member of Sacred Heart Church, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and also belonged to American Legion Post 23, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 55 and the Kansas Peace Officers Association.
He was married to N. Lorain Boten on Oct. 29, 1936, in Platte City, Mo. She survives at the home.
Other survivors include six sons, Daniel M. Alford, Lawrence, William A. Alford Jr. of the home, John W. Alford, Leavenworth, Myron F. Alford, Topeka, Edward J. Alford, Topeka, and Christopher Alford of the home; five daughters, Regina Ericson, Lansing, Rosemary Peek, Troy, Ohio, Carol Simpson, Garden City, Patricia Lingenfelser, Sparland, Ill., and Margie Jewell, Leavenworth; a brother, John W. Alford, Leavenworth; 32 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral service time and date will be announced later by Belden-Sexton-Sumpter Funeral Chapels.
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, k75evad
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1986) dates of William Alford (SS# issued in KS), last residence Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nora Lorain Boten Alford; sons Daniel Merton Alford, John Wesley “Moe” Alford, and William Ambrose Alford Jr.; mother, Gertrude R. Wyrick Alford; granddaughter Jessica Ann Alford; paternal grandparents, John A. Alford and Emma Parsons Alford; and brother Walter Joseph Alford in this compilation.
William’s great-grandparents, Henry, born England, and Sarah, born Ireland, are on the 1860 and 1870 censuses in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS. Henry probably died before 1877, when Sarah married John Parsons in Leavenworth. John and Sarah, with their respective children, are in Leavenworth in 1880. Sarah Parsons (1834–1924) is buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
His lineage: William Ambrose 1914 KS1, Daniel Arthur 1889 KS2, John A. 1859 KS3, Henry 1819 England4.
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WILLIAM CALVIN ALFORD, JR.
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Sunday, 6 January 1974
Photo from Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beckie (Carter) Williams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mamie Abbie Clark Alford; father, William Calvin Alford Sr.; and brother Benjamin Franklin Alford in this compilation.
On William Calvin Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 46, living in Independence, KS. He was born 23 Dec 1895 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Calvin 1895 KS1, William Calvin 1848 TN2, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN3, Charles 1790 NC4.
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WILLIAM CALVIN ALFORD, SR.
[He died in Arizona, but we are including his obituary here because Kansas was his home.]
ANTHONY REPUBLICAN
Anthony, Harper Co., KS—Thursday, 12 July 1923
Photo from Rosehill Cemetery, Hazelton, Barber Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Miller
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Benjamin Franklin Alford and William Calvin Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Meshack Tipton Alford; brothers Caleb Capps Alford and Robert E. Alford; and half-siblings Bertha Louise Alford Pritchett, Cleveland H. Alford, Joseph Liston Alford, Martha Alford Angel, and Sarah Rebecca Alford Vogel in Illinois Obituaries; and of his half-sister Rose P. Alford Whithorn in Florida Obituaries.
William was the eldest child of Meshack Tipton Alford and his first wife, Sarah Rebecca Edwards.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Calvin 1848 TN1, Meshack Tipton 1828 TN2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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WILLIAM H. ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of John David Alford, AAFA #0117
IRONTON TRIBUNE
Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH—2 June 1904
Another useful man and ideal citizen has been called from among us. It has of late been the painful duty of this paper to chronicle the demise of an unusual number of our very best people, but we confess that it is with added poignancy and deep grief we are called upon to announce the death of so good a man as was William H. Alford. He was probably one of the best known personages in our county, for his life which was an open book, was also devoted to his family, the public service, and to the exercise of those delicately refined responsibilities, so largely developed in him, and which drew unto him a host of warm, sorrowing friends.
Mr. Alford was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, near the city of Ironton, September 6, 1862. He remained with his people on the farm until his twenty-third year. He came to Morris County in 1885, and worked on a farm near Parkersville until the autumn of that year, and taught school during the winter of 1885 and 1886. In the spring of 1886 he entered the general merchandise establishment of A. Dilley & Co. at Parkersville, in which capacity of clerk and salesman he remained and rendered faithful service for thirteen years.
On September 20, 1892 he was married to Miss Anna L. Golden, also of Lawrence county, Ohio, whom he brought to Parkersville, where together they made their home until they removed to Council Grove [Morris Co., KS]. Two lovely children came to bless their home, Vivian, a daughter, and Leland, a son. Mrs. Alford and these two children survive the husband and father.
W.H. Alford was elected to the office of Register of Deeds in November, 1899, re-elected in 1902, his present term would have expired in January, 1905. His work in this office was conspicuously correct, prompt and neat, and his obliging, accommodating manners in the discharge of his official duties will not soon be forgotten.
He was an exemplary member, and an efficient deacon, of the Baptist church of this city, and as such, was ever endeared to the pastor and people of that denomination. He was also superintendent of the Sabbath school of that church, but his failing health caused him to resign.
Mr. Alford died at his home in Council Grove May 12th, 1904, at 11:15 p.m. at the age of forty-one years, eight months and six days. On Sunday, 14th inst, his funeral took place from the Baptist church … and under Masonic auspices, he being a working member of that order, as well as that of the Modern Woodmen which bodily was also in attendance.
In whatever enterprise, duty or calling Mr. Alford engaged, he brought to the discharge of it a rare fidelity and unflinching loyalty of purpose. No one feared to trust him, and his word was always taken as an absolute verity. In brief, Mr. Alford was a high type of the refined, genuine Christian gentleman, and while his family have suffered an irreparable loss, the public not less mourn his taking away, for indeed a good man has been taken.
Photos from Greenwood Cemetery, Council Grove, Morris Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mae
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Anna Louise Golden Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Rebecca Jane Hoback Alford; and sister Nannie Jennie Alford McReynolds in Nebraska Obituaries; of his brother Robert Cleveland Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother John Morris Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
According to family records Anstrilla Alford married Erwin (or Irwin) ____, who took his wife’s last name; his original name is unknown. Their only child was William’s father, Stephen J. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5. See also “Stephen J. Alford, 1836–1896“ in AAFA ACTION, September 1991.
His lineage: William H. 1862 OH1, Stephen J. 1836 OH2, Anstrilla 1816 ??3, John 1780 Ireland4.
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WILLIAM HARVEY ALFORD
Great-Grandfather of Myrta Josephine Alford Billings, AAFA #1156
SEDAN LANCE
Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—17 November 1905
Wm. Alford, and aged and wealthy citizen of Chautauqua county, died last Thursday in Kansas City while undergoing a surgical operation in a hospital. The remains were shipped home and interred in Greenwood cemetery Saturday. Mr. Alford was a member of Stone River Post G.A.R.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Orlena Harris Alford; daughter Nellie H. Alford; and grandsons Charles Leonard “Punkin” Alford and Clarence Wynton “Bud” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter-in-law Mary Alice Perry Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Harvey 1839 VA1, Charles 1801 VA2, John 1768 VA3, Thomas 1736 VA4, John 1696 ??5.
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WILLIAM J. ALFORD
DAILY REPUBLIC
Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—Monday, 11 May 1908
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DK Paddock
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his wife, Emma Martin Alford, in Montana Obituaries; and of his son Claude Milton Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William J. 1842 IL1, Moses 1812 CT2, Moses 1783 CT3, Joseph 1748 CT4, Jonathan 1720 CT5, Jeremiah 1692 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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WILLIE D. ALFORD
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—_____ October 2014
Willie D. Alford
(February 19, 1932 - October 08, 2014)
Mr. Willie D. Alford, rodeo extraordinaire, after 82 seasons with us, went from “Labor to Reward” on the morning of October 8, 2014.
You may visit Mr. Alford from 1-5PM, Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the funeral home. Wake to follow at New Life Church 411 S Martinson 6-8PM
His Service of Thanksgiving is 10AM, Friday, October 17, 2014 at Central Christian Church 29th and Rock Road. The Christian Burial will follow to Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery & Mausoleum, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, The Old Genealogist
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Irene Vivian Alford; and mother, Helen Alberta Barnett Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Amos J. Alford Sr. in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Willie D. 1932 OK1, Willie Lafayette 1913 OK2, Lafayette T. 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
