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Ohio Obituaries OHIO 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: 7 SEPTEMBER 2018
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The families of many of the subjects of these Ohio obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
2. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
3. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group 2)
4. 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
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Frequently cited sources include these databases, from Ancestry unless noted otherwise:
OH Births: Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1774-1973; also, Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003 [FamilySearch.org]
OH Marriages: Ohio, compiled Marriage Index, 1803–1900; also, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789–2013 [FamilySearch.org]
OH Deaths: Ohio, Death Records, 1908–1932, 1938–2007; Ohio Death, 1908–1953(with death certificate images) [FamilySearch.org]
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ADELINE HUMPHREYS “LINA” ALFORD BROOKS
Great-Grandmother of Kay Ann Kaufman Feiden, AAFA #0653
Official Record, Ohio Annual Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church
1–15 September 1919
LINA ALFORD BROOKS
Seventy-five years ago Lina H. Alford was born at West Rushville, Ohio. She was the daughter of Robert P. and Ann J. Alford. Her death came on August 29, 1919, at the home of her sister in Detroit, Michigan, where she was visiting.
October 12, 1871, she was united in marriage to the Rev. L.C. Brooks a member of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist E. Church. Together they rendered a gracious and always successful ministry of the Gospel at New Straitsville, Shawnee, Baltimore, Mt. Pleasant, Massieville, Good Hope, Lucasville, Adelphi, Frankfort and Sharonville.
Retiring from the active work in 1888 they located at the Alford homestead near West Rushville, at which place her husband passed away in 1893. For the next year she resided in Columbus and then for eight years in Baltimore, Ohio. Her next move was in 1903 to Baldwin, Kansas, in order that her younger sons might be educated in Baker University. In her last years she traveled a great deal to visit family. She completed the four-year reading program of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle and gave the toast to the class of 1912 in Chautauqua, N.Y. She had been a teacher prior to marrying Rev. Brooks.
Sister Brooks performed in such a strong way the duties that devolve upon a minister’s wife. She overcame the difficulties incident to early widowhood with a large family of children, and raised a noble group of sons. Three of the seven sons of this household are Methodist preachers. They are the Rev. William Brooks, Colfax Iowa; Rev. M.C. Brooks, Pratt, Kansas; and the Rev. Arthur A. Brooks, Fort Dodge, Iowa. School Superintendent W. Glen Brooks, of Nebraska City, Nebraska, and Prof. F. Dell Brooks, Mankato, Minnesota, are educators. Robert A. Brooks is associated with the Methodist Book Concern at New York City and James L. Brooks is a contractor in Lancaster, Ohio. Daughter Almeda Ellen died of heart disease in 1899.
After Lina was stricken with fatal illness she lingered only long enough for all of her sons to gather from their distant homes. While her sons sang her favorite gospel songs her radiant spirit was ushered into the Glory World.
The funeral was conducted in the Methodist Church at West Rushville, Ohio, the following ministers having part in the service: John B. Taylor, Finley R. Crooks and John F. Grimes. Her body was laid to rest by that of her husband in the beautiful cemetery at West Rushville.—J.F.G.
Photo from West Rushville Cemetery, West Rushville, Fairfield Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Ann Mull Buchanan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Ann Jamima Kilgore Alford; and brother William Fielding Alford in this compilation.
Her husband was Leonidas Culver Brooks.
Her lineage: Adeline Humphreys 1844 OH1, Robert Perry 1815 PA2, Fielding 1787 VA3.
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ADRIAN ANTHONY ALFORD
CINCINNATI POST
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—24 June 1994
Adrian Anthony Alford, 21, of Pleasant Ridge, died Wednesday. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Adrian A. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 8 March 1973, last residence not listed.
From OH Deaths: Adrian Anthony Alford, African American, died 22 June 1994, mother’s maiden name Helms.
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AGNES LUCILLE ALFORD REIDER
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Lucille Reider peacefully departed this earth on Thursday evening, June 6, 2013. She was at home [Mason, Warren Co., OH], surrounded by her loving family.
As a teenager, she recognized Christ Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Lucille was born in 1925, in Yonkers, NY, daughter of Annie Kight Alford and Walter Hayes Alford. A graduate of Roosevelt High School (NY) and Macon Law School (GA), she was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1952. In 1955,
Lucille married Jacob A. Reider in Macon, GA, and later lived in Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia. She was a wife and mother first, not working outside the home until her children were older.
Lucille loved people, and maintained friendships for life. Lucille began an unexpected career teaching college in mid-life, that spanned more than 20 years. She influenced students at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and Southern Ohio College, teaching business and real estate law. Her love and talent for teaching was evidenced by the overwhelming response by her students. She was known to start each class by writing a ‘Food For Thought’ verse on the blackboard.
Lucille is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jacob A. Reider, daughters Rebecca Tatum of Tallahassee, FL, Mary (Peter) Van Ellis, of Pipersville, PA, and Julia (Tim) Phillips, Leesburg, VA, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Lucille’s brother and sister-in-law, Richard J. (Bobbie) Alford, and sisters-in-law Geraldine Y. Reider and Eileen R. Kaylor.
Friends are invited to join in celebrating Lucille’s life, at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 2:00 pm, with service at 3:00 pm. A second service will be held at Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home, 260 E. Main St., Middletown, PA, 17057, on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 1:00pm, with burial following at Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, PA. Online condolences may be sent at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
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THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Sunday, 9 June 2013
Lucille Reider peacefully departed this earth on Thursday evening, June 6, 2013. She was at home, surrounded by her loving family. As a teenager, she recognized Christ Jesus as her Lord and Saviour.
Lucille was born in 1925, in Yonkers, NY, daughter of Annie Knight Alford and Walter Hayes Alford. A graduate of Roosevelt High School (NY) and Macon Law School (GA), she was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1952.
In 1955, Lucille married Jacob A. Reider in Macon, GA, and later lived in Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, and Virginia. She was a wife and mother first, not working outside the home until her children were older. Lucille loved people, and maintained friendships for life. Lucille began an unexpected career teaching college in mid-life, that spanned more than 20 years. She influenced students at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and Southern Ohio College, teaching business and real estate law. Her love and talent for teaching was evidenced by the overwhelming response by her students. She was known to start each class by writing a ‘Food For Thought’ verse on the blackboard.
Lucille is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jacob A. Reider, daughters Rebecca Tatum of Tallahassee, FL, Mary (Peter) Van Ellis, of Pipersville, PA, and Julia (Tim) Phillips, Leesburg, VA, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are Lucille’s brother and sister-in-law, Richard J. (Bobbie) Alford, and sisters-in-law Geraldine Y. Reider and Eileen R. Kaylor.
Friends are invited to join in celebrating Lucille’s life, at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 2:00 pm, with service at 3:00 pm.
A second service will be held at Matinchek & Daughter Funeral Home, 260 E. Main St., Middletown, PA, 17057, on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 1:00pm, with burial following at Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, PA.
Photo from Hummelstown Cemetery, Hummelstown, Dauphin Co., PA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bonnie Drobenak
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
In an Ancestry family tree, she is listed as Agnes Lucille Alford, born 11 Nov 1925 in Yonkers, Westchester Co., NY. Her father was Walter Hayes Alford (1896–1968), born and died in Jamaica.
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ALAN FREDERICK ALLFORD
MOUNT VERNON NEWS
Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH—Thursday, 4 August 2005
Alan Allford, 63, of Mount Vernon, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center where he had been a resident since 1961.
Alan was born Nov. 14, 1941, in Cleveland to George J. Allford and Loretta (Eisenbarth) Allford Withers.
Graveside services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Ebenezer Cemetery near Mount Vernon....
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.
Photo from Ebenezer Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Bloom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates for Alan F. Allford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Alan Allford, white, never married, died 3 Aug 2005 in Knox, Knox Co., mother’s maiden name Eisenbarth.
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ALLEN RAY ALFORD
Willard, Huron Co., OH—_____ December 2013
Allen Ray Alford, 84, died on Saturday December 21, 2013 at The Willows in Willard, Ohio.
He was born on February 21, 1929 to the late Donald and Velma Alford in Columbus, Ohio. Allen graduated from Willard High School in 1947. He eloped with Helen J. Brooks on a very snowy November 24, 1950. They resided in Willard for many years before moving to Minford, Ohio in 1976. Allen spent his career working for CSX Transportation. In retirement Allen enjoyed flying his Beechcraft Musketeer with Helen up to their cottage on Johnson’s Island.
Allen is survived by his wife Helen, sons David (Susan) Alford of Manchester, TN; Bill (Patty) Alford of Monroeville, OH; and John (Jocelyn) Alford of Dublin, Ohio. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Doris Alford Dick of Shelby, Ohio.
Visitation will be held starting at 10 AM on Saturday December 28, 2013 at Grace United Methodist Church in Willard. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM followed by a luncheon at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Online condolences can be left at www.secorfuneralhomes.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Helen Joan Brooks Alford; and father, Oscar Donald Alford, in this compilation.
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ALMA KATHERINE LAUER ALFORD
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Saturday, 12 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Alma K. Alford, age 77, of Hamilton, died at Mercy of Hamilton Progressive Care, at 3:45 p.m., on December 10, 1998. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 10, 1921, the daughter of Nickolas and Magdalene (Bohr) Lauer. She was educated in the Hamilton Schools and the Cincinnati Beauty School. She married Raymond Floyd Alford on June 28, 1947 in Hamilton, and he preceded her in death on March 26, 1993. She was a member of the S. Peter in Chains Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Love and her husband, Ronald of Florence, Kentucky; a son, Nick Alford of Hamilton; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four brothers, Albert Lauer and his wife Antoinette, Ervin Lauer, Paul “Nick” Lauer and four sisters, Louise Tape, Helen Hurd, Jean Pater and her husband, Ray, all of Hamilton and Irene Digono of Fairfield and a sister-in-law, Gladys Lauer of Hamilton. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Elizabeth Lauer and Marie Bruck and two brothers, Eric and William Lauer.
Funeral services will be held at the St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church ... at 1:00 pm. Monday. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Webb Noonan Funeral Home ... with burial in the St. Stephen Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alma K. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Hamilton, Butler Co., OH.
Her middle name is from OH Deaths.
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ALMA RUTH ALFORD BENHAM
THE COURIER-JOURNAL
Louisville, KY—Saturday, 29 August 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
VEVAY [Switzerland Co., IN]—Alma Ruth Alford Benham, 72, of Springfield [Clark Co.], Ohio, died Wednesday [August 26] at her home. She was a native of Ohio County and a member of Springfield United Methodist Church.
Survivors: two sons, Kenneth and William Benham, both of Springfield; and three sisters, Doris Osborn of Palm Bay, Fla., Virginia Richards of Fairview and Aldean Brindley of West Melbourne, Fla.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday, Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home. Burial: Rising Sun New Cemetery, Rising Sun....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma R. Benham (SS# issued in OH) was born 25 Dec 1919, last residence Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of her brother John T. Alford in Kentucky Obituaries; and of her sisters Doris E. Alford Osborn and Virginia Mae Alford Richards in Indiana Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Alma Ruth Benham, white, widowed, died 26 August 1992, mother’s maiden name Pryor.
Her lineage: Alma Ruth 1919 IN1, Marshall McKinley 1896 KY2, Thomas 1874 KY3.
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ALTA MAE ALVORD MCCORMICK
TIMES RECORDER
Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH—Wednesday, 26 October 1994
MCCONNELSVILLE [Morgan Co.]—Alta Mae McCormick, 73, of 3550 E. Ohio 60 N.E, McConnelsville, formerly of Cleveland, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994, at Ohio District Council Nursing Home.
Mrs. McCormick was born Feb. 2, 1921, in Akron. She was a retired legal secretary and United Lutheran by faith. She was a graduate of Kent State University and a life member of Beta Epslon Sorority.
Surviving are her husband, Frank N. McCormick, whom she married Dec. 16, 1950; one brother, Edward D. Alvord Jr. of Edinburg, Texas.
Mrs. McCormick was preceded in death by her parents, Edward D. , and Bessie M. Wolfenbarger Alvord.
…. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 1994, at Miller-Huck Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alta Mae McCormick (SS# issued in OH), last residence McConnelsville, Morgan Co., OH.
See the obituary of her mother, Bessie Mae Wolfenbarger Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, Edward Daniels Alvord Sr., in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her ALVORD lineage: Alta Mae 1921 OH1, Edward Daniels 1896 IN2, Arthur Randolph 1850 IN3, Hiram 1790 MA4, Justin 1763 MA5, Job 1729 MA6, John 1685 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ALVE E. ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—26 March 2011
Alve E. Alford, called from labor to reward March 21, 2011. Cherished mother of Cherly, Ivy and Michael. Beloved sister of Carrie and Ozie. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, 2011 at Gaines Funeral Home, 9116 Union Ave. Wake 10 A.M. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Public viewing will be held Sunday 12 noon-7 P.M.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alve E. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 March 1929, last residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
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ALVIN LEE ALFORD
TROY DAILY NEWS
Troy, Miami Co., OH—Saturday, 8 July 2006
PIQUA [Miami Co.]—Alvin L. Alford, 80, of Piqua, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Covington Care Center.
He was born Oct. 19, 1925, to the late Wesley and Mary (Webb) Alford. He married Betty L. Smith (Wilson) on Sept. 9, 1947, and she survives.
Also surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Malinda and William Snider of Daytona Beach, Fla., Nannie and Ronnie Mills of Piqua, Mary and Donald Poling of Piqua, and Patsy and Doug Cavender of Piqua; one brother, Ott Alford of Corbin, Ky.; six grandchildren, Kimberly Lacy of Daytona Beach, Fla., Ronnie Mills Jr. of Piqua, Sherri (Mills) Bryant of Houston, Anthony Mills of Sidney, Brian Cavender of Piqua and Donald Poling Jr. of Troy; and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five sisters, two brothers, twin infant sons and one grandson, Ronald S. Lacy Jr.
He had worked at the Champion Foundry, Piqua, for 16 years.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with the Rev. James Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County., P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.
Photo from Forest Hill Union Cemetery, Piqua, Miami Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jenny Brown
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alvin L. Alford (SS# issued in KY), last residence Piqua, Miami Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Betty L. Wilson Alford Smith, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Oscar Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry) lists the birth of Alvin Alford on 19 Oct 1925 in Bell Co., KY, mother’s name Mary Webb.
His middle name is from his wife’s obituary.
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ALVIN LESLIE ALFORD
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Wednesday, 20 November 2002
[Although Alvin died in Mississippi, we are including his obituary here because he lived in Ohio most of his life. It was his last residence and burial place. This obituary is not verbatim.]
Alvin L. Alford, 83, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on November 17, 2002, in the Veteran’s Hospital, Biloxi, Mississippi. Funeral services [will be] held at the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Avenue, in Hamilton. Entombment was in Rose Hill Mausoleum.
He was born in Hamilton, on June 4, 1919, the son of Raymond and Anne Belle Abney Alford. He was a 1937 graduate of Milford High School and attended Miami University in Oxford. On October 20, 1945, in St. Peter Church, he married Leota Beer and she preceded him in death on September 28, 1990.
Mr. Alford was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II in the European Theater and was a P.O.W. in Germany. He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service having served for 37 years. He was a member of the Optimist International, NARFE, American Legion Post #138, DAV, 11th Armored Thunderbolts Division, and Monkey Mutual Aid Society.
Survivors include his three children, Madonna (James) Burke of Fairfield, Jeanice (James) Hill of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Leslie C. Alford of Kokomo, Indiana; and brother of Elmer Alford of Hamilton.
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KENTUCKY ENQUIRER
Covington, Kenton Co., KY—20 November 2002
Alford Alvin L., devoted husband of the late Leota Alford (nee Beer); dear father of Madonna Burke, Jeanice Hill, and Leslie C. Alford; brother of Elmer Alford. Sunday, November 17, 2002 in the Veterans Hospital, Biloxi, MS, age 83.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave. (Rt. 127), Hamilton [Butler Co., OH]. Visitation will be from 1-2 P.M. Friday in the funeral home.
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Spicy Guppy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alvin L. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Fairfield, Butler Co., OH.
See the obituary of his brother Elmer R. Alford in this compilation.
His middle name is from OH Deaths.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1811 England – d. 1890 Kentucky.
His lineage: Alvin Leslie 1919 OH1, Raymond Charles 1895 KY2, Alvin 1871 KY3, James Henry 1839 OH4, James Henry 1839 OH4, John William 1811 England5, John about 1783 England6, John 1759 England7, Edward 1725 England8, Robert bef 1699 England9.
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AMALIA LEONA “MOLLIE” BOMBACH ALFRED
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Amalia L. Alfred, RN “Mollie”, was born August 15th, 1912, in Lorain, OH. She graduated from Villa Angela High School. Besides her family, Mollie loved being a nurse. She studied at St. Vincent Charity Hos pital for three years and became a Registered Nurse. At St. Vincent she was known as “The Sweetheart of Charity.” She also worked as a nurse for ten years at University Hospitals of Cleveland, where she met Dr. Karl Alfred. They married in 1951.
Mollie Alfred is survived by her husband, Dr. Karl Alfred; her daughter, Patricia Allema (Dennis) of Willowick, OH; her stepchildren, Peter Alfred (Sherry), Richard Alfred (Pat); her grandchildren, Bret Alleman and Kurt Alleman; her step-grandchildren Alexandra Alfred, Christie Herald (Geordie), Daniel Alfred (Michelle) and Kris Alfred. Mollie is also survived by her step-great grandchildren Benjamin, Bryce, Leah, Emily and Kyle.
Mollie was the last surviving sibling of eight children and was preceded in death by Anthony, Edward, Frances, Joseph, Louis, Marie and Robert.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 27th, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH. For additional information, directions, complete obituary and to sign the guestbook, please log online to www.Brown-Forward.com. Brown-Forward Service 216 752-1200.
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Shaker Heights, OH—_____ February 2010
Born in Lorain on Aug. 15, 1912
Departed on Feb. 6, 2010 and resided in Pepper Pike, OH
Mollie Alfred, RN, age 97, (nee Amalia Leona Bombach), was born in Lorain, Ohio and had most of her schooling in Cleveland, OH. Her High School years were spent at Villa Angela High School, following which she trained and received her Registered Nursing degree at Saint Vincent Charity Hospital of Cleveland. At St. Vincent’s, where she worked for a few years, she was known as “The Sweetheart of Charity Hospital.” She became married and had a daughter, Patricia, but this was a short marriage and Mollie returned to work as a nurse at University Hospitals of Cleveland while she and Pat lived with Pat’s sister in Euclid, OH.
While working at University Hospitals, she became one of the first nurses to work under the new concept of recovery rooms where patients were taken following surgery. It was at this time, that she met Dr. Karl S. Alfred, who was the only orthopedic surgery resident there in early 1949. Karl had come to Cleveland from New Jersey for his training and had experienced family problems. His wife, Marjorie, had to be institutionalized after bearing two sons and was told that she would never be able to raise a family. The boys, Richard and Peter, were four and five years old and under the care of Karl’s mother in Summit, NJ. Friendship soon turned into love and at the completion of his residency in July of l950, Karl was asked to join an orthopedic surgeon in Lansing, Michigan. He drove to Lansing and stayed with the surgeon for a few days but could not practice until he had obtained a Michigan license. During this time, Mollie came and spent a couple of days so she could meet the family that was to take Karl in as a partner. After Mollie returned to Cleveland, the Michigan doctor made his feelings known that he did not approve of Karl’s choice of a bride. This was not the news that Karl wanted to hear and he told the doctor that he was returning to Cleveland. After many hours of pleading and a sleepless night, Karl left Michigan, but still on friendly terms.
After returning to Cleveland, Karl rented a small apartment off Euclid Avenue, close to University Hospitals. His doctor friends welcomed him back and Dr. Maxwell Harbin, who had been his mentor, saw to it that Karl was given a staff position at University Hospitals. With no funds and no income, finding office space was almost impossible. However, Dr. Clarence Heyman offered the use of his office and secretary in the Carnegie Medical Building at East 105th and Carnegie. At that time, the address was known as the best medical address between New York and Chicago and continued to be for many years. Many of the doctors from University Hospitals had offices there and that became a source of referrals. Karl also spent over twenty hours a week at the Veterans Administration offices in downtown Cleveland, so there was a little source of income.
After being in Dr. Heyman’s office for eighteen months, there was a sudden vacancy in the Carnegie Medical Building and Dr. Heyman and the other doctors in the building saw to it that the space was awarded to Karl. Dr. Alfred had enough income at the time to staff the office and Mollie recommended an acquaintance of hers from the same floor as the recovery room where she worked. Marjorie Aldridge was the ward secretary on one of the private floors and she became Dr. Alfred’s secretary for the next thirty years.
Karl’s boys, Dick and Peter, were still under his mother’s care in New Jersey, which was a severe burden to her, though she carried on without a complaint. Molly and Karl could not get married until his divorce could be obtained. Fortunately Karl’s mother-in-law, Rose Lincoln, was kind enough to come to Cleveland and at the court hearing, she urged that the divorce be granted. The divorce was granted in June of 1951.
Now they needed to find a home and were fortunate to rent a home on Lamberton Road in Cleveland Heights, close to University Hospitals and The Carnegie Medical Building. Now it was time to get married and Mollie and Karl approached the clergy at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. They met with the Reverend John O’Hear, who was pleasantly sympathetic, but he did not think he could perform the ceremony. Rev. O’Hear referred the couple to his good friend The Rev. Miles Krumbine of Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, and told them that he would be happy to have them as members at St. Paul’s after they were married.
Karl and Mollie were married on July 26th, 1951, by Rev. Krumbine. Present were Dr. Heyman, matron of honor, “Jackie” Evans, best man plastic surgeon Clifford Kiehm, Mollie’s daughter, Patricia, almost ten years old, and a few friends. Jackie was the wife of Dr. Wayne Evans, a dentist who had been a shipmate of Karl’s aboard the USS Estes AGC12, during World War II and who had been called back to active duty during the Korean Conflict. They became lifelong friends with Mollie and Karl. A lunch was relished at the Alcazar Hotel in Cleveland Heights and the couple took off for four days at Niagara Falls.
Now when Mollie, Karl and Patricia were settled on Lamberton Road in Cleveland Heights, it was time to get Karl’s boys, Dick and Peter, to Cleveland before school started. About a month later they were boarded on a train in Summit, New Jersey. That was the Lackawanna Railroad which took them to Buffalo, New York, where the car they were on was hooked up to the Nickel Plate line which took them on to Cleveland. The railroad personnel took very good care of them and they were let off at the station in East Cleveland later that evening. The family was now complete. All these children attended Fairfax School on Lee Road, a short walk from Lamberton Road. Karl and Mollie joined St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the entire family enjoyed suppers and other activities at St. Paul’s.
Karl’s practice took off well and after a year and a half, they were able to purchase a home on Yellowstone Road in Cleveland Heights, where the boys attended Noble School and Pat went to Monticello Junior High, and later to Cleveland Heights High.
The family enjoyed fifteen years on Yellowstone Road before Mollie and Karl moved further out into the suburbs. A good real estate friend, Vera Evans, guided them to Darling & Darling who showed them a home on Brandywood Drive in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Many homes were being built and several lots were available. Karl and Mollie picked the lot they wanted and their home was completed in 1968.
During the years when the children were growing up, they went on to different colleges, got married and had children. Mollie was an excellent mother, a wonderful wife, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed traveling the world, attending meetings with her physician husband and making yearly visits to Norway where Karl’s mother had retired a couple of years after their wedding. She loved her home and the annual visits of the clan every Labor Day weekend until the end.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday February 27th at 10:30 am in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH. Brown-Forward Service 216 752-1200.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Karl Sverre Alfred, in Florida Obituaries.
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ANDREW JACKSON ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—4 July 1986
BARBERTON—Andrew J. Alford, 72, passed away July 1 at Cleveland Clinic. He was born in St. Albans, W. Va., and had been an area resident for 54 years. He retired from B.&W. with 30 years service and was a member of the Barberton Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha M. (Cihlar); sons, Charles H. of Dayton, Robert L. of Maryland, Thomas E. of New York, Richard W. of Akron; daughter Victoria L. Driscoll of Maryland; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews and a host of friends; sister, Sally Woods of West Virginia; and brother, Charles of Florida.
Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Mills-Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, Pastor Robert Carrell officiating. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Mills-Cox, 745-3311.)
Photo from New Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Sowers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Andrew Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 22 June 1914, last residence Barberton, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Bertha Margaret Cihlar Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Victoria Alford Driscoll in Maryland Obituaries. We included the obituaries of his parents, Andrew Milton Alford and Malinda Ann Cockram Alford; brothers John Calvery Alford and William Dolan Alford; and his half-siblings Henry Sherman Alford, Lula Garnett Alford Forbes Miller, and Jack Alford Sr. in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Andrew Jackson 1914 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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ANGELA DELORES BARBER ALFORD WILSON WOODS
Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
Goshen, Clermont Co., OH—_____ July 2005
July 28, 1964 - July 1, 2005
Resided in Fayetteville [Brown Co.], Ohio
Woods, Angela Delores (nee Barber) of Perry Township, Ohio. Beloved wife of Randy Woods. Loving mother of Brent Bergman, Daniel Wilson and the late Chris Alford and Brandon Bergman. Devoted daughter of William and Darlene (nee Fairbanks) Barber.
Family request that memorial donations be made in memory of Angela Woods to the Fernside Center For Grieving Children, 4380 Malsbary Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242 or to the Animal Rescue Fund, PO Box 464 Ameila, Ohio 45102.
Photo from Goshen Cemetery, Goshen, Clermont Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy Myers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Christopher Thomas Alford in this compilation.
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ANN JAMIMA KILGORE ALFORD
Great-Great-Grandmother of Kay Ann Kaufman Feiden, AAFA #0653
From an unknown Methodist publication, but probably:
LANCASTER DISTRICT ADVOCATE
Published monthly for the Methodist Episcopal Church
Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH—October 1884
Rev. Brooks and family returned home on last Friday evening, from West Rushville [Fairfield Co.], Ohio, whither they had been called to attend the death-bed and funeral of Mrs. Brooks’ mother, Mrs. R.P. Alford. An extended notice on the death of this Christian lady has been deferred for our next issue.
In another article:
From an unknown Methodist publication, but probably:
LANCASTER DISTRICT ADVOCATE
Published monthly for the Methodist Episcopal Church
Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH—November 1884
MEMORIAM
Ann Jamina Kilgore was born near Elkton, Cecil County, MD, December 15th, 1821. With her parents she moved to Granville, Ohio, in 1828, and from there to West Rushville, Ohio, 1829. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church in her eleventh year.
She was united in marriage with Robert P. Alford, December 15th, 1840. To them were born two sons and six daughters. After her marriage, she united with the Presbyterian church of which her husband was a member, and remained a devoted and faithful member until October 19th, 1884, when the summons came after a severe affliction of more than three years, and she was called from suffering to her reward.
The subject of this memoir was retired and unassuming in manner, but earnest and persevering in what she conceived to be right. Her excellency of spirit and force of character was felt most in the home circle. As a wife she was devoted and kind. As a mother she was patient, loving, thoughtful and self-sacrificing. Her life was in an eminent degree a success. She lived to see all her children, but one who died in early childhood, in the Christian church, and cheerfully gave one daughter to the Methodist Itinerancy, Mrs. L.C. Brooks, of the Ohio Conference, and was ever ready to encourage her in her life of toil in the vineyard of the Lord. To the writer she said, My Christian experience is different from many others. The light that shone dimly at first has been constantly increasing until now there is no clouds. I am trusting my Savior and am prepared for whatever may be his will. I have no fear, I am ready to go. Oh, I am so Happy.
A short time before her departure she called her family, assured them of her victory through faith in Christ, spoke of her joy, gave her dying council and at about 9 o’clock Sabbath morning, Oct. 19, her happy and blood-washed spirit winged its flight to that home, which her Savior had gone to prepare.
She leaves a husband, two sons, four daughters and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Watson, her pastor, assisted by Rev. Chindler D.D., of Lancaster, Rev. T.G. Wakefield of East Rushville and Rev. I.M. Brashares, of West Rushville.—L.C.B. [Rev. Leonidas Culver Brooks—her son-in-law, husband of Adeline Humphreys Alford Brooks and great-grandfather of Kay Ann Kaufman Feiden, AAFA #0653]
Photos from West Rushville Cemetery, West Rushville, Fairfield Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Ann Mull Buchanan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Adeline Humphreys “Lina” Alford Brooks in this compilation.
Ann’s husband was Robert Perry Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Perry 1815 PA1, Fielding 1787 VA2.
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ANTONIN DVORAK ALFORD
Source unknown [from Find A Grave, posted by Norris Alford]
_____, OH—_____ April 1956
A former Preble County Treasurer died Saturday [March 31] in Dayton. Antonin D. Alford, 62, of 1012 Sherwood Avenue, Dayton, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital where he entered Thursday.
Alford was an inspector at Koehler Aircraft in Dayton. Alford, who moved to Dayton seven years ago, served two terms as county treasurer from 1931 to 1935.
He was a member of the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Dayton. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of St. Clair Post No. 215, American Legion of Eaton.
An active Mason, he was a member of the lodge and chapter here and the Scottish Rite in Dayton.
Surviving are the widow, Ari; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Swisher of Middletown, wife of Dr. Marion Swisher; Mrs. Joan Shafer, R.R. 3, Eaton, and Miss Carolyn Alford of Dayton; a sister, Mrs. O.H. Starkey of Zionsville, Indiana, and five grandchildren.
Services were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Barnes Funeral Home with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Photo from Mound Hill Union Cemetery, Eaton, Preble Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Little
Photo from Mound Hill Union Cemetery, Eaton, Preble Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Digger4Genealogy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ari Lorene Curry Alford; and his daughter Joan Alford Shafer in this compilation.
His gravestone inscription says he was born 19 Oct 1893, “OHIO SGT AIR SERVICE WORLD WAR I.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Antonin Dvorak 1893 IN1, James S. 1843 OH2, Joseph J. 1821 ?? 3, Henry 1778 VA4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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ARI LORENE CURRY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—12 July 1991
EATON—Ari L. Alford, 91, formerly of Eaton, Thursday in Dayton. Services noon Monday, First Presbyterian Church. (Barnes [Funeral Home])
In another article:
Source unknown (from Find A Grave, posted by Norris Alford)
_____, OH—_____ July 1991
Ari L. (Curry) Alford, 91, a former resident of Mary Lane in Eaton, died Thursday afternoon, July 11, at Friendship Village in Dayton, where she had resided for the past 14 years.
A native of Eaton, she was a 1917 Eaton High School graduate. She served as a resident director at Ohio University in Athens, DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., and later at Miami University in Oxford.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Eaton; Commodore Preble Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; American Legion Auxiliary; and an honorary member of Omicron Sigma Sorority.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonin D. Alford, in 1956.
Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Swisher of Middletown, Joan Shafer of Eaton and Carolyn Ewald of Long Valley, N.J.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were Monday, July 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, Eaton, with the Rev. Wayne D. Morrison Officiating. Burial was in Mound Hill Union Cemetery. Barnes Funeral Home–Eaton Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Eaton; Eaton Emergency Squad; Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dayton; or Shiloh United Church of Christ, Dayton.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ari L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 15 Oct 1899 and died 11 July 1991, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Antonin Dvorak Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her daughter Joan Alford Shafer in this compilation.
Her memorial at Mound Hill Union Cemetery in Eaton, Preble Co., OH, lists her full name and says she was born in Preble Co., the daughter of Harry W. Curry and Effie M. Campbell.
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AUDREY DAWSON ALFORD
THE NEWS-HERALD
Willoughby, Lake Co., OH—Saturday, 16 July 2011
Audrey Dawson Alford, 86, of Newbury Township, passed away July 14, 2011, at Corinne Dolan Center.
Born June 5, 1925, in Ashington, England, she had been a resident of Newbury Township for more than 50 years.
Audrey received her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and her master’s degree from Cleveland State University. Audrey Dawson married George Cade Alford Nov. 30, 1957.
She was a medical technologist at Geauga Community Hospital until her retirement in 1990.
Audrey was a member of Newbury United Community Church. She loved travel, golf, playing cards, and her work. She was past board member of the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and was also active in numerous other community service roles.
Survivors are her sons, Alan Alford of Newbury Township, Dr. William (Linda) Scott Alford of North Canton and Edward (Shannon) McCade Alford of Upper Arlington; four grandchildren, Cameron (Alisha) Alford, Amanda (Jeremy) Webb, Riley Alford and Audrey Leigh Alford; and two great-grandchildren: Levin Alford and Xavier Alford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cade Alford; parents, Matthew and Gertrude Dawson; brother, Matthew Dawson; and an infant sister.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2011, at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South Street, (Route. 44, 500 feet south of Route 6/Chardon Square), Chardon.
A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Newbury Center Cemetery. The Rev. Harriett Culp of Newbury United Community Church will officiate.
Arrangements are being handled by The Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Information and online condolences at www.burrservice.com.
Photos from Newbury Center Cemetery, Newbury Center, Geauga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Cole
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey Dawson Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Novelty, Geauga Co., OH.
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AUDREY R. CRANDALL ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Wednesday, 18 December 2002
Audrey R. Alford, age 78, of Toledo, passed away on December 16, 2002, at the Heritage House. She was born on November 7, 1924, to Floyd and Barbara (Werner) Crandall in Toledo, OH. Audrey was a homemaker. She was a member of the Craftsmen Guild and had made many quilts for craft shows. She also enjoyed camping and spending time at the lake.
Audrey was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Alford; sister, Lucille Iler, and brothers, Ralph, Charles, and Robert Crandall.
She will be deeply missed by her son, Glenn Alford; grandchildren, Erica and Darren Alford; sisters, Lois Pollauf and Barbara (Ted) Hamilton; brother, Richard (Lyn) Crandall, and sister, Lucy Crandall. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may visit at the W.K. Sujkowski & Son Funeral Home, 3838 Airport Hwy. on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Toledo Memorial Park....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey R. Alford (SS# issued in IN), last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Richard Harris Alford, in this compilation.
Audrey is buried next to her husband, but she does not have a gravestone.
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AURILLA ORTON ALFORD
Source unknown, from a newspaper clipping glued in Aurilla’s Bible, which she gave to her daughter Hannah Alford Henderson
Hancock Co., OH—11 September 1873
Died
Alford—At her residence, in Biglick Township [Hancock Co., OH], on 10th day of September 1873, Mrs. Aurilla Alford, aged 82 years 28 days.
The friends of the deceased desire to return thanks to those who so kindly assisted in taking care of her the last hours of her illness.
Mrs. Alford, an old resident of this township, died yesterday. She, in company with her husband, who died two years ago, lived to see the wilderness where they had settled changed into a rich and prosperous community. She was a lady of strict integrity, respected by all who knew her.
AAFA NOTES: Aurilla was the daughter of Darius Orton and his first wife, Vashti Jackson.
From Edward Orton, An Account of the Descendants of Thomas Orton of Windsor, Connecticut, 1641 (Columbus, OH: Press of Nitschke Brothers, 1896), pp. 197–199:
To Darius and his wife, Vashti, four children were born, as follows: Aurilla, August 23, 1792-1874 (Mrs. Thomas Alford)….
Aurilla, the oldest daughter, married Thomas Alford, of Center Lisle, and about 1830 removed with him to central Ohio. They finally settled in Alvada, Seneca County, and bought a fine farm, which is still in the hands of their lineal descendants. Several children were born to them, four of whom are still living, viz., William C., Mary, Hannah, and Allen. The three first named reside at Alvada. Allen is a resident of California.
Mrs. Aurilla Alford was, I judge, a superior woman, full of vivacity and courage and a natural leader in the quiet community in which her mature years were spent. Her children seem to have inherited, in good degree, her characteristics.
Though counted old, as years go, they bear their burdens lightly and display unusual energy and spirit in their every-day life.
William C., the oldest son of Aurilla still holds and manages a large farm and finds time and strength every year for a month’s camping and hunting in the forests of Michigan or Wisconsin. Though numbering four-score years, he is always the recognized leader of his camp. He has four children, all happily settled in life. One of his sons is college-bred and is now in successful practice as a lawyer in Duluth, Minnesota. (E.F. Alford.)
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford b. before 1755 in CT.
Her husband’s lineage: Zina 1789 NY1, William bef 1755 CT2.
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BARBARA J. ALFRED
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Wednesday, 8 February 2006
Barbara J. Alfred, 51, of West Toledo, passed away Monday, February 6, 2006, in The Toledo Hospital.
She is survived by her loving mother, Sophie Alfred; loving sister, Geraldine (Edwin) Wallace Jr.; loving brothers, David (Alison) Alfred and Dennis (Debbie) Alfred. Barb was a very loving aunt to her nieces, Denise Purney, Dawn (Mac) Coleman, Tobi Alfred, Elizabeth Alfred, Brittany Coleman, Mariaha Wallace, Fallon Purney, Katie Alfred and Kendall Purney; nephews, Dwayne (Connie) Wallace, Joshua Purney, Kelby Purney, Andy Alfred, Brad Wallace and Jeffrey Wallace and special friend, Scott Fletcher.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Alfred and her father, Jerry Alfred.
Friends are invited to visit from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where a scripture service will be at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home, followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery....
Photo from Resurrection Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Hengen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Sophie Kalinski Alfred, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Barbara J. Alfred, white, never married, was born 23 Oct 1954 in OH. Her father’s last name was Alfred and her mother’s maiden name was Kalinski.
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BARBARA LEE ALFORD HOLLIDAY
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN
Springfield, Clark Co., OH—19 February 2006
Holliday, Barbara Lee, 80, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Community Hospital.
She was born October 12, 1925 in Alderson, West Virginia the Daughter of the late Clark and Gladys (Morgan) Alford.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon K. and husband Richard Knott of Springfield; sons, Charles E., Jr. and his wife Connie Holliday of Springfield, Paul David and his wife Garnet Holliday of New Carlisle; Stephen L. and his wife Bernadette Holliday of Springfield; eleven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and two more expected; four sisters, Dorothy Schlegelmilch, Doris Hudson both of Elk Grove, California, Betty Goodwin of Lewisburg, West Virginia, and Patricia Keeler of Delaware, Ohio; and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles Holliday, Sr.; two brothers, Harry Alford of North Pole, Alaska and Donald Alford of Seebring, Florida.
Family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Trostel, Chapman Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Ohio. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at the funeral home. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the New Carlisle First Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.trostelchapman.com.
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Springfield, Clark Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Carol Crawford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara L. Holliday (SS# issued in WV), last residence Springfield, Clark Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her parents, Clark Lee Alford and Gladys Laura Morgan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brother Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries; her sister Betty Jean Alford Goodwin in West Virginia Obituaries; and her sister Doris Ann Alford Hudson in California Obituaries.
Barbara’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Barbara Lee 1925 WV1, Clark Lee 1902 WV2, Olen Bucy 1877 WV3, Merican V. 1831 VA4, Joseph 1802 VA5, John 1773 VA6, John 1732 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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BERNICE L. ALFORD
E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and Crematory
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—_____ January 2016
Ms. Bernice L. Alford—Age 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016.
Loving mother of David Alford (Mikita Randall), dear sister of Monroe (Alice) Alford of Portsmouth, NH, Louis Alford, Sr., Max Alford, Dion Alford, Jeffrey Alford of Dallas, TX, Augustine Alford, Wanda Alford and James E. Alford (deceased), precious aunt of April (Marie) Alford, Bonnie (Melvin) Hooks, Jillian Weaver, Louis Alford, Jr. (Tigus) and Cedrick Alford, many thanks to lifelong friends Pat and Jeri and a host of other relatives and friends.
Family conducting a service in her memory at a later date.
Photos from Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Bedford Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary E Brothers-Johnson
Numbers at bottom right of Bernice’s gravestone are the grave plot numbers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Ocie Pearl Bailey Alford, in this compilation.
From U.S. Public Records Index, 1950–1993 (Ancestry): Bernice L. Alford, was born 17 Feb 1944.
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BERTHA ETHEL CALE FLYNN CLUCKEY ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Saturday, 6 May 1950
Mrs. Bertha Cluckey Alford, 58, of 2310 Woodville Rd., died today in St. Vincent’s Hospital after an illness of two years.
Mrs. Alford a native of Bowling Green spent most of her life in Toledo.
Surviving are husband, William and sister, Mrs. Nellie Jacobs, both of Toledo.
Services will be in the Abele Funeral Home Monday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery.
Photo from Forest Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: From OH Births: Bertha Ethel Cale was born 26 June [sic: Jan] 1892 in Henry, Wood Co., OH, daughter of Solomon S. Cale and Anna H. Sylvis.
From Michigan Marriage Records, 1867–1952 (Ancestry): Bertha Flynn, age 23 born 1892 in OH, daughter of Solomon, married Fred Cluckey on 27 Oct 1915 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
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BERTHA MARGARET CIHLAR ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Wednesday, 1 April 2009
BARBERTON [Summit Co.]—Bertha M. Alford, 95, passed away March 30, 2009.
She was born October 5, 1913 in Doylestown and was a member of the Barberton Church of God for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by husband, Andrew, and daughter, Victoria Driscoll. She is survived by sons, Charles (Marie), Robert, Thomas (Lynn), and Richard; daughter-in-law, Betty; son-in-law, John Driscoll; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, with Pastor Chuck Erbe officiating.
Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Alford School Fund at The University of Akron. (Cox, Barberton, 330-745-3311).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha Margaret Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 5 Oct 1913, last residence Wordsworth, Medina Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Andrew Jackson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone and provides her maiden name. We included the obituary of her daughter Victoria Alford Driscoll in Maryland Obituaries.
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BERTIE M. KOGER ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Sunday, 18 February 1996
Alford, Bertie M. (Cogar), 97, of Dayton, Friday [February 16]. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday. (Harris [funeral home])
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertie Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 Sept 1897, last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
Find A Grave photographer Steve Mullinex reported on 3 Dec 2011 that cemetery records show where Bertie’s grave is, but there is no visible gravestone for her.
From OH Deaths: Bertie M. Alford, white, widow, was born 23 Sept 1898 in KY [different than SSDI. Her father’s surname was Cogar, and her mother’s maiden name was Cogar.
In 1900 Bertie M. Koger is age 1, living with her parents, George and Louisa Koger, and siblings in Parmleysville, Wayne Co., KY. Ancestry family trees list her parents as George Washington Koger and Louisa Koger.
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BESSIE MAE WOLFENBARGER ALVORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 24 February 1953
Mrs. Bessie M. Alvord, 54, of 196 Hudson rd., died Monday [February 23] in Akron City Hospital.
She leaves her husband, Edward D.; a daughter, Mrs. Frank N. McCormick of Cleveland, and a son, Edward D. Jr. of Glenville, Ill.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Long Funeral Home, Akron. Private burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Alta Mae Alvord McCormick in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Edward Daniels Alvord Sr., in North Carolina Obituaries.
From Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980 (Ancestry): On 28 Feb 1920 in Summit Co., OH, Bessie Mae Wolfenbarger, born 10 Aug 1899 in Knoxville, TX, daughter of Tandy H. Wolfenbarger and Sarah Welch, married Edward D. Alvord, born 21 Sept 1897 in Milligan, Parke Co., IN, son of Arthur R. Alvord and Sarah Sappenfield.
Also from Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records: On the marriage record of Edward Daniels Alvord [Jr.], his parents are listed as Edward Daniels Alvord and Bessie Mae Wolfenbarger.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Edward Daniels 1896 IN1, Arthur Randolph 1850 IN2, Hiram 1790 MA3, Justin 1763 MA4, Job 1729 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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BESSIE JOSEPHINE ALFORD MASSEY
[Bessie died in OH, but we are also including her obituary in West Virginia Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 17 March 1975
PATRIOT [Gallia Co.], Ohio—Mrs. Bessie Alford Massey, 76, of Patriot, Ohio, formerly of St. Albans and Nitro, was dead on arrival Sunday at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio, following a long illness.
She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, near Tornado.
Surviving: husband, Harry Massey; daughters. Mrs. Thelma McCallister, Mrs. Opal Miles and Mrs. Lucille White of St. Albans, Mrs. Arlene Beaver of Libya, North Africa, Mrs. Jean Sanson of Masury, Ohio: sons, Bradford of Patriot, Ohio, Eugene of Nitro; brothers, Romea Alford and Elvin “Butch” Alford of South Charleston, the Rev. Herbert Alford of Scott Depot; sisters, Miss Mamie Alford and Mrs. Alice Childress of South Charleston; 18 grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
The body is in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans. Arrangements are incomplete.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Massey (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 29 Apr 1898, last residence Patriot, Gallia Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Roy Washington Alford, Sylvia Elva Alford, Herbert Cecil Alford, and Mamie E. Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Bessie Josephine 1898 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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BETTIE ANN WILKERSON ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—Thursday, 21 August 2014
MANSFIELD—Bettie Ann Alford, a servant of the Lord, finished the Good Fight and met her Savior face to face on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2014. Bettie was 86.
She was born January 21, 1928 in Hosston, Louisiana, one of four children to the late Cassell and Bettie Wilkerson and graduated from Hosston High School. It was at the start of WWII when she met a young soldier passing through town on a maneuver exercise, Herman B. Alford. During the war, they courted through correspondence, and were married on February 14, 1946. Together, they shared 50 years before Herman passed away August 8, 1996.
Bettie and Herman lived in Lancaster, California for over 35 years. There, Bettie was an active member of First Assembly of God. She enjoyed the Christian Women’s Club and had a presence in all church activities.
The very definition of a Proverbs 31 woman, Bettie was a devoted wife and mother. Raised in the South, she believed in traditional households, but carried a voice of influence in their home. She delighted in family gatherings as seeing everyone together brought great joy to her heart.
Independent and self sufficient, Bettie had a wide range of talents. She enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing and took up trap shooting with Herman. Both were championship trap shooters traveling to meets throughout Southern California. She assisted with the daily chores on the family’s five-acre ranch, and was also experienced in refinishing furniture and helping with various contractor tasks as their home was built.
Bettie was also quite refined and often described as an elegant lady. She enjoyed shopping and traveling with her sister. Bettie handled situations in life with a great deal of poise and grace, the very embodiment of a gracious woman.
She is survived by two sons Dr. James and Gloria Alford of Mansfield and Drs. Jerome and Alma Alford of Gallup, New Mexico; five grandchildren Jameson Smythe and Ashley Nicole Alford, Jessica Hope Alford of Mansfield, Benjamin Robert Alford of American Fork, Utah, Annette Marie Alford of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Brian James Alford of Grand Rapids, Michigan; she also had two great granddaughters Marla Madison Alford and Ashlen Nicole Alford; and many friends and caregiver family members at Wedgewood Estates.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Annette and Gerald Purvis, and two brothers and sisters-in-law James and JoAnn, and Jeter and Betty Jo Wilkerson.
A memorial service remembering and celebrating Bettie Ann Alford will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 11:30 am in the Community Room at Wedgewood Estates…. Interment will be in Mansfield Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions in memory of Bettie may be made to Ohio Health MedCentral Hospice may be made at the service or mailed to Snyder Funeral Home, P.O. Box 3085, Mansfield, Ohio 44904.
The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Alford family and expressions of support and sympathy may be made by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband, Herman B. Alford, in California Obituaries.
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BETTIE E. LOHNES ALFRED
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Saturday, 26 April 2008
Photo from Newcomer Funeral Home
Bettie Alfred
1930–2008
Alfred, Bettie 77, of Dayton passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Crestview Manor. She is preceded in death by her parents John Lohnes and Mary Harbert.
Bettie is survived by her children Myron Young, Timothy Young, Melody (Steve) Layton, Mary (Rob) Alfred, and Mark (Andrea) Alfred; 10 grandchildren; brother Robert (Virginia)Lohnes; numerous great grandchildren and other family and friends. She was retired from Wright Patterson AFB after 32 years of service.
A memorial service will be held 2:00PM Monday April 28, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Willowview Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bettie E. Alfred (SS# issued in OH) was born 29 Oct 1930, last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
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BETTY D. ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—19 February 2012
Betty D. Alford beloved wife of James Alford, passed on Feb. 15, 2012. Viewing Thursday 2-7 P.M. at Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home, 7120 Cedar Ave., where services will be Friday at 10 AM.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James C. Alford, in this compilation.
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BETTY GAY MCCALLISTER ALFORD
THE NEWS-HERALD
Willoughby, Lake Co., OH—Thursday, 12 October 2006
Services for Betty G. Alford, 60, of Ashtabula, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Potti Funeral Home, 2726 Hubbard Road, (Route 528, just south of Route 20), Madison.
Mrs. Alford passed away Oct. 10, 2006, at Ashtabula County Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 8, 1945, in St. Albans, W.Va.
Mrs. Alford was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed making crafts.
Survivors are her daughter, Lisa L. (Michael J.) Knack of Painesville; grandchildren, Ryan M. and Kaitlyn M. Knack; siblings, Charlotte Holstein of Chardon, Geraldine Beach of Colebrook, Carol Whittington of Dorset, James W. McCallister of Rome, James H. McCallister of Poca, W.Va., Sharon Withrow of Ashtabula and Donna Swope of Conneaut.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Alford in 2001; parents, James M. and Verna McCallister; and siblings, June Jessee, Maxine Johnson, Dennis McCallister, Dale Cox, Virginia McCallister, Donnie McCallister and Chester McCallister.
.... Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty G. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Ray Edwin Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BETTY L. WEST ALFORD
JACKSON COUNTY TIMES-JOURNAL
Jackson, Jackson Co., OH—Sunday, 1 January 2017
Betty (West) Alford, age 83, of Ray [Vinton Co.], Ohio entered into eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
She was born April 26, 1933, in Jackson, Ohio to the late Nathaniel and Gladys (Young) West. Betty was a long-time resident of Ray, OH and a member of the Fairview Christian Church of Tick Ridge.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Alford, son, Richard Alford, grandson, Logan Alford, sister, Addie Davenport, brothers-in-law, Tom, Earl Jr., Dick, Stub, Bill, Randall and Bob and sisters-in-law, Mabel, Audrey, Perk, Winnie, Lucy and Mary Beth.
She is survived by her children, Paula (Dick) Hatfield, of Johnstown, OH, Charles (Kelli) Alford, of Baltimore, OH, Chip (Teddi) Alford, of Laurelville, OH and Mike (Kelly) Alford, of Ray, OH; sister, Mae Warrens, of Wellston, OH; sisters-in-law, Tootle, Reda, Stella, Charlene and Margie; brothers-in-law, Forrest, Herbert and Wendell; grandchildren, Lisa, Angela, Scott, Zack, Molly, Jacob, Tiffany, Lacey, Charles Jr., Jessica, Joshua, Troy and Leah and great grandchildren, Alex, Kayla, Abigail, Brayden, Jax and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Fairview Christian Church of Tick Ridge from 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at the church…. Burial will follow in Tick Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home, of Jackson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her son Richard L. Alford in this compilation.
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BETTY L. WILSON ALFORD SMITH
DAILY CALL
Piqua, Miami Co., OH—9 January 2012
PIQUA—Betty L. Smith, 81, of Piqua, died at 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, surrounded by her loving family. She now is pain free and can see clearly in the arms of Jesus.
She was born in Cary, Ky., on Jan. 25, 1930, to the late James and Ollie (Accuff) Wilson. She married Alvin Lee Alford on September 8, 1947, and he preceded her in death. On Nov. 16, 1968, she married James Smith. He preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1980.
Betty is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Nannie and Ronnie Mills, Houston, Mary and Donald Poling, Piqua, Patsy and Douglas Cavender, Piqua; one son-in-law: Bill Snider of Daytona Beach, Fla.; sister: Pauline Grimes, Frankfort, Ky.; two step-sons: Joe Smith, DeWitt, Ky., Charles Smith, Ky., and one step-daughter: Dora Lee Lester, DeWitt, Ky.; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by twin sons in 1951; one daughter: Linda L. Snider; one grandson: Ronald S. Lacy, Jr., and three brothers.
Betty worked for Copeland Mfg., Sidney, as a mill operator and retired in 1979.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua, with Pastor Don Trumbull officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.
Photo from Forest Hill Union Cemetery, Piqua, Miami Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candy Gilliam
The obscured year on Betty’s inscription is 1930.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her first husband, Alvin Lee Alford, in this compilation.
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BEULAH MAY ALLVORD PIKE
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Wednesday, 6 December 1961
MRS. PIKE DIES, WIFE OF PASTOR
Mrs. Beulah May Pike, 68, wife of the Rev. Clarence H. Pike, pastor of the Forrest Hill Community Church, died Tuesday [December 5] in Akron General Hospital after a long illness.
For 25 years Mrs. Pike was associated with her husband in the Christian Fellowship Press here, which furnishes supplies for churches such as Bibles, envelopes and various printed material.
Rev. and Mrs. Pike met while they were attending the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. They were married in Mrs. Pike’s native Shamokin, Pa. Rev. Mr. Pike formerly was pastor of the Christian Fellowship Chapel on Baird st., and once held a pastorate in Meadville, Pa.
Mrs. Pike, who lived in Akron 27 years, was a member of Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, to which her husband also belonged.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Betty Noland, and three grandchildren of Akron; three sisters, Mrs. Willis McCoy and Mrs. Herbert Albright of Shamokin and Mrs. Kimber Erdman of Port Orange, Fla., and a brother, Walter Allvord of Lakewood.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home, the Rev. Dean Henry officiating…. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Twinsburg, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leroy Kyle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Archibald H. Allvord and Ellen Lavina Schwartz Allvord, in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and her brother Walter E.C. Allvord in Florida Obituaries.
Her ALLVORD lineage: Beulah May 1893 PA1, Archibald H. 1871 PA2, Jacob 1842 PA3.
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BILLIE M. ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—22 November 2010
Billie M. Alford, 74, of Kitts Hill, husband of Phyllis Miller Alford, died Saturday at King’s Daughters Medical Center. He retired from Columbia Gas.
Funeral service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ice Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Deering. Burial at Community Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billie M. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 18 Nov 1936, last residence Kitts Hill, Lawrence Co., OH.
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BRADFIELD ALFORD
[He died in OH, but we are also including his obituary in Alabama Obituaries because that was his home.]
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Monday, 17 March 1980
Bradfield Alford, of 509 Chemical St., Roanoke, Ala., died March 15 at Akron General Medical Center.
He is survived by son, Elias Alford, of Akron; daughters, Mrs. Frances Richardson, of Akron, Mrs. Mary RowIan of 1221 Packard Dr., where condolences may be sent; two brothers of Ohio and Alabama; 11 gandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Friends may call Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Turner Memorial Home. Services and interment will be in Roanoke, Ala. (Turner Memorial Home, 724-1201.)
Photo from East Roanoke Cemetery, Roanoke, Randolph Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Richard Bragg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bradfield Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 24 Oct 1903 [different than gravestone] and died _____ March 1980, last residence Roanoke, Randolph Co., AL, last benefit paid to Akron, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of his son Elias Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Cleophus Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
OH Deaths lists Bradfie Alford, born 1906 in AL and died 15 March 1980 in Akron, Summit Co., OH. His race is non-white, and his marital status is widowed.
The Higgins Family Tree on Ancestry lists Bradfield’s parents as Elias Alford and Dora Green.
His lineage: Bradfield 1903 AL1, Elias 1875 GA2.
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CARL LUCAS ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—8 January 1995
ASHVILLE—Carl L. Alford, 72, Jan. 6; service noon Monday; Oliver Funeral Home. Linda S. Hoffsis, 52, Jan. 6; service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus; Oliver, Ashville. Dolph Remy, 78, Jan. 6; service 11 a.m. Tuesday; Wellman.
In another article:
Source unknown
_____, OH—_____ January 1995
Carl L. Alford, age 72, Ashville, died Friday Jan. 6, 1995 at Dayton VA Center.
Born Jan. 4, 1923 in Preston, W. Va., son of Robert and Mary Ogle Alford.
Survived by wife Elizabeth; daughter, Virginia Larabee of St. Louis, Mo.; sons, Buddy Lee (Karen) of Buckeye Lake; Clayton (Penny) of Circleville, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Carl Richard.
He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and a member of Wesley Post 3441 VFW in Columbus. He worked as a machine operator for Columbus Auto Parts.
Services were entrusted to Oliver Funeral Home of Ashville, Ohio.
Photo from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Flo Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carl L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 8 Jan 1926, last residence Ashville, Pickaway Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Forbes Alford; son Carl Richard Alford; and sister Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Lee Alford and Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and brother Ralph Douglas Alford in West Virginia Obituaries; and of his brother Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: Carl Lucas Alford was born 4 Jan 1923 in Princeton Meadows, Mercer Co., WV, son of Robert L. Alford and Mary Ogle. He died 6 Jan 1995.
From OH Deaths: Carl L. Alford, married, white, was born 4 Jan 1923 [different than SSDI] in WV, mother’s maiden name Ogle.
In 1930 Carl L. Alford, age 4 born WV, is living with his parents, Robert F. and Mary L. Alford, and siblings in East River, Mercer Co., WV. His brother Roby W. Alford is age 7.
In 1940, Roby, age 17, and Carl, age 15, are living with their mother, Mary L. Alford in Princeton, Mercer Co., WV.
Carl’s birth year is probably not 1923 as is stated in his obituary and is shown on his gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Carl Lucas 1926 WV1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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CARL RICHARD ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—23 December 1986
Alford, Carl Richard, 42, Sunday; funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday, Schoedinger Linden.
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COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—23 December 1986
WIFE ADMITS KILLING MAN, LEAVING BODY 2 WEEKS
A Blendon Township woman was charged yesterday in the slaying of her husband after confessing that she shot him and left his body in bed for two weeks, Franklin County Sheriff Earl O. Smith said.
The body of Carl Richard Alford, 42, of 3706 Caracas Dr. was found about 6:30 a.m. yesterday after his wife, Beverly Sue, 41, called authorities.
Mrs. Alford reported three men had carried the body into their home and dumped it on the bed, Smith said.
Mrs. Alford was charged with aggravated murder after admitting she made up the story, Smith said. She was taken to the Franklin County Jail.
“She started out with a lie I don’t think she could live with,” he said.
Mr. Alford, clad in underwear, had been shot once in the head with a .357- caliber Magnum.
Mrs. Alford worked with her husband at a Columbus auto parts store. Her husband was shot while sleeping, after an argument.
“All we know it was a domestic dispute. As a result of it, she went into the bedroom and shot him,” Smith said.
Mr. Alford was shot Dec. 9, Smith said. Saturday, Mrs. Alford called Blendon Township police and filed a missing person report. Mrs. Alford, who had continued to go to work, told police she didn’t know where her husband was.
Yesterday, she called Blendon Township police and told them three men driving a brown Buick or Oldsmobile had carried her husband inside the house.
Police initially put out a teletype to all central Ohio police agencies to watch for the car. Police withdrew the teletype after further investigation showed the victim was killed in the bed, Smith said.
“She claimed somebody brought her husband home . . . a couple of guys in a brown car and then they left. That proved to be false,” Smith said.
When the body was found, blood was on the bedroom walls, he said. Body fluids had seeped through the bedding into the floor and the stench was overbearing, he said.
Mrs. Alford has two children from a previous marriage. She met Mr. Alford at her job, Smith said.
Photo from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Flo Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carl Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 March 1944 and died _____ Dec 1986, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his parents, Carl Lucas Alford and Elizabeth “Betty” Forbes Alford, in this compilation.
OH Deaths lists his death date as 22 Dec 1986.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Carl Richard 1944 ??, Carl Lucas 1926 WV1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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CAROLINE ALFORD CLUGSTON
From Early Court Records of Scioto County, Ohio, abstracted by Caryn R. Shoemaker, C.G.R.S., (Minford, N. pub., OH: February 1979), Death Records 1856-1872, p. 7
Clugston, Caroline, died 29 Dec 1857, age 49, born and died Portsmouth, married, consumption, housewife, parents: R.B. and Caroline Alford.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Roswell B. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Chauncey Willard Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of her brother Pliny A. Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Caroline 1808 OH1, Roswell B. 1790 MA2, Amasa 1764 MA3, Elijah 1732 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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CAROLYN RUBY MCNAUGHTON ALVORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Thursday, 11 January 1962
Carolyn Alvord (nee MacNaughton [sic]) of Chardon, O.; beloved wife of Paul T.; mother of James J. and Miss Susan Alvord of Chardon, and grandmother, sister of Mr. Kenneth MacNaughton.
Funeral services Burr Funeral Home, Chardon, O., Thursday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. Interment Chardon Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Timothy Paul Alvord, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From Ohio, County Births, 1841–2003 (FamilySearch.org): Caroline Ruby McNaughton was born 20 May 1904 in Chardon, Geauga Co., OH. An added note says the record was corrected on 2 Dec 1949, “Civ. Doc. 11 Pg. 186.”
From OH Deaths: Carolyn M. Alvord, white, married, was born about 1905 and died 9 Jan 1962 in Geauga Co.
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CATHERINE FRANCES ALFORD ALIFF
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Sunday, 13 April 2014
Catherine Frances Aliff (nee Alford), age 85, passed away April 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Carl S.; dear mother of Carol (Kenneth) Demel and Nancy (Tony) Indovina; cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Nicholas) Sivik and Sarah (Alex) Rodriguez; loving sister of Nellie (Leroy, deceased) Nichols and Norman (Ruby) Alford; aunt and great-aunt of many.
She was overjoyed and looking forward to the birth of her first great-grandchild.
Funeral service Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 12PM in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, where the family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Seasons of Life Hospice, 9511 West Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma 44130.
Photo from Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly Vera
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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CELESTINE ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Friday, 18 June 2004
Celestine Alford, age 94, Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at the Lutheran Village Care Center. A retired employee of the State of Ohio and member and Mother of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church.
Survived by goddaughter, Jennifer Jordan; special friends, Rev. Harry T. and Marian Heath, Iamore Perry, Ethel Goodman, Delores Fleming, Mt. Hermon Baptist Church family.
Funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 2283 Sunbury Rd. Rev. Dr. Donald J. Washington, Officiant. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements by C.D. White & Son Funeral Home, 1217 Mt. Vernon Ave.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Celestine Alford was born 16 May 1910. She was African-American and divorced.
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CHARLES EDWARD ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Sunday, 8 April 1945
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Edward Elmore Alford, in this compilation.
In another article:
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Tuesday, 23 December 1941
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Edward 1916 OH, Edward Elmore 1873 OH2, John M. 1846 OH3, James A. 1803 VT4, Alexander 1752 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England20.
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CHARLES HENRY ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday. 7 March 2003
Charles Henry Alford, 69, of Warrensville Heights, died Sunday [March 2]. Services today. E.F. Boyd & Son, Warrensville Heights.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles H. Alford (SS# issued in CO) was born 20 March 1933, last residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Charles Henry Alford, African American, widowed, was born 20 March 1932 [different than SSDI], father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Holland.
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CHARLES J. ALFORD, SR.
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Wednesday, 3 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Alford, Charlie James, beloved husband of Mary L. Alford, loving father of Louise Randall, Charles Alford Jr. and Anthony Alford (Gladys Elaine), dear brother of Mary Hand and Martha Wells, also survived by six devoted grandchildren, six fond great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and many friends.
Passed February 1, 1999, age 76. Friends may call ... at 1st Baptist Church of Kennedy Heights, 6201 Red Bank Rd.... Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson-Hall & Jordan Funeral Home.
In another article:
CINCINNATI POST
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 4 February 1999
Charlie James Alford, 76, of Kennedy Heights, died Monday. The World War II veteran worked for Celotex Corp.
Services: noon Friday at the First Baptist Church, Kennedy Heights. Visitation: 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements: Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Home.
Photo from Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Leedom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlie J. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 Jan 1923, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Louise Hand Alford, in this compilation.
From Spring Grove Cemetery records:
Interment Number: 205869
Interment Date: 02/05/1999
Location: LC-C-77-0
Name: Charlie J Alford
Date of Birth: 01/23/1923
Birth Place: Montgomery, AL
Date of Death: 02/01/1999
Death Place: Cincinnati, OH
Name of Father: James Clark Alford
Name of Mother: Alberta Brasell
Sex: M
Marital Status: M
Name of Spouse: Mary Louise
Funeral Home: Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home (Gilbert)
City, State, Zip: Cincinnati Oh 45206
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Homes traditionally serve the African-American community.
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CHARLES MORGAN ALFORD
[He died in Ohio, but we are also including his obituary in West Virginia Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
From a Brady Family Reunion photo, Barbour County, 1913
Photo from PLUMBETREE’s PLUMB family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
EAST LIVERPOOL REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Saturday, 26 October 1963
Charles M Alford, 85, of Chester [Hancock Co., WV] R.D. 1, a retired farmer, died Friday at 1:25 p.m. at City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Barbour County, W. Va., April 7, 1878, to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Alford, and resided in this vicinity for 40 years. His wife, Mrs. Celia Alford, died in 1936.
He is survived by six sons, Thomas Alford and Harry Alford of East Liverpool, Alford of Los Angeles, Everett Alford of Salineville, Lonnie Alford of Orlando, Fla., and Allen Alford of St. Louis, Mo.; two step-sons, Earl Cox of Newell and Vearl Dean of Chester, a step-daughter, Mrs. Ann Husted of East Liverpool, and 22 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Chester Arner Chapel by the Rev. Donald L. Rettgwer, pastor of the Pleasant Heights Baptist Bible Church. Burial will be at Shadow Lawn Cemetery, Newell….
Photo from Shadow Lawn Memory Garden, Newell, Hancock Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Ryan Waite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 3 Apr 1879 and died _____ Oct 1963, last residence WV.
See the obituary of his grandson Jerry Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Celia Rosella Brady Cox Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Charles M. Alford, born 1878, died 25 Oct 1963 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, widowed, age 85.
On Charles Morgan Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 63 living in R.D. 1 Chester, Hancock Co., WV. He says he was born 3 Apr 1879 in Randolph Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Charles Morgan 1879 WV1, James H. 1842 VA2, James 1812 VA3, Thomas 1757 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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CHLOE LENORA ALFRED EGGEMAN SMITH
HUR HERALD
Hur, Calhoun Co., WV—9 December 2014
Chloe Lenora (Eggeman) Smith, age 78, of Wooster Ohio formerly of Orrville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, following a period of declining health.
Lenora was born on October 24, 1936, in Arnoldsburg, WV, to the late Johnie and Cora (Butler) Alfred and married Robert J. “Bob” Eggeman on July 26, 1957 in WV. Bob died on May 4, 1995. She later married Ronald L. Smith on November 14, 1998, in Wooster.
She graduated from Calhoun County High School, Class of 1955 and worked for American Weatherseal and Westinghouse in Orrville, eventually retiring from Rubbermaid in Wooster.
Lenora was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Marshallville. She enjoyed camping, sightseeing, traveling, and going out to eat with her husband. She will be remembered as a people person who especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Ronald Smith of Wooster; children, Brenda Eggeman of Dalton, R. John Eggeman of Wooster, Randy Smith of MI, and Diana (Jeremy) Dutra of MI; grandchildren, Heather (John) Bischoff of Orrville, Kyle R. Yates of Dalton, and Krissy, Scotty, and Ronny Todd, all of MI; great grandchildren, Riley, Hope, Taylor, Rhys, Hunter, Leland, J.T., and Brie of Orrville, and Jaidyn, Briana, Aubrey, Jaxon, Leona and Nathan of MI; and a sister, Carolyn (Frank) Miller of Rosedale WV.
In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by sons, Paul D. Eggeman, and Rodney A. Eggeman; and a sister, Nellie Alfred.
Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at Auble Funeral Home, 512 East Oak Street, Orrville Ohio, with Rev. John Corsi officiating.
Friends may call on Sunday at the funeral home, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home’s web site at www.aublefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster OH 44691, or to St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 7404 Coal Bank Road, Marshallville OH 44645.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Cora Butler Alfred, in West Virginia Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles J. Alfred and Agnes Langford.
Her ALFRED lineage: Chloe Lenora 1936 WV1, Johnie Ray 1911 WV2, Charles Leroy 1866 WV3, James S. 1836 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALFORD
Photo from Find A Grave
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—16 November 2000
Alford, Christopher T., dear grandson of William and Darlene Fairbanks Barber, devoted son of Angela Barber Wilson, step-son of Daniel Wilson, brother of Brent Bergman and Daniel Wilson Jr., nephew of Ron and Susan Alford Lile. Monday, November 13, 2000, residence Milford, OH.
Funeral liturgy will be celebrated at St. Andrew Church, 552 Main St., Milford, Saturday, November 18, 10 A.M. Visitation Evans Funeral Home, Milford, Friday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to The Chris Alford Memorial Fund. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
Photo from Goshen Cemetery, Goshen, Clermont Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy Myers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Christopher T. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 26 May 1985, last residence Milford, Clermont Co., OH.
See the obituary of his mother, Angela Delores Barber Alford Wilson Woods, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Christopher Thomas Alford was born in KY, mother’s maiden name Barber.
His mother’s memorial at Find A Grave says that Christopher died in a fire.
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CILLA LOUISE JONES ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—30 September 2015
Cilla Louise (Jones) Alford, 86, passed away September 29, 2015.
She was born and raised in South Carolina where she attended school. After school she met and fell in love with the love of her life Mr. Pravis Alford, Sr. whom she married. To this union eleven children were born, five have survived.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Watson; four sons, Pravis (Starlet) Alford, William, Larry, and Terry all of Akron; one sister, Queen E. Cole of Akron; and Lizzie M. Jones of Aron; very special and dedicated care giver, Brenda Ray; twenty four grandchildren; fifty seven great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Homegoing service will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Pastor Ronnie Stevens officiating. Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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CLARA L. ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Friday, 5 October 2001
Clara Alford, 87, Westerville, Monday, October 1, 2001 at Laurels of Norworth.
Survived by niece, Pat Jordan. Member of West Jefferson Chapter 492 O.E.S.
Arrangements by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, Worthington Chapel, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 13 March 1914, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Clara Alford, white, single never married, was born in Franklin Co., OH, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Kimberland.
William H. Alford married Daisy Pearl Kimberland on 20 Dec 1896 in Marion Co., IN [Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800–1941 (Ancestry)].
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CLARA LEE ALFORD WALKER
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—9 March 1996
Clara Lee (Alford) Walker was born in Toomsuba, Miss., on Jan. 30, 1945, to Elijah and Marie Alford.
Friends may call at the Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home today from 4 to 6 p.m.
Interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 795 Merton Ave.(Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Clara Walker (SS# issued in MS), and list her death on 6 March 1996, last residence not listed.
From OH Deaths: Clara Walker, married African American, died 6 March 1996 in Summit Co., father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Weatherspoon.
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CLARENCE ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Gaines Funeral Home
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Sunday, 21 May 2017
Clarence Alford Jr. age 55, called to eternal rest May 18, 2017.
Beloved son of Eleanor Alford and the Late Clarence Alford Sr. Dear father of William and Anthony Alford. Brother of Anita Simpson, Anthony and James Alford.
1 sister Angela preceded him in death.
Viewing Friday May 26, 2017 at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights. Funeral service will be held Sat May 27, 2017 at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 11115 Kinsman Rd. Wake 9:30 AM Funeral 10:00 AM
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Clarence “Jet” Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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CLARENCE “JET” ALFORD, SR.
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—6 October 2015
Born: February 2, 1936
Died: October 1, 2015
Clarence “Jet” Alford, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2015.
Clarence is survived by his beloved wife Eleanor Alford. Cherished father of Angela White, Clarence Alford, Jr., Anita Simpson (Raymond), Anthony Alford (Lavita), James Alford (Sheila). Loving brother of Estele English, Willa Mae Porter, Uzelle Reed, and Clifford Alford, all deceased; grandfather of Latreese White, April Stephens, Sierra Simpson, Raymond Simpson, William Alford, Gerald Simpson, Gab Simpson, Anthony Alford, Jordan Alford, Michael Alford, and Marcus Alford; great-grandfather of seven.
Family will receive friends Friday, October 9, 2015, 6-8pm at The Calhoun Funeral Home, 23000 Rockside Rd., Bedford Hts., 44146….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his son Clarence Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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CLARK LEE ALFORD
[He died in Ohio, but we are also including his obituary in West Virginia Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
Photo from Marcia Corbett’s Corbett Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
BECKLEY POST-HERALD
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Friday, 9 March 1951
HINTON, March 8—Clark L. Alford, 49, died at his home in Columbus, O., Tuesday [March 6] at 10:15 p.m. after an extended illness. Mr. Alford had moved to Columbus from Beckley in September, 1950. He was a former employee of the Beckley Newspapers Corporation.
Mr. Alford was born at Marie, Summers County, February 10, 1902, a son of the late O.B. and Norma Brown Alford. He was a member of the West Park Methodist Church at Columbus, and the Lewisburg Masonic Lodge. The body will be removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Leonard Ballard at Alderson Friday from the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Lewisburg with the Rev. Ray Wilson of Beckley officiating assisted by the Rev. Stacey Grosscup of Lewisburg. Burial will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery at Lewisburg. The Lewisburg Masonic Lodge will have charge of the graveside services.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gladys Alford, of Columbus; two sons, Harry and Homer, of the U.S. Army, stationed on Okinawa; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Holiday, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Robert Tupper, of California; Mrs. Thomas Goodwin, of Roanoke, Va.; Patricia and Doris at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Burns, of Ronceverte, and Mrs. Virginia Ballard, of Alderson, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Alford is a nephew of Roxie and Lura Brown of Hinton.
In another article:
From his Find A Grave memorial, contributed by his son-in-law Charles Edward Holliday:
Clark Lee Alford worked a lifetime as a printer in Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Beckley and Charleston, WV, then in Zanesville and Columbus, OH.
At one time he was the editor of The Sentinel newspaper at White Sulphur Springs and published a weekly for the Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Lewisburg Methodist Church.
On 6 Sep 1924 married Gladys Laura Morgan, a student nurse at Greenbier Valley Hospital in Ronceverte, WV. They had 7 children and after living in Lewisburg and Beckley moved to Columbus, Ohio in September 1950.
Shortly after moving to Columbus Clark became ill and died March 6, 1951. Gladys started to work at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus and worked there until she became ill.
Photo from Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leslie Acord
AAFA NOTES: Clark was born 10 Feb 1902 in Summers Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Gladys Laura Morgan Alford; and his daughter Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries; of his daughter Betty Jean Alford Goodwin; father, Olen Bucy Alford; and sisters Mary Ellen Alford Burns and Virginia Alford Ballard in West Virginia Obituaries; and of his daughter Doris Ann Alford Hudson in California Obituaries.
Clark’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clark Lee 1902 WV1, Olen Bucy 1877 WV2, Merican V. 1831 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLAUDE MILTON ALFORD
CANTON REPOSITORY
Canton, Stark Co., OH—Thursday, 9 April 1936
FORMER PIANO DEALER HERE WAS KILLED IN CRASH.
Funeral services for Claude M. Alford, formerly president of the Alford & Fryar Piano Co. of Canton, were held Wednesday on his 57th birthday, in his home at Plain City, O. He was killed Saturday [April 4] in a traffic accident near Bryant [Jay Co.], Ind.
Mr. Alford was in the piano business in Canton 15 years and left the city about four years ago. He had been employed for several years as a wholesale paint salesman and was on a business trip at the time of his death. He was injured fatally in a collision between his automobile and a train.
He is survived by his widow; Mrs. L. Elsie Alford.
AAFA NOTES: On Claude’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, living in Canton, Stark Co., OH. He provides his middle name and birth date, 8 Apr 1878.
In 1880, Claude is living with his parents, William J. Alford 37 IL, and Emma Alford 34 NY, and siblings Nellie and William E., in West Jersey, Stark Co., IL. Also in the household is William’s father, Moses Alford 67 CT, and Emma’s father, James Martin 73 NY.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Claude Milton 1878 IL1, William J. 1842 IL2, Moses 1812 CT3, Moses 17834, Joseph 1748 CT5, Jonathan 1720 CT6, Jeremiah 1692 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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CLAUDIA ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—13 July 1980
Claudia Alford, beloved wife of James Alford, passed July 10, 1980. She leaves to mourn her passing, daughters Miss Renee Marie, Mrs. Gloria Solomon, sister Mrs. Ruby Jones, grandchildren Kenneth Johnson and Mia Solomon and a host of relatives and friends.
Service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Phillip Nerl, 799 East 82nd St. Family will receive friends Sunday 5-6 P.M. at Strowders Funeral Chapel 878 East 185 St.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claudia Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 18 April 1924 and died _____ July 1980, last residence Cleveland.
Her Find A Grave memorial, Highland Park Cemetery, Highland Hills, Cuyahoga Co., OH, says she was born 18 Apr 1924.
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CLAUDIA P. GUTZWILLER HALFORD
STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL—7 June 1989
Mrs. Claudia P. Halford—85, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Springfield, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday [June 6] at St. Frances-St. George Hospital in Cincinnati.
She was born in Springfield Jan. 15, 1904, the daughter of William and Zoe Gagnon Gutzwiller. She married Ellis Halford in 1922, and he died in 1954. Mrs. Halford was the manager of Berger Siegel’s Store for many years. She moved to Cincinnati 4 1/2 years ago.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Penny) Bottorff of Cincinnati; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, William Gutzwiller of Springfield; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Staab Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Victor Kaltenbach officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Claudia P. Halford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
We included the obituary of her husband, Ellis “Hal” Halford, in Illinois Obituaries.
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COLISTA A. MANSON ALFRED
DAILY RECORD
Wooster, Wayne Co., OH—13 November 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
ORRVILLE—Colista A. Alfred, 64, of 845 Cleveland Ave., died on Monday, November 11, 2002, at Dunlap Hospital in Orrville, following an apparent heart attack.
Memorial services were held on Thursday at Auble Funeral Home in Orrville. Cremation has taken place and inurnment was at the mausoleum at Crown Hill Cemetery.
She was born on April 3, 1938, in Orrville to Harry Richard and Helen Studer Manson and married Jimmy D. Alfred on July 18, 1959, in Orrville. He survives.
She was a 1956 graduate of Orrville High School and had previously worked at the Orrville Milk Company. She had been employed as a bookkeeper at the First National Bank in Orrville for 20 years retiring in 2000.
Other survivors include a son, Eric Alfred of Orrville, and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Colista A. Alfred (SS# issued in OH), last residence Orrville, Wayne Co., OH.
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DE ANGELO ANTOINE ALFORD
[He died in Ohio, but we are also including his obituary in Mississippi Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
MERIDIAN STAR
Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Friday, 29 July 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2006
Services for De Angelo A. Alford will be held today at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery. Berry and Gardner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford, 20, of Meridian, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Cincinnati.
Survivors include his mother, Lucretia Alford of Cincinnati; his father, Joe Brown of Alabama; a sister, Jasmine Brown; brothers, Sha Marcus Alford and Christian Alford, all of Cincinnati; maternal grandmother, Dianne Brown of Meridian and paternal grandparents, Lou Ella Brown and Willie Brown of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James D. Brown and Jule Byrd and his great-grandmother, Willie Mae Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his great-grandmother Willie Mae Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Deangelo Antoine Alford was born 27 Feb 1986. His father’s surname was Brown and his mother’s maiden name was Alford. He was African-American, had 2 years of college, and was never married.
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DALE CLARENCE ALFRED
Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
Ravenna, Portage Co., OH—_____ November 2011
Dale Clarence Alfred, 95, of Atwater, formally of Struthers, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2011.
Dale was born March 3, 1916 in Enid, Oklahoma to parents Albia and Rosetta Alfred. He enjoyed a career in flooring installation and was co-owner of Canfield Floors for many years. After retirement he spent time working part time at the Beloit IGA. Dale loved to golf, participating in many leagues over his lifetime and liked to bowl in his earlier years. He liked to play cards and really found enjoyment gardening and working in his yard.
Surviving Dale is his sons: Richard (Sue) Alfred and Jerry (Lynn) Alfred and daughters: Carol (Mike) Estok and Sue (Gary) Prosser. Surviving also is his very special friend and companion, Shirley Biles. Dale also leaves his brother, Paul (Mae) Alfred, 9 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Wanda Alfred, his son, Kenneth Alfred, brothers: Stanley, Robert, and Carl, his sister, Marjorie.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will take place at 3:00PM on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Atwater United Methodist Church, 6380 Waterloo Rd., Atwater with Reverend William Nicewarner officiating.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Atwater United Methodist Church. (Wood-Kortright-Borkoski 330-296-6436)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DAN ALFORD
CONNECTICUT COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Saturday, 14 January 1837
Deaths: At his residence in Geneva, Ashtabula county, (Ohio) on the 6th inst., after twenty-nine hours of apparently slight suffering, Mr. Dan Alford, aged 63.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his mother, Martha Phelps Alford, in Connecticut Obituaries.
Dan Alford, son of Josiah Alford and Martha Phelps, was born 24 March 1774 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. Josiah Alford married Martha Phelps 11 Dec 1770.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Dan 1774 CT1, Josiah 1727 CT2, Josiah 1696 CT3, Josiah 1649 CT4, Benedict 1619 England5, Thomas 1598 England6.
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DARRUS ALVERN ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 10 December 1968
Darrus A. Alford, 75, of 1220 Navarre Ave., died Monday [December 9] in St. Charles Hospital.
Born in Swanders Station, O., Mr. Alford lived in Toledo 51 years. He was a production worker at the Libbey-Owens-Ford Co. 26 years, retiring 11 years ago.
He was a member of Glass Workers Union Local 9, and a former member of American Flint Glass Workers, a member of Rossford Eagles Lodge, and the L-O-F Old Timer’s Club.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel; son, Paul E., of Toledo; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Older and Mrs. Betty Schimmel, both of Toledo, and Mrs. Donna Harvath, of Oregon; sister, Mrs. Hazel Potter, of Toledo, 16 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Clegg Mortuary, with burial in Association Cemetery, Sylvania.
Photo from Association Cemetery, Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dan Ewing
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Darrus Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 15 Aug 1893 and died _____ Dec 1968, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel Lee Mecum Alford; son Paul Edward Alford; and father, Joseph Elsworth Alford, in this compilation.
From his WWI Draft Registration: Darrus Alvern Alford was born 15 Aug 1893 in Bloomville, Seneca Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Darrus Alvern 1893 OH1, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH2, Isaac 1834 OH3, Oliver 1789 MA4, Elijah 1757 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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DEBORAH E. “DEBBIE” ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Thursday, 9 June 2011
Deborah “Debbie” E. Alford, 60, transitioned peacefully from this life to her Eternal Home with the Lord on June, 4, 2011 at Meadville Medical Center in Pennsylvania surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with several illnesses.
Deborah was born May 6, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to Mary Alford and the late Elias Alford, and was the eldest of seven siblings. She graduated from Central High School in 1970 and went on to study to be an LPN. She later returned to school and became an RN. Deborah worked for Summa Health Systems for 38 years, serving in her most recent position as an RN Renal Case Manager. She invested significant time, energy, and commitment to perfecting her gift of helping others through nursing. This is attested to by the awards and honors she received including being an Ohio Black Women’s Leadership Caucus (Akron Chapter) Honoree (2006), Summa’s Caring Award (2007), Nurse of the Week (various years) and other prestigious awards in her nursing field. Deborah’s passion in many ways was increasingly unmatched by others, and she had a heart that never failed to give. Deborah was also a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Elias Alford. She leaves to mourn her passing, mother, Mary Alford; sisters, Altermease “Missy” (Johnny) Marsh, Michelle (Leonard) Jones, all of Akron; sisters in Christ, Judy Sykes, Charlotte (Stanley) Davis; brothers, Sherry “Bo”, Felix Tyrone; Todd (Pam), all of Akron; Brad (Eileen) of California; nieces and nephews, Christopher, Jovan, Terrica, Jasmine, Lauren, Lindsay, Jadana, Kayla, Todd, Aubrey, Chandler, Paige, Joel; and a host of loving friends, family and co-workers!
Funeral service will be held Friday at 12 Noon at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Road. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel, with Rev. Christine Smith officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 1652 Eagles Lane, 44306.
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gordon Svoboda
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Elias Alford Jr., in this compilation.
Her lineage: Deborah E. 1951 OH1, Elias 1930 AL2, Bradfield 1903 AL3, Elias 1875 GA4.
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DIANE HALL ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday, 11 August 2006
Diane Alford, Beloved mother of Roberta Hall-Trice. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 12, 10:30 a.m. at H.M. Martin Funeral Home 3856 East 131st St. [Cleveland] where family will receive friends one half hour before service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
The H.M. Martin Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
From OH Deaths: Diane Alford was born 14 Aug 1956 and died 5 Aug 2006 in Cleveland. Her father’s surname was Hall and her mother’s mother’s maiden name was Moore. She was African-American, divorced, and was cremated.
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DIANE KATHLEEN HARRIS ALFORD
MORNING JOURNAL
Lorain, Lorain Co., OH—Wednesday, 8 June 2011
LORAIN—Diane Kathleen Alford (nee: Harris), 66 years of age, and a resident of Galloway, passed away June 6, 2011 at her son’s home.
She was born May 8, 1945 in Amherst, Ohio. Diane was raised and had made her home in Amherst and attended Marion L. Steel. She had recently moved to Galloway and had resided with her son for the last thirteen years.
Diane was employed as a painter and eventually a driver for Crown Steel of Lorain for twenty years before retiring in 1988. She was very social and loved spending time with her community of friends and family. Diane enjoyed traveling to see her grandchildren and camping.
Survivors include her sons Ronnie Alford and his wife Kimberly of Missouri City, Texas, Brian Alford and his wife Erin of Port Washington, Ohio; Robert Alford and his partner Steve of Galloway; her grandchildren Brody, Moss, Alaina and Brianna; her brothers George Harris, Thomas Harris, and John Noles all of Lorain, Robert Noles of Carrollton, Georgia; her sisters Judy Lengyel and Patricia Heinzerling both of Lorain, Norma Kelley of Galloway.
She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-nine years Bobby Ray Alford on April 19, 2000; her brothers Bill and Raymond Harris; and by her parents George and Dorothea Harris Noles (nee: Brucker); and her step-father John Noles, Sr.
Friends may call Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society ; North Regional Office; 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Diane Kathleen Alford (SS# issued in KY), last residence Trosper, Knox Co., KY.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Ray Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DIANNIA B. ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—14 August 2008
Alford, Diannia B. 63 of Dayton, Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Private services. Marker & Heller Funeral Homes, Huber Heights Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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DIXIE ALFORD
MIDDLETOWN JOURNAL
Middletown, Butler Co., OH—Tuesday, 19 December 2006
Alford, Dixie Age 85 of Middletown, passed away December 17, 2006 at the Garden Manor Nursing Home.
She was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Henry and Julie (Clark) Alford. Dixie worked at Gibson Card Company in Cincinnati, Ohio for 43 years, retiring in 1984. She belonged to AARP and Senior Citizens group of Middletown.
She is survived by her two nieces, Barbara Timberman of Franklin Township, Oleama Elam of Simi Valley, California; three nephews, Robert O’Dell, Jr. of Middletown, Michael Alford of Cincinnati, Ohio and Ross Egleston of Columbus, Ohio; and several great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Beatrice Powell, Lexie Egelston, Louise O’Dell and Deweese Alford.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday at the Breitenbach-McCoy-Leffler Funeral Home.... Burial will be at the Arlington Memorial Gardens, Mt. Healthy, Ohio.
Photo from Arlington Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kevin Guy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dixie Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 16 Oct 1921, last residence Middletown, Butler Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Dixie Alford, white, divorced, died 17 Dec 2006. Her father’s surname was Alford and her mother’s maiden name was Clark.
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DOLORES E. “DEE” BANSEK ALFRED
Photo from Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel
MORNING JOURNAL
Lorain, Lorain Co., OH—Friday, 27 May 2016
TOLEDO—Dolores E. “Dee” Alfred (nee Bansek), age 54, of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 25th at Promedica Toledo Hospital. Following her passing, Dee shared the gift of life by becoming a tissue donor through Life Connections of Ohio.
She was born in Lorain on June 30, 1961 and had been a resident of Toledo for the past nine years. Dee was a 1979 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School; she later attended Lorain County Community College.
She was currently employed as a replenishment department head for Kohl’s Department Store in Toledo. She had previously held positions as a sales associate for the Hallmark Shop in Toledo, as lead customer care specialist at Apple’s Grocery Store in Lorain, and as a composing room technician for the Elyria Chronicle Telegram.
Dee was a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church in Toledo. She loved visits to the Wildwood Preserve Metro Park in Toledo, enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s soccer games, and liked casino trips.
Survivors include her son Justin Hilger (Heather) of Toledo, daughters Deanna Fiedler (Nicholas) of Vermilion, and Kelly Alfred of Toledo, grandsons Grady and Logan Hilger, mother Dolores M. Bansek (nee Trebonik) of Lorain, brothers Edward G (Paula) and Joseph both of Lorain., John (Tracy) of Amherst, James (Natalie) of Avon, Jeffrey of Columbus, and Michael of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, along with sisters Donna Baxter (Dave) of Lorain, Cynthia Bredel (Walt) of Wellington, Kathleen Sukel (James) of Lorain, and Christine Bansek of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. In addition, she leaves sixteen nieces and nephews.
Dee was preceded in death by her father Edward A. Bansek in 1997 and by a sister Geralyn Bansek in 1963.
Visitation will be today (Friday) from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in St. Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain. Reverend Craig Hovanec will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DONALD EVANS “ROCK” ALFORD
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Sunday, 13 April 2014
Alford, Dr. Donald Evans “Rock”—Dr. Alford, longtime Hamilton veterinarian, passed away April 10, 2014 at University of Cincinnati, West Chester Hospital. Rock valiantly fought an eight month battle with a rare liver cancer. The love of his wife and two sons lifted Rock throughout his illness and they were with him as he peacefully passed.
Rather than focus on his illness, Rock chose to handle his diagnosis with determination and motivation to regain his health. He focused on family, friends, and planning for the future. He continued embracing life, looked forward to returning to his beloved profession, and pushed forward with the same gusto for which Rock was known.
Dr. Alford was born March 12, 1951 in Hamilton, Ohio to Elmer R. Alford and Eileen L. Alford. He was educated in Butler County where he was a standout athlete. As a young boy he dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and spent his college years fulfilling his dream. He received his undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from The Ohio State University. In l976 upon graduation, he returned to Butler County with his bride, Sharon Ann, to practice at The West Side Animal Clinic. Throughout his 37 years of practice he remained passionately committed to animal health. He was a well-respected clinician and surgeon amongst both peers and loyal clients. He was actively involved in the Cincinnati Veterinary Medical Association, Butler-Warren Veterinary Medical Association of which he was president for several years; as well as state and national affiliations in his profession. He also belonged to several organizations supporting preservation of animal habitats, and supported organizations promoting land, water and soil conservation.
Rock loved life, family, friends, sports, and nature. He traveled extensively with many more travel goals for the years ahead. He especially loved Ireland and shared his love of the Emerald Isle with Sharon, Marcus and Jon. He also enjoyed golfing in Ireland and Scotland with his cherished golf buddies.
He had a wide range of friends, especially enjoying his beloved OSU Veterinarian reunions each year and his longtime Sunday golf group. Rock’s focus on the positive and best in people, his wit and spirited laugh, and his energy for hard work and play will be missed by many.
Rock was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ann, son Marcus Evans of Chicago, son Jonathan Ryan of Singapore, and sister Deborah Jean of Lexington.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 10:30 AM at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N. W. Washington Blvd. Hamilton with Rev. Grant Montgomery officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16 from 3 PM to 8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations for a scholarship fund established in Rock’s name. Memorials may be mailed to OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Attn: Danielle Ford, 1900 Coffey Rd. Columbus, OH 43210. Checks may be made out to OSU Foundation with Dr. Donald Alford’s name written on the memo line.
Rock’s family wishes to express the utmost of gratitude to the exceptional medical team providing treatment, encouragement, and support at the UC Barrett Cancer Center. A special heart-felt thank-you to Dr. Olugbenga Olowokure for his compassion, dedication and determination to promote healing in every way. He told Rock “the boxing gloves are on” and that’s the way they worked together throughout. Elizabeth Miyagawa, clinical research coordinator, will always be cherished for the encouragement, devotion, and respect she showed Rock every step of the way. We thank the entire Hematology/Oncology team at UC Hospitals for their excellent care.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Elmer R. Alford and Eileen L. Brubaker Alford Schroer Morrison, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1811 England – d. 1890 Kentucky.
His lineage: Donald Evans 1951 OH1, Elmer R. 1925 OH2, Raymond Charles 1895 KY3, Alvin 1871 KY4, James Henry 1839 OH5, John William 1811 England6, John about 1783 England7, John 1759 England8, Edward 1725 England9, Robert bef 1699 England10.
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DONNIE RAY ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 28 June 1968
Donnie Ray Alford, day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alford of Cleveland, formerly of St. Albans, died Thursday in a Cleveland hospital. The body will arrive at the Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek today.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Jannie Ann Alford in this compilation.
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DORIS ELLA ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Alford, Doris Ella, age 89 passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Laurel Woods Senior Assisted Living Center. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 11:00 am at the Loritts-Neilson Funeral Home 3924 W. Third St…. Final deposition cremation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DORIS MAE ALFORD
EVENING REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Wednesday, 17 July 1974
Miss Doris M. Alford, 33, of 724 Daisy Lane died at 1:45 a.m. today at City Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born Sept. 14, 1940, in East Liverpool, a daughter of Thomas M. Alford and Edna M. White Alford. She spent her lifetime in the Chester - East Liverpool area and was a member of the Pleasant Heights Baptist Church.
Besides her parents at home, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Carl (Elaine) Smith of Chester RD 1.
Services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester. The Rev. Clyde Albertson will officiate. Burial will be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell….
Photo from Shadow Lawn Memory Garden, Newell, Hancock Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Ryan Waite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1974) dates of Doris Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH.
See the obituary of her mother, Edna Mae White Alford, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Doris Mae 1940 OH1, Thomas M. 1908 ??2, Charles Morgan 1879 WV3, James H. 1842 VA4, James 1812 VA5, Thomas 1757 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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DOROTHY A. HARRISON ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday, 21 July 2000
Dorothy A. Alford, 78, a former practical nurse and school custodian who entertained WOBL AM/1320 radio listeners with her jokes, died Sunday at her home in Elyria [Lorain Co.].
She used to call the Oberlin radio station to share jokes, stories and comments with the disc jockeys while they were on the air. Her popularity prompted Jeff Vietzen, known as “Vietz” of the “WOBL Morning Show,” to take her to the Lorain County Fair to spin a few yarns. Her jokes, which she told with the enthusiasm of a professional comedian, were not as memorable as her laugh.
“When Dorothy laughed, her heart was laughing, and everybody else’s face would light up,” Vietzen said. “She would start laughing so hard at her own joke. It would come out from her toes all the way up and through her mouth. She would laugh continuously for like 10 or 15 seconds. People would get the biggest kick out of this.”
Mrs. Alford was a founding member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Elyria, where she sang in the Senior Choir, taught Sunday school and organized programs. Mrs. Alford, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, often called folks who were ill, shut-in or staying in nursing homes to pray with them and lift their spirits.
“Everybody loved her at all the nursing homes,” said the Rev. Reginald Winbush, retired pastor of Good Shepherd. “She was a real ambassador for the Lord.”
Mrs. Alford, whose maiden name was Harrison, was born in Petersburg, Va., and grew up in Pittsburgh. The Peabody High School graduate studied nursing at the University of Pittsburgh.
After coming to Greater Cleveland 53 years ago, she was a nurse at hospitals in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. She later worked in the custodial department of the Elyria schools for 15 years before retiring in 1986.
She was a past secretary for the 13th Congressional District Caucus.
Her husband, Paul, died in 1987. They had been married 39 years.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughter, Sharryll Alford Winbush of Elyria; a stepson, James M. Carter of Bloomington, Ind.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister.
Services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Good Shepherd Church, 244 E. 9th St., Elyria. Carter Funeral Home of Elyria is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy A. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 9 June 1922, last residence Elyria, Lorain Co., OH.
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DOROTHY MAE BALL CONIGLIO ALFORD
CANTON REPOSITORY
Canton, Stark Co., OH—Thursday, 29 July 1948
DOVER [Tuscarawas Co.]—Mrs. Dorothy Coniglio Alford, wife of Percy Alford of 427 W. 7th st, died Wednesday [July 28] in Union Hospital following an illness of one month. She was 49.
Mrs. Alford was born in Kokomo, Ind. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church here.
Surviving are her husband; a son, Joseph Coniglio of the residence; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Bradburn of Granger, Ind., Mrs. George Beatty of Anderson, Ind., and Mary Ball of Dover, and a brother, John Ball of Anderson, Ind.
A requiem High Mass will be sung in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Saturday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Lewis funeral home in Dover Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: Dorothy’s death certificate [FamilySearch.org] says she was born 20 July 1899 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, the daughter of John Ball and Emma Blessing.
As of 9/23/2014, Dorothy has no gravestone, as reported by a Find A Grave photographer.
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DOROTHY MARIE HUFF ALFORD
DAILY RECORD
Wooster, Wayne Co., OH—Thursday, 26 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Dorothy M. Alford, 86, of Rittman, died early Tuesday morning, Dec. 24, 2002, at Smithville-Western Care Center.
Services will be Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman.... Burial will be at Rittman Cemetery.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services, where Order of Eastern Star services will be held at 2:15 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wayne County, 2525-A Back Orrville Road, Wooster 44691.
Online guest registration and condolences may be sent to www.legacy.com.
She was born Aug. 20, 1916, in Wayne County, W.Va., to Alvis and Zella (Rice) Huff and married J. Earl Alford. He died in 1995.
She lived most of her life in Rittman and was formerly employed at Borg Warner and Sun Rubber.
She was a member of Rittman First Baptist Church and Wadsworth Order of Eastern Star Chapter 102.
Surviving are children, Eugene (Phyllis) Alford and Charlene (Harv) Shook, both of Rittman, Barbara (Dean) Wagner of Wadsworth and Deb Fugitt of Wildwood, Fla.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy H. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 20 Aug 1916, last residence Rittman, Wayne Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her husband, Jewell Earl Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Maurice Eugene Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Dorothy Marie Alford was born in WV. Her father’s surname was Huff and her mother’s maiden name was Rice.
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DOVIE MARIE DUNCAN WILSON ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—11 October 2006
Wilson-Alford Dovie Marie. Loving wife of Charles J. Alford Jr.; beloved mother of Wesley, Jr. (Bridgette) and Robert (Melinda) Wilson; dear sister of Mack (Mary), Andrew, Gertrude and Eugene (Brenda) Duncan, Gladys Peters and Ophelia Wilson, fond step-daughter of Michelle (Mike) Harris; also survived by four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Passed away October 9, 2006 at age 66. Funeral Services 11 A.M. Friday at New Vision Baptist Church, 3851 Montgomery Rd. Ave. Visitation 10-11 A.M. at the church. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to thompsonhalljordan.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dovie M. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 19 Oct 1939, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Dovie Marie Wilson-Alford was African American, married, father’s surname Duncan, mother’s maiden name Jones.
Oak Hill Cemetery records say she was born in Monticello, KY, the daughter of Andrew Duncan and Sarah Jones. Her second husband was Charles Alford Jr.
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DWEESE “AL” ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—15 April 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Dweese “Al” Alford, 75, of Colerain Township, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2003. Funeral services were held on Thursday at Paul R. Young Funeral Home at 7345 Hamilton Avenue in Mt. Healthy.
Survivors include his son Mike (Kimberly) Alford; grandchildren, Adam Michael and Rachel Christine Alford; and his sister, Dixie Alford.
His wife, Helen Atwood Alford, preceded him in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dweese Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 12 July 1927, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Dweese Alford, white, widowed, was born in Middletown, Butler Co., OH. His father’s surname was Alford and his mother’s maiden name was Meadow.
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EARL C. ALFORD
Earl C. Alford and his wife, Mary Jane Golden Milton Alford
From Cathy Corbitt – used with permission
ELYRIA CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM
Elyria, Lorain Co., OH—Monday, 6 November 1989
Earl C. Alford, 56, Ford auto-worker was pronounced dead Saturday [November 4] at Amherst Hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack in his Amherst home.
Born and raised in Trosper [Knox Co.], Ky., he resided 40 years in Amherst. Mr Alford was employed 28 years at Ford Assembly Plant, Lorain. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.
Survivors include his wife Mary Jane (nee Golden) to whom he was married 23 years; a daughter, Susan Calvert of Amherst; a stepdaughter, Judy Lawson of Artemus, Ky.; a stepson, Robert Milton of Martinsburg, W. Va.; six grandchildren; brothers, Thomas of Vermilion, and Bob of Amherst; and sisters Leona Shaver of Columbus, Joyce Sullivan of Falls Church, Va., Frances Fitzgerald and Cathy Houser, both of Warren, Mich., and June Rozsos of Apache Junction, Ariz.
Family will receive friends 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Tuesday at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The Rev. Joseph R. Foster, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ Amherst, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst, Lorain Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Sexton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Jane Golden Milton Alford; and brother Robert Ray Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Frances N. Alford Fitzgerald in Florida Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Earl C. Alford, white, married, was born 15 Apr 1933 in KY. His father’s surname was Alford.
Earl was the son of Cecil Alford (26 Sep 1914, Knox Co. KY–13 Sep 1974, Pasco Co. FL) and Mossie Frederick (26 Sep 1909 KY–18 Feb 1970). They are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery, where Earl and Mary are buried.
Cecil’s name is “Ceciel W. Alford” on his gravestone. From FL Deaths: Cecil Alford died 13 Sept 1974 in Pasco Co., FL, age 59. From Florida Death Index, 1877–1998 (Ancestry): Cecil Alford died 13 Sept 1974 in Pasco Co., FL, age 59.
Cathy Corbitt, born in 1956, is the daughter of Earl C. Alford and Fannie Rice Roard.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
His lineage: Earl C. 1933 KY1, Cecil W. 1914 KY2, William 1882 KY3, Tarlton 1863 KY4, Daniel Lunsford 1830 NC5, John 1806 NC6, Achilles 1772 NC or VA7, John ???? VA8.
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EARL THOMAS ALVORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Wednesday, 10 March 1971
Earl T. Alvord, beloved husband of Lucille (nee Garvin), father of Thomas J., Barry and Kathleen, brother of Philip, March 8.
Funeral Services Thursday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at The Brickman & Sons Funeral Home, 21900 Euclid Ave….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl Alvord (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 June 1909 and died _____ March 1971, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his son Thomas John Alvord in Illinois Obituaries; his father, Earl Burnard Alvord, in Florida Obituaries; and his brother Philip K. Alvord in Arizona Obituaries.
From Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Marriage Records and Indexes, 1810-1973 (Ancestry): Earl T. Alvord, age 30 born in Birmingham, AL, son of Earle B. Alvord and Mary J. Kearney, married Lucille Garvin, age 22, born in Akron, OH, daughter of John I. Garvin and Willa M. Harrigan, on 23 Nov 1939.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Earl Thomas 1909 AL1, Earl Burnard 1878 NY2, Anson Earl 1850 NY3, Earl Bill 1822 NY4, Anson 1783 CT5, Thomas 1758 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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EDNA BELLE “PAT” ALFORD
WESTERN STAR
Lebanon, Warren Co., OH—Thursday, 9 October 2008
Alford, Edna Belle “Pat” 66, of Dayton, OH died Friday, Oct. 3. Service Friday October 10 at 2pm Deerfield Cemetery. Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home.
In another article:
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Saturday, 4 October 2008
Alford, Edna Pat Belle 66, of Dayton, Fri. Oct. 3, 2008. Services 2 P.M. Fri. Oct. 10, Deerfield Cemetery, South Lebanon. (Oswald-Hoskins FH, Lebanon)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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EDNA LEE ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday, 28 June 1996
Edna L. Alford loved working with children. She was assigned to 10 Cleveland elementary schools during the 29 years she was an assistant teacher. Although she did not have a bachelor’s degree, she was considered a true educator for her ability to inspire children.
She retired in February from John W. Raper Elementary School on the East Side because she was ill with lung cancer.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday [June 25] at the Hospice of the Western Reserve. She was 60.
She was born in Bishopville, S.C., where she was baptized at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She moved to Cleveland 39 years ago and joined Everlasting Baptist Church. She was a doorkeeper and a member of the Usher Board.
Mrs. Alford worked at several jobs, but her interest in children prompted her to earn a teaching assistant’s certificate. Her longest assignment was at Forest Hill Parkway Elementary School.
Mrs. Alford also had a talent for arranging flowers. She served as a decorator for weddings, banquets and other events. She had a bed of 30 rose plants in her garden. She also enjoyed craft work and making silk flowers. She had an extensive collection of elephant figurines.
Mrs. Alford is survived by daughters, Janie Yvonne of Richmond Heights, Carlean of Cleveland and Brenda Alford-Daniels of South Euclid; two grandchildren; and a brother.
Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Everlasting Baptist Church, 12205 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland.
Arrangements are being handled by the E.F. Boyd & Son funeral home of Cleveland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Edna Lee Alford, single, never married [?], African American, was born 7 Apr 1936 in SC, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Byrd.
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EDNA MAXINE ALFRED SMITH
PARKERSBURG NEWS
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—10 March 2005
Edna Maxine Alfred Smith, 84, formerly of Parkersburg, died Monday (March 7, 2005) at Harmar Place in Marietta.
She was born in Wirt County, W.Va., a daughter of the late James T. and Edna Mundell Alfred. She retired from the Wood County Board of Education and was a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Linda and John Bargeloh of Mechanicsville, Va., and Peggy and Larry Burfield of Reno, Ohio; two grandsons and their spouses, Chris and Tina Burfield of Mequon, Wis., and Jason and Maria Burfield of New York, N.Y.; three great-grandchildren, Thomas and Victoria Burfield of Mequon and Dylan Burfield of New York; a sister, Imogene Thomas of Parkersburg; three sisters-in-law, Ola Alfred of Youngtown, Ariz., Murrell McCoy of Belpre and Bonnie Smith of Mineral Wells, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. Smith, who died on March 20, 1985; a sister, Olga Ott; and two brothers, Duane and James “Jack” Alfred.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with the Rev. Rick Brown officiating. Burial will be at Pisgah Cemetery in Wirt County. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today and until 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna M. Smith (SS# issued in WV) was born 4 October 1920, last residence Reno, Washington Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Edna E. Mundell Alfred; and sisters Imogene Mardell Alfred Thomas and Olga Nelia Alfred Ott in West Virginia Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles J. Alfred and Agnes Langford.
Her ALFRED lineage: Edna Maxine 1920 WV1, James Thaddeus 1869 WV2, James 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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EDNA MAE WHITE ALFORD
EVENING REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Tuesday, 24 October 1974
Mrs. Edna Mae Alford, 65, of 724 Daisy Ln. died today following a lingering illness.
She was born May 3, 1909, in East Liverpool, a daughter of Robert White and Orphie Kercher White, and was a lifetime resident.
She was a member of the Pleasant Heights Baptist Church, where she had been a Sunday School teacher.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Alford, whom she married in New Cumberland Sept, 26, 1926; a daughter. Mrs. Carl (Elaine Marie) Smith of Chester; a brother, Dale White of East Liverpool; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Stevens of Glenmoor, and three grandchildren,
Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Arner Funeral Chapel in Chester by the Rev. Clyde Albertson, pastor of the church. Burial will be in Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens, Newell….
Photo from Shadow Lawn Memory Garden, Newell, Hancock Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hall Loving Genealogy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1974) dates of Edna Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH.
See the obituary of her daughter Edna Mae Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas M. 1908 ??1, Charles Morgan 1879 WV2, James H. 1842 VA3, James 1812 VA4, Thomas 1757 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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EDNA MAY BRICKLES ALFORD
DAILY RECORD
Wooster, Wayne Co., OH—8 June 2010
WOOSTER—Edna May Alford, 89, of Wooster, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Wooster Community Hospital.
There will be no services. Roberts Funeral Home, Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, is handling arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741-5000.
Edna was born May 9, 1921, in Bedford to William and Myra Hazel (Brewer) Brickles.
She worked in a factory during WWII, and then ran a home for mentally handicapped children until her retirement. Edna was a very talented crafter and doll maker, and loved to read mystery novels.
Edna will be deeply missed by a son, William (Randa) Alford of Wooster; and a grandson, Casey (Rose) Kraftick.
She was preceded in death by a brother, William.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna May Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Wooster, Wayne Co., OH.
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EDWARD ELMORE ALFORD
LANCASTER DAILY EAGLE
Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH—Friday, 5 July 1929
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Charles Edward Alford in this compilation.
On Edward Elmore Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, age 45 born 8 Oct 1873. His nearest relative is Fanny Holmes Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Edward Elmore 1873 OH1, John M. 1846 OH2, James A. 1803 VT3, Alexander 1752 CT4, Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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EDWARD MORSE ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—31 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Edward M. Alford died on Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Cecilia Church in Oakley on Monday, April 1. George H. Rohde and Son Funeral Home of Mt. Lookout handled arrangements.
Mr. Alford was a retired Cincinnati fireman with Engine Company #46 in Hyde Park.
Surviving are his wife, Alberta Schomberg Alford and his children, Thomas E. (Vonda) Alford, Elaine Hughes, Jerry (Carol) Alford, Sharon (John) Leake, and the late Fred Alford. Seventeen grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren also survive him.
Photo from Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward M. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 28 July 1913, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Alberta Schomberg Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Edward M. Alford, white, married, was born in Clermont Co., OH, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Prine.
His lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Edward Morse 1913 OH1, Thomas Morse 1889 AL2, Benjamin Franklin 1859 AL3, William 1827 GA4, John C. 1782 ?? 5.
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EILEEN L. BRUBAKER ALFORD SCHROER MORRISON
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—18 June 2011
Morrison, Eileen L. Age 85 of Hamilton now ever present with the Lord from June 16, 2011.
She was born January 13, 1926 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Evans and Esther (Conold) Brubaker. Her union to Elmer R. Alford blessed them with Deborah J. Alford and Dr. Donald (Sharon) Alford.
Eileen was widowed by Raymond Schroer and George Morrison. Eileen graduated from Hamilton High School, the Class of 1944.
Her happiness was in her Lord and Savior. She also enjoyed her loving family, gardening, volunteering, traveling, and fellowship with many friends. Eileen was a member of the Yankee Road First Church of God.
She leaves behind her children, Deborah Jean Alford of Lexington, KY, and Dr. Donald (Sharon) Alford of Hamilton, OH; grandchildren, Marcus E. Alford, and Jonathan R. Alford; niece, Marilyn (Steve) Verbeck and nephew, Douglas (Marcia) Pemberton; aunt granny to Kristin and Justin Verbeck and David and Adam Pemberton; step-children, Ritch (Linda) Morrison and Libby Lucas; and step-sister, Betty Davis.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Raymond Schroer and George Morrison; dear sister Shirley Pemberton; step-mother Hazel Brubaker; and step-sister, Joyce Alvey.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Rose Hill Burial Park Chapel with Pastor Kevin Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Yankee Road First Church of God, 3029 Yankee Road, Middletown, OH 45044 or Hospice of Hamilton. The Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, Fairfield is serving the family. Condolences may be sent at www.avancefuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eileen L. Morrison (SS# issued in OH), last residence Hamilton, Butler Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Elmer R. Alford; and son Donald Evans “Rock” Alford in this compilation.
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ELEANOR A. ALFORD HOOVER
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—12 October 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Eleanor A. Hoover (nee Alford), age 85, beloved wife of the late D. Paul Hoover, loving stepmother of Eileen Schafer, dear aunt of Joanne Alford Laessig, and sister of the late Francis Alford.
Contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association....
Funeral mass Monday, Oct. 14, at St. Ann’s Church at 1PM. Interment, All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Joseph C. Shutlte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home, 4090 Mayfield Road, South Euclid....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eleanor A. Hoover (SS# issued in OH) was born 15 Sept 1911, last residence North Royalton, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Eleanor A. Hoover, white, widowed, died 11 Oct 1996 in North Royalton, Cuyahoga Co. She was born in NY, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Longshore.
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ELIAS ALFORD, JR.
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—28 August 2005
Elias Alford went to his eternal rest on August 24, 2005 at Akron General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born Sept. 10, 1930 in Roanoke, Ala., where his first job was working as a milk dairy deliverer. He also helped his father build his childhood home.
He married at the age of 21 to Mary Dell Ferrell of Roanoke, Ala. He later moved to Akron, Ohio in 1953 where he obtained his first job at Dutch Folk Chevrolet and made $25 a week. Mr. Alford worked and retired from Seal Master as a supervisor with 24 years of service.
He treasured his time refurbishing his 1960 Chevy Bel-Air and entering car show competitions. He was a member of AARP, The Saint Vincent De Paul Society. He enjoyed hanging out with friends at Krispy Kreme Donut Shop and McDonald’s on West Market. He took great pride and joy in giving nicknames to his seven children and grandchildren (ex.: Boot, Tunk, Missy, Bo, Pooter, Auky Boy and Manny.)
He was preceded in death by parents, Beulah and Bradfield Alford; sister, Francis Robinson.
He is survived by wife, Mary Alford of 53 years; sister, Mary Jo Rowland; daughters, Deborah Alford, Michelle (Leonard) Jones, Altermease “Missy” (Johnny) Marsh, all of Akron; sons, Sherry “Bo”, Felix Tyrone, Brad (Eileen), Todd (Pam); grandchildren, Christopher, Jovan, Jasmine, Terrica, Lauren, Lindsay, Jadana, Kayla, Todd, Aubrey, Chandler, Joel; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends and family.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 Noon at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd.... Interment at Glendale Cemetery....
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gordon Svoboda
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elias J. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary “Maedell” Adminson Alford; daughter Deborah E. “Debbie” Alford; and father Bradfield Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Cleophus Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
His lineage: Elias 1930 AL1, Bradfield 1903 AL2, Elias 1875 GA3.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD GRAF KLEYER
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 2 March 1967
Kleyer—Elizabeth, wife of Charles Kleyer, mother of Mrs. Bertha Coskey, Herman and Harry Graf; Monday, February 27, 1967.
Friends may call at the W. Mack Johnson Funeral Home, 1309 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills, Thursday from 5 to 8 P.M. Services Friday, March 3, at 1030 A.M.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Mary Mackin/McMackin Alford; and siblings Charles Miller Alford, Florence Alford Laeng, Francis James “Frank” Alford, Harry Alford, Martha A. Alford Marmillot, and William Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
In 1900, Lizzie Graf, age 16 born Apr 1884 in KY, is living in her mother’s household in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. She and her husband Henry Graf, 22 KY, are listed as boarders, married 0 years.
From KY Births: Her maiden name is listed as Lizzie Alford on the birth records of each of her children.
In 1920, Elizabeth Graff, 35 KY, is divorced, still living in Louisville with her children Bertha Graff 18, Herma A. Graff 15, and Harry W. Graff 13. Charles Kleyer, her future husband, is in the same household, listed as a roomer, age 38 divorced.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD PEARSON
THE JEFFERSONIAN
Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH—Thursday, 2 April 1903
Mrs. A.J. Pearson, wife of Hon. A.J. Pearson, formerly a member of congress and senator for this district, died at their home in Woodsfield [Monroe Co.] on Monday [March 30]. Her death was sudden and unexpected.
AAFA NOTES: From Ohio County Death Records, 1840–2001 (FamilySearch.org): Elizabeth A. Pearson died of consumption on 29 March 1903 [different than obituary] in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. She was born in Woodsfield, daughter of Charles Alford and Mary J. Hutchinson.
Elizabeth’s husband was Albert Jackson Pearson:
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—16 May 1905
From Wikipedia:
Albert Jackson Pearson (May 20, 1846 – May 15, 1905) was a soldier, attorney, judge, and two-term U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Born in Centerville, Ohio, Pearson moved with his parents to Beallsville, Ohio at an early age. He attended the common schools and the normal school at Lebanon, Ohio.
Pearson served as a private in Company I, One Hundred and Eighty-Sixth Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War.
He was admitted to the bar in 1868 and commenced practice in Woodsfield, Ohio. He served as the prosecuting attorney of Monroe County, Ohio, from 1871 to 1877. He served as member of the Ohio Senate in 1881 and 1882. He was a probate judge of Monroe County from 1884 to 1890.
Pearson was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses (March 4, 1891 - March 3, 1895). He was not a candidate for reelection in 1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress, and instead resumed the practice of his profession.
Pearson died in Woodsfield on May 15, 1905, and was interred in Woodsfield Cemetery.
From Biographical Sketches of Centre Township:
A.J. PEARSON – was born in Centerville, Belmont county, OH, on the 20th day May 1846; removed with his parents, William L. & Mary A. Pearson, to Monroe county, OH, at an early age, where he has since resided; was a private soldier in Co. I, 186th OVI. He commenced the study of law in 1866, with Amos & Spriggs, at Woodsfield, OH, and was admitted to practice Sep 10 1868, by the District Court, then in session at Caldwell, Noble county, OH. He was married to Miss Elizabeth A. Alford, daughter of Charles & Mary Jane Alford, Jul 9 1869; was prosecuting attorney of Monroe county from Jan 1872 to Jan 1878. In 1881 he was elected to the State Senate from the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Senatorial districts, composed of the counties of Tuscarawas, Cochocton, Guernsey, Monroe, and part of Noble. He has resided at Woodsfield since Apr 1 1872, where he has been engaged in the practice of his profession.
From Caldwell’s Atlas of Monroe County, Ohio (Atlas Publishing Company: Mount Vernon, OH, 1898), p. 15:
…. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Pearson, is a daughter of Charles Alford, who resided near Woodsfield. Their children are Chas. A.L. Pearson; A.J.W. Pearson, A.J. Pearson Jr, Franklin M. Pearson, Eloise Pearson and Lorena Pearson….
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1846 OH1, Charles 1812 CT2, Jonas 1775 CT3, Pelatiah 1739 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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ELIZABETH ALFRED
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Elizabeth “Ms. Pig” Alfred, age 77, passed Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Grant Medical Center. Born February 7, 1932 in Greensboro, N.C. Member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Retired from Cambridge Park Apartments. Preceded in death by parents Henry and Mary Crawley, brother James Crawley, sisters Ruby Warner, Louise McDonald, husbands Harvey Butler and Herschel Alfred. Survived by daughters, Kathy Battle, Susan Butler, Crystal Powell, all of Columbus; step-children, Hattie Chever and Frank (Vivian) Tucker both of Columbus and Annie Ridges of Chicago, Ill.; brother, Walter Crawley Sr.; host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including dear friend, Beatrice Ray.
Service 12Noon Thursday, April 30, 2009, Chapel of the Wayne T. Lee Funeral Service, 1370 E. Main St. Pastor G. Thomas Turner, Officiating. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth Alfred (SS# issued in OH), last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
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ELIZABETH “BETTY” FORBES ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—1 January 2015
Elizabeth “Betty” Alford, 91, of Ashville, passed way Wednesday December 31, 2014 at her residence.
She was born September 5, 1923 in Ireland to the late Richard and Elizabeth Forbes. During W.W.II while working in England she met her husband Carl L. Alford who passed away January 6, 1995, also preceded by a son Junior Richard Alford.
Survived by daughter, Virginia (Ron) Larabee of St. Louis, MO., Buddy Lee Alford of Buckeye Lake, and Clayton (Penny) Alford of Circleville; daughter-in-law, Karen Alford of Buckeye Lake; grandchildren, Shawn, Angie, Carla, Stephen , Maria, Chad, Ryan, and Nick; several great grandchildren; niece Linda (Bill) Heneghan of NY.; sister Anne Hooks of England. Special friend, Henton Waites of Ashville.
Friends may call on Sunday, from 5-8 p.m. at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2015 at the funeral home with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Family would like to thank Berger Hospice for their caring for their mother.
Photo from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Flo Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Carl Lucas Alford; and son Carl Richard Alford in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH GRACE ESTHER ALFRED
DAILY RECORD
Wooster, Wayne Co., OH—3 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Elizabeth Grace Esther Alfred, 7 week old daughter of Adam and Holly (Jenkins) Alfred, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, at Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron. Services were held Tuesday at Murry Funeral Home in Creston with burial at Creston Maple Mound Cemetery.
She was born May 10, 2000 in Canton to Adam and Holly Alfred.
Survivors include her parents and grandparents, Phillip and Margery Jenkins of Creston, Roger and Bonnie Alfred of Lakeville, and Edith Edward Vaughn of Congress; great-grandmother, Chole Alfred of West Virginia; and aunts, uncles and cousins.
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ELIZABETH VANIDERSTINE ALVORD
MANSFIELD NEWS-JOURNAL
Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—Monday, 16 September 1940
Photo from Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Harry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Grant Alvord, in this compilation.
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ELLA GOODWIN PARMALEE ALVORD
SANDUSKY REGISTER
Sandusky, Erie Co., OH—Saturday, 1 February 1930
MRS. ALVORD’S SUDDEN DEATH GREAT SHOCK
WIFE OF PROMINENT SANDUSKY CITIZEN WAS ACTIVE IN CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
An illness of only a few days Friday [January 31] resulted in the death of Mrs. Ella Parmalee Alvord, 54, wife of Frederick E. Alvord and one of the prominent figures in Sandusky women’s circles. Mrs. Alvord succumbed to a heart attack at Good Samaritan Hospital Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Although she had been in rather poor health for some time Mrs. Alvord’s condition did not become serious until Thursday, when she was removed to the hospital. Her condition became worse and she failed to rally after the heart attack.
Her death comes as a distinct shock to a wide circle of friends and acquaintances which she had cherished since coming to Sandusky to make her home 22 years ago. She was one of the most brilliant women of the community; had taken an active interest in church affairs and had been prominently identified with activities of various women’s organizations.
Mrs. Alvord was born in Candon [sic: Candor, Tioga Co.], N.Y. on November 12, 1876. Upon making her home in Sandusky she became actively interested in the work of the First Congregational Church and had served as president of the board of trustees of that church until the first of the present year. She was a former member of the Nineteenth Century Club and during her affiliation with that organization, twice served as president. She was also a member of Martha Pitkin chapter, D.A.R. and at the time of her death was serving as a member of the patriotic committee. Activities of the Camp Fire Girls attracted much of her time and attention and she had served as a member of the county council of that group.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Alvord is survived by two daughters, Miss Eleanor Alvord of the home and Miss Carolyn Alvord a student at DePauw University at Greencastle, Ind.; two brothers, Guy Parmalee of Chicago and Charles Parmalee of Kalmath Falls, Oregon.
The body was removed to the Charles J. Andres sons funeral home and will later be taken to the residence, 1305 Central-av. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
In another article:
SANDUSKY REGISTER
Sandusky, Erie Co., OH—Sunday, 2 February 1930
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Parmalee Alvord, wife of Frederick E. Alvord will be conducted at the residence, 1305 Columbus-av at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon…. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Frederick Elisha Alvord, in this compilation.
From Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871–1920: Ella Goodwin Parmale, age 32, married Frederick Elisha Alvord, age 36, on 12 July 1909 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
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ELMER R. ALFORD
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Friday, 10 February 2012
Alford, Elmer R.—Elmer was born October 31, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio to Raymond and Annabell (Abney) Alford. Elmer graduated from Hamilton High School class of 1944. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He spent two years in the South Pacific. Upon his return he worked at Champion Papers for 42 years retiring in 1988. Elmer was a life time member of the V.F.W., Am Vets Post 1983, Monkey Mutual Aid Society, Eagles #407, and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Hamilton Boat Club.
He is survived by his son, Dr. Donald E. Alford (Rock) and wife Sharon; grandsons, Marcus and Jon Alford; and his daughter, Deborah Jean Alford of Lexington, Kentucky. He also leaves step daughter-in-law, LuAnn Farmer and step-grandchildren, Suzette (Kim) Wentz, Robin Dole and Robert (Angie) Farmer. Elmer also leaves to cherish his memory long-time loving friend, Pat Hildebrand along with her family.
Elmer was blessed with many devoted friends. His family and friends will hold his memory near.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Alford; his parents, a special aunt; Lottie Alford; brothers, Raymond and Alvin and his step-son, Robert C. Farmer.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton, Ohio with Rev. Edwin Beck officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 to 11:00 a.m. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Hamilton and the Fifth Floor Staff of Fort Hamilton Hospital for their care.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Hamilton, 1010 Eaton Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45013 in his memory. On line condolences are available at www.weigelfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Spicy Guppy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Elmer R. Alford (SS# issued in OH) and list his death date as 8 Feb 2012, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Eileen L. Brubaker Alford Schroer Morrison; son Donald Evans “Rock” Alford; and brother Alvin Leslie Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford, b. 1811 England – d. 1890 Kentucky.
His lineage: Elmer R. 1925 OH1, Raymond Charles 1895 KY2, Alvin 1871 KY3, James Henry 1839 OH4, James Henry 1839 OH4, John William 1811 England5, John about 1783 England6, John 1759 England7, Edward 1725 England8, Robert bef 1699 England9.
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ELOISE ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—21 April 2013
Eloise Alford, 66, of Cleveland, loving mother of Melvin and Michael Alford, dear sister of Johnny Bryant.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, at Mt. Gillion Missionary Baptist Church, 7025 Cedar Ave., at 10:00 a.m., family will receive friends one half hour prior to funeral. Viewing Friday, 1 - 7 p.m., at Charles Taylor Funeral and Cremation Service, 21900 Euclid Ave.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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ELOISE ALFORD HANKS
DELTA DEMOCRAT TIMES
Greenville, Washington Co., MS—25 March 2007
BATAVIA, Ohio—Eloise Hanks, 85, of Batavia, Ohio, and formerly of Rosedale, Miss., died on Jan. 18, 2007. Arrangements were handled by E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, Amelia, Ohio.
Eloise Hanks was the wife of the late Milton Hanks, mother of Peggy Rinard (Lanny) and the late Jimmy A. Hanks; grandmother of Elizabeth Eloise Montgomery, Peggy Davis, Joni Rangel, Jamie Simms, the late Jimmy A. Tarver and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Virginia Hort and Theodore Alford.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eloise A. Hanks (SS# issued in MS) was born 25 Aug 1921, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
Eloise is buried in Beulah Cemetery, Beulah, Bolivar Co., MS, where her husband, James Milton Hanks (1915–1994) is also buried.
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ELSIE M. HUMMEL SEAL ALFORD
[She died in OH, but we are also including her obituary in Michigan Obituaries because she apparently lived in MI.]
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 14 December 1971
Mrs. Elsie M. Alford, of Erie, Mich., died Monday in St. Vincent Hospital.
Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Frances Fern Rowe, and sister, Mrs. Stella Orand.
The body will be in the Redford Chapel, Bedford Township, Mich., tonight after 7. Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the mortuary.
Photo from Toledo Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, randall mccormick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsie Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 2 Feb 1890 and died _____ Dec 1971, last residence Erie, Monroe Co., MI.
See the obituary of Elsie’s last husband, Evert Russell Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Elsie M. Alford, born 1890, widow, died 13 Dec 1971 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
From Indiana Select Marriages Index, 1748–1993 (Ancestry): Elsie Hummel, born 2 Feb 1890, daughter of Wm Hummel and Kate Trusing, married James Seal on 2 Feb 1907 in Elkhart Co., IN.
From Michigan Marriage Records, 1867–1952 (Ancestry): James R. Seal, age 33, married Elsie M. Hummel Seal, age 32, on 1 July 1922, in Berrien Co., MI. They both resided in Elkhart, IN, and each had one previous marriage.
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EMANUEL PEACHMAN ALFORD, SR.
Father of Emanuel Peachman Alford, Jr., AAFA #0617
COSHOCTON TRIBUNE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Thursday, 18 October 1945
E.P. ALFORD, FORMER COUNTY SURVEYOR, DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Emanuel P. Alford, 71, a Coshocton county surveyor for eight years, from 1932 to 1940, died of a heart attack at 9:30 last night [October 17] while sitting in the lobby of Park hotel.
He was born in Florence, South Carolina, July 14, 1874, the son of John and Annie Alford. On Nov. 11, 1913 he married Verna Zimmerman of Pittsburgh.
He graduated from the college of engineering, at Clemson college in 1906, has been a resident of this county for the past 24 years and was a member of Keene Methodist church.
Beside his wife, Verna, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Francis Ross, Coshocton Route 3, and Grace Alford of the home on Coshocton Route 3; three sons, S-Sgt. Ralph Alford, of Guam; Lt Peachman Alford, stationed on Biak island in the Pacific, and Chalmus Alford, of the home, and one grandchild.
One brother and one sister are deceased.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Prairie Chapel church…. Burial will be in the Prairie Chapel cemetery. Friends will be received at the Dawson funeral home from noon Friday.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Verna Mae Zimmerman Alford; and children Ralph Ward Alford and Ruth M. Alford Ross in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Emanuel Peachman Alford Jr. in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC.
His lineage: Emanuel Peachman 1874 SC1, John William 1844 SC2, unknown3.
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EMILY LOU ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—12 August 1979
Emily Lou Alford, 76, was a librarian with the Cleveland Public Library from 1926 until her retirement in 1973. Miss Alford died Thursday of cancer at Hanna House of University Hospitals.
Miss Alford was a native of Georgia. She was graduated in 1926 from Emory University in Atlanta with a degree in library science and moved to Cleveland soon after.
Miss Alford was a children’s librarian at the Hough and Perkins public library branches until she was made head of the lending department at the main library downtown. She remained at that position until her retirement.
Miss Alford is survived by brothers George and James.
Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Newbury United Community Church, 14916 Auburn Center Rd.
In another article:
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—10 August 1979
Emily Lou Alford, retired librarian, Cleveland Public Library. Beloved sister of George of Novelty, Ohio, and James of Georgia. Dear aunt of Edward and Alan Alford.
Graveside services on Monday, August 13 at 2 p.m. at Newbury Center Cemetery. Newbury, Ohio. Memorial services at Newbury Community Church Auburn Center Rd., Newbury, on Wednesday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Newbury High School Library fund in memory of Emily Lou Alford, or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by The Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 382-4500.
Photo from Newbury Center Cemetery, Newbury Center, Geauga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Light
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emily Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 14 Oct 1903 and died _____ Aug 1979, last residence Novelty, Geauga Co., OH.
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ESTHER MAE NEWLEN ALFORD
EVENING REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Saturday, 11 August 1973
Mrs, Esther Mae Alford, 58, of 1080 Pleasant Valley Rd., Wellsville, died 5 a.m. today at City Hospital where she had been a patient for 15 days.
She was born Jan. 8, 1915, a daughter of the late Sherman and Maude Bush Newlen. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene of East Liverpool.
Survivors include her husband, Everet Alford, at home; five sons. Benjamin L. Alford of Merced, Calif.; Jerry L. Alford of Wellsville, Darrell L. Alford of Stratton, Alvin L. Alford at home and Ronald L. Alford of California; six daughters, .Mrs. Perry (Eleanor) Cooper of Hookstown, Pa.; Mrs. Lynn (Ella) Plemons of Farmington, N. Mex., Mrs. Jerry (Irma) Hutchison of Wellsville; Mrs. Richard (Phyllis) Purdue of Canton and Miss Judith Alford and Miss Lydia Alford. both at home; five .sisters, Mrs, Lily Davis and Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Johnson both of East Liverpool, .Mrs. John (Daisy) Porter of Wellsville, Mrs. Mary Wheatley of Emporium, Pa., and Mrs. Donald (Ruth) Rosenbaum of Pennsylvania: five brothers, Oakey Newlan [sic] of East Liverpool, Winifred Newlen of Warren, Ira Newlen of Middletown, Perry Newlen of Fresno, Calif.,and Arthur Newlen of Syracuse, N.Y., and 18 grandchildren.
Services will held at the MacLean Funeral Home Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Oval Stone of the First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery….
Photo from Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville, Columbiana Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BJK
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1973) dates of Esther Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Wellsville, Columbiana Co., OH
See the obituary of her son Jerry Lee Alford in this compilation.
Her name is apparently misspelled on her gravestone. All other records spell her name Esther.
From West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971 (Ancestry): Everett Charles Alford married Esther Mae Newlen in 1935 in Hancock Co., WV.
From OH Deaths: Esther M. Alford was born in 1915 and died 11 Aug 1973 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Everett Charles 1912 WV1, Charles Morgan 1879 WV2, James H. 1842 VA3, James 1812 VA4, Thomas 1757 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ETHEL ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Thursday, 7 March 1985
Mrs. Ethel Alford, 87, formerly of Ewing Street, died Tuesday [March 5] in the Extended Care Center of Toledo.
Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Evelyn McLendon.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Forest Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 20 Apr 1897, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, John Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Ethel Alford, widowed, non-white, was born in 1898 in AL.
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EUGENE FRED ALFORD
THE NEWS-HERALD
Willoughby, Lake Co., OH—Monday, 7 March 2005
Eugene F. Alford, 70, of Sabina, died Saturday (March 5, 2005) at Clinton Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bush Alford. They were married March 11, 1955.
Mr. Alford was born Aug. 4, 1934, in Elizabethtown, N.C., son of Boyd Raleigh and Joanna Elizabeth Canon Alford. He retired from Rickenbaker Air Force Base as a master sergeant with the Ohio National Guard, where he served for more than 35 years. He also served for four years of active duty with the U.S. Air Force. In 2003, he retired from the Wilmington City Cab Service after 15 years. He was a member of the Hillsboro Church of God of Prophecy and the Sabina Senior Citizens.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Vanessa (Tim) Walls of New Vienna and Larry (Abby) Alford of Sabina; two grandchildren, Angela Nicole (Scott) Stein of Dayton and Kara Elizabeth Alford of Sabina; a great-granddaughter, Ambika Paige Shoemaker; and two sisters, Margaret Byrd and Geneva Williams, both of Laurel Hill, N.C.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m.. Thursday at Littleton Funeral Home, 104 N. Jackson St., Sabina. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit the funeral home’s Web site at www.littletonfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugene F. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Sabina, Clinton Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Eugene Fred Alford, white, married, was born 4 Aug 1934, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Canon.
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EVERT RUSSELL ALFORD
[He died in Ohio, but we are also including his obituary in Michigan Obituaries because that was his home.]
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—18 June 1957
Photo from Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, randall mccormick
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his 4th wife, Elsie M. Hummel Seal Alford; sons James Sylvester Alford and Richard Harris Alford; parents, James M. Alford and Missouri Lovona Harris Alford; and brother William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Walter Freeman Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
In 1910 (April 18), just before his first marriage, he is living with the family of his sister Clara Dutt and her first husband, John Dutt, in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH
From OH Marriages: Evert R. Alford, age 19 born in Mentone, IN, son of James M. Alford and Missouri Friedley, married Ethel Swope, age 18 born in Hopewell, Seneca Co., OH, daughter of Sylvester Swope, on 28 May 1910 in Seneca Co., OH.
From OH Marriages: Evert R. Alford, age 29 on 24 July 1919, born in Mentone, IN, son of James Alford and Lavonia Jefferies, married Etta Diamond Lano [sic: her first husband was Cloid V. Delano], age 33 on 30 March 1918, born in Defiance Co., OH, daughter of Nick Diamond and Margaret Wilson, on 31 Jan 1919 in Defiance Co., OH. Evert was widowed and Etta was divorced.
From OH Marriages: Evert R. Alford, age 45, son of James Alford and Lavona Harris, married Pauline Wilcox, age 45, daughter of Wesley Lessinger and America Custer, on 18 Feb 1937 in Lucas Co., OH. Evert was twice married and was widowed; Pauline was once married and was a widow.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Evert Russell 1892 IN1, James M. 1857 OH2, Isaac 1834 OH3, Oliver 1789 MA4, Elijah 1757 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EXPERIENCE WEBB ALVORD
DAILY CONSTITUTION
Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT—Tuesday, 30 December 1873
DEATH OF AN ELDERLY LADY
Died December 26th, in Ashtabula, Ohio, Mrs. Experience Alvord, relict of Mr. John Alvord, formerly of Winchester in this state, at the advanced age of 95 years, 11 months and 13 days.
She was a lady of very strong mind and a remarkable memory which, unlike that of most aged persons, extended down to her last years. She united with the Congregational church in Winchester under the preaching of Rev. Frederick Marsh, recently deceased, early in the present century, and has ever since been an earnest and consistent christian.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her husband, John Alvord; and son Corydon Alexis Alvord Sr. in Connecticut Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: John 1773 CT1, Eliphaz S. 1742 CT2, Jonathan 1711 MA3, Thomas 1683 MA4, Thomas 1653 CT5, Alexander 1627 England6, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England7.
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FANNIE MAE DANCY ALFRED
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—6 September 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Fannie Mae Alfred, 52, of 1125 Central Avenue, passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney [Shelby Co.], Ohio. Mrs. Alfred was involved in an automobile accident in which her daughter, Mrs. Virtaree Brown was also a fatality.
A native of Hamner, Alabama, she had been a resident of Hamilton for six years. She was employed at Hudson Foods for eight years. Mrs. Alfred was a member of the Power of Deliverance Church in Middletown.
Survivors include her mother, Mr. Bernice Stewart of Detroit, Michigan; two sons, Sterling C. Alfred of Toledo, Ohio and Levi Walker Alfred of Hamilton; one daughter Mrs. Mamie (Leonard) Armstead of Hohenfels, Germany;
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Fannie Mae Alfred, African American, divorced, was born 9 Sept 1943 and died 1 Sept 1996, father’s surname Dancy, mother’s maiden name Tiller. Virtaree Brown’s death record says she was born 29 July 1961 in Cincinnati, father’s surname Wagner, mother’s maiden name Tiller.
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FRANCES ALEXANDER ALFORD
LEXINGTON HERALD
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Saturday, 28 March 1964
BOONEVILLE—Mrs. Frances Alford, 53, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at her home in Cincinnati. A native of Logan County, Ohio, she was a member of the Booneville Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Boling, Croppersville, Ind.; Mrs. Kathy Baker, Buckhorn, and Mrs. Helen Alsip, Cincinnati; seven sons, Junior and Clarence Alexander and Ernest and Arthur Alford, all of Cincinnati; Ed Alford, South Lebanon, Ohio; Caleb Alford, St. Charles, Iowa, and Frank Alford, Ft. Campbell; 25 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Booneville Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Joe Powlas. Burial will be in the Shepherd Cemetery. The body is at the King Justice and Searcy Funeral Home.
Photo from Shepherd Cemetery, Booneville, Owsley Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Suggs Thatcher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her second husband, Charlie Richard Alford; and daughter Martha Jane Alford Reynolds in Kentucky Obituaries.
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FRANCES WALTERS BEACH ALVORD
MANSFIELD NEWS
Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—Saturday, 4 December 1920
Photo from Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Harry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Harrison Mattoon Alvord; and children Joseph Grant Alvord and Myrtle Frances Alvord Ammeter in this compilation.
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FRANCIS MARIAN ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—2 January 1934
Francis M. Alford, 74, of 622 Earl street, nephritis.
AAFA NOTES: From OH Deaths: Francis Marian Alford died 27 Dec 1933 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH. He was born 31 July 1859 and was widowed, wife’s name Alice Dennis. His father was William H. Alford, mother’s name unknown. The informant was Raymond Phillips [his son-in-law] of the same address as Francis.
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FRANK ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Monday, 5 May 1969
Frank Alford, 57, of 2719 Lawrence Ave., died Sunday [May 4] in his home after a heart attack.
Born in Missouri, Mr. Alford lived in Toledo 17 years. He was a press operator for the City Auto Stamping Co. 10 years, retiring 7 years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Thelma, daughter, Mrs. Rosemary Parker, of Toledo, sons Frank E. of Toledo, and Dewey of Harlan, Ky. and three grandchildren.
The body will be in the Ansberf-West Mortuary until 9:30 tonight when it will be taken to Corbin, Ky. for services and burial.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 4 March 1912 and died _____ May 1969, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
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FREDERICK ELISHA ALVORD
SANDUSKY REGISTER
Sandusky, Erie Co., OH—Friday, 8 August 1958
Frederick E. Alvord, 85, former publisher of the Star-Journal and living at 1305 Columbus-av. died Thursday evening [August 7] in Good Samaritan Hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Alvord was a life-long resident of Sandusky and was well and favorable known. Since disposing of his newspaper interests, Mr. Alvord had been retired.
Mr. Alvord and the late A.J. Peters were owners and publishers of the Star-Journal which came into being hrough and merger of the former Star and Journal newspapers. The two publishers erected the present Sandusky Newspapers building at Market and Jackson-sts, moving into the structure in 1920. Nine years later the Star-Journal was purchased by the Sandusky Register.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John R. Little, Sandusky, three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Sprague, Gaylordsville, Conn.
He was preceded in death by his wife and a daughter, Caroline.
There is to be no visitation at the Lutz-Suitor Funeral Home…. Burial is to be in Oakland Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Ella Goodwin Parmalee Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Katherine Sprague Alvord in Connecticut Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Frederick Elisha 1873 OH1, Frederick Wakeman 1836 CT2, Elisha 1814 CT3, David 1776 CT4, John 1750 CT5, Elisha 1717 MA6, Thomas MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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FREEDA MAE ALFORD SALMONS
East Palestine, Columbiana Co., OH—_____ January 2013
NEGLEY [Columbiana Co.], OH—Freeda Mae Salmons, 78, State Line Road, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Saturday [January 5] at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Salmons was born August 17, 1934 in Lincoln Co., WV, a daughter of the late Van and Fannie Workman Alford, and had resided in the Negley area since 2001, coming from West Virginia.
Her husband, William A. Salmons, whom she married October 5, 1952, preceded her in death on November 26, 2000. A son, Larry E. Salmons, and two daughters, Dreama and Rebecca, six brothers, and three sisters, had also preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters, Kitty Mazur, Willodene Mackall, and Leanna Davis, all of West Virginia; and three sons, William A. and Raymond N. Salmons, both of West Virginia, and Clinton Salmons, East Liverpool. She also leaves a sister, Estellene Neace, Idaho; twenty five grandchildren, and twenty-eight great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Oliver-Linsley Funeral Home, East Palestine, OH from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, and the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., where friends will be received one hour prior to the time of service on Tuesday at the Pinnacle Block Church in Julian, WV, with Chuck Gillispie, officiating.
Burial will be in Sias Cemetery, Lincoln Co., WV. Local arrangements were with the Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Freeda M. Salmons (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her brother Tom Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of her brother Don Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Freeda Mae 1934 WV1, Sylvannus “Van” 1884 WV2, Adam A. 1841 WV3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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GARY ROSS HALFORD
Photo from 1956 ILLIO, University of Illinois, Urbana, yearbook
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday, 27 October 2006
Gary R. Halford, age 68. Passed away Oct. 26, 2006.
Beloved husband of Pat; loving father of Kirk (Connie), Gwen Packert (Richard) and Shawn (Joan); brother of Donald; dear grandfather of Brian, Brendan, Colin, Drew, Grace and Rose.
Visitation Sunday 2-5:30 P.M. at the Jardine Funeral Home, 14701 Pearl Rd., Strongsville. Funeral service to follow at 5:30 P.M.... Private Interment.
Photo from Strongsville Cemetery, Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frank Orr
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gary R. Halford (SS# issued in IL) was born 7 Dec 1937, last residence Broadview Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
We included the obituary of his mother, Faye S. Meyerholz Halford, in Illinois Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Gary Ross Halford, white, married, died at home in Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., and was cremated. His father’s surname was Halford, mother’s maiden name Meyerholz.
In 1940, Gary Halford, age 3 born IL, is living in Hurricane, Fayette Co., IL, with his parents, Herbert and Fay Halford, and brother Donald.
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GEORGE ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 2 September 1958
George Alford, 64, a former watchman at University of Akron, died Sunday in City Hospital. He lived at 295 Brown st.
Mr. Alford was employed at Akron U for six years before illness forced his retirement in April. Born in Lake County, he lived here 25 years.
He leaves his wife, Bessie; two stepsons, Lester Zigler of Columbus and William Zigler of Lima; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Louie Fisher of Ravenna, and two grandchildren.
Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Wednesday, 3 September 1958
Services for George Alford, 64, of 295 Brown St., will be at 10 a. m. Thursday in the Eckard-Baldwin Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Geneva, O….
Mr. Alford, who died Sunday, was a former watchman at the University of Akron. He was a native of Lake County and an Akron resident 25 years.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Mattie Mae Bartlett Alford, in this compilation.
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GEORGE W. ALFORD, SR.
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Monday, 15 October 1990
Alford, George W., Sr., 76, of Dayton, Saturday [October 13]. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday, Corrinthian Baptist Church. (House of Wheat, North Gettysburg Avenue).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 29 Nov 1913, last residence not listed.
From OH Deaths: George W. Alford, African-American, was born 29 Nov 1913 in GA. He was widowed and had 4 years of college, occupation U.S. Postal Service.
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GEORGETTA KATHLEEN GUFFEY ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Wednesday, 19 April 2006
Georgetta Kathleen Alford, 92, Milford [Clermont Co.], died April 3. She was a registered nurse instructor for Good Samaritan Hospital.
Survived by sons Matthew and Theodore Alford; sister Frances Gibson; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents George E. Guffey and Etta Virginia Stephens.
Services were April 7 at Evans Funeral Home; Camp Dennison Cemetery.
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CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 6 April 2006
Alford, Kathleen, Wife of the late George Alford. Dear mother of Matthew D. and Theadore H. Alford. Grandmother of five, Great Grandmother of two. Sister of Frances Gibson. Monday April 3, 2006, Residence Camp Dennison [Hamilton Co.].
Funeral Services Evans Funeral Home Milford Friday April 7 at 12 Noon. Visitation 11 A.M. until time of service Friday. www.evansfuneralhome.com
Photo from Waldschmidt Cemetery, Camp Dennison, Hamilton Co., H—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Cusick
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Georgetta Kathleen Guffey Alford was born 3 Apr 1914. She was widowed, had 4 years of college, and was white. She died on her birthday.
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GERALD CHRISTOPHER “JERRY” ALFRED, SR.
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—16 January 2011
Gerald Christopher “Jerry” Alfred Sr., 55, born August 17, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Monday, January 10, 2011.
Preceded in death by father Maurice T. Alfred Sr., maternal grandparents Percy and Geraldine Reynolds, paternal grandparents Napoleon and Rachel Rayford (Pete Alfred), and aunt Dolly Westbrook.
He leaves his legacy of love to his daughter, Geneva Alfred-Thomas (Lance); sons, Adonis, Martinus and Christopher; step-daughter, Loretha Jackson; beloved mother, Barbara Alfred-Redd; stepfather, John Redd; brother, Maurice T. Alfred Jr. (Sharon); sister, Denise Martin; stepbrother, Shawn Alfred; former wife, Carletta Alfred; cherished grandchildren, Sean, Gene, N’yema, Taylor, Sloane, Sergil, Samir, Jamir, Kalyce and J’Cory; nieces, Darlene Phillips (Alphonso), Jerri Martin, and Shar-Reese Alfred; nephews, Robert Martin and Joseph Graves; cousins, William Young II, Bobby Young, (Habu Westbrook-deceased); and a host of great-nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives; his special friends, Robert Slover, Kim, and JP; as well as “Everyone On The Block” and the Eastside of Columbus.
Celebration of Life 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the chapel of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the start of service. To sign the online memory book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gerald Christopher Alfred (SS# issued in OH), last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
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GLADYS LAURA MORGAN ALFORD
[Although she died in OH, we are also including her obituary in West Virginia Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
Photo from Marcia Corbett’s Corbett Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 4 January 1965
LEWISBURG [Greenbrier Co., WV]—Mrs. Gladys Alford, a former resident here died Saturday [January 2] at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was 61 and had been ill for a long time.
A former resident of Beckley, she was a member of West Park Methodist Church in Columbus.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lewisburg Methodist Church. The Rev. James Wright and the Rev. John W. Hollister will officiate and burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery.
Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Barbara Holiday of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs. Dorothy Tupper of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Betty Goodwin of Ronceverte, Mrs. Patti Keeler of Columbus and Mrs. Doris Hudson of Ayer, Mass.; sons, Harry with the Air Force in Rome, N.Y., and Donald of Columbus; sisters, Mrs. Helen Morgan of Ronceverte, Mrs. Janet Martin and Mrs. Ina Poage of Covington, Va.; half sisters, Mrs. Wanda Morgan of Florida, Mrs. Vera Armentrout of Chimney Corner, Mrs. Faye Shafer of Organ Cave, Mrs. Bonnie Tingler of Covington, Va., Mrs. Ida Linn of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Jewell Johnson of Bluefield, Va.; half brothers, Richard Morgan of Covington, Va., and Charles Morgan of Oklahoma.
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From her Find A Grave memorial:
Gladys Laura Morgan, daughter of William R. Morgan and Barbara Kent Morgan was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Alderson, WV, one of 13 children. In 1924, she was a student nurse at Greenbier Valley Hospital in Ronceverte, WV, later working as a nurse and midwife in Lewisburg, WV.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clark Lee Alford; and her daughter Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Betty Jean Alford Goodwin in West Virginia Obituaries; her son Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries; and her daughter Doris Ann Alford Hudson in California Obituaries.
Her middle name is from AAFA #0422 Norris Lynn Alford’s Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
From Ohio Deaths: Gladys L. Alford was born in 1904 and died at her home on 2 Jan 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. She was widowed.
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GRACE ELINOR POPP ALLFORD
Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home & Cremations Services
Waynesville, Warren Co., OH—____ August 2007
July 6th, 1916 - August 5th, 2007
Allford, Elinor age 91 of Waynesville passed away Sun. Aug. 5, 2007 at her residence.
Elinor was born July 6, 1916 to Lester George and Helen Popp in West Milton, OH.
For over 50 years she was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church and the Miami Chapter OES. She was also a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Women, was a Sunday school teacher and worked as a hairdresser for several years, greatly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed traveling with her husband and children in their earlier years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 2002, her parents, and step mom Leona Popp.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Ronnie R. and Bonnie Allford of KY; daughter Connie Arnold Gates of Waynesville; four grandchildren Terri (Glen) Doepel, Scott Arnold, Shawn (Amy) Allford, and Travis (Dini) Allford; and five great grandchildren Grant and Hunt Doepel, Tanner and Alyson Allford, and Noah Allford.
Funeral services 1:00 PM Thurs. Aug. 9 at the Waynesville United Methodist Church. Burial Miami Valley Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Wed. at the church with a Miami Chapter OES service immediately following. Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville is serving the family. If desired, contributions may be made to the Methodist Church or Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stubbsconner.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Grace E. Allford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Waynesville, Warren Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Ralph Robert Allford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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GRACE GOLDIE JACKSON MCNABB PARTLOW ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Monday, 9 December 1946
Mrs. Grace Goldie Alford, Airport Rd Millbury, O., died Saturday [December 7] in Maumee Valley Hospital after an illness of two years. She was 58.
Born in Springhill [Champaign Co.], O., she lived in South Toledo nearly all of her life. She moved to Millbury one year ago.
Surviving are her husband, William; [half-]sister, Mrs. Carrie Raferdy [sic: Rafferty], Urbana, O., and [half-]brother, Russell Reel, Urbana.
Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bersticker Funeral Home by the Rev. Harold L. Davis, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church. Burial will be in Lake Township Cemetery, Walbridge [Wood Co.], O.
AAFA NOTES: From her Find A Grave memorial: “Grace Jackson married Gilbert McNabb, 1907. Married second Arthur Partlow, 1917. Married third William H Alford.”
Although both her obituary and her death certificate say she is buried in Lake Township Cemetery in Walbridge, Wood Co., OH, the cemetery has no record of her burial there. However, her third husband, William Alford, owns an unoccupied plot there. Reported by a Find A Grave contributor in 2018: “Per Joe Schiavone, Cemetery Sexton, there is only one Alford grave at Lake Township and that belongs to a William Alford. The grave is not yet occupied by anyone.”
From OH Marriages: Gilbert McNabb, born 4 Feb 1874 in Allen Co., IN, son of W.J. McNabb and Catherine Hursh, married Grace G. Jackson, born 1 June 1888, on 23 Oct 1907 in Morrow Co., OH. Grace’s birth information and names of parents say “not known.”
In 1910, Gilbert McKnabb, age 36 IN, and his wife Grace McKnabb, 22 OH, are living in Cedar Creek, Allen Co., OH. They were married 2 years, Gilbert’s second marriage and Grace’s first. Grace has 0 children.
From his death certificate, Leo, Allen Co., IN: Gilbert McNabb, married, born 4 Feb 1874, died 8 Apr 1916 in Leo, Allen Co., IN, “suicide by shooting.” He is buried in Old Leo Cemetery in Leo-Cedarville, Allen Co., IN.
Report of his death:
THE FORT WAYNE SENTINEL
Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN—Saturday, 8 April 1916
From OH Marriages: Arthur Partlow married Grace M. McNabb on 9 Nov 1917 in Champaign Co., OH. Arthur, a millwright, was age 35 born 3 April 1882 in VT, son of Samuel Partlow and Lizzie Devoss. Grace, age 29 born 1 June 1888 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, daughter of John Jackson and Sarah Reel.
William Arthur Partlow died 12 Feb 1933 in Greenfield, Highland Co., OH. He was born 3 Apr 1881 [date also on his gravestone] in VT, son of Samuel Partlow and Elizabeth Devoss. He was a single janitor.
William Arthur Partlow shares a gravestone with his mother and 3 siblings in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Highland Co., OH.
From 1927 to 1935, William and Grace Alford are listed in the Toledo, OH, city directories at various addresses. William is always listed as an auto mechanic or some variation:
1927 Wade
1928 Broadway
1929 Broadway
1930 St. Clair
1933 Newton
1935 Oliver
On his 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card, William Harrison Alford, age 46, born 3 March 1896 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, is living on S. St. Clair St. in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH. His wife is Grace Alford.
After Grace’s death, William married Bertha E. (Cole) Cluckey on 7 Feb 1948 in Lucas Co., OH. William and Bertha had both been married twice before and were currently widowed.
From SSACI: William Harrison Alford was born 5 March 1895 in Ironton, OH, son of John Alford and Annie Martin. He died 16 Feb 1951.
From OH Births: William H. Alford was born 3 March 1896 in Perry, Lawrence Co., OH, son of John Alford and Anna Martin.
In 1900 the family is listed in Perry, Lawrence Co., OH: Jane Alford, widow age 73, 9 children, 6 living; her son John J. 36 born Feb 1864, married 4 years; her daughter-in-law (John’s wife) Anna, 24 born Sept 1875; and 3 stepchildren: William H. 4 born March 1896, Delbert E. 1 born Oct 1898, and Mamy 6/12 born Nov 1899. All were born in OH. The children are listed as stepchildren, but they are grandchildren.
From OH Marriages: John J. Alford married Anna Martin on 14 Oct 1895 in Lawrence Co., OH.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland.
Her third husband’s lineage: William Harrison 1897 OH1, John J. 1864 OH2, George Washington 1816 OH3, John 1780 Ireland4.
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GUSSIE M. ALFORD PARMS
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Saturday, 8 September 1984
Gussie M. Parms, 86, of 221 Border St., died Sept. 5 at Edwin Shaw Hospital.
She was born in Forsyth, Ga., and had lived m this community for over 35 years; She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and a membe of the Knights of Calanthes.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Ola Hughley of Adel, Ga.; nieces, Mrs. Rosa Cook of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Issie Brown of Akron, Mrs. Ellen Hughley of Adel, Ga., Mrs. Annie Mae Rushing of Adel, Ga., Mrs. Mattie Bowles of Newark, N.J. and Mrs. Maymie Johnson of Colonial, N.J.; nephew, William Hughley of Valdosta, Ga.; a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Turner & Rhoden Memorial Chapel, where services will be held 1 p.m. Interment Glendale Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gussie Parms (SS# issued in FL) was born 6 June 1899 and died _____ Sept 1984, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of her brother John Alford in this compilation.
In 2018, a Find A Grave contributor reported that the cemetery “office confirmed that this burial is unmarked.”
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GWENDOLYN A. ALFORD HAWES
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Sunday, 8 May 2011
Gwendolyn A. (Alford) wife of the late Larry Hawes, devoted mother of Michael D. (Deborah) Hawes, Paula (Richard) King & Merrilee (Bill) Carlin, dear grandmother of Matthew, Rachel & Nathaniel Hawes, Katherine E. King, Justin & Rebecca Carlin, May 6, 2011, residence Batavia, OH.
Memorial Service at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church on Wednesday May 11 at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, bless the charity of your choice. T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home serving the family.
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T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home
Cincinnati, OH—_____ May 2011
Gwendolyn A. Hawes
Age: 80
Birth Date: June 8, 1930
Entered into Rest: May 6, 2011
Service: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:00 AM Anderson Hills United Methodist Church
Visitation: None
Cemetery: The Cincinnati Cremation Co.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gwendolyn A. Hawes (SS# issued in NY), last residence Batavia, Clermont Co., OH.
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HARRISON L. ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Wednesday, 18 May 2005
Harrison L. Alford, age 81, passed away Monday, May 16, 2005 at Columbus Healthcare Center. Army Veteran of WW II.
Preceded in death by Pauline Alford.
Survived by children, Roger (Carla), Susan Wooten, Richard (Elisa), Michael (Dawn); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home, 1631 Parsons Ave., where service will follow at 1 p.m.... Interment Mifflin Twp. Cemetery.
Photos from Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Holle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harrison L. Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 4 Apr 1924, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Pauline Burris Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Harrison L. Alford, white, widowed, was born 4 Apr 1924, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Porth. He served in the Army.
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HARRISON MATTOON ALVORD
MANSFIELD NEWS
Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—Monday, 27 October 1924
Photo from Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Harry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Frances Walters Beach Alvord; and children Joseph Grant Alvord and Myrtle Frances Alvord Ammeter in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Field Alvord and Mariette Clapp Alvord; and brothers George Briggs Alvord and Lewis Henry Alvord in Illinois Obituaries; and of his brother Wilbur Clinton Alvord in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Harrison Mattoon 1840 MA1, Joseph Field 1811 MA2, Caleb 1772 MA3, Zebadiah 1724 MA4, John 1696 MA5, Jonathan 1669 MA6, Alexander 1627 England7, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England8.
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HARVEY ALFORD, JR.
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—11 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Harvey Alford, Jr., age 84, of Clayton [Montgomery Co.], Ohio, departed this life on Thursday, July 6, 2000. He was a native of Lanett [Chambers Co.], Alabama and had resided in Dayton for over fifty years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey, Sr. and Hattie Alford; stepmother, Mary W. Alford; son, Robert L. Alford; and brother, Leonard Alford, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Alford; daughters Leona A. White, Dayton, Theresa L. Alford, Clayton, and Freda Z. (Mark) Winston; a son, Harvey Alford III; a sister, Mary Fannie Johnson, Chicago, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Ozella Williams and Eunice Weaver, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Robin C. and Leonita M. White, Mark S. Jr., and Maria L. Winston; and a great-grandson, Lavelle M. Hatcher.
Services were held Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and burial at West Memory Gardens.
Photo from West Memory Gardens Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, EAB Haney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harvey Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 20 Aug 1915, last residence Clayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Minnie Lee Moss Alford; and son Robert L. Alford in this compilation.
Inscribed on their gravestone is “Married 11-15-1939.”
From OH Deaths: Harvey Alford Jr. was born 20 Aug 1915 in AL and died 6 July 2000 in Englewood, Montgomery Co., OH. His mother’s maiden name was Jones.
From SSACI: Harvey Alford Jr., black, was born 20 Aug 1915 in Lanett, Chambers Co., AL, son of Harvey Alford and Hattie Jones.
This African-American family is listed on the 1930 census in Lanett, Chambers Co., AL, p. 21B: Harvey Alford, truck driver for cotton mill, age 38 b. GA; his wife Mary, washerwoman, age 37 b. AL; and sons Harvey 14 and Leonard 12, both b. AL.
On Harvey Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in LaFayette, Chambers Co., AL, with a wife and 2 children. He was born 15 Apr 1893 in Troup Co., GA.
His lineage: Harvey 1915 AL1, Harvey 1893 GA2.
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HARVEY EDWIN ALFORD
Hiram College yearbook senior photo, 1947
Photo from masew73’s MarieAlford Family Tree (Ancestry) – permission requested 8/14/2013
ELYRIA CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM
Elyria, Lorain Co., OH—Wednesday, 23 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
AMHERST—Harvey E. Alford, 77, of Amherst, died Tuesday [January 22] at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness.
Born in Ashtabula, he had been a resident of Amherst since 1947. He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1941 as class salutatorian where he was a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in football, basketball, and track. During high school, he was a member of Boy Scout Troop 05, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and also served as assistant scoutmaster for several years. He attended Hiram College for two years before serving the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Alford attended Midshipman’s School, where he was commissioned ensign in the Naval Reserve in 1945. He taught celestial navigation and dead reckoning to potential LCI(L) skippers and underwent small boat training prior to the invasion of Japan. He served as first lieutenant at the Naval Ammunition Depot in Guam where he was in charge of a group of Chamorro Security Guards, the base electricians, carpenters, and general work details.
After the war, he returned to Hiram, graduated with honors and received his bachelor’s degree in 1947 with majors in chemistry and mathematics and minors in physics and physical education. He was elected to Hiram Colleges’ Athletic hall of Fame and served four years on the Alumni Board of Trustees.
Mr. Alford was employed in the research department of the Standard Oil Company as a research associate for 35 years before taking early retirement in 1982. During this time, he was the author of more than 40 U.S. patents and dozens of technical papers given before national meetings of professional societies. In 1977, he became a charter member of Sohio’s Investor’s Hall of Fame. He developed micro balloons, microscopic hollow hole-free spheres of glass that have been used on research submarines, on LEM moon explorers, and as a coating on stealth bombers and on the hull of one of the America’s Cup Sailboat entries. Also while working for Sohio Research, he designed, built, and successfully operated three pilot plants and one semi-commercial plant and earned his master’s degree from Western Reserve University in 1952.
Harvey Alford was an accomplished photographer and acquired over 12,000 slides during his travels with his wife throughout the United States and Canada. He shared these slides with the residents of Anchor Lodge Assisted Living Center in the form of 45-minute travelogues on a weekly basis since 1992. He also had presented more extensive travelogues at Amherst Public Library for the past six years.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Church of Christ in Amherst. He was a 50 -year member of the American Chemical Society and was on the Board of Directors of the Amherst Community Chest.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Alford of New York, son, Robert, of Amherst, and two granddaughters.
His wife of 44 years, Yvonne McQueen Alford, in 1991, and his parents, Leon and Clara Dibell Alford, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, 851 Park Avenue, Amherst. A private interment was held at Brownhelm Cemetery, Vermilion.
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MORNING JOURNAL
Lorain, Lorain Co., OH—Wednesday, 23 January 2002
HARVEY E. ALFORD, 77, ATHLETE AND INVENTOR
He was born Aug. 30, 1924, in Ashtabula and lived in Amherst since 1947.
In 1941 he graduated as salutatorian from Ashtabula High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track and was a National Honor Society member. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 5, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with two palms and serving as assistant scoutmaster.
He attended Hiram College for two years before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was commissioned an ensign in the Naval Reserve in 1945, was promoted to lieutenant, taught navigation and served in the Pacific. In 1946 he returned to Hiram and finished his undergraduate degree, graduating with honors in 1947. He received a master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1952. [He is listed in Western Reserve University’s commencement program for February 1951, receiving an MS in Chemistry.]
Alford was elected to Hiram’s Athletic Hall of Fame and served for years on the college’s board of trustees.
He retired in 1982 as senior research associate with Standard Oil Company after 35 years’ service. He had been elected a charter member of Sohio’s Inventors Hall of Fame in 1977 and during his career he received more than 40 U.S. patents and wrote a dozen technical papers presented at national meetings of professional societies. His accomplishments included development of microballoons—microscopic, hollow, hole-free glass spheres used as a coating on stealth bombers and on an America’s Cup racing sailboat and in manufacturing plastics.
Alford was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Amherst and a 50-year member of the American Chemical Society, and had served on the board of the Amherst Community Chest. He enjoyed travel and photography and shared his slides at Anchor Assisted Living Center, Lorain, and the Amherst Public Library.
Survivors include his daughter, Mary Alford of New York; son, Robert Alford of Amherst; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne (nee McQueen), in 1991, and parents, Leon and Clara (nee Dibell) Alford.
Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Garland-Misencik Funeral Home, 851 Park Ave., Amherst, where services will be Friday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Stephanie Bikel, pastor of Brownhelm United Methodist Church, will officiate. Private burial will be in Brownhelm Cemetery, Vermilion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., Amherst 44001; or Hiram College Alumni Fund, P.O. Box 67, Hiram 44234.
Photo from Brownheld Cemetery, Brownhelm, Lorain Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Sexton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harvey E. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Amherst, Lorain Co., OH.
Harvey is listed on the 1930 census in Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH, p. 7A: John Dibbell, age 75; his wife Ada A. 69; daughter Florence J., single high school teacher 34; daughter Clara D. Alford, divorced high school teacher 38; and Clara’s son Harvey E. Alford 5. Harvey’s father was b. in MI.
Leon E. Alford is listed on the 1930 census in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, p. 19A: Leon E. Alford, bookkeeper for lumber company, age 33 b. MI; his wife Gertrude C. 32 b. Canada. Leon’s age at first marriage was 26 and Gertrude’s was 29, indicating that Leon was married previously.
His lineage from MarieAlford Family Tree (Ancestry): Harvey Edwin 1924 OH1, Leon 1895 MI2, Edward 1864 England3, Thomas 1838 England4, John 1800 England5.
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HATTIE M. ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—26 April 1932
Hattie M. Alford, 59, of 2354 Tremaineville road, arteriosclerosis.
Photo from Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, StarTiger
AAFA NOTES: From OH Deaths: Hattie M. Alford died 22 Apr 1932 in Lucas Co., OH.
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HAZEL LEE MECUM ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Friday, 7 January 1994
Hazel Lee Alford, age 96, of Navarre Ave., died Tuesday [January 4] in her home. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Rossford Eagles.
She was preceded in death by her son, Paul; daughters, Dorothy Older and Betty Shimmel; and husband, Darrus.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna J. Horvath; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, and care giver Marie Lagrange.
Services will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Eggleston-Meinert Funeral Home, Coy Rd., where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment, Association Cemetery, Sylvania, OH.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 27 Apr 1897, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her husband, Darrus Alvern Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Paul Edward Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Hazel Lee Alford was born 27 Apr 1897 in OH. Her father’s surname was Mechum and her mother’s maiden name was Fultz.
From OH Births: Hazel Mickem was born 27 Apr 1897 in Dover, Athens Co., OH, daughter of Finley Micken and Rohda [sic] Fultz.
In 1900, Hazel Mecum, age 3 born Apr 1897 in OH, is living in Dover Township, Athens Co., OH, with her parents, Finley and Rhoda Mecum, and a sister, Galena.
From OH Deaths: Finley Mecum died 11 Aug 1910 in Trimble, Athens Co., OH.
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HAZEL M. SANDY ALFRED
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Thursday, 28 February 2008
Hazel (Sandy) Alfred, 88, formerly of West Jefferson, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. She was born June 21, 1919 in Weston, West Virginia to John Harrison and Eva (Blake) Sandy.
Hazel was an incredible and loving mother who was widowed and left to raise eight children after the death of her husband, Harry Alfred in 1960. She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary Post 201 and attended the Baptist Church when she resided in West Jefferson.
She is survived by her children, Linda Sharon (Don) Gibson of Ostrander, Ohio, Sue Ellen (John) Essner of Dover, Ohio, Mary Ann (Charles) Van Vlack of Hilliard, Eva Mae (Tom) Thiel of London, Beverly Jean (Ben) Theil of London, Harry Allen (Sherrie) Alfred of Columbus, Diana Lee (Randy) Norman of Grove City; brother, Lawrence Sandy of Mansfield, Ohio; grandchildren, Wesley (Debbie) Gibson, Lisa (Phil) Hughes, Donald (Kathy) Damron, Chris (Jennifer) Damron, Jennifer Michelle Damron, Eric Van Vlack, Chuck (Stacy) Van Vlack, Twana Van Vlack, John (Lisa) Thiel, Brad (Colleen) Thiel, Chad (Lori) Thiel, Belinda (Chris) Dunn, Amy (Donovan) Minnear, Paul (Nikki) Alfred, and Amber Alfred; twenty nine great-grandchildern.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harry Allen Alfred, daughter Kathryn (Kitty) Damron, sisters Mary Simons and Anna Lee Cox, brother Fred Sandy.
The family invites friends to call at the Rader-Lynch and Dodds Funeral Home, 124 E. High St., London, Friday from 4-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Saturday 11 a.m.... Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson....
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson, Madison Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Eva
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel M. Alfred (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence London, Madison Co., OH.
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HEATHER MARIE ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Saturday, 17 October 1998
Heather Marie Alford, age 26, of Grove City [Franklin Co.], on Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center as a result of an auto accident. Heather was employed by Abbott Laboratories, Ross Products Division and was a former co-manager with The Kroger Co. Graduate of Grove City High School and Miami University. Member of Sigma Delta Phi Sorority.
Survived by parents, Dee (Lenn) Black and Paul (Sharon) Alford; step-brother, Troy Osborne; grandfather, Dennis M. Cahill Sr.; uncles, Dennis M. (Connie) Cahill Jr., Dale (Bev) Alford; aunts, Kacy (Mark) Bonaventura, Helen Coyle, Loretta Graham; numerous loving cousins.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Avanelle Cahill, Alice and Martin Alford.
Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 E. Broad St. Prayer service Friday 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3710 Broadway, Grove City. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery….
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COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Saturday, 17 October 1998
A funeral will be Saturday for a Grove City woman who died this week of injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Tennessee.
Heather Marie Alford, 26, died Wednesday in the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
She had been admitted to the hospital after an Oct. 8 accident near the Tennessee-Kentucky border, a nursing supervisor said.
Alford was a sales representative in the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories in Columbus and was a former co-manager with the Kroger Co.
Alford’s aunt said she recently had been promoted and was en route to her new home in Atlanta when she crashed during heavy rain on I-75, just south of Williamsburg, Ky.
“She hydroplaned, and her car hit the guardrail and spun out,” said Kacy Bonaventura of Columbus. A tractor-trailer then hit the car, Bonaventura said. Alford spent a week in the intensive-care unit and had spoken to her family, Bonaventura said.
“She lived for a week. She was talking to us. We thought she was going to be OK,” Bonaventura said.
Alford graduated from Grove City High School and Miami University of Ohio, where she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority.
“She was just a very energetic and determined girl,” her aunt said. “She was one of those people who never gave up on anything.”
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Grove City. Arrangements are being completed by Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 E. Broad St.
Photo from Saint Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Franklin Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shelah Stage
Inscription:
Daughter
Heather Marie Alford
April 13, 1972
Oct. 14, 1998
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Heather M. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 13 Apr 1972, last residence not listed.
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HELEN JOAN BROOKS ALFORD
Photo from Secor Funeral Home
NORWALK REFLECTOR
Norwalk, Huron Co., OH—Sunday, 12 February 2017
WILLARD—Helen Joan (Brooks) Alford, 89, died on Friday, February 10, 2017 at The Willows in Willard, Ohio.
She was born on April 29, 1927 to the late William and Mina (Reichert) Brooks in Willard, Ohio. Helen graduated from Attica High School in 1945. She graduated from White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio in 1948. She enrolled as part of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II.
She eloped with Allen R. Alford on a very snowy November 24, 1950 in Angola, Indiana. They resided in Willard for many years before moving to Minford, Ohio in 1976. She worked at the Willard Hospital as a Registered Nurse before becoming a homemaker. Helen was an avid reader and letter writer throughout her years. Her family and friends were always the center of her attention.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Allen, and is survived by sons, David (Susan) Alford of Lady Lake, Florida, Bill (Patty) Alford of Monroeville, Ohio, and John (Jocelyn) Alford of Dublin, Ohio. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn (George) Ginter of Bloomdale, Ohio and is survived by her brother, Glenn (Carolyn) Brooks of Attica, Ohio.
Visitation will be held starting at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Grace United Methodist Church in Willard. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM followed by a luncheon at the church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Allen Ray Alford, in this compilation.
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HERMON LEE ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 30 May 1978
Hermon L. Alford, 80, of 1728 Thornapple av., died May 27, after a short illness.
He was a born in Union, W. Va., and had lived in the Akron area for over 50 years. He was employed at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 38 years and he was a member of the Coventry Lodge No. 665 F&AM, and Modern Woodsman Club. He was also a member of High Street Christian Church.
He is survived by wife, Clara; son, Albert, of Bethesda, Md.; 2 grandchildren.
Body will be taken to Union, W. Va. for services and burial. (Schermesser, 724-9351.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hermon Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 13 Feb 1898, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
We included the obituary of his sister Marguerite Alford Flouer in West Virginia Obituaries.
On Hermon Lee Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 20, born 13 Feb 1898, living in Monroe Co., WV.
From West Virginia Marriages Index (Ancestry): Herman Lee Alford, age 20, married Clara French Albert, age 20, on 21 Dec 1918 in Monroe Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hermon Lee 1898 WV1, Harvey Lee 1865 WV2, Louis/Lewis Marion 1839 VA3, Robert 1800 VA4, Thomas 1771 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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IRENE J. HAUPT DEVERS ALLFORD
Source unknown—included with her memorial at FindAGrave.com
Montgomery Co., OH—_____ June 2005
Irene J. Haupt Devers Allford—She was 93 yrs young.
Preceded in death by husbands, Don Devers and Delbert Allford; parents Noah & Clara (Shoemaker) Haupt; 2 sisters; 1 brother.
Survived by 3 daughters & sons in law; 10 grandchildren; 18 gr.grandchildren; 1 sister; 1 brother & sister in law; 2 sisters in law; 2 half sisters; special friend Sally Piatt. Member of Antioch United Methodist Church.
Photo from Arlington Cemetery, Brookville, Montgomery Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, J.D. Moore II
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene J. Allford (SS# issued in OH) was born 25 Dec 1911, last residence Brookville, Montgomery Co., OH.
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ISABEL M. ALFORD JONES
Photo from Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home
STAR BEACON
Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH—Thursday, 24 July 2014
CONNEAUT—Isabel M. Jones, age 97, formerly of Marcellus, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at Lake Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born in Spafford, N.Y., on April 4, 1917, the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Harvey) Alford. She lived in Marcellus, N.Y., and N. Fort Myers, Fla., before moving to Conneaut, Ohio, in 1995. She was a graduate of Powellston Business School, in Syracuse, N.Y.
Isabel was a lifetime member of Marcellus United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, LaFayette (Debbie) D. Jones II; and her parents.
Isabel is survived by her children, LaFayette (Debbie) D. Jones III of Buffalo, N.Y., Melanie (Gary) Pape of Conneaut, Ohio, and Elsie (Paul) Larson of Montgomery, Texas; her grandchildren, Michelle Jones of Buffalo, N.Y., Matthew (Jodie) Pape and Margaret (Dan) Zappitelli, both of Conneaut, Ohio, Michael Pape of Macedonia, Ohio, and Paul Scott Larson of Houston, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Jozlyne Pape, Dominic and Mia Zappitelli, and Jackson Pape.
Paul Scott Larson of Houston, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Jozlyne Pape Funeral Services will be held 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 27th, at the New LEAF United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo St., Conneaut, with Pastor Jan Walsh officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Skaneateles, N.Y.
Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of Service at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to the New Leaf United Methodist Church Building Fund, 283 Buffalo St., Conneaut, Ohio 44030.
Thompson-Smith-Nesbitt Funeral Home, 345 Main St., is honored to handle the arrangements. Obituary and condolences at www.thompsonsmithnesbitt.com and starbeacon.com.
Photo from Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles, Onondaga Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Doug Nightingale
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her father, William Alford, in New York Obituaries.
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JAMES C. ALFORD
NORWALK REFLECTOR
Norwalk, Huron Co., OH—Friday, 11 December 2009
NORWALK—James C. Alford, 67, of Norwalk, Ohio, died December 11, 2009 in Gaymont Nursing Center.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, lived most of his life in the Clarksfield and Norwalk area.
Survived by wife, Melba D. Alford, son, Douglas J. Alford of Prospect, Ohio, by step children, John M. and Scott D. Brant of Norwalk, Ohio and Ann Marie Kerr of Bellevue, Ohio, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, by his sister, JoAnne and James Gibson of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Lynn Smilie in 2001 [sic—Smillie, 2002], by his brother, Roy Alford and sister, Elizabeth Benschoter.
There will be no visitation or service.
Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, is in charge of arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James C. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 5 Sept 1942, last residence Norwalk, Huron Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Melba D. Gregory Alford; and his daughter Sherrie Lynn Alford Smillie in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Elizabeth Alford Benschoter in Florida Obituaries.
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JAMES C. ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Tuesday, 11 March 2014
James C. Alford, age 78, passed away February 27. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Betty (deceased), four loving children and many family & friends.
Viewing & wake March 12, 3-7pm. Funeral Services March 13, viewing 9:30am, service at 10:00am at Pernel Jones & Sons Funeral Home, 7120 Cedar Avenue.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Betty D. Alford, in this compilation.
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JAMES C. ALFORD, JR.
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday, 9 May 2008
James C. Alford Jr., 43. Beloved father of Cassandra and Sarah; loving grandfather of Damien; devoted son of Betty (Joel) Pall and the late James Sr.; dear brother of Judy Currence and Kim Smith; uncle of five.
The family will receive friends Saturday beginning at 10 A.M. at the Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, 2226 W. 91 St. with services following there at 12 noon. Interment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery. Walter Martens & Sons 216-281-7111 martensfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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JAMES DANIEL ALFORD
James Daniel Alford, Ronnie Wayne Alford, and Paul Alford
Photo from Ronnie’s son, Michael W. Alford
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—25 January 2004
Alford, James D. “Country Boy,” 69, of Huber Heights, Saturday. Services 6 p.m. Monday. (Newcomer-Farley [Funeral Home], Needmore Road).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James D. Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 6 Sept 1934 and died 24 Jan 2004, last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Janice L. Hall Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Ronnie Wayne Alford and Paul Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
From SSACI: James Daniel Alford was born 5 Sept 1934 [different than SSDI] in Teetersville, KY, son of Mitchell Alford and Mary Smith.
Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry) lists James D. Alford born 6 Sept 1934 in Harlan Co., mother’s maiden name Mary Smith.
His nephew, Michael W. Alford, reports that James was cremated at his request.
His lineage: James Daniel 1934 KY1, Mitchell 1901 KY2, Daniel L. 1877 KY3, John W. 1853 KY4, Daniel L. 1830 NC5, John 1806 NC6, Achilles 1772 VA/NC7, John before 1750 VA8.
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JAMES DELBERT ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Sunday, 1 June 2003
James Delbert Alford, 62, of Pedro [Lawrence Co., OH] died Friday [May 30] at home. He was a foreman with Ironton Iron.
Funeral noon Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Photo from Sugar Creek Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amanda Brammer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James D. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 30 Aug 1941, last residence Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his brother Richard Lee Alford, with additional genealogical information; and nephew Jerry Ray Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: James Delbert Alford, born 30 Aug 1941 in Lawrence, Lawrence Co., OH, died 30 May 2003 in Lawrence, age 61, never married, mother’s maiden name Spears.
From SSACI: James Delbert Alford was born 30 Aug 1941 in Coal Grove, Lawrence Co., OH.
His Find A Grave memorial says he was born 30 Aug 1941 in Coal Grove, Lawrence Co., OH, the son of Delbert Alford and Kate Spears, and that he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a private in the U.S. Army.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland.
His lineage: James Delbert 1941 OH1, Delbert E. 1897 OH2, John J. 1864 OH3, George Washington 1816 OH4, John 1780 Ireland5.
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JAMES M. ALFORD
SANDUSKY REGISTER
Sandusky, Erie Co., OH—Saturday, 18 November 1939
TIFFIN [Seneca Co.], Nov. 17—James M. Alford, 82, died today in his home following an illness of a week.
He is survived by his widow and six sons and daughters, Walter F., Garrett, Ind.; Mrs. Harry Beck, Mrs. John Dutt and Harris Alford, Tiffin; William and Evert, Toledo; two brothers, John, Fostoria; Joseph, Toledo, and two sisters, Mrs. B.F. Welker, Tiffin, and Mrs. Hanna Kinzey, Fremont.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Myers-Turner Funeral Home and burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.
Photo from Fairmont Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Annie
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Missouri Lovona Alford; sons Evert Russell Alford and William Alford; and brother Joseph Elsworth Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Walter Freeman Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and his brother Daniel Warren Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James M. 1857 OH1, Isaac 1834 OH2, Oliver 1789 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JAMES POSEY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Sunday, 8 January 1995
Alford, James P., 76, of Kettering [Montgomery Co.], Thursday [January 5]. (Tobias, Belmont).
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GADSDEN TIMES
Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL—Saturday, 7 January 1995
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Collier-Butler Chapel for James Posy Alford, 75, Kettering, Ohio, who died Thursday, Jan. 5, 1995. The Rev. Kenneth Spears will officiate. Burial at Crestwood Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford was a native of Georgia, former resident of Gadsden and was currently a resident of Kettering. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in the European Theatre. He was a brick mason by trade and a member of the Brick Mason Union for more than 50 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his son, James Ronald Alford, New York City, N.Y.; grandsons, James Ronald Alford, Jr. and Michael Anthony Alford, both of Miami, Fla.; sisters, Helen A. (Wayne) Copeland and Alice A. (Jack) Stewart, Birmingham; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his nephews….
Photo from Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, East Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GGS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James P. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 23 Aug 1917 [different than gravestone], last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of his brothers Joel Murry Alford, Paul Hart Alford, and Witt Barnes “Dick” Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: James Posey Alford, white, divorced, was born in GA, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Barnes. He served in the Army and his occupation was “brickmasons and stonemasons.”
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Jeptha Alford 1797–1869.
His lineage: James Posey 1917 GA1, James Richard 1889 GA2, Clarence Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven].
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JAMES SYLVESTER ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Monday, 8 May 1989
James S. Alford, 73, of Adella Street, died yesterday [May 7] in St. Vincent Medical Center. He worked the last several years at Bischoff’s Market. Before that, he was manager of a Joseph supermarket and an A&P supermarket. He also was a former agent for the Ballert Realty. Mr. Alford was an army veteran of World War II.
Surviving are wife, Viola; son, James; daughters, Mrs. Shirley Doll and Mrs. Judith Newmister; brother, Richard; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Ansberg-West Mortuary, where the body will be after 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Photo from Springfield Township Cemetery, Holland, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barnard/OConnor/Wolford
Photo from Springfield Township Cemetery, Holland, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com, Memorial# 27511748
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan “Sue” Meek
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James S. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 17 Dec 1915 [different than gravestone], last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Viola J. Coger Alford; father Evert Russell Alford; and brother Richard Harris Alford in this compilation.
From OH Marriages: James S. Alford, son of Everett Alford and May Swope, age 20 on December 16, born Tiffin, OH, married in Lucas Co., OH, on 17 June 1934 to Viola J. Coger, daughter of Harry Coger and Lily Ehrman, age 19 on June 11. Both fathers signed their consent (“Evert R. Alford”), and both mothers were deceased.
From SSACI: James Sylvester Alford, born 16 Dec 1915 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, son of Evert R. alford and Ethel Swope, died 7 May 1989.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Sylvester 1915 OH1, Evert Russell 1892 IN2, James M. 1857 OH3, Isaac 1834 OH4, Oliver 1789 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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JANNIE ANN ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 28 January 1969
Jannie Ann Alford, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alford of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of South Charleston, died Sunday in a Cleveland hospital.
Service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Curry Funeral Home at Alum Creek. The Rev. Ralph McCormick will officiate and burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, Ruthdale.
The body will arrive at the funeral home on Wednesday.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Donnie Ray Alford in this compilation.
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JANICE L. HALL ALFORD
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—_____ December 2017
Janice L. Alford, age 80 of Huber Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at her home.
She was born September 27, 1937 in Harlan, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Hall.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James D. Alford, Sr.; grandson, Jason M. Cook.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Tina (Michael) Cook; son, James D. (Michelle) Alford II; grandchildren, Annie Cook, Katlyn Rojas, Mindy Alford, Jacob Alford; granddaughter-in-law, April Fry; great grandchildren, Savannah Cook, Taylor Williams, Andrew Fry; several siblings; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 3 pm to 4 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - North Chapel (4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45424). A memorial service will begin at 4 pm.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James Daniel Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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JASON HEZEKIAH ALFORD
Trotwood, Montgomery Co., OH—_____ November 2015
Mr. Jason Hezekiah Alford, age 30, was born on July 13, 1985 to Doris Marie and Brian Keith Alford in Dayton, Ohio. He was a graduate of ISUS *2004 and worked numerous jobs throughout the city in construction, remodeling houses and working on cars. Jason accepted Christ as his personal savior and was baptized as a child at God*s Light House Community Church, where he was a member for more than 27 years. He was under the leadership of Reverend J.J. Pewitt. Jason was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a good provider and role model as a father and uncle. Jason had a great relationship with his family and loved family events. He was humorous, laid back and loved to laugh and have fun. He enjoyed just being around his children and family and watching football and basketball on the television.
On Thursday, November 19, 2015 Jason transitioned from this life to his heavenly home.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Earldean Hitt; paternal grandfather, John Moore; uncle, Alfonzo Moore and cousin, Aaron Jackson. Jason leaves to cherish precious memories; his loving (2) daughters, Camrii Jenkins and Jai’Yana Alford and son, Jason H. Alford, Jr.; devoted parents, Doris Marie and Brian Keith Alford; (1) sister, Rayna Alford-Evans; (1) brother, Joshua Alford; grandmother, Rocine Moore; (3) aunts, Diane Hunt, Helen Moore, Gloria Jackson and Saundra Podleszek; (1) uncle, Rickey Moore; (2) nieces, Marcedez and Martay’Ja; (4) nephews, Markese, Ray’Quan, Jalen and Richard; Sister-in-law, Eilen Alford; a host of cousins and other loving relatives and friends; including special friends, Antonio Ferguson and Glenn Hayes.
Funeral Service will be held be held 11:00 a.m., at The Marketplace Movement Church, 3300 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio….
Interment: Shiloh Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, Ohio.
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DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Friday, 20 November 2015
MAN FOUND DEAD INSIDE HIS TROTWOOD HOME MAN SHOT AT LEAST ONCE IN THE HEAD, POLICE SAY.
Trotwood police are investigating the death of a man found dead inside a home on Brumbaugh Blvd. on Thursday afternoon. The man, identified as Jason Allford, 30, had been shot at least once in the head, according to police.
An autopsy on Allford is scheduled for Friday, according to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office.
The victim was found in the home in the 3600 block of Brumbaugh Boulevard by his sister, Trotwood police Capt. John Porter said in a prepared statement Thursday. The victim was shot at least once in the head and had been shot several hours before his sister came to the home to check on her brother, police said. Porter said the woman made the check because she had not received an answer from her brother after several phone calls.
Investigators found several shell casings at the scene and are speaking with family and friends in the hope of developing leads….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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JAY THOMAS ALFORD
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—_____ May 2008
YOUNGSTOWN—Funeral services will be held at 12 pm Saturday at Highway Tabernacle Church for the Rev. Jay Alford who died Tuesday morning [May 27] at his residence. Rev. Alford was born December 12, 1932 in Tiptonville, TN. the son of Arthur and Bessie Alford. Rev. Alford came to the Youngstown area in 1973.
Rev Alford attended from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. His Ministerial history includes; Evangelistic ministry 1952-56, Pastor of First Assembly of God in Madison, TN., Pastor of First Assembly of God in Springfield, IL., Pastor of Highway Tabernacle in Youngstown 1973-2002, President of Hope for Youngstown 2002-present.
His Denominational positions include; Member of Tennessee District Assemblies of God Presbytery, member of Executive Board of the Tennessee District assemblies of God, Assistant Superintendent of the Tennessee District Assemblies of God, member of Assemblies of God General Presbytery, member of the Illinois District Assemblies of God Presbytery, member of the Ohio District Assembly of God Presbytery, member of Executive Presbytery of the Ohio District Assemblies of God and chairman and member of various national and state committees.
Rev. Alford’s involvement in the greater Youngstown area over the last 35 years include; Pastor of Highway Tabernacle Church for 28 ½ years, Founder of Youngstown Christian School in 1975 in the former Bancroft School building, Sponsorship or co-sponsorship of the opening of 18 new churches in the greater Youngstown area. These include Lakeview Assembly of God in Lake Milton, New Life Assembly in Poland, Metro Assembly in Youngstown, High Pointe Assembly in Struthers, Cornerstone Assembly in North Lima, Christian Life Center in Canfield, New beginning Assembly in Youngstown and several in Trumbull county. He was president of Jubilee Urban Renewal Corporation which with other housing developers, have built over $66, 000.000.00 worth of housing in Youngstown for low to moderate-income families, President of the board for Grace Place Medical Services in Oakhill Renaissance Place to serve the inner-city community, member of the board of Warrior’s Inc, which owns the Hope Building for not-for-profits and a small business incubator, board member of Eagle Christian Pre-School on the South Side, Vice-President of Jubilee Christian Community Development Corporation which rehabs homes in the city. Rev. Alford was one of the founders of Heart Reach Ministries which serves several hundred children and young people each week in Youngstown, one of the original founders of Eagle Heights Academy located in the former South High School with nearly 1000 students, producer and speaker on radio programs Christ is the Answer and Five Golden Minutes and television programs, Christ is the Answer, Five Golden Minutes to Live By and Sounds of Praise. Rev. Alford is President of Hope for Youngstown, Inc. which is the developer of new for-sale homes in Youngstown is involved in several political and civic works in the city and served as a missionary to the inner city of Youngstown.
Rev. Alford is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Shirley C. (Hurt) whom he married June 26, 1952, children; Justin Alford of Cedar Rapids, IA., Jason (Diana) Alford of Youngstown, Jayetta (Jim) Brookhart of Canfield and Janna Alford of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, sisters; Juanita Siesky of Baton Rouge, LA. and Gloria Corrente of Denver, CO. he was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Opal Schillecci and brothers; Al, Lewis, Rainey and Jackie Alford.
Family and friends may call from 11am-2pm and from 5pm-8pm Friday at the Highway Tabernacle Church and from 10 am-11:30 am Saturday at the church prior to services. The family requests memorial contributions take the form of donations to Youngstown Christian School, Wychwood Lane.
Lane Funeral Homes Austintown Chapel is assisting the Alford family with arrangements.
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THE VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Wednesday, 28 May 2008
YOUNGSTOWN—Those who knew longtime pastor the Rev. Jay Alford say he led by example by staying active in politics and community affairs.
The Rev. Mr. Alford, 75, pastor of Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown from 1973 to 2002, died Tuesday. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home in Austintown.
“He was a spiritual father to me,” is how the Rev. Rusty Wills, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Poland, described Mr. Alford. “There is a void in my heart.”
The Rev. Mr. Wills said he came to know Mr. Alford through the Greater Youngstown Coalition of Christians, which Mr. Alford helped organize.
Mr. Wills praised Mr. Alford for his work in race relations. “He made a real commitment to demonstrate his beliefs through his own lifestyle,” Mr. Wills said, noting Mr. Alford moved to Youngstown to be involved. “He didn’t just talk about change, he lived it. And did what God called him to do.
“He wasn’t about building a mega church but building the kingdom of God,” Mr. Wills said, noting he thought Mr. Alford was instrumental in the founding of 18 area churches.
Mr. Alford was a local leader in the successful fight to stop two statewide gambling initiatives. Mr. Alford vocally opposed a 1996 ballot referendum to legalize riverboat gambling and a 2006 plan to have casino gambling in Ohio.
He also involved himself in Youngstown politics after retiring from Highway Tabernacle and moving to the city.
He is perhaps best known for organizing about 100 local pastors to publicly support Jay Williams, who successfully ran as an independent in the 2005 Youngstown mayoral election.
Mr. Alford created a political group in late 2006, Citizens for Public Service, that he envisioned would combine the voting power of minorities and the faith-based community to elect leaders who, he said at the time, “will recognize their responsibility to God and to the citizens who elect them.”
The organization endorsed candidates for Youngstown Council in the May 2007 Democratic primary.
Shortly thereafter, Mr. Alford had serious health issues that kept him away from politics and community activism.
The Rev. Gary Frost, formerly of Youngstown, now pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., and director of Emerging Leadership for the New York Leadership Center, said he first was “inspired” by Mr. Alford when the pastor presented the television segment, “Five Minutes to Live By.”
The Rev. Mr. Frost, who served 18 years as pastor of Rising Star Baptist Church, and later as second vice president of the National Southern Baptist Convention, was co-chairman of the Spiritual Board of Overseers of Greater Youngstown Coalition of Christians with Mr. Alford.
“He was passionate in his actions,” Mr. Frost said. “He was not interested in being politically correct, but biblically correct. And he was not bound by denominational lines.”
Mr. Frost said the community now faces a loss. “But this a clarion call for someone to step up. No one can fill his shoes, but someone can take on his mission.”
Mr. Alford also was praised by the Rev. Lonnie Simon, pastor emeritus of New Bethel Baptist Church.
“He was interested in political and social action,” said the Rev. Mr. Simon, who also was actively involved in the civil rights movement. “Of all the Caucasian ministers I know, he was at the top,” Mr. Simon said. “He was a well-rounded person and very ecumenical. He was part of the interfaith movement.”
The Rev. Philip Imler, founder and pastor for 26 years of the former Christian Fellowship Tabernacle, said he and Mr. Alford became acquainted in the 1980s when Highway Tabernacle held Youngstown for Jesus events. “He believed the spiritual renewal of the faith community of Youngstown would lead to economic, political and social renewal.
“He was greatly concerned about racial reconciliation in the city,” Rev. Mr. Imler said, noting that Mr. Alford took on many challenges. “He would get on the phone, orchestrate things and take the initiative.”
Mr. Imler said his church began Jubilee Urban Renewal in 1990, and when it was ready to go to the next level, Mr. Alford and the coalition did just that.
Mr. Imler said he would describe Mr. Alford as an “intense and intentional person.”
“He was intentional in taking action,” Mr. Imler said, noting that Mr. Alford and his wife attended a different church each Sunday.
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THE VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Tuesday, 27 May 2008
YOUNGSTOWN—The Rev. Jay Alford, a longtime pastor active in politics and community affairs, has died.
The Rev. Mr. Alford, 75, pastor of Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown from 1973 to 2002, died Tuesday. Arrangements are by Lane Funeral Home in Austintown.
“He was a spiritual father to me,” is how the Rev. Rusty Wills, pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Poland, described Mr. Alford. “There is a void in my heart.”
The Rev. Mr. Wills said he came to know Mr. Alford through the Greater Youngstown Coalition of Christians, which Mr. Alford helped organize.
Mr. Wills praised Mr. Alford for his work in race relations. “He made a real commitment to demonstrate his beliefs through his own lifestyle,” Mr. Wills said, noting Mr. Alford moved to Youngstown to be involved. “He didn’t just talk about change, he lived it. And did what God called him to do.
“He wasn’t about building a mega church but building the kingdom of God,” Mr. Wills said, noting he thought Mr. Alford was instrumental in the founding of 18 area churches.
Mr. Alford was a local leader in the successful fight to stop two statewide gambling initiatives. Mr. Alford vocally opposed a 1996 ballot referendum to legalize riverboat gambling and a 2006 plan to have casino gambling in Ohio.
He also involved himself in Youngstown politics after retiring from Highway Tabernacle and moving to the city.
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THE VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Sunday, 30 June 2002
YOUNGSTOWN—The Rev. and Mrs. Jay Alford of 18 Lakewood Circle were honored June 28 at a family dinner at Tippecanoe Country Club in Canfield in observance of their golden wedding anniversary.
Hosts for the celebration were the couple’s children, Justin Alford of Marion, Iowa; Jason Alford of Boardman; Jayetta Brookhart of Canfield; and Janna Alford of Jackson, Tenn. Eight grandchildren complete their family.
The Rev. Alford and the former Shirley Hurt were married June 26, 1952, at Central Assembly of God Church in Little Rock, Ark. He served as pastor of churches in Nashville, Tenn., and Springfield, Ill., before becoming senior pastor of Highway Tabernacle Assembly of God, where he served for 28 years until retiring in February. He is pastor emeritus of the church where he continues to work as a missionary to the city of Youngstown through the Hope for Youngstown ministry. He also is active with other ministries, including Eagle Heights Academy, Grace Place Medical Services and Jubilee Urban Renewal Corp.
His wife served as choir director at the church for many years.
Photo from Brunstetter Cemetery (New), Austintown, Mahoning Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive photographer Harry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jay T. Alford (SS# issued in TN) last residence Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of his siblings Arthur Irving Alford Jr., Jackie Ronald Alford, and Opal Louise Alford Schilleci in Louisiana Obituaries; Jay Thomas Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and Griffin Rainey Alford in District of Columbia Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford ca 1780 VA – ca 1835 TN.
His lineage: Jay Thomas 1932 TN1, Arthur Irving 1887 TN2, James Thomas 1859 TN3, Thomas Jefferson 1825 TN4, William 1780 VA5.
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JEREMY DAVID ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—23 July 2001
Alford, Jeremy, beloved husband of Cinnamon Good Alfred; father of Savannah Alford; son of Pamela and James Augur and Curtis and Marlene Alford. Friday, July 20, 2001, age 21 years. Visitation 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Tuesday at Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home followed by a Catholic Blessing at 1 P.M.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OH Deaths: Jeremy David Alford was born 25 Sept 1979 in KY. His father’s surname was Alford and his mother’s maiden name was Hatton. He was white, married, and was cremated.
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JEREMY JAMES ALLFORD
THE COURIER
Findlay, Hancock Co., OH—8 June 2007
COLUMBUS—A memorial service for Jeremy James Allford, 35, of Columbus, and formerly of Findlay, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Vineyard, Westerville. The body will be cremated.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. A wake service will be held at noon at The Vineyard.
Mr. Allford died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Minerva Park Nursing Home, Columbus.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Mrs. Edward (Linda) Mcpherson, Dublin; his father, Jim Meyer in Illinois; his adoptive father, Ray Allford; his wife, Beth M.; a son, Christopher J. of Columbus; a daughter, Mollie M. Allford, Columbus; a sister, Alisha Meyer, Dublin; and two half brothers, Ryan Mcpherson, Dublin; and James Meyer in California.
Ohio Cremation Society, Columbus, is handling the arrangements.
In another article:
25 August 2000
GAME DEVELOPERS STAGE AUCTIONS FOR AILING PEER
Eleven months ago, Jeremy Allford was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.
An early pioneer of the online gaming and hardware industry as well as co-founder of Web site AGN3D, Allford has been forced to discontinue full-time work on the site because of chemotherapy treatments.
Now the tight-knit electronic games industry is rallying to his side.
Allford, a 28-year-old with a wife and two young children, has no life insurance and a mountain of medical bills. To help offset some of the financial burden, several gaming software and hardware-related sites and companies are banding together to raise funds for the Columbus, Ohio, family....
Allford said he’s amazed at the support he’s received from the gaming community and notes it’s been such a benefit to his family.
Initially, Allford was given three months to live, but he has managed to beat the odds to date. The glioblastoma tumor, which encompasses 25 percent of his brain, has affected his walking, eyesight and memory, he said.
“I have good days and bad days. Sometimes I may have a good week with just one bad day. Other weeks, it may be bad with just one good day,” said Allford, recalling the days when he would work 12-hour stretches.
He added he takes advantage of the good days to write gaming-related news for AGN3D and keep friends, family and acquaintances posted on his health.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeremy James Allford (SS# issued in OH) was born 18 Oct 1971, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
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JERRIONA ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—7 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Infant Jerriona Alford passed away April 3, 2000. She is survived by her parents, Princess Terry and Jerry Alford.
Graveside services and burial were at Mr. Peace Cemetery.
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JERRY EDWARD ALFORD
Photo from EAST LIVERPOOL REVIEW, Saturday, 8 March 1969
THE VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Saturday, 8 March 1969
SEBRING—A Sebring man, native of East Liverpool, was killed and a Sebring woman severely injured when his 1963 Corvair ran off Westville Lke Road and slammed into a pole, then hit a hay mower and a barn at 1:40 a.m. today.
Dead is Jerry Edward Alford, 26, of 196 E. Virginia Ave.
Mrs. Linda Blackmon, 19, of 423 W. Maryland Ave., mother of two children is in poor condition at Aultman Hospital, Canton, with head injuries and cuts and broken ribs.
State highway patrolmen said Alford’s car, southbound on County Road 404 south of Route 62, tried to pass another auto, went off the right side of the road and ran on to the Mattie Kutz farm. The car’s left side was demolished.
Besides his wife, the former Brenda Hamilton of Sebring, Alford leaves his mother, Mrs. Paul Alford, and a brother, George, both of East Liverpool….
Alford’s body is at the Arner Funeral Home, East Liverpool.
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SALEM NEWS
Salem, Columbiana Co., OH—Saturday, 8 March 1969
SEBRING MOTORIST DIES, COMPANION INJURED IN CRASH
JERRY ALFORD VICTIM AS CAR HITS POLE, BARN
WOMAN PASSENGER REPORTED ‘GUARDED’ IN CANTON HOSPITAL
A Sebring [Mahoning Co.] man was killed and his woman companion was seriously injured in a one-car crash on Georgetown-Westville Road at 1:40 a.m. this morning after the driver lost control of his car and struck a utility pole, a farm mower and the side of a barn.
Jerry E. Alford, 26, of 196 E. Virginia Ave., was dead on arrival at Alliance City Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Stark County Deputy Coroner Dr. George Ewing of Alliance ruled the death a traffic fatality resulting from a crushed chest and head injuries….
The passenger in the Alford car, Mrs. Linda Blackmon, 19, of 423 W. Maryland Ave., Sebring, is in guarded condition in the intensive care unit of Aultman Hospital in Canton with scalp lacerations, severe head injuries and fractured ribs. Mrs. Blackmon was taken to Alliance City Hospital after the accident and immediately transferred to the Canton hospital.
Lisbon highway patrolmen said the sedan was southbound when the victim lost control, went off the right side of the roadway, bounced off the pole and into the mower and barn. The 1963 auto was demolished….
No estimate has been made of the damage to the barn and mower owned by Mattie Kutz, of RD 2. Beloit.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the East Liverpool Arner Home for Funerals.
Mr. Alford was born Nov. 27, 1942 in East Liverpool, the son of Mrs. Minnie McKenzie Alford and the late Paul Alford, and had been employed as a potter in Sebring.
He is survived by his wife, the former Brenda Hamilton; two daughters, Tressa and Jackie at home; three brothers, George and Paul of Wellsville and Kenneth of East Liverpool; six sisters, Mrs. Verla Swagger, Mrs. Loretta Montgomery and Mrs. Gloria Landfreid of East Liverpool; Mrs. Phyllis Means of Wellsville, Mrs. Frances Wilson of Salineville and Mrs. Mary Kireta of Beloit.
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EAST LIVERPOOL REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Monday, 10 March 1969
Services for Jerry Edward Alford of Sebring, formerly East Liverpool, were held this afternoon at 1 at the East Liverpool Arner Homes for Funerals. The Rev. John R. Dryer of the Wellsville Covenant United Presbyterian Church officiated.
Burial was in the Springhill Cemetery, Wellsville.
Mr. Alford was killed Thursday morning in an auto accident on the Westville Lake Rd., about three miles south of Route 62.
Photo from Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville, Columbiana Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bevyk
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jerry Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 27 Nov 1942, last residence not listed.
From OH Deaths: Jerry E. Alford, white, married, died in Alliance, Stark Co.
See the obituary of his brother Kenneth Charles Alford Sr. in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Robert Alford 1828–1888 Virginia.
His lineage: Jerry Edward 1942 OH1, Paul David 1894 VA2, James Alexander 1850 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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JERRY LEE ALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—_____ December 2008
EAST LIVERPOOL—Jerry Lee Alford, 71, of 18th Street Heights, Wellsville, died suddenly Friday afternoon, Dec. 12, 2008.
Born Sept. 15, 1937, in Wellsville, he was a son of the late Everett and Esther Alford. He lived all his life in this area and spent many winters in Lakeworth, Fla.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he worked at the former Crucible Steel Company as a crane operator until his retirement in 1982. He later worked for the Bargain Hunter, the Calcutta AutoZone, and K-Mart in Florida. Along with his wife, he was the owner and operator of former Meade’s Restaurant at one time.
He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in East Liverpool where he was a member of the choir as well as the community choir and many other activities of the church. He was also a member of the 3rd Street Gang in Wellsville.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Channels Alford, whom he married June 17, 1956.
There is a son Ray L. Alford and his wife Geraldine, of East Liverpool and a daughter, Fay Lower of Wellsville. Five grandchildren survive as well, Jeremy Alford, Janet Alford Smith, Angel Lower, Faith Lower and April Lower, as well as three great-grandchildren, Josh Smith and Nikita and Dalton Walsh.
Six sisters survive, Eleanor Cooper and her husband Perry, of Hookstown, Ella Knight and her husband Earl, of East Liverpool, Irma Alford of Woodsfield, Ohio, Phyllis Purdue of Canton, Edith Alford of South Carolina and Lydia Morris and her husband Fred, of Irondale; and three brothers, Ronald Alford and his wife Sue, of Fontana, Calif., Darrell Alford and his wife Karen, of East Liverpool, and Alvin Alford and his wife Cheryl, of East Liverpool.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister Della Alford and two brothers, Ernest and Benjamin Alford.
Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family will be present from 2-8 p.m. The Rev. Merrill Williams will conduct a funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery in Wellsville where the Tri-State Veterans Burial Group along with the West Virginia Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.
Following the service, family and friends will gather at the First Church of the Nazarene for fellowship….
Photo from Spring Hill Cemetery, Wellsville, Columbiana Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bevyk
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jerry Lee Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Wellsville, Columbiana Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his mother, Esther Mae Newlen Alford; and paternal grandfather, Charles Morgan Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Jerry Lee 1937 OH1, Everett Charles 1912 WV2, Charles Morgan 1879 WV3, James H. 1842 VA4, James 1812 VA5, Thomas 1757 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JERRY RAY ALFORD
[He died in Kentucky, but we are including his obituary here because his home was in Ohio.]
IRONTON TRIBUNE
Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH—Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Jerry Ray Alford, 60, of Ironton, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at the Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Ky.
The Ironton native was born April 15, 1949, the son of the late Leonard and Mary Alford Brown. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Rucker Alford, whom he married Nov. 4, 1999.
Mr. Alford attended Coal Grove High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired school bus driver for the Ashland City School System and Ironton Open Door School. He was of the Baptist faith, a former member of the Boyd County Masonic Lodge and the Ironton Eagles Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two uncles, Richard Alford and James Alford; and a cousin, Sharon Sizemore.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany and Justin Huffman and Tina and Ray Jenkins, all of Ashland, Ky., and Linda and Richard Neal of South Point; a son, Von Blevins of Sandy Hook, Ky.; a grandson whom he raised in his home, Steven T. Hicks of Ironton; 12 grandchildren; special cousins, James and Regina Sizemore and Stan and Judy Martin; and wonderful friends, Jason and Beth Bloomfield, whom he thought of as family.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Phillips Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Dalton officiating.
Burial will follow in Sugar Creek Cemetery…. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
Photo from Sugar Creek Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CarrieMR, Memorial # 45013202
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jerry R. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his uncles James Delbert Alford and Richard Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Joyce Anna Rucker Alford, in Kentucky Obituaries.
Jerry apparently used his mother’s maiden name as his last name.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland.
His lineage: Jerry Ray 1949 OH1, Mary R. 1930 OH2, Delbert E. 1897 OH3, John J. 1864 OH4, George Washington 1816 OH5, John 1780 Ireland6.
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JEWEL M. HOWARD ALFORD HAYES
[Although she died in California, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Ohio.]
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—Monday, 23 November 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Jewel M. Alford Hayes, age 92, died Sunday November 22, 1998 at Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital. She was born March 19, 1906 in Boswarth, Kentucky, daughter of Jerome S. Howard and Pearl Willmott Howard. On February 9, 1927 she married Alvin Elmer Alford; he preceded her in death February 16, 1961. She married John W. Hayes June 3, 1972.
She is survived by her husband, John W. Hayes of Hamilton, Ohio; her son, Donald E. Alford and daughter-in law, Margie of Indianapolis, Indiana; three grandchildren, Mrs. Hugh (Donna) Autry of Lakeland, Florida, Barbara Alford of San Diego, California and Scott Alford of Indianapolis, Indiana; a great granddaughter, Cassandra Rae Autry of Lakeland, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Viola Woods of Cincinnati; half sister, Mrs. J.D. (Pat) Brown of Tennessee; a half brother, Jerome S. Howard, Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Howard of Winter Haven, Florida. She has three step children, Willis Hayes of Hermosa Beach, California, Joyce Harn and her husband, Keith of Redondo Beach, California and James Hayes and his wife, Jill and their two sons, John and Jeffrey of Redmond, Washington.
A brother, Eugene W. Howard; grandson, Keven D. Alford and her parents preceded her in death.
Jewel was a member of the West Side Baptist Church for 65 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and worked in Bible School. She enjoyed making quilts and knitting. Jewel and her husband were in the process of moving to California where her death occurred. Her husband, John will be moving to California and his new address will be 1910 Clark Land, Redondo Beach, California 90278.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd.... Burial will be in the Rose Hill Mausoleum....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jewel M. Hayes (SS# issued in OH), last residence Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA.
It is possible that Jewel is the widow of a descendant of the Campbell Co. KY Alfords. An Alvin Alford (born 1902, died Feb 1961, according to SSDI) was issued a SS# in OH. In 1900, an Alvin Alford (born 1871) and wife Ida E. _____ of the Campbell Co. KY Alfords had two children: Raymond (born Jan 1895 KY) and Lottie (born 1897 KY). They are missing from the KY census thereafter. In 1920, Butler Co. OH, there is a family with three Alford step-children of Richard Nelson—Raymond (born 1895 KY), Lottie (born 1897 KY) and Elmore (born 1902 KY). I think this Elmore is really Alvin Elmer Alford who married Jewel M. Howard in 1927, in Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio. Ida E. Alford must have married Richard Nelson some time before 1920. A Ray Alford, born Jan 17 1895 died July 1968 in Butler Co. OH, also according to the SSDI. This seems to have been Alvin’s elder brother.
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JEWELL EARL ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—22 October 1995
J. Earl Alford, 87, died Oct. 21, 1995 at the Wadsworth Health Care Center.
He was born at Osyka, Miss., and lived in Rittman since 1927. He was a retired employee of the Packaging Corp. of America. He was also a retired farmer. He was a member of the Rittman First Baptist Church, Carl W. Ellenwood Lodge 715 F&AM, and Wadsworth Chapter 102, O.E.S.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; a son, Eugene of Fresno, Ohio; daughters, Charlene Alford and Debbie Fuggit, both of Rittman, and Barbara Wagner of Wadsworth; a brother, Ray of Magnolia, Miss.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman, where friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. A Masonic service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Rev. Bret A. Deffenbaugh will officiate with burial in Rittman Cemetery. (Gillman, 925-2911.)
Photo from Rittman Cemetery, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly Sprowl Teibel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that J.E. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 31 July 1908, last residence Rittman, Wayne Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy M. Huff Alford; and his son Maurice Eugene Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Jewell Earl Alford, white, married, was born in MS, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Ilven.
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JIMMY DARRELL ALFRED
Orrville, Wayne Co., OH—_____ November 2015
ORRVILLE—Jimmy D. Alfred, age 78, of Orrville, died November 24, 2015, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster, following a seven month period of declining health.
He was born on May 27, 1937, in Arnoldsburg, WV the son of Richard and Chloe (Butler) Alfred. He was united in marriage to Colista A. Manson on July 18, 1959. She preceded him in death in 2002. He later married Nancy Musser on June 12, 2003. She survives.
He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. He had been employed as a maintenance man at the former Technocast Co. in Orrville for 30 years, and worked in the maintenance department at the power plant for the City of Orrville for 12 years, until his retirement in 1999.
He was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Orrville. Jimmy enjoyed woodworking, gardening, traveling, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always willing to help anyone who needed help.
In addition to his wife, Nancy, he is survived by one son, Eric Alfred of Orrville; step-son, Timothy (Alisha) Musser of Marshallville; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Bonnie) Alfred of Lakeville, OH; and sisters, Doris (Bill) McElvey of Naples, FL, and Sally Grizzard of Tennessee.
In addition to his parents and his first wife, Colista, he was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Kathleen “Kathy” Musser in 2013.
Memorial services will be held at Christ United Church of Christ in Orrville on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 11:00 a.m….
Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is assisting the family with arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Roger L. Alfred in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Chloe Butler Alfred, in Florida obituaries.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles J. Alfred and Agnes Langford.
His ALFRED lineage: Jimmy Darrell 1937 WV1, Richard Virgil 1908 WV2, Charles Leroy 1866 WV3, James S. 1836 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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JOAN ALFORD SHAFER
Eaton, Preble Co., OH—_____ November 2011
Joan (Alford) Shafer, 87, of Eaton, Ohio, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Greenbriar in Eaton, Ohio. Born on January 29, 1924 in Preble County, Ohio, daughter of the late Antonin & Ari (Curry) Alford. Joan graduated in 1942 from Eaton High School and from in 1944 with an Associate Degree from Miami Jacobs in Dayton, Ohio. Joan was a secretary for many years having worked at Frigidaire in Dayton, Ohio, Eaton Soil & Conservation, Eaton Loan & Home Aid and Eaton City Schools at East Elementary before retiring in 1989. Joan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eaton, Ohio for 87 years.
Preceded by brothers-in-law, Marion Swisher and Bruce Ewald; her beloved dog, Ping.
Survived by her daughters, Susan Workman and Nancy Groves both of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Virginia Swisher of Monroe, Ohio and Carolyn Ewald of Scottsdale, Arizona; grandchildren, Stephanie, Kristine, Curt, and Brent; great grandchildren, Evan, Anna Jane, Andrew, Irelynn, and Kier; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, 123 West Decatur Street, Eaton, Ohio with Rev. Wayne Morrison officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:30 am prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorial Contribution may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 123 West Decatur St., PO Box 125, Eaton, Ohio 45320, or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420, or the Preble County Humane Society, 951 S. Barron St., Eaton, Ohio 45320. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.barnesfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Antonin Dvorak Alford and Ari Lorene Curry Alford in this compilation.
Her husband was James Paul Shafer, 1923–2005.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Joan 1924 OH1, Antonin Dvorak 1893 IN2, James S. 1843 OH3, Joseph J. 1821 ?? 4, Henry 1778 VA5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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JOAN L. MYERS ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Sunday, 21 May 2017
Joan L. Alford, age 91, passed away suddenly on May 14, 2017.
Joan was born in Kirklin, Indiana, the tenth of 12 children of the late Lewis and Alice Myers. She was very active in the Dublin community having served on the Dublin School Board. Joan was also active with the Foundation for Hospital Art and volunteered for numerous school and Dublin Community Church organizations.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bob, parents, and 11 siblings.
She is survived by children, Rhonda (Mark) Johnson, Denise (John) Orr, Dennis (Jenny) Alford; grandchildren, Collin and Alyssa Johnson.
Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St., Dublin, OH 43017, where friends may call starting at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Egan-Ryan Northwest Chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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JOE ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Joe Alford, age 75, a longtime resident of Holland, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008, at University of Toledo Medical Center.
He was born February 4th, 1933, to Frank and Mariline (Shackleford) Alford in Cawood, Kentucky. Joe was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving his country proudly. He was employed with G.M. Power Train for 30 years. After retiring Joe was known by many as “Tomato Joe” tending to his tomato stand with his son, James. In addition to his love of gardening, Joe was an avid fisherman, teaching his children how to fish. He also enjoyed traveling with his family. Joe was a member of the American Legion Post #646. He will fondly remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Harvey Alford and sister, Jennie Mae Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marilyn L. (Shay) Alford; children, Karen Byrd, Patti Orner, Kimberly Carroll, Amy Alford and James Fulton; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, and many dear friends far and near.
The family will receive guests Thursday from 2-7:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd. (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made at: http://www.newcomerfamily.com/www.NewcomerFamily.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joe Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Holland, Lucas Co., OH.
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JOEL T. ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 10 July 1973
INQUEST SLATED IN FIRE DEATHS OF 2 CHILDREN
A formal inquest into the June 23 fire deaths of two East Toledo children will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the courthouse office of Dr. Harry Mignerey, Lucas County coroner.
Joseph Alford, 6, and Joel Alford, 10 months, sons of Mrs. Nora Alford, of 1802 Greenwood Ave., were killed in the blaze.
The children were asleep when the fire started, and a baby-sitter, who escaped uninjured, was unable to get the children out. A third Alford child, Jody, 4, also escaped.
The fire prevention bureau has given a tentative ruling of defective wiring, but the police homicide squad has continued the investigation. Dr. Mignerey said that the main aspect of the fire he wants to investigate is the speed with which it spread.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Joseph T. Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Joel T. Alford was born in 1972 in Toledo.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joel T. 1972 OH1, Joseph T. 1947 OH2, Paul Edward 1916 OH3, Darrus Alvern 1893 OH4, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH5, Isaac 1834 OH6, Oliver 1789 MA7, Elijah 1757 MA8, Elijah 1732 CT9, Josiah 1696 CT10, Josiah 1649 CT11, Benedict 1619 England12, Thomas 1598 England13.
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JOHN ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 2 February 1965
Services for John Alford, 74, of 214 Euclid av., will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Wesley Thursday Temple, AME Church.
Mr. Alford, who died Friday [January 29] after a long illness, was a retired Goodrich employe with 40 years’ service. He was a member of the Goodrich Twenty Year Club; Wesley Temple and Mt. Calvary Lodge of Masons No. 76.
Mr. Alford leaves sisters, Mrs. Gussie Parms of Akron and Mrs. Ola Hugley of Adel, Ga., and a brother, Tom, of Adel.
Mt. Calvary Lodge will hold services Wednesday at 8 p. m. in the J.R. Evans Funeral Home where friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p. m. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 8 March 1885 and died _____ Jan 1965, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Maude Harris Million Alford; and sister Gussie M. Alford Parms in this compilation.
From OH Marriages: John Alford, age 38 born 8 March 1885 in Forsyth, GA, son of John Alford and Ida Jones, married Maude Million, age 38 born 1 Oct 1885 in Kansas City, MO, daughter of Sam Harris and Nancy Price, on 15 Apr 1923 in Summit Co., OH. John had not been married previously. Maude had been married once previously and was a widow.
In July2017, a Find A Grave photographer reported that John’s grave is unmarked.
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JOHN ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Monday, 7 August 1972
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 13 Nov 1890 and died _____ Aug 1972, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Ethel Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: John Alford, non-white, died 3 Aug 1972 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
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JOHN EARL ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Friday, 24 August 2007
John Earl Alford, age 38, beloved husband of Tammy; dear father of Ambur Lee and Ashley Dawn; son of Carson and Patsy Lenzer; brother of Patricia Matney, Tanya Ensign and William Alford.
Friends may call on Saturday 4–6 P.M. at the Baker Osinski Kensinger Funeral Home, 206 Front St., Berea, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 6:00 P.M....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OH Deaths: John E. Alford was born 4 Nov 1968 in OH and died 20 Aug 2007, residence Ashland Co. He was white and his occupation was fair grounds maintenance.
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JOHN ELDREDGE ALFORD
John Eldredge Alford, his father Lynn Orrell Alford Sr., sister Mary Virginia, and brother Lynn Orrell Jr.
Photo from Lynette Eldredge’s Eldredge Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Sunday, 6 June 2010
John Eldredge Alford was born in Peoria Illinois on January 17, 1927. He moved with his family to central, Ohio where he ultimately died on June 1, 2010. He served in the army at the end of Word War II and graduated from Franklin University with an electronics certificate. Electronics, mechanics and navigating the waterways of Ohio were a few of the talents and interests during John’s life.
He married Mary Jane Simpson 1949. Together they settled in Hilliard, Ohio. John was a long time employee of Ranco, Inc. MJ inspired a talent for jewelry making. Generosity and action were hallmarks of John’s spirit. His vast knowledge was willingly shared for all who asked for his help. He has once again lead the way for his family showing great courage and dignity in his final hours.
A memorial gathering for John will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 4 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus - 93 West Weisheimer, Columbus, Ohio 43214. His wishes include donations to the Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
Mary Jane composed the following poem that echoes her feelings of her loss.
Shrine to the Spirit, Unbounded
The spirit unbounded breaths out,
leaving the body to replenish the earthly cycle.
As the doors of death quietly open,
The spirit, unbounded lives within perfume
and keepsakes leaping forth from
the memories of those who knew or were told.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John Eldredge Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Jane Simpson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Lynn Orrell Alford Jr. in Virginia Obituaries; and his paternal grandfather, Orrell Cyrus Alford, in Illinois Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Eldredge 1927 IL1, Lynn Orrell 1891 IL2, Orrell Cyrus 1866 IL3, Cyrus Edgar 1837 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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JOHN F. ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Tuesday, 2 March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
John F. Alford, 59, of Kitts Hill [Lawrence Co., OH], died Sunday [February 28] in a local nursing home. He was a former employee of the Dayton Malleable Iron Co. in the maintenance department.
Survivors include his mother, Martha Site Cripple of Ironton two sons, Dean Alford of Atlanta, Ga., and Rob Alford of Ironton three daughters, Jane Ann Brammer of Florida, Lisa Alford of Atlanta and Tonya Alford of Glendale, Ariz. one brother, Bill Alford of Kitts Hill three half-sisters, Yvonne Summers of Pedro, Sharon Mabry of Ironton and Charlene Bailey of Ashland.
Graveside services 3 p.m. Wednesday at Community Cemetery, Coal Grove. There will be no public visitation. Phillips Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Community Cemetery, Deering, Lawrence Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C Bruce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OH Deaths: John F. Alford was born 13 Sept 1939 in Lawrence Co., OH. He was white and divorced. His father’s surname was Alford and his mother’s maiden name was Site.
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JOHN RAFF ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Saturday, 8 October 2005
John R. Alford, beloved brother of Willie Jr. Funeral services Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 11 a.m. at The E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, 2165 E. 89th St....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 2 Feb 1938 and died 3 Oct 2005, last residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
See the obituary of his brother Willie Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: John Raff Alford was born 2 Feb 1938 and died 3 Oct 2005. He was African-American and divorced. His father’s surname was Alford and his mother’s maiden name was Bell.
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JOHN W. ALFORD
Photo from Licking Memorial Health Foundation
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Wednesday, 29 May 1996
John W. Alford, age 83, of Newark [Licking Co.], Oh. for 61 years, died Monday, May 27, 1996 at the home of his daughter.
Chairman of Executive Committee for Park National Bank, Newark. Born October 21, 1912 in Baltimore, Oh., son of the late James Perry Alford and Maude (Turner) Alford.
Preceded in death by wife Mary E. Alford, who died October 21, 1987.
Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Michael Cantlin of Newark, Oh.; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald B. and Tracy Alford of Worthington, Oh.; grandchildren, Stephanie Cantlin, Jennifer Alford, Bryan John Alford, Kyle William Alford and Heather Alford; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Berta Alford of Traverse City, Mich.; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Harold Wilson of Indianapolis, Ind.
The family will receive friends in the First United Methodist Church’s Lower Social Room, 88 N. Fifth St., Newark, where the memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Dr. Ned Dewire, Bishop Dwight Loder, Dr. Thad McGehee, Rev. Carl Robinson, Rev. Delbert R. Krumm, Rev. Dennis Baker and Dr. Charles W. Noble Sr. officiating.
Private family burial will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made either to First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Licking Memorial Hospital Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or to the Salvation Army.
Arrangements by Criss-Kirkpatrick Funeral Chapel, 179 Granville St., Newark, Oh., 614-345-9714.
In another article:
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Wednesday, 29 May 1996
NEWARK, Ohio—Community leader, philanthropist and retired banker John W. Alford died here Monday. He was 83.
“He’s been such a force for 60 years. You name a community event of significance and he was not only active but a leader,” said C. Daniel DeLawder, president of Park National Bank, where Alford worked for more than 60 years.
Alford died at the home of his daughter, Barbara Cantlin. The cause of death was not announced….
“He was the best role model. He never wavered from his moral principles. He was eminently fair and always challenged one to do better,” DeLawder said. “He was able to get the most out of people.”
Alford, past president and chairman of the board of Park National Bank, was active in the bank’s affairs until about six months ago, when his health began to fail.
“John Alford was probably one of the strongest men of integrity I know. He had a strong Christian ethic and value system. He lived his faith,” said the Rev. Thad McGehee, pastor of the First United Methodist Church.
Alford was active in the Newark Area Chamber of Commerce, Licking Memorial Hospital, the Boy Scouts, United Way, Salvation Army, Par Excellence Learning Center and other groups.
In 1995, he was honored by the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives.
Alford was born in Baltimore, Ohio, in 1912. He joined Park National Bank in 1935 after graduating from DePauw University.
Alford served as a gunnery officer on an amphibious assault ship during World War II, leaving the service as a lieutenant commander.
He became a vice president at Park National in 1946, chief executive officer in 1960 and chairman of the board in 1987. He also was past president of the Ohio Bankers Association.
DeLawder called Alford an innovator. Park National was the second bank in the state to offer the VISA card and the first in Licking County to offer automated teller machines.
Alford’s wife, Mary E., died in 1987. In addition to his daughter, he is survived by a son, Ronald B. Alford of Worthington.
Photo from Cedar Hill Cemetery,Newark, Licking Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Ann Mull Buchanan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of John W. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Newark, Licking Co., OH.
We included the obituary of his brother Ronald P. Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
From Licking Memorial Health Foundation:
His lineage: John W. 1912 IN1, James Perry 1879 OH2, William Fielding 1847 OH3, Robert Perry 1815 PA4, Fielding 1787 VA5.
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JOSEPH ALFORD, JR.
THE VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Tuesday, 16 July 1968
JOSEPH ALFORD DIES; STABBED IN CHESTER, PA
MCDONALD—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the McCullough-Williams Funeral Home for Joseph Alford Jr., 28, of 204 9th St., who died Saturday in Chester, Pa., after he was stabbed. He was pronounced dead of a lacerated heart at 1 a.m. Saturday at the Crozer-Chester Hospital in Chester.
Mr. Alford was born Sept. 16, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Mary Bullard Alford. He served with the United States Army for seven years. He moved from McDonald to Philadelphia in 1966. He was a member of Centenary Methodist Church.
He leaves his father and his stepmother, Mrs. Margaret Alford, of McDonald, and a step-sister, Mrs. Dorothy Davis of Newark, N.J….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Joseph Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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JOSEPH ALFORD, SR.
DAILY VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Tuesday, 29 December 1981
JOSEPH ALFORD RITES SET; OWNED TAVERN
MCDONALD—Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Centenary United Methodist Church for Joseph Alford, 82, of 2356 Ninth St., who died of cancer at 1:30 a.m. Sunday in Windsor House Nursing Home.
Mr. Alford was born June 18, 1899, in Laurinburg, N.C., a son of Eli and Maggie McRae Alford, coming to this area in 1921. He was employed by the U.S. Steel Corp. 30 years and had also owned the Moon Glow Tavern here. He was a 50-year member of the church and a member of the NAACP and Knights of Pythias.
Besides his wife, the former Margaret Dudlsey [sic], whom he married in1965, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Robinson of McDonald.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Linton-McCullough Williams Funeral Hoer, Youngstown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joseph Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence McDonald, Trumbull Co., OH.
See the obituary of his son, Joseph Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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JOSEPH D. ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 10 July 1973
INQUEST SLATED IN FIRE DEATHS OF 2 CHILDREN
A formal inquest into the June 23 fire deaths of two East Toledo children will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the courthouse office of Dr. Harry Mignerey, Lucas County coroner.
Joseph Alford, 6, and Joel Alford, 10 months, sons of Mrs. Nora Alford, of 1802 Greenwood Ave., were killed in the blaze.
The children were asleep when the fire started, and a baby-sitter, who escaped uninjured, was unable to get the children out. A third Alford child, Jody, 4, also escaped.
The fire prevention bureau has given a tentative ruling of defective wiring, but the police homicide squad has continued the investigation. Dr. Mignerey said that the main aspect of the fire he wants to investigate is the speed with which it spread.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Joseph T. Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Joseph D. Alford was born in 1967 in Toledo.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph D. 1967 OH1, Joseph T. 1947 OH2, Paul Edward 1916 OH3, Darrus Alvern 1893 OH4, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH5, Isaac 1834 OH6, Oliver 1789 MA7, Elijah 1757 MA8, Elijah 1732 CT9, Josiah 1696 CT10, Josiah 1649 CT11, Benedict 1619 England12, Thomas 1598 England13.
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JOSEPH ELSWORTH ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Monday, 28 February 1955
Joseph E. Alford, 82, formerly of 237 Yondota St., died today in the Lucas County Home for the Aged where he had lived for two years.
Mr. Alford was born in Indiana, and worked many years as a spray painter for the old Detroit Range Boiler Co.
Surviving are sons, Darus [sic], of Toledo, and Delbert, Tiffin; daughter, Mrs. Hazel Potter, Toledo; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Clegg Mortuary, East Broadway, with burial in Association Cemetery, Sylvania.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Darrus Alvern Alford; and brother James M. Alford in this compilation.
In May 2018, a Find A Grave contributor reported that the cemetery office has no record of Joseph.
From OH Births: Joseph E. Alfred was born 3 Dec 1872 in Union Township, Hancock Co., OH, son of Isac Alfred and Ruth Vanatta.
From SSACI: Joseph Elsworth Alford was born 23 Dec 1872 in Findlay, OH, son of Isaac T. Alford and Ruth E. Vanetta.
From OH Marriages: Isaac Alfred married Ruth Vanata on 10 Sept 1853 in Hancock Co., OH.
Isaac Alford has 2 gravestones in Farewell Retreat Cemetery, Republic, Seneca Co., OH [Find A Grave]. His Civil War stone says “Isaac Alferd | Co., B. |21 Ohio Inf.” A large gravestone sayd “Isaac | Alford | Nov. 1, 1834 | Oct. 12, 1903”.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH1, Isaac 1834 OH2, Oliver 1789 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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JOSEPH M. ALFORD
THE REVIEW
Alliance, Stark Co., OH—Thursday, 12 January 2017
Joseph M. Alford, 67, of Alliance, died Tuesday at McCrea Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Alliance. Funeral arrangements are by Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home
Alliance, Stark Co., OH—_____ January 2017
Joseph M. Alford, 67, of Alliance, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 4:40 pm at McCrea Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Alliance.
Born on July 14, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Franklin W. and Thelma (Burgan) Alford, he lived in Alliance for the past 23 years.
Joseph was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a self-employed auto mechanic.
Survivors include his son, Richard Alford of Alliance.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Laura L. (Syme) Alford, whom he married on August 28, 1983 and died on June 20, 2011; and his parents.
There will be no services…. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Laura L. “Sadie” Syme Alford, in this compilation.
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JOSEPH GRANT ALVORD
MANSFIELD NEWS-JOURNAL
Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—Monday, 4 June 1934
Photo from Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Harry
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth VanIderstine Alvord; parents, Harrison Mattoon Alvord and Frances Walters Beach Alvord; and sister Myrtle Frances Alvord Ammeter in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Joseph Grant 1872 OH1, Harrison Mattoon 1840 MA2, Joseph Field 1811 MA3, Caleb 1772 MA4, Zebadiah 1724 MA5, John 1696 MA6, Jonathan 1669 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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JOSEPH SAVAGE ALFORD, JR.
Father of Joseph Savage Alford III, AAFA #0102
[He died in Louisiana, but we are also including his obituary here because he spent most of his adult life in Ohio.]
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
New Orleans, LA—14 September 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2004
Alford Joseph S. Alford, Chief “Jet Engine” Design Engineer, 93, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away in his Metairie home on Sept. 5, 2004. He was internationally known as a major technical leader, inventor and teacher in the thermodynamic and mechanical design of literally every GE aircraft gas turbine developed from the early 1940s until the end of the century. During his career he received about 30 U.S. patents. He also presented over thirty technical papers, four of which won major awards from professional societies.
He was born on June 11, 1911 in Utah to Joseph Alford and Christine Dick. After growing up in his beloved Colorado mountains, he earned a Mechanical Engineering degree from the U. of Colorado. In 1935 he joined General Electric to begin a 66 year career. This started with the completion of advanced engineering courses and then assignments with steam turbines in Lynn Massachusetts. In 1940 his work shifted to aircraft gas turbines, which then dominated the rest of his career, most of which occurred at the GE Evendale (Cincinnati) plant. Joseph Alford was a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and held prestigious titles with several other professional organizations.
In 1974, he was honored with the University of Colorado Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award in Research and Invention. In 1976, he was honored as the first recipient of General Electric’s Charles P. Steinmetz Award in the Aircraft Engines group. He was also among the first to be inducted into the General Electric Hall of Fame. He was chosen to represent GE at a Cincinnati Reds baseball game in Riverfront Stadium and throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Johnny Bench.
After retiring at age 65, he returned to work at GE the next day as a consultant and continued working until age 90. A special moment at his 90th birthday party was the reading of a personal letter addressed to him from then GE CEO, Jack Welch. Joe Alford was among the lucky few whose vocation was also his avocation and his lifetime was largely spent doing what he loved most -solving engineering problems. He would probably have said the same thing about his life that Thomas Edison said about his: “I never did a day’s work in my life. It was all fun.”
On the occasion marking his sixth decade working for General Electric he said: “Working for the company for 60 years has been a rewarding career and has given me enduring satisfaction. People may ask, ‘Why doesn’t this old man get a rocking chair, go down to Florida and sit on the veranda?’ But if you really, truly like engineering, it’s the best show in town.”
He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 62 years, Mary Alford of Metairie, LA., his son Joseph Alford of Indianapolis, daughters Christine Pollock and Elizabeth Alford of New Orleans, nephew Dick Alford of Florida, 6 grandchildren (Michael, David, Randy, Amy, Lisa, and Anne-Lise) and 4 great grandchildren.
A private family memorial service is planned for a later date.... Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Tuesday, 14 September 2004
JOSEPH ALFORD, ENGINEER AT GE
93-YEAR-OLD WAS COMPANY ‘LEGEND’
By Rebecca Goodman, Enquirer staff writer
WYOMING [Hamilton Co.]—Joseph S. Alford, an engineer involved with jet engine development at GE Aircraft Engines for nearly seven decades, died Sept. 5 at his home in New Orleans. He was 93.
Mr. Alford was a legend at GE, according to Rick Kennedy, the company’s media relations director. “People like Joe Alford were part of the technology advances that took place in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s” that enabled GE to become what it is today.
Mr. Alford continued consulting and mentoring other GE engineers after his retirement. He worked at GE for 66 years. “Joe basically was the one who taught some of these people the ropes,” Kennedy said. “He was the engineer’s engineer. If you look at all the main engineers who have come through this business, they all were touched by Joe Alford.”
Mike Benzakein, general manager of advanced engineering at GE, concurred, saying, “Joe was really a super engineer. I knew of him before I came here. He was always a tremendous resource as an adviser and as a consultant.”
Mr. Alford was involved in the “thermodynamic and mechanical design of literally every GE aircraft gas turbine developed from the early 1940s until the end of the century,” said his son, Joseph S. Alford Jr. of Indianapolis.
After he retired in 1976, he returned to GE the next day as a consultant and worked as such until he was 90....
Mr. Alford was still spending afternoons at GE until a couple of years ago. He sat in on meetings and chimed in with sage advice.
“Most of the time he was ahead of me in understanding what the problem was and what the solution would be,” Benzakein said. “Joe was definitely one of the key people.”
Mr. Alford was born in 1911 in Mercur [Tooele Co.], Utah, near Salt Lake City, and raised in Crested Butte [Gunnison Co.], Colo. He went to work for GE right after graduating with honors with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado in 1934.
He enrolled in the company’s three-year advanced engineering course, then went to work in the steam research section of the Turbine Division in Lynn, Mass. He was transferred to the Supercharger Division (forerunner of the Aircraft Engine Group) a few months after the United States entered World War II.
Mr. Alford was responsible for organizing and supervising engineering education within the division and for designing turbo-superchargers. He was later involved in performance analysis of aircraft powered with gas turbines and for establishing the jet engine development program.
He was transferred to the Evendale plant around 1950.
Mr. Alford presented more than 30 professional papers and had about 30 patents related to turbo-superchargers or gas turbines.
He was the first recipient of GE’s Charles P. Steinmetz Award in the Aircraft Engines group and was the first to be inducted into the GE Hall of Fame.
He was named engineer of the year by the Technical and Scientific Societies Council of Cincinnati in 1965 and received the Herbert Akroyd Stuart Memorial Award in 1961 from the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Mechanical Engineers Gas Turbine Award in 1965 from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
He and his wife, Mary, moved to New Orleans in April....
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
October 2004
AN ENGINEER AT GE FOR 66 YEARS, ASME FELLOW DIES
Joseph S. Alford, a chief Jet Engine Design Engineer at GE, died in his New Orleans home on Sept. 5. He was 93.
He was internationally known as a major technical leader, inventor and teacher in the thermodynamic and mechanical design of literally every GE aircraft gas turbine developed from the early 1940s until the end of the century. During his career, Alford received about 30 U.S. patents. He also presented more than 30 technical papers, four of which won major awards from professional societies.
Alford was born June 11, 1911 in Utah and grew up the Colorado mountains. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Colorado. In 1935, he joined General Electric, starting what would become a 66-year career. In the beginning, he completed advanced engineering courses and worked on steam turbines in Lynn, Mass.
In 1940, his work shifted to aircraft gas turbines, which then dominated the rest of his career, most of which occurred at the GE Evendale plant, located in Cincinnati.
Joseph Alford was a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and held prestigious titles with several other professional organizations. In 1974, he was honored with the University of Colorado Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award in Research and Invention.
In 1976, he was honored as the first recipient of General Electric’s Charles P. Steinmetz Award in the Aircraft Engines group. He was also among the first to be inducted into the General Electric Hall of Fame. He was chosen to represent GE at a Cincinnati Reds baseball game in Riverfront Stadium and throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Johnny Bench.
After retiring at age 65, he returned to work at GE the next day as a consultant and continued working until age 90. A special moment at his 90th birthday party was the reading of a personal letter addressed to him from then GE CEO, Jack Welch.
Joe Alford was among the lucky few whose vocation was also his avocation and his lifetime was largely spent doing what he loved most—solving engineering problems. He would probably have said the same thing about his life that Thomas Edison said about his: “I never did a day’s work in my life. It was all fun.”
On the occasion marking his sixth decade working for General Electric he said: “Working for the company for 60 years has been a rewarding career and has given me enduring satisfaction. People may ask, ‘Why doesn’t this old man get a rocking chair, go down to Florida and sit on the veranda?’ But if you really, truly like engineering, it’s the best show in town.”
He is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Mary, his son Joseph Alford of Indianapolis, daughters Christine Pollock and Elizabeth Alford of New Orleans, nephew Dick Alford of Florida, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A private family memorial service was planned....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joseph S. Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Metairie, Jefferson Parish, LA.
We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Daniel Stillman Alford, in Kansas Obituaries.
Joseph was born in Mercur, UT. His father, Joseph Savage Alford, was a medical doctor, born in 1883 in KS, married Christina Dick. He spent most of his life serving families in rural mountain towns in Colorado. He was an officer in World War I and died in 1939 in the Veterans Hospital of a heart attack.
Joseph Jr. married Mary Elizabeth Pearson on 12 October 1942. She was born 12 March 1923 in St. Paul, MN.
The middle name Savage was the maiden name of Joseph Savage Alford I’s mother, Susan Daphne Savage, wife of Daniel Stillman Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph Savage 1911 UT1, Joseph Savage 1883 KS2, Daniel Stillman 1848 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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JOSEPH T. ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Friday, 11 June 1993
Joseph T. Alford, 46, of Idaho St., Toledo, died Wednesday at his home.
He is survived by his daughter, Jody Alford; brothers, Lawrence, Thomas, Darrus, and Charles Alford; sisters, Mrs. Cindy Cole, Mrs. Nancy Speelman, and Mrs. Marie Lagrange, mother, Mayrose Mills; grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Alford; granddaughter, Kayla Alford.
He was preceded in death by sons, Joey and Joel Alford; and a sister, Mrs. Dollie Allore.
There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements being handled by Clegg-Abele Funeral Home.
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TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Saturday, 19 June 1993
Memorial Services for Joseph T. Alford who died June 9, 1993 will be held Tuesday, June 22, 1993 at 11 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, 509 Oswald St., Toledo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his sons Joseph D. Alford and Joel T. Alford; father, Paul Edward Alford; and brothers Lawrence Paul Alford and Thomas “Mike” Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Joseph T. Alford was born 9 Jan 1947 in Toledo. His father’s surname was Alford and his mother’s maiden name was Gschwind. He was white, divorced, and “unemployed, never worked, disabled.”
More information about this family is included in Hickok Family Genealogy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Joseph T. 1947 OH1, Paul Edward 1916 OH2, Darrus Alvern 1893 OH3, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH4, Isaac 1834 OH5, Oliver 1789 MA6, Elijah 1757 MA7, Elijah 1732 CT8, Josiah 1696 CT9, Josiah 1649 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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JOY JOHNSTON HOLFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Thursday, 20 January 1994
Joy (Johnston) Halford [sic], 70, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Doylestown, died January 19, unexpectedly.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Sky Halford; daughters, Rebecca Miller, Marilou Cook, Jane and Elizabeth Halford; two grandchildren; brothers, Jack Johnston of California, and Dick Johnston of New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place. (Monbarren, 658-2211.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joy J. Holford (SS# issued in OH) was born 19 June 1923, last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Joy J. Holford, white, married, was born in Wayne Co., OH. Her father’s surname was Johnston and mother’s maiden name was Almond. She was an elementary school teacher.
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JUDITH ANN MONK ALFORD
Born: September 17, 1943
Died: June 15, 2014
Photo and dates from Allen Funeral Home
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 20 June 2014
Judith Ann Alford, 70, of Chesapeake, Ohio formerly of Hurricane, W.Va., passed away Sunday June 15, 2014, after an automobile accident.
She retired from Putnam County Schools as a Kindergarten Aide.
She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Whitney Pierce Mills and Morgan Ann Mills; sister Linda Sue Monk Hatfield; brother Edison Monk.
She is survived by daughter Tina Alford of Chesapeake Ohio; son Dave and his wife Jenni Alford of Hurricane; grandchildren Hunter and Hayden Alford; sisters Glenna Alford Roush, Sharon Lovely; brothers Forrest Monk, Larry Monk, Charles Monk and their spouses; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane, W.Va. A private burial will take place in Alford Cemetery on Clymer’s Creek at a later date….
Please visit www.allenfuneralhomewv.com to share memories and condolences.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her mother-in-law, Ida Mae Clagg Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
She was divorced from David Morrison Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: David Morrison ???? WV1, Lonnie Morrison 1914 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JUDITH LOUISE GERKEN SHERMAN ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Saturday, 3 February 2007
Judith Louise Alford, age 65, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.
She was born in Toledo on November 7, 1941, to Walter and Alice Gerken. Judy was an office worker at Dana for 44 years retiring in 2006. She enjoyed crafts, knitting and crocheting, as well as going to bluegrass festivals. Judy also enjoyed traveling and playing cards with “the girls”. A founding member of both the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Toledo and Ohio, she served on the Board of Directors for both. She was an active advocate for family members of those afflicted with mental illnesses. She was also a longtime volunteer at Gesu School with their TRIP program. Judy loved watching her grandson play football for Gesu and St. Francis de Sales and singing with the St. Francis de Sales “Singing Blue” group.
Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Dorene Sherman; grandson, Jared Sherman, and brother, Donald Gerken.
Friends may visit at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey) on Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday with prayers at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by services at 10:00 a.m. in Gesu Church. Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Toledo....
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TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Saturday, 3 February 2007
Judy Alford, 65, a founder of a group for people with depression and bipolar disorder and, later, a group for their families, died of cancer Wednesday in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Township.
Ms. Alford of West Toledo retired last year from the Dana Corp., where she was an office worker more than 40 years, her daughter, Dorene Sherman, said.
She and her daughter, who has bipolar disorder, began the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Toledo in 1999.
Ms. Alford already had taken family-to-family classes through the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
When her daughter decided to form a local outlet of the depression and bipolar alliance, Ms. Alford was supportive and a founding board member. “She became more and more involved. It wasn’t just because of me anymore,” her daughter said. “As a family member, she wanted to help people who had been going through the same stuff she had been going through. She wanted to tell families that their loved ones had hope for having good lives.”
The daughter of Walter and Alice Gerken, Ms. Alford was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School.
Whenever her grandson, Jared, played football—first at Gesu School, then at St. Francis de Sales High School—and whenever he sang in a grade-school musical or in the St. Francis chorus, she was there.
“She was big about anything [he] did,” her daughter said.
She was formerly married to William Alford and the late Harold Sherman.
Surviving are her daughter, Dorene Sherman; brother, Donald Gerken, and a grandson.
The body will be in the Walker Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Monday. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Gesu Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Judith Louise Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
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JUDSON B. ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—27 July 1916
Photo from Beaver Creek Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leroy Higley
AAFA NOTES: In 1900 Judson B. Alford, age 66 born Sept 1833 in OH, is living in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH, with his wife Mary S., age 64 born Sept 1835 in OH. They were married 39 years, and Mary had 3 children, 2 living. Judson’s parents were born in CT and Mary’s in NY.
In 1880 they are in Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH: Judson B. Alfred, physician age 46 born OH (parents b. MA); wife Mary 44 b. OH; daughter Myra 17 b. Canada; and son Fay 2 b. OH.
In 1850, Geneva, Ashtabula Co. OH, Judson Alford, age 17 b. OH, is living with his father, Dan C. Alford, age 42 b. CT, Martha Ann 26 b. CT; and 4 siblings, all b. in OH. Two houses away is the family of Josiah Alford, 78 CT, Maria 69 CT, and Eliza M. 40 CT. Josiah is probably the brother of Dan C. Alford’s probable father, Dan Alford.
On 14 Jan 1837, the Connecticut Courant published a death notice for Dan Alford: “Deaths: At his residence in Geneva, Ashtabula county, (Ohio) on the 6th inst., after twenty-nine hours of apparently slight suffering, Mr. Dan Alford, aged 63.” Dan Alford, son of Josiah Alford and Martha Phelps, was born 24 March 1774 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. Josiah Alford married Martha Phelps 11 Dec 1770.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Judson B. 1833 OH1, Dan C. 1808 CT2, Dan 1774 CT3, Josiah 1727 CT4, Josiah 1696 CT5, Josiah 1649 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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JUNE EVELYN HARRIS ALFORD
Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
Loveland, Clermont Co., OH—_____ August 2012
June 19, 1932 - August 13, 2012
Resided in Cincinnati, OH
June Evelyn Alford. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Alford. Loving mother of Hermie Brown (Judy) and Victor Abraham Alford. Cherished Granny of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Julius “Uncle Tee” (Sharon) Harris and Dolores Phillips.
Preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Dearest friend of Margaret Johns and family. June was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Loveland.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home 129 N. Riverside Dr., Loveland, OH 45140., where friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Photo from Rest Haven Memorial Park, Evendale, Hamilton Co., OH,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mark McCuistion
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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KATHERINE VIRGINIA “KAY” ALFRED DOWNS
THE JOURNAL
Middletown, Butler Co., OH—Tuesday, 28 December 2004
CINCINNATI [Hamilton Co.]—Katherine Downs, 88, of Cincinnati passed away on Friday, December 24, 2004, at Mercy Hospital Western Hills in Cincinnati, OH. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Herr-Riggs Funeral Home in Middletown, OH. Interment was in Woodside Cemetery in Middletown.
She was born on September 21, 1916, in Connersville, IN. She was a homemaker and was married for 47 years to Robert L. Downs. She attended the Gospel Assembly Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Wanda (Dallas) Tincher of Trenton, OH, Jackie (Ray) Taylor of Princeton, IN, and Sherry (Darwin) Feldt of Cincinnati; one son, Tim (Mary) Brock of Mt. Carmel, IL; and 18 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Ora Alfred; one daughter, Bonnie Ruth Deen; and one son, Michael L. Brock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katherine V. Downs (SS# issued in IN) last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
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KEISHA YOLANDA ALFORD WATSON
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 2 May 2004
Keisha Yolanda Alford Watson passed away April 29 after a long illness.
She was born Oct. 22, 1981, was a lifetime resident of this community and had attended Abundant Life Center.
Keisha was the daughter of Vivian and Adrian Watson.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents and stepfather, Eran Riggins; special grandmother, Louise Alford; grandparents, Vicky and Pervis Alford, June and Herbert Watson; brother, Antoine; sister, (Lady) Andrea, ShaShawnee and Shaquata; and special niece, TahNaeJhia, all of Akron; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Joella Wilkerson officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Procession to form and condolences may be sent to 586 Elbon St., Akron.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Keisha Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her grandfather Pervis Alford Sr. in this compilation, where she is listed as Keisha Watson.
From OH Deaths: Keisha Yolanda Alford, African American, never married, was born in OH, father’s surname Watson, mother’s maiden name Alford.
It is not known why she is listed as Alford in SSDI and OH Deaths records.
In August 2013, Find A Grave photographer Gordon Svoboda reported that Keisha does not have a gravestone.
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KELLIE D. ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—25 December 2013
Alford, Kellie D. 44 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord Dec 18, 2013 after a short illness.
She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She attended Dunbar High School.
She is preceded in death by her niece Tiffanie Alford.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents Willie & Louella Alford, boyfriend Jermaine Evans, children Bryan (Whitney), Jordan, and Ja’ron Alford, granddaughters Kamari and Bre’Aire, brother Brian Alford, sisters Carla (Lamanuel) McIntosh, Sr., and Cherita Alford, 3 nieces and 2 nephews, aunt Mary Davidson, numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.
Final disposition: cremation. Arrangements provided by Bradford - Connelly & Glickler Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held Thursday Dec. 26, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Woodland Mausoleum, 118 Woodland Avenue, with Rev. Melvin Jackson officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Louella M. Williams Alford, in this compilation.
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KENNETH CHARLES ALFORD, SR.
Family Care Services / Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home
Columbiana, Columbiana Co., OH——_____ April 2013
COLUMBIANA—Kenneth Charles Alford, Sr. 91, died at 6:22 pm Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Essex I of Salem.
Mr. Alford was born February 25, 1922, in Crimora, VA, a son of Paul and Minnie Taylor Alford and had lived in the East Liverpool, Wellsville and Columbiana area spending winters in Leesburg, FL.
Kenneth had worked as a roller in the cold strip for Crucible Steel in Midland, Pa for 28 years. He served in the US Navy during World War II as a 1st class machinist mate. He was a member of the DAV, Elks and the VFW in East Liverpool.
Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman all of his life. He was a passionate hunter and fisherman winning many bass tournaments in Florida. As a skilled marksman he also won many trap shooting contests. He was a skilled private pilot and flew for many years.
He is survived by his daughter, Nyla (Arthur) Gallina of Brimfield; two sons, Joseph (Kitty) Alford of Oak Island, NC and Kenneth “Buck” (Billie) Alford, Jr., of Columbiana; his companion, Dorothy Bott of Columbiana; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three sisters, Loretta (Jim) Montgomery and Gloria Landfried both of East Liverpool and Phyllis Trainer of Wellsville; and a brother, Paul (Gladys) Alford of Salineville.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Ruth Alford and Miriam Alford, three sisters, Verla Swogger, Mary Kireta and Frances Stofman and two brothers, George Alford and Jerry Alford.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana with Pastor Kari Lankford officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 Honor Guard following the service.
Contributions in memory of Kenneth may be made to the Salvation Army.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Miriam F. Berry Harden Alford; and his brother Jerry Edward Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Robert Alford 1828–1888 Virginia.
His lineage: Kenneth Charles 1922 VA1, Paul David 1894 VA2, James Alexander 1850 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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KEVIN LEE ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Saturday, 12 August 2000
Services for Kevin L. Alford, 23, who was killed Wednesday [August 9] in a motorcycle accident in Lorain County, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Norton Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington.
Mr. Alford, a machinist for the Advance Bronze Co. of Lodi, was heading north on Ohio 58 shortly before 5 p.m., when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve between Webster and Merriman roads and hit a guardrail.
He was born in Cleveland and was reared in Spencer and Wellington. He graduated from Black River High School in 1995. Mr. Alford lived in Wellington for the last six years.
Survivors include his mother, Sally, of Lorain; father, Robert, of Wellington; sisters, Angel of Medina and Annette of Wellington; and friend Yvonne Colbrun of Litchfield.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington, Lorain Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Miller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OH Deaths: Kevin Lee Alford, white, single, was born 15 June 1977 in Cleveland, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Lemieux.
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LA’JOY ALFORD
[Although she died in MI, we are including her obituary here because she lived in OH.]
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 12 June 2011
La’Joy Alford passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in Detroit, Mich.
She leaves to mourn her daughter, My’Joy Travis; mother, Jodi Hamilton-Hicks (Gregg); father, Lawrence Alford; grandmother, Sandra Sparks; grandparents, George and Sharon Jones; sister, Zipporah Alford; brothers, Rayshaun Hamilton and Ryan Burkett; uncle, Walter Hamilton; aunt, Reeka Gould and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Charter One Bank in the name of Jodi Hamilton-Hicks for the benefit of La’Joy Alford.
To honor her life services will be held at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Rd. on Wednesday, June 14, 2011. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will immediately follow. Internment Mount Peace Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 1187 Mercer Ave., Akron, Ohio 44320.
In another article:
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 12 June 2011
Two women and a man, all from Akron, were shot to death last week near downtown Detroit.
Those killed are:
*Donnell L. Lewis, 26.
*Shaynese Marie Sykes, 22.
*La’Joy Alford, 22.
The three were shot while sitting inside a car parked on Orleans Avenue in northeast Detroit, police said. They were gunned down execution-style, police reported. The bodies were found about 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. Few other details were available.
Repeated efforts to contact Detroit Police Department spokesman Sgt. Eren Stephens were unsuccessful.
Akron police reported that Lewis has a criminal record with numerous drug-related charges.
Efforts to reach the families were unsuccessful.
Initial media reports identified one of the victims incorrectly. Alford was apparently carrying the identification of a sister, officials said….
Services for Alford will be at noon Wednesday at the Sommerville funeral home with burial in Mount Peace cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service. Alford leaves a daughter, My’Joy Travis, mother Jodi Hamilton-Hicks (Gregg), father Lawrence Alford, sister Zipporah Alford, brothers, Rayshaun Hamilton and Ryan Burkett and grandparents Sandra Sparks and George and Sharon Jones….
The deaths marked the second time in a week that three people were found shot to death in a car in Detroit. Police said there was no connection between the deaths.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LAURA L. “SADIE” SYME ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Friday, 24 June 2011
Alford, Laura L., ‘‘Sadie,’’ 61, of Alliance. Died Monday [June 20]. Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke.
In another article:
Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home
Alliance, Stark Co., OH—_____ June 2011
Laura L. “Sadie” Alford, 61, of Alliance, died on Monday, June 20, 2011, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
She was born on March 15, 1950 in Alliance, and lived in Alliance most of her life.
Sadie attended Kent State University and obtained her Nursing Degree.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mrs. Alford worked for many years in at ABC Home Health Center in Cookville, Tennessee and then in private home nursing when she returned to Alliance.
In her past-time, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and listening to music.
Sadie is survived by her husband, Joseph M. Alford whom she married on August 28, 1983; and a son, Richard M. Alford of Alliance.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Melvin and Jean (Smith) Syme; and a brother, Richard M. Syme.
The family will receive friends at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Donald L. Feicht, as celebrant.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Memorials: Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 427 E. Broadway, Alliance, OH 44601.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laura L. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph M. Alford, in this compilation.
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LAWRENCE PAUL ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—16 January 2008
Photos from St. Ignatius Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, StainlessSteel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lawrence Paul Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Perrysburg, Wood Co., OH. He died on his birthday.
See the obituaries of his father, Paul Edward Alford; and brothers Joseph T. Alford and Thomas “Mike” Alford in this compilation.
More information about this family is included in Hickok Family Genealogy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lawrence Paul 1938 OH1, Paul Edward 1916 OH2, Darrus Alvern 1893 OH3, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH4, Isaac 1834 OH5, Oliver 1789 MA6, Elijah 1757 MA7, Elijah 1732 CT8, Josiah 1696 CT9, Josiah 1649 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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LEDGER P. ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 8 February 2007
Alford, Ledger—Beloved husband of Louise. Passed away February 2, age 83. Friends may call Thursday, February 8, from 10 A.M. until time of service 11 A.M. at Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home, 6943 Montgomery Rd. (45236).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From OH Deaths: Ledger P. Alford was born 25 June 1923 in AL and died 2 Feb 2007, residence Auglaize Co. He was African-American and married.
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LEO ALFORD
BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER
Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI—Sunday, 6 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Leo Alford, 47, of Akron, Ohio, and formerly of Battle Creek died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998, in Akron.
He was born July 7, 1951, in Battle Creek to Nathaniel and Margaret (Adams) Alford.
He attended Battle Creek Public Schools and served in the U.S. Army from April 29, 1969, to March 1, 1971, during the Vietnam War.
He was a self-employed auto mechanic in Battle Creek before moving to Ohio five years ago.
His marriage to Darlene Jackson ended in divorce.
Surviving are daughters, Trashon and Teyuna Alford of Battle Creek; three grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, Margaret and Charles Cribbs of Battle Creek; his maternal grandmother, Nannie G. Adams of Battle Creek; brothers Leon Alford and Eric Chapman of Battle Creek, and Nathaniel Alford of Cleveland; sisters, Zenelda Alford of Cleveland and Barbara Chapman of Battle Creek; and stepsisters, Yvonne Hoyt and Charlene Cribbs of Battle Creek.
His father died in 1972.
Community involvement, hobbies: Enjoyed working on automobiles and drawing.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in fort Custer National Cemetery....
Arrangements: Bachman-Hebble Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leo Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI.
From OH Deaths: Leo Alford, African American, divorced, was born in MI and served in the Army.
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LEONARD M. ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Friday, 23 September 2016
Alford, Leonard M. Born July 6, 1955 to Ledger and Brunetta Alford in Cincinnati, Ohio. Passed away September 18, 2016 age 61.
He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Larry Ledger, one aunt Mary Moon, and a host of other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 11am until time of service 12pm at Hall-Jordan Memorial Chapel, 918 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio. Interment Butler County Memorial Park. Service entrusted to Hall-Jordan & Pretty Memorial Chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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LEROY “TOPCAT” ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Monday, 29 November 2004
Leroy Alford “Topcat,” 77, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Nov. 23, 2004 at the Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness.
Born in South Carolina, Mr. Alford lived in the Akron area most of his adult life. Mr. Alford was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Chrysler in 1992.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Cletus Patterson and wife, Mary Alford. Mr. Alford is survived by daughter, Tracy Alford-Smith of Akron, three grandchildren, Cameron Smith, Jordan Smith and Mariauna Russell all of Akron; brother, Pervis (V’Essie) Alford of Akron; sister, Nellie Mae Colvin of South Carolina; sisters-in-law; Mary Jane Bowens of Akron, Francis Curtis of Akron, Rebecca (Junior) Davis of Buffalo, N.Y., and Lillie Mae Rodgers of Philadelphia, Pa. and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends….
Services will be held, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, 11 a.m. at Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Chapel…. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leroy Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 July 1926, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary M. Jennings Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Leroy Alford, African American, widowed, was born 22 July 1927 [different than SSDI]. His father’s surname was Patterson and mother’s maiden name Alford, which he apparently used.
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LESTER ALTON “PEG” ALFORD
Father of Paula Alford Bruns, AAFA #1465; Penny Alford Rogers, AAFA #1464; and Randall James Alford, AAFA #1470
Uncle of William Paul Alford, AAFA #0605
Peg and Carol Alford
Photo from their son Randall James Alford, AAFA #1470
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Thursday, 18 March 2004
Alford, Lester A. “Peg” of Miamisburg [Montgomery Co.] passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at his residence.
He was born in Tiffin [Seneca Co.], Oh and was raised at the O.S.&S.O. Home in Xenia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Peggy; and son, Steven.
Les served in the US Navy 6 years—4 in WWII on the USS Hambleton. He served in both, the Pacific and European Theaters. He retired from WPAFB as a Stationary Engineer. He was a member of Victory Christian. Church, Kettering.
Les is survived by his wife, Carol (Blagg), daughters, Paula (Kerry) Bruns, Penny (Joe) Rogers; and son Randy (Traci). Also 7 grandchildren, Leslie (Troy) Kemelgor, Joel (Marianne) Clendening, Elizabeth Sowards (fiance Nathan Lester), Emily Sowards, Pvt. Benjamin Alford (US Army), Amanda & David Alford, Yonette Davison (Floyd); 3 step-grandchildren, Kaela & Reese Laird, Michael Rogers (USN); 2 great-grandchildren David & Ashton Davison; and his 2 little buddies, Kramer and Moe.
Special thanks to Hospice (Nurse Pami Hopfer) and his Church family at VCC. He was loved by all.
Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2004 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Victory Christian Church, 2275 S. Patterson Blvd.
Interment following in Miami Valley Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Hospice of Dayton or Victory Christian Church, 2275 S. Patterson Blvd., Kettering, Oh.
Photo from Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Springboro, Warren Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PrettyGoodShepherd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lester A. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 28 May 1923, last residence Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Lester A. Alford, white, married, was born 28 May 1923 in OH, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Shigley.
Lester was the son of Rush Alvern Alford and his first wife, Lucy Shigley (1902–1926).
From SSACI: Lester Alton Alford was born 28 May 1923 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH, son of Rush Alford and Lucy Sheigley.
From his daughter, Penny Alford Rogers, AAFA #1464:
Lucy Shigley Alford died in childbirth shortly before she would have turned 24 years of age. My father had 3 other siblings that his father, Rush, could not care for, and 3 of them, Lester, Lloyd and Anna were sent to live at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Xenia, Ohio. They returned to Rush about 1934-1935. My dad was the only one to return to the orphanage because he wanted to finish high school. The oldest of the four children was Florence (she was mentally handicapped and lived in another institution), then Lloyd, then Lester and youngest was Anna. At the orphanage most of the children grew up with nicknames. Lloyd had problems walking because of polio and walked like he had a peg leg. He was called “Big Peg” and my dad “Little Peg”. When my father returned to the orphanage without his other siblings he was simply known as “Peg”. It stuck with him his entire life. Some called him Les, but most “Peg”.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lester Alton 1923 OH1, Rush Alvern 1895 OH2, George Welsh 1867 OH3, Isaac 1834 OH4, Oliver 1789 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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LEVI BENJAMIN ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—20 February 1934
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his first wife, Lucretia Simon Alford, in this compilation.
Levi B. Alford died 19 Feb 1934 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH, of a cerebral hemorrhage. His residence was the Ohio Masonic House. He was born 23 Aug 1860 in Lipsic [probably Leipsic, Putnam Co.], OH. He was a retired merchant, married.
His middle name is from Ancestry family trees.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Levi Benjamin 1860 OH1, Samuel Newell 1821 OH2, Levi 1789 MA3, Elijah 1757 MA4, Elijah 1732 CT5, Josiah 1696 CT6, Josiah 1649 CT7, Benedict 1619 England8, Thomas 1598 England9.
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LOUELLA M. WILLIAMS ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Alford, Louella M., 81 of Dayton went home to be with the Lord Apr 20, 2017 after a long illness.
She was born Sep 27, 1935 to the late Arnold & Helen (Hooks) Williams.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, daughter Kellie Alford, & granddaughter Tiffanie Alford.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving & devoted husband Willie Alford, loving & devoted children: son Brian Alford, daughters Carla (Lamanuel) McIntosh, Sr. & Cherita Alford, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, & friends.
Homegoing celebration will be held Wed Apr 26 at 11am at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 380 S. Broadway St…. Final disposition cremation. Arrangements provided by Young Lusain Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Kellie D. Alford in this compilation.
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LOUIS ALFORD
CINCINNATI POST
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 23 December 1993
Louis Alford, 46, of Fairmount, died Monday [December 20]. He was a laborer. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louis Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 5 Jan 1947, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
From Spring Grove Cemetery records:
Interment Number: 197352
Interment Date: 12/27/1993
Location: LN-137E-126-16
Name: Louis Alford
Date of Birth: 01/05/1947
Birth Place: Simmesport, LA
Date of Death: 12/20/1993
Death Place Cincinnati, OH
Name of Father: John Alford
Name of Mother: Agnes Jackson
Sex: M
Marital Status: M
Name of Spouse: Rosie L. Talton
Funeral Home: Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home (Gilbert)
City, State, Zip: Cincinnati Oh 45206
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Homes traditionally serve the African-American community.
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LOUIS ALFORD
CINCINNATI POST
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Thursday, 25 October 1990
Louis Alford, 64, of Bond Hill, died Sunday [Oct 21]. Mr. Alford worked for International Chemical. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hall-Jordan Funeral Home, Walnut Hills. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Photo from Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Leedom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louis Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 24 Dec 1924, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
From Spring Grove Cemetery records:
Interment Number: 192121
Interment Date: 10/27/1990
Location: LC-D-109-0
Name: Louis Alford
Date of Birth: 12/24/1925
Birth Place: Montgomery, AL
Date of Death: 10/21/1990
Death Place Veteran’s Hosp.
Name of Father: James C. Alford
Name of Mother: Alberta Brassell
Sex: F [sic]
Marital Status: M
Name of Spouse: Florence Alford
Funeral Home: Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home (Gilbert)
City, State, Zip: Cincinnati Oh 45206
Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Homes traditionally serve the African-American community.
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LOUISE “SUSIE” WEGLOWSKI ALVORD
THE NEWS-HERALD
Willoughby, Lake Co., OH—Thursday, 27 January 2005
Services for Louise “Susie” Alvord, 66, of Northfield Center Township, a homemaker, will be 11 a.m. at Ferfolia Funeral Home, 356 West Aurora Road, Sagamore Hills, and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 9451 Brandywine Road, Northfield Center.
Mrs. Alvord died Jan. 25, 2005, at South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Heights.
She was born Oct. 5, 1938, in Cleveland.
She was an aunt and great-aunt.
Survivors are her husband, Phillip Alvord; son, Marc (Kim) Alvord; grandchildren, Luke and Miranda; and sister-in-law, Peggy Weglowski.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Sophie (Gawel) Weglowski; and siblings, Helen Siedlecki, Mary Weglowski, Agnes Tucholski, Frank Weglowski and Ralph Weglowski.
.... Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery in Northfield Center.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Louise M. Alvord (SS# issued in OH), last residence Northfield, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Phillip M. Alvord, in this compilation.
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LOUISE THORNTON ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Wednesday, 27 October 1999
Louise T. Alford, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 24, 1999, at her residence.
Homegoing services will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, 10 a.m., at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 327 Cuyahoga St., Rev. Dr. L.C. Cooper officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 320 Dean St., Akron 44304. (Turner & Rhoden, 724-1201.)
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gordon Svoboda
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise T. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 4 July 1920, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Louise Alford, African American, divorced, was born in AL, father’s surname Thornton, mother’s maiden Wright.
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LUCRETIA SIMON ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—31 May 1954
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Levi Benjamin Alford, in this compilation.
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LUCY MAY ALFORD WALLACE
[She died in Ohio, but we are also including her obituary in Kentucky Obituaries because of her close ties to KY.]
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Sunday, 29 October 1972
Wallace, Lucy May nee Alford, wife of the late William R. Wallace, devoted mother of Mrs. Robert Covington and the late Bruce H. Wallace. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
She died October 28, 1972, a resident of 778 Rue Centers Court, Withamsville, Cincinnati.
Graveside service at Lexington Cemetery Tuesday October 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Photos from Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Gravette Gentry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucy Wallace (SS# issued in OH) was born 10 July 1886, last residence Cincinnati, Clermont Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of her parents, William Rice Alford and Rebecca L. Tucker Alford; and siblings Ernest Omer Alford and Stanley Oscar Alford in this Kentucky Obituaries..
From Kentucky Marriage Records, 1852–1914 (Ancestry): Wm. R. Wallace married Lucy M. Alford on 24 Sept 1904 in Fayette Co., KY.
From Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 (Ancestry): Lucy M. Wallace, widowed, died 28 Oct 1972 in Brown Co., OH, residence Clermont Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lucy May 1886 KY1, William Rice 1854 KY2, Stephen 1821 KY3, Charles 1779 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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LUEVENIA RICHARDSON ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—17 February 2015
Luevenia R. Alford, age 81, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Retired from Cleveland State University after 25 years of service as an Executive Assistant in the History Department.
Preceded in death by her husband, Edward.
Survived by daughter, Karen Stewart of Columbus; son Reginald Richardson of Cleveland; grandchildren Moniqua Spencer, John Stewart, Brandy Stewart, Jaime Richardson, Andre Stewart and Merlin Hall; siblings Florine Owens and Brenda King; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may call or send flowers on Thursday, February 19, 2015 from 1-8 P.M. at Calhoun Funeral Home, 23000 Rockside Road, Bedford Hts., OH 44146. Public memorial service to be held at 4 p.m. Friday, February 20 at Calhoun Funeral Home. Private interment service at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Photo from Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Merle Tomlinson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007 (Ancestry): Lueveni Richardson, age 52, married Robert Richardson, age 56, on 22 Dec 1985 in Cuyahoga Co. They had both been married once before.
From Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007 (Ancestry): Lueveni Richardson, born 1933, married twice, divorced Robert Richardson on 21 July 1993 in Cuyahoga Co. They were married 7 years. Robert, born 1926, lived out of state.
From Ohio Marriage Index, 1970, 1972-2007 (Ancestry): Luevenia Richardson, age 60, married Edward P. Alford, age 61, on 28 July 1993 in Cuyahoga Co.
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LULA BELL RUSSELL TAYLOR ALFORD
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—_____ March 2015
Sister Lula Bell Alford was born to the late William and Clara Russell on May 12, 1930 in Sunnyside, Mississippi located in the Mississippi Delta.
In her early years, the family migrated to Bonita, Mississippi and later settled in Meridian, Mississippi. She was the youngest girl of twelve children. Lula Bell attended Oakgrove Elementary and later attended Wechsler High School located in Meridian, Mississippi.
She accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, being baptized at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Sowashee Creek located in Meridian, Mississippi.
In 1949, Lula Bell married Louis C. Taylor Sr., and to this union they were blessed with nine children.
The family moved from Meridian, Mississippi to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1956 to pursue a better life. Louis C. Taylor, Sr. worked until his health failed him. He went home to be with the Lord in 1962.
Lula Bell had been a homemaker for many years and then decided it was time to venture out into the work force. God opened up a door and she started working at Bethesda Hospital. The family joined church at Progressive Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. J.H. Sharp in 1965. Sister Lula Bell used her God gifted talent to sing in the Pastor’s Choir and her favorite song was “This Little Light of Mine”. All of her children were active in church.
In 1966, Lula Bell Taylor married Curtis Alford. From this union they were blessed with two children.
The family followed the leadership of her husband and later moved their membership to First Baptist Church of North College Hill under the leadership of the late Rev. Edward Jones. After twenty-four years of marriage, the Lord called Curtis Alford home in 1990.
Sister Lula Bell told everyone she came in contact with about her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her mission was to make phone calls and visit the sick in nursing homes as well as hospitals. Her desire was to increase the Kingdom of God. She remained an active and faithful member under the leadership of Pastor Charles King. Up until her last hour, she was telling people about Jesus Christ who was the author and finisher of her faith. It was her desire to make sure everyone would accept and come to know Jesus Christ for themselves….
Her husbands, Louis C. Taylor Sr. and Curtis Alford; son Tommy Lee Taylor, daughter Sheron L. Alford; siblings, Dessie Russell McGrew, Roseanna Russell, Elossie Esckridge, Lenzer Russell, John S. Russell, Obediah Russell, Hezekiah Russell, Abraham Russell, Willie Lee Russell, Joe Lee Russell preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memories: Her beloved sister, Octavia Hayes of Meridian, MS, Rev. James E. Taylor (Kathy), Louis C. Taylor, Jr. (Sharon), Willie F. Taylor (Michelle) of Houston, TX, Freddie L. Taylor, Ervin T. Alford, Annie Mae Martin (James), Mary Louise Phillips (Marion), Jacqueline Jackson (Eric), Lorraine Weems (Mickey) of Cincinnati, OH; 21 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, special friends, Ms. Silvia, Ms. Okie, Mr. & Mrs. Stallworth, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Bernice, her son in the ministry, Rev. Rhodes and many others.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Sheron L. Alford in this compilation.
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MAGGIE ERMIN ALFORD FENNER
THE TENNESSEAN
Nashville, Davidson Co., TN—Tuesday, 23 February 1926
At a local infirmary at 6:35 o’clock, Sunday evening, Feb. 21, 1926, Mrs. Ermin (Alford) Fenner of Columbus, Ohio, sister of D.M. Alford, in the 57th year of her age.
Her remains are at the M.S. Combs’ Funeral Home at Centennial Park…. Interment at Spring Hill cemetery [Nashville, Davidson Co., TN].
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, Andrew Jackson Alford and Margaret Ann Russell Alford; and brother DeTraville Massey Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
From her marriage license, posted at her Find A Grave memorial: Albert M. Fenner and Maggie Ermin Alford were issued a license on 12 Nov 1910 in Davidson Co., TN.
In 1920, Ermin Fenner, age 49 born TN, is living in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, with her husband, Albert M. Fenner 58 OH, and son George R. Fenner 21 OH.
From TN Deaths: Mrs. Ermin Alford Fenner, widow, born 11 June 1870, daughter of Andrew J. Alford and Margaret Ann Russell, died 21 Feb 1926 in Nashville.
Her lineage: Maggie Ermin 1871 TN1, Andrew Jackson 1832 TN2.
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MARCHA JO LUPETTI ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Sunday, 10 May 2009
Alford, Marcha Jo age 65, passed away Friday, May 8th at Miami Valley Hospital. Marcha was a long-time employee of the Miami Valley Hospital cafeteria, proud owner of Bright Star Greetings, and an employee of Wal-mart Super Center.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Lupetti.
She is survived by her mother, Juanita M. Lupetti, her son, Kenneth Alford, 2 grandsons Gabriel Alford and Justin Alford, her sister Sandra Wright and husband Jack Wright, 1 niece, 3 nephews, and 2 aunts Lucille Shearer and Frances Montgomery.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 15th, 2009 at Tobias Belmont Chapel from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Immediately following, Rev. Pat Barker will lead a memorial service at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 15th, 2009 at Tobias Belmont Chapel, 648 Watervliet Ave.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marcha Jo Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 11 June 1943, last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
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MARGARET MCCORD MARKS ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Tuesday, 15 September 1998
Margaret McCord Alford, age 95, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Westerville. Saturday evening [September 12] at Heartland of Marysville [Union Co., OH].
A homemaker, she enjoyed bowling and bingo. She was born Oct. 16, 1902 in Glasgo, Scotland to the late William and Bella D. Wilson Marks.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Henry R. Alford May 20, 1985. They were married in 1930.
She is survived by her children, Roberta J. (Calvin) Morand of Marysville, William J. (Santina) Alford of Chesterland, Oh., and Barbara A. (Leroy) Eastman of La Cresenta, CA. 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A sister Jean Noble and brother William Marks of County Fife, Scotland.
Calling hours will be 7-9pm Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, Marysville where funeral services will be held 10am Wednesday. Brother Austin Williams officiating. Committal service and burial will be held at 12noon Wednesday at the Old Pioneer Cemetery, Westerville.
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Dave
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret M. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Marysville, Union Co., OH.
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MARGARET R. DRINNEN ALFORD
KNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—Thursday, 23 September 1982
Alford, Mrs. Margaret R.—age 68, of 1597 Summitt Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Lenoir City, passed away Wednesday morning [September 22] at Jewish Hospital.
Wife of the late Walter S. Alford. Employed as an assembler at American Standard Co. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. Bill (Sylvia) Matlock, Lenoir City, Mrs. Bob (Judith) White, Cincinnati, Ohio: son, Walter Alford Jr., Eaton, Ohio, Larry Alford, Orange Park, Fla: 7 grandchildren; brothers, John Drinnen, California, Sam Drinnen, Ohio; sister Isabell Horton, California; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Click Funeral Home Chapel, Dr. Charles Sullivan officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience at Click’s, Lenoir City.
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Clarence J Dillion
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 22 Oct 1913 and died _____ Sept 1982, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
See the obituary of her son Walter Scott Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Wayne S. Alford Jr. in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
Her husband’s lineage: Walter Scott 1901 TN1, Charles F. 1865 TN2, Robert Cannon 1816 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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MARIA H. DEMOOR ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Alford (de Moor), Maria H.—Of Centerville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017 at the age of 76.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles. Daughter: Antonia “Tonnie” Baser-Mac Donald her children, Jordan Baser, Justin Baser & Morgan Mac Donald. Daughter: Lisha Michael, her husband John, children Carlye Rausch (Andrew) & Drew Michael. Her adoptive children: Shawn Power (Heather) children, Tristan Power & Alycia Alford Antonia Hines (Codi) children, Derrick Taylor Jr. & Nasir Moore a native of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Maria lived life to it’s fullest and dedicated her life to helping others.
Maria has donated her body to Wright State University Medical school so people can benefit from her death. Since she made the decision to donate her remains, the family has decided to mourn privately and urge you to follow in her footsteps and give….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARIA STOCKARD ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Thursday, 19 August 1976
Maria Alford (nee Stockard), beloved mother of James Edward, Jr., Arthur, Elihu, Smyth Lee, Jannie Nevels, Corinne Coleman and Alvenice Brown, dear sister of E.J. Jr., J.C., Frank, Jim and Sam, Magnolia Herrod, Ozeil Jordan, Estelle Ruffin, Margariet Wright, Ola Mae Galley, Julia Dean and Ida Mae, grandmother of 21, great-grandmother of six.
Services Saturday, August 21 at 10 a.m. at Lane Metropolitian C.M.E. Church, 2131 E. 46th St. Family will receive friends Friday 7-8:30 P.M. at the H.M. Martin Funeral Home, 3856 East 131st. St. [Cleveland].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
The H.M. Martin Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
From OH Deaths: Maria Alford was born 1904 and died 17 Aug 2007 in Warrensville Heights, Cuyahoga Co. She was divorced and “non-white.”
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MARIE ALFORD DEBOSE
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 9 January 2005
Marie Alford DeBose, 90, passed away, Jan. 6, 2005 at Akron City Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel M. DeBose, daughters, Emma Debose and Cora Sue Aleem, son Jerry DeBose, sisters Verta Marks, Gertie Mae Broughton, Shirley Avery, and Katie Bibby, brothers, Isaiah Alford, Thomas Alford, Jr. Huey P. Alford and Robert Alford.
Born in Mer Rouge, La., she came to reside in Akron, Ohio in 1942. She was a longtime member and church mother at True Vine C.O.G.I.C. and lovingly affiliated herself with the St. Ashworth’s Temple (Wooster Avenue Temple) family, her first church home.
Left to mourn her passing are sisters, Elaine Evans, Eleanor Mitchell and Velma Lee James, children, Rev. Dr. Charles (Jackie) DeBose, Sammy DeBose, Paul DeBose, Patricia Jones and Renee DeBose, 25 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and special friends, Olivia and Douglas Johnson and family.
We are grateful for the legacy of Christian Faith she left us, by her example of true Christian living.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 12 noon at St. Ashworth’s Temple, 1086 Vernon Odom Blvd., with Elder Richard Bradford officiating. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 12 noon, prior to service. Interment will be at Mount Peace Cemetery. Procession will form at 1150 Palmetto Ave. Condolences may be sent to 410 Chittenden St. Akron, Ohio 44306.
Stewart & Calhoun, 330-535-1543
Please sign the guestbook at www.ohio.com/obituaries
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marie A. Debose (SS# issued in OH) was born 20 Nov 1914, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Marie A. Debose was African American, widowed, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Shiloh.
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MARTHA HANNAH BAKER ALVORD
COSHOCTON TRIBUNE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Wednesday, 20 October 1926
FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES IN COLUMBUS
Mrs. Martha H. Alvord, aged 70, died at her home in Columbus, Tuesday evening [October 19], at 5 o’clock, of heart trouble.
Mrs. Alvord was born and lived her early life in Coshocton. She was a daughter of the late Rezin Finlay and Hannah Johnson Baker. Mrs. W.H. Robinson, Mrs. Howard McCain and Paul B. Johnson, of this city, are cousins.
The funeral will be held at the Broadest M.E. church in Columbus, Thursday afternoon, at 2:30. Burial will be made in Columbus.
Photo from Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rachel’s Mom
AAFA NOTES: Martha was the second wife of Corydon Alexis Alvord. Their only child was Rezin Finlay Alvord, 188–1902.
Divorce:
COSHOCTON AGE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Saturday, 16 May 1883
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Corydon Alexis 1837 CT1, Corydon Alexis 1813 CT2, John 1773 CT3, Eliphaz A. 1742 CT4, Jonathan 1711 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MARTIN JOHN ALVORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—16 November 2011
Martin John Alvord, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13th. He was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Alvord and his grandmother, Maribeth Haller.
Martin is survived by his father, Barry Alvord; siblings, Beth, Phil, Mary Grace, John, Stephen, and Maria; his grandfather, Russell Haller; his Aunt Renee and Uncle Bill; his Uncle Matt and Aunt Mary Ann; his Aunt Kate and Ralph; his cousins Patrick and Heather; and his Uncle Tom.
Martin’s trademark laugh, passion for design, and vibrant personality will all be missed. We will remember Martin when we see Lucky Charms, graffiti, salad, and bold plaid shirts. Anytime we take trips to the zoo, wake up early to see the sunrise, or go on bike-hikes, we will think of Martin. Martin could make anyone laugh; his unique perspective on life, perseverance in overcoming difficulties, and work ethic has inspired many to strive in life, not settle. Martin, we love you and miss you.
Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Anthony Funeral Homes, 1990 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44301. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Sebastian Church in Akron. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. (Anthony, 330.724.1281, www.anthonyfh.com)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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MARY ALBERTA “BABE” SCHOMBERG ALFORD
Photo from Striley Family Tree (Ancestry)
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Wednesday, 17 September 2003
Alford, Mary Alberta (nee Schomberg), beloved wife of the late Edward M. Alford, dear mother of Thomas E. (Vonda) Alford, Elaine Alford Hughes, Jerome (Carol) Alford, Sharon Alford (John) Laake and the late Fred Alford. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Monday, September 15, 2003, at the home of her son Thomas and Vonda Alford.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Cecilia Church, 3105 Madison Rd., Oakley, Thursday, September 18 at 10 A.M. No visitation. Memorials may be directed to Comboni Missionaries, 1318 Nagel Rd., 45255 or Vitas Hospice Care, 11500 Northlake Dr., Ste. 400, 45249. Geo. H. Rohde & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Lookout, serving the family.
Photo from Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 21 Sept 1914, last residence Camp Dennison, Hamilton Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Edward Morse Alford, in this compilation.
The obituary was first published on 16 Sept 2003 with an apparently incorrect spelling of her maiden name as Schonberg.
Her nickname is from family trees at Ancestry.
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MARY DEON ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Wednesday, 18 June 2014
Mary Deon Alford went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2014.
Family will receive friends Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Calhoun Funeral Home 17010 Lake Shore Blvd., 44110. Service is Saturday, June 21, 2014, 11am at Providence Baptist Church 12712 Kinsman Road 44120, where family receive friends at 10:30am. -
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY DULLARD ALFORD
THE VINDICATOR
Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH—Tuesday, 16 July 1968
MCDONALD, Jan. 15—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Centenary Methodist Church, Youngstown, for Mrs. Mary Alford, 59, of 204 Ninth St. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Dandridge Nursing Home, Youngstown, where she had been a patient 16 months.
Mrs. Alford was born Nov. 25, 1904, in Purvis [Robeson Co.], N.C., a daughter of Ceasar and Maggie Dullard, and came to McDonald from Clio [Marlboro Co.], S.C., 46 years ago. She was a member of the church.
Besides her husband, Joseph, to whom she was married in 1917, she leaves a son, Joseph Jr., at home; a sister, Mrs. Plula Floyd of Chester, Pa., and a half-sister, Mrs. Marzella Woods of Cleveland.
Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the McCullough Williams Funeral Home in Youngstown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Alford Sr.; and her son Joseph Alford Jr. in this compilation. Her son’s obituary says her maiden name was Bullard.
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MARY E. ALFORD
LIMA TIMES-DEMOCRAT
Lima, Allen Co., OH—Thursday, 24 October 1901
SADDENED BY DEATH’S HAND IS THE HOME OF E.A. ALFORD
After a short illness of but about 10 hours from neuralgia of the heart, Mrs. Mary E. Alford passed away at the home of her son, E.A. Alford, in the Wheeler block shortly before 12:30 o’.clock yesterday.
The deceased was born March 4th, 1822.
Funeral services will be conducted from the residence of E.A. Alford, in in the Wheeler block tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Deer, of the First Baptist church, officiating. The remains twill he taken to Wapakoneta [Auglaize Co.] tomorrow afternoon for interment.
AAFA NOTES: On the 1855 NY State Census, French Creek, Chautauqua Co., NY: Lorancy R. Alford, age 30 born PA; his wife Mary E. 33 born Chautauqua Co., NY; and children Edgar L. 4, and Edwin A. 2, both born Chautauqua Co., NY. They are living next door to Lorancy’s parents, Martin and Sally Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Lorancy R. 1825 PA1, Martin 1804 VT2, Oliver 1767 VT3, Benedict 1716 CT4, Benedict 1688 CT5, Jeremiah 1655 CT6, Benedict 1619 England7, Thomas 1598 England8.
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MARY JANE GOLDEN MILTON ALFORD
MORNING JOURNAL
Lorain, Lorain Co., OH—Tuesday, 31 March 2009
LORAIN—Mary Jane Alford (nee: Golden), 75 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 25, 1934 in Barbourville, Kentucky. Mary came to Ohio at the age of seventeen. She had made her home in the Amherst and Lorain area for the last fifty-eight years.
Mary was a loving mother and homemaker. She was a member of North Lake Missionary Baptist Church in South Amherst. Mary’s passion in life was being a grandmother and caring for her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughters Judy Ann Lawson and her fiancé Jerry Bright of Barboursville, Kentucky, Susan Holzhauer and her husband Kurt of Lorain; her grandchildren Regina Trent, Kendal Lawson and Rebbecak Singelton all of Kentucky, Michelle Milton, Stephanie Milton and Chris Milton all of Martinsburgh, West Virginia, Earl Calvert, Amanda Calvert and Brandon Calvert all of Lorain; two great grandchildren; her sisters Hazel Frederick and her husband Arnold of Lorain, Bonnie Griffith and her husband Roy of South Amherst, Wanda Kinder of Barbourville, Kentucky; her brothers Roy Golden and his wife Sally and Tommy Golden all of Barbourville, Kentucky, John Golden and his wife Vontine of Mt. Vernon,Ohio, Jessy Golden and his wife Phyllis of Oberlin, Bill Golden and his wife Kathleen of Wakeman.
She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-three years Earl C. Alford on November 4, 1989; her son Robert Milton on August 26, 2002; her sister Laura Frederick on March 8, 2008; her brothers Jackie Golden on January 27, 2008, Robert and George Golden as infants; and by her parents Perry and Melvina Golden (nee: Jones).
Friends may call Tuesday, March 31, 2009 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from the funeral home. The Rev. Carson Fraley, pastor of North Lake Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst.
Additional information and online register book are available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst, Lorain Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LindaB
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Jane Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Lorain, Lorain Co., OH.
See the obituary of her second husband, Earl C. Alford, in this compilation.
The obituary of her son Robert Milton identifies her first husband, George Milton:
THE HERALD-MAIL
Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD—28 August 2002
MARTINSBURG, W.Va.—Robert “Bob” Milton, 45, of Martinsburg, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, in Barbourville, Ky.
Born Nov. 24, 1956, in Amherst, Ohio, he was the son of George Milton of Barbourville and Mary Jane Golden Alford of Lorain, Ohio.
He was employed as a telecommunications engineering technician for 20 years.
He was a Master Mason with Triluminar Lodge 117 A.F. & A.M.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Anna Renah Sturdivant Milton; two daughters, Michelle Milton and Stephanie Milton, both of Martinsburg; one son, Christopher Milton of Martinsburg; three sisters, Judy Lawson of Barbourville, Debra Clem of Martinsburg and Susan Calvert of Lorain; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Alford.
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MARY JANE SIMPSON ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Sunday, 1 August 2010
Mary Jane Alford. Born in Columbus, Ohio as Mary Jane Simpson on November 22, 1928, she married John Alford in 1949, graduated from OSU in 1950 and died on July 21, 2010. Mary Jane was a widely known, respected artist and taught at the Cultural Arts Center for many years. She also held workshops fostering artistic self-expression and spiritual awareness. M.J. was also very involved in helping many children through difficult times.
Her husband of 60 years died on June 1, 2010. She longed to be with him.
She is survived by daughters, Sue (Kevin), Cindy (Gary) and Gail; grandchildren, Andi, Josh, Jenn, Aaron, Ben; great-grandchildren, Carrick, Jamie, Ian, Austin, Maggie, Hunter, Aldo, Kaylee, and Chloe.
A memorial service for John and Mary Jane is being planned for October. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Capital Area Humane Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Jane Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, John Eldredge Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY KATHRYN ALFORD MCMAHAN
Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH—_____ September 2010
Mary K. McMahan, 54, of Zanesville, died at 4:24 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1955, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late John and Florence Krouskoupf Alford. She had worked as a rehab aide for Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a member of the Solid Rock Wesleyan Church of Cambridge and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener.
Surviving is her husband of 37 years, Charles H. McMahan, whom she married July 28, 1973, of the home; a daughter, Diana L. (Benjamin) Moore of Zanesville; a son, Mike (Wendy) McMahan of Zanesville; two sisters, Colleen (Max) Burtnett and Becky (Jack) Lowry, both of Zanesville; two brothers, John (Deena) Alford and Delbert (Nancy) Alford, both of Zanesville; four grandchildren, Alison McMahan, Hannah Moore, Andrew McMahan and Nicholas Moore; her two dogs, Peaches and Chloe; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Ed Frank officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Zanesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Animal Shelter Society, Inc., 1430 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
To send a note of condolence or a sympathy card to the McMahan family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary K. McMahan (SS# issued in OH), last residence not listed.
Her middle name is from her memorial at FindAGrave.com.
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MARY LEE ALLMAN ALFORD YOUNG
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Saturday, 11 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Young, Mary Alford (nee Allman), beloved wife of the late William T. Young, devoted mother of A. Notley (Evelyn Bex) Alford of Englewood, FL and Jack Allman (Johann Schneider) Alford, stepmother of Penny Young of Philadelphia, loving grandmother of Stephen, Bradley, Michael, Russell, Bart, Bruce and Andrew Alford, great grandmother of Jason, Joshua, Kurt, David, Ross, Jeffery, Sienna, Stephanie, Jessica, Jenna and Marie Alford, great great grandmother of Emma Alford. Dear sister of the late Robert, Fred, John, Claude Allman.
1926 graduate of Wesleyan College, Macon, GA and graduate work at the University of GA as a guidance counselor. Vice President of the GA State PTA and GA Federation Women’s Club, Principal of Hart County School System and member of Delta Kappa Gamma Education Sorority. Came to Cincinnati in 1948, member of Wyoming Presbyterian Church and served as President of the Womens Group, Board of Deacons, Stephens Ministry, Hostess for Keenagers Lunch Group for 13 years, House Mother for Chi Omega Sorority for eight years, Counselor at the University of Cincinnati for three years, Director of Presbyterian Montreat (NC) Camp for Girls for three years, Manager for Housekeeping Services for UC Residence Halls for 15 years and volunteer University Hospital Surgery Visitors Lounge for nine years.
Born November 22, 1906 in Cumberland, TN and died March 10, 2000 at Maple Knoll Village at the age of 93 years. Memorial services Monday, March 13, 3 P.M. held at the Wyoming Presbyterian Church at the corner of Burns and Wyoming Aves.... Vorhis Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Mary Lee Young was white, widowed, father’s surname Allman, mother’s maiden name Moss. She was cremated.
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MARY LOUISE HAND ALFORD
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—_____ March 2015
1919–2015
Alford, Mary L. age 95, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
She was born in Tuskegee, Alabama on September 13, 1919 to Jack and Mary Hand (nee Moore).
She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles Alford; brothers, John Hand, Charles Hand, Bennie Hand.
Mary is survived by her children, Louise Randall, Charles James Alford, Jr., Anthony (Gladys) Alford; grandchildren, Kim, Janine, Lee, Scot, Michelle, Ken; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Danae, Tony, Karissa, Fredricka, Gabriella, Tayah, Lyric, Cooper, Kennedy; great-great-grandchild, Camden; and a host of other family members and friends.
Funeral Ceremony will be at 11:00 am Monday, March 23, 2015 with a visitation from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Cedars Memorial Chapel at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles J. Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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MARY M. JENNINGS ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 12 January 1997
Mary M. Alford, 69, passed away Jan. 7, 1997, at Akron General Medical Center, after a long illness.
Born in Dillon, S.C., she had lived in the community for 47 years. She had been employed by Portage Country Club as a housekeeper for 12 years, last working in 1989. She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and the Usher Board.
She is survived by husband, Leroy Alford; daughter, Tracy Alford-Smith; sisters, Mary Bowens, Frances Curtis, all of Akron, Lillie Mae Rogers of Philadelpia, Pa., and Rebecca Davis of Buffalo, N. Y.; grandchildren, Cameron and Jordan Smith of Akron; nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Jerusalem Baptist Church, Rev. Marc Neal officiating. Interment at Rose Hill. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 765 Easter Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Nov 1927, last residence Akron, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Leroy “Topcat” Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Mary Alford, African American, married, was born 8 Nov 1927 in SC, father’s surname Jennings, mother’s maiden name Taylor.
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MARY “MAEDELL” ADMINSON ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—9 May 2012
Elias and Mary “Maedell” Alford
Mary Alford, affectionately known as Maedell, transitioned peacefully from this life to her Eternal Home with the Lord on May 8, 2012 at Windsong Nursing Home.
Mary was born June 28, 1931 in Roanoke, Ala. to Rosie Chenwing and Herbert Adminson. Mary was a faithful member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Elias Alford; sister, Ethel James; daughter, Deborah Alford.
She leaves to mourn her passing, sisters, Peggy Snelling, Lois Galloway; daughters, Michelle (Leonard) Jones, Altermease “Missy” (Johnny) Marsh, all of Akron; sons, Sherry “Bo”, Felix Tyrone (Alice), Todd (Pam) all of Akron; Brad (Eileen) of California; grandchildren, Christopher, Jovan, Terrica, Jasmine, Lauren, Lindsay, Jadana, Kayla, Todd, Aubrey, Chandler, Paige, Joel; special friend, Pat Small, and a host of loving friends, family and co-workers!
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 12 Noon at Sommerville Funeral Services, 1695 Diagonal Road. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel, with Rev. Christine Smith officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to 1652 Eagles Lane, 44306.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary D. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Elias Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Deborah E. “Debbie” Alford in this compilation.
In Elias’s obituary, she is listed as Mary Dell Ferrell.
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MATTIE MAE BARTLETT ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 1 March 1949
Alford, Mattie May, 79 years, 2915 Pitt rd., passed away Feb. 26.
Survived by son George, of Akron: sister Mrs. May Shaw, Geneva, O.
Dr. H.D. Rose will conduct services at 11 a. m. Wednesday at the Adams Funeral Home. Interment Mt. Peace cemetery….
In another article:
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 27 February 1949
WOMAN SOUGHT TO TELL HER OF SISTER’S DEATH
Attempts are being made to notify Mrs. May Shaw of Geneva, O., of the death of her sister, Mrs. Mattie Alford, who was found dead in her home here.
Mrs. Alford, who was 79, lived at 2915 Pitt rd. Police broke into the home after numerous calls from neighbors in the Ellet district, who had not seen Mrs. Alford for several days.
Coroner Martin, who is investigating the death, and Detective Capt. John Struzenski said that she had been dead for two or three days.
Service arrangements are being completed at Adams funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son George Alford in this compilation.
In 1940, Akron, Summit Co., OH: Mattie Alford, widow age 66 born OH, is living alone.
In1910, Painesville, Lake Co., OH: Orrin R. Alfred, age 42 born NY; his wife Mattie M. 35 OH; and children Mable M. 18 OH and George 13 OH. Orrin and Mattie were married 19 years, first marriage for both. Mattie had 2 children, 2 living.
From OH Marriages: Orin A. Alford married Mattie Bartlett in Painesville, Lake Co., OH, on 10 May 1891.
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MAUDE HARRIS MILLION ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Monday, 27 March 1944
Services for Mrs. Maud Alford, who died Wednesday [March 22] at her home, 439 Grant st., will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Centenary M.E. church, Locust and Chestnut sts., with Rev. B.F. Holloway officiating. Burial will be in Glendale cemetery.
Mrs. Alford leaves her husband, John….
Photo from Glendale Cemetry, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Zella
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, John Alford, in this compilation.
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MAURICE EUGENE “GENE” ALFORD
[A nearly identical article was published in the DAILY RECORD, Wooster, Wayne Co., OH, on the previous day.]
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Tuesday, 2 May 2006
RITTMAN [Wayne Co.]—M. Eugene “Gene” Alford, 68, of Rittman, died April 29, 2006, at Akron General Medical Center.
He was born on Feb. 23, 1938, in Rittman to J. Earl and Dorothy (Huff) Alford, and was a life resident of Rittman. He was employed by Iron Workers Local 17 in Cleveland until retiring in 1985. He was Baptist by faith, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Plainfield Lodge 224 F&AM, Rittman Moose Lodge 860, Rittman VFW Auxiliary, and Wadsworth Eagles 2117.
Surviving are his wife, Phyllis (Elkins) Alford; son, Earl Alford of Rittman; daughter, Kathy (Jim) Hornoff of Wadsworth; grandchildren, Kirby, Kali, and Corey Hornoff; sisters, Charlene (Harv) Shook of Haines City, Fla., Barbara (Dean) Wagner of Wadsworth, and Debbie Fugitt of Wildwood, Fla.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 12 noon at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman.... Masonic services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. There will be no calling hours. His body will be cremated....
Photo from Rittman Cemetery, Rittman, Wayne Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly Sprowl Teibel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maurice E. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Rittman, Wayne Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his parents, Jewell Earl Alford and Dorothy M. Huff Alford, in this compilation.
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MAURICE NATHANIEL ALFORD, JR.
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Friday, 29 February 2008
Alford Jr., Maurice N. age 26 of Dayton departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, February 24, 2008. He was born October 9, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio.
He leaves to cherish his passing; his loving mother, Delois (Phillip) Sweeney; father, Maurice N. Alford Sr.; (2) brothers, Antonio Alford and Antwan McCathron; (1) sister, De’Shonda Alford; (2) daughters, Lan’ieya T. Alford and Marijah N. Monegan; (2) sons, Maurice N. Alford III and Taem’ar D. Alford; grandmother, Idell Norman; grandfather, Early Lawhorn Sr.; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
“Don’t end up like me! To my friends: If I could say one thing to you, it would be to “stay out the streets”. “Change your ways and turn to GOD...do it for me”. (Maurice N. Alford Jr.).
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 29, 2008 at Harris Memorial CME Church, 3950 Haney Rd., with Pastor Earl Hudson, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment will be held at Jeffersonview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
In another article:
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Tuesday, 26 February 2008
RELATIVES GRIEVE VICTIM OF SHOOTING
ONE MAN KILLED, HIS BROTHER WOUNDED IN ATTACK AS THEY DROVE HOME FROM CLUB
By: Lawrence Budd Staff Writer
DAYTON—Mario Lawhorn yearned for his cousin, Maurice N. Alford Jr., on Monday, Feb. 25, as he struggled to deal with the slaying of his relative.
Alford, 26, of Dayton, died in a drive-by shooting about 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, on the Third Street Bridge near Edwin C. Moses Boulevard.
“I wish he was here,” Lawhorn, 21, said as he and other family members grieved at Lawhorn’s home in Dayton. Alford lived there on and off since returning to the area from Jackson, Mich. “He looked out for me like a little brother. He told me one day I would make it,” Lawhorn said.
The victim’s brother, Antonio Alford, 25, shot several times in the arm and torso, has been released from Miami Valley Hospital.
Police were still trying to determine why someone would open fire on the car the brothers were in as they drove home from Club Cream, 80 N. Main St., in Dayton.
The Alfords were driving across the bridge when another car overtook and passed them on the driver’s side. Someone in that car fired several times into the car the Alfords were in.
Dayton police Sgt. Gary White said the shooter or shooters were in a dark-colored car, but little other information was available as to who they were or why the shooting occurred.
It was Dayton’s sixth homicide of 2008—one more than at this time a year ago, according to Dayton police.
“He was my big brother. I’m going to miss him dearly,” said Alford ‘s sister, DeShonda Alford, 23. “Whoever did this, please turn yourself in.”
MauriceAlford also leaves to mourn four children, ages 2 months to 3 years, from three women, family members said.
“They were asking for their daddy last night,” an aunt, Sarah Lawhorn, said Monday.
“What can I tell ‘em? They’re too young to understand.”
In May 2005, MauriceAlford completed probation from a case in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court involving possession of less than a gram of crack cocaine.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Maurice Nathaniel Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence not listed.
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MCCLAIN ROSS ALFORD
ELYRIA CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM
Elyria, Lorain Co., OH—29 July 2016
McClain Ross Alford was a loving husband, devoted father and all around wonderful man. He was suffering from a short term illness which became fatal. He then went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 20, 2016.
He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by his children, Marcella Warren, JaDerria Kym Rollins, Akeela Tillman, Dazarae, Dominique Donisha, Vincent, William and Rosetta Shepherd and Ashley Kitko; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles E. Dailey, Larry C. Dailey (Brenda), Will Wright, Jr. (Maggie), the Reverend Dr. Michael L. Wright, Sr. (Marion) and Isaac Alford (Donna); many nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved soulmate Lauretta Shepherd.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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MELBA D. GREGORY BRANT ALFORD
NORWALK REFLECTOR
Norwalk, Huron Co., OH—Friday, 9 April 2010
Melba D. Gregory Alford
June 12, 1944 - April 6, 2010
NORWALK—Proud to have been a lifelong resident of Norwalk, Melba knocked on heaven’s door this day. She was quick to recognize God’s hand in the blessings of her life, she knew Jesus as her Savior.
Melba was the fourth of nine children born to the late John and Ruth Gregory, where life on South Norwalk Road was spent tending the family garden, wandering the fields with younger sisters and brothers in tow, making dandelion necklaces, sledding down the hill behind the barn on a pushed-down baby buggy, laying on her back making animals out of clouds.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Barnes, and brother, Mic Gregory.
Surviving are Sonya Vondrak, Norwalk; Huntz (Mary) Gregory, Norwalk; Rita (Larry) Mercer, Montpelier; Anna (Del) Bristol, Norwalk; Gregg Gregory, Sedona, Arizona; and Jeanine Gentry, Norwalk.
Melba’s greatest joy was found in her three children: Ann-Marie Kerr, Bellevue, John Brant (Johnnie my boy!), Jodi Nickoli, Norwalk, and Scott Brant, Norwalk.
Her life was further enriched with the arrival of her grandchildren: Madison Brant, Corey Henning and Katelyn Henning, Aledia Brant and baby Lenah Brant. Love for the generations continued with the addition of great grandchildren: Corey’s son, Leelan, who would hug his great-grandmother and say, “I wush my GG”, and Katelyn’s daughter, Sevannah Hartley.
Husbands Gerry Brant and James Alford preceded her in death. Melba was a special Aunt to Lynn Chapin, Brian and Eric Maestas; as well as a caring niece to Catherine Gregory and Eugene and Elsie Gamble. Step-children, Doug (Crystal) Alford and the late Sherrie Smilie [sic—Smillie] and families were welcome additions to her life.
Melba had a ready wit and brought gales of laughter with her spot-on one-liners. She loved to speak “pig-latin” and laughed when looks of consternation passed over someone’s face. If there are garage sales in heaven—that is where you will find Melba.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. in Walker Funeral Home, 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio. Rev. Mike Boyes, Pastor of the Bellevue Alliance Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Ohio.
A celebration of Melba’s life will follow the service at Shelter House #1 at the Norwalk Reservoir. Online condolences may be made by going to www.edwalkerfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Huron Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deidre Saladin-Cole
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Melba D. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 12 June 1944, last residence Norwalk, Huron Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her second husband, James C. Alford; and her stepdaughter Sherrie Lynn Alford Smillie in this compilation.
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MILTON REECE “STUB” ALFORD
PUTNAM DEMOCRAT AND CABELL RECORD
Culloden, Cabell Co., WV—18 January 2001
Milton Reece “Stub” Alford, 73, of Columbus, OH went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 11, 2001 at his residence in Columbus. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 14, 2001 at Moore’s Chapel Church, Ashton…. Burial in Moore’s Chapel Cemetery, Ashton [WV].
He was born January 30, 1927 in Mason County, WV a son of the late Early W., Sr. and Missouri Ann Edmonds Alford.
He was also preceded in his death by five brothers, Thomas Alford, Earl W. Alford, Jr., Richard Alford, Paul Alford, and William Afford; one sister, Lois Davis; one son, James Cloied Alford; grandson, Jason Tolliver; great granddaughter, Andrea Berkley.
He was a meat cutter for Hudson Meat Company, Columbus, OH.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Saunders Alford; one son, Robert and Carol Alford of Obetz, OH; one daughter, Chery and Jerry Carr of Cleveland, OH; two stepdaughters, Jean and Clifford Kelly of Quaker City, OH; Geraldine and Lewis Tolliver of Ashton; two stepsons, James and Cathy Saunders of Circleville, OH and Billy K. Saunders of Glenwood; three brothers, Forest Alford of Milton, Herbert Alford of Ona, and Wendell Alford of Fraziers Bottom; four sisters, Mabel Barboe and Charlene Null both of Denver, CO, Eva “Tootie” Holley of Huntington, and Audrey Arthur of Milton; 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Heck Funeral Home, Milton, was in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
Source unknown
_____, WV—_____ January 2001
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Milton Reece “John” Alford, 73, of Columbus died Jan. 11, 2001, at home.
He was a meat cutter for Hudson Meat Co., Columbus.
Surviving: wife, Marjorie Saunders Alford; son, Robert of Obetz; daughter, Chery Carr of Cleveland; stepsons, James Saunders of Circleville, Billy K. Saunders of Glenwood, W.Va.; stepdaughters, Jean Kelly of Quaker City, Geraldine Tolliver of Ashton, W.Va.; brothers, Forest of Milton, W.Va., Herbert of Ona, W.Va., Wendell of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va.; sisters, Mabel Barboe and Charlene Null, both of Denver, Eva “Tootie” Holley of Huntington, W.Va., Audrey Arthur of Milton; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Moore’s Chapel Church, Ashton [Mason Co., WV], with the Rev. John Loar officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Heck Funeral Home, Milton.
Photo from Moores Chapel Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Milton R. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 30 Jan 1927, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of his father, Early Wine Alford; and his sisters Julia Audrey Alford Arthur and Lois Rozella Alford Davis in West Virginia Obituaries.
Milton married (1) Helen Louise Doss and (2) Marjorie Saunders.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Milton Reece 1927 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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MINNIE ALFORD NEWELL
Half-Sister of Azelina Patricia Alford Collins, AAFA #0523; and Frances Louise Alford Cordine, AAFA #0976
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Monday, 14 July 1980
Newell, Minnie (nee Alford), wife of the late John T. Newell, devoted mother of Mrs. Pauline Sheatzley, and the late John T. Newell, sister of Arthur Alford, grandmother of Carol Akers and Ronald Newell, survived by two great-grandchildren, July 13, 1980. Residence Mt. Washington.
Services at T.P. White and Sons Funeral Home, 2050 Beechmont Ave. Mt. Washington, Tuesday, July 15, at 11 A.M….Memorials to Kidney Foundation.
Photo from Mount Moriah Cemetery, Withamsville, Clermont Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dudley Petty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Minnie Newell (SS# issued in OH) was born 14 Feb 1895 and died _____ July 1980, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
We included the obituaries of her father, Thomas Miles Alford, in Florida Obituaries; of her half-sister Azelina Patricia Alford Collins in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her half-sister Frances Louise Alford Masaitis Cordine in Indiana Obituaries.
Minnie was the daughter of Thomas Miles Alford and his first wife, Sarah Angeline Adkinson.
Her lineage: Minnie 1895 AL2, Thomas Miles 1873 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MINNIE LEE MOSS ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—15 November 2011
Alford, Minnie L. (Moss) age 88 of Dayton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Minnie confessed her life to Christ at a very early age and has been a witness for our Lord Jesus Christ all the days of her life.
Proceeded in death by her husband Harvey Alford Jr., son Robert L. Alford, mother Annie M. Moss, father Alexander Moss, four sisters, Mamie Ogletree, Ozella Williams, Eunice Weaver, Ossie Boyd, three brothers George, James and Frank Moss.
Survivors include three daughters Leona White, Theresa Alford, Freda Winston; son Harvey “James” Alford III; grandson Mark Winston Jr.; granddaughters Robin and Leonita White and Marla Winston; great grandson Lavelle Hatcher Jr.; a cousin George Riser; sister-in-law Mary F. Johnson; two lifelong friends Omega Matthews and Pat Fred and a special friend Irene White.
Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 17, 2011 at H. H. Roberts, 38 So. Gettysburg Ave…. Interment West Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers the Alford family request donations be made to Hospice of Dayton or The American Diabetes Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Minnie L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 19 April 1923, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Harvey Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Robert L. Alford in this compilation.
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MIRIAM F. BERRY HARDEN ALFORD
DAILY COMMERCIAL
Leesburg, Lake Co., FL—9 January 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
COLUMBIANA, OH—Miriam F. Alford, 84, of Columbiana, Ohio, died on Tuesday, January 7, 2003. Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home of Columbiana was in charge of arrangements.
Born in Middletown [Butler Co.], Ohio, she later moved to Leesburg, Florida, then to Columbiana [Columbiana Co.], Ohio two and a half years ago. She had been a beautician in Middletown and was a former member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church there. She was a member of the Married Ladies Society at Holy Trinity Church. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Leesburg.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Charles Alford, Sr. and two stepsons, Joseph Alford of Oak Island, North Carolina and Kenneth C. Alford, Jr. of Columbiana, Ohio.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Miriam F. Harden (SS# issued in OH) was born 26 March 1918 and died 7 Jan 2003, last residence Leesburg, Lake Co., FL.
See the obituary of her second husband, Kenneth Charles Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Miriam F. Alford, white, married, was born 26 March 1918 in Middletown, Butler Co., OH, father’s surname Berry, mother’s maiden name Brophy.
It is not known why her SSDI record is listed under Harden.
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MIRIAM “KAYE” TILLMAN ALFRED
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—28 December 2010
Miriam (Kaye) Alfred, age 55, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 20, 2010.
She was predeceased by her mother Bobbie Jean Tillman, father Willie James Tillman, and daughter Kimmicco Tillman.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving family, including daughters, Felicia (Robert) Cauley and Kenyatta Alfred; brothers, Tyrea Tillman and Eric Tillman; sisters, Ramona (Larry) Fernett, Gertha M. Tillman, Patsy Alston, Alvira Jones, Candace Tillman - (Abou) N’Diaye; grandchildren, Michlecia Tillman, John Willis, Johnecia Willis, Antalecia Gray, Tyrone Flowers, Tyairah Flowers; great-granddaughter, My’anah Jones; aunt, Mary (John) Pace; special niece, Latonya Crumwell; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Homegoing celebration 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in the chapel of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E. Long St., Elder Richard Tarrant, officiating. The family will receive friends at the mortuary Wednesday, 1 p.m. until the start of services. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MISAKO AKIMOTO ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—26 February 1992
Alford, Misako, 64, of Dayton, Monday. Private services. (Baker-Hazel [funeral home]).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Misako Alford was born 9 Jan 1928 and died 24 Feb 1992 at home in Montgomery Co. Her father’s surname was Akimoto and her mother’s maiden name was Shimetsu. She was married.
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MISSOURI LOVONA HARRIS ALFORD
SANDUSKY REGISTER
Sandusky, Erie Co., OH—12 January 1941
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James M. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons Evert Russell Alford and William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Walter Freeman Alford in Indiana Obituaries in Michigan Obituaries.
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MYRTLE BELL ALFORD DUNN
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Wednesday, 22 November 1989
Dunn—Myrtle B., 76, Monday; funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Columbus Baptist Temple; Schoedinger Linden.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myrtle B. Dunn (SS# issued in OH) was born 3 Apr 1913, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
See the obituary of brother Carl Lucas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Robert Lee Alford and Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and brother Ralph Douglas Alford in West Virginia Obituaries; and of her brother Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
From Virginia Birth Records, 1912–2014 (Ancestry): Myrtle Bell Alford was born 3 Apr 1913 in Wythe Co., VA, daughter of Robt L. Alford and Mary Lee Ogle.
From SSACI: Myrtle Bell Dunn was born 3 Apr 1913 in Pulaski Co., VA, daughter of Robert L. Alford and Mary L. Ogle.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Myrtle Bell 1913 WV1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MYRTLE FRANCES ALVORD AMMETER
MANSFIELD NEWS
Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—Tuesday, 13 December 1932
MRS. ALBERT AMMETER DIES AT HER HOME HERE
SISTER OF CITY POLICE OFFICER SUCCUMBS
Mrs. Albert Ammeter died at 6:25 a.m. today at her home, 145 Western avenue, following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Ammeter was born in Mansfield and has been a lifelong resident of this city. She was a member of Grace Episcopal church for many years.
She is survived by her husband and one son, Albert Eugene Ammeter at home and a brother, City Detective J. Grant Alvord, of Mansfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Grace Episcopal church…. Burial will be made in Mansfield cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Charles Schroer Co. funeral directors.
Photo from Mansfield Cemetery, Mansfield, Richland Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debe Clark
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Harrison Mattoon Alvord and Frances Walters Beach Alvord; and her brother Joseph Grant Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her ALVORD lineage: Myrtle Frances 1885 OH1, Harrison Mattoon 1840 MA2, Joseph Field 1811 MA3, Caleb 1772 MA4, Zebadiah 1724 MA5, John 1696 MA6, Jonathan 1669 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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NOVIALYN J. CREEKMORE ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Sunday, 6 May 2007
Alford, Novialyn 72, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday May 4, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton.
She was born August 7, 1934 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of the late Joe & Novena (Doak) Creekmore. She was an active member of the Dayton Women’s Club, New Carlisle Sertoma, Relay for Life, among various other organizations.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Henderson of Sparta, Kentucky; two granddaughters, Cathy Ward and Holly Johnson both of Springboro, Ohio; two great grandsons, Samuel Anderson and Lucas Johnson; two brothers, Robert & Beverly Creekmore of Missouri, Donny Creekmore of New Mexico; many special friends.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Alford.
A gathering of family and friends will be 5-8 p.m. Monday May 7, 2007 at the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.... Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to ... the American Breast Cancer Society.... www.trostelchapman.com
Photos from Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick Boswell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Novialyn J. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH.
We included the obituary of her husband’s father, Scott Junior Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Robert Edward Alford was born 23 Sept 1929 in AL and died 7 Oct 1998 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. His mother’s maiden name was Purcell.
From SSACI: Robert Edward Alford was born 23 Sept 1928 [different] in Etowah Co., AL, son of Scott J. Alford and Zenith Purcell. He died 7 Oct 1998.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832).
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Edward 1929 AL1, Scott Junior 1892 AL2, William J. 1861 AL3, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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NUNA ALFORD HATCHER
[Although she died in NY, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to OH.]
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—3 July 1990
Nuna Alford Hatcher, of Corona, N.Y., passed away Thursday, June 28 1990.
Mrs. Hatcher lived in this community for 23 years, was a member of the Greater Temple Baptist Church, and lived two years in Corona, N.Y.
She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Jim Hatcher; sons, Tommie and Alfred; daughter, Mary Sue; and sisters, Alberta Stone and Annie Warren.
She leaves, to mourn her passing, sons, Billy, Bobby and Franklin of Akron daughters, Eloise McDonald of Akron, Dorothy Woods of New York, with whom Nuna resided, and Alfreda Williams of Youngstown; sisters, Martha Lovejoy of Chicago, Ill., and Maggie Matthews of Long Beach, Calif.; 48 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held today, 11 a.m., at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, where friends may call one hour prior to service time, Rev. Horace L. Drake officiating. Condolences may be sent to 1181 Winton Ave. (Services Entrusted to Turner & Rhoden, 724-1201.)
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Helen Sutton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nuna Hatcher (SS# issued in AL) was born 19 July 1900, last residence Flushing, Queens Co., NY.
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OCIE PEARL BAILEY ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Thursday, 19 August 2004
Ocie Alford, 87, of East Cleveland, died Sunday [August 15]. Services today.—Cummings & Davis, East Cleveland.
Photo from Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Bedford Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary E Brothers-Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ocie P. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 17 March 1917, last residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
See the obituary of her daughter Bernice L. Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Ocie P. Alford, African American, widowed, was born 17 March 1917 in OH, father’s surname Bailey, mother’s maiden name Curry.
From SSACI: Ocie Pearl Alford, black, was born 16 March 1917 [different than gravestone and SSDI] in Lafayette, Chambers Co., AL, daughter of Bathen B. Bailey and Fannie C. Peters.
In other records, her father is Bather Bailey, and Bather Bailey Jr., her brother, is also buried in Evergreen Memorial Park.
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OSCAR DONALD ALFORD
SHELBY DAILY GLOBE
Shelby, Richland Co., OH—Monday, 23 February 1987
WILLARD [Huron Co.]—O. Donald Alford, 84, of 704 Dale Ave., Willard, and father of a Shelby woman, died early Sunday morning [February 22] at Willard Area Hospital following a six-month illness.
Born Oct. 31, 1902 in Attica, he was the son of Walter and Blanche (Ayers) Alford. He was a retired 50-year employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Willard.
He was a member of the Pataskala Lodge No. 4 F & AM, honorary member of the Golden Rule Lodge No. 562 F & AM, Golden Rule Chapter No. 167, Golden Rule Council No. 132; Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerk, Johnson Island Property Owners’ Association; and a past member of the Willard YMCA Board.
He also was a former 20 year member and past president of the Willard City Schools Board of Education.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. James (Doris) Dick of Shelby; a son, Allen Alford of Minford; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Alford of Danbury, Conn., and James Alford of Tallahassee, Fla.; and three sisters, Laura Williams, Helen Stewart and Alice Beeber, all of Garrett, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma in 1980; one brother and one sister.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lindsey Funeral Home, Willard, with Rev. Hugh Anderson officiating. A Masonic service will be held 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Attica-Venice Cemetery in Attica....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list death.
See the obituary of his son Allen Ray Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Walter Freeman Alford and Blanche Ayres Alford Beber; and brother Leonard Willis Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and brothers James Allen Alford Sr. and Russell Winfield Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From OH Deaths: Oscar D. Alford, white, widowed, died 22 Feb 1987 in Willard, Huron Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Oscar Donald 1902 IN1, Walter Freeman 1879 OH2, James M. 1857 OH3, Isaac 1834 OH4, Oliver 1789 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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PAUL EDWARD ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Thursday, 10 November 1988
Paul E. Alford, 71, of Drouillard Road, Walbridge, died Tuesday [November 8] in Toledo Hospital. He was employed 33 years at the Libbey-Owens-Ford Co., retiring in 1975. Mr. Alford was a navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Zelma; sons, Lawrence, Joseph, Thomas, Darrus, and Charles; daughters, Mrs. Dolly Allore, Marie Lagrange, Mrs. Nancy Speelman, and Mrs. Cindy Cole; stepsons, Gerald and Thomas Aungst; stepdaughters, Mrs. Kathryn LaComb, and Deborah Damon; sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Older, Mrs. Betty Shimmel, and Mrs. Donna Jean Horvath; mother, Mrs. Hazel Alford; 32 grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 step-great-grandchildren.
There will be no services or visitation. The body was donated to Medical College of Ohio.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul E. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 23 Dec 1916, last residence Walbridge, Wood Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his sons Joseph T. Alford, Lawrence Paul Alford, and Thomas “Mike” Alford; and parents, Darrus Alvern Alford and Hazel Lee Mecum Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Paul Edward Alford was born 23 Dec 1915 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH, son of Darrius A. Alford and Hazel L. Mickium. He died 8 Nov 1988.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Paul Edward 1916 OH1, Darrus Alvern 1893 OH2, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH3, Isaac 1834 OH4, Oliver 1789 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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PAULINE ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Friday, 1 February 1974
Mrs. Pauline Alford, 78, of 1621 Shenandoah Rd., died Wednesday in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Columbus Alford. She was a maid at the former Paramount Theater 40 years, retiring in 1956.
Surviving is her sister, Mrs. Ollie Truman.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Dale Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 24 Jan 1896 and died _____ Jan 1974, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
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PAULINE BURRIS ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Monday, 22 April 2002
Alford, Pauline, 80, April 20, 2002, Columbus Health Care Center. A loving mother and special angel called home to serve the Lord.
Preceded in death by sisters Josephine VanLear, and Sally Ball; niece Patricia Starr.
Pauline is survived by husband, Harrison Alford; children, Roger (Carla) Alford, Susan (Dan) Wooten, Richard Alford, and Michael (Dawn) Alford; grandchildren, Barbara and Otto Dunaway and Christina and Christopher Alford, Evalena “Marie” and Carl (Missy) Whooten, Michelle, Eric, Melissa, Rebecca, Sarah, and Robert Alford, John Alford and Shannon Lindsey, Courtney, Jordan, and Johnnie Vorhies; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma, Peggy, and Juanita; brothers, Delmar and Doug; niece Kathy (Frank) Jarvis.
Pauline will be missed by her many friends and acquaintances at Columbus Health Care Center.
Friends may call Jerry Spears Funeral Home, 2693 W. Broad St., Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Pastor Howard Cameron officiating.
Interment Mifflin Township Cemetery.
Photo from Mifflin Cemetery, Gahanna, Franklin Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Holle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline Alford (SS# issued in MI) was born 23 Nov 1921, last residence Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Harrison L. Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Pauline Alford, white, married, was born in Columbus, Franklin Co., father’s surname Burris.
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PERVIS ALFORD, SR.
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Mr. Pervis Alford Sr., passed away October 5, 2007.
Pervis was born in Dillon, South Carolina in 1924. He moved to Akron, Ohio in 1951 and married V’Essie Anderson in 1980.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Alford Patterson; father, Wesley Fullwood; brother, Leroy Alford; son, Thomas Anderson; and granddaughter, Keisha Watson.
He is survived by his loving wife, V’Essie Alford; sons, Pervis Alford Jr. (Starlet), William Alford (Toni), Larry Alford, Terrance Alford, and 1st Sgt. Charles Anderson (Shara) of Kileen, Texas; daughters, Phyllis Williams (Paul), Vivian Watson and Sadie Jones; special granddaughter, Lisa Davis and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Nellie Colvin of Dillon, S. Carolina; sisters-in-law, Ernestine Traylor and Arenez Walker; brothers-in-law, Ernest McMoore and Alfred McMoore.
Homegoing services will be held Thursday October 11, 2007, 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 442 Bell St. Akron.... Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pervis Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 May 1924.
See the obituary of his granddaughter Keisha Yolanda Alford Watson in this compilation.
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PHILLIP M. ALVORD
THE NEWS-LEADER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—14 May 2008
Services were May 10, 2008 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church for Northfield Center resident Phillip M. Alvord. Mr. Alvord, 66, died May 7, 2008.
Born April 19, 1941 in Cleveland, Mr. Alvord was a maintenance supervisor.
He was the husband of Louise (nee Weglowski), deceased. Mr. Alvord was the father of Marc (Kim) and brother of Sandra Peterson, deceased (Norman) and brother-in-law of Peg Weglowski.
He was a grandfather of three and an uncle and great-uncle of many.
Burial was at All Saints Cemetery. Ferfolia Funeral Home handled arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Phillip M. Alvord (SS# issued in OH), last residence Northfield, Summit Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Louise “Susie” Weglowski Alvord, in this compilation.
Online research indicates that Phillip served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War in the 355th FMS pneudraulic shop at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base.
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RALPH ROBERT ALLFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Friday, 18 October 2002
Allford, Ralph R., 92, of Waynesville [Warren Co.], Wednesday [October 16]. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Waynesville United Methodist Church. (Stubbs-Conner [Funeral Home])
Photo from Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Springboro, Warren Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PrettyGoodShepherd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph R. Allford (SS# issued in OH) was born 29 Sept 1910, last residence Waynesville, Warren Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Grace Elinor Popp Allford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Ralph Robert Allford, white, married, was born in KS, father’s surname Allford, mother’s maiden name Manious.
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RALPH W. ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 23 January 2001
Ralph W. Alford, age 72, of Toledo, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2001, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
Ralph was employed 24 years at Commercial Motor Freight as a dock worker and was a member of Local 20 Teamsters.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph, and mother, Hazel Basil.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen; children, Barbara (Tom) Kurth of Swanton, OH, Ray (Kathy) Alford of Apache Junction, AZ, Terry (Charlene) Alford of Toledo, Nancy (Jerry) Stevens of Apache Junction, AZ, Linda (Bobby) Kobold of Toledo, David (Joane) Alford of Temperance, MI and Robert (Jackie Keenan) Alford of Toledo; 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and sisters, Helen Tanner and Beverly Cote.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. at the H.H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home, Trilby Chapel, Tremainsville at Alexis where services will begin at 7 p.m....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph W. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 3 June 1928, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Ralph W. Alford, white, married, was born in OH, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Basil. He was cremated.
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RALPH WARD ALFORD
Brother of Emanuel Peachman Alford, Jr., AAFA #0617
From Coshocton Tribune, 3 October 1976
COSHOCTON TRIBUNE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Friday, 14 July 1995
Photo from Prairie Chapel Church Cemetery, Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janice Lapp
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ralph W. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Delight Leavengood Alford, parents, Emanuel Peachman Alford Sr. [incorrect in obituary] and Verna Mae Zimmerman Alford; and sister Ruth M. Alford Ross in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Emanuel Peachman Alford Jr. in Tennessee Obituaries.
From SSACI: Ralph Ward Alford was born 28 July 1914 in McKee Rocks, PA, son of Emaneul Alford and Verna M. Zimmerman.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC.
Her lineage: Ralph Ward 1914 PA1, Emanuel Peachman 1874 SC2, John William 1844 SC3, unknown4.
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RANIA L. POTTS ALFORD
THE ADVERTISER-TRIBUNE
Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH—Monday, 23 June 2003
TIFFIN—Rania L. Alford, 21, of 35 Adams Street in Tiffin, died at 1:58 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2003, in the University Hospital of Cleveland. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at the Turner-Engle Funeral Home in Tiffin, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
She was born on November 10, 1981, to Allen Potts and Patricia Miller. On September 3, 2000, in the Trinity United Church of Christ, she married Martin Alford. She was a 2000 Columbian High School graduate, a clerk for Caliber Auto Transfer in Fostoria, and a member of Trinity Baptist and Trinity United Church of Christ.
Survivors include her parents, husband, a sister, Allainea Potts of Findlay, and 10-month-old daughter, Alysa Alford of Tiffin.
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Meadows
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Rania L. Alford, white, married, was born 10 Nov 1981 in Tiffin, Seneca Co., father’s surname Potts, mother’s maiden name Miller.
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RAY EDWIN ALFORD
STAR BEACON
Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH—20 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
MADISON TOWNSHIP—Ray Alford, 59, of Madison Township, died Wednesday, December 19, 2001, at Lade East Hospital in Painesville.
Mr. Alford was born April 27, 1942, in St. Albans, West Virginia, the son of Elvin and Thelma Pohanas Alford, and was a long time area resident. He was retired from Republic Steel.
Survivors include his wife, the former Betty McCallister, a daughter, Lisa Knack of Painesville, grandchildren Ryan and Kaitlyn Knack, brothers, E.S. Alford of St. Albans and Curtis Alford of South Charleston, West Virginia, and a sister, Jessie Blalock of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
His parents preceded him in death.
Services were held at the Potti Funeral Home, 2726 Hubbard Road, Madison. Burial followed at Mentor Cemetery.
In another article:
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 21 December 2001
MADISON TWP [Lake Co.], Ohio—Services for Ray Alford, 59, a longtime resident of Madison Twp, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Potti Funeral Home, 2726 Hubbard Road, Madison.
Mr. Alford passed away Dec. 19, 2001, at Lake East Hospital in Painesville, Ohio. He was born on April 27, 1942, in St. Albans, W.Va.
Mr. Alford was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who retired from Republic Steel in Cleveland.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Alford of Madison; daughter, Lisa L. (Michael J.) Knack of Painesville; grandchildren, Ryan M. and Kaitlyn M. Knack; brothers, E.S. Alford Jr. of St. Albans, Curtis Alfred [sic: Alford] of South Charleston, W.Va.; sister, Jessie Blalock of Virginia Beach.
He was preceded by his parents…. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.
Photo from Mentor Municipal Cemetery, Mentor, Lake Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brad Campbell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ray E. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 27 Apr 1942, last residence Madison, Lake Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Betty Gay McCallister Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford; brothers Elvin Samuel Alford Jr. and Romea Curtis Alford in West Virginia Obituaries; and sister Jessie Louise Alford Blalock in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ray Edwin 1942 WV1, Elvin Samuel 1903 WV2 Columbus Jackson 1866 WV3, George Washington 1837 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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REBECCA L. TUCKER ALFORD
[She died in Ohio, but we are also including her obituary in Kentucky Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
LEXINGTON HERALD
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Friday, 20 December 1957
Mrs. Rebecca Tucker Alford, 92, formerly of Lexington, died at 5:30 a.m. yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Wallace, at Amelia, Ohio. She was the widow of William Rice Alford.
She was a native of Aberdeen, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late James and Rachel Mitchell Tucker. She attended schools in Kentucky.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Alford is survived by six sons, Ernest O. Alford, Lexington; W.L. Alford, Dayton, Ohio; John T. Alford, Philadelphia, Pa., and Virgil Alford, Walter M. Alford and Orie W. Alford, all of Cincinnati, and 20 grandchildren.
The body will be brought to the W.R. Milward Mortuary—Broadway, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. George M. Trout.
Burial will be in the Lexington Cemetery….
Photo from Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Gravette Gentry
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of husband, William Rice Alford; and children Ernest Omer Alford, Lucy May Alford Wallace, Mattie Belle Alford, and Stanley Oscar Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
From Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007 (Ancestry): Rebecca Alford died 19 Dec 1957 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH.
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REBECCA S. MEYERS ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—17 May 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003 (but not verbatim)
Rebecca S. Alford, age 54, died at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, May 15, 2001. Ms. Alford was born in Toledo, OH, August 24, 1946, to Andrew T. Meyers and Alice (Knott) Quinnlan.
A graduate of Arkansas State University, Rebecca was a sixth grade school teacher at Calvary Christian Schools until she left her position due to her illness. A devoted Christian educator, Rebecca also taught at the Lord’s Ranch School and Living Springs School in Northeast Arkansas prior to coming to Toledo. Her greatest love was her students and her passion was teaching. Rebecca’s one dream was to go to Paris and she was able to do that twice prior to her passing.
Rebecca’s family would like to extend its deepest appreciation to everyone who supported her in her illness and finally the staff at Hospice who helped ease her in her passing from this life to life eternal.
Rebecca is survived by her son, Bill Alford of Toledo; stepson, Dean Alford of Monroe County, MI; daughter, Raechel Cafasso of Toledo; stepdaughter, Lorrie Mayer of Whitehouse, and 11 grandchildren. Rebecca is also survived by her mother, Alice Quinnlan of Oregon; father, Andrew T. Meyers of Arkansas; brothers, Tom Meyers of Toledo, Camrock Fischer of Washington, Howard Fischer of Washington, Robert Fischer of Oregon, Ralph Meyers of Taylor, MI, and sisters, Mary Golden of Oregon and Diane Dunkin of Harrison, AR.
Visitation will be held at the Strabler Funeral Home, 1163 West Sylvania Avenue at Lockwood Friday, May 18th, from 2-7 p.m. with services to be held at 4:30. In remembering Rebecca, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the charity of their own choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Rebecca S. Alford, white, divorced, died 15 May 2001 in Wood Co., father’s surname Myers, mother’s maiden name Knott. She was cremated.
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RENA ALFORD LUTZ
NEW CASTLE NEWS
New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—Monday, 16 December 1963
Photo from Oak Park Cemetery, New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, T. Heasley
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her parents, Samuel Scott Alford and Mary E. Kerchoff Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Wedding announcement”
NEW CASTLE HERALD
New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—Wednesday, 14 June 1911
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s “Michael Alford Family” in About Alfords, July 1984.
Her lineage: Rena 1889 PA1, Samuel Scott 1856 PA2, Arthur Eckles 1827 PA3, John A. 1790 on ship from Ireland4, Michael 1765 Ireland5.
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RHEGA DAPHINE ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—18 January 2015
Rhega Daphine Alford entered into eternal rest January 12, 2015.
Cherished Sister of Mary Tugard, along with a host of Nieces, Nephews.
Funeral Service Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Gaines Funeral Home, 9116 Union Ave….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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RICHARD HARRIS ALFORD
Junior year photo, The Edelian, 1934 yearbook, Libbey High School
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Friday, 25 June 1993
Richard H. Alford, age 75, of Weston St., died suddenly early Sunday morning at the Montpelier Hospital emergency room in Montpelier, OH.
Mr. Alford was a dispatcher for the Duff Truck Lines before retiring in 1982. He also worked for the Dundee Truck Lines which later became Indian Head Truck Lines. He also enjoyed being a caller for square dancing and many weddings.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey R. Alford, and son, Glenn R. (Cathy) Alford).
Friends may call at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave., after 2 p.m. Tuesday where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Clyde G. Steele officiating. Interment Toledo Memorial Park. Family prefers tributes to the American Lung Association.
Photo from Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LV BRMNS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard H. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 20 Dec 1917, last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his wife, Audrey R. Crandall Alford; father Evert Russell Alford; and brother James Sylvester Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Richard H. Alford, white, married, died 20 June 1993 in Williams Co., father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Swope.
From SSACI: Richard Harris Alford was born 20 Dec 1917 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, son of Everett R. Alford and Ethel Swope.
In 1920 he is living with his grandparents James and Missouri Alford in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, age 2 b. OH.
In 1930 Richard, age 12, is living with his father, Evertt R. Alford, and his wife L. May Alford, age 38.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Richard Harris 1917 OH1, Evert Russell 1892 IN2, James M. 1857 OH3, Isaac 1834 OH4, Oliver 1789 MA5, Elijah 1757 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josiah 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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RICHARD L. ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—Friday, 16 January 1998
Rich Alford, age 29, of Columbus, Thursday [January 15], Grant Medical Center. Corrections officer at Pickaway Correctional Institute and bus driver for Perry Transportation Co., Columbus, 1986 graduate of Jackson High School, Jackson, Oh.
Preceded in death by father Paul D. Alford.
Survived by mother, Betty West Alford, Ray, Oh.; sister, Paula Hatfield, Baltimore, Oh.; brothers, Charles Alford, Baltimore, Oh., Chip Alford, Jackson and Michael Alford, Ray, Oh.
Funeral service 2 p.m. Sunday at Fairview Christian Church of Tick Ridge, Ray, Oh. Pastor Ronald Warrens officiating. Friends may call Saturday after 5 p.m. until the time of the service at Fairview Christian Church of Tick Ridge. Burial Byer Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Eisnaugle-Lewis Funeral Home, Jackson, Oh., 740-286-2010.
Photo from Byer Cemetery, Byer, Jackson Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lulabell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 28 June 1968, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Betty L. West Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Richard L. Alford, white, single, was born and died in Columbus, Franklin Co., father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name West.
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RICHARD LEE ALFORD
[He died in Kentucky, but we are including his obituary here because his home was in Ohio.]
Photo from his daughter Melanie Alford Long – used with permission
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Tuesday, 22 March 2005
Richard Lee Alford, 70, of Pedro [Lawrence Co., OH], husband of Judy Ann DePriest Alford, died Saturday [March 19] in King’s Daughters Medical Center. He had worked at Dayton Malleable Iron Co. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton [Lawrence Co.]; burial in Puckett Cemetery [Lawrence, Lawrence Co., OH]....
In another article:
Source unknown—posted at his Find A Grave memorial
Lawrence Co., OH—_____ March 2005
May 27, 1934–March 19, 2005
PEDRO—Richard Lee Alford, 70, of Pedro passed away Saturday at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky.
The Lawrence County native was born May 27, 1934, the son of the late Delbert and Katherine Spears Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Ann DePriest Alford, whom he married Jan. 29, 1969. He was a former employee of the Dayton Malleable and attended Etna Baptist Church and Coal Grove Schools.
He also was preceded in death by two brothers, James Alford and John Alford; and three sisters, Mary Brown, Betty White and Sue Alford.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include twin daughters, Daphne Thompson of Flatwoods, Ky., and Melanie Long of Ironton; and five grandchildren, Michael Long, Christopher Long, Brandon Long, Robert “Trey” Wilds III and Madison Rae Thompson.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, with the Rev. Steve Cook officiating. Burial will be in Puckett Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Richard L. Alford (SS# issued in OH), but his birth date is listed as 27 May 1935, last residence Pedro, Lawrence Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his brother James Delbert Alford; and nephew Jerry Ray Alford in this compilation.
In 1900, Perry, Lawrence Co., OH, Delbert is listed as the stepson of John J. Alford: Jane Alford, age 73 born Sept 1826 widow; her son John J. 36 born Feb 1864; daughter-in-law [John’s wife] Anna 24 born Sept 1875; and stepchildren [sic—grandchildren] William H. 4 born March 1896, Delbert E. 1 born Oct 1898, and Marry 6/12 born Nov 1899. All were born in OH. John and Anna were married 4 years, and Anna had 3 children, 3 living.
The birth date of his father, Delbert E. Alford, is reported differently in the records:
1900 census Oct 1898 (age 1)
1910 census age 12
WWI Draft Registration Card 7 Oct 1896
Headstone Applications for Military Veterans 7 Oct 1896
SSDI 7 Oct 1897
Gravestone 1897
Delbert’s brother William Harrison Alford consistently reports his birth date as 3 March 1896, so Delbert was not born in 1896.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1780 Ireland.
His lineage: Richard Lee 1934 OH1, Delbert E. 1897 OH2, John J. 1864 OH3, George Washington 1816 OH4, John 1780 Ireland5.
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ROBBIE JANAL DENISE ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Monday, 22 April 1968
Robbie Janal Alford, two-week-old daughter of Sharon and Lawrence Davidson, 214 Hickory st., died Sunday in Children’s Hospital.
She also leaves brother Lawrence at home; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eric P. Alford, and Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson of Akron.
Graveside services will be at 1 p. m. Wednesday in Glendale cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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ROBERT E. ALFORD
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, Franklin Co., OH—30 October 2012
Robert E. Alford, age 90, Saturday, October 27, 2012.
Born April 2, 1922 in Frankfort, IN. Veteran WWII, US Army Air Corps. Retired after 35 years of service with Massey-Ferguson. Member Dublin Community Church.
Survived by wife of 57 years, Joan; children, Rhonda (Mark) Johnson, Denise (John) Orr, Dennis (Jenny) Alford; grandchildren, Collin and Alyssa Johnson; sisters, Betty Brookie, Joan (Jack) Steelsmith and Ginny (Bob) Young; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held 12Noon Saturday, November 3 at Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St., Dublin, OH 43017, where friends may call starting at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Egan-Ryan Northwest Chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ROBERT L. ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Wednesday, 2 August 1989
Photo from West Memory Gardens Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Downing-Mahan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Harvey Alford Jr. and Minnie Lee Moss Alford, in this compilation.
His lineage: Robert L. 1953 OH1, Harvey 1915 AL2, Harvey 1893 GA3.
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ROBERT RAY ALFORD
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Saturday, 22 April 2000
BARBOURVILLE [Knox Co.]—Bob Alford, 61, Port Washington [Tuscarawas Co.], Ohio, formerly of Trosper [Knox Co., KY], retired employee of General Motors Corp. Fisher Body Plant in Elyria, Ohio, husband of Diane Kathleen Alford, died Wednesday [April 19]. Services 11 a.m. today, Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst, Ohio. Visitation 10 a.m. today.
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, South Amherst, Lorain Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Sexton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bob Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 22 Sept 1938, last residence Mio, Oscoda Co., MI [?].
See the obituaries of his wife, Diane Kathleen Harris Alford; and brother Earl C. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Frances N. Alford Fitzgerald in Florida Obituaries.
The obituaries of his brother Earl and his wife list him as Bobby Ray Alford. His sister Frances’s obituary lists him as Robert Alford.
From OH Deaths: Robert Alford, white, married, was born 22 Sept 1938 in KY and died 19 Apr 2000 in Canton, Stark Co. His father’s surname was Alford and his mother’s maiden name was Frederick.
Bobby was the son of Cecil Alford (26 Sep 1914, Knox Co. KY–13 Sep 1974, Pasco Co. FL) and Mossie Frederick (26 Sep 1909 KY–18 Feb 1970).
Cecil’s name is “Ceciel W. Alford” on his gravestone. From FL Deaths: Cecil Alford died 13 Sept 1974 in Pasco Co., FL, age 59. From Florida Death Index, 1877–1998 (Ancestry): Cecil Alford died 13 Sept 1974 in Pasco Co., FL, age 59.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
His lineage: Robert Ray 1938 KY1, Cecil W. 1914 KY2, William 1882 KY3, Tarlton 1863 KY4, Daniel Lunsford 1830 NC5, John 1806 NC6, Achilles 1772 NC or VA7, John ???? VA8.
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ROBERTA LOUISE ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Monday, 16 May 1988
Roberta Louise Alford, 27, of 1069 Raymond St., passed away suddenly, May 13.
Born in Wadsworth, she was a life resident. She had been employed at the Rayan Quality Rubber Co. for 1 1/2 years.
Mrs. Alford is survived by husband, Larry; sons, Larry Jr. and Keith Alford; daughters, Destiny and Tasha Alford; parents, Wilbur and Roberta Benson, all of Akron; brothers, Minister Robert Sykes of Akron, George Mills of Texas; sisters, Carmen and Pamela Mills of Akron.
Funeral services Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Chapel, Minister Robert Sykes officiating. Interment Glendale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m. Procession will form, and condolences may be sent to 357 Grand Ave. (Stewart & Calhoun, 535-1543.)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From OH Deaths: Roberta L. Alford, married, “non-white”, was born in 1961 in OH.
In August 2013, Find A Grave photographer Gordon Svoboda reported that Roberta does not have a gravestone.
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ROGER L. ALFRED
Wooster, Wayne Co., OH—_____ February 2016
Roger L. Alfred, age 71, of Lakeville, Ohio, entered into rest, Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home following a long and courageous battle to cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 7, 1945 in Calhoun Co., W.Va. to Richard V. and Chloe (Butler) Alfred and has been an area resident for most of his life. He married Bonnie Huffman on March 10, 1984 in Wooster. She survives.
He previously worked for Akron Brass as a Buffer for 35 years before retiring in April 12, 2002. He belonged to the Wooster and Loundonville Eagles Clubs; Loudonville American Legion, Wooster Moose Club, and Perrysville VFW. He loved to farm and enjoyed football, Bowling and especially spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Brian Alfred of Wooster, Keith (Renee) Alfred of Wooster, Jeffrey Alfred and Wilma Wilson of Dalton, Adam (Holly) Alfred of Creston and Adam Long and Amber Johns of Wooster; grandchildren Tyler, Hannah, Emma, Mallory Alfred and Alexis and Allie Long; sisters, Doris (William) McElvey of Naples, Fl. and Sally Grizzard of Dover, TN.; Sister in law, Nancy Alferd of Orrville; brothers in law, Chuck (Paula) Huffman of Wooster and Jim (Ellen) Huffman of Shelby, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Alfred and Brother, Jimmy Alfred.
It was his wishes there be no services. Visitation will be Sunday at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster from 2–4 pm and 6–8pm. A private interment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wooster at the convenience of the family….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his brother Jimmy Darrell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Chloe Butler Alfred, in Florida obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles J. Alfred and Agnes Langford.
His ALFRED lineage: Roger L. 1945 WV1, Richard Virgil 1908 WV2, Charles Leroy 1866 WV3, James S. 1836 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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RONALD A. HOLFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—2 May 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Ronald A. Holford died on Monday, April 29, 2002 at the age of 62. Memorial services [will be] held on Friday, May 3, at the Gump-Holt Funeral Home at 3440 Glenmore Avenue in Cheviot.
Mr. Holford was the son of Viola R. Holford and the late Alfred Holford. He leaves behind his children Ronald A. Jr., Michael Holford, Susan Langhorst, and Deborah Holford, and his siblings, Richard Holford, Jacqueline Weeks and Shirley Goetz.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald A. Holford (SS# issued in OH) was born 15 March 1940, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
See the obituary of his mother, Viola R. Strasser Holford, in this compilation.
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ROSALYNE ELLEN BOVIE SNYDER ALFORD
SENTINEL-TRIBUNE
Bowling Green, Brown Co., OH—Monday, 15 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
PORT CLINTON [Ottawa Co.]—A memorial service for Rosalyne Alford, 70, of Port Clinton and a native of Bowling Green, [will be] held on Tuesday at Gerner-Wolf-Brossia-Marsh Funeral Home in Port Clinton.
Mrs. Alford died on Friday, April 12, 2002 at her home. She was born on December 15, 1931 to George C. and Louella Mae Wixon Bovie. She married Leon Alford in 1961. He died in 1985. She had worked at Standard Products in Port Clinton.
Surviving are daughters Pamela McBride of Bowling Green, Linda Shaw of Rialto, CA, and Rene Close of Penrose, CO, a son, Larry Snyder of Grand Rapids, a brother, David Bovie of Columbus, a sister, Ella Ward of Montpelier, ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Her parents and a sister, Georgie Lucille Bovie, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosalyne E. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Port Clinton, Ottawa Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Rosalyne Ellen Alford, white, divorced, was born in Bowling Green, Wood Co., OH, father’s surname Bovie, mother’s maiden name Wixon. She was cremated.
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ROSIE LEE TALTON ALFORD
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—_____ October 2012
In Memory of Rosie Lee Alford—January 14, 1949 - October 7, 2012
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 16, 2012 Galilee Baptist Church 2835 Beekman Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday October 16, 2012 Galilee Baptist Church 2835 Beekman Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45225. Interment: Spring Grove Cemetery
Photo from Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, SFlischel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From Spring Grove Cemetery records: Rosie L. Alford was born in Eudora, AZ, the daughter of John Talton and Corrine Johnson. [There is no Eudora in AZ, but there is one in Chicot Co., AR.]
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ROSWELL B. ALFORD
PORTSMOUTH INQUIRER
Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH—Friday, 9 February 1855
In this city, R.B. Alford, Esq., aged about 68 years. The deceased was an old resident of Portsmouth and was highly esteemed by those who knew him. He has been sorely afflicted with a cancer for the last seven years but bore his sufferings with great patience.
His remains were conveyed to their final resting place on Monday by his Masonic brethren, upon which occasion we noticed in procession several old gray-haired brothers who seldom turn out, thereby giving unmistakable evidence that he had a strong hold upon their affections.
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer John Porter
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Caroline Alford Clugman in this compilation, where his wife is identified as Caroline. We included the obituary of his son Chauncey Willard Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of his son Pliny A. Alford in Missouri Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roswell B. 1790 MA1, Amasa 1764 MA2, Elijah 1732 CT3, Josiah 1696 CT4, Josiah 1649 CT5, Benedict 1619 England6, Thomas 1598 England7.
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RUTH DELIGHT LEAVENGOOD ALFORD
COSHOCTON TRIBUNE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Monday, 26 June 1995
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (June 1995) dates of Ruth D. Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH.
See the obituary of her husband, Ralph Ward Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From SSACI: Ruth Delight Leavengood Alford was born 17 Apr 1920 in Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas Co., OH, daughter of Briggs Leavengood and Ada M. Caley.
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RUTH M. ALFORD ROSS
Sister of Emanuel Peachman Alford, Jr., AAFA #0617
COSHOCTON TRIBUNE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Friday, 21 January 1972
Photo from South Lawn Cemetery, Coschocton, Coshocton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debe Clark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Jan 1972) dates of Ruth Ross (SS# issued in OH), last residence Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her parents, Emanuel Peachman Alford Sr. and Verna Mae Zimmerman Alford; and brother Ralph Ward Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Emanuel Peachman Alford Jr. in Tennessee Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC.
Her lineage: Ruth M. 1917 PA1, Emanuel Peachman 1874 SC2, John William 1844 SC3, unknown4.
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SADIE ELAINE ALFORD
DELAWARE STATE NEWS
Dover, Kent Co., DE—Sunday, 29 December 2013
CINCINNATI, Ohio—Sunrise: December 30, 1950 - Sunset, December 20, 2013. At her request, no service will be held.
Sadie Elaine Alford departed this life in Cincinnati, Ohio. Sadie was born in Lewes, Delaware, and was baptized as a child in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Apostolic Faith. She attended William C. Jason Comprehensive High School and Delaware State College.
Sadie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Delilian and Walter Alford; a sister, Corinne Alford; and sister-in-law, Sally Alford.
Sadie leaves to cherish her memories her beloved children, son, Leon Antonio (Jones) Holman, of Philadelphia, Pa.; and daughter, Cherie DaLynn Jones of Oklahoma City, Okla., and their respective spouses. She also leaves three grandchildren, Osaze and Zola Holman, and Harper Jackson; as well as twelve brothers and sisters, Edna Piper, Walter Alford, Samuel Alford, Mavis Alford, Lauretta Cooper (Jerome), Sherrena Alford Williams, Lorenzo Alford (Joann), Regina Alford, Tyrone Alford, Roy Alford, Paul Alford, and Paulette Alford. She also leaves to treasure her memories a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A private burial will be held by Pippin Funeral Home. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank everyone for all of their prayers, cards and donations.
In another article:
DELAWARE STATE NEWS
Dover, Kent Co., DE—Wednesday, 1 January 2014
Sunrise: Dec. 30, 1950 Sunset: Dec. 20, 2013.
At her request, no service will be held.
Sadie Elaine Alford departed this life in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sadie was born in Lewes, Del. and was baptized as a child in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Apostolic Faith. She attended William C. Jason Comprehensive High School and Delaware State College.
Sadie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Delilian and Walter Alford, a sister, Corrine Alford, and sister-in law, Sally Alford.
Sadie leaves to cherish her memories her beloved children, son Leon Antionio (Jones) Holman, of Philadelphia, Pa., and daughter Cherie DaLynn Jones, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and their respective spouses. She also leaves three grandchildren, Osaze and Zola Holman, and Harper Jackson, as well as 12 brothers and sisters: Edna Piper, Walter Alford, Samuel Alford, Mavis Alford, Lauretta Cooper (Jerome), Sherrena Alford Williams, Lorenzo Alford (Joann), Regina Alford, Tyrone Alford, Roy Alford, Paul Alford, and Paulette Alford. She also leaves to treasure her memories a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A private burial will be held by Pippin Funeral Home. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank everyone for all of their prayers, cards and donations.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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SANDRA JEAN ALVORD PETERSON
STAR BEACON
Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH—Wednesday, 17 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
CHARDON [Geauga Co.]—Sandra J. Peterson, 62, died Monday, October 15, 2001, at UHHA Geauga Regional Hospital, Claridon Township.
She was born April 14, 1939, in Chardon and was a lifelong area resident. She was a secretary/receptionist for Chardon Oil, retiring in May after 25 years. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Church, Chardon.
Survivors include two sons, Scott of Ravenna and David of Middlefield, a grandson, Nathaniel Peterson of Middlefield, and brother, Phil Alvord of Chardon.
Her parents and a daughter, Jacquelyn Peterson, preceded her in death.
Services [will be] held on Thursday at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North Street, Chardon. The Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 116 South Street, Chardon, was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Sandra J. Peterson but list her birth date as 12 Apr 1939 (SS# issued in OH), last residence Chardon, Geauga Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Sandra Jean Peterson, white, divorced, was born in Chardon, Geauga Co., OH, father’s surname Alvord, mother’s maiden name Hogan. She was cremated.
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SARAH ELLEN HALFORD STEVENS COOK
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—12 May 1938
Following a fractured hip she suffered a week ago, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Stevens Cook, of 2707 Albion street, Toledo, died in St. Vincent’s hospital, Toledo, at 3:15 yesterday afternoon [May 11].
Formerly of Findlay, the 80-year-old woman had lived in Toledo for the past eight years.
She was born on March 2, 1858, in Clinton county, the daughter of Dan and Amanda (Newman) Halford. She was married to Elisha Stevens, who passed away in 1925. Edward Cook, whom she later married, died in 1928.
Mrs. Cook is survived by four children. One daughter, Mrs. Perry Rayle, formerly of Deshler, preceded her in death. Those living are W.J. Stevens, 324 Laquineo street; Mrs. Lorenna Simmons, Toledo; Mrs. Jennie Allen, Chicago, and Mrs. Nellie Pressnell, Detroit. There are a number of grandchildren living.
For years she was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church.
The body was taken to the Renshler funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: From Young Family History, by Carolyn Jean (Young) Rebar (see Notes attached to Elisha S. Stevens and Sarah Ellen Holford):
Sarah’s name is frequently spelled Holford in the records. Her father is listed as Daniel Holford (b. 1833 OH, d. 1862 during Civil War). His father was Humphrey Holford (b. 1803 NY?, d. after 1870)
Information on marriage of Elisha Stevens and Sarah Halford is from Clinton County, Ohio, marriage records (LDS 0568559). Her mother, Amanda McMann [McMahon on her gravestone], consented in writing to the marriage, as did one R.E. Doan of Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio, Sarah’s guardian (see below).
Full text of mother’s letter of permission, allowing Sarah Holford to marry Elisha Stevens, and R.E. Doan’s note:
Martinsville, Clinton County, Ohio, February 6, 1873
Judge John Matthews:
This is to certify that I am the mother of Sarah Holford, and that I am willing that you shall issue marriage license to join Sarah Holford and Elisha Stevens.
/s/ Amanda McMann Witness: L.D. Smithson
Wilmington, Ohio, January 29, 1873
Judge John Matthews
Dear Sir:
I hereby consent to the marriage of my ward, Sarah Holford, to Elisha Stevens of Martinsville, Ohio.
I am, Respectfully, R.E. Doan
In the 1870 census for Clinton County, Ohio, Robert E. Doan was an attorney in Wilmington, Ohio. He owned a farm in Union Township. His property was valued at $35,000, which was a king’s ransom at that time, so he was very wealthy. In 1870, Sarah Holford was not living with him.
In the 1870 census for Clinton County, Ohio, Farmers Station, Jefferson Township, Dwelling 148, Family 151, there was a Sarah Halford, 17, born in Ohio, who was a domestic servant in the house. The head of household was James Halford, 37, white male, farm laborer, born in Ohio; the wife was Matilda Halford, 38, born in Ohio, and the children were Hiram, 9, Marshall, 7, Elenore, 5, Harriett, 2, and Milsenn (sic), 10 months. Same Sarah?
According to the Ohio Historical Society on-line death index, Elisha Stevens died in Clinton County on November 12, 1925 (Volume Number: 4873 Certificate Number: 61556).
On March 21, 1997, Carolyn (Young) and James Rebar visited Findlay, Ohio, to find more information on the death of Elisha Stevens. At the city library, they were shown an index of names from the city newspaper, and Elisha Stevens did not have an obituary written after his death. The Hancock county probate court building, directly behind the courthouse, also had no record of Elisha Stevens’ death, and the Department of Health, located in the Hancock county municipal building next door, also had no record of his demise. The Health department was able to provide the location of the graves of Elisha Stevens and Sarah Ellen (Halford) Stevens in Maple Grove Cemetery – Section 28, Lot 70, Grave 1 (Elisha) and Grave 2 (Sarah). The Rebars were unable to find the grave, so Carolyn Rebar went to the cemetery administration building for a map; the clerk verified the location of the graves and showed exactly where the graves are located. Another search revealed that no marker had ever been placed on the graves.
The obituary of her husband:
Source unknown
_____ November 1925
The body of Elisha S. Stevens who died at New Vienna, O., on Thursday will arrive here this evening over the New York Central and will be taken to the home of the son, W.J. Stevens, 324 Laquineo street, in Renshler’s funeral car. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mr. Stevens was born in Carston, England, on Oct. 22, 1850 and came to America in 1870. His marriage to Miss Sarah Halford of Martinsville, O., took place in 1873. She survives as do four of the seven children. They are: W.J. Stevens, Findlay; Mrs. William Simmons, Toledo; Mrs. Florence Allen, St. Louis; and Mrs. Ezra Pressnell, Findlay. There are 23 grandchildren and seven great-grand-children.
From Will Motsinger:
[Sarah] was one of three children, two daughters & a son, to survive the father, Daniel Holford. Daniel died about four months into his enlistment with a Kentucky Regiment in May of 1862 & is buried in the old Marion Twp part of the Blanchester, Ohio I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
Only Sarah & the son survived to adulthood. I have found, on line, the 114 page pension application submitted by Daniel’s widow. Congress granted the right for pensions, but made it an extremely difficult process to claim it. Daniel’s widow, Amanda, had to prove they were married, when the children were born, Daniel’s enlistment, his date of death, etc. Each of these points were backed up by as many testimonials as they could get for support.
There are several testimonials relating when each child was born. For Sarah they all give the year of her birth as 1857.
Another interesting sideline is the change in the spelling of the last name from Holford to Halford since the pension application was submitted.
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SCOTT WAYNE ALFORD
Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home
Eaton, Preble Co., OH—_____ September 2011
Scott Wayne Alford, age 47, of Eaton, OH passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011.
He was born January 8, 1964 in Lenoir City, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father Walter Scott Alford, Jr.
He is survived by his mother Mary Jo Alford of Eaton, OH; sister Susan (husband John) Kiracofe of Eaton, OH; niece and nephew.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the charity of donor’s choice. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting the family with arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Scott Wayne Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, Walter Scott Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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SELMA FRANCESCA TULL DERRICKSON ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Saturday, 25 February 2006
Alford, Selma F. passed away February 21, 2006 at age 102.
Survived by a host of grand nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Funeral services Tuesday 11 A.M. at Unity Christian Church, 8359 Burns Ave. Visitation 10-11 A.M. at church.
Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Homes.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
In April 2014, a Find A Grave photographer reported that her gravestone was not located in the plot where she is buried according to cemetery records.
Oak Hill Cemetery records say she was born in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Leslie Toll and Elizabeth Rucker. Her spouse was John Alford.
From OH Deaths: Selma Francesca Alford, African American, widowed, was born 7 Aug 1903 in OH and died 21 Feb 2006, residence Madeira, Hamilton Co., OH. Her father’s surname was Tull, mother’s maiden name Rucker.
The Johnson-Pipes Family Tree (Ancestry) lists her [first] husband as William Lorain Derrickson (1904–1951) and her parents as Leslie Tull (1870–1929) and Elizabeth Reeder (1874–1950).
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SHEILA A. BAUER ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Tuesday, 23 May 2006
Alford, Shelia [sic] A. 56, of Dayton, Sat., May 20, 2006. Celebration of life gathering 6-9 P.M. June 4, Ladyhawks Bar. Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sheila A. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 8 March 1950, last residence Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Sheila Alford, white, divorced, was born 8 March 1950 in OH, father’s surname Bauer, mother’s maiden name: Noel. She was cremated.
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SHERON L. ALFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—Friday, 6 January 2012
Alford, Sheron, age 46, died December 30, 2011, Cincinnati.
Loving mother of Isaiah and Nikkia Alford.
Visitation Saturday, January 7, 2012, 11:00 am until time of Service at 12:00 pm. New Friendship Baptist Church, 3212 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, 45229. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. Condolences to www.jcbattleandsons.com.
Photo from Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jenny E.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sheron L. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 11 March 1965, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her mother, Lula Bell Russell Taylor Alford, in this compilation.
From Spring Grove Cemetery records:
Interment Number: 226042
Interment Date: 01/07/2012
Location: LN-133A-10-9
Name: Sheron L Alford
Date of Birth: 03/11/1965
Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH
Date of Death: 12/30/2011
Death Place: Cincinnati, OH – Mercy Mt Airy
Name of Father: Curtis Alford
Name of Mother: Lula (Russell) Alford
Sex: F
Marital Status: S
Funeral Home: J.C. Battle & Sons Funeral Home
City, State, Zip: Cincinnati Oh 45229
The J.C. Battle & Sons Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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SHERRI LYNN ALFORD SMILLIE
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Friday, 22 March 2002
Sherri Lynn (Alford) Smillie, age 39, of Perrysburg, formerly of Norwalk, OH, died Tuesday evening, March 19, 2002, at St. Lukes Hospital in Maumee [Lucas Co.], OH, after a brief illness.
She was born November 22, 1962, in Sandusky, OH. She graduated high school in New London in 1981, and Owens Community College in 2000. She lived in Norwalk for five years, then moved to Perrysburg three years ago. She was a Workers Compensation account executive.
She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister. She was one of the best of us, and we lost her much too soon. We know that now she will be with us in our hearts and memories forever. We were blessed and we thank God for letting us have her for 39 years.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Smillie; daughters, Blair Staschke and Brittany Smillie; one son, Clint Staschke; father and stepmother, Jim and Melba Alford; mother, Loretta Alford; one brother, Douglas Alford.
Friends may call on Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the Evans and Groff Funeral Home (Benedict Chapel), 175 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Greg Rowan, pastor of Clarksfield United Methodist Church, will officiate.
Private interment will be held Monday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Norwalk, OH.
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk, Huron Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Ohio
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, James C. Alford; and her stepmother, Melba D. Gregory Brant Alford, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Sherri Lynn Smillie, white, divorced, was born 22 Nov 1962 in Sandusky, Erie Co., OH, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name: Bingman. She was cremated.
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SIDNEY M. ALFORD
Son of Harrell Ovead “H.O.” Alford, AAFA #0445
[A nearly identical article appeared on the same day in the Akron BEACON JOURNAL.]
Photo from Heartfelt Connections
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Sunday, 12 October 2003
Rev. Sidney M. Alford, 54, of Medina, passed away Oct. 11, 2003. He was born July 23, 1949 in Gonzales, LA. To Rev. Harrell and Annie (nee Whatley) Alford Sr.
Sidney’s first love was pastoring, preaching and serving God. He was also president of Midland Construction in Cleveland.
Sidney was a devoted husband, father and ‘papaw’ who gave his life to his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Harrell Alford Sr.; niece, Adina Alford and nephew, Tim Lee.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Alford; wife, Donna (nee Cole) Alford; daughters, Melissa (Mark) Snyder, and Keri (Brian) Wade; six sisters; four brothers; grandchildren, Sydney Snyder and Kyle Snyder; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Tallmadge Apostolic Church, 199 South Ave. Friends and family may call from 5 p.m. until time of service. Interment in Pearl, MS. Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home (330) 784-3334.
Photos from Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Pearl, Rankin Co., MS,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sidney M. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Donna Lynn Cole Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and his parents, Harrell Ovead “H.O.” Alford and Annie Laverne Whatley Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.
Sidney, his wife, and his parents are buried in Floral Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pearl, Rankin Co., MS.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Matilda __??__ Alford born 1811 SC.
His lineage: Sidney M. 1949 LA1, Harrell Ovead 1921 LA2, Fred Harrell 1889 MS3, Abraham 1844 MS4, ____ (husband of Matilda 1811 SC)5.
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SOPHIE KALINSKI ALFRED
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Sophie Alfred, 86, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Lake Park Nursing Home. She was a housekeeper at The Toledo Hospital and before that, worked at Smith Cafeteria.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her sons, David (Alison) and Dennis (Debbie) Alfred; daughter, Geraldine (Edwin Jr.) Wallace; grandchildren, Elizabeth Wallace, Tobi, Andy and Katie Alfred, Denise (Paul) Englehart, Dwayne (Connie) Wallace and Dawn (Mack) Coleman; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Kelby, Fallon, Kendall, Brad, Myra, Jeffrey, Malik and Brittany.
Sophie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry and daughters, Barbara and Kathy Alfred.
Visitation for Sophie will be at Gasiorowski & Cook Memorial, 3302 Lagrange St…. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine Church…. Interment service at Calvary Cemetery….
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Hengen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sophie Alfred (SS# issued in OH) was born 24 March 1921 and died 6 May 2007 [different than gravestone], last residence Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.
See the obituary of her daughter Barbara J. Alfred in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Sophie Alfred, white, widowed, was born 24 March 1921 in OH and died 6 May 2007, father’s surname Kalinski.
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SUSIE BISHOP ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Wednesday, 11 October 1950
Final rites for Mrs. Susie Alford, 55, of 439 Grant st., an active member of Mary Temple 47, Order of Eastern Star, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wesleyan Temple Church….
She died at the Cleveland home of a daughter, Mrs. Emma Murray, after a two- month illness.
Mrs. Alford was born in Moundsville, Ala., and had lived here for 10 years.
Besides the daughter, she leaves her husband, John; one son, Theodore Bagley of Birmingham. Ala.; four sisters in Alabama and New York and four brothers, all in Alabama.
…. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery. Evans Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Glendale Cemetry, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Zella
AAFA NOTES: From OH Deaths: Susie Alford, black, died 5 Oct 1950 [different than gravestone] in Cleveland, Cuyahogo Co., OH. She was born 27 Nov 1895 [different than gravestone] in Moundsville, AL, daughter of Bissell Bishop and Delia Fryson. She was married, and John Alford was the informant.
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TERRY ALLAN HALFORD
STAR BEACON
Ashtabula, Ashtabula Co., OH—29 April 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Terry Allen Halford, 57, died Friday, April 27, 2001, at his home in Chardon [Geauga Co.] of cancer. He was born on June 17, 1943, in Cleveland, the son of George and Doris (Stoddard) Halford and was a lifelong Lake/Geauga area resident. He was the retired president of Halbrand Inc, Willoughby.
Survivors include his wife Robbie (Chapman), whom he married on March 14, 1964, sons, Matthew of Ashtabula and Mark of Solon, a granddaughter, three step grandsons, and his sister, Merrie Ellen Polch Hartsgrove Township. His parents preceded him in death.
A celebration of his life [will be] held on June 16 at the Chagrin Lagoons Yacht Club in Eastlake. Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, was in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Terry A. Halford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Chardon, Geauga Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Terry Allan Halford, white, married, was born 17 June 1943 in Cleveland, father’s surname Halford, mother’s maiden name Stoddard. He was cremated.
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THELMA BERGAN ALFORD
LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER
Lexington, Fayette Co., KY—Saturday, 30 December 1989
CORBIN [Whitley Co., KY]—Thelma Alford, 78, of Swanton [Fulton Co.], Ohio, formerly of Corbin, sister of Chola Pierce of Corbin, died Wednesday in Swanton. Services 3 p.m. today at O’Neil Funeral Home.
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TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Thursday, 29 December 1989
Thelma Alford, age 78, of South Eber Rd., Swanton, died December 27 in her home. She is the widow of Frank. Mrs. Alford was a dietitian for the Darlington House for 23 years, retiring in 1982.
She is survived by daughter, Rosemary Parker of Delta; son, Frank of Houston, TX; and 7 grandchildren. Also by sisters Chloe Pierce, Ethel Dean; and brother, Richard Bergan, all of Corbin, KY; and brother Edgar Bergan of Jacksonville, FL.
Friends may call at the Biehl-Malone Funeral Home, Swanton, OH, from 2-9 Friday. Services are pending at the O’Neil Funeral Home, Corbin, KY.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 16 Sept 1911, last residence Swanton, Fulton Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Thelma Alford, white, widowed, was born 16 Sept 1911 in VA, father’s surname Bergan.
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THEODORE MARK ALFRED
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Thursday, 26 April 2007
Theodore M. Alfred, age 81, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007.
Beloved husband to Catherine (nee Croneis) for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Norris Mark Alfred (Judy), Christine Ann Jurs (Rob), Catherine Caryn Kondo (Nate), and Caryl-Grace Yoo (Jay). Dear grandfather of Nathan, Sean, Maddy, Mason, Conner, Grace and Monti.
He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Lytle and predeceased by a son, Andrew Eric Alfred, two brothers and five sisters….
Memorial services will be held at the Amasa Stone Chapel, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH., Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 4 p.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Theodore Mark Alfred (SS# issued in IL) was born 4 Apr 1925, last residence Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Theodore M. Alfred, white, married, was born in NE and resided in Ashland Co., OH, when he died, father’s surname Alfred. He was cremated. He was a “Dean and Professor” and had a Masters Degree.
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THOMAS “MIKE” ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—21 April 2015
Thomas “Mike” Alford, 66, of Perrysburg, OH, born in Toledo, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2015.
He was born July 17, 1948, to Paul and Mayrose (Gschwind) Alford. Mike was a Vietnam Veteran who enjoyed spending time at VFW Post 2510. He was a handyman who loved to fish, read, take care of his aquariums and spend time with his family.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doll and Marie (Reet); brothers, Joseph and Lawrence and special friend, Patty Hagerman.
Surviving are his children, Connie (Ross) and Tom; brothers, Darrus (Linda) and Charles (Gwen); sisters, Nancy Speelman and Cindy (Jim) Cole; sister-in-law, Mary; granddaughters, Bailey and Chloe Dipman, and too many loving nieces and nephews to name individually; along with many friends including Kit, Charlene, Dave and Gary.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 6 p.m. at State Line Community Church, 6202 N. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH 43612, officiated by Pastor Garry Hulisz….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Paul Edward Alford; and brothers Joseph T. Alford and Lawrence Paul Alford in this compilation.
More information about this family is included in Hickok Family Genealogy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas “Mike” 1948 OH1, Paul Edward 1916 OH2, Darrus Alvern 1893 OH3, Joseph Elsworth 1872 OH4, Isaac 1834 OH5, Oliver 1789 MA6, Elijah 1757 MA7, Elijah 1732 CT8, Josiah 1696 CT9, Josiah 1649 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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THOMAS RICHARD ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Thursday, 15 December 2011
Thomas R. Alford, age 55, passed on Dec. 11, 2011; husband of Hazel; father of Thomas Jr., Charles H. and Shantale R.; with a host of family and friends.
Services Friday, Dec. 16 at the E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and Crematory, 25900 Emery Road.
In another article:
E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and Crematory
Warrensville Heights, OH—_____ December 2011
Thomas Richard Alford
May 27, 1956 – December 11, 2011
Cleveland, Ohio
Interment
December 16, 2011
12:45 PM to 1:00 PM
Evergreen Memorial Park
5505 Northfield Road
Bedford, OH 44145
Photo from Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Bedford Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary E Brothers-Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records SSDI records do not list his death.
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TIFFANIE NECOLE ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH—Monday, 7 June 2010
Alford, Tiffanie N. was born September 17, 1973 to Deborah (Carl) Sanders and Brian K. Alford. She went home to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 4, 2010 with her uncle, Gregory there waiting for her.
She leaves to cherish her memories husband, Darrin Pinson; children, (3) Briyuan, Dariyah and Darrin, Jr; (2) sisters, Carla and Raina; (1) brother, Joshua; grandparents, Richard (Gladys) Benton, Willie (Louella) Alford, James and Mattie Sanders; (3) aunts, Karen (Alvin), Lisa, Angela (Rick); (1) uncle, Richard (Barbara); god-mother, Deaedra; and a host of other relatives and friends, including special friends, Regina, Tricia, Tiffanie, Tracey.
Homecoming Celebration will be held at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 380 So. Broadway, with Rev. Dr. Ernest E. Graves, officiating. Visitation 5:00-8:00p.m., Monday, June 7, 2010 at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Avenue, Trotwood, Ohio; family will receive friends from 6:-8:00p.m. The family will also receive friends one hour prior to service. Condolences can be sent to the family via e-mail at thomasfunerals@aol.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tiffanie Necole Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence not listed.
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TIMOTHY PAUL ALVORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Sunday, 24 August 1980
Paul Alvord, beloved husband of Thora (formerly Bican) of Chardon, father of Mrs. Charles (Susan) Brown of Mayfield Hts., O. and James Alvord of Chardon, O. Stepfather of Mrs. Tyler (Barbara) Whitmer of Bloomington, Ill. And Mrs. Tom (Joyce) Hummel of Chardon, O., grandfather, brother of Carlton Alvord of Chardon, O. and the late Merton Alvord, and many nieces and nephews.
The family suggests contributions to The Paul Alvord Memorial Fund in care of The Chardon United Methodist Church. Family services Monday, August 25, at 2 p.m. in The Burr Funeral Home, Chardon, O. where the family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M.
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PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Sunday, 24 August 1980
Services for retired insurance agent Paul Alvord, 73, of Chardon, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Burr funeral home, 116 South St., Chardon.
Mr. Alvord died Friday [August 22] after a heart attack following surgery in Geauga Community Hospital.
Mr. Alvord founded Alvord Insurance Agency in Chardon in 1937. He retired from his business in 1972.
Mr. Alvord was a life-long resident of Geauga County. He was born in Montville Township, was graduated from Chardon High School in 1924 and lived for 56 years in Chardon. In 1930, he worked as a teller for Chardon Savings Bank Co.
He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, golfing, and bowling. He was a former baseball player for the Montville championship team in the 1920s of the old Geauga County League. He collected coins.
He was a Chardon councilman in the late 1930s, was a member of the Chardon Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the chamber’s board of directors.
He was a member of Chardon United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Methodist Men’s Club, a member of the Chardon Eagles Lodge 2261, the Masons Lodge 93, the Chardon Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons, the Lake Erie Consistory and the Al Koran Shrine.
He is survived by his wife, Thora Garber Bican-Alvord; daughter, Susan Brown; son, James, and two stepdaughters, Joyce Hummel and Barbara Whitmer, of Bloomington, Ill.
Photo from Chardon Cemetery, Chardon, Geauga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anna Marie Smoley
Inscription:
Carolyn R. | 1904–1962
T. Paul | 1906–1980
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alvord (SS# issued in OH) was born 28 Oct 1906 and died _____ Aug 1980, last residence Chardon, Geauga Co., OH.
See the obituary of his wife, Carolyn Ruby McNaughton Alvord, in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: T.P. Alvord, white, married, died 22 Aug 1980 in Geauga Co.
From Ancestry family trees: His first wife was Carolyn Ruby McNaughton (1904–1962). He married second wife, Thora Maxine Garber Bican (1906–2001), on 30 June 1963.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord (1908), p. 673:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His ALVORD lineage: Timothy Paul 1906 OH1, Merton Joel 1874 OH2, Timothy Phelps 1839 OH3, Joel Strong 1804 MA4, Luther 1777 MA5, Elisha 1753 MA6, Zebadiah 1724 MA7, John 1696 MA8, Jonathan 1669 MA9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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TURNER JAMES ALFORD
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—14 March 2004
Turner James Alford passed away March 10, 2004. Beloved infant son of William and April (nee Turner) Alford Jr.; loving brother of Seaira; dear grandson of William and Jewell Alford Sr., Rich and Marian Turner; great grandson of Glendor Turner and Lavonia Coleman; nephew of James Alford (fiancee, Erin McKenney).
Services Monday, 11 a.m. at the Spring Grove Cemetery Chapel, Medina. Arrangements By Waite & Son Chapel
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VERNA MAE ZIMMERMAN ALFORD
Mother of Emanuel Peachman Alford, Jr., AAFA #0617
COSHOCTON TRIBUNE
Coshocton, Coshocton Co., OH—Friday, 23 October 1964
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Emanuel Peachman Alford Sr.; and children Ralph Ward Alford and Ruth M. Alford Ross in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Emanuel Peachman Alford Jr. in Tennessee Obituaries.
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VICKI S. ELLIOTT ALLFORD
Photo from Busch Funeral Home
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—14 October 2012
Vicki S. Allford, age 42, of Garrettsville; beloved wife for 16 years of Brian; loving mother of Tama Burgess (Chris Mock); grandma of Trynity Mock; dear daughter of Bobbi and Chuck Elliott; sister of Laurie Cooper (Derek Clawson) and David Elliott; aunt and friend of many.
Passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012.
Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 12 noon. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Rd., Parma From 2 - 4 And 6 - 8 P.M., On Tuesday. 440-842-7800.
Photo from Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer,
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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VIOLA J. COGER ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—8 May 2014
Viola J. Alford, 99, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Orchard Villa.
She was born June 22, 1915, to Harry and Lillie Coger in Toledo. She attended Libbey High School, was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and taking care of her home and family.
Viola is survived by her son, James (Ruth) Alford; daughters, Shirley (Don) Dunn, Judith (Carl) Newmister; nephew, Robert Coger; niece, Ruthanne Barkhimer; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James and great-grandson, Christopher Alford.
Friends are invited to visit from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where services will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment in Springfield Twp Cemetery…. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James Sylvester Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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VIOLA R. STRASSER HOLFORD
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH—3 August 2003
Holford Viola R. (nee Strasser), beloved wife of the late Alfred A. ““Bud’’ Holford. Dear mother of Richard ““Butch’’ (Ruth) Holford, Jacqueline Weeks, Shirley Goetz, and the late Ronald A. Holford. Loving aunt of Bea Schneider. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Monday, July 28, 2003. Age 85 years.
Memorial Mass Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 P.M. the St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church. If so desired, memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice, 11500 North Lake Dr., Ste. 400 (45249) or the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 644 Linn St., Ste. 1026 (45203). The Gump-Holt Funeral Home serving the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Viola R. Holford (SS# issued in OH) was born 12 March 1918, last residence Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
See the obituary of her son Ronald A. Holford in this compilation.
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VIVIAN L. ALFORD
THE NEWS-HERALD
Willoughby, Lake Co., OH—Friday, 23 November 2012
Vivian L. Alford, age 94, of Burton died peacefully Nov. 20, 2012, surrounded by her family at her residence.
Born Dec. 26, 1917, in New Rochelle, N.Y., she had been a longtime area resident.
Vivian loved to garden, crossword puzzles, music and reading. Her greatest love was spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her children, Jeri (John) Prymmer of Auburn Township and Rick (Ruth) Fontes of Waller, Texas; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a great-grandchild, Taylor.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St. (Route 44, 500 feet south of Route 6/Chardon Square) Chardon.
Donations are suggested to St. Helen Debt Elimination Fund, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065.
Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
Photo from All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Geauga Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anna Marie Smoley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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VONDA ALFORD
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—28 November 2012
Vonda Alford, 81, passed away November 27, 2012.
Vonda was an avid reader who had her own library of thousands of books. She lived in New York during the “Big Apple” era and became a Ballroom dancer. She had a love for cats which she showed by always taking one in.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Vonda, Randy, Valyra and Eric; seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many other relatives and friends, including special friend Lyn Truell and her daughter Dida.
Calling hours will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, where funeral service will be held at 1:30.
Burial to follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From Ohio Divorce Index, 1962-1963, 1967-1971, 1973-2007 (Ancestry): Eric J. Alford and Vonda Alford were divorced in Summit Co., OH, 15 March 1983, married about 1967.
As of Oct 2015, Vonda has no gravestone.
From United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (FamilySearch.org): In 2004, Vonda J. Alford, born 14 Dec 1924, was living in Akron, OH. A relative is Eric James Alford.
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WALTER SCOTT ALFORD, JR.
[We are including his obituary in both Ohio Obituaries and Tennessee Obituaries because he apparently had homes in both states.]
KNOXVILLE NEWS-SENTINEL
Knoxville, Knox Co., TN—4 November 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Alford, Walter Scott, Jr., age 64, of Lenoir City, and Eaton, Ohio passed away Wed. Nov. 3, 1999 in Richmond [Wayne Co.], Ind.
Walter was owner and operator of Trucks and Parts of Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by parents, Walter S. Alford, Sr. and Margaret Drinnen Alford.
Survived by wife, Mary Jo Taylor Alford; children, Scott Wayne Alford, Susan Dee, and John Kiracrofe, all of Eaton, Ohio; grandchildren, Kristi and Luke Kiracrofe of Eaton, Ohio; sister and brother in law, Sylvia and Bill Matlock of Lenoir City; sister, Judith Alford White of Cincinnati; brother, Larry Gene Alford of Florida; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday Click Funeral Home Chapel [Lenoir City]. Interment will be in the Lake View Cemetery....
Photo from Lakeview Cemetery, Lenoir City, Loudon Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, jgray
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter S. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 20 March 1935, last residence Eaton, Preble Co., OH.
See the obituaries of his son Scott Wayne Alford; and mother, Margaret R. Drinnen Alford, in this compilation.
Ohio Deaths, 1908–1932, 1938–2007 (Ancestry) lists Walter’s death in “Out of State Hospital” but Death Place is “Ohio, USA”. Also, it says “Injury in Ohio: Yes.”
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: Walter Scott 1935 TN1, Walter Scott 1901 TN2, Charles F. 1865 TN3, Robert Cannon 1816 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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WESLEY ALAN ALFRED
HAMILTON JOURNAL-NEWS
Hamilton, Butler Co., OH—9 February 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
OXFORD, OH—Wesley Alan Alfred, age 42, died after a long illness on February 7, 2001, at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He was born August 17, 1958, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Clinton Alan and Wanda Louise Saylor Alfred. He was a veteran of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Company 264.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen of Oxford, children, Renee (Chris) Clark of Panama City Beach, Florida, and Wesley Clinton Alfred of Hamilton, step-daughter Angela Star Smith, grandchildren Anthony Clark and Hunter Smith, brothers Frankie (Sharron) Alfred of California and August (Becki) Alfred of Oxford, sisters Victoria (David) Quillin, Laura (Dan) Davenport of Oxford, Julia (Tommy) Rhodus of College Corner, and Melody (Randy) Harbaum of Oxford.
Memorial services [will be] held on February 18, 2001, at the Smith and Ogle Funeral Home, 101 West Church Street, Oxford, Ohio.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wesley A. Alfred (SS# issued in OH), last residence Oxford, Butler Co., OH.
From OH Deaths: Wesley Alan Alfred, white, divorced, was cremated.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
TOLEDO BLADE
Toledo, Lucas Co., OH—Friday, 7 March 1947
William Alford, 60, of 2128 North Twelfth St., died today after a long illness.
Surviving are his wife, Eva; daughter, Mrs. Pauline Chaney, Detroit; brothers, Evert, Erie, Mich., and Harris, Tiffin; sisters, Mrs. Clara Green, Clyde, and Mrs. Myrtle Parks, Tiffin, and three grandchildren.
The body will be in the Abele Funeral Home until tomorrow night when it will be taken to Tiffin for services at 3 p.m. Monday in the Turner Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Tiffin.
Photo from Fairmont Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Annie
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, James M. Alford and Missouri Lovona Harris Alford; and brother Evert Russell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Walter Freeman Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William 1886 OH1, James M. 1857 OH2, Isaac 1834 OH3, Oliver 1789 MA4, Elijah 1757 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM D. ALFORD
[He died in Florida, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to Ohio.]
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Friday, 1 March 1901
Mr. Wm. D. Alford, a former Akron man, and a brother-in-law of Mr. Wm. Babcock, of this city, died in Gainesville, Fla., Monday [February 25], of heart disease. He was 72 years old. The remains reached Akron Thursday afternoon for burial in Glendale.
Photo from Glendale Cemetery, Akron, Summit Co., OH—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gordon Svoboda
AAFA NOTES: William’s wife was Sarah Babcock Alford (1833–1918), daughter of George Babcock and Clarissa Williams.
William’s 1865 passport application gives his birth date and place, 24 Nov 1828 on the Isle of Wight, England.
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WILLIAM FIELDING ALFORD
Great-Uncle of Kay Ann Kaufman Feiden, AAFA #0653
LANCASTER EAGLE-GAZETTE
Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH—Thursday, 14 October 1926
LAST SAD SERVICES FOR WM. F. ALFORD
The funeral of William Fielding Alford, who died on Monday. Oct. 11, 1926, at his late residence near Bremen. O., was held on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. The service, which was very impressive was in charge of Rev. J.S. Washburn, Pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Bremen, O. Rev. John Stamen of the Presbyterian Church led in prayer. Rev. T.B. Roberts of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Lancaster read the obituary and Rev. H.H. Wilbur of Columbus preached the sermon. Burial was made at Grand View Cemetery.
Mr. Alford, who had reached the advanced age of 79 years is survived by the following relatives: his wife, two sons. Rev. J.P. [James Perry] Alford, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Boswell, Ind., and Prof. J.F. [John Franklin] Alford, Superintendent of Schools of West Lafayette, O.; one daughter. Mrs. W.W. Westenbarger of Lancaster, O. Also one brother John F. Alford of Topeka. Kan.; three sisters. Mary E. Baker and Mrs. H.N. Baker of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Meda L. Alford of Topeka, Kan. and 5 grand-children together with many other relative and friends.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Ann Jamima Kilgore Alford; and sister Adeline Humphreys “Lina” Alford Brooks in this compilation.
His lineage: William Fielding 1847 OH1, Robert Perry 1815 PA2, Fielding 1787 VA3.
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WILLIAM PAUL ALFORD
AAFA #0605
Findlay, Hancock Co., OH—_____ October 2008
July 21, 1953–October 28, 2008
William Paul Alford, 55, of Findlay, died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 suddenly at his residence.
Mr. Alford was born in Tiffin, Ohio on July 21, 1953, the son of the late Rush and Edith (Lindsay) Alford Jr.
William is survived by his daughters: Tanya Sylvia and Brittany Metzler; a son: Jared Alford; a brother: Dennis Alford; a sister: Barbara Alford-Hammett and five grandchildren.
He worked as a laborer for GSW.
William served in the United States Air Force.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 1 pm at Bethel-South Bend Cemetery in McCutchenville, Ohio….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Paul Alford (SS# issued in OH), last residence Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Paul 1953 OH1, Rush Alvern 1930 OH2, Rush Alvern 1895 OH3, George Welsh 1867 OH4, Isaac 1834 OH5, Oliver 1789 MA6, Elijah 1757 MA7, Elijah 1732 CT8, Josiah 1696 CT9, Josiah 1649 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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WILLIE ALFORD, JR.
PLAIN DEALER
Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH—Sunday, 12 December 2004
Willie Alford Jr., age 67, passed into eternal rest Thursday, Dec. 9. Devoted husband of Florine; loving father of Willie C. III (Nancy) and Felicia (Omar) Jeffries; grandfather of five; uncle of many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Homegoing service Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, 11 a.m. at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 8601 Wade Park Ave., Cleveland, OH…. Arrangements entrusted to the E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, 15357 Euclid Ave. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 July 1937, last residence Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
See the obituary of his brother John Raff Alford in this compilation.
From OH Deaths: Willie Alford Jr., African American, married, was born 26 July 1937, father’s surname Alford, mother’s maiden name Byrd.
