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Oklahoma Obituaries OKLAHOMA 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: 16 APRIL 2023
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The families of many of the subjects of these Oklahoma obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group 1)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
2. Lodwick Alford (ca1710–1800) Genealogy, Three Generations (DNA Group 1).
This line goes back to #1. See also the separate genealogy of his son:
Known Descendants of Jacob Alford, born 1738 VA, and Mary Pace (5 Generations)
See also Joan Harley’s Jacob Alford Family History
3. Descendants of Robert & Susanna Alford (DNA Group 3)
4. Known Descendants of John Alford b. ca 1801 NC (DNA Group 1)
5. Known Descendants of John Henry Alford b. ca 1816 NC (DNA Group 1)
Some members of the Oklahoma branch of this family changed the spelling to Allford.
6. Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
7. Known Descendants of Littleberry B. Alford and Mary Butler (DNA Group unknown)
8. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
9. Known Descendants of Isham Alford, b. 1755 NC, and Anne Ferrell (DNA Group 1)
10. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia (DNA Group 2)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
OK Marriages: Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890–1995
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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AARON CHRISTOPHER ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Saturday, 29 May 2004
Funeral for Aaron Christopher Alford, 39, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Redstone Baptist Church, Anadarko.
Mr. Alford died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at a local hospital.
Arrangements are by Comanche Nation Funeral Home.
He was born Dec. 27, 1964, in Oklahoma City, to William James and Veronica Holland Alford. He attended school at Concho Indian School, Central Junior High, Lawton High School and the Great Plains Technology Center. He was a member of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Kiowa tribes.
Survivors include a brother, Eric Houston Alford; and two sisters: Regina Houser and Serena Sosa and her husband, James.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aaron Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
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AARON R. ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 15 June 1958
A.R. Alford, 82, of 843 Eubanks, died Saturday at his home. He had been ill for several months. Services are to be Monday at 1 pm in the Street & Draper Funeral Chapel with interment in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Born in Hico, Texas, Alford was in the mercantile business at Tuttle from 1905 until 1910, and was connected with the General Foods Corp. for many years after moving to Oklahoma City. He retired several years ago. Alford belonged to Olivet Baptist church.
Surviving are a son, G.B. Alford, 5400 N. Walker; two daughters, Naomi, of the home; and Mrs R.N. Fullerton, 1111 Cumberland Drive; three sisters, Mrs. E.A. Nance and Mrs .W.A. Cox, both of Dallas; and Mrs. J.F. Uhl, Austin, Texas; and a brother, Alsey, Loving, N.M.
Photo from Folsom Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet LaMotte
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Daisye Bailey Alford; and son Garland Bailey Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, John Rankin Alford; and half-siblings Etta Ora Alford Nance, John Addison Alford, and Laura Elizabeth Alford Cox in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Aaron R. 1875 TX1, John Rankin 1834 TN2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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AGNES ALMA BULLA MACKEY ALFORD
Photo from Snook48’s Wentrcek Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 June 1974
HUGO, Okla.—Mrs. Agnes A. Alford, 79, a resident of the Golden Age Home in Hugo the past year, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday [June 3] in Memorial Hospital here.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Springs Chapel Cemetery in Hugo…. Lampton-Mills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Arkansas on March 19, 1895, Mrs. Alford came here from Yakima, Wash. She was a Baptist.
Survivors are one son E.W. (Wayne) Mackey of Hugo; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Bavusa of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Katherine Schott of Bellville, Tex., and 25 other descendants.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Agnes Alford (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Agnes was the daughter of Thomas William Bulla and Mary Ellis Millgan.
From OK Marriages: Agnes Bulla, age 18, married Bud Mackey, age 22, on 29 Apr 1912 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Agnes Mackey, age 42, married G.W. Alford, age 46, on 22 March 1942 in Cochise Co., AZ.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: George Washington 1892 TX1, William Ball 1860 TX2, Allen 1824 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ALFRED PAUL ALVORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 11 May 1977
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alford Alvord (SS# issued in KS) was born 13 Nov 1909 and died _____ May 1977, last residence Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dea L. Jones Alvord; parents, Fayette Charley Alvord and Clara Laverne Cramer Alvord; and sister Gracie Maude Alvord and in this compilation.
Marriage license:
HERALD JOURNAL
Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—Thursday, 12 September 1940
On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 30, born 12 Nov 1909 in Canton, OK. He is listed as Alfred Paul Alvord and signs his name “Alfred Alvord.” His contact is Mrs. Dea Louis Alvord, his wife, and they live in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
His probable ALVORD lineage: Alfred Paul 1909 OK1, Fayette Charley 1879 MO2, Franklin Jared 1849 MI3, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY4, Elisha 1778 CT5, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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ALICE ANN STYRON ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 27 January 1973
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet LaMotte, MHR
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 10 Feb 1907 and died _____ Jan 1973 last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK..
See the obituary of her husband, Garland Bailey Alford, in this compilation.
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ALICE ELIZABETH RALEIGH ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
[Although Alice died in Arkansas, we are including her obituary here because she lived and is buried in Oklahoma.]
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Thursday, 5 October 2006
Alice E. (Raleigh) Alford, 93, of Red Oak [Latimer Co., OK], died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, in Ashdown [Little River Co.], Ark.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Red Oak Assembly of God Church.... Burial will be at Red Oak City Cemetery under the direction of Jones-Harkins Funeral Home of Wilburton.
Born Jan. 29, 1913, in Star, she was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Molissa Raleigh. She married James D. Alford on July 5, 1930, in Salonia. She was a Democrat and enjoyed gardening and quilting.
She was a member of the Red Oak Assembly of God.
Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Alford, Roy Alford and wife, Ginny, and Joe Alford and wife, Sharon, all of Red Oak; two daughters, Docia Rana and husband, Gerald Sr., of Red Oak, and Judy Kay Pickett and husband, Donald, Texarkana, Ark.
Also, one sister, Marie Shoemaker, Modesto, Calif.; her grandchildren, Dr. Gerald “Sonny” Rana Jr., Robert E. Holbird Sr., Debbie Goldsborough, Jimmy Alford Jr., Tina L. Donaho, Tammy McGee, James G. Alford, Dalton Alford, Calvin Alford, James Anthony Pickett and Lori Ann Liggin; 27 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Sharon Brown and Diana Hokit, and numerous other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Alford Jr., James A. Pickett, James Alford, Mark Rana, Calvin Alford, Dalton Alford, Chris Goldsborough, Robert Holbird Jr. and Michael Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Rev. and Mrs. James Mabry, Dr. Gerald “Sonny” Rana Jr., George Lyons, Sharon Brown, Diana Hokit and Jackie Sprinkle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Alford; her parents, Robert and Molissa Raleigh; one daughter, Wilma Booth; two brothers, Alvin Raleigh and Calvin Raleigh; one sister, Beatrice Davidson, and two grandchildren, Barbara Rana and James H. Holbird.
Photo from Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice E. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her children Arnold Joe Alford, Docia Molissa Alford Rana, and Wilma Marie Alford Booth in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband’s brother Cal Dee Alford in California Obituaries.
Her husband was James Dalton Alford, son of Harvey Lee Alford and Docia Trahern.
James’s mother Docia Trahern was one-quarter Choctaw, as listed on the U.S. Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914 (Ancestry). She died 23 June 1919 in OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: James Dalton 1908 OK1, Harvey Lee 1882 AR2, James C. 1844 AL3, Calvin H. 1813 NC4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ALICE MARIE ALFORD HOWARD
Grove, Delaware Co., OK—_____ November 2011
Alice Marie Alford Howard, 69, passed from this life on Friday, November 18, 2011 in Grove, Oklahoma.
Alice was born May 10, 1942 in Vallejo, CA to Harold Austin Alford and Bernice Louise (Peck) Alford. She married Kenneth Rex Howard October 13, 1961.
Alice is survived by husband Kenneth and son Randall; grandsons Russell and Austin; sisters Sylvia Anderson and Marion Hann; nieces Stephanie, Mary Jane, Pamela, Louise and Ellen; nephew Nathan and great-grandchildren Scotty, Steven Harley, Halle, Maci and Owen and a host of other relatives and friends.
Alice is preceded in death by her parents and son Russell Dean Howard.
….Graveside Service is scheduled for Monday November 21, 2011, 10:00am, at Buzzard Cemetery…. Services under the direction of Grand Lake Funeral Homes and Cremation Services….
Photo from Buzzard Cemetery, Grove, Delaware Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Crawford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice M. Howard (SS# issued in KS), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her father, Harold Austin Alford, in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Alice Marie 1942 CA1, Harold Austin 1912 KS2, William Austin 1868 IN3, Virgil 1844 IN4, William 1820 IN5, James 1791 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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ALLISON OTTO ALFORD
Granduncle of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031, and Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Photo from Jack Alford, AAFA #1273—used with permission
OWENSBORO MESSENGER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—Thursday, 19 December 1918
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Two former Owensboro boys, of late years of Chandler, Okla., have paid the great price on the battlefields in France. They were Private Allison O. Alford and Corp. Archie Dooley.
Private Allison O. Alford, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Alford, was killed in action in France Nov. 5. He spent his boyhood days in Owensboro but for the past five years has made his home in Chandler, Okla., and was drafted into the service from that place....
Photo from Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Muskogee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford; and his brother Lonnie Erwin Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Emma Watson Alford Mattingly, Gus Walden Alford, and Pearl Virginia Alford Wright in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Joseph Crit Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
On Allison Otto Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, born 3 Feb 1895 in Owensboro, KY.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
His lineage: Allison Otto 1895 KY1, John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772 VA/NC4, John before 1750 VA5.
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ALTHEA LUCILLE GOODE ALFORD
SUNDAY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 8 August 1982
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darla Riggs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Althea Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 16 Feb 1918 and died _____ Aug 1982, last residence Spencer, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her husband, Elwood Seymour Alford; and children Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., Jesse Leon Alford, and Laquana Jean Alford Cizek in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Gail Marie Alford Rye in New Mexico Obituaries.
From OK Marriages: Althea Goode, age 18, married Elwood Alford, age 22, on 14 Oct 1933 in Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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AMELIA LOUISE SWAIN ALFORD
Sister-in-Law of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—_____ May 2021
November 30, 1923 - May 14, 2021
Amelia Louise Swain Alford was born in Clearview, Oklahoma on November 30, 1923 to Lloyd V. and Rosie Swain. She attended Clearview Elementary School and graduated from Clearview High School. After her studies in her hometown, she enrolled at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1945.
At 22 years old, she was assigned to her first teaching job at Waurika Elementary School in Waurika, Oklahoma. She continued to educate children in various towns around the state, including Tullahassee, IXL, Slick, and Tulsa Dunbar. Louise accepted her final teaching position at Mark Twain Elementary in Tulsa, Oklahoma during the integration of Tulsa Public Schools. She remained there until she retired in 1984 after 39 years of service to a multitude of communities in Oklahoma.
Louise was extraordinarily devoted to her family. In 1951, she married the late Romeo J. Alford, Sr. In an article Romeo Sr. wrote, entitled “The Woman Behind the Man at the Top of the Hill”, he described Louise as “my best friend, my business partner, my social, economic, and political advisor—and above all—my wife for over forty years.” Louise was always noted for her ability to get things done. In 1958, the union added their beloved son, the late Romeo Jr., to their family. They worked on several endeavors together and were sources of constant support. In 1981, Louise and Romeo Sr. founded the Clearview Rodeo, which Romeo Jr. continued to produce until his passing. Their goal was to revitalize the community and bring former and current residents together in an annual event. Louise served in several capacities in this effort, including business manager, concession supervisor, and rodeo brochure editor.
Louise also found great pride and joy in her extended family. She loved to share the accomplishments and memories of her nephews, nieces, and cousins to all she spoke to. She was a devoted member of both the Haynes, Swain, and Alford families. Furthermore, Louise was a member of the Flipper Chapel A.M.E. Church of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Louise was fervent in her faith. During her six decade long membership she served as secretary, treasurer, trustee, and Sunday School teacher. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Omega Chapter #106. Throughout her extended career serving mostly the all-black communities of Oklahoma, Louise inspired many young students that passed through her classroom with her stern hand and enduring encouragement. She was recognized for her achievements in education in 2018 when she was inducted into the Oklahoma African-American Educators Hall of Fame.
Louise Alford is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, husband, and son.
To cherish her bountiful memory are her granddaughter, Jordan Louise Alford; daughter-in-law, Brenda Alford; niece, Cinderella (Terry) Steed; nephews, Lloyd David Samilton and William Watson; sister-in-law, Violet Alford Patterson; cousins, Emma Jean Berryman, Thomas (Yvonne) Farris, and Lacy Moore; step son, Kenneth Alford; and a host of cousins, family, and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Romeo James Alford Sr.; and son Romeo James Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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AMOS J. ALFORD, SR.
Amos and Shirley Alford
Photo from Gary Tachera’s Gary Family Tree (Ancestry)
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—16 March 2008
Alford, Amos J. Sr., 70, Tulsa Public Schools crossing guard, died March 12. Visitation 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, New Dyer Funeral Home Chapel, and service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church.
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WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—16 March 2008
Alford, Amos J. Sr., 70, of Tulsa, formerly of Wichita, T.P.S. crossing guard, died March 12, 2008. Visitation 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, New Dyer Memorial Chapel, Tulsa; service 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, Tulsa; burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Amos J. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 23 June 1934, last residence Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK.
We included the obituary of his brother Willie D. Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
From Florida, Marriage Indexes (Ancestry): Amos James Alford, black, married Shhirley Ann Flowers in Hillsborough Co., FL, on 22 May 1999.
On the 1960 Wichita City census (Ancestry) Amos Julious Alford is age 25.
Amos is a descendant of Solomon B. Alford, born 1828 AL, son of Littleberry and Mary (Butler) Alford, later of Oktibbeha Co., MS. Solomon and slave Lussie had six children. In 1992 Wessylyne Alford-Simpson, AAFA #1034, published Promises: Heritage of an African American Family about this branch of the family.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson.
His lineage: Amos J. 1934 OK1, Willie L. 1913 OK2, Lafayette 1868 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry 1801 NC5.
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ANGELA RENEA HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—31 August 2009
Halford, Angela Renea, 35, Oneok human relations analyst, died Saturday. Services pending. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
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THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—30 August 2009
On Saturday, authorities reported the deaths of four people on state roads.
Donald Broughton, 36, Tulsa
Angela Halford, 35, Tulsa
Broughton and Halford were killed when their motorcycle, which was traveling the wrong way on a Mayes County highway, slammed into a sport utility vehicle. Troopers noted in the accident report that Broughton, the driver, had an odor of alcohol. The accident was reported about 2 a.m. on State Highway 20 east of Pryor, the patrol said. Both the driver and passenger were thrown about 50 feet from the crash site. Neither occupant was wearing a helmet. The 19-year-old driver of the SUV and five passengers were taken to nearby hospitals, the patrol said….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Angela R. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 6 Apr 1974, last residence not listed.
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ANN M. ALFORD GUERRIERI ALEXANDER
Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—_____ April 2012
Ann M. (Alford) Guerrieri Alexander, 62, of Tecumseh, passed away, Sunday, April 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 6, 1949 to Leon and Mina (Hedeen) Alford in Shawnee, OK. Ann was raised in Shawnee and attended Shawnee Public Schools. She graduated with the class of 1967 from Shawnee High School. Ann married Paul Alexander on November 30, 1996 in Tecumseh, OK. She raised her family in Bethel Acres and later moved to Tecumseh where she has lived ever since.
Ann was currently employed with the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a Probate Specialist. She previously worked for the Absentee Shawnee Tribe as the Probate Clerk and as Office Manager at Sooner Supplies. Ann was a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe. She truly loved and enjoyed her work as a Probate Specialist.
Ann was an avid reader and enjoyed learning, she especially enjoyed history. She loved to travel, except for flying. Ann enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and they were the focal point of her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother-in-law, John Reeves.
Ann is survived by her husband, Paul Alexander, of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Angelo and Becky Guerrieri, of Perkins, OK, Paul Alexander, Jr., of Shawnee; two daughters and son-in-law, Gina and Kevin Boatman, of Shawnee, DeAnna Alexander, of Atoka, OK; two sisters, Marian Reeves and Janie Floyd, both of Tecumseh; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Debbie Alford, of Redondo Beach, CA; 4 grandchildren, Mason and Kaleb Boatman and Alex and Ashlyn Guerrieri; niece and family, Amy, Jason, Jaxon and Jaycie Buoy; nephew, Jeremy Alford; and many extended family and friends.
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Mark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann M. Alexander (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
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ANNE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 1 July 2015
BROKEN ARROW—Alford, Anne, 70, Tulsa Public Schools speech pathologist, died Sunday.
Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Floral Haven Memorial Gardens. Floral Haven.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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ARLENE FAYE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 12 July 2009
BOYNTON—Arlene Faye Alford, 65, died Thursday [July 10]. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arlene F. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 10 Jan 1944, last residence Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK.
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ARNOLD JOE ALFORD
Nephew of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK—_____ February 2017
Arnold “Joe” Alford of Red Oak, Oklahoma passed away February 2, 2017 at his home at the age of 70.
Joe was born June 28, 1946 in Red Oak to James “Jim” Dalton Alford and Alice Elizabeth (Raleigh) Alford. Joe married Sharon Rae Carter on June 28, 1969 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He worked as a rancher and owned and operated S & J Construction Company. In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and a newly found love for gardening and raising chickens.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Rae Carter Alford of the home; sons, Dalton Joe Alford and wife, Amber of Ft. Worth, TX and Calvin Dewayne Alford and wife, Toni of Red Oak; brothers, Jimmy Ray Alford and Linda Alford and James Roy Alford and wife, Virginia all of Red Oak; sister, Judy Kay (Alford) Pickett and Donald of Lockesburg, Arkansas; Grandchildren: Josh Morris, Trinity Rae Alford, Alexis Turner, Carter Alford, Nichole Speckman and Dylan Speckman; and, great granddaughter, Lila.
He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Alice Alford; sisters, Docia Rana and husband, Gerald and Wilma Booth and husband, Hilton.
The Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the First Assembly of God of Red Oak. Interment will follow at Red Oak City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Rodney Lyons, Glen “Poncho” Newburn, Tommy Brown, Mike Robinson, Steven Yandall, Charlie Warren and Bobby Dean Hill. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ronnie Massey, Sue Wagoner, Howard Lyons, Chuck Glenn.
Photo from Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bill Garner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Alice Elizabeth Raleigh Alford; and sisters Docia Molissa Alford Rana and Wilma Marie Alford Booth in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Arnold Joe 1946 OK1, James Dalton 1908 OK2, Harvey Lee 1882 AR3, James C. 1844 AL4, Calvin H. 1813 NC5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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ARTHUR LAVOILE ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 21 November 1986
Alford, Arthur L., 71, OKC, designing engineer, formerly with John Zinc Company of Tulsa. 32nd Degree Mason.
Survived by his wife, Fern of the home; daughters, Ouida L. Anderson of Tulsa; Joyce Shaffer, Bloomfield CT., Terri Cox of Tulsa, Barbara Bryant of Tulsa, Tommie Farrell, Dallas; mother, Mrs. Iva Alford, Lufkin TX.; brother, Carl E. Alford, Lufkin TX.; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; also a host of other relatives and friends.
Services 1pm Friday, Bill Merritt Chapel. Graveside service 11am, Saturday, Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan TX.
Photo from Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MH Shearer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Arthur Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 March 1915, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Florence Louise Mahle Alford; and mother, Iva Lorene Smith Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
His middle name is from his Find A Grave memorial.
Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 (Ancestry) lists the birth of Ouida Laverne Alford on 30 Nov 1936 in Harris Co., TX, parents A.L. Alford and Louise Mohle. No other children were born in TX to this couple.
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AUDREY MICHELLE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 17 June 2008
NOWATA—Audrey M. Alford, infant daughter of Brittany Rodgers and Charles Alford, died Monday. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Cemetery. Benjamin.
In another article:
Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—_____ June 2008
Audrey Michelle Alford, 3 month old daughter of Charles Edward Alford and Brittany Michelle Rodgers passed away Monday, June 16, 2008.
Audrey Michelle Alford was born March 11, 2008 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She will be greatly missed by her parents; by maternal grandparents, Dana and Bill Rodgers of Nowata; by paternal grandparents, Sandra and Jeff Ellington of Tulsa; by maternal great-grandparents, David and Glenda Patton of Dewey and Gene and Johnnie Hunter of Nowata; by paternal great-grandparents, Mary Hubbard of Nowata and Daisy Ellington and Augustine Dupas of Detroit and Ed and Lottie Ellington of Claremore; by maternal great-great grandparent, Ruby Marie Greg of Dewey; by an aunt Brandi Gibbs and her son Derrick; by an aunt, LeQuisha Patton and her sons Brayden Patton and Tyrone Bonner; by great-uncles Jamal Alford, Eddie Alford, and Chad Patton his wife Kelly and his children Tabitha, Kenzie, and Madison; by great-great uncles, Nathaniel Alford, Willie Alford, Henry Alford, Cordell Alford, and Harley Alford; by great-great-aunts, Betty and husband Bo Kirkendall, Tealla Phillips, Velma DeSilva, and Gracie and husband David Tilmon; by one great-great-great aunt Juanita and husband John Aikens; as well as by numerous other aunts and uncles.
Photo from Lincoln Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her maternal great-grandmother, Mary Alice Alford Hubbard, in this compilation.
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BARBARA ALFORD CARPITCHER
Photo from Cooper Funeral Home
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Barbara Carpitcher, age 66, of Shawnee, OK passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 in Oklahoma City.
She was born on January 9, 1948, to Emory Foster and Karleata (Makaseah) Alford in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Barbara grew up and attended The Fort Sill Indian Boarding School, Chilocco Indian School and later attended Haskel Indian National University. She graduated from City College.
Barbara married Roy Carpitcher in 1968. She lived in Shawnee for the last 30 years.
She worked in Medical Records for The Blackhawk Health Center and later for The Kickapoo Health Center where she retired.
Barbara loved spending time with her family and enjoyed looking for antiques.
She was preceded in death by parents; sister, Jeanette Blood; brother, Rick Alford.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Roy, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lenora and Bennie Tiger of Wewoka, and Victoria and Daniel Castaneda of Shawnee; a son and daughter-in-law, Clint and Nancy Carpitcher of Shawnee; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister Joyce Burris, and brothers, Dave Alford, Bruce Alford; and many extended family and friends.
… Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Houston Tiger of Sand Creek and Reverend Ron Walker of Faith Believers Church, Sparks, OK officiating. Burial will follow at Brown Family Cemetery on Hardesty Road in Shawnee….
Photo from—www.findagrave.com Brown Family Cemetery
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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BARRON MILLER ALLFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 23 June 1994
McALESTER—Miller Allford, 82, retired businessman, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Bishop Funeral Service Chapel of Memories.
Photo from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
Photo from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bethany Ivey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Miller B. Allford (SS# issued in OK) was born 1 Sept 1911 and died 21 June 1994, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his children Elbert John Allford and Karen Ruth Allford; and brothers Joe Brown Allford, John Martin “Jim” Allford, and Wilson Ervin Allford in this compilation.
The marriage date on the gravestone is 25 March 1933. The Find A Grave memorial for his wife lists her as Dorothy Leona Weddle Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Barron Miller 1911 OK1, John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC4.
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BERNICE NOBLE ROBERTS ALFORD
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—Tuesday, 8 April 1997
Bernice Noble Alford, 87, died Friday [April 4]. Funeral services are set for April 9 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelistic Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Her son, Dr. T.J. Roberts will officiate. Burial will follow at Wewoka Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Rolfe Funeral Home.
Alford was born May 15, l909 to Martha Jackson and William Noble in Seminole County.
She married George Alford in Seminole County.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, her parents, two daughters, six brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her husband George Alford of the home, five sons, T.J. Roberts of Oklahoma City, Edward L. Alford of Wewoka, Ellis Alford of Norwalk, Calif., Wesley Alford of Inglewood, Calif., and Willie Alford of Cerritos, Calif.
She is survived by two daughters, Birdie Davis of Midwest City and Merdine Black of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Mentoria Hood of Seminole and Katherine Walker of Chicago; 25 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Westwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tim & Joyce Gibbs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of her son Edward Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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BESSIE ELVIRA ALVORD CRAMER
PONCA CITY NEWS
Ponca City, Kay Co., OK—Thursday, 17 October 1946
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Ellen Alfretta Thorp Alvord Mitchell; and brothers Fayette Charley Alvord, Vernon Lee Alvord, and William Frank Alvord in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
Her probable ALVORD lineage: Bessie Elvira 1892 KS1, Franklin Jared 1849 MI2, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY3, Elisha 1778 CT4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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BETTY AILEEN MORRISON RAINS ALVORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Alvord, Betty A., 78, died Sunday [November 25]. Private family services. Floral Haven [Funeral Home Chapel], Broken Arrow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty A. Alvord (SS# issued in KS) was born 2 Aug 1929, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
From SSACI: Betty Ailene Morrison Rains Alvord was born 2 Aug 1929 in Independence Corners, KS, daughter of Clifford C. Morrison and Ethel C. Messersmoth. She is listed as:
1945 Betty Ailene Morrison
1928 Betty Ailene Rains
1984 Betty Ailene Alvord
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BETTY ANN FARRIS ALFORD
Wife of Nealy Preston Alford, AAFA #0565
Wellston, Lincoln Co., OK—_____ January 2013
Betty Ann (Farris) Alford
Betty Ann Alford, 84, of Amarillo, TX left us for her Heavenly Home on Friday, Jan. 25th [2013]. The graveside burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31st at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.
Betty was born in St. Louis, MO on October 16, 1928. She lived in Amarillo for 74 years and spent the last 4 years living in Shawnee, OK. She married Neal, the love of her life, on November 27, 1948. They spent 47 wonderful years together and were blessed with 3 children that have continued to grow their loving families. In addition to being the motherly head of her family, she was also a long-time member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Amarillo.
Betty is survived by her children, Rick Alford and his wife Rhonda of Bakersfield, CA; Nellanne Fisher of Lubbock, TX; Gary Alford and his wife Tonya of Wellston, OK; her wealth of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Shannon Watson and her husband Gary; Pamela Bogart and her husband Joe and their children Savannah, Ethan and Kholeton; Michelle Van Parys and her husband Chris and their children Wyatt and Aubriana; Tiffany Buck and her husband Joe and their children Jude and Pax; Preston Alford and his wife Jacey; Chelsea Fisher; Joshua Alford and his wife Crystal and their children Makenzie and Izabella…..
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SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Monday, 28 January 2013
Betty Ann Alford of Shawnee, originally of Amarillo, Texas, died Jan. 25, 2013 at the age of 84.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.
Burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday Jan. 31 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ben Pollard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty F. Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 16 Oct 1928, last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her father-in-law, Hardman Talmadge Alford Sr., in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Nealy Preston 1925 AL1, Hardman Talmadge 1898 AL2, William J. 1862 AL3, Jefferson J. 1812 GA/TN4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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BETTY JO ALFORD ROGERS O’DEA
Enid, Garfield Co., OK—_____ November 2010
Betty Jo O’Dea
Betty was born June 20, 1933, in Ponca City to Marvin and Faye (Kerr) Alford and passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, in Enid. Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
On Dec. 13, 1955, Betty married Jack Rogers. To this union, one son, Robert Rogers was born.
On April 29, 1976, she married Ray O’Dea. Betty and Ray were foster parents to many children in need of a good home.
She is survived by her husband, Ray of the home; son, Robert Rogers; grandchildren, Vonie Graham and Trent Rogers; five great-grandchildren; as well as a niece, Rita Lalicker; and three beloved dogs….
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debra L
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. O’Dea (SS# issued in OK), last residence Enid, Garfield Co., OK.
See the obituary of her father, James Marvin Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820).
Her lineage: Betty Jo 1933 OK1, James Marvin 1902 TX2, James Walter 1878 TX3, Andrew Jackson 1850 GA4, Peyton 1788 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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BILLIE D. ALFORD
NEWS AND EAGLE
Enid, Garfield Co., OK—Saturday, 19 September 2009
ENID, OK—The memorial service for Billie D. Alford, 84, will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel…. Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.
He was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Oilton to Earl D. and Rosie L. Leonard Alford and died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, in Enid.
He grew up in Oilton and graduated from Newkirk High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II from June 1943 to January 1946.
He married Wanda Noema Cathcart Sept. 21, 1946, in Blackwell. They made their home in Newkirk and Kansas City. He attended National Trade School in Kansas City, Mo., where he received his master automotive technical diploma. They moved to Enid in 1948, where he worked 38 years for the Pontiac-Cadillac dealership. He was a member of Garriott Road Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife, Noema; his children, Gail Hayes of Bennett, Colo., and Greg Alford of Katy, Texas; one sister, Helen Nowell of Winfield, Kan.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters….
Photo from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Emery Reynolds
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billie D. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Enid, Garfield Co., OK.
See the obituary of his paternal grandfather, William Walter Alford, in this compilation.
From OK Marriages: Billie D. Alford, age 21 son of Earl D. Alford, married Wanda Neoma Cathcart, age 19 daughter of Herschel H. Cathcart, on 21 Sept 1946 in Kay Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Billie D. 1924 OK1, Earl Dean 1889 KS2, William Walter 1859 VA3, Joseph McClure 1834 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??7.
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BILLIE JO HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—21 September 2007
POTEAU—Billie Jo Halford, 72, died Wednesday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield. Dowden, Heavener.
In another article:
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Le Flore Co., OK—_____ September 2007
Birth: Feb. 1, 1935
Monroe, Le Flore Co., OK
Death: Sep. 19, 2007
Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK
Billie Jo Halford, 72, of Poteau. Survived by a sister, Wilma Conley of Pico Rivera, Calif.
Graveside services Friday at 10 a.m. at the Summerfield Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home in Heavener.
Photo from Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, Le Flore Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sheila Dean Bobo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billie J. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Poteau, Le Flore Co., OK.
Ada Halford, who shares Billie’s gravestone, is identified on her Find A Grave memorial as Roxie Ada Tennessee White Halford, wife of William Ayden Halford.
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BOBBY EDGAR ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 8 September 1999
Alford, Bobby Edgar, 36, passed away Sept. 7, 1999.
He was born to Lois Thomas Alford and Dale Scott Alford in Ft. Worth, TX on Oct. 25, 1962. He worked in lawn maintenance & landscaping.
Bobby is survived by his mother, Lois Arguello, Van, Texas; father, Dale Alford & stepmother, Sue, Okla. City; brothers, Carl and David Alford and Gail McCalla all of OKC, and Randy & wife Kerri Dawn, Yukon, OK; grandmothers, Gladys Sandlin, Van, TX, and Ethel Hudson, Dallas; and aunts, Ann Fugitt and Dona Macias, bothof Dallas. Memorials may be sent to the Mercer-Adams Funeral Svc. at 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK 73008. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thurs., Sept. 9, at Resurrection Cemetery. Mercer-Adams.
Photo from Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TheOldChief
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Dale Scott Alford; and brother Randall Wayne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Bobby Edgar 1962 TX1, Dale Scott 1941 TX2, Ted 1916 TX3, Edgar P. 1872 TX4, James P. 1821 TN5, Wiley 1783 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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BOBBY JOE HALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—13 May 2003
BARNSDALL—Bobby Joe “Bob” Halford, 68, retired oil field worker, died Saturday. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Ethel Reece Cemetery. Stumpff.
Photo from Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charlie Chapman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bobby J. Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Apr 1935, last residence Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Clara Lorine Shouse Halford, in this compilation.
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BOOKER T. ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Photo stamp on back:
“A&A Photos … Okla City”
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Alford, Booker T., 99, Tulsa Public Schools educator and Army veteran, died Monday. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Jack’s Memory Funeral Home Chapel.
In another article:
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—_____ May 2017
Born: June 5, 1917
Place of Birth: Haskell Co., OK
Death: May 22, 2017
Place of Death: Tulsa, OK
Occupation: Educator - Tulsa Public Schools
HOME GOING SERVICE
Friday May 26, 2017, 11:00 AM
Jack’s Memory Chapel
INTERMENT
Friday May 26, 2017
Memorial Park Cemetery
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Strain
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Marguerite M. Alford, in this compilation.
On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Booker T. Alford says he was born 5 June 1917 in Kinta, Haskell Co., OK, and names his mother Martha Jane Alford as his contact. They are living in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK. He is a student at Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University in Langston, Logan Co., OK. (now Langston University).
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BONNIE GRACE ALFORD CAMPBELL
Del City, Oklahoma Co., OK—_____ August 2015
Grace Alford Campbell
29 March, 1916 – 22 August, 2015
Bonnie Grace Alford Campbell was born near Morris, Oklahoma on March 29, 1916 where she remained until she graduated from high school. She had one brother who predeceased her, Jack Alford, also born near Morris.
After graduating from high school she attended Oklahoma Baptist University. She was employed at Liberty Mutual Bank in Oklahoma City when she met Donald Campbell from Shawnee, Oklahoma, to whom she was married for 62 wonderful years. Donald was serving a three year voluntary service in the Army at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. God blessed them with a beloved daughter, Wanda.
When Donald’s enlistment was completed they moved to San Francisco where they lived for 8½ years. He was called back into the service and spent 14 months in Okinawa. After peace was declared, he was released and they returned to Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Later, they relocated to Midwest City, Oklahoma where they were both employed at Tinker Air Force Base until they retired. They lived in Midwest City for 50 years before Donald was called to Glory!
They both were very active members at Sooner Baptist church. After Donald was deceased, Bonnie Grace relocated to Dallas, Texas….
Predeceasing Bonnie Grace, were her beloved husband, Donald and her beloved daughter, Wanda and her beloved brother, Jack.
Survivors are: Sharon Howard of Dallas, Texas, Lisa Frye and husband Curtis of McKinney, Texas and their daughter Laura of Austin, Texas and Stephanie Turner and husband Larry and daughter Myers and son Drake of Edmond, Oklahoma. Bonnie Grace leaves many friends and family in Oklahoma and Texas….
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THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 26 August 2015
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, Thomas Jackson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Jack Leroy “Rooy” Alford in California Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Jack Leroy 1913 OK1, Thomas Jackson 1866 TN2, William Jasper 1836 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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BRADLEY SCOTT ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—14 October 1986
Bradley Scott, infant son of David and Novela Alford. Also survived by grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Darrell D. Avers, OKC and Mr. & Mrs. Dale Alford, OKC.
Graveside services 3pm Tuesday, Resurrection Cemetery Chapel.
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BRENDA SUZETTE ALLFORD LYNN
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 22 September 2002
NOWATA—Brenda Suzette Lynn, 39, Youth & Family Services caregiver, died Wednesday [September 18]. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Ridgeway Baptist Church, Sapulpa, and graveside service 2 p.m. Monday, White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville. Stumpff, Bartlesville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Arthur “Doug” Allford and Ruth Geraldine New Allford, in this compilation.
In Jan 2022, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Brenda does not have a gravestone.
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BRUNEHILDE “HILDE” ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Alford, Brunehilde, 69, died Monday [September 3]. Private services (McNeil’s, Mustang).
Photo from Mustang Cemetery, Mustang, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Tauer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Brunhilde Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 9 Oct 1937, last residence El Reno, Canadian Co., OK.
Her husband’s memorial at Find A Grave lists him as David Gerald Alford, with note: “Full military honors were given on Nov 4, 1997 at the Mustang Cemetery in Mustang, Oklahoma. Honors were given by Boyd Fallwell of Veterans of America Honor Guard.”
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 [Ancestry] lists David Gerald Alford, born 19 June 1939 in Wheeler Co., TX, the son of Milace Hardeson Alford and Georgina Ann Wolfe. AAFA records show Milace’s middle name as Hardesty. Neither his WWI Draft Registration Card nor his gravestone, also in Mustang Cemetery, include his middle name.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
Her husband’s lineage: David Gerald 1939 TX1, Milace Hardesty/Hardeson 1895 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John A. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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BUDDY MARVIN ALFORD
Brother of Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369, Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, and Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374
Photo from Brown’s Funeral Service
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Monday, 31 January 2005
Services for Buddy Marvin Alford, 68, a longtime Caney-area resident and former California resident from 1959-1972, who died Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at the Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma in Durant, will be today at 2 p.m. in the Voca Baptist Church. Rev. Neal Alford and Rev. John Howard will be officiating.
He was born May 28, 1936, to Arnold Allen and Lillie Francis (Tigert) Alford at Voca, in Atoka County. He attended school and Caney and Buckholt and worked for Georgia Pacific Co. in Arcata, Calif., as head millwright. After returning to Oklahoma, he worked as an industrial welder for Peabody Galion in Durant for several years and then for Sundowner Manufacturing Co. in Coleman until his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran stationed in Hawaii and Japan. He was a member of the Voca Baptist Church and later a member of a McKinleyville, Calif., Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sammie Lee Alford.
He is survived by children Sherri Diane Miller, Albuquerque, N.M., Marvin Keith Alford and wife Cindy, Trinity, Texas, Regina Lynne Alford, Fort Worth, Texas, and William Marvin Alford and wife Samantha, Stringtown; stepchildren Shiryl Ann Trowbridge and husband Larry, Harmony, and J.R. Hobbie and wife Krystal, Kiowa; siblings Travis Alford and wife Betty, Wichita, Kan., Neal Alford and wife Trecia, Douglass, Kan., Bob Alford and wife Ella, Caney, Jack Alford and wife Janice, Fort Worth, Don Alford and wife Gayla, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Carl Alford and wife Vickie, Gainesville, Texas, Mary Gay and husband Jim, Piedmont, and Wallace Alford and wife Vicky, Caney; grandchildren Thomas and Callie Flynn, Stringtown, Tyler Alford, Trinity, Tagen Miller, Coalgate, and Donovan and Dylan Alford, Stringtown; numerous other relatives; and many very dear and loved friends.
Interment will be in Caney Cemetery with brothers and brother-in-law Travis Alford, Bob Alford, Jack Alford, Don Alford, Carl Alford, Wallace Alford and Jim Gay serving as pallbearers.
Family night was Saturday at 6 p.m.
Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka is handling the arrangements.
Photo from Stewart Gammon Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teena Cantrell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Buddy M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Caddo, Bryan Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Lillie Francis Tigert Alford; brother Wallace Madison Alford; and paternal grandfather James Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374, in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Buddy Marvin 1936 OK1, Arnold Allen 1908 OK2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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CARL F. HALFORD
Carl and his wife Kay
Photo from Primrose Funeral Service
NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
Norman, Cleveland Co., OK—Sunday, 13 January 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Carl Halford, 88, of Norman, died Tuesday in Norman. Services were held at Freewill Baptist Church with burial following at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Halford was born January 2, 1913, to Sirrel and Rosa Halford in Bakersfield, Missouri. He attended Hawkins Ridge School, graduated from Bakersfield High and attended college at Jefferson, Missouri.
Mr. Halford taught school at Barnsdale Public School. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner on B-24 bombers. He was in the Rome, Arno, and southern France campaigns. He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He came to Oklahoma in 1946 and worked for Birchum Construction until 1948. He then went to work at Tinker Air Force Base where he retired in 1975.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William Halford and Orlyn Halford, and sister, Myrtie Miller.
Survivors include his wife and son, Kay Bruehl Halford and Ken Halford, both of Norman, and s sister, Rena Rutledge of Springfield, Missouri.
Photo from Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Norman, Cleveland Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anna Rowe Love
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Carl F. Halford (SS# issued in MO), but his death date is listed as [Tuesday] 25 Dec 2001, last residence Norman, Cleveland Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of his mother, Rosa Margaret Halford; and his sister Alaska Arrenia “Rena” Halford Rutledge in Missouri Obituaries.
Sirrel W. Halford was enumerated in Ozark Co., MO in 1900.
On Sirrel Walter Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 42, born 23 January 1876, living in Bakersfield, Ozark Co., MO. He names Rosa M. Halford his nearest relative.
His HALFORD lineage: Carl F. 1913 MO1, Sirrel Walter 1876 MO2, James Washington 1843 TN3, Sirrel 1821 TN4.
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CARLTON RAY ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 28 June 2017
August 17, 1960 - June 15, 2017
YUKON [Canadian Co.]—Carlton Ray Alford born on 08/17/1960 in Fort Worth, TX. He went to “the promised land” on 6/15/2017.
He is survived by his only son Dylan Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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CARMELAR ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 4 November 1994
HOLDENVILLE—Carmelar Alford, 104, homemaker, died Monday [October 31]. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday, Greater Shiloh Baptist Church. Hudson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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CAROL ANITA RILEY ALLFORD
“EJ and Carol Riley Allford”
Posted to Find A Grave by their granddaughter Bethany Bell
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 11 April 1999
McALESTER—Allford, Carol, 61. Services Tuesday (Bishop).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Carol A. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Elbert John Allford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her full name is from her memorial at FindAGrave.com.
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CAROL JEAN ALLFORD TRAVIS WILLIAMS
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Thursday, 6 March 2014
McALESTER—Carol Jean (Allford) Travis Williams, 73, of Bugtussle, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at her home….
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bishop Chapel of Memorie…. Burial will be at Tannehill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester.
Born Nov. 27, 1940, in McAlester, she was the daughter of Joe and Rebecca (Eldridge) Allford. She attended Indianola Schools. She worked as a farmer for 22 years and then worked for Rockwell and Boeing as a sheet metal mechanic, retiring in 2000.
She married Bob Williams on May 14, 1983, in McAlester She enjoyed her dogs and cats and fishing. She fished tournaments with her husband. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Williams, of the home; son, Danny Travis, of Indianola; daughters, Becky House and husband, Al, of Antlers, Karen Travis-Means, Wichita, Kan., and Carman Williams and partner, Mitzi Whitney, of Bugtussle.
Also, grandchildren, Leah McNac, of Muskogee, Jason Travis, Galveston, Texas, Brandon Travis, of Owasso, B.J. McDougal, of Norman, Madison Means-Duncan, of Edmond, Travis Means, Wichita, Kan., Katherine Means, Wichita, Kan., Chris Means, Wichita, Kan., and their respective families.
And, brother, David Allford and wife, Tera, of Wetumka; uncle, Jim Allford and wife, June, of Holdenville; niece, Brenda Lusk-Lewis, of McAlester; nephews, Homer Lusk, of McAlester, and Drew Lusk, of Moore, and numerous other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Rebecca Allford, and sister, Myrna Lusk.
Pallbearers will be Travis Means, Chris Means, B.J. McDougal, Jason Travis and Brandon Travis
Honorary pallbearers will be Spirit Local Union 1558 members.
Photo from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Sent by descendant Naomi Miller – used with permission
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Joe Brown Allford and Rebecca Eldridge Allford, in this compilation.
Her first husband was David Wayne Travis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Carol Jean 1940 OK1, Joe Brown 1914 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC5.
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CAROLEE LOUISE ALVORD SMOOT
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 7 September 1967
In another article:
DAILY WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 6 September 1967
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Todd
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her father, Alberne Foster Alvord, in Kansas Obituaries.
Marriage announcement:
DAILY REPUBLIC
Ottawa, Franklin Co., KS—Friday, 3 April 1908
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 648:
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
Her ALVORD lineage: Carolee Louise KS 18851, Alberne Foster 1849 NY2, Rufus Lee 1824 NY3, Luman 1791 CT4, Ebenezer 1767 CT5, Thomas Gould 1742 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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CELESTE MARIE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 1 April 2009
TULSA—Alford, Celeste, 58, systems analyst, died Monday. Memorial service 12:30 p.m. Friday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Celeste M. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 21 Apr 1950, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Richard Martin “Rusty” Alford, in this compilation.
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CHARLES LAURIE ALFORD
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ September 2012
Dorothy and Charles Alford
Charles Laurie Alford, 90, passed from this life on June 22, 2022, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Charles was born on March 28, 1932, to Laurie [Alford] and [Elizabeth] Labon (Mims) Crater. Charles served in the US Air Force and while serving he worked in communications. Charles met and married Dorothy Beatrice Vinkle in Canada on February 18, 1956, and they shared 56 memorable years together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. Charles was survived by her loving children, Charlene Alford and Curt Alford and wife, Sandy; and grandson, Matthew D. Ennis.
Photo from Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joanne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Dorothy Beatrice Vinkle Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Laurie L. Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Charles Laurie 1932 MS1, Laurie L. 1904 MS2, James Smith 1878 MS3, Henry J. 1847 MS4, James Henry 1825 AL5, John William 1801 GA6.
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CHARLES M. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 December 1924
Taken by inactive photographers, Frank & Shirley Hankins
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife Sarah Jane Hull Alford; and children Harry Morton Alford, Loyal Roscoe Alford, and Nellie Alford Harrison in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Hannah Cassie Alford Krieger Michael Sherwood in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Charles M. 1860 MO1, John 1825 KY2, Payton 1785 VA3, Jacob 1757 VA4, James 1715 VA5.
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CHARLES R. ALFRED
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 1 April 2007
Alfred, Charles R., 80, accountant, died Thursday [March 29]. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church (Walker-Brown, Bartlesville).
Photos from Memorial Park Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Todd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles R. Alfred (SS# issued in IL) was born 17 June 1926, last residence Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Lou Whitley Alfred, in this compilation.
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CHARLES REESE ALFORD
Half-Brother of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
Uncle of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 16 December 1956
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Cheryl Nichols
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Maude E. Kennedy Alford; son Pierre Leon Alford; father, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr.; and half-siblings Elwood Seymour Alford, Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters, and Ruth Francis Alford Musick in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Nancy Ann Alford Brown in Nebraska Obituaries; of his brother Pierrepont Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother Paul Leon Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Charles was the son of Thomas Wildcat Alford and his first wife, Mary Grinnell.
See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860–1938.”
His lineage: Charles Reese 1887 OK1, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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CHARLES WILLIS ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 21 April 1987
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Abelli
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charley Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 20 Jan 1894 and died _____ Apr 1987, last residence Stratford, Garvin Co., OK.
See the obituary of his father, Thomas Alexander Alford, in this compilation.
On his 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Charles Willis Alford was born 20 Jan 1894 in Scott, AR. He is a farmer living in Stratford, Pontotoc Co., OK.
From U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File (Ancestry): Charley Alford, born 20 Jan 1894, died 18 Apr 1987. He served from 25 June 1918 to 9 June 1919.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Charles Willis 1894 AR1, Thomas Alexander 1856 MS2, James Henry 1825 AL3, John William 1801 GA4.
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CHARLEY ALFORD
Brother of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
[He died in Arizona, but we are also including his obituary here because he lived most of his life in Oklahoma.]
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—Friday, 4 April 1997
WEWOKA [Seminole Co.]—Funeral services for Charley Alford, 85, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker’s Chapel …; burial will follow in Westwood Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary.
Alford died Monday [March 31] in Phoenix, Ariz.
He was born Aug. 22, 1911, in Wewoka, where he lived most of his life. He was retired from Tinker Air Force Base and Forsee Chevrolet.
Survivors include three daughters, Erma J. Emery, Lawton, Annie A. Taylor, Tempe, Ariz., and Doll B. Bly, Phoenix; three brothers, Wesley Alford, Weleetka, Sylvester Alford, Detroit, Mich., and Romeo Alford, Sapulpa; three sisters, Sunshyne French, Owasso, Violet Patterson, Tulsa, and Wessylyne Simpson, Langston; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Charley Alford (SS# issued in MS) but list his death date as 29 March 1997, last residence Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
See the obituaries of his brothers Romeo James Alford Sr. and Wesley L. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Annie Bell Alford Taylor in Arizona Obituaries; and of his brother Freddie Dewitt Alford in New Jersey Obituaries.
In 1930, Charley’s parents, Wesley and Emily Alford, both born MS, and 12 siblings, all born OK, are living in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK. Charley is not enumerated with the family. This is an African American family, enumerated as Negro.
On Wesley Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), He is living in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK, age 36 born 24 June 1882. His nearest relative is Emily Alford.
In 1900, Wesley Alford, age 17 born June 1882 in MS, is living in Webster Co., MS, with his father, Matt Alford, age 40 born Jan 1860, his wife Minnie age 23 born June 1876, and 6 siblings. All and their parents were born in MS. Matt and Minnie were married 7 years, and Minnie has 4 children, 4 living. Next door is Solomon Alford, white, age 72 born Jan 1828 in AL, parents born in NC.
From Find A Grave: Wesley D. Alford, born 24 June 1882 and died 18 May 1939, is buried in North Fork Cemetery in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK.
For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson.
His lineage: Charley 1911 OK1, Wesley Dow 1882 MS2, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.
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CHRISTIE WILSON ALFORD BALDWIN
AAFA #0006
Senior photo, The Student Annual, 1924 yearbook, Central High School, Oklahoma City, OK
Christie and Paul Baldwin
November 1993
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 21 February 2008
Christie Baldwin, 101, died February 18, 2008. She was born February 28, 1906 of John Robert Alford and Lavona Alford.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Paul Baldwin, one brother and one sister.
Christie worked for Walter Investment Farm Mortgage Company until 1974. She was a member of the Auxiliary of National Association of Letter Carriers and was active in the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Christie was also active in the women’s group of Penn Ave. Christian Church. She loved to travel, reading, flowers, crafts of all kinds and was very interested in genealogy.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many loving friends.
… A funeral service will be held Fri., Feb. 22, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the Guardian West Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Agent 99
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Christie Baldwin (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her parents, John Robert Alford and Livonia P. Doggett Alford, in this compilation.
Christie was an early and avid AAFA member and contributed much material from her personal research. At the 1997 Annual Meeting in Pleasanton, CA, Christie was in the first group honored as Distinguished Members of AAFA, recognizing her early research efforts.
From Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): Christie Wilson Alford was born 28 Feb 1906 in Marshall Co., TN, daughter of John Robert Alford and Livonie P. Doggett.
Engagement announcement:
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 1 November 1931
Christie wrote a short autobiography, including photos, for AAFA’s “Getting To Know” series, published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2000.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Christie Wilson 1906 TN1, John Robert 1860 TN2, Eley Harrison 1820 TN3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CHARLOTTE MARIE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 9 October 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY—Alford, Charlotte Marie, 58, died Sunday [October 5]. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Grand Boulevard Baptist Church (Advantage-South Chapel, Oklahoma City).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 May 1950, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Roy Dennis Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CLARA LAVERNE CRAMER ALVORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 8 January 1947
In another article:
HERALD JOURNAL
Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—Thursday, 9 January 1947
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Fayette Charley Alvord; and children Alfred Paul Alvord and Gracie Maude Alvord in this compilation.
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CLARA LENORA EVANS HALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 June 2001
CORN [Washita Co.], OK—Clara Lenora Halford, a mother of Weldon (Shorty) Halford of Snyder, died on Sunday, June 3, at her home in Corn.
A funeral service for Mrs. Halford, 91, was held on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Mangum, Oklahoma. Burial was in Jester Cemetery in Jester, Oklahoma. Greer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Born on May 27, 1910 in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, she married Wesley Halford on October 29, 1927, in Jester. They farmed in Jester and were active in rodeos. When her husband died on May 27, 1988, she moved to Corn to be near her daughter. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Bill Pitts of Corn and Ila Rae and Orland Eagan of Lone Grove, Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law, Bennie Halford of Snyder [Weldon’s wife]; a sister, Ina Faye Morris of Tehachapi, California; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In another article:
ALTUS TIMES
Altus, Jackson Co. OK—_____June 2001
Clara Lenora Halford, 91, died Sunday at her home in Corn. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Mangum.... Burial will be at the Jester Cemetery. Arrangements are with Greer Funeral Home.
She was born in Choctaw County May 27, 1910 to Em and Genie (Whitworth) _____ [text missing]. She married Wesley “Bud” Halford in Jester on Oct. 29, 1927. They lived and farmed at Jester. They were active members of the Mangum Mounties, participating in play days, rodeos and parades. Her husband died on May 27, 1988. She then moved to Corn to be near her daughter. She enjoyed horses, fishing, reading and having coffee with her friends. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, James Wesley Halford; a sister, Anne Booker and two brothers, Edward Evans and Dewey Evans.
Survivors include her children, Edna Gale Pitts and husband, Bill of Corn, Ila Rae Eagan and her husband Orland of Lone Grove and Weldon Halford and wife, Bennie of Snyder, Texas; a sister, Ina Faye Morris of Tehachapli, Calif.; grandchildren, Larry Halford, Debra Halford, Rocky Halford, Wesley Halford, John Halford, James Halford, Jr., Dennis Halford, Linda Scrimshire, Beverly Eagan, Ronnie Halford, Sharon Fritz, Patricia Dennis, LaDonna Halford, Brett Pitts, Brent Pitts and many great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara E. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Corn, Washita Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Wesley H. “Bud” Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Weldon Ladon “Shorty” Halford in Texas Obituaries.
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CLARA LILLIE PRICE HALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 26 October 2003
Halford, Clara Lillie, 91, died Wednesday [October 22]. Services 10 a.m. Monday (Greer).
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Mangum, Greer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pantherfan
Inscription: Married Jan 29, 1929
Inscription: Parents of Joyce Fern 1931, John Ross 1935, and Forest Earl 1940
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara L. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 20 May 1912, last residence Mangum, Greer Co., OK.
See the obituary of her brother-in-law Wesley H. “Bud” Halford in this compilation.
In 1930, Clara Lillie Halford, age 17 born OK, is living in Tilly, Greer Co., OK, with her husband of 2 years, John J. Halford, age 26 born OK, and his mother Cora J. , age 57 born TX, widow.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: John J. 1904 OK1, William Riley 1860 AR2, Jonathan Fletcher 1818 NC3, David C. 1792 NC4, John 1768 VA5, James 1737 NC6.
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CLARA LORINE SHOUSE HALFORD
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Friday, 8 January 2010
Mrs. Clara Lorine Halford, 74, of Barnsdall, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday [January 4] at the Jane Phillips Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mrs. Halford will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Barnsdall Freewill Baptist Church…. Interment will be in the Ethel Reece Cemetery under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home at Barnsdall.
Mrs. Halford was born at Canadian, Texas on June 17, 1935 the daughter of Howard Shelton Shouse and Annie Lorine (Flowers) Shouse. She grew up and received her education at Canadian, Texas and was married to Bobby Joe Halford at Clovis, New Mexico on November 1, 1952. They made their home in Borger, Texas until moving to Barnsdall in 1958. Mrs. Halford was employed at the Munsingwear Sewing Factory in Hominy for 26 years and then operated Clara’s Cake Shop in Barnsdall until her retirement in 2003. Mr. Halford preceded her in death on May 10, 2003. She was a member of the Barnsdall Freewill Baptist Church and she was a loving mother, “Mimi” and will be missed by all.
Survivors include three daughters, Pamela Kent Brown of Bartlesville, Sheila Ann Hallagin and her husband Blaine and Tiffany Cassandra Halford, all of Barnsdall, one son, Michael Clyde Halford and his wife Cindy of Barnsdall, two sisters, Carolyn Cook and her husband Ray of Waukomis, Oklahoma and Mary Ellyson and her husband Aubrey of Weatherford, Texas, six grandchildren, Dustin Blake Brown of Bartlesville, Cora Brooke Johnson of Barnsdall, Dalton Lee Hallagin of Barnsdall, Laken Mechelle Thurston of Pawhuska, and Dillon Blaine Hallagin of Bartlesville, three great grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Haley Johnson and Lacey Johnson and a sister-in-law, Sandy Shouse of Pampa, Texas.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Howard Shouse and Junior Shouse, one sister, Cleta Elliott, and one grandson, Brandon Shane McLain.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clara L. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Bobby Joe Halford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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CLAUDE DAVID ALFORD
[He died in Texas, but we are including his obituary here because he lived in Oklahoma.]
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Friday, 10 May 1963
Photo from Ego-Coleman Cemetery, Coleman, Johnston Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, okfever
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Mack Hugh Alford; father, James Henry Alford; and half-brother John Martin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Mary Ruth Alford Lillard; and half-brother Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Claude David 1893 TX1, James Henry 1857 MS2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.
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CLOVIS PAT ALFORD
Uncle of Clifford Earl Alford, AAFA #1014
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—20 July 2003
Clovis Pat Alford, 84, services Monday, Carney (Bill Eisenhour Northeast, Oklahoma City).
Photo from Carney Cemetery, Carney, Lincoln Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Baker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clovis P. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 June 1919 and died 16 July 2003, last residence Carney, Lincoln Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his siblings Nicola Ruth Alford Anthony and Paris Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Dallas Alford in Texas obituaries.
From U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry): Clovis Pat Alford served in the US Navy World War II. He may have a second gravestone in Carney Cemetery.
His paternal grandfather, William Lace, changed the spelling of his last name to Allford, as did many of his children—but not Clovis’s father, Robert Brooks Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Clovis Pat 1919 OK1, Robert Brooks 1892 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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COLLEEN BACON ALFORD
ANDERSON HERALD
Anderson, Madison Co., IN—Saturday, 26 September 1953
WOMAN ACHIEVES 2 AMBITIONS
TULSA, Okla, (AP)—Mrs. Colleen Alford, whose two great hopes after she knew she was doomed by cancer were to bear her baby and celebrate her 20th birthday, died at her mother’s home Friday.
Her birthday came two days after doctors delivered her baby girl by Caesarean section July 31, fearful the young woman might not live long enough for normal birth.
Mrs. Alford, wife of an aircraft worker, suffered from cancer of the lymph glands. Her mother, Mrs. Delman Bacon, reported her daughter “was quite happy in the last hours of her life in company of her baby.”
In another article:
EVENING SENTINEL
Holland, Ottawa Co., MI—Friday, 25 September 1953
TULSA, Okla. (UP)—A cancer-stricken young mother died early today, happy in the fulfillment of her dearest wish—the birth of her baby.
Death came peacefully at 1:10 a.m. to Mrs. Colleen Alford, who has been suffering from an incurable cancer of the lymph glands more than three years. She died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delma Bacon, where she had lived since leaving St. John’s Hospital a few weeks ago.
With her was black-haired Cleah Tonya Alford, not yet 2 months old, who was delivered prematurely by Caesarian section because of the mother’s condition.
“She thanked the Lord she was able to enjoy her baby in her final hours,” said Mrs. Bacon. “That was the thing she had wanted most.”
Before the birth of the baby, Mrs. Alford expressed a wish that she might have her baby in time for her 20th birthday. She celebrated the birthday two days [August 2] after the 5-pound girl was delivered two months prematurely.
“We will have some happy hours,” the mother said when she saw her baby. “She’s so pretty … she’s so pretty.”
In another article:
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Wednesday, 5 August 1953
Mrs. Huey Alford, cancer-stricken mother who doctors say has only a few days to live, smiles happily at her six-day-old daughter, Cleah Tonya. Mrs. Alford pronounced herself “ready to die” after the child was delivered by caesarian operation. The baby was delivered prematurely because it was feared that Mrs. Alford might not live long enough for it to be born naturally.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shane
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Huey P. Alford, in this compilation.
In 1940, Coleen Bacon, age 6, is living in Collinsville, Rogers Co., OK, with her parents, Delma M. Bacon 35, and Maude E. Bacon 28, and her brother Duane D. Bacon, 3. All were born in OK.
From Oklahoma, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Colleen Bacon married Huey P. Alford on 23 Dec 1951 in Tulsa, OK.
Family trees on Ancestry consistently list her as Maude/Maudie Colleen Bacon, with no source for the first name. Her parents were Delma M. Bacon and Maude/Maudie E. Beauchamp.
The baby was apparently raised by Colleen’s parents. She is listed on Classfinders.com as Cleah Bacon, 1971 graduate of Cedaredge High School in CO. She is listed as Tonya Orrell in her father’s obituary and in Maude Beauchamp Bacon’s obituary:
DAILY PRESS
Montrose, Montrose Co., CO—28 January 2003
GRAND JUNCTION—Maude Beauchamp Bacon, 91, Grand Junction, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, at IHS of Mesa Manor in Grand Junction.
Survivors include one son, Duane D. Bacon, of Boulder, Colo.; one daughter, Tonya Orrell, of Grand Junction, Colo.; four grandchildren; and one sister, Kathleen Gates.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Callahan-Edfast Mortuary Chapel in Grand Junction. Interment followed in the Cedaredge Cemetery at Cedaredge....
Arrangements were handled under the direction of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary of Grand Junction.
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CORA BELLE ALFORD BROYLES JACKSON
Aunt of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
Grandaunt of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
FORT COBB NEWS
Fort Cobb, Caddo Co., OK—Thursday, 6 February 1964
Photo from Fort Cobb Cemetery, Fort Cobb, Caddo Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mel Owings
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Josephine Chandler Alford; siblings Sigmond Wolf Alford and Viola Elizabeth Alford Sanger; and half-brother George Edgar Alford in this compilation.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Cora Brayles, age 27, married John N. Jackson, age 36 on 23 Aug 1903 in Independence Co., AR.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
Her lineage: Cora Belle 1876 AR1, George Wiley 1838 NC2, Green 1815 NC3.
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NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI DAILY JOURNAL
Tupelo, Lee Co., MS—Friday, 18 March 2016
EL RENO, Oklahoma—Curtis Paul “Pete” Alford, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital, Yukon, Oklahoma.
He was born June 26, 1941, in Chickasaw County to Leslie Paul Alford and Jeanette Lowrey Pumphrey. He was a member of Thorn Church of God. He was a truck driver for over 50 years. He was loved by all his family and a life long friend of many.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Thorn Church of God…. Burial will be at Ellzey Cemetery. Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Erma Faye Alford, of El Reno, Oklahoma; two daughters, Lesa (Alberto) Mejia and Paula Alford Reed, both of Houston; two stepdaughters, Rhonda (Arthur) Bailey, of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Melissa (James) Carlsen of Millington, Tennessee; one stepson, Michael Norwood of Houston; 12 grandchildren, Hannah, Chantal, Alexandria Che, Blake, Josh and Megan Reed, Amie Hobock, John Michael Dunn, Clay Clark, Ashley Clark, Alanna Norwood and Craig Norwood; and seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, James David and Sherman Alford, Raymond Pumphrey and Jim Wilkerson; three sisters, Marie Crow, Cecilia Pearson and Cindy Walls; stepmother, Earlene Alford of Houston; and a host of family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Alford and Jeanette Pumphrey; and his grandaughter, Lindsay Dianne Reed.
Pallbearers will be Leon Conners, Jack Reed, Samuel Atkinson, Josh Reed, Ricky Alford, Dee Dee Evans, John Michael Dunn and Clay Clark.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jr. Wilkerson, Thomas Rowlett, Wilson Kirby, Don Howell, Bud Moore, Harry Lee Malone, Joe Blissard, Scottie Bailey and David Rhodes….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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DAISY CATHERINE HOLDER FINNEY ALFORD MCKINNEY
Sister-in-law of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
From her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Charlotte Stevens Schneider, deceased
Source unknown (from her memorial at Find A Grave)
OK—_____ November 2005
Daisy Holder McKinney was born October 25, 1921 near Concord, Arkansas, the daughter of Charley Joe Holder and Connie Edith Staggs Holder. Daisy attended school in Concord, Arkansas and lived in Wetumka and Holdenville, Oklahoma. She attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She passed away Nov 19, 2005 at 84 years of age.
Survivors include her daughter Juanita Bucher and her husband Clifford of Payson, Arizona; 3 grandsons, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson; Brother Loren Holder and his wife Nyta of Blanchard; other relatives and friends.
Photo from Blanchard Cemetery Blanchard, McClain Co., OK,—www.findagrave.com
Posted 18 Nov 2008 by Find A Grave contributor Charlotte Stevens Schneider, deceased, Daisy’s first cousin twice removed
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her husband’s brother Cal Dee Alford in California Obituaries.
Daisy married (1) Borden Finney in 1936 and divorced him in 1937. She married (2) France Alford (1911–1990), and they had 1 daughter, Joyce Juanita Alford in 1938. They were probably divorced. Daisy E. Holder married (3) James Daniel McKinney on 7 March 1965 in Merced Co., CA [California Marriage Index, 1960–1985 (Ancestry)].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: France 1911 AR1, Harvey Lee 1882 AR2, James C. 1844 AL3, Calvin H. 1813 NC4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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DAISYE BAILEY ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 26 March 1956
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet LaMotte, MHR
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Aaron R. Alford; and son Garland Bailey Alford, in this compilation.
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DALE SCOTT ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 12 June 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Dale Scott Alford died June 9, 2001 in Oklahoma City. Services were held at the Mercer-Adams Chapel followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
Born August 9, 1941, at Fort Worth, Texas, to Ethel and Ted Alford, Dale married his wife, Sue, on July 22, 1977. He worked at golf courses in Texas and Oklahoma. He built the Greens Golf Course in Oklahoma City and served as superintendent there for 15 years. He then began his lawn care and landscaping business which he operated until he retired due to health problems.
Preceded Mr. Alford in death was his grandmother Jonetta Wright, father Ted Alford, brother Don Alford, and son Bobby Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Sue, his mother, Ethel Hudson of Dallas, sons, Carl, Randy (Keri), and David and Gail McCalla, five grandsons, and sister-in-law, Anna Alford of Dallas.
Photo from Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TheOldChief
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dale S. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his sons Bobby Edgar Alford and Randall Wayne Alford in this compilation.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 (Ancestry): Dale Scott Alford and Jimmie Loyce Thomas (listed once as Thompson) had 4 sons in Tarrant Co. from 1960–1965, and 1 son in Dallas Co., where the mother is listed as Jimmie Lois Thomas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dale Scott 1941 TX1, Ted 1916 TX2, Edgar P. 1872 TX3, James P. 1821 TN4, Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DARRELL DAVID ALFORD, JR.
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Memorial graveside services for Darrel David Alford Jr., 45, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Rose Hill Cemetery….
The son of Darrel David Alford Sr. and Wanda (Lloyd) Alford, Darrel was born on Sept. 28, 1969, in Liberal, Kan., and passed away on Aug. 26, 2015, in the local hospital.
He and the former Misty Armstrong were married on Feb. 9, 2001, in Melissa, Texas. An Ardmore resident all of his life, Darrel enjoyed playing video games, basketball and loved playing the guitar.
He is survived by his wife, Misty; mother, Wanda Johnson; father, Darrel Alford Sr. and wife, Barbara; daughter, Kathy Armstrong; son, Austin Armstrong; brothers, Michael Johnson and wife, Tina and Chris Alford and wife, Tina; sister, Lisa Alford; stepbrother, Walter Holbrook Johnson; grandson, Zayne Morriss; aunts and uncles, Mary Jones and husband, Terry, Paul Lloyd and wife, Kathy and Freddy Lloyd and wife, Cindy; and several nieces and nephews, Jackie, Morgan, Kayla, Brody; and several others and cousins.
Services are under the direction of the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DAVENE SUE CORNELL ALFORD
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ August 2017
Davene Sue Alford passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017. She was 88.
She was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on September 14, 1928. Her parents, David and Flora Cornell were Chilocco Indian School graduates, the same school from which she graduated in 1946. After graduation, she met and married Eugene R. Alford, Sr., a World War II veteran, in 1946. Together, they raised four children, Eugene Jr., Yvonne, Dianne and Janene.
In addition to being a devoted mother, she worked at Shell Oil and was part of the early computer revolution. She retired from there in 1994. She also served her community working alongside her husband at the Bowen Indian Mission, especially with the annual All Indian Basketball tournaments. She also served as Secretary for the Indian Falls Creek Baptist Assembly in the 1960s and as the organist for the Bowen Indian Baptist Church. She found great joy in assisting the National Chilocco Alumni as Secretary and Member-at-Large; she also helped with the Scholarship Pow-wow committee and organize benefit pow-wows.
Her hobbies included sewing, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching and she loved working crossword and number fill-in puzzles. Sue was an avid reader, enjoying the morning newspaper and novels and she took in many movies. She spent quality time at casinos, playing penny slots and was known as a hot-shot winner. She spent hours playing dominoes, telling family stories and sharing laughs with her kinfolks and friends.
In recognition of her many years of service, she was inducted into the Chilocco Hall of Fame in 2003. Along with her husband, they were the first married couple in Chilocco’s history inducted into their Hall of Fame. She was also a life time member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA.
She is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene W. Alford, Sr.; two grandsons, William D. Alford and Tike Danson Alford Chapman and great granddaughter, Autumn Proctor….
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Eugene Ray Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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DAVID EVAN ALLFORD
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—14 September 2014
McALESTER—David Evan Allford, 37, of Wetumka, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, in an auto accident near Okemah.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Assembly of God Church in Wetumka…. Interment will follow at the Wetumka City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah.
Born June 29, 1976, in McAlester, he was the son of David R. Allford and Terra (Downer) Allford.
He grew up in McAlester and moved to Holdenville when he was in the eighth grade. In 1995, he graduated from Holdenville High School. He and Becky Shaw were married in April 1999 in Oklahoma City.
He had worked as a deputy with the Okfuskee County Sheriff’s Department for the past two years and also served with the United States Army.
He enjoyed his family and his children. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he also enjoyed going out to eat.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Rebecca Allford, of McAlester, Harry Eugene Downer, of Germany, and Mary Hall, of Krebs.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Allford, of Wetumka; his parents, David R. and Terra Allford, of Wetumka; one son, Wyatt Evan Allford, of the home; one daughter, Shelby Leigh Allford, of the home; two brothers, Joe Allford and wife Jill, of Seminole, and Ben Allford and wife Michelle, of Holdenville; mother- and father-in-law, Jim and Wanda Shaw, of Wetumka; brother-in-law, James Shaw and wife Melissa, of Coalgate, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Active pallbearers will be members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mason Allford, Alex Allford, Jaxson Allford, Benson Allford, Josh Parker, Jonathon Parker and Jeff Parker….
Photo from Wetumka Cemetery, Wetumka, Hughes Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jo Ellen CLINE Towry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of David E. Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Joe Brown Allford and Rebecca Eldridge Allford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: David Evan 1976 OK1, David Rampey 1951 OK2, Joe Brown 1914 OK3, John Martin 1878 MS4, William Lace 1856 MS5, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC6.
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DAVID LEE ALFORD
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____ September 2012
David Lee Alford, age 38, Ardmore, OK resident, was born on Saturday, October 06, 1973, to Neal and Trecia (Nuttall) Alford, at Newton, KS. David passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Ardmore, OK.
He attended school in Kansas, Michigan, and Caney. He graduated from High School in Douglas, KS. David also attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. David was highly skilled in managing retail stores and employees. He was very creative in displaying whatever business product he was given.
David as a youth was a member of the Mt Carmel Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to Douglas First Baptist Church in Douglas, KS. He loved to cook and enjoyed cooking for people.
David is survived by his parents, Neal and Trecia (Nuttall) Alford; siblings, Claudie Alford and wife Lynna of Independence, KS., Terry Alford and wife Paulla, Cherokee, OK., Gerald Alford of Laplatta, MD., Mark Alford of Denver, CO., Gwen Terrell and husband Alan of Conway, AR., Kay Stiffler and husband Bruce of Valley Center, KS., Tammy Milbourne and husband Gary of Lake Jackson, TX., Lesa White and husband Nathan of Mead, OK.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, other relatives, and many dear friends.
David was preceded in death by his nephew, Caycen Tackett
DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Thursday, September 27th, 2012
PLACE OF SERVICES: Caney Baptist Church, Caney, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. Jeremy Parham
VOCALIST: Alan Terrell
PIANIST: Janet Toney
CASKETBEARERS: Claudie Alford, Terry Alford, Gerald Alford, Mark Alford, Gary Milbourne, Alan Terrell, Nathan White
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Jacob Alford, Micah Alford, Nathan Alford, Robby Alford, Chace Alford, Scott Terrell, Zachary Alford, Adrian Milbourne, Lance Milbourne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DAVID SCOTT ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—11 July 2004
Alford, David Scott, 38, carpet layer, died July 5. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Calvary Chapel of Oklahoma City (Ford, Midwest City).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David S. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 17 Dec 1964, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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DEA L. JONES ALVORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 7 January 2003
PONCA CITY [Kay Co.]—Dea Alvord, 89, retired, died Monday [January 6]. Services pending. Trout.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dea J. Alvord (SS# issued in OK) was born 10 Feb 1914 and died 6 Jan 2003, last residence Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Alfred Paul Alvord, in this compilation.
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DEAN WILLIAM ALFORD
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ April 2021
Dean William Alford, 71, resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed away April 19, 2021.
He was born November 8, 1949 in Park Forest, Illinois to George and Dorothy Alford. Dean was raised attending the Catholic Church and his faith was very important to him. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity while attending the University of Oklahoma. Dean was an Electrician by trade and always enjoyed lighting up people’s lives. After college he began his career when he went to work for his good friend, Gary Dean at “Gary’s Electric” in Tulsa. A few years later he ventured into starting his own business, “Alford Electric” in Tulsa. Dean eventually went to work for Tulsa Tech were here retired in 2013 as Project Coordinator.
Dean was married to the love of his life, Anne Alford (Wilson). The couple shared 39 years together until her passing in 2015. Even after her death Dean continued deeply loving her until he rejoined her on April 19th when he was called home to Heaven.
Dean was an over-the-top Oklahoma Sooner football fan and definitely bled “Crimson and Cream”. He lived for Sooner dominance over in-state rival Oklahoma State and The University of Texas. Dean loved hanging out with all of his friends he met over the years at Potbelly’s Bar and Grill in Broken Arrow. Dean will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Dean was preceded in passing by his parents, George and Dorothy Alford and his wife, Anne Alford.
He is survived by his brother, Rick Alford and his wife, Jill of McKinney, Texas; brother, Rusty Alford and his wife, Cathy of Deland, Florida; brother, Tom Alford and his wife, Sue of Rockwall, Texas; son, Chris Paxton and his wife, Angela of Tulsa, Oklahoma daughter, Kimberly Reuben of Metairie, Louisiana; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to John and Lacy Barela for making Dean a part of their family and caring for him the last 2 years of his life. They can NEVER be thanked enough; and were a blessing to Dean.
…. Funeral Service will be 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
Photo from Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, George Edward Alford and Dorothy Ebel Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Richard Jude Alford Sr. in Texas Obituaries.
His lineage: Dean William 1949 IL1, George Edward 1918 IA2, Charles Erwin 1891 MI3, George ???? England4.
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DELMAS WILLIAM HALLFORD
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—Sunday, 26 September 2004
Delmas William Hallford, 71, of Duncan, died on Friday, September 24, 2004, in Duncan. The funeral was held on Monday at Don Grantham Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Duncan City Cemetery.
Delmas W. Hallford was born on January 24, 1933, in Tiffin, Missouri, to Francis and Rachel Irene Hubbard Hallford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Korean conflict. He was an independent paint contractor for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Temple in Kansas City, Missouri.
Survivors include his mother, Rachel Irene Hallford of Duncan; two sons, Steve (Nicole) Hallford and Brett Hallford of Duncan; two daughters, Kathy Hallford of Alma, Arkansas and Darla (David) Meek of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Delmas W. Hallford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Duncan, Stephens Co., OK.
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DOCIA MOLISSA ALFORD RANA
Niece of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
Gerald and Docia Alford Rana
Photo from their gravestone
Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK—_____ August 2015
Docia Molissa Rana of Red Oak died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her home at the age of 82.
Docia was born October 14, 1932 to James “Jim” Dalton Alford and Alice Elizabeth (Raleigh) Alford in Pine Valley, OK. She married Gerald Rana, Sr. in Red Oak on October 1, 1949. She worked for Department of Human Services in Latimer County as a social worker for 30yrs. She was the administrative assistant for Rana Family Medical Clinic since her retirement of DHS. Docia was a kind person and spent her life caring for others. She was affectionately called “Mema” by all who loved her.
Docia is survived by her son, Dr. Gerald Rana, Jr. and wife, Linda of Wilburton, OK; grandchildren, Mark Rana and wife, Dawn of San Antonio, TX, Sunny Rana of Red Oak, OK and Michael Johnson and wife, Dana of McAlester, OK; great-grandchildren, Tori Mills, Rana Denley, Quinn Rana, Michael Johnson, Nicholas Denley and Hailey Johnson; brothers, Jimmy Alford, Roy Alford and wife, Ginny, and Arnold Joe Alford all of Red Oak, OK; sister, Judy Kay Pickett and husband, Donald of Lockesburg, AR; sister-in-law, Floy Osborne of Phoenix, AZ; brother-in-law, Coy Rana and wife Margaret of Inyokern, CA and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Docia was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Alice Alford; her husband Gerald Rana, Sr. in 2014; daughter, Barbara Ann Rana in 2005 and a sister Wilma Booth….
The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Red Oak Assembly of God Church, Red Oak, OK…. Interment will follow at LeFlore Cemetery, LeFlore, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Quinn Rana, Nicholas Denley, Roy Alford, Mark Rana, Jason Adams, Michael Johnson, Jimmy Alford, Sr., and Calvin Alford. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Rodney Derryberry, Michael Johnson, Brittany Montgomery, Alice Ary, Lahoma Wilcox, Arnold Joe Alford, Jimmy Alford, Jr., Rana Denley, Hailey Johnson, Tori Mills, Dalton Alford, James Alford, Josh Alford and Jared Alford….
Arrangements entrusted to Jones-Harkins Funeral Home, Wilburton, Oklahoma.
Photo from Le Flore Cemetery, Le Flore, Le Flore Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kathy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Alice Elizabeth Raleigh Alford; and siblings Arnold Joe Alford and Wilma Marie Alford Booth in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Docia Molissa 1932 OK1, James Dalton 1908 OK2, Harvey Lee 1882 AR3, James C. 1844 AL4, Calvin H. 1813 NC5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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DOLORIS “EARLENE” FANNON HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 13 July 2011
October 4, 1932 - July 11, 2011
YUKON—Doloris “Earlene” Halford joined her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2011. She was born October 4, 1932 in the Berlin community west of Elk City, OK. Her parents were Earl Edison and Willie Mae “Saxton” Fannon. Earlene met L.L. Halford at Berlin, OK. They married in June, 1948. They celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Earlene is survived by her three daughters, Rita Briscoe, husband Doug of Piedmont, OK, Darla Cook, husband Randy of Elk City, OK, Brenda Reffner, husband Vince of Yukon, OK, one brother, Doyle Fannon, wife Connie, two sisters, Joyce Nelson and Karen Kay Woods, seven grandchildren, Julie Sparks of Yukon, OK, John Sparks, wife Liz of Memphis, TN, Dusty Oldenburg, husband Jeff of Mulhall, OK, J.W. Briscoe of Hinton, OK, David Reffner of Yukon, OK, Sarah Cain, husband John of Yukon, OK & Hannah Reffner of Yukon, OK, seven great grandchildren, Colton, Will, & Anna Briscoe and JaLeigh, Callen & Lincoln Oldenburg and most recently a special joy to her, Baby “Jack” Cain, Life-time friends, Billie Taliferro of Clovis, NM and Johnnie Womack of Elk City, OK, many nieces and nephews, last, but not least, her, faithful companions, JoJo and Tinkerbelle.
Earlene was preceded in death by her dearly loved husband, L.L. Halford, parents, Earl Edison Fannon and Willie Mae Fannon, one brother, Robert Fannon and one infant granddaughter, Janice Lee Cook.
Earlene loved her family & worked diligently to take care of her family. This family has been immensely blessed to have had this mother and faithful follower of Jesus Christ in their lives. She was an amazing cook & all who knew her felt the love in the meals she prepared. She cooked as a profession & for family & friends. Earlene was dedicated to her church & family. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Yukon, OK. She enjoyed the fellowship of her Christian family & was faithful in her work making a countless number of kolaches, cinnamon rolls & meals to support her beliefs. She loved her husband & her children with all her heart & they loved her back. She loved flowers, gardens, traveling & adored her grandchildren. She had a way of making everyone in her life feel special & we will all miss her every day.
… Services will be 10:00am, Thursday July 14, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church of Yukon with interment following at the Yukon Cemetery…. Arrangements are under the direction of Yanda and Son Funeral Home in Yukon, Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doloris Earlene Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Yukon, Canadian Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Lafayette Lee “L.L.” Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DORIS MAE GRAVITT THOMAS ALFORD
Photo from Griffin-Hillcrest Funeral Home
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Thursday, 30 October 2008
Graveside services for Doris Mae Alford, 88, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery….
Born Jan. 18, 1920, in Gene Autry, to James Roy Gravitt and Bernice Mae Roe Gravitt, she died Oct. 28, 2008 in Ardmore.
She married C.C. Thomas, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Jerry Don Thomas and Jimmie Charles Thomas.
She attended Gene Autry schools until her marriage to C.C. Thomas, moving to Corpus Christi, Texas. After the marriage ended, she moved back to Ardmore where she became a phone operator for Southwestern Bell, where she retired. She married Marion Deupree “Duke” Alford in 1953. She enjoyed caring for children in the community and looking after the elderly.
Survivors include one daughter, Deloris Lantrip, of Mannsville; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren….
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendy Nabors Way
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Doris M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her stepson Leary Dawell “Duke” Alford in California Obituaries.
From:
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Sunday, 24 February 1957
See the obituary of Helen Virginia Aaron Blalock Alford in this compilation. Helen was probably Marion Deupree Alford’s second wife.
SSDI records show that Marion Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 5 Sept 1900 and died _____ Dec 1974, last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
Her husband’s lineage: Marion Deupree 1900 MS1, John Franklin 1875 MS2.
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EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Sunday, 9 April 2006
COALGATE [Coal Co.]—Memorial services for Dorothy Alford, 94, Coalgate, are 2 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church....
Ms. Alford died April 7, 2006, at Oklahoma City. She was born May 26, 1911, at Centrahoma, to Alsey and Sedalia Alford.
She graduated from Hico High School, Hico, Texas, and attended Oklahoma City Business College. She was a bookkeeper for Corelab, Dallas, Texas, for 32 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alsey and Sedalia Alford; and two sisters, Joy Josephine Cody and Aline Alford.
Survivors include a niece, Nancy Ford, Oklahoma City; three nephews, Steve Cody and wife Nancy, Ada, Bob Cody and wife Pam, Coalgate, and Phillip Cody, Oklahoma City; four great-nieces, Ann Ford, Norman, Sarah Jane Johnson and husband Erik, Miami, Okla., Kate Rush and husband Brad, Marietta, Ga., and Rachel Cody, Chicago, Ill.; and four great-nephews, Ben Cody and wife Leslie, McKinney, Texas, Dan Cody, Owing Mills, Mass., Luke Cody, Coalgate, and Buck Cody, Austin, Texas....
Brown’s Funeral Service, Coalgate.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Dorothy 1911 TX1, Alsey L. 1878 TX2, John Rankin 1834 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DOROTHY BEATRICE VINKLE ALFORD
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ September 2012
Dorothy Beatrice Alford, 80, passed from this life on September 18, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dorothy was born on May 23, 1932 to Clarence and Elizabeth Vinkle. She was an Administrative Assistant for the Corp. of Engineers. Dorothy met and married Charles L. Alford in Canada on February 18, 1956 and they shared 56 memorable years together.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband, Charles Alford; children, Charlene Alford and Curt Alford and wife, Sandy; and grandson, Matthew D. Ennis.
Visitation will be held Friday 2:00-9:00 PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home with a Funeral Service being held 10:00AM Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy B. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Laurie Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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DOROTHY EBEL ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—18 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Alford, Dorothy E., died on October 14, 1998.
She is survived by: her husband of 56 years, George; sons, Richard and wife, Jill of Carolton, TX, George Jr. and wife, Karen of Deland, FL, Thomas and wife, Sue of Panora, IA, Dean and wife, Anne of Broken Arrow; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A Bible Vigil will be 7 p.m., Monday, October 19 at St. Thomas More Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at the Church of the Resurrection.... The Fitzgerald Funeral Service, 585-1151.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy E. Alford (SS# issued in IA) was born 1 Jan 1919 and died _____ Oct 1998, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Edward Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Dean William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Richard Jude Alford Sr. in Texas Obituaries.
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EDITH MAY ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 8 October 1945
In another article:
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 9 October 1945
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Jesse Harrison Alford, in this compilation.
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EDWARD LEE ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Phillips Funeral Service
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—28 November 2010
Alford, Edward Lee Sr., 80, died Nov. 22. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Wewoka Church of Christ (Stout-Phillips, Wewoka).
In another article:
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—26 November 2010
Edward Lee Alford, Sr. was born May 28, 1930 to George Alford and Bernice Noble-Alford in Nobletown, Oklahoma, and passed away on November 22, 2010.
Big Ace, he was lovingly called by his family and friends because of his love for the game of basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, both parents, two sisters (Odessa and Frankie), brother (Wesley), and two grandchildren (Carlos and Ria).
Edward attended the Nobletown public schools, Douglas High School in Wewoka, Langston University and Oklahoma Baptist University.
He united in marriage to Lee Ann Smith-Alford on December 8, 1952. To this union eight children were born. Edward served in the United States Army and retired after 34 years of faithful and devoted Federal Service (Department of the Air Force). While employed at Tinker, Edward started A&R Roofing company to start a legacy for his sons and employment for other young men in the community. He received numerous awards throughout his career. He was most proud of the National Defense Service Medal award and the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding meritorious service. Edward reaffirmed his love for Christ and joined the Church of Christ. He remained an active and faithful member until his health began to fail. Edward was a quiet, giving person who believed that hard work and dedication was essential to a full and quality life. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his dedication to his children, and his patience and compassion to those less fortunate.
He leaves to cherish his memories: Eight loving and devoted children: Earl L. Alford (Rena) of Wewoka, OK; Gloria Alford-Carr of Spring, TX; Gary L. Alford of Norman, OK; Edward L. Alford. Jr. of Wewoka, OK; Sharon Annette Bruner (Ray) of Wewoka, OK; Brent L. Alford of Wichita, KS; George Ray Alford of Arlington, TX; and Montria Denise Alford of Wewoka, OK; sixteen grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; others: Dr. T.J. Roberts (Deloria) of Oklahoma City, OK; Ellis Alford (Ruth) of Norwalk, CA; Wille Alford (JoAnn) of Aliso Viejo, CA; sisters: Merdine Black (Marvin) of Houston, TX; Berdie Davis of Oklahoma City, OK; aunts: Sunshyne French of Owasso, OK; Wesslyne Simpson (James) of Langston, OK; and Violet Patterson (Lee) of Tulsa, OK; and Amelia Hill of Shawnee, OK; brother-in-law, Chester Smith of Oklahoma City, OK; a son of the heart, Bob Bruner; a daughter of the heart, Ella Virginia James; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and dear friends.
Funeral Service for Edward Lee Alford Sr. will be held Monday November 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wewoka Church of Christ…. Interment to follow at Westwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Oklahoma….
Photo from Westwood Cemetery, Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Audrey (McConnell) Calger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 28 May 1930, last residence Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lee Ann Smith Alford; and mother, Bernice Noble Roberts Alford, in this compilation.
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EDWIN HAROLD ALFORD
MUSKOGEE TIMES-DEMOCRAT
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Wednesday, 1 May 1963
In another article:
DAILY PHOENIX
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Friday, 3 May 1963
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Sandlin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Louisa Jarrett “Jerry” Hockman Irwin Alford; son Thomas Hockman Alford; and father, Thomas Joseph Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1803 NC.
His lineage: Edwin Harold 1908 MO1, Thomas Joseph 1874 MO2, John A. 1841 NC3, William 1803 NC3.
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EFFIE MAY ALLFORD
MUSKOGEE TIMES-DEMOCRAT
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Monday, 13 September 1920
SHERRIF [sic] LEADING POSSE AFTER FARMER WANTED FOR SHOOTING OF GIRL
ROBERT W. BLAKELY, BRUSHY MOUNTAIN MAN, ALLEGED TO HAVE MORTALLY WOUNDED STEP-DAUGHTER WHO RECENTLY PREFERRED STATUTORY CHARGE AGAINST HIM—DOCTOR GOES TO SCENE.
That Robert W. Blakely, Brushy Mountain farmer charged with rape two weeks ago by his step-daughter, Effie May Allford, shot and seriously injured her at about noon today, was the information received by the sheriff’s office at 1 o’clock this afternoon.
Dr. W.E. Floyd, Ed Maloney, deputy sheriff, and several other officers were sent by Sheriff Robbins to the place in automobiles. The officers were heavily armed and expected to have a fight with Blakely, as he has threatened several times that he would shoot anyone who tried to arrest him.
GIRL IS REPORTED DYING
The girl was reported to be dying, though definite details of the shooting could not be learned at an early hour this afternoon.
When the girl, with a girl friend, came to the county attorney’s office several weeks ago and told the story of how her step-father had wronged her and wanted a warrant for his arrest issued at once, she said he had threatened to kill her if she ever told about their relations.
Some delay was occasioned, however, and she did not go home that night, but stayed with her friend. The next day the warrant was issued and officers sent to the farm house to arrest Blakely, but he could not be found.
ELUDED ALL SEARCHERS
Officers have been searching the country since that time, believing that he was in hiding in the woods near his home. Yesterday word was received from the sheriff at Van Buren that a man was seen there answering the description of Blakely and officers were sent after him. He could not, however, be found.
The persons who called in to the sheriff’s office early this afternoon with the short story of the shooting had little to say, according to Sheriff Robbins, other than that Blakely did the shooting and the girl was not expected to live.
In another article:
MUSKOGEE COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Thursday, 11 November 1920
GIRL, 12, SENDS FATHER TO “CHAIR”
BLAKELY GIVEN DEATH PENALTY ON HER STORY
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN FARMER SPEEDILY CONVICTED OF MURDERING STEP-DAUGHTER.
The same childish lips that used to kiss him goodbye when he went into the fields to plow, spoke the words yesterday afternoon in the district court room that sent Robert W. Blakeley, Brushy Mountain farmer, to the death cell on the charge of murdering his 19-ycar-old step-daughter, Effie May Alford, Sept. 13.
Goldie, Blakeley’s own 2-year-old girl, was the only other eye-witness of the shooting. Her testimony swept every hope of defense from Blakeley and when she had finished and the defense was given every opportunity to introduce evidence, none was introduced—even Blakeley himself being restrained by his attorney from testifying.
HER STORY BRIEF
When the little flaxen-haired girl with big blue eyes slightly strained from crying went to the witness stand the entire courtroom became suddenly as silent as though empty, became silent save, perhaps, for the beating of the father’s heart as he sat not more than seven feet from his own child and saw her struggling to keep back the tears long enough to tell the simple story of how murder, grim and terrible, suddenly burst from the hideous shadows near her Brushy Mountain home, swept the last feeling of manhood and fatherhood from the heart of her own father and sent bullet after bullet into the heart of the mother of his own child.
Goldie wasn’t excited. She told her story more clearly than the average grown person would testify on the witness stand. Her testimony was straight to the point and with its solemn weight of truth in five minutes decided the verdict.
STORY SEALS FATE
It wasn’t in the jury room after the trial that the verdict was reached. It was during the second of intense silence that followed the last statement of the little girl on the witness stand.
“Daddy ran out on the porch and shot Effie in the hand and when she turned around she said ‘I won’t go,’ but Daddy shot her again, I think three times, but I didn’t see after that for he shook me away from holding him and I ran into the house, for I was afraid,” the little girl said.
“Did Effie speak to you?” W.W. Cotton, county attorney, asked her.
“Yes.”
“What did she say?”
“She said, ‘Run and get somebody.’”
“Did you do it?”
“I started to but LeRoy, Effie’s little boy, ran out of the house and I got him.”
“Did you see where Blakely went?”
‘‘‘No, but I heard a piece of tin on a west window rattle and I knew he had jumped through it like he always did when the officers would come for him.”
CHILD TOLD THE TRUTH
“Did Effie say any more?”
“No, she just gasped and died soon.”
Not a juror winced and the verdict of death in the mind of each was decided on….
“True, true every word of it,” he [Blakely] was heard to mutter to himself….
Not far from him Mrs. Blakely with her children stood weeping….
The jury filed in within fifteen minutes … and the verdict of death was read….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Maude Lee Allford Harper Porter in this compilation. We included the obituary of her paternal grandfather, Chauncey Willard Alford, in Illinois Obituaries.
Effie May Allford was the daughter of Pliney Lee Allford and his second wife, Savina Elizabeth Burdine.
Effie is buried in Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OJ, Plot 81-7-192, but she has no gravestone.
Pliney died in July 1906, and in December 1906 Elizabeth married Robert Washington Blakely.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Effie May 1901 AR1, Pliney Lee 1844 OH2, Chauncey Willard 1815 CT3, Roswell B. 1790 MA4, Amasa 1764 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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EFFIE MAY BAGGETT ALFORD
DAILY NEWS-POST
Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA—Tuesday, 5 October 1971
In another article:
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Gotebo, Kiowa Co., OK—_____ September 1971
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Alford were held Wednesday afternoon, September 29, 1971, at the First Baptist Church in Gotebo….
Effie Mae Alford was born May 14, 1902, at Freestone, Texas, and died at Elk View Hospital in Hobart [Kiowa Co.] Monday, September 27, 1971. She lived in Monrovia, California for about 25 years.
Among survivors are her mother Mrs. W.D. Baggett, Gotebo; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Maybelle) Hulett, Mrs. Doyle (Chlomajean) Hulett; one sister Mrs. Alfred Grigsby, all of Gotebo; one brother, Duke Baggett, Portland, Texas; two grandchildren, Mrs. Jim (Pat) McKenna and Larry Hulett, both of Gotebo; and three great grandchidren.
Pallbearers were: Bennie Weber, Grady Cockreham, Gerge Truitt, C.M. Medley, Ross Haxton and Joe Reynolds.
Photo from Gotebo Cemetery, Gotebo, Kiowa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Galeen Irvin Chain
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
A family tree on Ancestry says her parents are William David “Bill” Baggett and Minnie Luce, and that her first husband was Harry Holmes, father of both of her daughters.
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ELBERT JOHN “E.J.” ALLFORD
Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—_____ March 2015
E.J. Allford, 80, of McAlester, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in McAlester…. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church…. Interment will be at Shady Grove Cemetery. Service arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service.
E.J. was born January 29, 1935 to Barron Miller and Dorothy Leona (Weddle) Allford in Scipio. He graduated from Indianola High School in 1953 and attended Oklahoma State University.
He married Carol Riley November 27, 1953 at Durant, Oklahoma. E.J. joined his father’s grocery business, Allford’s Thrifty Wise, and then owned and operated BM Allford and Son Service Stations. He also owned and operated the Phillips, Mobil, DX and Sinclair service stations and Allford’s Laundry in McAlester. He had also worked at the Phillips Refinery at Sweeny, Texas in 1970.
He was a Master Mason of Lodge #96, and a member of the International Order of Oddfellows. E.J. was a member of First Baptist Church.
He enjoyed driving, buying and selling cars and trucks and bowling.
Survivors include his sons: Keith “Randy” Allford and wife, Donna of Oklahoma City, Johnny Allford and wife, Brenda of McAlester; daughters: Toni Wilson and husband, Greg of Arlington, Tennessee, Jana Vela and husband, Paul of Stillwater; grandchildren: DeWayne Allford and wife, Michael of Moore, Bethany Bell and husband, Gene of Seabrook, Texas, Summer Baker and husband, Brandon of McAlester, Patrick Allford and wife, Mandy of McAlester, Matthew Wilson and wife, Lauren of Arlington, Tennessee, Morgan Fitzgerald of Tulsa, Madison Fitzgerald of Norman, Conner Fitzgerald of Stillwater.
Also, great-grandchildren: Dakota Allford, Cheyenne Allford, Tristan Wilson, Taylor Wilson, Mason Crawley, Miller Allford, Bryson Baker; uncle: Jim Allford and wife, June of Holdenville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Miller and Dorothy Allford; wife: Carol Allford on April 10, 1999; a sister: Karen Allford; brothers: Donnie Allford, Ronnie Allford; an infant brother; and a great-grandson: Christian Alexander Ward.
Pallbearers will be Rudolph Hernandez, DeWayne Allford, Matthew Wilson, Patrick Allford, Conner Fitzgerald, Morgan Fitzgerald, John Riley, and Mark Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.A. Allford, Jim Allford, Larry Allford, Bobby Hickman, Buddy Thomas, Olen Free, Jack Toole, Homer Lusk, Rev. Don Parr, David Verner, Jimmy White, Roger White, and Greg Contreras.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2448 E. 81st Street, Suite 3000, Tulsa, OK 74137.
Photo from Shady Grove Cemetery, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Bethany Bell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Carol Anita Riley Allford; father, Baron Miller Allford; and sister Karen Ruth Allford in this compilation.
His granddaughter Bethany Bell reports that E.J. was named after his grandfathers, Elbert Weddle and John Martin Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Elbert John 1935 OK1, Barron Miller 1911 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC5.
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ELROY RAYMOND ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0563
Father of Pamela E. Alford Burnett, AAFA #0709
October 1997 at AAFA’s Annual Meeting in Pleasanton, CA
Photo from AAFA files
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—14 March 2013
SPENCER—Elroy R. Alford, Sr., 78, of Spencer, died March 10, 2013.
Born May 2, 1934, to Elwood and Althea Alford. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a longtime member of the Catholic Church.
Elroy is survived by his wife Jan, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
A Wake Service will be held 5:30 PM, Friday, March 15, 2013, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2013, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Harrah with burial at Arlington Memory Gardens.
Photo from Arlington Memory Gardens, Spencer, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Rossi
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elroy R. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jan Elizabeth Morgan Alford; parents, Elwood Seymour Alford and Althea Lucille Goode Alford; and siblings Jesse Leon Alford and Laquana Jean Alford Cizek in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Gail Marie Alford Rye in New Mexico Obituaries.
Elroy was a member of the Absent Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. His paternal great-grandfather, George Wildcat, added the Alford name after an Alford officer saved his life. (We haven’t identified the Alford officer.)
Elroy was an active and enthusiastic AAFA member. He made and donated bird houses and wooden angels as raffle and door prizes for many AAFA annual meetings. He also contributed extensive information on his Native American ancestor, Thomas Wildcat Alford.
His lineage: Elroy Raymond 1934 OK1, Elwood Seymour 1911 OK2, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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ELWOOD SEYMOUR ALFORD
Father of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Brother of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 13 May 1992
SHAWNEE—Alford, Elwood, 80, died Monday [May 11]. Services 10 a.m. Friday (Roesch).
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Cheryl Nichols
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elwood S. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 July 1911, last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Althea Lucille Goode Alford; children Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., Jesse Leon Alford, and Laquana Jean Alford Cizek; parents, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr. and Fannie Tyner Alford; siblings Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters and Ruth Francis Alford Musick; and half-brother Charles Reese Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Gail Marie Alford Rye in New Mexico Obituaries; of his half-brother Pierrepont Alford in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Paul Leon Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Elwood was the son of Thomas Wildcat Alford and his third wife, Fannie Tyner Alford.
His lineage: Elwood Seymour 1911 OK1, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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EMMA LEE SPARKS HOPSON ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Tuesday, 24 March 1959
CACHE—Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Cache Assembly of God church for Mrs. Emma Lee Alford, 87, who died here Sunday [March 22] at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Verna Bowles.
Born Nov. 30, 1871, at Locksburg, Ark., she was married to R.C. [Robert C.] Alford Oct. 9, 1906, at Horatio, Ark. The couple resided in Valliant [McCurtain Co.], Okla., for several years prior to his death in 1936. Mrs. Alford had made her home with her daughter the past 14 years.
Other survivors are two sons, Claude Hopson, Wright City; John Hopson, Cache; and eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
… Burial will be in the cemetery here under direction of the Cache Funeral home.
Photo from Cache Cemetery, Cache, Comanche Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vickie Caldwell
AAFA NOTES: From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 (Ancestry): Emma Sparks, age 16, married Ben Hopson, age 26, both of Lockesburg, Sevier Co., on 26 Jan 1888 in Sevier Co., AR.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 (Ancestry): R.C. Alford, age 53 of Horatio, Sevier Co., AR, married Emma Hopson, age 35 of Lockesburg, Sevier Co., AR, on 10 Oct 1906 in Sevier Co., AR.
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EMMA LOUISE DILLARD ALFORD
Senior photo, The Log, 1963 yearbook, Bristow High School, Bristol, Creek Co., OK
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 9 February 2003
BRISTOW—Emma Louise (Dillard) Alford, 58, Rainbow Health Care restorative aide, died Thursday [February 6]. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Greater Mount Herman Baptist Church, Newby. Schumacher.
Photo from Durant Cemetery, Bristow, Creek Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vicki Benton Roth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 8 Dec 1944, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
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ETHEL LEE ALFORD
Photo from Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Alford, Ethel Lee, 97, caregiver, died May 13 in Oklahoma City. Visitation 2-5 p.m. Friday, Church of the Living God, Clearview, and service 11 a.m. Saturday, Clearview Community Center, Clearview. Keith D. Biglow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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ETTA BROWN ALFORD
BROKEN BOW NEWS
Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OH—Thursday, 10 March 1932
MRS. ETTA ALFORD WAS BURIED MAR. 3
EX-SERVICE MAN’S WIFE DIED AT HUGO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2ND
Mrs. Etta Alford, 33, who died at her home in Hugo Wednesday, March 2nd, was buried at Springs Chapel cemetery Thursday afternoon. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Whitley, were held at the residence.
The deceased was born in Kentucky in 1897. She was married to Chas. Alford in 1912 at Sawyer. To this union four children were born and all are living at this time.
Surviving relatives are her husband, Chas. Alford, four children, Estell, Forest, Bessie and Letha; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Greer, Shawnee; Mrs. Effie Smith, Wade; Mrs. Maude Wells, Wade; and one brother, W.J. Brown, Shawnee.
Pallbearers were Roy Vanderpool, Safford Chaney, A.C. Cooley, R.F. Henshaw, Horace Pardue and E.N. Roberts. The first five men were ex-war buddies of Mr. Alford’s.
Mr. and Mrs. Alford formerly resided at Clebit, where they were in charge of the hotel of the Choctaw Lumber Company, removing to Hugo several months ago.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her children Bessie Ione Alford Torans Costanzo, Estelle Alford Arnold, and Forest Verlon Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
Marriage:
CHOCTAW HERALD
Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK—Tuesday, 4 July 1912
The family is listed on the 1920 census twice:
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK – 2 Jan 1920
Charlie Alford head 30 AR AR AR auto mechanic
Ella wife 22 KY KY KY
Estell dau 7 TX KY AR
Verlan son 4 TX KY AR
Besie dau 2 OK KY AR
Pittsburg, Pittsburg Co., OK – 10 Feb 1920
Charlie Alford head 30 AR AR AR miner
Etta wife 22 KY KY KY
Estell dau 6 TX KY AR
Verlon son 4-7/12 TX KY AR
Bessie dau 2-2/12 OK KY AR
Francis Brown m-in-law 59 KY KY KY widow
+ a boarder
On Charlie Alford’s June 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, a farmer living in Sawyer, Choctaw Co., OK. He was born 2 Nov 1889 in Pike Co., AR, and has a wife and two children, ages 4 and 2. He has “heart trouble.”
Further information on this family is at An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065. Charlie, the son of Joseph David Alford and his fourth wife, Martha Ann Anthony, was reportedly “killed by Indians” in TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Charles 1889 AR1, Joseph David 1842 AR2, David Winston 1823 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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ETTA MESSNER ALFORD
SHAWNEE HERALD
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Friday, 9 May 1902
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr., in this compilation.
Etta shares a gravestone with her husband’s first wife, Mary Grinnell Alford.
Her birth date on the 1900 census in Pottawatomie Co., OK, is June 1874, born in OH.
From Missouri, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Etta O. Messner married Thomas W. Alford on 16 Apr 1897 in Gentry Co., MO.
Marriage announcement:
ARKANSAS GAZETTE
Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR—Thursday, 27 May 1897
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EUGENE RAY ALFORD, SR.
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Monday, 6 November 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Eugene Alford, who served as a member of the 45th Infantry Division’s Company C during World War II, died Saturday [November 4]. He was 74.
Services are pending with Moore’s Eastlawn Chapel.
Alford, a member of the absentee Shawnee tribe, was drafted into Company C when he was a student at Chilocco Indian High School. He began his military career as a baker. He earned two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star and Bronze Star for his military service.
In May 1945, Alford was one of many Oklahoma Indians who helped to liberate Dachau concentration camp. His role in liberating the camps was honored in 1992 during the annual Holocaust commemoration “Yom Ha Shoah.”
After the war, he returned to Oklahoma. He was a coach at Bowen Indian Mission and Madison Middle School. He was an active member of Tulsa’s Military Order of the Purple Heart and the National Chilocco Alumni Association.
He is survived by wife, Davene Sue Cornell Alford; a son, Eugene R. Alford Jr. of Phoenix; three daughters, Yvonne K. Cahwee, Dianne S. Francis and Janene F. Alford, all of Tulsa; a brother, Webster W. Alford Jr. of Boynton; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In another article:
Starrwatcher Online, The Official Home of Arigon Starr
At the left [above] is Arigon’s favorite uncle Gene Alford. He was born on August 9, 1921 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and was a member of the Absentee Shawnee tribe—and a 4th generation grandson of the famous Chief Tecumseh. He was one of many proud Native men who served in the US Army during World War II. His bravery won him the Purple Heart (with Cluster), the Silver Star and a bunch of other medals. He was also a man who served his community, working with youth and the Chilocco Indian School Alumni Assocation. He was married to Arigon’s Aunt Susie for 49 years. Unfortunately, Uncle Genie (as he was known to Arigon and her family!) passed on a few years back, but his memory lives on through the lives he touched and Arigon’s song “The Eagle Flies High.” Hooray for Gene Alford!
On Arigon’s last trip to Portland, Oregon she made a pilgrimage to visit the grave of Uncle Gene’s dad, Webster W. Alford, Sr. who’s buried in the Willamette National Cemetery. “He had a nice spot overlooking Portland, with lots of shade,” said Arigon. It can’t be said enough to those Native people who choose to serve in the military—thank you.
Photos from Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John McColloch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene R. Alford Sr. (SS# issued in OK) was born 9 Aug 1921, last residence Tulsa, Osage Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Davene Sue Cornell Alford; and brother Webster Alford in this compilation.
Eugene is the grandson of David W. Alford, full brother of Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr. (see his obituary in this compilation), both being great-grandsons of Tecumseh. David W. Alford was born in 1863 and died of smallpox, September 29, 1900. The name of his wife is not known at this time. Eugene was one of two sons of David’s son Webster W. Alford.
His lineage: Eugene Ray 1921 OK1, Webster W. 1895 OK2, David W. 1863 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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EUGENIA ADELE WALLER ALFORD
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—_____ July 2010
Eugenia Adele Alford, 96 of Duncan, Okla., died on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Sterling House in Duncan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, at Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home.
She was born August 20, 1913 in Pittsburg, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Waller, Sr. and had been a resident of Duncan since 1920. She attended Stephens College for Women and Oklahoma A & M, where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.
Eugenia married I.B. Alford on March 18, 1939 in Glendale, Calif.
She served as chairperson of the “Number 3” voting precinct for thirty years. She dearly enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Quick Trick Bridge Club for many years. Eugenia served as president of the Four Leaf Clover Club (FLC), Duncan Music Club and was also a former district president of Federated Music Clubs.
She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, devotedly served as past president of United Methodist Women and will be fondly remembered for her soprano voice in the choir.
Survivors include a son, John B. Alford and his wife Emelinda, two grandsons, Christopher and Casey and one great grandson, Calvin, all of Sacramento, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, John Allen Waller, Jr….
Photo from Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Audrey (McConnell) Calger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eugenia A. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA [possibly where her checks were sent—no obituary was published in the Sacramento Bee].
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EVA MAE HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 16 September 1994
Eva Mae Halford, 71, homemaker, died Wednesday [September 14]. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Mallett Funeral Home Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva M. Halford (SS# issued in OK) was born 15 Apr 1921, last residence Wagoner, Wagoner Co., OK.
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FAE ANDERSON HALFORD
[She died in Oklahoma, but we are also including her obituary in Missouri Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Friday, 23 February 2007
Fae Halford, age 95, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Chadwick [Christian Co., MO], passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2007. She was born July 15, 1911, the daughter of Alvin George and Della (Love) Anderson. She was a member of the Chadwick Union Christian Church.
Survivors include: her daughter, Betty Mitchell and husband, Jay, Tulsa, Okla.; her son, Robert Halford and wife, Collette, Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; and four grandchildren, Justin Mitchell, Rebecca Mitchell, Alexa Halford and Karl Halford.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark [Christian Co., MO]. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery....
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TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 22 February 2007
Halford, Fae, 95, teacher, died Tuesday. Visitation 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and service 2 p.m. Friday, both at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fae Halford (SS# issued in MO) was born 15 July 1911, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
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FANNIE TYNER ALFORD
Mother of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
Grandmother of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Great-Grandmother of Pamela E. Alford Burnett, AAFA #0709
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Saturday, 21 December 1957
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SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Sunday, 22 December 1957
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Evelyn Pipkin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr.; and children Elwood Seymour Alford, Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters, and Ruth Francis Alford Musick in this compilation.
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FARRELL ELDRIDGE HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 2 February 2000
KELLYVILLE [Creek Co.]—Farrell E. Halford, 74, retired building engineer, died Monday [January 31]. Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sapulpa.
Photo from Sunrise Cemetery, Kellyville, Creek Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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FAYE V. HALLFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—6 February 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Faye Hallford, 76 passed away on February 2, 2000. Services were held on Monday at the Carbondale Church of Christ and interment was at Floral Haven Cemetery.
She was an Avon representative, a member of the Carbondale Church of Christ, and a past president of the Oklahoma Rebekah Assembly.
She is survived by her daughter Alice (David) Spears of Tulsa; sons Jessie (Betty) of Collinsville, Johnny (Judy) of Wagoner, and William (Joyce) of Edmond; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Faye V. Hallford (SS# issued in OK) was born 21 May 1933, last residence not listed.
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FAYE LOUISE ALFORD NOEY
Family of Cecil Ray Alford and Hallie Elizabeth (Ingram) Alford. Children: Dean, Cecil, Betty, Louise, Ruth, Vera and Verna
Photo from Hallie Bell’s “Hallie Mae Bissett Family Tree” (Ancestry) – used with permission
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—Monday, 14 October 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
[This obituary is not verbatim.]
Louise Noey, 68, of Seminole died on Friday, October 11, 2002, in Seminole. A memorial service [will be] held on Thursday in Community of Christ Church in Seminole. Arrangements were under the direction of Swearungen Funeral Home in Seminole.
Mrs. Noey was born on February 24, 1934, in Goodland, Kansas, to Cecil and Hallie Ingram Alford. She married Monroe Noey on May 28, 1954, in Grandfield. She had an associate’s degree from Seminole State College. She retired from KOJAC as a youth childcare worker and was a water aerobics instructor at Seminole State College. She was a member of the Seminole Medical Center Auxiliary, treasurer for Church Women United, and a member of the Community of Christ Church.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janet (Jerry) Brandt of Enid, Marsha (Phillip) Doerner of Oklahoma City, and Joyce (Kenny) Skelton of Turpin; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Melvin (Sheryl) Noey of Seminole and Neil Noey of Edmond; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty (Luther) Boutz of Englewood, Kansas, Ruth (Fritz) Callier of Boerne, Texas, Vera (Rollie) Bohnet of Hawthorne, California, and Verna (Gene) Kephart of Lakewood, Colorado; a brother and sister-in-law, Cecil (Aileen) Alford of Euless, Texas; and seven grandchildren, Jelena Evans and her husband, Dan, of Norman, Jarom Uppendahl of Enid, Kris Noey of Sand Springs, Phillip and Michael Doerner of Oklahoma City, and Natalie and Jaclyn Skelton of Turpin.
Her grandparents, parents, a brother, Dean Alford, and a grandson, Joshua Uppendahl preceded her in death.
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SALINA JOURNAL
Salina, Saline Co., KS—Friday, 18 October 2002
SEMINOLE, Okla.—Faye Louise Noey, 68, Seminole, formerly of Edson, Kan., died Oct. 11, 2002.
Mrs. Noey was born Faye Louise Alford on Feb. 24, 1934, at Goodland, Kan. She was a Youth Social Service worker, retiring in 1999.
Survivors include two sons, Melvin of Seminole and Neil of Edmond; three daughters, Janet Brandt of Enid, Marsha Doerner of Oklahoma City and Joyce Skelton of Turpin; a brother, Cecil Alford of Euliss, Texas; four sisters, Betty Boutz of Englewood, Ruth Callier of Boerue, Texas, Vera Bohnet of Hawthorne, Ga., and Verna Kephart of Lakewood, Colo.; and seven grandchildren.
The memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at Community of Christ Church, Seminole. Bateman Funeral Home, 11th and Broadway, Goodland, KS 67735, is handling local arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Faye L. Noey (SS# issued in KS), last residence Seminole, Seminole Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her brother Harvie Dean Alford in Kansas Obituaries; and her grandmother Mary Alice Perry Alford in Washington Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her lineage: Faye Louise 1934 KS1, Cecil Ray 1903 KS2, Thomas T. 1872 KS3, William Harvey 1839 VA4, Charles 1801 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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FAYETTE CHARLEY ALVORD
“Fay holding Gracie, Clara holding Gertie”
Photo from GeoFeil’s Kimmell/Gildon Family Tree (Ancestry)
PONCA CITY NEWS
Ponca City, Kay Co., OK—Monday, 26 September 1949
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Clara Laverne Cramer Alvord; children Alfred Paul Alvord and Gracie Maude Alvord; mother, Mary Ellen Alfretta Thorp Alvord Mitchell; and siblings Bessie Elvira Alvord Cramer, Vernon Lee Alvord, and William Frank Alvord in this compilation.
On Fayette Charley Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 39, a farmer living in Hardy, Kay Co., OK. He was born 31 July 1979, listed his contact Clara Alvord, and clearly signed his full name.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
His probable ALVORD lineage: Fayette Charley 1879 MO1, Franklin Jared 1849 MI2, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY3, Elisha 1778 CT4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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FLORA MAE ALFORD SAWYERS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—_____ December 2010
ADA—Services for Flora Mae Sawyers, 96, Ada, are 1:00 p.m. Monday at Oak Avenue Baptist Church…. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mrs. Sawyers died Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at her home.
She was born April 6, 1914 at Jesse, Oklahoma to J.D. and Roxie Farris Alford. She was a lifelong resident of this area, attended Pleasant Hill elementary and graduated from Chickasha High School.
She married Leroy Sawyers on April 14, 1937 in Jesse. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1990. Mrs. Sawyers was a homemaker and a longtime member of Oak Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Sawyers and his wife Lavena, Eufaula, and Eldon Sawyers and his wife Linda, Ada; six grandchildren, Lisa Sawyers, Ada, Stanley Sawyers and his wife Vanessa, Ada, Steven Sawyers and his wife Bobbie of Gaar Corner, DeLaun Abbott and her husband Sam, Poteau, Lisa Krieg and Karen Krieg of Norman; six great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Edna Cooper, Ada; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a brother, Lee Alford, and two sisters, Beulah Posten and Lillian Wood.
Bearers will be Eldon Sawyers, Ron Sawyers, Stanley Sawyers, Steven Sawyers, Wyatt Sawyers, and Dillon Williams. Honorary bearers will be Sam Abbott and Connor Sawyers.
Photo from Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kris Abelli
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Flora Mae Sawyers (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK.
See the obituary of her sister Lillian R. Alford Wood in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Flora Mae 1914 OK1, James David 1894 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 NC7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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FLORENCE PAULINE ALFORD SLATER COOK
Aunt of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—_____ May 2000
Funeral services for Florence Pauline Cook, 88, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at Central Baptist Church…. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Pauline was born on Sept. 25, 1911, in Lafayette County, Miss., to Frank and Molly Smith Alford. She passed away into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 20, 2000, at her residence.
Pauline moved with her family to Ardmore as a child where she graduated from Ardmore High School in 1932. As a charter member of Central Baptist Church, she remained active until becoming ill in the spring of 1999. She was a member of the Rebekah Assembly of Oklahoma, having served as Noble Grand in Lodge 107, in Cordell, Okla.
On April 29, 1934, Pauline married Joe Cook of Durant, Okla. As the wife of an active duty military veteran of 20 years, Pauline lived and raised her family throughout the United States and Panama before retiring in Ardmore.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, two sisters and six brothers.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty Sue Poff of Ardmore; and three sons, Bob Cook of Hurst, Texas, Ronald Cook of Los Angeles, and James Cook of St. Louis, Mo., who honor her with their lives. Pauline is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendy Nabors Way
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pauline Cook (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
See the obituary of her father, John Franklin (Pierce) Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Olga Mae Alford Plett in California Obituaries; and of her brother Frank Burkette Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From SSACI: Florence Pauline Cook was born 25 Sept 1911 in Alfaville [?], MS, daughter of Frank Alford and Molly Smith. She is listed as Pauline Slater in 1975.
In 1930, Pauline Alford, 17, is living in Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, with her widowed mother, Mollie Alford, 52, and 6 siblings, all born in MS.
On John Franklin Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, a farmer living in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS. He was born 4 March 1875, and he names Mollie Alford, same address, as his nearest relative. He signed his name John Frank Alford.
In 1910, Frank Alford, 33, and his wife Mollie Alford, 32, are living in Lafayette Co., MS, with 7 children.
Her lineage: Florence Pauline 1911 MS1, John Franklin 1875 MS2. John Franklin Pierce was informally adopted by the family of George Washington Alford, 1855 AL–1909 TX. See the ahnentafel of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402.
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FLOSSIE MAE ESMOND ALFORD
SAPULPA HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK—Wednesday, 21 June 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Mrs. Scott (Flossie) Alford, 65, Sapulpa, died Tuesday [June 20] at Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 am Friday at Smith Funeral Chapel…. Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Gardens.
She was born Nov 7, 1923, in Kellyville and had lived in the Sapulpa area all of her life. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Scott Alford on Feb 16, 1989.
Survivors include daughter Mrs. Ted (Norma) Bunch of Sapulpa; sisters Pauline Hiett of Sapulpa and Velma Freeman of Tulsa; and two grandchildren.
Photo from Green Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan Flud
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Flossie M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Marion Scott Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Flossie Mae Esmond was born 7 Nov 1923 in Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK, daughter of William C. Esmond and Elizabeth Watashe. She died 20 June 1989. She is listed as:
1942 Flossie Mae Esmond
1944 Flossie Mae Booth
1954 Flossie Armstrong
1964 Flossie Mae Armstrong
1968 Flossie Mae Alford
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FRANCES C. “FANNIE” BARRETT ALFORD
Grandmother of Clifford Lahoma Alford, AAFA #0099
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by sharon baselice, her great-granddaughter – used with permission
MORNING EXAMINER
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Wednesday, 10 February 1915
Photo from White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kathie Simon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John Anthony Alford; and son Newton Elisha “Nute” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Melinda Ann Alford Owen Martin in Arizona Obituaries.
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FRANCES ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” LEE ALFORD
[She died in Oklahoma, but we are also including her obituary in Texas Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
From Caldwell Newspapers, Burleson Co, Texas 1897-1929 Birth and Death Notices, by Linda Faust Houck (Nacodoches, TX: Ericson Books, 1999)
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—11 March 1904
Eugene Wallin of Hastings, Oklahoma came down Monday morning with the remains of Mrs. Alford. Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Alford died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Wallin at Hastings, Oklahoma, Tuesday at the age of 77. Remains were taken to Cooks Point and she was buried at Salem Cemetery.
She was one of the oldest Burleson County settlers, having been here since 1849. She was born in Wilkes County, Georgia March 24, 1827, went to Mississippi in 1844, married R.E. Alford in 1846, went to Washington County in 1849 and came to Burleson County the following year. She joined the Baptist church in 1859 and afterwards moved membership to Salem Baptist Church at Cooks Point.
She leaves one sister, Ann Hewing, three sons, J.W. [sic: Dewitt C.] Alford, H. [Halcut] Alford, John W. Alford of this county and two daughters, Mrs. H.R. [Annie Bell] Page of Cooks Point and Mrs. E. [Carrie Evans] Wallin.
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her sons Dewitt C. Alford and Halcut Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Richard Erwin 1818 GA1, Halcut 1789 GA2, Julius 1750 NC3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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GARLAND BAILEY ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 6 February 1981
Garland Alford, 7200 NW 10, retired salesman, died Tuesday. Graveside services 10 am Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery. Guardian Midtown.
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet LaMotte
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Garland Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 17 July 1900 and died _____ Feb 1981, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Alice Ann Styron Alford; and parents, Aaron R. Alford and Daisye Bailey Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Garland Bailey 1900 OK1, Aaron R. 1875 TX2, John Rankin 1834 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GEORGE BRUCE ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Thursday, 3 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Lifelong Shawnee resident George B. Alford died Monday [November 30] at a local hospital. He was 75.
Services will be 10 a.m. today at Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel.... Burial will be at the Brown family cemetery. Dinner will follow at the Shawnee VFW hall.
He was born in Pottawatomie County on Feb. 10, 1923, the son of Laric and Betsy (Foreman) Alford. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received the Bronze Star, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
He married Karleta Makaseah on Nov. 23, 1949, in Snyder, Tx., and retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1980.
He was a member of First Indian Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents and one daughter, Jeanette Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Karleta Alford, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Sandra Alford, Sapulpa; Dave and Leora Alford, Shawnee; Michael Alford, Shawnee; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Richard Burris, Shawnee; 9 grandchildren, 2 g-grandchildren and many other relatives.
Photo from Brown Family Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George B. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his sons Michael Alford and Robert Bruce “Emmitt” Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: George Bruce Alford was born 10 Feb 1923 in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK, son of Alaric Alford and Betsy Foreman.
From Marian Alford Reeves: Thomas Wildcat Alford’s father was George Wildcat Alford, and his mother, the granddaughter of Tecumseh, was Way-lah-ske-se. Thomas Wildcat had three full siblings—David Alford, Nellie Alford Warrior, and Nancy Alford Hood. When George Wildcat remarried after the death of his first wife in 1869, he married Sarah Longtail, and their children were Thompson, Casper, Aleric, and James. These are all Thomas W.’s half brothers. George B. was the son of Aleric Alford and Betsy Foreman. He was also a member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe.
His lineage: George Bruce 1923 OK1, Aleric 1876 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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GEORGE EDGAR ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Wednesday, 29 April 1942
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DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Wednesday, 6 May 1942
Photo from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Mary Carol
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his stepmother, Mary Josephine Chandler Alford; and half-siblings Cora Belle Alford Broyles Jackson, Sigmond Wolf Alford, and Viola Elizabeth Alford Sanger in this compilation.
AAFA records list his mother as Mary C. Rideout, first wife of George Wiley Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford. George is not listed in this genealogy.
His lineage: George Edgar 1869 TN1, George Wiley 1838 NC2, Green 1815 NC3.
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GEORGE EDWARD ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—16 May 2004
Alford—George E., age 85, died May 13, 2004 in Tulsa.
George was a retired Warehouse Manager for G.W. Electric.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian; sons, Richard, George Jr., Thomas and Dean Alford and their spouses; step-children, Patricia and Kenneth Griffin; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m., Tuesday at Church of the Resurrection. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be made to Hospice of Green Country. Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel 291-3500.
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shane
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George E. Alford (SS# issued in IA) was born 23 Aug 1918, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Dorothy Ebel Alford; and son Dean William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Richard Jude Alford Sr.; and brother Charles Ellis Alford in Texas Obituaries.
In 1920, George E. Alford, age 1 born IA, is living in Davenport, Scott Co., IA, with his parents, Charles E. Alford, 28 MI, and Edna K., 27 SD. Living with them is brother-in-law Edward E. Engstrom, 21 SD.
The 1925 Iowa State Census lists the family in Davenport and lists the names of everyone’s parents: Charles E. Alford, 33 MI, son of George Alford and Celia Ellis, both born England; Edna K. Alford, 32 SD, daughter of Gust Engstrom and unknown, both born Sweden.
From Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index (Ancestry): George E. Alford married Dorothea E. Ebel in Cook Co., IL, on 4 May 1942.
His lineage: George Edward 1918 IA1, Charles Erwin 1891 MI2, George ???? England3.
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GEORGE WILEY ALFORD
AAFA #0837
Uncle of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Saturday, 4 February 2006
BRISTOW—George “Wiley” Alford, 89, electrical business owner, died Thursday [February 2]. Service 11 a.m. Monday, Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel.
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DAILY HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK—Monday, 6 February 2006
George Wiley Alford died Feb. 2, 2006 in Bristow.
He was born in Beggs on April 28, 1916.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 at Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home Chapel. Hutchins-Maples Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Written by his nephew George Chester Alford
5 September 2006
George Wiley Alford was born 28 April 1916 on the family farm five miles west of Beggs, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma and he died on 2 February 2006 in Bristow, Creek Co., Oklahoma after a short illness. “Wiley” was the first child of Sigmond Wolf Alford and Ruth Elaine Soule. Ruth died in 1918 shortly after the birth of a second son, Chester. “Sig” never remarried and raised the two boys on the farm with the help of his mother, Mary Josephine Chandler Alford.
Wiley attended the Osage Hill rural school through the eighth grade, and then helped full-time on the farm until the depression of the 1930s provided him an “opportunity” to migrate toward California. In 1937 he married and headed west until he found work on the railroad in Arizona. His marriage and his interest in the desert environment both ended, and by 1940 he was again single and back in Beggs.
In early 1941, Wiley tried unsuccessfully to join the Army Air Corps. However, two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the Army and subsequently served 46 months in the European theatre.
After the war he returned to Beggs and on 19 January 1946 he married Naomi Ruth Wasson nee Askew at Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., Oklahoma. Naomi (1918–2003) was born at Nashville, Howard Co., Arkansas, a daughter of Clarence H. Askew and Vera Del Greene. Her first husband was killed in Italy in 1944 leaving her with a young son, Ronald Edward Wasson, Jr.
Wiley began his career as an electrician working as a telephone lineman for the Pure Oil Company. He did a variety of electrical work around the oil fields of north central Oklahoma for 16 years, and then he started his own business in 1962, Automatic Controls Service, at Bristow, Oklahoma. He and Naomi, who worked as bookkeeper, were very successful with this venture until their retirement in the 1980s.
Wiley was buried in the Alford family plot in the Beggs City Cemetery. He is survived by his step-son, two step-grandsons, and two nephews.
Photo from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Dinstel
Photo from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George W. Alford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board), last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Naomi Ruth Askew Wasson Alford; and parents, Sigmond Wolf Alford and Ruth Elaine Soule Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Chester Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
U.S. Veterans Gravesites (Ancestry) says George Wiley Alford is buried at Baggs City Cemetery in Bristow, OK, with the inscription TEC 5 US Army World War II. However his gravestone is at Beggs Cemetery in Okmulgee Co.
Also buried at Beggs Cemetery are George’s parents, Sigmond Wolf Alford and Ruth Elaine Soule Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: George Wiley 1916 OK1, Sigmond Wolf 1886 AR2, George Wiley 1838 NC3, Green 1815 NC4.
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GEORGIA JEWELL ALFORD GALLAUGHER
AAFA #0003
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—28 March 1990
Mrs. Jewell (Alford) Gallaugher, 85, 1664 S.W. Oak and widow of the late M.L. Gallaugher, died at 6:40 A.M. on Thursday [March 22] in the Jane Phillips Episcopal Memorial Medical Center where she had been a patient for one day. Funeral services for Mrs. Gallaugher will be held at 11:00 A.M. (Monday, March 26, 1990) in The Memory Chapel of The Arnold Moore Funeral Residence…. The funeral cortege will drive overland to the Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Kansas where committal prayers and Interment will be directed by The Arnold Moore Funeral Service.
Jewell Alford was born November 2, 1904 on a farm near Sedan, Kansas in Chautauqua County. She was the daughter of the late George and Bentie (Scott) Alford. In 1914, she moved to Peru, Kansas with her family members where she completed her education and she was graduated with the Senior Class of 1922 from the Peru High School. She attended the Pittsburg State Teachers College and was graduated with a B.S. Degree in Education and she taught school for twenty years at Chautauqua and Peru, Kansas and Borger, Texas.
She and Major LeRoy Gallaugher were married on July 28, 1932 and they established their first home at Bushyhead, Oklahoma. In 1941, the Gallaughers moved to Chautauqua, Kansas where they both continued their teaching careers. The following year, they moved to Parsons, Kansas where Mr. Gallaugher was a Government Inspector for the Shell Loading Plant prior to his becoming a Research Chemist for the Research and Development Department for the Phillips Petroleum Company. Mr. and Mrs. Gallaugher came to Bartlesville in 1951 and he was retired in 1964 from the Phillips Petroleum Company.
He preceded her in death here on May 16, 1978 and since that time Mrs. Gallaugher has continued living in Bartlesville in retirement. Jewell A. Gallaugher was a member of the First Christian Church of which she was active in Christian Women’s Fellowship, and the Christian Century Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs. Gallaugher was a former member of the Kansas Educational Society, the Texas Educational Society, the National Educational Society and the Parent Teachers Association….
Surviving Mrs. Gallaugher are four nephews, Robert Milligan, Scottsdale, Arizona, jerry Hill, Arlington, Virginia, Kenneth Alford, Eureka, Kansas and Gerald Alford, Independence, Kansas; three nieces, Mrs. Earl (Barbara) Doolin, Dallas, Texas, Miss Phyllis Alford, Coffeyville, Kansas and Miss Janet Alford, Bartlesville; several great nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Jean Young and Mrs. Pauline Hill and one brother, Ralph Alford.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Georgia A. Gallaugher (SS# issued in KS), last residence Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her brother, Daniel Ralph Alford, in Kansas Obituaries; and of her sister Barbara Jean Alford Young in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Georgia Jewell 1904 KS1, George T. 1871 IN2, Joseph McClure 1834 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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GEORGIA S. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—29 June 1994
Alford, Georgia S., 52, retired job placement specialist, died Sunday. Services 11 a.m., Dyer Memorial Funeral Home-Chapel.
Photo from Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GERTIE LOUISE HORN ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 28 January 1996
SAND SPRINGS [Tulsa Co.]—Gertie Alford, 67, homemaker, died Wednesday [January 24]. Services 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Moore’s Rosewood, Tulsa.
Photo from Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertie L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 March 1928, last residence Sand Springs, Tulsa Co., OK.
See the obituary of her son Steve Michael Alford in this compilation.
A family tree at Ancestry lists Gertie’s parents: George Henderson Horn and Zeffey Noe.
From U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records (Ancestry): Vance L. Alford Jr. enlisted on 19 June 1945 in Oklahoma City.
From OK Marriages: Vance Alford, age 21, married Gertie Horn, age 19, on 20 Dec 1947 in Tulsa, OK.
From SSACI: Vance Leo Alford was born 16 March 1927 in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, son of Vance L. Alford and Flossie V. Atkins.
Her husband’s lineage: Vance Leo 1927 OK1, Vance Leo 1907 OK2, Joseph F. 1853 AR3.
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GLADYS BELLE GOODE ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—3 December 1995
Alford, Gladys Belle, 84, of Shawnee, passed away November 27, 1995. She was born on March 12, 1911 to James C. Goode and Bessie O. Ellis.
Jeanne [?] is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Wildcat [Alford Jr.].
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Karen Alford of Shawnee, her daughter Christina Wiggins, one sister, Ruby Wright of Hugo, OK, and 1 brother, Claude Goode of Pryor, OK.
Private Memorial Services will be held by family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys G. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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GLADYS OLIVE LEMONS ALFORD
OKLAHOMAN & TIMES
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 14 March 1992
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Grady Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Reb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys O. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 March 1902 and died _____ March 1992, last residence Duncan, Stephens Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her children Thelma Marie Alford Smith and Willie Ray Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Marvin Price 1891 TX1, William Theodore 1865 TX2, William Theodore 1832 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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GLEN OTHO ALFORD
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—_____ November 2010
Born: June 14, 1934
Place of Birth: Pocasset, Oklahoma
Death: November 7, 2010
Place of Death: Lawton, Oklahoma
Funeral service for Glen O. Alford, 76, Lawton, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel….
Mr. Alford died Sunday at his residence.
Entombment will be in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
He was born June 14, 1934 in Pocasset [Grady Co.], Oklahoma, to Hobson and Beulah (Harden) Alford. He graduated high school in Ada, Oklahoma, and served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 as a helicopter mechanic. He married Jo Ann Helton on January 25, 1969 in Lawton.
Mr. Alford had worked for Mead’s Bakery in Ada as a transport driver prior to being transferred to Lawton. He also worked for Curt’s Oil Company as a transportation supervisor as well as a Comanche County Sheriff’s Deputy for a couple of years. He purchased his first truck and carried produce cross country until he came off the road in 1971. He hauled gas for Oklahoma Tank Lines and had the first cartage service for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company when they came to Lawton in 1979. He sold that business in 2005. He established Alford’s Truck and Wrecker Service, which specialized in heavy duty recovery, where he remained until the time of his death.
He served on the Lawton City Council from 1992-1996 and was the mayor pro tem from 1995-1996. He was a member of Liberty Heights Chapel. He was certified by Ross-Kinman School of Heavy Duty Equipment as well as certified by Wreckmasters. He won the 1999 American Towman “Ace” award. He served on the board and was current vice president of the Oklahoma Wrecker Owner’s Association and had served on the advisory board with the Great Plains Area Vo Tech diesel mechanic program.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; three children and their spouses, Regina Repp, Lawton, Penny and Jerry Rich, Elgin, and David and Amy Alford, Lawton; a sister and brother in law, Darlene and Boyce Jones, Ada; seven grandchildren, Travis Repp, Andrew Cannon, Carroll Rich, John Rich, Nolan Cannon, Joel Cannon and Stevie Repp; sisters in law and brothers in law, LaDonna and Larry Waterman, Treasure Island, Florida, Pam and George Fisher, Chattanooga, Oklahoma, Nancy and Larry Barton, Lawton, Mary Zimmerman, Lawton, and Sam and Kathy Helton, Walters, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
His parents, a son, Anthony Glen Alford, a grandson, Nathan Gregory, and a brother, Leonard Alford, preceded him in death….
Photo from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, cscallen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Glen O. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
See the obituary of his sister Gloria Darlene Alford Jones in this compilation.
His middle name is from the Alford Family Tree (Ancestry), posted by his daughter Penny Alford Rich.
His grandfather is listed with several names in different sources:
1860 Census, Russell Co., AL: Lafayette, age2
1870 Census, Russell Co., AL: Robert, age 13
1880 Census, Lee Co., MS: Leonard L., age 21
1900 Census, Lee Co., MS: Lafayett, age 40
1910 Census, Pontotoc Co., OK: Leonard L., age 50
1920 Census, Coal Co., OK: Lafayette, age 57
1930 Census, Grady Co., OK: Leonard L., age 70
His gravestone, Pontotoc Co., OK: Leonard L., 1860-1935
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Glen Otho 1934 OK1, Leonard Hobson 1900 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 NC7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GLORIA DARLENE ALFORD JONES
Photo from Criswell Funeral Home
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Friday, 17 June 2011
ADA—Services for Gloria Darlene Jones, 73, Ada, are 10 a.m. Monday at Byng Free Will Baptist Church…. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at her home.
She was born Feb. 23, 1938, in Ada to L.H. and Beaulah Harden Alford. She lived in this area most of her life, attended Irving grade school and graduated from Ada High School in 1956. She married Boyce Jones on Feb. 11, 1961.
Mrs. Jones was an accounting clerk in the finance department for the city of Ada from Oct. 6, 1986, until her retirement on July 2, 2010. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. She and her husband were active in the promotion of gospel music in this area for more than 40 years.
Survivors include her husband, Boyce Jones, of the home; two daughters, Latricia Bryant and her husband Allen, Ada, and Bobbie Jones and her husband Brian, Waxahatchie, Texas; two sons, Gene Jones, Ada, and Glen Jones and wife Amber, Ada; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer and Rachael Bryant and Jillian, Kristopher, Sydney, Alivia, Chris, Alyssa, Cara and Jacob Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, L.H. and Beaulah Alford; and a brother, Glen Alford.
Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com.
Photo from Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Abelli
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gloria Darlene Jones (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK.
See the obituary of her brother Glen Otho Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Gloria Darlene 1938 OK1, Leonard Hobson 1900 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 NC7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GRACIE MAUDE ALVORD
PONCA CITY NEWS
Ponca City, Kay Co., OK—Thursday, 11 November 1954
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Carpenter Shindler
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Fayette Charley Alvord and Clara Laverne Cramer Alvord; and brother Alfred Paul Alvord in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
Her probable ALVORD lineage: Gracie Maude 1904 OK1, Fayette Charley 1879 MO2, Franklin Jared 1849 MI3, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY4, Elisha 1778 CT5, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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GUSSIE ESTELL CHAPMAN ALFORD
Photo from Harvey Douglas Funeral Home
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—24 August 2006
Services for Gussie Estell Alford, 88, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Mary Niblack Baptist Church…. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Born on Oct. 20, 1917, in Madill, Okla., to Tom and Ethel Dotson Chapman, she died on Aug. 21, 2006, in Ardmore.
She and Jesse R. Alford were married on July 4, 1936, in Madill. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1982. She was also preceded by her parents; five brothers, Frank, Leonard, Tommy, Ruban and Kenneth Chapman; four sisters, Mary Brumley, Effie Jordan, Minnie Williams and Linnie Chapman; and stepmother, Martha Chapman.
She was a member of Mary Niblack Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Marris and husband, Edmond, and Mary Talkington and husband, Bill, all of Ardmore; a son, J.R. Alford Jr. and wife, Billie, Atoka; two brothers, Ernest and Truman Chapman; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Bearers will be Michael Yowell, Richard Vaughan, Johnny Vinson, Randall Kyle, Michael Smith and Rocky Mathis.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home….
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendy Nabors Way
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gussie E. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
See the obituary of her son Jesse Ralph “J.R.” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
SSDI records show that Jess Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 2 Oct 1907 and died _____ March 1982, last residence Ardmore, Carter. His Find A Grave memorial lists him as Jess Ralph Alford (1907–1982).
In 1930 Jesse R. Alford, age 22 born OK (parents born TX), was a soldier stationed at Ft. Kamehameha in Honolulu, Hawaii Territory.
In 1910 Jessie, 2 OK, is living in Cooke Co., TX, with his parents Jack and Jennie Alford, both 29 TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Jesse Ralph 1907 OK1, Jackson Childs 1881 TX2, Edward Ira 1837 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HARRY MORTON ALFORD
[He died in Texas, but we are including his obituary here because Oklahoma was his home.]
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Monday, 22 March 1943
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ellen John
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Charles M. Alford and Sarah Jane Hull Alford; and siblings Loyal Roscoe Alford and Nellie Alford Harrison in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Hannah Cassie Alford Krieger Michael Sherwood in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Harry Morton 1886 KS1, Charles M. 1860 MO2, John 1825 KY3, Payton 1785 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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HAZEL MINGO FRANCIS ALFORD
ENTERPRISE-JOURNAL
McComb, Pike Co., MS—Thursday, 15 December 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
BROKEN BOW [McCurtain Co.], Okla.—Hazel Alford, 74, of Broken Bow, died Dec. 10, 1994, at a hospital there.
Visitation will be 6–9 p.m. Friday at Craft Funeral Home of McComb. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Society Hill Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Fernwood Cemetery [Pike Co., MS].
Mrs. Alford was born March 29, 1920, in McComb. She was the daughter of Isador and Augusta Magee [sic: Mingo].
She was a retired teacher, having taught for 43 years in the Broken Bow school system. She attended Pike County Agricultural High School and Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where she was a member of Pi Sigma Alpha Beta. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Broken Bow, where she was church musician and choir director for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clyde Julius Alford Sr.
She is survived by three sons, Robert Alford of Dallas, Clyde Alford Jr. of Broken Bow and Joe Nathan Francis of Durant, Okla.; two daughters, Tiffany Francis of Idobel, Okla., and Charlesetta Alford of Broken Bow; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK.
In 1930, Hazel, age 8 born MS, is living with her parents, Isadore and Augusta MINGO, and 4 siblings in Pike Co., MS. This is an African-American family.
From SSACI: Hazel Mingo Alford, black, was born 29 March 1920 in McComb Co., MS, daughter of Isadore S. Mingo and Argusta Watkins. She died 10 Dec 1994.
Note from Find A Grave contributor Brandon O’Rear: “Broken Bow does not have a hospital. I live a few miles south of Idabel, which is a few miles south of Broken Bow, and I know that Broken Bow does not have a hospital. The only hospital around this area in Oklahoma is the McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel.”
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HAZEL MCKAY WELBORN ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—15 December 1998
Hazel M. Alford of Oklahoma City died Friday at the age of 76.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at New Hope Cemetery, Meeker. Arrangements are under the direction of Baggerley-South Funeral Home of Oklahoma City.
She was born April 8, 1922, in Texas to James and Nancy McKay. She retired from the food industry as a hostess.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Jimmy Welborn, and great-grandson, Jeffrey Hill.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Wayne Arnold; granddaughters, Sheila and Jeff Hill, Oklahoma City; Dana and David Dunn, Olathe, Kan.; great-granddaughters, Alyssa Dunn, Tiffany Hill, Amee Hill; sisters and brothers-in-law, Louise and Shelby Brimm, Oklahoma City; Pauline and Jake Wilson, Modesto, Calif.; Flaughn McCain, Okemah, and niece, Joan Pruitt.
Photo from New Hope Cemetery, Meeker, Lincoln Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cindy White
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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HELEN L. ALFORD BRIDGMAN
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Friday, 11 March 2005
Funeral services for Helen L. Bridgman will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Calvary Christian Fellowship Church conducted by her sister, Louise Butler. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Born in Ardmore on Nov. 27, 1940, to Tom Lee and Esther Nancy Alford, Helen’s triumphant entry into heaven was on March 7, 2005, from an Oklahoma City hospital after an extended illness.
Helen attended Ardmore High School and was a member of the Nazarene Church where she met and fell in love with Donald E. Bridgman. They were married on Sept. 10, 1957, in Duncan, Okla. They welcomed their awesome son, Byron Lee Bridgman on June 8, 1968, and their lovely blue-eyed daughter, Eugenia Edonne “Gini” Bridgman on July 19, 1970. A bank teller, and awesome pianist, a bodacious cook and fabulous homemaker, a great mother and grandmother, Helen was a beautiful and powerful lady. She and her family lived in many places, settling on St. Croix in the Virgin Islands from 1983 to 2003, where they are members of St. Croix Christian Church. They returned to Oklahoma and retired in 2003. She loved their new home in Midwest City and attended Crossroads Cathedral.
Survivors include her husband, Don, of the home; her daughter, Gini Bridgman and grandchildren, Elana Dene and Nathan Alan Russo, St. Croix; sisters, Mary E. Byers of Ada, Louise Butler of Wilson, Marian Hedger and her husband, Alvin, Midwest City; nieces, Esther Walters, Wilson, and Elizabeth Adams, Ada; nephews, Evertt Autry Butler, Wilson, and Jeremy Byers, Davis; nephews-in-law, Damon Walters, Wilson, and Jason Adams, Ada; a great-nephew, Kody Adams, Ada; adopted grandchildren, Kayla Walton and Brandon Johnson, St. Croix, and her extended family around the world.
Preceding her in death were her beloved son, Byron; her parents; and an elder brother, Tommy Lee Alford.
Serving as bearers will be Evertt Butler Jr., Jeremy Byers, Damon Walters, Jason Adams, John Martin, and Douglas Pompey. Honorary bearers are Nathan Russo and Brandon Johnson.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home….
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendy Nabors Way
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen L. Bridgman (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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HELEN VIRGINIA AARON BLALOCK ALFORD
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Sunday, 2 June 2002
Graveside services for Helen Virginia Aaron Blalock Alford, 98, will be 2 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery….
Born Sept. 30, 1903, at McKinney, Texas, to James Alexander and Maude Ethel Porter Aaron, she died May 31, 2002, at a local health care facility.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Beulah M. Aaron Williamson and Myrtle Louis Aaron Folsom; two brothers, Arthur Lee Aaron and Francis Elzie Aaron; three half sisters, Madelone James, Grace Moore and Jewel King; three half brothers, Gilbert, Joe and Othel James; two sons, Jimmy Dupree, son of Marion Dupree Alford, and Artie L. “Bill” Blalock, son of Artie L. Blalock Sr. She was also preceded in death by a great-great-grandchild.
She lived in Ardmore most of her life, where she was a long-time beauty operator and owner of Helen Alford’s Beauty Shop. She enjoyed working there until the age of 80. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and belonged to the American Legion.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Wanda Blalock, Ardmore; a niece, who was like a daughter, Ethel Vee Taylor, Burkburnett, Texas; three grandchildren, Tom Blalock, San Jose, Calif., Linda Blalock, Mount View, Calif., and David Blalock, Converse, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Colin Blalock, San Jose; three step grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren; and six step great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Services are under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendy Nabors Way
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
See the obituary of Doris Mae Gravitt Thomas Alford in this compilation. It says she “married Marion Deupree “Duke” Alford in 1953.” Doris was probably his third wife.
SSDI records show that Marion Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 5 Sept 1900 and died _____ Dec 1974, last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
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HENRY DAVID ALFORD
Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory
Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—_____ October 2020
Henry David Alford, 59, of Nowata, Oklahoma, died Thursday, October 15, 2020.
Henry was born February 17, 1961, in Nowata, to parents Verdie David and Velma A. (Chambers) Alford. He went to Nowata High School and graduated in 1980. He also did attend some college.
Henry was self-employed in maintenance and worked for the Nowata Hays House and Hindman Properties. He loved playing pool, fishing, playing softball and watching the Kansas City Chiefs and OU! He was known in Nowata for being a DJ. He did this for over 30 years and loved every minute of it! He also loved spending time with his family and friends and having cookouts.
Henry was preceded in death by his mother and father; sisters Betty Kirkendoll and Mary Hubbard; brothers Nathaniel Alford and Willie Alford and paternal and maternal grandparents.
He is survived by his son Michael Doye of Nowata; daughter Sophia Clarkson of Bartlesville; siblings Tealla Phillips of Oklahoma City, Velma DeSillva and husband Edward of McKinney, Texas, Gracie L. Tilmon and husband David of Taylors, South Carolina, Cordell Alford of Honea Path, South Carolina and Harlene Alford and wife Carrie of Nowata and 21 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19 from 11am to 6pm at Stumpff-Nowata Funeral Home…. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, October 20 at 10am at Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Velma Arlena Shields Alford Chambers; and siblings Mary Alice Alford Hubbard and Willie Wilford Alford in this compilation.
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HENRY LOWELL HALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—16 October 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Halford, Lowell H., 69, a resident of Harrah since 1974, passed away Oct. 14, 1992. A veteran of WWII and Korean Conflict (U.S. Marine Corps), Lowell later retired as a civilian from Tinker AFB. He was active in and held positions at Midwest City Free Methodist Church for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Marcella; daughters, Kim Burgoyne and Kelly Webb; brothers, Lester and Larry, and sister, Edna Briggs; grandchildren, Nicholas and Emily Webb; many other loved family and friends.
Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 1992 at MWC Free Methodist Church. Interment will be 1:00 p.m. at Red Rock Cemetery, west of El Reno.... Asa Smith Funeral Service 454-2201
Photo from Red Rock Cemetery, El Reno, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Walking Dead
Photo posted 29 Nov 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 Feb 1923, last residence Harrah, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Marcella Ruth McCann Halford; and brother Lester Ernest Halford in this compilation.
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HERBERT EUGENE ALFORD, SR.
OKLAHOMAN & TIMES
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 9 January 1988
DEATHS—HOBART
Alford, Herbert E., 77. Services today (People’s, Lone Wolf).
Photo from Hobart Rose Cemetery, Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lillian
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert E. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 28 Nov 1910, last residence Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK.
We included the obituary of his first wife, Rosena Rath Alford Bearden, in Arizona Obituaries.
From SSACI: Herbert E. Alford was born 28 Nov 1910 and died 5 Jan 1988.
On Herbert Eugene Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. He is age 29, born 30 Nov 1910 [sic] in Kawoe [?], OK. His wife is Rosena Alford.
From Oklahoma, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Herbert E. Alford, age 33, married Lillian Alice Durante, age 36, in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK, on 24 Sept 1943.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Herbert Eugene 1910 OK1, Archibald Bolden 1871 AL2, Travis Carter 1825 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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HERTHA LOUISE MANTEY ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 23 March 1991
ENID—Alford, Hertha L., 76. Services Monday (Ladusau-Evans).
Photo from Enid Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Schram
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hertha L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 9 Dec 1914, last residence Enid, Garfield Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her daughter Janith Alford Freeman in Kansas Obituaries.
From SSACI: Hertha Louise Mantey Alford was born 9 Dec 1914 in Nashville, Kingman Co., KS, daughter of William C. Mantey and Elsie Sthal [sic: Stahl]. She died 22 March 1991.
In 1940, Hertha Alford, age 25 born KS, and her husband Damon Alford, age 30 born KS, are lodgers living in Dumas Moore Co., TX.
From Kansas, City and County Census Records (Ancestry): On the 1957 City Census for Medicine Lodge, Barber Co., KS, Hertha L. Alford, age 42, is listed with three children: Janith 16, Damon 13, and Kay 11.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: Damon Henry 1909 KS1, Charles C. 1885 KS2, Charles Cassler 1859 KS3, James Allen 1828 VA4, James 1793 VA5, Joseph 1772 VA6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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HESTER IRENE GARIGIN ALFORD
Photo from Garigin Family Tree, posted by her son James Garigin—Ancestry
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—5 July 2007
Hester Irene Garigin-Alford, 88, of Krebs, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in McAlester…. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church…. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home of McAlester.
Born Nov. 25, 1918, in Carbon, she was the daughter of Rufas and Ida Mae (Mitcheltree) Garigin. She worked for the WPA during World War II and was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, James “Billy” Garigin and wife, Sue, of Krebs; daughters, Pat Wagner, Canadian, Texas, and Irene Stouder and husband, David, Pampa, Texas.
Also, grandchildren, Ticia Trimble, Mike Wagner and wife, Jana, Brenda Stevens and husband, Rusty, Roger Lee and wife, Kelly, Melissa Watts and husband, Lynn, Mylinda Garigin, Tom Bolien and wife, Tammy, and Sam Bolien and wife, Patti, and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Alford; parents, Rufas and Ida Mae Garigin; sisters, Martha Price and Mabel Bennett; brothers, John Garigin and George Garigin; grandchildren, Richard Bolien and Ray Bolien, and great-grandson, Trevor Coberley.
Pallbearers will be Lynn Watts, Mike Chlebik, Leroy Conners, Vecoe Hensley, Wayne Taylor and Jimmy Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Lee, Rusty Stevens and David Stouder.
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hester Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Krebs, Pittsburg Co., OK.
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HOPE ANN ZOBA ANDERSON ADAMS ALFORD
Sophomore photo, Scroll, 1979 yearbook, Howland High School, Warren, OH
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Saturday, 9 May 2020
Hope Ann Alford, 57, passed away at her home after a long battle with cancer.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1963.
She was preceded in death by her father Eugene Zoba and her husband Rick Alford.
Hope is survived by her mother Shirlee Zoba and her four children: Paul, Charles, David and Amanda; her grandchildren Miranda, KayDee, Kavannah, RaeLee, Harper, Stella or Carter, David Jr., Xavier, Brenden, Kaitlyn, Kaldy, Bianca, and Alina and many friends.
Family and friends will celebrate her life in a private ceremony. She will be truly missed.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From Ohio, Birth Index (Ancestry): Hope Ann Zoba was born 17 Feb 1963 in OH, daughter of Eugene Victor Zoba and Shirlee Marie Zoba.
From Texas, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Hope A. Zoba, age 17, married William L. Anderson on 1 Nov 1980 in Dallas, TX.
From Texas, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Hope A. West, age 27 and Don L. West were divorced on 13 June 1990 in Dallas, TX. They were married on 8 Apr 1984.
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Hope Zoba Anderson and John Emery Adams obtained a marriage license on 30 Aug 1995 in Tarrant Co., TX.
From Texas, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Hope A. Adams and Johne E. Adams were divorced on 10 Sept 1996 in Tarrant Co., TX. They were married on 15 Sept 1996.
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HUEY P. ALFORD
BROKEN ARROW LEDGER
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—Monday, 18 May 2015
Service: Tuesday May 19, 2015, at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow.... Burial, Vernon Cemetery in Coweta under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Huey P. Alford, 87, died Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Tulsa.
He was born in Coburn, Louisiana, Sunday, Jan. 22, 1928, to Ivey Edward Alford and Myrtie Mae Frantom Alford.
Huey completed the eighth grade and went to work to support the family. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the WWII Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged and later rejoined to serve during the Korean War. Huey married Colleen Bacon Dec. 19, 1951, in Cleveland.
Huey had several occupations throughout his life including mining uranium in Colorado and New Mexico and working as a merchant marine. He held multiple positions at Unit Rig and Equipment Company and retired after 35 years as a plant manager. He then became a consultant with Unit Rig and traveled with his wife Norma to plants throughout the world.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Colleen; second wife Norma and eight siblings.
Huey is survived by daughters, Huetta Green and husband Gary of Coweta, Sammi Alford of Broken Arrow, and Tonya Orrell; son, Victor Alford and wife Catrena, Coweta; grandchildren, April Gilbert and husband Brian, Misty Sloat and husband Mike, Justin Green, Garrett Ireland, Devin Ireland and wife Jamie; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cameron, Braden, Caleb, Emily, Jacob and Wylie; sisters, Linda Watley and Mae Odom; brother, Mike Alford.
A funeral service was held Tuesday May 19, 2015, at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow…. Burial followed at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Oklahoma Chapter … or the American Heart Association….
Photo from Vernon Cemetery, Coweta, Wagoner Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
Photo posted 16 May 2015
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Colleen Bacon Alford; and second wife, Norma E. Horn Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Ivey Edward Alford and Myrtie Mae Frantom Alford; and sister Judith Ann Alford Welling Gurley in Louisiana Obituaries; of his brother Earnest Edward Alford in Kentucky Obituaries; and of his brother William Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Huey P. 1928 LA1, Ivey Edward 1898 LA2, John Jeptha 1862 LA3, Joseph 1816 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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IRVENA JO “TOOTLES” ELMORE ALFORD
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial
ADA NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Services for Irvena Jo “Tootles” Alford, 90, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery…. Mrs. Alford passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at an Ada hospital.
She was born May 15, 1928, at Choctaw to Irven S. and Beulah Colbert Elmore. She was a longtime resident of Ada and graduated from Horace Mann High School in Ada.
She married Eugene “Dunnie” Alford on Sept. 18, 1946. He preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1989.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and later a home health care provider. She was a friend of Conway Twitty and Reba McEntire and had made trips with Conway. She was proud of her Chickasaw heritage and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Ada and an avid gardener. Tootles led a full and productive life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and had many close friends in Ada and Wewoka. Tootles was a strong woman, and you never had to wonder what she was thinking.
Survivors include two sons, Danny Alford of Ada and Donnie Alford and wife, Leslie, of Ada; two sisters, Sue Ross, Ada, and Lou Greenlee, Ada; a brother, Roy Elmore and wife, Billie, Stonewall; her grandchildren, Holly Harrod, Miles Alford, Chris Alford, Thad Gillum and Tyler Gillum, Tee Gillum, Kimberly Pryor and husband Larry; two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Susan Diane Gillum; and a granddaughter, Megan Harrod.
Bearers will be her grandsons, Chris Alford, Miles Alford, Tyler Gillum, Thad Gillum and Dakota Priest. Honorary bearers will be Robert Rutledge, Scott Elmore and Matt Elmore.
Photo from Swan Hill Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Abelli
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Susan Diane Alford Gillum in this compilation.
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Eugene Alford Jr. married Irvenia Elmore on 18 Sept 1946 in Grayson Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: Eugene 1924 OK1, Eugene Earnest 1897 AR2, Thomas Alexander 1856 MS3, James Henry 1825 AL4, John William 1801 GA5.
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JAMES ARTHUR “DOUG” ALLFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 13 February 1996
DEWEY—James “Doug” Allford, 68, former Bartlesville police officer, died Sunday. Services pending. Stumpff, Bartlesville.
Photo from White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Allford (SS# issued in OK) was born 28 May 1927 and died 11 Feb 1996, last residence Dewey, Washington Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Geraldine New Allford; and daughter Brenda Suzette Allford Lynn in this compilation.
A family tree on Ancestry lists the parents of James Arthur Allford as Steve Allford (1876–1930) and Myrtle Ethel Thornburgh (1894–1960). In 1930, Myrtle Alford, widow age 34 born OK, and her son James A. Alford, 3 OK, are living in Sans Bois, Haskell Co., OK, with Myrtle’s parents, Christopher C. and Mary C. Thornburg.
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JAMES EDGAR “JACK” ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
McCurtain Co., OK—_____ November 2011
Jack Alford, of Haworth, Oklahoma passed away November 9, 2011 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 22 days.
He was born January 17, 1921 to Thomas Alford and Bertha Roberts Alford in Heavener, Oklahoma. Jack lived most all his life in McCurtain County. He was a member of the Bokhoma Community Church, a US Army veteran, serving in France and Germany as a radio operator. He was a retired sawmill worker from Swarts Sawmill and Gary Huffman Sawmill.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Viola in November 2006 and also by two brothers, Tub and Dee Alford, two grandsons, Jeremy Alford and Richard Alford and one great-granddaughter, Morgan Alford.
Jack leaves to cherish his memory four sons and spouses; Edward and Barbara Alford of Marshall Hill, OK; Ricky and Debbie Alford of Redland, OK; Kenneth and Mary Alford of Moon, OK; and Larry and Sharon Alford of Broken Bow, OK; eight grandchildren, Billy Jack Alford, Twaila Wiley, Kevin Alford, Clay Alford, Sarah Morse, Bethany Patterson, Kayla Alford , Dewayne Gamble and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Norwood-Nation Funeral Home…. Interment will follow in Bokhoma Cemetery.
Photo from Bokhoma Cemetery, McCurtain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JEF
Photo from Bokhoma Cemetery, McCurtain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kenny Sivard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James E. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Viola Marie Brown Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Earl Ambers “Tub” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
His lineage: James Edgar 1921 OK1, Thomas Burton 1876 MS2, Augustus B. 1837 AL3.
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JAMES HENRY ALFORD
Great-great-grandfather of Randall L. Alford, AAFA #0052, Rosemary Lynn Schuster Hughes, AAFA #1316, Sandra Lee Schuster, AAFA #1205, Sarah Lee Schuster Whitfield, AAFA #1317, Susan Carol Schuster Cluiss, AAFA #1318, Jason Alan Alford, AAFA #1308, Cheryl Lynn Turner, AAFA #1306, Samantha Kay Alford, AAFA #0836, William Matthew Alford, AAFA #0835, Beth Ann Alford Parson, AAFA #0442, Sandra Ann White Richardson, AAFA #0750, Kathryn Elizabeth Lewis Redden, AAFA #1378
Great-grandfather of Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666, Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272, Pamelia Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311, Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310, Joan Alford Turner, AAFA #1296, Carol Elaine Alford Wright, AAFA 1295, Martha Nell Alford Swayze, AAFA #1057, Danny Ray Alford, AAFA #0910, William Lewis Alford, AAFA #0588, Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230, Betty Gene Alford Davis, AAFA #1226, Rochelle Marie Alford Brewer, AAFA #1197, Velta Janett Autry Brown, AAFA #1175, Linda Kay Berry Smith, AAFA #1270, James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309, Brenda Gayle Alford Leighton, AAFA #1447, Larry Vaughn Alford, AAFA #1448, Michael Hart Alford, AAFA #1449, Kevin Lee Alford, AAFA #1450
Grandfather of Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369
Photo from AAFA files
INDIAN CITIZEN-DEMOCRAT
Caddo, Atoka Co., OK—Thursday, 28 April 1932
Death came to Mr. J.H. Offerd [sic—should be Alford throughout], better known as Grandpa Offerd, April 25, after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Offerd was born near Philadelphia [Neshoba Co.], Miss., March 21, 1857, moved to Texas in the year 1882, and moved to Caddo, Okla. in 1904. He has lived near Caney [Atoka Co.] for a long time and everyone who knew him call him friend. Grandpa Offerd was a Christian man and was ready to go.
Before death came, he requested his son to conduct his funeral services. Funeral services were conducted in the Caney Baptist church by Rev. Jack Offerd of Pickton, Texas.... The church building would not accommodate the crowd who attended the funeral. Interment was made in Folsom graveyard by the Masonic order....
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. J.H. Offerd, and the following children: John Offerd of Ennis [sic: Enochs], Texas, Sid and Jack Offerd [Andrew Jackson Alford] of Pickton, Texas, Lonnie [sic: Lessie] Smith of Terrell, Okla., Mrs. John [Lona] McDougle of Vinita, Okla., Green Offerd, Claude Offerd, Roy Offerd, Arnold Offerd, Mrs. Ernest Sanders, Mrs. Connie Binifield, and Mrs. J.B. Crossland of Caney, Okla., also a number of grandchildren. Out of town attendants were too numerous to mention.
Photo from Folsom Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vickie
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Claude David Alford and John Martin Alford; and grandsons Buddy Marvin Alford and Wallace Madison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From Randall L. Alford, AAFA #0052: James Henry Alford was the son of John Madison Alford (1826-1892). Note that JHA did not move to Texas from Neshoba Co., MS in 1882 as stated. The trek was made in an ox cart around 1888-90. The Rev. Jack Offerd, the officiating minister, was my great-grandfather Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford (1880-1956) of Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX. JHA was a 32nd degree Mason, Lodge #3, Caddo, Atoka Co., OK.
James’s first wife was Ann Marie Pace, with whom he had 8 children, including Andrew Jackson Alford. After her death in 1888, he married Lue J. Martin and had 11 more children.
The Gay Family Tree (Ancestry), posted by Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, includes several photos of James Henry Alford and his family.
Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666, reports that “no official death certificate for James Henry Alford or J.H. Offerd was located by the Division of Vital Records, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152. Search was made on September 8, 1999, for the years 1930–36.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Henry 1857 MS1, John Madison 1826 GA2, John 1801 NC3.
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JAMES IRA ALFORD
PORTALES NEWS-TRIBUNE
Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM—18 December 2013
James Ira Alford passed away quietly on Saturday, December 7th, 2013, at the Clinton Oklahoma Veterans Center at the age of 88.
James was born in Coldwater Kansas on February 23rd, 1925, to Ira and Hattie Alford. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II on an LST vessel in the South Pacific. James then worked in the Oil field as a roughneck and truck driver and also worked extensively in Gas Plant Construction. James was an avid Horseman who raised and ran numerous horses on various racetracks throughout the Southwest.
James is survived by one sister, Wanda Paulhamus of Amarillo TX, one Son, Bart Alford of Elk City OK, two Grandsons; James Wesley and Billy Ray Alford, both of Roswell, NM and one Great granddaughter, Sophia.
James had asked that we not make a big deal over his passing so no services will be held but please take a moment along with us to reflect on the memories we all have of James. The Family asks that in lieu of flowers, if anyone would like to make a donation to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in James’ name, it would be very much appreciated.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James I. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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JAMES MARVIN ALFORD
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial
Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
OK—_____ November 1986
Services for J.M. (Marvin) Alford 84 will be Thursday at 10:30AM in the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Alford was born in southern Oklahoma on July 14, 1902. He had worked in oilfield construction for the Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. most of his life. He and Faye Kerr were married in Liberty, Missouri in 1929. They retired in the Enid area in the late 1950s.
Alford was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and a sister.
Survivors are a daughter, Betty Jo O’Dea of Enid, a grandson, and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debra L
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in IA) was born 14 July 1902 and died _____ Nov 1986, last residence Enid, Garfield Co., OK.
See the obituary of his daughter Betty Jo Alford Rogers O’Dea in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Lodwick Alford (1749–1820).
His lineage: James Marvin 1902 TX1, James Walter 1878 TX2, Andrew Jackson 1850 GA3, Peyton 1788 NC4, James Lodwick 1749 NC5.
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JAMES WILLIE ALFORD, SR.
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Alford, James, 72, died March 1. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Clearview Community Center, Clearview (Howard-Harris, Oklahoma City).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James W. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 3 Feb 1942, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah Jean Henderson Alford; and son Rodney Deshawn Alford in this compilation.
From U.S., Public Records Index (Ancestry): James Willie Alford Sr. was born 3 Feb 1942. In 1995 and 1996 he lived in Oklahoma City, OK.
Marriage license:
DAILY LAW JOURNAL-RECORD
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 10 March 1961
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JAN DENISE HALFORD EVANS
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ November 2015
A Funeral Service for Jan Evans has been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2015 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Jan Denise (Halford) Evans passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 1st, 2015 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
She was born October 29th, 1961 to John and Doris (Cox) Halford in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Dewar High School in 1979 and soon married her husband Terry on October 18, 1980. They recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Jan worked at the Rusty Barrell Supper Club in Ponca City for over 20 years, starting as a waitress and eventually becoming the manager. Jan was a faithful Christian and a member of the First Baptist Church in Dewar Oklahoma. She cherished her family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with them and spoiling her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Evans, her children, Matt Evans of Borger, Texas, A.J. Evans and wife, Celestia of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Justin Evans and wife Jenny of Borger, Texas, sister, Ruth Coe of Ponca City, mother, Doris (Halford) Panchot and husband Ray Panchot of Tulsa, Oklahoma, grandchildren, Daniel, Jacob, Arin, and Ethan, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Johnnie Halford Jr. and her brother, Johnnie Halford III.
Photo from Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her brother John Leon Halford III in this compilation.
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JAN ELIZABETH MORGAN ALFORD
Wife of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Mother of Pamela E. Alford Burnett, AAFA #0709
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 7 January 2017
Alford, Jan E., 78, homemaker, died Jan. 3. Prayer service 6 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Mass 10 a.m. Monday, St. Robert Catholic Church, Jones (Barnes Friederich, Midwest City).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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JANET MARIE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 27 September 2005
Alford, Janet M., 57, state of Oklahoma workers compensation specialist, died Sunday [September 25]. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, Sperry. New Dyer.
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Janet M. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 26 July 1948, last residence Sperry, Tulsa Co., OK.
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JASPER CARL HALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—16 December 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Funeral services for Dr. J. Carl Hallford, Oklahoma City, will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday in the Henninger-Allen Funeral Home Chapel, Enid, OK…. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, OK.
He was born May 15, 1926 in Wichita Falls, TX to Ernest C. and Margie Palmer Hallford and passed away at his home, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000. Carl was a graduate of Enid High School, Oklahoma Baptist University and received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma. On June 10, 1951 Carl married Mary Thomas in Enid. He practiced in Boise City, Springer, NM, Las Vegas, NM then in Guymon for twenty years. The couple then moved to Oklahoma City where he practiced for ten years before his retirement.
Dr. Hallford is survived by his wife, Mary of the home, three daughters; one son; eight grandchildren.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann A
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jasper C. Hallford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Almena Thomas Hallford, in this compilation. Their wedding date, 10 June 1951, is inscribed on their gravestone.
Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997 (Ancestry) lists the birth of Jasper Carl Hallford on 15 May 1926 in Wichita Co., TX, parents E.C. Hallford and Margie Palmer.
His HALLFORD lineage, from online family trees: Jasper Carl 1926 TX1, Ernest Claude 1896 TX2, Andrew Jasper 1867 TX3, John Harrison 1841 MO4, James Powell 1812 SC5, Jesse 1781 NC6.
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JAUNITA BLANCH ALFORD DUNN
MIAMI NEWS-RECORD
Miami, Ottawa Co., OK—Monday, 8 December 2003
Juanita [sic] Blanch Dunn of Grove died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at her home. She was 87.
Dunn was born Oct. 21, 1916, to Charles R. Alford and Edith Agnes (Bland) Alford. She lived in Grove since 1982.
She was employed as a production worker for Electra Manufacturing Company in Independence, Kan. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Grove and a quiltmaker.
She married Wayne P. Dunn in December 1937. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1999.
Survivors include three daughters, Eileen Juanita Green of Grove, Patricia Darlene Morrison of West Chester, Ohio, and Louise Jean Kelly of Independence; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home in Grove…. Burial will be in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Regency Hospice.
Photo from Hickory Grove Cemetery, Grove, Delaware Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Laura Miklosko
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Jaunita B. Dunn (SS# issued in KS) but list her death date as December 6 (same as gravestone), last residence Grove, Delaware Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her sister Loletta Edith Alford Flottman in Kansas Obituaries.
She signed her name “Jaunita Alford” when she applied for a marriage license on to marry Wayne Dunn on 21 Dec 1937 in Jackson Co., MO. Jaunita and Wayne were both residents of Chanute, Neosho Co., KS.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her lineage: Jaunita Blanch 1916 KS1, Charles Edward 1891 KS2, Alexander Campbell 1862 IN3, Wayne 1821 IN4, James 1791 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JENNIE M. ALFORD HOPKINS
LIVINGSTON COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Howell, Livingston Co., MI—Friday, 7 February 2003
DELAWARE [Nowata Co.], OK—Jennie M. Hopkins, 81, of Delaware, Oklahoma, died on January 12 at Bartlesville Care Center in Oklahoma. Cremation took place at Stumpff Funeral Home in Bartlesville [Washington Co.], Oklahoma and a memorial service will be held in Howell later in the spring.
She was born on November 17, 1921, in Detroit, the daughter of Blair Alford and Louise Hendry. She married Henry Hopkins in Michigan. He passed away in 1979. Prior to moving to Oklahoma, Mrs. Hopkins was a longtime resident of both Brighton and Howell.
Surviving are her children Roger (Barbara), Robert (Linda), Patricia (Clinton) Houser, and Daniel (Mary Ellen), sister Beauty Salvatore, 21 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Henry, and her children Pete (Joann), Gerald, and Joseph preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jennie M. Hopkins (SS# issued in MI), last residence Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
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JESSE HARRISON ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 30 December 1945
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Edith May Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Jess Harrison Alford was born 12 Apr 1877 in IN.
In 1940, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK:
J.H. Alford head 61 IN painter
Edith May wife 53 KY
On Jesse Harrison Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 64, born 12 Apr 1888 [sic] in Jackson Co., IN. His is living in Oklahoma City, OK, working as a painter.
In 1880, Seymour, Jackson Co., IN (ages of Samuel and Rhoda might be wrong):
Samuel Alford head 24 NC NC NC
Rhoda wife 23 KY VA VA
Estella dau 9 IN NC KY
Edmond son 7 IN NC KY
Thomas son 4 IN NC KY
Jesse son 2 IN NC KY
Elizabeth Vaughn aunt 60 VA VA VA
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JESSE LEON ALFORD
Brother of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Uncle of Pamela E. Alford Burnett, AAFA #0709
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 30 November 2007
MCALESTER—Alford, Jess, 63, died Nov. 21. Services 11 a.m. Saturday (Cooper, Tecumseh).
In another article:
Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—_____ November 2007
Jess Alford passed away November 21, 2007 in McAlester, Oklahoma after reaching the age of 63 years.
Born August 26, 1944 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, he was reared in the Shawnee/Tecumseh area. He also lived in Tulsa, and had lived in McAlester for the past 10 years. He served in the United States Navy, and had been married to Karen Wiggins for 16 years. He worked for the Oklahoma Tax Commission as well as in the restaurant business. The proudest moment in his life was his daughter’s success with her soccer team going to State.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His Wife: Karen Wiggins of the home
Son & Daughter-in-Law: Kevin & Ricki Greigo of Durango, CO
Daughter: Christina Statsmann of Wagner, OK
Brother & Sister-in-Law: Elroy & Jan Alford of Spencer
2 Sisters: Gail Rye of Tecumseh and Diana Johnston of Shawnee
3 Grandsons
1 Granddaughter
Photo from Dale Cemetery, Dale, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Fuchs
Photo from Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Tauer
Photo posted in 2008
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jesse L. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his parents, Elwood Seymour Alford and Althea Lucille Goode Alford; and siblings Elroy Raymond Alford Sr. and Laquana Jean Alford Cizek; in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Gail Marie Alford Rye in New Mexico Obituaries.
Jesse has a gravestone in Arlington Memory Gardens that he shares with his first wife, Lorna Marie Brandt Alford, but he is not buried there.
His lineage: Jesse Leon 1944 OK1, Elwood Seymour 1911 OK2, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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JESSE RALPH “J.R.” ALFORD, JR.
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____ December 2014
Jesse “J.R.” Ralph Alford, age 70, a longtime Atoka, OK resident.
He was born on Saturday, July 08, 1944, to Jesse “Jess” Ralph and Gussie (Chapman) Alford, at Madill, OK.
J.R. passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Atoka, OK, 70 years, 5 months and 15 days.
He attended Dickson High School. J.R. was a Truck Driver. He married Billie Frances (Parmley) on August 9, 1989 at Mulbuerry, AR.
J.R. was a christian. He enjoyed deer hunting, and fishing for catfish. J.R. rode bulls as a young man as a professional during the 1960’s.
Survived by: wife Billie Frances Alford of the home in Atoka, OK; children Robin Alford of Wyoming, Jesse Ralph Alford III of Ardmore, OK; sisters Mary Calington of Ardmore, OK, Virginia Marris of Ardmore, OK; nephew Randel Kyle of Springer, OK; along with other relatives and many dear friends.
Preceded in death by parents: Jesse “Jess” Ralph Alford.
… Place of Services: Brown’s Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Gussie Estell Chapman Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jesse Ralph 1944 OK1, Jesse Ralph 1907 OK2, Jackson Childs 1881 TX3, Edward Ira 1837 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JESSIE JAMES ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—9 March 1996
Alford, Jessie James, 60, died Feb. 28. Services pending. Moore’s Memory.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jess Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Feb 1936, last residence Visalia, Tulare Co., CA.
No death record for Jessie Alford was found in California Death Index, 1940–1997 (Ancestry), so the last residence listed must have been where the benefits were sent.
From California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry): Jesse James Alford was born 2 Feb 1936 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Fry.
From SSACI: Jesse James Alford was born 2 Feb 1935 in Tulare Co., CA, son of Lemmie W. Alford and Bernice H. Fry.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Jessie James 1936 CA1, Lemmie 1901 CA2, William Elijah 1900 CA3, William 1862 CA4, Russell 1826 VA5, William 1800 VA6.
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JESSIE KIRKLAND ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 22 December 1955
Photos from Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor P. Black-Avitts
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Julius Mosby Alford, in this compilation.
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JIESELE KIMARIE “JAZZIE” ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Wednesday, 2 July 2008
Funeral for Jiesele “Jazzie” Kimarie Alford, 1-year-old daughter of Julia M. Alford, Lawton, was at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel.
Jazzie died Friday, June 27, 2008, in Lawton.
She was born May 3, 2007, in Lawton. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors include her mother and her friend, Brian McDonald, of the home; a brother, Khalil D. Cheath, of the home; a sister, Jada N. Alford, of the home; her grandparents, Elrich and Kim Cheath, Mankato, Minn.; two uncles: Sam and Tara Cheath, Centerville, Minn.; and Rick Cheath and his fiancee, Betsy, Minneapolis; an aunt, Janenery Cheath, Minneapolis; two cousins: Austin James and Mason Alexander Cheath, both of Centerville, Minn.; and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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JIMMIE MARIE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 7 April 2006
Alford, Jimmie Marie, 62, business owner, died Tuesday [April 4]. Services 2 p.m. Sunday (Atoka).
Photo from Perkins Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, okfever
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jimmie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Nov 1943 and died 3 April 2006 [both dates different than gravestone], last residence Caney, Atoka Co., OK.
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JOE BARNEY “J.B.” ALFORD
Uncle of Billye Lucille Alford Campbell, AAFA #1119
[He died in a Texas hospital, but we are including his obituary here because Oklahoma was his home.]
FREDERICK LEADER
Frederick, Tillman Co., OK—Wednesday, 3 September 1930
Photo from Devol Cemetery, Devol, Cotton Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Aimee Watson Davis
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Richard Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother William Fort Alford in Texas Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Joe Barney 1914 TX1, Richard 1862 AR2, William F. 1811 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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JOE BROWN ALLFORD
Photo from their gravestone
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 1 November 2001
MCALESTER—Joe B. Allford, 88, farmer, died Tuesday [October 30]. Graveside services 2 p.m. Thursday, Tannehill Cemetery, Tannehill. Bishop.
Photos from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joe B. Allford (SS# issued in OK) was born 23 May 1913, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rebecca Eldridge Allford; daughter Carol Jean Allford Travis Williams; and brothers Barron Miller Allford, John Martin “Jim” Allford, and Wilson Ervin Allford in this compilation.
His memorial at FindAGrave.com includes his middle name and this information:
Born in Scipio, Oklahoma, he was the son of John Martin “Bud” and Effie Mae (Nabors) Allford. He married Rebecca Eldridge on Dec. 23, 1938 [date on gravestone] in McAlester. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rebecca Allford on March 24, 2001 [sic—2000]; an infant son; five brothers, Bill Allford, Bob Allford, Antney Allford, Ben Allford, Miller Allford and a sister, Mattie Moore.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Joe Brown 1914 OK1, John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC4.
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JOE EDGAR ALFORD
Brother of Sue Ann Alford Dickens, AAFA #0377
[We are also including his obituary in New Mexico Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
UNION COUNTY LEADER
Clayton, Union Co., NM—Wednesday, 20 November 1957
From Deaths from Newspapers, Clayton Memorial Cemetery
Alford, Joe Edgar b. 4 Feb 1957. d. 11 Nov 1957, Boise City, Cimarron Co., OK. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ned Alford. Burial: Clayton Memorial Cemetery.
Photo from Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union Co., NM—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Reba Cox
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his parents, Edgar Wilson “Ned” Alford and Edith Ann Coggin Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Joe Edgar 1957 OK1, Edgar Wilson 1917 NM2, Earl Wilson 1882 TX3, Charles Miller 1853 TX4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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JOHN ANTHONY ALFORD
Grandfather of Clifford Lahoma Alford, AAFA #0099
“Nute, Allen and John A Alford, his only daughter Melinda and Cullie Alford about 1937 in Ok.”
Photo posted to John’s Find A Grave memorial by sharon baselice, granddaughter of Melinda – used with permission
MORNING EXAMINER
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Wednesday, 21 August 1946
In another article, same source:
Photo from White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kathie Simon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Frances C. “Fannie” Barrett Alford; and son Newton Elisha “Nute” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Melinda Ann Alford Owen Martin in Arizona Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: John Anthony 1862 MS1, John Henry 1816 NC2.
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JOHN FRANKLIN (PIERCE) ALFORD
Grandfather of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Wednesday, 27 October 1926
In another article:
DAILY PRESS
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Thursday, 28 October 1926
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wendy Nabors Way
AAFA NOTES: See obituary of his daughter Florence Pauline Alford Slater Cook in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Olga Mae Alford Plett in California Obituaries; and of his son Frank Burkette Alford in Texas Obituaries.
John Franklin Pierce was the son of Hiram Pierce and Fannie F. Cogwell. He was informally adopted by the family of George Washington Alford, 1855 AL–1909 TX. See the ahnentafel of Cathryn Marie Alford McLeon, AAFA #1402: “John Franklin was enumerated with his birth parents in 1880 as well as with his adopted parents to be. Family tradition says that his parents died in a cholera epidemic. The older children, who could work, were taken by families to raise in exchange for their help. The younger children were adopted.”
The 1880 census reports mentioned above have not been found. In 1870 Hyram Pierce, 34 born GA, and F.F. Pierce, 25 born TN, are listed in Lafayette Co., MS, with 5 children, ages 10 to 2 months, all born in MS.
On John Franklin Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 43, a farmer living in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS. He was born 4 March 1875, and Mollie Alford, same address, is his nearest relative. He signed his name John Frank Alford.
From family trees at Ancestry—this explanation seems to contain some errors:
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JOHN LEON HALFORD, III
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Saturday, 22 April 1995
HENRYETTA [Okmulgee Co.]—John Leon Halford III, 35, Orpheum Theater manager, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, First Baptist Church in Dewar. Shurden.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Jan Denise Halford Evans in this compilation.
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JOHN MARTIN ALFORD
“John Martin Alford, b. January 19, 1879, Mississippi and Minnie Elvira Kennedy Alford
Wedding Day, January 1, 1905”
From AAFA files
INDIAN CITIZEN-DEMOCRAT
Caddo, Atoka Co., OK—Thursday, 20 July 1950
Photo from Bera Cemetery, Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Leo Keller Alford; father, James Henry Alford; and half-brother Claude David Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of children Elbert Henry Alford, Lillier Mae Alford Autry, and Loyd Manuel Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: John Martin 1879 MS1, James Henry 1857 MS2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.
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JOHN MARTIN “JIM” ALLFORD
Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK—_____ March 2020
John M. Allford Jr. passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020 in Stillwater, Oklahoma at age 97.
Known as Jim to his friends and family, he was the youngest of 8 children born to Bud and Effie Mae Allford in Indianola, Oklahoma. Jim was the epitome of the Greatest Generation. He grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and volunteered for the Army Air Corp in WWII. He was called back briefly for the Korean War. After his military service, he followed in his brother’s footsteps and bought a service station in McAlester, Oklahoma, which became the starting point for a lifelong career.
It was also in McAlester where he met the love of his life, June Atwell. They married May 22, 1949 and raised two children, John (III) and Suzanne. In 1957, Jim, June, John and Suzanne moved to Holdenville, Oklahoma. Holdenville became their home for over 60 years. Jim built a very successful wholesale and retail oil and gasoline business. He did it the ‘old fashion way’ through great customer service, fair prices, honesty, and most of all, hard work.
Jim became quite a gardener later in life. At one point he had three large vegetable gardens and could have opened his own produce stand. Instead, he gave most of it away. He and June maintained a beautiful lawn wherever they lived. They especially enjoyed decorating the house for all the holidays. He loved ice cream and anything that June cooked. He always slept well because he lived well.
His patriotism never wavered throughout his lifetime. He volunteered to post flags downtown and throughout the cemetery until he was physically unable to do so. Even then, he often went along for the ride to supervise! He was a member of American Legion Post 32 for over 69 years and served as an American Legion representative for events and funerals. He was a proud participant in the Oklahoma Honor Flight. He spoke of it often.
Jim was also a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Masonic Lodge #96 in McAlester, Oklahoma, for 59 years. He and June were members of First Presbyterian Church in Wewoka.
Most of all, Jim was a committed husband; a supportive father; a doting grandfather; and a marshmallow of a great grandfather. In fact, he was known to take his oldest great grandson, Hayes, for a ride on his John Deere riding lawn mower just for the fun of it!
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his sibling[s], and more recently by his wife of 70 years, June.
He is survived by his son, John and wife Nancy; his daughter, Suzanne and husband, Dick Wade; his granddaughter Ashley and husband Tim Bragg; his four great grandchildren Scout, Hayes Archer and Ford Bragg; his brother in law, Don Atwell; as well as several nieces and nephews and their children.
At his request, graveside services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Holdenville Cemetery…. Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home Holdenville, Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Barron Miller Allford, Joe Brown Allford, and Wilson Ervin Allford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: John Martin 1922 OK1, John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC4.
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JOHN MOSBY ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 31 March 1957
Photos from Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor P. Black-Avitts
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Jessie Kirkland Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Julia Catching Steele Alford; and brothers Jacob Elias Alford and James Blair Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
John was the son of James Thomas Alford and his second wife, Julia Catching Steele.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Mosby 1871 MS1, James Thomas 1840 MS2, Julius Caesar 1808 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JOHN ROBERT ALFORD
Father of Christie Wilson Alford Baldwin, AAFA #0006
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 30 May 1951
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Zeno
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Livonia P. Doggett Alford; and daughter Christie Wilson Alford Baldwin in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Madden D. Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: John Robert 1860 TN1, Eley Harrison 1820 TN2, Ira Bailey 1781 NC3, Isaac 1748 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JOHN THEAD ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 6 September 2000
BRISTOW—John Thead Alford, 70, retired from Bristow Public Works Department, died Sunday [September 3]. Services pending. Schumacher.
Photo from Boley Cemetery, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Audrey (McConnell) Calger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John T. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 16 Jan 1930, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
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MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Thursday, 8 June 2006
John William (John) Allford, of McAlester, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at McAlester Regional Health Center.
There will be no funeral services, but the family will announce a date for a community celebration of his life in the very near future.
The son of R.L. “Bob” and Thelma Allford, he had lived in McAlester for all of his adult life. He had been continuously employed by the First National Bank and Trust Company of McAlester since 1963. He was originally hired as a bookkeeper and worked his way through many positions to his last position of vice-president and trust officer, as well as serving as secretary to the board of directors.
He had devoted his life, first to his work at the bank, then to his community. He had served as a member and officer of the McAlester Kiwanis Club, a board member of Kiamichi Vo-Tech, McAlester Alcoholism Council, The Oak’s Rehabilitation Center, Southeast Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army Advisory Board, The Pittsburg County Holiday Commission and annually served on the committee of the Martin Luther King Unity Celebration Banquet. He also served as a board member and in other capacities for the McAlester Boy’s & Girl’s Club. He was also a board member, officer and treasurer and donor for over 20 years with the McAlester United Way.
He also served as a volunteer at the McAlester Regional Health Center, where he gave more hours of service than any other volunteer on record. He had been a longtime member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of McAlester and led weekly devotionals at Blevins Nursing Home for many years. He was also a charter member of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. These are just a few of the many charities to which he devoted both his time and money to help others.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Lacey Allford Jr. and his wife, Jenny, of Great Bend, Kan; two nephews, Allan Allford and his wife, Debbie, of Wichita, Kan. and their children, Joshua and Benjamin, Evan Allford and his wife, Karla, and their daughter, Abby, of Edmond, and numerous cousins and other relatives....
Arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of McAlester.
In another article:
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—7 July 2006
A Community-wide Celebration of John William Allford’s life will be held on July 9, 2006, in the McAlester High School/Cafeteria Hall, 1 Buffalo Drive.
John died on June 7, 2006, following a tragic accident on February 26, 2006, from which he never recovered.
On the evening before John’s accident, the Sertoma Club presented John the “Service to Mankind” award before a gathering of friends. There have been only 14 awards given in 35 years in the Clubs history. The Sertoma Club recognized John for exceptional Community volunteer service.
At the time of his death John was Vice President and Secretary of the Board of First National Bank where he was employed for more than 40 years. His devotion to his work and to the bank employees, who were his family, and his respect and admiration for his devoted friend, Mrs. Wanda Bass, brought great joy to John.
Although John was involved in his community and gave generously of time and contributions, he was most devoted to the Blevins Nursing Home Ministry, a church service he founded. He and his volunteer Assistant, Carol Stephens, conducted services every Tuesday evening. John loved and cared for the residents, they were his fellowship, his congregation, he was their “Presence of Christ.”
As a volunteer, John worked at McAlester Regional Hospital weekends; he brought new energy and joy to the nursing staff for more than 10 years. Their memories of John “fill a book.”
John was a member of First Baptist Church, McAlester, Oklahoma where he was an ordained Deacon.
In 1991 John became a Charter member of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, National and was a leader in establishing Cooperating Baptist Fellowship of Oklahoma, serving on the Constitution Committee and acting Parliamentarian. John’s spirit of Mission and Ministry was recognized beyond his community.
Eager to provide Theological education and equip laity to fulfill their spiritual calling, John provided Seminary Scholarships through Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Women in Baptist Life and Cooperating Baptist Fellowship.
The following are some charities John faithfully supported: Red Cross, Martin Luther King Committee, Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, United Way, The Oaks Rehab Board, Pittsburg County Holiday Commission and many other organizations....
The Community Celebration will be an informal time of music and spontaneous sharing, please join John’s family in this celebration.
Date: July 9, 2006, Sunday
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: McAlester High School/Cafeteria Hall, 1 Buffalo Drive.
A reception will immediately follow the celebration....
Photo from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Always in my heart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John W. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Sept 1934, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: John William 1934 OK1, Robert Lacey 1904 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC5.
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JOHNIE LINK HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 23 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Halford John Link , 84, died at 6:10 a.m. on Friday in the Bartlesville Jane Phillips Medical Center.
A native of Barnsdall, Halford was born June 7, 1916. A 40 year employee of Sun Oil Corporation, former resident of Tulsa and Wagoner.
Will lie in state at the Fitzgerald-Southwood Chapel on Sunday and Monday. Funeral service 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Barnsdall, First Assembly of God Church. Interment Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall.
Surviving are daughters, Ms. Dixie Lee Badgwell, Ms. Charlotte Ann Gregory, both of Tulsa and Ms. Dora Marie Goins, Broken Arrow; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Jessie Lee Halford, Tulsa; sisters, Mrs. LaVon Ouelette, Bedford, TX and Mrs. Coletta Carey, Yuba, CA.
Preceded in death by 4 sons, John Jr., James, Jimmie and Lloyd Halford.
Arnold Moore Barnsdall Funeral Home, 918-847-2442.
Photo from Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Bud
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of J.L. Halford (SS# issued in OK) but list his birth date as 15 June 1916, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
From his Find A Grave memorial:
His first wife was Dora Mae Swank Halford, 1910–1964. She is also buried in Ethel Reece Cemetery.
His second wife, whom he married in 1964, was Eva Mae Calvert Halford.
His parents were James Andrew “Andy” Halford (1886–1967) and Etta Cora Alsup (1893–1978).
His HALFORD lineage: Johnie Link 1916 OK1, James Andrew 1886 MO2, James Franklin 1859 TN3, William Luker 1835 TN4, John 1795 SC5.
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JOHNNIE MAE LARNEY ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—22 July 2009
SEMINOLE, Okla.—Seminole County resident Johnnie Mae Alford died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee at the age of 62.
An evening memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Riverside Indian Baptist Church, 219 E. Jefferson, Tecumseh.
Johnnie will be taken 10 a.m. Friday, July 24, to Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church, located 5 miles east of Little on Hwy 99A and one half mile north and a wake service will be held a 6:30 p.m. that evening.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church…. Burial will follow at Hitchittee Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.
In another article:
Shawnee, Seminole Co., OK—_____ July 2009
Johnnie Mae Alford, 62 year-old, Seminole County resident passed from this life Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Unity North Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born January 11, 1947 in Seminole to parents John Larney and Malinda (Alexander) Larney.
Johnnie graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City. She worked as a “presser” for several different drycleaners including Rod’s Drycleaners in Oklahoma City from which she retired.
Following her retirement Johnnie moved to Shawnee where she lived for 25 years before returning to Seminole County. She was a member of the Riverside Indian Baptist Church in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
Survivors include three sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard and Hope Alford, Kevin Alford and Kent Alford all of Shawnee, Oklahoma; two daughters, Diana Alford of Earlsboro, Oklahoma and Deidra Alford of Shawnee, Oklahoma; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John Larney, Jr. and his wife Betty of Kansas, Simon Larney and his wife “Bear” of Oklahoma and Harry Larney and his wife of Seminole, Oklahoma; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Sally Fixico of Seminole, Oklahoma, Shirley Fruit of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Idalena Mitchell and her husband Alex Ward of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Cecelia Barnett of Talequah, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Sean, Lana and Tusekia Johnson and three great-grandchildren; she is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends.
Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents and by two sisters Linda and Rachel Bear.
An evening memorial service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Riverside Indian Baptist Church located at 219 East Jefferson in Tecumseh, Oklahoma.
Johnnie will be taken to Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church, located 5 miles east of Little, Oklahoma on Hwy 99A and a half a mile north, on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. and a wake service will be held that evening at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Hitchittee Indian Methodist Church…. Interment will follow at Hitchittee Church Cemetery.
Casket Bearers will be: Timmy Bear, Chris Ataddlety, Duane Ataddlety, Marquis Fixico, John Ray Bear and Joseph Burgess.
Honorary Bearers will be: Mitchell Harjo, Tony Walters, “Gugee” Katsitenseriio, Brian Keith Mitchell and Daniel Johnson.
Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home – Seminole, Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Johnnie M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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JOIE SUE ALFORD HUMPHREY DAY
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 8 November 2003
Humphrey-Day, Joie Sue, 69, social worker, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Monday (Bishop).
In another article:
Source unknown [from her memorial at Find A Grave], but possibly:
HERALD BANNER
Greenville, Hunt Co., TX—Sunday, 9 November 2003
Born in McAlester, she was the daughter of Ray and Hannah Mae (Tudor) Alford. She was a charter member of the McAlester Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, honored in “Who’s Who of American Women,” past president of the McAlester Fortnightly Club and a volunteer at McAlester Regional Hospital and the Little Light House. She retired with 27 years as a social worker at the Department of Human Services and was the owner of the Downtown Plaza and Shear Design Beauty Salon. She was an active mother and grandmother, enjoyed world travel, writing short stories, poetry and animals.
She celebrated 50 years of marriage to Barclay Humphrey in 2000 and after his death on Jan. 18, 2001, she pursued her dream and made her home in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico. While there she met an Oklahoman, Vernon Day, and they married on March 12, 2003.
She passed away at her home in McAlester. She was also preceded in death by her father, Ray Alford.
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joy S. Humphrey (SS# issued in OK) was born 10 Feb 1934, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Joie Sue 1934 OK1, Ray Meadows 1911 OK2, Benjamin Franklin 1889 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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JOSEPH F. ALFORD
Granduncle of Uriel Butler Alford Jr., AAFA #1193
SEQUOYAH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK—Friday, 10 November 1922
Photo from Sallisaw City Cemetery, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Frances Allen Titsworth
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Vance Leo Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Mable Lahoma Alford Kinsey in Arizona Obituaries; of his son Thomas Henry Alford in Illinois Obituaries; and of his son Wilford David Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Joseph F. Alford, age 26, married Mary B. Douthitt, age 17, on 14 Dec 1879 in Pope Co., AR.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Joseph F. Alford, age 28, married Sallie J. Benson, age 18, on 5 Jan 1881 in Crawford Co., AR.
From OK Marriages: Joseph F. Alford, age 37, married Mary Emoline Lawrence, age 15, on 17 July 1890 in Muskogee Co., OK. Both were residents of Sallisaw, Indian Territory.
Joseph F. Alford’s father does not appear to be Leander Alford. Leander Alford and Nancy Davis had a son named Joseph Andy Alford, born 2 Jan 1852 in AR and died 16 Oct 1937 in CA—see his Find A Grave Memorial #34833078. I have not yet found Joseph F. Alford’s father.
1880 census, Clark, Pope Co., AR:
Joseph F. Alford head 27 AR blank blank
Mary A. Alford wife 17 AR TN AR
1900 census, Sallisaw, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory [OK]:
Joe Alford head 47 b. Feb 1853 AR AR AR
married 9 years
Emma wife 25 b. Mar 1875 AR AR AR
4 children, 4 living
Wilford son 17 b. Oct 1882 AR AR AR
Maud dau 14 b. Feb 1886 AR AR AR
Tomie son 10 b. Apr 1890 AR AR AR
May dau 8 b. Sep 1891 Indian Terr AR AR
Perlie dau 6 b. Apr 1894 Indian Terr AR AR
Jack son 4 b. Feb 1896 Indian Terr AR AR
Francis dau 2/12 b. Mar 1900 Indian Terr AR AR
1910 census, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK:
Joe Alford head 57 AR VA TN cotton gin engineer
3rd marriage, 18 years
Mary E. wife 34 MO MO Unk 6 children, 6 living
1st marriage, 18 years
Tom son 19 OK AR AR
Pearle dau 16 OK MO AR
Jack son 14 OK MO AR
Icy dau 10 OK MO AR
Vance son 5 OK MO AR
+7 boarders
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1751–1811 NC.
His lineage: Joseph F. 1853 AR1, Leander H. 1814 NC2, Andrew 1787 NC3, William 1751 ??4.
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JUANITA KELLEY ALFORD PEERY
PURCELL REGISTER
Purcell, McClain Co., OK—Thursday, 17 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Funeral services for Juanita Kelley Alford Peery, 83, of Chickasha will be held Monday, December 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the College Heights Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Lexington Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.
Mrs. Peery died Tuesday, December 15, in Chickasha.
She was born December 28, 1914 in Lexington, the eldest of five children, to Simon James and Lula Morrell Kelley. She graduated from Lexington High in 1932, receiving her B.S. Degree from Central State University in 1940 and her Master’s Degree from East Central State College in 1956. She taught at Rocky Point, Stovall, Lexington and Wewoka, retiring after 37 years.
She and Charles T. Alford were married Dec. 24, 1936 and he preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1967. She then married Stan Peery, her childhood sweetheart of 42 years, on Dec. 22, 1973. He preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 1988.
Mrs. Peery was a member of College Heights Baptist Church and Esther Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by twin daughters; her parents and one brother, Col. Wendell J. Kelley, U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include one son, Joe Ed Alford and his wife, Oteka, of Chickasha; one stepdaughter, Cheryl McCown and her husband, Charley, of Lexington; three sisters, Monace Schmidt, Fredde Lurry and Peggy Lou Kelley, all of Oklahoma City; four sisters-in-law, Mary E. Kelley of Midwest City, Zella Alford of Purcell, Madxine Alford Sherrard of Edmond and Nellie Peery Kemp of Cleburn, Texas; one brother-in-law, Ray Peery of Lexington; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Photo from Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Cleveland Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TimelessSpirits
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Juanita K. Peery (SS# issued in OK), last residence Chickasha, Grady Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her husband’s lineage: Charles T. 1907 AR1, Robert Newton 1877 AR2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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JULIA HARRIET ALFORD DAVIS
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Sunday, 15 September 1963
Photos from Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryant Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Michelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her brother Baldy Samuel Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; of her brother Charles Ferdinand Alford in Texas Obituaries; of his sister Jennie Louise Alford McCall in California Obituaries; and of her brother Thomas Frederic Alford in Montana Obituaries.
She is listed as Harriet Alford, age 5/12, on the 1870 census in Travis Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Julia Harriet 1870 TX1, William Thomas 1829 AL2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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KAREN RUTH ALLFORD
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Wednesday, 22 September 2004
Karen Ruth Allford, 64, of McAlester, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at McAlester Regional Health Center.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Bishop Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bishop Chapel of Memories.... Burial will be at Tannehill Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester.
Born Nov. 13, 1939, in Poteau, she was the daughter of Barron Miller and Dorothy Weddle Allford. She attended William Gay Elementary School in McAlester and in 1952 she and her family moved to Indianola, where she graduated from high school in the Class of 1957.
She remained on the family farm until 1966, when she and her family built a home on Garden Lane in McAlester and she had lived in that home since.
She worked at the father’s grocery store and laundromat and was also a homemaker.
She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of McAlester and loved to play the organ and sing.
Survivors include a brother, E.J. Allford, of McAlester; four nieces and nephews, Toni Wilson and husband, Greg, Bartlett, Tenn., Randy Allford and wife, Donna, Middletown, R.I., Johnny Allford and wife, Brenda, of Muskogee, and Jana Brandon and husband, Joe, of Holdenville.
Also, eight great-nieces and great-nephews, Bethany and Matthew Wilson, DeWayne Allford, Summer and Patrick Allford, and Morgan, Madison, and Conner Fitzgerald. And, an uncle, Jim Allford and wife, June, of Holdenville; two aunts, Mattie Hickman, of McAlester, and Betty Jo Talbot, of Shawnee, and numerous cousins.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Greg Wilson, Johnny Allford, Matthew Wilson, Morgan Fitzgerald, Patrick Allford and DeWayne Allford.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Allford, J.A. Allford, Johnny Allford, Larry Allford, Ronnie Allford, David Allford, Mossie Cappo, Bill Crone, Jerry Bob Allford, Bobby Hickman, Ralph Weddle, Drew Lusk, Homer Joe Lusk, Bob Williams, and Danny Travis.
She was preceded in death by her father, Miller Allford in July 21, 1994; her mother, Dorothy Allford on July 5, 1987; two brothers, Donnie Joe Allford and Ronnie Lee Allford, and a sister-in-law, Carol Allford.
Photo from Tannehill Cemetery, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Karen R. Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her father, Baron Miller Allford; and brother Elbert John Allford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Karen Ruth 1939 OK1, Barron Miller 1911 OK2, John Martin 1878 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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KATHERINE A. “KAY” BRUEHL HALFORD
Photos from Primrose Funeral Service
NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
Norman, Cleveland Co., OK—Wednesday, 23 January 2013
NORMAN—Katherine A. “Kay” Halford died Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, in Purcell following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 20, 1928, to Joe and Mary Bruehl in Norman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
She was the youngest of seven children. As a young girl, she attended Independence Country School for one year, and when the family moved into town, she finished her education at St. Joseph’s Catholic School. She was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Early in her career, she worked for Sumner Laundry and later for Central State Hospital in the Laundry Department. She met the love of her life, Carl Halford, in 1947 and they were married in April 1948. She gave up her working career to have their son, Ken, and she was a full-time housewife and mother. They were married for 53 years until the death of her husband, Carl, in December 2001. In April 2006, she suffered a stroke, and at that time, her son, Ken, became her full-time caregiver.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; parents Joe and Mary Bruehl; brothers John and Joe Bruehl; and sisters Anna Feuerborn, Rosie Rhodes, Lucy Easley and Dorothy Wiggins.
She is survived by her son, Ken, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers for Kay are John Easley, Larry Feuerborn and Steve Hand. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of Norman Regional Hospital, Norman Specialty Hospital, Loving Care Hospice, Wadley’s Care Center, Doctors Park Pharmacy, Dr. Rosalie Lavon and Michael Hand….
Services have been entrusted to the care of Primrose Funeral Service….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katherine A. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Carl F. Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
The funeral home website includes numerous photos.
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KEWPIE C. ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 14 February 2007
BOYNTON—Kewpie C. Alford, 88, homemaker, died Monday [February 12]. Service 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow, and graveside service 3 p.m. Thursday, Lasley Cemetery, Muskogee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
No Lasley Cemetery has been found in Oklahoma.
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LAFAYETTE LEE “L.L.” HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 17 March 2008
Lafayette “L.L.” Halford joined his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2008. He was born Nov. 18, 1927 in the Doxy community east of Sayre, OK. His parents were Ernest Lee and Julia Irene “Walters” Halford. L.L. met Doloris Earlene Fannon at Berlin, OK. They married in June, 1948. They celebrated 59 years of marriage.
L.L. is survived by his wife, Earlene, three daughters, Rita Briscoe, husband Doug of Piedmont, Darla Cook, husband Randy of Elk City, OK, Brenda Reffner, husband Vince of Yukon, OK. One sister, Joyce Johnson, husband Jim of Enid, OK. One brother, Don Halford of Amarillo, TX. Seven grandchildren Julie Sparks of Yukon, OK, John Sparks of Memphis, TN, Dusty Oldenburg, husband Jeff of Mulhall, OK, J.W. Briscoe of Gillette, WY, David Reffner of Yukon, OK. Sarah Cain, husband John of Midwest City, OK, & Hannah Reffner of Yukon, OK. Six greatgrandchildren Colton, Will, & Anna Briscoe and JaLeigh, Callen & Lincoln Oldenburg. Lifetime friends Eldean & Billie Taliaferro of Clovis, NM. Many nieces and nephews. Last but not least, his, faithful companion dog, Cubby.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Lee and Julia Halford, two brothers, Dean Halford &Wayne Halford, one sister Betty Hodo, & one infant granddaughter, Janice Lee Cook.
L.L. worked hard to take care of his family. They were truly blessed to have had this hard working and loving man in their lives. L.L. worked for Kelly Dairy in Elk City, OK and Hiland Dairy in Norman, OK, as a truck driver. He was a “family man”, known to his grandchildren as Poppy. His favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening, & traveling. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Yukon, OK. He was a faithful servant to his church & enjoyed working with the kitchen crew. He would take on any task to help his church. L.L. was loved by many.
The family would like to thank his grandson David & L.L.’s special friend and caregiver Chuck Ongyebule. Through their dedication & care over the past 5 yrs. he was able to live at home. Their devotion to L.L. was immeasurable. Special appreciation is also extended to Oklahoma County Hospice....
Services will be 2pm, Tues, March 18th, 2008 at The First United Methodist Church of Yukon. Yanda & Son Funeral Home Yukon, OK 35071.
Photo from Yukon Cemetery, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kevin Wells
Photo from Yukon Cemetery, Canadian Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Palmer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of L.L. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Yukon, Canadian Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Doloris Earlene Fannon Halford, in this compilation.
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LAQUANA JEAN ALFORD CIZEK
Sister of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Aunt of Pamela E. Alford Burnett, AAFA #0709
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—7 January 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Cizek, Jean, 42, of Okla. City. Services 10:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. 9, 1993 at Botone Memorial Church, Carnegie [Caddo Co.], Ok. Burial Tenehdoah Cemetery [Tanehdooah Family Cemetery].
Survived by husband, Melvin; 3 sons, Melvin Ray, Floyd Art and John David; 2 daughters, Julie Lucille Cizek and Cherry Cizek; 2 brothers, E.R. Alford, Sr. and Jesse Alford; and 2 sisters, Gail Rye and Diana Brandon.
Pitcher-Hackney Funeral Home, Carnegie, Ok.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Laquana J. Cizek (SS# issued in OK) was born 10 Apr 1950 and died 6 Jan 1993, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her parents, Elwood Seymour Alford and Althea Lucille Goode Alford; and brothers Elroy Raymond Alford Sr. and Jesse Leon Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Gail Marie Alford Rye in New Mexico Obituaries.
Her lineage: Laquana Jean 1950 OK1, Elwood Seymour 1911 OK2, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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LAURA WATSON CONRAD ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031, and Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
OWENSBORO MESSENGER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—23 February 1933
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 (in “New Member Lineages”)
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Laura Alford, 81 years old, on February 21, at Chandler [Lincoln Co.], Okla. She was the widow of the late J.H. Alford, formerly of Daviess county.
She is survived by eight children, Walter Conrad, a son by a former marriage, Cleve and Lon Alford of Chandler; Mrs. Olive Snodgrass, of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Pearl Wright, Mrs. Emma Mattingly and Gus Alford of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Frank (Lula) Boyd, of Hawesville, Ky.; also three stepchildren, J. Crit and J.W. Alford, of Owensboro and Mrs. Wilbur Ricks of Jacksonville, Fla.
Funeral services were conducted from the Chandler Methodist Church Friday afternoon with interment in Chandler cemetery.
Photo from Oak Park Cemetery, Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Keith & Lynne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Allison Otto Alford and Lonnie Erwin Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Laura was John Hardin Alford’s second wife. Her first husband was James S. Conrad.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
Her husband’s lineage: John Hardin 1841 KY1, Joseph 1812 KY2, Achilles 1772 VA or NC3, John before 1750 VA?4.
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LEE ANN SMITH ALFORD
Photo from Phillips Funeral Service
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 12 March 2009
Lee Ann (Smith) Alford, 73, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born July 29, 1935, to Myrtle Webster-Wilson and Hollis Earl Smith, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by both parents and two grandchildren. Ann retired from Holdenville General Hospital as a Nurse, where she served for over 30 years. She was awarded the “Employee of The Year Award.” She leaves to cherish her memories loving husband of 56 years, Edward, Sr. children, Earl L. Alford (Rena) of Wewoka, OK, Gloria Alford-Carr of Spring, TX, Gary L. Alford of Norman, OK, Edward L. Alford, Jr. (Lorene), S. Annette Bruner (Ray) both of Wewoka, OK, Brent L. Alford, Wichita, KS, G. Ray Alford (LyTonya) Arlington, TX, Montria Denise Alford of Wewoka, OK brother, Chester Smith of Oklahoma City, OK seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Wewoka, OK with interment following at Westwood Cemetery. Stout-Phillips Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.comphillipsfuneralservice.com
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SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—_____ March 2009
Wewoka resident Lee Ann Alford, age 73 years, passed away Friday March 6, 2009.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church, in Wewoka … and burial to follow at Westwood Cemetery.
She was born July 29, 1935 in Wewoka, to Hollis Earl Smith and Myrtle Wilson. She attended Wewoka Public School and Douglas High School. She attended the Byng Vocational School where she received her LPN Licence. She retired from Holdenville General Hospital after 30 plus years as a nurse and Discharge Planner.
Lee Ann and Edward Lee Alford Sr. married Dec. 8, 1952, in Wewoka.
Ann was a member of St. Joseph Baptist Church for over 50 years and was the Church Clerk.
Preceding her in death are both parents and two grandchildren (Carlos Duke and Ria Bruner).
Survivors include her husband, Edward L. Alford, Sr.; sons, Earl Alford (Rena), of Wewoka, Gary Alford, of Norman, Edward Alford Jr. (Lorene), of Wewoka, Brent L. Alford, of Wichita, Kan., Ray Alford (LaTonya), Arlington, Texas; daughters, Gloria A. Carr, of Spring, Texas, Annette Bruner (Ray), of Wewoka, and Montria Denise Alford, of Wewoka; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; aunt, Amelia Hill, of Wewoka; brother, Chester Smith, of Oklahoma City; and uncle, L.R. Webster, of Oklahoma City.
An Online Guestbook is available at PhillipsFuneralService.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lee A. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Wewoka, Seminole Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Edward Lee Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LELAND FLOYD ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 16 November 2004
CLAREMORE [Rogers Co.]—Leland Floyd Alford, 82, retired light hauling business owner, found dead Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday and service 11 a.m. Saturday, both at Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service.
In another article:
GenealogyBuff.com—State of Oklahoma Obituary and Death Notices Collection
Rogers Co., OK—_____ November 2004
Leland Floyd Alford
Date of Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2004
Location of Service: Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Chapel
Location of Burial: Oakhaven Memorial Gardens, Claremore….
Funeral service for Leland “Fat” Alford will be 11 a.m., Sat., Nov. 20, at Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Chapel. Entombment with military honors will be held at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens….
Leland died Fri., Nov. 12, at the age of 82.
Leland “Fats” Alford was born to Joseph and Charlotte Burgess Alford in Mayes County, Oklahoma on July 30, 1922. He attended schools in Chouteau and Wagoner. He was drafted into the military and served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II and lost a limb fighting for our country in 1945.
While in the Army he received the Victory Good Conduct Ribbon, the American Theater Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Campaign Star and a Purple Heart.
After he was discharged from the service, he moved to Claremore to be near his parents where he worked for Rogers County Bank. Upon leaving the bank he became an independent hauler until his health failed. Leland was an avid fisherman and loved the Casino.
His parents, seven sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn: one son Dennis of Rancho Palace Verde, Calif., one daughter of Texas, one brother Clarence of Las Vegas, Nevada, three grandchildren Ledene Charlotte Alford, Nita Doakes Alfred, and Roderick Doakes Alford all of Tulsa, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Photo from Oakhaven Memorial Gardens, Claremore, Rogers Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leland F. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 30 July 1922, last residence Claremore, Rogers Co., OK.
We included the obituary of his sister Sarah Ann Alford Whitaker in Washington Obituaries.
From SSACI: Leland F. Alford, black, was born 30 July in Chouteau, Mayes Co., OK, son of Joseph Alford and Charlotte Burgess.
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LENA MARIE MILLER ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 26 July 1997
Alford, Lena Marie, born 10-15-49 - died 7-24-97.
Preceded in death by parents, Dennis & Ural Jantz Miller.
Survived by daughter, Melissa; brothers, Kenneth Miller of OKC, Philip Miller of Glenpool, Ok; several aunts, uncles & cousins.
Services Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. at the Moore City Cemetery.
Photo from Moore Cemetery, Moore, Cleveland Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Oklahoma Grave Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lena M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
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LEO KELLER ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Thursday, 23 December 1999
HARTSHORNE—Leo K. Alford, 82, retired carpenter, died Monday [December 20]. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, Mills Funeral Home Chapel.
Photos from Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
Photos taken in March 2012 – note that death date on large stone is incorrect
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leo K. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 2 June 1917, last residence Hartshorne, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Pauline Worley Wagner Alford; and father, John Martin Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Elbert Henry Alford, Lillier Mae Alford Autry, and Loyd Manuel Alford in California Obituaries.
Leo was in the U.S. Navy on December 7, 1941. He was away from Pearl Harbor on the USS Northampton, the first ship to enter the port after the attack by the Japanese.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Leo Keller 1917 OK1, John Martin 1879 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LEON FRANK LEE “CHOCKHOUSE” ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Alexander Funeral Homes
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—11 April 2010
WYNNEWOOD [Garvin Co.]—Private services are scheduled for Mr. Leon “Chockhouse” Frank Lee Alford, Sr., 70 of Ardmore. Interment will be at Hopewell Cemetery in Wynnewood with Military Honors provided by Fort Sill Casualty Team.
Chockhouse was born October 3, 1939, at Stonewall to the late Mr. Odie Alford and Mrs. Josephine (Wright) Alford. He departed this life Friday, April 9, 2010, at Ardmore.
Chockhouse was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps. He worked at the Refinery in Ardmore most of his working years. He always enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and was a very talented musician that enjoyed singing. In his younger days he rode and broke horses and always had livestock. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and those he mentored through the years.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Odie and Josephine, and one brother Clarence Alford.
Survivors include his wife, Erma Alford of the home; daughters, Dana Dorsey Turner and husband, Skip Jones of Ardmore, and Janna Fagan of Dallas, Texas; sons, Leon Alford, Jr. of Ada, Maurice Obrein Franklin of New York, Brian Keith Alford of Tulsa, and Kevin Wraye Franklin, Sr. of Ardmore; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins and many, many fans and foes.
Casket bearers are Kevin Wraye Franklin, Sr., Kevin Wraye Franklin, Jr., Carlton DeSean Dorsey, Brandan P.A. Fagan, Roman Earl Jones, Jr. and Joshua Williams….
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EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Sunday, 2 May 2010
The family of Leon Alford, 70, of Ada, Oklahoma gathered for a special memorial service on April 17, 2010. Family members paid tribute to Leon’s kindness and generosity of spirit with song, verse, prayers, and loving family unity. After special memory sharing, spring flowers were planted.
Leon, lovingly called Chock, was born October 3, 1939, to Odie and Josephine Wright Alford of the Stonewall area. He was preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Clarence of Seattle, Washington.
Leon Jr. of Ada, Oklahoma, his brother Bryan of Tulsa, Oklahoma, along with uncles and many cousins wish to thank all friends who supported the family. We acknowledge all prayers, flowers, cards, and most of all your presence. He will be missed!
May God continue to bless our family and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leon F. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
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LESTER ERNEST HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 23 July 2009
Lester Ernest Halford was born on August 28, 1921 in Hartford, Arkansas to Pauline Sherrill Halford and Ernest Miles Halford, and passed away July 18, 2009 in Norman, Oklahoma. He moved with his parents and brother Lowell to Bethany, Oklahoma in 1927. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1939 and participated with his brother Lowell and uncle Herschel Sherrill on BHS basketball and baseball teams. He served in the 45th Infantry Division for 5 years in WWII. Lester worked in construction, customer service and counseling positions in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest returning to Oklahoma in his later years.
He is survived by his sister Edna Halford Briggs and brother-in-law Carl Briggs of Shawnee; brother Larry of Los Angeles, CA; sister-in-law Marcella Halford of Harrah, OK; son Steven Miller and daughter-in-law Alenka of Kingsland, TX; daughter Candace Miller of Kingsland, TX; uncle and aunt Shelby and Wanda Sherrill of Moore, OK; 5 step-children in Spokane, WA; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents Pauline and Ernest Halford, brother Lowell and wife Frankie Holdiman-Anderson-Halford.
A private memorial will be held by the family. Visitation will be at the Mercer-Adams Funeral Home in Bethany on Friday July 24 and Saturday morning July 25.
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sondra Pitman Morrison
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ernest L. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Tillamook, Tillamook Co., OR [possibly where he received his benefits].
See the obituary of his brother Henry Lowell Halford in this compilation.
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LILLIAN LOUISE WOODRUFF LANGWELL ALFORD
SEMINOLE PRODUCER
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—9 August 2004
Funeral services for Lillian Louise Alford will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Hudson-Phillips Chapel in Holdenville….
Alford, 84, died Aug. 6, 2004 and she was born Sept. 9, 1919 to Henry David and Netta “Bell” Woodruff in Locust Grove.
She was raised in Hannah and married John Walter Langwell, who preceded her in death, on March 27, 1979. Alford lived in the Calvin area for a while and later moved to Holdenville in 1957. Later in life she married Herbert Alford.
She has worked as a welder in a Calif. shipyard during World War II. She has also worked at Boyce Manor Nursing Home as a nurse’s aide for many years, and as a private duty nurse in Oklahoma City. Alford was a member of the Living Christ Church Inc. of Greenville, Texas.
Her husband Herbert Alford precedes her in death.
Survivors include her three children, Sandra and husband Tommy Kirkland of Blanchard, Larry and his wife Lu Langwell of Holdenville, David and his wife Diana Langwell of Wewoka; 13 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Pallbearers for the services will be Cecil Cox, Roger Woodruff, Ronnie Woodruff, Jake Woodruff, Gary Wood ruff, and Bo Woodruff. Honorary pallbearers will be Lenval Woodruff, and William Henry Cox.
Interment will follow at Hannah Cemetery in Hannah under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.
Photo from Hanna Cemetery, Hanna, McIntosh Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Christopher Lee Keele
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillian L. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Holdenville, Hughes Co., OK.
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LILLIAN R. ALFORD WOOD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—2 January 2009
SHAWNEE, Okla.—Shawnee resident, Lillian R. Wood, 87, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008.
She was born May 8, 1921 in Coal, Okl. to James D. and Mary R. (Farris) Alford. When Lillian was able to, she enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and gardening. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wood; her parents; and a brother, Lee Alford.
Survivors include her children, Jean Vandewalker and husband, Leonard of Shawnee, Roger Wood of Shawnee, and Sandy Gomez and husband Jose of Tulsa; sisters, Flora Sawyers of Ada and Beulah Polston of Chowchilla, Calif.; grandchildren, Brenda Whitin of Dallas, Shane Wood of Canyon City, Colo., Cynthia Allen of Canyon City, Colo., JJ Welton of Harrah, Kelly Vandewalker of Ft. Worth, Bud Vandewalker of Edmond, Robby Cherry of Tulsa, and Lee Wayne Cherry of Tulsa; 10 great grandchildren and many other family members.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday Dec. 3, 2009 at Dale Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Photo from Dale Cemetery, Dale, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darla Riggs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillian R. Wood (SS# issued in CA), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituary of her sister Flora Mae Alford Sawyers in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lillian R. 1921 OK1, James David 1894 MS2, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL3, George Washington 1826 GA4, Clinton 1798 NC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 NC7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LILLIE FRANCIS TIGERT ALFORD
Mother of Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369, Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, and Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____ July 2003
Lillie Francis (Tigert) Alford, age 92, longtime Caney area resident.
Born: February 14, 1911 at Caney, OK on the old Tigert homeplace to William “Bud” and Laura Leona (White) Tigert.
Passed Away: Sunday morning, July 6, 2003 at Oakridge Manor in Durant, OK, 92 Years 4 months and 22 days.
Lillie attended Buckholt School in Atoka County.
Married: Arnold Allen Alford on January 18, 1931 at Matoy, Bryan County, OK.
Lillie was a housewife and homemaker. Longtime member of Voca Baptist Church where she was the oldest living member and taught the Ladies Sunday School Class. Lillie was also a member of the Ladies Home Demonstration Club.
Survived by
Children: Travis Alford and wife Betty of Wichita, KS.
Bud Alford of Caney, OK.
J. Neal Alford and wife Trecia of Douglass, KS.
Bob Alford and wife Ella of Caney, OK.
Jack Alford and wife Janice of Ft. Worth, TX.
Don Alford and wife Gayla of Sulphur Springs, TX.
Carl Alford and wife Vickie of Justin, TX.
Mary Gay and husband Jim of Piedmont, OK.
Wallace Alford and wife Vicky of Caney, OK.
28 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren.
Sisters: Mary Crossland of Durant, OK.
Ethel Willis of Caney, OK.
Inez Jackson of Caney, OK.
Preceded in death by
Husband: Arnold Allen Alford on March 26, 1972.
Parents: Bud and Laura (White) Tigert.
Daughter: Sammy Lee Alford.
Grandson: Philip Alford on January 18, 1999.
Brothers: William, Roy, and James Tigert.
Sisters: Lois Hill, Mamie Childers, Letha Dodds.
Date of Services: Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 10:00 AM.
Place of Services: Voca Baptist Church ~ Caney, OK.
Interment: Caney Cemetery ~ Caney, OK.
Officiating: Rev. J. Neal Alford [her son].
Assisting: Rev. John Howard.
Casketbearers: (Grandsons) Michael Alford, Keith Alford, Willie Alford, Claudie Alford, Terry Alford, Gerald Alford, Marl Alford, David Alford, Gary Alford, Russell Alford, Clint Alford, Bryan Gay, Greg Alford.
Photo from Stewart Gammon Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillie F. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Caddo, Bryan Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her sons Buddy Marvin Alford and Wallace Madison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, in Texas Obituaries; and of her son Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374, in Kansas Obituaries.
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LINDA K. DEAN ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—10 February 2013
Linda Alford
February 14, 1944 - February 1, 2013
TECUMSEH—Linda was a nurse’s aide for many years and spent the last several years tending beautiful flower and vegetable gardens at her home. She loved to help people and share her life and love with everyone she encountered.
She is survived by one brother Glen Dean and her twin sister Wanda Prier, her children Terry Alford, Larry Alford, Timmy Alford, Tammy Alford and Debbie Fulbright, eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Linda’s last words were of love to all of the family members surrounding her and she passed into the arms of God listening to her favorite scripture from the Bible. She will be sorely missed by all that knew her. We love you and we will take comfort that you are watching over each of us every day. This is not good-bye but a temporary separation until you greet each of us again with open arms.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Linda K. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
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LINDA KAY ALFORD HAMILTON BROWN
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Friday, 5 October 2007
Services for Linda Brown, 61, of Durant, who passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Oklahoma City will be held Saturday 10 a.m. at Brown’s Durant Funeral Service Chapel….
Linda was born July 9, 1946, in Armstrong, to Mack Hugh and Lola Pauline (Tucker) Alford. She attended school in Caney and was a devoted wife and loving mother to four children. She was of the Baptist Faith and she enjoyed fishing, playing bingo and crocheting, gardening. Her greatest hobby of all was taking care of her children and grandchildren. Linda will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Linda was preceded in death by her father Mac Hugh Alford; grandparents; and aunt.
Linda is survived by her husband Billy Bob Brown of the home; mother Pauline Alford of Caney; daughters Tammy Taylor and Joy Kimbrough and husband James, all of Durant; sons Elton Hamilton Jr. and wife Melissa and Jeff Hamilton and wife Lisa, all of Durant; sisters Pat Justice and husband Thyren of Caney, Sandra Evans and husband Bennie of Tushka, Bonnie Hall and husband Mike of Caney, and Mary Magby and husband Jeff of Caney; brother Mack Alford and wife Rebecca of Claremore, Ok; stepdaughter Angie Rich of McAlester; 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
Interment will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Delbert Love, Chance Reagan, James Pratt, Josh Wright, Tony Ervin, and Derek West serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Mason Craddock, Shawn Perkins, Tyler Hamilton, Charles Patton, Billy Craddock, and Bryan Rich Jr….
Brown’s Durant Funeral Service is handling the arrangements.
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teena Cantrell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Mack Hugh Alford and Lola Pauline Tucker Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Linda Kay 1946 OK1, Mack Hugh 1927 OK2, Claude David 1893 TX3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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LINNIE E. LARKEY ROLLINS ALFORD
PALLADIUM-ITEM
Richmond, Wayne Co., IN—Wednesday, 12 December 1962
Photo from Fairfield Cemetery, Green Forks, Wayne Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kathy Nixon
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, Ralph Alford, in this compilation.
From OK Marriages: Linnie E. Larkey, age 21, married James H. Rollins, age 26, on 14 Nov 1915 in Enid, Garfield Co., OK. Both were born in VA and were residents of Enid, OK.
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LIVONIA P. DOGGETT ALFORD
Mother of Christie Wilson Alford Baldwin, AAFA #0006
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 26 April 1954
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Zeno
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John Robert Alford; and daughter Christie Wilson Alford Baldwin in this compilation.
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LOIS MARIE ALFORD SHAFFER
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—24 June 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Lois Marie Alford Shaffer was born November 4, 1917 in Cordell, Oklahoma to Aja and Emma Alford, and passed away on June 21, 2002, at Mercy Hospital. Graveside services were held at Arlington Memory Gardens located at NE 36th and Midwest Blvd. On Tuesday, June 25, 2002.
Lois graduated from Dill High School in 1936 and later attended Blackwood Business College. She married Earl Shaffer in 1952 and retired from Tinker Air Force Base in 1971.
Her sisters Bernice Bewley, Edith Jennings, and Margie Balfor, her brothers, Orval Ray and A.J., as were as seven stepchildren and many grandchildren survive her.
Photo from Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shirley Tauer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lois Shaffer (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
In 1900, Washita Co., OK: John C. Alford, 49 b. Feb 1851 AL; his wife Maggie, 41 b. May 1859 AL; and sons Vandy 6, Agie 4, and Dee 1.
John and Maggie were married 27 March 1881 in Clay Co., TX.
In 1910, Cordell, Washita Co., OK: John C. Alford, 59 AL, his wife Maggie 52 AL, 5 children, 4 living; son Vandver 16 OK, son Agie 14 PL.
In 1920, North Burns, Washita Co., OK: John C. Alford, 67 AL, his wife Maggie 51 AL, son Vanivar 26 OK, son Dee 21 OK, and daughter Ina 19 OK.
In 1930, Turkey Creek, Washita Co., OK, Maggie, 71 AL widow, is living with her son Van, 36 OK single, and daughter Ina 29 OK married.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Lois Marie 1917 OK1, Agie 1895 OK2, John Calvin 1851 AL3, Travis Carter 1825 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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LOLA PAULINE TUCKER ALFORD
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Wednesday, 3 September 2008
A service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Atoka for Lola “Pauline” (Tucker) Alford, 80, a lifelong Caney, Caddo and Ava resident, who died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at her residence in Caney. The Rev. Neal Alford, assisted by Rev. Charles Howard, will officiate.
The daughter of Alfred and Lola (Ballard) Tucker, she was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Armstrong.
She attended school at Armstrong and Durant. She married Mack Hugh Alford on Nov. 27, 1947.
Mrs. Alford was a housewife and homemaker. She worked a few years as a nurse’s aid at Brochs Nursing Home in Atoka. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Atoka. She loved fishing and horses. She also loved trips with her family.
Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, daughter Linda Hamilton, grandchildren Shannon Evans and Randell Herman, and sister Joyce Hider.
Survivors include children Mary Magby and husband Jeff, Caney, Mack Alford and wife Becky, Claremore, Bonnie Hall and husband Mike, Caney, Sandra Evans and husband Bennie, Tushka and Pat Justus and husband Thyren, Caney; grandchildren Tammy, Joy, Jeff, Tony, Sharla, Clint, Tracy, Amy, Michael, Michelle, Miranda, Jeanna, Amanda, Bradley and Cody, 11 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brothers Carl Tucker and wife Pat, Atoka, and Welton Tucker and wife Delta, Durant; sisters Wanda Lackey, Caney, Bonnie Chaffin and husband Olen, Caddo, and Margaret Holland and husband Troy, Durant; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives, and many dear and loved friends.
Burial will be in Caddo Cemetery with Danny Crites, Randy Herman, Shane Hughes, Red Lawson, Joe Don Eaves and Gary Shipman serving as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are Luke Howard, Wallace Alford, Jackie Vest, Rickie Vest and Bob Frederick….
Brown’s Funeral Service in Atoka is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lola P. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Caney, Atoka Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her husband, Mack Hugh Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Linda Kay Alford Hamilton Brown in this compilation.
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LONNIE ERWIN ALFORD, SR.
Grandfather of Edward Doyle Alford, AAFA #1031
Granduncle Jack Gordon Alford, AAFA #1273
Left to right: Brothers Gus Walden Alford, Ernest Cleveland Alford, Lonnie Erwin Alford, Allison Otto Alford, and father John Hardin Alford – taken in Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK
Photo from his son Jack Alford—used with permission
CHANDLER NEWS-PUBLICIST
Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK—_____ Jan 1946
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999 (in “New Member Lineages”)
Funeral rites were held Friday, January 11 at the First Baptist Church for L.E. Alford who died suddenly at his home on North Manvel Tuesday afternoon.... Men who served as pallbearers were Bill Stadler, Bill Roberts, Walter Mathis, Homer Sudheimer, Virgil Rowlan and Will Rogers. Interment was in the New Zion Cemetery.
L.E. Alford was born July 22, 1890, near Owensboro, Ky., and departed this life at his home in Chandler January 8, 1946, at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 7 days.
In 1906 the family moved to Oklahoma settling near Anadarko in Caddo Co., moving to Lincoln County in 1911. On October 27, 1912, he was united in marriage with Louie Sallie Harris and to this union nine children were born; four infant children who preceded their father in death; Otis Doyle of Salinas, Calif.; Mrs. Aletha Standall, also of Salinas; Mrs. La Vonne Dyer of Chandler; and Fay and L.E. Jr. of the home address.
From the farm where the first home was established, Mr. Alford accepted employment in the oil field at the opening of the Davenport field in 1924, following the oil field work as a profession nearly 22 years.
As a young man, Mr. Alford united with the Methodist church, transferring his membership to the Union Friends church where he remained a member to the time of his death. He was a regular attendant at the services of the Baptist church.
Lon Alford was a faithful husband and a loving father who lived for his home and his family. He was a substantial citizen and his friendly, kindly disposition made and kept for him a large circle of friends who were shocked and grieved at his untimely passing.
Survivors in addition to the wife and five children include two brothers: Gus of San Diego, Calif., and C.E. of Chandler; four sisters, Mrs. A.M. Wright, and Mrs. E.B. Mattingly, both of San Diego; Mrs. F.C. Boyd of Hawsville, Ky., and Mrs. H.A. Snodgrass of Chicago, Ill.; two half-brothers, Walter Conrad of Chandler and J.C. Alford of Owensboro, Ky.; one half-sister, Mrs. Wilbur Reeks of Crescent City, Fla.; and three grandchildren, Edward Doyle, Donaleta and Vonna Lou Alford of Salinas, Calif.
Photo from New Zion Cemetery, Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heartland Volunteer
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Laura Watson Conrad Alford; and his brother Allison Otto Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Lonnie Erwin Alford Jr. in Utah Obituaries; of his siblings Emma Watson Alford Mattingly, Gus Walden Alford, and Pearl Virginia Alford Wright in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Joseph Crit Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
His lineage: Lonnie Erwin 1890 KY1, John Hardin 1841 KY2, Joseph 1812 KY3, Achilles 1772 VA/NC4, John before 1750 VA5.
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LORENE VANZANT ALFORD
Lorene and Marion Alford
Photos from Craddock Funeral Home
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Thursday, 20 November 2021
DICKSON—Graveside services for Lorene Alford will be Saturday, November 20, 2021, 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park…. Visitation time for family and friends will be Friday evening from 6-7 PM at Craddock Funeral Home.
Lorene was born July 26, 1924 in Sulphur, Oklahoma to William Avery Vanzant and Carby Lee (Copeland) Vanzant. She passed from this life on November 16, 2021 at her home in Dickson at the age of 97. She was a lifelong resident of this area. Sewing was Lorene’s passion. She also enjoyed gardening, tending to her plants and canning.
Lorene was preceded in death by her parents William Avery and Carby Lee Vanzant, her husband Marion “ML” Alford and several siblings.
She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Sands (Johnny) of Dickson, Mary Reeves of Dickson; sons, Robbie Alford (Linda) of Tecumseh, OK., Jerry Alford of Dickson; sister, Evonne McVeigh of Okemah, OK.; grandchildren Johnny Sands II (Heather) of Dickson, Robbie Lynn (Hennigh) of Choctaw, OK., Melissa Carol Ozburn (Glenn) of Katy, Texas; great grandchildren Johnny Ray Sands III, Luwinda Rain Sue Sands, Jedehiah Wayne Sands, Presley Elaine Sands, Rebecca Lynn Reeves, Lacey Nichole Reeves, Trevor Hennigh, Zack Hennigh, Alicia Hennigh, Rayelyn Hennigh and numerous other relatives and friends….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Marion Lee Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
Her funeral home obituary includes a video with many family photos.
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LOTTIE KATHLEEN HISAW ALFORD
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Wednesday, 13 May 2009
ADA—Services for Lottie Kathleen Alford, 86, Ada, are 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church…. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at her home.
She was born May 1, 1923, in the Pecan Grove Community, south of Ada to Jesse Floyd and Ivory Jewel Elmore Hisaw. She lived in the Ada area all her life and graduated from Latta High School in 1941. She married Paul R. Alford Sept. 27, 1941, at Coalgate. He died Aug. 6, 2006.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church. She served for many years as the children’s and pre-school director and Sunday school teacher at Oak Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Paula Wilfong and her husband John, Ada, and Pamla Armstrong and her husband Greg, Ada; four grandchildren, Anslea Steele and husband Eric, Edmond, Erin Wilfong and wife Mackenzie, Kansas City, Mo., Jeremy Armstrong, Ada, and Shane Armstrong and wife Megan, Prairie Village, Kan.; and three great-grandchildren, Braden Paul Steele, Edmond, Abby Kate Steele, Edmond, and Carter Scott Wilfong, Kansas City, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, Floyd and Jewel Hisaw, a sister, June Mapes, and a brother, Jesse Floyd Hisaw.
Bearers will be her sons-in-law, grandsons, and great-grandson.
… Criswell Funeral Home, Ada.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Paul Rudolph Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LOUIS MILTON ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Jackson Mortuary
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Alford, Louis Milton Jr. 60, born in Wichita, Kansas, passed away in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, February 18, 2019.
Self-employed Construction Worker.
Funeral Service at New Jerusalem Baptist Church Saturday, March 09, 2019 1:00 PM. Host of Family & Friends….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his sisters Lisa Coleen Alford and Lydia A. “Angie” Alford Morrison in Kansas Obituaries.
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LOUISA JARRETT “JERRY” HOCKMAN IRWIN ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 4 April 2001
Louisa “Jerry” Alford, 84, died Saturday [March 31]. Services 2 p.m. Thursday, Grace Episcopal Church. Foster Petering.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louisa J. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 Dec 1916, last residence Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her second husband, Edwin Harold Alford; and son Thomas Hockman Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Louisa Jarrett Hockman Irwin Alford was born 22 Dec 1916 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK, daughter of James W. Hockman and Rilla T. Duncan. She is listed as:
1936 Louisa Jarrett Hockman
1941 Louisa Hockman Irwin
1943 Louisa Hockman Alford and Louisa Jerry Alford
2001 Louisa J. Alford
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LOUVENE STUBBLEFIELD ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 23 July 1996
McALESTER—Louvene Allford, 86. Services Wednesday (Bishop).
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A.L. Allford (SS# issued in OK) was born 6 Aug 1909 and died 21 July 1996, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her son Jerry B. Allford in Connecticut Obituaries.
From AAFA records: Louvene Stubblefield was the daughter of John Robert Stubblefield and Virgie Ellen Moore. Her husband was William Antney Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s ALLFORD lineage: William Antney 1906 OK1, John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC4.
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LOYAL ROSCOE ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Monday, 23 October 1961
Services for Loyal R. Alford, 68, who died Saturday in a Muskogee hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in White Funeral home chapel, Sands Springs.
Burial will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Highland cemetery under the direction of the Lawton funeral home.
Mr. Alford was a retired railroad worker and carpenter and a resident of Lawton for several years. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Loyal Slankard, Alan community; Mrs. Sue Francis, Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Danny Crosby, Lamont, Okla.; and Mrs. Hannah Sherwood, Shelton, Wash.; three grandchildren and two great[-grandchildren].
Photo from Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dwayne Sessom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Charles M. Alford and Sarah Jane Hull Alford; and siblings Harry Morton Alford and Nellie Alford Harrison in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Hannah Cassie Alford Krieger Michael Sherwood in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Loyal Roscoe 1893 MO1, Charles M. 1860 MO2, John 1825 KY3, Payton 1785 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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LULA PEARL ALFORD FORD
MCCURTAIN GAZETTE
Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK—Saturday, 16 September 1961
Photo from Redland Cemetery, Redland, McCurtain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JEF
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her sister Alice Julietta Alford Wade; and half-sister Cornelia “Nealie” Alford Lewis in Arkansas Obituaries.
Lula is the daughter of Samuel Joseph Alford and his first wife, Mary Adaline Tyler.
Her lineage: Lula Pearl 1875 AR1, Samuel Joseph 1841 TN2.
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MACK HUGH ALFORD
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 11 March 1986
Photo from Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by inactive photographer, sc-g
Photo from Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teresa McBee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mack Alford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board) was born 14 Aug 1927 and died _____ March 1986, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lola Pauline Tucker Alford; daughter Linda Kay Alford Hamilton Brown; and father Claude David Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary Ruth Alford Lillard in Texas Obituaries.
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Mack H. Alford married Pauline Tucker on 28 Nov 1947 in Grayson Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Mack Hugh 1927 OK1, Claude David 1893 TX2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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MAE MAULDEN ALFORD LASTER
SEQUOYAH COUNTY TIMES
Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK—Friday, 25 November 1955
Photo from Sallisaw City Cemetery, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: From OK Marriages: Mae Mauldin, age 18, married William D. Alford, age 21, on 5 March 1925 in Sequoyah Co., OK.
Marriage announcement:
THE DEMOCRAT-AMERICAN
Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK—Thursday, 28 March 1935
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MARCELLA RUTH MCCANN HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—15 August 2011
August 5, 1926 - August 12, 2011
HARRAH—Marcella Ruth Halford, Harrah, OK, age 85, was born on August 5, 1926, in Calumet, OK. She was the daughter of Henry W. & Fannie E. (Cecil) McCann. The Lord called her home on Friday, August 12, 2011, in Oklahoma City, OK.
Marcella was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Midwest City, OK and was very involved with her church family. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, sewing, and fishing trips with family. Marcella was an employee of the Federal Reserve Bank in Oklahoma City for many years, retiring in 1962 to become a full-time mom and homemaker. She was a selfless and loving soul with a quick wit and a feisty sense of humor, touching all that were blessed to have known her.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lowell; and one brother, H.C. McCann.
She is survived by 2 daughters & sons-in-law: Kelly & Scott Webb, Harrah, OK; Kim & Bill Burgoyne, Norman, OK; brother and sister-in-law, Bob & Karen McCann, Broken Arrow, OK; 5 grandchildren: Nicholas Webb, Emily Webb, Ariel Webb, Lauren Burgoyne, Brett Burgoyne; and many other beloved relatives and friends.
Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the Free Methodist Church of Midwest City, OK. Interment will follow at Red Rock Cemetery, Calumet, OK. Services are under the direction of Smith-Parks Funeral Service in Harrah, OK….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marcella Ruth Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Harrah, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Henry Lowell Halford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MACK ALFRED
WEEKLY NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Thursday, 25 July 1907
Photo from Twin Grove Cemetery, Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Kevin & Robin Spence
From:
MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Checotah, McIntosh Co., OK—Thursday, 31 December 1964
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MARION SCOTT ALFORD
SAPULPA HERALD
Sapulpa, Creek Co. OK—Friday, 17 February 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Mr. Marion Scott Alford, 65, Sapulpa, died Thursday [February 16] at Bartlett Memorial Medical Center.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral chapel…. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery, McAlester, Okla.
He was born Jan. 21, 1924, in McAlester, and moved to Sapulpa in 1970. He was a Baptist and was employed as a chef.
Survivors include wife Flo of the home; daughter Mrs. Hed (Norma) Bunch of Sapulpa; brother Lloyd of California; sister Ellen Fawcett of California; and two grandchildren.
The family will headquarter at 518 N. Hodge.
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Scott A. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Flossie M. Alford; and father, Samuel Marion Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: He is listed as both Marion Scott Alford and Scott Alexander Roger Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Marion Scott 1924 OK1, Samuel Marion 1878 AR2, Andrew Jackson 1842 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MARGUERITE M. ALFORD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—_____ October 2013
Born: August 23, 1917
Place of Birth: Wagoner County, OK
Death: October 31, 2013
Place of Death: Tulsa, OK
Occupation: Educator - Tulsa Public Schools
FUNERAL
2:00PM, Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Jack’s Memory Chapel
801 E. 36th St. N. Tulsa, OK 74106
INTERMENT
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Memorial Park Cemetery
5115 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74145
In another article:
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 1 November 2013
Alford, Marguerite M., 96, educator, died Thursday [October 31]. Services pending. Jack’s.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Strain
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Booker T. Alford, in this compilation.
She may be the daughter of Fletcher Brewer and Della Adams. The family is listed in Wagoner Co., OK, in 1920, and in Carroll Co., MS, in 1930.
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MARION LEE ALFORD
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Monday, 24 December 2001
Marion Lee Alford was born Oct. 29, 1913, in Gainesville, Texas, to Jackson and Virginia Ledbetter Alford.
He died Dec. 21, 2002 [sic], in the local hospital.
He married Lorene Vanzant on May 24, 1941, in Madill. Alford lived most of his life in the Ardmore area. He worked for Lumbermans Mill, retiring as a truck driver. He was a member of Dickson Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by two sons, Robbie, Tecumseh, and Jerry, Oklahoma City; two daughters, Marilyn Sands, Dickson, and Mary Reeves, Oklahoma City, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bearers will be Bill Talkington, Don Maxwell, Terry Cumbie, Donnie and Bobbie Wheeler and Lu Kennedy.
Services are under the direction of Craddock Funeral Home, Ardmore.
In another article:
DAILY ARDMOREITE
Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—Sunday, 23 December 2001
Services for Marion Lee Alford, 88, are pending with Craddock Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 29, 1913, in Gainesville, Texas, to Jackson and Virginia Ledbetter Alford. She [sic] died Dec. 21, 2001, in the local hospital.
He married Lorene Vanzant on May 24, 1941, in Madill. He lived in the Ardmore area most of his life. He was a retired truck driver with Lumberman’s Mill, and he was a member of the Dickson Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, of the home; two sons, Robbie Alford, Tecumseh, and Jerry Alford, Oklahoma City; two daughters Marilyn Sands, Dickson, and Mary Reeves, Oklahoma City; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bearers will be Bill Talkington, Don Maxwell and Terry Cumbie.
Photo from Hillcrest Memorial Park, Ardmore, Carter Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, vonda meadows
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of M.L. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Ardmore, Carter Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Lorene Vanzant Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Jackson Childs Alford, in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: Marion Lee Alford was born 29 Oct 1913 in Gainesville, TX, son of Jackson C. Alford and Mary V. Ledbetter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Marion Lee 1913 TX1, Jackson Childs 1881 TX2, Edward Ira 1837 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARJORIE HALFORD ADAMSON
Apache, Caddo Co., OK—_____ May 2012
Marjorie Adamson of Apache, Oklahoma—Was born July 8, 1932 in Ellsworth, Kansas to Dale and Thelma Payton Halford. She passed away May 24th [2012] in Lawton, OK at the age of 79.
She married Edward Dean Adamson on May 31, 1951 in Salina, Kansas. A dedicated homemaker, she raised five children and was “mom” to many of their friends as they grew up. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading, and was an avid bell collector. She loved playing card games and it was not unusual to find her with family and friends gathered around the kitchen table eating pizza and french fries playing games until late in the evening. Marjorie joined the First Baptist Church and was baptized a year ago.
Marjorie is survived by:
Her husband, Edward, of the home
2 Sons and their wives –
Joe and Terry Adamson Jacksonville, IL
Robert and Cindee Adamson Cyril, OK
2 Daughters and their husbands –
Diana and Stevie Wilson Marion, TX
Pamela and Danny Farley Orcutt, CA
12 grandchildren –
Jason Wilson, Jeramie Wilson, Joyce White, Misty Costiloe, Carrie Rawe, Josh Chandler, Amy Clason, Jack Bean, Cara Jackson, Kaytie Cowans, Kristy Farley, Miranda Nicole Adamson
4 great-grandchildren –
Madison Wilson, Lilly Adams, Kayden Bean, Mercedes Marie Adamson
She was preceded in death by:
Her parents
1 son – Billy Adamson
2 brothers – Charles Halford, Donald Halford
1 sister – Mary Jane Wiesman
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 29th at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Crews Funeral Home.
Photos from Fairview Cemetery, Apache, Caddo Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lillian
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her mother, Thelma Bernice Payton Halford, in Kansas Obituaries.
Her HALFORD lineage: Marjorie 1932 K1S, Dale 1904 MO2, Elihu Bird 1870 TN3, William Luker 1835 TN4, John 1795 SC5.
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MARTHA PEARL CLARK JONES ALFORD
Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK—_____ May 2014
Martha Pearl Clark Alford passed away in her home on May 29, 2014 with her family by her side. She was under Hospice care after being diagnosed with acute leukemia. She lived 81 years, ten months and 9 days.
She was born July 20, 1932 at home on the family farm in Love County, in the community of Leon, Oklahoma. She was the third child born to Ora Inez and Earl Lee Clark. She grew up during the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and World War II. She and her family endured many of the same hardships of most who lived in those times. She attended Leon Baptist Church and became a Christian at age fourteen. She graduated from Leon High School in May of 1949 at age 16. She was a good athlete participating in basketball, softball and track. Right after graduation she went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
She married Millard Jones on August 9, 1950 and made their home in Springer, Oklahoma. Two children were born of that union, Doris Kay Jones and Howard Lee Jones. The family moved to Hobart in 1959. She stayed at home with the children until going to work for Dr. Van Howard and Dr. Malcolm Bridwell at the Village Medical Clinic. She went on to work at the First National Bank in Hobart for many years.
She married Tracy Alford on April 29, 1977 and moved to Cortez, Colorado. She worked at the Citizens State Bank in Cortez for twenty years before retiring from banking. She then worked in the Native American Gift Shop in Cortez part time. She and Tracy moved back to Hobart in 2000. She wanted to be involved in the community and stay active so she became employed by the Hobart Democrat Chief and remained so until a short time before her death. She became very attached to those she worked with and enjoyed what she did there. She and Tracy recently celebrated thirty-seven years together and these were the happiest years of her life. She enjoyed family, friends, flowers and fishing and was exceptional in all these areas.
Her faith in the Lord was her greatest strength every day but never more than when she was diagnosed with a fatal illness. Even when faced with death, she was an inspiration to us all. All she asked for was God’s grace on her friends and family and for a trout stream in Heaven.
She was a sports fan and liked the Bearcats, the Sooners, the Texas Rangers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Besides her family, she held many people close to her. There are some that had a special place inside her heart and they know who they are. She will be remembered for a genuine compassion for others and her cheerful spirit.
She is survived by her husband, Tracy Alford, her son Hank Jones and wife Martha of Hobart, her daughter Doris Jones Springli and husband Jack of Lake Charles, La., two sisters, Lula Belle Lovell of Ardmore, Ok., Barbara Knowles and husband Wendell of Lone Grove, Ok., a sister-in-law, Dee Clark of Ardmore, four nieces, three nephews, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, other relatives and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Eldon Lee Clark of Ardmore, and one sister, Gladys Jo Suggs of Ardmore….
Funeral Services: 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, 2014, Washington Street Baptist Church, Hobart, OK….
Burial will follow at Lone Wolf Cemetery, Lone Wolf, OK under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Hobart.
Photo from Lone Wolf Cemetery, Lone Wolf, Kiowa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pantherfan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARVIN ANNE WILSON ALFORD
Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ June 2015
Marvin “Anne” Alford, 70, passed from this life on June 28, 2015 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Anne was born on July 4, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Marvin and Juanita (English) Wilson. She was a retired Speech Pathologist for Tulsa Public Schools. She met and married Dean W. Alford on December 12, 1975 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and they shared 39 memorable years together.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Marvin and Juanita Wilson.
Anne is survived by her loving husband, Dean Alford; children, Chris Paxton and Kimberly Ruben; six grandchildren, Dylan Paxton, Paige Paxton, Haylee Paxton, Ashley Pichardo, Shane Ruben and Brock Ruben; four great grandchildren, Gage Clark, Lennox Clark , Jackson Clark and DeMarkus Pichardo.
A Graveside Service is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the Spirit of Oklahoma Garden of Floral Haven Memorial Gardens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Dean William Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARY ALICE ALFORD HUBBARD
Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—_____ December 2013
Funeral services for Mary Alice (Alford) Hubbard are 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Nowata…. Interment will follow at Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery….
Mary Alice (Alford) Hubbard left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, December 23, 2013 at Jane Phillips Nowata Health Center. She was born August 14, 1945 in Choctaw County, Oklahoma to Velma Arlene (Shields) Chambers and Virdie David Alford Sawyer. Mary was a 1963 graduate of Nowata High School. She was a cook at the Glass mansion for 30+ years. Mary was united in marriage on August 14, 1987 in Nowata to Jerry D. Hubbard. They made their home here in Nowata where they raised their children. After retiring, she worked for ten years at the Jane Phillips Nowata health Center. Mary was a very loving and giving person. She helped any one any time. She loved delivering meals on wheels, and caring for others. Her husband, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all other family members knew each one of them had a special place in her heart. When not helping others, Mary loved gardening and raising her chickens. Mary was a very loved person that will be missed by all who knew her. She loved her weekend getaways to Tulsa to do things with her kids.
Mary is survived by three children, Jamal Alford of Tulsa, Sandra Ellington and husband Jeff of Tulsa, Eddie Alford of Nowata; five step children, Monica and her husband Jerome Griffey of Clarksville, Tennessee, Malinda and her husband larry Jones of Clarksville, Tennesee, Jerry Hubbard JR of Tulsa, Dean Hubbard of Boley, OK, Shawn Dent of Ark City, Kansas; eight siblings, Nathaniel Alford of Nowata, Betty Kirkendoll and husband Lawrence of Oklahoma City, Velma DeSilva and husband Edward of McKinney, Texas, Tealla Phillips of Oklahoma City, Gracie Tilmon and husband David of Taylors, South Carolina, Henry Alford of Nowata, Cordell Alford and wife Tonya of Tulsa, Harlene Alford and wife Carrie of Columbus, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 32 Great grandchildren; four very close friends, Sheryl Caliman, Thelma Bates, Betty Hicks, Gail Hersey, David Coulon, Tawn Stewart, and Beverly Gibson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerry D. Hubbard, and a close friend Marie Nash.
Photo from Lincoln Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Hubbard (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her mother, Velma Arlena Shields Alford Chambers; brothers Henry David Alford and Willie Wilford Alford; and great-granddaughter Mary Alice Alford Hubbard in this compilation.
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MARY ALMENA THOMAS HALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 20 February 2005
Hallford, Mary A., 75, homemaker, died Friday. Services 1 p.m. Monday (Henninger-Allen).
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann A
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Hallford (SS# issued in OK) was born 15 April 1929, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Jasper Carl Hallford, in this compilation.
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MARY ALYCE HOBBS RICHARDS ALFORD
Delta Zeta Sorority photo, Tyee, 1961 yearbook, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Purcell, McClain Co., OK—_____ June 2018
Mary Alyce Alford, age 76 of Purcell, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018.
Mary Alyce Hobbs was born August 17, 1941, in Spokane, Washington, the older of two daughters born to Morgan Forbes Hobbs and Winifred Alice (Smith) Hobbs. She was raised primarily in Spokane and attended North Central High School, class of 1959. Mary Alyce met a young service man from Sulphur, OK named Gordon Richards. They were soon married and made their home in Purcell in 1962. They had two children, David Gordon and Shelley Diane. Together they owned and operated Richard’s .05 & .10 Store in Purcell for many years.
Mary Alyce, by her very nature, was a kind and compassionate person. She returned to school, and obtained her Nurses License, and Masters Degree in Nursing. Dedicating her life to caring for others; Mary Alyce worked primarily in rehabilitation in the VA and at OU Medical System. She also spent several years teaching nursing at O.C.C.C. in Okla. City.
She later married Truman Alford and welcomed his two children to her family, Kristina and Steven.
Mary Alyce enjoyed traveling and experienced many places worldwide. She was crafty, and enjoyed embroidery and needlepoint, and shared many of her creations with family and friends. She was an excellent cook; an animal lover who championed saving wild and stray cats by getting them all spayed.
Mary Alyce cherished her family and looked forward to the holidays when she could entertain her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved having them all together. A vibrant and spunky woman, she would quickly share an opinion with anyone who would listen. But she was more so a lady of great class, and a dear friend to many. Mary Alyce was a woman of great faith and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Purcell. She was an active member of the Gladiolus’ Garden Club and of the United Methodist Women. She also volunteered in a veteran’s literacy program for several years in her retirement. She will be dearly missed!
She was preceded in death by: Her parents, Morgan and Winifred Hobbs.
Mary Alyce is survived by: Her son, David Richards, DPh. and wife Sondra of Purcell, their children, Steven and Laura Richards, Kennedy and Seth Sheehy, and Alyssa Richards. Her daughter, Shelley Richards Bozarth and husband Troy of Purcell, their children, Paige and Kale Littlefield, Justin and Lizzy Bozarth, and Baylee Bozarth. Her sister, Barbara Meier and husband John of Sequim, WA; Two very special nieces, Amanda Meier of Seattle and Melissa Pietrzak and husband Brian, of Wheaton, IL. Step children, Kristina Giometti, PharmD. and husband Dr. Ron Giometti of Plano, TX, their children, Ronnie, Daniel, Tommy, Luke & Paul. Steven Alford and wife Heather of Albert Lea, MN ; 5 great grandchildren, Cameron and Hunter Richards, Allie & Anna Sheehy, Carter Holden, and a host of other family and friends.
Celebration of Life Services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Purcell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband’s father, Paris Wilson “P.W.” Alford, in this compilation.
Engagement announcement:
DAILY CHRONICLE
Spokane, Spokane Co., WA—Saturday, 7 May 1960
From Washington, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Mary A. Hobbs Richards married Truman P. Alford on 24 Nov 1978 in Spokane, WA.
From:
DAILY CHRONICLE
Spokane, Spokane Co., WA—Wednesday, 22 November 1978
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her second husband’s lineage: Truman Paris 1945 TX1, Paris Wilson 1927 TX2, Robert Brooks 1892 MS3, William Lace 1856 MS4, John Henry 1816 NC5.
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MARY ELLEN ALFRETTA THORP ALVORD MITCHELL
REPUBLICAN NEWS JOURNAL
Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—Friday, 6 March 1925
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Bessie Elvira Alvord Cramer, Fayette Charley Alvord, and William Frank Alvord in this compilation.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 688:
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
Her husband’s probable ALVORD lineage: Franklin Jared 1849 MI1, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY2, Elisha 1778 CT3, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT4, Asahel 1720 MA5, Thomas 1683 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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MARY JOSEPHINE CHANDLER ALFORD
Grandmother of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
Great-Grandmother of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Tuesday, 31 October 1933
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Cora Belle Alford Broyles Jackson, Sigmond Wolf Alford, and Viola Elizabeth Alford Sanger in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
Her husband’s lineage: George Wiley 1838 NC1, Green 1815 NC2.
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MARY LOU WHITLEY ALFRED
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Mary Lou Alfred, 81, of Bartlesville passed away Saturday [March 13] at SouthCrest Hospital in Tulsa.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church…. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery…. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
Mary Lou was born July 18, 1928 in Mattoon, Illinois to Maldon H. and Zelma Lee (Coverstone) Whitley. Mary Lou was a member of the Kum-Dubl Sunday School class and First United Methodist Church of Bartlesville. She dedicated her life to the well being of others with over 25 years of volunteer service at the Jane Phillips Medical Center Emergency Room.
Mary Lou is survived by two sons; Robert Alfred and wife Katie of Tulsa, Mark Alfred and wife Joyce of Oklahoma City and son-in-law Bob Ulrich of Springfield, MO. Seven grandchildren; Deborah Wilson, Rebekah Updike, Sarah Ferguson, Jamie Ulrich, Matthew Alfred, Julie Alfred and Melissa Alfred. Six great-grandchildren; Brandon Wilson, Jennifer Wilson, Marissa Updike, Brianna Updike, Preston Ulrich and Jazra Downey.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles R. Alfred, her parents, and daughter, Susan Lynn Ulrich….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Lou Alfred (SS# issued in IL), last residence Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles R. Alfred, in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone. We included the obituary of her daughter Susan Lynn Alfred Ulrich, in Missouri Obituaries.
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MARY MARGARET VANDIVER ALFORD
Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK—_____ January 2015
Mary Margaret Alford, 60, of Haworth, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born in Foreman, Arkansas on January 18, 1954, the daughter of Norman & Marie Pike Vandiver. Mary lived most her life in McCurtain County. She was employed by Fresenius Medical Center in Paris Texas & has worked in the Dialysis field for over 26 years. Mary was a faithful member as well as a Sunday school teacher at Bokhoma Community Church. She was a loving & most cherished wife, mother & Nana. She enjoyed being around her beloved family and friends.
Many people say there’s nothing like a mother’s love, and they’re right. My mother was a wonderful person who showed love to everyone. She was caring and beautiful, inside and out. She loved life, her family, and her friends. My mother taught me to do the same. She raised me to be strong, just like she was. One of my favorite memories of her is when she would tell stories of when I was little. Then in that very moment, I saw in her eyes the love she had for me. The day before Mama went to heaven, she hugged me tightly, held me close, and said “I love you baby boy. No matter how old you are, you always will be your mother’s baby boy.” Tell those you love that you love them every chance you get. You don’t know what God has in store next. I love you Mama, but don’t worry because I will see you again one day. Rest in peace, my dearest mother, my best friend, my beautiful angel. I know you are watching over us every day. I’ll never forget our talks. Thank you for being the best mom a son could have. Thank you for giving the best part of you to all of us. Your devotion and sacrifice no one can deny. Your love is everlasting and you’ll be in my heart always to stay. We love you, Mom & we send to you across the miles all our love our warmest hug thank you for being you.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Norman & Marie Pike Vandiver, one son, Richard Alford, a granddaughter, Morgan Alford, two sisters, Pat Akin and Sandra Ann Carlstead and one brother, William Vandiver.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of almost 43 years Kenneth Alford of the home. One son, Kevin Lee Alford & wife Ashlee of Oklahoma City. Two brothers, Junior Vandiver & wife Peggy of Longview, TX; Perry Vandiver & wife Vicki of Foreman, AR. Three sisters, Judy Gammon of Idabel, OK; Caroline Ford of Mobile, AL; Norma & husband Edward of Moon, OK. She also leaves three grandchildren, Chris Young, Kathryn Alford, and Jasper Young, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Norwood-Nation Chapel in Idabel, OK. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2015 at Norwood-Nation Funeral Home….
Photo from Bokhoma Cemetery, McCurtain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kenny Sivard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her son Richard Wayne Alford in this compilation.
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MARY PAULINE WORLEY WAGNER ALFORD
MCALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—Tuesday, 26 July 2011
McALESTER—Mary Pauline Alford, 94, of Hartshorne, died Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Hartshorne.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brumley-Mills Chapel…. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshorne. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of Hartshorne.
Born Aug. 27, 1916, in Vernon, Texas, she was the daughter of Clyde H. and Bessie A. (Earnest) Worley. She grew up in western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle and married Leo Alford on Sept. 22, 1950, in Clovis, N.M.
Since her husband worked in construction, they lived in several different places until they settled in Hartshorne in 1983. She loved to sew and was an avid sports fan, especially football, the Denver Broncos being her favorite team. She was a member of the Haileyville Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kelle and Gerry Barone, of Hartshorne; daughter-in-law, Shirley Wagner, of Amarillo, Texas.
Also, six grandchildren, Brenda Dollarhide and her husband, Steve, of Armstrong, Jim Jeffreys and his wife, Renae, of Canadian, Bobbi Brown and her husband, Greg, of Amarillo, Bill Wagner and his wife, Denna, of Harrison, Ark., Kenny Barone and his wife, Angie, of McAlester, and Geremy Barone and his wife, Janah, of Hartshorne.
And, nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Patsy Smith, of Wheeler, Texas, Billie and John Holcombe, of Wheeler, and Audry and Art Gould, Minneola, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Bob Wagner; a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and John Jeffreys; two brothers and three sisters.
Pallbearers will be Jim Jeffreys, Josh Jeffreys, Jackie Dollarhide, Kenny Barone, David Russell and Brian Cunningham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Geremy Barone, Steve Dollarhide and Jordan Jeffreys.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Leo Keller Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MATTHEW OWEN “CURLY” ALFORD
Photo from Pike County Archives and History Society, Pike County Families Photo Album
Source unknown
Pike Co., AR—_____ January 1975
Matthew O. Alford, age 83 years of Miami [Ottawa Co.], Oklahoma, and a former resident of Pike County, died Sunday, January 5, [1975] with an apparent heart attack.
Survivors include three brothers, Luther Alford and Lee Alford both of Murfreesboro and Forrest Alford of Madison, Wisconsin; six nephews; two nieces and a host of friends in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.
He was a 40 year employee of Swift Company or Kansas City, Kansas.
Funeral services were held at Cooper Funeral home at 10 o’clock Tuesday, January 7. Burial was in Floral Hills Gardens in Kansas City, Missouri.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Matthew Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 7 Apr 1891, last residence Miami, Ottawa Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of his father, William Joseph “Gunge” Alford; and siblings Belvia Zada Alford Anderson, Luther Homer Alford, Mazella Iantha Alford, and William Lee Alford Arkansas Obituaries; and of his brother Forrest Erie Alford in Wisconsin Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Matthew Owen “Curly” Alford was born on 7 April 1891 in Pike Co., AR, the son of William Joseph “Gunge” Alford and Margaret Elizabeth Owens. He married Helen _____.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Matthew Owen 1891 AR1, William Joseph 1865 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MAUDE E. KENNEDY ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 6 July 1985
SHAWNEE—Alford, Maude E., 96, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday (Resthaven).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maude Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 16 Sept 1888, last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Reese Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Pierre Leon Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Nancy Ann Alford Brown in Nebraska Obituaries.
She is listed as Maud Kennedy Alford on the Indian Census rolls, Absentee Shawnee, OK, for 1916–1925:
1916–1919
Charles R. Alford husband born 1887 We lah me se mo
Maud Kennedy Alford wife born 1889 white woman
Nancy Ann Alford daughter born 1914
1920–1926
Charles R. Alford husband born 1887 We lah me so mo
Maud Kennedy Alford wife born 1889 white woman
Nancy Ann Alford daughter born 1914
Pierre Leon Alford son born 1916
Mary Elizabeth Alford daughter born 1918
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MAUDE LEE ALLFORD HARPER PORTER
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by her son Lindel Porter
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 10 January 1995
HENRYETTA [Okmulgee Co.]—Maude Porter, 91, died Monday [January 9]. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Free Will Baptist Church. Shurden.
Photo from Elm Grove Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, R Burnett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maude L. Harper (SS# issued in OK) was born 29 Sept 1903 and died 8 Jan 1995 [different than obituary], last residence Tulsa, Osage Co., OK.
See the obituary of her sister Effie May Allford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her paternal grandfather, Chauncey Willard Alford, in Illinois Obituaries.
Maude was the daughter of Pliney Lee Allford and his second wife, Savina Elizabeth Burdine.
From SSACI: Maude Lee Porter was born 29 Sept 1903 in Lavaca, AR, daughter of Pleney L. Allford and Sevina E. Sexton. She died 8 Jan 1995. In 1977 she was listed as Maude L. Harper.
Pliney died in July 1906, and in December 1906 Elizabeth married Robert Washington Blakely.
Her husband’s obituary:
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Friday, 15 November 1974
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Maude Lee 1903 AR1, Pliney Lee 1844 OH2, Chauncey Willard 1815 CT3, Roswell B. 1790 MA4, Amasa 1764 MA5, Elijah 1732 CT6, Josiah 1696 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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MAURITA GLYN GREEN ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—11 September 2007
Graveside service for Maurita Glyn Alford, 78, Lawton, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Marlow Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in Lawton.
Arrangements are under direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Marlow.
She was born on April 4, 1929, in Marlow, to Vess Everett and Thelma White Green. She was raised in Marlow and graduated from Marlow High School in 1947. She attended Central State University and received a bachelor’s degree in home economics with a minor in English literature. She married retired Lt. Col. E.R. Alford on June 9, 1956, in Marlow. His military career took them to several places, but they returned to Marlow in 1976. She was a former Girl Scout and Brownie leader and a den mother for Cub Scouts. She was former president of the Pansy Garden Club of Lawton and a member of the Women’s Circle at First Presbyterian Church, Lawton.
Survivors include her husband, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Robert Vinson Alford and Patti, Marlow; Timothy Vess Alford and Kathryn, Baton Rouge, La.; and Bret William Alford and Sheila; a daughter and son-in-law, Leanne and Kevin Ramey, Marlow; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Bobby G. Green….
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DAILY NEWS
Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA—Tuesday, 18 September 2007
LAWTON, Okla.—Maurita Green Alford, a native of Marlow, Okla., died Saturday, Sept. 8 at her home in Lawton, Okla. The daughter-in-law of the late Elza Ray Alford Sr. and Martha Alford, she was a resident of Bogalusa for several years.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lt. Col (ret.) Elza Ray Alford Jr.; four children, Rob, Tim, Leanne and Brett and their spouses; a sister-in-law, Linda A. Pack Talley of Bogalusa; a nephew and niece, Larry Pack and Tobi Talley, both of Bogalusa; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service was held in Marlow, Okla.
Photo from Marlow Cemetery, Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon “Greenlee” Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Maurita G. Alford (SS# issued in OK), but list her death date as 8 Sept 2007, last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her husband, Elza Ray Alford Jr., in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Elza Ray 1931 LA1, Elza Ray 1907 LA2, William Douglas 1858 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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MELISSA ISABELL ELLIS GOLDTRAP ALFORD
People’s Cooperative Funeral Home
Lone Wolf, Kiowa Co., OK—_____ September 2102
Melissa Isabell (Goldtrap) Alford was born to Jacob Henry and Lillian (McBride) Ellis in Hobart [Kiowa Co.], Oklahoma on September 27, 1920 and passed away in Cordell, Oklahoma on September 1, 2012 at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 5 days.
Isabell grew up in and graduated High School in Hobart, OK. She married John Emil Goldtrap in April of 1937 and he passed away in 1978. She later married Herbert Alford in 1979 and he passed away in 2000.
She received an Associate’s degree in bookkeeping from an Oklahoma City Business School. She worked at the Ben Franklin Variety Store and at the General Motors/ Chevrolet Dealership as a Bookkeeper until she retired. She enjoyed playing cards and dominos, sewing, crocheting and visiting with people. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hobart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands; a son, Robert Leon Goldtrap; 6 brothers, Lloyd, Henry, George, Tom, Howard and Jack Ellis and a sister Mary Jo Parker.
Survivors include 2 sons, Joe Goldtrap and wife Melveda of Sewartville, Minnesota and Gene Goldtrap and wife Judy of Williston, Florida; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Photo from Hobart Rose Cemetery, Hobart, Kiowa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lillian
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Her second husband’s lineage: Herbert J. 1914 OK1, Casper 1876 OK2, George Bruce 1923 OK3, Aleric 1876 OK4, George Wildcat 1825 ??5.
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MICHAEL ALFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Sunday, 27 May 2012
Michael Alford, 52, of Shawnee, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, in Shawnee.
… Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, at Brown Family Cemetery in Shawnee with Pastor Chad Brodrick, Tecumseh First Assembly of God, officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, George Bruce Alford; and brother Robert Bruce “Emmitt” Alford in this compilation.
His entry at Cooper Funeral Home includes only his dates: August 30, 1959 - May 25, 2012.
His lineage: Michael 1959 OK1, George Bruce 1923 OK2, Aleric 1876 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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MICHAEL LYNN ALFORD
AAFA #0036
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 15 February 2012
EDMOND—Michael L. Alford, age 60, of Edmond, Oklahoma, was born August 15, 1951, in Plattsburg, New York, and passed from this life February 12, 2012. Michael was the Director of Risk Management for SandRidge Energy for over 2 years.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy; and daughter, Cassie Alford-Achenbach and husband Matthew of Guthrie.
A Memorial Service honoring Michael’s life will be held in mid August in upstate New York. Arrangements provided by the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel, Moore, OK.
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PRESS-REPUBLICAN
Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY—Thursday, 16 February 2012
EDMOND, Okla.—Michael Lynn Alford, 60, of Edmond, Okla., passed Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. His wife of 38 years, Nancy; his daughter, Cassie; and his son-in-law, Matthew, were by his side.
He was born in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Aug. 15, 1951, the son of the late Marilyn Alford (Traynor); brother to Mariann Alford of Lexington, Mass.; grandson to the late Clarence and Pearle Traynor; and nephew of Norman and Beverly Peryer of West Chazy.
Michael was a graduate of Mount Assumption Institute, as well as a very proud graduate of Clarkson University, with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. At the time of his death, he was the director of risk management for Sandridge Energy in Oklahoma City. He was very well respected for his work ethic and well loved by all who worked with him. Michael enjoyed his work, as well as all things outdoors, particularly fishing. Most of all, he loved his family and going to basketball games with his daughter. Michael made it a priority to give all he loved his best, and he never disappointed. He was a strong man with a kind heart and could make a friend in a moment, especially with animals. Michael’s strength will carry his family and those that loved him through this difficult time.
There will be a memorial to celebrate his life in August in Plattsburgh.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please donate in his name to either the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of the United States.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituaries of his father, Maurice Lloyd Alford; and sister Melaney Alford in New York Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Michael Lynn 1951 NY1, Maurice Lloyd 1926 NY2, B. McClure 1903 NY3, Frank Gates 1865 NY4, Ruel 1839 NY5, Rufus 1812 VT6, Ashley Owen 1770 VT7, Benedict 1716 CT8, Benedict 1688 CT9, Jeremiah 1655 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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MILDRED YVONNE PRICKETT ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 10 September 2007
CORDELL—Alford, Mildred, 73, homemaker, died Friday [September 7]. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Holbert (Thomas Durman, Cordell).
Photo from Page Cemetery, Burns Flat, Washita Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Vicky Dawn Waller Flow
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred P. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 19 Oct 1933, last residence Cordell, Washita Co., OK.
From SSACI: Mildred Yvonne Prickett Alford was born 19 Oct 1933 in Dill City, Washita Co., OK, daughter of John S. Prickett and Mamie E. Williams.
From OK Marriages: Mildred Prickett, age 19, married Von Dee Alford on 8 Sept 1953 in Dill City, Washita Co., OK.
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MINA LOUISE HEDEEN ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 4 May 2004
Alford, Mina Louise, 86, died Saturday [May 1]. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Presbyterian Church, Shawnee (Cooper).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mina Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Feb 1918, last residence Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Pierre Leon Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her maiden name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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MINNIE MAE ALFORD BAXTER
Aunt of Edna Juanita Alford Cable, AAFA #0165
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Thursday, 24 June 2004
ADA—Graveside services for Minnie Mae Alford Baxter, 101, Ada, at Byrds Prairie Cemetery, Tupelo….
Mrs. Baxter died June 20, 2004, at Bartlesville. She was born Oct. 17, 1902, at Tupelo, Miss., to Leonard and Beulah Benton Alford. She attended school at Pleasant Hill.
She and Corbett Baxter were married in October 1925. He died March 22, 1978.
She came to this area in 1978 from California where she had worked as a canner for the Grape Packing Shed. A longtime resident of Ada, she was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, J.C. Baxter and Gerald Baxter; and four brothers, Fletcher Alford, ‘Charley’ Earl Alford, Jim Alford and Hobson Alford.
Survivors include three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five nieces; and a nephew.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Minnie M. Baxter (SS# issued in CA), last residence Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Minnie Mae 1902 MS1, Robert Leonard Lafayette 1858 AL2, George Washington 1826 GA3, Clinton 1798 NC4, Job 1763 NC5, Julius 1717 NC6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MINNIE MARIE DUNHAM ALFORD
Ryan, Jefferson Co., OK—_____ March 2003
Mary Dunham [sic] was born February 7, 1916, at Earlsboro, Oklahoma, to Fred and Lizzie Price Dunham, and passed from this life Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at the Ryan Nursing Home, at the age of eighty-seven.
Marie and George Alford were united in marriage August 20, 1939, in Sterling, Oklahoma. To this union a child named Kay was born.
Mrs. Alford was a retired educator who taught in area schools at total of forty-one years. She taught in the Ryan school system for thirty years, two years in Terral, six years in Sterling and three years in Beaver Valley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ryan, Oklahoma for fifty-six years.
Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Bill Wallace of Lawton, Oklahoma; one grandson - Jamie Edwards of Lawton, OK; one granddaughter - Stacy McGlory of Lawton, OK; and two great-grandsons - Alec and Riley McGlory of Lawson, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and her husband.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alford at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 27, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Ryan.... Burial was in the Sterling Cemetery at 2:00 PM, March 27, 2003, under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home of Ryan….
Photo from Sterling Cemetery, Ryan, Jefferson Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cokeman2
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Minnie M. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Lawton, Comanche Co., OK.
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NANCY KAY WHITE ALFORD
Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK—_____ December 2015
Nancy Kay White-Alford, 60, passed from this life December 17, 2015 peacefully at her home.
She was born August 20, 1955 to Hollis and Ruby Bell (Thompson) White in Barren Springs, Michigan.
Nancy married Ralph E. Alford September 7, 1976 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for area nursing homes until her retirement. Nancy lived in the Antlers area for the past 31 years. She was a member of the Ethel Baptist Church. Nancy enjoyed camping, fishing, partying, having fun, but most of all loved taking care of her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and brother: Virgil White.
Nancy is survived by her husband Ralph of the home; children: Dewayne E. Alford and wife Nancy, Rocky Alford and wife Amanda, Jeanie Hawkins and husband Bobby, Frank Turnage and wife Khristy, Larry Turnage and wife Polletta, Randell Alford and wife Trisha; two brothers: Hollis and Joe White; five sisters: Linda Phillips, Margie Mersman, Phillis Hughes, Helen Phillips and husband George, Joyce Phillips and husband David; mother: Ruby White; sixteen grandchildren: Lauren Alford, Landon Alford, Brandon Alford, Kimberly Alford, Jacob Alford, Miguel Jacquez, Jessie Johnson, Jamie and Alyssa Turnage, Jenny Turnage, Daniel Nester, Chris Nester, Lakota Nester, Lilly Turnage, Nathan and Niky Riggs, Stormi Riggs, Evan Alford; six great grandchildren: Ellie Woods, David Alford, Eli Alford, Casen Alford, Damian Riggs, Samara Riggs; along numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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NAOMI RUTH ASKEW WASSON ALFORD
Wife of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—3 October 2003
Alford, Naomi Ruth, 84. Services today (Hutchins-Maples).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Naomi R. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 30 Dec 1918 and died 1 Oct 2003, last residence Bristow, Creek Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, George Wiley Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
Naomi was born in Nashville, Howard Co., Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence H. Askew and Vera Del Greene. Her first husband was killed in Italy in 1944 leaving her with a young son, Ronald Edward Wasson, Jr.
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NATHANIEL LEE ALFORD
Keith D. Bigelow Funeral Directors
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—_____ November 2015
On a cool day November 8, 1941, a baby boy was born to Velma Arlena Shields and Rev. Virdie David Alford in Choctaw County, Oklahoma; their first born, named Nathaniel Lee Alford. Nathaniel moved with his family to Nowata, OK at a young age where he attended Lincoln School and later graduating from Nowata High School where he was much noted for his football skills. Upon graduation, Nathaniel joined the United States Army in which he served 6 years.
In 1961 he married Glenda Coleman of Coffeyville, Kansas and from this union five children were born; two daughters, Robin and Pamela; three sons, Maurice, Steven and Victor. They made their home in Kansas City, Missouri for many years.
Nathaniel in later years was married to Patricia and a daughter, Natalie Lee, was born from this union.
Nathaniel worked most of his career as a chef and manager of Sims restaurants including a move to San Leandro, California to open and manage several Sims restaurants. He also worked many years for Ford Motor Company in Kansas City.
In 2000, he returned to his hometown of Nowata, OK where he was employed as a cook at the Nowata Hays House before retiring. Nathaniel was known for his photography expertise and as a passionate fan of James Brown and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was fondly nicknamed Kansas City Nate.
The sun set on Nathaniel’s life on November 5, 2015, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, three days short of his 74th birthday….
Preceding Mr. Alford in death are his parents Velma (Alford) Chambers and Rev. Virdie David Alford, both paternal/maternal grandparents, one daughter, Pamela Alford, two sisters, Mary (Alford) Hubbard, Betty (Alford) Kirkendoll, one brother, Willie Alford and dearest cousin Thelma (Bates) Davis.
Those left to mourn his passing and prepare his final home going are his children, Robin Williams, Steven Alford, Maurice Alford all of Dayton, Ohio. Victor Alford of Wichita, Kansas and Natalie Alford of California. Three sisters, Tealla Phillips of Oklahoma City, OK; Velma DeSilva and husband Edward of McKinney, TX and Gracie L. Tilmon and husband David of Taylors, SC. Three brothers, Henry Alford of Nowata, OK; Cordell Alford and wife Tonya of Tulsa, OK and Harlene Alford and wife Carrie of Columbus, KS. Nathaniel also leaves to mourn his grandchildren, great grandchildren; an Aunt, Juanita Akins of Hugo, OK and very close cousin, Emma Davis of Hugo, OK, many nieces, nephews as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Services for Mr. Nathaniel Lee Alford will be Wednesday November 11, 2015 at 10AM inside Biglow’s All Faiths Chapel in Tulsa….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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NELLIE ALFORD HARRISON
BLACKWELL JOURNAL-TRIBUNE
Blackwell, OK—Friday, 27 September 1957
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BLACKWELL JOURNAL-TRIBUNE
Blackwell, OK—Sunday, 29 September 1957
Photo from Lamont Cemetery, Lamont, Grant Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributors Les and Lou Grimm
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Charles M. Alford and Sarah Jane Hull Alford; and brothers Harry Morton Alford and Loyal Roscoe Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Hannah Cassie Alford Krieger Michael Sherwood in Washington Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
Her lineage: Nellie 1883 MO1, Charles M. 1860 MO2, John 1825 KY3, Payton 1785 VA4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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NEWTON ELISHA “NUTE” ALFORD
Father of Clifford Lahoma Alford, AAFA #0099
“Nute, Allen and Cullie Alford in Okl about 1937”
Photo posted to Newton’s Find A Grave memorial by sharon baselice,– used with permission
MORNING EXAMINER
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Saturday, 1 February 1958
Photo from White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Janis (Newcomb) Dowd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Anthony Alford and Frances C. “Fannie” Barrett Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Robert Stacy Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his sister Melinda Ann Alford Owen Martin in Arizona Obituaries.
From Oklahoma, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Newt Allford, age 20, son of J.A. Allford, married Mamie Harrell, age 17, daughter of T.A. Harrell, on 24 Dec 1911 in Haskell Co., OK.
On Newton Elisha Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 50, living in Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK. He was born 4 Feb 1892 in Philadelphia, MS.
In 1920, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK: Nute Alford, age 28 born MS; his wife Mamie 25 AR; sons Stacy 7 OK and Clifford 1 OK; and cousin Hallie Kemp 19 TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Newton Elisha 1892 MS1, John Anthony 1862 MS2, John Henry 1816 NC3.
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NICOLA RUTH ALFORD ANTHONY
Aunt of Clifford Earl Alford, AAFA #1014
Stillwater, Payne Co., OK—_____ December 2010
Nicola Ruth Anthony, 88, died on December 5, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Stillwater Church Of Christ…. Interment will follow at Carney cemetery…. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on January 26, 1922 to Robert Brooks Alford and Martha Teresa Alford in Scipio, Oklahoma. She married Willie Alva Anthony on December 24, 1940 in Memphis, Texas.
She attended Rolla/Wellington Public Schools and was a member of the Stillwater Church of Christ. She was a beloved mother, wife, and inspiration to all who knew her. She was a timeless worker and managed Central Drug in Stillwater for 15 years. She and her husband Alva owned and operated Anthony’s Grocery, Dry Goods, and Feed in Carney, Oklahoma for over 25 years. An ardent OSU supporter throughout her life, she cared most deeply about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A consummate cook, she cooked Sunday dinner for anyone who might show up at her home. She was the strength and matriarch of her entire family. She was loved and will be missed by us all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Alva Anthony, whom she married over 70 years ago, her parents; three brothers, Dallas Alford, Clovis Pat Alford and Wilson Parish Alford as well as an infant son who died shortly after birth.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Bobby Doyce Anthony and his wife Paula of Stillwater, Calvin J. Anthony and his wife Linda of Stillwater, three daughters, Judy Lynn Conn of Mansfield, TX, Patricia Ann Keys and her husband Tom of Stillwater, and Sherry Sue Longan and her husband Stan of Stillwater. As well as 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be, Luke Anthony, Andrew Anthony, Josh Conn, Rob Wood, Austin McGinis, and Matt Keys….
Photo from Carney Cemetery, Carney, Lincoln Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon Spain Ingle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nicola Ruth Anthony (SS# issued in TX), last residence Stillwater, Payne Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her brothers Clovis Pat Alford and Paris Wilson Alford Anthony in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Dallas Alford in Texas obituaries.
Her paternal grandfather, William Lace, changed the spelling of his last name to Allford, as did many of his children—but not Nicola’s father, Robert Brooks Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Nicola Ruth 1922 OK1, Robert Brooks 1892 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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NORMA E. HORN ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—8 November 2009
BROKEN ARROW—Norma Alford, 79, registered nurse and Franklin Memorial Hospital nursing director, died Friday. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Monday and service 1 p.m. Tuesday, both at Hayhurst Funeral Home.
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Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK—_____ November 2009
Photo caption: Huey and Norma Alford, married on January 20, 1954 in Cleveland, Oklahoma
Funeral Services for Norma Alford have been scheduled for 1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Rev. Brian Gilbert and Rev. Mike Sloat will minister. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, Oklahoma under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.
Norma Alford was born September 29, 1930 in Sapulpa [Creek Co.], Oklahoma the daughter of Walter and Violet (Cummings) Horn.
Norma died Friday, November 6, 2009 at her home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was 79 years of age.
The former Miss Norma Horn was a 1947 graduate of Drumright, Oklahoma High School. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. John School of Nursing in 1951. She married Huey Alford on January 20, 1954 in Cleveland, Oklahoma. They moved to the Broken Arrow area in 1960. Norma was the director of Nursing at Franklin Memorial Hospital until 1974. After that she worked at hospitals in Lufkin, Texas and Texas State Hospital in Mexia, Texas. She enjoyed watching the Price is Right, cooking, traveling, playing cards and fishing. She was a member of First Christian Church.
Memorials may be made to Sojourn Hospice, 9910 E. 41st.St. So., Tulsa, OK 74146 or to the American Diabetes Association, 6600 S. Yale Ave., Suite 1310, Tulsa, OK 74136-3346.
She is survived by,
Husband, Huey Alford, Broken Arrow, OK
Daughters, Huetta and husband Gary Green, Coweta, OK
Sammi Alford, Broken Arrow, OK
Son, Victor and wife Catrena Alford, Coweta, OK
Grandchildren, April, Misty and Justin
Great Grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cameron, Braden, Caleb, Emily
Brother, Gale Horn, NC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Norma E. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 29 September 1930, last residence Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Huey P. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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OCIE JOHN ALFORD
Whinery-Savage Funeral Service
Elk City, Beckham Co., OK—_____ February 2016
Ocie “John” Alford was born May 13, 1949 in Carroll County, Mississippi to Frances Arlene and Ocie Ola Alford.
He passed away February 16, 2016 at his home in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 3 days.
Ocie grew up in Greenwood, Mississippi where he attended school. Upon the passing of his father, Ocie obtained his first job as first mate running barges on the Mississippi River to support his family. In the early 70’s Ocie went to work for Otis Engineering as a wireline hand before finding employment with Hydraulic Well Inc. After the company changed hands and became Hydraulic Well Control, Ocie became a snubbing supervisor. In the early 80’s Ocie went to work for Cudd Pressure Control and remained a snubbing supervisor.
He was married to Nancy G. (Jackson) Alford at Del City, Oklahoma on February 7, 1982. After their marriage they remained in the Elk City community and Ocie began traveling overseas to Holland, England and Norway operating Odfjell Well Intervention from 1993–1996. On January 1, 1997, Ocie went back to work for Hydraulic Well Control and remained with them through the acquisition by Boots & Coots Oilwell Control and eventually Halliburton.
In 2007 Ocie and Nancy moved to the Norman, Oklahoma area and Ocie retired in 2012 due to his health. Ocie enjoyed hunting and fishing in western Oklahoma and being a cut-up and jokester.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister, Linda Faye Alford White, 1 infant brother, William Lamar and his mother in law, Hazel Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; 3 children, Sherisse Thomas and husband Terry, Norman, OK, Jason Carroll Alford and wife, Hailen, Sanger, TX and Kacey Naber, Tomball, TX; 8 grandchildren, Lauren Grybowski, Yukon, OK, Kiley Grybowski, Norman, OK, Hayden Hostetter, Norman, OK, Jacob Carroll Alford, Sanger, TX, Jason Carroll Alford, Jr., Sanger, TX, Joshua Carroll Alford, Sanger, TX, Benjamin Naber, Tomball, TX and Elizabeth Naber, Tomball, TX; 2 great grandchildren, Ean Lee Cheney, Norman, OK and Khloe “Bear” Harrison, Norman, OK; 2 sisters, Debbie Gale Sanders and husband, Johnny, Minter City, MS and Donna Marie Barefoot and husband, Jamie, Lakeview, AL; father-in-law, Thomas Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Ocie Ola Alford and Frances Arlene Moore Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Ocie John 1949 MS1, Ocie Ola 1915 MS2, James Smith 1878 MS3, Henry J. 1847 MS4, James Henry 1825 AL5, John William 1801 GA6.
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OLIVIA GRACE HALFORD
Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home
Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—_____ April 2006
OKLAHOMA CITY—Olivia Grace Halford, 7 month-old baby of Casey & Allison Halford, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, April 7, 2006 in Oklahoma City.
Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Marlow, OK…. Burial will be in the Marlow Cemetery under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow, Oklahoma.
Olivia was born Monday, August 29, 2005 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Casey Durand Halford and Allison Enid Cross. Olivia enjoyed sucking on Mom and Dad’s chin and her thumb. She loved blowing strawberries, giggling at her big brother, Jaren and taking the cellphone from her family. Olivia gave big slobbery kisses and enjoyed feeling the bath water with her little hand and soon found it even felt good on her foot. Olivia was a very happy baby, always laughing and smiling.
Her survivors include:
Parents, Casey & Allison Halford of Oklahoma City, OK;
Brother, Jaren Halford of Oklahoma City, OK;
Sister, Aleyiah Halford, MO;
Grandparents, Pepaw & Nanny, Bob & Gerri Baize of Marlow, OK,
Ali Cross of Olathe, KS, Steven Cross of Oklahoma City, OK;
Great-Grandparents, Iyla Cross of Durant, OK, Grace Ford of Cordell, OK;
Aunts & Uncles, Jeff “Cuckoo” Halford of Tucson, AZ, Lynn & Jessica Thompson of Okemah, OK, James & Shirley Cross & their children of Nashville, TN, Cathie Cross of Land O’Lake, FL. Joan & Bobby Joe Miller of Marlow, OK, Bob & Michelle Ford of Olathe, KS;
Great-Great Aunt, Carmine Jiminez of Puerto Rico, Mexico
Cousins, Trace Thompson of Okemah, OK, Alex Thompson of Okemah, OK,
Madison Ford of Olathe, KS
Numerous other relatives
She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather, Gary Halford, Maternal Great-Grandmother,Verna A. Cross and Paternal Great-Grandfather-Bruce Ford.
Pallbearers will be Mike Stanley, Lynn Thompson, Randy Brown, Bob Horn.
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PARIS WILSON “P.W.” ALFORD
Father of Clifford Earl Alford, AAFA #1014
EL DORADO TIMES
El Dorado, Butler Co., KS—26 April 2000
Paris “P.W.” Alford, 72, of Oklahoma City, died Saturday, April 22, 2000, in Edmond, Okla. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26 at Belle Vista Cemetery in El Dorado.
He was born May 17, 1927 in Texas. He married Janice Mobley on July 4, 1976 in Las Vegas. She survives.
He was self-employed in the construction business and had lived in Edmond since 1984. He was a member of First Baptist Church. During World War II he served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Kenneth D. Hunt of Oklahoma City and Scott Parks of El Dorado; a daughter, Lisa Bowers of Oklahoma City; and a grandson, Brandon Bowers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
In another article:
WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., KS—25 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Paris W. “P.W.” Alford, 72, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of El Dorado, a self-employed construction worker, died on Saturday, April 22, 2000. Services were at Belle Vista Cemetery, El Dorado.
Survivors include his wife, Janice; sons, Kenneth Hunt of Oklahoma City, Scott Parks of El Dorado; daughter, Lisa Bowers of Oklahoma City; and one grandchild.
Photo from Belle Vista Cemetery, El Dorado, Butler Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paris W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 May 1927, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his siblings Clovis Pat Alford and Nicola Ruth Alford Anthony in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his first wife, Juanita Jewell Zeck Alford Young Judd; and brother Dallas Alford in Texas Obituaries.
From SSACI: Paris Wilson Alford was born 17 May 1927 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, son of Robert B. Alford and Martha Estes.
From Texas, Birth Certificates (Ancestry): Paris Wilson Alford was born 17 May 1927 in Wellington, Collingsworth Co., TX, son of Robert Brooks Alford and Martha Jane Estes.
1950 census, Collingsworth Co., TX:
Paris W. Alford head 22 TX farmer
Jaunita wife 21 TX
Truman son 4 TX
Linda K. dau 3 TX
The four children from his first marriage are not named in his obituary.
His paternal grandfather, William Lace, changed the spelling of his last name to Allford, as did many of his children—but not Paris’s father, Robert Brooks Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Paris Wilson 1927 TX1, Robert Brooks 1892 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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PATRICIA ANN “PATSY” ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—9 August 2012
DEL CITY—Patricia “Patsy” Ann Alford died on August 6, 2012 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on April 21, 1958 in Jackson, Mississippi. Her parents and grandparents preceded her in death.
Survivors include brother, Danny, sisters, Debbie and Tina and aunt, Betty. She is also survived by the light of her life son, Joshua Wingate and grandson, Donnie. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, niece and friend.
Patsy grew up in the Midwest City-Del City area. She is a 1976 graduate of Del City High School. She was a woman of great spiritual faith and accepted Christ as her Savior in her early adult life. Throughout Patsy’s life she faced many challenges and obstacles, but her faith was the key ingredient to a successful life. Patsy had a smile that warmed your heart. Her laugh was infectious and reflected her kind and gentle spirit. Her home was a testimony of her grace and giving spirit. She was a friend to many and offered encouraging words, prayers and any help you needed. When you were Patsy’s friend, you had a prayer warrior and friend forever.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012, at the Barnes-Friederich Funeral Home, 1820 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City, OK 73130. Private burial following.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
Patricia has a Find A Grave memorial showing her buried in Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, but the cemetery has no record of her being buried there.
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PATRICIA MILLER ALFORD LANIER
Daughter of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
[She died in Texas, but we are including her obituary here because her home was in Oklahoma.]
Photos from her Find A Grave memorial
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—24 September 2010
Patricia (Patti) Alford Lanier, 59 of Shawnee, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in a Dallas hospital after an 18-month battle with cancer.
She was born Dec. 28, 1950, in Tampa, Fla. to Gaston and Zona (Miller) Alford.
She attended Burkburnett High School in Burkburnett, Texas, Texas Tech and the University of North Texas where she received a bachelors of science degree. She worked as an elementary school teacher. She married Jerry Lanier in 1980.
She was a member of the Alpha Mother’s Club, Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, President Junior Service League, Chairman of First Christian Church Child Development Center and Preschool and Quarterback Club of Shawnee High School.
She made frequent trips to Dallas to visit children and grandchildren, theater trips to New York City, trips to New Orleans, fall foliage trips to Maine, she loved yard gardening, shopping with her daughter, multiple family inclusive vacations and attending her granddaughter and grandson’s sports and other activities.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Alford.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry L. Lanier of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Melissa Lanier of Forney, Texas; daughter, Lori Lanier of Dallas; mother-in-law, Lois Lanier of Shawnee; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Bernadette Alford of Farmingham, Mass.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lonnie and Ann McDonald of Shawnee; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brig. Gen. (retired) Ben and Linda Robinson of Edmond; grandchildren, Jake and Lizzie Lanier of Forney; six nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at First Christian Church…. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Walker Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements….
Photos from Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patrick Lucero
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia Miller Lanier (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her father, David Gaston Alford Sr.; and brother David Gaston Alford Jr. in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Patricia Miller 1950 FL1, David Gaston 1917 TX2, Virgil Carl 1887 TX3, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX4, Jesse Powell 1828 LA5, Needham Judge 1789 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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PAUL RUDOLPH ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 8 August 2006
Alford, Paul R., 84, business owner, died Sunday [August 6]. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church (Criswell, Ada).
Photos from Rosedale Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Abelli
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul R. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 Nov 1921, last residence Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Lottie Kathleen Hisaw Alford, in this compilation.
In another article:
EVENING NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—_____ May 2005
In another article:
WEEKLY NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Thursday, 7 June 1945
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Paul Rudolph 1921 OK1, Eugene Earnest 1897 AR2, Thomas Alexander 1856 MS3, James Henry 1825 AL4, John William 1801 GA5.
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PAULINE “POLLY” ALFORD PETERS
Sister of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
Aunt of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Wednesday, 10 December 1986
Photo from Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TheOldChief
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline Peters (SS# issued in OK) was born 9 March 1904 and died _____ Dec 1986, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr. and Fannie Tyner Alford; siblings Elwood Seymour Alford and Ruth Francis Alford Musick; and half-brother Charles Reese Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her half-brother Pierrepont Alford in California Obituaries; and of her half-brother Paul Leon Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Pauline was the daughter of Thomas Wildcat Alford and his third wife, Fannie Tyner Alford.
See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860-1938.”
Her lineage: Pauline 1904 OK1, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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PAULINE HARJO ALFORD BYFORD
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—16 May 2008
SHAWNEE, Okla.—Pauline Harjo Byford, 85, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City from complications related to major heart surgery.
She was born to Ruth Burgess and Jimmie Harjo Feb. 19, 1923, in Konawa. She graduated from Chilocco High School May 23, 1941.
She was preceded in death by Warren H. (Bill) Byford. They were married in Farewell, Texas, in the fall of 1948.
She had an earlier marriage to Gene Alford, Oct. 5, 1941 in Shawnee.
She loved her Lord, family, the Seminole Tribe and was known for her evangelism. Pauline defined her role in life as an “Exhorter for the Assemblies of God.” She cited Maria Tall Chief as a model and early on wanted to be a ballerina. At the age of 17 she became employed by the movie actress Nancy Coleman who was a finalist for her role as Scarlett in “Gone with the Wind.” In her 20’s, Pauline worked in El Segundo, Calif., for the DOD building aircraft and later at the naval depot in Oakland, Calif. One of Pauline’s happiest moments was receiving salvation at a Pentecostal Church in Clovis, N.M. in 1951. During the 50’s and 60’s she raised kids and worked as a homemaker and Sunday school teacher in Great Bend, Kan. She loved living in Great Bend and has a lifetime membership at the First Assembly of God but in later years attended the Downtown Pentecostal Holiness Church in Shawnee. The Kansas culture was rich in opportunity and rewards for her family and visiting relatives. Over the next few decades Pauline was actively engaged in her ministry, in tribal politics and with her family. She was proud of her independence. Her memory was legendary and she had exceptional recall spanning for decades of family and Tribal history. Her favorite book of the bible was Roman’s Chapter 8. Her favorite song was “Amazing Grace” with her favorite movie being the “Ten Commandments.” Prior to passing she was planning her next prayer conference. After her recent heart attack her physician was overheard commenting “she prayed for me.” The family’s response was “we know, that’s her job.”
Pauline is survived by Flanders, John, Ken, Monte and Jerri Dawn “Susie”. Her grandchildren include Jalen, Drew, Chris, Faith, Jeremy, Joni and Rick, Barbie, Fair and Jeff, Nathan, Bridgett and eight great-grandchildren.
… A private family funeral will be held Monday with Pauline being buried at the Garden of the Cross.
Service is under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home in Shawnee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pauline Byford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
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PEARL ROSE HALFORD WADE
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—14 December 2006
Pearl Rose Wade, 97, caregiver, died Tuesday. Service 10 a.m. Friday, Bishop Funeral Home Chapel.
In another article:
Source unknown—from FindAGrave.com
Le Flore Co., OK—_____ December 2006
Pearl R. Wade, 97 years old, passed away at her residence.
Born to Thomas Lafayette and Lily Susan Walker Halford. Married Herley E. Wade on Sept. 16, 1927 in Monroe. Lifelong member of the Summerfield Church of Christ and lived in LeFlore County all of her married life where she worked as a health care provider.
Preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a great-granddaughter, Christie Jeanne Johnson.
Survived by her daughter; two grandchildren; three great-grandsons; three great-granddaughters; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at Bishop Chapel of Memories, McAlester…. Interment will be in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister….
Photo from Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister, Le Flore Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pearl Wade (SS# issued in OK) was born 1 April 1909, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
The gravestone says they married on 16 September 1928, which conflicts with the obituary.
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PEGGY JEAN BRANDENBURG ALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Clovis, Curry Co., NM—Sunday, 20 December 2009
Peggy Jean Alford, 57, of Mannford, Oklahoma peacefully died in her sleep December 8, 2009.
Peggy was born October 3, 1952, in Phoenix, Arizona to John and Helen Brandenburg. Her father was a General in the United States Army and moved his family often. It was when she moved to Portales, New Mexico at the age of 10 that she would meet and eventually marry the love of her life, Milton Alford. Shortly after marrying in June 1971, Peggy moved with Milton to Kingfisher, Oklahoma where they raised two children and lived for 27 years before moving to Mannford in 1998. Peggy was best known for her warm smile and ability to make you laugh with her witty way of saying things. Her hospitality and caring heart touched the lives of all who knew her. Although she held many jobs and was able to make many friends over the years, she would tell you her favorite job was that of being a mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were certainly the highlight of her life.
Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Brandenburg; grandmother, Mabel Brandenburg, and grandson, Jonathon Alford.
She is survived, and will be missed, by her husband, Milton Alford of Mannford, Oklahoma; father, John Brandenburg of Canton, Georgia; brother, Kirk Brandenburg of Kingfisher, Oklahoma; daughter, Michelle Pool and husband, Joe of Guthrie, Oklahoma along with their three children, Joshua, Faith, and Noah, and son, Charles Alford and wife, LaVonna of Bremerton, Washington along with their four children, Natalie and Matthew Mueggenborg and Jaden and Michael Alford.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 12th where many friends and family gathered to remember and rejoice over the gift that Peggy was to all of us. The pallbearers were her brothers-in-law, Larry Ward and Danny Miller, her nephews, Monte Ward and Pat Miller, her son-in-law, Joe Pool, and grandson, Joshua Pool.
She is buried at Kingfisher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations were made and can still be made in her name to St. Jude’s Hospital, which is a charitable foundation that was near to Peggy’s heart.
Photo from Kingfisher Cemetery, Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CatheaC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Peggy Alford (SS# issued in NM), last residence not listed.
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PHYLLIS JEAN ALFORD
BARTLESVILLE EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—Friday, 25 May 2018
Phyllis Alford, 85, of Bartlesville, died Tuesday [May 22]. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sue Kill
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Daniel Ralph Alford and Dorothy L. Chrisman Alford; and brothers Gerald Dean Alford and Kenneth Duane Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Phyllis Jean 1932 KS1, Daniel Ralph 1908 KS2, George T. 1871 IN3, Joseph McClure 1834 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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PIERRE LEON ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 6 July 1995
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darla Riggs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leon Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 17 Nov 1917, last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mina Louise Hedeen Alford; and parents, Charles Reese Alford and Maude E. Kennedy Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Nancy Ann Alford Brown in Nebraska Obituaries.
See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860-1938.”
His lineage: Pierre Leon 1917 OK1, Charles Reese 1887 OK2, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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POCAHONTAS “POKEY” COOPER ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 20 December 1996
STIGLER—Pocahontas P. Alford, 77, homemaker, died Thursday [December 19]. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Mallory Funeral Home Chapel.
In another article:
Source unknown
_____, OK—_____ December 1996
Pocahontas P. Alford, 77, of Stigler, died December 19, 1996 at the Haskell County Hospital. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; one daughter, Kathryn Harmon; and one son, Robert Lowe.
She is survived by one daughter, three sons, two sisters, two brothers, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Simon Isaac Cemetery, Haskell Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pocahontas P. Alford (SS# issued in KS) was born 4 May 1919, last residence Stigler, Haskell Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her son James Warren Alford in Iowa Obituaries.
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RALPH ALFORD
OKLAHOMAN & TIMES
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Saturday, 19 January 1980
DEATHS LISTED—ENID
Alford, Ralph, 78, retired barber. Services Monday (Brown).
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Enid, Garfield Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Schram
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ralph Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 18 Feb 1901 and died _____ Jan 1980, last residence Drummond, Garfield Co., OK.
See the obituary of his first wife, Linnie E. Larkey Rollins Alford, in this compilation.
On his 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is listed as “Ralph (no middle name) Alford.” He is living in Enid, Garfield Co., OK, age 40 born 18 Feb 1901 in Lynch, Boyd Co., NE. His contact is Mrs. Line [sic] E. Alford of the same address.
His lineage, in part from Ancestry family trees: Ralph 1901 NE1, Henry 1860 England2, Henry 1830 England3.
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RAMONA M. WEDDLE ALLFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial at Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 5 August 2008
Ramona M. Allford, age 87, of McAlester, OK. After a long and difficult battle with numerous illnesses, she gave up the good fight and went home to her Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, Aug. 3, 2008, at her home in McAlester.
Ramona M. Allford was born on Jan. 28, 1921 in Scipio to Virgil and Grace (Nesmith) Weddle. She grew up in McAlester and graduated from McAlester High School in 1937 at the age of 16. She then attended East Central College in Ada. She married W.E. “Bill” Allford on Sept. 7, 1939 in McAlester, which is where they made their home until he preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2001.
Mrs. Allford was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of McAlester where she taught Sunday School for many years until her health prevented her from continuing. She was also a member of the Homemaker Department of the McAlester Fortnightly Club and was a volunteer with the McAlester Regional Health Center Auxiliary for a number of years. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed taking care of her family.
She is survived by 1 daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mike Deak of West Chester, PA; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Gayle Allford of McAlester, Ronnie and Janis Allford of McAlester; 9 grandchildren, Diane Deak of Wayne, PA, Cheryl Furlong and her husband Stephen of Vienna, VA, Stephanie McCullough and her husband John of Downingtown, PA, Kim Thompson and her husband Darrin of Oklahoma City, Amy Owens and her husband Greg of McAlester, Mona Gayle Voss and her husband Richard of Coffeyville, KS, Clint Allford and his wife Yvonne of McAlester, Christie Watson and her husband David of Tulsa, Abby Allford of Moore; 14 great-grandchildren, Matthew and Ryan Furlong, Alison McCullough, Jordan, Trevor and Grace Thompson, Grant and Anna Owens, Daric and Grayson Voss, Lauren and Will Allford, Collin and Carter Watson; brother-in-law, Jim Allford and his wife June of Holdenville; several nieces and nephews.
Other family members who have preceded her in death include her parents; a grandson, Eric Allford who died March 3, 2005; and a sister, Guida Weddle. The family would also like to give special recognition to her loyal caregivers, including, Linda Burns, Lois Oberst, Peggy Boatner, Sandy Bloxham, Norene Humphries, Gracie O’Neal, Frances Wingo, Pat Sepada, Marilyn Parker, Aretha Riley, Celena Byrd, Kelli Kannady, Rebecca Aarons, Ellis Haney, Wilma Stephens and Pat Brown.
The family will receive friends at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at First Baptist Church of McAlester…. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Clint Allford, Mike Deak, J.A. Allford, Mack Nesmith, Wendell Warren, Darrin Thompson, Greg Owens, Richard Voss, and David Watson. Honorary pallbearers include Mike Kennedy, Jim Miller, John O’Neal, Gary Fugitt, Johnny Dale Allford, David Allford, Massimo Cappo, Wesley Brown, Jim Mills, James Countz, George Wright, E.J. Allford, and John Allford.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of McAlester, OK.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Wilson Ervin Allford; and her grandson Wilson Eric Allford in this compilation.
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RANDALL WAYNE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Alford, Randall Wayne, 48, inventor and specialist manager, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Discovery Church (Yanda and Son, Yukon [Canadian Co.]).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Dale Scott Alford; and brother Bobby Edgar Alford in this compilation.
From Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 (Ancestry): Randall Wayne Alford was born 17 Sept 1963 in Dallas Co., TX, son of Dale Scott Alford and Jimmie Lois Thomas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Randall Wayne 1963 TX1, Dale Scott 1941 TX2, Ted 1916 TX3, Edgar P. 1872 TX4, James P. 1821 TN5, Wiley 1783 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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REBECCA ELDRIDGE ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 27 March 2000
McALESTER—Allford, Rebecca, 84. Services Tuesday (Bishop).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rebecca Allford (SS# issued in OK) was born 1 Feb 1916 and died 24 March 2000, last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, Joe Brown Allford, with photos, in this compilation.
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REBECCA IDA “BETTY” ALVORD CARTER KINNE
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—11 June 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Kinne, Rebecca “Betty” Ida, 83, passed away June 9, 1996. She was born Feb. 4, 1913 in Scotia, NY to Charles & Elizabeth Alvord. She was a retired nurses’ technician at St. Clara’s Hospital in New York. Betty was a member of Eagle Heights Baptist Church. She loved everyone and was loved by all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her husband, Kurt F. Kinne.
Survivors include her children, Charles J. Carter of Metairie, La, Evelyn Graves of Clearlake, Ca, Ellen Taylor of Scotia, NY, Pete Carter of Wellston, Ok. & Marti Taylor of OKC; brothers, Dorian Alvord of Broadalbin, NY & Robert Alvord of Mertzen, Tx; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, June 23, at Eagle Heights Baptist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rebecca I. Kinne (SS# issued in NY), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her father, Charles Augustus Alvord; and brothers Charles Sidney Alvord and Dorian E. Alvord in New York Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
Her ALVORD lineage: Rebecca Ida 1913 NY1, Charles Augustus 1886 PA2, Dory Willis 1857 PA3, James Boyd 1827 PA4, Zenas 1789 CT5, Seth 1754 CT6, Seth 1714 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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REBECCA MARIE SAM ALFORD
Bradley Family Funeral & Cremation Service
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—_____ May 2020
Rebecca Marie Alford
November 23, 1980 - May 28, 2020
Rebecca Marie Alford (Sam), 39, was born at WW Hastings Indian Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on November 23, 1980, to Tommy Joe Sam, and Grace. She was the second of five siblings, Jessica Monk, Bobby Sam, Sondra Sam, and Martin Sam.
Rebecca lived in Muskogee and attended Oktaha High School. She was a devoted mother to Keirstin, Patricia, Elisabeth, Natalie, Raeann, Ava, and Christopher. She loved to spend time with her two granddaughters, Aubrey and Adeline.
She is most known for her smile, laugh, and mischievous pranks. She had a big heart and never hesitated to help anyone she could, especially those less fortunate than her. During Thanksgiving she made thirty turkey sandwiches and handed them out at the library. She enjoyed family gatherings and spending time at the lake even just to dip her feet in the water.
She is missed by her grandparents, Maria and John Iliff, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Rebecca was preceded in death by great grandfather Meliton Quiroz, great grandmother Maria Eva Barreru, great grandmother Violet May Skiens (Papaw), great grandfather, Tommy Joe Sam, grandfather Bobby Joe Sam, grandmother Patricia Ann Sam, uncle Mitcheal M. Gonzales, uncle Gilbert Gonzales, uncle John E. Sam, uncle Eulis McElmurry, aunt Teresa Nunez, and cousin Samuel Torres.
Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Muskogee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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RHODA BELL ALFORD FRAZIER
Sister of Alice Alberta Alford Skillen, AAFA #0015
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Tuesday, 30 January 1990
Photo from Morris Cemetery, Morris, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor George Keith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rhoda Frazier (SS# issued in CA), last residence Morris, Okmulgee Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Albert Campbell Alford and Alice Gay Callihan Alford; and sister Alice Alberta Alford Skillen in California Obituaries.
From Utah, Select Marriages (Ancestry): Rhoda Belle Alford Frazier, age 30 born 1913 in Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., CA, married Wilbert Smith Frazier, age 36 born 1907 in Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., CA, on 19 Nov 1943 in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
Her lineage: Rhoda Bell 1913 CA1, Albert Campbell 1877 CA2, Austin Hanley 1852 MO3, John 1822 VA4, James 1793 VA5, Joseph 1767 Ireland/VA6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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RICHARD ALFORD
Grandfather of Billye Lucille Alford Campbell, AAFA #1119
GRANDFIELD ENTERPRISE
Grandfield, Tillman Co., OK—Thursday, 11 December 1941
Photo from Devol Cemetery, Devol, Cotton Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Aimee Watson Davis
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Joe Barney “J.B” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son William Fort Alford in Texas Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Richard 1862 AR1, William F. 1811 GA2, Haywood 1780 GA3.
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RICHARD ALAN ALFORD
Photo from Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Wednesday, 4 May 2016
Richard Alford, 62, Broken Arrow resident, left his earthly home, April 19, 2016.
Richard was born in Milan, Michigan January 2, 1954, to Dude and Louise (Grisham) Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Diane (Markham) Alford; son, Michael Alford (fianc‚e, Traci Hedrick); daughters, Suzanne Hawkins and her husband Sean and Jennifer Whynot (fiance, Manny Pacheco); and 15 grandchildren. Richard also leaves a sister, Venita Alford; and a brother, Bill Niergarth.
Having a great interest in the celestial skies, Richard was actively involved in the Tulsa astronomy club. Another interest of his was watching classic movies.
A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Schaudt’s Glenpool Funeral Service and Cremation Care….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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RICHARD MARTIN “RUSTY” ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 6 March 2022
Richard “Rusty” Martin Alford, 73, of Owasso passed away February 13, 2022.
Born April 7, 1948 in Okmulgee, the son of Marita and Guy Alford, he grew up in Tulsa, where he earned BS and Masters degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tulsa and earned numerous awards during his notable career as a geophysicist with Amoco, including the prestigious Kauffman Gold Medal.
Rusty personified his favorite Stephen Hunt quote: “If you’re not living life on the edge, you’re taking up too much space.” He loved hang gliding, cycling, fly fishing on wild rivers, sailing on Lake Gibson, racing his Porsche, and backroads on his BMW motorcycle—he tolerated Harleys for the sake of his wife, LeeAnn.
Survived by his wife of 11 years, LeeAnn Bucklin Alford, Rusty leaves a family forever enriched by his love, stepdaughter and son-in-law Carly and Andrew Karriman; stepson and daughter-in-law Josh and Jeannette Johnston; beloved grandchildren who adored their PawPaw: Boston, Berkeley, Bear, Bowie and Banks Karriman, and Nico Johnston. He was big brother to Pam Kaylor, Aaron Alford, Mark Alford, Geri Loiacono, Chad Loiacono and his husband Jeff, and a loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
Rusty was preceded in death by his parents; former wife, partner of 30 years and survivor of their crazy adventures, Celeste Marie Alford; and three adored Labs, Brigand, Merlyn and Lancelot.
At Rusty’s request there will be no services. Just remember him and smile.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his first wife, Celeste Marie Alford, in this compilation.
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RICHARD WAYNE ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 21 August 2008
Alford, Richard “Bub,” 34, died Aug. 17. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Bokhoma Community Church, Bokhoma (Norwood-Nation, Idabel).
Photo from Bokhoma Cemetery, McCurtain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JEF
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard W. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 4 June 1974, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Margaret Vandiver Alford, in this compilation.
Richard shares a gravestone with his parents.
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RICKY MARCELLUS ALFORD
Idabel, McCurtain Co., OK—_____ October 2016
December 7, 1973 - October 11, 2016)
Known to many as “Big Rick” and others as “Homie,” Ricky Marcellus Alford returned to rest in the Lord’s arms on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK.
He was born December 7, 1973 in DeQueen, AR to Clyde Alford Jr. and Charlesetta Alford.
Ricky grew up in Broken Bow, OK where he attended Broken Bow High School, graduating in the class of 1995. He relocated to Tulsa, OK and graduated from Tulsa Welding School. He was also a master chef at Waffle House in Tulsa, OK. Ricky worked hard to put smiles on his customers’ faces. As a result, he made life-long connections across the entire restaurant. He was exceptionally proud of being the provider for his family and close friends; thus, he developed a well-known practice of flashing his paycheck in the air. His charisma was an integral part of his life. His ability to lift other’s spirits even in their weakest moments and evoke laughter from a person after a long day on the job was truly characteristic of his “love for others”.
He was a lifetime member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Broken Bow, OK, and was well-known in the community. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, singing, and spending time with his beloved children.
While it is easy to remember how diabetes took over Ricky’s life; it is far much more important to look back on his strength and courage during his battle with this disease. He fought valiantly to be a part of many pastimes, holidays, and family gatherings. Even in moments of uncertainty, he wore bravery like a plate of armor, and inspired the youth who looked up to him to persevere through the hard battles. Now, he is revered as a friend, son, father, brother, but above all, “Champion.”
Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents: Clyde Sr. and Hazel M. Alford and Charles and Bessie J. Dixon; and aunts and uncles.
Ricky’s memory will forever be cherished by: Parents, Clyde Jr. and Charlesetta Alford of Broken Bow, OK; sister, Vivian Alford of Dallas, TX; Brother, Dedric Alford of Tulsa, OK; three children, Kennetra Wiggins-Alford, Julius Alford, DeUndrae Alford, all of Tulsa, OK; one grandson, Khyren Wiggins of Tulsa, OK; mother of his children, Artesha Wiggins of Tulsa, OK; and a niece, nephew, and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Nunley Funeral Home in Idabel, OK, 6-8 P.M.
Photo from East Lawn Cemetery, Boley, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharyn Alexander
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Hazel Mingo Francis Alford, in this compilation.
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ROBERT BRUCE “EMMITT” ALFORD
Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—_____ January 2015
January 28, 1981 - January 20, 2015
Robert Bruce “Emmit” Alford, 33, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in Oklahoma City.
Wake Services will be 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Brendle Corner. Burial will be 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 26, 2015 at Brown Family Cemetery in Shawnee under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
Photo from Brown Family Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, George Bruce Alford; and brother Michael Alford in this compilation.
May 25, 2012.
His lineage: Robert Bruce 1981 OK1, George Bruce 1923 OK2, Aleric 1876 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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ROBERT NEWTON ALFORD
PURCELL REGISTER
Purcell, McClain Co., OK—Thursday, 23 November 1944
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PattiG
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Ruby Thelma Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, William David Alford; and brother John Ewing Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
He was the son of William David Alford and his second wife, Rebecca Ann Sharp.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
His lineage: Robert Newton 1877 AR1, William David 1835 AL2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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RODNEY DESHAWN ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 25 March 2007
OKLAHOMA CITY—Alford, Rodney, 33, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Emmanuel Tabernacle (Temple & Sons, Oklahoma City).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Willie Alford Sr. and Sarah Jean Henderson Alford, in this compilation.
His middle name is from Ancestry family trees.
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ROGER WADE HALFORD, SR.
DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—13 May 2009
A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Coffey-Murray Funeral Home for Roger Wade Halford Sr., 49, Durant, who died Sunday, May 10, 2009, in Durant.
The son of Roy Halford Sr. and Joyce Brown, he was born April 7, 1960, in Buffalo.
Roger was a steel worker for Gamco and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Halford loved his John Deere tractor collection and Dale Earnhart memorabilia, and playing horseshoes. Roger enjoyed being outdoors and drinking coffee. He loved his family, putting his children above all and putting everyone else before himself.
He is survived by daughters Rashell Wells, Armstrong, “Zoey” Bergland and husband Thomas, North Carolina, Mackenzie Halford, Durant; son Roger Wade Halford Jr., Virginia; stepdaughter Heather Williamson, Durant; stepson Chris Black, Durant; brothers Roy Halford Oklahoma City, Rod Halford and wife Lavon, Hartshorne; Dallas Parson, Drumwright, Nathan Parson and wife Melanie, Durant; sister Melanie Miller and husband Mike, Big Cedar; grandchildren Kaden Halford and Taryn Bergland, North Carolina; Jackson Glasko, Armstrong; and mother of Mackenzie Halford: Margie Black, Durant.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Terry Gayle Shires and Leslie Wittington and brother Tracie Lynn Halford.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Durant, under the direction of Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
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DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—11 May 2009
DURANT—A man slumped over on the railroad tracks was killed after a train struck him Sunday afternoon.
Roger Wade Halford, 49, was dead at the scene of the 4:04 crash one mile north of Durant at the Chuckwa Creek railroad bridge behind the Southeastern Softball Complex, authorities said.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Halford was slumped over on the right side of the track when a Union Pacific train approached.
The conductor blew the train whistle twice and Halford looked up and slumped back over, the report stated. The right, front side of the train then “clipped” Halford.
Authorities first began searching in the area of Northeast Second and Poplar where the train came to a stop.
The victim was found three quarters of a mile north of Highway 70E just outside Durant city limits. The accident scene was difficult to reach because there were no roads leading to it.
The victim had an odor of alcohol, according to Trooper David McCutcheon’s report.
The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, Bryan County EMS, Durant Police and Durant Fire Department assisted in the investigation.
Services for Halford are pending with Coffey-Murray Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roger W. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Durant, Bryan Co., OK.
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PHIL MARCUS ALFORD
Nephew of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
Senior photo, Cardinal, 1968 yearbook, Central High School, Oklahoma City, OK
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 26 July 1974
Alford, Phil Marcus, 23, of 805 NE 24. Services Saturday (Templa & Son).
Photo from Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Spencer, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Felecia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Phil Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 4 March 1950 and died _____ July 1974, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his father, Romeo James Alford Sr.; and half-brother Romeo James Alford Jr. in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson.
His lineage: Phil Marcus 1950 OK1, Romeo James 1923 OK2, Wesley Dow 1882 MS3, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS4, Solomon B. 1828 AL5, Littleberry B. 1801 NC6.
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ROMEO JAMES ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—_____ February 2021
August 25, 1958 - February 6, 2021
Romeo James Alford, Jr. was born on August 25, 1958 to proud parents Louise Swain Alford and the late Romeo James Alford, Sr. in Okemah, Oklahoma. As a child Romeo was a sports enthusiast, playing both football and baseball. He began his formal education at the IXL school before attending Dunbar Elementary and Carver Junior High School. He graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1975. Following the footsteps of many of his family members, Romeo continued his education at Langston University on an athletic scholarship where he received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry. While at Langston, Romeo was very active on campus. In 1976, he continued the legacy of his father by pledging the Beta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It was at Langston where Romeo met his future wife, Brenda Nails. They married in 1991 and shared one daughter, Jordan. Romeo continued to support his ‘Dear Langston’ throughout his life and attended many homecoming celebrations where he enjoyed reminiscing about his college days with friends and family.
After finishing LU, Romeo began his expansive career in the Tulsa Public School system by teaching physical science at McClain High School. Finding a passion in teaching and guiding youth, he went on to receive a Master of Science in School Administration from Northeastern State University. During his nearly 40 years in Tulsa Public Schools, he held the positions of teacher, counselor, dean, assistant principal, and most recently principal of TRAICE Academy. Also, he spent many years supporting his alma mater Langston as an adjunct faculty member teaching subjects such as Statistics, where Jordan often found herself in the back of the classroom. On Friday nights he could be found in the McLain High School football stands and later at the Booker T. Washington High School football games to interact from the stands with his daughter on the sidelines. Romeo was dedicated to his work in education and found much joy in the generations of Tulsa students he impacted during his tenure.
One of Romeo’s most treasured accomplishments is the development of the Clearview Rodeo. The Clearview Rodeo was founded and built by his father, the late Romeo J. Alford, Sr. in 1981. Romeo, Sr. had the dream of creating a space where family and friends of Clearview could come back to the homeplace, and the Clearview Rodeo was born. Romeo, Jr. took this mission to heart and continued to produce and grow the Clearview Rodeo until his passing. Through the rodeo, he made many friends throughout the Clearview area, including the many businesses that supported the rodeo souvenir book. Both Romeo, Jr. and Romeo, Sr. made it a mission to make participation in the rodeo accessible to all. Because of Romeo’s tireless efforts, the rodeo became an international phenomenon that welcomed visitors from all of the country and from as far away as Europe. Romeo loved Clearview, the roundup club, and his cowboy family.
Romeo was a very devoted member of the Alford family. He showed unwavering love and support to his daughter, wife, and mother. He relished in large family gatherings, such as the Alford Family Reunion, and had an unparalleled devotion to all of his family. He was often known to share family stories at these events while making new memories.
Romeo is preceded in death by his father, Romeo J. Alford, Sr.
To cherish his bountiful memory are his mother, Louise S. Alford; wife, Brenda Nails-Alford; daughter, Jordan Lousie Alford; brother, Kenneth L. Alford; sisters-in-law, Beverly Kelley and Clarinda Earl; aunt, Violet Alford Patterson; nephews, Marquis Alford (Sheryka), Sterling Alford (Melissa), and Quinton Kelley; niece, Yana Earl, and a host of cousins and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Romeo James Alford Sr. and Amelia Louise Swain Alford; and half-brother Phil Marcus Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson.
His lineage: Romeo James 1958 OK1, Romeo James 1923 OK2, Wesley Dow 1882 MS3, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS4, Solomon B. 1828 AL5, Littleberry B. 1801 NC6.
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ROMEO JAMES ALFORD, SR.
Brother of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 30 March 1999
Alford, Romeo J. Sr., 75, retired teacher, died Friday [March 26]. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Morning Star Baptist Church. Jack’s.
Photo from Clearview Cemetery, Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tom Dennis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Amelia Louise Swain Alford; sons Phil Marcus Alford and Romeo James Alford Jr.; and brothers Charley Alford (with additional genealogical notes) and Wesley L. Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Freddie Dewitt Alford in New Jersey Obituaries.
On Romeo James Alford’s undated WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 10 June 1923 in So. Clearview, OK. His contact is his mother, Emily Jane Alfred [sic] of Clearview, OK.
From Arkansas, Marriage Certificates (Ancestry): Romeo J. Alford, age 27 born 16 Feb 1924 [different than other records] in OK, married Amelia Swain, age 28 born 30 Nov 1923 in OK, on 31 Dec 1951 in Van Buren, Crawford Co., AR. Both were residents of Okfuskee Co., OK.
Romeo’s son Phil Marcus Alford was born in 1950. His mother’s name is unknown.
In 1930, Romeo Alford, age 5 born OK, is living in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK, with his parents Wesley and Emily Alford, both born MS, and 11 siblings, all born OK. This is an African American family, enumerated as Negro.
For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson.
His lineage: Romeo James 1923 OK1, Wesley Dow 1882 MS2, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.
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RONALD JEROME ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 7 February 2010
Ronald Jerome Alford, also known as Sheri Powers, 6/24/27~1/26/10 [sic: he was born in 1947].
He is survived by Bobbie Nell Koncak of SE Texas; Judy Besse of Houston, TX; and brother, Lester Cutrer; and loving friend of 37 years, Christine Maryman, and loving companion, Marie Monica Marshall, who cared for Ronnie around the clock for two years; and Hayden Allen and Tony Sinclair for their monetary help during our time of bereavement. Memorial Services are to be held in Dallas, TX, February 14, at 3:00 pm, at the Cathedral of Hope Church.
Photos from Homewood Methodist Church Cemetery, Homewood, Scott Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Ronald J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his correct birth date, 24 June 1947, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Chester Edwin “Ebb” Alford and Willie Sue Barnes Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Ronald Jerome 1947 MS1, Chester Edwin “Ebb” 1914 MS2, Lod Samuel 1888 MS3, James Thomas 1861 MS4, Julius C. 1830 GA5, Spire Washington 1807 GA6, Brittain Washington 1782 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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ROSCOE DEAN ALFORD
FREDERICK LEADER
Frederick, Tillman Co., OK—Monday, 11 May 1959
In another article:
DAILY WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Monday, 11 May 1959
In another article:
TULSA TRIBUNE
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 12 May 1959
Photo from South Heights Cemetery, Sapulpa, Creek Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his sisters Mary Sophronia Alford Johnston and Naomi Margaret “Oma” Alford Tucker in Missouri Obituaries.
From OK Marriages: Dean Alford, age 23, married Mary Young, age 18, on 12 Jan 1924 in Ottawa Co., OK. Both were residents of Buffalo, Dallas Co., MO.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roscoe Dean 1900 MO1, Jeremiah C. 1864 MO2, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN3, John 1786 NC/TN4.
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ROY DENNIS ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Thursday, 9 June 2011
Alford, Roy D., 64, died Saturday [June 4]. Services 4 p.m. Thursday, Grand Boulevard Baptist Church (Caskets Inc & Johnson, Del City).
Photo from Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Comanche Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DF Scott
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy Dennis Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 17 Oct 1946, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Charlotte Marie Alford, in this compilation.
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RUBY LEE BUSH LOGGINS ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—31 August 2005
Alford, Ruby, 90, died Aug. 26. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Clearview Community Center (Williamson, Wetumka).
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TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—30 August 2005
CLEARVIEW—Ruby Lee Alford, 90, homemaker, died Friday. Services pending. Williamson, Weleetka.
Photo from Clearview Cemetery, Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tom Dennis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 18 Oct 1914, last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
From SSACI: Ruby Lee Loggins, black, was born 18 Oct 1914 in Clearview, Okfuskee Co., OK, daughter of Manuel Bush and Pinkie B. Howard.
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RUBY THELMA ALFORD
PURCELL REGISTER
Purcell, McClain Co., OK—1 May 1927
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
MISS THELMA ALFORD DIED MONDAY, APRIL 25
Miss Thelma died in Oklahoma City hospital following an operation for gall stones. Miss Alford was apparently well Friday but took sick Saturday and it was determined to take her to Oklahoma City for an operation. She went through the operation but died soon afterward.
The remains were brought to Purcell by Mr. B.H. Rackley and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock at the Christian church....
Miss Ruby Thelma Alford was born September 18, 1904, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Alford. She made her home in Murfeesboro until 1917 when her parents moved to Purcell to make their home here. She has made her home in Purcell since that time.
Miss Alford attended high school here and graduated May 11, 1924, and was one of the outstanding students of her class. Since graduating from high school she has been employed in the office of the county treasurer and in the office of the Guaranty Abstract company. At the time of her death she was working for the abstract company.
Miss Alford was a member of the Christian church at Purcell and took great interest in the work especially the work of the Christian Endeavor in which organization she was one of the leaders. She was baptized and joined the church when she was twelve years old. During her years in high school here and the few years since, she made many friends in Purcell....
She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Alford and three brothers besides other relatives and numerous friends to mourn her loss....
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PattiG
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Robert Newton Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her lineage: Ruby Thelma 1904 AR1, Robert Newton 1877 AR2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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RUTH ALLEYNE HALFORD GAMMILL
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, CO—17 April 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
WYNNEWOOD, OK—Former Grand Junction resident, Ruth Alleyne Gammill of Wynnewood died April 10, 2001. She was 87.
Born June 17, 1913, to Harvey and Elnora Johnson Halford in Wynnewood, she married Rass Lawrence Gammill on February 7, 1932, in Chickasha. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Surviving are her sons, Lawrence A. (LaDonna) Gammill of Colorado Springs, William Jacob (Greta) Gammill of Castle Rock, Colorado, daughter Florence (Walter) Allen of Wynnewood, daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Gammill of Grand Junction, 18 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, and many other friends and relatives.
Her parents, husband, son, John David Gammill, a sister, Lorene Gammill, and two grandchildren, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth A. Gammill (SS# issued in CO), last residence Wynnewood, Garvin Co., OK.
Harvey and Elnora were in the 1920 Garvin Co. OK census. He was born about 1775 in MO and she about 1880 in TN.
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RUTH ELAINE SOULE ALFORD
Mother of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
Grandmother of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
DAILY WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 3 February 1918
Photo from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of husband, Sigmond Wolf Alford; and son George Wiley Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Chester Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
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RUTH FRANCIS ALFORD MUSICK
AAFA #0778
Aunt of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
SHAWNEE NEWS-STAR
Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK—Tuesday, 24 June 2003
Ruth F. Musick, 85, of Shawnee died Saturday [June 21] at a local nursing home.
She was born Sept. 29, 1917, in Shawnee to Thomas W. and Fannie (Tyner) Alford.
Musick graduated from Shawnee High School and had lived in Shawnee all her life. She worked as a bookkeeper at Cole Finance for many years before retiring.
On May 26, 1934, she married Vernon Musick in Chandler. He preceded her in death in 1979.
She was a member of University Baptist Church, American Association of Retired Persons, Shawnee Senior Citizen Center and was the past secretary of the Shawnee Absentee Tribe.
Musick was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Bill Musick in 1995.
Survivors include three daughters, Pat Ozeretny of Shawnee, Jackie Taylor of Tuttle and Jenny Ware of Shawnee; one son, Charles Musick of Oklahoma City; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 10:00 a.m. today at the chapel of Walker Funeral Service…. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction Walker Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth Musick (SS# issued in OK), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Wildcat Alford Sr. and Fannie Tyner Alford; siblings Elwood Seymour Alford and Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters; and half-brother Charles Reese Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her half-brother Pierrepont Alford in California Obituaries; and of her half-brother Paul Leon Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
Ruth was the daughter of Thomas Wildcat Alford and his third wife, Fannie Tyner Alford.
In Loving Memory of Ruth Alford Musick
By her nephew Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
On June 21, 2003, the last living child of Thomas Wildcat and Fannie Tyner Alford passed away and went to join our Lord.
She was a wonderful person to know, much less to be related too! Everyone who knew her well loved her, but if you made her mad you knew you’d grabbed a tiger by the tail!
She was a fount of information about her father Thomas Wildcat and her mother Fannie T. Alford. We loved to get her started on stories about them.
She also loved baseball with a passion, even to the point of not answering her phone or her doorbell if her #1 or #2 teams, the Atlanta Braves or the Chicago Cubs, were playing. She kept statistics on each game that was played. She met her husband “Mack” at the baseball park next to the family home, “The Bird Nest” (built by Thomas Wildcat Alford). Of course, Uncle Mack was a player on the team. They were happily married from their wedding in May of 1934 until Mack’s death in 1979.
Ruth was the seventh of Thomas Wildcat and Fannie Tyner Alford’s eight children. She had three half brothers from her father’s earlier marriage, so she had to be tough growing up, but she always had time to talk about her family with you.
She also loved to travel. We took her to the AAFA meeting in Alabama where she thoroughly enjoyed herself. Sadly her health prevented her from attending any further meetings.
In 1994 we also enjoyed a trip with her to see her son Bill Musick in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and sadly followed her and the rest of her children to his funeral in 1995.
Ruth was a wonderful lady with an infectious laugh and time for anyone that needed her. She will be sorely missed by all her family and friends and especially by her nephew Elroy Alford with whom she shared a close relationship.
In loving memory of a true Lady.
See also AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33 “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860-1938.”
Her lineage: Ruth Francis 1917 OK1, Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK2, George Wildcat 1825 ??3.
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RUTH GERALDINE NEW ALLFORD
Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—_____ August 2021
November 11, 1937 - August 12, 2021
Ruth Geraldine Allford, 83, of Dewey, died Thursday in Dewey.
Ruth was born the daughter of Rose Belle (Henry) New on November 11, 1937, in Tulsa, OK. Ruth was blessed with four brothers and two sisters, and the siblings grew up in and around Tulsa. Ruth graduated from College High in Tulsa with the Class of 1956.
While working at Crown Drugstore she met James Arthur Allford. They united in marriage on December 6, 1960, and the young couple moved north to Bartlesville, Copan and Dewey where they raised their three children: Brenda, Stephen and Kevin. James started his career with the Bartlesville Police Department as a patrolman and was promoted to Lieutenant before retiring.
Ruth was a district manager for five locations of Circle K. She worked for an accountant and bookkeeper for H&H Grocery for five years in Bartlesville, and she was also a bookkeeper for Holiday Inn.
Ruth loved to watch Fox News and debate politics from her point of view. She loved to visit her sisters while they played Skip-bo until the early hours of the morning. From an early age, she enjoyed arts and crafts, especially sewing. Her boys remember her as being the best mother they could ever ask for, who was always ready to cook for or take care of all their friends. She was dearly loved and will be dearly missed.
Ruth is survived by her sons Stephen Allford, Kevin (Maurita) Allford and her adopted son Sam McClure; brothers Millard, Donnie and Johnny; sister Mildred Brown; four grandchildren Nicole Lynn, Hayley Allford, Gabriel Allford and Miabelle Chambon; and two great grandchildren, Zane and Domanic.
She is preceded in death by her husband James Allford, mother Rosa Belle New, daughter Brenda Allford Lynn, brother Clarence New, sister Betty Oneil and granddaughter Angela Lynn….
Funeral services will be held 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, at the White Rose Cemetery, 804 W. 11th St., Bartlesville, OK. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel.
“Overview of burial site. James Arthur Alford’s stone is on the right; the funeral home marker is the location of Ruth’s burial site and Brenda Lynn’s grave is right next to Ruth’s on the left (no stone).”
Photos from White Rose Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kathie Simon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Arthur “Doug” Allford; and daughter Brenda Suzette Allford Lynn in this compilation.
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SAMUEL MARION ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Friday, 15 February 1957
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Millie Belle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Marion Scott Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Andrew Jackson Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Samuel Marion 1878 AR1, Andrew Jackson 1842 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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SARAH J. HENDERSON ALFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—18 March 2003
] Alford, Sarah J., 59, died March 12. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Emmanuel Tabernacle (Temple & Sons).
Photo from Trice Hill Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lou
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Willie Alford Sr.; and son Rodney Deshawn Alford in this compilation.
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SARAH JANE HULL ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Thursday, 27 February 1947
MRS. ALFORD, 82, DIES EARLY TODAY
Mrs. Sarah Jane Alford, 82, Oklahoma pioneer and Lawton resident since 1912, died at 1 a.m. today in the family home, 711 H. She became ill with a kidney ailment Wednesday morning.
Born Sarah Jane Hull Jan. 7, 1865, at Vanwert, Ohio, she was married to Charles M. Alford in 1881. They came to Oklahoma in 1899, to homestead near Mulhall [Logan Co.].
The couple moved to Lawton in 1912. Mr. Alford died here in December, 1924. Mrs. Alford was a member of the local First Christian church.
Survivors include five children, Mrs. Fanny M. Crosby and J.W. Alford, both of the home address; Mrs. John [Nellie] Harrison, Lamont, Okla.; Mrs. Hanna C. Michael, Shelton, Wash., and L.R. Alford, 527 F [street address]; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and three nieces.
Services are set for 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Lawton Funeral home. Rev. Ivan J. Young, First Christian church pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. D.C. Squyres, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church.
The body will lie in rest in the home until time of services. Burial will be in Highland cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Charles M. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Harry Morton Alford, Loyal Roscoe Alford, and Nellie Alford Harrison in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Hannah Cassie Alford Krieger Michael Sherwood in Washington Obituaries.
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SHIRLEY MAE HALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—9 January 2001
Halford, Shirley Mae, 65, retired Don Thornton Ford manager, died Saturday [January 6]. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow.
Photo from Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall, Osage Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charlie Chapman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley M. Halford (SS# issued in WA) was born 13 Oct 1935, last residence Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK.
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SIGMOND WOLF ALFORD
Father of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
Grandfather of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Wednesday, 18 April 1973
Photo from Beggs Cemetery, Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sigmon Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 14 Feb 1886 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Apr 1973, last residence Beggs, Okmulgee Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Elaine Soule Alford; son George Wiley Alford; mother, Mary Josephine Chandler Alford; sisters Cora Belle Alford Broyles Jackson and Viola Elizabeth Alford Sanger; and half-brother George Edgar Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Chester Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Sigmond Wolf 1886 AR1, George Wiley 1838 NC2, Green 1815 NC3.
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STEVE MICHAEL ALFORD
Locust Grove, Mayes Co., OK—_____ July 2016
Steve Michael Alford was born on January 11, 1958, in Tulsa, OK, to Vance “Pat” Lee & Gertie Louise (Horne) Alford. He departed this life on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at his home in Locust Grove, at the age of 58 years, 6 months, & 6 days.
Steve grew up in the Sand Springs area, graduating there from Charles Page High School. He was a carpenter by trade, as well as welding & pipe fitting. He was a hard worker & known as a jack of all trades by most folks that knew him. Steve settled in Locust Grove in 1998. He & Linda Louise Pittman were united in marriage on April 8, 1999, in Arkansas. They had been married for over 17 years.
Steve enjoyed being near the water, including fishing & boating. He loved to be outside as much as he could be. Steve loved to ride his Harley motorcycle & had been a part of the Riders United 4 Children Organization. He had helped with several Toy Runs during the Christmas holidays. Steve loved his family dearly, & will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Steve is survived by: His wife Linda of the home; 5 children: Tamra Johnson & husband Chris of Garden City, KS, Tasha Alford of Sand Springs, OK, Steven Ryan Alford of Sand Springs, OK, Clinton Buttrey of Tulsa, OK, & Jessica Fisher & husband Sean of Locust Grove, OK; 4 grandchildren: Haylee Alford, Drake Johnson, “Sonny” Sean Fisher, Jr. & Issabella Fisher.
Steve was preceded in death: his parents.
Funeral services were held 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Locust Grove Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Haner-Adair Cemetery in Locust Grove, Oklahoma….
Photo from Haner Cemetery, Murphy, Mayes Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Jennifer Faglie
Photo posted in 2022
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Gertie Louise Horn Alford; and paternal grandfather, Vance Leo Alford Sr., in this compilation.
His lineage: Steve Michael 1958 OK1, Vance Leo 1927 OK2, Vance Leo 1907 OK3, Joseph F. 1853 AR3.
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SUSAN DIANE ALFORD GILLUM
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—_____ February 2018
Services for Susan Diane Gillum, 53, of Ada are 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. Mrs. Gillum passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at her parent’s home.
She was born July 18, 1964 at Wewoka to Eugene Junior “Dunnie” and Irvina Jo “Tootles” Elmore Alford. She graduated from Ada High School and attended beauty school.
She married Delbert (Wayne) Gillum May 22, 1983. Mrs. Gillum was a beautician and a substitute teacher. She had also been employed with Morris Boot Shop. Mrs. Gillum was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Diane never met a stranger. She was a selfless, caring, loving mother. Diane loved her sons, was an avid baseball mom and followed her children to all their activities. She loved to dance and lived life to the fullest.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of the home; three sons, Tyler Wayne Gillum of Phoenix, AZ, Thad Dean Gillum and William (Tee) Gillum, both of Ada; her mother, Tootles Alford of Ada; two brothers, Danny Keith Alford of Ada and Donnie Wayne Alford of Sasakwa; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Bearers will be Thad Gillum, Tyler Gillum, Tildon Gillum, Chris Alford, Myles Alford and Tagus Gillum. Honorary bearers will be William (Tee) Gillum and Jesse Wade Gillum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Irvena Jo “Tootles” Elmore Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Susan Diane 1964 OK1, Eugene 1924 OK2, Eugene Earnest 1897 AR3, Thomas Alexander 1856 MS4, James Henry 1825 AL5, John William 1801 GA6.
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TEDDY JOE ALFORD
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____ May 2017
NAME: Teddy Joe Alford, age 74, a longtime Caney, OK resident.
BORN: He was born on Monday, October 5, 1942, to James Doyle and Lavona (Smith) Alford, at Blackjack [Sequoyah Co.], OK.
PASSED AWAY: Teddy passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Durant, OK.
AGE: 74 years, 6 months and 25 days.
EDUCATION: He graduated from Garland High School and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University.
OCCUPATION: Teddy was an agent for ATF [Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms] before his retirement. He was also a rancher.
MARRIED: He married Sherlyn Diane (Attebery) on Friday, September 7th, 1962 at Garland, TX. They has 30 wonderful years together before her passing in 1992.
CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Teddy was a member of the Garland Masonic Lodge #441 for 50 years, a member of Scottish Rite Temple in Dallas, TX. He enjoyed ranching, taking care of horses and cattle and most of all spending time with his family.
SURVIVED BY
SONS: Ron Alford and wife Lori of Caney, OK
Richard Alford and wife Joanna of Huntsville, TX
BROTHERS:
Jim Alford and wife Barbara of Mt. Vernon, TX
Larry Alford of Kaufman, TX
GRANDCHILDREN:
Chase Alford and fiancé Andriana Garcia of Albuquerque, NM
Erica Mease and husband Joel of Abilene, TX
Baylie Wilson of Tushka, OK
Ryan Alford of Huntsville, TX
Rebecca Alford of Huntsville, TX
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN:
Michael Garcia of Albuquerque, NM
Alyson Alford of Albuquerque, NM
Aliyah Cordova of Albuquerque, NM
Kaitlynn Mease of Abilene, TX
Rylee Alford of Merryville, TN
SISTER IN LAW: Beverly Atterbery Johnson of Hillsboro, TX
BROTHER IN LAW: David Attebery and wife Darlene of Hillsboro, TX
along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
PARENTS: James Doyle and Lavona (Smith) Alford
WIFE: Sherlyn Diane Alford
DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, May 6th, 2017
PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown’s Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro Steve Havener
INTERMENT: Texoma Cremation Services, Durant, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Richard Alford, Ron Alford, Chase Alford, Ryan Alford, Mack Alford, Michael Garcia
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Claude David Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Teddy Joe 1942 OK1, James Doyle 1921 OK2, Claude David 1893 TX3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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THADDEUS ETHAN “TAD” ALFORD
Seminole, Seminole Co., OK—_____ March 2019
Thaddeus Ethan “Tad” Alford, 29 year old Maud, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at his home in Maud.
He was born November 25, 1989 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to parents Terry Wayne Alford and Sherri Dawn Horton. Tad attended Maud Public Schools and graduated in 2008 from Maud High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for CP3 Construction owned by Mike Peters in Maud. Tad was a citizen of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, 4-wheelers and hunting.
Tad leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Tiffany Cooper of the home, one daughter Brailynn Alford of the home; his father, Terry Alford and his wife Shelley of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; his mother, Sherri (Horton) Sockey of Seminole, Oklahoma; his maternal grandmother Sue Horton of Seminole, Oklahoma; his paternal grandparents Herbert Alford of Harrah, Oklahoma, Terry and Ilene Flesler of Mustang, Oklahoma; three brothers Cody Sockey of Seminole, Oklahoma, Brandon Alford and his wife Karis of Moore, Oklahoma, Preston McWhirter and his wife Nikita of Midwest City, Oklahoma; two sisters, Nikki Castle and her husband Issac of Seminole, Oklahoma, Brittni Chaney and her husband Wesley of Ardmore, Oklahoma; and a host of other family and dear friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Maud High School Auditorium in Maud, Oklahoma…. Interment will follow at Cummings Cemetery in Maud, Oklahoma.
Casket Bearers will be: Cody Sockey, Jonathan Nichols, Mason Russell, Chris Dolan, Tanner Silas, Chastin Nichols, Austin Harper, Zack Weger and Daniel Peters. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, Oklahoma….
Photo from Cummings Cemetery, Maud, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kymberlys Daddy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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THEDA BELLE “SKEET” HALFORD EMANUEL SMETHERS
NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
Norman, Cleveland Co., OK—29 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Theda Belle Halford “Skeet” Smethers, 81, of Norman, died Tuesday, March 26, in Norman. Services were held on Saturday at Havenbrook Funeral Home Chapel in Norman. Burial followed at the Norman IOOF Cemetery.
Mrs. Smethers was born on October 10, 1920 in Norman to Edgar Millard and Mary Arabella Hurt Halford. She graduated from Norman High School in 1938 and attended the University of Oklahoma. She married Richard Eugene Smethers on July 10, 1948, in Albuquerque, NM. They moved to Wichita, KS, in 1956, moving back to Norman from Belle Plaine, KS, in 1992.
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Jack Thomas Emanuel of Belvieu [probably Mont Belvieu, Chambers Co.], TX and Richard Eugene Smethers, Jr. of Chula Vista, CA, two daughters, Sharron Adams of Santa Barbara, CA and Judi Smethers Ray of Norman, a sister, Mary Ed Halford of Scottsdale, AZ, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Theda B. Smethers (SS# issued in KS), last residence Belle Plaine, Sumner Co., KS [possibly where her benefits were sent].
Edgar b. ca 1890 in AR and Arabella b. ca 1900 in GA were in the 1920 census of Cleveland Co., OK.
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THELMA MARIE ALFORD CONNER
Photo from bgkellum’s Kellum Family Tree (Ancestry) –used with permission
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 24 July 2005
BROKEN ARROW—Thelma M. Conner, 85, homemaker, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, Sunnyside Baptist Church. Hayhurst.
Photo from Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Kyle Dameron, deceased
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma M. Conner (SS# issued in OK) was born 11 Dec 1919, last residence Broken Arrow, Wagoner Co., OK.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford & Lucy Bradley.
Her lineage: Thelma Marie 1919 OK1, Ernest Cleveland 1885 KY2, John Hardin 1841 KY3, Joseph 1812 KY4, Achilles 1772 VA or NC5, John before 1750 VA?6.
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THELMA MARIE ALFORD SMITH
Photo from gravestone
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—Saturday, 31 March 2012
Thelma Marie Smith, 79, of Comanche, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012, at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, in the Carter-Smart Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in the Duncan Cemetery, under the direction of Carter-Smart Funeral Home.
Thelma was born June 10, 1932 to Marvin Price Alford and Gladys Olive (Lemons) Alford. She was born at home in the Woodlawn Community, in Grady County, on land that her grandfather obtained in one of the final Oklahoma Land Lotteries.
She attended Starr School, for which she remained an active alumni. She lived her entire life in the Duncan, Marlow and Comanche area. Thelma went to work at Lahey’s Nursing Home in 1966 and in 1972 got her LPN License from Great Plains Vo-Tech in Lawton. In 1977, she went on to obtain her Nursing Home Administrator license from the University of Oklahoma. She retired in 1993 from Lahey’s Nursing Home, after 27 years. Thelma then went to work at Duncan’s Home Real Estate in 1993 and retired from there in 2005 due to health reasons.
Thelma married James Charlie Smith on Jan. 21, 1950 and he preceded her in death in June of 1997. To this union nine children were born.
Thelma is survived by her four sons and five daughters, Roy (Rusty) and Karen Smith, Linda and Billy Ford, Lola Copeland, Ronald (Wayne) Smith and Rae Smith, Betty and Ed Naff, Helen Jones, James (Oscar) and Robbin Smith, Lena (Gail) Smith, and Robert Smith and girlfriend Joyce Woodhead; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Ida Lesher; one sister-in-law, Kay Alford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Deward Martin, Willie Alford and Marvin Alford; three sisters, Oma Hartz, Claudia Adamson and Mary Alford; two grandchildren; Andy Copeland and Kevin Ballard; one daughter-in-law, Laurie Smith; and two sons-in-law, Perry Whittington and Kenneth Jones.
Bearers will be Sam Cooper, Lynn Parr, David Duwe, Bill Jones, Glenn Johnson and Eric Davis. Honorary bearers are Neal Owen, Kenneth Alexander, Norman Simmons, Allen Johnson, Godfrey Riles and Mike Harwell.
Photo from Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Audrey (McConnell) Calger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her brother Willie Ray Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Thelma Marie 1932 OK1, Marvin Price 1891 TX2, William Theodore 1865 TX3, William Theodore 1832 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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THOMAS ALEXANDER ALFORD
WEEKLY NEWS
Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—Thursday, 17 April 1947
T.A. ALFORD DIES AT AGE OF 90 HERE
LIVING NEAR STRATFORD FROM 1904 UNTIL FOUR YEARS AGO, THEN IN ADA
Thomas Alexander Alford died Tuesday morning [April 15] at the home of a son, Fay Alford, 1200 East Third, He was 90 years, five months, 17 days old.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Criswell Funeral Home…; burial will be in Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford was born in 1856 at Greenwood [Leflore Co.], Miss., and was married to Effie E. Stevens of Gipson, Ark. They moved to Oklahoma in 1904, settling near Stratford. He lived the last four years in Ada.
Mrs. Alford and two daughters are dead.
One daughter, Mrs. Gladys McFadden of Los Angeles, Calif., survives, as do three sons, Eugene and Fay of Ada, Charley of Stratford; there are seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Ada, Pontotoc Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Abelli
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Charles Willis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Benjamin Franklin Alford in Tennessee Obituaries.
In 1860 and 1870, Thomas is listed with his family in Carroll Co., MS.
From Arkansas, County Marriages Index (Ancestry): Thomas Alford, age 35, married Effie Stevens, age 22, on 23 Nov 1891 in Scott Co., AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Thomas Alexander 1856 MS1, James Henry 1825 AL2, John William 1801 GA3.
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THOMAS HOCKMAN ALFORD
Photo from his Facebook page
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
MUSKOGEE DAILY PHOENIX AND TIMES-DEMOCRAT
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Friday, 14 August 2020
Thomas Hockman Alford, beloved son of Jerry and Edwin Alford, brother of Duncan (1951-93), father of Louisa and Tad, grandfather of Ana, took flight to the heavens August 4, 2020.
Born December 16, 1949 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Tom attended Franklin, West Jr High, and Muskogee Central High. He played trombone in the marching band and guitar in The Bitter End. Tom graduated from the University of Oklahoma and went on to OU Law (1976). His brothers in Phi Gamma Delta meant much to him.
Tom returned to Muskogee in 1976 to practice law with his bride Martha Raber. Louisa Raber Alford (1982) and Thomas (Tad) Raber Alford (1986) were born and raised on Kendall Blvd in the former home of his mom’s best friend. Tom was a loving, hands on dad who was always supportive, instilled an appreciation for the outdoors, and taught by example that everyone is entitled to dignity and respect.
Tom’s legal career began as an associate with Wilcoxen, Cate and Scherer. In 1978 he became an Assistant District Attorney and ultimately Chief Prosecutor in the Muskogee County District Attorney’s office, serving under Drew Edmondson and Mike Turpen. He then spent five years in the Edmondson Law Office.
Tom was selected as Special Judge in 1985, beginning his calling as a judge. Five months later, he was appointed Associate District Judge by Gov. George Nigh to fill an unexpired term. Again in 2004, Tom was appointed District Judge for Oklahoma’s 15th Judicial District. Tom “retired” in 2018 after 34 years on the bench. Over the vast majority of his career and up until retirement, Tom retained the juvenile docket—a major passion of his—and served on the Oklahoma Supreme Court Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee. In 2000 he was awarded Oklahoma Press Association’s Right to Know Champion Award after being nominated by the Tulsa World for keeping the public informed. Tom also served many years on the Board of Directors for Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Tom saw the practice of law as an extremely noble profession and an opportunity to help those in need.
At 13, Tom lost his father to cancer and was raised along with Duncan by their mother, who worked retail many nights and weekends to make ends meet. His life prepared him to relate to others and be humble, and he took his duty to public service to heart.
Tom was most content in complete wilderness with a pair of binoculars. He also enjoyed his time painting, playing music, and on the Baron Fork at Wauhillau Outing Club and Blackacre in Adair County. He was a founding member of the Indian Nations Audubon Society. He also shared time with Muskogee Habitat, Muskogee Parks and Recreation, and Grace Episcopal Church.
Left to cherish him and many wonderful memories are Louisa, Tad and wife Brie and daughter Ana, Martha, extended Duncan and Raber family members and countless friends. Tom no doubt takes comfort in knowing what a long strange trip it’s been, but not nearly long enough for those who knew him.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date….
In another article:
THE REPORTER
Lebanon, Boone Co., IN—Thursday, 6 August 2020
Retired District Judge Thomas H. Alford was remembered Wednesday as a “true public servant,” a “giant” among his peers, and a “great artist” by those who worked with and knew him as a friend.
Muskogee County Sheriff Terry Freeman said Alford, 70, was found dead at about 6 p.m. Tuesday by deputies who found him at his home while conducting a welfare check. Freeman, who described Alford as a “very fair and a very honest man,” said the medical examiner was notified but “everything they saw leads us to believe it was natural causes.”
Alford, a 1968 graduate of Muskogee Central High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at Oklahoma University before earning his law degree at the law school there in 1976. He returned to his hometown, where he practiced law as an assistant district attorney and in the private sector before he was appointed in 1985 to the bench as a special judge in Muskogee County.
Gov. George Nigh selected Alford from a field of three candidates later that year to serve as an associate district judge. He was elected in 1998 as district judge and was re-elected four times before retiring in January 2019.
District Judge Bret Smith, who succeeded Alford after being elected in 2018, said his predecessor “set a high bar” for other judges. He said Alford was as “kind and generous and thoughtful as any judge I have known.” Smith recalled how Alford stepped up to fill in after District Judge Mike Norman died. Smith said Alford, who had retired just weeks earlier after 34 years of service on the bench, volunteered several more months of his time “for absolutely no personal financial benefit. That was his sense of duty and obligation …, and that speaks volumes about his character and about who he was,” Smith said. “He was just as kind and generous and thoughtful as any judge I’ve ever appeared before or had to chance to work with on either side of the bench.”
Alford was lauded as an advocate for youth and families who appeared before him on the juvenile docket at the Muskogee County Courthouse. Smith said while “there’s no doubt that docket took its toll on him over the years,” Alford “realized it was the most important docket in that courthouse. As a lawyer or a judge you could scratch that surface and realize he didn’t just go in there, move on and forget about it,” Smith said. “It stuck with him, but that just speaks to the sort of person he was—we’re going to miss him.”
Dr. Mike Stratton, a pediatrician who treated -- or advocated on behalf of -- some of children whose cases were on the juvenile docket, said Alford “was always fair, and you could always depend on him.” Stratton, also a friend, said Alford “was considered a very fair and wonderful person” by the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth, “a well-respected agency” with which both men were involved.
Stratton, sharing a story about Jack, a chocolate Labrador puppy he gave the judge years ago, said Alford was a “caring and giving” person and cared a lot about the children who became entangled in the legal system and the outcomes of their cases. Stratton’s story about Alford and Jack—”a super dog” that was neutered without the judge’s knowledge while he was out of town—was symbolic of that level of caring. “We all laughed and joked about it, but Tom was quite disappointed and upset that happened, as I recall,” Stratton said. “I always knew then, that when a child was in his courtroom that they would get the best they could get—Tom was fair, honest and trustworthy.” Stratton also remembered Alford as a “great artist” who knew a lot about birds and nature. Alford donated some of his paintings to Ducks Unlimited and painted banners for the Azalea Festival banners.
Stuart “Doc” Woods, a biology professor at Connors State College, said he was “friends a little bit in high school” with Alford “but much better friends afterwards.” Woods said he and Alford shared an interest in the outdoors, nature and the environment. “His relationship with nature—I don’t know exactly how to how to explain what that was, but Tom had a unique outlook on wildlife and the North American conservation model, of which he was a very strong supporter,” Woods said, noting Alford’s strong support for agriculture, too. “He was an intelligent man and, therefore, he was able to assist a lot of people in a lot of different ways.” Woods described Alford as more than “a judge ..., he was just a good guy, he was fun to be with.” Woods said Alford always was “kind of quiet ..., but when he threw something out there it was something hilarious or something important—one or the other. He was just genuinely a good guy,” Woods said.
Services are pending with Bradley Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Edwin Harold Alford and Louisa Jarrett “Jerry” Hockman Irwin Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1803 NC.
His lineage: Thomas Hockman 1949 OK1, Edwin Harold 1908 MO2, Thomas Joseph 1874 MO3, John A. 1841 NC4, William 1803 NC5.
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THOMAS JACKSON ALFORD
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Wednesday, 29 June 1938
Photo from Morris Cemetery, Morris, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, lynn anderson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Bonnie Grace Alford Campbell in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Jack Leroy “Roy” Alford in California Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
His lineage: Thomas Jackson 1866 TN1, William Jasper 1836 NC2, Green 1815 NC3.
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THOMAS JOSEPH ALFORD
DAILY PHOENIX
Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—Thursday, 2 July 1959
Photo from Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor cjgriffith
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son Edwin Harold Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, John A. Alford and Malisia Clementine Kindrick Alford; and brother Robert Leonidas Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1803 NC.
His lineage: Thomas Joseph 1874 MO1, John A. 1841 NC2, William 1803 NC3.
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THOMAS WILDCAT ALFORD, SR.
Father of Ruth Francis Alford Musick, AAFA #0778
Grandfather of Elroy Raymond Alford Sr., AAFA #0563
Great-Grandfather of Pamela E. Alford Burnett, AAFA #0709
Photo from Elroy Alford, AAFA #0563
From Oklahoma Historical Society / The Gateway to Oklahoma History
“Standing L to R: Rachel, George, Pierrepont, Thomas W, Jr., Elwood (Edwards) S, Pauline. Seated: Fannie T, Thomas W, Sr. On the ground: Ruth and Martha. Photo by Willis E Brooks, Shawnee, OK, c. 1930.”
Source unknown
_____, OK—1938
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
DEATH CLAIMS THOMAS ALFORD, OUTSTANDING OKLAHOMA INDIAN
RITES FOR TRIBAL LEADER WILL BE HELD AT HIS HOME THIS AFTERNOON
Thomas Wildcat Alford, known as one of the outstanding Indian leaders and educators in Oklahoma, will be honored in final rites at his home, east of Benson Park, at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.
The 78-year-old benefactor of his fellow tribesmen succumbed to a long illness at 2:45 Wednesday morning at his home, south of Shawnee.
Rev. M. Jordan of Tecumseh will be in charge of the service to be followed by burial in the Tecumseh Cemetery at 3 o’clock when a Masonic graveside service will be held.
Alford was a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the McAlester consistory.
Alford was 78 years old at the time of his death. He had been in failing health for some time.
DESCENDANT OF TECUMSEH
The Indian leader was a member of the Absentee Shawnee tribe and direct descendant of the historically famous Chief Tecumseh.
In his own right, he was credited with having brought fellow Indians of central Oklahoma through the difficult period of transition from primitive ways to the new civilization governed by white men.
He had a distinguished career as teacher, adviser, and interpreter before retiring in his old age to a quiet life at his home, “Bird’s Nest,” east of the old Benson Park grounds, south of Shawnee.
Alford’s life was the subject of a book, Civilization, by Mrs. Florence Drake of Tecumseh, published in 1936 by the University of Oklahoma Press.
LIFE REVIEWED
Born in 1860 on the banks of the Canadian River in Seminole County, near what is now Sasakwa, Alford had the same primitive background and environment as other Indian boys of his time.
He early became convinced, however, that the Indian race could only survive by adopting the best in the white man’s culture and reconciling itself to a day when Oklahoma would be completely settled and dominated by whites.
After a period of study at Hampton Institute, VA, then a center of Indian education, he returned to his tribe as a teacher. For some time he met covert opposition from older Indians who distrusted his white man’s education, but he gradually established himself in their esteem.
[A sentence or part of one seems to be missing here...] the present Shawnee Indian Agency south of Shawnee.
In the years that followed, he alternated as a teacher and as a representative of the Indians in the difficult negotiations with the government which accompanied white settlement of the state. With the aid of Ellen Bullfrog, a former pupil, he drew up the first official roll of the Absentee Shawnee tribe, on which land allotments later were based. Translated Gospels. Among his other achievements was a translation of the Four gospels into the Shawnee language. He also served as interpreter in several important early day court trials.
Alford’s mother was a granddaughter of the great chief Tecumseh. On his father’s side, he had a strain of white blood. His father’s grandmother had been an English captive of the Shawnee tribe. Returned to her own people, under a general treaty, she grieved so much for the Indians who had cared for her in childhood that she slipped back to the tribe, later marrying into it.
In the recent years of his retirement, Alford has been an authoritative source of historical details about the Indians of this region.
He remained an alert spectator of the changing social life in Oklahoma, and watched with particular interest the ways in which young Indians were being absorbed into the white civilization.
Seven sons and four daughters survive Alford—Pierrepont Alford and Paul Leon Alford, Phoenix, AZ; Charles R. Alford, NE; George H. Alford, CA; Eugene R. Alford, Thomas W. Alford, Jr., and Elwood Alford, all of Shawnee; Mrs. Don A. Peters, Amarillo; Mrs. Rachael K. Powell, NC; Mrs. Ruth Musick and Miss Martha Alford of McLoud.
A sister, Mrs. Nellie Hood, lives in Tecumseh.
The Gaskill Undertaking Company is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Photo from Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Etta Messner Alford; third wife, Fannie Tyner Alford; and children Charles Reese Alford, Elwood Seymour Alford, Pauline “Polly” Alford Peters, and Ruth Francis Alford Musick in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Pierrepont Alford in California Obituaries; and of his son Paul Leon Alford in Arizona Obituaries.
The author of this obituary is unknown, and some of the lineage details may not be entirely accurate. The origin of the name ALFORD in this line is being investigated, and at this time its exact origin is not known.
See AAFA ACTION Fall 1994, p. 33, “Thomas Wildcat Alford, 1860-1938.”
His lineage: Thomas Wildcat 1860 OK1, George Wildcat 1825 ??2.
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TROY RONALD “RONNIE” HALLFORD
McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—_____ July 2014
April 11, 1953 - July 8, 2014
Troy Ronald “Ronnie” Hallford, 61 of McAlester, Oklahoma died July 8, 2014 in McAlester, Oklahoma….
Funeral Service will be: 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2014 at Apostolics of McAlester, 201 West Jackson, McAlester, OK…. Interment will follow Memory Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery. Service arrangements are under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service.
Born to Troy Leon and Margery Catherine (Bruner) Hallford April 11, 1953 in Sacramento, California. Ron graduated from Skyline High School at Urbana, Missouri. He then attended Stockton Bible College. Ron owned and operated a bakery at Hartshorne for a few years. He married Becky Amos June 7, 1991 at Sherman, Texas. Ron worked as an Inventory Control Specialist at Berry Plastics until December of 2012 when he was unable to work due to his health. He enjoyed: bass fishing, camping, nature and being outdoors. Ron also liked to play guitar and accordion. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and woodworking. He loved his pet dog “Lexi”. Ron was a member of the Apostolics of McAlester where he had played guitar for church services.
Survived by: Wife: Becky Hallford of the home; Mother, Margery Hallford of McAlester, Oklahoma; Sons: Matthew Hallford and wife, Liz of McAlester, Oklahoma, Kyle Clark and wife, Martha of McAlester, Oklahoma, Bryan Clark and wife, Kogee of McAlester, Oklahoma. Daughters: Carla Hallford of Branson, Missouri, April Hallford of Branson, Missouri. Grandchildren: Kobe Clark, Luke Clark, Madison Hallford, Zoey Hallford, Seneca Clark, Imaiya Clark. Brother: Randal Hallford and wife, Patti of Iowa Park, Texas. Sister: Cathy Walling of McAlester, Oklahoma. Mother and father-in-law: Walter and Sarah Amos of McAlester, Oklahoma.
Six brother’s-in-law and two sister’s-in-law, and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Leon Hallford.
Active Pallbearers will be Paul Amos, Larry Amos, David Amos, Tim Amos, Mark Amos and Pat Walling.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Hallford, Josh Hallford and Berry Plastic Co-Workers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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VANCE LEO ALFORD, SR.
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 17 October 1978
Page 27
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DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 17 October 1978
Page 26—article cut off on right side
Graveside services for Vance L. Alford, 68, of 5701 W. Britton Road, will be at 2 p.m. today at Chapel Hill Cemetery directed by Bill Merritt Funeral Service. Alford died Thursday [October 12] at Presbyterian Hospital.
He was a retired _____ driver. There are no known survivors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vance Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 10 Feb 1907 and died _____ Oct 1978, last residence Yukon, Canadian Co., OK.
See the obituary of his father, Joseph F. Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mable Lahoma Alford Kinsey in Arizona Obituaries; and of his half-brother Thomas Henry Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
1900 census, Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK:
Joe Alford head 57 AR VA TN 3rd marriage, 18 years
cotton gin engineer
Mary E. wife 34 MO MO unk 1st marriage, 18 years
6 children, 6 living
Tom son 19 OK AR AR
Pearle dau 16 OK MO AR
Jack son 14 OK MO AR
Icy dau 10 OK MO AR
Bill son 6 OK MO AR
Vance son 5 OK MO AR
+ 2 boarders
On Vance Leo Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, born 10 Feb 1906 in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK. He is living in Sapulpa Creek, OK, unemployed. His contact is his sister, Mrs. Mable Kinsey.
His lineage: Vance Leo 1907 OK1, Joseph F. 1853 AR2.
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VANDA VIRGINIA VANVALKENBURG HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 26 October 2009
Vanda Virginia Halford died at the age of 82 on October 23, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City. Vanda was born in Topeka, KS, June 19, 1927. She was the youngest of four children born to Frank VanValkenburg and Mary Francis Fox. Vanda was predeceased by her sister, Marjorie (VanValkenburg) Woolley; brothers, Frank VanValkenburg II and William Dudley VanValkenburg.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William Halford of Oklahoma City; son, Frank Digilio of Florida; daughters, Kathie Digilio of Texas; and Dianne (Digilio) and husband Britton Boyd, along with their two children, Nathan and Sarah Boyd, of Norman, Oklahoma. She is also survived by four nephews, Patrick Woolley, Michael Woolley, Frank VanValkenburg III, and Billy VanValkenburg. Her two nieces, Marilynn (Woolley) Hollis, and Pamela (VanValkenburg) Love preceded her in death.
Vanda’s great-grandfather was Joseph Roubidoux, founder of a small trading post later known as St. Joseph, MO. She was a member of the Iowa Indian Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Vanda loved playing in professional, competitive bridge tournaments throughout her adult life and achieved the title “Life Master” and Director. She prayed often each day and enjoyed shopping and cooking, dancing, modeling; and she was known as the “Candy Lady” by most merchants, for wherever she went, she always had candy to pass out. Four words sum up Vanda’s life: “Wonderful, Loving, Faithful, and Generous,” as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend.”
Services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 7336 West Britton Road. Funeral arrangements were provided by Smith & Kernke; interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet LaMotte
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vanda V. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, William Preston Halford, in this compilation.
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VELMA ARLENA SHIELDS ALFORD CHAMBERS
Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—_____ April 2008
On July 23, 1923 a baby girl, Velma Arlena Chambers was born to Willie and Emma (Jackson) Shields, in Virgil [Choctaw Co.], Oklahoma.
The sun set on her life April 5, 2008, at Jane Phillips Medical Center, in Bartlesville, after reaching the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 12 days.
She was educated in Virgil and in 1947 she moved to the Nowata area where she has made her home since. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Church Mission where she held many positions. She loved to volunteer and loved her church family very much. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. When she wasn’t caring for her family or volunteering at the church she could be found sewing, fishing, attending to her flowers and gardens. A very loving person, Mrs. Chambers will be missed by all who ever met her.
Preceding Mrs. Chambers in death are her parents Willie and Emma Shields; two husbands, Verdie David Alford, and Willie Chambers; a brother, H.B. Shields; and a sister Opal Greasham.
Those she leaves behind to mourn her passing are ten children, Nathaniel Alford, of Nowata, Betty Kirkendoll, and husband Lawrence, of Oklahoma City, Mary Alford Hubbard, of Nowata, Gracie L. Tilman, and husband David, of Taylors, South Carolina, Tealla A. Phillips, of Oklahoma City, Willie Alford, of Nowata, Henry David Alford, of Nowata, Cordell Alford, and his wife Tonya, of Owasso, Harlene Alford, and his wife Carrie, of Columbus, Kansas, Velma DeSilva, and her husband Edward, of McKinney, Texas; thirty eight grandchildren; forty nine great grandchildren; twenty five great-great grandchildren; a sister, Juanita Akins, and husband John, of Hugo, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews, as well as a host of other relatives, and friends.
Services are entrusted to Benjamin Funeral Home, of Nowata.
Photo from Lincoln Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Velma A. Chambers (SS# issued in OK), last residence Nowata, Nowata Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her children Henry David Alford, Mary Alice Alford, Hubbard and Willie Wilford Alford in this compilation.
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VERNON LEE ALVORD
“wedding day 4/15/24”
Photo from aakennedy_1 Luedeman-Kennedy Family Tree (Ancestry)
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 27 June 1982
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vern Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 23 Nov 1893 and died _____ June 1982, last residence Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Ellen Alfretta Thorp Alvord Mitchell; and siblings Bessie Elvira Alvord Cramer, Fayette Charley Alvord, and William Frank Alvord in this compilation.
On Verney Lee Alvord’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, born 23 Nov 1893 in Cawker, KS. He is single, living in Newkirk, Kay Co., OK, and supports his mother.
From OK Marriages: Vernon L. Alvord, age 30 son of Frank Alvord, and Queen Grimley, age 24 daughter of Archie Grimley, were married on 15 Apr 1924 in Kay Co., OK.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
His probable ALVORD lineage: Vernon Lee 1893 KS1, Franklin Jared 1849 MI2, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY3, Elisha 1778 CT4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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VERNA PEARL ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Sunday, 24 December 2006
Alford, Verna, 103, homemaker, died Wednesday [December 20]. Graveside services 1 p.m. Friday, Liberty Bell Cemetery, south of Dill City (Jack Loftiss, Cordell).
Photo from Liberty Bell Cemetery, Dill City, Washita Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Cardenas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Verna P. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 14 July 1903, last residence Dill City, Washita Co., OK.
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VERSIE DALE ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—12 August 2007
Alford, Versie Dale, 77, educator and school counselor, died Aug. 7. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Temple CME Church. Jack’s.
Photo from Resurrection Memorial Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TheOldChief
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Versie D. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 31 Oct 1929, last residence Tulsa, Osage Co., OK.
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VICKIE ELIZABETH WHITE ALFORD
NEWS PRESS
Stillwater, Payne Co., OK—Thursday, 15 October 2015
Vicki Elizabeth Alford, of Sheffield, was called home to Heaven on Oct. 9, 2015, after suffering from chronic illness for the last several years.
She was born on Aug. 31, 1948, in Minden, Nebraska, and grew up most of her younger life in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She lived and worked her earlier adult life for Mid-Continent Life Insurance Co. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a secretary. In 1995, she relocated to the Shoals to be closer to her only sister, Jodi and worked as a secretary at her brother-in-law’s medical practice, Daniel J. Wenzl, M.D. in Muscle Shoals.
Vicki was a quiet, modest, kind soul who enjoyed travel, dining and attending local auctions with Jodi and Dan. She was a lifelong member of Amaranth, Eastern Star, and the White Shrine. She was a member of the Sheffield First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed everything Disney, especially Mickey Mouse.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Robert White; mother, Elizabeth June Holmes Peachee.
She is survived by her sister, Jodi Wenzl (Dan); stepmother, Barbara White, of Stillwater, Oklahoma; niece, Roxanne Schlaver, of Biddeford, Maine; nephew, Timothy Sliger, of Atlanta; stepbrothers, Mickey Wick, Danny Wick (Cheryl), and Randy Wick (Jill); most importantly, her constant feline companion, Blackie. She will be sorely missed by her family and those who knew her.
A graveside service will be performed by Strodes Funeral Service in Stillwater Oklahoma, on Saturday, Oct.17, 2015, at 3 p.m., at Sunset Memorial Gardens….
Photo from Sunset Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Stillwater, Payne Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan B
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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VIOLA ELIZABETH ALFORD SANGER
Aunt of George Wiley Alford, AAFA #0837
Grandaunt of George Chester Alford, AAFA #0129
DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Friday, 1 April 1955
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DAILY TIMES
Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—Saturday, 2 April 1955
Photo from Okmulgee Cemetery, Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara Carter
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Josephine Chandler Alford; siblings Cora Belle Alford Broyles Jackson and Sigmond Wolf Alford; and half-brother George Edgar Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green and Nancy Alford.
Her lineage: Viola Elizabeth 1873 AR1, George Wiley 1838 NC2, Green 1815 NC3.
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VIOLA MARIE BROWN ALFORD
[She died in Texas, but we are including her obituary here because Oklahoma was her home.]
Photo from her gravestone
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—_____ November 2006
Viola Marie Alford passed away November 26, 2006, in Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas.
She was born January 22, 1930, in Tom [McCurtain Co., OK], the daughter of Willard Brown and Flora Horn Brown. Viola’s greatest pride in her life was her family and her goal was to always take care of them. She was a tremendous cook and at every holiday all her family would gather at her home. Viola could piece quilts with the best of them. She would spend many, many hours piecing and hand-quilting beautiful quilts for her family members and friends.
After her boys were grown, she went to work at the nursing home. Later she worked at Haworth Schools until her health would not allow her to do so any longer. She never met a stranger and was a joy to be around. Viola was a faithful member of the Bokhoma Community Church.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeremy Alford, and one great-granddaughter, Morgan Alford.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Jack Alford; four sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Barbara Alford of Marshall Hill, Kenneth and Mary Alford of Moon, Ricky and Debbie Alford.
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TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Thursday, 30 November 2006
IDABEL, Okla.—Viola Marie Alford, 76, of Haworth [McCurtain Co.], Okla., died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Paris, Texas.
Mrs. Alford was born Jan. 22, 1930, in Tom, Okla. She was a homemaker, employee of Haworth Schools and a member of Bokhoma Community Church. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeremy Alford; and one great-granddaughter, Morgan Alford.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Alford; four sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Barbara Alford of Marshall Hill, Okla., Kenneth and Mary Alford of Moon, Okla., Ricky and Debbie Alford of Redland, Okla., and Larry and Sharon Alford of Broken Bow, Okla.; and nine grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Jim Norwood Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Bokhoma Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Viola Marie Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Haworth, McCurtain Co., OK.
See the obituary of her husband, James Edgar “Jack” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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VIRGINIA MARIAN MARCINA ALFORD
VERNAL EXPRESS
Vernal, Uintah Co., UT—28 May 2003
Virginia Marian Marcina Alford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and wonderful friend, passed away on May 23, 2002 [sic—2003] in Seminole, Okla., after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on May 27, 1930 in Rock Springs, Wyo. to Valentine Marcina and Ann Saso Marcina. She married Lonnie E. Alford Jr. on July 1, 1961 in Rock Springs, Wyo. They moved to Vernal in 1961 and raised a son and two daughters. In 2001 Virginia moved to Oklahoma to be with her family and to start her cancer treatments.
Mom was always a happy mom and always had a smile on her face. She loved to be outside and active and loved her weekend barbecues. Her greatest love was her kids and grandchildren and she loved to be with them. She will be greatly missed.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie and sister Alice.
She is survived by her son Larry Alford, Shawnee, Oklahoma; two daughters, July (Sam) Arbgast, Shawnee, Oklahoma; Lisa (Louis) Jackson, Seminole, Oklahoma; and six grandchildren, Rex & Jessica McCarley, Heather Alford, Nicholas Kelsey and Randy Jackson; her sister Helen Koritnik, Rock Sprigs, Wyo., and sister Florence (Frank Cilensek, Rock Springs, Wyo.
Photo from Maeser Fairview Cemetery, Vernal, Uintah Co., UT Cemetery,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barb Aker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia M. Alford (SS# issued in WY), last residence Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK.
We included the obituary of her husband, Lonnie Erwin Alford Jr., in Utah Obituaries.
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WALLACE MADISON ALFORD
Brother of Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, Jack Franklin Alford, AAFA #0369, Mary Phyllis Alford Gay, AAFA #1327, and Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374
Atoka, Atoka Co., OK—_____ October 2013
Wallace Madison Alford, age 61, a Caney, OK resident was born on Friday, September 19, 1952, to Arnold and Lillie (Tigert) Alford, at Caney, OK.Wallace passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Atoka, OK. He graduated from Caney High School. Before retiring Wallace was a Welding Supervisor at Sundowner Trailers. He married Vicky Zacharias on July 3, 1971 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Caney, OK. Wallace was a member of Voca Baptist Church. He enjoyed roping, working with his border collies and horses, and going to playdays and rodeos with his grandchildren.
Wallace is survived by his wife, Vicky Alford of the home in Caney, OK; son, Greg Alford and wife Trecia of Caney, OK; daughter-in-law, Leslie Graham of Caney, OK; brothers, Neal Alford and wife Trecia of Caney, OK, Bob Alford and wife Ella of Caney, OK, Jack Alford and wife Janice of Ft. Worth, TX, Carl Alford and wife Vickie of Thackerville, OK; sister, Mary Gay and husband Jim of Piedmont, OK; sisters-in-law, Gayla Smith of Caney, OK, Marilyn Keeton and husband Gene of Durant, OK; grandchildren, Jaycie Alford of Caney,OK, Kord Crews of Caney, OK, Kale Graham of Caney, OK, Cole Alford of Caney, OK, Chanci Alford of Caney, OK.; two special little friends, Aidan Johnson & Taigan Crites; aunt, Inez Jackson of Caney, OK.
Wallace is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Lillie (Tigert) Alford; son, Phillip Alford; brothers, Travis Alford, Buddy Alford, Don Alford; sister, Sammy Lee Alford; sister-in-law, Betty Alford.
DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 15th, 2013
PLACE OF SERVICES: Voca Baptist Church, Caney, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro. Trey Hedrick & Bro. Neal Alford
INTERMENT: Stewart Gammon Cemetery
CASKETBEARERS: Cole Alford, Kord Crews, Bob Alford, Carl Alford, Jack Alford, Neal Alford, Dan Ables, Brent Daniel, Mack Alford, Jim Gay, Don Workman, Wes Sanders
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Danny Crites, Chance Crites, Kevin Willis, Kasey Willis, Eddie Lee Willis, Jacob Alford, Bart Workman, Gene Keeton, Michael Lyday, Hank Lawson
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DAILY DEMOCRAT
Durant, Bryan Co., OK—Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Wallace Madison Alford, age 61, a Caney, OK., who passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013 at Atoka, OK. He was born on Friday, September 19, 1952, to Arnold and Lillie (Tigert) Alford, at Caney, OK.
Services are at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at Voca Baptist Church, Caney, Oklahoma. Family night was held Monday 6-8 p.m. Services under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service in Atoka, Ok.
Photo from Stewart Gammon Cemetery, Caney, Atoka Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy Stenske
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Lillie Francis Tigert Alford; brother Buddy Marvin Alford; and grandfather James Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Earl Don Alford, AAFA #0361, in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Travis Arnold Alford, AAFA #0374, in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Wallace Madison 1952 OK1, Arnold Allen 1908 OK2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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WEBSTER ALFORD
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Tuesday, 26 July 2005
BOYNTON—Webster Alford, 84, Crane Carrier Corp. welder, died Monday [July 25]. Private family services. Floral Haven, Broken Arrow.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Webster Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 22 Nov 1920, last residence Boynton, Muskogee Co., OK.
See the obituary of his brother Eugene Ray Alford Sr. in this compilation.
His lineage: Webster 1920 OK1, Webster W. 1895 OK2, David W. 1863 OK3, George Wildcat 1825 ??4.
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WESLEY L. ALFORD
Brother of Wessylyne Alford Simpson, AAFA #1034
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—23 January 2004
WELEETKA—Wesley Alford, 90, juvenile detention house supervisor, died Wednesday. Service 11 a.m. Monday, First Free Will Baptist Church. Williamson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wesley L. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 23 Jan 1913, last residence Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his brothers Charley Alford (with additional genealogical notes) and Romeo James Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Freddie Dewitt Alford in New Jersey Obituaries.
In 1930, Wesley Alford, age 16 born OK, is living in Hickory Ridge, Okfuskee Co., OK, with his parents Wesley and Emily Alford, both born MS, and 11 siblings, all born OK. This is an African American family, enumerated as Negro.
For more information about this family, see AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999, pp. 6–7.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
See also the Alford Family Reunion website, especially the Our Legacy page. The website is dedicated to Dr. Wessylyne Alford-Simpson.
His lineage: Wesley L. 1913 OK1, Wesley Dow 1882 MS2, Matthew Solomon 1860 MS3, Solomon B. 1828 AL4, Littleberry B. 1801 NC5.
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WESLEY H. “BUD” HALFORD
ALTUS TIMES
Altus, Jackson Co. OK—Sunday, 29 May 1988
W.H. (Bud) Halford, 78, Mangum, died Friday at Sayre Hospital after a year-long illness.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday at the First Baptist Church…. Burial will be at Jester Cemetary [sic] under the direction of Greer Funeral Home.
Halford was born October 27, 1909 to William and Cora Halford. He married Clara Evans on October 29, 1927 in Jester.
As a young man he moved to Greer County and was a member of the Fist Baptist Church, of the Mangum Mounties and had a love for horses.
Survivors include his wife, Clara, of the home; two daughters, Ida Rae Eggan, Lone Grove and Edna Gale Pitts, Corn; two sons, J.W. Halford, Phoenix, Ariz. And Weldon Halford, Snyder, Texas; two sisters, Hattie Mcdonald, Long Island, N.Y. and Ema Witt, Davis City, Iowa; one brother, John Halford, Mangum; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Jester Cemetery, Plainview, Greer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Ed & Sue Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wesley H. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Willow, Greer Co., OK.
See the obituary of his wife, Clara Lenora Evans Halford; and his sister-in-law Clara Lillie Price Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Weldon Ladon “Shorty” Halford in Texas Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage: Wesley H. 1909 OK1, William Riley 1860 AR2, Jonathan Fletcher 1818 NC3, David C. 1792 NC4, John 1768 VA5, James 1737 NC6.
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WILLIAM FRANK ALVORD
HERALD JOURNAL
Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—Thursday, 14 May 1942
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Mayfield
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Ellen Alfretta Thorp Alvord Mitchell; and siblings Bessie Elvira Alvord Cramer, Fayette Charley Alvord, and Vernon Lee Alvord in this compilation.
From KS, County Marriage Records: William F. Alvord, age 29, married Vetura Manis, age 25, on 6 Jan 1902 in Labette Co., KS.
Vetura Illingsworth’s first husband was Irving Manis. She is the mother of the children named in William’s obituary.
On his son Fayette Clarence Alvord’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he lists his contact as William Frank Alvord, father.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore.
His probable ALVORD lineage: William Frank 1872 MN1, Franklin Jared 1849 MI2, Americus Vespucius 1813 NY3, Elisha 1778 CT4, (probably) Elisha 1748 CT5, Asahel 1720 MA6, Thomas 1683 MA7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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WILLIAM PRESTON HALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—18 March 2012
OKLAHOMA CITY—William Preston Halford, 89, died on March 15, 2012, in Oklahoma City.
Bill was born in Denver, Colorado, December 23, 1922. He was the youngest of two children born to William Halford and Ruby Halbert.
He is survived by his brother, Robert (Bob) Halford of Denver, Colorado; two nieces, Pamela Miles and Andrea Shea, CO; and one nephew, Jeff Halford, Hawaii.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Vanda Virginia (VanValkenburg) Halford.
He is also survived by Vanda’s three children, whom he raised and loved as his very own: son, Frank Digilio of Florida; daughters: Kathie Digilio of Texas; and Dianne (Digilio) and husband Britton Boyd, along with their two children, Nathan and Sarah Boyd, of Norman, Oklahoma. Also surviving are four nephews, Patrick Woolley, Michael Woolley, Frank VanValkenburg III, and Billy VanValkenburg.
Bill attended the University of Denver, CO, where he played football. Bill left college and entered the Army in 1943 and served in the battles and campaigns of the Aleutian Islands for 23 months. He was Honorably Discharged in Nov. 1945. In 1945, he started his career with Standard Oil and retired with Exxon oil as purchasing agent. He loved playing golf and had the honor of two holes-in-one. He loved music and recording hundreds of songs from records to cassette tapes. Four words sum up Bill’s life: “Wonderful, Devoted, Caring, and Generous,” as a husband, dad, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Smith & Kernke, 1401 N.W. 23rd Street; interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Photo from Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Rossi
Photo posted 26 Oct 2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Vanda Virginia Vanvalkenburg Halford, in this compilation.
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WILLIAM WALTER ALFORD
Uncle of Georgia Jewell Alford Gallaugher, AAFA #0003
DAILY REPORTER
Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—Friday, 4 April 1941
Photo from Newkirk Cemetery, Newkirk, Kay Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norton
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his parents, Joseph McClure Alford and Mary Jane McGee Alford, in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: William Walter 1859 VA1, Joseph McClure 1834 VA2, John 1795 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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WILLIE RAY ALFORD
DUNCAN BANNER
Duncan, Stephens Co., OK—Sunday, 16 September 2007
Willie Ray Alford, 79, of Duncan, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in Oklahoma City. Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow is in charge of arrangements.
Willie was born April 11, 1928, in Marlow, to Gladys Olive Lemons Alford and Marvin Price Alford. Willie married Sharon Kay Cogdill on Sept. 25, 1975, in Carson City, Nevada.
Willie was raised around Marlow. He attended Starr School and served in the U.S. Air Force.
He left Marlow for California in 1951 to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring after 32 years. He returned to the Meridian area in 1985, and had lived in Duncan since 1998.
Willie liked trading cars and tinkering with and repairing cars. In his younger days, he enjoyed racing cars and motorcycles. He loved fishing and hunting, and most of all just spending time with his boys.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Alford of the home; three sons, Calvin Alford and wife Pat of Stockton, Calif., Rick Alford of Stockton, and Ron Alford and wife Terry of Batavia, Ohio; two sisters, Thelma Smith of Comanche, and Ida Lesher of Duncan; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Willie was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Marvin Loys Alford; a sister, Mary Lee Alford; and two half-sisters, Oma Hartz and Claudia Adamson….
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Marlow, Stephens Co., OK—_____ September 2007
DUNCAN—Willie Ray Alford, 79, Duncan, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007 in Oklahoma City.
Willie was born Wednesday, April 11, 1928 in Marlow, Oklahoma, to Marvin Price Alford and Gladys Olive (Lemons) Alford. Willie married Sharon Kay Cogdill on September 26, 1975 in Carson City, Nevada. Willie was born and raised around Marlow. He attended Starr School and served in the US Air Force. He left Marlow for California in 1951 to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad, retiring after 32 years of service. He returned to the Meridian area in 1985 and had lived in Duncan since 1998. Willie liked trading cars and tinkering and repairing them. In his younger days he enjoyed racing cars and motorcycles. He loved fishing and hunting and most of all just spending time with his boys.
Survivors include, Wife, Sharon Alford of the home; 3 Sons, Calvin Alford & wife Pat of Stockton, California, Rick Alford of Stockton, California, Ron Alford & wife Terry of Batavia, Ohio; 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, Numerous Nieces and Nephews; 2 Sisters, Thelma Smith of Comanche, Oklahoma, Ida Lesher of Duncan, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother-Marvin Loys Alford, Sister-Mary Lee Alford, 2 half-sisters-Oma Hartz, Claudia Adamson.
… Family Visitation Tues. 6-8pm at the Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Marlow, Oklahoma.
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Grady Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Reb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Willie R. Alford (SS# issued in WA) but list his birth as 11 Apr 1925, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Gladys Olive Lemons Alford; and sister Thelma Marie Alford Smith in this compilation.
On the 1930 census in Starr, Grady Co., OK, Willis is age 2, so the SSDI record is incorrect.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Willie Ray 1928 OK1, Marvin Price 1891 TX2, William Theodore 1865 TX3, William Theodore 1832 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIE WILFORD ALFORD
Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—_____ May 2012
Lifelong Nowata resident Willie Wilford Alford (64) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2012, in Nowata.
He entered into this life August 4, 1947 the son of Virdie David and Velma (Shields) Alford. Willie attended Lincoln School and graduated from Nowata High School in 1967 and entered into the United States Navy in September of 1968. On June 6, 1986 he married Linda Hill in Nowata. Willie worked for Nowata County District 1, where he was working on his 42 year of employment. He loved raising a wonderful garden that fed many family and friends. You could always find him at a Nowata Ironmen football game as he never missed one. He was proud of his school and football team. When not rooting on the Ironmen, or working his garden, you could find Willie working at Mount Olive Baptist Church, where he was known as “The Deacon” or was called (Deac) for short. He loved his Church family almost as much as he loved his own family. They all held a special place in his heart. After a long day Willie liked to relax watching westerns on television. Willie was a very special person that will be missed by all who knew him.
Preceding Mr. Alford in death are his parents, Virdie David and Velma Alford, and his baby girl Trina Tucker Martin.
Those left behind to mourn his passing are his children; Kevin (Amy) Hill, of Owasso, Markesha Hill, of Nowata, and Micelle Perkins, of Florida; grandchildren, Jacquelin, Nakyia, Kentray, of Oklahoma City, Dayne, of Nowata, Mackenzie, and Grant, of Owasso, ten other grandchildren; one great grandchild; siblings, Nathaniel Alford, of Nowata, Betty and husband Lawrence Krikendoll, of Oklahoma City, Mary Hubbard, of Nowata, Tealla Phillips, of Oklahoma City, Velma and husband Edward DeSilva, of McKinney, Texas, Gracie and husband David Tilmon, Taylors, South Carolina, Henry Alford, of Nowata, Cordell (Tonya) Alford, of Columbus, Ohio, Harlene and wife Carrie Alford, of Columbus, Ohio; one aunt, Junita Akins, of Hugo; special friends, James Lucky, Waymond Hubbard, Theresa and Ann Hill of Nowata, Gail Hersey of Charlotte, North Carolina; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Photo from Lincoln Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dennis Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willie W. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his mother, Velma Arlena Shields Alford Chambers; and siblings Henry David Alford and Mary Alice Alford Hubbard in this compilation.
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WILMA MARIE ALFORD BOOTH
Niece of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
Wilma and her husband, James Hilton Booth, 1989
Photo from Helen Bowden Molezzo, granddaughter of Vere Alford Bowden - used with permission
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Saturday, 9 April 2005
RED OAK—Wilma Booth, 67, counselor, died Thursday. Service 10 a.m. Monday, First Assembly of God. Jones-Harkins, Wilburton.
Photo from Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, OkieBran
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 9 Oct 1937, last residence Red Oak, Latimer Co., OK.
See the obituaries of her mother, Alice Elizabeth Raleigh Alford; and siblings Arnold Joe Alford and Docia Molissa Alford Rana in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Wilma Marie 1937 OK1, James Dalton 1908 OK2, Harvey Lee 1882 AR3, James C. 1844 AL4, Calvin H. 1813 NC5, David 1785 VA6, Robert 1760 England7.
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WILSON ERIC ALLFORD
Photo from his gravestone
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 7 March 2005
Wilson Eric Allford, 23, of McAlester, died Thursday, March 3rd in an automobile accident in Edmond. Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of McAlester…. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery under direction of Bishop Funeral Service.
Eric was born December 9, 1981 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Larry & Gayle Davenport Allford. He attended McAlester public schools and was presently enrolled at Oklahoma City Community College. Eric was a member of the First Baptist Church of McAlester professing his faith on September 12, 1990 and was baptized on September 23, 1990. He loved his family and friends and also spending time with his dog, Browser.
Survivors include parents, Larry & Gayle Allford, McAlester; paternal grandmother, Ramona (Weddle) Allford, McAlester; sisters Kimberly Thompson, OKC, Amy Owens, McAlester, Mona Gayle Voss, Coffeyville, KS; aunt, Linda Kay Deak & husband, Mike, Westchester, PA; uncles Ronald Allford & wife, Janis, McAlester and Gary Davenport, Ruidoso, NM. Special friend, Mandy Johnson, Edmond. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, W.E. “Bill” Allford and his maternal grandparents, Chlota Davenport, S.M. Davenport and Frances Davenport.
The family requests memorials be made to the W.E. “Bill” Allford, Regional Dialysis Center, 2 Clark Bass Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501, The Childrens Medical Research Institute, 800 Research Parkway Suite 150, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, or the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 N.E. 13th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104-5097.
Photo from Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, MillieBelle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilson E. Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Wilson Ervin Allford and Ramona M. Weddle Allford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Wilson Eric 1981 OK1, Virgil Larry 1945 OK2, Wilson Ervin 1916 OK3, John Martin 1878 MS4, William Lace 1856 MS5, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC6.
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WILSON ERVIN “BILL” ALLFORD
DAILY OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Monday, 13 August 2001
Wilson Ervin “Bill” Allford, a McAlester businessman and rancher, passed from this life Thursday, August 9, 2001.
He was born November 3, 1916 near Scipio, Oklahoma. He was the son of John Martin “Bud” and Effie Mae (Nabors) Allford. He attended Mt. Homa grade schools and graduated from Indianola High School in 1937. While in high school, Mr. Allford was the first person from Pittsburg County to win first place at the state livestock show. His love of cattle ranching continued throughout his life.
Mr. Allford began his business career in McAlester in 1937 at an automobile dealership owned by E. L. George and then became a salesman of tractors and farm equipment for D. W. Griffith. At the age of 26, he owned the Eagle Market Grocery on Grand Avenue and later purchased the Weddle Grocery store at “A” and Cherokee. During this time he also owned a Case tractor dealership and later a John Deere Agency. In 1953, he established W. E. Allford, Inc., selling Mobil products and soon thereafter began delivering propane. With the help of his mother-in-law, Grace Weddle, an invaluable employee for over 30 years, and many dedicated employees, Bill developed the largest Mobil distributorship in the State of Oklahoma. He retired in 1980 from his oil company and devoted his time to ranching, oil and gas investments, and his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of McAlester and served many years as a Deacon, becoming Deacon Emeritus in recent years.
He was designated the “Dean of Commissioners” for the State of Oklahoma Highway Commission, a position he held for sixteen years (longer than anyone in the state’s history) under the governorships of J. Howard Edmondson, David Boren, and George Nigh. Bill was a member of the Eastern Pasture Research Station Advisory Committee, Pittsburg County Program Advisory and the Eastern Oklahoma State College Ranch Advisory Committees. In 1983, the State of Oklahoma and the OSU Agronomy Department presented him with the Master Agronomist Award. He was an Honorary State 4-H member and a member of the Pittsburg County Cattlemen’s Association and in 1997 was honored with the prestigious Pete Echelle Award. Throughout the years, Bill served on the Boards of the McAlester Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank and Trust Company, McAlester Hospital Authority, McAlester Salvation Army, McAlester Boys and Girls Club, serving one year as president, and the Eastern Oklahoma State College Development Foundation. Bill was a member of the McAlester Rotary Club, serving one year as President, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic South McAlester Lodge Number 96, McAlester Consistory of the Scottish Rite and the Bedouin Temple Shrine.
Survivors include his wife of almost 62 years, Ramona; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Kay and Mike Deak of West Chester, Pennsylvania; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Gayle Allford and Ronald and Janis Allford, all of McAlester; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Joe Allford of McAlester and J.M. “Jim” and June Allford of Holdenville, Oklahoma; ten grand children, Diane Deak of Wayne, Pennsylvania, Cheryl Deak of Centreville, Virginia, Stephanie Deak of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Kim Allford of Norman, Clint Allford and wife Yvonne of McAlester, Christie Watson and husband David of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amy Owens and husband Greg of McAlester, Mona Gayle Voss and hus band Richard of Coffeyville, Kansas, Abby Allford of McAlester, and Eric Allford of McAlester; and three great-grandchildren, Lauren Allford, Collin and Carter Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mattie Moore; and four brothers, Bob, Antney, Ben, and Miller. Pallbearers will be Clint Allford, Eric Allford, Joe Brower, Wesley Brown, James Countz, Gary Fugitt, Doug McLean, Jim Mills, Jim Miller, Dominic Silva, John Allford, J.A. Allford.
Because of Bill Allford ‘s extremely courageous and extended battle with kidney complications, the family requests that memorials be given to the McAlester Regional Hospital Dialysis Project, 1 Clark Bass Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501.
Funeral services are at 2:00 p.m., August 13, 2001 at The First Baptist Church of McAlester…. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Bishop Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of W.E. Allford (SS# issued in OK), last residence McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ramona M. Weddle Allford; grandson Wilson Eric Allford; and brothers Barron Miller Allford, Joe Brown Allford, and John Martin “Jim” Allford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His ALLFORD lineage: Wilson Ervin 1916 OK1, John Martin 1878 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry [ALFORD] 1816 NC4.
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ZELLA E. ANTHONY ALFORD
THE OKLAHOMAN
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK—Tuesday, 7 December 2004
Alford, Zella E., 95, died Sunday [December 5]. Graveside services 11 a.m. today, Hillside Cemetery (Yoakum-Damet).
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Purcell, McClain Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PattiG
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zella E. Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 2 Jan 1909, last residence Purcell, McClain Co., OK.
Her maiden name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
In 1930 Harlan, age 20 born AR, and his wife Zella 21 OK, are living in Purcell, McClain Co., OK, with Harlan’s parents, Robert N. 52 AR, and Ollie 49 AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. See also An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Harlan 1909 AR1, Robert Newton 1877 AR2, William David 1835 AL3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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ZELMA LORAINE ALFORD BROOKS FARMER
AAFA #0863
TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Sunday, 21 October 2001
Alford, Zelma Lorane, 64, homemaker, died Thursday [October 11]. Private family services. AdamsCrest Cremation Center.
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TULSA WORLD
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK—Friday, 12 October 2001
Alford-Farmer, Zelma L., 64, homemaker, died Thursday [October 11]. Services pending. Adams Crest Cremation Center.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zelma L. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 7 May 1937, last residence Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK.
We included the obituaries of her siblings Alvin Harold Alford, Arthur Nathan Alford Sr., Betty Lucille Alford Pruitt, Marvin Noel Alford, and William S. Alford Jr. in Mississippi Obituaries; and of her sister sister Jenny Eldora Alford Windham in Tennessee Obituaries.
From SSACI: Zelma Loraine Alford was born 7 May 1937 in Terry, Hinds Co., MS, daughter of Willie S. Alford and Mary I. Noel. She is listed as:
1953 Zelma Loraine Alford
1955 Zelma Loraine Brooks
1966 Zelma Loraine Farmer
2000 Zelma Lorine Alford
2001 Zelma L. Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Zelma Loraine 1937 MS1, Willie Simon/Simeon 1890 MS2, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS3, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
