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South Carolina Obituaries
SOUTH CAROLINA 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: 20 June 2020
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The families of many of the subjects of these South Carolina 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 William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760 (DNA Group 1)
See also “Smith / Race Genealogy,” with extensive notes and photos, of Wade Smith Jr., son of Wade Smith and Lovinia Alford (Joseph Valine 1908 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7).
2. Descendants of Arthur Alford & Clarky Sarvis (DNA Group 97)
Note: AAFA now believes that Arthur was born about 1775, not 1750. He is age 26–45 on the 1810 census in Horry Co. (1765–1784 and over 45 on the 1820 census (1775). In 1800 an Arthur Alford is in Georgetown District, age 16–26 (1774–1784).
3. 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.
4. Known Descendants of Prudence _____ Alford: [the name of Prudence’s husband is not known] (DNA Group 97)
5. Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC [the name of Elizabeth’s husband is not known], through her sons John William Alford and Calhoun Alford (DNA Group 97)
6. Known Descendants of Lodwick Alford, born 1802 SC
7. Known Descendants of Nero Alford, born 1808 SC
8. Known Descendants of Coleman Alford, born 1846 SC, and his wife Ester
9. Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll
10. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia (DNA Group 2)
11. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
12. Known Descendants of Jesse Alford born about 1785 SC.
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Frequently cited sources include:
SC Marriages: South Carolina, County Marriage Records, 1907–2000 (Ancestry)
SC Deaths: South Carolina Death Records, 1821–1968 (Ancestry) [with images of death certificates]
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald by Helen Belden Moody
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014 (Ancestry)
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Ancestry)
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ADA GERTRUDE WILLIAMS ALFORD ARNETTE
Mother of Elizabeth Patience Alford McCutcheon, AAFA #1157
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 17 July 1977
ROWLAND, N.C.—Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Williams Alford Arnette will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Ashpole Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Blanton-Cottingham Funeral Home.
Mrs. Arnette, 85, died Saturday [July 16] in a Dillon, S.C. hospital after an illness.
Mrs. Arnette was born in Morganton, a daughter of the late Sion Walter [sic: Alexander Bernard—see below] and Ella Hallyburton Williams. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, S.C.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. L.V. Hyman [Katherine], Mrs. G. Holmes Bell [Ada Williams] and Mrs. O. Kenneth McCutcheon [Elizabeth Patience], all of Dillon, S.C.; a step-son, Rochelle Arnette of Floydale, S.C.; three step-daughters, Mrs. Nell Burke of Florida City, Fla., Mrs. Hattie Carroll of Lumberton, and Mrs. Edna Earl Richardson of Lilesville, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 16 step-grandchildren.
In another article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 19 July 1977
Name: Ada Williams Alford
Parents: Alexander Bernard and Ella Halyburton Williams
Spouse: 1. Sion Walter Alford 2. Julius Bonell Arnette
Date of Birth/Age: Age 85
Place of Birth: Morganton, NC
Date of Death: Saturday
Place of Death: Dillon
Place of Burial: Ashpole Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rowland, NC
Photo from Ashpole Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Rowland, Robeson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ada Arnette (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 April 1892. Her death date is listed as _____ July 1977, and her last residence is Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Sion Walter Alford; and her daughters Ada Williams Alford Bell, Elizabeth Patience Alford McCutcheon, and Katherine Alford Spooner Hyman in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as Manardie Alexander Williams and Ella Gertrude Hallyburton Williams Cook.
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ADA LEE HAYES ALFORD
[Although she died in VA, we are including her obituary here because of her close ties to SC.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 5 March 1968
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Ada Hayes Alford, 83, widow of James F. Alford, died Sunday [March 3] in Virginia Beach, Va., after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Bethea Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery [Dillon Co., SC].
Mrs. Alford was a daughter of the late James F. and Alice Berry Hayes.
Surviving are two sons, James F. Alford Jr. and Thomas Brooks Alford, both of Douglas, Ga.; three daughters, Mrs. T.M. Glassburner of Azores, Portugal, Mrs. Stephen T. Douglas of Virginia Beach, Va., and Mrs. James C. Henderson Sr. of Rowland, N.C.; a foster daughter, Mrs. Paul Carmichael of Dillon; two brothers, Austin Hayes of Bishopville, and Vernon Hayes of Latta; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stanton of Dillon and Mrs. Dessie Coleman of Latta.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ada Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 January 1886, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Frierson Alford Jr.; and her daughters Ada Mae Alford, Effie Alford Douglas, and Rebecca Alford Henderson in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
Her middle name is shown as Mae on her daughter Ada Mae’ gravestone. It is Lee on her daughter Rebecca’s obituary. Her middle initial is L on the 1900 and 1910 censuses.
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ADA MAE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 8 July 1926
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Alford will regret to learn of the death of their 14 month old daughter, Ada May, which occurred at Florence Sunday morning [July 4] where the little one had been taken for treatment. The interment was made at Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Sunday afternoon at 5:30.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, James Frierson Alford Jr. and Ada Lee Hayes Alford; and her sisters Rebecca Alford Henderson and Effie Alford Douglas in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
Ada is buried in the same plot as her parents and sisters Rebecca and Effie:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ada Mae 1925 SC1, James Frierson 1883 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ADA WILLIAMS “WIDDY” ALFORD BELL
Sister of Elizabeth Patience Alford McCutcheon, AAFA #1157
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 1 April 1993
Photos from Evergreen Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ada W. Bell (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 June 1913, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Sion Walter Alford and Ada Gertrude Williams Alford Arnette; and sisters Elizabeth Patience Alford McCutcheon and Katherine Alford Spooner Hyman in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ada Williams 1913 NC1, Sion Walter 1886 NC2, Wiley Cherry 1852 NC3, Jacob 1789 NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ADDIE ANINA “NINA” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 3 October 1970
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Miss Nina Alford, 87, died Friday morning [October 2] at a Dillon hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cottingham Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Miss Alford, a lifelong resident of Dillon County, was a daughter of the late Daniel and Betty Walter Alford. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Laval Osteen of Dillon; and three great-nieces.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nina Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Aug 1883.
See the obituaries of her parents, Daniel Warren Alford (with census records) and Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and her siblings Adfull Pierce Alford, James Augustus Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen in this compilation.
Riverside Cemetery records list, in the same plot with her sister Harriet and brother Adfull:
Addie Anina “Nina” Alford 8/20/1883-10/2/1970
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Nina 1883 SC1, Daniel Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ADDIE BARNHILL ALFORD
Conway, Horry Co., SC—_____ May 2015
CONWAY—Addie Barnhill Alford, wife of the late Gurley Hinson Alford, age 91, died May 19, 2015 at Agape Rehabilitation Center in Conway.
Mrs. Alford was born in Conway, the daughter of Seals and Lula Caroline Skipper Barnhill. She was a member of Conway Church of God. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Alford enjoyed sewing and doing alterations for family and friends. She helped her husband farm for 45 years and for 17 years babysat children in her home. She retired at the age of 80.
In addition to her husband she was predeceased by; a daughter, Erma Lee Alford Dew; a son, Teddy Alford and a twin brother, Eddie Barnhill.
Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Alford Todd of Aynor, Betty Alford Martin (Roger) of Myrtle Beach, Hazel Alford Foxworth (David Sr.) of Georgetown and Linda Alford Johnson (Lester) of Aynor; eight grandchildren, Ricky Martin (Terri) of Conway, David Foxworth, Jr. (Sandy) of Murrells Inlet, Rodney Martin (Lynne) of Myrtle Beach, Samantha Todd Hooks of Aynor, Mark Anthony Dew of Murrells Inlet, Paula Dew Cannon (Rusty) of Conway, James Johnson (Sherry) of Simpsonville, SC, Tara Foxworth Duke (Scott) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; nine great-grandchildren, Rodney Martin, II, Hunter Martin (Felicia) both of Myrtle Beach, Emilee Martin of Conway, Charles David Foxworth, III of Murrells Inlet, Hillary Hooks of Aynor, Chelsea Johnson of Simpsonville, SC, Bradley Hooks of Aynor, Shayne Johnson of Simpsonville, and Evans Duke of Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Conway Church of God…. Burial will follow at Salem Baptist Church Cemetery….
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family.
Photo from Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Cool Spring, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lesta Sue Hardee
Photo posted in 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Erma Lee Alford Thompson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Gurley Hinson 1915 SC1, Joseph Mack ???? SC2, John Robeson 1852 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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ADDIE JANE ROUSE ALFORD
“Jane (right) with her mother, Fleetwood Barnhill Lewis early 1900’s”
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Keith Edwards
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 7 February 1982
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Janie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 June 1904 and died _____ Feb 1982, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Owen Gurley Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Addie Mae Alford Best, Bertie Alford Johnson Williams Butler, Bethany Lou Alford Brown, John William Alford, and Mary Lee Alford Register in this compilation.
Wedding anniversary article:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 13 October 1969
AYNOR—Mr. and Mrs. Owen Alford were honored with a drop-in on their 50th wedding anniversary. Their children are Mrs. Mary Lee Register of Florence, Mrs. Ruth Collins and Mrs. Rachel King of Galivant’s Ferry, Mrs. Addie Mae Best and Mr. Paul Alford of Mullins, Mrs. Bertie Johnson, Mr. William Alford of Charleston and Mrs. Bethany Brown of Columbia. The couple has 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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ADDIE MAE ALFORD BEST
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 1 November 2019
MULLINS—Mrs. Addie Mae Alford Best, 85, widow of Carl Francis Best died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home after an illness.
Mrs. Best was born February 20, 1934 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Owen and Addie Jane Rouse Alford. She was retired, having worked in the meat department of several grocery stores. Mrs. Best was a devoted member of Mullins First Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Pearls of Wisdom Sunday School Class and the Young At Heart Choir.
Surviving Mrs. Best are: 2 Sons: Morris Windell Best of West Columbia and Darrell (Nancy) Best of Mullins; her Grandchildren: Jamie Best, Heather Mulledy, Elizabeth Lindell, Destiny Best and Amy Best; 4 Great Grandchildren; a Brother, Paul Alford of Cool Springs; and 2 Sisters: Rachel Mishoe of Conway and Ruth Collins of Green Sea.
Mrs. Best was predeceased by 2 sons, Scott Best and Ronnie Mike Best; a brother, William Alford; and 3 sisters, Bethany Brown, Mary Lee Register and Bertie Butler.
The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, November 3, from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home.… Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Owen Gurley Alford and Addie Jane Rouse Alford; and siblings Bertie Alford Johnson Williams Butler, Bethany Lou Alford Brown, John William Alford, and Mary Lee Alford Register in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Addie Mae 1934 SC1, Owen Gurley 1898 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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ADFULL PIERCE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 1 January 1954
DILLON, Dec. 31—Pierce (Drummer) Alford, 67, died in St. Eugene Hospital this afternoon afler a lingering illness.
Mr. Alford was widely known over the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia where he had traveled for number of years as a salesman in the hardware and paint business.
Surviving are one sister, Miss Nina Alford and a brother, J.A. Alford of Dillon, and a number of other relatives in this vicinity….
Mr. Alford’s funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Williams Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery.
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 7 January 1954
In another article:
Name: A. Pierce Alford
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 67
Date of Death: Thursday
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, SC
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Daniel Warren Alford and Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and his siblings James Augustus Alford, Addie Anina “Nina” Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen in this compilation.
On Pierce Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 30, a single traveling salesman living in Dillon, Dillon Co., SC. He was born 10 Sept 1886 in Dillon Co., SC. He says he is supporting his mother.
From SC Deaths: Advil Pierce Alford’s death certificate confirms his birth and death dates. He was divorced, and he was born in Marion Co., SC, the son of Daniel W. Alford and Betty Walter.
Riverside Cemetery records list, in the same plot with his sisters Harriet and Addie:
Adfull P. Alford S.C. Pvt. Air Service WWI 9/10/1886-12/31/1953
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Adfull Pierce 1886 SC1, Daniel Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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AGNES GRAHAM ALFORD
[Although she died in NC, we are including her obituary here because SC was her home.]
McColl, Marlboro Co., SC—_____ June 2012
Mrs. Agnes Graham Alford, beloved wife of Samuel Thurman Alford, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2012 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg [Scotland Co.], NC, after an illness.
Born on March 21, 1923, in the Drake Community of Marlboro County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Waymond and Molly Henley Graham. She retired as a textile worker from J.P. Stevens in Springfield, NC. She was a devoted and faithful member of the McColl Pentecostal Holiness Church for 30 years. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Samuel Thurman Alford of McColl; sons, Lonnie Alford and wife, Barbara of McColl, Terry Alford and wife, Wanda of McColl and Tony Alford and wife, Jackie of McColl; a daughter, Vivian Stevens of McColl; a sister, Sophia Sanderson of Laurinburg, NC; 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the McColl Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial following in Beaverdam Cemetery in McColl…. Family visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Rogers Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents listed above; a brother General Lee Graham; a sister, Jincy Hersey; and a son-in-law, Harry Stevens….
Photos from Beaver Dam Cemetery, McColl, Marlboro Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Agnes G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) but list her birth date as 22 March 1923, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Samuel Thurman Alford, in this compilation.
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ALBERT HAROLD HALFORD
TIMES AND DEMOCRAT
Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., SC—Wednesday, 8 July 1964
Photo from South End Cemetery, Bamberg, Bambert Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wimsang
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his daughter Margie Halford Kilgus; and siblings George Burton Halford and Fannie Mae Halford Fox Miles in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, in part from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Albert Harold 1903 SC1, George Washington 1871 SC2, Washington 1833 SC3, William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis 1754 VA5.
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ALEX ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 13 October 2000
Alex Alford, 71, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Arrangements will be announced by Wilds Funeral Home of Georgetown.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ALEX ANDER ALFORD, SR.
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 7 January 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Alex Ander Alford, 97, a retired farmer, died Wednesday [January 5] at his residence. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. today in Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel, will be in Rehobeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of Sam P. Alford and Ellen F. Roberts Alford. He was a member of Oak Grove Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby B. Richardson Alford; three sons, James Alford and David Alford, both of Galivants Ferry, and Jerry Alford of Conway; four daughters, Nora A. Hyman and Naomi Gunter, both of Galivants Ferry, and Mary Altman and Iris V. Todd, both of Conway; and 23 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Rehobeth Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death. AAFA records show he was b. 17 Aug 1896 in Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruby Blanch Richardson Alford; son James William Alford Sr.; parents, Samuel Pressley Alford and Ellen Frances Roberts Alford; brothers James Fred Alford and Joe Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Alex Ander 1896 SC1, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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ALEXANDER ALFORD
TIMES AND DEMOCRAT
Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., SC—Wednesday, 16 April 1947
AAFA NOTES: From SC Deaths: Alexander Alford, black, was born 24 June 1892, parents unknown. He died in Orangeburg, Orangeburg Co., SC, on 13 Apr 1947. He was a widowed disabled WWI veteran.
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ALEXANDER ALFORD, JR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 16 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Alexander Alford will be held today at Pine Hill AME Church with burial in the church cemetery. Greene’s Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford died March 13, 2002 in a Dillon hospital.
Surviving are sisters, Pensacola Smith, Mary Alford and Dorothy Bethea, all of Dillon; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Photo from Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery, Latta, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Adam Crum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Annie Elizabeth Alford Johnson in this compilation.
AAFA has data on several Alexander Alfords of the time and place but none that fit this situation with the sisters named.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serves the African-American community.
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ALEXANDER ALFORD, JR.
Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC—_____ June 2013
Mr. Alexander Alford departed this life June 28, 2013 at McLeod Medical Center in Florence. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 4pm at Bethea Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be follow in the Cedar Fall Baptist Church Cemetery.
Photo from Cedar Fall Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Blenheim, Marlboro Co. SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna V Jackson Kester
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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ALEXANDER ALFORD, SR.
[These articles were published a year before Alexander’s death. An obituary has not been found.]
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, SC—Friday, 23 September 1994
PEANUT VENDOR STILL IN HOSPITAL AFTER STABBING
By David W. Macdougall
A well-known peanut vendor remained in the intensive care unit of a Georgetown hospital Thursday after having suffered multiple stab wounds during a midday armed robbery Wednesday, police said.
Alex Alford, 80, of Merriman Road was found lying in his car on Rhodes Avenue about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Georgetown police Sgt. Alan Walters said.
Alford was stabbed three times in the abdomen and had multiple cuts and scrapes on his head. He was taken to Georgetown Memorial Hospital, where he underwent surgery. A hospital spokeswoman said he was in serious condition Thursday night.
The attack has shaken the community, Walters said. “He is a well-known and well-respected figure here,” he said.
Alford sold peanuts out of his car in the parking lot of the Piggly Wiggly on Highmarket Street. “He was there almost every day,” Georgetown resident Mary Logan said. “Everyone knew him.”...
In another article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, SC—29 September 1994
Eating at a Summerville fast-food restaurant Wednesday proved unlucky for a Georgetown man wanted in the stabbing and robbery of an elderly Georgetown peanut vendor last week.
Tyson Brave, 19, was spotted by Summerville police shortly before noon at the Hardee’s restaurant on North Main Street near the entrance to Interstate 26, said Summerville police Lt. Jeff Payton....
Brave was wanted by Georgetown police in connection with an afternoon attack on Sept. 21 in which Alex Alford, about 80, was robbed at knifepoint and wounded in his head and abdomen, said Georgetown police Capt. Dan Furr.
Alford was able to get to his car where he was found by a state employee who called police. Alford remained in the intensive-care unit of Georgetown Memorial Hospital, but was in fair condition Wednesday, a hospital spokeswoman said. Investigators were able to interview him about his attacker, Furr said....
Alford is a familiar figure in Georgetown, where he sells peanuts from his car in a grocery store parking lot and runs a check-cashing business. He also is known for his efforts to increase black voter registration.
He ran unsuccessfully for Georgetown City Council in the late 1960s.
Photo from Morning Glory Cemetery, Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rich Ryals NC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alex Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 Dec 1913 and died 15 Nov 1995, last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Cleotha Blanding Alford; and sister Mozella Alford Dobbins in this compilation.
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ALFERETTA “RHETT” PROSSER ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 July 1961
Mrs. Alfereretta (Rhett) Prosser Alford, 86, of Pamplico, died Monday [July 24] in a local nursing home after being in declining health for five years. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday from Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Pamplico.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was a member of New Prospect Free Will Baptish Church near Hannah.
Surviving are three sons, Ernest Prosser, Furman Alford, and Lofton Alford, all of Pamplico; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The body will remain at Stoudenmire Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Wednesday….
Photo from Mount Zion Cemetery, Pamlico, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
She was born in Florence Co., SC, the daughter of Job Prosser and Nancy Barnes.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Robert Alford; and her son Lofton Holland Alford in this compilation.
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ALICE ALFORD BRUCE
Sister of Isaac Edwin Alford, AAFA #0389
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 10 October 1970
SOCIETY HILL [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Alford Bruce will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Union Baptist Church in Society Hill.... Burial will be in the Bethesday Cemetery [sic: Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, Darlington Co.] directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
Survivors are her husband, Woodrow Bruce; father, Robert Alford Sr.; three sisters, Mrs. Irene Williams of Camden, N.J.; Mrs. Janie Johnson of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mrs. Florence Delk of Society Hill; four brothers, Robert Alford Jr. of Jamaica, N.Y. Marion Alford of Darlington, Roland Alford of Society Hill and Isaac Alford of Seattle, Wash.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Coleman Alford; and siblings Florence Alford Delk, Irene Elizabeth Alford Williams, and Roland Furman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Isaac Edwin Alford in Washington Obituaries. Isaac’s In Remembrance, with extensive census data, is posted to AAFA’s Member Memorials.
In 2016, a Find A Grave contributor reported that no gravestone was found for Alice.
From 1870 to 1920, this African-American family was enumerated on censuses in Society Hill, Darlington Co., SC.
They were not located on the 1860 census since they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC, shows no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex only). A map published by Harper’s Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co. were African-American.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Alice 1915 SC1, Robert Coleman 1886 SC2, Coleman 1846 SC3.
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ALICE L. HYMAN ALFORD
Grandmother of Gerald Thomas Alford, AAFA #0250
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 27 July 1986
ANDREWS—Mrs. Alice Hyman Alford, 93, widow of Ellie Parker Alford, died Saturday [July 26].
Born in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Wash and Carrie Elizabeth Hutchinson Hyman. She was a member of Happy Home Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are sons, Rutledge, John H., Nathan and Etheridge “Noot” Alford; daughters, Mrs. Alice Parrott, Mrs. Louise Evans, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Cox and Mrs. Evelyn Swails, all of Andrews; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. today to Happy Home Free Will Baptist Church, with burial in the St. John Free Will Baptist Church cemetery near Hannah.
Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Dec 1892 [different than gravestone] and died _____ July 1986, last residence Andrews, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Ellie Parker Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Aline Carrie Alford Parrott, John Henry Alford, Lizzie Mae Alford Cox, Louise Mattie Alford Evans, Nathan Alford, and Rutledge Cleveland “Bubba” Alford in this compilation.
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ALINE CARRIE ALFORD PARROTT
Aunt of Gerald Thomas Alford, AAFA #0250
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 21 August 2006
ANDREWS—Aline Carrie Alford Parrott, 87, widow of Jasper Rolin Parrott, passed away Saturday morning, August 19, 2006, at her residence. Funeral service will be 5 p.m., Monday, August 21, 2006, at the Happy Home Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Andrews Memorial Cemetery, directed by the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home….
Mrs. Parrott was born August 15, 1919, in Florence County, a daughter of Ellie Alford and Alice Hyman Alford. She was a member of the Happy Home Free Will Baptist Church and was a loving mother, and grandmother.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, a son, Preston Parrott, and two sisters, Louise Evans and Lizzie Mae Cox.
Surviving are, a son, Ellie Parrott of Georgetown; two daughters, Donna P. Phillips of Georgetown, and Joyce Sims of Ladson; a sister, Evelyn Swails of Andrews; four brothers, Rev. John Henry Alford, Etheridge “Noot” Alford, Nathan Alford and Rutledge Alford, all of Andrews; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren….
Photo from Andrews Memorial Cemetery, Andrews, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, whitpet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aline Parrott (SS# issued in SC), last residence Andrews, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ellie Parker Alford and Alice L. Hyman Alford; and siblings John Henry Alford, Lizzie Mae Alford Cox, Louise Mattie Alford Evans, Nathan Alford, and Rutledge Cleveland “Bubba” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Aline Carrie 1919 SC1, Ellie Parker 1892 SC2, John William 1844 SC3, unknown4.
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ALLEN BENJAMIN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 6 August 1975
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Allen Benjamin Alford will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Round Oak Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford, 16, died Sunday [August 3] enroute to a hospital after a swimming accident. He was born in Darlington County, a son of Arthur and Mrs. Marie Bacote Alford. He was a student of Rosenwald High School.
Surviving, besides his parents, are a sister, Miss Annie Alford of Darlington, six brothers, Arthur Alford Jr., Isaac Alford, Frank Alford, Richard Alford, Charles Alford, Walter Alford, all of Darlington; a foster brother, Herman Alford of Darlington; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Annie Alford of Darlington.
Photo from Round O Baptist Cemetery, Darlington, Darlington Co., SC—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, Patrick Yearty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Allen Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Oct 1958.
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ALLEN DAVID ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Monday, 23 June 1984
In another article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 July 1984
Name: Allen David Alford
Parents: George David and Sara Alford
Spouse: Barbara Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 71
Place of Birth: Marlboro County
Date of Death: Saturday [July 21]
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Allen Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 June 1913 and died _____ July 1984, last residence Dillon, SC.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Barbara Ann Thornton Alford; and daughter Nellie Alford Aston in this compilation. We included the obituary of his first wife, Inez G. Herring Alford Hoagland, in New Jersey Obituaries.
From North Carolina, Birth and Death Indexes (Ancestry): Allen David Alford was born on 6 June 1913 in Cerro Gordo, Columbus Co., NC, parent George Alford.
On Allen David Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 27, living in Dillon Co., SC. He was born 6 June 1913 in Cerro Gordo, NC. His nearest relative is Mrs. Inez Herring Alford.
From Tennessee, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Allen David Alford, age 51, married Barbara Thornton, age 29, on 3 July 1964 in Hamblen Co., TN.
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ALLEN MARVIN ALFORD
EVENING POST
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 11 February 1972
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1972) dates of Allen Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rosa Angeline Huggins Alford; sons Dan Allen Alford, Leroy Earl Alford, Quincy Asberry Alford, and Vernon Lee Alford; and brother Owen Gurley Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Allen Marvin 1905 SC1, John M. 1859 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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ALLEN STEPHENS ALFORD
Grandfather of Allen Stephens Alford Sr., AAFA #0698
Great-Grandfather of Kathlyn Alford Aimonetti, AAFA #1410
Great-Grandfather of Roy Stephens Alford III, AAFA #0529
THE TELEGRAPH
Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 18 August 1934
EATONTON, Ga. Aug. 17—Allen S. Alford, 86, beloved veteran of the war between the states passed away at the home of his daughter in Columbia, S.C., today.
Temporary arrangements for the funeral have been made. The services will be held at the First Methodist church here sometime Sunday … and interment will take place in Pinegrove cemetery.
Mr. Alford has attended every memorial service held in Eatonton although for the last number of years he has been very feeble and since his wife’s death about 10 years ago he has lived with his daughter in Columbia.
The deceased enlisted in the army in 1864 at the age of 16. He was an officer in the R.T. Davis camp at the time of his death. There are only two veterans left in Putnam county.
Many tributes have been paid to Mr. Alford during his lifetime as he has held the admiration and esteem of the citizens of the county for years. The body will arrive in Eatonton Saturday afternoon.
He is survived by six children as follows: C.R. Alford, Eatonton; R.S. Alford, Milledgeville; J.G. Alford, Edgefield, S.C.; P.C. Alford, Erwin, Tenn; Mrs. W.K. Lewis, Columbia, S.C.; Mrs. W.C. Spivey, Wauchula, Fla.; two brothers, Elisha Alford of Godfrey, Ga., and Ed Alford of Putnam county.
Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Eatonton, Putnam Co., GA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patty Shreve
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his wife, Julia Ann Avery Alford, in Georgia Obituaries; and his grandson Allen Stephens Alford Sr. in Tennessee Obituaries.
Allen is the subject of several newspaper articles:
THE TELEGRAPH
Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 9 April 1910
EATONTON, Ga., April 8—Putnam’s tax collector, Mr. J. Calhoun Reid, who has been in service for over a quarter of a century, says Putnam county’s registration shows an increase of registration under the new law….
He has taken great interest in the work, and yesterday had an experience that perhaps no other tax collector in Georgia has had. He carried the registration books over to the home of Mr. Jack Alford, father of Mr. Allen S. Alford, for Mr. Alford to register. Mr. Jack Alford, the father, is ninety-five years old and when Putnam’s tax collector arrived at the Alford home, he found the old man out in the yard, busy at work, and still active….
THE TELEGRAPH
Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Wednesday, 28 May 1930
THE TELEGRAPH
Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Thursday, 10 August 1922
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 22 September 1929
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Allen Stephens 1848 GA1, John Allen 1815 GA2, William 1794 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ALMA BRADLEY ALFORD
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Thursday, 5 March 2009
Mrs. Alma Bradley Alford, 87, widow of the late James Vernon Alford, of 4526 Catawba Road, Kershaw passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Springs Memorial Hospital.
The funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Lancaster Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Lancaster Memorial Park….
In another article:
Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC—_____ March 2009
Mrs. Alma Bradley Alford, age 87, widow of the late James Vernon Alford, of 4526 Catawba Road in Kershaw, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Springs Memorial Hospital.
Born November 30, 1921 in Lancaster, Mrs. Alford was a daughter of the late William Bradley and Daisy Flatine B. Bradley. She was retired from Springs Industries, with more than 44 years of service.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alford will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home…. Burial will be in the Lancaster Memorial Park.
Surviving are a daughter, Cathy Hunter and her husband, Ronald, of Kershaw; a sister, Roberta Bradley Kirkley of Lancaster; two grandchildren, Amy M. Hunter and Misty Dawn Hunter; and five great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Hailey, Ryan, Abbigail and Devin….
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association….
Photos from Lancaster Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cev
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma Bradley Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 Nov 1921, last residence Kershaw, Lancaster Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, James Vernon Alford, in this compilation.
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ALMA ETHEL ALFORD DENLEY
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 11 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
COLUMBIA—Services for Alma E. Denley, 102, will be held today at Zion Baptist Church, 1801 Washington Street, with burial in Lincoln Cemetery…. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel is in charge.
Ms. Denley died Sunday, October 7, 2001.
Born in Darlington County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Leanna Alford.
Surviving are her sisters, Cleo V. Yongue, Lillian Bowman and Myrtle L. Sanders; nine nephews and five nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Photo from Lincoln Cemetery, Columbia, Richland Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma E. Denley (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Sept 1899, last residence Columbia, Richland Co.
See the obituaries of her siblings Lillian Alford Bowman, Myrtle Alford Sanders, Nathaniel Alford, and Sansberry Edward Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family. Her father, Granville Alford, and his family were enumerated in Darlington Co., SC, in each census from 1880 through 1930.
1930 CENSUS
High Hill (District 16), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #44:
Granvill R. Alford head B 60 SC SC SC farmer
age 21 at first marriage
Leanna wife B 38 SC SC SC age 18 at first marriage
[ages of Granville and Leanna are listed the same as in 1920.]
Francis son B 18 SC SC SC
Cleo dau B 14 SC SC SC
Lillian dau B 11 SC SC SC
Myrtle dau B 9 SC SC SC
Newton grandson B 6 MS SC MS
James grandson B 4 SC SC MS
Oscar grandson B 2 NJ SC MS
Margaret Grant mother-in-law B 72 SC SC SC widow
Next door, Dwelling #45:
Nathaniel Alford head B 23 SC SC SC age 22 at first marriage
Louisa wife B 19 SC SC SC age 18 at first marriage
1920 CENSUS
Mont Clare (District 17), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #187:
Granville Alford head B 60 SC SC SC farmer
Leanna wife B 38 SC SC SC
Alma dau B 19 SC SC SC
Martha dau B 17 SC SC SC
Nathaniel son B 13 SC SC SC
Chester son B 11 SC SC SC
Sansberry son B 9 SC SC SC
Francis son B 8 SC SC SC
Cleo dau B 6 SC SC SC
Lillian dau B 2 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 11), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #121:
Granville Alford head B 38 SC SC SC farmer
2nd marriage 13 years
Luanna wife B 29 SC SC SC 1st marriage 13 years
7 children, 6 living
Newton son B 12 SC SC SC
Alma dau B 10 SC SC SC
Augusta dau B 9 SC SC SC
Nathaniel son B 5 SC SC SC
Chester son B 3 SC SC SC
Sansberry son B 1-3/12 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 25), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #242:
Granville Alford head B 34 b. Nov 1865 SC SC SC farmer
married 4 years
Luanna wife B 20 b. Oct 1879 SC SC SC 2 children, 2 living
Euton son B 1 b. Dec 1898 SC SC SC
Ethel dau B 8/12 b. Sep 1900 SC SC SC
[year obviously incorrect]
Emma dau B 11 b. Feb 1889 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 42), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #282:
Edward Alford head B 35 SC SC SC farmer
Ida L. wife B 39
Granville son B 19
+ 5 more younger children, a grandson, and a boarder
Her lineage: Alma E. 1899 SC1, Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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ALMA HARDEE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 2 December 2000
Alma Alford, 89, widow of Leon Alford, died Thursday Nov. 30, 2000, in Loris Hospital [Horry Co, SC].
She was a native of Horry County, and the daughter of the late Andrew and Annie Bullard Hardee.
Survivors include a daughter, Gracie Alford of Tabor City [Columbus Co., NC].
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at Forest Lawn Cemetery [Horry Co., SC]….
Photo from Forest Lawn Baptist Church Cemetery, Tabor City, Columbus Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 December 1910. Her last residence is listed as Tabor City, Columbus Co., NC.
Her husband was Leon Robert Alford, son of Levi Thomas Alford and Freddie Ida Hardee. SSDI records show that Leon Alford was b. 16 Sept 1907 and d. _____ Feb 1986. His last residence was also Tabor City.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: Leon Robert 1907 SC1, Levi Thomas 1876 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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ALVIE HAROLD ALFORD
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Sunday, 1 April 1984
NINETY SIX—Alvie Harold Alford, 61, of 143 Pinehaven Drive, died Friday at Self Memorial Hospital.
Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late Jessie Scott and Bertha Bullard Alford. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee of E.P. Pitts Sand Company in Nichols. He was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are three sons, Roger H. Alford of Greenwood, Donald Alford of Ninety Six and Ronald G. Alford of Columbus, Ga.; a brother, A.J. Alford of Ninety Six; and 11 grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Mears Funeral Home in Fairbluff [Columbus Co.], N.C., with burial in Powell Cemetery.
Blyth Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
In another article:
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Monday, 2 April 1984
NINETY SIX—Alvie Harold Alford, 61, died Friday.
Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late Scott and Bertha Bullard Alford. He was a disabled veteran, having served in the Army in World WarII. Mr. Alford was a member of Fair Bluff Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Roger Alford of Greenwood, Donnie Alford of Ninety Six and Ronnie Alford of Columbus, Ga.; a brother, A.J. Alford of Fair Bluff, N.C.; grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Meares Funeral Home in Fairbluff, with burial in Powell Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alvie Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 Nov 1922 and died _____ March 1984, last residence Ninety Six, Greenwood Co., SC.
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AMANDA CONWAY ALFORD
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Thursday, 9 November 1961
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Alford who died Nov. 5 will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. from Varnsville Baptist Church in Newberry County….
Burial will be in the church cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Jake Alford, in this compilation.
From SC Deaths: Amanda Alford was born in 1891 in Laurens Co., SC, daughter of Jeff Conway and unknown mother. Her husband was Jake Alford, and the informant was Mary Walker. She is buried in Varnsville Cemetery in Chappells, Newberry Co., SC.
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AMANDA KAY COLLOM ALFORD
Photo and dates from Goldfinch Funeral Home
August 29, 1952 - December 3, 2012
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—5 December 2012
CONWAY—Amanda Kay Alford, 60, of Perry Street, died Monday, December 3, 2012 at her residence.
Mrs. Alford was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Homer Collom and Thelma Mae Johnson.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Collom.
She was a member of Jamestown Baptist Church where she served for over 30 years as Sunday School teacher with first through third grade children. “Miss Kay, “ as she was affectionately known to so many, sewed 40+ years for practically every young lady in Conway and surrounding areas whether it was a dance costume, cheerleading outfit, prom attire, or wedding dress. She also stitched “many a dress and costume” during the 20 years that she worked for The Carolina Opry, and she prided them as extended family.
“The next chapter” of her life as she called it started in May 2007, as she encountered cancer and led a beautiful and long battle that allowed her to share her testimony of faith with anyone who would listen. “Always seeing the glass as half full,” Kay remained gracious throughout her challenging journey. Losing her eye in 2010 allowed yet another leap of faith as she held tightly to a favorite verse that she frequently delivered to her friends and family: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” Hebrews 11:1.
Surviving are her husband, Frankie R. Alford of Conway; a son, Clayton R. Alford and wife Wendy of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Amanda A. Roof and husband Justin of Conway; four grandchildren, Amanda Gray Alford, Anna Claire Roof, Dylan Roof, and Andrew Roof; two step grandchildren Austin and Collie Rogers, and a brother, James Bryan Collom and wife Cindy of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Friday at the First United Methodist Church…. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum….
The family extends sincere gratitude to the host of doctors and medical staff at the Medical Univeristy of South Carolina who enabled her to live many years more than the initial diagnosis….
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Frankie Reaves Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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AMELIA RAY ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 10 March 1972
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Amelia Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 Sept 1881 but that she died 15 March 1972, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, George Washington Alford; and son Colon L. Alford in this compilation.
Amelia is the sister of Simon Ray, George’s sister Freddie’s husband. She is Melia A. Ray, age 17b. Sept 1882, on the 1880 census with her parents Jeremiah and Martha Ray.
Her gravestone in Gethsemane Old Baptist Cemetery could not be located.
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AMELIA VIOLA “MELIA” BARNHILL ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—14 April 1963
CONWAY—Mrs. Amelia Barnhill Alford, 56, widow of Homer B. Barnhill of the Horry section of Horry County, died Saturday at a local hospital following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday from the Pleasant Union Baptist Church, with the Rev. E.J. Lawson, pastor of Salem Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Mack Daniel and Caroline Rabon Barnhill. She was a member of the Sandy Hill Holiness Church.
Surviving are three sons, Melton Alford of Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry, Eddie Alford of Rt. 2 Galivants Ferry, and D.L. Alford of Rt. 2, Marion, nine daughters, Mrs. Mack (Galvin) Presser of Rt. 1, Aynor, Mrs. Grover (Reba) Lewis of Rt. 2, Darlington, Mrs. Moses (Mae) Jones of Rt. 2, Aynor, Mrs. Quince (Goldaphone) Allen of Rt. 3, Lalla, Mrs. Dale (Hazel) Grainger of Charleston, Mrs. Laurue (Lizzie) Smith of Rt. 1, Aynor, Miss Linzula Alford and Miss Venzula Alford, both of Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry and Miss Carolyn Alford of Route, 2 Galivants Ferry; two brothers, Mack Barnhill of Route 3, Galivants Ferry, and Pink Barnhill of Rt. 1 Aynor, 32 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Photos from Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rabon Crossroads, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Homer Burroughs Alford; and children Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon, Freeman “D.L.” Alford, and Goldaphine Alford Allen in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
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ANN GERTRUDE ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 1 April 1951
Photo from Bakers Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Aynor, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Walter Gary Alford and Orilla Dosey Brown Alford; and half-siblings Clifford James Alford, Elliott Alford, Harley Leverne Alford, and Naomi Alford Hucks Cannon in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her lineage: Ann Gertrude 1937 SC1, Walter Gary 1895 SC2, Arthur S. 1857 SC3, Jess 1834 SC4, Jesse 1785 SC5.
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ANN JOHNSON RAINSFORD ALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Sunday, 19 October 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
EDGEFIELD [Edgefield Co.], S.C.—Graveside service for Ann Johnson Alford, 74, will be conducted on Monday, October 20, 2003, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford, beloved wife of J. Gordon Alford, died on Friday, October 17, 2003.
Born in Edgefield, she was the daughter of the late Lynwood and Ellen McWhite Johnson. She attended Winthrop College and was an active member of Edgefield County Hospital Women’s Auxiliary. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Les Dames de Fleurs Garden Club.
Surviving are her husband, J. Gordon Alford; sons, John Rainsford III, Thomas Benjamin Rainsford, George Lynnwood Rainsford; one daughter, Katherine Alford Aimonetti; and a sister, Martha Patterson; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her love, compassion and presence influenced generations of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements….
Photos from Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Edgefield, Edgefield Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ann J. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 January 1929, last residence Edgefield, Edgefield Co.
See the obituary of her second husband, John Gordon Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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ANN WOOSLEY ALFORD
ISLAND PACKET
Hilton Head Island, Beaufort Co., SC—4 April 2013
Ann Alford, 80, of Sea Pines in Hilton Head passed away on April 1st at her home from pancreatic cancer.
She was born on May 16, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN. Her teenage years were spent in Fairhope, AL., where she graduated from Fairhope High School. She attended the University of Alabama, where she was the first female to complete her bachelor’s degree in Finance, accomplishing this in only 3 years. She was also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Chi Theta and winner of the Wall Street Journal Award. Upon graduation she moved to Atlanta and was employed by the First National Bank of Atlanta.
She married Harry Alford on July 9, 1956. Marianne Alford Osentoski was born on October 15, 1958 and was followed by Ryburn Alford on October 4, 1960. Ann reentered the workforce in 1977 and joined the trust department of the Wayne Oakland Bank in Detroit, Michigan, which became the First of America Bank. She was a vice president and trust office prior to retiring.
Harry and Ann retired to Hilton Head in 1992. She returned to work as a vice president and trust office at the Anchor Bank. Ann has always been an active member in the Methodist church during her life. Since moving to Hilton Head and joining St. Andrew by the Sea, she was a founding member of the Endowment Fund and developed her passion for loving people as a Stephen Minister!
She is survived by her brother John Woosley and wife Bristol, her husband Harry, along with her daughter Marianne and Paul Osentoski, son Ry and Shelia Alford and grandson Matthew Alford.
A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew by the Sea United Methodist Church on April 5 at 2:30. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be sent to Hospice of the Low Country, P.O. Box 3827, Bluffton, SC 29910 or St. Andrew by the Sea Endowment Fund, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head, SC 29928 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann W. Alford (SS# issued in AL), last residence not listed.
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ANNA LOUISE ALFORD BROWN ANDERSON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 September 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Louise Alford Brown Anderson, 96, were held at Meares Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Cedardale Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Jannie Williams Alford and was a member of Mullins First Baptist Church.
Surviving are sons, L.D. Brown, Jimmy Brown, Paul Brown; daughters, Margie Altman and Betty Miles; 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Sons Edwin and Robert Brown predeceased her.
Photo from Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise B. Anderson (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 March 1905 and died 1 September 2001.
See the obituaries of her mother, Janie Rectina Williams Alford Altman Jones; brothers Edward Manuel Alford, Eugene A. Alford, Pearlie Dubose Alford Sr., and William Power Alford; and half-siblings Henry Monroe Alford and Willie Ann Alford Turbeville in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Emma Jane Alford Williamson Stanton Rogers in North Carolina Obituaries.
Her name was Anna Louise Alford. Her first husband was Burnie Leroy Brown and the second was T.D. Anderson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Anna Louise 1905 SC1, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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ANNIE ALFORD BYRD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Wednesday, 21 July 1993
MARION—Mrs. Annie Alford Byrd, 81, retired beautician, died July 19, 1993, at Marion Memorial Hospital. Funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home….
Survivors are her brother, Marvin Alford of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Ms. Minnie Roberts of Galivants Ferry, Ms. Gracie Johnson of Johns Island.
Photo from Palmetto Memorial Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie A. Byrd (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 May 1912 and died _____ July 1993, last residence Marion, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, Joe Alford; and siblings Marvin E. Alford and Minnie Alford Roberts in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother William Alfred Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Annie 1912 SC1, Joe 1892 SC2, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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ANNIE ALMA ALFORD ELVINGTON
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 11 August 1987
Name: Annie Alma Elvington
Parents: Berry Coleman Alford and Glen Cook Alford
Spouse: Clifton Franklin Elvington
Date of Birth/Age: Age 66
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Sunday [August 9]
Place of Death: Article headlined Lake View
Place of Burial: services at Kemper Baptist Church
Photo from Kemper Baptist Church Cemetery, Kemper Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alma Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 March 1922 and died _____ August 1987, last residence lake View, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Berry Coleman Alford and Glenn Cook Alford, and siblings Arthur Laneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, Edna Alford Gerrald, H.B. Alford, and Leatha Alford Beaver in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Annie Alma 1922 SC1, Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B 1780 SC?6, William 1760 NC?7
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ANNIE BELL GRIGGS ADAMS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 25 October 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.]—Services for Annie Bell Adams Alford, 84, are at 3 p.m. today at Swift Creek Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford, widow of Thomas B. Alford, died Friday [October 24]. Born in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the late Ham W. and Alma Adams Griggs.
Surviving are sons, Jerry Alford of Wayne City, IL, and Frank Alford of Timmonsville; brothers, H.W. Griggs Jr. of Florence and Carroll Griggs of Hartsville; sisters, Vista Morse of Tecumseh, Mich., Elizabeth Sauer of Brodhead, Wis., and Sara Braddock of Columbia; four grands.
Photos from Swift Creek Cemetery, Darlington Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlington SC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 July 1913.
See the obituaries of her son Franklin Walter Alford Sr.; and her husband’s first wife, Annie Ida Osborne Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Bradley 1895 SC1, John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur 1775 SC4.
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ANNIE E. ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 October 1995
Name: Annie E. Alford
Parents: Adolphus and Lucy LeGette Alford
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Sunday [October 1]
Place of Death: Headlined Dillon
Place of Burial: Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery (AA)
Photo from Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery, Latta, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Adam Crum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Dec 1911 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Oct 1995, last residence Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.
From AAFA records: Annie Liza Alford was the daughter of Adolphus Alford and his first wife Annie; his second wife was Lucy LeGette.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serves the African-American community.
On Adolphus Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, a self-employed mechanic living in Dillon, SC. He was born 27 Feb 1884, and his nearest relative is Lucy Alford.
1930 CENSUS
Manning (District 19), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #165:
Glis S. Alford head B 75 SC SC SC Presbyterian minister
age 20 at 1st marriage
Lucinda wife B 75 SC SC SC
Manning (District 19), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #166:
Dolphus Alford head B 40 SC SC SC garage laborer
age 21 at 1st marriage
Lucinda wife B 40 SC SC SC
Redorin [?] son B 21 SC SC SC
Dolphus son B 18 SC SC SC
Liza dau B 20 SC SC SC
Giles Jr. son B 9 SC SC SC
Sallie L. dau B 6 SC SC SC
Jerry son B 4-1/12 SC SC SC
James A. son B 2-3/12 SC SC SC
“unknown” son B 2/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Manning (District 32), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #313:
Adolphus Alford head B 35 SC SC SC auto garage machinist
Lucy wife B 25 SC SC SC
Thodsia son B 12 SC SC SC
William H. son B 10 SC SC SC
Annie L. dau B 8 SC SC SC
Dannie A. son B 6 SC SC SC
Giles Jr. son B 4/12 SC SC SC
Giles Sr. father B 60 SC SC SC gospel minister
Lucinda mother B 60 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Bethea (District 58), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #195:
Giles S. Alford head B 54 SC SC SC farmer
1st marriage, 31 years
Lucinda wife B 52 SC SC SC 10 children, 5 living
Corine dau B 30 SC SC SC single
Luberta dau B 18 SC SC SC
Betha dau B 13 SC SC SC
Adolphus son B 28 SC SC SC widower
Theodore grandson B 2 SC SC SC
Taft grandson B 1 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Bethea (District 58), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #264:
Jiles S. Alford head B 46 b. Oct 1853 SC SC SC m. 28 years farmer
Lucindia wife B 48 b. June 1852 SC SC SC 10 children, 6 living
Corrine dau B 24 b. Feb 1876 SC SC SC
Mollie dau B 20 b. July 1879 SC SC SC
Dolphes son B 16 b. Feb 1884 SC SC SC
Lusasa D. dau B 12 b. Aig 1887 SC SC SC
Luvertis dau B 6 b. Oct 1893 SC SC SC
Besey dau B 5 b. Feb 1895 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #482:
Giles S. Alford head B 25 SC SC SC works on farm
Lucindy wife B 27 SC SC SC
Corrina dau B 5 SC SC SC
Mollie dau B 1 SC SC SC
Next door is the family of James Frierson Alford Sr. (white)—see his obituary in this compilation.
Her lineage: Annie Liza 1911 SC1, Adolphus 1884 SC2, Giles 1853 SC3.
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ANNIE E. ALFORD SLATON IRBY
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Friday, 10 August 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GREENVILLE—Annie Alford Irby, 82, of 1611 E. Washington St., died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001.
Born in Pineville [Mecklenburg Co.], N.C., she was a daughter of the late Walter Joseph and Mary Kathryn Lear Alford, and widow of Lewis A. Irby. She was retired from Stone Manufacturing Company and was a member of Laurens Road United Methodist Church, where she was active in all phases of church work.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leon (Iris) Reece of Greenville, eight grandchildren, Jens Slaton, Anke Slaton, Wallace, Kerry Reece, Karen Reece Johnson, Leslie Reece, Matthew Slaton, Joshua Slaton, Zachary Slaton and three great-grandchildren, Adam Reed Johnson, Rachel Ann Johnson and Allison Elaine Wallace. She was predeceased by a son, Jim Slaton.
…. Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Laurens Road United Methodist Church. Burial: Greenville Memorial Gardens….
Photo from Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Karen & Buddy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie E. Irby (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 May 1919, last residence Greenville, Greenville Co.
See the obituary of her half-brother William Jennings Alford; and her sister-in-law Annie Mae Alford (wife of half-brother Leroy)—which includes additional genealogical information—in this compilation.
Annie’s parents were married on 6 May 1906 in Mecklenberg Co., NC: Walter Alford, age 32, and Katie Lear, age 25. It was his second marriage and her first.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her lineage: Annie 1919 NC1, Walter Joseph 1874 NC2, Joseph H. 1839 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ANNIE ELIZABETH ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 10 July 2001
DILLON—Services for Annie Elizabeth Alford will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel AME Church with burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs. Alford died July 4, 2001.
Born in Dillon, she was a daughter of the late Ben Alford Sr. and Lizzie Alford McDaniel. She was a member of Bethel AME Church where she was active with the Soup Kitchen and the Missionary Board. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club.
Surviving are a sister, Mamie Rivers; stepsister, Miriam Daniels; several nieces and nephews.
In another article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 10 July 2001
Name: Annie Elizabeth Alford
Parents: Ben Alford Sr. and Lizzie Alford McDaniel
Date of Birth: May 15, 1921
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Wednesday, July 4
Place of Death: her residence
Place of Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery
Photo from Resthaven Cemetery, Floydale, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Annie E. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
Resthaven Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serves the African-American community.
1930 CENSUS
Dillon (District 17), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #332:
Lizzie Alford head B 30 SC SC SC laundress widow
Annie E. dau B 8 SC SC SC
Ben son B 6 SC SC SC
Mamie E. dau B 4 SC SC SC
Probably:
1920 CENSUS
Dillon (District 33), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #399:
Ben Alford head B 26 SC SC SC laborer
Ben has not been located in previous censuses.
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ANNIE ELIZABETH ALFORD JOHNSON
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 29 August 1989
Name: Ann Elizabeth Alford Johnson
Parents: Alexander and Anna Belle Alford
Spouse: Frank C. Johnson
Date of Birth/Age: Age 77
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Aug. 16
Place of Death: her home in Dillon
Place of Burial: Pine Hill Cemetery AA
Photo from Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery, Latta, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Adam Crum
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Anne E. Johnson (SS# issued in NY) was born 8 October 1911 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Aug 1989, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituary of her brother Alexander Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Pine Hill AME Church Cemetery in Dillon Co. traditionally serves the African-American community.
1930 CENSUS
Bethea (District 4), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #126:
Alex L. Alford head B 39 SC SC SC farmer
age 20 at 1st marriage
Anna wife B 39 SC SC SC age 20 at 1st marriage
Anna L. dau B 18 SC SC SC
James son B 16 SC SC SC
Alexander Jr. son B 15 SC SC SC
Robert son B 11 SC SC SC
Edmona dau B 9 SC SC SC
Reney dau B 8 SC SC SC
John R. son B 6 SC SC SC
Mary J. dau B 4 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Bethea (District 20), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #399:
Alexander Alford head B 28 SC SC SC farm laborer
Anna Bell wife B 29 SC SC SC
Annie E. dau B 8 SC SC SC
James E. son B 7 SC SC SC
Alexander Jr. son B 5 SC SC SC
Robert son B 1-3/12 SC SC SC
Cousar nephew B 10 SC SC SC
Probably: On Alexander Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 26, a farm laborer living in Latta, Dillon Co., SC. He was born 14 May 1891 and has a wife and 4 children. He signed with his mark.
An SSDI record for Alexander Alford (SS# issued in SC) shows that he was born 14 May 1891 and died _____ Jan 1964, last residence SC.
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ANNIE G. ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 16 January 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Annie Alford, of 719 Parrish Dr., departed this life, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Troy Funeral Home of Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 December 1913.
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ANNIE IDA OSBORNE ALFORD
Grandmother of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 December 1946
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.], Dec. 17—Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Alford, 51, will be held from the Brown-Pennington funeral home at four o’clock Wednesday afternoon..... Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Alford died at a Florence Hospital Tuesday morning [December 17] following an illness of several months.
Surviving are her husband, T.B. [Thomas Bradley] Alford; two sons, J.T. [James T.] and Jack Alford; three daughters, Mrs. Richard [Letha Mae] Wadsworth, Mrs. G.B. [Mary Leona] Gardner, and Mrs. Laverne [Doris] Weaver.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show that Mary Annie Ida Osborne was born 31 Jan 1896, the daughter of James Marion Osborne and Mary Viola Conell. She married Thomas Bradley Alford on 5 July 1914 in Darlington Co., SC. She is enumerated as Annie on censuses.
See the obituary of her son James Thomas “J.T.” Alford and her husband’s second wife, Annie Bell Griggs Adams Alford, in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Darlington (District 3), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #71
John R. Alford head 68 SC
Mary Alford wife 58 SC
T.B. Alford son 23 SC
[Where is he in 1900 and 1910? He is not with his parents.]
Annie Alford dau-in-law 23 SC
James Alford grandson 3 SC
Letha M. Alford granddau 5/12 SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Bradley 1895 SC1, John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur 1775 SC4.
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ANNIE JANE SMITH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 23 February 1940
MRS. ANNIE ALFORD DIES AT SCRANTON
SCRANTON. Feb. 22—Mrs. Annie J. Alford, 74, widow of the late John W. Alford, Confederate veteran, died at the home of her son, S.J. Alford here early this morning. She had been ill several weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at Sand Hill church in the Hanna community….
Mrs. Alford is survived by the following children: Mrs. R.F. Miles of Lake City, Miss Irene Alford of Scranton, S.J. Alford of Scranton, Mrs. Edward George of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Joel Alford of Lake City.
Surviving step-sons are, E.P. Alford of Coshocton, Ohio, J.C. [John Chancellor] Alford of Cheraw and Ellie Alford of Andrews.
One sister, Mrs. Ollie Stokes of Faverville, also survives, together with a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In another article:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 23 February 1940
Photo from Saint Johns Cemetery, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gerald Alford, AAFA #0250
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her son Joel Daniel Alford; and stepsons Ellie Parker Alford and William Robert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Alice Wester Alford Miles in Kentucky Obituaries; of her daughter Charlotte E. Alford George in California Obituaries; and of her stepson Emanuel Peachman Alford Sr. in Ohio Obituaries.
Annie was the fourth wife of John William Alford. He was the son of an unknown Alford and Elizabeth Harrell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: John William 1844 SC1, unknown2.
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ANNIE LEE ALFORD STACKHOUSE
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 28 October 1950
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Anne [sic] Lee Alford Stackhouse, 71, wife of Marvin M. Stackhouse of Dillon, will be held at the residence on Main Street this afternoon at 3:30.... Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Cecil Wiggins, Bennie Wiggins, Jewel McLaurin, Sam Ervin, Henry Bethea, Laval Osteen and R.A. Braddy.
A daughter of the late B.A. and Mary Campbell Alford, she was born in Robeson county, N.C., and in 1904 married Mr. Stackhouse and lived the balance of her life in Dillon, where Mr. Stackhouse has been active in construction work, and a member of city council for the past 25 years. [This paragraph was printed with lines out of order—this is the order that seems correct.]
Mrs. Stackhouse was a member of the Methodist Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Herbert M. Stackhouse of Dillon, the Reverend William C. Stackhouse of Greeleyville; Glenn A. Stackhouse of San Francisco, Cal.; two daughters, Miss Mary E. Stackhouse of Dillon and Mrs. Laurie M. Ervin of Dillon; two brothers, J.C. [James Cousar] and W.B. [William Benjamin] Alford, both of Dillon; two sisters, Mrs. W.M. McClean [Viola] of Dillon, Mrs. S.P. Williams [probably Sophie Wiggins listed in the obituaries of her siblings] of Columbia.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Mary Elizabeth Campbell Alford; and siblings James Cousar Alford, Viola Alford McLean, and William Benjamin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Annie Lee 1879 SC1, Benjamin Ancel 1852 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ANNIE LOUISE JEFFORDS HALFORD
Photo from her grandson Randall Robinson – used with permission
EVENING HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Monday, 24 November 1930
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Clyde Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son James Everette Halford in Texas Obituaries; of her son Joseph Clyde Halford in New Mexico Obituaries; of her daughter Mary Louise “Mayme” Halford Roehrs Gilbert in Washington Obiuaries; and of her daughter Pretto Elliott Halford Robinson in California Obituaries.
In 2019, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Annie has no gravestone in Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, York Co., SC, but surrounding graves and cemetery records verify that she is buried there.
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ANNIE MAE ALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Friday, 12 November 1999
BEECH ISLAND [Aiken Co., SC]—Mrs. Annie Mae Alford, 94, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at Beverly Manor Nursing Home. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church [Jackson, Aiken Co., SC].... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, a native of Ellenton, was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, James L. Alford, Charlotte, N.C.; a daughter, Edna Broome, Beech Island; and seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be G.L. Belger, Jack Morris, Fred Hill, Alfred Davis, Wade Key and Tommy Bullard.
…. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Stephen D. Posey Funeral Home [North Augusta, Aiken Co., SC].
Photos from Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, Jackson, Aiken Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Lindsay
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 23 March 1905, last residence Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.
See the obituary of her daughter Edna Alford Broome in this compilation.
She is buried next to her husband, Leroy Alford, 27 Oct 1897 – 19 June 1978. He died in Richmond Co., GA, on 19 June 1978 (Georgia Deaths, 1919–98, Ancestry).
1930 CENSUS
Augusta (District 17), Richmond Co., GA, Dwelling #26:
Maggie M. Scott head 43 GA GA GA age 15 at 1st marriage
Annie M. Alford dau 25 SC SC GA age 18 at 1st marriage
Leroy Alford son-in-law 33 SC NC NC age 27 at 1st marriage
cotton mill weaver
Edna L. granddaughter 3 GA SC SC
Eliza B. Johnson mother 64 SC SC SC widow
1930 CENSUS
Pineville (District 73), Mecklenburg Co., NC, p. 8B:
[dwelling and family numbers are restarted with each street]
Walter J. Alford head 56 NC NC NC “none”
age 20 at first marriage
Katie wife 47 NC NC NC cotton mill – warps
age 26 at first marriage
Jennings son 30 SC NC NC cotton mill – weaver
Fred W. son 18 NC NC NC cotton mill – weaver
Ruth H. dau 16 NC NC NC cotton mill – weaver
Annie dau 10 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Pineville (District 179), Mecklenburg Co., NC, Dwelling #179:
Walter J. Alford head 46 NC NC NC cotton mill operator
Kate wife 38 NC NC NC
Ray son 21 NC NC NC cotton mill operator
William J. son 20 NC NC NC cotton mill operator
Fred W. son 8 NC NC NC
Ruth H. dau 5 NC NC NC
Annie E. dau 8/12 NC NC NC
1910 CENSUS
Pineville (District 179), Mecklenburg Co., NC, Dwelling #171:
[In same dwelling as Frank Ayers family—no new dwelling or family numbers]
Walter J. Alford head 36 NC NC NC second marriage 4 years weaver
Katie wife 27 NC NC NC first marriage 4 years weaver
Ethel dau 7/12 SC NC NC
1900 CENSUS
Union (District 78), Union Co., SC, Dwelling #337:
Boarding with the J.D. High family:
Walter Alford boarder 26 b. Jan 1874 NC NC NC weaver
married 6 years
Pat boarder 24 b. Feb 1876 NC NC NC weaver
2 children, 2 living
Leroy boarder 3 b. Mar 1897 NC NC NC
W.J. boarder 6/12 b. Dec 1899 NC NC NC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her husband’s lineage: Leroy 1897 NC1, Walter Joseph 1874 NC2, Joseph H. 1839 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ANNIE MAY ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Wednesday, 10 August 1955
Name: Annie May Alford
Parents: Moses & Bessie Alford
Date of Birth/Age: 2
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Death: Minturn
AAFA NOTES: AAFA is not able to identify this family.
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ANNIE NASH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 25 May 1964
LATTA—Miss Annie Alford, 96, an aunt of State Democratic party Chairman Yancey McLeod, died at her residence, “The Cedars,” in the Bingham section of Dillon County Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the residence with burial in Alford Cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late William McDonald and Sara Elizabeth McLean Alford.
Other survivors include a nephew and two nieces.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show that Annie Nash Alford was born 11 February 1868 in SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, William McDonald Alford and Sarah Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Douschka Marion Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Edwin Plummer Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Annie Nash 1868 SC1, William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ANNIE ROGERS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 27 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Annie Rogers Alford will be held at 2 p.m. today at New Holly United Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. House of Thomas Funeral Home is in charge. Ms. Alford died December 21, 2001.
Born in Dillon County, she was a daughter of the late Will and Catherine Rogers.
Surviving are daughters, Mary Whittington, Emma McKinnon, Annie Lynch, Sallie Dandaridge, Annie Platt; sons, Henry, Nathaniel Alford; sisters, Katherin McDuffie, Susie McLaurin; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 July 1913, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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ANNIE SPEARS DAVID ALFORD
Grandmother of Howard Alford Jr., AAFA #0274
[Although she died in FL, we are also including her obituary here because she is buried in and has close ties to SC.
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 5 November 1925
Mrs. Annie S. Alford, formerly of Dillon, died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William E. Gary in Tampa, Fla. last Thursday [October 29]. Mrs. Alford was in Dillon a few weeks ago and appeared to be in such excellent health that news of her death was a great shock to her many friends and relatives in the section. The body was brought to Dillon Saturday and interment was made at the Alford cemetery following the funeral service at the home of her sister, Mrs. E.T. Elliott.
Mrs. Alford was one of the pioneer citizens of Dillon, and resided here until a few years ago when she went to Goldsboro to stay with her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Burroughs.
She was the widow of the late James Frierson Alford who preceded her to the grave many years ago.
Mrs. Alford is survived by the following children; Mrs. Chas. H. Burroughs of Goldsboro, N.C.; Mrs. William E. Gary, of Tampa, Fla; Howard Alford, of Sumter; T. Brooks Alford, of Charleston; Jas. F. Alford of Dillon; W. Frank Alford and William D. Alford of Tampa. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Dr. J.H. David, William J. David, Mrs. C.S. Browne and Mrs. E.T. Elliott of Dillon.
Mrs. Alford was a life-long member of the Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life. She was a woman of great strength of mind and character who met life’s problems with unflinching courage.
Many friends and relatives gathered at the graveside to pay a last tribute to her memory and the large collection of floral offerings attested to the high esteem and deep affection in which she was held in her circle of friends.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.C. Allen, of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. F.H. Hay of the Presbyterian Church.
The following nephews acted as pallbearers, Frank, Will and Thos. David, Robert and Terrel Rogers, Harry Dixon, Augustus Alford and James Alford.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Frierson Alford Sr.; her sons James Frierson Alford Jr., Thomas Brooks Alford, and William Frank Alford; and her grandson Howard Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son William David Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From AAFA records, Annie Spears David was born in Bennetsville, Marlboro Co., SC, the daughter of William Josiah David and Rebecca Lucretia Spears.
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ARCHIE LEAMON ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—12 January 1952
CONWAY, Jan 11—Archie L. Alford, 44, farmer of Bayboro Section of Horry County, died in a Mullins hospital about 4:15 p.m. Fricday after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Berea Baptist Church…. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Active and honorary pallbearers will be members of Bayboro WOW Camp 490.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County March 18, 1907, the son of Jesse and Lillie Smith Alford. He was a member of WOW Camp 490 and Berea Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sallie Johnson Alford; five sons, Leamon Alford, Billy Elbert Alford, Kales L. Alford, Jesse B. Alford and Thomas W. Alford of Bayboro, two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Lillie Page of Loris and Miss Elma Jane Alford of the home; a brother, Burley Alford of Bayboro, a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Perritt of Mullins [Marion Co.], and two grandchildren.
Photos from Berea Baptist Baptist Church Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Smith
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of wife, Sally Jane Johnson Alford; children Elma Jane Alford Johnson and Leamon Junior Alford; and parents, Lillie Smith Alford and Jesse James Alford, in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Bayboro (District 79), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #169:
Jessie Alford head 40 SC SC SC farmer
Lilly wife 35 SC SC SC
Archie son 10 SC SC SC
Pearlie son 8 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Archie Leamon 1907 SC1, Jesse James 1880 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ARLENE BOLYN ALFORD WOODBURY
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—27 January 2009
COLUMBIA—Arlene Bolyn Woodbury, the wife of Archie C. Woodbury and a native of Hemingway, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2009, at her West Columbia residence.
Mrs. Woodbury was born December 6, 1933, in Hemingway, the daughter of Isaac Watts Bolyn and Annie Matthews Bolyn. As a southern lady, she devoted her life to the role as a wife and mother. She will always be remembered for her sacrificial and unconditional love and care to her husband, children, and her special daughter, Diane. She was a member of the Huggins Chapel Southern Methodist Church and currently attended the Congaree Baptist Church in Pine Ridge.
Arlene leaves behind her devoted and faithful Archie. They were married on October 20, 1961, and celebrated 48 years together. From their union survives: three children, Charles Edward Chuck Alford of Lexington, Denise W. (Dawson) Mitchell of Pine Ridge, and a special daughter, Diane Woodbury of W. Columbia; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a daughter-in-law, Wendy Woodbury of Chambersburg, PA; and two brothers, Joseph Bolyn of Florida and Oneal (Ruth) Bolyn of Hemingway.
She was predeceased by her parents, and a son, Randy R. Woodbury.
Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2009, in the Huggins Chapel Southern Methodist Church…. Interment will be follow in the Poplar Hill Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery directed by the Hemingway Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home….
Photo from Poplar Hill Free Will Baptist Cemetery, Hermingway, Williamsburg Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Remember me
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arlene B. Woodbury (SS# issued in SC), last residence West Columbia, Lexington, SC.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Rudolph Carey Alford Jr.; and son Charles Edward “Chuck” Alford in this compilation.
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SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 30 November 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GALIVANTS FERRY—[Horry Co.]—Mr. Arnal Tracy Alford, 85, husband of Rhoda Jane Rabon Alford, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness.
Mr. Alford was born Mar. 22, 1920 in Horry County, a son of the late Howard and Claudia Bell Martin Alford. He was a retired farmer and a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. Mr. Alford was a member of Pineview Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Alford in addition to his wife of the home are his children, Howard Tracy (Carlyene) Alford of Galivants Ferry, Russell Mitchell ( Mary) Alford of Milwaukee, Wis. and Patsy (Waylon) Johnson of Galivants Ferry; seven grandchildren, Russell Alford Jr., Donald Tracy Alford, Shane Alford, Michell Alford, Amanda Alford, Arnal (Stephanie) Johnson and Sophia (Tyson) Chestnut and their children, Hunter and Hanna Chestnut; six other great-grandchildren; a brother, Dolphus Alford of Mullins; and a sister, Dorothy Rabon of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery….
Photo from Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
Photo from Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
Photo taken 22 Aug 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tracy Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 March 1920.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rhoda Jane Rabon Alford; son Howard Tracy Alford; parents, Howard H. Alford and Claudia Bell Martin Alford; and siblings Dorothy Jane Alford Rabon, Hursel Lenneau Alford, Lacy Howard Alford, and Lonnie Dolphus Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arnal Tracy 1920 SC1, Howard H. 1895 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ARTHUR ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 12 October 2012
DARLINGTON—Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Alford of Darlington will be conducted 12:00 o’clock noon Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Round O Missionary Baptist Church…. Interment will follow in the church cemetery directed by Jordan Funeral Home, Inc.
Mr. Alford was born in Darlington County Oct. 6 1928, a son of the late Abe and Elizabeth Alford.
He died Tuesday October 9, 2012.
He received his education in the Darlington County Public School System. He was employed at the Budd Company in Philadelphia until he retired in 1994. He was a member of Herbert E Millen Masonic Lodge 151 PHA. After moving back to Darlington he became a member of Eastbound Masonic Lodge # 147.
Survivors are: his wife; Geneva J. Alford; six daughters, Eloise (Thomas) Bolen, Ineatha (Danny) Hall, Gwendolyn (Gilbert) Whaley, Sharon (Stanley) Carn, Yolanda Alford, and Genora (Donald) Hill; one son Johnnie Gregg; 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grand children, 3 great-great grand children; two sisters, Hazel (Robert) McDonald and Willie (David) Anderson; 3 sisters in-law, 3 brothers-in-law; a special aunt, Sue Genia Josey; a special cousin, Everlena Smith; a special longtime friend Paul Sims; and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and other friends.
Eastbound Masonic Lodge #147 will perform final rites 6:00PM this evening in the funeral home chapel….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Hazel Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Abie Jerome “Jay” Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
1940 census, Kings, Williamsburg Co., SC—all living in Darlington Co., in 1935:
Abe Alford head B 30 SC saw mill planer
Elizabeth wife B 9 SC
Hazel dau B 12 SC
Arthur son B 10 SC
Jerome son B 8 SC
Daniel son B 6 SC
Willie son B 5 SC
[Willie is named as a sister in Hazel’s obituary.]
Walter bro B 24 SC saw mill laborer
1930 census, Mont Clare, Darlington Co., SC—where are children?:
Abram Alford head B 23 SC saw mill laborer
age 20 at 1st marriage
Lizzie wife B 24 SC age 21 at 1st marriage
His lineage: Arthur 1928 SC1, Abe 1904 SC2, Willie 1892 SC3, Peter 1870 SC4.
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ARTHUR ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 23 March 2019
Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Alford, Jr. will be conducted 12:00 Noon, Monday, March 25, 2019 at Greater Gethsemane Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Inc. with burial to follow in Round O Cemetery. He died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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ARTHUR LANEAU ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 24 March 1950
Photo from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted through C. Plaisance, with credit given to Horry County Historic Cemetery Registration Project.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Berry Coleman Alford and Glenn Cook Alford, and siblings Annie Alma Alford Elvington, Billy F. Alford, Edna Alford Gerrald, H.B. Alford, and Leatha Alford Beaver in this compilation.
From SC Deaths: Arthur Lanneau Alford, never married, died 23 March 1950 in Mullins, Marion Co., SC. He was born 30 Nov 1925 [different than gravestone], son of Berry Coleman Alford and Glen Cooke.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Arthur Laneau 1925 SC1, Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B 1780 SC?6, William 1760 NC?7.
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ARTHURLEEN HARDWICK CANNON ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 20 August 2016
GEORGETOWN—Mrs. Arthurleen Hardwick Cannon Alford, 84, widow of William Cole Alford, and Samuel Earl Cannon, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Vibra Hospital of Charleston, SC.
Mrs. Alford was born in Conway on June 26, 1932, a daughter of the late William Arthur Hardwick and Pearl Ester Bellamy Hardwick. Mrs. Alford grew up in Conway and attended Conway High School. She was a member of Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church that she loved. Mrs. Alford had a great love of cooking and sewing. She enjoyed family gatherings. Mrs. Alford was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-mother, and friend.
Surviving are: two sons, Jimmy Earl Cannon and Francis Christopher Ackerman; and a former daughter-in-law, Diane H. Wilson; a step-son, William Cole Alford, Jr., and six grand-children; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eston, Carl, and John Hardwick; and four sisters, Essie Adair, Betty Alford, Joyce Cunningham, and Judy Bishop.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Alford was predeceased by, a son, Wendell Arthur Cannon, a daughter, Shirley Ann Cannon Wilson, two grand-sons, Jimmy “Bubba” Earl Cannon, Jr., and John Harvey Wilson, III; and three brothers.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday afternoon, August 24. 2016 at two o’clock at Herbert Memorial United Methodist Church….
Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens…. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, William Cole Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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ASHLEY LEVI ALFORD III
Uncle of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 19 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Ashley Levi Alford, 75, died Wednesday June 17, 1998, at Conway Hospital.
He was born in Horry County, a son of the late Levey and Carrie Page Alford
He was the widower of Iona Barnhill “Tony” Alford.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of Methodist Rehobeth Church and the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include a brother, Leon Alford of Conway: two sisters, Ida Hardwick of Aynor and Sallie Mae Rogers of Columbia: a grandson; and two great-grandsons.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Methodist Rehobeth Church. Burial will be in Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery....
Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is in charge.
Photo from Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A.L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 April 1923.
See the obituaries of his wife, Iona V. “Tony” Barnhill Alford; son Leo Alford; parents, Ashley Levi Alford Jr. and Carrie Mae Page Alford; and siblings Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, Leon Jehu Alford Sr., Loretta Froline Alford Perritt, and Sallie Mae Alford Rogers in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ashley Levi 1923 SC1, Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ASHLEY LEVI ALFORD, JR.
Grandfather of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 28 July 1949
Photo from Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Mae Page Alford.; children Ashley Levi Alford III, Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, Leon Jehu Alford Sr., Loretta Froline Alford Perritt, and Sallie Mae Alford Rogers; father, Ashley Levi Alford Sr.; and brothers George Washington Alford and Jesse James Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ashley Levi 1885 SC1, Ashley Levi 1842 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B. 1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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ASHLEY LEVI ALFORD, SR.
Great-Grandfather of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
“Ashley L. Alford & Wife, Dorcas Cannon with Grandaughter Mary”
Posted to Ashley’s Find A Grave memorial by Keith Edwards
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 10 May 1909
Photo from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Ashley Levi Alford Jr., George Washington Alford, and Jesse James Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ashley Levi 1842 SC1, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC2, John B. 1780 NC3, William 1760 NC4.
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AUBURN LAYTON “BERNIE” ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 18 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Auburn L. ‘‘Bernie’’ Alford, 77, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at Marion County Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Loris, a son of the late James Harrison and Fannie Jones Alford.
He lived in Lakeland, Fla., and was a grocery retailer and mobile home park manager for several years before returning to Loris. He became an insurance agent with Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co. in 1959. He attended many seminars and was the recipient of numerous achievement awards. He was a graduate of L.U.T.C. He was a member and former president of the National Life Underwriters Association. He retired as staff manager with Independent Life Insurance Co. with 30 years of service. He was an active member of Mullins First Baptist Church, the Ready Sunday school class, former secretary of Adult III department and other activities including the brotherhood.
He was a World War II Navy veteran and served on the USS Hooper Island repair ship in the South Pacific. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6122 and a member and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 89. He was an avid golfer and one of the original members of Pineland Country Club.
He was a member of Pee Dee Seniors Golf Association. He was a former member at Bay Tree Golf Plantation in North Myrtle Beach where he achieved a hole-in-one on Father’s Day in 1976. He enjoyed his flower gardens and taking care of his yard work. He was a devoted husband, father, friend and ‘‘Gramps’’ to his only grandson.
He was predeceased by two brothers, James W. Alford and Charlie Rupert Alford; and a sister, Gussie Alford Williamson.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Clara Spivey Alford of the home; two daughters, Sharon ‘‘Sherry’’ Alford Wells and her husband, John, of Elgin and Auburn Ann ‘‘Auby’’ Alford Rogers and her husband, Steve, of Dillon; a special grandson, Harrison Ross Wells of Elgin; sister-in-law, Willow Alford of Loris; and three nephews, Ervin Alford, Charlie Alford of Loris and Jimmy Phillips of Atlanta.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mullins First Baptist Church…. Entombment will be in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum….
Photo from Red Hill Memorial Gardens, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Auburn L. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Mullins, Marion Co.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Harrison Alford [with census reports] and Fannie Jones Alford; his brother James Wilbur Alford; and his sister-in-law Willow Grey Heniford Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Auburn Layton “Bernie” 1925 SC1, James Harrison 1881 SC2, Warren Tress 1842 SC3, Warren Tress ???? SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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AUDREY ANN ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 29 November 1988
Name: Miss Audrey Ann Alford
Parents: Ola Frances Huggins Alford and Julius Thomas Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 43
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Monday, November 21, 1988
Place of Burial: Methodist-Rehobeth Cemetery of Galivants Ferry
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Audrey A. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Nov 1944, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ola Frances Huggins Alford and Julius Thomas Alford, and her brother Julius Michael Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Audrey Ann 1944 SC1, Julius Thomas 1912 SC2, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC3, Ashley Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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AUDREY MCLEOD ALFORD
Wife of Howard Alford Jr., AAFA #0274
CLARENDON CITIZEN
Manning, Clarendon Co., SC—27 September 2012
Audrey McLeod Alford, 86, widow of Howard Alford, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at McElveen Manor.
Born in Pinewood, she was a daughter of the late James Wilson McLeod and Mary Dawkins McLeod. Mrs. Alford was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and she was a former employee of Big Star Grocery Store.
Surviving are three sons, Mike Alford and wife, Debby, Ricky Alford and Kenneth Alford, all of Sumter; one daughter, Marianne A. Jeffords and husband, Reuben, of Sumter; five sisters, Janet M. Trembley, Thelma M. McLeod and Geraldine Timmons, all of Sumter, Kathleen Roberson of Augusta, Ga., and Barbara Morris of Manning; six grandchildren, James Alford, Meredith A. West, Ginnie Spiegel, Wendi Lavina, Andrew Squires and Patrick Squires; seven great-grandchildren, Lorianne Spiegel, Malorie Spiegel, Carnes Spiegel, Cannon West, Drew Squires, Kole Squires and Sawyer Lavina.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill McLeod and Pete McLeod; and a sister, Ruth Bartlette.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Churc…. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Howard Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes photos of their shared gravestone.
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AUSTIN TAYLOR ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 18 October 2018
MARION—Austin Taylor Alford, 19, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Richardson Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion, a son of Jennifer Lundie Alford and George L. Alford.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Henry and Johnny Smith, a sister, Elizabeth Alford and grandmother, Frances Alford….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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BARBARA ANN THORNTON ALFORD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ December 2006
LATTA—Graveside services for Barbara Ann Alford will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home….
Mrs. Alford, 72, died Sunday, December 10, 2006 at her residence after an illness.
Born in Ohio, September 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William Thornton and Nellie Rush Thornton. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Nellie & Andy Aston of Latta; grandsons, Andrew Aston and Mark Aston, both of Latta.
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Allen David Alford; and daughter Nellie Alford Aston in this compilation.
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BARBARA CROW HALLFORD
May 23, 1944 - February 22, 2015
Photo and dates from Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home
AIKEN STANDARD
Aiken, Aiken Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 February 2015
AIKEN, SC—Barbara Crow Hallford, 70, beloved wife of Robert L. “Bob” Hallford, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center.
A native of Spartanburg, SC, Barbara was a daughter of The Reverend Dr. Raymond and Odessa Dalton Crow. She lived in Aiken since the 1970’s and worked at J. B. White’s for 24 years and Dillard’s for 3 years. She then worked part-time at the Whiskey Road Branch of Security Federal Bank. Barbara was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church. She loved the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion held annually in Greenville, SC and attended 24 consecutive years.
Survivors, in addition to her husband and parents, include a daughter, Michele C. Shackford (David J.), Aiken; a son, Jeff Hallford (Bhanu), Knoxville, TN; four grandchildren, Kristen Cook, Sean Cook, Brantley Hallford, Jared Hallford; three brothers, Ray Crow (Judy), Shelby, NC, Mike Crow (Linda), Springfield, AR, Tom Crow (Cathy) Aiken.
The family will receive friends at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home Thursday beginning at 1 o’clock in the afternoon followed by the funeral service at 2 o’clock….
Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Shackford, Sean Cook, Millard Howington, Larry McClain, Don Gibson and Joe DeHart.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association….
Photo from Bethany Cemetery, Aiken, Aiken Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nala
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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BARBARA EVANS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 5 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Barbara E. Alford were held on April 4, 2002. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Greene’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford died on March 31, 2002. She was the daughter of Aretha Farmer and Lonnie Evans.
Her parents, her husband, Keevy Alford, children, Atilio Evans, Kayle and Ashley Alford, Tyree Eagle, sister, Janice Evans, brothers, Lonnie, Kenneth, and Ricky Evans all survive her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BARBARA GAYLE GOSS PASSMORE ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 6 November 2005
Barbara Gayle Goss Passmore Alford, 61, formerly of Greenville, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late James B. Goss, Sr. and Hassie Mae Hall Goss.
Surviving are her husband, Bill Alford, of Seneca [Oconee Co.]; a daughter and son-in-law, Trisha and Greg Black, of Virginia Beach, Va.; a son, Russell Cox, of Virginia Beach, Va.; four sisters, Betty Crook and her husband, Bob, of Greenville, Ruby Goss of Mauldin, Linda Mason and her husband, Henry, of Greenville, and Tammy Lowe of Greenville; an aunt, Edna Galloway, of Easley; an uncle, Rev. Charles Goss and his wife, Ann, of Simpsonville; a granddaughter, Tina, of Travelers Rest; three great-grandchildren, Andrew and Alex Clark and Kayla Townsend, of Travelers Rest; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a husband, Luther Passmore.
Services will be held on Monday at 3 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest…. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, West.
Memorials may be made to her great-grandchildren’s trust c/o Bank of Travelers Rest.
The family is at the home of her sister, Linda Mason, 11 Catawba Street, Greenville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BARBARA LANE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 4 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Services for Barbara Lane Alford, 69, 4 p.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Home with entombment in Riverside Cemetery....
Born in Dillon Co., a daughter of D.W. and Ruth Lane, she died June 2, 2003.
Surviving are sons, Johnny, Jack, siblings, Miriam Harrelson, Diane Hyatt, Guy, Freddie Lane; grands, Tara, Curt, Ryan, Jennifer Alford, Keith Leviner, Brandon Griggs, Danielle Mathews; great-grands.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
A summarized obituary from Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald, lists her birth date as 25 June 1933 and her parents as D.W. and Ruth P. Lane.
See the obituary of her husband, John Carlie Alford, in this compilation.
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BELLE SCOTT “SCOTTI” LAWTON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 10 December 2016
CHAPIN—Mrs. Belle Scott (Scotti) Lawton Alford passed away in her home on December 7th 2016 in Chapin.
Scotti is survived by her husband Charlie Alford of Chapin SC; her daughters Paula Roach (Eric); Sara Ponds (Benjamin); her son Jeremiah Alford and her six grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her father Paul Lawton Sr.; mother Marion Vowell and her brother Paul Lawton Jr.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday December 11th 2016 at 3pm at Barr Price Funeral Home of Lexington, SC….
In memory of Scotti Alford she requested that donations be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
The family of Scotti Alford would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the medical staff at Lexington Medical Center and Amedisys Hospice for all they did to help Scotti this past year.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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BENNETT NICHOLAS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—5 April 1957
Ben N. Alford, 73, retired shoe salesman, died of a heart attack at 5:30 a.m. Thursday in his apartment in a local hotel. He had been in declining health for two and a half years, and had lived in this city for ten years.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p. m. Friday in Oakwood Cemetery, Louisburg. N.C.
Mr. Alford, a native of Louisburg. N.C., was born March 2. 1884, a son of the late Lawrence S. and Susan Arrington Alford, pioneer citizens of Franklin and Nash Counties, N.C. He retired after 40 years as a wholesale shoe salesman and has lived in several states in the Southeast including 15 years in Jackson, Miss. He attended Spring Hope Academy, Spring Hope, N.C.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ben N. Alford of Florence, formerly Alta Samuels, of Jackson, Miss.; three sisters, Miss Margaret Alford of Rocky Mount, N.C., Mrs. J.E. Perry of Louisburg, N.C. and Mrs. Troy Pearce of Spring Hope, N.C.; three brothers, Clarence P. Alford of Henderson, N.C., L.S. Alford of Louisburg, N.C. and Dr. Frank Oliver Alford of Charlotte. N.C.
Waters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Robbins-Tjaden
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of his siblings Fannie Bell Alford Perry, Frank Oliver Alford, Lawrence Sidney Alford Jr., and William Davis Alford; and paternal grandfather, Bennett Henry Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Lockhard Alford and Tabitha Cook.
His lineage: Bennett Nicholas 1884 NC1, Lawrence Sidney 1851 NC2, Bennett Henry 1818 NC3, Lockhard H. 1790 NC4.
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BENNY EUGENE ALFORD
SPARTANBURG HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Friday, 27 February 1998
DUNCAN—Rev. Benny Eugene Alford, 59, of 307 Cokes Ridge Drive died Feb. 25, 1998, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
A native of Anderson, he was the son of Emma Hiott Alford of Anderson and the late Willis Alford. He was a retired minister and security guard with Wanger Systems in Greenville. He was a member of Duncan First Baptist Church.
Also surviving is a son, Daniel R. Alford of Statesville, N.C.; two daughters, Susan A. Lutz of Wake Forest, N.C., and Sandy A. Manly of Spartanburg; a sister, Dorothy Carithers of Anderson; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in The McDougald Funeral Home.
Services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral chapel.... Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family is at the home of his daughter, Sandy Manly, 432 Grayson Drive, Moore....
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McCurley-Thiel
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Benny E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 Dec 1938.
See the obituary of his mother, Sara Emmaline Hiott Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Benny Eugene 1938 SC1, Willis James 1902 GA2, Wade Hampton 1876 GA3, David Bryan 1850 SC4, Lodwick 1802 NC5, Drury Cade 1767 NC6.
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BERNICE EDWARDS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 4 April 1975
CHARLESTON—Mrs. Berniece [sic] Edwards Alford died Thursday morning after a short illness while visiting her aunt in Marion
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Smith Brothers Funeral Home of Marion. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Marion, a daughter of the late Furman M. and Ethel Rogers Edwards of Marion.
Surviving are her husband, Preston (Beans) Alford of Charleston; two sons, Jerry Alford, U.S. Army, Fort Knox, Ky.; and Don Alford, U.S. Marines, Jacksonville, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Willie Marvin (Mary Estelle) Lane of Marion; a brother, Harry R. Edwards of Marion; and a grandson.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bernice Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 Feb 1917.
See the obituary of her husband, Preston Blake Alford, in this compilation.
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BERRY COLEMAN ALFORD
Berry’s wife, Glenn Cook Alford; Berry Coleman Alford; Glenn’s sister Ida Lee Cook Johnson
Photo from Berry’s Find A Grave memorial
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 16 February 1962
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Berry C. Alford, 70, of Galivants Ferry, died Thursday [Feb 15] in a local hospital following an illness of five weeks.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Happy Home Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Gethsemane Baptist Church cemetery, directed by Meares Funeral Service
Born in Horry County, he was the son of the late Lewis H. and Galvin McCracken Alford. He was a member of Happy Home Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Glenn Cook Alford; three sons, Artis D.B. Alford of U.S. Navy, Portsmouth, Va., and H.B. Alford and Billy Alford of Rt. 3, Galivants Ferry; five daughters, Mrs. Clifton Elvington of Lake View, Mrs. Oscar Beaver [Leatha May] of Dillon, Miss Edna Alford and Miss Azile Alford of the home, and Mrs. John Ariola of Waterbury, Conn.; his stepmother, Mrs. Nettie Williamson Alford of Gurley; four brothers, Eli Alford of Gurley, Burden Alford of Galivants Ferry, Branty Alford of Loris and Don Alford of Conway; three sisters, Mrs. Flossie Hilburn, [text appears to be missing here—typesetting error] Small of Galivants Ferry, and 13 grandchildren.
Photos from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Glenn Cook Alford; children Arthur Laneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha Alford Beaver, Edna Alford Gerrald, and Annie Alma Alford Elvington; and brothers Ely Mitchell Alford, Homer Burroughs Alford, Howard H. Alford, and Thomas Branford “Branty” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Berry Coleman 1891 SC1, Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William 1811 NC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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BERRY GENE ALFORD
Father of Joseph Adam Alford, AAFA #1432
[Although he resided in SC, we are also including his obituary in North Carolina Obituaries because he died in NC and had close ties there.]
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Friday, 14 July 1995
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Berry Gene Alford, 40, of 1012 Dawson Dr., Columbia, SC, died suddenly Wednesday [July 12] afternoon in Wake County.
A Durham resident for most of his life, he had lived in Columbia for the past year. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed in the carpeting industry. Mr. Alford was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Columbia.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jody Lefler Alford of Columbia; his mother, Mrs. Katherine McBroom of Durham; a son, Adam Alford of Columbia; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Kim Williams of Clayton; three sisters, Mrs. Carol Bycott of Plano TX, Mrs. Dorothy Black of Durham and Miss Mildred Ann Alford of Augusta GA; and a grandson.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday in Clements Funeral Chapel.... Entombment will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Lefler, Mack Lefler, Marcus Williams, Eddie Craigo, Cliff Adams and Joe Potocnie….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Berry G. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 Dec 1954, last residence not listed.
NC Deaths lists Berry Gene Alford, died 12 July 1995 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, residence Beaufort Co., SC.
On 21 March 2014, the cemetery, Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, reported that they have no record of his burial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Berry Gene 1954 NC1, Hines Berry 1910 NC2, Charles Berry 1882 NC3, Patrick Hines 1858 NC4, Hines Berry 1827 NC5, Thomas 1795 GA? 5, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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BERTIE ALFORD JOHNSON WILLIAMS BUTLER
Sophomore photo from The Revue, 1956 yearbook, Aynor High School, Aynor, SC
November 14, 1939 ~ April 19, 2019
Photo from Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 21 April 2019
Bertie A. Butler Aynor, SC Bertie A. Butler, age 79, wife of the late James Butler, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Butler was born in Conway a daughter of the late Owen and Jane Rouse Alford. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, she loved gardening, enjoyed her roses, shopping and dining with her sisters, loved church, going on trips with her daughters and loved all her grandchildren.
Mrs. Butler was pre-deceased by a son: Tony Johnson; grandson: Patrick Johnson; son-in-law: Ricky Anderson and six siblings.
Surviving are four daughters: Karen Hughes, Shelia Johnson, and Denise Johnson (Andy) all of Galivants Ferry and Cynthia Anderson of Aynor; two stepsons: Brit Butler of Galivants Ferry and Fred Butler of Nichols; step-daughter: Dora Hensley of Batesburg, SC; brother: Rev. Paul Alford of Aynor; three sisters: Addie Mae Best of Mullins, Rachel Mishoe of Conway and Ruth Collins of Green Sea; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00 Noon Monday, April 22, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in Aynor Cemetery, directed by Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Owen Gurley Alford and Addie Jane Rouse Alford; and siblings Addie Mae Alford Best, Bethany Lou Alford Brown, John William Alford, and Mary Lee Alford Register in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Bertie 1939 SC1, Owen Gurley 1898 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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BERTIE ELISA LEE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 21 December 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
ST. STEPHEN [Berkeley Co.]—Graveside services for Bertie Lee Alford, 86, of McGill Road, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Carolina Memorial Gardens.... J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., North Area Chapel, is in charge….
Mrs. Alford died December 19, 1997. Born in Pinewood, she was a daughter of Robert E. Lee and Bertha Wise Lee. She was a housewife and member of Portside Baptist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Pearl A. Masters of Columbia; sisters, Inez Cox of Johnsonville, Marie Rowell of Goose Creek, Katerine Vanderver of North Charleston, and Bonnie Smith of Winterville, N.C.; brothers, George W. Lee of Round O and Calvin Lee of Aiken; 12 grands; nine-grands; and three great-grands.
Photos from Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paulette Johnston B.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertie L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Sept 1911, last residence St. Stephen, Berkeley Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her children Charles Edward Alford, Pearl Alford Masters, Robert Morris Alford, and Rudolph Carey Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Although Rudolph Sr.’s gravestone shows his death year as 1991, SSDI records show that he was born 6 Jan 1905 and died _____ Jan 1983, last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC. His son Rudolph Jr. died in 1991.
A living grandchild of Rudolph and Bertie Alford (child of their daughter Pearl Alford Masters), posted a Family Tree on Ancestry with Bertie’s middle name and other family details. Rudolph’s father is listed as Morris Browning Alford (1876–1937), but his parents are not named. His mother is listed as Delilah Willoby.
North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000, lists the birth of Rudolph Cary Alford in New Hanover Co., NC, in 1905 to Maurice B. Alford.
North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741–2004 (Ancestry), lists the marriage of M.B. Alford and Nicie Carroll on 24 Jan 1915 in Columbus Co., NC.
1900 CENSUS
Wilmington Ward 1 (District 64), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #134:
John F. Alford head 24 b. Nov 1875 NC NC NC married 2 years painter
Etta wife 23 b. Jan 1877 NC NC NC 0 children, 0 living
Morriss brother 22 b. Dec 1877 NC NC NC painter
Harnett (District 63), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #219:
John H. Alford head 80 b. Jan 1820 NC NC NC married 37 years farmer
Mary C. wife 59 b. Aug 1841 NC NC NC 7 children, 5 living
Harnett (District 63), New Hanover Co., NC, Dwelling #220:
William R. Alford head 27 b. Sept 1872 NC NC NC married 4 years fishing
Sophia wife 29 b. ___ 1871 NC NC NC 1 child, 1 living
John H. son 8/12 b. Aug 1899 NC NC NC
1910 CENSUS
Delgade (District 81), New Hanover Co., NC
Dwelling #205:
Morris Alford head 34 NC NC NC 1st marriage 11 years fisherman
Lila wife 34 NC NC NC 1st marriage 11 years
4 children, 3 living
Sallie F. dau 7 NC NC NC
Rudolph son 4 NC NC NC
Morris son 2 NC NC NC
Dwelling #206:
John F. Alford head 39 NC NC NC 1st marriage 12 years fisherman
Etta wife 37 NC NC NC 1st marriage 12 years
5 children, 2 living
Woodard son 3 NC NC NC
Lena dau 6/12 NC NC NC
Dwelling #207:
William R.T. Alford head 38 NC NC NC 1st marriage 13 years fisherman
Sophia wife 35 NC NC NC 1st marriage 13 years
5 children, 4 living
Johnnie son 10 NC NC NC
William W. son 7 NC NC NC
Rosa dau 6 NC NC NC
Elizabeth dau 3 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Ransom (District 35), Columbus Co., NC, Dwelling #428:
George F. Carroll head 66 NC NC NC farmer
Eliza E. wife 64 NC NC NC
Maurice B. Alford son-in-law 43 NC NC NC boat engineer
Isabelle N. dau 32 NC NC NC
Rudolph stepgrandson 12 NC NC NC
Maurice B. stepgrandson 11 NC NC NC
George F. grandson 3-9/12 NC NC NC
1930 CENSUS
Ransom (District 15), Columbus Co., NC, Dwelling #59:
M.B Alford head 54 NC NC NC farmer age 39 at 1st marriage
Mrs. M.B. wife 42 NC NC NC age 27 at 1st marriage
Fennel son 14 NC NC NC
Annie dau 8 NC NC NC
[In Dwelling #58 is the family of G.W. Carroll, Isabelle Nicie’s father.]
Her husband’s lineage: Rudolph Carey 1905 NC1, Morris Brown/Browning 1877 NC2, John H. ???? NC3.
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BETHANY LOU ALFORD BROWN
Sophomore photo, The Revue, 1958 yearbook,Aynor High School, Aynor, Horry Co., SC
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 5 August 1995
In another article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 5 August 1995
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bethany A. Brown (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 July 1941, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Owen Gurley Alford and Addie Jane Rouse Alford; and siblings Addie Mae Alford Best, Bertie Alford Johnson Williams Butler, John William Alford, and Mary Lee Alford Register in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Bethany Lou 1941 SC1, Owen Gurley 1898 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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BETTY MILLER ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 12 October 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Betty Alford, 59, of Bass Drive, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2006 at Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born June 17, 1947 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Donald Joseph and Clara Mae Long Miller. She was a member of Valley Forge Baptist Church and the Woodmen of the World.
Surviving are her husband, Lester Alford of Conway; three brothers, Joe Miller of Conway, Billy Miller of Mt. Airy, N.C. and Ronnie Miller of Myrtle Beach; one sister, Doris Carroll of Conway; and her caretaker, Carrie Baker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 13, 2006 at Valley Forge Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in Bayboro Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BETTY ANNETTE SHELLEY ALFORD
Photo from Goldfinch Funeral Home
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—9 January 2012
July 9, 1939 - January 7, 2012
CONWAY, SC—Betty Shelley Alford, age 72, wife of the late Dewey Boyd Alford, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Herbert and Mazie Williamson Shelley. She was a member of Juniper Bay Baptist Church and was employed with Aynor Manufacturing for many years. Mrs. Alford was a loving Mother and Grandmother who enjoyed years of tending to her vegetable garden.
Surviving are a son, Chris Alford and his wife, Angie of Conway, a daughter, Kim Alford and her husband, Tino Collado, four grandchildren, Kayla Alford, Christa Alford, Dylan Carney and Brady Carney, a sister, Marsha Cribb and her husband, Glen of Conway and a brother, Steve Shelley of Conway.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Juniper Bay Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery….
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association , 1039 44th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577….
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Dewey Boyd Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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BETTY SING ALFORD
Mother of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 17 June 2012
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co., SC]—Betty Sing Alford, 94, died June 12, 2012.
Born in Sumter, SC she was the daughter of the late Boyd H. Sing and Dana Pigford Sing.
She was predeceased by her husband, James T. Alford. They were members of West Hartsville Baptist Church. She was a bookkeeper by profession and last worked for the school system in Hartsville, a job she loved very much.
She is survived by her son, Michael B. Alford of Fuquay Varina, NC; sister, Peggy Sing Calder of Darlington, SC; grandson, David (Bianca Ramsey) Alford of New York City; great-granddaughter, Carter.
…. Brown-Pennington-Atkins is serving the family. www.bpafuneralhome.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Betty S. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 July 1917, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, James T. “J.T.” Alford, in this compilation.
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BEVERLY MARIE ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 May 1983
Name: Beverly Marie Alford
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Everette Alford
Date of Birth/Age: three months old
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: AAFA is not able to identify this family.
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BILLY F. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 5 August 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Billy F. Alford, 56, will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Rains Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery, Galivants Ferry.... The family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at Meares Funeral Home....
Mr. Alford died Monday [August 3] at a Florence hospital after an illness. Born in Horry County, Jan. 9, 1942, he was a son of the late Berry C. and Glenn Cook Alford. He was a member of Rains Freewill Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Blumenthal Mills in Marion.
Surviving are his wife, Keller Alford of Mullins; sisters, Edna Gerrald of Galivants Ferry, Juanita Ariola of Waterbury, Conn.; sister-in-law, Tammy F. Williamson of Columbia; nieces and nephews.
Photos from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Rogerson Perhala-Horry County Cemeteries
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy F. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of his parents, Berry Coleman Alford and Glenn Cook Alford; and siblings Annie Alma Alford Elvington, Arthur Laneau Alford, Edna Alford Gerrald, H.B. Alford, and Leatha Alford Beaver in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Billy F. 1942 SC1, Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B 1780 SC?6, William 1760 NC?7.
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BILLY G. ALFORD
Conway, Horry Co., SC—_____ July 2019
Bill G. Alford, 69, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 8, 1950 in Britton’s Neck he was the son of the late Leon and Irene Poston Alford.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Deborah Ann Alford, one sister, Dorothy Cooper and one brother, Johnny Alford.
Mr. Alford was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was the owner and operator of Alford Sign & Crane.
Mr. Alford is survived by one son, Billy L. Alford of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Sherri L. Alford and Ginger “Gina” I. Boyd both of Myrtle Beach; one brother, Mitchell Alford (Ginger) of Marion; one sister, Emmarie “Rea” Poston (Rev. Lawayne) of Johnsonville; five grandchildren, Aaron M. Boyd, Ashton B. Hyman, Alex A. Alford, Dyllan C. Alford and Phoenix L. Lopez and many other family and friends who will miss him.
…. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel…. Burial will follow at Old Neck Cemetery….
Photo from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Richardson
Photo posted in 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Deborah Ann Lane Alford; and parents Leon Alford and Irene Poston Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Billy G. 1950 SC1, Leon 1921 SC2, John Oliver 1886 SC3, John Robeson 1852 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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BRAZILLAH “ZILLAH” ROWELL ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Brazillah Rowell Alford, 84, widow of Clarence L. Alford, of Waccamaw Bend Road, died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Conway Medical Center.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Harrison and Georgia Cook Rowell.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Todd and Judy Altman, both of Conway; a son, Joseph Alford and his wife, Shirley, of Ashville, Ala.; a brother, Lawrence Rowell of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; two stepsisters, Avis Lee Jacobs of Georgetown and Betty Jean Haynes of Conway; five grandchildren, Doug Todd and Jody Altman of Conway, Eddie Joe Alford of Cosby, Tenn., Debbie Knight of Gray Court and Lisa Dutton of Honea Path; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home…. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Osborne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Brazillah R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 October 1918, last residence Conway, Horry Co.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clarence Leander Alford; and daughter Marilyn Joyce Alford Todd in this compilation.
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BRENDA DARLENE DUNCAN ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 10 July 2014
Brenda Duncan Alford
September 27, 1947 - July 8, 2014
CONWAY—Brenda Alford, age 66, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
Mrs. Alford was born in Conway, SC, the daughter of the late John T. Duncan and Buna Duncan Dew. She was a member of Ridgefield Baptist Church and was employed by Red Roof Inns. Mrs. Alford loved fishing and gardening. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister who never met a stranger.
Survivors include: her husband, Marion T. “Tommy” Alford; a daughter, Tracy Hunter (Donnie) of Conway; two grandchildren, Autumn Hunter Snelling (Matthew) and Seth Hunter; one sister, Gayle Duncan Tyler (Ronnie Jones) of Loris and her children, Stephanie Arends and Heather Williams; one brother, James Dew of Conway, her step-father, William C. Dew, of Conway; two step-brothers, Jerry Dew of Conway and Edwin Dew of Myrtle Beach; and one great nephew, Talon Arends….
4 Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chape…. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery….
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her children John Anthony Alford and Tammy Renee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Marion Thomas 1944 SC1, Gilbert Grey 1907 SC2, Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC3, Harrison 1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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BUENA COCKFIELD ALFORD
[Nearly identical articles were published in The State and in the Morning News on the same day.]
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 9 July 2009
BRITTON’S NECK, S.C.—Mrs. Buena Cockfield Alford, 88, widow of Paul Alford, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, in Greenville, S.C.
She was born November 27, 1920, in Florence County, a daughter of the late Samuel and Annie Hannah Cockfield. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Missionary Society.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are three daughters, Paulette Summerford and her husband Harold of St. Petersburg, Florida, Dianne Allen of Lakeland, Florida, and Bea Turner of Greenville; her grandchildren, Allen Summerford, Karen S. Melhem and Margaret T. Norris; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian C. Grey of Florence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, at Central United Methodist Church in Britton’s Neck…. Burial will follow in Old Neck Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Buena C. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Greer, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, William Paul Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Her date of death on her gravestone is incorrect—it was the date of her funeral.
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CALVIN GEORGE ALFORD
[A nearly identical article was published on the same day in the Morning News.]
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 11 April 2010
Calvin George Alford, 64, of Causey Farm Road, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Alford was born in Conway, S.C., a son of the late Morris McGee Alford and Katherine E. Ammons Alford. He enjoyed NASCAR and football, and was preceded in death by one brother, Harry B. Alford.
Survivors include five sisters, Margaret A. Barfield and husband, Billy of Conway, Jacqueline A. Harrelson of Hartsville, Patricia A. McDaniel of Florence, Rebecca A. Jolley and husband, Wayne, of Florence, and Dolly A. Hardwick and husband, Bo, of Conway; one brother, Nelson E. Alford and wife, Betty, of Georgetown; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Burial will follow in State Branch Cemetery….
Photos from State Branch Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Calvin George Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 June 1945, last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his father, Morris McGee Alford; and his brothers Harry Byrd Alford and Nelson Eaddy Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Calvin George 1945 SC1, Morris McGee 1902 SC2, Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC3, Harrison 1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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CAPERS WASHINGTON ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 19 November 1978
ANDREWS—Capers W. Alford, 54, died Saturday [November 18] at a Georgetown hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Mayer Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born May 7, 1924, in Georgetown County, a son of Mrs. Lillie Finklea Alford and the late William Capers Alford. He was a lifetime resident of Andrews, a Navy veteran of World War II and was a crane operator at International Paper Co. He was a church deacon, brotherhood director and a member of the Royal Ambassadors. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
Surviving, in addition to his mother of Columbia are: his widow, Mrs. Willie Mae Thornal Alford of Andrews; two sons, Monty Alford of Georgetown and Capers Alford of Andrews; two daughters, Mrs. Ramona A. Forbes of Andrews and Mrs. Amy A. Burroughs of Pleasant Hill; two brothers, Clyde A. Alford of Mount Pleasant and William C. Alford of Georgetown, two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle A. McConnell and Mrs. Ruth A. Hansen, both of Georgetown; two grandchildren.
In another article:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 20 November 1978
ANDREWS—The funeral for Capers W. Alford will be 1 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Andrews Memorial Cemetery, directed by Mayer Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Saturday.
Photos from Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens, Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1978) dates of Capers Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Capers Alford and Lillie Finklea Alford; and siblings Clyde Albert Alford, George Hugene Alford, Myrtle Juliette Alford McConnell, Ruth Christine Alford Hansen, Thomas Adey Alford, and William Cole Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Daniel Benjamin Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: Capers Washington Alford was born 7 May 1923 in Georgetown, SC, son of William C. Alford and Lillie I. Finklea.
From his Find A Grave memorial: “Mr. Alford was first buried in Andrews Memorial Cemetery. Shortly after his wife died and was buried in Pennyroyal, he was moved to Pennyroyal and reinterred beside his wife.”
His lineage: Capers Washington 1924 SC1, William Capers 1877 SC2, Bryant W. 1842 SC3.
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CAROLYN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 15 March 1946
HYMAN, March 14—Funeral services were held Sunday morning at Mt. Zion church for Carolyn Alford, aged 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Alford....
Active pallbearers were Clinton Ard, E.S. Prosser, Alex Tilton, and Wallace Broach.
Surviving are a sister, Shelby Jean Alford, and one brother, Herbert Alford. Mrs. Alford was the former Miss Cora Lee Ard of Hyman.
Photo from Mount Zion Cemetery, Pamlico, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Furman Cleveland Alford; and siblings Geneva “Shelby Jean” Alford Troiano and Herbert William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From SC Deaths: She was born 7 Apr 1942 [different than gravestone and age at death] and died of influenza pneumonia on 9 March 1946 in Florence, Florence Co., SC. Her parents are listed as Furman C. Alford and Cora Lee Ard.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Carolyn 1943 SC1, Furman Cleveland 1906 SC2, William Robert 1877 SC3, John William 1844 SC4, unknown5.
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CARRIE ALFORD BETHEA EVANS
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 January 1995
20. Name: Carrie Alford Bethea Evans
Parents: Leeor Bethea and Jim Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Born Feb. 2, 1920
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Wednesday, January 19, 1995
Place of Death: Residence
Place of Burial: Roadside Cemetery (AA)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Roadside Cemetery is identified as traditionally serving the African-American community.
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CARRIE BELL TANNER ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—25 October 1918
MRS. MONROE ALFORD OF MARION DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
MARION, Oct. 23—Mrs. Monroe Alford of Marion died at her home in this city October 12, after a short attack of influenza. The funeral was … the same day, at Tabernacle Church, this county.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Monroe Alford, her father and mother, several sisters and brothers, and four small children.
Mrs. Alford was a sweet tempered Christian woman and the community has suffered a loss in her death.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Henry Monroe Alford; and children James Monroe Alford, McKeevie Alford Dudley, and Preston Blake Alford in this compilation.
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CARRIE MAE PAGE ALFORD
Grandmother of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 2 April 1960
Photo from Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Ashley Levi Alford Jr.; and children Ashley Levi Alford III, Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, Leon Jehu Alford Sr., Loretta Froline Alford Perritt, and Sallie Mae Alford Rogers in this compilation.
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CARRIE ISLAR PARROT KEITH HALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 11 December 1919
TIMMONSVILLE [Florence Co.], Dec. 10—Mrs. Carrie Parrot Halford, wife of R.E. Halford, now of Charleston, passed away Monday night at the Baptist hospital in Columbia after an illness of long duration. The funeral services were held here this morning at 11 o’clock and the interment followed in Byrd cemetery.
Mrs. Halford was twice married, the first time to Charles Benton Keith, by which union she leaves a daughter, Mrs. George Palmer of Cartersville, and a son, Capt. James Byrd Keith of Timmonsville.
By her secondmarriage, besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Lieut. R.E. Halford, Jr., now stationed at Camp McPherson, Ga.
Mrs Halford was a woman of lovely Christian character who bore her sufferings with cheerfulness and grace. She was connected by birth and marriage with the most prominent families of this section of the state.
Photo from Byrd Cemetery, Timmonsville, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara Lehman
AAFA NOTES: Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
Her death certificate identifies her parents as John F. Parrott and Mary A. Lucas.
Her second husband was Richard Eugene Halford. Both of her husbands are buried next to her in Byrd Cemetery.
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CATHERINE EASTERLING ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 26 October 1911
Great was the gloom cast over our neighborhood Thursday night [October 19] when the news was spread that Mrs. D.J. Alford was dead.
Although being in declining hearth for more than a year the end came almost as a thunder bolt from a clear sky. Since her return from the hospital, about three months ago she was so bright and cheerful, even able to make short visits in the neighborhood, we hoped that she would be spared several years yet, but God willed it not so, and Thursday night, though not as well as common, she was talking with her loved ones around her bed about eight o’clock, slept for a few minutes, awoke and in a short while apparently fell asleep again and then passed into the great beyond....
She was a woman of strong personal character, one of God’s noble women nobly planned. Since being an invalid she was a greater power for good than many in full possession of their faculties. Wherever there was need within her reach she was there in spirit if not in person. Many there are that will bless her memory for words and deeds.
She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and eight children. Mrs. Sion Alford of Rowland; Mrs. Gus Alford, of Dillon; Mrs. Laurin McInnis, of Carolina; Messrs. Knox and Grady and Misses Emily, Jessie and Lizzie, at home; three grandchildren, several brothers and sisters....
In another article:
MARLBORO DEMOCRAT
Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC—Friday, 20 October 1911
DEATH OF MRS. ALFORD
Ervin A. Hamer received a message this morning that his aunt, Mrs. Ann [sic] Alford, died suddenly at her home in the Carolina section of Dillon county last night [October 19]. She was a sister of Mrs. Joseph E. Hamer of Tatum [Marlboro Co.].
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Daniel James Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her children Joseph Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, Emily C. Alford, and Maybelle Alford Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Sion Easterling Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
Ancestry family trees identify her as the daughter of Crawford Easterling and Emily Fuller. Her sister Sarah married Joseph E. Hamer.
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CECIL JEROME ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 23 February 1966
LORIS—Funeral services for Jerome Alford, an employe of the State Highway Department, was killed in an accident near Conway late Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Cane Branch Baptist Church…. Burial, directed by Hardwick Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Burnett Norton, Trentiss Norton, Billy Joe Norton, Donald Watson and Steve Register.
Surviving are the widow, the former Thelma Mishoe; five daughters, Mrs. Simon Owens, Mrs. Joe Lewis, Miss Ernestine Alford and Miss Bethel Alford all of Loris, and Mrs. Robert S. Roberts of Charleston; a brother, Grover M. Alford of Loris; two sisters, Mrs. Lonnie Norton of Conway, and Mrs. Marie Register of Wilmington; and two grandchildren….
Photo from Cane Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Allsbrook, Horry Co, SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Peterson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cecil Alford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board) was born 23 Jan 1915 and died _____ Feb 1966, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Thelma Mishoe Alford Johnston; and brother Grover McClellan Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Cecil Jerome 1915 SC1, William Leslie 1888 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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CECIL NEWTON ALFORD
Brother of Howard Alford Jr., AAFA #0274
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 21 July 1968
Photo from Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributors Clyde & Barbara Forever
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Vera Carnes Alford; brother Howard Alford Jr.; and paternal grandparents, James Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford, in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Bishopville (District 14), Lee Co., SC, Dwelling #316:
Howard Alfred head W 38 SC SC SC cotton gin laborer
Vera wife W 36 SC SC SC
Cecil son W 13 SC SC SC
Maggie May dau W 10 SC SC SC
Hazel A. dau W 7 SC SC SC
John C. son W 4 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Cecil Newton 1906 SC1, Howard 1881 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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CHAD DALE HALFORD
GREER CITIZEN
Greer, Greenville Co., SC—Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Chad Dale Halford, 33, of 205 A Sumter Street, Greer, died June 1, 2012 at his home.
A native of Spartanburg County, he was a son of Janet Cheryl Pittman of Greer and the late Sammy McElhannon.
Also surviving are a son, Elijah Dale Guest of Lyman; a brother, Travis C. Horton of Clinton; and two sisters, Monica Holtzclaw and Deanna Sudduth, both of Greer. …. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chad D. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Aug 1978, last residence not listed.
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CHALMERS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 23 November 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Funeral service for Mr. Chalmers Alford will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Church of God of Prophecy, 920 W. Smith Ave., Darlington. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home Inc. of Darlington.
Mr. Alford died Sunday, Nov. 19, in a Florence hospital after a long illness. He was born in Darlington, a son of the late Catherine Alford.
He was educated in Darlington County public schools and served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged.
He made his home in Philadelphia, where he was gainfully employed at Connelly Container until he retired. Fourteen years ago, he and his wife moved to Darlington. He became a member of the Church of God of Prophecy where he served faithfully.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Nellie Fuller Alford of the home; two daughters, Alicia Alford and Carolyn (Ernest) Haggert, both of Philadelphia; five sons, Eddie (Shirley) Alford of Huntsville, Ala., Timothy (Joyce) Alford and Kelvin (Elaine) Alford, all of Philadelphia, Levern (Janet) Josey of High Point, N.C., and Douglas Richardson of Darlington; a stepson, Kenneth Fuller of Philadelphia; two brothers, Oree Alford and Sam Alford, both of Philadelphia; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law; three aunts, Sue Josey and Marie Alford, both of Darlington, and Dorothy Moose of Philadelphia; an uncle, Walter Alford of Philadelphia; nieces and nephews....
Photo from Florence National Cemetery, Florence, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Chalmers Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 23 Nov 1926.
This is an African-American family as listed on the censuses. Chalmers apparently used his mother’s last name, but his father, Alfred Davis, is listed on the 1930 census.
1930 CENSUS
Mont Clare, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #187:
Willie Alford head 38 SC SC SC farm laborer
age 18 at 1st marriage
Annie wife 40 SC SC SC
age 20 at 1st marriage
Blanche [step-]dau 14 SC SC SC
Eugene son 12 SC SC SC
Pansy dau 11 SC SC SC
David son 9 SC SC SC
Arthur son 7 SC SC SC
[illeg] dau 3-1/12 SC SC SC
Chalmers grandson 3-5/12 SC SC SC
Alfred Davis son-in-law 28 SC SC SC farm laborer
age 28 at 1st marriage
Katherine daughter 21 SC SC SC home farm laborer
age 21 1st marriage
1920 CENSUS
Mont Clare, Darlington Co., SC
Dwelling #125:
William Alford head 60 SC SC SC farmer
Genia wife 40 SC SC SC
Dwelling #126:
Joe Alford head 74
Sousanna wife 50
Andrew Bootie cousin 18
Dwelling #127:
William Alford Jr. head 29 SC SC SC farmer
Anna wife 30 SC SC SC
Eugene son 4 SC SC SC
Eveline dau 2 SC SC SC
David son 8/12 SC SC SC
Abe Samuel step-son 14 SC SC SC
Blanch step-dau 5 SC SC SC
Howard nephew 22 SC SC SC farm laborer
1910 CENSUS
Mechanicsville, Darlington Co., SC
Dwelling #86:
Joseph Alford head 64 SC SC SC farmer widower
Joseph Jr. son 30 SC SC SC farm work
Dwelling #87:
William Alford head 50 SC SC SC farmer m. (1) 21y
Euginia wife 40 SC SC SC farm work m. (1) 21y
2 children, 2 living
William son 18 SC SC SC farm work
1900 CENSUS
Mechanicsville, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #245:
William Alford head 34 b. Oct 1865 SC SC SC farmer m. 13y
Genia wife 33 b. Apr 1847 SC SC SC 2 children, 2 living
[should be 1867]
Lula dau 9 b. Nov 1890 SC SC SC
William son 7 b. July 1892 SC SC SC
Possibly this family:
1880 CENSUS
Mechanicsville, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #282:
Elek Alford head 60 SC SC SC farmer widower
Elek son 18 SC SC SC farm hand
William son 17 SC SC SC farm hand
Annie dau 14 SC SC SC school girl
1870 CENSUS
Hamilton, Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #161:
See also the obituary of Roland Furman Alford in this compilation; this family is listed near his grandfather and may be related.
Alex Alford 50 SC farmer
Rebecca 48 SC
William 6 SC
Annie 4 SC
These people were not located on the 1860 census since they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC, shows no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex only). A map published by Harper’s Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co. were African-American.
Based on censuses in Darlington Co. back to 1870, this is the probable lineage of Chalmers, through his mother: Chalmers 1926 SC1, Catherine 1909 SC2, William 1892 SC3, William 1865 SC4, possibly Alex 1820 SC5.
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CHARLES EDWARD ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 10 August 1945
Photo from Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributors Clyde & Barbara Forever
AAFA NOTES See the obituaries of his mother, Bertie Lee Alford, with census reports; and siblings Pearl Alford Masters, Robert Morris Alford, and Rudolph Carey Alford Jr. in this compilation.
His lineage: Charles Edward 1942 SC1, Rudolph Carey 1905 NC2, Morris Brown/Browning 1877 NC3, John H. ???? NC4.
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CHARLES EDWARD “CHUCK” ALFORD
Lexington, Lexington Co., SC—_____ November 2019
LEXINGTON—Charles “Chuck” Edward Alford, 65, passed away on November 14, 2019 in Columbia, SC.
Chuck was born in Charleston, SC on June 26, 1954 to Arlene and Rudy Alford. From the age of 6, Chuck was raised by his loving step-father, Archie C. Woodbury.
He is survived by sisters, Denise Mitchell (Dawson) and Diane Woodbury; sister-in-law, Wendy Woodbury; and 7 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, and a brother, Randy Reece Woodbury.
A private service will be held at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Rudolph Carey Alford Jr. and Arlene Bolyn Alford Woodbury, in this compilation.
His lineage: Charles Edward 1954 SC1, Rudolph Carey 1933 SC2, Rudolph Carey 1905 NC3, Morris Brown/Browning 1877 NC4, John H. ???? NC5.
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CHARLES LANG ALFORD, JR.
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 26 April 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MAULDIN [Greenville Co.]—Charles Lang Alford Jr., 80, of 124 Kingsley Drive, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, following a sudden illness.
Born in Godfrey [Morgan Co.], Ga., he was a son of the late Charles L. and Nina Smith Alford. He was former owner and operator of Utility Supply Co. and was a member of Eastlan Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Coed No. 5 Sunday School Class.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Long Alford; daughter, Gayle A. Carson of Simpsonville; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Charles L. III and Patricia Alford of Greenville; sister, Kathryn A. Hamlin of Mapleton, Ga.; brothers, W. Hubert Alford of Greenville, and R. Arnold Alford of Easley; grandchildren, Lang and Kasey Alford, and Chad and Caroline Carson; great-granddaughter, Kelsie Lynn Alford; and aunt, Lucile Hutchens of Greenville.
He was predeceased by a brother, Walter A. Alford.
Service: 11 a.m. today at Eastlan Baptist Church. Burial: Greenville Memorial Gardens.... Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown.
Photos from Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Karen & Buddy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 March 1919, last residence Mauldin, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Long Alford; mother, Nina F. Smith Alford Friedman; brothers Walter Adolphus Alford and William Hubert Alford; and sister-in-law Mildred Cox Alford in this compilation.
On Charles Ling [sic] Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 29, a farmer living in Madison Co., GA, and employed in Morgan Co., GA. He is single, was born 31 Oct 1888, and signed his full name.
Wedding announcement:
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 19 November 1944
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Lang 1919 GA1, Charles Lang 1888 GA2, John Allen 1815 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CHARLES R. ALFORD, SR.
Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC—_____ May 2012
Born: Sun., Apr. 4, 1943
Died: Sat., May 19, 2012
Mr Charles R. Alford Sr. departed this life May 19, 2012 at McLeod Hospice House [Florence, Florence Co.]. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Berea Baptist Convention Center, 1062 Hwy 38 South, Bennettsville. Interment will follow in the New Pee Dee Baptist Church Cemetery. A Wake with Masonic Rites will be held Friday from 6-7PM at the funeral home.
Born in Marlboro County, he was the son of the late Fannie Mae and John Lee Simmons.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Geraldine Alford; children, Fitzgerald Alford of Columbia, Charles Alford of Killeen, TX and Lashell Alford of Bennettsville; sisters Doris Randolph of Sumter and Betty Bines Davis of Bennettsville; brothers Abraham Bines Jr. of Gibson, NC and Lee Curtis Bines and Eddie Bines of Charleston and other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the residence 135 Bounty Acres Road, East in Bennettsville.
Photos from Pee Dee Missionary Bapist Church Cemetery, Blenheim, Marlboro Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna V Jackson Kester
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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CHARLES ROY ALFORD, SR.
[He died in SC, but we are also including his obituary in New York Obituaries because he lived in NY part of the year.]
DAILY TIMES
Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY—Sunday, 6 March 1994
Former Morristown resident Charles R. Alford Sr., 69, Afton, a winter resident of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Thursday [March 3] when the car he was driving collided with a truck in Surfside Beach, S.C.
Arrangements for a memorial service are incomplete. Burial will be in Chenango Valley Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Surviving are his wife, Alice; three sons, Charles R. Jr., Morristown, Gary R., Ogdensburg, and Jeffrey G., Little Falls; nine grandchildren; his mother, Egie Rumsey, Zephyrhills, Fla.; two brothers, Harvey C., Sidney, and Harold G., Binghamton, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was born on July 12, 1924, in Harpursville.
Mr. Alford was a retired truck driver with a freight line.
Photo from Chenango Valley Cemetery, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul R
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Charles R. Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Afton, Chenango Co., NY.
We included the obituaries of his wife, Alice Sissom Ben VanScoy Alford; father, Chester B. Alford; and brothers Harvey C. Alford and Harold Gordon Alford in New York Obituaries. We included the obituary of his mother, Egie E. Burrows Alford Rumsey, in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: Charles Roy Alford was born 12 July 1924 in Harpursville, Broome Co., NY, son of Chester B. Alford and Egie E. Burrows.
His lineage: Charles Roy 1924 NY1, Chester B. 1897 NY2, Albert Burr 1874 NY3, Frederick R. 1852 England4.
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CHARLOTTE LUE ALFORD HARDEE
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 October 1974
Name: Charlotte Alford Hardee
Parents: John Henry and Helen Hardee Alford
Spouse: Dock L. Hardee
Date of Birth/Age: Age 64
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Sunday [September 29]
Place of Death: Florence
Place of Burial: Services at Bayboro Baptist Church
Photos from Bayboro Baptist Church Cemetery, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte Hardee (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 Sept 1874 and died _____ Sept 1974, last residence Nichols, Horry Co., SC.
Her obituary incorrectly says she was age 64. She was actually 100.
See the obituary of her brother William Henry Alford in this compilation.
AAFA records show that Charlotte Lue Alford m. Doctor Levi Hardee. Her parents were John Henry Alford and Helen Elizabeth Hardee.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Charlotte Lue 1874 SC1, John Henry 1855 SC2, Joel 1800 SC3.
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CHRISTINE ALFORD DAVIS
Photo from Whitesell Funeral Home
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Thursday, 17 April 2014
ROCK HILL—Mrs. Christine Alford Davis, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Piedmont Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church.
Born in Wake County, N.C., Mrs. Davis was a daughter of the late Sam and Sally Alford. She was the widow of Jones Davis.
Surviving are two daughters, Sybil Ide and Lisa Sturges; two sisters, Ellen Bostick and Lila Taylor; two grandchildren, Amanda Ramsey and Matthew Vick; and a great-granddaughter, Lizzie Ramsey.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Piner and Mildred Pierce and a granddaughter, Hope Davis.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.whitesellfuneralhome.net.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her sister Mildred Alford Pierce; and half-sister Dorothy Ruth Alford Piner in North Carolina Obituaries.
Her Find A Grave memorial says she was born 19 Oct 1937.
Her parents are William Rickman “Sam”Alford and Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” Alford. She has 2 Alford lines.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her paternal lineage: Christine ???? NC1, William Rickman 1887 NC2, Simon 1858 NC3, Hyatt B. 1826 NC4, Gilbert 1790 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
Her maternal lineage, from her mother: Sarah Elizabeth 1903 NC2, Charles Wesley 1870 NC3, Hyatt B. 1826 NC4, Gilbert 1790 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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CLARA BELL ALFORD BEST
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the submitter, her great-nephew Jeff Murrie
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 13 August 2005
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Clara Alford Best, age 90, of Berrywood Court died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Born Nov. 1, 1914 in Horry County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John E. and Ellen Atkinson Alford. Mrs. Best was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Best Sr. in 1986.
Surviving are her son, William ‘‘Billy’’ F. Best Jr. and wife, Susan, of Myrtle Beach; grandson, Patrick Scot Best and wife, Jennifer, of Ridge, Md.; granddaughter, Florence Denise Carlson and husband, Jeff, of Myrtle Beach; sister, Lillian Sawyer of Gainsville, Fla.; great-grandson, Damien Best; great-granddaughter, Logan Best and closest friend, Mamie Coleman.
Entombment will be 11 a.m., Sunday at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Sign guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeff Murrie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara B. Alford Best (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 Nov 1914.
See the obituaries of her siblings Kate Ann Alford Gasque and Edward Eugene Alford (with census listings) in this compilation.
In 1920, Clara Bell Alford, 4-6/12, and her sister Lillian, 9, are living with their uncle McRay Atkinson in Le Gette, Marion Co., SC. Their father died in 1915 and their mother, who was living in Le Gette with 2 older children, died after the census on 15 Oct 1920 in Marion Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Clara Bell 1914 SC1, John Ellis 1869 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CLARA MAEBELLE MCMINN ALFORD
Mother of Jean Alford Barkolow, AAFA #1090
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 25 August 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
WEST COLUMBIA [Lexington Co.]—Services for Clara Maebelle Alford, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington … with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her grandsons….
Mrs. Alford, widow of the late Samuel J. Alford, died Thursday, August 23, 2001. Born in Hoopers Creek, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Roy O’Neil and Bessie Coggins McMinn. She was a member of Pine Ridge Church of God.
Surviving are her daughters, Bobbie Alford Miller of Florence, Elvia Jean Barkalow of West Columbia, Elizabeth A. Walker of Lexington, and Carolyn Shealy of West Columbia; son, Samuel James Alford Jr. of West Columbia; three sisters; four brothers; 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara M. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 2 May 1918, last residence McColl, Marlboro Co.
See the obituary of her son, Samuel James Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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CLARA SMITH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 18 July 1974
RAINS—Mrs. Clara Smith Alford, 69, died Tuesday night in a local hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Reedy Creek Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Smiths Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late Mrs. George and Lettie Spivey Smith. She was the wife of Eugene Alford of Rains and a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Muriel Buckmaster of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Rosa Lee Mouzon of Charleston; four sons, Smith Alford of Laurinburg, N.C., Aubrey Alford of Cordell, Ga., Tommy Alford of Lafayette, La., and Jerry Alford of Charleston; and 13 grandchildren.
Photo from Reedy Creek Baptist Cemetery, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clara Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 Feb 1905.
See the obituaries of her husband, Eugene A. Alford; and children Malcolm Eugene Alford, Muriel Alford Buckmaster, Rosalee Alford Mouzon, and Tommy Bloyce Alford in this compilation.
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CLARENCE LEANDER ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 23 November 1969
CONWAY—Clarence Leander Alford, 53, of the Toddville section of Horry County, died Friday at his residence.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Goldfinch Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of John Gary Alford and the late Gussie Lewis Alford.
Surviving are: his father; his widow, Mrs. Brazillah Rowell Alford of Conway; a son, Joseph Leland Alford of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Mrs. Douglas Todd, Miss Judy Ann Alford, both of Conway; two brothers, Leo Alford, Woodrow Alford, both of Conway; and three grandchildren.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemeteyr, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Brazillah “Zillah” Rowell Alford; and daughter Marilyn Joyce Alford Todd in this compilation.
Clarence Leander Alford, born 21 July 1916, was the son of John Gary Alford and Gussie Caroline Lewis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Clarence Leander 1916 SC1, John Gary 1886 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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CLARKIE ALFORD TODD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 August 2006
Mrs. Clarkie Alford Todd, 79, widow of Charlie Monroe Todd, died Sunday, July 30, 2006 at Conway Medical Center after an illness.
Mrs. Todd was born April 13, 1927 in Horry County, a daughter of the late William A. and Effie Todd Alford. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving Mrs. Todd are two daughters, Mary E. Raby of Wilmington, N.C. and Blanche Sullivan and her husband, Ed of Beaufort; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Todd was predeceased by a daughter, Clara Haselden; a sister, Pearl Hudson and a brother, Joseph Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will follow in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home [Mullins]….
Photos from Red Hill Memorial Gardens, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarkie Alford Todd (SS# issued in SC), last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, William Arthur “Bud” Alford; and brother Joseph Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Clarkie 1927 SC1, William Arthur 1902 SC2, William Henry 1881 SC3, John Henry 1855 SC4, Joel 1800 SC5.
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CLAUDIA ALFORD SKIPPER
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 8 December 2000
GALIVANTS FERRY—Services for Claudia Alford Skipper, 78, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Pisgah United Methodist Church…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel….
Mrs. Skipper, widow of Charles Howard Skipper, died Thursday, December 7, 2000 in Conway Hospital following an illness.
Born in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Hattie Richardson Alford. She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Surviving are daughter, Carolyn Skipper Thomas, Galivants Ferry; sister, Florrie Baxley, Galivants Ferry.
Photos from Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rich Ryals NC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claudia A. Skipper (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 July 1922, last residence Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Henry “Willie” Alford and Hattie Richardson Alford; and sister Thelma Florrie Alford Baxley in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Claudia 1922 SC1, William Henry 1876 SC2, William Edward 1850 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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CLAUDIA BELL MARTIN ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 23 March 1970
CONWAY—Mrs. Claudia Bell Martin Alford, 74, widow of Howard H. Alford, of the Santee Plain section of Horry County, died Sunday morning at a local hospital.
Funeral will be 3 p.m. Monday at the Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Moses and Carolina Barnhill Martin. She was a Baptist.
Surviving are: five sons, Tracy Alford of Galivants Ferry, Dolphus Alford of Mullins, Lenneau Alford and Armeston Alford, both of Conway, and Lavern Alford of Hartford, Conn.; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Rabon of Aynor; one sister, Mrs. Becky Shelley of Marion; and one half-brother and two half-sisters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Claudia Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 Jan 1896 and died _____ March 1970, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Howard H. Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Arnal Tracy Alford, Dorothy Jane Alford Rabon, Hursel Lenneau Alford, Lacy Howard Alford, and Lonnie Dolphus Alford and in this compilation.
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CLAUDIA CHANDLER ALFORD
THE MESSENGER
Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—Wednesday, 24 August 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
BRITTONS NECK [Marion Co.]—Funeral services for Claudia Chandler Alford, 87, were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2005, at Central United Methodist Church.... Burial followed in Old Neck Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford, widow of Henry H. Alford, died Friday, Aug. 19, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center after an illness. She was born on June 2, 1918 in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late George Franklin Chandler and the late Lela Davis Chandler. She was a homemaker and a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Andra Risinger of Charleston, Carol (Mike) Edwards of Hartsville, Darlene Baxley of Rock Hill and Donna Driggers of Marion; her grandchildren, Delaine Driggers Slusser, Travis Alford Driggers, Benji Risinger, Allison Baxley, Matthew Baxley, Milissa Baxley and Carmen Edwards; and a sister, Clara Lee Snowden of Darlington....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Henry Henison Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Her parents were George Franklin Chandler (1884–1966) and Leila Athalia Davis (1886–1961).
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CLAUDIA LEE PARNELL ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 5 September 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
ANDERSON [Anderson Co.]—Claudia Parnell Alford, 90, of 308 Greenview Lane, Anderson, died Saturday, September 4, 1999, at National Health Care of Anderson.
She was the wife of the late Rev. Wade Hampton Alford, former pastor of Poplar Spring Baptist Church. Born January 22, 1909, in Starr, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Cora V. Brown Parnell.
A homemaker, Mrs. Alford was a member of Poplar Spring Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also involved in a ministry in which she distributed gospel literature and devotionals throughout her community.
Surviving are her four sons, William H. Alford and his wife, Celestine Alford of Piedmont; Robert L. Alford of the home, George T. Alford of Atlanta, and John W. Alford and his wife Kay Alford of Eugene, Ore.; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Joe F. Parnell and Norton B. Parnell; and her sister, Lorena Gunter. Mrs. Alford was the last surviving member of her family.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, at The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel…. Following the service, interment will take place in New Silver Brook Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tim Brown, Chris Wilson, Donnie Phillips, Billy Anderson, A. N. Brown, Ken Greenway and Joe Furguile….
The family will be at the home of her sister-in-law, Hazel Parnell Brown, 124 Londonberry Drive, Cobblestone East, Anderson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Claudia L. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of her husband, Wade Hampton Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; son Robert Lee Alford; and daughter-in-law Fannie Celestine Teague Cox Alford in this compilation.
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CLEOTHA BLANDING ALFORD
Photo from Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary
GEORGETOWN TIMES
Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—Thursday, 22 December 2011
Mrs. Cleotha Alford, 80, of 405 High Valley Blvd., passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011, at her home.
Born in Manning, S.C., she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Frankie Holliday Blanding.
She was married to the late Civil Rights Activist Alex Alford, Sr.
Left to cherish loving memories is her daughter, Brenda Brantley of Charlotte, N.C.; sons, Moses Alford of Pawleys Island, S.C., Dorian Alford of Georgetown, S.C., and Alexander (Andrea) Alford of Morristown, Tenn.; sisters, Mattie B. Smith of Greenville, S.C., and Sarah B. Tilden of the home; brothers, James F. Blanding of San Francisco, Calif., and Rev. Lincoln Blanding of Lillington, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2011, at Long Branch Baptist Church in Greenville (864-235-6205).
The arrangements are being handled by Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary (864-242-1144).
A memorial service will also be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2011, at Wild’s Funeral Home in Georgetown.
In another article:
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Thursday, 22 December 2011
Cleotha Alford, 80, of 405 High Valley Blvd., passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at her home. Born in Manning, SC, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Frankie Holliday Blandin [sic: Blanding].
She was a lifetime member of AKA Sorority; graduated from South Carolina State University; and was a well known watercolor artist in the Low Country.
She was married to the late Civil Rights Activist, Alex Alford, Jr. [sic: Sr.]
Survivors: daughter, Brenda Brantley of Charlotte, NC; sons, Moses Alford of Pauley’s Island, SC, Dorian Alford of Georgetown, SC and Alexander (Andrea) Alford of Morristown, TN; sisters, Mattie B. Smith of Greenville and Sarah B. Tilden of the home; brothers, James F. Blanding of San Francisco, CA and Rev. Lincoln Blanding of Lilinton, NC; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service: Friday, 1:00 PM at Long Branch Baptist Church with burial in Morning Glory in Georgetown, SC. - Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary
Photo from Morning Glory Cemetery, Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rich Ryals NC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Alexander Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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CLIFFORD JAMES ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 2 May 1946
Photo from Bakers Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Aynor, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Walter Gary Alford; and siblings Elliott Alford, Harley Leverne Alford, and Naomi Alford Hucks Cannon; and half-sister Ann Gertrude Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Clifford James 1923 SC1, Walter Gary 1895 SC2, Arthur S. 1857 SC3, Jess 1834 SC4, Jesse 1785 SC5.
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CLIFTON C. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 2 May 1956
CHERAW [Chesterfield Co.], May 1—Clifton C. Alford, 46, died early this morning in a Bennettsville hospital where he had been carried a few hours earlier.
A son of Mrs. Ida Campbell Alford and the late John Chance Alford, he was born in Pamplico, with the exception of a year when he lived in Maxton, N.C. he had made Cheraw his home.
He was a member of the Cheraw Masonic Lodge No. 15, and the Omar Temple of the Mystic Shrine.
Funeral services will be held from the Redfearn Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Wednesday....
Burial will be in the Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.
Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Gladys Howard; one daughter, Elizabeth Cleo; his mother, Mr. J.C. Alford of Raleigh, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Junior Prince and Mrs. Jack Davis of Raleigh, N.C., and Mrs. Alvin King of Hartsville; three brothers, Clyde Alford and Rollings Alford of Raleigh and Cliff Alford of Chesterfield.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show that Clifton C. Alford was born 6 February 1910 in Pamplico, Florence Co., SC.
On 23 Aug 2013, Find A Grave photographers/contributors Bobby & Faye reported that his plot, next to his father, does not have a gravestone.
On John Chancellor Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 34, a self-employed farmer living in Florence Co., SC. He was born 18 Dec 1884 and names Ida Alford of the same address as his nearest relative.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Clifton C. 1910 SC1, John Chancellor 1884 SC2, John William 1844 SC3, unknown4.
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CLYDE ALBERT ALFORD
Virginia and Clyde Alford
Photo from J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 26 May 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Clyde Albert Alford, 85, husband of Virginia Walker Alford, of Mt. Pleasant [Charleston Co.], SC, died Thursday, May 24, 2007.
The relatives and friends of Clyde Alford are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, May 28, 2007 at the McClellanville United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the McClellanville Cemetery. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel on Sunday, May 27, 2007 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Mr. Alford was born June 28, 1921 in Georgetown County, SC, son of the late William Capers Alford and Lillie Idell Finklea Alford. He attended The Citadel and graduated from Bowling Green College in Bowling Green, Kentucky. During World War II, he served in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Alford was a retired Internal Revenue Service agent.
He is survived by his wife of Mt. Pleasant, SC, daughters, Alberta Virginia Alford Druce and Jane Skrine Alford Szorc, both of Mt. Pleasant, SC, sister, Myrtle Alford McConnell and Ruth Alford Hansen, both of Georgetown, SC, brother, William Cole Alford of Georgetown, SC, five grandchildren, Robert Walker Alford Druce, Christopher William Druce, Katherine Frances Druce, Victoria Caroline Druce, and Maxim Joseph Szorc.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association....
Photo from McClellanville Methodist Church Cemetery, McClellanville, Charleston Co., NY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Kauffman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clyde Albert Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Walker Alford; parents, William Capers Alford and Lillie Finklea Alford; and siblings Capers Washington Alford, George Hugene Alford, Myrtle Juliette Alford McConnell, Ruth Christine Alford Hansen, Thomas Adey Alford, and William Cole Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Daniel Benjamin Alford in Florida Obituaries.
On William Capers Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he says he was born 28 June 1877. He is age 41, a farmer living in Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC, and names his wife Lilly.
His lineage: Clyde Albert 1921 SC1, William Capers 1877 SC2, Bryant W. 1842 SC3.
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COLIE JACKSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 17 April 1957
MULLINS, April 16—Mrs. Collie Jackson Alford, 75, wife of D.L. Alford of Centenary, died at her home Tuesday afternoon after four years of declining health.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday from the Arial Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Marion County, the daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah Merritt Jackson. She was a member of Aerial Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Marvin and Littles Alford, of Centenary, John R. of Poston; three daughters, Mrs. Sam Jernigan, Nichols, Mrs. Dick Richardson of Marion, Mrs. J.C. Cannon of Gresham; eight brothers, M.V. and Hoyt, Mullins, Ivey and H.G., Marion, King and George, Gresham, Henry, Lumberton, N.C., W.J., Spartanburg; one sister Mrs. Katie Sales [hard to read], Tabor City, N.C.; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Photo from Ariel Baptist Church Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Doctor Larie “Dock” Alford; and daughter Sarah Alford Jernigan in this compilation.
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COLON L. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 23 March 1983
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Colon L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Aug 1912 [different than gravestone] and died _____ March 1983, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Sarah Ellen Mudd Alford; second wife, Ruby Wilkes Taylor Alford; sons Jessie Wayne Alford and Johnny Ray Alford; and parents, George Washington Alford and Amelia Ray Alford, in this compilation.
On Colon L. Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, born 12 Aug 1912 in Horry Co., SC. He is living in Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC, and names his mother, Amelia Ray Alford, as his contact.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Colon L. 1912 SC1, George Washington 1877 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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CONSTANCE JOHNSON ALFORD SARVIS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 5 February 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
FLORENCE [Florence Co.]—Services for Constance “Connie” Johnson Sarvis, 68, will be held on Friday at Belk Funeral Home in Darlington. Burial followed in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Born in Marion County to Clyde and Viola Brown Johnson, she died on February 3, 2004.
Survivors include her husband, Thelbert; children, Michael Alford, Mickey Sarvis, Dianne Strawn, and Jean Peele; and siblings Gladys Rising and Clyde Johnson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Constance J. Sarvis (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 February 1935, last residence Florence, Florence Co.
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CORA MAE TAYLOR ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 28 May 2008
COLUMBIA—Services for Mrs. Cora Mae Taylor Alford, 80, will be held 2:00 p.m. (viewing at 1:00 p.m.) Thursday at Greater Saint Luke Baptist Church with burial in Capernaum Baptist Church Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel, is in charge.
Surviving are her daughters, Mary Weston and Julia Alford Miles; sons, Richard Jr., Charlie, Robert and Willie Alford; brother, Ernest Taylor; and sister, Beatrice Young; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In another article:
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—_____ May 2008
Mrs. Cora Mae Taylor Alford, was born September 27, 1927 in Lykesland, South Carolina to the late Mr. Robert Taylor and Mary Brown Taylor. She departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Richard Alford, Sr.
Mrs. Cora Mae Taylor Alford leaves to cherish her memory: four sons, Richard (Susie) Alford, Charlie (Galena) Alford, Robert (Jackie) Alford and Willie Alford all of Columbia, South Carolina; two daughters, Mary (John) Weston and Julia (Robert) Miles both of Columbia, SC; one brother, Ernest Taylor; one sister, Beatrice Young of Columbia, SC; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cora Mae Taylor Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 September 1927 and died 22 May 2008.
See the obituary of her daughter Mary Alford Weston in this compilation.
Cora’s husband is probably the Richard Alford who was born 30 Oct 1924 and died _____ Feb 1963 (SS# issued in SC).
Probably:
1930 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 10), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #153:
Daniel Alford head B 20 SC SC SC farmer
age 19 at 1st marriage
Annie M. wife B 23 SC SC SC age 17 at 1st marriage
Richard stepson B 6 SC SC SC
Laura stepdau B 5 SC SC SC
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CORREL HILL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 27 June 1972
Name: Carrell Hill Alford
Parents: Albert G. and Mary Guffey Hill
Spouse: Sion E. Alford (died in 1922)
Date of Birth/Age: Age 86
Date of Death: Saturday [June 24]
Place of Death: Bennettsville
Place of Burial: Services at Carolina Presbyterian Church
Photo from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carrel Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Apr 1886 and died _____ June 1972, last residence Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC.
We included the obituary of her husband, Sion Easterling Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
Her name is spelled differently in records: Carrel, Carrell, Carel, Carroll, Correl, Corell, and Coral. On her husband’s WWI Draft Registration, she is Annie Correl Alford.
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CORINNE WATKINS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 5 July 1958
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Corinne Watkins Alford, 57, who died in Columbia [Lexington Co.] will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from New Market Methodist Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Hartsville and lived several years in Charleston before moving to Columbia. She was a daughter of the late Johnny Watkins and Mrs. Daisy Johnson Watkins.
She was co-owner of the W.B. Alford drapery shop in West Columbia. Mrs. Alford was a past commander of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband, Wardie B. Alford; two daughters, Mrs. Fred McDonald, Greenville, and Mrs. R.E. Johnson, Billings, Mont.; two sons, W.B. Jr., West Columbia, and W.E. Alford, Gaston; four sisters, Mrs. William Dodge, Mrs. Tessie Barnett, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. M.E. Gurney, Charleston, Mrs. Dannie Davis, New Castle, Penn.; a brother, Leon Watkins, Hartsville.
Photo from New Market UMC Cemetery, Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Darlington SC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Wardie Bishop Alford Sr.; and sons Wardie Bishop Alford Jr. and William Edward Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Betty Lou Alford Johnson in Texas Obituaries.
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COUSAR ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 13 August 1908
At a frolic near Selkirk Saturday night Cousar Alford was shot by his cousin, Sam Alford. The principals to the affair are colored. The bullet entered at the small of the back and passed entirely throughout the stomach. Dr. W.B. Smith of Little Rock operated on the negro in the hope of saving his life, but the bowels had been badly perforated and the negro died the following morning [August 9]. The negroes were at a hot supper and had been drinking together. Alford’s slayer escaped.
AAFA NOTES: AAFA is not able to identify this family.
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CULLEN HARRISON ALFORD
GREENVILLE DAILY NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Saturday, 21 January 1911
Photo from Mount Zion Cemetery, Central, Pickens Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barbara Register Clark
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Parthena Tallula Brandon Alford; and son Harry J. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Cullen Harrison 1848 GA1, James 1804 GA2, Cullen 1775 NC3, James 1741 NC/VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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DAISY ALFORD MCKENZIE
Photo from Karie Woodstock, Daisy’s great-granddaughter—used with permission
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 29 August 1969
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Mrs. Daisy McKenzie, 86, of Dillon died Wednesday [August 27] in a local nursing home after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at Dillon Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, directed by Williams Funeral Home.
Mrs. McKenzie was the widow of Monroe McKenzie. She was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Sally McPhaul Alford of Dillon County.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joe McPherson of Dillon; a sister, Miss Mary Alford of Dillon.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Daisy McKenzie (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 March 1883.
See the obituary of her sister Mary McPhaul Alford (with census reports) in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Clarence David Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
Buried in the same plot at Riverside Cemetery:
Sara McKenzie McPherson 6/1/1919-4/12/1986
Joe T. McPherson 3/17/1921-3/7/1980 PFC U.S. Army WWII
Daisy Alford McKenzie 8/6/1883-8/27/1969
Monroe McKenzie 9/7/1875-10/14/1967
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Daisy 1883 SC1, Malcolm E. 1846 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DAISY BELLE DIXON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 13 May 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
SUMTER [Sumter Co.]—Services for Daisy Belle Dixon Alford 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pisgah AME Church; burial in Hillside Memorial Park. Palmer Memorial Chapel is in charge. Born in Lee Co. to John and Lucinda Dixon, she died May 10, 2004.
Surviving: husband, Hampton Alford; children, Dr. George, Lt. Col. Garnel, Ellison Alford, Robert Perkins, Harry Young, Katie Furman, Janie Dixon; 5 siblings; one grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Daisy B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 8 June 1919, last residence Sumter, Sumter Co.
1920 CENSUS
Bishopville (District 13), Lee Co., SC, Dwelling #226:
Hampton Alford head B 60 SC SC SC farmer
Lizzie wife B 56 SC SC SC
Quinn son B 20 SC SC SC
George son B 19 SC SC SC
Caroline dau B 16 SC SC SC
Fred son B 14 SC SC SC
Hampton Jr. son B 13 SC SC SC
Jessie son B 10 SC SC SC
Willie son B 8 SC SC SC
John son B 6 SC SC SC
Henry son B 17 SC SC SC
Anna sister B 25 SC SC SC house servant
Probably:
1870 CENSUS
Bishopville, Sumter Co., SC, Dwelling #73:
James Alford B 55 SC farm laborer
Caroline B 54 SC
James B 17 SC
Daniel B 14 SC
Minty B 13 SC
Hampton B 9 SC
Henry B 21 SC
Her husband’s probable lineage: Hampton 1907 SC1, Hampton 1860 SC2, James 1815 SC3.
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DAISY ELIZABETH BURR ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 22 February 1994
Name: Daisy B. Alford
Parents: Bogan and Elizabeth Flowers Burr
Date of Birth/Age: Age 83
Place of Birth: Marion County
Date of Death: Saturday, Feb. 19
Place of Death: Marion Memorial Hospital (Article headlined Latta)
Place of Burial: Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery
In another article:
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—20 February 1994
LATTA—Mrs. Daisy B. Alford, 83, died Feb. 19, 1994, at Marion (S.C.) Memorial Hospital. Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon….
Survivors are her sons, William Alford of Cheraw, Wayne Alford of Dillon, Jim Alford, Vernie Alford, Larry Alford, Gene Alford, Craig Alford; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Abbott of Marion, S.C., Mrs. Ann Langdon of Las Vegas, Mrs. Carolyn Paramore of Coolidge, Ga., Mrs. Lorrine Tart, Miss Ernestine Alford, Mrs. Stella Clark.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Daisy B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 28 Dec 1910, last residence Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Eugene Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her children Elizabeth Alford Langdon, Ernestine Alford, Lorraine Alford Tart, Major Alford, and Vernie P. Alford in this compilation.
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DAISY MAE ALFORD SKIPPER
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 26 October 1962
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Daisy Mae [text missing]liam James Skipper of 1401 Race Path Street, Conway, died in a local hospital Thursday following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Skipper was born on Nov. 4, 1900 in Bayboro section of Horry County, a daughter of William Henry Alford and the late Annie Carroll Alford. She was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, W. James Skinner Jr. of Palatka, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. James Holden of Galivants Ferry, Mrs. Elbert Long of Conway; her father, William Henry Alford of Aynor and three brothers, Bud Alford of Bayboro, Alton Alford of Myrtle Beach and Pete Alford of Columbia, and 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Evergreen Original Freewill Baptist Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, William Henry Alford; and brothers Henry Alton Alford and William Arthur “Bud” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Daisy Mae 1900 SC1, William Henry 1881 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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DAN ALLEN ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 19 October 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
BEAVER DAM [Union Co.]—Dan Allen Alford, 70, a retired assembler with Gates Rubber Company died Sunday [Oct 18] in a North Charleston hospital. The funeral will be at 2p.m. Tuesday in Mount Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial, directed by Dial-Murray Funeral Home of Moncks Corner, will be in Johnson Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Conway, a son of Allen M. Alford and Rosie Huggins Alford. He was a Mason. He was a member of Mount Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are his wife, Eva Page Alford; three daughters, Dale Jane Smith of Lebanon, Nancy Branton of Goose Creek and Stephanie Clark of Moncks Corner; two sons, James N. Alford of Reno NV, and Thomas A. Alford of Beaver Dam; a sister, Joyce Martin of Orangeburg; a brother Vernon Alford of Greenville; 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Photo from Wesleyan Methodist Church Cemetery, Macedonia, Berkeley Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Ann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dan A. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 September 1928, last residence Bonneau, Berkeley Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his parents, Allen Marvin Alford and Rosa Angeline Huggins Alford; and brothers Leroy Earl Alford, Quincy Asberry Alford, and Vernon Lee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dan Allen 1928 SC1, Allen Marvin 1905 SC2, John M. 1859 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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DANIEL ALEXANDER ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Monday, 3 June 1963
CLIO—Daniel Alexander Alford, 88, died Sunday in a Clio nursing home.
He was a son of the late J.W. and Martha Smith Alford of Dillon County.
Alford was a prominent farmer of Clio Route 1, in Marlboro County.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Flora Larkins of Laurinburg, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday in Carolina Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.... Masonic rutes will be rendered at the graveside.
Whitner Funeral Home of Bennettsville is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Graham Brown Alford, Nora Alford Atkinson, Harriett Alford Smith, and Mary Frances Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
Daniel’s mother was probably Flora Jane McPhaul Alford. Martha Smith Alford, named in the obituary, is his stepmother.
On Daniel Alexander Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 44, a farmer living in Clio, Marlboro Co., SC. His birth date is 5 July 1874, he names Mrs. Sallie Alford of the same address as his nearest relative, and he signs his full name.
1880 CENSUS
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #118:
James Alford head 37 SC SC NC farmer
Harriet dau 10 SC SC SC
Mary F. dau 7 SC SC SC
Daniel A. (male) dau [sic] 5 SC SC SC
Lenora dau 3 SC SC SC
Buried in the Alford Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Flora Jane Mcphaul Alford 26 Mar 1841 - 11 Oct 1879
Wife of J.W. Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel Alexander 1874 SC1, James Wellington 1842 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1808 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DANIEL JAMES ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 13 March 1913
Sunday [March 9] at noon Mr. D.J. Alford passed away at his home in Carolina section after a short illness with typhoid fever. The passing of Mr. Alford removes one of the best citizens of the county. He was the type of man who made friends easily and always had the confidence of those who knew him best. He was a successful farmer, a staunch supporter of the schools and churches, a model citizen, and a kind and indulgent father.
He was about 60 years of age and his surviving children are Mrs. L. McInnis, Misses Emily, Knox, Grady, Jessie and Lizie Alford, of Carolina; Mrs. Gus Alford, of Rowland, his wife having preceded him to the grave about a year ago. He was laid away at Carolina church Monday morning.
In another article:
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—12 March 1913
DILLON, March 11—D.J. Alford of the Carolina section of this county died Sunday about noon at his home of typhoid fever. He had been sick several days only and his death came as agreat shock to his friends. He was about 60 years old and had been very successful at farming. He was a man of the highest type of citizenship and highly esteemd by all who knew him.
He is survived by a wife and seven children, Mrs. L. McInnis of Carolina, Mrs. Gus Alford of Rowland, Zion Alford of Rowland and Misses Emily, Jesse and Lizzie who lived at home, and two boys living at home, Knox and Grady.
Three of his daughters, Misses Emily, Jesse and Lizzie, are seriously ill with the same disease.
The interment was at the Carolina burial ground yesterday morning.
Photo from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Catherine Easterling Alford, and his children Joseph Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, Emily C. Alford, and Maybelle Alford Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Sion Easterling Alford; and half-siblings Alexander Alford and Mary Attie Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and of his half-brothers John McRae Alford, Sion Augustus Alford Sr., and William Chauncey Alford Sr. in Florida Obituaries.
Daniel was the son of Paisley Alford and his first wife, Margaret Ann McInnis.
Daniel, his wife, some of his children, and his father are buried in Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC.
1910 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 61), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #44:
Daniel J. Alford head 57 SC SC SC 1st marriage 32 years
farmer
Cathrine wife 50 SC SC SC 12 children, 9 living
Emily dau 26 SC SC SC
Sion E. son 24 SC SC SC carpenter
Knox son 22 SC SC SC farm laborer
Howard P. son 20 SC SC SC
Jessie K. dau 19 SC SC SC
Joseph G. son 16 SC SC SC farm laborer
Elizabeth dau 12 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #120:
Daniel Alford head 47 b. Jan 1853 SC NC SC married 22 yrs
farmer
Catherine wife 41 b. Feb 1859 SC SC SC 10 children, 9 living
Maybelle dau 18 b. Nov 1881 SC SC SC
Emily dau 16 b. Sept 1883 SC SC SC
Sion son 14 b. May 1886 SC SC SC
Knox son 11 b. July 1888 SC SC SC
Howard son 10 b. May 1890 SC SC SC
Jesse dau 8 b. Aug 1891 SC SC SC
Grady son 6 b. Apr 1894 SC SC SC
Elizabeth dau 2 b. May 1898 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel James 1853 SC1, Paisley 1825 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DANIEL MAYBERRY “D.M.” ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 2 November 2011
GALIVANTS FERRY—Daniel “D.M.” Alford, age 81, husband of Mrs. Mary Frances Sarvis Alford, passed away October 31, 2011 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Mr. Alford was born in Conway, SC on February 23, 1930 a son of the late Mr. Daniel Mayberry and Mrs. Mattie Turner Alford.
Mr. Daniel was predeceased by one brother, Julius Alford, and three sisters, Ruby McCracken, Ethel Shelley, and Esta Mae Hardwick.
He was a dedicated member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church where he served the Lord and his church in many different ways. After 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps., Mr. Alford worked with the Horry County Sheriff’s office where he retired as a Chief Sheriff Deputy.
Surviving Mr. Alford is his wife Mary Francis Sarvis Alford of the home, two sons, Justin Alford and his wife Kathy, Danny Alford and his wife Joy, all of Galivants Ferry, one daughter, Denise Richardson and her husband Darrell of Brittons Neck, five grandsons, Chase Alford, Seth Richardson, Jody Alford (Gwen), Hunter Alford, Kelly Alford (Haley), two granddaughters, Bridget Collins (David), Kaylee Richardson, two great grandsons, Will Collins, Carson Collins, and two great granddaughters, Adaline Alford, and Lydia Alford.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Rehobeth United Methodist Church…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery….
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted through C. Plaisance, with credit given to Horry County Historic Cemetery Registration Project
Photo from Rehobeth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Cayton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his siblings Ruby Alford McCrackin, Ethel M. Alford Shelley, Esta Mae Alford Hardwick, and Julius Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Daniel Mayberry 1930 SC1, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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DANIEL WARREN ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 25 January 1912
After a ten days illness with pneumonia Mr. Daniel W. Alford passed away at his home in Dillon Monday morning [January 22] at 8’oclock. The news of Mr. Alford’s death was a great shock to his numerous friends. Although past his three score and ten, he was a familiar figure in the daily life of the community and enjoyed the friendship and companionship of both young and old. A man of fine moral character, excellent habits and sturdy constitution he continued to be active in his accustomed pursuits until long past the age at which men ordinarily drop out of the ranks of the workers. He was of a cheerful disposition, this spirit remaining with him until the last. He served gallantly throughout the four year’s struggle as a member of the First South Carolina Regiment and was bounded [wounded?] in the Battle of the Wilderness.
Mr. Alford was the son of Jas. L. and Sallie L. Alford. He was born near Selkirk on May 22nd, 1839 and was 73 years of age.
He is survived by a wife and four children Mrs. Phillip Osteen, Miss Nina Alford, and [apparently some text is missing because the following are siblings:] Messrs. Manton Alford of Selkirk; Neil Alford, of Marion, J.F. Alford, of Dillon, Mrs. A.P. McLean, and Miss Mary Ann Alford who live near Selkirk.
The funeral services were held at his late residence Tuesday morning and the body was laid away at the Alford burying ground near Selkirk. In his death the town loses a good citizen and his home loses a devoted husband and affectionate father.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records confirm that Daniel Warren Alford was born 22 May 1839 in SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walters Alford; children Adfull Pierce Alford, James Augustus Alford, Addie Anina “Nina” Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen; and siblings Mary Ann Alford, James Frierson Alford Sr., and Manton Alford in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Manning (District 77), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #24:
Daniel Alford head 61 b. May 1839 SC NC NC m. 21 years farmer
Bettie F. wife 57 b. Oct 1842 SC SC SC 5 children, 4 living
J. Gustus son 21 b. Nov 1878 SC SC SC
Hariet O. dau 19 b. July 1880 SC SC SC
Nina A. dau 16 b. Aug 1883 SC SC SC
Pierce A. son 13 b. Sept 1886 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS (June 28)
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #479:
Daniel Alford head 40 SC NC NC farmer
Elizabeth wife 37 SC SC SC
Augustus son 1 SC SC SC
The family of his brother James Frierson Sr. is in dwelling #481.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Daniel Warren 1839 SC1, James Little 1811 NC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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DAVID ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 2 November 2005
GRESHAM [Marion Co.]—David Alford, 70, husband of Ethel Branton Alford, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005. Services will be at 3 p.m., Hickory Hill Free Will Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
He may be the “David Alford of Gresham” listed as a brother in the obituary of Leon Alford in this compilation. However, he would have been born about 1925, and Robert is the name of the 5 year old on the 1930 census of Leon’s parents.
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DAVID EARL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 11 December 1979
Name: David Earl Alford
Parents: David Alford and Primes Alford, foster parents Julius and Ruby Lee Ellerbee, Lake View
Date of Birth/Age: Age 26
Place of Birth: Dillon County and of Lake View
Date of Death: Thursday [Dec 6], auto accident
Place of Death: Little Pee Dee State Park Road
Place of Burial: Old Clio Cemetery in Clio
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 July 1953, death date _____ Dec 1979. His last residence Lake View, Dillon Co., SC.
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DEBBIE LEE ALFORD SARVIS
Aunt of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273, and Ebbie Preston Alford, AAFA #0237
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
RAINS [Marion Co.]—Services for Debbie A. Sarvis, 78 were held at Ariel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Meares Funeral Home was in charge.
Mrs. Sarvis, widow of the late Johnny Otto Sarvis, Sr., died Sunday [October 21] at Marion County Medical Center. Born is Horry County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Preston and Isabella Mishoe Alford.
Surviving are daughters, Patricia Dozier, Phyllis Robinson, Sandra Foxworth, son Johnny Sarvis, Jr., sister, Martha Miller, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.
Photo from Ariel Baptist Church Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Debbie L. Sarvis (SS# issued in NC) was born 2 February 1923, last residence Rains, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her mother, Isabella Mishoe Gerald Alford; brother Miley Preston Alford; and half-brothers Joseph Valine Alford and William Gordon Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Arnold Cody Alford and Ebbie C. Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Debbie Lee 1923 SC1, Joseph Preston 1877 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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DEBORAH ANN LANE ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 5 July 1996
Deborah Ann Lane Alford, 48, of Sweethome Church Road, died Wednesday, July 3, 1996, at Conway Hospital after an illness.
She was born in Conway, a daughter of the late Baker and Dula Nancy Floyd Lane.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Outreach for Christ Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Billy G. Alford; a son, Billy L. Alford of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Ginger I. Boyd of Conway and Sherri Alford of Myrtle Beach; a brother, Harry Lane of Charleston; three sisters, Kay Ackerman of Georgetown, Betty Strickland of Charleston and Ruth Cochrane of West Palm Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Neck Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Billy G. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DEBORAH JEWELL ALFORD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ December 2015
Deborah Jewell Alford of Dillon, SC, died Friday December 25 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 30, 2015, 3 PM at Manning Baptist Church, 308 E. Calhoun St, Dillon, with Rev. Rodney McCorkle, pastor, burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.
…. This is another service by the professionals at House of Thomas Funeral Home of Dillon.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DELLA ALFORD WALTER
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 15 March 1951
Name: Delta* Alford Walter
Spouse: Dr. Alford B. Walter
Date of Birth/Age: Age 93
Date of Death: March 12, 1951
Place of Death: Confederate Home, Columbia, SC
Place of Burial: Cederate*
*101 Cemeteries in Marian County, SC, Page 271 – lists Della Alford Walter and Dr. Alford B. Walter in Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, SC.
Photo from Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeff Murrie
AAFA NOTES: From AAFA records, Della Alford was born 17 June 1858 in Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC. Her husband was Alfred Bethea Walter.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Della 1858 SC1, Warren Little 1823 TN2, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DELLY MAE ALFORD JONES RABON
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 9 June 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
AYNOR [Horry Co.]—Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon, 64, died Wednesday [June 8] in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs. Rabon was born in Horry County, a daughter of Homer B. Alford and Amelia Barnhill Alford. She was a member of Valley Forge Missionary Baptist Church and was the widow of M.T. Rabon.
Surviving are two sons, Hollis Jones and Nelson Jones, both of Aynor; five daughters, Genevieve Smith and Renee Todd, both of Conway, Mary A. Johnson, Josephine Martin and Norma J. Rowe, all of Aynor; two brothers, Melton Alford and Eddie Alford, both of Thomasville, N.C.; six sisters, Izzie Parrott of Florence, Goldiphine Allen, Len Lockhart and Carolyn Nobles, all of Aynor, Ven Jordan of Chadbourn, N.C., and Hazel Balliet of Conway; and 12 grandchildren, and Helle Anderson, [article cut off].
Photos from Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rabon Crossroads, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Delly M. Rabon (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 August 1929.
See the obituaries of her parents, Homer Burroughs Alford and Amelia Viola “Melia” Barnhill Alford; and her siblings Freeman “D.L.” Alford, and Goldaphine Alford Allen in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
She is named Mrs. Mose Jones in the 1958 obituary of her father.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Delly Mae 1929 SC1, Homer Burroughs 1898 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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DENNIS “BO” ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—30 November 2012
AYNOR—Dennis “Bo” Alford age 58 of Pisgah Church Road passed away November 29, 2012 at Conway Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County November 14, 1954 a son of the late Jim Norton Alford and the late Leola Harrelson Alford.
Surviving Mr. Alford in addition to his wife Mrs. Ann Alford of the home, are two sons, Denny Alford and his wife Debbie, Randy Alford and his wife Amber, all of Aynor, two grandchildren, Hunter Alford, Molly Alford, one brother, Brian “Buddy” Alford of Aynor, and two sisters, Peggy Sellers and Terri Brown both of Conway.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Friday, November 30, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Home of Aynor. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Aynor Church of God….
Burial will follow in the church cemetery….
Photo from Aynor Church of God Cemetery, Aynor, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Rogerson Perhala-Horry County Cemeteries
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Leola Harrelson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Dennis 1954 SC1, Jim Norton 1929 SC2, William Henry 1876 SC3, William Edward 1850 SC4, William N. 1826 SC5.
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DESSIE WATSON ALFORD
Mother of Willie Eugene Alford, AAFA #0302
Aunt of Mary Agnes Alford Smith Lynch, AAFA #1234
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Friday, 26 June 1992
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dessie W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Dec 1909, last residence Piedmont, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, Willie Monroe Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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DEWEY BOYD ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 24 December 2000
Dewey Boyd Alford, 63, of Wayside Road, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, at Conway Hospital.
He was born in Horry County, a son of the late Estelle Alford Skipper.
He was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Alford; a son, Chris Alford and his wife, Angie, of Conway; a daughter, Kim Carney and her husband, Ethan, of Myrtle Beach; and three grandchildren, Kayla Alford and Christa Alford, both of Conway, and Dylan Carney of Myrtle Beach.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Juniper Bay Baptist Church…. Burial will be in the church cemetery….
Photo from Juniper Bay Baptist Church Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
Photo posted June 2016
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Betty Annette Shelley Alford; and grandfather William Henry “Willie” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Dewey Boyd 1937 SC1, Estelle 1919 SC2, William Henry 1876 SC2, William Edward 1850 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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DEWEY EMANUEL ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 16 September 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MARION [Marion Co.]—Mr. Dewey Emanuel Alford, 83, died Friday, September 15, 2006, at his residence after an illness. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2006 in Palmetto Memorial Gardens Cemetery directed by Richardson Funeral Home....
Born in Marion, he was a son of the late Pearlie Dubose Alford and Leila W. Pace Alford. Mr. Alford was of the Methodist faith and a high school graduate. He was a veteran having served in the Navy during World II. He was retired and a co-owner of a dairy business.
Survivors are his wife, Miriam S. Alford, of the home; two daughters, Peggie A. Conant and Carl of Columbia and Ann Alford of Marion; two sisters, Olivia Whitaker of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Betty Weicht of Las Vegas, Nevada; one grandson, Carl Conant, III of Columbia and two Great-grandchildren. He was also predeceased by two brothers, P.D. Alford, Jr. and Walter H. Alford....
Photos from Palmetto Memorial Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dewey Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 August 1923.
See the obituaries of his wife, Miriam Smith Alford; parents, Pearlie Dubose Alford Sr. and Leila Pace Alford; and brothers Pearlie Dubose Alford Jr. and Walter Herbert Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Dewey Emanuel 1923 SC1, Pearlie Dubose 1894 SC2, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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DIANE ALFORD MARLOW
Photo from Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 10 July 2011
LEXINGTON—Diane Alford Marlow, 68, died July 7, 2011 after a long fight with lung cancer. The family wishes to thank the compassionate care of Dr. Marshall, Dr. Madden and all of their respective staff members. They made her last years and especially the last week as comfortable as possible. Diane enjoyed sixteen years of marriage to her husband and loved the combined family of her two daughters and her husband’s three daughters and one son. They were all her children and she loved them equally with all her heart.
Diane is survived by her husband, Dan Marlow; mother, Katherine Alford; sister, Debra (Nelson) Gammans; children, Wendy Waddle, Christy (Mark) Pernat, Mark Marlow, Laura Marlow, Anne (Alex) Beuhring, and Lynn (Tom) Van Tiem; grandchildren, Tyler Waddle, Kayla Marlow, Ian Swiedler, Riley Pernat, Kevin Beuhring, Ella Beuhring, Tommy Van Tiem, Evelyn Van Tiem, Joe Van Tiem, and Elodie Pernat. The grandchildren were the light and love of Diane’s life.
Diane started her career with the state government at South Carolina Parks Recreation and Tourism, where she did double duty as a state employee and also served as the Executive Director of Keep America Beautiful of South Carolina. In that role she was very active in bringing the Adopt a Highway from Texas to South Carolina and in raising the public’s awareness of the damage litter does to our beautiful state. From PRT Diane went to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling. She was a project manager for the office’s outreach and education programs, working closely with schools across the state on curriculum materials and setting up recycling programs as well as making countless presentations to students. In addition, she was the office’s resident expert on backyard composting, helping recycling coordinators and residents.
Diane loved people. She was a cheerleader and she carried that enthusiasm over to her adult life. Her love of life was contagious and as cheerleading captain and homecoming queen she inspired others to enjoy and celebrate all of life’s moments. She was always ready to give an encouraging word to those in need. She participated in a number of beauty contests, including the Miss Georgia Pageant, where she was voted Miss Congeniality by her peers. She was very active in the Girl Scouts for many years. She loved children and also taught swimming for many years. She dedicated her life to be of service to this wonderful world and its people.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Diane Alford Marlow (SS# issued in GA) was born 24 Nov 1942, last residence Lexington, Lexington Co., SC.
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DOCTOR LARIE “DOCK” ALFORD
Granduncle of Michael Boyd Alford, AAFA #0495
Source unknown
_____, Marion Co., SC—Thursday, 11 September 1980
RAINS [Marion Co.]—Dock L. Alford, 86, died Wednesday [September 10] in a Mullins hospital after an illness.
Funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday in Ariel Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of the late John R. and Mary James Alford. He was a retired railroad worker and farmer. He was a member of Ariel Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Marvin Alford of Gresham and Littles Alford of Conway; three daughters, Mrs. Dick Richardson of Mullins, Mrs. Sam Jernigan of Tabor City, N.C., and Mrs. Curry Cannon of Gresham; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Ariel Baptist Church Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dock Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 January 1894 and died _____ September 1980, last residence Mullins, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Colie Jackson Alford; daughter Sarah Alford Jernigan; and brothers John Oliver Alford, Joseph Mack Alford, and Southern Albert Alford in this compilation.
On Dock Larie Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 23, b. 17 January 1894 in Burcol [??], SC. He is a farm laborer living in Centenary, Marion Co., SC, with a wife and three children. He is short with blue eyes and “yellow” hair, and he signed his full name.
1930 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 3), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #215:
Dock Alford head 40 SC GA GA age 21 at 1st marriage farmer
[The birthplaces of Dock’s parents are handwritten and clear, but his mother, living with him, was clearly born in SC. All SC birth places are stamped.]
Coly Alford wife 43 SC SC SC age 24 at 1st marriage
Little Alford son 17 SC SC SC
Rob Alford son 13 SC SC SC
Marvin Alford son 8 SC SC SC
Lizzie Alford dau 6 SC SC SC
Maggie Alford dau 4-1/12 SC SC SC
Mary Alford mother 66 SC SC SC widow
1920 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 103), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #164:
Dock Alford head 28 SC SC SC farmer
Colie Alford wife 37 SC SC SC
Sarah Alford dau 6 SC SC SC
Littles Alford son 5 SC SC SC
Roberson Alford son 3 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Buck (District 46), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #200:
Living with the William and Mary J. Smith family:
Dock Alford boarder 17 SC SC SC farm laborer
1910 CENSUS
Buck (District 46), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #249:
John R. Alford head 60 SC SC SC 1st marriage 40 years
farmer
Mary F. Alford wife 48 SC SC SC 9 children, 8 living
Joseph M. Alford son 22 S SC SC
Arthur J. Alford son 13 S SC SC
Mary E. Alford dau 20 S SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Conway (District 57), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #328:
John R. Alford head 50 b. May 1850 SC SC SC m. 25 years
farmer
Mary J. Alford wife 40 b, July 1859 SC SC SC 9 children, 8 living
Albert Alford son 20 b. Nov 1879 SC SC SC
[probably wrong birth date since he’s not listed in 1880; Bible record says 15 Jan 1881]
Julius R. Alford son 18 b. Mar 1882 SC SC SC
John Alford son 16 b. Feb 1884 SC SC SC
Ettie Alford dau 14 b. Aug 1885 SC SC SC
Joseph Alford son 12 b. Jan 1880 [sic] SC SC SC
Doctor L. Alford son 9 b. Feb 1891 SC SC SC
Walter Alford son 7 b. Nov 1892 SC SC SC
James Alford son 4 b. Apr 1896 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Dog Bluff (District 52), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #99:
John R. Alford head 28 SC SC SC laborer
Mary F. Alford wife 18 SC SC SC
Hatty Alford dau 1 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Doctor Larie “Dock” 1892 SC1, John Robeson 1852 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur 1775 SC4.
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DOLLY ANNETTE HARPE HALFORD
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Wednesday, 11 March 2015
JOHNSTON, S.C.—Mrs. Dolly Annette Halford, a member of Johnston ARP Presbyterian Church, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Johnston Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Halford was born in Augusta, Ga. on St. Patrick’s Day and half Irish. She was born to Rosa Ann and John Harpe. She graduated from Tubman High School and worked at J.C. Penny Co. Dolly married George Burton Halford, USN in October 1946, who now waits for her in Heaven.
Survivors include one daughter Bonnie Welder; and one grandson, Wesley J. Walton.
Mrs. Halford loved Jesus, her family, and her dogs, Bunny, BeBe, Pepper, Petie, and Alfie.
Memorials may be made to Johnston Presbyterian Church, 700 Mims St. Johnston, SC 29832. No Flowers Please. Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, George Burton Halford, in this compilation.
The funeral home lists her birth date as 17 March 1927.
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DOLORES WILSON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 5 August 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
GADSDEN [Richland Co.]—Services for Dolores Wilson Alford of 1320 Kingville Rd., will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at Church of God, Wateree, with burial in Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Gadsden.... Visitation is 3-9 tonight at J. P. Holley Funeral Home, Garners Ferry Road Chapel, Columbia....
Mrs. Alford died Monday, Aug. 3, 1998. Born in Gadsden, she was a daughter of Joseph Wilson Sr. and Ada Ruth Cunningham Wilson. She was a member of the Church of God and employed with Gleamns Headstart.
Surviving are her parents; son, Michael Cansler of Shelby, N.C.; daughter, Meshall of Gadsden; brothers, Joseph (Sarah) Wilson Jr. and Barry (Etta) Wilson, both of Gadsden; sisters, Pandora W. LaBrew and Flora C. Robinson, both of Gadsden; a grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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DONALD A. ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 7 December 2013
WEST COLUMBIA—After a lengthy illness at his home, Don Alford, of West Columbia, South Carolina, met his Lord and Saviour on December 5, 2013. His Godly example and words of wisdom will be remembered by all who knew him.
He began his career with the USMC in 1954 and later retired in 1973 after surviving an automobile accident in 1969. His devoted and loving wife of 55 years cared for his every need which allowed him the opportunity to serve in full time Christian service at Grace Baptist Church in West Columbia, first as treasurer and later as comptroller for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, A.J. Alford of Lumberton, NC; mother, Alice W. Kirk, and sister, Doris Long, both of Rockingham, NC.
Surviving are his wife, Lonna Alford; three children, Lory Aun (John), Tony Alford (Terri), and Leisha Ramirez (Sergio); six grandchildren, Tori Alford (Kyle Ward), Alycin Garcia (Jonathan), Taren Wheeler (Cruz), Lonna Adams (Jim), JohnMichael Aun and Sebastian Ramirez and three great-grandchildren, Karissa Garcia, Aidan Garcia and Blakely Wheeler. He is also survived by a niece, Joyce Player of North Carolina, and an aunt, Lea Alford Barnard of Georgia.
Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2013, prior to the service at Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, on 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington…. Burial will follow in Woodridge Memorial Park….
Pallbearers are Micah Aulds, David Drozd, Eric Humphries, Matthew Humphries, Dennis Stoudemire and Keith Stoudemire. Alternates are Donald Drozd and Michael Moore. Honorary pallbearers are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ayer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Corley, Mr. Raleigh Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Holliman, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Masquelier, Mr. and Mrs. Ron McCall, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Pfaehler, Mr. and Mrs. John Rosier, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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DORIS L. ALFORD COOPER
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 4 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
MARION [Marion Co.]—Services for Doris L. Cooper, 75, were held at the Chapel of Richardson Funeral Home with burial in Devotion Gardens.
Mrs. Cooper, widow of Clyde Cooper, died December 1, 2001. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late James and Laura Alford.
Surviving are son, Terry Cooper, daughters, Cheryl Baxley and Faye Evans, sisters, Gertie Dix, Leathea Graham, and Geraldine Sellers.
Brothers T.L. Alford and Donnie Alford predeceased her.
Photos from Devotion Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Rowell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Doris A. Cooper (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 March 1926, last residence Marion, Marion Co.
See the obituary of her parents, James Fred Alford and Laura Allen Alford; and sister and Gertie Alford Dix in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Donnie Leaneau Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Doris L. 1926 SC1, James Fred 1888 SC2, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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DOROTHEA DOLZETTA MUDD ALFORD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ August 2013
February 9, 1933 - August 15, 2013
Mrs. Dorothea (Dolzetta) Mudd Alford was born on February 9, 1933 to the late John Ella Mcquaige Mudd, Jim Rhone. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 15, 2013 at Mcleod Medical Center in Dillon S.C.
She attended the public school of Robeson County. In 1951 she joined in matrimony to the late William Mack Alford, to this union three were born. She later moved to New York where she did domestic work for many years.
Dorothea was preceded in death by her parents, husband, eight brothers, seven sisters.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories two daughters Janie (Leroy) Miles, Dorothy (Fred) Leach, one son William (Louise) Alford all of Rowland N.C. two sisters Gladys Mudd, Lumberton,NC, Lucille Chandler Rowland, NC, one brother John Mcqueen, Baltimore, MD, one sister-in-law, Bethea King Mudd, Rowland, NC, ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday August 19, 2013, 2 PM at Magnolia Stateline AME Church, Hamer [Dillon Co.], SC with burial following in the church cemetery…. The family is receiving friends at 2544 Alfordsville Rd, Rowland, NC.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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DOROTHY ALFORD CORNETT
Aunt of Frank Luther Alford Jr., AAFA #0720
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Tuesday, 15 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Dorothy Alford Cornett, 78, a retired registered nurse with the Marion County School District, died Saturday [September 12] in a Columbia hospital. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery.
Mrs. Cornett was born in Marion County, a daughter of William Alford and Mattie Smith Alford. She was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. She was a member of Gapway Baptist Church. She was the widow of retired Maj. Coy M. Cornett.
Surviving are a son, Robert Cornett of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Pamela Cornett of Mullins and Cynthia C. Watson of Columbia; two brothers, Stanley Alford of Columbia and Neil Alford of Marietta, Ga.; a sister, Virginia Alford of Columbia; and two grandchildren.
Photo from Smith Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Herbert Alford and Martha Prudence “Mattie” Smith Alford; and her siblings Frank Luther Alford, Mildred Alford Byrd, Stanley Carlyle Alford, Victor Jerome Alford, Virginia Grey Alford, and William “Chessie” Alford.
Dorothy and her sister Mildred died on the same day.
Her parents and family were enumerated in Marion County, SC, in the 1920 census. Father was listed as Willie 40, mother as Mattie 27. Children were Gerome W. 4, Virginia 3, and Herbert 2.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dorothy 1920 SC1, William Herbert 1880 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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DOROTHY ALFORD MARTIN
Photo from Goldfinch Funeral Home
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 8 July 2014
CONWAY—Dorothy “Dottie” Alford Martin, age 71, wife of Dean Martin, passed away Sunday, July 06, 2014 at her residence.
Dottie was born in Conway, SC, a daughter of the late James Leo and Dorothy Blanch Singleton Alford. She was a former member of White Savannah Freewill Baptist Church where she and her husband founded the Senior Citizen’s Ministry. Dottie has most recently been a member of Mt. Ariel Freewill Baptist Church for the past several years. Prior to her retirement, Dottie was employed by Dean’s Floor covering with her husband and three sons. Dottie was previously employed as the Office Manager for the former Carolina Mills Lumber Company in Conway, SC.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter; Melissa Lynn Martin and her brother, Kenneth “Ranny” Alford.
Surviving in addition to her husband of 35 years are; her children, Darlene Martin Skipper(Greg) of Sunset Beach, NC, Ronald Martin (Tammy) of Calabash, NC, Jonathan Martin of Conway, Michael Martin also of Conway; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, James “Al” Alford (Pauline) of Moore, SC; and a sister, Sheila Alford Cribb Shanklin (Dennis) of Columbia, SC.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at Mt. Ariel Freewill Baptist Church…. Burial will immediately follow at Hillcrest Cemetery….
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her brother Kenneth Randall “Ranny” Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Dorothy 1943 SC1, James Leo 1911 SC2, John Gary 1886 SC3, Harrison 1843 SC4, Harrison 1843 SC5, Arthur 1803 SC6, Arthur 1775 SC7.
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DOROTHY GRAHAM ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 20 September 2016
BISHOPVILLE—Funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy Graham Alford will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Barnettsville Baptist Church, Bishopville…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Alford died Monday, September 19, 2016 at her residence.
She was born in Darlington County a daughter of the late Willie and Alwildia Zimmerman Graham. She was a graduate of Rosenwald High School Class of 1968.She was employed by Bankers Trust in New York. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, Society Hill and later joined Barnettsville Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death her brother: William Zimmerman; a sister, Gwendolyn Graham and her mother-in-law, Florence Alford Delk.
Survivors include: her husband of 48 years, Walter “Jason” Alford, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Therese Alford of Columbia, SC; two sons: Walter (Pertell) Alford of Camden, SC and Loverrz Alford of McGuire Air Force Base, NJ; 3 grandchildren: Endeah, Bryan and Bryson; a sister, Louvenia Graham Harrison of Albany, NY; one brother, Russell Graham of Society Hill, SC; a sister-in-law, Doris Alford Lighty of Columbia, SC; a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family is receiving friends at the residence, 904 Manville-Saint Charles Road, Bishopville.
Photo from Barnettsville Baptist Church Cemetery, Bishopville, Lee Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sondra Walling
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Florence Alford Delk, in this compilation.
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DOROTHY JANE ALFORD RABON
Aynor, Horry Co., SC—_____ August 2017
Dorothy Jane Rabon
September 27, 1925 ~ August 16, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Jane Alford Rabon, 91 of Tolar Road, has rejoined her husband of 63 years. After a nine year absence, they now reside in their heavenly home as of Wednesday, August 16, after several years of her declining health.
Mrs. Rabon was born September 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Howard H. Alford and Claudia Bell Alford.
She was predeceased by her six brothers. Tracy, Laverne, Dolphus, Lenneau, Lacy and A. M. Alford.
Mrs. Rabon was a devoted wife, mother, and took exceptional care of her husband. She cared for her family as well as others. She was known for her cakes her precisely cut collard greens, and her hand rolled thin pastry. She loved children, enjoyed fellowship with friends and family. She loved her yard full of azaleas. Up until her health declined, she always cared for her chickens and loved gathering the eggs. No one ever left her house without being given eggs or some of her home canned goods. She visited the sick always with cake in hand.
Her first job was as a receptionist at the old Conway Hospital. After that time, she helped build and worked alongside of her husband in the family business Rabon’s Auto Parts and Garage which they started 68 years ago. She was a faithful member of Aynor First Baptist Church for 68 years. She was a Sunday School teacher for thirty-two years and a member of the WMU. Even as her physical and mental health declined, she read her Bible daily.
Surviving are her five blessed children, Larry Rabon (Sarah), Denny Carl Rabon (Brenda) Erroll Rabon (Vicki) Clarissia R. Hardwick (Dean) all of Aynor, Renita R. Chestnut (Cliff) of Longs. As well as her heart adopted children Ramona Crowe of Aynor, and Kim Singleton of Conway; her grandchildren, Tabitha R. Strickland, Jeremy Rabon, Stephen Rabon, Alison R. Martin, Deana H. Skipper, Jenny H. Spivey, Brandy J. Hughes, Kendal J. Lowry, Joshua Rabon, Mark Rabon, Rebekah Rabon, Lisa C. Miccio, Lynn Crowe, Hannah S. Smith and John Perry Singleton; Twenty-five great grandchildren and counting along with many nephews and nieces.
We are thankful and grateful to our caregivers over the years and especially for Angie Hilburn for her love and devotion to our mother and has been with us the longest, Lisa Dozier who came to us more recently and has helped us through the hardest times and to Mercy Care Hospice for the love support.
Funeral services will be held 5:00 PM Friday August 18, 2017 at the Aynor First Baptist Church…. Burial will follow at Aynor Cemetery….
Photos from Aynor Cemetery, Aynor, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Smith
Photos posted in 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Howard H. Alford and Claudia Bell Martin Alford; and siblings Arnal Tracy Alford, Hursel Lenneau Alford, Lacy Howard Alford, and Lonnie Dolphus Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Dorothy Jane 1925 SC1, Howard H. 1895 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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DOROTHY MAE ALFORD MITCHELL
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ July 2008
Dorothy Mae Alford Mitchell died July 15, 2008. House Of Thomas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ July 2008
Dorothy Mae Alford Mitchell was born on July 25, 1947 in Dillon, SC to David Alford Sr and Mary Ann Alford. She died Tuesday July 15, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.
She was married to the late Victor Mitchell Sr and to this union two children were born, Victor Jr. and Vanessa. Graduating with the Gordon High School class of 1966 she moved to Harlem NY where she remained until 2003. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Latta under the leadership of Rev. Dr. John L. Davis and was active with city council and her community.
She leaves to cherish loving memories her children, her mother and father, two brothers; David Jr (Patricia), and George “Money” (Desiree) Alford and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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DOROTHY BELL MIZZELL ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 17 February 1996
Photos from Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Richland Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Green Jewell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 June 1928, last residence West Columbia, Lexington Co., SC.
See the obituary of her husband, Wardie Bishop Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From SSACI: Dorothy Mizzell Alford was born 26 June 1928 in St. George, SC, daughter of Daniel H. Mizzell and Bertha L. Harbeson. She is listed as:
Oct 1943 Dorothy Bell Mizzell
Jun 1950 Dorothy Mizzell Lewis
Sep 1952 Dorothy Mizzell Alford
Feb 1996 Dorothy M. Alford
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DOROTHY PADGETT ALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, GA—Saturday, 22 November 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
JOHNSTON [Edgefield Co.], S.C.—Mrs. Dorothy Padgett Alford, 52, died on Thursday, November 20, 2003, at her residence…. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, November 23, 2003 at the Piney Grove Church Cemetery, Edgefield.
Survivors include her husband, Tony Alford; a daughter, Naomi Alford; her parents, Goode and Genva Padgett; six brothers, Donald, Connell, Jimmy, David, Erving, and Jerry Padgett; and three sisters, Patricia Minnick, Betty Walton, and Mildred Davis.
Friends may call at the residence or Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy P. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 June 1951, last residence Johnston, Edgefield Co.
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DOUGLAS EDWARD ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 13 July 2006
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Douglas Edward Alford, 64, husband of Betty Lane Alford, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence after an illness.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery.... The services will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born July 11, 1942, in Marion County, a son of the late Edward Eugene Alford and the late Lizzie Fleetwood Brown Alford. He was a retired insurance salesman. Mr. Alford was a member of Gapway Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Alford in addition to his wife of the home are a son, Douglas E. Alford Jr. of Mullins; two daughters, Teresa A. Singleton and her husband, Jeff, of Wake Forest, N.C., and Donna A. Hinson and her husband, George Edward, of Florence; four grandchildren, Shane Alford, Christian Alford, Bailey Hinson and Caitlin Singleton; a sister, CaraBell Sawyer of Marion; and three brothers, Kerry Alford of Charleston, Ellis Alford of Mullins and Benny Alford of Danville, Va.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Cox-Collins Funeral Home and at other times at Mr. Alford’s home, … Mullins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Edward Eugene Alford and Lizzie Fleetwood Brown Alford Sawyer, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Douglas Edward 1942 SC1, Edward Eugene 1907 SC2, John Ellis 1869 SC3, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC4, Warren Little 1823 TN5, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC6, Warren 1770 NC7, Jacob 1738 VA8, Lodwick 1710 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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DOUSCHKA MARION ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Friday, 13 September 1963
Name: Doushke Alford
Parents: William McDonald and Sara Elizabeth Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 84
Date of Death: Tuesday
Place of Death: Ancestral Home, The Cedars.
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: From AAFA records, Douschka Marion Alford was b. 11 Aug 1879, the youngest of her parents’ 12 children.
See the obituaries of her parents, William McDonald Alford and Sarah Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Edwin Plummer Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Douschka Marion 1879 SC1, William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DUNCAN CURRY ALFORD
Photo from 1921 Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC) yearbook, The Pac-Sac ’21
Duncan Curry Alford was Secretary of the Class of 1921.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 13 November 1969
DR. ALFORD, SPARTANBURG, DIES AT 69
SPARTANBURG—Dr. Duncan Curry Alford, 69, died Wednesday [November 12] in a local hospital.
He was born in Dillon County, a son of the late Manton and Rena Curry Alford.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church, with burial in the Alford Family Cemetery in Dillon.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Fruitt and Miss June Alford of Spartanburg; a son, Dr. Earl C. Alford of Spartanburg; three brothers, J.L. Alford of Dillon, Manton Alford of Laurinburg, N.C., and E.R. Alford of Dillon; and three sisters, Miss Juliette Alford and Miss Tochie Alford of Dillon and Mrs. Margaret Brandis of Salisbury, N.C.
He was a general practitioner for the past 39 years and was formerly principal and football coach at Kershaw High School for several years. He was also a former principal at Dillon High School for two years.
He was vice president of the S.C. Medical Association in 1944, and was Chief of Staff of the Spartanburg General Hospital in 1946.
J.F. Floyd Mortuary is in charge.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Duncan Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 Dec 1899, last residence Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mildred Martin Alford; son Earl Curry Alford; parents, Manton Alford and Lorena Curry Alford; and siblings Earl Richards Alford Sr., James Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
Buried next to each other in the Alford Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Duncan Curry Alford, M.D. 11 Dec 1899 - 12 Nov 1969
Mildred Martin Alford, R.N. 20 Oct 1903 - 5 Oct 1967
Infant daugher of D.C. & M.M. Alford 22 May 1939
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Duncan Curry 1899 SC1, Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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DUNCAN E. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 9 September 1977
HAMER [Dillon Co.]—Funeral Services for Dunk Alford will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Magnolia AME Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Green’s Funeral Home in Dillon.
Mr. Alford, 86, died Monday [Sept 5] in Honorage Nursing Home in Florence after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Maggie and Issac Alford and was born in Marion County.
Surviving are two brothers, Willie Alford of the home, Johnny Alford of Hamer; and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Alston of Norfolk, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dunk Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 Jan 1891 and died _____ Sept 1977.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Maggie Alford, and half-brother Willie James Alford in this compilation.
Duncan is listed as a stepson in 1900. His father is unknown. Ages of family members on the census reports are not consistent.
1930 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 6), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #167:
Isac Alfred head B 50 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st marriage
farmer
Mary M. wife B 49 SC SC SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Dunk E. son B 25 SC SC SC
Willie J. son B 19 SC SC SC
Sarah dau B 20 SC SC SC
John son B 15 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 23), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #170:
Isaac Alford head B 54 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st marriage
farmer
Maggie wife B 50 SC SC SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Dunk son B 23 SC SC SC
Emerson son B 22 SC SC SC
Odessera dau B 21 SC SC SC
Rosa dau B 19 SC SC SC
Isaac son B 17 SC SC SC
Sarah dau B 15 SC SC SC
Willis son B 14 SC SC SC
John son B 12 SC SC SC
Franklin son B 10 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 60), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #419:
Isiac Alford head B 50 SC SC SC 2nd marriage 12 years
farmer
Mary M. wife B 30 SC SC SC 1st marriage 12 years
7 children, 7 living
Duncan E. son B 14 SC SC SC
Odessa dau B 13 SC SC SC
Rosa dau B 12 SC SC SC
Jay son B 10 SC SC SC
Mary dau B 7 SC SC SC
Hattie dau B 4 SC SC SC
Sarah dau B 1 SC SC SC
Daniel H. Brown nephew B 21 SC SC SC
Lockshaw Brown nephew B 19 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Carmichael (District 70), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #372:
Isaac Alford head B 35 b. ___ 1865 SC SC SC married 0 years
farmer
Mary M. wife B 24 b. ___ 1876 SC SC SC married 0 years
3 children, 3 living
Duncan L. step-son B 9 b. ___ 1891 SC SC SC
Odessa step-dau B 6 b. Sept 1893 SC SC SC
Rosa step-dau B 2 b. Jan 1898 SC SC SC
Daniel H. Brown nephew B 11 b. ___ 1889 SC SC SC
On Dunk Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 24, a farm hand emplyed by Isaac Alford in Hamer, SC. He is single, race “African,” and signs with his mark. He was born in 1893, date not known.
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EDWIN PLUMMER ALFORD
THE TIMES–PICAYUNE
New Orleans, LA—Thursday, 2 April 1925
MAN, DAUGHTER DIE IN CROSSING CRASH
SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM WAS BROTHER-IN-LAW OF GOV. MCLEOD
FLORENCE, S.C., April 1—Dr. Plummer Alford of Mullins, a brother-in-law of Governor Thomas G. McLeod, and his 2-year-old daughter were killed when their automobile was struck by a Seaboard Air Line train near Darlington this afternoon.
Mrs. Alford was painfully injured. The three were returning from the funeral of Mrs. Alford’s mother at Rock Hill, S.C.
In another article:
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Thursday, 2 April 1925
FATHER AND CHILD KILLED IN ACCIDENT BY SEABOARD TRAIN
FLORENCE, S.C., April 2—Dr. Plummer Alford of Mullins and his two year old girl were killed at a railroad crossing of the Seaboard Air Line about three miles out of Darlington yesterday afternoon. Dr. Alford, his wife and child were returning from Rock Hill where they had attended the funeral of Mrs. Alford’s mother when they were struck by the Seaboard passenger train from Florence, at where it crosses the highway from Darlington to the Mars Bluff bridge.
Dr. Plummer Alford was instantly killed and the little girl died shortly after receiving medical attention. Dr. Alford was the son of William Alford of Dillon county and a brother of Dr. R.G. Alford of Wisacky. Dr. Alford was a brother-in-law of Gov. T.G. McLeod.
The bodies were taken to an undertaking parlor here, and friends in Darlington are doing all possible for Mrs. Alford. Funeral arrangements will be announced upon arrival of the members of the deceased family.
Mrs. Alford was a Miss Byers of Rock Hill. She was painfully injured but not seriously.
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THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 4 April 1925
DARLINGTON, April 3—”We, the undersigned jury, find that Dr. E.P. Alford and Sarah Byers Alford came to their death, when the car in which they were riding collided with train No. 24 on the Seaboard Air Line railway on April 1,” was the verdict of the coroner’s jury that was investigating the death of Dr. Alford and his young daughter in a wreck about three miles from Darlington Wednesday afternoon.
The verdict was signed by the following members of the jury: J.L. Sprinkler, Eugene Wilson, W.J. Stem, A.S. Melver, R.J. Lunny and E.D. Humphries.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, William McDonald Alford and Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Annie Hall Byers Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
On Edwin Plummer Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he says he was born 28 Sept 1877 in Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edwin Plummer 1877 SC1, William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EARL CURRY ALFORD
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
SPARTANBURG HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Wednesday, 16 January 2019
NEWBERRY—-On January 15, 2019, Earl Curry Alford, loving husband, father of four children and retired surgeon, passed away at the age of 84.
Dr. Alford was born on Jan. 7, 1935, to Duncan Curry Alford and Mildred Martin Alford in Spartanburg, SC. He received his bachelor’s degree from Presbyterian College and his medical degree from the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He married Martha Catherine Van Ness Alford on June 13, 1959. They raised two daughters, Celia Alford Wilson and Tochie Alford Blad, and two sons, Duncan Earl Alford and Earl Kent Alford. He practiced medicine as a board certified surgeon in his hometown Spartanburg, Harlan, KY, and Newberry, SC. He retired from medical practice in Newberry, SC.
Dr. Alford received additional medical training at Emory University and thoracic-cardiovascular surgical training at Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University and Oteen VA Hospital in Asheville, NC. He served as a U.S. Army Captain and surgeon in a MASH unit in Vietnam in the late 1960s.
Dr. Alford enjoyed visiting his family and friends and was particularly fond of visits by his grandchildren, both in Newberry and at the family vacation home in the Great Smoky Mountains outside of Bryson City, NC.
Dr. Alford is survived by his wife of 59 years, Martha, his daughter Celia and her husband Brian C. Wilson, his daughter Tochie and her husband Robert Blad, his son Duncan and his son Earl and his wife Nancy Wicker Alford. He is also survived by his sisters June Alford Steven and Mary Ann Fruit, both of Spartanburg, SC. Eight grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews survive Dr. Alford.
…. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 18, 2018, at 11 am at the Alford Family Cemetery on Minturn Road near Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church, Highway 9 in Dillon County, SC…. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry is assisting the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Duncan Curry Alford and Mildred Martin Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Earl Curry 1935 SC1, Duncan Curry 1899 SC2, Manton 1854 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EARL LEE ALFORD
Earl and his wife Carol
Photo from Baker Funeral Home
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—Monday, 19 December 2011
LANCASTER—A funeral service to celebrate the life of the Rev. Earl Lee Alford, 65, of Lancaster, S.C., will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in Crestview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Abney Baptist Church Cemetery, Kershaw, S.C….
Born in White Plains [Hopkins Co.], Ky., May 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Mae Woodall Alford.
The Rev. Alford died Saturday, Dec. 17, in Agape Hospice, Rock Hill, S.C.
The Rev. Alford was a Baptist minister, having served the following churches: Bethel Baptist Church, Newport, S.C.; Beaverdam Baptist Church, Cassatt, S.C.; Siloam Baptist Church, Ninety Six, S.C.; First Baptist Church, New Lenox, Ill.; Pleasant Plain Baptist Church, Kershaw, S.C.; Westcreek Baptist Church, Batesburg, S.C.; and Bloomingvale Baptist Church, Andrews, S.C. He was a graduate of Wingate College and Southern Theological Seminary.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Carol Carnes Alford of the home; two sons, Eric S. Alford-Hartman and his wife, Guynette, of Louisville, Ky., and Trent L. Alford and his wife, Jennifer, of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Courtney Hartman, Tyler Alford, Hannah Alford, Reid Hartman and Ginger Hartman; two sisters-in-law, Janine Alford of Rock Hill and Janice C. Scott of Kershaw; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, George Alford.
…. Baker Funeral Home (www.bakerfunerals.com) is serving the Alford family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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EARL RICHARDS ALFORD, SR.
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 6 May 1980
Name: Earl Richards Alford, Sr.
Parents: Manton and Rena Curry Alford
Spouse: Marguerite Smith Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 78
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday
Place of Death: Marion
Place of Burial: Alford Cemetery
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Aug 1901, last residence Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Marguerite Smith Alford; parents, Manton Alford and Lorena Curry Alford; and siblings Duncan Curry Alford, James Little Alford, Juliaette Alford, Manton Clisby Alford, Margaret Alford Brandis, Mary Love Alford, and Tochie Patricia Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Earl Richards 1901 SC1, Manton 1854 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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EARLINE ALFORD HARRISON SHAW
Photo from her gravestone
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 30 December 2004
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Services for Earline Alford Harrison, 78, widow of Willie Harrison, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel UMC with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Kingstree. Green’s Funeral Home is in charge.
Born in Cades [Williamsburg Co.] to Johnny and Laura McCutcheon Alford, she died Dec. 27, 2004.
Surviving: children, Carolyn, Glenda, Ricky, John, Jackie Harrison, Denise Montgomery; 11 grands; 11 great-grands; 4 siblings.
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Source unknown
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Earline A. Harrison, 78, widow of Willie B. Harrison, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004.
Born April 22, 1926, in Cades, she was a daughter of the late Johnny and Laura McCutcheon Alford. She was retired from Wentwoth Manufacturing. She was a member of Willing Workers No. 330 Order of Eastern Star Chapter. She earned a technical certificate in furniture upholstery. She was a devoted evangelist at Nettie’s Temple Holiness Church.
Survivors include three sons, Ricky (Marie) Harrison and John E. (Cynthia) Harrison, both of Orangeburg, and Jackie (Fusako) Harrison of Tokyo, Japan; a grandson she reared, Craig Harrison of Atlanta, Ga.; three daughters, Carolyn Harrison and Denise (Charles) Montgomery of Lake City and Glenda Harrison of Florence; one brother, Herman (Luvenia) Alford of Lake City; three sisters, Jack Frances Fulmore of Ladysmith, Va., Jeanette Gordon of Lake City and Alice (Solomon) Tisdale of Willow Grove, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church on Deep River Street, Lake City….
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree.
Photo from Green Lawn, Kingstree, Williamsburg Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Lee Huggins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Earline H. Shaw (SS# issued in SC) was born 22 Apr 1926, last residence Lake City, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her brothers Howard “Bayboy” Alford, where she is Earline H. Shaw (1997), Mitchell Alford, where she is Earline Harrison (1974), and Willie Dozier Alford in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Lake City (District 26), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #134:
John Alford head B 35 SC SC SC age 23 at 1st marriage farmer
Laura Alford wife B 30 SC SC SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Matthew Alford son B 10 SC SC SC
Percy son B 8 SC SC SC
Sanar dau B 6 SC SC SC
Earline dau B 4 SC SC SC
Mitchel son B 2 SC SC SC
Next door are Laura’s probable parents, John T. McCutchen 56, his wife Lansy 53, and 3 sons.
1920 CENSUS
Sumter (District 141), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #177:
John Alford head B 26 SC SC SC farmer
Laura Alford wife B 19 SC SC SC
Mac Alford son B 1-5/12 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Earline 1926 SC1, John Luther 1893 SC2, Archie 1850 SC3, Nero 1808 SC4.
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EDITH INEZ REID DENDY ALFORD
Stepmother of Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717; and Patricia Ann Alford Granberg, AAFA #1228
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Thursday, 20 February 1997
GREENVILLE—Edith Inez Dendy Alford, 86, of the Greenville Retirement Center, formerly of Reynolds Avenue in Greenwood, widow of Julias A. Alford, died Feb. 19, 1997, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Monroe, N.C, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Reid. She was a retired waitress and was a member of Rice Memorial Baptist Church in Greenwood.
Surviving are a daughter, Jeannette Simpson of Greenville; a son, Ray Dendy of Clinton; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were today at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family received friends immediately following the service. The family is at their respective homes. Blyth Funeral Home is in charge.
Photos from Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gail Carruth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edith R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Dec 1910, last residence Clinton, Laurens Co., SC, last benefit Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC.
See the obituary of her second husband, Julius Anderson Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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EDITH IRENE ALFORD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ January 2012
March 9, 1946 - January 18, 2012
Edith I. Alford of Latta died Wednesday at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC.
Funeral services will be held Sunday January 22, 2012, 2 PM at Open Door Church in Dillon, … burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery….
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THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 20 January 2012
Edith Irene Alford, 65, of Latta, died Wednesday [January 18]. Friends may call at 1222 Wix Road, Dillon. Plans will be announced by House of Thomas Funeral Home, Dillon.
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EDNA ALFORD BROOME
Edna Alford Broome
January 7, 1927 - October 4, 2019
Photo from Posey Funeral Directors
AIKEN STANDARD
Aiken, Aiken Co., SC—Sunday, 6 October 2019
BEECH ISLAND—Funeral Services for Mrs. Edna Alford Broome, 92, who entered into rest October 4, 2019, will be conducted this Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel…. Interment in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery….
Mrs. Broome was a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, having made Beech Island her home for the past 73 years. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Broome was a former employee of J.B. Whites, American General Insurance and owner of Broome Service Center. She was the wife of the late Spires Brinkley Broome, Sr. and loved being with her family and friends.
Survivors include four sons, Brink (Brenda) Broome, Beech Island, Roy (Debbie) Broome, Lincolnton, Jim (Wendy) Broome, Beech Island and John (Denise) Broome, Aiken; a daughter, Sissy (Kyle) Swing, Laurens, SC; fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; a brother, James Alford, Mint Hill, NC.
Pallbearers will be Brink Broome, Roy Broome, John Broome, Jim Broome and Kyle Swing….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Annie Mae Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her lineage: Edna 1927 VA1, Leroy 1897 NC2, Walter Joseph 1874 NC3, Joseph H. 1839 VA4, Joseph 1802 VA5, John 1773 VA6, John 1732 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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EDNA ALFORD CAUDILL WILDER
FRANKLIN TIMES
Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC—Tuesday, 4 March 2008
ZEBULON—Edna Alford Caudill Wilder, 93, formerly of the Corinth community, died Friday morning, Feb. 29, 2008, in Lancaster, S.C. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 2, at Corinth Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
She was born in Johnston County, daughter of the late Walton and Alice Lassiter Alford. She worked with the Johnston County Public Library.
Surviving: her son, Andrew Caudill (Peggy) of Lancaster, S.C.; stepchildren, Doris Douglas and Lunell Hinton, both of Zebulon, Sarah Smith of Durham, Laura Strickland of Dunn, Charles Wilder of Garner; sister, Hilda Johnson of Troy; one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter; 19 step-grandchildren; 29 step-great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hubert A. Caudill and Leonard Wilder; stepdaughter, Janie Marks; stepson, Jimmy Wilder; brothers, Carton, W. Jay and Rupert Alford.
Flowers welcome or memorials may be made to the Smith-Bryan Chapter of NSDAR, 109 Castle Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577.
Arrangements by Strickland Funeral Home, Wendell.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna Caudill Wilder (SS# issued in NC) was born 20 July 1914, last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., SC.
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EDNA ALFORD GERRALD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 18 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GALIVANTS FERRY [Horry Co.]—Services for Edna Alford Gerrald, 69, the widow of Palmar Gerrald, will be held on Monday at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Burial followed in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of Berry Coleman and Glenn Cook Alford. She died on May 17, 2003.
Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Richardson; a sister, Juanita Ariola; and granddaughter, Kenda Johnson.
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SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 18 May 2003
GALIVANTS FERRY—Edna Alford Gerrald, 69, died Saturday, May 17, 2003.
She was a daughter of the late Berry Coleman and Glenn Cook Alford. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Richardson and her husband, Jimmy, of Galivants Ferry; a sister, Juanita Ariola of Waterberry, Conn.; granddaughter, Kendra Johnson of Galivants Ferry; special sister-in-law, Keller Alford of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Palmar Gerrald, whom she married Dec. 17, 1963; four brothers, Artis, Arthur, H.B. and Billy Alford; three sisters, Alma A. Elvington, Leatha A. Beaver and Azile A. Smith.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home…. Burial will be in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna A. Gerrald (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 Nov 1933.
See the obituaries of her parents, Berry Coleman Alford and Glenn Cook Alford, and siblings Annie Alma Alford Elvington, Arthur Laneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, and Leatha Alford Beaver in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Edna 1933 SC1, Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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EDNA EARLE HUGHES ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 20 October 2007
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
AYNOR [Horry Co.]—Edna Earle Alford, 72, wife of the late Hubert Alford, of Hucks Rd., died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Conway Manor.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2007, at Rehobeth Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel....
In another article:
Goldfinch Funeral Services
goldfinchfuneralhome.com
Edna Earle Alford, age 72, wife of the late Hubert Alford of Hucks Road, died Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Conway Manor.
Mrs. Alford was born February 7, 1935 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Moses Bert and Brittie Ida Todd Hughes. She was a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church and was predeceased by one son, Milton Alford and one grandson, Ray Smith.
Surviving are one son, Johnny Earl Alford of Galivants Ferry, one daughter, Karan Alford of Aynor, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters, Eleanor Lovell of Conway and Gwendolyn Shelley of Aynor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Rehobeth Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Edna Earle Alford (SS# issued in SC).
See the obituaries of her sons Johnny Earl Alford and Milton Alexander Alford in this compilation.
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EDWARD DELONEY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 17 September 1959
MARION [Marion Co.]—Edward Lonnie Alford, 71 [sic—should be 81], died at a local hospital Wednesday after a brief illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Watson Cemetery, Brittons Neck….
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Stacie Richardson Alford; two brothers, Daniel Alford, Lumberton, N.C., and Wardie Alford, Columbia; four sisters, Mrs. General [Sue] Jones and Mrs. Clyde [Essie] Hyman, Florence, Mrs. Simpson [Minnie Viola] Coleman, Savannah, Ga., and Mrs. George Hatchell, Rockingham, N.C.
Photo from Brittons Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Richardson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Stacie Richardson Alford; parents William Edward “Ned” Alford and Rebecca Whaley Alford; and siblings Essie Alford Hyman, Mary Alford Hatchell Cole, Minnie Viola Alford Coleman, Susan Alford Jones, Wardie Bishop Alford Sr., and William Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Daniel Manuel Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
In his wife’s obituary, he is called Lone Alford. They apparently had no children.
On the 1880 census, Edward D. Alford is age 2, living in Rowell, Marion Co., SC, with his parents, W. Edward and Mary J.R. Alford.
In 1900, Edward D. Alford, age 21 b. June 1878, is living in Le Gette, Marion Co., SC, with his uncle William Whaley, his mother’s brother.
On Edward Deloney Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, born 6 June 1878. He is a farmer in Eulonia, Marion Co., SC, and he names Mrs. Stacey Alford, same address, as his nearest relative. He signed with his mark.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Edward Deloney 1878 SC1, William Edward 1850 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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EDWARD EUGENE ALFORD
Photo from Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery, Gapway, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the submitter, his great-nephew Jeff Murrie
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 19 August 1971
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Edward Eugene Alford, 64, died Wednesday [August 18] after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Cox-Collins Funeral Home.... Burial will be in Gapway Cemetery, near Mullins.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of the late Ellis and Ellen Atkinson Alford.
He was a member, former deacon and treasurer of Gapway Baptist Church; and was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Brown Alford of Mullins; a daughter, Mrs. Theo (Cara Bell) Sawyer Jr., of Marion; five sons, Douglas Edwards Alford, Ellis Emerson Alford and Benney Boyd Alford, all of Mullins, Karry Malcolm Alford of Charleston and Robert Wayne Alford of Mullins, stationed in Charleston with the U.S. Navy; three sisters, Mrs. Archie Gasque of Mullins, Mrs. Harry Sawyer of Garden City Beach and Mrs. Frank Best of Myrtle Beach, and six grandchildren.
Photo from Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery, Gapway, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jeff Murrie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Feb 1907, death date listed as _____ Aug 1971.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lizzie Fleetwood Brown Alford Sawyer; son Douglas Edward Alford; and sisters Clara Bell Alford Best and Kate Ann Alford Gasque in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Le Gette (District 103), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #120:
Boarding with the Howard Coleman family:
Ellen Alford boarder 41 SC SC SC widow
Katie T. boarder 16 SC SC SC
Edwin boarder 12 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Reaves (District 73), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #349:
John E. Alford head 35 SC SC SC laborer first marriage 9 years
Ellen wife 30 SC SC SC
Katie dau 6 SC SC SC
Manton dau 5 SC SC SC
Edwin son 2 SC SC SC
Lillian dau 7/12 SC SC SC
1870 CENSUS
Le Gette, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #106:
Daniel M. Alford 22 NC farmer
Cada A. 22 SC
John Ellis 1 SC
Next door in dwelling #105 are Cada’s parents, John E. and Zilphia S. Harrelson, and her siblings.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Edward Eugene 1907 SC1, John Ellis 1869 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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EDWARD GRAY ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 4 December 1943
Photo from State Branch Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chuck Mull
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Gilbert Grey Alford and Vera Hope Herring Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Edward Gray 1938 SC1, Gilbert Grey 1907 SC2, Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC3, Harrison 1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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EDWARD MANUEL ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—_____ October 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Edward Manuel Alford, 85, retired owner of Carolina Furniture House, died Thursday [Oct 22] in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Mullins First Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home, will be in Cedardale Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of Manuel Alford and Janie Williams Alford. He was a member of Damascus Masonic Lodge No. 161. He helped organize North Mullins Baptist Church and Woodlawn Baptist Church, both in Mullins, and Pee Dee Baptist Church in Gresham. He was the former chairman of the Missions Committee of the Marion Baptist Association and was an active member of Mullins First Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Susanna Brown Alford; a son, James E. Alford of Bradenton, Fla., three daughters, Elsie Drew of Lugoff, Kathryn McCormick of Nichols and Ann Fowler of Mullins; a brother, Pearley Alford of Marion; two sisters, Emma Rogers of Whiteville N.C., and Louise Anderson of Mullins; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grand children.
Photos from Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edward M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 December 1906.
See the obituaries of his wife Nancy Susanna Brown Alford; children James Edward “J.E.” Alford and Elsie Alford Drew Williams; mother, Janie Rectina Williams Alford Altman Jones; siblings Anna Louise Alford Brown Anderson, Eugene A. Alford, Pearlie Dubose Alford Sr., and William Power Alford; and half-siblings Henry Monroe Alford and Willie Ann Alford Turbeville in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Emma Jane Alford Williamson Stanton Rogers in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Edward Manuel 1906 SC1, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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EFFIE ALFORD DOUGLAS
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 10 August 1995
Name: Effie Alford Douglas
Parents: James and Ada Hayes Alford
Spouse: Stephen Paul Douglas, Jr.
Date of Birth/Age: Age 73
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Saturday, August 5, 1995
Place of Death: Headlined Dillon
Place of Burial: Riverside Cemetery
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Effie B. Douglas (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 October 1921, last residence Florence, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Frierson Alford Jr. and Ada Lee Hayes Alford; and her sisters Rebecca Alford Henderson and Ada Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries.
The birth date on her gravestone conflicts with the SSDI birth date.
Effie is buried in the same plot as her parents, sisters Rebecca and Ada Mae, and husband: Stephen P.Douglas Jr. CDR U.S.Navy WWII Korea 1925-1977.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Effie 1921 SC1, James Frierson 1883 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EFFIE GRACE WHALEY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 28 August 1950
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Effie Grace Alford, 58, native of Gresham, of Marion county, daughter of the late Daniel and Ida Davis Whaley, died Sunday afternoon at the Mullins Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services in the Central Methodist Church, Britton’s Neck will be held at 5 o’clock Monday afternoon.... Burial will follow in the Britton’s Neck cemetery.
She is survived by her husband W. Power Alford of Gresham; two sons, Henry and Paul Alford of Gresham; one brother A.B. Whaley of Gresham; three sisters, Mrs. L.H. Capps of Rains, Mrs. George Capps of Jacksonville and Mrs. Minne Coleman of Gresham, and five grandchildren.
Photo from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Richardson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Power Alford, and her son Henry Henison Alford in this compilation.
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ELEASE SLATOR JAMES ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 8 August 2000
LAMAR [Darlington Co.]—Services for Elease Slator (James) Alford were held 1 p.m. Monday in Emmanuel Community Church with burial in the church cemetery directed by Hines Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Thursday [August 3]. Born in Darlington Co., she was a daughter of the late James and Annie Bell Enoch Slater. She was a member of Emmanuel Community Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Mary Brown of New York City, Susan Richards, Creola James both of Queens, N.Y., Nora Green of Brooklyn, N.Y., Anne Marshall of Columbia; son, Henry Alford Jr. of New York City; three sisters; eight brothers; sons-in-law; a daughter-in-law; 16 grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elease S. James (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 March 1922, last residence Lamar. It is not clear why her last name is listed as James in SSDI records, or why “James” appears in parentheses in the obituary.
See the obituary of her daughter Susanna Alford Richards in this compilation.
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ELIJAH BASS ALFORD
[He died in NC, but he lived in SC and is buried there.]
GEORGETOWN TIMES
Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—Friday, 17 February 1989
Elijah B. Alford of Conway, 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1989, ina Chapel Hill, N.C. hospital.
Funeral services were today, Feb. 17, 1989, in Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Entombment was in Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Mr. Alford was born Aug. 18, 1914, in Horry County, a son of Hayward Alford and Nellie Barnhill Alford. He was a member of Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are: His widow, Louise Christmas Alford; a son, Aubrey Alford of Conway; two daughters, Syliva [sic: Sylvia] Jean Jackson and Jo Ann Grainger, both of Conway; a brother, Norwood Alford of Georgetown; a sister, Nina Hall of Brevard, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elijah B. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Louise Christmas Alford; parents, Haywood Alford and Nellie Barnhill Alford; and siblings Norwood Alford and Zetha Alford Harter in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Elijah Bass 1914 SC1, Haywood 1879 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER
Edgefield, Edgefield Co., SC—Wednesday, 7 February 1912
A SAD BEREAVEMENT
Mr.and Mrs. J.W. Alford, of Covington, Ga., have recently come into our midst, Mr. Alford having charge of the installing of electric lights in our town. On Saturday night last their little girl, Elizabeth, who has been ill for a week or more, passed into the beyond, at the home of Mrs. Marion Jones, where the family were boarding. This dear little girl was at the interesting age, being just five years old, and was a beautiful child.
Mr. and Mrs. Alford are left with one little boy, strangers in Edgefield, and yet having a place in the hearts of the people. Many expressions of smpathy have been heard, and though they are not known personally to many in Edgefield, they are recipients of their condolence and prayers.
On Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock this little girl was laid to rest in the cemetery at Edgefield….
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, John Wade Alford Sr. and Elizabeth Osborn Alford; and siblings Hal Alford, Hubert Alford, John Wade “Jack” Alford Jr., and Ruth Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1907 NC1, John Wade 1884 GA2, Robert Coleman 1853 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD MCLEOD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 29 October 1962
Widow of Governor McLeod Dies at 87
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Elizabeth Alford McLeod, 87, died Sunday in a Marion hospital.
She was the widow of Thomas G. McLeod, governor of South Carolina from 1923–1927.
She was a daughter of the late William McDonald Alford and Sarah Elizabeth McLean of Dillon County.
Funeral services will be conducted at Dillon Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday.... Burial will be in Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery in Bishopville at 4 p.m.
She is survived by two sons, T.G. McLeod of Spartanburg, and Yancy A. McLeod of Columbia; a daughter, Mrs. Cambell McIntyre of Toronto, Canada; two sisters, Miss Annie Nash Alford and Miss Douschka Alford, both of the home place in Dillon County; a niece, Miss S. Buchanan McMasters of Columbia; six grandchildren, Thomas Gordon McLeod McIntyre, Robert McIntyre, Ian McIntyre, Carolyn McLeod, Melinda McLeod, and Yancy McLeod Jr.; two great-grandchildren.
As first lady, she took a great interest in landscaping the governor’s mansion. She put in a sprinkler system which enabled the growing of a lawn for the first time and planted some of the earliest azaleas in Columbia at the governor’s mansion.
Following the death of Gov. McLeod, she made her home at The Cedars, her ancestral home in Dillon County where she carried on extensive farming operations.
At the age of 85 she was awarded the tree farm certificate by the state forestry association.
She was a graduate of Columbia College and a worker in the engrossing department—a forerunner of the legislative council at the State House.
She was a member of the D.A.R. in Bishopville, where her married life was spent until her husband was elected governor.
Pallbearers will be James L. Alford, T.C. McSwain, Alton McLeod, Marion Singletary, W.J. McLeod Jr., William McLeod, Kirk McLeod, and Thomas McLeod.
Photo from Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery, Bishopville, Lee Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Don Terrell
AAFA NOTES: From AAFA records, Elizabeth Jamie Alford was b. 14 Oct 1875.
See the obituaries of her parents, William McDonald Alford and Sarah Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford, Ella McDonald Alford, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Edwin Plummer Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Jamie 1875 SC1, William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ELIZABETH ALFORD SLOAN
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 22 November 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
COLUMBIA [Richland Co.]—Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Alford Sloan, age 79, formerly of Lindale Road, Anderson [Anderson Co., SC], died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at her residence in Columbia. She was the widow of Harry Augustus Sloan Jr.
Born June 13, 1920, in Suffolk, Va., Mrs. Sloan was the daughter of the late Clinton B. Alford and the late Lillian Clark Alford Gaillard. Before moving to Anderson, she lived in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. She retired from the Holman Insurance Agency after 35 years. She was a charter member of the Altrusa Club, the Anderson Business and Professional Women’s Club, the Anderson County Woman’s Club, the Anderson County Insurance Club. She graduated Anderson Girls’ High School in 1937. She was active in the 1940, 1950, and 1960 Class Reunions. She was instrumental in the Monthly Lunches for the Class of 1937. She had been a member of Grace Episcopal Church since April, 1942, and was very active in Saint Catherine Chapter Women of the Church.
Mrs. Sloan is survived by three sons, Harry Clinton Sloan of Conway, Jack C. Sloan of Columbia, and Paul David Sloan of Columbia; a brother, Sam Gaillard of Greenville; five grandchildren, Joshua S. Sloan of Aynor, Nick McNeill, Jared McNeill, Brad McNeill, and Joshua McNeill, all of Conway.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Lee.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard in Pendleton.
The body is at The McDougald Funeral Home....
Photo from Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery, Pendleton, Anderson Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Clementine
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth A. Sloan (SS# issued in SC).
1920 CENSUS
Suffolk Ward 1, Nansemond Co./Suffolk Independent City, VA, Dwelling #205:
Susan C. Alfred head 68 NC NC NC no occupation widow
Preston son 47 NC VA NC painter single
Agnes H. dau 42 VA VA NC single
Clinton B. son 28 VA VA NC salesman
Lillian Clark dau-in-law 26 VA VA VA stenographer
Frances granddau 4-8/12 VA VA VA
1910 CENSUS
Suffolk (District 14), Nansemond Co./Suffolk Independent City, VA, Dwelling #115:
Susan C. Alford head 68 [sic] NC NC NC boarding house widow
5 children, 4 living
Percell W. son 37 NC VA NC house painter single
Agnes H. dau 31 VA VA NC single
Sallie E. Briggs dau 25 VA VA NC m. 5 years
0 children, 0 living
Harry C. Briggs son-in-law 25 VA VA VA m. 5 years
peanut co. shipping clerk
Clinton B. Alford son 18 VA VA VA grocery salesman
+ 4 boarders
1900 CENSUS
Suffolk (District 29), Nansemond Co., VA, Dwelling #145:
Frank M. Alfred head 72 b. July 1827 VA VA VA married 30 years
Susan C. wife 47 b. Aug 1853 NC VA NC 5 children 4 living
Preston W. son 28 b. Oct 1871 NC VA NC house painter
Agnes H. dau 23 b. June 1876 VA VA NC
Sally C. dau 14 b. Aug 1883 VA VA NC
Clinton B. son 8 b. Oct 1891 VA VA NC
1880 CENSUS
Suffolk (District 55), Nansemond Co., VA, Dwelling #196:
Frank M. Alford head 48 VA NC VA lawyer
Susan C. wife 27 NC NC NC
Janis M. dau 5 VA VA NC
Preston W. son 9 NC VA NC
Nancy A. Porter servant B 18 VA VA VA
Probably:
1870 CENSUS
Holly Grove, Gates Co., NC, Dwelling #102:
Frank Alford head 40 NC lawyer
Caroline wife 20 NC
From Virginia Select Marriages, 1785–1940: Clinton B. Alford married Lillian I. Clarke on 28 June 1914 in Suffolk Co., VA.
On Clinton Benjamin Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, a clerk at The Smoker, Inc. in Suffolk, Nansemond Co., VA. His birth date is 19 Oct 1891. He has a wife and child and claim exemption based on paralysis of his left foot.
Her lineage: Elizabeth 1920 VA1, Clinton Benjamin 1891 VA2, Frank M. ???? VA3.
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ELIZABETH ANN ALFORD LANGDON
[Although she died in NV, we are also including her obituary here because she has close ties to SC.]
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV—Friday, 21 December 2007
Elizabeth Ann Langdon, 63, a homemaker, of North Las Vegas, passed away Dec. 19, 2007. She was born June 2, 1944, in Oak Grove, S.C.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Langdon. She is survived by her husband, of 39 years, Robert Langdon; her son, Michael (Jody) Langdon; daughter, Rebecca (Scott) Bowler; seven grandchildren, her brothers, Jimmy, Vernie, Craig, Gene Ray, William, Everette and Anthony; sisters, Dorothy, Stella and Carolyn; and her niece, Joyce Ann Mattox.
Viewing will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Civic Center/Tonopah LDS Chapel, 2401 E. Tonopah Ave. in North Las Vegas.
In another article:
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 3 January 2008
Name: Elizabeth Langdon
Parents: Eugene Alford and Daisy Burr Alford
Spouse: Robert Langdon
Date of Birth/Age: Age 63, Born June 2, 1944
Place of Birth: Dillon County, SC
Date of Death: Wednesday [SSDI = December 19]
Place of Death: Las Vegas, Nevada
Place of Burial: Services at East Marlboro Baptist Church
Photo from Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Gary Thornton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth Ann Langdon (SS# issued in SC), last residence North Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Alford and Daisy Elizabeth Burr Alford, and her siblings Ernestine Alford, Lorraine Alford Tart, Major Alford, and Vernie P. Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Ann 1944 SC1, Eugene 1907 SC2.
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ELIZABETH BROCKINGTON ALFORD MCMASTER
From her 1924 U.S. passport
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 27 December 1987
Photo from First Presbyterian Churchyard, Columbia, Richland Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sam Murray
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth McMaster (SS# issued in SC) was born 10 Jan 1898 and died _____ Dec 1987, last residence Matthews, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
See the obituaries of her parents, McPherson McLean Alford and Margaret Alice Brockington Alford, in this compilation.
Her obituary spells the maiden name of her mother and Elizabeth’s middle name incorrectly.
From Newspaper Excerpts, “newspaper clippings in a scrapbook found in the Latta Library and presently housed at the Dillon Library,” pages 1–60: Elizabeth Brockington Alford & Samuel Buchanan McMaster, married 21 Jan 1937.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Brockington 1898 NC1, McPherson McLean 1858 SC2, William McDonald 1827 SC3, Neill Little 1799 SC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELIZABETH DEE CRIM HALFORD
THE HERALD
Rock Hill, York Co., SC—14 November 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
FORT MILL [York Co.]—Mrs. Elizabeth Dee Crim Halford, 76, of 205 Pelham Lane, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1993, at Piedmont Medical Center. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bass Funeral Home.... Burial will be at Forest Hills Cemetery.
Mrs. Halford was a retired assembly line technician for the U.S. Army in Lexington, Ky. She was a member of the Church of God in Anderson, Ind.
Surviving are her daughter, Billie K. Brandenburg of Fort Mill; two brothers, Ott Crim of Winchester, Ky., and Henry Crim of Richmond, Ky.; three sisters, Frances Brashear, Katherine Epperson and Mildred Crim, all of Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth C. Halford (SS# issued in KY) was born 26 Apr 1917.
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ELIZABETH F. “BETTIE” WALTER ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 27 September 1917
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Mrs. Bettie Alford, one of Dillon’s oldest residents, passed away at her home on Third Avenue last Thursday night [September 20]. A few minutes before the end came she was at the telephone talking to her daughter, Miss Nina, who works at Latta during the day and comes home at night, and during the conversation said that she was feeling very well. After leaving the telephone she sat down in a chair and the end came without warning a few minutes afterward.
Mrs. Alford was a Miss Walters, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Walters, and was born at Little Rock. Early in life she was married to Mr. Daniel W. Alford, who preceded her to the grave about five years ago.
She is survived by the following children Messrs: Pierce and Augustus Alford, Mrs. Phil Osteen and Miss Nina Alford.
Mrs. Alford was in her 75th year and until a year or two ago when she suffered a slight paralytic stroke her health had been excellent for one of her age.
She was buried at the Alford cemetery near Selkirk last Friday afternoon [September 21], the services being conducted by Rev M L Banks, pastor of the Dillon Methodist Church.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Daniel Warren Alford; and her children Adfull Pierce Alford, James Augustus Alford, Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen, and Addie Anina “Nina” Alford in this compilation.
From SC Deaths: Bettie Alford’s death certificate lists her birth date as 30 Oct 1842 but lists her death from heart disease on 19 Sept 1917. She was a widow, the daughter of Jerome Walter Walter and Harriet Ridgel, both born in SC. She was buried in Alford Cemetery on September 20.
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ELIZABETH PATIENCE ALFORD MCCUTCHEON
AAFA #1157
[A nearly identical article was published in the Dillon Herald on 29 September 2010.]
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—30 September 2010
DILLON—Elizabeth Patience Alford McCutcheon, 85, died at her residence Wednesday, September 29, 2010. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the residence, 318 Johnson Dr., Dillon, SC, 29536. Funeral services are at First Baptist Church of Dillon at 4:00 PM, Friday, October 1, 2010 with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, directed by Kannaday Funeral Home.
Mrs. McCutcheon was born in Florence County on June 1, 1925 a daughter of the late Ada Gertrude Williams and Sion Walter Alford. She was the widow of Mr. Owen Kenneth McCutcheon, and was a loving wife and mother. She was retired from Campbell’s Kindergarten, was a member of First Baptist Church in Dillon, was a former Sunday School teacher and member of the Alice Hobeika Sunday School Class.
Surviving Mrs. McCutcheon are her son O.K. (Janet) McCutcheon, Jr. of Dillon, SC; daughters Anna Katherine McCutcheon (Danny) Bass of Dillon, SC and Elizabeth McCutcheon (Jim) Rozier of Myrtle Beach, SC; 10 grandchildren: Anna Kay Bass Mew, Sara Beth Bass Reaves, Daniel Bass, Kenlyn Bass, Kenny McCutcheon III, Eli McCutcheon, Ashley McCutcheon, Sam Rozier, Sallie Rozier, Kate Rozier and 8 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by sisters Ada Williams Alford Bell and Anna Katherine Alford Hyman.
The family would like to express a very special “Thank you” to McLeod Hospice and beloved care-givers Odessa, Sherron, Lisa, Brenda, Annie, Pam and Yolanda. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box #100551, Florence, SC, 29502 or to First Baptist Church of Dillon, 400 N. 4th Ave., Dillon, SC, 29536.
Photos from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elizabeth Alford McCutcheon (SS# issued in NC), last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ada Gertrude Williams Alford Arnette and Sion Walter Alford; and her sisters Ada Williams Alford Bell and Katherine Alford Spooner Hyman in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elizabeth Patience 1925 NC1, Sion Walter 1886 NC2, Wiley Cherry 1852 NC3, Jacob 1789 NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ELIZABETH ROSEMOND CADWELL ALFORD
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Thursday, 26 October 2006
Mrs. Elizabeth Rosemond Cadwell Alford, 86, wife of the late John Alford, died October 15, 2006 in Edgefield, SC. A Memorial Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2006 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Syracuse.
Mrs. Alford was born in Binghamton, NY, and was a retired Bookkeeper. Survivors include her son, James Alford, Syracuse; two daughters, Patricia Deloye, McCleansville, NC, Sandra Mulherin, Trenton, SC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, John R. Alford, in this compilation.
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ELLA LOUISE AMMONS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 25 January 1966
CHERAW—Mrs. Louise Ammons Alford, 40, died in Chesterfield County Memorial Hospital Monday morning [January 24] after a short illness.
She was a daughter of Laura Clark and Clifton Ammons of Cheraw who survives. Other survivors are the widower, Elwood Alford; two daughters, Mrs. Renee A. Creech and Miss Dolores Alford; two sons, James E. and Clifton A. Alford, and a granddaughter, all of Cheraw.
Funeral services will ‘be conducted in Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Tuesday at 4 p.m…. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. The body will be at Stubbs-Reid Funeral Home in Cheraw.
Photos from Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby and Faye
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 March 1925 and died _____ Jan 1966, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Elwood Alford; and son Kenneth Clifton “Zeke” Alford in this compilation.
Her first name is from her son Kenneth’s obituary.
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ELLA McDONALD ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 25 October 1928
Miss Ella McD. Alford died at the Cedars, the Alford home place, near Bingham, Thursday morning [October 18], following an illness of more than a year. Miss Alford was in her 71st year, and while her death was not unexpected, it came as a shock to her friends in this and other states.
A number of relatives, included former Thomas G. McLeod, whose wife is a sister of Miss Alford, had gathered around the bedside several hours before Miss Alford’s death.
Miss Alford was a daughter of the late Capt. W. McD. Alford and Sarah Elizabeth Alford. After being graduated from Boston conservatory, Miss Alford taught art at Winthrop College, Chicora College, Columbia College, Greensboro College for Women and other colleges in the South. She gave up her work about three years ago on account of her health and advancing age. She leaves behind her many valuable works of art, including pictures, painted china and works in sculpture.
Early in life she took upon herself the task of guiding and assisting her ten younger brothers and sisters in getting an education. Hers was a most devoted and useful life. Her death brings sorrow to many devoted friends.
Miss Alford was a life-long member of the Presbyterian church and was a devout Christian.
Miss Alford is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Dr. U. [probably Neill Yancy] Alford of Wisacky, Misses Grace, Annie, Julia and Douschka Alford and R.L. [Robert Lee] Alford who live at the home place; Mrs. T.G. McLeod, wife of former Gov. Thos. G. McLeod; Mrs. Elizabeth Alford, Maxton, N.C., only child of a deceased brother, M. McP. Alford.
Funeral services were held at Alford Cemetery near Reedy Creek Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show that Ella McDonald Alford was born 29 July 1857.
See the obituaries of her parents, William McDonald Alford and Sarah Elizabeth McLean Alford; and siblings Annie Nash Alford, Douschka Marion Alford, Elizabeth Alford McLeod, Julia Henrietta Alford, Mary Grace Alford, McPherson McLean Alford, Edwin Plummer Alford, Robert Lee Alford, and William Baskin Alford in this compilation.
From SC Deaths: Ella McD. Alford’s death certificate confirms her date of death from breast cancer and lists her birth on 29 July 1857 in Marion Co., SC, daughter of W. McD. Alford and Sarah E. McLean. She was a single art teacher.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ella McDonald 1857 SC1, William McDonald 1827 SC2, Neill Little 1799 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ELLA WILSON ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 20 June 1965
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Curt Miller
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Julie Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Harry J. Alford, in this compilation.
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ELLEN FRANCES ROBERTS ALFORD
Ellen and Sam Alford
Note that Ellen is “Coot” in the caption, the name listed on her son Joe’s death record
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 5 November 1956
CONWAY, Nov. 4—Mrs. Ellen Roberts Alford, 99, widow of Sam Presley Alford, of the Galivants Ferry section, died at 11:50 a.m. today at a local hospital following an extended illness.
She just celebrated her 99th birthday yesterday.
Funeral services will be held at 3:45 p.m. Monday from the Red Hill Methodist Church…. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Goldfinch Funeral Home until the hour of services.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, daughter of the late Jim and Elizabeth Hardwick Roberts. She was a member of the Rehobeth Baptist Church. Her husband died December 30, 1952.
Survivors include three sons, C.J., Fred Alford of Route 3 Marion, Alex of Route 1, Galivants Ferry and Dewey Alford of Route 4, Conway; one daughter, Mrs. Mamie L. Richardson of Route 1, Galivants Ferry; one half-brother, Mose Roberts of Route 1, Galivants Ferry; 33 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren.
Photos from Red Hill Memorial Gardens, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband Samuel Pressley Alford; sons Alex Ander Alford Sr., James Fred Alford, and Joe Alford; and daughter-in-law Mattie Mae Richardson Alford in this compilation.
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ELLIE PARKER ALFORD
Grandfather of Gerald Thomas Alford, AAFA #0250
Ellie Parker Alford and his wife, Alice L. Hyman Alford
Photo posted to Ellie’s Find A Grave memorial by their grandson, Gerald Thomas Alford, AAFA #0250
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 13 July 1968
Photo from Saint Johns Cemetery, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gerald Alford, AAFA #0250
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1968) dates of Ellie Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Andrews, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Alice L. Hyman Alford; and children Aline Carrie Alford Parrott, John Henry Alford, Lizzie Mae Alford Cox, Louise Mattie Alford Evans, Nathan Alford, and Rutledge Cleveland “Bubba” Alford; and half-brothers Joel Daniel Alford and William Robert Alford in this compilation. We included his half-brother Emanuel Peachman Alford Sr. in Ohio Obituaries; of his sister Charlotte E. Alford George in California Obituaries; and of his half-sister Alice Wester Alford Miles in Kentucky Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Ellie Parker 1892 SC1, John William 1844 SC2, unknown3.
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ELLIOTT ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 8 September 1945
Photo from Bakers Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Aynor, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Walter Gary Alford; and siblings Clifford James Alford, Harley Leverne Alford, and Naomi Alford Hucks Cannon; and half-sister Ann Gertrude Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Elliott 1924 SC1, Walter Gary 1895 SC2, Arthur S. 1857 SC3, Jess 1834 SC4, Jesse 1785 SC5.
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ELLOREE ALFORD BRANTLEY
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 16 September 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Elloree Alford Brantley, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at McKiever Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elloree A. Brantley (SS# issued in SC) was born 27 Oct 1929.
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ELMA JANE ALFORD JOHNSON
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 2 September 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Elma Jane Johnson, age 70, wife of the late Aubrey Dale Johnson, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at her residence.
Mrs. Johnson was born Aug. 18, 1935, the daughter of the late Archie and Sally Jane Johnson Alford.
Surviving Mrs. Johnson are one son, Aubrey Dean Johnson of Conway; one daughter, Marilyn Darlene Johnson of Conway; four brothers, Billy Elbert Alford, Lester Alford, Wayne Alford, Jessie B. Alford, all of Conway; one sister, Evelyn Page of Aynor, Scott Furman Johnson of Conway, and one soon to be born great-granddaughter, Kendall Jodi-Jane Johnson.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005 at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery....
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by inactive photographer, Catherine Ruszenas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Archie Leamon Alford and Sally Jane Johnson Alford; and brother Leamon Junior Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Elma Jane 1935 SC1, Archie Leamon 1907 SC2, Jesse James 1880 SC3, Ashley Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ELOUISE EDNA LEWIS HERRING ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 25 February 2008
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Elouise Edna Lewis Alford, 72, widow of Calvin Preston Alford, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 26 at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church… Burial will follow in Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born July 5, 1935 in Horry County, a daughter of the late John and Lannie Henderson Lewis. She was a homemaker and a member of Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are: 2 Daughters: Patricia Pridgen and her husband Randy of Marion and Cathy Bryant and her husband Dwight of Nichols; 11 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; a Brother: W.L. Lewis of Mullins; a Sister: Alice Faye Bryant and her husband Allen of Mullins; a Daughter-in-Law: Lula Jane Herring of Mullins; a Sister-in-Law: Josephine Lewis of Dillon; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a son, Hal Herring, Jr. and a brother, Boyd Leo Lewis....
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SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 25 February 2008
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Elouise Edna Lewis Alford, 72, widow of Calvin Preston Alford, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence after an illness.
Mrs. Alford was born July 5, 1935 in Horry County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late John and Lannie Henderson Lewis. She was a homemaker and a member of Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Patricia Pridgen and her husband, Randy, of Marion and Cathy Bryant and her husband, Dwight, of Nichols; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, W.L. Lewis of Mullins; a sister, Alice Faye Bryant and her husband, Allen, of Mullins; a daughter-in-law, Lula Jane Herring of Mullins; a sister-in-law, Josephine Lewis of Dillon; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a son, Hal Herring Jr.; and a brother, Boyd Leo Lewis.
…. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in Wildwood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elouise L. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
Calvin and Elouise were married in Mullins, Marion Co., SC, on 4 October 1966; her first marriage was to Hal Smith Herring in Marion on 3 July 1953, where she is listed as Edna Eloise Lewis [Lewis Marriages in Marion County]. The 2 daughters named in Elouise’s obituary are not among the grandchildren named in Calvin’s mother’s obituary, so they may have been from her first marriage.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Calvin Preston 1928 SC1, Joseph Valine 1908 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1819 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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ELSIE MAE ALFORD DREW WILLIAMS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 18 April 2010
MULLINS—Mrs. Elsie Alford Drew Williams, 83, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Mrs. Williams was born September 12, 1926 in Marion County, a daughter of the late Edward Manuel Alford and the late Susanna Brown Alford. She had worked as a dietitian with Marion High School for several years and retired from AVM. Mrs. Williams was a former member of Little Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a very active member of the WMU. She was also a former member of the Lugoff First Baptist Church and after moving back to Mullins, Mrs. Williams became a member of the Mullins First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Williams was first married to the late Ernest Drew and second to the late Woodrow Williams.
Surviving Mrs. Williams are her children, Gwen (Ty) Haigh of Elgin, John (Mary) Drew of Angier, N.C., Lonnie (Vicki) Drew of Moncure, N.C. and Jim (Linda) Drew of Mullins; her grandchildren, Matthew Haigh, Benjamin (Donna) Haigh, Drew (Ashly) Haigh, Burke Drew and Laura Drew; 2 step grandchildren, Michael (Cassie) Hackney and Matthew Hackney; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Kathryn (Malcolm) McCormick of Nichols and Ann (Fred) Fowler of Mullins; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Williams was predeceased by a brother, J.E. Alford.
Visitation will be held Monday morning, April 19, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Cox Collins Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Devotion Gardens Cemetery….
Photo from Devotion Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elsie Alford Drew Williams (SS# issued in SC), last residence Mullins, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Edward Manuel Alford and Nancy Susanna Brown Alford; and brother James Edward “J.E.” Alford in this compilation.
Her daughter Gwen provided her middle name on her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Elsie 1926 SC1, Edward Manuel 1906 SC2, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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ELSIE MAE BAKER ALFORD
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 7 October 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
Graveside services for Elsie Mae Baker Alford, 81, were held yesterday in Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Mrs. Alford died Oct. 4 in Conway Hospital.
Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie Allen Baker. She was the widow of Donnie Mack Alford. Mrs. Alford retired from the Litchfield Inn Country Club. She attended Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Alford was predeceased by a son, Donnie Levon Alford.
Surviving are a son, Lenwood Alford of Conway; a daughter, Jonell Singleton of Conway; four grandchildren, Tammy Elvis, Tidy Singleton, Vickie Gardener, and Chris Alford of Conway; and six great-grandchildren.
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SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 5 October 1999
CONWAY—Elsie Mae Baker Alford, 81, of Barnfield Drive, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at Conway Hospital.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie Allen Baker. She was retired from Litchfield Inn Country Club. She attended Waccamaw Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She was the widow of Donnie Mack Alford.
Survivors include a son, Lenwood Alford of Conway; a daughter, Jonell Singleton of Conway; four grandchildren, Tammy Elvis, Tidy Singleton, Vickie Gardner and Chris Alford, all of Conway; and six great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Donnie Levon Alford.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elsie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 Nov 1917, last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Donnie Mack 1913 SC1, Joseph M. 1887 SC2, John Robson 1852 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5
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ELWOOD ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 5 December 1995
CHERAW [Chesterfield Co., SC]—Mr. Elwood Alford, 78, died Dec. 3, 1995. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church…. Burial will be in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Kiser Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Dillon. He was a retired restaurant owner and a member of Omar Temple. He was also a member of York Mason Rite and Cheraw Masonic Lodge. Mr. Alford was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Alford of Cheraw; sons, Kenneth ‘‘Zeke’’ Alford and John Paul Coates, both of Cheraw; daughters, Renee A. Creech and Delores (Lobie) Hammond, both of Cheraw; sisters, Dotha C. Lundy of Oak Grove, Eutha Brewer of Lake View and Lizzie Matovic of Chester, NY; grandchildren, Lynn Creech, Lisa Douglas, Lori Creech, David L. Morgan and Ashton Coates….
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Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 5 December 1995
Name: Elwood Alford
Parents: Stella Alford Cox
Spouse: Hilda Strobel
Date of Birth/Age: Age 78, October 14, 1917
Place of Birth: Dillon
Date of Death: Sunday, December 3, 1995
Place of Death: Chesterfield General Hospital, Cheraw, SC
Place of Burial: Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC (Army Veteran)
Photos from Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby and Faye
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elwood Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Cheraw, Chesterfield Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Louise Ammons Alford; and siblings Eugene Alford (with extensive Notes) and Leila Alford in this compilation.
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ELY MITCHELL ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 22 October 1967
CONWAY—Eli Mitchell Alford, 72, of the Baysboro section of Horry County died Saturday [October 21] in a Loris hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home of Conway.
Mr. Alford was born in the Methodist Rehobeth section of Horry County, a son of H.H. Alford and Mrs. Galvin McCracken Alford. He was a World War I veteran and a member of New Home Baptist Church.
Surviving are: his widow, Mrs. Victoria Rayburn [sic] King Alford; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Rayburn [sic] of Aynor, Mrs. Hubert Johnson of Charleston and Mrs. Larry Best of Conway; four sons, Wilbert J. Alford, Elbert J. Alford and Thelbert Alford of Odessa, Tex., and Hubert H. Alford of Charleston; three sisters, Mrs. Homer Small and Mrs. Earl Martin of Conway and Mrs. E.L. Hilburn of Gallivants [sic] Ferry; three brothers, Branty Alford and Buren Alford of Galivants Ferry and Donnie Alford of Conway; and 14 grandchildren.
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NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 22 October 1967
CONWAY—Funeral services for Eli M. Alford, 72, of the Bayboro section of Horry County, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Berea Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, will be in the Church Cemetery.
He died Saturday in a Loris hospital.
Photos from Berea Baptist Church Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eli M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 July 1895 and died 15 Oct 1967, last residence Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC; however, both dates in the record appear to be incorrect.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Rhoda Rabon Alford; second wife, Victoria Raybon King Alford; children Emma Alford Rabon, Eula Jane Alford Best, Hubert H. Alford; and brothers Berry Coleman Alford, Homer Burroughs Alford, Howard H. Alford, and Thomas Branford “Branty” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Elbert Jack “Shorty” Alford and Thelbert Eathel Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his daughter Mary Fannie Alford Johnson in Georgia Obituaries.
His name is spelled various ways in the records:
WWI Draft Registration Eli Mitchell Alford (signed with mark)
U.S. Lists of Men Ordered
to Report … for Military
Duty, 1917–1918 Eli Mitchel Alford
1900 Census, Horry Co. Eli M. Alford
1910 Census, Horry Co. Eli M. Alford
1920 Census, Horry Co. Eli M. Alford
1930 Census, Horry Co. Ely M. Alford
1940 Census, Horry Co. Ealie M. Alford
Obituary Eli Mitchell Alford
Gravestone Ely Mitchel Alford
Obituaries of daughters Eula & Mary Ely Mitchell Alford
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ely Mitchell 1896 SC1, Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John 1765 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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EMILY C. ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 31 March 1921
On last Tuesday the sad news was received here of the death of Miss Emily Alford, who has been in a Sanitarium at Black Mountain, N.C. for more than a year. Her body was brought home and laid to rest in Carolina cemetery on Thursday afternoon where a large number of friends and relatives paid their last tribute of love and respect to her memory. She became a member of Carolina church at an early age and was a devoted and loyal child of God during her entire life. Hers was a Christian life of gentleness and sweetness and always had a good word and kind thought for everyone.
Photo from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Daniel James Alford and Catherine Easterling Alford, and her siblings Joseph Grady Alford, John Knox Alford, and Maybelle Alford Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Sion Easterling Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
Emily C. Alford, 1 Sept 1883 – 22 March 1921, is buried in the same cemetery as her parents.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Emily C. 1883 SC1, Daniel James 1853 SC2, Paisley 1825 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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EMMA ALFORD RABON
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 29 July 1996
AYNOR—Emma Alford Rabon, 67, a representative with Stanley Home Products and a retired employee of AVX, died Saturday [July 27] in a Mullins hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mrs. Rabon was born in Horry County, a daughter of Elie Mitchell and Rhoda Rabon Alford. She was an active member of Valley Forge Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Richard Rabon, three brothers, Elbert Alford and Thelbert Alford, both of Odessa, Texas, and Hubert Alford of North Charleston; and two sisters, Mary Johnson of North Charleston and Eula J. Best of Conway.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Valgene Dunham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma A. Rabon (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Apr 1929, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford; and siblings Eula Jane Alford Best and Hubert H. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Elbert Jack “Shorty” Alford and Thelbert Eathel Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of her sister Mary Fannie Alford Johnson in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Emma 1929 SC1, Ely Mitchell 1896 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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EMMA CATHERINE BEARD HALFORD
COLUMBIA RECORD
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 23 October 1935
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THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 23 October 1935
In another article:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 4 December 1920
Photo from—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nala
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son James Clyde Halford in this compilation.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage: James W. 1859 SC1, William Richard 1832 SC2, William Richard 1796 SC3, Achillis 1754 VA4.
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EMMA JOICE DAVID ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—10 August 1918
CAMDEN [Kershaw Co.], Aug. 9—Mrs. Emma Joice Alford, widow of L.E. Alford of this city, died at her home here Tuesday after a brief illness. Mrs. Alford was a native of Bennettsville, having been born in that city June 8, 1854.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. J.W. Smith, Miss Annie Kate Alford and L.D. Alford, all of Camden.
The funeral was held from her late residence Wednesday and the burial was in the Quaker Cemetery in this city.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Lawrence Elias Alford, in this compilation.
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EMMA L. ALFORD
Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC—_____ January 2013
Mrs. Emma Alford of Bennettsville departed this life Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at her residence. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 21, 2013 at 2pm at Word Of Life Christian Center Ministries, Reverend Eddie L. Davis, Senior Pastor. Interment will follow in the Word Of Life Memorial Gardens. The family is receiving friends at 1206 West Main Street, Bennettsville.
Photo from Word of Life Memorial Garden, Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna V Jackson Kester
Photo taken 5 May 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 30 March 1932, last residence not listed.
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ERIC WESLEY ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 7 November 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Service for Eric Wesley “E-Luv” Alford, 22, will be held on Friday at Mt. Rona Baptist Church, Society Hill, with burial in the church cemetery. Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford was born in Darlington to Herman and Irene Dixon Alford.
His parents, a son, Javion James, a sister, Jennifer Hooks, a brother, David Dixon, and maternal grandparents, Waymond and Ethel Dixon survive him.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eric W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 February 1980 and died 3 November 2002, last residence Darlington, Darlington Co.
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ERMA ALVORD DAVIS
THE POST
Washington, DC—Sunday, 31 August 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
Erma Davis, 84, died on August 28, 2003. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, in the Summeral Chapel at The Citadel. Burial was in Arlington National Cemetery.
Erma was the widow of Major General Franklin M. Davis, US Army (Ret.) and a resident of Charleston, South Carolina. Born on September 17, 1918, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Herbert M. and Jeannette Perry Alvord. She was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts.
Survivors include her son, Nat A. Davis of Charleston; one sister, Susan A. Bagnel of Greenfield; and three grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Erma A. Davis (SS# issued in MA), last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, The Alvord Family in America.
Her ALVORD lineage: Erma 1918 MA1, Herbert Markham 1890 CT2, Edgar 1840 CT3, Chauncey Hart 1803 CT4, Seth 1754 CT5, Seth 1714 CT6, Thomas 1683 CT7, Thomas 1653 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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ERMA LEE ALFORD THOMPSON
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 4 January 1998
AYNOR—Erma Lee Alford Thompson, 49, of Horry Road, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998, at Conway Hospital.
She was born in Aynor, a daughter of Addie Barnhill Alford and the late Gurley Alford. She attended Bakers Chapel Baptist Church and was a graduate of Aynor High School. She was a former employee of the Horry County Assessors Office.
Survivors, in addition to her mother of Aynor, include a son, Mark Dew of Murrells Inlet; a daughter, Paula Cannon of Conway; and four sisters, Shirley Todd and Linda Johnson, both of Aynor, Betty Martin of Myrtle Beach and Hazel Foxworth of Georgetown.
Visitation will be from 6-8 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bakers Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will be in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma L. Thompson (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 Jan 1948, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her mother, Addie Barnhill Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Erma Lee 1948 SC1, Gurley Hinson 1915 SC2, Joseph Mack ???? SC3, John Robeson 1852 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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ERNESTINE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Wednesday, 6 September 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LATTA [Dillon Co.]—Funeral services for Ernestine Alford will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2000 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery….
Miss Alford, 59, died Monday, September 4, 2000 in Marion County Medical Center. Born in Dillon County, April 15, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Alford and Daisy Burr Alford.
Survivors include her sisters, Dorothy Abbott of Marion, Ann Langdon of Las Vegas, Nev., Stella Clark of Latta and Carolyn Parromore of Coolidge, Ga.; brothers, Jimmy Alford, Vernie Alford, Craig Alford, Gene Ray Alford and Anthony Alford, all of Latta, William Alford of Cheraw and Everette Wayne Alford of Dillon; special caregivers, Stella Clark, Elizabeth Clark of the home, Annie Ruth Gandy, Annie Alford, Wayne Clark, Sally McDowell and Dorothy Abbott.
She was predeceased by sister, Lorraine Tart and brother, Major Alford.
Photo from Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Oak Grove, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bracky
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Ernestine Alford (SS# issued in SC), but the death date is listed as 2 Nov 2000, apparently incorrectly. Her last residence is listed as Latta, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Alford and Daisy Elizabeth Burr Alford; and her siblings Elizabeth Alford Langdon, Lorraine Alford Tart, Major Alford, and Vernie P. Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Ernestine 1941 SC1, Eugene 1907 SC2.
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ESSIE ALFORD HYMAN
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 15 July 1971
Mrs. Essie A. Hyman, 75, widow of Andrew Clyde Hyman of 1326 Waverly Ave., Florence, died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Waters Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hyman was born in Marion County, a daughter of the late William Ned and Rebecca Whaley Alford.
She had resided in Florence County most of her life and was a charter member of the First Free Will Baptist Church, the Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Ladies’ Sunday School Bible Class.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W.D. (Nancy) Altman of Florence and Mrs. Eugene (Mary Alice) Hatchell of Darlington; four sons, Andrew Clyde Hyman Jr., and Wayne Howard Hyman, both of Florence, Daniel Frank Hyman of Darlington and the Rev. Irvin Hyman of Moorehead City, N.C.; two brothers, Wardie Alford of Columbia and Daniel Alford of Lumberton, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Sue Jones of Florence; and 12 grandchildren.
Photo from Mount Elon Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Pamplico, Florene Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents William Edward “Ned” Alford and Rebecca Whaley Alford; and siblings Edward Deloney Alford, Mary Alford Hatchell Cole, Minnie Viola Alford Coleman, Susan Alford Jones, Wardie Bishop Alford Sr., and William Henry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Daniel Manuel Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Essie 1896 SC1, William Edward 1850 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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ESSIE MAE RABON ALFORD TODD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Sunday, 11 August 1996
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Essie Mae Rabon Alford, 64, of the Red Bluff section of Horry County died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at Roper Hospital in Charleston after an illness.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Doshie Maggie Rabon.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include five sons, Johnny Alford of Columbia, Bobby Alford of Mullins, Larry Alford and Robert Alford, both of Conway, and Tony Alford of Minneapolis; six sisters, Hattie Spears and Hazel Harley, both of Conway, Vinnie Jones of Summerville, Freddie Poston of Aynor, Doris Bertram of Anderson, and Bessie Howell of Columbia; three brothers, Acie Rabon and Billy Rabon, both of Charleston, and Homer Rabon of Lake City; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway chapel. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Valgene Dunham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Essie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 May 1932 but that she died 15 Aug 1996, last residence Loris, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leamon Junior Alford; son Johnny Archie Alford; and mother-in-law, Sally Jane Johnson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Tony Scott Alford in Minnesota Obituaries.
Her second husband’s obituary:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 13 January 1996
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ESTA MAE ALFORD HARDWICK
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 22 October 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
GALIVANTS FERRY—Esta Mae Alford Hardwick, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004.
Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel M. Alford and Mattie Turner Alford. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church for over 40 years, where she was active in the UMW. Mrs. Hardwick was also an avid quilter.
Mrs. Hardwick was predeceased by a brother, Julius Alford; a sister Ethel Shelley; and an infant daughter.
Mrs. Hardwick is survived by her husband, Carl Hardwick of the home; daughter, Hilda and son-in-law, Oren Edwards of West Columbia, S.C.; daughter, Janice Hardwick of Galivants Ferry; brother, D.M. and sister-in-law, Mary Frances Alford of Galivants Ferry; a sister, Ruby McCracken of Lake City; five grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and a large extended family.
Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, Galivants Ferry. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, 2804 Methodist Rehoboth Road, Galivants Ferry, S.C. 29511, or Gideons International, PO Box 98, Aynor, S.C. 29511.
Meares Funeral Home of Mullins, S.C. is serving the family of Mrs. Hardwick.
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted through C. Plaisance, with credit given to Horry County Historic Cemetery Registration Project
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Esta M. Hardwick (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 May 1918.
See the obituaries of her siblings Ruby Alford McCrackin, Ethel M. Alford Shelley, Daniel Mayberry “D.M.” Alford, and Julius Thomas Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Esta Mae 1918 SC1, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ESTALINE ALFORD WILLIAMS
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 16 May 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Estaline A. Williams, 76, who taught in Horry County schools for 41 years, died Saturday in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Hardwick Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Williams was born in Aynor, a daughter of Rufus A. Alford and Hattie Lane Alford. She was a graduate of Aynor High School. She received an associate’s degree from Anderson College and bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of South Carolina. She was a member of Delta Gamma Honor Society and the Council of Delegates of the S.C. Education Association. She received the Horry Soil and Water Conservation Teacher of the Year award and the Horry County Teacher of the Year award. She was an active member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church. She was the widow of H. Ottis Williams.
Surviving are two sons, Wayne Williams of Loris and Lynn Williams of Kinston, N.C.; four sisters, Ernestine Lyles of Florence, Eula Barnhill of Marion, Lucille Dempsey of Jackson, Miss., and Eloise Perritt of Galivants Ferry; and four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Estaline A. Williams (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 March 1918.
See the obituaries of her mother, Harriet Walker Lane Alford, and siblings Eula C. Alford Barnhill and Rufus Arnold Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Estaline 1918 SC1, Rufus Arnold 1882 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ESTELLE ALFORD SELLERS GORE
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial
GEORGETOWN TIMES
Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—Sunday, 2 November 2008
Estelle Sellers Gore, 80, of Garden City Beach died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at Waccamaw Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 in Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel…. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery….
Mrs. Gore was born in Marion to the late John and Addie Alford.
Surviving are: her sons, John “Calvin” Sellers (Cora Lee) of Murrells Inlet, Pearley Sellers (Karen) of Murrells Inlet, Samuel Sellers (Sherry) of Murrells Inlet, and Kenneth Sellers (Pam) of Ladson; a daughter, Jeanette Wisbith (Terry) of Wampum, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Lincoln Alford of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Eva Richardson of Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association….
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Estelle S. Gore (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 April 1928, last residence Poston, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, John Oliver Alford (where she is called Pearly Sellers), and her brother Johnny Alford and Leon Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Estelle 1928 SC1, John Oliver 1886 SC2.
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ESTELLE GASQUE ALFORD
Photo from Goldfinch Funeral Home
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—27 June 2015
AYNOR—Estelle G. Alford, wife of the late Joseph Alford, age 80, died Friday, June 26, 2015 at Conway Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born in Aynor, daughter of the late Gordon and Linsey Martin Gasque. She was a member of Bakers Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Alford was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and helping others.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Larry Joe Alford; a brother, Troy Gasque and two sisters, Estellene and Elbertine Gasque.
A special thank you to her caregivers, Amdeisys Home Health, Home Health Direct, Mercy Hospice & Conway Medical Center, 2nd floor staff.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Joe Alford of Archdale, NC, Dennis Alford (Diane) of Lexington, NC and Nathan L. Alford (Wanza) of Aynor; one daughter, Pat Alford Johnson (Joey) of Conway; eight grandchildren, Billy Wayne Alford (Cindi) and Larry Joe Alford (Alison) both of Thomasville, NC, Marissa Alford of Trinity, NC, Joe Alford, Amber Alford (Donald) all of Lexington, Logan Alford West (Patrick) and Casey Haselden all of Conway and Summer Johnson Rabon (Brandon) of Aynor; thirteen great-grandchildren, Dylan, Jessica, Jacob, Jeanna, Emma, Eastyn Alford, Lindzie Miller, Makayla and Landon Gainey, Logan Cochran all of NC, Lucas Norton, Ethan and Lincoln West all of Conway; four sisters, Doretha Lewis, Bernice Hewitt (James) and Elise Richardson and Louise Martin (Herbert) and one brother, Roy Gasque (Doris); two sister-in-laws, Viola Goff and Annie Goff; extended family, Lisa Alford and Shawn Walker; and many special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday at Bakers Chapel Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ESTELLE LOMAX ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 1 January 1954
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs Estelle Lomax Alford will be conducted at 5 p.m. Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church. Burial will be in City Cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday [December 29] in a Darlington Hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Alford was a daughter of the late Rufus and Estelle Harvey Lomax. She was a former teacher in Darlington County public schools and a member of St. James United Methodist Church. She attended Chaney State Teachers College in Chaney, Pa., and was a graduate of Claflin College in Orangeburg.
Surviving are her husband, Newton Alford of Darlington; (three step-sons, Newton Alford Jr. of New York, N.Y., James Alford of Columbia and Oscar Alford of Washington. D.C.; a brother. Rufus Lomax of New York, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Alma was Newton Alford Sr.’s second wife.
Her husband’s lineage: Newton 1898 SC1, Granville 1860 SC2, Edward 1845 SC3.
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ETHA MAE HUGGINS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 14 August 2015
HARTSVILLE, SC - Graveside services for Etha Mae Alford, age 90, who passed away August 10, will be held Friday at 2:00 at the Garden of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton, N.C. directed by Norton Funeral Home….
Mrs. Alford was born in McColl a daughter of the late Charlie & Macie Osbourne Huggins. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Surviving are two daughters, Bobbie (Tony) Huggins, Hartsville and Janice A. Clayton, Roxboro, N.C.; two brothers, Woodrow Huggins, Lumberton and James (Buddy) and wife Dorothy Huggins, Sumter; six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wardy Bishop Alford, daughter, Sharon A. Henson, brother, Cecil Huggins, sisters, Pearlie Wilson and Frances Copeland.
Memorials may be made to the First Church of The Nazarene, 1909 West BoBo Newsom Highway, Hartsville, S.C. 29550 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Sharon Alford Henson in this compilation.
From SSACI: Wardy Bishop Alford was born 8 Apr 1917 in Aynor, SC, son of Daniel M. Alford and Susie Dimery. He died 24 Dec 1989.
On Daniel Manuel Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC, age 35, born 17 March 1883. His nearest relative, same address, is Susie Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Wardy Bishop 1917 SC1, Daniel Manuel 1883 SC2, William Edward 1855 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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ETHEL BEATRICE ALFORD VILLA
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 31 October 1969
Mrs. Ethel Beatrice Villa, widow of John J. Villa, of 13 Cambridge Ave., Charleston Heights, died Thursday at Orangeburg.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by McAlister’s. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Villa was born March 28, 1911, in Alabama, a daughter of the late Warner Alford and Glennie Watson Alford. She attended the schools of Alabama and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.
Surviving are: her mother, Mrs. Glennie Watson Alford of Luverne, Ala; a daughter, Miss Darlene Villa of Charleston Heights; three brothers, Watson Alford, Woodrow Alford and Claude Alford, all of Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; five sisters, Mrs. Herbert Martin of West Hollywood, Fla., Mrs. Mamie A. Dorman and Mrs. Jimmie A. Stevens both of Montgomery, Ala., Miss Bobbie Alford of White Plains, N.Y. and Mrs. Theo Carpenter of Panama City, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1969) dates of Ethel Villa (SS# issued in OH), last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
We included the obituariesof her father, Warner Henry Alford; and siblings Hazel Alford Carpenter Veit and Sam Daniel “Buster” Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and of her brother Claude Mack Alford in New York Obituaries
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds.
Her lineage: Ethel Beatrice 1911 AL1, Warner Henry 1884 AL2, Warren Montgomery 1843 AL3, Henry Dortch 1822 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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ETHEL M. ALFORD SHELLEY
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—23 June 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
NICHOLS [Horry Co.]—Services for Ethel Alford Shelley, 75, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meares Funeral Home Chapel, Mullins, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Nichols....
Mrs. Shelley, widow of Venoy Shelley, died Sunday after an illness. Born in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late D.M. and Mattie Turner Alford. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her daughters, Margaret Jones, Jean Rye; brother, D.M. Alford; sisters, Esta Mae Hardwick, Ruby McCracken; seven grand-children; two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel M. Shelley (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 October 1922.
See the obituaries of her siblings Daniel Mayberry “D.M.” Alford, Julius Thomas Alford, Ruby Alford McCrackin, and Esta Mae Alford Hardwick in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ethel M. 1922 SC1, Daniel Mayberry 1883 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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ETHEL STRICKLAND ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 12 June 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
MARION [Marion Co.]—Ethel Strickland Alford, 74, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, at home after an illness.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Vander Whitaker and Myrtle Tyler Strickland. She was the widow of Littles Alford. She was a member of Pleasant Plain Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, George Alford of Marion; two daughters, Myrtle Faye Garrett and Ethel Carolyn Martin, both of Marion; a brother, V.W. Strickland Jr. of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Betty.... [online obituary cut off here]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel S. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 August 1922.
See the obituary of her son, George Littles Alford, in this compilation.
Littles Alford was born 14 Sept 1914 and died 15 Jan 1989 (SSDI # issued in SC), last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
Littles is listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Le Gette, Marion Co., SC, with his siblings and parents, Dock and Colie Alford. Also living with the family in 1930 is Dock’s mother, Mary Alford (Mary Frances James).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Littles 1914 SC1, Doctor Larie “Dock” 18922, John Robeson 1852 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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EUGENE ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 8 February 1983
LATTA—Eugene Alford, 75, died Saturday [February 5] at his home.
Born in Dillon County, he was a son of the late Stella Alford. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Daisy Alford; six daughters: Mrs. Lorene Tart, Miss Ernestine Alford, Mrs. Estelle Clark, Mrs. Linda Craver, all of Latta; Mrs. Dorothy Beckwith, Dillon; Mrs. Elizabeth Langdon, Las Vegas, Nev.; six sons: Jim, Vernie, Gene, and Larry Alford, all of Latta; William Alford, Bennettsville; Everett Alford, Dillon; a brother, Elwood Alford, Cheraw; three sisters: Mrs. Dotha Lundy, Latta; Mrs. Eutha Brewer, Lake View; Mrs. Elizabeth Matozic, New York; 36 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services were to be held today (Tuesday) at Bethesda Southern Methodist Church.
Photos from Bethesda Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Oak Grove, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bracky
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 5 May 1907.
See the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Elizabeth Burr Alford; children Ernestine Alford, Lorraine Alford Tart, Elizabeth Alford Langdon, and Major Alford; and siblings Elwood Alford and Leila Alford in this compilation.
There is some confusion regarding this family. The four siblings whose obituaries or obituary extracts are in this compilation name their parents as follows:
Sibling Birth year Named parents
Eugene Alford 1907 Stella Alford
Dotha Cox Lundy 1909 Ander Cox & Stella Alford Cox
(see below)
Leila Alford 1915 Andrew & Stella Cox Alford
Also: Leila Allford 1915 Andrew Cox & Mrs. Stella Allford Cox
Elwood Alford 1917 Stella Alford Cox
It appears that Stella Alford married Andrew Cox, who probably abandoned the family. At least 3 of the children used their mother’s maiden name, but Stella is buried as Stella Alford Cox (see the obituary of her daughter Leila Alford).
The obituary of Eugene’s sister:
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 3 July 2003
LATTA—Services for Dotha Lundy will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday in Bethesda Southern Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home….
Mrs. Lundy, 93, died Tuesday, July 1, 2003 in the Dundee Nursing Home.
Born in Marion County, October 18, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Ander Cox and Stella Alford Cox. She was a member of Bethesda Southern Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Helen (Gilbert) George of Latta; son, Henry Lundy of Latta; sisters, Elizabeth Matovic of Chester, NY, and Eutha Brewer of Lake View; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren
Dillon County, South Carolina Cemeteries lists these Alfords next to each other:
Major Alford/ South Carolina/ SSGT US AIR FORCE/
World War II Korea Vietnam/ 1928 1973/
Ernestine/ Alford/ Apr. 15, 1941/
Daisy Elizabeth Alford/ Dec. 28, 1910/ Feb. 19, 1994/
Eugene Alford/ May 5, 1907/ Feb. 5, 1983/
Dillon County, South Carolina Cemeteries lists Stella Alford Cox’s gravestone—Mar. 16, 1885/ Nov. 6, 1934—next to Eugene’s sister, Leila Alford.
No one in the family has been found on the 1910 census.
1920 CENSUS
New Kirby (District 34), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #268:
Stella Cox head 34 SC SC SC farmer married
Gary son 17 SC SC SC
Eugene son 12 SC SC SC
Datha dau 10 SC SC SC
Eutha dau 7 SC SC SC
Leila dau 4 SC SC SC
Elwoodrow son 2 SC SC SC
In 1920, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, Andrew J. Cox, age 37 born SC, is listed with this wife, Earle Cox 19 SC, and daughter Gladys 7/12 SC.
1930 CENSUS
Bethea (District 5), Dillon Co., SC, Dwelling #283:
Eugene Alford head 22 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st marriage farmer
Daisy wife 19 SC SC SC age 18 at 1st marriage
Major son 1-6/12 SC SC SC
In 1930, Brownsville, Marlboro Co., SC, Estella Cox, 45 born SC,widowed, age 16 at first marriage, is the head of a household that includes 6 children, all listed as Cox: Dotha 20, Eutha 17, Leila 14, Woodrow 12, Elizabeth 9, and Lois D. 1. All were born in SC.
In 1930, Loris, Horry Co., SC, Andrew J. Cox, 48 SC, is living with his wife, Earlie S. Cox, 29 SC, and their 6 children, ages 10 to 5 months.
In 1940, Bayboro, Horry Co., SC, Early Coleman, widow age 39, is living with 4 Cox children. Also in the household is her sister Annie Lee Sterling, 34 married. All were living in Horry Co., SC, in 1935.
On the death certificate of Andrew J. Cox Jr., his parents are listed as A.J. Cox and Earley Gause. His gravestone in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery says: “A.J. son of | Andrew J. & | Sarah E. Cox.”
In 1910, Simpson Creek, Horry Co., SC, Early is listed as Sarah E. Gause, age 9 born SC, daughter of Wesley and Sallie Gause. Her sister Annie L., age 5, is one of her 7 siblings.
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EUGENE A. ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Tuesday, 22 January 1991
RAINS [Marion Co.]—Mr. Eugene A. Alford, 92, retired farmer, died Jan. 20, 1991, at Lila Doyle Nursing Home in Seneca [Oconee Co.]. Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cox-Collins Funeral Home, Mullins….
Survivors are sons, Smith Alford of Laurinburg, N.C., Aubrey Alford of Cordele, Ga., Tommy Alford of Seneca, Jerry Alford of Charleston; daughters, Mrs. Muriel Buckmaster of Seneca, Mrs. Rosalee Mouzon of Charleston; brothers, Pearly Alford of Marion, S.C., Emmanuel Alford of Mullins; sisters, Mrs. Alice Brown, Mrs. Louise Anderson, both of Mullins, Mrs. Emma Rogers of Whiteville, N.C.
In another article:
Source unknown, but possibly:
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—_____ January 1991
RAINS—Eugene A. Alford, a retured farmer, died Sunday ina Seneca nursing home.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Cox-Collins Funeral Home. Burial will be in Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born Oct 6, 1898, in Marion County, a son of Emanuel Alford and Janie Williams Alford. He was a member of Woodmen of the World Lodge 123, and a life-member of Rains Grange. He was a member of Reedy Creek Baptist Church. He was married to the late Clara Smith Alford.
Surviving are four sons, Smith Alford of Laurinburg, N.C., Aubrey Alford of Cordele, Ga., Tommy Alford of Seneca and Jerry Alford of Charleston; two daughters, Muriel Buckmaster of Seneca and Rosalee Mouzon of Charleston; two brothers, Pearly Alford of Marion and Emanuel Alford of Mullins; three sisters, Alice Brown and Louise Anderson, both of Mullins, and Emma Rogers of Whiteville, N.C; 18 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Reedy Creek Baptist Cemetery, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 Oct 1898, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Clara Smith Alford; children Malcolm Eugene Alford, Muriel Alford Buckmaster, Rosalee Alford Mouzon, and Tommy Bloyce Alford; mother, Janie Rectina Williams Alford Altman Jones; siblings Anna Louise Alford Brown Anderson, Edward Manuel Alford, Pearlie Dubose Alford Sr., and William Power Alford; and half-siblings Henry Monroe Alford and Willie Ann Alford Turbeville in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Emma Jane Alford Williamson Stanton Rogers in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Eugene A. 1898 SC1, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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EULA BELL COATES ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—7 November 2010
CONWAY—Eula Bell Alford, age 85, formerly of Wilmington, N.C., wife of the late Donnie Alford, passed away Saturday November 6, 2010, at Kingston Nursing Center.
Ms. Alford was born August 26, 1925, in Aynor S.C. a daughter of the late Cassie and Albertie King Coats. Ms. Alford was a past volunteer with the Local Senior Center, in Wilmington N.C.
She was predeceased by one daughter, Eula Lefay Alford, three brothers Blease Coates, Cleve Coates and Woodrow Coates, one sister Beulah C. Lane.
Surviving are, one brother, Kelly Coates of Smyrna, Tn., one step-brother, Jackie Coates of Clayton, N.C., two step-sisters, Louise Gardner of Charlotte, N.C., and Elise Taylor of Red Springs, N.C., many nieces , nephews, and cousins.
…. Ms. Alfords funeral service will begin following the visitation at 2:00 PM…. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens located at 2931 E. Hwy 76 Mullins, SC 29574.
…. Ms. Alford and her family are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home of 290 9th Ave. Aynor, SC 29511 (843) 358-5800.
Photos from Devotion Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Rowell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eula Bell Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.
We included the obituary of her husband, Donnie Leaneau Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
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EULA CHRISTINE ALFORD BARNHILL
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—14 April 2002
MARION—Eula Christine Barnhill, 86, died Friday, April 12, 2002, at Marion County Medical Center after an illness.
She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Rufus A. and Hattie Lane Alford. She was predeceased by her husband, Carlisle B. Barnhill; a son, Herman Barnhill; a brother, R.A. Alford Jr.; and four sisters, Inez Martin, Estaline Williams, Lucille Dempsey and Earnistine Lyles.
She was a member of McMillan Memorial Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include a sister, Eloise Perrit and her husband, Woodrow, of Galivants Ferry; a daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Alford; two grandchildren, Terri Eshelman and her husband, Tom, of Front Royal, Va., and Mark Barnhill and his wife, Kristi, of Missouri City, Texas; five great-grandchildren; and a special friend of the family, Judy.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Richardson Funeral Home in Marion. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery.
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eula A. Barnhill (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 Jan 1916 [different than gravestone], last residence Marion, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her mother, Harriet Walker Lane Alford, and siblings Estaline Alford Williams and Rufus Arnold Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Eula Christine 1916 SC1, Rufus Arnold 1882 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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EULA JANE ALFORD BEST
Conway, Horry Co., SC—_____ August 2013
CONWAY, SC—Eula Jane Alford Best, age 77, wife of the late Larry Manley Best died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence.
Mrs. Best was born in Horry County, SC, the daughter of the late Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford. She was a member of Langston Baptist Church and a retiree of AVX Corporation. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Mrs. Best was predeceased by three brothers, W.J. Alford, T.E. Alford and Hubert Alford; one sister, Emma Rabon.
Survivors are: two sons, Dale Best (Teresa) of Conway and L. Dean Best (Tara Nauful) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; one daughter, Doris B. Gasque (Roy) of Aynor; six grandchildren, Garrett Gasque (Fara), Kelly Best, William Best, Mary Elizabeth Best, Lillian Best, Ethan Rouse; two great-grandchildren, Blair Gasque and Garrison Gasque; one brother, Elbert “Shorty” Alford (Peggy) of Odessa, TX; one sister Mary Johnson of Dacula, GA; special friend and caretaker Pam Burny of Conway.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Goldfinch Conway Chapel…. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
…. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff of Agape Home Health Services for their kind care during Mrs. Best’s illness….
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford; and siblings Emma Alford Rabon and Hubert H. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Elbert Jack “Shorty” Alford and Thelbert Eathel Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of her sister Mary Fannie Alford Johnson in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Eula Jane 1935 SC1, Ely Mitchell 1896 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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EUNICE ALFORD FORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 20 February 1973
Name: Eunice Alford Ford
Spouse: Willie Ford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 43
Date of Death: February 14
Place of Burial: Cotton Valley Cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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EVELYN SPIVEY ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 8 November 2015
Evelyn Spivey Alford, of Johns Island, a retired veterinarian office manager and wife of Jerry Alford, died Friday [November 6]. Arrangements by Stuhr’s West Ashley Chapel of Charleston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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FANNIE CELESTINE TEAGUE COX ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 17 July 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
PIEDMONT [Greenville Co.]—Fannie Celestine Teague Alford, 70, of 2 Mansion Circle, died July 15, 2000, at her home.
Born in Aiken, she was a daughter of the late Dillard Cleveland and Ruth Johnson Teague. She was retired from Her Majesty and was a member of Washington Baptist Church.
Survivors: husband, William “Bill” Hampton Alford; a son, Ernest “Butch” Cox Jr. of Greenville; daughters, Barbara Hart of Seneca, Dianne Keith of Mauldin; a brother, George Teague of Westminster; a sister, Kathryn Carroll of Anderson; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Graveside service: 2 p.m. today at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Photos from Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Karen & Buddy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fannie C. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 June 1930 but died 14 July 2000, last residence Greenville, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, Wade Hampton Alford Jr. and Claudia Parnell Alford, in this compilation.
Fannie’s husband is named as Robert Lee Alford’s twin brother in Robert’s obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: William Hampton 1935 SC1, Wade Hampton 1911 SC2, Wade Hampton 1876 GA3, David Bryan 1850 SC4, Lodwick 1802 NC5, Drury Cade 1767 NC6.
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FANNIE JONES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 4 June 1971
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Fannie J. Alford, 77, of Rt. 4 Nichols, died Thursday at a local hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late William A. Jones and the late Temperance Marlowe Jones.
She was the wife of the late James Harrison Alford, and a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, James Wilbur Alford, of Pasadena, Tex., Charlie Rupert Alford of Loris, and Bernie Alford of Mullins; a daughter, Mrs. Gussie Williamson of Nichols; a brother, Fennell Anderson of Charleston, W. Va.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Grainger of Little River, and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hardwick Memorial Chape. Burial will follow in Princeville Cemetery.
Photo from Princeville Cemetery, Loris, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fannie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 June 1893.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Harrison Alford; and her sons Auburn Layton “Bernie” Alford and James Wilbur Alford in this compilation.
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FANNIE MAE HALFORD FOX MILES
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
BURNETTOWN [Aiken Co.]—Services for Fannie Mae H. Miles will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hillview Baptist Church with burial in Pineview Memorial Gardens. The body will lie in-state beginning at 12:30 p.m. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. tonight at Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley.
Mrs. Miles died April 18, 2002. Born in Barnwell, she was a daughter of the late George and Fannie Armstrong Halford. She was first married to the late Henry Miles and then to the late Wilbur Fox. She had retired from Seminole Mill.
Surviving are sister, Marie Bishop; brothers, Joe, Burton Halford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fannie H. Miles (SS# issued in GA) was born 29 December 1904, last residence Aiken, Aiken Co.
See the obituaries of her brothers Albert Harold Halford and George Burton Halford in this compilation.
1930 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 1), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #372:
George W. Halford head 59 SC SC SC cotton weigher for county
age 27 at 1st marriage
Fannie A. wife 49 SC SC SC age 17 at 1st marriage
Lyda (son) son 28 SC SC SC
Ferris son 22 SC SC SC
Cathrine dau 19 SC SC SC
Marie dau 15 SC SC SC
James son 13 SC SC SC
William son 11 SC SC SC
Joel son 9 SC SC SC
Burton son 5 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 49), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #52:
George W. Halford head 48 SC SC SC cotton weigher for warehouse
age 27 at 1st marriage
Fannie L. wife 49 SC SC SC age 17 at 1st marriage
Madeline dau 19 SC SC SC
Lide (son) son 18 SC SC SC store clerk
Harold son 16 SC SC SC
Fanny May dau 15 SC SC SC
Ferris son 11 SC SC SC
Catherine dau 9 SC SC SC
Marrie dau 5 SC SC SC
James son 3 SC SC SC
Stafford [this name is inserted here between the lines—relationship and age very difficult to read, but in occupation, it says “town coroner,” so perhaps this child was deceased.]
William son 1 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 40), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #17:
George W. Halford head 39 SC SC SC 1st marriage 12 years farmer
Fannie Lou wife 29 SC SC SC 6 children, 5 living
Georgia Madeline dau 10 SC SC SC
W. Lide (son) son 8 SC SC SC
A. Harold son 6 SC SC SC
Fannie May dau 5 SC SC SC
Alfred Farris son 1-0/12 SC SC SC
Barnie R. McLemore uncle 61 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 12), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #100:
George W. Halford head 30 b. Jan 1870 SC SC SC married 2 years farmer
[He does not appear on the 1870 census, so year is probably incorrect]
Fannie wife 19 b. Feb 1881 SC SC SC 1 child, 1 living
Mattie L. dau 4/12 b. Jan 1900 SC SC SC
Barnwell (District 12), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #97:
Washington Halford head 66 b. June 1833 SC SC SC married 33 years farmer
Barbra wife 64 b. unknown SC SC SC 8 children, 3 living
Mary dau 24 b. Dec 1874 SC SC SC
Inez dau 18 b. Dec 1881 SC SC SC
Nettie Moore granddau 10 b. Sept 1889 SC SC SC
Beatrice Moore granddau 6 b. Nov 1893 SC SC SC
Sammie Halford nephew 35 b. Jan 1864 SC SC SC logman at saw mill
1880 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 24), Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #258:
Washington Halford head 45 SC SC SC farmer
Barbara wife 45 SC SC SC
Carrie dau 13 SC SC SC
Lina dau 11 SC SC SC
George son 7 SC SC SC
Mary dau 4 SC SC SC
Hattie dau 3 SC SC SC
Elizabeth sister 54 SC SC SC
Harriet sister 37 SC SC SC
Josiah Kersh works on farm 77 SC SC SC
1870 CENSUS
Red Oak, Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #95:
Washtn Halford 37 SC farmer
Barbary 24 SC
Carrie 4 SC
Lena 1 SC
Next door in Dwelling #96:
Mrs. Elizth Halford 70 SC keeping house
Elizabeth 43 SC “idiotic”
Harriett 27 SC
John 11 SC [son of William R. Halford Jr.]
James 10 SC [son of William R. Halford Jr.]
1860 CENSUS
Not stated [P.O. Bufort Bridge], Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #346:
Isabel Halford 55 SC farmer
Elizabeth 34 SC
Washington 25 SC
Mary E. 23 SC
James S. 20 SC
Harriet C. 17 SC
Rachael Drummond 31 SC
1850 CENSUS
Not stated [P.O. Bufort Bridge], Barnwell Co., SC, Dwelling #8:
W.R. Halford 54 SC plant[er]
Isabel Halford 54 SC
Eliz 22 SC
Rachel 20 SC
W.R. 18 SC
Washington 16 SC
Mary 12 SC
James 10 SC
Harriet 8 SC
James 25 SC dep’t sh’ff
“Mrs. Isabella Halford, aged 77 years” died 2 Jan 1879 near Barnwell [“Marriage and Death Notices from Baptist Newspapers of South Carolina, 1866–1887,” from South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research (Ancestry)]
From SC Deaths: George W. Halford, age 69, died 24 July 1940 in Barnwell Co., SC.
His HALFORD lineage, in part from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Fannie Mae 1904 SC1, George Washington 1871 SC2, Washington 1833 SC3, William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis 1754 VA5.
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FLORA MAE WRIGHT ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 1 January 1991
Name: Flora Mae Alford
Parents: Eddie and Mary Wright
Spouse: Henry Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 49
Place of Birth: Marlboro County
Date of Death: Dec. 20, 1990
Place of Burial: Roadside Cemetery of Dillon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Flora M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Sept 1941, last residence Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.
Roadside Cemetery is identified as traditionally serving the African-American community.
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FLORENCE KELLY ALFORD
Grandmother of Kathlyn Alford Aimonetti, AAFA #1410
Great-Grandmother of John Gordon Alford IV, AAFA #1422
[She apparently died in GA, but we are including her obituary here because SC was her home.]
Photo from her granddaughter Kathlyn Alford Aimonetti, AAFA #1410
EDGEFIELD ADVERTISER
Edgefield, Edgefield Co., SC—Monday, 13 September 1976
MRS. J.G. ALFORD
Edgefield people were saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. Florence Kelly (J.G.) Alford, 87, on Monday. She had been recently taken to the Augusta Nursing home from the Edgefield County Hospital, hopefully improving. She was looking forward to being able to see her Edgefield friends, who are many, very soon.
Mrs. Alford with her husband, the late J.G. Alford, one of Edgefield’s most successful business men, liked to entertain, and their home and their presence in any company provided happiness to many citizens of this community in years past.
She was an outdoors-woman also, and liked to fish with companions and travel. She was a business woman as well and contributed greatly in years past to the business community here.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2:p.m. in East View Cemetery, … Mrs. Alford being a member of the Edgefield United Methodist Church.
She was a native of Rockbridge Bath, Virginia but spent her life largely in Edgefield, following her marriage in 1913. She and Mr. Alford were married for 63 years. For the past year, following an earlier period of hospitalization, she had made her home at Plantation House.
Mrs. Alford, by nature, was overflowing with care for others, and there was not a moment when she did not add a bit of cheer to those around her. She was generous in her contributions in every way. She brought social grace and harmony to every situation and will be remembered for her never-ending kindness.
Survivors include one son, John Gordon Alford, Jr. (wife Kathlyn Williams Alford) of Edgefield; one daughter, Mrs. Mae Alford Bolt (John E. Bolt) of Murphy, N.C.; granddaughter Kathlyn Alford Aimonetti (Ronald F. Aimonetti), of Quaker Lake, Pa.; granddaughter, Cynthia Elaine Bolt of Murphy N.C.; grandson, John Gordon Alford III of Edgefield, S.C.; grandson, John E. Bolt of Murphy, N.C., brother, George F. Kelly of Sarasota, Fla..
Photo from East View Cemetery, Edgefield, Edgefield Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Ullom Buchanan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her children Mae Alford Bolt and John Gordon Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: John Gordon 1886 GA1, Allen Stephens 1848 GA2, John Allen 1815 GA3, William 1794 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FLORENCE ALFORD DELK
Sister of Isaac Edwin Alford, AAFA #0389
Photo from Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 August 2016
SOCIETY HILL—Funeral service for Mrs. Florence Alford Delk of Bishopville will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Bethesda Baptist Church, Society Hill…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Delk died Saturday, August 27th at Life Care Center of Columbia.
She was born in Society Hill a daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Gandy Alford. She was the widow of Lee S. Delk.
Survivors include: one daughter, Doris Alford Lighty of Columbia, SC; one son, Walter (Dorothy) Alford; one sister, Janie Johnson both of Bishopville, SC; 5 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren.
Wake service with Easter Star Rites 6 pm Wednesday at the funeral home and at other times the family is receiving friends at the residence, 904 Manville Saint Charles Road, Bishopville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Coleman Alford; siblings Alice Alford Bruce, Irene Elizabeth Alford Williams, and Roland Furman Alford; and daughter-in-law Dorothy Graham Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Isaac Edwin Alford in Washington Obituaries. Isaac’s In Remembrance, with extensive census data, is posted to AAFA’s Member Memorials.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Florence ???? SC1, Robert Coleman 1886 SC2, Coleman 1846 SC3.
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FLORENCE L. ALFORD HICKS
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 1 July 2005
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Florence L. Alford Hicks, 87, died Saturday, June 25, 2005. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wilds Courtyard Chapel. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater St. Stephen AME Church. Burial will follow in First Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Photo from First Calvary Cemetery, Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pattie Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence L. Hicks (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 Feb 1917 [different than gravestone].
See the obituary of her brother Nuben “Charlie” Alford in this compilation.
This is an African-American family.
1930 CENSUS
Georgetown (District 5), Georgetown Co., SC, Dwelling #170:
Willie Alfred head B 36 SC SC SC age 17 at 1st marriage
saw mill laborer
Racheal Alfred wife B 35 SC SC SC age 16 at 1st marriage
Willie J Alfred son B 19 SC SC SC saw mill laborer
Charlie Alfred son B 17 SC SC SC
Ilin Alfred son B 15 SC SC SC
Florence Alfred dau B 13 SC SC SC
Lula Alfred dau B 11 SC SC SC
Huamo Alfred son B 9 SC SC SC
Raymond Alfred son B 7 SC SC SC
Sibbie Alfred dau B 4 SC SC SC
Jonnie Alfred son B 1 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Georgetown (District 68), Georgetown Co., SC, Dwelling #175:
James Alford head B 26 SC SC SC carpenter at lumber co.
Rachael Alford wife B 25 SC SC SC
Willie Alford son B 8 SC SC SC
Charles Alford son B 6 SC SC SC
Olin Alford son B 3 SC SC SC
Florence Alford dau B 2 SC SC SC
Lula Alford dau B 1/12 SC SC SC
Next door, dwelling #174, is the family of Morris Moultrie, age 30, probably Rachel’s brother.
This family was not located on the 1910 census.
On Florence’s father Willie Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 22, a laborer living in Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC. He was born 22 Apr 1895 and has a wife and 4 children. He identifies his race as Negro and signs his name.
Her lineage: Florence L. 1917 SC1, Willie James 1895 SC2.
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FLORRIE MAE ALFORD ROBERTS
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Monday, 26 March 1984
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Greer, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Karon & H.G. Stone
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florrie Roberts (SS# issued in GA) was born 20 July 1913 and died _____ March 1984, last residence Greer, Greenville Co., SC.
See the obituary of her father, James Andrew Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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FLOSSIE MAE ALFORD GRAINGER
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 24 March 1976
Photo from Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Loris, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Flossie Graniger (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Apr 1900 and died _____ March 1976, last residence Loris, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, Harlee M. Alford; and sister Sallie Jane Alford Woodward in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Leon Harmon Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Flossie Mae 1900 SC1, Harlee M. 1874 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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FRANCES EARLE HALFORD SANDERS
Photo from Woodridge Funeral Home
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 27 December 2016
Frances Halford Sanders, 88, of Columbia, died December 24, 2016. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge.
In another article:
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 28 December 2016
COLUMBIA—A memorial service for Frances E. Halford Sanders, 88, of Columbia, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, Dec 29, 2016 at Centennial A.R.P. Church, 1413 Laurel St., Columbia, SC, 29201…. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the family.
Frances Sanders was born September 13th, 1928 in Columbia’s Baptist Hospital. She was the daughter of Dr. James G. and Annie Crouch Halford of Johnston. She grew up in Johnston, SC and graduated from Johnston High School. Frances graduated from Converse College in 1949, with a BA in History & Speech. She also received her Master’s degree in Special Education & Counseling from Clemson University and The University of South Carolina.
Frances was a member of, and served as a Deacon of Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churches in Greenwood and Columbia, SC. She was also a member of the Palmetto Players drama club. In 2005, she was awarded the “Mae Kilgore Spirit Award” for her participation in the Converse community.
Frances touched the lives of many people with her work and dedication to children and adults with special needs. She worked with the Greenwood Association for Retarded Citizens, Camp Sunshine and Special Olympics. The city of Greenwood’s first Special Olympics was dedicated to Mrs. Sanders. She was a co-founder of Camp Joy, a Christian-based camp for special needs children and adults. The camp continues to thrive 35 years later. She also worked at Carolina Children’s Home in Columbia as a volunteer coordinator. She helped many children transition from institutional living to the real world. She loved to help volunteers and counselors realize how important it was to use their time and talents to help others, as the Lord has instructed us to do.
Frances is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles R. Sanders Jr. of Columbia. Also surviving are her daughter, Francie Perdue of Columbia; son, Charlie Sanders (Tonya) of Powdersville; son, Jamie Sanders (TJ) of Summerville; granddaughters, Shannon Solis, Kayla Titus, Sophia Sanders, Emma Sanders and Anna Sanders; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Joseph and Jenna….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her brother James Gordon Halford Jr. in this compilation.
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FRANCES MARSDEN ALFORD JONES
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Wednesday, 6 November 1963
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrea Maloney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Josiah Perry Alford Sr. and Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; siblings Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Anna Elizabeth Alford, Charles Culberson Alford, Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford, Frank Starr Alford; and half-sister Kate Alford Powell in Texas Obituaries; of her brother Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and of her half-sister Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Frances Marsden 1896 TX1, Josiah Perry 1843 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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FRANK LUTHER ALFORD, SR.
Father of Frank Luther Alford Jr., AAFA #0720
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 10 January 1955
MULLINS [Marion Co.], Jan. 9—Frank L. Alford, 27, died Saturday night, while driving a truck, according to the statement of Coroner Dicks of Horry County. Mr. Alford suffered a heart attack and died almost immediately in the truck at a place called Duford, below Nichols. The truck rolled out into a field where it bogged down.
Mr. Alford was a native of Mullins, a son of Mattie Smith and the late Willie Alford.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Cox Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock…. Burial will follow in the Smith family cemetery near Mullins.
In addition to his mother he is survived his wife, the former Bonnie Faye Gerald, one son, Frank L. Jr., and one daughter, Linda Faye, both of the home. He has five brothers, Gerome Alford of Rt. 1, Mullins; Herbert of Conway; Stanley of Walterboro; William of Sumter and Neal of Miami, Fla.; three sisters,. Virginia of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Coye Cornette of San Antonio, Texas, and Eddie Byrd of Lumberton, N.C.
In another article:
Source unknown
SC—_____ January 1955
MULLINS, Jan. 9—Frank L. Alford, 27, a native of Mullins died Saturday night of a heart attack while driving a truck near Nichols. The truck was found in a field near the highway.
Funeral services will take place at the Cox Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Tuesday…. Burial will be in the Smith family cemetery near Mullins.
Mr. Alford was a native of Mullins, a son of Willie Alford and Mrs. Mattie Smith Alford.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Bonnie Faye Gerald Alford; a son, Frank I. Alford Jr., a daughter, Linda Fay Alford; the mother, five brothers, Jerome Alford of Mullins, Herbert Alford of Conway, Stanley Alford of Walterboro, William Alford of Sumter and Neil Alford of Miami, three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Alford of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Coy Cornette of San Antonio, Texas, and Mrs. Eddie Bird of Lumberton, N.C.
Photo from Smith Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, William Herbert Alford and Martha Prudence “Mattie” Smith Alford; and siblings Dorothy Alford Cornett, Mildred Alford Byrd, Stanley Carlyle Alford, Victor Jerome Alford, Virginia Grey Alford, and William “Chessie” Alford; and grandson William “Billy” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank Luther 1927 SC1, William Herbert 1880 SC2, Daniel Murdock 1847 SC3, Warren Little 1823 TN4, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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FRANKIE REAVES ALFORD
Conway, Horry Co., SC—_____ August 2019
July 19, 1950 - August 28, 2019
CONWAY—Frankie R. Alford, age 69 died Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
Mr. Alford was born in Conway, a son of the late Dewey Reaves and Mattie Mae Richardson Alford. Mr. Alford was employed by the Piggly Wiggly and A and P grocery stores and Palmetto Chevrolet during high school and as a young adult. Prior to retirement, he was employed by UPS for 37 years where he delivered packages in the Pawley’s Island area for many years as well as other parts of Horry and Georgetown counties.
He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Amanda K. Alford; two brothers, Thomas Alford and LeGrand Alford; and two sisters, Virginia Reed and Ellen Allen.
In recent years, Mr. Alford attended Jamestown Baptist Church for many years and more recently attended First United Methodist Church in Conway.
Surviving are: one daughter, Amanda A. Roof and husband Justin of Conway; one son, Clayton R. Alford of Conway; and four grandchildren, Amanda Gray Alford, Anna Claire Roof, Dylan Roof, and Andrew Roof.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Am Saturday from First United Methodist Church in Conway…. Entombment will follow in Hillcrest Mausoleum…. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JFArabianH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Amanda Kay Collom Alford; mother, Mattie Mae Richardson Alford; and brothers Grover Thomas Alford, Jimmy Dale Alford, and Jimmy Legrand Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Frankie Reaves 1950 SC1, Dewey Reaves 1903 SC2, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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FRANKLIN ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 9 June 2000
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Franklin Alford, 42, a former employee with T.S. Ragsdale Co., died Sunday [June 4] in a Florence hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today in Greater St. James AME Church. Burial, directed by Green’s Funeral Home, will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree.
Mr. Alford was born in Florence County, a son of Mitchell Alford and Wilhelmenia McClam Alford.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Foster Cooper, of Lake City; two sisters, Cassandra Speights of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Murdese McClary of Kingstree; six brothers, Mitchell Alford, Ronald Alford, Donald Alford, all of Lake City, James Alford of Raleigh and Linwood Alford and Jerry Alford, both of Atlanta; and his grandmother, Mabel McClam of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Photo from Green Lawn, Kingstree, Williamsburg Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Lee Huggins
Photo posted 15 October 2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Mitchell Alford and Wilhelmenia McClam Alford, in this compilation.
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FRANKLIN WALTER ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Belk Funeral Home
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 28 January 2020
LAMAR—Franklin Walter Alford, Sr., age 78, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30th at Lamar First Baptist Church, directed by Belk Funeral Home…. A graveside service will be held 9:00 a.m. Friday at Florence National Cemetery.
Born July 9, 1941, Franklin was the son of the late Thomas B. Alford and Annie Bell Griggs. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 20 years. Franklin was a life-long member of the National and South Carolina Skeet Shooting Association, and a member of the Amateur Trap Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Lamar.
Surviving are his wife, Janice Copeland Alford; son, Franklin Alford, Jr. of Lamar; grandson, Josh (Marie) Griggs; brother, and Jerry Alford.He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Lennis Alford; siblings, J.T. Alford, Jack Alford, Onie Gardner, Letha Mae Wadsworth, and Doris Weaver….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Annie Bell Griggs Adams Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Franklin Walter 1941 SC1, Thomas Bradley 1895 SC2, John Robeson 1852 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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FREDONIA MCCALL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 16 July 1996
Name: Fredonia Alford
Parents: Tom and Sally McCall
Place of Birth: Dillon County
Date of Death: Monday, July 8
Place of Burial: House of Thomas in charge of arrangements
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fredonia Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Aug 1914, last residence Dillon, Dillon Co., SC.
The House of Thomas Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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FREEMAN ‘‘D.L.’’ ALFORD
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC—Thursday, 18 March 1993
MULLINS [Marion Co. SC]—Mr. Freeman ‘‘D.L.’’ Alford, 55, retired painter and motel manager, died March 17, 1993, at Conway Nursing Center. Funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Cox-Collins Funeral Home….
Survivors are his sons, Harry Alford of Aynor, Scott Alford; daughters, Mrs. Patricia Doyle of Aynor, Mrs. Michelle Tindall of Conway; brothers, Eddie Alford, Melton Alford, both of Thomasville, N.C.; sisters, Mrs. Rae Rabon, Mrs. Carolyn Nobles, Mrs. Goldfene Allen, Mrs. Lynn Lockhart, all of Aynor, Mrs. Izzie Parrott of Florence, Mrs. Reba Lewis of Thomasville, Mrs. Hazel Ballard of Conway, Mrs. Vinn Jordan of Tabor City, N.C.
Photo from Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rabon Crossroads, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Freeman D. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 7 July 1937, last residence Mullins, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his parents, Homer Burroughs Alford and Amelia Viola “Melia” Barnhill Alford; and sisters Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon and Goldaphine Alford Allen in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Freeman 1937 SC1, Homer Burroughs 1898 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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FURMAN CLEVELAND ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 17 November 1978
In another article:
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 17 November 1978
Photo from Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pamlico,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Furman Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 24 Dec 1904 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Nov 1978, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his children Carolyn Alford, Geneva “Shelby Jean” Alford Troiano, and Herbert William Alford; parents, William Robert Alford (with census reports) and Alferetta Prosser Alford; and brother Lofton Holland Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Furman Cleveland 1906 SC1, William Robert 1877 SC2, John William 1844 SC3, unknown4.
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GENEVA “SHELBY JEAN” ALFORD TROIANO
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 21 December 2019
PAMPLICO—Geneva “Shelby Jean” Alford Troiano, 80, died Saturday, December 21, 2019, after an extended illness.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Prospect United Methodist Church in Pamplico with burial following in the church cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home of Florence….
Ms. Troiano was born in Hyman, SC, a daughter of the late Furman C. and Cora Lee Ard Alford. She graduated from Hannah High School, Class of ’58, and from the Florence Beauty Academy. She worked for Tupperware Manufacturing, and then for Sara Lee Hosiery until her retirement in 1996. She loved her family and church, but her passion was flowers. She enjoyed growing and arranging flowers, and her last place of employment was Lady Bug Florist.She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and served on the Administrative Board of the church. She was also Administrator of the church Missions Fund.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Troiano; a niece, Wendy Alford; and a nephew, Herbert Alford, Jr., all of Pamplico. She is also survived by three great-nieces, Autumn Flowers, Somer (Trinity) Cole, and Brooke (Coleman) Elliott; great-great-nieces, Randyn Cora-Lee, Ashlyn, Gracelyn and Rheagan Flowers; great-great-nephew, Talon Case; two very special great-great-great-nephews, Kingston and Torrence Brown; special cousins, Inez (Watson) Gaskins and Diane Cole; and her best friend, Evelyn (Edward) Ard.
She was predeceased by a brother, Herbert Alford, Sr., and a sister, Carolyn Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her father, Furman Cleveland Alford; and siblings Carolyn Alford and Herbert William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Carolyn 1939 SC1, Furman Cleveland 1906 SC2, William Robert 1877 SC3, John William 1844 SC4, unknown5.
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GEORGE BURTON HALFORD
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Thursday, 26 May 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
AIKEN [Aiken Co.], S.C.—George Burton Halford, age 80, entered into eternal rest at 5:35 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2005 at Aiken Regional Medical Center, ICU. He passed peacefully from heart/lung complications.
Born on February 18, 1925, Mr. Halford was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy for 23 years. He went on to have a second career in cabinmaking and woodworking, his hobby. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dolly; one daughter, Bonnie Welder; one grandson, Wesley Walton; a sister, Mrs. Tootsie [Marie] Bishop; a brother, Joe Halford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His wish for his body to be donated for research to MCG has been honored, and a memorial service to celebrate his life and service to his country will be held Monday, at 1 p.m., Memorial Day, at the Johnston Presbyterian Church....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dolly Annette Harpe Halford; and siblings Albert Harold Halford and Fannie Mae Halford Fox Miles in this compilation
His HALFORD lineage, in part from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: George Burton 1925 SC1, George Washington 1871 SC2, Washington 1833 SC3, William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis 1754 VA5.
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GEORGE HUGENE ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Tuesday, 4 September 1973
GEORGETOWN—George H. Alford, 44, of North Charleston, formerly of Georgetown, died Monday [September 3] in a Charleston hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Mayer Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Georgetown County, Feb. 23, 1929, a son of Mrs. Lillie Idell Finklea Alford and the late William Capers Alford. He lived in Georgetown for many years and recently lived in North Charleston where he was a pipefitter at the Naval Shipyard. He was a Methodist.
Surviving are his mother of Georgetown; three brothers, Clyde A. Alford of Mount Pleasant, Capers W. Alford of Andrews and William C. Alford of Georgetown; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle A. McConnell and Mrs. Ruth A. Hansen, both of Georgetown.
Photo from Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens, Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Feb 1930 [different than obituary] and died _____ Sept 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Capers Alford and Lillie Finklea Alford; and siblings Capers Washington Alford, Clyde Albert Alford, Myrtle Juliette Alford McConnell, Ruth Christine Alford Hansen, Thomas Adey Alford, and William Cole Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Daniel Benjamin Alford in Florida Obituaries.
George H. Alford is age 1 on the 1930 census, Sampit, Georgetown Co., SC, so it is probable that the gravestone birth date is incorrect. George’s middle initial on the gravestone is probably also incorrect—he is listed as George Hugene Alford in his mother’s obituary.
His lineage: George Hugene 1929 SC1, William Capers 1877 SC2, Bryant W. 1842 SC3.
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GEORGE LITTLES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 December 2014
MARION—George Littles Alford, 69, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at home after an illness. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Richardson Funeral Home….
Mr. Alford was born in Marion, a son of the late Littles and Ethel Strickland Alford. He was a veteran of the US Army. Also, he was a machinist as well as a tool and die maker. Mr. Alford was a Methodist by faith.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances Cook Alford, of the home; son, George L. Alford, Jr. of Marion; daughter, Jeanna Lynn Alford Horne and her husband, Lawrence Dean Horne of Marion; sisters, Myrtle Garrett of Marion and Carolyn Alford of Mullins; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Ethel Strickland Alford; and paternal grandparents, Doctor Larie “Dock” Alford and Colie Jackson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: George Littles 1945 SC1, Littles 1914 SC2, Doctor Larie “Dock” 1892 SC3, John Robeson 1852 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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GEORGE LOYD ALFORD, JR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 25 July 2002
ROCK HILL—Services for George Loyd Alford Jr., 53, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Greene Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, with burial in Laurelwood Cemetery….
Mr. Alford died July 22, 2002. Born in Rock Hill, he was a son of the late George Alford Sr. and the late Mae Alford. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are wife, Susan Alford; son, Scott Alford; daughters, Sondra Gladden, Hailey Gregory; stepson, Kenneth Gregory; stepdaughter, Shannon Gregory; brother, Earl Alford; three grandchildren.
Photos from Laurelwood Cemetery, Rock Hill, York Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Rick and Kathy Wright
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 July 1948.
See the obituary of his wife, Susan Ferrell Gregory Alford, in this compilation.
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GEORGE ROBERT ALFORD, SR.
Father of George Robert Alford, Jr., AAFA #1412
Uncle of Harper Shelton Alford, AAFA #1487
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 25 March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
RIDGELAND [Jasper Co.]—George Robert Alford, 88, a retired school administrator, died Wednesday at a Beaufort hospital. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Ridgeland Baptist Church. Burial, directed by Sauls Funeral Home, will be in Ridgeland Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Dillon County, a son of Leroy B. Alford and Sarah Reaves Alford. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Dillon High School, the University of Oklahoma with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Carolina. He attended Harvard University.
Mr. Alford was a former elementary and high school principal and superintendent of schools with Dillon County. He was a former superintendent with Jasper County. He was a retired area superintendent with Horry County. He was a member of the S.C. Education Association, the National Education Association and American Association of School Administrators. He was named in the Who’s Who in American Educational Administration. He was a former president of Dillon and Jasper county Education Associations, the executive committee of the S.C. Association of School Administrators and the 6th District S.C. High School Leagues.
Mr. Alford was a member and former president of Lions International in Dillon, Lake View, Ridgeland and Loris. He was a Mason, a past master and Grand Marshall of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, a Grand Representative of the United Grand Lodge of England In and Near the Grand Lodge of South Carolina and a member of the American Legion.
He was vice-chairman of the first Board of Directors of Sergeant Jasper Golf Course and Country Club. He was an active member of Ridgeland Baptist Church and the widower of Lucy Hall Alford.
Surviving are a daughter, Sarah Ann Horton of Hampton; a son, G. Robert Alford Jr. of Mount Pleasant; and four grandchildren.
In another article:
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
Savannah, Chatham Co., GA—Saturday, 26 March 1999
RIDGELAND [Jasper Co., SC]—George Robert Alford Sr., 88, died March 24 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort.
He was born in Dillon County and was the widower of Lucy Hall Alford. He graduated from Dillon High School and received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master of education degree from the University of South Carolina. He was a school administrator for 39 years.
He served as elementary and high school principal and as superintendent of schools in Dillon County for 23 years and also as superintendent in Jasper County for seven years. He retired after nine years as area superintendent in Horry County and was a member of the South Carolina Education Association, National Education Association and American Association of School Administrators. He served as president of Dillon County and Jasper County education associations and on the executive committee of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. He also served as president of the 6th District South Carolina High School League.
He was a member of Lions International for 62 years, serving as president of the Dillon, Lake View, Ridgeland and Loris Lions Clubs. He was a Mason for 50 years, a past master and grand marshal of Grand Lodge of South Carolina, and held other high-ranking positions in the Masons. He was also a life member of the American Legion. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was a Baptist and served as Sunday School teacher and deacon in the four churches he attended.
SURVIVORS: a daughter, Sarah Ann Horton of Hampton; a son, G. Robert Alford Jr. of Mount Pleasant; and four grandchildren….
Photos from Ridgeland Cemetery, Ridgeland, Jasper Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Carleton Sanders
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 May 1910 and died 24 March 1999.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lucy Dixon “Dickie” Hall Alford; and parents, Leroy Bertram Alford and Sallie Singleton Reaves Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers David Bright Alford Sr. and Leonard Bertram Alford in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: George Robert 1910 SC1, Leroy Bertram 1870 NC2, David 1836 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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GEORGE W. ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Thursday, 13 April 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
The Rev. George W. Alford, 82, of 310 Lakeview Circle, died April 11, 2000, at his residence.
A native of Dyersburg, Tenn., he was a son of the late Noah Percy and Lucy Mustain Alford, a member of the Greer Church of God and a retired Church of God minister.
Rev. Alford was ordained minister with the Church of God, Cleveland, Tenn., on May 27, 1948. His Pastorates include York Church of God, Fort Mill Church of God and Greer Church of God.
His general church appointments were: Member of the General Executive Council, State Overseer of Colorado/Wyoming, World Missions Field Representative and he was a member of the World Missions Board.
Other positions include State Director of Evangelism and Home Missions, South Carolina; member of South Carolina Church of god State Council; Speaker of Conferences and Conventions in USA and Foreign Countries and Evangelist.
Surviving are one sister, Velma Sanders of Dyersburg, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Praise Cathedral Church of God, Greer….
Funeral services will be held in Dyersburg, Tenn., Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at J.W. Curry and Son Funeral Home, Dyersburg, Tenn….
Photos from Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mother’s Hands
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that George W. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 27 February 1918, last residence Mauldin, Greenville Co.
We included the obituaries of his brother Buford Lee Alford in Florida Obituaries; and of his sister Velma Alford Sanders in Tennessee Obituaries.
From:
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Friday, 11 November 1966
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Elkanah Andrew Alford 1844 TN – 1918 TN.
His lineage: George W. 1918 TN1, Noah Percy 1888 TN2, Elkanah 1844 TN3.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 19 February 1926
Another death reported Sunday afternoon was that of a Mr. Alford of near Conway. It was said that Mr. Alford has been quite ill for some time and his death was not unexpected.
He leaves a large family.
Photos from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted through C. Plaisance, with credit given to Horry County Historic Cemetery Registration Project
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Amelia Ray Alford; son Colon L. Alford; father, Ashley Levi Alford Sr.; and brothers Ashley Levi Alford Jr. and Jesse James Alford in this compilation.
On Geo. Wash. Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 40, a farmer employed byJ.W. Alford, living in Allsbrook, Horry Co., SC. He provides his birth date and names his wifeAmelia Alford as his nearest relative.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Washington 1877 SC1, Ashley Levi 1842 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B. 1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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GEORGE WESLEY ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 10 September 2016
N. CHARLESTON—George Wesley Alford, 60, husband of Teresa Livesay Alford, of North Charleston, SC passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday morning, September 14, 2016 at 11 o’clock in Parks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery….
George was born March 2, 1956 in Conway, SC, a son of Hubert H. Alford and Thorene Elizabeth Rabon Alford. He was the owner of AAA Tire Service and was an outstanding member of APA-National Pool Association, “Bustem Loose.”
In addition to his wife, Teresa of North Charleston, George leaves behind his son, George Wesley Alford, Jr. (Crystal Grooms) of Summerville; four daughters, Ellen Manus (Trey) of Summerville, Jessica Jones (Jason) of Hampton, VA, Allison Alford, and Lacey Alford, both of North Charleston; two brothers, Gary Alford (Robin Shadwick) of Ladson, and Clayton Alford (Jackie), of TX; a sister, Josephine Hill (Alan) of Bonneau; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents, Hubert and Thorene Alford.
Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483….
Photo from Summerville Cemetery & Mausoleum, Summerville, Dorchester Co., SC—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, camposanto
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Hubert H. Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Wesley 1956 SC1, Hubert H. 1924 SC2, Ely Mitchell 1896 SC3, Lewis H. 1868 SC4, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC5, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC6, John B. 1780 NC7, William 1760 NC8.
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GEORGIA DEAN ELVINGTON ALFORD JOHNSON
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 28 May 2014
NICHOLS—Mrs. Georgia Dean Elvington Johnson of Nichols, SC died Monday, May 26, 2014 after an illness. She was seventy six years old.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Dillon County, the daughter of the late George Harvey and Kate Marlow Elvington. She was formerly of Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church in Conway, SC and a member of Fork Baptist Church of Fork, SC.
A funeral service will be Friday, May 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Fork Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Elvington Cemetery of Lake View. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Cooke Funeral Home of Lake View.
Surviving are her son, George Alford (Anna) of Lake View; three daughters, Sheila Cook (Billy) and Cindy Williamson (Eddie) of the home; Tonya Baker (Billy Wayne) of Myrtle Beach, SC; brother, Robert “Skin” Gray (Lisa) of Hamer, SC; brother in law, Jimmy Ray Johnson (Pat) of Aynor, SC; sister in law, Mary Eloise Yaggi of Port Royal, SC; twelve grandchildren, six great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special long term friend Pat Nobles.
She was predeceased by her husband, K.W. Johnson and former husband, H.B. Alford.
Mrs. Johnson retired from AVM, Industries and was very active in her Women’s Sunday School Class. She loved her flowers, family reunions and her God. She took good care of her family, friends, and special acquaintances. Mrs. Johnson loved and was loved by many.
Photo from Elvington Cemetery, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DC Cem Hunter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GERALDINE REYNOLDS ALFORD
Photo from Johnson Funeral Home
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 10 April 2018
GALIVANTS FERRY—Mrs. Geraldine R. Alford, age 83 wife of the late James W. Alford, passed away April 8, 2018 at McLeod Hospice House.
Mrs. Alford was born January 9, 1935 a daughter of the late Harmon Morgan and Bertha Mae Lupo Reynolds. She was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church and was predeceased by a son, James William Alford Jr., four brothers, Gary Odell Reynolds, S.M. Reynolds, R.J. Reynolds, Travis Reynolds, and two sisters, Daisy Lee Cook and Mary E. Gore.
Mrs. Alford is survived by one son, Hollis Duane Alford of Seneca, SC, two daughters, Belinda Hucks (Kenneth) of Galivants Ferry, Gloria Ann Todd (Legrand) of Galivants Ferry, one brother, one sister, Lois Mae Morrow of Effingham, four grandchildren, Tim Hucks of Aynor, Stacy Freeman of Galivants Ferry, Holly Alford of Seneca, Jonathan Alford of Green Sea, and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday April 10, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Pisgah United Methodist Church…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James William Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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GERTIE ALFORD DIX
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 14 August 2010
CONWAY—Gertie Alford Dix, 95, died Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Mullins Nursing Center.
She was born December 17, 1914 in Horry County, a daughter of the late James Fred and Laura Allen Alford.
In additions to her parents, she was also pre-deceased by her husband, Willard Dix; two sons, Billy and Roger Dix; one grandson, Jack Dix; two brothers, Buddy and Donnie Alford and one sister, Doris Cooper.
Gertie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, her family meant everything to her. She enjoyed meeting and helping others. Gertie loved quilting, sewing and working with her hands.
Mrs. Dix is survived by one son, Eugene “Gene” Dix of Conway; one daughter, Linda Dix Collins (Edward) of Conway; two sisters, Geraldine Sellers of Conway and Letha Graham of Marion; a special cousin, Mary Powell; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her.
The family received friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm Friday, August 13, 2010. Funeral Services will be held 2pm Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel….
Burial will follow at Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery.
The Dix family would like to thank all the staff at Mullins Nursing Center for all the love and care they provided to Gertie while she was in their care….
Photo from Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gertie Alford Dix (SS# issued in SC), last residence Conway, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituary of her parents, James Fred Alford and Laura Allen Alford; and sister and Doris L. Alford Cooper in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Donnie Leaneau Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Gertie 1914 SC1, James Fred 1888 SC2, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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GERTRUDE JORDAN THORPE HALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 14 October 2005
MYRTLE BEACH—Mrs. Gertrude J. Thorpe Halford, 86, widow of Joseph Halford, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005 at Conway Medical Center after an extended illness.
Mrs. Halford was born in Florence County, the daughter of the late Joel B. and Irene Matthews Jordan. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Jan Renau of Asheville, N.C.; one son, Allen Thorpe of Jonesboro, Ga.; two grandchildren, James and Kimberly Thorpe of Jonesboro, Ga.; and one great-grandchild, Jordan Thorpe of Jonesboro, Ga.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Sherwood A. Thorpe and a daughter, Thana Rhea Thorpe of Myrtle Beach.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 in the Brockington Funeral Home Chapel, Lake City, with burial in the Lake City Cemetery….
Photo from Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Remember me
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GERTRUDE ROBERTS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 24 January 2014
MULLINS—Gertrude Roberts Alford, 86, of Mullins died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Carolinas Hospital System in Marion. She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Hannibal H. and Sallie Stroud Roberts.
Mrs. Alford was predeceased by her husband, Lonnie Dolphus Alford.
She is survived by one son, Chandis (Barbara Anne) Alford of Summerville; four daughters, Wanda (Scott) Poindexter of Timmonsville, Heide (Worth) Johnson of Pawleys Island, Rhonda (Tim) Glancy of North Myrtle Beach, and Kim (Perry) Singleton of Conway; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m., Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial at Red Hill Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gertrude R. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 Dec 1927, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Lonnie Dolphus Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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GILBERT GREY ALFORD
NEWS & RECORD
Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC—Friday, 20 March 1992
Gilbert Grey Alford, 84, of Horry County died Wednesday, March 18, 1992, at Conway Hospital.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Greenwood Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in State Branch Cemetery.
A native of Horry County, he was an honorary deacon at his church and a retired farmer.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Vera Herring Alford; sons, Lanier Alford, Tommy Alford, Myron Alford, all of Conway, Joe Alford, Wendell Alford, both of Baltimore; daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Thompson of Sophia, N.C., Mrs. Gladys Allen, Mrs. Sherry Joyner, both of Conway; sisters, Mrs. Lucy V. Brown of Conway, Mrs. Mamie Owens of Greensboro, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren....
Goldfinch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from State Branch Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Chuck Mull
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gilbert G. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Sept 1907, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Hope Herring Alford; son Edward Gray Alford; mother, Lucy Armenta Watts Alford; his granddaughter Tammy Renee Alford; and his siblings Morris McGee Alford, Parker Heyward Alford Sr., Pennie Laurine Alford Brown, and Prudence Bertha Alford Williams Goodwin Eassy in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Mamie Estelle Alford Owens in North Carolina Obituaries; and his brother Lloyd Mason Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
Gilbert was the brother of the late Lewis Emerson “L.E.” Alford, who donated to AAFA much of the data we have on South Carolina Alfords. L.E. died before AAFA was established, but he subscribed to About Alfords.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gilbert Grey 1907 SC1, Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC2, Harrison 1843 SC3, Arthur 1803 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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GLADYS JEWELL HOOKS ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 14 April 2007
COLUMBIA [Richland Co.]—Gladys Jewell Hooks Alford, 85, died Wednesday [April 11] after a short illness.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Meares Funeral Home. Graveside service is 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Devotion Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys Jewell Hooks Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 18 October 1921.
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GLENN COOK ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 24 May 1983
Name: Glenn Cook Alford
Parents: James (Babe) and Lillie Mae Skipper Cook
Spouse: Berry C. Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 84
Place of Birth: Horry County
Date of Death: Friday [May 20]
Place of Burial: Gethsemane Cemetery
Photos from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glenn Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 July 1898 and died _____ May 1983, last residence Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Berry Coleman Alford; and children Arthur Laneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, H.B. Alford, Leatha Alford Beaver, Edna Alford Gerrald, and Annie Alma Alford Elvington in this compilation.
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GLORIA ALFORD MCGONNELL
ISLAND PACKET
Hilton Head Island, Beaufort Co., SC—Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Gloria Alford McGonnell was born July 28, 1953 in Claxton, GA and passed away on November 30, 2013 at her home in Beaufort, SC, after a warrior’s battle with cancer. Beloved wife, best friend, mother and sister, you will forever be in our hearts and minds.
She is survived by her husband David McGonnell of Beaufort, SC, two daughters; Danielle Watts of Beaufort, SC and Lauren Perez of Alexandria, VA; her sister Doris Thomson of Hinesville, GA and three brothers; Johnny Alford of Claxton, GA, Elliot Alford of Searcy, AR and Jerry Alford of Lavonia, GA.
Visitation will be held Thursday December 5, 2013 from 1 PM - 3 PM at Anderson Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 3 PM. Private interment will be in Beaufort National Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Society….
Photo from Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Birchenough
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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GLORIA M. BURDETTE SPROUSE ALFORD
ANDERSON INDEPENDENT-MAIL
Anderson, Anderson Co., SC—Saturday, 11 October 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
May 13, 1929 – Oct. 9, 2003
ANDERSON—Gloria Sprouse Alford, 74, of 305 Beaty Square died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, at Briarwood Nursing Center, Simpsonville.
Born in Hart County, Ga., she was a member of Salem Baptist Church and was retired from Wamsutta Mills.
Surviving are son, Richard Sprouse of Anderson; daughters, Ann Shore and Patsy Ellis, both of Anderson; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was the daughter of the late Harrison Burdette and Janie Hipps Burdette. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Austell Sprouse; and a half sister, Bessie Durham.
Services are at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at The McDougald Funeral Home...; burial will be in Salem Baptist Church cemetery, Anderson....
The family will be at the home of her daughter, Ann Shore, 303 Strawberry Lane, Anderson.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gloria M. Alford (SS# issued in SC).
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GOLDAPHINE ALFORD ALLEN
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 23 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Goldaphine Alford Allen, 61, died Monday, July 22, 1996, at McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness.
Born Feb. 18, 1935, in Horry County, she was a daughter of the late Homer and Amelia Barnhill Alford.
She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Qunice [sic] D. Allen; three sons, Phillip Allen of Rains, James Allen of Conway and Steven Allen of Thomasville, N.C.; three daughters, Sandra Mishoe of Conway, and Darlene Squires and Mary King, both of Aynor; five sisters, Izzie Parrott of Florence, Hazel Balliet of Conway, Ven Johnson of Tabor City, N.C., and Lin Lockhart and Carolyn Nobles, both of Aynor; two brothers, Menton Alford of Thomasville and Eddie Alford of Denton, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Galivants Ferry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Homer Burroughs Alford and Amelia Viola “Melia” Barnhill Alford; and her siblings Freeman “D.L.” Alford, and Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Goldaphine 1935 SC1, Homer Burroughs 1898 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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GRACE ALFORD HERRING
Sister of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 11 November 2012
DILLON—Mrs. Grace Alford Herring, 90, widow of Joseph D. Herring entered into rest on November 10, 2012…. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Cooper Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Herring was born March 25, 1922, in the Cedar Creek section of Horry County. She was one of four daughters and two sons born to William Gordon and Reba Willoughby Alford. She was of the protestant faith. She was a 1940 graduate of Dillon High School. She began her career in Dillon where she was secretary to Superintendant J.V. Martin, who taught her that anything could be done, that she could do it accurately and on time. Later she was secretary to C.C. Thomas, Jr., Clerk of Court. From 1960-1976 she and her husband operated Joe Herring Appliance and Furniture. In 1977, she retired from Dillon County Farm Bureau.
Surviving Mrs. Herring are James M. (Cindy) Herring of Dillon, and Robert K. (Gail) Herring of Elizabeth City, NC; two sisters, Bernice A. Summerlin of Dillon and Juanice A. Terry of Florence, SC; one brother, Malcolm H. Alford of Dillon; nieces, Janet Everhardt Windham (Chuck), Vicki Alford Jarvi (Dennis), Donna Summerlin Everett (Jeff), Tina Summerlin, Melissa Terry Stallard (Roger), Bonnie H. Reid, Patricia H. Page, Sandy J. Truax, Susan J. Turner, and Becky T. Poston (Robert); nephews, John C. Alford, Jr., Jack C. (Darlene) Alford, Joe C. (Sandy) Summerlin, Jr., Stan (Donia) Terry, Duane Terry, Steve (Joy) and Billy Herring, Ricky (Lynn) Jackson, Kenny (Denise) and Darryl Taylor, and Danny (Sara) Price.
Mrs. Herring was predeceased by her sister, Gladys A. Everhardt; her brother, John Carlie Alford; two nephews, Ezra L. Herring, Jr. (Butch), Danny Everhardt, and Russell Taylor; nieces, Debbie Kinsey, and Diane Price; and one great niece, Lisa Redd.
Photo from Greenlawn Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Gordon Alford and Reba Willoughby Alford; brother John Carlie Alford; and half-sister Mary Jeannette Alford Kirton Cannon in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Gladys Alford Everhardt in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Grace 1922 SC1, William Gordon 1899 SC2, Joseph Preston 1877 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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GRAHAM BROWN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 14 January 1959
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—Graham Brown Alford, 75, died Monday at Frevir Infirmary in Clio after a declining health of several years. He was the son of the late James W. and Martha Smith Alford of Dillon County.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Carolina Presbyterian Church... and burial in the church cemetery....
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Usher Alford; one son, Neil Edward Alford of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Polly Grubb of Dillon; one brother, Dan Alford, Clio; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Larkin, Laurinburg; Mrs. Fannie [Mary Frances] Weatherly, Minturn; Mrs. Nora Atkinson, Clio; four grandchildren.
Photos from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his son Neil Edward Alford; and his half-siblings Daniel Alexander Alford, Nora Alford Atkinson, Harriett Alford Smith, and Mary Frances Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #138:
James Alford head 57 b. Dec 1842 SC SC NC married 20 years farmer
Martha wife 44 b. Nov 1855 SC SC SC 8 children, 4 living
Flora dau 19 b. Nov 1881 SC SC SC
Graham son 16 b. Oct 1883 SC SC SC
Ruth dau 6 b. Sept 1893 SC SC SC
Donald son 10/12 b. July 1899 SC SC SC
Buried next to each other in the Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Dillon Co., SC:
Martha Donald Smith 11/16/1855-10/12/1919
Wife of James W. Alford
James Wellington Alford 12/14/1842-4/25/1927
Also in Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, buried next to each other a short distance from Martha and James, are these children—Donald is listed with his parents on othe 1900 census and died shortly afterwards. The other 4 are no doubt the 4 deceased of Martha’s 8 children:
Donald Alford 7/23/1899-7/27/1900 aged 1year and 5 days
Small stone no dates or names
James Angus Alford 2/7/1885-12/7/1888 aged 3 years 1 month
Pearl Alford 3/10/1888-3/19/1888 age 9 days
Lillis Alford 8/3/1896-12/21/1897 aged 16 months and 18 days
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Graham Brown 1883 SC1, James Wellington 1842 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1808 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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GROVER MCCLELLAN ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 13 March 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
LORIS—Grover McClellan Alford, 84, a retired tobacco farmer, died Saturday [March 11] in a local hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Hardwick Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cane Branch Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Aynor, a son of Willie L. Alford and Effie Cannon Alford. He was a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church and was married to the late Mary Suggs Alford.
Surviving are a son, Edward Alford of Loris; a sister, Marie Register of Wilmington, N.C.; a grandchild; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Cane Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Allsbrook, Horry Co, SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grover M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 18 December 1910.
See the obituaries of his son, James Edward Alford; and brother Cecil Jerome Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Darcas Marie Alford Register in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Grover McClellan 1910 SC1, William Leslie 1888 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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GROVER THOMAS ALFORD
Conway, Horry Co., SC—_____ February 2018
G. Thomas Alford, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
Thomas was born on April 12, 1936 in Conway, SC to the late Mattie Richardson Alford and Dewey Reaves Alford. Thomas was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was an active member and former Trustee of Jamestown Baptist Church. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Marine Corp. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Conway. Thomas was employed with Palmetto Chevrolet for 15 years before becoming the owner and operator of Fourth Avenue Auto Center and Alford’s Towing Service for over 43 years. Thomas was a former Racecar Driver at the old Conway Raceway and Myrtle Beach Speedway and was an avid NASCAR fan. He also loved fishing, camping at Ocean Lakes, and his dogs, Butch, Max, and Repo.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Reed of Augusta, GA and Ellen Allen of Conway, SC and one brother LeGrand Alford also of Conway, SC.
Thomas married the love of his life, Betty, on July 23, 1955. They were married 62 years, a match made in heaven and were devoted to each other for life.
He is survived by his wife, Betty B. Alford; one son Thomas (Tommy) Alford (Wanda) and two daughters, Regina Alford and Kim Bell (Mike) all from Conway, SC. Seven grandchildren; Christopher Bell of Conway, SC; Jade Feagin Nobles (Brandon) of Fort Mill, SC; Lauren Howard (Andrew) of Conway, SC; Thomas Alford III of Morganton, NC, Blake Feagin (Emily) of Conway, SC; Bradley Bell (Tori) of Conway, SC and Johnathan Bell also of Conway, SC; three great-grandchildren; Hayden Long, Brenton Long, and Raylen Grace Martinez; one brother; Frankie Alford; and a special friend of 55 years, John Nichols.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Jamestown Baptist Church.... Burial with Military Honors will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery…. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mattie Mae Richardson Alford; and brothers Frankie Reaves Alford, Jimmy Dale Alford, and Jimmy Legrand Alford in this compilation.
He is listed as Grover T. Alford on U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls (Ancestry).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Grover Thomas 1936 SC1, Dewey Reaves 1903 SC2, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC3, James T. 1830 SC4, Levi Solomon 1800 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6.
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H.B. ALFORD
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 19 April 1984
NICHOLS—H.B. Alford, 53, machine operator with Asplundh Tree Trimming, Co., died Monday [April 16].
Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late Berry C. and Ann Glen Cook Alford.
Surviving are a son, George Berry Alford, Norfolk, Va.; daughters: Mrs. Billy (Shelia) Cook, Lake View, and Mrs. Glenn (Cindy) Brewer, Marion; brothers: Artis Alford, Galivants Ferry, and Billy Alford, Mullins; sisters: Mrs. Alma Elvington, Lake View; Mrs. Letha M. Beaver, Dillon; Mrs. Edna Gerald, Galivants Ferry; Mrs. Azile Smith, Clarksville, Tenn.; Mrs. Juanita Ariols, Waterbury, Conn.; grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday at Meares Funeral Home with burial in Lake View Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Berry Coleman Alford, and siblings Annie Alma Alford Elvington, Arthur Laneau Alford, Billy F. Alford, Edna Alford Gerrald, and Leatha Alford Beaver in this compilation.
From U.S. Public Records Index (Ancestry): H.B. Alford was born 3 Feb 1931. He resided in Nichols, SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: H.B. 1931 SC1, Berry Coleman 1891 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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HALO NAKIA ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 5 March 2012
HOLLYWOOD, SC—Baby Girl Halo Nakia Alford, beloved daughter of Ms. Sesame Paige Alford and Mr. Kargiene Lamar Brown entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2012. The relatives and friends of Baby Girl Halo Nakia Alford and those of her parents, those of her sisters, Emerald Alford, Jordan Alford, the late Hannah Alford, those of her brother, Tayvahn Brown, grandparents, Minister Carolyn Alford and Charles Alford, Mrs. Alice Ancrum (the late Eddie Ancrum), great grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lemon and Mrs. Blanche Alford, those of her uncles, aunts, cousins are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1:00 PM at Faith Walk Ministries, 6054 Highway 162, Hollywood, SC. Rev. Charles Linnen, Pastor, Rev. Timothy B. Porter, Pastor, New Beginning Life Ministry, officiating.
Interment: Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Walker’s Mortuary, 3407 Old Pond Rd., Johns Island, SC….
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HANNAH MONAE ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Alford, Hannah—Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 14, 2008, Baby Angel Hannah Monae Alford, beloved daughter of Sesame Alford and Stanford Felder, beloved granddaughter of Ms. Carolyn Alford and Mr. Charles Alford (Marcia), Ms. Abbie Felder, and Mr. Jerod Moody, beloved sister of Emerald Alford, beloved goddaughter of Erica Porter and Nola Johnson.
The relatives and friends of Baby Angel Hannah Monae Alford and those of her parents, sister, grandparents, Godmother, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, September 18, 2008, 1 p.m. at New Beginnings Life Ministry, 5060 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC….
Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Parker’s Ferry Road, Adams Run, SC…. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of Walker’s Mortuary Chapel Of Peace, 3407 Old Pond Road, John’s Island, SC….
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HARLEE M. ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 25 October 1954
Photo from Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Loris, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rita Long
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughters Flossie Mae Alford Grainger and Sallie Jane Alford Woodward; and brother Sylvester Gilford Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Leon Harmon Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
His middle name is Manuel in his obituary. Ancestry family trees list it as Manford. No available records include his middle name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Harlee M. 1874 SC1, Harrison 1843 SC2, Arthur 1803 SC3, Arthur 1775 SC4.
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HARLEY LEVERNE ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 22 September 1974
Photo from Bakers Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Aynor, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Walter Gary Alford; and siblings Clifford James Alford, Elliott Alford, and Naomi Alford Hucks Cannon; and half-sister Ann Gertrude Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His lineage: Harley Leverne 1926 SC1, Walter Gary 1895 SC2, Arthur S. 1857 SC3, Jess 1834 SC4, Jesse 1785 SC5.
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HARMON HEWLETT ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 30 May 2014
N. CHARLESTON—Harmon Hewlett Alford, 83, of North Charleston, SC, husband of Elizabeth Tennant Alford entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 28, 2014. His funeral service with military honors will be held Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel.
Harmon was born June 20, 1930 in Chester, SC, one of six children of the late Harmon Willis Alford and the late Mary Dennis Alford. He was a graduate of Clinton High School. Harmon, a decorated Air Force officer, served for 22 years and retired with the rank of Major.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Alford of North Charleston, SC; daughters, Leslie Moon and her husband Carl of Elberton, GA and Anne-Marie Johnson and her husband John of Watkinsville, GA; sister, Vivian Gardner of Sebring, FL; grandchildren: Michelle, Joshua and Sarah-Elisabeth; and his cat, Smokey.
He was preceded in death by four sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 4975 LaCross Road, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC 29406-6531. Memorials may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ Charleston.
Photo from Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, Richland Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rich Tinneny
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Harmon Willis Alford; and sisters Marjorie Lenora Alford Cranford and Sarah Alford Shelton in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Harmon Hewlett 1930 SC1, Harmon Willis 1879 NC2, Joseph H. 1839 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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HARMON WILLIS ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Saturday, 11 August 1951
CLENTON [sic], Aug. 10—Harmon W. Alford, 71, died at his home on the Laurens Highway near Clinton late Thursday night [August 9] after a 12 months illness.
He was a native of Wadesboro [Anson Co.], N.C. But had made his home in Chester and Clinton for a number of years.
He was twice married. His first marriage was to Minnie Morris. To this union, two daughters survive, Mrs. Annie Mae Vaughn and Mrs. Harry L. Baker, both of Charlotte, N.C.
His second marriage was to Mary Dennis, who survives him with three daughters, Mrs. John Cranford of Fayetteville, N.C., Mrs. Fred Shelton of Clinton, Mrs. Russell Gardner of Fianna [?], Va.; and one son, Sgt. Hewlett Alford, U.S. Air Corps, Cal.; one brother and one sister, Frank L. Alford of Caroleen, N.C. and Mrs. Olivette Lowhon of Union and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church…. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be J.B. Carson, J.B. Neal, Paul McCarley, O.C. Harris, Roy Sanders and Henry Lewis….
Photo from Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Labonte18
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his children Harmon Hewlett Alford, Marjorie Lenora Alford Cranford, and Sarah Alford Shelton in this compilation.
Harmon’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland6, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Harmon Willis 1879 NC1, Joseph H. 1839 VA2, Joseph 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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HAROLD BOOTH “BUCK” ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 21 February 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Harold B. “Buck” Alford, 65, a retired motel owner and operator, died Saturday [February 20] at his residence. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Goldfinch’s Beach Chapel. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Ocean Woods Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of Major Leamon Alford and Macy Louise Booth Alford. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a life member and past master of Socastee Masonic Lodge No. 421 AFM and a member of Myrtle Beach Masonic Lodge No. 353 AFM. He was a knight commander, court of honor Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the York Rite and the Omar Shrine Temple… [article cut off here].
Photo from Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery, Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, dora brown
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold B. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 Dec 1927.
See the obituary of his wife, Ruth Ard Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Harold Booth Alford was born 3 Dec 1927 in Conway, SC, son of Major L. Alford and Macy Booth.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Harold Booth 1927 SC1, Major Leamon 1901 SC2, John W. 1870 SC3, Ashley Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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HAROLD DEWAYNE HALFORD
SPARTANBURG HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Wednesday, 25 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GAFFNEY [Cherokee Co.]—Mr. Harold DeWayne Halford, 41, of 412 Barclay Avenue, Gaffney, died on June 24, 2003, at his residence.
A native of Gaffney and the son of the late Hull and Lillie Bell Frady, he was an employee of Triangle Ice Company and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his adoptive parents, Robert Blain Halford and Nannie Lou Halford; sisters, Vicky Halford Mathis of Cowpens, South Carolina, Diane Halford of Gaffney, and Sharon Lynn Spencer of Gaffney; brothers, Jessie Dean Ray of Wateree, South Carolina and Gary Scott Frady of Gaffney; maternal grandmother, Inez Crow of Gaffney; and nine nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 27, at Shurford-Hatcher Funeral Home. Interment was in Frederick Memorial Gardens.
In another article:
GAFFNEY LEDGER
Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC—Friday, 27 June 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
Harold DeWayne Halford, 41, of 412 Barclay Ave. in Gaffney, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at his residence.
Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late Hull Frady and the late Lillie Bell Frady.
He was an employee of Triangle Ice Co. and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his adoptive parents, Robert Blain Halford and Nannie Lou Halford; three sisters, Vickey Halford Mathis of Cowpens, and Diane Halford and Sharon Lynn Spencer of Gaffney; two brothers, Jessie Dean Ray of Wateree, S.C. and Gary Scott Frady of Gaffney; a grandmother, Inez Crow of Gaffney; nine nieces and nine nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandfather, Jessie Dean Crow.
…. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Shuford-Hatcher Chapel....
Pallbearers will be: David Herrin, Kenny Herrin, Chip Granger, Timothy Smith, David Jones and Shane Granger.... Memorials may be made to: The American Cancer Society....
In another article:
GAFFNEY LEDGER
Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC—Wednesday, 25 June 2003
Harold DeWayne Halford, 41, of 412 Barclay Ave., died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at his residence.
Born in Gaffney, he was the son of Lillie Bell Frady and stepson of the late Hull Frady. He was employed by Triangle Ice Company and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his adoptive parents, Robert Blain Halford and Nannie Lou Halford; three sisters, Vicky Halford Mathis of Cowpens, Diane Halford and Sharon Lynn Spencer, both of Gaffney; two brothers, Jessie Dean Ray of Wateree and Gary Scott Frady of Gaffney; maternal grandmother, Inez Crow of Gaffney; nine nieces and nine nephews.
Mr. Halford was also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Jessie Dean Crow....
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.... Arrangements by Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold D. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 November 1961, last residence Gaffney, Cherokee Co.
See the obituaries of his adoptive parents, Robert Blain Halford and Nannie Lou Whelchel Halford, in this compilation.
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HARRIETT “HATTIE” ALFORD SMITH
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 20 March 1957
Photos from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Daniel Alexander Alford, Nora Alford Atkinson, Graham Brown Alford, and Mary Frances Alford Weatherly in this compilation.
1900 CENSUS
Harleesville (District 71), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #45:
Angus Smith head 40 b. March 1860 NC SC NC married 12 years farmer
Hattie wife 30 b. Sept 1869 SC SC SC 5 children, 5 living
Willie son 10 b. July 1889 SC NC SC
Alexander son 8 b. Dec 1891 SC NC SC
Leola dau 6 b. March 1894 SC NC SC
Clayton son 3 b. Apr 1897 SC NC SC
Babe son 1/12 b. Apr 1900 SC NC SC
Willie Smith sister 24 b. Dec 1875 SC SC NC
Dan Alford bro-in-law 25 b. July 1874 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Harriet 1869 SC1, James Wellington 1842 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1808 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HARRIETT ELIZABETH “BETTY” COVINGTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 16 July 1977
Mrs. Betty Covington Alford, 54, a retired school teacher... died Thursday in a Florence hospital after a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in McDougal Funeral Chapel in Laurinburg [Scotland Co.], N.C. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born in Laurinburg, N.C. a daughter of the late Quinn and Susan Lindsay Alford [sic—should be Covington; see her birth record]. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She had taught school in High Point, N.C., and East Laurinburg, N.C. She had been a resident of Florence for the past 22 years.
Surviving are her husband, Rufus J. Alford of Florence; two sons, Rufus Alford Jr. and Quinn Alford, both of Florence; and a daughter, Miss Susan Alford of Florence.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Harriett Elizabeth Covington was b. 4 Nov 1922 in Scotland Co., NC, the daughter of Henry Quinn Covington and Susie Lindsay Covington [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry)].
Her husband is Rufus J. Alford, b. 17 July 1922, who d. 12 Aug 1993, last residence Florence, Florence Co., SC [SSDI, # issued in NC].
Rufus John Alford was b. 17 July 1922 in Pitt Co., NC, the son of Frank Alford and Ida Godley [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry)].
Rufus John Alford served on the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Hornet from 1942–1945 [WWII U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Muster Rolls, 1939–1949 (Ancestry)].
Children of Rufus John Alford and Harriet E. Covington, all b. in Scotland Co., NC [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry)]:
Rufus John Alford, Jr. 22 July 1948
Quinn Covington Alford 25 Aug 1950
Virginia Susan Alford 21 Aug 1954
1930 CENSUS
Spring Hill (District 4), Scotland Co., NC, Dwelling #36:
Frank Alford head 41 NC NC NC age 25 at 1st marriage
auto repair shop proprietor
Ida wife 40 NC NC NC age 24 at 1st marriage
Hazel dau 13 NC NC NC
Frank Jr. son 11 NC NC NC
Rufus son 7 NC NC NC
Mary F. dau 4 NC NC NC
Wilson son 2 NC NC NC
1920 CENSUS
Stewartsville (District 139), Scotland Co., NC, Dwelling #269:
Frank N. Alford head/boarder 30 NC NC NC garage mechanic
Ida V. boarder 29 NC NC NC dressmaker
Hazel R. roomer 3-6/12 NC NC NC
Noah F. roomer 10/12 NC NC NC
Next door is the family of Grover C. Gaddy, age 32 b. NC, possibly Ida’s brother.
Children of Noah Franklin Alford and Ida Virginia Gaddy [North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry)]:
Edith Elizabeth Alford 4 Mar 1915 Scotland Co.
Noah Franklin Alford, Jr. 27 Feb 1919 Richmond Co.
Wilson DeBerry Alford 11 Nov 1927 Moore Co.
Noah Franklin Alford, born 30 June 1888 in Columbus Co., NC. He died of a diabetic coma on 4 March 1934 in Laurinburg, Scotland Co., NC, age 45. His wife was Ida Alford, his father was Noah W. Alford, and his mother was Rebecca J. Skipper. He is buried in Hillside Cemetery. [North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975 (Ancestry)]
Noah W. Alford, b. 9 Sept 1859, d. of a cerebral hemorrhage 28 June 1937 in Ransom, Columbus Co., NC. His parents are “unknown.” He is buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus Co., NC. Alfords buried in Union Grove Pentecostal Freewill Baptist (PFWB) Church Cemetery:
012 Sarah Alford, Born Feb 1808, Died Nov 1900,
017 Rufus W. son of Noah and Rebecca Alford, Born May 3, 1894, killed in France Sept 11, 1918, Co. E 117th Engineers
018 Wm. Nash Alford, Apr 19, 1880 - Oct 27, 1923
021 Alford, Rebecca Jane [Skipper] wife of N W Alford, Feb 8, 1855 - July 5, 1929
022 Alford, Noah W., Sep 9, 1859 - June 28, 1937
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.
Her husband’s lineage: Rufus John 1922 NC1, Noah Franklin 1888 NC2, Noah Wellington 1859 NC3, unknown4, Samuel 1812 SC5.
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HARRIET ONELIA ALFORD OSTEEN
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 15 January 1942
At six o’clock Wednesday evening, January 7th, Mrs. Phil Osteen passed away at McLeod’s Infirmary in Florence, after a four day illness, suffered from a stroke, from which she never regained consciousness.
Mrs. Osteen was born near Little Rock, a daughter of the late Daniel W. Alford and Betty Water Alford. The family moved to Dillon during her girlhood and it was here she met and married Phil Osteen on December 27th 1906.
After her graduation from high school she taught in one of the rural schools near Little Rock. For a number of years she, along with her sister, Miss Nina Alford, operated a ladies dress shop in Dillon, during which time she made many warm friends.
The deceased is survived by her husband, and an only son, LaVal Osteen; a sister Miss Nina Alford; two brothers, Pierce and Augustus Alford and two grandchildren all of Dillon.
Funeral services were held from the late residence at three o’clock Thursday afternoon…. Interment was in Riverside cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends witnessed the last sad rites and the many and beautiful floral offerings bore mute testimony to the love and esteem in which Mrs. Osteen was held.
Pallbearers were cousins of the deceased; Manton Alford, Laurinburg, Earle Alford, James L. Alford, J. Gaddy, of Sumter, Jewell McLaurin and Knox Alford of Dillon.
Those from out-of-town attending he funeral were Duncan Alford, Spartanburg; Mrs. Tom Madden, Columbia; Mr. W. G. Wilson, Mrs. Rhetta Halsall and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Halsall, all of Camden; Mr. W.C. Peeler, Columbia; Mrs. and Mrs. Gus Walters and son, Florence, Mrs. Bob Davidson, Florence; Mr. and Mrs. W.F. McMillan, Cheraw.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Daniel Warren Alford (with census records) and Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and her siblings Adfull Pierce Alford, James Augustus Alford, and Addie Anina “Nina” Alford in this compilation.
From SC Deaths: Harriet Alford Osteen’s death certificate confirms her death date but lists her birth on 3 July 1880, the daughter of Daniel Alford and Betty Walters.
Riverside Cemetery records list, in the same plot with Harriet’s son Laval Osteen and her siblings Addie Anina and Adfull Pierce:
Phillip L. Osteen 4/30/1883-7/11/1967
Harriet Alford wife of Phillip L.Osteen 7/2/1880-1/7/1942
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Harriet Onelia 1881 SC1, Daniel Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HARRIET WALKER “HATTIE” LANE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 16 January 1964
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Hattie Lane Alford, 77, of Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry, died in a Mullins hospital Tuesday night [January 14], after a long illness.
Born Jan. 20, 1886, in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late D. Franklin and Charlotte Gasque Lane. She was a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Funeral services ... will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Burial will be in Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery....
Surviving are a son, Rufus A. Alford Jr. of Galivants Ferry; five daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Lyles and Mrs. Carlisle Barnhill, both of Marion, Mrs. Otto Williams of Loris, Mrs. A.J. Dempsey of Jackson, Mich., and Mrs. Woodrow Perritt of Galivants Ferry; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death. AAFA records provide her full name.
See the obituaries of her children Eula C. Alford Barnhill, Estaline Alford Williams, and Rufus Arnold Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Rufus Arnold 1882 SC1, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B. 1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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HARRIS ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—10 March 1906
HARRIS ALFORD’S LIFE TAKEN BY OSCAR BROOKS IN A FAMILY QUARREL
BROWNSVILLE, March 9—Coroner McColl held the inquest here Wednesday over the body of Harris Alford, who was killed by having an axe driven to the handle into his stomach by his brother-in-law, Oscar Brooks.
He [Oscar] twice married Alford’s sisters. His first wife left a daughter, now about 12 years old, who has been living with her grandfather. Brooks went and stole the girl away, and Alford went to his house to get her back. Brooks forbade his going into the yard, but he went anyhow. He walked across the yard to the pump, where some other me were standing and drank some water from the pump. As he raised up and turned to face Brooks, the latter swung an axe, as if her were cutting down a tree and struck Alford across the stomach, just below the heart, with fatal result.
Brooks was arrested and is in jail at Bennettsville. He was an obnoxious man in the community, while Alford is said to have been quiet and law-abiding. They were both Croatans [a Native American tribe].
AAFA NOTES: The 1900 census for Brownsville, Marlboro Co., SC, lists the family of Harris Alford, born Feb 1845 in SC. His granddaughter living with them is Laura E. Brooks, age 6 born Apr 1894 in SC. They are enumerated as Black.
It seems that Laura Brooks was the niece of Harris Alford, not the granddaughter. However, she is named as granddaughter in both the obituary and on the census. It is possible that Oscar Brooks was his son-in-law who married two daughters of Harris, which would make Laura his granddaughter.
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HARRY BYRD ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 28 April 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Harry Byrd Alford, 53, died Tuesday [April 26] at his residence. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Goldfinch’s Conway Chapel. Burial will be in State Branch Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Alford was born in Horry County, a son of Morris McGee and Katherine E. Ammons Alford. He was a Navy veteran.
Surviving are a daughter, Michelle L. Alford of Conway; two brothers, Nelson E. Alford of Georgetown and Calvin G. Alford of Fayetteville, N.C.; five sisters, Margaret Barfield and Dolly Hardwick, both of Conway, Jacquelene Harrelson of Hartsville, and Patricia McDaniel and Rebecca Jolley, both of Florence; and his grandfather, George Ammons of Fayetteville.
Photo from State Branch Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Patricia Ann Holden Smith Alford; his brothers Calvin George Alford and Nelson Eaddy Alford; and his father, Morris McGee Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Harry Byrd 1941 SC1, Morris McGee 1902 SC2, Joseph Whiteford 1877 SC3, Harrison 1843 SC4, Arthur 1803 SC5, Arthur 1775 SC6
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HARRY J. ALFORD
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Monday, 17 October 1955
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Curt Miller
Photo from Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Chris & Julie Smith
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ellen Wilson Alford; and parents Cullen Harrison Alford and Parthena Tallula Brandon Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Harry J. 1874 GA1, Cullen Harrison 1848 GA2, James 1804 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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HATTIE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 10 April 1971
TIMMONSVILLE [Florence Co.]—Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Alford, who died in a local hospital early Thursday morning, will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at Zion Temple PAFW Church.... Burial, directed by Bacote-Eaddy funeral Home, will be in Sandy Grove Cemetery.
Surviving are four nieces, Mrs. Rena Wright and Mrs. Gussie Tueben, both of Bishopville, Mrs. Anna Belle James of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mrs. Rosa Lee DuBose of Philadelphia, Pa.; six nephews, Johnny Mack, Eadges Mack and Lee Mack Jr., all of Bishopville, Leo Mack of Brooklyn, N.Y., Henry Mack of Elizabeth, N.J., and Joseph Mack of North Carolina.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hattie Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 Jan 1895, death date _____ April 1971.
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HATTIE RICHARDSON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 12 September 1958
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Hattie Richardson Alford, 74, widow of the late William Henry Alford of the Galivants Ferry section of Horry County, died at 3:50 a.m. Thursday [September 11] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Todd of Rt. 3, Conway, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday from the Nebo Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in the Britton’s Neck Cemetery, Rt. 1, Gresham.
Pallbearers will be Eugene Woodbury, Eugene Baxley, Ben Todd, Joe Edwards, Bobby Jenkins, and Buddy Floyd....
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 30, 1883, in the Britton’s Neck section of Marion County, a daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Jane Rowell Richardson. She was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church. Her late husband, William Henry Alford, died in 1955.
Survivors include one son, Jim Norton Alford, Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry; five daughters, Mrs. Albert (Janie) Todd, Rt. 5, Conway, Mrs. Fred (Carrie) Woodbury, Hemingway, Mrs. Freeman (Florrie) Baxley, Rt. 1, Galivants Ferry [2 daughters missing]; one sister, Mrs. Stacy (Louie) Alford, Rt. 1, Galivants Ferry, 19 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Henry “Willie” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughters Claudia Alford Skipper and Thelma Florrie Alford Baxley in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her as Harriet M. “Hattie” Richardson Alford.
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HAYWOOD ALFORD
HEYWARD ALFORD
Photo from jimbeau2’s “A Tale of Two Families” family tree, “courtesy of Eric Alford” (Ancestry) – used with permission
THE ROBESONIAN
Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC—Wednesday, 18 November 1970
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
FAIR BLUFF [Columbus Co., NC]—Heyward Alford, 91, a retired farmer and former resident of Fair Bluff, died Monday [November 16] in Mullins, S.C., hospital after many years of illness. The funeral is being conducted today at 2 p.m. in Gethsemane Baptist Church at Galivant’s Ferry [Horry Co.], S.C. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Sellers Alford of Fair Bluff; his sons, Norwood of Georgetown, S.C., and Elijah Alford of Conway, S.C.; his daughters, Mrs. Foster Brown of Conway, Mrs. Ella Roberts of Gastonia, Mrs. Earl Hall of Brevard, and Mrs. James Harter of Georgetown; 31 grandchildren and 59 great grandchildren.
Photo from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nellie Barnhill Alford; and children Elijah Bass Alford, Norwood Alford, and Zetha Alford Harter in this compilation.
AAFA records list him as Haywood, and he signed his name “Haywood Alford” on his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, but his obituary and gravestone say Heyward.
From jimbeau2’s “A Tale of Two Families” family tree (Ancestry):
Recollections from Ronald Norwood Alford (grandson of Haywood and Nellie) as told to Patricia Krider Berry (great-granddaughter of same):
Haywood and Nellie’s home was very close to Powell Cemetery in Fair Bluff, North Carolina. The old house is gone now, replaced by a corn field. Haywood and Nellie lived a hard life—their home had no refrigerator and no indoor plumbing, but it did have electric lights. Haywood is remembered fondly by all who knew him as a laid-back gentleman, who loved to take it easy, hunt and fish. He had a way of always walking into the scene when a photo was being taken. Nellie was a petite woman, kind and remembered with love by her grandchildren.
When Haywood died, his name was misspelled on his gravestone as “Heyward,” which upset surviving members of his family, and has resulted in confusion for his researchers. His correct name was Haywood Hagood Alford.
From AAFA records, notes from Johnny Sarvis:
I can remember this man and I sure wish I had talked to him a lot more than I did. In the 1880 census (he was born in 1879), Heywood’s name is listed as Hagwood and I do believe Arnold meant to name him after the Gen.Hagood, that Arn served with in the War.
At any rate, Heywood farmed and trapped for a living. He married Nellie Barnhill and they had 10 children. I remember going to see Uncle Heywood in Fair Bluff, N.C., when I was a little boy. I can remember going to visit him in the nursing home.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Haywood 1879 SC1, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B. 1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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HAZEL ALFORD GRAINGER
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Wednesday, 16 March 2011
NICHOLS—Mrs. Hazel Alford Grainger, 88, widow of E. Waldo Grainger, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Loris Community Hospital after an illness.
Mrs. Grainger was born September 26, 1922 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Zoda and Beulah Gerald Alford. She was a retired farmer and homemaker. Mrs. Grainger was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Grainger are a son, Richard Dale Grainger and his wife, Anna, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; her grandchildren, Richard Kelly Grainger, Christopher Ashley Grainger, Susie Fowler and Jack Grainger, II; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Fowler and Jennifer Grainger.
Mrs. Grainger was predeceased by a son, Jack Aubry Grainger.
…. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist Church sanctuary…. Mrs. Grainger will then be laid to rest in the Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery. The service will be directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins….
Photo from Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery, Pleasant View, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jack Cayton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hazel Alford Grainger (SS# issued in NC), last residence Nichols, Horry Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Zoda Hays 1898 SC1, John W. 1870 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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HAZEL L. IRWIN ALFORD
[Although she died in FL, we are including her obituary here because she is buried in and has close ties to SC. A similar obituary was published in The State, Columbia, SC, on the same day.]
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Monday, 11 October 2004
NICHOLS—Hazel L. Alford, 88, widow of James E. ‘‘J.E.’’ Alford and formerly of Nichols, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004 in Bradenton, Fla.
Mrs. Alford was born February 10, 1916 in Franklin, Ind., a daughter of the late Wilsie and Pearl Green Irwin. Mrs. Alford worked at Tropicana for 15 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Palma Sola Bay Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are, two daughters, Judith K. Bland of Phoenix, and Carol J. Martin of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; eight grandchildren; a great great grandchild, and three sisters-in-law, Elsie A. Drew Williams of Mullins, Kathryn A. McCormick and her husband Malcolm, of Nichols, and Ann A. Fowler and her husband Fred, of Mullins.
…. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. Burial will follow in Cedardale Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel L. Alford (SS# issued in IN) was born 10 February 1916. Her last residence is listed as Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, James Edward “J.E.” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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HAZEL MAE ALFORD
Photo from Ina Anderson’s Anderson Family Tree – from Hazel’s Facebook page
THE NEWS
Kingstree, Williamsburg Co., SC—Sunday, 11 September 2016
Funeral services for Hazel M. Alford … were held Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Round O Missionary Baptist Church of Darlington. Burial, directed by Grace Funeral Services, LLC, followed at Round O Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery of Darlington.
Ms. Alford died Friday, August 19, 2016.
She was born December 3, 1927, in Marion, the daughter of the late Abe and Elizabeth Alford.
Lifetime companion, Robert “Bobby” McDonald, and four siblings, Shirley Bevel, Abe Jay Alford, Daniel Alford, Sr., and Arthur Alford, preceded her in death.
She was a member of Cross Road Missionary Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She received her education in the school system of Williamsburg County, where she attended Tomlinson Senior High School. She moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeking employment. She received her diploma in nursing. She was employed by Botany 500 as a seamstress and The Budd Company as a press operator. Years later she was employed by the Red Lion Plant of Northeast Philadelphia, until her retirement.
Survivors are: one daughter, LTC (RET) Renee D. Alford; and one sister, Mrs. Willie L. Anderson (Elder David).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her brother Arthur Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Abie Jerome “Jay” Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
Her lineage: Hazel Mae 1927 SC1, Abe 1904 SC2, Willie 1892 SC3, Peter 1870 SC4.
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HELEN BETHEA ALFORD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—_____ December 2008
Helen Alford of Hamer died December 16, 2008 at the Hospice House of Florence.
She was the daughter of the late Franklin Bethea and Teresa Bethea.
Funeral services will be held Saturday December 20, 2008, 1 PM at Grace Apostolic Church in Latta, with burial following in Pine Hill Cemetery
The family is receiving friends at the residence 1245 Oakland Rd. Hamer, SC.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 May 1943, last residence Hamer, Dillon Co., SC.
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HELEN HALFORD BARNES ROSS
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 10 September 2009
ESTILL—Mrs. Helen Halford Barnes Ross, 86, of Estill, South Carolina, died Tuesday morning, September 8, 2009, at home after an extended illness.
Mrs. Ross was born in Tillman, South Carolina, on August 31, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Jesse McSwain Halford and Annie Alma Diamond Halford.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Charles Peeples Barnes and Daniel Iredell Ross, Jr.; a daughter, Myrtle Barnes Crockett, a sister, Myrtle Halford Mikell and two brothers, James Halford and Jesse Halford.
She was a member of Lawtonville Baptist Church, Social Dozen, The Estill Music and Study Club, and several bridge clubs. Her greatest achievement in life was being a homemaker for her family and a loving and devoted mother to her children.
Mrs. Ross is survived by three daughters: Charlene Barnes Barrett of Tybee Island, Georgia, Bettis Barnes Richister (Butch) of Estill, South Carolina, and Maree Barnes Shay (Mike) of Yemassee, South Carolina; a stepdaughter, Dawn Ross Hollingsworth of Barnwell, South Carolina, and a stepson, Michael Herring (Mary) of Columbia, South Carolina; twelve grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren one uncle, Quincy Everett Diamond as well as 11 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Lawtonville Cemetery…. Visitation will be Thursday evening, September 10th, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Estill Chapel….
Photo from Lawtonville Cemetery, Estill, Hampton Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wimsang
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen Barnes Ross (SS# issued in SC), last residence Estill, Hampton Co., SC.
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HELEN MENTION ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 27 March 2014
LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Mention Alford will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM from Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church 112 Deep River Street, Lake City … and burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery directed by Green’s Funeral Home.
Helen Mention Alford lived a long and generous life. She desired to be surrounded by her family when it was time for her to go to her heavenly home. Her desire was granted when she died at her home on March 21, 2014.
She was born on May 21, 1921 to the late Carrie B. Mention. At an early age she joined Wesley United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities in the church, choir, Sunday school teacher, usher, President for the Easter Sunrise Committee for more than 40 years. She received her education in the public school of Lake City. She graduated from Rosenwall Beauty College in Columbia, SC and operated Mention’s Beauty Shop for a few years and later worked and retired as a factory worker. In 2003, the Lake City Chamber of Commerce honored her as a recipient of the Steel Magnolia Award. One might say that she lived her life with honor and integrity.
She was married to the late Archie Alford, Sr.
She was also preceded in her death by a sister, Bessie M. Graham.
Surviving are her children: Helen Carolina Alford, Archie (Janice) Alford, Jr., Clementine Jenkins, LaRue (Beverly) Alford all of Lake City; two grandsons reared as her own, Rico Alford and Billy (Katrece) Moody, Jr.; two sisters, Laura B. Sanders and Esther Mention of Lake City; grandchildren, great grandchildren, niece, nephew, cousins and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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HENRIETTA SMITH ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 22 November 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Services for Henrietta Smith Alford, 76, will be held at 3 p.m. today at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Morning Glory Cemetery. Wilds Daughter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Georgetown to Henry and Carrie Green Smith, she died on November 19, 2003. She was a retired home healthcare worker.
Surviving are her daughter, Roselyn Anderson; brother, Henry Smith; and two grandchildren.
Her husband, Hughes Alford, preceded her in death.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henrietta Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 30 December 1926, last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC.
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HENRY ALFORD
RICHMOND COUNTY DAILY JOURNAL
Rockingham, Richmond Co., NC—Thursday, 23 June 2005
HARTSVILLE [Darlington Co., SC]—Henry Alford died Tuesday, June 14, 2005 in a Hartsville nursing home after an illness.
A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2005 from Christ Temple Holiness Church…. Burial followed at 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 20 in Florence National Cemetery.
Born in Bennettsville, Mr. Alford was a son of the late Ernest Alford and Almeta Alford, and was the widower of Lillie Bell Johnson Alford. He was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County, was a farmer and later was employed by Culpepper Nursery in Hartsville as a horticulturalist. Mr. Alford was a member of Christ Temple Holiness Church and served as a member of the Brotherhood Choir. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged.
Surviving are 12 children, Helen (Clifton) Alford, Jimmy (Sylvia) Alford and Joyce (Cal) Dolford all of Hartsville, Sherryle Alford, Betty (Wesley) Belin and Elizabeth (Howard) Patterson all of Darlington, Connie (Robert) Fortune of Bishopville, John (Kathy) Alford of Charlotte, N.C., Tommy (Christine) Alford of Columbia, Terry Alford of Connecticut, Henrietta (Eddie) Walker of Buffalo, N.Y., and Louise Blanning of Philadelphia; four sisters, Addie Jenkins of Chesterfield, Roxanne McKennie of Pennsylvania, Kay Frances Rogers of Charlotte, and Lois Abraham of Blenheim; two brothers, John Brown Jr. and Johnnie Brown of Bennettsville; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Bozo, and a daughter, Mary Ann Fore.
Arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home Inc.
Photo from Florence National Cemetery, Florence, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Dec 1922, last residence Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC.
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HENRY ALTON ALFORD
HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 September 1980
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Services for Henry Alton Alford, 68, were held Saturday in Goldfinch Funeral Home with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday afternoon [September 24] at his residence following a short illness.
Born in Horry County, he was a son of the late William Henry and Ann Carroll Alford.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Causey Alford of Myrtle Beach; a son Henry E. Alford of Indianapolis IN; four daughters Mrs. Harvey (Mary Evelyn) Mishoe of Myrtle Beach, Mrs. Terry (Sara) Cornell of Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Claude (Martha) Little of Kalamazoo Michigan; two brothers Bud Alford of Aynor and Pete Alford of Myrtle Beach 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 11 Nov 1910 and died _____ Sept 1980. Note that his gravestone says he was born in 1911.
See the obituaries of his father, William Henry Alford, and siblings Daisy Mae Alford Skipper and William Arthur “Bud” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Henry E. Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Henry Alton 1910 SC1, William Henry 1881 SC2, John Henry 1855 SC3, Joel 1800 SC4.
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HENRY HENISON ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 24 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
BRITTONS NECK [Marion Co.]—Services for Henry Henison Alford, 85, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998, at Central United Methodist Church, Brittons Neck, with burial in Old Neck Cemetery.... The family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion....
Mr. Alford died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness. Born in Marion County, May 29, 1913, he was a son of the late William Power Alford and Effie Grace Whaley Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired farmer. He was a graduate of Brittons Neck High School and was a member of Central United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Claudia Chandler Alford of the home; daughters, Andra Risinger of Charleston, Carol Edwards of Hartsville, Darlene Baxley of Rock Hill and Donna Driggers of Marion; seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, W. Paul Alford.
In another article:
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Saturday, 24 October 1998
BRITTONS NECK—Henry Henison Alford, 85, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998, at Marion County Medical Center after an illness.
He was born May 29, 1913, in Marion County, a son of the late William Power Alford and the late Effie Grace Whaley Alford. He was a retired farmer and a graduate of Centenary High School.
Survivors include his wife, Claudia Chandler Alford; four daughters, Andra Risinger of Charleston, Carol Edwards of Hartsville, Darlene Baxley of Rock Hill and Donna Driggers of Marion; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Central United Methodist Church, where he was a member, in Brittons Neck. Burial will be in Old Neck Cemetery.
Photo from Old Neck Cemetery, Brittons Neck, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Richardson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Henry H. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Gresham, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Claudia Chandler Alford; and parents William Power Alford and Effie Grace Whaley Alford in this compilation.
Marriage announcement:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 4 February 1940
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Henry Henison 1913 SC1, William Power 1892 SC2, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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HENRY MONROE ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 26 August 1984
MARION—Henry Monroe Alford, 96, a retired cabinet maker, died Saturday [August 25] in a Mount Pleasant nursing home. The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in Smith-Collins Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of Emanuel Alford and Lula Alford Alford. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two sons, James Monroe Alford of North Charleston and Preston B. Alford of Charleston; a daughter, Mrs. McKeevie A. Dudley of Bennettsville; three brothers, E.A. Alford of Sarasota, Fla., E.M. Alford of Mullins and P.D. Alford of Marion; three sisters, Mrs. John Rogers of Whiteville, N.C., and Mrs. W.A. Brown and Mrs. T.D. Anderson, both of Mullins; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Henry Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 July 1888, last residence Bennettsville, Marlboro Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Carrie Bell Tanner Alford; children James Monroe Alford, McKeevie Alford Dudley, and Preston Blake Alford; stepmother, Janie Rectina Williams Alford Altman Jones; sister Willie Ann Alford Turbeville; and half-siblings Anna Louise Alford Brown Anderson, Edward Manuel Alford, Eugene A. Alford, Pearlie Dubose Alford Sr., and William Power Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-sister Emma Jane Alford Williamson Stanton Rogers in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Henry Monroe 1888 SC1, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC2, William N. 1826 SC3.
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HERBERT WILLIAM ALFORD, SR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Tuesday, 30 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
PAMPLICO [Florence Co.]—Services for Herbert William Alford Sr., 67, will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Prospect United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 7-9 this evening at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home of Florence.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [October 28]. Born in Pamplico, he was a son of the late Furman and Cora Lee Ard Alford. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Prospect United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Dare Lee Alford; son, Herbert Alford Jr.; daughter, Wendy Alford; sister, Geneva Troiano; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
In another article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—30 October 2001
Alford, Herbert William, 67, of Pamplico, a mechanic for Plowden Motors and husband of Virginia Dare Lee Alford, died Sunday. Arrangements by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home of Florence.
Photo from Prospect United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pamplico, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hal
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert W. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 28 September 1934, last residence Pamplico, Florence Co.
See the obituaries of his father, Furman Cleveland Alford; and sisters Carolyn Alford and Geneva “Shelby Jean” Alford Troiano in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Herbert William 1934 SC1, Furman Cleveland 1906 SC2, William Robert 1877 SC3, John William 1844 SC4, unknown5.
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HERMAN “RED EYE” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 3 May 2004
DARLINGTON [Darlington Co.]—Services and burial for Herman “Red Eye” Alford, 50, 3 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Gethsemane Apostolic Church, where he was a member. Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Darlington Co. to Naomi Alford, he died on April 29, 2004.
Survivors include his former wife, Irene Alford; one grandson; maternal grandmother; six siblings; two aunts; one uncle; and two grandaunts.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herman Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 19 January 1954.
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HEYWOOD J. ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 26 March 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Heywood Alford, 75, died Thursday, March 24, 2005 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital. He was a hero to his entire family and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in Prince George, Winyah, Episcopal Church. Burial, directed by Graham Funeral Home, will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
He was born December 18, 1929 in Horry County, a son of the late Ina Alford Brown. Mr. Alford was a retired employee with International Paper Company in Georgetown.
Surviving are two sons, LTC Eric Alford and his wife Joanna of Lexington and Heywood William Alford of Staten Island, NY; three daughters, Dolores Evans and her husband Jimmy and Sharon Fitzpatrick all of Georgetown and Phyllis Tasse and her husband Rocky of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; six grandchildren, Bianca Springs of Stone Mountain, Georgia, Dylan Rogers of Charleston, Tara Tasse of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Trip Tasse of Tampa, Florida, Madeleine Alford and Peter Alford, both of Lexington; one brother, Bobby Alford of Irmo; five sisters, Shirley Walters and Yvonne White, both of Florence, Hilda Sobon of Pawleys Island, Wanda Nunn of Columbia, and Genevieve Edwards of Conway and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife of many years, Yvonne Delano Roberts Alford and a sister, Marie Richardson.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Graham Funeral Home....
Photo from Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens, Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JFArabianH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Heywood J. Alford (SS# issued in NC), but his birth date is listed as 8 December 1929, last residence Georgetown, Georgetown Co., SC.
See the obituary of his wife, Yvonne Delano Roberts Alford, in this compilation.
Ina Alford, b. about 1912 in SC, was the daughter of Haywood Alford and Nellie Barnhill. It is likely that Heywood is her son and used her maiden name.
Wedding announcements:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 19 April 1953
Source unknown – posted to jimbeau2’s “A Tale of Two Families” family tree (Ancestry):
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Heywood J. 1929 SC1, Ina 1912 SC2, Haywood 1879 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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HILMA BURDINE ALFORD
Mother of Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717; and Patricia Ann Alford Granberg, AAFA #1228
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Friday, 12 June 1970
Mrs. Hilma Burdine Alford, 62, of Hyde Park, died this morning in Self Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
She was born in New Augusta, Miss. Jan. 28, 1908, a daughter of the late Inman Preston and Rachel Hinton Burdine, both natives of Mississippi. She had made her home here for the past 14 years and was a member of South Main Street Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband. J.A. Alford; two sons, Preston Dean Alford of Houston, Tex. and J.A. Alford Jr. of Ellsworth, S.D.; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Granberg of Blanco, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Edgington of Ocean Side, Calif., Mrs. Grace French of Selma, Ala. and Mrs. Eulice Kennemur of Beaufort, S.C. and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from Blyth Funeral Home Sunday at 2 p.m…. The body will be sent to Wall Funeral Home in San Antonio, Tex. for burial at a time to be announced.
The body is at the funeral home and the family will be at the home on Clifton St in Hyde Park….
Photo from Blanco Cemetery, Blanco, Blanco Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Eade
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Julius Anderson Alford Sr., in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr. in North Carolina Obituaries; and her daughter Patricia Ann Alford Granberg in Texas Obituaries.
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HOLLEY NICOLE ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 8 May 1999
CHERAW [Chesterfield Co.]—Services for Holley Nicole Alford, 11, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 1999, at Welsh Neck Baptist Church, Society Hill. The family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw. Memorials may be made to Welsh Neck Baptist Church, P.O. Box 28, Society Hill 29593.
Holley died Thursday, May 6, 1999, in Bennettsville. Born in Florence, she was a daughter of William A. and Susan Nolan Alford Sr. She was a member of Welsh Neck Baptist Church in Society Hill, where she was a member of the Handbell and Children’s Choir in the First United Methodist Church of Cheraw. A member of Girl Scout Troop #295. She was an Honor Student at Cheraw Intermediate School (President’s List), Member of the Drama Club. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing, swimming, and playing softball.
Surviving are her parents, of Cheraw; brothers, William A. Alford of Bennettsville, Randy E. Alford of Bennettsville; sisters, Betty A. Bowers of Liberty, Jennifer V. Alford of Bennettsville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Nolan of Society Hill; great-grandmother, Mary Holley of Danville, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Holley N. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 March 1988.
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HOMER BURROUGHS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 2 February 1958
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
MULLINS, Feb. 1—Homer B. Alford, 59, and farmer of the Bayboro section of Horry County died unexpectedly at his home early Saturday [Feb 1] morning following a declining illness of three years.
He was the son of the late Arnold [sic: should be Lewis—Arnold is Homer’s grandfather] and Galvin McCrackin Alford and was born and reared in Horry County.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday from Pleasant Union Baptist church.... Interment will follow at the adjoining cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Amelia Barnhill Alford; three sons, Melton, D.L. and Eddie, all of Galivants Ferry; nine daughters, Mrs. Mack Prosser and Mrs. Larue Smith of Aynor, Mrs. Glover Lewis of Mullins, Mrs. Mose Jones [Delly Mae] and Mrs. Quince Allen [Goldaphine] of Galivants Ferry, Misses Hazel, Lindsey, Venzula and Carolyn Alford of the home; five brothers, Berry Alford of Nichols, Elie Burean and Brant Alford of Galivants Ferry and Donnie Alford of Thomasville; three sisters, Mrs. Homer Small [Vincie] and Mrs. Earl Martin both of Galivants Ferry and Mrs. Lee Hillman of Aynor; also surviving are 20 grandchildren.
Photos from Pleasant Union Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rabon Crossroads, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, rdsxfan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Amelia Viola “Melia” Barnhill Alford; children Delly Mae Alford Jones Rabon, Freeman “D.L.” Alford, and Goldaphine Alford Allen; and brothers Berry Coleman Alford, Ely Mitchell Alford, Howard H. Alford, and Thomas Branford “Branty” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Eddie D. Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
On Homer Burroughs Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 19, living in Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC. His birth date is 16 Sept 1898, and he names his father, L.H. Alford, as his nearest relative. His occupation, originally illegible but employer listed as L.H. Alford, is crossed out and “chain gang” is entered with employer Horry County.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Homer Burroughs 1898 SC1, Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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HOWARD ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0274
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Wednesday, 15 February 2006
SUMTER [Sumter Co.]—Howard Alford, 84, husband of Audrey McLeod Alford, died Monday, February 13, 2006, in Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born in Bishopville [Lee Co.], he was a son of the late Howard Alford, Sr. and the late Vera Carnes Alford.
Mr. Alford was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Mission of Men Choir, the Sumter Civic Chorale, a U.S. Army-Air Corps veteran of World War II and had retired from the Sumter Post Office with 38 years of service.
Surviving are his wife of Sumter; three sons, Mike Alford and wife, Debby, Ricky Alford, Kenneth Alford, all of Sumter; a daughter, Marianne A. Jeffords and husband, Reuben L., of Sumter; six grandchildren, James Alford, Meredith A. West, Ginnie Hardee, Wendi Hardee, Andrew Squires and Patrick Squires; four great-grandchildren, Lorianne Spiegel, Malorie Spiegel, Drew Squires and Cannon West; special friends, Monroe and Lil Brown; a special niece, Ann Dennis, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil Alford, John C. Alford and two sisters, Maggie Rowland and Hazel Dennis.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church…. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, James Alford, Andrew Squires, Patrick Squires; two nephews, George and John Rowland and Michael Spiegel. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Mission of Men Choir….
Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 230 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements.
Photos from Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter, Sumter Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Remember me
Photos posted in July 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 25 December 1921, last residence Sumter, Sumter Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Audrey McLeod Alford; mother, Vera Carnes Alford; brother Cecil Newton Alford; and paternal grandparents, James Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford, in this compilation.
1920 CENSUS
Bishopville (District 14), Lee Co., SC, Dwelling #316:
Howard Alfred head W 38 SC SC SC cotton gin laborer
Vera wife W 36 SC SC SC
Cecil son W 13 SC SC SC
Maggie May dau W 10 SC SC SC
Hazel A. dau W 7 SC SC SC
John C. son W 4 SC SC SC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Howard 1921 SC1, Howard 1881 SC2, James Frierson 1846 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HOWARD “BAYBOY” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 30 November 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Services for Howard “Bayboy” Alford, 63, will be held at noon Monday at Mount Beulah United Methodist Church, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree. Green’s Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Alford died Thursday [November 27]. Born in Williamsburg County, he was a son of the late John and Laura McCutcheon Alford.
Surviving are sisters, Senara Scott, Earline Shaw, Jeanette Gordon, Jack Frances Fulmore and Alice (Soloman) Tisdale; brothers, Willie (Christine) and Herman (Luvenia) Alford; sister-in-law, Wilamenia Alford; and other relatives. He was pre-deceased by three brothers.
In another article:
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 30 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
LAKE CITY [Florence Co.]—Howard Alford, 63, a retired employee with A.B. Dick Co., died Thursday in a local hospital. The funeral will be at noon Monday in Mount Beulah United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by Green’s Funeral Home, will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Kingstree.
Mr. Alford was born in Williamsburg County, a son of John Alford and Laura McCutcheon Alford. He attended Florence County schools and was a member of Mount Beulah United Methodist Church.
Surviving are five sisters, Senara A. Scott, Earline H. Shaw and Jeanette A. Gordon, all of Lake City, Alice Tisdale of Willow Grove, Pa., and Jack F. Fulmore of Ladysmith, Va.; and two brothers, Willie D. Alford and Herman Alford, both of Lake City.
Photo from Green Lawn, Kingstree, Williamsburg Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Lee Huggins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 February 1934 [2 February 1934 on gravestone], but his death date is listed as 15 November 1997, a Saturday.
See the obituaries of his siblings Earline Alford Harrison Shaw (with census listings), Mitchell Alford, and Willie Dozier Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Howard 1931 SC1, John Luther 1893 SC2, Archie 1850 SC3, Nero 1808 SC4.
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HOWARD H. ALFORD
HORRY COUNTY NEWS AND THE LORIS SENTINEL
Loris, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 15 January 1953
Howard H. Alford, 57-year-old farmer of the Cool Springs section of Horry County died at 9:06 Sunday morning [January 11] at Conway hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services were held at two o’clock Monday from Gethsemane Baptist Church…. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Clyde Rabor, E.L. Johnson, Wynn Carroll, Henry Daniels, J.R. Ray, and Hoyt Grainger.
Mr. Alford was born in Georgia February 10, 1895, a son of the late Louis H. and Galvin McCracken Alford. He was a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Claudia Bell Martin Alford; six sons, Tracy Alford, Lacy Alford, Lavern Alford, Armeston Alford all of Route 2, Aynor, Lenneau Alford of Conway, and Dolphus [article ends here].
Photo from Gethsemane Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Claudia Bell Martin Alford; children Arnal Tracy Alford, Dorothy Jane Alford Rabon, Hursel Lenneau Alford, Hursel Lenneau Alford, Lacy Howard Alford, and Lonnie Dolphus Alford; and brothers Berry Coleman Alford, Ely Mitchell Alford, Homer Burroughs Alford, and Thomas Branford “Branty” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Howard H. 1895 SC1, Lewis H. 1868 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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HOWARD TRACY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 22 April 2017
GALIVANTS FERRY—Mr. Howard Tracy “H.T.” Alford, 75 husband of Carlyene Causey Alford died Thursday, April 20, 2017.
Mr. Alford was born October 8, 1941 in Horry County, a son of the late Arnal Tracy Alford and the late Rhoda Jane Rabon Alford. He was a retired farmer. Mr. Alford loved to fish, work in his garden and help people when they were in need. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and attended Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Alford in addition to his wife of the home are: his Step-Children: Larry (Nancy) Collins of Galivants Ferry, Linda (John) Griffin of Galivants Ferry, Gail Pipkin of Galivants Ferry and Glenn (Sylvia) Collins of Thomasville, N.C.; 7 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great, Great Grandchild; a Sister: Patsy (Wayne) Johnson of Galivants Ferry; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Alford was predeceased by a brother, Russell Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery….
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Andrew Atkinson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Arnal Tracy Alford and Rhoda Jane Rabon Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Howard Tracy 1941 SC1, Arnal Tracy 1920 SC2, Howard H. 1895 SC3, Lewis H. 1868 SC4, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC5, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC6, John B. 1780 NC7, William 1760 NC8.
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HOYE ELBERT ALFORD, JR.
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Friday, 23 January 1970
CONWAY—Hoye Elbert Alford Jr., 30, of North Charleston, died Thursday in Conway.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home.
He was born in Horry County, a son of Mrs. Ruth Martin Alford and the late Elbert Alford.
Surviving are: his widow, Mrs. Judy Garris Alford; two sons, Hoye Wendell Alford and Wayne Alford, both of North Charleston, one daughter, Judy Gail Alford of North Charleston; his mother; four sisters, Mrs. Harold E. Royals and Mrs. Marvin S. Beverly, both of Conway, Mrs. Jack Hardwick of North Charleston and Mrs. Ronald King of Aiken.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hoye Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 29 June 1939 and died _____ Jan 1970, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Hoye Elbert Alford Sr. and Ruth Jane Martin Alford; and sister Willa Mae Alford Hardwick in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hoye Elbert 1939 SC1, Hoye Elbert 1909 SC2, William Gaston 1875 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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HOYE ELBERT ALFORD, SR.
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 January 1964
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Elbert Alford, 54, farmer of Rt. 4, Conway, died at his home at 8:30 p.m. Sunday [January 12]. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rehobeth Methodist Church.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ruth Martin Alford; two sons, Hoye Elbert Alford, Rt. 1, Conway, and Jack Hardwich Alford, Rt. 2, Galivants Ferry; two daughters; Mrs. Jessie Paul Chestnut of Conway and Miss Norma Jane Alford, Rt. 1, Conway.
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Jane Martin Alford; children Hoye Elbert Alford Jr. and Willa Mae Alford Hardwick; and sister Letha Alford Collins in this compilation.
Elbert was the son of William Gaston Alford and M. Emma Rogers.
Jack Hardwich Alford, one of the two sons named in Elbert’s obituary, may be an error. He is not named in the obituaries of Elbert’s wife or daughter, and Jack Hardwick is the name of Elbert’s daughter Willa’s husband.
Children named in obituaries:
Elbert (1964) Ruth (2006) Willa (1998)
Hoye Elbert Hoye E. (dec’d)
Jack Hardwich
Mrs. Jessie Paul Chestnut
Norma Jane Norma A. Beverly Norma Beverly
Retha Mae Royals (dec’d) Retha-Mae Rabon
Willa Mae Hardwick (dec’d)
Mary A. King Mary King
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hoye Elbert 1909 SC1, William Gaston 1875 SC2, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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HUBERT H. ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 12 September 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
NORTH CHARLESTON [Charleston Co.]—Hubert H. Alford, 72, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997, at a Summerville nursing home.
He was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Horry County, a son of the late Ealie and Rhoda Rabon Alford.
Mr. Alford retired from Bird and Sons Roofing Co. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a Baptist.
Survivors include a daughter, Josephine Hill of Goose Creek; three sons, Clayton Alford of Odessa, Texas, Wesley Alford of North Charleston and Gary Alford of Goose Creek; two sisters, Eula Jane Best of Conway and Mary Johnson of North Charleston; two brothers, E.J. Alford and T.E. Alford, both of Odessa; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., north area chapel. Burial will be in Riverview Memorial Park in Charleston.
Photo from Riverview Memorial Park, North Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Juanda Owens B.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Hubert H. Alford (SS# issued in NC).
See the obituaries of his parents, Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford; and sisters Emma Alford Rabon and Eula Jane Alford Best in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Elbert Jack “Shorty” Alford and Thelbert Eathel Alford in Texas Obituaries; and of his sister Mary Fannie Alford Johnson in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hubert H. 1924 SC1, Ely Mitchell 1896 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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HURSEL LENNEAU ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Friday, 26 July 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2008
CONWAY [Horry Co.]—Hursel Lenneau Alford, 72, of 15th Court died Wednesday, July 24, 1996, at Conway Hospital after an illness.
He was born in Aynor, a son of the late Howard and Claudie Bell Martin Alford.
Mr. Alford was the owner and operator of Alford Sales and Service. He was a former sales agent for Wickes Building Supply and was formerly employed at Harvin Meats. He was also a former agent for Independent Life Insurance.
He was a charter member, past deacon and Sunday school teacher at North Conway Baptist Church and a member and master Mason of Horry Lodge No. 381 AFM.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen ‘‘Kitty’’ Alford of Conway; three sons, Johnny L. Alford of Conyers, Ga., Randy B. Alford of Conway and Timothy T. Alford of San Jose, Calif.; two brothers, Tracy Alford of Galivants Ferry and Dolphus Alford of Mullins; a sister, Dorothy Rabon of Aynor; and a grandson.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. today at North Conway Baptist Church. Entombment with Masonic rites will be in Hillcrest Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to North Conway Baptist Church Together We Build Fund, 1608 Sessions St., Conway 29526.
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, Conway, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
Photo posted 26 Nov 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hursel L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 August 1923.
See the obituaries of his wife, Kathleen “Kitty” Tyler Alford; parents, Howard H. Alford and Claudia Bell Martin Alford; and siblings Arnal Tracy Alford, Dorothy Jane Alford Rabon, Lacy Howard Alford, and Lonnie Dolphus Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Hursel Lenneau 1923 SC1, Howard H. 1895 SC2, Lewis H. 1868 SC3, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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IDA GRAINGER ALFORD
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 18 October 1967
MULLINS [Marion Co.]—Mrs. Ida Grainger Alford, 91, died Monday [October 16] in a Columbia Hospital after a long illness.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday at River Side Cemetery of Nichols.... Meares Funeral Service is in charge.
Pallbearers will be Ellison M. Smith Jr., Luther L. Enzor, J. Carlyle Shelley, J.P. Hayes, Guy Hamilton Jr. and Harold D. Floyd.
Mrs. Alford was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Page Grainger. She was the widow of the late Artemas Alford. Mrs. Alford had formerly lived in the Floyds section of Horry County, but had resided in Columbia for the past several years. She was a member of Floyds Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Ellison M. Smith of Columbia; four grandchildren, Mrs. Carlyle Shelley of Conway, Mrs. Luther Enzor of Nichols, Robert A. Williamson of Charleston and Ellison M. Smith Jr. of Columbia.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Xepha Alford Smith in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Artemas 1864 SC1, Warren Little 1823 TN2, Lodwick Blue 1794 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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IDA GRATE ALFORD
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 6 September 2008
Entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the age of 46, Ms. Ida Alford, beloved mother of Regina Grate, Denel Grate, Ulysses Grate, Alfreda Brown and Tyera Davis; grandmother of Denel Grate, Jr., Zion Singleton, Dasiya Grate, Temel Grate and Ziasia Singleton; daughter of Mr. Walter Grate and the late Mrs. Thelma Grate; sisters, Annette Prosit and the late Consitter Grate. Late residence, 2712 Sunrise St., N. Charleston, SC.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Fielding Home for Funerals, 2704 Meeting St., N. Charleston, SC, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954....
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POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 10 September 2008
The relatives and friends of Ms. Ida Grate Alford, those of her children, Regina Grate, Denel Grate, Ulysses Grate, Alfreda Brown and Tyera Davis; grandchildren, Denel Grate, Jr., Zion Singleton, Da’siya Grate, Jemel Grate and Zi’asia Singleton; parents, Mr. Walter Grate and the late Mrs. Thelma Grate; sisters, Annette Profit and the late Consitter Grate, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral service Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Fielding Home For Funerals, 2704 Meeting St., N. Charleston, SC; Father Henry Kulah, Messenger....
Interment, Friday, September 12, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Cemetery, 2726 Spruill Ave., N. Charleston, SC....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Grate Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 12 Sept 1961, last residence Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
Fielding Home For Funerals traditionally serves the African-American community.
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IDA LOUISA ALFORD HARDWICK
Aunt of John Ashley Alford, AAFA #1289
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Monday, 14 June 2010
AYNOR—Ida Louisa Alford Hardwick, 94, wife of the late E. James Hardwick, Sr., of Aynor, entered eternal peace on Sunday, June 13, 2010.
Mrs. Hardwick was born in Horry County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Ashley Levi and Carrie Page Alford. She was a faithful member of Berea Baptist Church and the Women’s Missionary Union.
Mrs. Hardwick was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, her two sons, William L. (Lephon) Hardwick and E. James (E.J.) Hardwick, Jr., and her son-inlaw, Bobby L. Johnson. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Leon J. Alford and Ashley L. Alford, Jr. and her sisters, Froline A. Perritt and Sallie A. Rogers.
Mrs. Hardwick loved her God and her family. She enjoyed being outside, whether gathering vegetables from her garden or riding her lawn mower. Her tremendous faith in God sustained her and her family through all the years, turning hardships into blessings. She was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her and will be sorely missed.
Surviving are her children, L.B. Hardwick (Barbara) of Columbia, SC, Gene A. Hardwick (JoEllen) of Loris, SC, Angie H. Johnson of Galivants Ferry, SC, Harrell W. Hardwick (Pat) of Conway, SC and Agnes H. Roberts (Nelson) of Galivants Ferry, SC.; her two daughters-in law, Myrtle L. Hardwick of Charleston, SC and Vista B. Hardwick of Aynor, SC. She is also survived by eighteen (18) grandchildren, twenty-four (24) great-grandchildren, one (1) great-greatgrandchild, and her caregivers, Bobbie Best and Vera Johnson.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the Berea Baptist Church…. Interment will follow in the church cemetery….
The Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from Berea Baptist Church Cemetery, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Kyzer Anderson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida Alford Hardwick (SS# issued in SC) was born 13 Nov 1915, last residence Aynor, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her parents, Ashley Levi Alford Jr. and Carrie Mae Page Alford; and siblings Ashley Levi Alford III, Leon Jehu Alford Sr., Loretta Froline Alford Perritt, and Sallie Mae Alford Rogers in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ida Louisa 1915 SC1, Ashley Levi 1885 SC2, Ashley Levi 1842 SC3, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC4, John B. 1780 NC5, William 1760 NC6.
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INA MCDANIEL ALFORD JONES
THE ROBESONIAN
Lumberton, Robeson Co., NC—_____ September 1999
Photo from Florence National Cemetery, Florence, Florence Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Danny & Judy Ard
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ina A. Jones (SS# issued in SC), last residence Florence, Florence Co., SC.
See the obituary of her daughter daughter Susan Alford Dillon in this compilation. We included the obituary of her first husband, Hopkin Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
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IONA V. “TONY” BARNHILL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Tuesday, 9 April 1996
Name: Iona (Tony) Barnhill Alford
Parents: Cordi and Trolly Cox Barnhill
Spouse: A.L. Alford
Date of Birth: Jan. 9, 1922
Place of Birth: Mount Trolly area
Date of Death: Wednesday, Apr. 3
Place of Death: her home (Article headlined Galivants Ferry)
Place of Burial: Methodist Rehobeth Church in Galivants Ferry cemetery
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Iona V. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her husband, Ashley Levi Alford III, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.; and son Leo Alford in this compilation.
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IRENE ELIZABETH ALFORD WILLIAMS
Sister of Isaac Edwin Alford, AAFA #0389
THE MESSENGER
Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—Wednesday, 15 October 2008
BISHOPVILLE [Lee Co.]—Funeral services for Irene Elizabeth Alford Williams of Bishopville were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Bethesda Baptist Church, Society Hill. Burial followed in the church cemetery directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home Inc. of Darlington.
Mrs. Williams died Monday, Oct. 6, in a Bishopville nursing home after an illness.
She was born in Society Hill, a daughter of the late Robert Coleman and Pauline Gandy Alford. She was the widow of Isaac Williams. At an early age she joined Bethesda Baptist Church. She received her formal education in the Darlington County public school system and later received her nursing degree. She made her home in Philadelphia, Pa., Lawnside, N.J., and Pooler, Ga., before returning to South Carolina.
Survivors include one son, Deacon Joseph (Patricia) Clinton of Pooler, Ga.; one grandson, Pastor Joseph Clinton III; one greatgrandson, Derrick; one great-granddaughter, Jayilynn, all of Pooler, Ga.; two sisters, Florence Delk and Janie Johnson, both of Bishopville; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Marion, Isaac and Roland Alford, and one sister, Alice Alford Bruce.
The family is receiving friends at the home of a sister, Florence Delk, of 816 Mansville St. Charles Road, Bishopville.
Photos from Bethesda Baptist Church Cemetery, Society Hill, Darlington Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene E. Williams (SS# issued in PA) was born 22 July 1921, last residence Bishopville, Lee Co., SC.
See the obituaries of her father, Robert Coleman Alford; and siblings Alice Alford Bruce, Florence Alford Delk, and Roland Furman Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Isaac Edwin Alford in Washington Obituaries. Isaac’s In Remembrance, with extensive census data, is posted to AAFA’s Member Memorials.
From 1870 to 1920, this African-American family was enumerated on censuses in Society Hill, Darlington Co., SC.
They were not located on the 1860 census since they were probably slaves. The 1860 Slave Census for Darlington Co., SC, shows no Alford slave owners (slaves were not named but listed by age and sex only). A map published by Harper’s Weekly in November 1861 showed that 59% of the people in Darlington Co. were African-American.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Irene Elizabeth 1921 SC1, Robert Coleman 1886 SC2, Coleman 1846 SC3.
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IRENE POSTON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 1 November 1970
MYRTLE BEACH [Horry Co.]—Mrs. Irene Poston Alford, 50, wife of Leon Alford of Ramsey Acres, died Saturday morning [October 31] at a Charleston hospital after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Myrtle Beach Church of God.... Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Commodore and Ella Poston Poston. She was a member of Myrtle Beach Church of God.
Survivors besides her husband are three sons, Johnny, Billy and Mitchell Alford, all of Myrtle Beach; two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Suggs of Myrtle Beach and Mrs. Lawayne C. Poston of Johnsonville; four sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Yarborough of Pamplico, Mrs. Pearline Langston and Mrs. Jack Woodberry, both of Marshville, N.C., and Mrs. Romeo Woodbuerry of Florence; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leon Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Billy G. Alford in this compilation.
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IRENE ROBERTS ALFORD
Aunt of Gladys Alford Everhardt, AAFA #0273
POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Monday, 5 May 2008
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
[An almost identical article was published in The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC, same date.]
GEORGETOWN [Georgetown Co.]—Irene Roberts Alford, 88, the widow of Miley Preston Alford, passed away Saturday morning, May 3, 2008, at the Mullins Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 7 PM, Monday evening, May 5, 2008, at the Ringle Heights Baptist Church. A reception will be immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall. A Committal Ceremony will be 11 AM, Tuesday morning, May 6, 2008, in the Methodist Rehobeth Cemetery north of Aynor directed by the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford was born November 9, 1919, in Galivants Ferry, the daughter of Hannibal H. Roberts and Sally Stroud Roberts. She was foremost a mother but worked over the years in retail and on a farm. She was a member of the Ringle Heights Baptist Church for 40+ years where she is remembered as faithful and diligent servant.
Predeceased by her parents; her husband; a sister, Inez Johnson, and a niece, Bonnie Mae Kayes.
Surviving are one son, Billy A. (Mickey) Alford of Rincon, GA; two daughters, Dixie A. Davis and Brenda J. (James) Redick, both of Georgetown; one sister, Gertrude R. Alford of Mullins; a beloved nephew, J.B. Crawford of Conway; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great great-grandchild.
McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Alford family. Online Family Register at mckenziefuneralh@aol.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene Roberts Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 9 Nov 1919.
See the obituary of her husband, Miley Preston Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ISABEL CHAPMAN PAYSINGER ALFORD
[Although Isabel died in NC, we are including her obituary here because she lived most of her life in SC.]
THE HERALD-SUN
Durham, Durham Co., NC—Sunday, 11 July 2004
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
HILLSBOROUGH [Orange Co., NC]—Mrs. Isabel Chapman Paysinger Alford, 85, of 2312 Blair Dr., died Friday, July 9, 2004, in her home. Mrs. Alford was formerly a resident of North Charleston, SC for 61 years, where she was a member of the North Charleston United Methodist Church and a past member of the Eastern Star-Omar Temple. She retired from the Charleston County School System. She was the widow of James Monroe Alford.
Surviving are her daughters, Patricia A. Brooks and husband, Jerry L. Brooks and Barbara A. Stephenson and husband, Roger N. Stephenson; six grandchildren, James G. Brooks, Elizabeth A. Atkinson, Terri J. Emerson (Peter W. Emerson), Brenda A, Spruill (Adam N. Spruill), Lucy Ann Stephenson, and John Wesley Stephenson; six great-grandchildren, Charles Richard Atkinson, Kayla Atkinson, Nicole Christine Abernathy, Andrew Nixon Spruill, Alyssa Joy Emerson, and Alexander Neil Spruill.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, in Magnolia Cemetery, Latta [Dillon Co.], SC….Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, in Smith-Collins Funeral Home, Marion, SC. Arrangements by Walker’s Funeral Home of Hillsborough.
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SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, SC—Sunday, 11 July 2004
HILLSBOROUGH [Orange Co.], N.C.—Mrs. Isabel Chapman Paysinger Alford, 85, died July 9, 2004 at her residence after an illness.
Mrs. Alford was born August 29, 1918 in Clio, S.C., a daughter of the late Albert S. Paysinger and the late Lura B. Paysinger. Mrs. Alford retired from the Charleston County School System. She was a resident of North Charleston for 61 years. She was also a past member of Eastern Star-Omar Temple and a member of North Charleston United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her children, Patricia A. Brooks and her husband, Jerry, of Goose Creek, S.C. and Barbara A. Stephenson and her husband, Roger, of Hillsborough, N.C. Six grandchildren James G. Brooks, Elizabeth A. Atkinson, Terri J. Emerson and her husband, Peter; Brenda A. Spruill and her husband, Adam; Lucy Ann Stephenson and John Wesley Stephenson and six great grandchildren, Charles Richard Atkinson, Kayla Ann Atkinson, Nicole Christine Abernathy, Andrew Nixon Spruill, Alyssa Joy Emerson and Alexander Neil Spruill….
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2004 at Magnolia Cemetery in Latta, S.C. Directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion, S.C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Isabel P. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Goose Creek, Berkeley Co., SC, and last benefit to Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
See the obituariy of her husband, James Monroe Alford, in this compilation.
Isabel and her husband James Monroe Alford share a gravestone in Magnolia Cemetery.
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ISABELLA MISHOE GERALD ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 16 August 1953
GALIVANT’S FERRY, Aug. 15—Funeral services for Mrs. Isabel Mishoe Gerald Alford of Route 2, Galivant’s Ferry, were conducted Saturday afternoon in Methodist Rehobeth Church…. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford died unexpectedly at her home Thursday night [August 13].
She was born in Horry County, daughter of the late John and Annie Pope Mishoe. Mrs. Alford was twice married. From the first marriage, three sons survive: Ben C. Gerald of Aynor, Frank Gerald of Mullins and Everett Gerald of Norfolk.
Four sons survive from the second marriage. They are Niley [sic: Miley] Alford of Galivant’s Ferry, Arnold Alford of Red Springs, N.C., Meddie Alford of Norfolk and Ebbie Alford of Marion, Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Doskey Alford Sarvis of Marion and Mrs. Martha Alford Miller of Columbus, Ga.
Also surviving are a brother, Frank Mishoe of Route 3, Nichols; two sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Mishoe and Mrs. Shirley Small, both of Route 3, Nichols; 32 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Photo from Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patti Yourko Burns
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Debbie Lee Alford Sarvis and Miley Preston Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sons Arnold Cody Alford and Ebbie C. Alford in Florida Obituaries.
Isabel was the second wife of Joseph Preston Alford. Her first husband was Everett F. Gerald, 1881–1909, last name spelled Gerrald on his gravestone [Find A Grave].
From:
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Saturday, 9 May 1942
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her second husband’s lineage: Joseph Preston 1877 SC1, Arnold Bethel 1844 SC2, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC3, John B. 1780 NC4, William 1760 NC5.
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ISABELLE FRASER HALFORD
SPARTANBURG HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—27 May 2011
SPARTANBURG, SC—Isabelle Fraser Halford, 86, of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Magnolia Manor-Inman. Born March 6, 1925, in Lawrence, MA, she was the wife of Dewey Halford, of the home.
Isabelle retired from M&M Chevrolet and also worked at A&P Grocery. She was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, a long-time member of the choir, and founder of The Prime Timers Group.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Denise Watson of Spartanburg; and two grandchildren, Paige and Jonathan Watson of Spartanburg.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, May 27, 2011 at Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 28, 2011, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church…. Entombment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Heritage Chapel Mausoleum….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Isabelle Fraser Halford, (SS# issued in MA), last residence Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC.
See the obituary of her brother-in-law James Edward Halford Sr., with census reports, in this compilation.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage, in part from Dyer Family Tree on Ancestry: Dewey Dean 1928 SC1, James Walter 1892 NC2, Samuel Zebulon Columbus 1862 NC3, John Wesley 1837 NC4, Thomas Jefferson 1802 NC5, John 1765 VA6, John 1745 ?? 7.
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IZELL ALFORD, SR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 28 April 2016
Izell Alford, of 3505 Kelford Drive, Columbia, died Wednesday. Plans will be announced by Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel
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THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 1 May 2016
COLUMBIA—Funeral services for Mr. Izell Alford, Sr. will be held Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Truth Church Ministry (Formerly Daughter of Zion Church), with burial to follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held this evening at the Leevy’s Funeral Home, Lower Richland Chapel, Hopkins.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From Richland County Marriage License Inquiry: Izell Alford married Annie Campbell on 28 May 1955 in Richland Co., SC.
Leevy’s Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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J.D. ALFORD
BEAUFORT GAZETTE
Beaufort, Beaufort Co., SC—Monday, 5 September 2005
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 2008
JENKINS—J.D. Alford, 67, of the Jenkins Community, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, in his home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the House of God Keith Dominion in Jenkins with burial following in the Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born July 3, 1938, in Greenville, Ga., a son of the late Charlie and Essie Mae Alford.
He attended the local public schools of Meriweather County, Ga. After making Beaufort his home, Mr. Alford was employed by Malphrus Construction Company and later retired from Bull Point Plantation.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet Bryan Alford, of Jenkins; a daughter, Dorothy J. Alford of Jenkins; three sisters, Martha Godfrey, Johnnie Mae Barnes and Shirley Jean Johnson, all of Greenville, Ga.; and two brothers, Willie H. Alford and David Alford, both of Greenville, Ga.
Marshel’s Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of J.D. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Lobeco, Beaufort Co., SC.
Beaufort Co., SC, has a Jenkins Creek, but no town named Jenkins.
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JACK ALFORD, JR.
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—_____ September 2016
Jack Alford Jr. was born August 20, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the oldest of four children born to Ruth and (the late) Jack Alford, Sr.
Jack, affectionately known as “Jackie,” passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Providence Hospital surrounded by family.
Jackie was educated in the public schools of Brooklyn, New York. He returned to Columbia in 1975 and began working at Stone Container. Jackie had a long career with Stone Container, retiring after more than 20 years of service.
His mother instilled in him a strong love for Jehovah God, which moved him to symbolize his dedication to Him through baptism on June 1, 1960. For over 56 years, Jackie was a faithful and dedicated servant of Jehovah, attending the East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Columbia.
Jackie was well known for his stylish dressing and was a trailblazer for his fashion sense. He had a fun-loving personality and enjoyed entertaining. He was an amazing singer and enjoyed dancing and watching movies; but, his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for having a sense of humor like no other, his generosity toward others and his charisma. Jackie will truly be missed, but we long to see him in Paradise.
Mr. Alford is survived by his mother, Ruth Alford; sons, Gregory (Rosalind) and Jeffrey (Tracey) Alford; daughter, Natalie Flippen-Alford; grandchildren, Quiana, Alex, Tyrone and Caitlyn Alford; great-grandchildren: Xaviana, Jalen, Destiny and Zariah; aunt, Verdie Barrow; uncle, Manley Hogg; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
He was predeceased by his son, Stacey Alford; father, Jack Alford, Sr.; and siblings, Sandra Flippen, Ronald Alford and Deborah Woodard.
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THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Friday, 30 September 2016
COLUMBIA—Jack Alford, Jr., 73, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Providence Hospital surrounded by family.
Jack, affectionately known as “Jackie,” was born in Columbia, SC on August 20, 1943. He was the eldest son of Ruth and (the late) Jack Alford, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Alford; sons, Gregory (Rosalind) and Jeffrey (Tracey) Alford; daughter, Natalie Flippen-Alford; grandchildren: Quiana, Alex, Tyrone and Caitlyn Alford; great-grandchildren: Xaviana, Jalen, Destiny and Zariah; aunt, Verdie Barrow; uncle, Manley Hogg; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
He was predeceased by his son, Stacey Alford; father, Jack Alford, Sr.; and siblings, Sandra Flippen, Ronald Alford and Deborah Woodard.
Jackie’s memorial service will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016, 3:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 120 Warner Drive, Columbia. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, has been entrusted with the arrangements….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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JACK ALFORD, SR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 28 January 2001
COLUMBIA—Services for Jack Alford will be held at noon today in the Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel with burial to follow in the Lincoln Cemetery. Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel is in charge.
Mr. Alford died Thursday [January 25]. Born in Eastover [Richland Co.], South Carolina, he was the son of the late Warren Alford and Ellen Ashford Shuler. Mr. Alford worked for Seastrunk Electric Company before moving to New York in his early twenties. Mr. Alford was a painter by trade and a member of the Teamsters Union of New York City.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Alford; four children, Jack Alford Jr., of Columbia, South Carolina; Ronald (Viola) Alford, of Irmo, South Carolina; Sandra Flippen, of Columbia, South Carolina and Deborah (Daniel) Woodard, of Hopkins, South Carolina; one sister, Sadie Alford; eight grandchildren other loving relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his son Ronald R. Alford in this compilation.
Leevy’s Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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JACOB ALFORD
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Wednesday, 29 July 1914
BLENHEIM, July 29—News has reached here of the death at Clio of Mr. Jacob Alford, former postmaster here and long a most highly esteemed citizen of this community. Mr. Alford had been in feeble health for a long while, and while his death was not altogether unexpected, it was nevertheless, a great shock to his relatives and host of friends. He was about 75 years of age. He was a member of the Parnassus M.E. Church, and the interment was at the Parnassus Cemetery at 10 o’clock this morning….
Modest, gentle and unassuming, Mr. Alford lived a life of fidelity and consecration, setting a noble example to the youth of the land. And he had in many ways greatly endeared himself to a host of friends, who mourn his passing. A gentleman of the “old school,” unhappily growing less and less as the years pass, has gone to his reward.
Photo from Parnussus Graveyard, Blenheim, Marlboro Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: Jacob was the son of Jacob Alford and his second wife, Katherine McRae.
From 1860 to 1900, Jacob is single, living with the family of his sister Margaret Katherine Alford McLeod in Marlboro Co., SC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jacob 1835 NC1, Jacob 1789 NC2, James 1764 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JACQUELINE ALFORD HARRELSON
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Saturday, 25 April 2015
Jacqueline “Jackie” Alford Harrelson, 77, of Hartsville, died Thursday. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. today at Norton Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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JAKE ALFORD
THE INDEX-JOURNAL
Greenwood, Greenwood Co., SC—Friday, 8 February 1963
JAKE ALFORD DIES AT BREWER HOSPITAL
NINETY SIX—Jake Alford died in Brewer Hospital Wednesday night [February 6] at 11:55 after an illness of several days.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Walker of Philadephia; two brothers, Lomar Alford of Newberry and Major Alford of Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Viola McClinton of Greenwood; two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. from Varnsville Baptist Church in Newberry County…. Daniel and Son Funeral Home in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Amanda Conway Alford, in this compilation.
On Jake Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 38, born 2 Sept 1880. He is a Negro farmer living in Chappells, Newberry Co., SC. His nearest relative is Manda Alford.
In 1940, Greenwood Co., SC, Jake Alford, age 53 born SC, is living with his wife Amanda 48 SC.
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JAMES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Friday, 3 September 1976
DARLINGTON—Funeral services for James Alford will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday in Round O Baptist Church. Burial will be in Faith Memorial Gardens, directed by Jordan Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Tuesday [August 31] at this home after an apparent heart attack.
He was born in Darlington County, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine Gandy Alford. He attended Darlington schools.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie Gandy Alford of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jessica Olliver of Jamaica, N.Y., Miss Doris Ann Alford of Darlington, and Mrs. Addie J. Radcliff of Bronx, N.Y.; four sons, James C. Alford of Bronx, N.Y., James Alford Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ted C. Alford of New York, N.Y., and Wellington Alford of Jamaica, N.Y.; five brothers, Willie Alford of Newport News, Va., Johnny Alford and Carey Alford, both of Darlington, Dandy Alford of Elizabeth, N.J. and Lister Alford of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel C. Jordan of Darlington and Mrs. Annie J. Kelley of Plant City, Fla.; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 4 Aug 1904 and died _____ Sept 1976, last residence Darlington.
1930 CENSUS
Darlington (District 4), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #28:
James Alford head B 24 SC SC SC farmer
age 22 at 1st marriage
Minnie wife B 24 SC SC SC age 22 at 1st marriage
Jessiebel dau B 2-5/12 SC SC SC
J.C. son B 4-12 SC SC SC
Annabell sister-in-law B 9 SC SC SC
Mont Clare (District 19), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #178:
Joe Alford head B 50 SC SC SC farmer widower
Dandy son B 17 SC SC SC
Rachel dau B 14 SC SC SC
Winnie dau B 13 SC SC SC
Frank son B 9 SC SC SC
Carry son B 8 SC SC SC
Salista son B 6 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Mont Clare (District 17), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #56:
Joe Alford head B 45 SC SC SC farmer
Josephine wife B 40 SC SC SC
Geneva dau B 17 SC SC SC
Idella dau B [illeg] SC SC SC
Johney son B 13 SC SC SC
James son B 11 SC SC SC
Leroy son B 10 SC SC SC
Willie son B 8 SC SC SC
Henry son B 6 SC SC SC
Evander son B 5 SC SC SC
Anna dau B 1 SC SC SC
Howard grandson B 2 SC SC SC
Charley grandson B 2 SC SC SC
Next door is their son Joseph Alford, 21, and his wife.
1910 CENSUS
Mechanicsville (District 11), Darlington Co., SC, Dwelling #55:
Josephine Alford head B 35 SC SC SC farm work widow
9 children, 8 living
Connie dau B 15 SC SC SC
Joseph son B 14 SC SC SC
Eva dau B 12 SC SC SC
Della dau B 11 SC SC SC
Johnnie son B 9 SC SC SC
James son B 5 SC SC SC
Leory son B 3 SC SC SC
William son B 1 SC SC SC
His lineage: James 1904 SC1, Joseph about 1875 SC2.
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JAMES ANDREW ALFORD, SR.
GREENVILLE NEWS
Greenville, Greenville Co., SC—Sunday, 27 February 1972
Photo from Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, Spartanburg Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marilyn C
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his daughter Florrie Mae Alford Roberts in this compilation.
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JAMES AUGUSTUS “GUS” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 20 October 1960
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—James Augustus Alford, 81, died Wednesday [October 19] morning at St. Eugene Hospital where he had been a patient two months.
A retired painting contractor, Mr. Alford was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Woodmen of the World.
He was the son of the late David [sic: Daniel] and Betty Walter Alford of the Minturn section where he will be buried in Alford Cemetery following funeral services at Bethea Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday.
He is survived by: his widow, Mrs. Maybelle Alford, a sister, Miss Nina Alford, and a nephew, Laval Osteen, all of Dillon.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Maybelle Alford Alford; his parents, Daniel Warren Alford (with census records) and Elizabeth F. “Bettie” Walter Alford; and his siblings Adfull Pierce Alford, Addie Anina “Nina” Alford, and Harriet Onelia Alford Osteen in this compilation.
On James Augustus Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 39, a cotton masher [?] living in Dillon, Dillon Co., SC. He was born 4 Nov 1878. His nearest relative is May Belle Alford of the same address.
It is not known why his gravestone dates differ from dates found elsewhere.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Augustus 1878 SC1, Daniel Warren 1839 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES CLYDE HALFORD
James and his first wife, Annie Louise Jeffords
Photo from his grandson Randall Robinson – used with permission
About 1960
Photo from Marilyn Reed Thomson’s Reed-Thomson Family Tree (Ancestry)
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 6 September 1967
Photo from Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patrick Yearty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 16 Sep 1886 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Sept 1967, last residence Hartsville, Darlington Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Annie Louise Jeffords Halford; second wife, Rachael Maude Miller Boyd Halford; and mother, Emma Catherine Beard Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son James Everette Halford in Texas Obituaries; of his son Joseph Clyde Halford in New Mexico Obituaries; of his daughter Mary Louise “Mayme” Halford Roehrs Gilbert in Washington Obiuaries; of his daughter Maud Miller Halford Harrelson in Georgia Obituaries; and of his daughter Pretto Elliott Halford Robinson in California Obituaries.
On James Clyde Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he lists his birth date as 16 Sept 1886 and clearly signs his name James Clyde Halford. He is a shoe salesman and supports his mother, wife, and 2 children.
His HALFORD lineage: James Clyde 1886 SC1, James W. 1859 SC2, William Richard 1832 SC3, William Richard 1796 SC4, Achillis 1754 VA5.
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JAMES COUSAR ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Saturday, 24 September 1966
DILLON [Dillon Co.]—J. Cousar Alford, 84, died Friday [Sept 23] in a Mullins hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bethea Funeral Home with burial in the Riverside Cemetery....
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sophie Wiggins [probably his sister, not his daughter], Columbia, Miss Mack Alford, Dillon; several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 23 Oct 1881, death _____ Sept 1966.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Elizabeth Campbell Alford; and siblings Annie Lee Alford Stackhouse, Viola Alford McLean, and William Benjamin Alford in this compilation.
On James Cousar Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 36, a self-employed farmer living in Dillon. He confirms his birth date, names E.A. Alford of the same address as his nearest relative, and signs his name J.C. Alford. L.B. Alford was the Registrar.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Cousar 1881 SC1, Benjamin Ancel 1852 SC2, Benjamin Lee 1809 NC3, Elias 1779 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES DAVID HALFORD
Photo from Goldfinch Funeral Home
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 2 September 2014
GEORGETOWN—James David Halford, “Jimmy”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.
Born in Iron Station, NC, Jimmy was married to his wife Faye J. Harrelson Halford, faithfully for 43 years. He also was an amazing father to his daughter Andie. As a resident of DeBrodieu Colony, Georgetown, SC, he enjoyed North Inlet fishing, oceanside with his family, and happy hour by the creek. An avid duck hunter, he also liked to deer, dove, and quail hunt (and always had his black labs by his side). He served in the US Navy for 2 years, was the President of The T.J Harrelson Roofing and Painting Company in Columbia, SC, until retirement. He was a member of Pawleys Island Community Church.
Survivors include his wife Faye J. Halford of Georgetown; his daughter Andie Robinson and son-in-law Randall of Pawleys Island; grandchildren; Parker, Peyton, Miles and Matt Robinson; a sister Betty H. Jones and a brother Alex Lee Luke.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Pawleys Island Community Church Chapel.
Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude, to Tidelands Hospice House, of Georgetown, SC. We are so thankful to the staff, nurses, and volunteers, who took the most amazing care of us all.
Jimmy, never met a stranger, was loved by many, and will be missed by all. “If you couldn’t find him, all you had to do was look outside.”
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Tidelands Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440 or to Pawleys Island Community Church, 10304 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585…. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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JAMES DUNCAN ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 29 January 1987
Name: James Duncan Alford
Parents: Ruth McLaurin Alford and Joseph Gray (Grady) Alford
Date of Birth/Age: Age 48
Place of Birth: Marlboro County
Date of Death: Sunday
Place of Burial: services at Carolina Presbyterian Church
Photo from Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Carolina, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 3 May 1938 and died _____ Jan 1987, last residence Little Rock, Dillon Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his parents, Joseph Grady Alford and Ruth McLaurin Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Duncan 1938 SC1, Joseph Grady 1894 SC2, Daniel James 1853 SC3, Paisley 1825 NC4, Sion 1796 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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JAMES EARL ALFORD
Extracts from Obituaries Published in The Dillon Herald
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 14 August 1941
Name: James Earl Alford
Date of Birth/Age: 18 (report of drowning).
AAFA NOTES: AAFA is not able to identify this family.
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JAMES EDWARD ALFORD
SUN NEWS
Myrtle Beach, Horry Co., SC—Tuesday, 14 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LORIS [Horry Co.]—James Edward Alford, 67, of the Allsbrook community, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, at Loris Community Hospital after an illness.
He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Loris, a son of the late Grover McClellean Alford and Mary Mae Suggs Alford.
He was a retired furniture finisher and a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Stevens Alford; a son Larry E. Alford and his wife, Ann, of Loris; an aunt, Marie Register of Wilmington, NC; and four grandchildren, Dewayne Alford, Maranda Todd and Carter Watts, all of Loris, and Dale Watts of Conway.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today at Cane Branch Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Cane Branch Cemetery. Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris is in charge.
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HORRY INDEPENDENT
Conway, Horry Co., SC—Thursday, 16 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
LORIS [Horry Co.]—Services for James Edward Alford, 67, were held Tuesday in Cane Branch Baptist Church, directed by Hardwick Funeral Home of Loris.
Mr. Alford died March 12 at Loris Community Hospital following an illness.
Born in Loris, he was a son of the late Grover McClellan and Mary Mae Suggs Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired furniture finisher and a member of Cane Branch Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Stevens Alford of Loris; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry E. and Ann Alford of Loris; an aunt, Marie Register of Wilmington, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Dewayne Alford, Maranda Todd and Carter Watts of Loris, and Dale Watts of Conway.
Photo from Cane Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Allsbrook, Horry Co, SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 2 February 1933, last residence Loris, Horry Co.
See the obituary of his father, Grover McClellan Alford, in this compilation.
The newspaper obituary was titled “Edward Alford,” so apparently he went by his middle name.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Edward 1933 SC1, Grover McClellan 1910 SC2, William Leslie 1888 SC3, Ashley Levi 1842 SC4, Daniel William “Duke” 1811 SC5, John B. 1780 NC6, William 1760 NC7.
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JAMES EDWARD “J.E.” ALFORD
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Sunday, 16 November 1997
Published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
NICHOLS [Marion Co.]—Services for James Edward “J.E.” Alford, 68, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Cox-Collins Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Cedardale Cemetery....
Mr. Alford died Friday [November 14]. Born in Marion County, he was a son of Susanna Brown Alford, and the late Edward Alford.
Surviving are wife, Hazel Irwin Alford of Nichols; sisters, Elsie Williams, Kathryn McCormick and Ann Fowler; step-daughters, Carol Martin and Judi Orthowitz; his mother of Mullins; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
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POST AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Sunday, 16 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2000
NICHOLS [Horry Co.]—James Edward “J.E.” Alford, 68, a retired trucking line manager, died Friday in a Marion County hospital. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Cox-Collins Funeral Home in Mullins. Burial will be in Cedardale Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Marion County, a son of Edward M. Alford and Susanna Brown Alford. He was a Navy veteran and a member of Gapway Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Irwin Alford; two stepdaughters, Carol Martin of Indianapolis and Judy Orthowitz of Phoenix; three sisters, Elsie A. Williams of Lugoff, Kathryn A. McCormick of Nichols and Ann A. Fowler of Mullins; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Photo from Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Angie Ethridge McIntyre
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 17 April 1929.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel L. Irwin Alford; parents, Edward Manuel Alford and Nancy Susanna Brown Alford; and sister Elsie Alford Drew Williams in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Edward 1929 SC1, Edward Manuel 1906 SC2, Willis Emanuel 1853 SC3, William N. 1826 SC4.
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JAMES EDWARD HALFORD, SR.
Photo from his Find A Grave memorial
SPARTANBURG HERALD-JOURNAL
Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—Monday, 20 March 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2005
James Edward Halford, Sr., 73, of 109 Timothy St. died March 19, 2000, in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Walter James and Emma Gibbs Halford. He was retired from Hoechst Celanese, and was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, where he was a former Junior Warden. He was a member of St. John Masonic Lodge No. 333, the Spartanburg York Rite Bodies, and the Hejaz Shrine Temple. He served in the Navy during WWII.
Surviving are his wife, Joanne Prince Halford; three sons, Walter Eugene Halford of the home, James Edward Halford, Jr. and Philip Lee Halford, Sr. of Spartanburg; one daughter, Suzie Halford Thomas of Spartanburg; one brother, Dewey Dean Halford of Spartanburg; four sisters, Ruth Campbell, Juanita Hopkins, and Frances Elledge, all of Spartanburg, and Jeri Palmer of Cincinnati, Ohio; and four grandchildren....
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.... Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens....
Photo from Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nana x4
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James E. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 August 1926, last residence Spartanburg, Spartanburg Co.
See the obituaries of his wife, Joanne Prince Halford; and sisters Juanita Halford Hopkins and Ruth Margaret Halford Campbell in this compilation.
On James W. Halford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 24, a machinist living in Glendale, Spartanburg Co., SC. He was b. 24 Aug 1892 in Madison Co., NC, and is married with 1 child. He has brown eyes and auburn hair.
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry): James Walter Halford was born 26 Aug 1892 in Marshall, Madison Co., NC, son of Zeb Columbus Halford and Maggie Stroupe.
1930 CENSUS
Beech Springs (District 10), Spartanburg Co., SC, Dwelling #489:
James W. Halford head 38 NC NC NC power plant mechanic
Emma wife 32 SC SC SC
Ruth dau 13 SC NC SC
Juanita dau 9 SC NC SC
Frances dau 5 SC NC SC
James son 3-7/12 SC NC SC
Dewey E. son 1-6/12 SC NC SC
1920 CENSUS
Beech Springs (District 78), Spartanburg Co., SC, Dwelling #186:
Walter Halford head 28 NC NC NC cotton mill laborer
Emma wife 22 SC SC SC
Maggie A. dau 3-4/12 SC SC SC
Roy W. son 1 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Spartanburg (District 90), Spartanburg Co., SC, Dwelling #306:
Jeb Halford head 49 NC NC NC cotton mill laborer
1st marriage 22 years
Maggie wife 48 NC NC NC 5 children, 4 living
Mary dau 21 NC NC NC cotton mill weaver
Walter son 18 NC NC NC cotton mill weaver
Woodard son 14 NC NC NC cotton mill doffer
John son 8 NC NC NC
Nora Vess boarder 21 NC NC NC cotton mill skinner
1900 CENSUS
Marshall (District 73), Madison Co., NC, Dwelling #236:
Reb A. Halford head 36 b. Apr 1864 NC NC NC farmer
m. 12 years
Maggie wife 35 b. Apr 1865 NC NC NC 8 children, 4 living
Mary dau 16 b. Aug 1883 NC NC NC
Alice dau 10 b. July 1889 NC NC NC
Walter son 7 b. Aug 1892 NC NC NC
Woodard son 4 b. Jan 1896 NC NC NC
His HALFORD lineage, in part from Dyer Family Tree on Ancestry: James Edward 1926 SC1, James Walter 1892 NC2, Samuel Zebulon Columbus 1862 NC3, John Wesley 1837 NC4, Thomas Jefferson 1802 NC5, John 1765 VA6, John 1745 ??7.
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JAMES FRED ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Tuesday, 4 July 1972
MARION—James Fred Alford, 85, died in a local hospital Monday after a long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Smith Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Allen Alford of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Willard Dix of Myrtle Beach; Mrs. J.P. Graham of Marion; Mrs. Clyde Cooper of Mullins; and Mrs. W.J. Sellers of Myrtle Beach; two sons, T.L. Alford of Marion; and Donnie Alford of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Dewey Alford of Conway; and Alex Alford of Galivants Ferry; and one sister, Mrs. Mammie [sic] Lewis of Galivants Ferry.
Photos from Devotion Gardens, Marion, Marion Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Rowell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 6 January 1888, last residence Marion, Marion Co., SC.
See the obituaries of his wife, Laura Allen Alford; daughters Doris L. Alford Cooper and Gertie Alford Dix; parents, Samuel Pressley Alford and Ellen Frances Roberts Alford; and brothers Alex Ander Alford Sr. and Joe Alford; in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Donnie Leaneau Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Fred 1888 SC1, Samuel Pressley 1868 SC2, James T. 1830 SC3, Levi Solomon 1800 SC4, Arthur 1775 SC5.
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JAMES FRIERSON ALFORD, JR.
Uncle of Howard Alford Jr., AAFA #0274
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 10 August 1933
Jas. F. Alford died at his home in east Dillon at 7 o’clock Thursday morning [August 3], following an illness of several weeks. Mr. Alford had been an invalid for several years, but was able to come down town occasionally until a few months ago when his remaining strength failed and he was forced to remain at home.
Mr. Alford was a son of the late J. Frierson and Annie Alford who were among Dillon’s pioneer citizens. He was born in Dillon, attended the public schools as a youth and his entire life was spent in this community with the exception of a short time when he lived in Free State.
Mr. Alford was married to Miss Ada Hayes, a daughter of the late J.S. Hayes of Free State.
He is survived by his widow and the following children: Annie Beck, Flora Margaret, Effie, Jimmie, and T.B. [Thomas Brooks] Alford. His surviving sisters and brothers are Mrs. C.H. Burroughs of Goldsboro, N.C., Mrs. William Gary of Tampa, Fla.; Howard Alford of Sumter, T.B. Alford of Charleston, and W.D. Alford of Tampa, Fla.
Funeral services were held at the residence at five o’clock Thursday afternoon, … and interment was made at Riverside cemetery.
The pallbearers were J.H. McLaurin, Albert Parker, A.B. Jordan, Calhoun Hayes, Robert Lane and C.L. Carmichael, Jr.
Photo from Riverside Cemetery, Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ada Lee Hayes Alford; his daughters Ada Mae Alford, Effie Alford Douglas, and Rebecca Alford Henderson; his parents, James Frierson Alford Sr. and Annie Spears David Alford; and his brothers Thomas Brooks Alford and William Frank Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Thomas Brooks Alford Sr. in Georgia Obituaries; and of his brother William David Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From AAFA records, James was born 30 August 1883.
James is buried in the same plot as his wife and daughters Rebecca, Ada Mae, and Effie:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Frierson 1883 SC1, James Frierson 1846 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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JAMES FRIERSON ALFORD, SR.
Grandfather of Howard Alford Jr., AAFA #0274
DILLON HERALD
Dillon, Dillon Co., SC—Thursday, 7 March 1912
Dillon was shocked Friday morning [March 1] when it was learned that Mr. J.F. Alford was dead. The day previous Mr. Alford was on the streets and appeared to be enjoying his usual health. Friday morning he came down town as usual but was feeling unwell. He went to the drug store and after taking some medicine returned to his home. Shortly; after entering the house he was taken desperately ill with acute indigestion and expired in a few minutes.
Mr. Alford was one of the pioneers of Dillon. He was born near Old Selkirk, 8 miles west of Dillon but spent a good portion of his life near Clio where he was engaged in farming. After giving up his farm he moved to Dillon where he continued to reside until his death last Friday.
In early life he was married to Miss Annie David, of Bennettsville and from this union were born several sons and daughters by whom he is survived. Messrs Howard, James, Brooks, and William Alford, Miss Annie Alford and Mrs. Charles Burroughs. His surviving brothers and sisters are Miss Mary Ann Alford of Selkirk, Mrs. McLean, of McColl and Messrs Manton and Neil Alford.
About two weeks ago Mr. Alford was preceded to the grave by his brother, Mr. Daniel Alford, and the loss of two brothers in the family within such short period of time makes his passing peculiarly sad. Having long since given up the active pursuits of life Mr. Alford spent his latter years quietly and contentedly, although up until the last he manifested deep interesting the affairs of his community. He was a man of few words, but strong convictions, and will be missed by his fellow citizens. His body was laid away in the family plot at the Alford burying ground near Selkirk Saturday morning.
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THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—2 March 1912
DILLON, March 1—J.F. Alford, 68 years old, died here this morning within a few minutes after being seized with an attack of acute indigestion. He was in town only a few minutes before his death and was apparently in good health. He was a man of few words, but in his quiet manner had won the esteem of many friends. The larger part of his life was spent on the farm near Clio, it was near Old Selkirk that he was born and was one of a large family. About 10 years ago he moved to Dillon. In his early life he was married to Miss Annie David of Bennettsville, and they have raised a large family.
He is survived by his wife, four boys and two girls, Howard, Jimmie, Brooks, William, Annie and Mrs. Charles H. Burroughs. Also he is survived by two brothers and two sisters, Manton and Neill, and Miss Mary Ann and Mrs. Doster McLean of McColl.
The burial will be held at the old Alford burial grounds, about nine miles from Dillon. About two weeks ago he was preceded to the grave by his brother, Daniel Alford, who also lived here and was a good citizen and reared a delightful family of children.
Photos from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Just Plain Nosy
AAFA NOTES: From AAFA records and his gravestone, James Frierson Alford was born 29 Aug 1846.
See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Spears David Alford; his sons James Frierson Alford Jr., Thomas Brooks Alford, and William Frank Alford; and his siblings Mary Ann Alford, Manton Alford, and Daniel Warren Alford in this compilation.
1880 CENSUS
Harleeville (District 89), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #481:
Frierson Alford head 33 SC NC NC farmer
Annie wife 20 SC SC SC
Spears son 8/12 SC SC SC b. Sept
The family of his brother Daniel Warren Alford is in dwelling #479.
Apparently two sons were named William: William Frank, who went by Frank, and William David. One of them is not listed in this obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Frierson 1846 SC1, James Little 1811 NC2, Warren 1770 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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JAMES GIBSON ALFORD, JR.
Husband of Nancy Bruner Alford AAFA #0418
Father of James W. Alford AAFA #0432
Father of Marianne Alford Voiselle AAFA #0433
NEWS AND COURIER
Charleston, Charleston Co., SC—Thursday, 18 April 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1991
ST. MATTHEWS [Calhoun Co.]—James Gibson Alford Jr., 57, a mental health counselor for the Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, died Tuesday at his residence.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Matthews Parish Episcopal Church, Fort Motte. Burial, directed by Dukes-Harley Funeral Home, will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Sylvester, Ga., a son of James Gibson Alford and Mary Joiner Alford. He received his bachelor’s degree and master’s of social work degree from the University of Georgia. He was a co-founder of the Calhoun Players, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and the National Association of Social Workers. He was a past member of St. Matthews Rotary Club and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member of St. Matthews Church, where he was a past vestryman.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy Bruner Alford; his mother of Waverly Hall, Ga.; a son, James W. Alford of Clover; a daughter, Marianne Voiselle of Charleston; and a grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
Her husband’s lineage: James Gibson 1934 GA1, James Gibson 1909 GA2, Green Floyd 1879 GA3, Columbus A. 1850 NC4, Green Haywood 1820 NC5, Green 1787 NC6, James Lodwick 1749 NC7
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JAMES GORDON HALFORD, JR.
THE STATE
Columbia, Richland Co., SC—Thursday, 8 June 1995
Services for Dr. James Gordon Halford Jr., 71, of 111 Briar Creek Lane will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John’s United Methodist Church, with burial at 3:30 p.m. in Mount of Olives Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the church, the James Halford Endowment Scholarship of Wofford College, Hospice of the Upstate, Anderson Free Clinic, Halford Award for Leadership in Humane Education or the James Halford Primary Care Fund. McDougald Funeral Home is in charge.
Dr. Halford died Wednesday, June 7, 1995.
Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late James Gordon and Annie Crouch Halford. He was a graduate of Wofford College, Yale University and the Medical University of South Carolina and an Air Force flight surgeon during the Korean War. He was formerly in private practice and the founding director of the Anderson Family Practice residency program, where the medical building was named in his honor and the James Halford Primary Care Fund was established. He was former professor of family medicine with MUSC and clinical associate professor of medicine with the University of South Carolina. The Halford Award for Leadership in Humane Education was established by the S.C. Area Health Education Consortium. He received the Order of the Palmetto, 1989 Appalachia I Health District Volunteer Physician of the Year and Kentucky Colonel Awards, was a former director of AnMed Family Medicine Associates of Williamston and former foreign medical missionary.
Dr. Halford was board chairman of the S.C. Association of Family Practice, former president of the S.C. Academy of Family Practice and a member of the Wofford College board of trustees, Anderson County, S.C. and American Medical Associations, S.C. and American Academies of Family Physicians, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and St. John’s United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the official board.
Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Gault Halford; a son, James Halford III of Anderson; daughters, Lynn Weldin of Anderson, Mary Earle Campbell of Johnston and Betsy Hilliard of Atlanta; sisters, Frances Sanders and Annie Childs, both of Columbia; and nine grandchildren.
Photo from Mount of Olives Cemetery, Johnston, Edgefield Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stones in The South
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James G. Halford (SS# issued in SC) was born 1 Jan 1924, last residence Anderson, Anderson Co., SC.
See the obituary of his sister Frances Earle Halford Sanders in this compilation.
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JAMES H. ALFORD, SR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 15 March 1989
SUMTER, S.C.—The Rev. James H. Alford Sr., 69, father of Kenneth T. Alford of Hampton, died Friday, March 3, in Veterans Medical Center, Columbia, S.C.
He was a native of South Carolina.
Other survivors include his wife, Alla Alford; two daughters; three sons; two sisters, Ernestine Nichols of Newport News and Edith Aaron of Hampton; and two brothers, George Alford of Newport News and Burch Alford Sr. of Hampton.
A funeral was held Wednesday, March 8, in Mount Pisgah A.M.E. Church. Burial was in the family plot, Lamar, S.C.
Job’s Mortuary, Sumter, S.C., was in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his brother Burch P. Alford Sr. in Virginia Obituaries.
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JAMES HARRISON ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Wednesday, 27 July 1955
LORIS [Horry Co.], July 26—James Harrison Alford, 74, farmer of the Live Oak section, died at the Community Hospital late Monday night [July 25].
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church.... burial will be in Princeville Cemetery directed by Hardwick Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford was born in Williamsburg County June 7, 1881, a son of the late Warren and Jane Cartrette Alford. He made his home in Williamsburg County before moving to Horry County. He married the former Miss Fannie Jones, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Jones, 44 years ago.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church.
Surviving are his widow; three sons, Auburn and Rupert Alford, both of Loris, and Wilburn Alford of the Merchant Marines, Texas City, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. Council Phillips of Nichols; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Woodrow Grainer, N.O. Grainer, Murrell Stanley, Allen Alford, C.B. Heniford and Bissell Heniford....
Photo from Princeville Cemetery, Loris, Horry Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Vaught
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Fannie Jones Alford; sons Auburn Layton “Bernie” Alford and James Wilbur Alford; and brother William Henry Alford in this compilation.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), James Harrison Alford is age 34, a farmer living in Loris, Horry Co., SC. He was b. 7 June 1884. He names Fannie Alford as his nearest relative and signs his full name.
From SC Deaths: James Harrison Alford’s death certificate confirms his date of death from heart disease and lists his birth date as 7 June 1881, the date on his gravestone and in the obituary. It appears that the year “84” was crossed out and “1881” written above it, followed by a question mark. His parents are Warren Alford and Jane Cartrette.
1930 CENSUS
Loris (District 23), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #140:
James H. Alford head 50 SC SC SC farmer age 32 at 1st marriage
Isabel wife 36 SC SC SC age 19 at 1st marriage
James W. son 16 SC SC SC
Charley R. son 14 SC SC SC
Gussie V. dau 9 SC SC SC
Auburn L. son 4-6/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Conway (District 84), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #134:
James Alford head 37 SC SC SC farmer
Fannie wife 25 SC SC SC
Wilber son 6 SC SC SC
Charly son 3-1/12 SC SC SC
1910 CENSUS
Bayboro (District 45), Horry Co., SC, Dwelling #82:
Warren T. Alford head 65 SC SC SC woods labor first marriage 40 years
Jannie wife 70 SC SC SC 5 children, 3 living
James H. son 25 SC SC SC farm labor
1900 CENSUS
Mingo (District 113), Williamsburg Co., SC, Dwelling #1:</
