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Texas Obituaries K-Z
TEXAS OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
First Names K through Z
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: 21 OCTOBER 2017
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The families of many of the subjects of these Texas obituaries are represented in AAFA Alford Genealogies published on this website, where we are referring readers for more information.
*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:
1. Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832) (DNA Group 1)
2. Descendants of John Redden Alford 1820 SC–1895 TX (DNA Group 2)
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. Some of the Descendants of John Alford ca1801 North Carolina (DNA Group 1)
5. Probable Known Descendants of Benjamin Alford b. about 1740 NC
6. Descendants of Robert Alford b. 1760 England (DNA Group 3)
7. Known Descendants of Salvator Alford and Elizabeth Reynolds (DNA Group 1)
8. Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller (DNA Group 2)
9. Known Descendants of Haywood Alford and Elizabeth Marshall
10. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group 1)
11. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County Virginia (DNA Group 2)
12. Known Descendants of David Turner Alfred (1813 VA–1880 TX) & Mary Scott Crowson
13. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
14. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group 4)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
15. Known Descendants of Jeptha Alford 1797–1869 (DNA Group 1)
This line may go back to #3.
16. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
17. Known Descendants of Warren Alfred 1816–1895
See also “Warren Alfred: Searching the Neighborhood,” by Andrew Leath (AAFA #0045), AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999, pp. 35-37.
18. Known Descendants of John Henry Alford b. ca 1816 NC (DNA Group 1)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
TX Births: Texas Birth Index, 1903–1997; and Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903–1932
TX Marriages: Texas Marriage Index, 1824–2014; Texas, Select County Marriage Records, 1837–2015 [some images]; Texas, County Marriages, 1817–1965
TX Deaths: Texas Death Index, 1903–2000
TX Death Certificates: Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982 [with images of death certificates]
TX Divorces: Texas Divorce Index, 1968–2014
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Also FamilySearch.org:
FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1935 [with images of birth certificates]
FamilySearch Texas Marriages, 1837–1965 [with images]
FamilySearch Texas Death Index, 1964–1998 and 1903–2000 [no images]
FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 and 1977–1986 [with images of death certificates]
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KAREN LEA BROWN RADSPINNER HALFORD
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—10 December 2003
HENRIETTA [Clay Co.]—Karen Lea Halford, 59, of Wichita Falls died on Monday, December 8, 2003, in Wichita Falls. A service date had yet to be determined. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy; three daughters, Allison Zamrzla of Bremerton, Washington, Lee Ann Schultz of Marysville, Washington, and Tonda Littlehale of Wichita Falls; a son, Larry Radspinner of Chugiak, Alaska; two sisters, Darlene Wolf of Kulm, North Dakota, and Joan Klein of Mott, North Dakota; a brother, Larry Brown of Plum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karen L. Halford (SS# issued in ND) was born 13 Sept 1944, last residence Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX.
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KAREN SUE KINSEY JONES ALFORD
Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX—_____ December 2016
Date of Birth: September 18, 1956
Date of Death: December 12, 2016
Karen Kinsey Alford, 60, of Cedar Creek, Texas passed away on December 12, 2016.
She was born on September 18, 1956 in San Marcos, Texas to Bobby Earl and Betty Jean Kinsey. After graduating from Bastrop High school; she became a floral designer. She enjoyed crafting and her fur babies.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tonya Marie Jones and brother, Ronald Kinsey.
She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Tommy Alford; son, Richard Jones; daughter, Veronica Baxter (Lloyd); two brothers, Rodney Kinsey and Rodger Kinsey; five grandchildren; and three fur babies, Ranger, Annie and Yoda Bear.
…. Services will be at 10am, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at McCurdy Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Bunton Cemetery.
Arrangement under the care and guidance of McCurdy Funeral Home, 105 E. Pecan, Lockhart, Texas, 78644. Obituary and guestbook online at www.mccurdyfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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KATE ALFORD POWELL
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Saturday, 21 March 1936
FORMER RESIDENT OF MARSHALL DIES AT BROWNFIELD
MARSHALL, Texas, March 20—The body of Mrs. Kate Alford Powell, wife of John S. Powell, and a member of one of the oldest pioneer families in Texas, who died in her home in Brownfield, Texas, will be brought to Marshall Saturday. Burial will be in the Scottsville cemetery.
Mrs. Powell is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Austin Anderson, Fort Worth; Mrs. Rufus Bush, Lubbock; one sister, Mrs. Sidney Alford Buckelew, Shreveport; step-mother, Mrs. Addie Alford, Marshall, and nine grandchildren.
She was born in Jefferson and was the daughter of the late Captain and Mrs. J.P. Alford. The family made their home in Jefferson and Marshall before moving to the southern part of the state.
Photo from Scottsville Cemetery, Scottsville, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Woodham
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Josiah Perry Alford Sr.; stepmother Mary Adeline Badgett Alford; and half-siblings Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Anna Elizabeth Alford, Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford, Frank Starr Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her half-sister Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; half-brother Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and sister Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Kate 1869 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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KATE HELEN FAYE IVEY ALFORD
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 16 December 2007
BULLARD—Services for Kate Helen Alford, 85, Bullard, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Memorial Chapel at Boren-Conner, Bullard, with Sam Alford officiating.
Burial will be in Bullard Cemetery, Bullard.
Mrs. Alford died Dec. 14, 2007, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 12, 1922, in Cherokee County, and was a lifelong resident of the Bullard area. She was a lifetime member of the Bullard First Assembly of God Church and was formerly employed at Tyler Pipe Industries.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Alford; daughter, Dollie Louise Jonas; two sons, Thomas Lee Alford and Raymond Ray Alford.
Survivors include sons, Lavon Alford and Gary Alford, both of Frankston, and Joe Alford, Bullard; daughters, Diane Cromer and Margie Covey, both of Bullard; sister, Bonnie Harris, Flynn; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kate Helen Faye Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bullard, Smith Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Joseph Elton Alford; and her son Gary Lee Alford in this compilation.
Her maiden name is listed in her son’s obituary.
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KATHERINE DEE ALFORD SMOOTS GROTHAUS
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 September 1992
As a young woman, Katherine Alford Grothaus, member of a pioneer Texas family, was the receptionist at the General Land Office in Austin for about 10 years. Her family home was on the property where the University of Texas at Austin’s Jester Center now is located. She had lived in San Antonio since her second marriage around 1947.
Grothaus, 93, died Friday [September 4] of congestive heart failure in a nursing home, where she lived the past few years. Born in Austin, she was the third of four children and “the family pet” who everyone spoiled. Her grandfather, Buck Billingsley, was the brother of Jesse Billingsley, a hero at the Battle of San Jacinto in the 1830s. The oil painting of Mexican Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s surrender identifies Billingsley by number. The historic picture was in the Rotunda at the State Capitol but now is across the street in the Texas Archives building.
Grothaus attended the Mollie Whitis School and the University of Texas, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and elected Bluebonnet Belle. She was an out-of-town duchess in the Order of the Alamo’s coronation of the queen and became an early member of Austin’s Settlement Club.
She first was married to Bill Smoots, an oil man, in Austin, and they moved to Tulsa, Okla. After their divorce in the late 1930s, she returned to her parents’ home. During this time she worked in the Land Office and introduced two of her nieces to the men they later married. She later married Fred Grothaus in Austin and they moved to San Antonio, where he was an engineer with H.B. Zachry Co. They traveled a lot and spent time in Mexico at Cuernavaca and Taxco in the 1950s.
“Aunt Katherine was a fabulous pianist and could have been a professional,” said her niece, Vera Lee Giles of Austin. “In addition to classical music, she could play anything by ear. “She was a very stylish woman who dressed beautifully. She was always greatly admired. She and her husband went to tea dances at the St. Anthony Hotel and played duplicate bridge. My aunt also gave luncheons at the Bright Shawl.” Her husband died in the early 1970s. She remained in their home for many years until moving into an apartment in a care center.
“Aunt Katherine loved to go down to the river with friends and see what was going on,” her niece said. “She was a kind and dear woman who was a very human person. She had great compassion, never criticized anyone and accepted them for what they were. She never saw the down side of people. To many she was a silent friend who was good to them. Never a social climber, she didn’t try to impress people.”
Her only immediate survivor is a stepson, Fred Grothaus Jr. of San Antonio.
Graveside services are scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. Porter Loring Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery Annex, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leslie P. Hay
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Katherine A. Grothaus (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Aug 1899, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Katherine Dee 1899 TX1, Charles Ferdinand 1868 TX2, William 1829 AL3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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KATHERINE ELIZABETH “KITTY” BOWER ALFORD
Kitty and Odell Alford
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 1 March 1966
LONGTIME TEACHER SUCCUMBS
Mrs. Katherine (Kitty) Alford, teacher in Travis Elementary School for 25 years, died at 4:45 a.m. in Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Alford, 59, of 773 Davis Dr., had been ill three years. Funeral plans will be announced by Elliott’s Funeral Home.
Born June 6, 1906 in Meeker, Colo., Katherine Elizabeth Bower Alford graduated from high school at Arnett, Okla., and then from Central State College at Edmond, Okla. She then earned her master’s degree from North Texas State University at Denton. Mrs. Alford had been a member of the Arnett Eastern Star for more than 30 years. She taught school at Arnett before moving to Hawley where she also taught. She moved to Abilene from Hawley in 1940 and taught at Travis Elementary School until Nov. 11, 1965. Mrs. Alford was a member of the American Assn. of University Women and the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Onetia) Steele of Fort Scott, Kan., and Mrs. William (Dorothy) Scott of Oklahoma City; a niece, Mrs. Don H. (Cathy) Wilson of Oklahoma City; two grandnieces and one grandnephew.
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ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 March 1966
MRS. ALFORD FUNERAL SET
Funeral for Katherine “Kitty” Alford, 59, of 773 Davis Dr., will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Elliott’s Chapel of Memories with the Rev. E.P. Dentzer, Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest rector, officiating.
Mrs. Alford taught at Travis Elementary School until Nov. 11, 1965. She had taught in Abilene Public Schools 25 years.
She died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday in Hendrick Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in Elmwood Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Ralph Herring, John Nance, Howard Bagwell, Paul Rogers, Barker and Burl King.
Photo from Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry Hoffman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband’s parents, John Robert Alford Sr. and Mary Catherine Keeling Alford Roose, in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial in Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, lists her parents as Fred Burdette Bower and Katherine Christie.
She and her husband, Odell Osden Alford, were divorced in 1952.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #16.
Her husband’s lineage: Odell Osden 1905 WV1, John Robert 1880 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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KATHERINE GERTRUDE ALVORD THOMAS
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 31 May 2007
Katherine Alvord Thomas, 85, daughter of Ray and Annie Alvord, was born April 2, 1922 in Powderly [Lamar Co.], Texas and passed away May 23, 2007.
A resident of Houston since 1947, she met and married William James Thomas, Jr., and raised two daughters. She established and managed a successful hair salon for 10 years. A very beautiful and loving lady, Katherine was most devoted to her family. Katherine’s life centered around her family, her siblings, nieces and nephews from Lubbock, Texas and Oklahoma, as well as her grandson and great granddaughters.
She is survived by her sister, Lillian Sudduth of Tyler, Texas, her loving and devoted husband, William Thomas, daughters Kay Thorne and Nancy Thomas-Hahn, son-in-law, Oscar Hahn, grandson Zachary Thorne, great grand-daughters Allie and Abbey of Tampa Bay, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.
As the nucleus of her family, her presence here will be missed beyond description. Always extending a supportive and loving role, she will be missed and remembered always.
A memorial service will be held at Unity Church of Christianity on Saturday, June 2nd at 2:00 p.m. for family and close friends.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the employees of Vitas Hospice at The Forum for their compassionate care of Katherine and the patience and hospitality extended to her family during our time of bereavement....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katherine Thomas (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Francis Lillian Alvord Sudduth and Monroe Gordon Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage: Katherine Gertrude 1922 TX1, Ray Allen 1891 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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KATHLEEN ASSAF HOLFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—14 August 1990
Kathleen Assaf Holford passed away Tuesday, August 14, 1990. Born in McComb, Mississippi, she was a resident of Houston since 1948. She was a professional organist, choir director, pianist and piano teacher in Houston; member and two-time Dean of Houston Chapter of American Guild of Organists and member of Houston Music Teachers Association.
Kay is survived by her husband, William D. Holford; sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Arlene Holford, Doug Holford and Sheila Kelly; Randolph and Lynn Holford; daughter and son-in-law, Juliet and Mike Breslin; grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicole Holford, Jennifer and Heather Holford, David Holford, and Leslie Kathleen Breslin; brother, Jimmy Assaf of Jackson, Mississippi.
Visitation will be at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 18, at First United Methodist Church, 1320 Main at Clay. Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 20 at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Leukemia Society of America.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, William Dwight Holford, in this compilation.
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KATHRYN LOUISE HANCOCK ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 15 July 2005
Funeral services for Kathryn Louise Alford, 84, of Houston will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Buna…. Mrs. Alford died July 13, 2005 at Park Manor Nursing Home.
She was a native of Leesville, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Silsbee before moving to Houston. Mrs. Alford was co-owner of Alford’s Furniture and Hardware and Alford’s Laundromat.
Surviving Mrs. Alford are children, Janice Matar and husband, George of Houston, Joan Sullivan and husband, George of Centennial, CO and Dr. Glen Alford and wife, Debra of Wilkesboro, NC and grandchildren, Dr. Chris Russell, Leila Moujaes, Michael Matar, Jason Alford and Laurie Holguin.
Farmer Funeral Home. Condolences will be accepted at timeformemory.com/farmer.
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BATexan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kathryn Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Sept 1920, last residence Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.
See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Ernest Alford, in this compilation.
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KATIE LEE ALFORD
Killeen, Bell Co., TX—_____ November 2008
Funeral services for Katie L. Alford, 66, of Killeen, are 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, with the Rev. Willie C. Alford officiating. Interment will follow at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery.
Alford died Nov. 6, 2008, in a Killeen hospital. She was born Oct 4, 1942, in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Katie leaves to honor and cherish her memories a husband James C. Alford Sr. of Killeen, TX; one son James C. Alford Jr. of Round Rock, TX; one daughter Nicole Alford of Killeen, TX; three grandsons, Shaum, Damarius and Tradale; two granddaughters, TyEisha and TraNyah, all of Killeen, TX; she also leaves to cherish her memories, a host of other close family, in-laws and friends.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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DAILY HERALD
Killeen, Bell Co., TX—_____ November 2008
Funeral services for Katie L. Alford, 66, of Killeen, are 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, with the Rev. Willie C. Alford officiating. Interment will follow at Central Texas Veterans Cemetery.
Alford died Nov. 6, 2008, in a Killeen hospital. She was born Oct 4, 1942, in Hopkinsville, Ky.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Photo from Central Texas Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Bell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryl Cayemberg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katie Lee Alford (SS# issued in KY), last residence Killeen, Bell Co., TX.
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KEITH LANIER ALFORD
Nephew of Walter Willis Alford, AAFA #0073
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 21 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
Keith L. Alford, age 54, passed away Oct. 18, 1998 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by loving wife of 34 yrs. Kathy, son Tommy, daughter Angie, granddaughter Kayla, father and mother Milton and Iva, brothers Tommy and Bobby, sister-in-law Gloria. Numerous other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Garden Road Baptist Church in Brookside Village, on Oct. 22 at 7 pm....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Keith L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 March 1944, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Iva Amanda Clarke Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Thomas Wayne Alford in Iowa Obituaries; and of his uncles Alton Keith Alford and Walter Willis Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
Keith was born in Harris Co., TX, the son of Milton Lanier Alford and Iva Amanda Clarke, who married June 1, 1938 in Harris County, TX. Keith married Kathy A. Hilzendager on April 14, 1964.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Keith Lanier 1944 TX1, Milton Lanier 1916 LA2, Daniel Prophet 1886 LA3, Willis Jacob 1847 LA4, John Seaborn 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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KENNETH DUANE ALFORD
Brother of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212
Photo from Houston Chronicle, 29 April 2016
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 24 April 2016
Kenneth Duane Alford, 61 of Austin, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2016.
He was born to O.C. and Dorothy Alford on July 13th, 1954 in Houston, Texas. Duane grew up in Houston’s Spring Branch area where he was a fun loving “good kid” who played baseball for many years under his dad’s coaching in the Spring Branch Sports Association, and developed life-long friends. He graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1972.
While attending the University of Texas, Duane worked part-time making boxes for Capital City Container Corp. His quick grin, easy-going style and savvy business sense served him well as he successfully moved into service and sales and eventually became a part owner of the company. He retired after 35 years.
Duane was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, with family being of great importance to him. He loved to spend time with his wife and sons, hunt and fish, barbecue chicken and play guitar at family gatherings. He was kind, tender hearted, and giving. Duane will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan Parr Alford, sons John Taylor Alford and Jordan Trey Alford (wife Brenda), and siblings Gevan Alford (wife Nancy), Kathy Riggs (husband Russell), Sandy Burnett (husband Jack), Carroll Alford (wife Shirley) and Judy Barlow White. He also leaves his in-laws Clorice and Bill Parr, Jan Elmer, Skip Parr (wife Susan) and numerous adoring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Duane will be held at the Harrell Funeral Home on Saturday, April 30th at 1pm.
Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Carroll “O.C.” Alford and Dorothy Katherine Thurmond Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Kenneth Duane Alford was born 13 July 1954 in Harris Co., son of O.C. Alford and Dorothy Katherin Thurmond.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Kenneth Duane 1954 TX1, Oliver Carroll “O.C.” 1915 TX2, James Edward 1881 TX3, Redden 1859 AL4, Richard 1829 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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KENNETH LEE ALFORD, SR.
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 9 March 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
PALESTINE—Services for Kenneth Lee Alford, Sr., 81, of Palestine are scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Chapel in Palestine.... Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died on March 6, in a Marlin Hospital.
He was born on May 16, 1920, in Edgerly, La., to the late Benjamin Harrison Lee and Lavada Ethel Leach Alford. He graduated in 1936 from Palestine High School, retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, and was a member of First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Burks Alford, and sisters, Loretta Patton and Ruba Mae Schattel.
Survivors include daughter, Patricia Evans of Palestine; son, Kenneth Lee Alford Jr., of Bellaire; sister Lavada Apodaca, Pasadena; brothers, Elmer Earl Alford and W.P. Alford, both of Palestine; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers are George Lee Patton, Larry Schattel, Jimmy Alford, Montee Poole, Calvin Patton, Dennis Ellison and Calvin Nichols.
Honorary pallbearers are Gary schattel, Randy Apodaca and Rusty Droby....
Photos from Land of Memory Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DNS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Elmer Earl Alford, Lavada Iris Alford Apodaca, and Loretta Ethel Alford Patton in this compilation.
AAFA lists Kenneth’s father as Benjamin Henderson Lee Alford, but in Kenneth’s obituary he is Benjamin Harrison Lee Alford. In all records but the 1900 and 1910 censuses, he is Lee Alford.
In 1940, Kenneth’s parents are living in Anderson Co., TX: Lee Alford and Ethel, both age 46 born KY; and 6 children, including Kenneth Lee, age 19 born LA.
In 1930, they are in Nacogdoches Co., TX: Lee Alford and Ethel L., both age 37 born KY; and 6 children, including Kenneth, age 10 born LA.
In 1920, they are in Calcasieu Parish, LA: Lee Alford, and Lavada Ethel, both age 26 born KY, with daughters Ruby Mae and Loretta. Nearby were Lee’s parents Pleasant and Pheby Alford.
In 1910, Ohio Co., KY, Kenneth’s father is listed as Benjamin H.L. Alford, age 17.
In 1900, Grayson Co., KY, he is Benjamin L., age 7.
Although Pleasant used the middle initial “L” in 1900 and 1920, in the 1880 census he was listed as Pleasant D., son of Peter H. and Nancy Alford. Peter was the son of William Alford, born 1804 in Montgomery Co. VA, who married Elizabeth Penner. William was the son of another William Alford born about 1775 who married Mary Miller.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: Kenneth Lee 1920 LA1, Benjamin Henderson Lee 1893 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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KENNETH W. GUINN ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 December 2001
LUBBOCK—Ken Guinnalford [sic], 40, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today in St. John’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bobby McMillan and the Rev. Ted Dotts officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Resthaven Funeral Home.
Mr. Guinnalford was born April 25, 1961, at Levelland. He worked for Lubbock State School for 17 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Kacey Hamilton of Clyde; three brothers, Norris Alford Jr. and Wesley Alford, both of Levelland, and Milton Alford of Seminole; a sister, Angela Alford of Lubbock; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth W. Guinn Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
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KIMBERLY LORRAINE WILLIS HALLFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 December 1998
Kimberly Lorraine Hallford, 32, of Austin, passed away Monday morning on December 21, 1998, after battling breast cancer.
Kim was a special education teacher at Dawson Elementary School. Her selfless actions touched many people and brought smiles to everyone who knew her.
Kimberly now joins her mother, Judy, who passed away last month of lung cancer.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hallford; and their two wonderful boys, Brodie and Devon, all of Austin; father, Gil Willis, of Trinidad; brothers, Jeff Willis, of Las Vegas, Matt Willis, of Austin; grandparents, Paul and Florence Herson, of Trinidad, and Ben and Dorothy Willis, of Houston.
Funeral services will be held l:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 1998, at Cook-Walden/Chapel of the Hills, 9700 Anderson Mill Rd., with Reverend John Wright and Reverend Barbara Ruth officiating. Interment will be in Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to College Fund Accounts for Brodie and Devon in each of their names at any Nationsbank, or to the American Cancer Society.
Kim will be dearly missed; a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who is now in the arms of the angels.
Photos from Cook Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fluttergirl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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KITTIE ALICE BARKER ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 9 July 1991
Alford, Kittie A., 87, of Austin died Saturday [July 6]. Services 10 a.m. today, Newby Funeral Home, Elgin. Burial McDade Cemetery.
Photo from McDade Cemetery, McDade, Bastrop Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Undine “Judy” Sien
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kittie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Aug 1903 and died _____ July 1991, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her daughters Allie Mae Alford Jones and Lillian Catheryn Alford in this compilation.
Her memorial at Find A Grave lists her as Kittie Alice Barker Alford.
From Matulka Family Tree at Ancestry: Her parents were Charlie Bennett Barker and Hester Alice McCord. Her husband was William Fritz Alford (1890–1963).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: William Fritz 1890 TX1, John Lee 1860 TX2, Baldy Samuel 1833 AL3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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KRISTINA A. ALFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Sunday, 24 April 2005
BOGATA [Red River Co.]—Kristie Alford, 24, of Paris, formerly of Bogata, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Christus St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana, as the result of a one-vehicle accident near Bogata that occurred last weekend.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Bogata Missionary Baptist Church.... Burial will follow in Bogata Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home....
She was born Oct. 30, 1980, in Paris, the daughter of Kathy and Ronnie Alford. She was employed by Magel’s Grill of Paris.
She is survived by her mother, Kathy Alford of Paris; her father, Ronnie Alford of Negley; a daughter, Alyssa Earley of Bogata; her grandmother, Carrine Alford of Bogata; two sisters, Staci Castillo of Keller and Amanda Meredith of Mount Pleasant; and two nephews, Randal and Luke Meredith of Mount Pleasant.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kristina A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her grandmother Carrine Topping Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Kristina A. 1980 TX1, Ronnie ???? TX2, Coy Harold 1920 TX3, William Henry 1884 TX4, William Jamison 1853 AR5, John H. 1818 GA6, Haywood 1780 GA7.
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KYLE ANDREW ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 May 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
Kyle Andrew Alford of Columbia Lakes died May 24, 1993, after a courageous battle with cancer. He enjoyed a longtime friendship with a wide range of well-known people in the field of golf. His friends found that there were never any failures for this truly one-of-a-kind man. He lived his life to help people. He will forever live in the hearts of the many who loved and admired him.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bledsoe Alford; daughter, Carol Ruth Brown of Houston; brother, Raymond Alford and his wife Daisey of Beaumont; two grandsons, Michael Andrew Brown and wife Andrea, and Scott Derek Brown, both of Bay City; and one great-grandchild, Allison Brown.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at 10:00 A.M., at the First Baptist Church in Bay City…. Interment will follow in the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.
Pallbearers will be Gene Amman, Alex Osmond, Ken Culbreth, Jr., Ray Kubeach, Morris Brown, Tommy Aycock, Lon Lambert and Neil Arbuckle. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ken Culbreth, J.P. Diesel, Jay Hebert, Dick Goodridge, Craig Watson, Bob Earles, Jim Ness, Bill Hill, R.J. Nelson and Bum Phillips….
Arrangements are with: Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (409)245-4613.
Photo from Cedarvale Bay City Cemetery, Bay City, Matagorda Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Faye Cunningham
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kyle L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Aug 1915, last residence West Columbia, Brazoria Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother John Raymond Alford, with additional genealogical information, in this compilation.
His parents were Shelley Hartford Alford and Susie Price.
His first wife was Ruth Billington (1916–1981), also buried in Cedarvale Cemetery.
From TX Marriages: Kyle A. Alford, age 67, married his second wife, Ruth B. Bledsoe, age 52, on 27 May 1983 in Matagorda Co., TX.
His lineage: Kyle Andrew 1915 TX1, Shelley Hartford 1879 TX2.
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LABITHA LOTTIE ALFORD DOSSEY
Aunt of Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059, and Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078
Source unknown
_____ TX—_____ November 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1990
Mrs. Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey, 86, of Granbury, Texas, formerly of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, wife of Joe L. Dossey and sister of Preston Alford of Russellville, Arkansas, died Monday, November 13.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Church of Christ, Murfreesboro, by John Cannon. Burial will be in Delight Cemetery, Delight, Arkansas, by Latimer Funeral Home of Nashville.
Other survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ruby Bumgarner of Granbury, Texas, Mrs. Lucy Younger of Altamont, Ill., and Mrs. Wanda Riddle of El Sobrante, California; two brothers, Preston Alford of Russellville, Arkansas and Alva Alford of Nashville, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas, and Mrs. Thera Dosey [sic] of Nash, Texas; 11 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Delight Cemetery, Delight, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Doss Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Labetha L. Dossey (SSDI# issued in AR) was born 30 Aug 1903 and d. 13 Nov 1989, last residence Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituary of her sister-in-law Agnes Leona Bennett Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her brothers Alva Joshua Alford and William Preston Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Labitha Lottie 1903 AR1, William Anderson 1881 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1861 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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LAMAR WILEY ALFORD
TAMPA TRIBUNE
Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL—Friday, 23 July 2004
Alford, Lamar W., 87, lifetime resident of Tampa, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004, in Houston, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Marie; two beloved daughters, Martha Flores and Donna Alford; and twin brother, Lawrence Alford.
He is survived by three daughters, Barbara Borrego and LaRee Gonzalez of Houston, Texas, and Mary Hull of Tampa; one son, David Alford of Wilmington, Del.; 15 grandchildren, Dale and Michael Moore, Rodney Groves, David Peterson, Michael and Teresa Gonzalez, Tracey Williams, Jennifer and David Alford Jr., Donald Lantier, Victoria Alvarez, Shannan McMann, David Fassett, and Michael and Justin Hull; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Lamar was born in Bartow, Fla., on September 17, 1916, to Mildred and David Thurman Alford. He and his twin brother were raised in Tampa, and he spent most of his life as a Tampa resident. He was a 60-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union, Local 915, in Tampa. Lamar traveled worldwide in his lifetime, visiting and working in numerous parts of the world.
He was loved and respected by everyone who knew him and worked with him. He loved children and his family and will be missed by all. He was generous and kind and helped all in need. Although he is mourned by his family, they know he is in a better place and has joined his loved ones that passed before him. He was a father, a dad, a granddad and a pawpaw, and one of a kind.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lamar W. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 17 Sept 1916, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Lamar and his twin brother Lawrence Preston Alford (1916–1965) were the sons of David Thurman Alford and Mildred Estelle Yarnall.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Lamar Wiley 1916 FL1, David Thurman 1882 AL2, Preston Giles 1840 NC3, Wiley 1801 NC4, Sion 1763 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LAMURIEL POPE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—24 August 2000
LaMuriel Pope Alford died on Tuesday, August 22, 2000.
LaMuriel was born in the community of Helmic in Trinity County on July 15, 1918 to Emma and Walter Pope. She had three older siblings: a sister, Maurine, and two brothers, Alton and Clovis, all of whom have preceded her in death. Her husband, Vernon Lee “Wendy” Alford who for 20 years, shared her love of golf, cards and time with good friends, also preceded her in death.
LaMuriel graduated from Huntsville High School and Sam Houston State University with a degree in Business. During World War II, she worked for the U. S. Air Force in Colorado Springs. After the war she worked for a large lumber mill in Washington State, but moved home to Texas in 1947 to work for Mission Manufacturing Company, where she spent 26 happy years and made many life-long friends. At the time she left Mission she was the Personnel Manager. She continued her career in Personnel, working in that department at Columbia Gulf Transmission until her retirement in 1983.
After retirement, LaMuriel enjoyed almost two more decades of a full and abundant life. Friends and family remember her continuing enjoyment of golf and cards, but also her love of travel, reading, the theater, and being with the family.
She leaves three generations of devoted nieces and nephews who all have loving memories of this “Super” Aunt, several cousins who shared early childhood experiences as well as close friendships in later years, and many good friends and neighbors.
Visitation will be at Settegast-Kopf, 3320 Kirby Drive Thursday, August 24th between 6:00-8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 25th at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 South Main. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Capital Memorial Park, 14501 North IH35, Pflugerville, Texas....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lamuriel P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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LANCE PRESTON ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—26 September 1991
Alford, Lance Preston, infant son of Shannon W. Alford and Lisa Mallard of Bastrop, died Monday. Services 10 a.m. Friday, Oak Hill Cemetery, near McDade. (Newby, Bastrop).
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, McDade, Bastrop Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Undine “Judy” Sien
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LARRY MICHAEL ALFORD
Photo from Fanbase.com
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 16 January 2005
Larry Michael Alford, preciously cherished husband, father, son, brother and friend was born on July 11, 1946 in Houston, Texas. Larry slipped peacefully into eternity on January 15, 2005, with his loved ones around him after a valiant struggle with ALS or “Lou Gherig’s Disease,” which he faced with the same dignity and honor as he lived his entire life.
Larry grew up in the Spring Branch-Memorial area and graduated from Memorial High School in the class of 1965. Larry attended Texas Tech University on a football scholarship and received a Bachelors of Science degree in 1970. As a defensive safety for Texas Tech, Larry was selected as All Southwest Conference, 1967 and 1968 and All American in 1968. Larry’s professional life was spent in various ventures in the Oil & Gas industry, including the formations of Alford Petroleum Corporation, Alpha Exploration Co. and L.A.S.R. Energy and Development Corp.
He is preceded in death by his beloved father Parker and his brother, Parker II.
Larry is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Kay Timmerman Alford; mother, Vivienne Alford Arcus; son, Larry Michael II of The Woodlands; daughters, Kristi Lynne of Denver, Colorado and Katie-Parker; brothers, Chris, John and Sam Alford, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2005 at Earthman-Hunters Creek Funeral Home, 8303 Katy Freeway. Funeral Services will be conducted at one o’clock in the afternoon on Monday, January 17, 2005 at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Road in Katy with interment to follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Donations may be made to the A.L.S. Foundation, 5615 Kirby, Houston, TX, 713-522-3941.
Larry lived his life with an extraordinary dedication to his family and friends and a passion for the competition of life. He was an inspiration to all of us who have received the special gift of his love and friendship. Larry will be dearly missed by all of us.
In another article:
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 17 January 2005
ALFORD REMEMBERED BY TECH CONTEMPORARIES
By Don Williams
His Texas Tech contemporaries remembered Larry Alford on Sunday as a little big man who overcame his size limitations with a fearless streak that enabled him to become a prolific punt return specialist.
Alford, who led the Southwest Conference in punt returns in 1967 and ‘68, died Saturday from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. He was 58.
“He was a brazen little rascal,” said John Conley, a former Tech assistant coach and athletic director. “He wasn’t very big, but he would catch it and go.”
Alford still holds the school record for punt return yardage by a Tech senior (430 in 1968), remarkable considering the star return specialists who came after him. Not even Tyrone Thurman, Tracy Saul or Wes Welker, all of whom received some form of national recognition, had as much punt-return yardage their senior years.
In 1968, Tech beat Texas in Lubbock for the first time, 31-22, thanks in part to Alford returning punts 84 yards for a touchdown and 49 yards to the 1-yard line.
“It was heartache knowing about his disease and all,” former Tech quarterback John Scovell said. “To me, he was one of the early guys with the punt return that was just fearless back there and really was a very good athlete, just a great defensive back. He also was very lively in the locker room, was a practical joker type and all. Very well-liked by his teammates.”
Alford was listed at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds during his Tech career.
Former quarterback Joe Matulich, who came in with Alford as part of the freshman class of 1965, said Alford had a flair for making important plays both as a punt returner and a safety. His attitude played a big part, Matulich said.
“He was one of those kind of guys that was real confident, an outgoing guy, a lot of fun to be around,” said Matulich, a coach in New Braunfels. “He just was really good at making plays. He was a real scrappy, hard to beat type guy. He was one of those guys who was a leader, kind of an extrovert type.”
Alford once said during his Tech career that having been an all-state baseball center fielder at Houston Memorial High School contributed to his success.
“When you catch (a punt), you’ve really got to have an instinct about which way to go, because there is a lot of traffic,” he said. “You can’t completely decide while the ball is in the air. Sometimes you decide wrong, and you end up walking off the field in two parts.”
In the same 1968 interview, Alford said he never thought about dropping a punt because he was too busy plotting his moves after he caught the ball.
“I’ve only dropped one in two years, and that came (in [19]68) against SMU,” Alford said. “Boy, I felt terrible. I could just feel those 50,000 fans thinking what a clod I was.”...
Photo from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Larry M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Katy, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Vivienne Constance Christmas Alford Arcus; and his brothers Parker Almon Alford Jr. and Samuel Frederick Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Colleen Kay Timmerman Alford, in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Larry Michael 1946 TX1, Parker Almon 1920 LA2, William Samuel 1880 LA3, William James 1841 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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LARRY NEIL ALFORD
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—_____ June 2014
DEKALB, TX—Larry Neil Alford, age 67 of DeKalb, Texas passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 in a Center Texas Nursing Facility.
Mr. Alford was born February 23, 1947 in DeKalb, Texas. He was a self employed Short Metal Worker and a United States Army Veteran.
Survivors include one son, Darrell Foster of Texas City, Texas, three daughters, Angie Robinson of Cypress, Texas, Kimberly Foster of College Station, Texas, Theresa Foster of Houston, Texas, three grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Pine Springs Cemetery, Avery, Texas under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home, DeKalb, Texas….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From TX Births: Larry Neil Alford was born 23 Feb 1947 in Bowie Co., son of Oscar James Alford and Nan Lou Pope.
From TX Marriages: Larry N. Alford, age 30, married Marsha G. Ham, age 25, on 20 Feb 1978 in Ector, TX.
From TX Divorces: Larry N. Alford and Marsha G. Alford were divorced on 20 May 1982 in Ector, TX. They had 2 children.
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LAURA ELIZABETH ALFORD COX
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 22 March 1964
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura A. Cox, of 1010 Emerald Isle Drive, a Dallas resident for 16 years, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Sparkman’s Funeral Chapel, 2115 Ross. Burial at 2 p.m. in Hico Cemetery, Hico.
Mrs. Cox died here Saturday [March 21].
She was a mem ber of the East Dallas Christian Church, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Rejebian Club of Dallas.
She is survived by a sister, Mr. J.F. Ewell [sic: Uhl] of Austin.
Photo from Hico Cemetery, Hico, Hamilton Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father John Rankin Alford; and siblings Etta Ora Alford Nance and John Addison Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother Aaron R. Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
Laura’s first husband was Joseph W. Stovall. Her second husband was Walter Arris Cox.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Laura Elizabeth 1883 TX1, John Rankin 1834 TN2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LAURA JUDSON CAGLE ALFORD
Grandmother of Cal Dee Alford, AAFA #0867
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 11 August 1913
PARIS, Tex., Aug. 10—Mrs. Laura Alford, 64 years old, who had just moved to Paris from Antlers, Ok., fell dead from heart disease while eating breakfast at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.L. Roper [Maude Eddie Alford Roper].
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her grandson Cal Dee Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s lineage: James C. 1844 AL1, Calvin H. 1813 NC2, David 1785 VA3, Robert 1760 England4.
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LAURIE ANN HASKETT ALFORD
Photo from Gail Edna Vogel’s Edna Louise Fenerty 1895… family tree (Ancestry—Gail is Laurie’s niece) - used with permission
ALICE ECHO-NEWS JOURNAL
Alice, Jim Wells Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 July 2010
ALICE, Texas—Laurie Ann Alford, 80, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Christus Spohn Hospital – Alice following a short illness.
She was born to Martin C. Haskett and Laura Womack Haskett on January 26, 1930, in Robstown, Texas.
Ann will be remembered for her many years of service to Alice while in the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and 23 years as Advertising Manager of the Alice Echo News as well as participating and overseeing numerous Alice promotions and events staged at the Sagewood Mall and the downtown area. A favorite of nieces and nephews, Aunt Ann will be greatly missed by her family. Ann was outgoing and friendly to all and will be fondly remembered by those with whom she worked and in the last few years by the friends and staff members of Retama Manor where she enjoyed an active life participating in many of the activities.
She was preceded in death by her son, John Sims Alford III.
Survivors include her son, William B. Alford (Diane) of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Merry Tehas of Kerrville, Texas; and a brother, Sam Haskett (Joyce) of Simonton, Texas; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at Holmgreen Mortuary, from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday July 12, and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, with funeral services conducted in the chapel at 11 a.m. by Ross Dudney, retired pastor of West Main Baptist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, Inc.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Alice, Jim Wells Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son John Sims Alford III in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates: Laurie Ann Haskett was born 26 Jan 1930 in Robstown, Nueces Co., TX, daughter of Martin C. Haskett and Laura Bill Womack.
Her husband’s lineage: John Sims 1920 DE1, John Sims 1890 SC2, John James 1859 NC3.
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LAURINDA ALFORD YOUNGBLOOM
Half-sister of Mary Justine Alford Monroe, AAFA #0232
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 August 2004
Laurinda Youngbloom, 68, of Austin passed away Monday, August 9, 2004.
Laurinda was born January 23, 1936, to Era and Richard Erwin Alford in Burleson County, Texas. She graduated from Caldwell High School in 1953. She attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas. She retired in 1995 from the District Clerk’s Office in Travis County.
Laurinda is survived by her husband, Dan Moody Youngbloom of Austin; sons, Richard Wesley Youngbloom and wife, Jan of Georgetown, Donald Ray Youngbloom of Charleston, South Carolina and Kenneth Dan Youngbloom of Austin; granddaughters, Amanda Youngbloom of Georgetown and Kayla Youngbloom of Georgetown; and sister, Patsy Stratton of Caldwell, Texas.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2004, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2004, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook- Walden Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m., at the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell, Texas....
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Zaharis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laurinda A. Youngbloom (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of her parents, Richard Erwin Alford and Era Miears Alford; and her half-sister Mary Justine Alford Monroe in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Laurinda 1936 TX1, Richard Erwin 1886 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LAVADA IRIS ALFORD APODACA
Photo from Grandview Funeral Home
PASADENA CITIZEN
Pasadena, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 9 September 2012
Lavada Apodaca passed way September 4, 2012 at the age of 84.
She was the daughter of Lee and Ethel Alford and the sister to: Kenneth Alford, Ruba Mae Schattel, Loretta Patton, Elmer Alford and W.P. Alford. She was a Pasadena resident since 1956 and a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Pasadena. Her vocation was her family and being the role model for the family of what a generous, selfless and gentle spirit is meant to be.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband and soul-mate Reg Apodaca.
She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Lynda Apodaca; son, Randy Apodaca and wife Shirl; granddaughters, Jennifer Pitts and husband Dale, Stephanie Whittleman and husband Robbie; 2 great-grandsons, Joshua Randall Pitts and Kyle Austin Whittleman; 1 great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Dawn Whittleman.
The family will receive guests from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Grand View Funeral Home. Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, September 10, 2012 at Grand View Funeral Home with interment following at Grand View Memorial Park. Rev. Dr. Judith Allen and Rev. Rhona Brink of First Christian Church of Pasadena and Rev. Michael Strother, pastor of Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church of Woodville will officiate.
Pall bearers are Dale Pitts, Robbie Whittleman, Larry Schattel, Jimmy Alford, Ken Alford, and Brad Phenix. Honorary pall bearers: George Patton, Gary Schattel and Charles Dean. Junior pall bearers are her great-grandsons Joshua Pitts and Kyle Whittleman.
Memorial presenter is great-granddaughter Ashlyn Whittleman. MOTHER and MAW MAW- We Will See You In Our Dreams. Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com.
Photo from Grand View Memorial Park, Pasadena, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane Golenko
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lavada I. Apodaca (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Sept 1927 but that she died 3 Sept 2012 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her siblings Elmer Earl Alford, Kenneth Lee Alford Sr., and Loretta Ethel Alford Patton in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Lavada Iris 1927 TX1, Benjamin Henderson Lee 1893 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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LEAH ALFORD ANDREWS
Aunt of George Sanford, AAFA #1067
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—2 February 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
HUGHES SPRINGS—Graveside services for Leah “Pete Alford” Andrews, 88, of Dallas will be 4 p.m. today at Avinger Cemetery... under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.
She died Friday [Jan 31] in Dallas.
Mrs. Andrews was born in Avinger. She was a member of Lake Highlands United Methodist Church in Dallas and a former member of the United Methodist Church of Avinger. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for more than 50 years. She was active in the Wildflower Trails of Texas and other civic organizations. She was a LVN and upon retirement she lived in Avinger for 10 years. She was a former resident of White Oak having lived there for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Andrews in 1978.
Survivors include her daughter, Agnes Joan Tucker of Dallas; a daughter-in-law, Janie Andrews of Houston; a sister, Nina Sanford, Avinger; a brother Jimmy Alford of Avinger; and five grandchildren, Martha and Brian Wiggins, both of Tyler, Virginia Hughlett of Navasota, Glenna and Matthew Trujillo, both of Houston.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Leah’s brothers Joseph Kemp Alford, Jack Ward Alford, and Jimmie Young Alford in this compilation.
Leah was married to L.H. Andrews. She was the daughter of George Washington Alford and Beatrice Young. George was the son of Julius Caesar Alford.
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LEAMOND VERDELL “LEE” ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 7 June 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Leamond V. “Lee” Alford, born 2-28-31 in Thorn MS, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 1999 at the age of 68.
He was a member of Thorn United Methodist Church and retired from ILA Local #1351. Lee loved to hunt and was an avid sports fan. He graduated from the University Mississippi on a baseball scholarship and played 2 years of pro ball with the Southern States League Meridian Millers.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jackie Thomas Alford; son, Ronnie Alford and wife of LaPorte; two step-sons, Jerry Rucker and wife of Willis and Tommy Edwards and wife of Pasadena; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews from Mississippi.
The family will be receiving friends from 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 1999 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 1999 in the Main Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home....Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Photo from Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Texas Tudors
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leamond V. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Jewell White Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Marion Haston Alford; and brother Flavius Terrell “Red” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #15.
His lineage: Leamond Verdell 1931 MS1, Marion Haston 1898 MS2, Oscar S. “Bud” 1867 GA3, George Washington 1840 GA4, James Richard 1821 GA5, Jeptha 1797 NC6, Goodrich 1750 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]
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LEATRICE “LELA” DIKES ALFORD
Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 22 September 1977
Mrs. A.E. (Leatrice) Alford, 77 of Burmont Nursing Home died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday [Sept 21] at the nursing home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel in Brownwood.
The Rev. V.D. Walters, pastor of Elmwood Baptist Church in Abilene, will officiate. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood.
Born March 28, 1900, in Brownwood, she and her husband moved to Abilene in 1922. Mrs. Alford was a member of University Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Stanley and Ray, both of Abilene; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Asa Evander Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LEE ELLA SWANZY ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Cathleen Johanna Hinant Alexander, AAFA #1439
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ March 1972
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Ella Alford of Shelbyville [Shelby Co.] were held March 22 at 2 p.m. in Mangum Chapel…. Interment was in the Rather cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, the daughter of William and Sara Swanzy, died March 20 in Shelby General Hospital. A native of Shelby County, she was 88 years of age.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Selma Alford Gibson of Lufkin; a son, John R. Alford of Shelbyville; four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a brother, W.R. Swanzy of Center; three sisters, Cora Alford of Shelbyville, Mrs. Minnie Bains of Brookshire, and Mrs. Ethel Wellborn of Gladwater.
Serving as pallbearers were Paul Carlyle, Maurice Smith, C.F. Adams, Wesley Boles, Bill Stevens and Rick Stevens.
Photo from Rather Cemetery, Hurstown, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Chelette Strong
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lee E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Apr 1883 and died 15 March 1972, last residence Shelbyville, Shelby Co., TX. The date on her gravestone, her death certificate, and in her obituary is 20 March 1972.
See the obituaries of her children Eric Clarence Alford and Selma Margaret Alford Gibson in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 9 April 1883 in Shelby Co., TX. She died of pneumonia. Her parents are identified as William T. and Sara Swanzy.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: John Isham 1881 TX1, Baldy A. 1852 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC44, Isham 1755 NC5.
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LEE HURST ALFORD
Source unknown—posted at Find A Grave—but possibly:
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ July 1983
Alford, Lee H. of Rockdale. Age 51. Died 7/19/1983 (Tuesday) in Richards Memorial Hospital, Rockdale. Services held (Thursday) at Phillips & Luckey Chapel in Rockdale. Burial in IOOF Cemetery. Thorndale’s, Rev. James Mantooth officiated. Masonic Lodge conducted graveside services.
He was born 05/01/1932 in Milam Co. A 2nd class equipment operator at Alcoa for 29 years. Member of Forest Grove Christian Church. Past Master of Thorndale Masonic Lodge, Ben Hur, Order of Scottish Rites in Austin and Order of Eastern Star of Taylor.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Marilyn of Thorndale; son, Gerry Alford of McGregor; 2 step-daughters, Nancy Hines and Sheila Roberts, both of Thorndale; mother, Willie Mae Roberts of Rockdale; brother, John Alford of Minerva; 2 sisters, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale and Willene Howarth, Austin; 2 step-grandchildren.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford; and siblings John Thomas Alford and Willene Alford Howarth in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Lee Hurst 1932 TX1, Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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LEILA SARAH PICKLE ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 July 1974
MRS. ALFORD, AREA NATIVE, DIES AT 94
Mrs. R.A. (Sarah Lee) Alford, 94, of 3601 Parkwood died Tuesday morning at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 30 a.m. Thursday at the Wilkirson and Hatch Funeral Chapel…. Burial will be in Waco Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford was born July 15, 1880, in Bagdad, now called Leander in Williamson County. She was the daughter of Andrew and Isabel Faubion Pickle.
She married Mr. R.A. [Robert Arago] Alford in 1904 in Leander. They were editors of the Granger newspaper for 42 years. The Alfords moved to Waco in 1950 from Granger. Mr. Alford died in 1962. Mrs. Alford was a member of Herring Avenue Methodist Church. She was the last of 14 children.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Emma Lee Alford of 3601 Parkwood and Mrs. A.F. (Mildred) McKinnis of 3624 West Brookview.
Photo from Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RobG
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1974) dates of Sarah Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her daughters Emma Lee Alford and Mildred C. Alford McKinnis; and her husband’s parents, Albert S. Alford and Cynthia Anna Hearne Pate Alford, in this compilation.
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LEITA JUSTINE ALFORD NEEDHAM
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 25 August 2002
Services for Leita J. Needham, 74, Canton, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Eubank Chapel, Canton, with Rev. Ronnie Daniell and Rev. David Harkins officiating.
Burial will be in Haven of Memories Memorial Park, Canton, under direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton.
Mrs. Needham died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, of a short illness in Canton.
She was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Van Zandt County to Alvin Earl and Eula Charlanie Pettiet Alford. She grew up in Van Zandt County and attended Wentworth School. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was married to Lee Needham, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Carolyn Needham, Canton, Ken and Cheryl Needham, Canton; two granddaughters, Jessica Needham and Erica Hallmark; one great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Hallmark; and one great-grandson, John Wayne Shackleford.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Pettiet, Tommy Pettiet, Harpie Pettiet, Leroy Gordon, Blake Hallmark and Michael Padilla.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leita J. Needham (SS# issued in TX), last residence Canton, Van Zandt Co., TX.
From TX Births: Leita Justine Alford was born 24 Nov 1927 in Van Zandt Co., The daughter of Alvin Earl Alford and Eula Charlanie Pettiet.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
Her lineage: Leita Justine 1927 TX1, Alvin Earl 1908 TX2, Robert E.L. 1873 MS3, Theodore 1839 MS4, John William 1801 GA5.
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LELA JO SCHWEDA ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—4 April 2004
April 16, 1926–April 2, 2004
CALDWELL—Services for Lela Jo (Schweda) Alford, 77, of Caldwell will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell…. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.
A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.
Mrs. Alford died Friday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.
She was born April 16, 1926 in Caldwell and was a graduate of Caldwell public schools. She attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Beaumont and the University of Houston. She married Halcut “Hawk” Alford Sr. on March 28, 1948.
A registered nurse and florist, Mrs. Alford and her sister, Alma Schweda, operated Alma’s Flower Shop for 40 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell, American Legion Post 4458 Ladies Auxiliary and the Texas State Florist Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Anna Rosa (Popek) Schweda; her husband, Halcut “Hawk” Alford Sr.; a daughter, Margaret Ann Alford; and a son, Robert Kenny Alford.
Survivors include a son and daughter-is-law, Hal and Mary Lou Alford of Caldwell; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.
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LELA MAE OGLESBY ALFORD
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX—_____ March 2007
Lela Mae Alford, age 75
June 18, 1931–March 29, 2007
Mrs. Alford passed away Thursday morning in the company of her family. Lela was born the daughter of E.D. and Ruby (Stroud) Oglesby in Ellis County. She was raised in Waxahachie, attended Waxahachie Schools, and w as a member of the Oglesby Trio. She married William Alford July 31, 1953 in Ellis County. She was employed at Walmart in Waxahachie retiring after 19 years. She was a member of the South Park Assembly of God Church. She loved to babysit her great grandchildren.
Surviving here are: her son, Jerry L. Alford and his wife Amy; daughters, Diane Laymon and her husband Todd, Donnette Taylor, all of Waxahachie; brother, Jimmy Oglesby and his wife Wanda; sisters, Betty Woodard and Juanita Holley all of Waxahachie; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, and two brothers.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7-9 PM Friday at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will be 2 PM Saturday, March 31, 2007 in the Pat Boze Memorial Chapel with Reverend Phillip Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the Myrtle Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home www.waynebozefuneralhome.com.
In another article:
DAILY LIGHT
Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX—1 April 2007
June 18, 1931
March 29, 2007
Lela Mae Alford, 75, passed away Thursday morning in the company of her family. The family will receive friends and relatives 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Wayne Boze Funeral Home. The celebration of life will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, in the Pat Boze Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the Myrtle Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Wayne Boze Funeral Home www.waynebozefuneralhome.com.
Photo from Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lela Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX.
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LENA BELL ESTEP ALFORD HAWLEY
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Thursday, 30 December 1999
ODESSA—Lena Bell Hawley, 87, of Odessa died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens....
She was born March 22, 1912, in Mount Pleasant. She married Fred Hawley Oct. 8, 1938, in Hobbs, N.M. He preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kelle Jo Hawley.
Mrs. Hawley moved to Odessa in 1977 from Kermit. She was a homemaker and a member of Eisenhower Church of Christ.
Survivors include her son, Bentley Hawley of Odessa; son, Dewey Dean Alford of Odessa; sister, Essie Mae Skelton of Hobbs, N.M.; granddaughter, Leslie Lynn Wilson; and three great-grandchildren, Kelle Case Wilson, Mackenzi Jo Wilson and Landri Alysse Wilson....
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lena B. Hawley (SS# issued in TX), last residence Odessa, Ector Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Dewey Dean Alford in this compilation.
Her maiden name is from Dewey’s obituary and birth certificate. Her first husband, listed on Dewey’s birth certificate, was Otis D. Alford.
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LENA FAYE WOFFORD ALFORD
DAILY HERALD
Plainview, Hale Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 February 2005
Funeral services for Lena Faye Alford, 83, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church chapel....
Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, in Covenant Hospital Plainview.
She was born March 20, 1921, in Lockney [Floyd Co.], the daughter of Claud Randall and Leila Sparks Wofford. She attended Lockney schools and graduated in 1939. She attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood and graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 1941 with an associate degree and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1949.
She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with her master of religious education degree in 1950.
She worked for East Texas State University as Baptist Student Union director and at Midwestern University as the Baptist Student Union director and Bible Chair teacher for 15 years and at Wayland Baptist University as assistant vice president for student development and as director of student services for 20 years before retiring in May 1986.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Las Camaradas Club, former president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and was a volunteer for Hospice of the Plains where she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1995. She also volunteered with VistaCare Hospice and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1999.
She married Dallas Alford on Jan. 20, 1943, in Plainview. He died Jan. 6, 1948.
Survivors include three nieces, Donna Gladman and husband, Craig, of Amarillo, Vickie Tanner and husband, Daniel, and Wanda McAteel, all of Cleveland, Texas; five nephews, Danny Davis and wife, Jennie, of Littlefield, Gary Norman and wife, June, of Dimmitt, Randy Norman and wife, Minnie, of Phoenix, Ariz., Marvin Wofford and wife, Melinda, of Austin, and David Wofford and wife, Suzanne, of Austin; a great-niece, Jessica Wetzel of Plainview; and several other great-nieces and nephews.
A sister, Jewel Dean Davis, also is deceased.
The family suggests memorials to VistaCare Hospice, 4418 Olton Road, Plainview, TX 79072.
In another article:
“Class Notes for Faculty/Staff/Trustees“
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, Hale Co., TX
Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of Lena Faye Wofford Alford, AA’41, BS’49, who died on February 21, 2005. She served as assistant vice president for Student Development and Director of Student Services at Wayland from 1965-1985. Lena Faye attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood and graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 1941 with an associate degree and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1949. She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with her master of religious education degree in 1950. She served at East Texas State University as Baptist Student Union director and at Midwestern University as the Baptist Student Union director and Bible Chair teacher for 15 years before coming back to Wayland. Lena Faye was a member of First Baptist Church, Las Camaradas Club, former president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and was a volunteer for Hospice of the Plains where she was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1995. She also volunteered with VistaCare Hospice and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in 1999. Lena Faye met Dallas Alford at Wayland and they were married on Jan. 20, 1943, in Plainview. He served as head of the music department at Wayland and was killed in an automobile crash on Jan. 6, 1948....
AAFA NOTES: Her husband, Dallas Alford, is buried in Plainview Cemetery with birth date 26 June 1917 on his gravestone [Hale County, Texas, Cemetery Records].
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LENA MAE MCFARLIN ALFORD
Aunt of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230
Minnie Ethel Keith Alford and her daughter-in-law Lena Mae McFarlin Alford
Photo from Minnie’s grandson Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 October 1950
Alford—Mrs. Lena Mae, age 38, passed away at residence, 6515 Day, Monday. Survived by husband, G.L. Alford, Dallas; mother, Mrs. Ella McFarland, Dallas; two brothers, Berferd and Guy McFarland, both Grand Prairie Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Carina Alford, Pickton, Texas; Mrs. Pearl Lucky, Dallas.
Services and interment 2 p.m. Tuesday at Winterfield Cemetery at Pickton, Texas. Arrangements with McKamy-Ingram-Batchier.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she was born 27 March 1912, but her gravestone says 17 July 1911.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents: James Marion McFarlin and Ella Mae Kenney. They are also buried in Winterfield Cemetery, (last name on their gravestone is spelled McFarlin) along with Lena’s husband, George Lafayette Alford, who died in 1988.
Her death certificate lists her parents as Jim McFarland and Ella Kinney.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: George Lafayette 1908 TX1, William Lafayette 1877 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LENNA ELIZABETH WALKER ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Monday, 3 May 1993
Lenna E. Alford, a homemaker, died April 30, 1993. She was 88.
Survivors include her daughter, Jaqueline Kerr of Corpus Christi; a sister, Lois Smith of Lakeland, Fla.; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Services will be at 10 a.m. May 3 at Clifford Jackson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lenna E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 May 1904, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Franklin Shelly Alford, in this compilation.
Ancestry family trees list her parents as David Leonard Walker and Delma Eliza Jones.
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LENORA ELVIRA ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—29 May 2002
Lenora E. Alford, 93, of Port Arthur, died Monday May 27, 2002 at Cypress Glen Nursing Home in Port Arthur. Visitation will be Thursday May 30, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors 5200 W. Parkway Groves, Tx 77619 (409)962-8336.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
An online index of obituaries from the Beaumont Enterprise lists her as Lenora Elvira Alford.
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LENORA “TINY” ALFORD HUGHES
Photo from LindaKWorsham’s Climbing My Alford-Worsham Family Trees (Ancestry)
Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ March 2013
Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes, 88, of Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2013.
She was born June 7, 1924 in Tenaha to Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford. Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes was a member of Folsom Chapel Baptist Church. On October 21, 1941, Everett Wade Hughes and Lenora Alford Hughes were united in marriage.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chuck Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Folsom Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Green, Paul Horton, David Horton, Ron Jones, Noble Wayne Alford, Randy Latham and David Alford.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Noble L. Alford and Clotile Brown Alford; husband, Everett Wade Hughes; one sister, Christera Holloway; two brothers, John Alford and James Alford.
Lenora (Tiny) Alford Hughes is survived by:
Daughter: Ruth (Hughes) Barnett and husband, Jerry of Longview
Son: Dale Hughes and wife, Kim of Center
Granddaughter: Kandi Hughes of Center
Great Grandson: Aiden Hughes of Center
Sisters: Tula Browning of Agua Dulce, Jackie Allen of Henderson, Alice Deloney of Harleton, Betty Adams of Dillsboro, Indiana
Brother: William Dee Alford and wife, Ann of Milan, Indiana
Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews
Photo from Folsom Chapel Cemetery, Center, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KD Burleson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Alice Bea Alford Nail Deloney, Emmie Christera Alford Holloway, James Leo Alford, and John Gilford Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Betty Jean Alford Adams in Indiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lenora 1924 TX1, Noble Leo 1900 TX2, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL3, John Allen 1840 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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LEO ALFRED, SR.
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 27 March 2000
Leo Alfred, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2000, in a Baytown Nursing Home.
Born July 15, 1910, in Morrow, LA, he was a 58-year resident of Barrett Station and was a member of and usher at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, Lena Guillory Alfred; sons, Joseph R. Alfred and Baley Alfred; and parents, Reme and Corine Bushnell Alfred.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Leo Jr. and Helen Alfred, Ertis and Celess Alfred, Louis and Shirley Alfred, Riley and Melinda Alfred, Lawrence and Cassie Alfred; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Albert Brooks, Mary D. Merritt, Audrey J. Nelson, Adrian and Ronald Brooks, Wyona and Donell Williams; brother, Fatnor Alfred of Louisiana; sisters, Octavia Dancy of Prairie View, Vicky Linton of Houston, Corine Joshua of Galveston; 48 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, with burial at SPJST in Barrett Station.
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LEO JEFFERSON HALFORD
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—8 May 2009
ELECTRA—Leo Halford, 85, of Electra died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Electra Healthcare Center.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Aulds Funeral Home with Paul Winegeart, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Electra, officiating. Burial will follow in the Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.
Mr. Halford was the owner and operator of Halford’s Garage in Electra.
Survivors include wife, Nancy of Electra; daughter, Peggy Snider of Burkburnett; stepdaughters, Linda Blackburn of Austin, Marsha Wilson of Wichita Falls, Gay Graham of Electra, and Denise Rich of Harrold; stepson, Chris Graham of Mazon, Ill.; sisters, Juanita Kay, Illa Mae Laughlin, both of Rotan, Texas, Flo Ella Miller of Fresno, Calif., and Velta Milweed of Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Charlie of Jolly and Loyd of Tatum, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Ill., 60601-7633; or to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, 222 Welborn St., Dallas, Texas, 75219.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leo Jefferson Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Oct 1923, last residence Electra, Wichita Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his brother Loyd Franklin Halford in New Mexico Obituaries; and his sister Floella Halford Miller in California Obituaries.
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LEON DALE ALFORD
WHITE OAK INDEPENDENT
White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 8 July 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
GLADEWATER [Gregg Co.]—Funeral services for Leon D. Alford of Liberty City were held here Saturday in the chapel of Croley Funeral Home.... Graveside services were held at Winterfield Cemetery in Pickton.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in a Longview hospital.
He was 72. Born July 21, 1926 in Pickton, he attended LeTourneau University and was a retired foreman for LeTourneau Inc. He was also a self-employed welder. Mr. Alford was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Dewayne Weeks, and his parents, Sid and Valeria Alford.
Survivors include his wife, Linna “Joey” Alford of Liberty City; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Mary Alford of White Oak; one daughter, Helen Tidwell of Dallas; a stepson, Ty Weeks of Longview; six grandchildren, Russell Alford, Ricky Loyd, Dusty Alford, Brandon Tidwell, Melissa Tidwell, and Todd Weeks; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Lee Edwards of Sulphur Springs; and a brother, James Alford of Sulphur Springs.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leon D. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Essie Belle Alford and James Albert Alford in this compilation
Leon Dale Alford’s first wife was Elwanda Crane who died Sept 9, 1993, Gregg Co. TX. His second wife and widow is Joey Todd, but we don’t have their marriage date. He was the son of George Albert Sidney Alford and Valeria Isabel Clay.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Leon Dale 1926 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LEON JOHNSON ALFORD
TIMES HERALD
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—23 February 1987
Alford, Leon J., passed away after a long illness. Survived by wife, Rose Marie Alford; daughter, Mrs. Beverly Ann Haagen, Arlington; son, Wayne Paul Barry, Waxahachie, Tx.; two sisters, Ruth Sykes, Rocky Mount, N.C.; Annie Lee Moore, Springhope; six grandchildren; one niece.
Member of Park Cities Baptist Church, B Square Mens Class, 22 years Civil Service, 11 years Active Military Army as a Master Sargent.
Services, 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, Ellis Chapel of the Park Cities Baptist Church, Rev. Clyde Bizzell officiating. Interment, Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Pallbearers, Capp Wingo, H.E. Presnall, Lou Zurlis, Victor Goodman, Don Nicol, Aaron Colvin. Honorary pallbearers: members of the B Square Class, Park City Baptist Church. Sparkman/Hillcrest, 7405 W Northwest Hwy, 363-5401.
Photos from Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Romo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leon Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 May 1915 and died _____ Feb 1987, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Rose Marie Barry Alford, in this compilation.
TX Deaths: Leon Alford died 21 Feb 1987 in Dallas Co.
TX Marriages: Leon J. Alford, age 57, married Rose M. Rich, age 54, in Dallas Co., TX, on 8 Jan 1972.
In 1930 J. Leon Alford, age 14, is listed in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC, with his parents, Sidney S. and Sissie Lou Alford, and his siblings Ruth and Julian. All were born in NC.
Leon was the son of Sidney Stewart Alford and Sissie Lou Lamm. From AAFA records, they married 3 Dec 1905 in Franklin Co., NC.
From North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975: Sidney was born 20 Sept 1878 in Franklin Co., NC, and died 21 Dec 1959 in Franklin Co. His parents are listed as John Alford and Pattie Alford.
From North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909–1975: Pattie G. Alford, widow, died 1 Oct 1920 in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC. She was born 21 Dec 1844 in Halifax Co., NC, the daughter of John and Mary Alford.
In 1900 Sidney S. Alford, age 21 born Sept 1878, is living in Dunn, Franklin Co., NC, with his mother Martha Alford, widow age 55 born Dec 1844, and siblings James R. and Bettie M. Living 2 houses away is John Alford Sr., widower age 85 born June 1815. All and their parents were born in NC.
In 1880 Sidney Alford, age 1, is living in Dunns, Franklin Co., NC, with his parents John Alford Jr., age 37, and Pattie G. 36, and 4 siblings. Next door is John Alford Sr., age 65, and his wife Annie S., age 68. All and their parents were born in NC.
His lineage: Leon Johnson 1915 NC1, Sidney Stewart 1878 NC2, John 1843 NC3, John 1815 NC4.
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LEONA ROBERTA MORRIS ALFORD
[Although Leona died in AZ, we are also publishing her obituary here because of her close ties to TX.]
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 August 2002
Mrs. Virgil (Leona) Alford, age 81, of Holbrook, Arizona passed away Thursday, August 22, 2002, at 8:24 a.m. in Holbrook. Services were graveside Monday at 10 a.m. at the Coleman City Cemetery, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Home.
Leona was born November 17, 1920, in Tuttle, Oklahoma to the late Albert Millard and Lucy Jane Wilhoit Morris. She graduated from high school in Oklahoma and married Virgil Alford, in Mesa, Arizona, on November 18, 1938, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage. Virgil preceded her in death in 1984. She was a resident of Coleman from 1978 until 1984, then moving to Wichita Falls where she resided until July of 2002. Leona was a member of the Christian Church and a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen Plumtree of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sons, Harold M. Alford of Cottonwood, Arizona and Kenneth V. Alford of Redding, California; two sisters, Anna Mae Oliver of Guthrie, Oklahoma and Billie Jayne Crismon of Guthrie, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In another article:
VERDE INDEPENDENT
Sedona, Yavapai Co., AZ—Sunday, 25 August 2002
Cottonwood [Yavapai Co.] resident Leona Alford died Aug. 22. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Alford was born in Tuttle [Grady Co.], Okla., Nov. 17, 1920.
Survivors include a daughter, Helen Plumtree of Oklahoma City; two sons, Harold M. Alford of Cottonwood, Kenneth V. Alford of California; two sisters, Anna Mae Oliver and Billie Jayne Crisman of Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Virgil Elton Alford, preceded Mrs. Alford in death in 1985.
Graveside services are scheduled at the Coleman Cemetery in Coleman [Coleman Co.], Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her brother-in-law Truett Milton Alford; and her sister-in-law Agnes June Smith Alford in this compilation.
Her middle name is from the Verde Independent headline.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
Her husband’s lineage: Virgil Eldon 1916 TX1, William Lovell 1865 MO2, Gabriel 1831 KY3, Jesse 1793 KY4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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LEONA SIMS HILLHOUSE ALFORD
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 21 April 2002
Published (not verbatim) in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
KILGORE—Services for Leona Simms Alford, 86, Kilgore, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Highland Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Riley Pippen officiating.
Graveside services are scheduled for 4 p.m. at Nocona Cemetery, Nocona [Montague Co.], under the direction of Rader Funeral Home, Kilgore.
Mrs. Alford died April 20 in Gladewater [Gregg Co.].
She was born Feb. 27, 1916, in Comanche [Stephens Co.], Okla., and moved to Kilgore in 1937. She was a seamstress and longtime member of Highland Park Baptist Church.
Survivors include son, David Hillhouse, Kilgore; two grandchildren; six nephews; and one niece….
If desired, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Photo from Nocona Cemetery, Nocona, Montague Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gerri Cozart Paine
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Leona Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as April 19, last residence Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Hunter 1906 AL2, William Cleveland 1884 AL3, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL4, Levin Ellis 1814 GA5, William 1787 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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LEONARD BARNETT ALFORD
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Thursday, 11 August 1932
POSSES SEARCH FOR SLAYER OF LASALLE COUNTY RANCHMAN
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11—Posses today were searching around the Artesian Wells, LaSalle County, and an airplane flew overhead in a farflung hunt for the slayer of L.D. Alford, 67, Artesian Wells rancher and former county and district clerk of McMullen county. Rangers also joined the search.
Alford was slain yesterday about two miles from his ranch following an alleged difficulty with a renter over financial matters. His body was discovered by his wife after the renter appeared at the ranch house and told Mrs. Alford she had “better go see” about her husband.
Alford had been shot six times. Sheriff T.H. Poole of McMullen County organized posses. Above them soared the airplane piloted by V.H. Ramsey of Winburn Field here and carrying a deputy sheriff.
Alford was buried at Pearsall this afternoon. He was the father-in-law of Carl Newton, president of the Rox Company of San Antonio.
In another article:
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 October 1932
JOSE GARCIA JURY IS TURNED LOOSE
COTULLA, Oct. 11—The jury in the Jose Garcia murder case was dismissed here Saturday after having failed to reach agreement after three days deliberation.
Garcia was charged with the killing of Lynn B. Alford at the Alford ranch near Artesian Wells August 9. The accused man was captured after a chase of several days which led LaSalle County officers to the Rio Grande in time to see their quarry reach temporary safety in Mexico.
Accompanied by Maverick County and Piedras Negras, Mexico, officers, the LaSalle County posse captured their man at a Mexican ranch and returned him to Cotulla. The jury to try him was completed Wednesday and the case went to the jury the following day.
Alford, former San Antonio resident, was at one time a McMullen County official. Several years ago he moved to his LaSalle County ranch from Pearsall.
Photo from Pearsall Cemetery, Pearsall, Frio Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, WichitaFalls
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his second wife, Anne Corinne Dever Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: L.B. Alford was born 19 May 1865 in TX.
Leonard Barnett Alford’s first wife was India Young, married 20 Sept 1887 in Karnes Co., TX. They had at least 4 children.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Green Alford, b. 1809 NC.
His lineage: Leonard Barnett 1865 TX1, Green 1809 NC2.
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LEROY ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 9 October 2014
Funeral services for Leroy Alford, 65, Longview, are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at St. Paul Baptist Church, Longview.
Burial will be in Post Oak-Union Cemetery under direction of Dearion & Davis Funeral Parlor, Gladewater.
Born July 26, 1949, in Longview, Mr. Alford died Oct. 4, 2014, in Tyler.
Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday at M.D. Funeral Home and from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his brother Don Earl Alford in California Obituaries.
From TX Births: Leroy Alford was born 26 July 1949 in Gregg Co., the son of Leonard Alford and Nelvia D. Boyd. From 1948 to 1957, Leroy’s parents had 7 children in Gregg Co.
In April 2017, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Leroy’s grave has no gravestone.
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LEROY ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 29 May 2008
Leroy Alfred, 83, of Cheeks, TX passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008 at St. Martin Deporres Catholic Church in Cheek, TX with entombment at Live Oak Mausoleum under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.
He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Mae Ella Alfred of Cheek, TX; sons, Arthur Lee Alfred (Monica) of Montclair, CA, Glenn Alfred (Evola) of Dallas, TX, Patrick Alfred of Compton, CA, Rainey Alfred of Moreno Valley, CA, Rodney Bushnell (Eva) of Beaumont, TX and John Bushnell of Houston, TX; daughters, Martha Alfred of Lithonia, GA, Judy Alfred of Perris, LA, Nancy Braggs of Lake Elsinore, CA and Mary Guillory (Richard) of Beaumont, TX; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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LEROY R. ALFORD
Photo posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Tim Schaeffer – used with permission
Tim’s wife is descended from Martha and her first husband, Taylor Lee
Source unknown
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—_____ July 1899
Leroy Alford—Died very suddenly of heart trouble at his home on Thursday at 6 o’clock a.m. July 27, 1899. Mr. L.R. Alford, aged 73 years, six months and 17 days.
Mr. Alford was born in Louisiana January 10, 1826, moved with his parents to Bowie County in 1832 and settled on the Red River at the place known then as Spanish Bluff. After reaching manhood, his parents dying, he moved to Old Boston and in 1853 was married to Miss Martha White and moved about 3 miles southeast of New Boston where he lived until his death. He was a consistent member of the M.E. Church South for nearly 40 years, And his daily walk proved himself an earnest christian, meek and lowly in his determination to serve his God. To know him was to appreciate his worth. In the house he was loving husband, a kind father and a friend of true worth. He was hospitable to all alike. A citizen and a neighbor - one was always better for knowing. He leaves a wife and many relatives and friends to mourn his lost.
Photo from Creed Cemetery, Redwater, Bowie Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike White
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Martha Ann White Alford; and his daughter Martha Susan Alford Lee Bartlett in this compilation.
Leroy’s parents are unknown. He has not been found in the 1850 census. The Leroy Alford who is in Gonzales Co., TX, in 1850 is the son of Winfield Alford and Eliza Derrington and is apparently not the same person.
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LESA ANN ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—27 December 1981
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1992
Lesa Ann Alford, 22, of Alvin, passed away in Houston Thursday, December 24, 1981. Member First Baptist Church, Alvin, and Alvin resident 16 years.
Survivors are: Mother and step-father, Jo and Wayne Moore, Alvin; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Wally Kaiser, Spring, Texas; grandmother, Mrs. Mollie Schedule, Alvin; nephew, Mark Allen Kaiser, Spring, Tex.
Lesa is preceded in death by her father, George Allen Alford Sr., and her brother, Cpl. George Allen Alford Jr.
Services 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 1981 from the Oak Park Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial in Confederate Cemetery, Alvin. Pallbearers: Bob Harris, Earl Gardner, Steve Wiggins, Floyd Kettler, Billy Kettler, and Jerry Nicewanger. Oak Park Funeral Home, 300 Oak Park Drive, Alvin, 331-8217.
Photo from Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her brother George Allen Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From TX Births: Lesa Ann Alford was born 3 Aug 1959 in Bosque Co., TX, the daughter of George Allen Alford Sr. and Jo Lee Ward.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lesa Ann 1959 TX1, George Allen 1926 TX2, George Washington 1892 TX3, William Ball 1860 TX4, Allen 1824 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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LESLIE BRYANT ALFORD
Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—_____ June 2012
Leslie Bryant Alford, 51, joined Heaven’s Choir Tuesday morning, June 12, 2012 at a Houston hospital.
Leslie was born on January 25th, 1961 in Baytown, Texas to David and Linda Bryant of Baytown. Leslie was a strong and Godly gentle woman of courage that loved music and singing praises to our Lord. Leslie loved her time in the Famous Robert E. Lee Marching Band and then receiving her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Texas A&M, University, Magna Cum Laude. Leslie worked while attending college while she finished her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Houston at Clear Lake.
She married David Alford of Baytown in 1985, and they were about to celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary this August.
Leslie’s love extended to everyone and she thoroughly enjoyed her years of service to others as a Big Sister in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. Leslie received a great deal of pleasure in serving people as a Social Worker at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital for 17½ years. Her love for music flowed to others as she taught piano to children at the First Baptist Church Arts Academy. Leslie served tirelessly as a member of First Baptist Church Baytown for many years by singing in the choir and ringing handbells at every opportunity, and taught Sunday School, Master Life, and other Bible studies on many occasions. Leslie was a founding primary volunteer and coordinator for the annual FBC Christmas Store that works with Baytown’s Love INC and ministers to struggling families in Baytown at Christmas.
Second only to her love for Jesus was her passion and devotion to her greatest love of being a mother to Samuel. Loving and raising him in a Godly home and seeing him accept Jesus as his Savior warmed her heart so, and seeing him grow into the Christian man he is brought her such pride and comfort and contentment.
Leslie’s Christian and sacrificial love for others continues even after her death as she was a tissue donor to LifeGift and will help 70 people or more suffering from burns and other injuries.
Leslie lived life to the fullest and gave God all the Glory for allowing her to serve Him. She never let the cystic fibrosis be an excuse to hold her back from serving others and enjoying God’s creation as she visited the Grand Canyon, Redwood Forests and other wonders of His creation, and even flew in a hot air balloon that had to land on a residential street.
Her family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 505 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown ….
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LESLIE DENISE LOWREY ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 12 June 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Services for Denise Alford, 44, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Lubbockview Christian Church....
Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under direction of Rix Funeral Directors.
She died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in University Medical Center.
She was born March 8, 1953, in Dallas. She graduated from Hart High School as valedictorian. She moved to Lubbock in 1971, and she graduated from Texas Tech University. She was a member of Lubbockview Christian Church and the Microbiology Society of America.
She was a microbiologist and medical technologist for the Veteran’s Administration Outpatient Clinic in Lubbock. She married Charles Alford on May 11, 1974, in Lubbock.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Leslie of Lubbock; a daughter, Maisie Alford of Lubbock; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Lowrey Jr. of Lubbock; a brother, Robert H. Lowrey III of Tulia; and a sister, Leesa Price of Lubbock....
In another article, August 8 issue of the same newspaper, under Court Records:
“In the estate of the late Leslie Denise Alford, application for probate of will and issuance of letters testamentary by Charles Lynn Alford.”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leslie D. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Saturday, 16 October 2004
Lessie Mae Arterberry Alford, 77, of Frost [Navarro Co.] passed away Oct. 6, 2004 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
Services will be 1 p.m. today at St. Delight United Methodist Church in Brushie Prairie Community. Interment will follow at Dawson Cemetery. Arrangements by M.R. Smith Parlor for Funerals.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lessie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 March 1927, last residence Frost, Navarro Co., TX.
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LESSIE MOON ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 7 February 1974
ANSON—Mrs. W.L. Alford, 79, of Anson died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday at the Valley View Nursing Home in Anson. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lawrence Funeral Home.
Howard Swinney of Anson Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Anson.
Born Lessie Moon Oct. 3, 1890, in Leon County, she moved to Jones County with her mother at an early age. She married W.L. Alford July 14, 1914, and the couple lived on a farm west of Anson until Mr. Alford died April 26, 1955.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Paul M. Bewley of Fort Worth; one stepson. E.L. Alford of Phoenix, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. H.B. Propst of Anson; one grandchild, and one great-grandchild.
Photos from Mount Hope Cemetery, Anson, Jones Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Txjimdandy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her stepdaughter Annie Lois Alford Green in this compilation.
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LESTER CHARLES ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—20 January 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
HAWKINS—Memorial services for Lester Charles Alford, 71, of Hawkins, were scheduled for Saturday at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel in Hawkins. Mr. Alford died on January 17.
He was born on March 31, 1932, in Trinity, to the late Monroe and Willie Mack Alford. He lived in Jasper prior to moving to Hawkins in the early 1980’s. He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Easter Alford of Hawkins; daughter, Deborah Davis Alford of Houston; sisters, Lucille Davis of Dallas, Loraine Davis of Houston, Emma Jean Rawls of Jasper, and Dorothy Barlow of Woodville; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Earl Alford; son, Lester George Alford; and brothers, Woodrow Alford and Leverne George Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Lester C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his death date as 16 Jan 1003, last residence Hawkins, Wood Co., TX.
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LESTER M. ALFORD
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 21 March 1983
SERVICES HELD FOR LONGTIME BAYTONIAN LESTER ALFORD, 67
Services for Lester M. Alford, 67, of 1505 N. Fifth will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Earthman Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Edward Thiele officiating.
Alford died Friday [March 18] in a Houston hospital.
A 63-year resident of Baytown, Alford was retired from the marketing department of Exxon’s Baytown Refinery. He was an active member of the Optimist Club and held offices on the local, district, state and national level.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae Alford of Baytown; a son, Melvin K. Alford of Baytown; two brothers, Ray Alford of Pasadena and Neal Alford of California; and three granddaughters, Amy, Cindy and Chambra Alford, all of Baytown.
Burial will be in Memory Gardens…. Services are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home.
Photo from Earthman Memory Gardens, Baytown, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Long
Photo posted May 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lester Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Sept 1915 and died _____ March 1983, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Edna Mae Champagne Alford; father, Levi Melvin Alford; and brother Homer Wilson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Lester M. 1015 TX1, Levi Melvin 1890 LA2, Jacob 1865 LA2, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS3, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LEVI GORDON ALFORD
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—_____ August 2014
Alford, Levi “Gordon” was born October 24, 1921. Passed away August 2, 2014 in Plano, Texas.
Gordon was proud to have served in General George Patton’s 3rd Army during WWII. He served in Normandy, Bastone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, etc. He drove the Red Ball Express delivering gas and supplies to the front lines. Gordon was born in Pickton, Texas, to Effie Keith & Andrew Jackson Alford.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 71 years, Jimmie and 12 siblings.
After marrying, Gordon & Jimmie made their home in Dallas. They retired to Winnsboro, Texas where they were active with Meals on Wheels and driving seniors to church on the Golden Chariot bus. Later they moved back to Dallas to be near family. In the last years of their lives, they moved to Plano.
Gordon leaves to mourn his legacy, his son, Richard and his wife Evelyn of Garland, grandsons Gary and his wife Michelle of Arlington and Mike and his wife Annie of Dallas along with two great-grandchildren. He left his sister, Dutch Arnold of Sulphur Springs and scores of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5 from 6 – 8 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, August 6 at Restland Memorial Chapel. Interment with a military tribute will immediately follow in the Veterans Garden II at Restland.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 3 August 2014
Alford, Gordon Levi—Born October 24, 1921. Passed away August 2, 2014 in Plano, TX.
Gordon was proud to have served in General George Patton’s 3rd Army during WWII. He served in Normandy, Bastone, Sainte-Mere- Eglise, etc. He drove the Red Ball Express delivering gas and supplies to the front lines.
Gordon was born in Pickton [Hopkins Co.], TX, to Effie Keith & Andrew Jackson Alford.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 71 years, Jimmie and 12 siblings.
After marrying, Gordon & Jimmie made their home in Dallas. They retired to Winnsboro, TX where they were active with Meals on Wheels and driving seniors to church on the Golden Chariot bus. Later they moved back to Dallas to be near family. In the last years of their lives, they moved to Plano.
Gordon leaves to mourn his legacy, his son, Richard and his wife Evelyn of Garland, grandsons Gary and his wife Michelle of Arlington and Mike and his wife Annie of Dallas along with two great-grandchildren. He left his sister, Dutch Arnold of Sulphur Springs and scores of nephews, nieces, and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 5 from 6 - 8 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, August 6 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Interment with a military tribute will immediately follow in the Veterans Garden II at Restland.
In another article:
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Funeral services for Levi “Gordon” Alford will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Restland Memorial Chapel, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas.
Interment with a military tribute will immediately follow in the Veterans Garden II at Restland….
Levi “Gordon” Alford was born in Pickton on Oct. 24, 1921, the son of Effie Keith and Andrew Jackson Alford.
He died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2014, in Plano.
Gordon was proud to have served in General George Patton’s 3rd Army during WWII. He served in Normandy, Bastone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, etc. He drove the Red Ball Express delivering gas and supplies to the front lines.
After he married Jimmie, the couple made their home in Dallas. They retired to Winnsboro, where they were active with Meals on Wheels and driving seniors to church on the Golden Chariot bus. Later they moved to Dallas to be near family. In the last years of their lives, they moved to Plano.
Gordon leaves to mourn his legacy, his son, Richard and his wife, Evelyn, of Garland; grandsons Gary and his wife, Michelle, of Arlington and Mike and his wife, Annie, of Dallas; two great-grandchildren; sister, Gretchen “Dutch” Arnold of Sulphur Springs and scores of nephews, nieces and friends
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 71 years, Jimmie; and 12 siblings….
Photos from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ann C
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jimmie Laurice Hall Alford; father, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Alford; and siblings Alice Lavada Alford Culpepper Sanders, Bonnie Frances Alford Wright, Daisy Dell Brown Warrick Alford McCraw, Gretchen Bell “Dutch” Alford Gunn Arnold in this compilation.
From Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666: “I got his name Levi Gordon from his older sisters, and the one time (as a grown-up) I met w/him and his wife in Winnsboro, he did not correct me. Levi Keith was his maternal grandfather, and widowed Grannie Keith took turns living with her daughters after their marriages and new babies. He was just called Gordon all his life. This was typical of our whole clan….”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Levi Gordon 1921 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LEVI MELVIN ALFORD
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 13 May 1971
LEVI ALFORD, BAYTOWN PIONEER, DEAD AT 81
Levi M. (Smokey) of 122 E. James, one of the pioneers of the Baytown area, died at noon Wednesday [May 12] in a Baytown hospital after a brief illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Second Baptist Church with the Roy Cloudt officiating.
A retired Southern Pacific Railroad conductor and brakeman, Alford moved his young family to Newtown, a section of the old Goose Creek Townsite, in the fall of 1920.
He ended a 50-year career with the railroad in 1960 at age 70 which began back in the days when Governor Ross S. Sterling founded the Humble Oil and Refining Co. and ran the Dayton-Goose Creek Railroad.
When Sterling sold his interest in HORC to Standard Oil of New Jersey, he sold the railroad to Southern Pacific. Alford went with the railroad.
For 30 years he worked between Baytown and Dayton. In the early days there was no other way to get to Baytown except by railroad. The only bridge over Cedar Bayou, then, was the railroad bridge.
To come from Houston, one traveled by rail to Dayton, then took the DG&C RR here. Two passenger trains per day made the trip between the towns.
During the boom days, as many as five locomotives at a time would be on the tracks in Baytown.
When the old Oiler Theater on the corner of Defee and North Commerce across the street from the Southern Pacific Station caught fire in the early hours one morning, Alford was one of the railroad men called out to move some 50 to 100 cars loaded with high octane gasoline out of range of the fire.
A native of Mt. Pleasant, La., Alford made his home in Baytown 50 years. During the 1950s he worked out of Houston on the Sunset Limited to La Fayette, La.
After his retirement, Alford worked with Jake Rutter in the establishment of Memory Gardens Cemetery. He sold cemetery lots and was also in the roofing business.
For two or three years before his death, he was a security officer and at the age of 79 drove to the Houston Lighting and Power service center on the Hempstead Highway and patrolled the area.
He was transferred later to Mont Belvieu at the site of the new Cities Service Fractionation Plant and was in Mont Belvieu at the time of the explosion in the fall of 1970.
A member of Second Baptist Church, Alford was also a York Rite Mason. He was a member of Baytown Lodge No. 1357 AF&AM, Goose Creek Chapter Goose chapter408, Goose Creek Council 339, Kennedy Commandery 61, Arabia Temple Shrine in Houston.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Alford of Baytown; three sons, Ray, Neil and Lester Alford, all of Baytown; a brother, William L. Alford of Houston; and two sisters. Three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by Baytown Lodge No. 1357 AF&AM at the Cedar Crest Cemetery. Burial will be under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home.
Photo from Cedar Crest Cemetery, Baytown, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Long
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Levi Alford (SS# issued through the RR Board) was born 8 Feb 1890 and died _____ May 1971, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his sons Homer Wilson Alford and Lester M. Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Levi Melvin 1890 LA1, Jacob 1865 LA2, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS3, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LEWIS PAUL ALFORD
Photo from his funeral program
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Thursday, 20 May 2004
Funeral services for Mr. Lewis Paul Alford, 92, of Pickton will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at Beaty Funeral Home Chapel in Winnsboro....
Burial will be in Winterfield Cemetery in Hopkins County, with Mike Brumley, Danny Brumley, Ricky Brumley, Donnie Lucky, Kenneth Brumley and Jerry McFarlin serving as pallbearers....
Mr. Alford died on Tuesday, May 18, in Denton.
He was born on April 23, 1912, in Lone Oak, to Benjamin [sic—Bennett] and Belle Burns Alford. He married Mary Carina [McFarlin]. She preceded him in death in July 1992.
Mr. Alford retired from LTV in Grand Prairie in 1977. He was a member of the Pickton Domino Hall Group and Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include one daughter, Sue Alford Lucky of Denton; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Alford was also preceded in death by one daughter, Pat Brumley in July, 1984; three sisters, Annie Ray, Jewel Thomas, and Lillie Spangler; and two brothers, Jim and B.J. Alford.
From his funeral program:
Mr. Lewis Paul Alford passed away Tuesday in Denton at the age of 92. He was born on April 23, 1912 in Lone Oak, Texas, to the late Bennett and Belle Burns Alford. Mr. Alford married the former Mary Carina McFarlin and she preceded him in death on July 3, 1992.
He was a retired tool foreman for LTV Aeronautics Division in Grand Prairie. Mr. Alford was a member of the Pickton Domino Hall Group and Woodmen of the World.
He was preceded in death by his parfents, daughter, Pat Brumley July 17, 1984, son-in-law A.V. Brumley, brothers, Jim and B.J. Alford, sisters, Annie Ray, Jewel Thomas, and Lillie Spangler.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Don Lucky of Denton; grandchildren, Mike Brumley, Danny Brumley, Ricky Brumley, Angela Kruger, Toni Simmons, Donnie Lucky, great-grandchildren, Blake Brumley, Shea Brumley, Betsy Brumley, Kara Brumley, Cole Kruger, Cade Kruger, Caitlin Kruger, Kristen Simmons, Kayce Simmons and Amber Lucky.
Photo from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lewis P. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Pickton, Hopkins Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his daughter Pat Alford Brumley; and brothers Bennett James Alford and James Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Lewis Paul 1912 TX1, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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LEWIS RANDALL “RANDY” HALFORD
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—_____ March 2005
SAN ANGELO—Lewis Randall “Randy” Halford, 44, of San Angelo passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, in San Angelo.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel....
Randy was born Aug. 6, 1960, in Dallas, Texas. He was a salesman for Rodeo America for many years. Randy married Svitlana Morozova on April 16, 2001, in San Angelo.
Randy is survived by his wife, Svitlana Halford of San Angelo; one daughter, Allura Halford of San Angelo; parents Jim and Louise Edscorn of San Angelo; father and mother-in-law, Victor and Maria Morozova of San Angelo; one sister, Katrina Edscorn of San Angelo; one brother, Alaric Von Edscorn of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; one niece, Silvara Edscorn of San Angelo; one nephew, Saber Edscorn of San Angelo; and numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Honorary pallbearers for the service will be Ryan Handsberry, Jerry Komro, Roberto Paris, Kris Stroop, Wes Hall and Jeff Blume.
Randy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and son. He always thought of everyone else before him. He helped everyone he could. He would go out of his way to do anything for you. We loved him so much and still wish he were here. He would always tease and laugh and had big dreams and a big heart.
Randy, we all love you, and you were the best friend to all of us.
He traveled around the world and had friends all over.
Randy, you will be missed by each and every one. We love you so much. We know if you could, you would come back to us.
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LILA EDITH CROFFORD ALFORD
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ March 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Edith Crofford Alford, age 97, of Austonio, will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Boggs Cemetery. Family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Cherokee Children’s Home, P. O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832.
Mrs. Lila Edith Crofford Alford, age 97, of Austonio, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Temple. She was born on October 10, 1914 on the Mustang Prairie in Houston County, Texas, the sixth of eight children born to Matthew Washington and Georgia Edith Crofford. Lila lived most of her life in Austonio, the community of Ash. She and Charles lived 36 years in Houston before retiring back to Austonio. Lila was a Christian and was baptized into Christ at age 14 by Brother Ernest Witt in Mr. Owen Brown’s tank. She read her Bible every day and believed strongly and completely in prayer. Lila loved Gospel Hymns and was a member of the Ash Church of Christ. She lived faithful to her confession until her death.
Lila is survived by her children, Patsy Friday of Humble, Wendell Alford and wife, Glenda of Newellton, Louisiana, Nila Sparks and husband, Delvin of Salado; grandchildren, James M. (Hoppy) Friday and wife, Cindy, Tricia Friday Walker and husband, Paul, Peggy Friday Tate and husband, Scott, Greg Sparks and wife, Ann, Jennifer Sparks Scott and husband, Jeff, Shelby Alford Smith and husband, Daniel, Ashlin Alford Doyle and husband, Matt, and Whitney Alford; great-grandchildren, Doug Friday and wife, Leah, Nick Friday and wife, Alicia, Marc Friday, Amanda Friday Fisk and husband ,Roger, Cameron Walker and Meredith Tate, Emily, Stephanie, and Scott Sparks, Rachel, Abigail and Noah Scott, Charles Lane Smith and coming soon Baby Doyle; great-great grandchildren, Abby and Tessa Friday and Reese Friday; sisters, Mattie Womack of LaPorte, Mary Lee Vaden of the Ash Community and Doris Hallmark of Fort Worth; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Charles Milton Alford; parents, Matthew W. and Georgia Edith Crofford; three sisters, Bessie Milliff, Ottice Allee, Tibble Brewton; brother, Marvin Crofford and son-in-law, James Friday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Edith Crofford Alford will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Boggs Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers are Doug Friday, Nick Friday, Mark Friday, Cameron Walker, Daniel Smith, Matt Doyle, Jim (Hoppy) Friday and Greg Sparks. Honorary pallbearers are Scott Sparks, Noah Scott and Lane Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Cherokee Children’s Home, P. O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Milton Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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LILLIAN ALFORD MCFARLAND
Sister of Eulon Alfred Alford, AAFA #0213, Haidee Alford Reeves, AAFA #0210, Helen Alford Bankston, AAFA #0398
Humble, Harris Co., TX—_____ February 2011
Lillian Alford McFarland, 94, of Kingwood, Texas passed away peacefully Saturday, February 26 at The Terrace at Kingwood with her husband, Tommy at her side.
In addition to her husband, Thomas Rupert McFarland, she is survived by her son, Tommy, Jr.; granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth McFarland, and great grandson, Austin Gatewood.
Lillian, affectionately called Lilly by family and friends, was born in Hammond, Louisiana in 1916 to the late Bailey and Jennie Alford. She was one of six daughters and two sons, all of whom predeceased her.
Lillian received her Registered Nurse Certification from Charity Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. While there, she met and married Tommy in 1937. Lillian served as a nurse throughout WWII in all of the communities where Tommy was stationed with the U.S. Army Air Force and returned to Charity Hospital in Shreveport when he was deployed overseas. After the war, Tommy and Lillian moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and then to Houston in 1954. They moved to Kingwood in 1976 shortly before her retirement from Austin Steel, where she worked for many years as an industrial nurse. She was a member of the DAR and one of the founding members of Kingwood First Baptist Church.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Lillian’s many Kingwood and Houston friends for their support. Also, thanks to Professional Health Care Hospice and the nursing staff at The Terrace for their thoughtful and loving care.
A visitation will be held at the Rosewood Funeral Home, 2602 South Houston Avenue in Humble on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at Kingwood First Baptist Church on Woodland Hills Drive on Wednesday, March 2 at 2:00 PM.
Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Lillian to Kingwood First Baptist Church or to Professional Health Care Hospice, 2533 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian McFarland (SS# issued in LA) was born 6 July 1916, last residence Humble, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Jennie Brumfield Alford; and siblings Charity Lou Alford Allen Johnson, Eulon Alfred Alford, Haidee Kathleen Alford Reeves, and Helen Jennie Alford Bankston in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lillian 1916 LA1, Bailey Monroe 1875 LA2, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA3, John Seaborn 1807 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LILLIAN CATHERYN ALFORD
WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 January 1950
TWO DIE IN ELGIN WRECK
ELGIN, Jan. 10—Two persons were killed and four injured, two critically, in a highway accident four miles east of here on Highway 20 today.
The dead were identified by the State Highway Patrol as Mrs. W.C. Stripling, 23, and Miss Margaret Noack, 17, both of McDade. They died when the car in which they were riding collided with a disabled truck. The driver of the car, James Ernest Hardy, 19, of McDade, received minor injuries.
A spokesman at Fleming Hospital reported that Mrs. Willie Taylor, 52, and Mrs. Elmore Hill, 48, were in critical condition. Miss Lillian Alford, 23, was under treatment for a fractured skull, broken arm and other injuries. Her condition was listed as “serious but not critical.”
In another article:
DAILY PRESS
Taylor, Williamson Co., TX—Friday, 13 January 1950
FOURTH PERSON DIES FROM WRECK NEAR ELGIN
ELGIN, Jan. 13—The fourth person has died from an automobile accident near Elgin in Central Texas Tuesday morning. 23-year-old Miss Lillian Alford died early today.
48-year-old Mrs. Elmore Hill died yesterday. Two others, Mrs. W.C. Stripling, 23, and Miss Margaret Noaek, 17, died Tuesday. All were residents of McDade.
They drove to work in Elgin daily. The accident occurred in early morning fog and mist when their car collided with a parked truck.
Photo from McDade Cemetery, McDade, Bastrop Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Undine “Judy” Sien
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Kittie Alice Barker Alford; and sister Allie Mae Alford Jones in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lillian Catheryn 1926 TX1, William Fritz 1890 TX2, John Lee 1860 TX3, Baldy Samuel 1833 AL4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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LILLIAN EDNA DELAGARZA ALFORD
Grandmother of Edna Carol Alford Rehkop, AAFA #1036
Great-Grandmother of Kathryn Diane Rehkop Carey Remspecher, AAFA #1035
THE CLARION-LEDGER
Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 15 December 1963
BROOKHAVEN—Funeral services for Mr. Edna De la Garza Alford, 89, will ha held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hartman Chapel in Brookhaven. Burial will be in Brookhaven Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford, who was born Jan. 25, 1875, in Clinton, La., died Thursday [December 12] at Bergstrom Air Force Base Hospital at Austin, Tex., following several years of illness. She was the widow of Sam N. Alford, who died in 1937. She had lived at Bergstrom AF Base with her son E.C. Alford, several years.
Her body is to arrive Sunday in Brookhaven and be at Hartman Chapel.
She leaves three sons, Merritt Alford, San Francisco, Calif., John, Tice, Fla., and E.C. Austin, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. W.L Caston and Mrs. M.B. McGowan, Bogalusa, La.
Photo from Rosehill Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charline Herring Ryan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her husband, Samuel Neaman Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; and of her son Evan Clair Alford in Oregon Obituaries.
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LILLIE M. ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 23 November 2001
Lillie M. Alford, age 90, passed away Nov. 17, 2001. Visitation will be Sat. 11-24-2001 from 9am to 11am. Funeral service will be Sat. 11-24-2001 for 11am both services will be held in the Wesley A. Boyd Memorial Chapel; 7411 Wheatley. Interment Paradise North Cemetery Boyd Funeral Directors 7411 Wheatley 281-445-0971.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LILLIE MAE BOSTIC ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Sunday, 1 February 2004
Lillie Mae Alfred, 71, of Beaumont, TX died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral will be 1:00 pm. Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at House of Prayer Deliverance Church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff...
She was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, TX.
Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Edith and Darrell Jones of Beaumont, TX and Sherry Alfred of Houston, TX; brother, Leroy Bostic; and grandson, Samuel Alfred of Beaumont, TX; best friend, Orelia Bias of Killeen, TX; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Calvary Mortuary 1225 S. 7th St. Beaumont, TX (409) 838-0159.
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LILLIE MAE FELDER ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—15 August 2011
Lillie Mae Felder Alford crossed from life to eternity on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at her home. Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, Grace Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 7261 Wichita St., Rev. Roy E. Brackens, pastor.
Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. You may visit Mrs. Alford from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that _____ [missing first name in record] Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Nov 1946, last residence not listed.
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LILLIE MAURINE MCGOWN ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—20 June 2014
Maurine Alford, 83, of Tenaha, Texas died Wednesday, June 18, at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Buna with burial at Antioch Cemetery in Buna….
A native of Sabine County, she had lived most of her life in Evadale and Buna. She was a retired 3rd grade teacher at Evadale Elementary School with 34 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Alford; and parents, William and Lillie McGowen.
Survivors are nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Harvey Claude Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone, but her death date is not engraved.
Maurine’s parents, William Henderson McGown (1887–1959) and Lillie Bell Smith McGown (1892–1972) are also buried in Antioch Cemetery.
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LINNA JO WEEKS ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 13 January 2012
TYLER—Memorial services for Linna Jo Alford, of Kilgore, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012, at Church of God of Prophecy in Liberty City [Gregg Co.]. Arrangements were by Boren-Conner Funeral Home & Covenant Cremations.
Mrs. Alford died January 12, 2012, in Longview.
In another article:
NEWS HERALD
Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 14 January 2012
Memorial Services for Linna Jo Alford will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Liberty City.
Mrs. Alford died Jan. 12, 2012 in Longview.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leon Alford, and son Charles Weeks. She is survived by a son Tommy Weeks, a grandson and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LIONEL W. “WHITEY” ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 28 May 1967
Lionel W. (Whitey), 822 Hollywood Ave.
Survived by daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jane Cunningham, Mrs. Jackie Sue Hooker; sister, Mrs. Maurine Rue, Austin; aunts, Mrs. C.E. Carpenter, Clifton, Texas, Mrs. Bess Hill Nabers, Dallas.
Graveside services 10 a.m. Monday, Laurel Land, Rev. Don Campbell officiating.
Sparkman/Hillcrest Hampton Road 315 S. Hampton….
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TLH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lionel Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Oct 1910 and died _____ May 1967, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of his father, Rufus Elfonso Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Lionel W. Alford, retired cook divorced, was born 25 Oct 1910 in Hico, Hamilton Co., TX, son of Rufus E. Alford and Mae Hill. He died 27 May 1967 in Dallas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Lionel W. 1910 TX1, Rufus Elfonso 1876 TX2, Aaron Ransom 1841 TN/KY3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LIZZIE EVANS ALFORD
Sister of Florence Inez Alford Surovik, AAFA #0107
Aunt of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054
CALDWELL NEWS AND BURLESON COUNTY LEDGER
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—_____September 1968
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Miss Lizzie Alford of Caldwell [Burleson Co.], died Wednesday, September 18 at 1:45 a.m. in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. She had attained the age of 88 years, 2 months and 23 days.
Funeral services for Miss Lizzie were held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, in the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home Chapel, with … Mrs. W.L. Surovik, Jr., rendering soft organ music. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.
Miss Lizzie was born in Cooks Point, Texas, June 25, 1880, the daughter of Halcut and Mary Jane Scott Alford and spent all of her life in Burleson County.
She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Caldwell and a member of the Woman’s Society of Christian Service. Miss Lizzie spent her life living for others. Wherever she went she left a smile and a ray of sunshine. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. W.L. (Inez) Surovik of Caldwell and two brothers, R.A. (Bob) Alford of Caldwell, and Phil Alford of Richmond.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Serving as pallbearers were nephews, D.L. Alford, Jr., Halcut Alford, H.E. Alford, Dan F. Alford, Allen Alford and Phil Alford, Jr.
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby Joe Slovak
Lizzie, her brother Philip, and his wife Bertie are buried in this Alford plot.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott Alford; siblings Daniel Lee Alford Sr., Florence Inez Alford Surovik, Philip Bruce Alford, and Richard Erwin Alford; and sister-in-law Bertie Hall Davis Alford Henderson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lizzie Evans 1880 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LLOYD CECIL ALFORD
Photo from gravestone
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 13 January 2005
FLORENCE [Williamson Co.]—Lloyd Alford, 79, a native of Abilene, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He passed away at his home outside of Florence, with his family at his side.
He was born in Abilene on December 16, 1925, to Arthur Carl Alford and Lou Cleckler Alford.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, June Alford of Florence; daughters, Kay Shipp of Florence, Linda Richey of Leander, TX, and Janet M. Altum of Liberty Hill, TX; son, Danny L. Alford, a missionary to Holland; sister, Marie Copeland of Arlington, TX; granddaughters, Angela Altum of Austin, TX, Christie Byrd of Dripping Springs, TX, and April Yeager of Florence; grandsons, Chad Rives of Cedar Park, TX, Robert Alford of Tennessee, and Stephen Shipp of Kempner, TX; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 14, 2005, in the chapel of the Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown. Burial will follow at Andice Cemetery in Andice, TX.
Photo from Andice Cemetery, Andice, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Mack
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Florence, Williamson Co., TX
See the obituaries of his wife, June Opal Yates Alford; father, Arthur Carl Alford; and brother Arthur Reginald Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lloyd Cecil 1925 TX1, Arthur Carl 1887 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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LLOYD EDWIN “BO” ALFORD
Mission Park Funeral Chapels South
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—_____ May 2007
Born in DeQuincy, LA on Dec. 31, 1930
Departed on May 22, 2007 and resided in San Antonio, TX.
Cemetery: Mission Burial Park South
Lloyd Edwin “Bo” Alford born December 31, 1930 went to be with our Lord on May 22, 2007 at the age of 76.
Bo married his beloved wife, Ruth Kathryn Van Fleet on January 14, 1949 in San Antonio, TX. He retired from CPS Power Plant with over 38 years of dedicated service. Bo was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he especially enjoyed it when his family surrounded him.
Bo is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughter, Brenda Moore; sons: Bryan Alford and wife, Laurie, Burke Alford and wife, Lydeia; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lloyd E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Ruth Kathryn Van Fleet Alford, in this compilation.
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LOCHIE BARNHILL SAMPSON ALFORD
Stepmother of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—29 March 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Lochie Barnhill Sampson Alford, born September 12, 1906 in Lee County, Texas, daughter of Pink L. Barnhill and Luna A. Monroe. Her family moved to Kingsville, Texas in 1913, where she grew up and attended Texas A & I College. She moved to Houston around 1930 and worked for many years for the Southern Pacific Railroad. She was very active in community affairs and an active volunteer in many of Houston’s cultural organizations. She served in several positions of responsibility for the Houston Grand Opera Auxiliary and was a Past-President of the Tuesday Music Club. She was also a past member of the Pine Forest Country Club.
She and her husband, Col. James B. Sampson who died in 1977 moved to River Plantation in the late 1960s where they were members of the River Plantation Country Club.
Lochie and her second husband Edgar Alford who died in 1991, were active members of First Baptist Church of Conroe where they sang in the choir. She also attended Bible Study Fellowship in Conroe. She moved to San Antonio in 1991 where she was confined to Heartland Nursing Home until her death on March 25, 1994.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lochie B. Alford (SS# issued by Railroad Workers), last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband, Needham Edgar Alford, in this compilation.
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LODWICK PIERCE ALFORD
From AAFA files
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 9 June 1896
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
MARSHALL [Harrison Co.], Tex., June 8.—Col. L.P. Alford, one of Harrison county’s pioneers, died here at the advanced age of 84 years at the residence of his son, J.P. Alford, cashier of the Marshall National Bank.
Col. Alford was born in Troupe county, Georgia, Jan. 12, 1812, and was married in Lowenboro county, Alabama, in 1837 to Miss Annie Sherrill. He came to Texas in 1839 with his family and settled in Harrison county, his home being on the headright which bore his name. He was a lawyer by profession. He has always been identified with Harrison county interests since his residence here.
He leaves four sons and three daughters, J.P. Alford of this city, E. Land [sic] and W.S. Alford of this county, H.C. Alford of Shreveport, La., and Mesdames T.C. Marsden and Mittie Thomas of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Lou Haynes of this city.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Josiah Perry Alford and Wilson Sherrill Alford in this compilation.
James P. Alford, AAFA #0115, wrote a related story about one of Lodwick’s sons, “Julius Caesar ‘Paddy’ Alford, 1848–1876” that we published in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994, pp. 59–62. Jim is the great-grandson of Erasmus Lodwick Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA1, Lodwick Cade 1775 NC2, Julius 1750 NC3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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LOIS R. SANDERS HALFORD
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—26 September 2011
Halford, Lois, 73, Visitation: 5-8pm, Vigil/Rosary: 6:30pm, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Funeral Mass: 10:00am, Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church. Interment: Fort Bliss National Cemetery.
Photo from Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lois R. Halford (SS# issued in MO) was born 17 June 1938 and died 22 Sept 2011, last residence El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.
See the obituary of her sister-in-law Lula Maude Halford Tieman Ivey in this compilation.
Her memorial at Find A Grave says her husband was Bennie Coy Halford. His first wife was Gloria Colene Edwards. His parents were James Granville Halford and Pearl Price Meador.
TX Marriages: Bennie C. Halford married Lois R. Sanders on 31 Aug 1985 in El Paso Co., TX. Lois may have been his third wife since a marriage is also listed for Bennie C. Halford and Priscilla Chavira on 17 Sept 1977 in El Paso Co., TX.
Her husband’s HALFORD lineage (from Ancestry family trees): Bennie Coy 1930 TX1, James Granville 1886 AR 2, John Bell 1861 TN3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley 1792 NC5, John 1765 NC6.
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LOLA BROOKS ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Thursday, 9 June 2005
Lola B. Alford, TX—Lola B., 75, heard a voice calling her name, from the Heavens on June 5, 2005. Sis Lola answered that call and departed this life in a peaceful and solemn manner.
Sis. Alford was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, one daughter.
Special memories are left with step-mother, Mattie Brooks; one son, Earl Alford, Jr., three daughters: Rita (Keith) Lewis, Gwendolyn Chargios, Charlotte (Henry) Washington; three brothers: Robert (Rosie) Brooks; Donrell (Carolyn) Brooks both of Barstow, California, Edward (Charlene) Brooks of Odessa, Texas; three sisters, Connie (Sam) Johnson, Raydell Brown, Dorothy (Wardell) Gates of Shiner, Texas; 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2005 at Unity Chapel Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at Calvary first Baptist Church, 2906 Carver Dr. at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
In another article:
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 10 June 2005
Lola B. Alford, a choir member at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, died June 5, 2005. She was 75.
Survivors include three daughters, Rita Lewis, Charlotte Washington and Gwendolyn Chargios, all of Corpus Christi; a son, Earl Alford Jr. of Corpus Christi; her stepmother, Mattie Brooks of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Connie Johnson and Raydell Brown, both of Corpus Christi, and Dorothy Gates of Shiner; three brothers, Robert and Donrell Brooks, both of Barstow, Calif., and Edward Brooks of Odessa; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. June 11 at Calvary First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Unity Chapel Funeral Home
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lola Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 March 1930, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Earl Alford Sr.; son Earl Alford Jr.; and her grandson Earl E. “Blue” Alford III in this compilation.
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LOLA MAE HENRICKS ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 2 April 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Lola Mae Alfred, 74, of Beaumont died March 29 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. today at First Union Baptist church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home on Gladys Avenue.
A native of DeRidder, La., she lived in Beaumont 70 years.
Survivors include her husband, Alfred B. “Sonny” Alfred of Beaumont; daughters, Leonia Ruth Harris, Lola Ann Matherson and Sherryln Rose Kinnear, all of Beaumont; sons, Herbert “Butch” Baltrip Jr., Sylvester Joseph Senegal, Walter James Alfred and Johnny Earl Alfred, all of Beaumont; brother, Ernest B. Henricks of Beaumont;18 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lola M. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 Jan 1925, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Walter James Alfred in this compilation.
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LONA ALVORD ASHFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 17 February 2000
Lona Alvord Ashford, 91, of Paris, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2000. Services were held on Friday, February 18, at Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Red Hill Cemetery.
She was born September 10, 1908, in Powderly to L.M. and Golda Christine Daughtrey Alvord. She attended Powderly schools, was a homemaker, and member of Powderly Church of God. She married A.W. Ashford in 1927 in Powderly. He died June 11, 1972.
Surviving are a son, Malcolm Ashford and wife, Martha, of Fort Worth; a brother, J.B. Alvord and wife, Katherine, of Paris; a sister, Opal Ramsey of Paris; three grandchildren, Mark Ashford and Lisa Ashford of Fort Worth, and Pam Williamson of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; three great-grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Williamson, and Heather Cleveland and husband, Jimmy, all of Bartlesville, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Photo from Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Hall Ferguson
At One Time http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.Ancestry/~atonetime/index.html
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lona A. Ashford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Paris, Lamar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her father, Lucious Marshall Alvord; and siblings Jefferson Buford Alvord, Marshall Newell Alvord, Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey, and Paul Glenn Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage: Lona 1908 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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LORA LYN SMITH ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 27 January 2003
FORT WORTH—Lora Lyn Alford, 35, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Western Hills United Methodist Church. Entombment: Garden of Memories Mausoleum in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Lora was born June 10, 1967, in Iowa City, Iowa. Her life centered around her daughter whom she cherished. Tiff was her reason for living. As a member of Western Hills United Methodist Church, Lora had a heart for Christ....
Survivors: 10-year-old daughter, Tiffany Marie Alford; parents, David A. and Janet L. Smith Sr.; brothers, David A. Smith Jr. and wife, Tracy, Brian E. Smith and wife, Stacy; sister, Cynthia Foulks and husband, Allen; grandmother, Margaret Filbin; former husband and dear friend, Barry Alford; a host of other loving family member and friends.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LORAINE EBERLING ALFORD
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 October 2002
Loraine E. Alford [identified as Mrs. Clifford W. Alford, Sr. in obituary headline], 88, of Galveston died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at The Woodlands Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2002, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
In another article:
Carnes Brothers Funeral Home
[From Miscellaneous Galveston County, Texas Obituaries]
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—_____ October 2002
Loraine E. Alford, 88 of Galveston died Sunday, October 20, 2002 at the Woodlands Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Grayson Glass officiating.
Burial will follow at Oleander Cemetery in Galveston.
Born August 30, 1914, in Galveston, Mrs. Alford was a lifelong Galveston resident and was the owner and operator of the Bible BookStore since 1951. She was also the Director and bible teacher at the Gulf Breeze Apartment complex from 1970 to 2001.
Survivors include: son Clifford W. Alford and wife Ruth of Houston; 4 grandsons, Clifford N. Alford and wife Jennifer of Las Cruces, NM, Paul S. Alford of Houston, Jason K. Alford and wife Felicia of Houston and Travis E. Alford of Houston; 2 great-granddaughters Brandi Lambethand and Micah Alford of Houston; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Bryce Allen Lambethand and Kaitlyn Marie Arnes of Houston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lorraine E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Aug 1914 and died 22 Oct 2002, last residence Galveston, Galveston Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Clifford Winford Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Clifford Winford 1908 TX1, Robert Winford 1869 TX2, Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LORENA EDNA GOODMAN ALFORD
Photo from Photo from Making Everlasting Memories
Memorialized by Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Beaumont, TX
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 18 April 2008
Lorena Edna Alford of Bloomberg, TX formerly of Moss Hill, TX died peacefully at the age of 95 on April 16, 2008. She was born in Robertson County on January 29, 1913. She was the third oldest of 4 daughters.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bernice W. Alford, her parents and two of her sisters Lavell Spates, and Nell Harrington.
She has left five generations of family to cherish her memories, her precious sister Ruth Benfield-Graham, and sister-in-law Junice and brother-in-law Bob Willford. Her children Wynonna R. and husband Ralph Mike Williams, Jenell V. Alford and life long friend Penny Peavy, P.E. Gene Alford and Carol. Her grand-children Brandon Alford, Stephanie and Paul Talbott, Dallas and Coalton Alford, Michael & Julie Dollard, Kevin & Liz Huntley, Theresa Dollard, Steve & Nancy Dollard, Kalia Imaizumi, and Toby Uribe. Her great grandchildren Dylan and Chloe Alford, Samantha and Renee Dollard, Ashley Wright, Torey McWilliams, Tyler Rivers. Her great great grandchildren Kaya and Kendell Wright, and Carmyn McWilliams. Her niece Alma Craft and husband J.R. and so many more family and friends, including her extended family at Roshaven.
Mrs. Alford will now be reunited with her husband after 39 years apart. She will be greatly missed but we all know she too will be in the Glory of God. We all have memories of her to last a lifetime. We love you and rest in peace.
Burial will be held at Guedry Cemetery in Batson, Texas on April 19, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
Photos from Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lorena Edna Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Atlanta, Cass Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband’s paternal grandfather, James Madison Alford; and her sisters-in-law Freddie Junius “June” Alford Williford and Lucile Curtis Alford in this compilation.
Her maiden name is from FindAGrave.com.
Her husband, Bernice Watson Alford (18 Oct 1907 – 1 March 1969) is also buried in Guedry Cemetery.
Bernice’s parents were James William Alford and Oregon Tennessee Smith, buried in Jordan Cemetery, Honey Island, Hardin Co., TX [Find A Grave].
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: Bernice Watson 1907 TX1, James William 1868 MS2, James Madison 1846 MS3, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC4.
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LORENA GILMORE ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 8 August 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
LAKE PALESTINE [Smith Co.]—Services for Mrs. Lorena G. Alford, 74, Lake Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Noonday United Methodist Church….
Burial will be in Tyler’s Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler.
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 20, 1915, at Slocum and was a member of Noonday United Methodist Church.
She and her husband, E.B. Alford, Lake Palestine, celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Jan. 28, 1990.
Mrs. Alford was a retired elementary school teacher, teaching in the Westwood Independent School District.
Survivors include her husband, E.B. Alford, Lake Palestine; a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Pace McDonald III, Palestine; a daughter, Jo Elaine Quinata, San Antonio; a son, Elward D. Alford, Georgetown; her father, M.B. Gilmore, Elkhart; a brother, Raymond Gilmore, Nacogdoches; a sister, Ruby Averitte, Slocum; six grandchildren, Amanda Estes, Pace McDonald IV, Rena Jo Quinata, Matthew Quinata, Leilani Quinata and Noel Quinata; and a great- grandchild, Cody T. Estes.
Pallbearers will be J.D. Lightfoot, Henry Bise, Pace McDonald IV, Lloyd Stanridge, Al Lightfoot, Carlton Brooks, Jack Estes and James Ray Ives.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Elward Baldy Alford, in this compilation.
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LORENE E. ROBINSON ALFORD
Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—_____ January 2016
Lorene E. Alford, 92, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
Lorene was born on May 7, 1923 in Van Buren, Arkansas and lived in Van Buren and Fort Smith most of her life. In recent years, she made her home in Houston, Texas, living with her daughter. She owned several hair salons in Fort Smith during her sixty year career before retiring in 2003, at the age of 80. Lorene enjoyed her business and particularly her customers. She was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church and the Seniors Sunday School class which she loved. She enjoyed playing cards and working puzzles with friends and family.
Lorene was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dale Mayo Alford and her mother, Opal Robinson and father, John H. Robinson.
Lorene is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Green and husband Luther of Spring, Texas; her son, John Alford and wife Jayne of Fort Smith, Arkansas and five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, nine great great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at the Klein Funeral Home in Tomball, Texas for family and friends on January 3, 2016.
Funeral service will be Thursday January 7, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock am at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. A private committal will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Lorene Alford Memorial at the Fort Smith Public Library Endowment, 3201 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903.
To sign an online guestbook, visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane J. Hinkle
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
The funeral home website includes 80+ photos.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford 1751–1811 NC.
Her husband’s lineage: Dale Mayo 1920 OK1, Wilford David 1885 AR2, Joseph Andy 1853 AR3, Leander 1814 NC4, Andrew 1787 NC5, William 1751 ??6.
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LORENE THRASHER ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 19 February 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
HENDERSON [Rusk Co.]—Graveside services for Lorene Thrasher Alford, 79, Henderson, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lakewood Memorial Park … under direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday [February 18] in a Henderson hospital.
She was born Sept. 19, 1916, in Electra and grew up in Henderson, returning in 1972. She retired from International Paper Co. where she had worked in accounting and personnel departments and was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include sons, Royce Alford Jr., Whitehouse, Rick Alford, Rockwall, Mitch Alford, Longview, and Steve Alford, Henderson; daughter, Holli Hagler, Shreveport, La.; brothers, Jack Thrasher, Henderson, and Jimmy Thrasher, Baton Rouge, La.; sisters, Todi Foley, Henderson, and Helen Neely, Lake Cherokee; and 11 grandchildren.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Photo from New Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Alba Royce Alford Sr.; and sons Alba Royce Alford Jr. and Joe Mitchell “Mitch” Alford in this compilation.
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LORETTA ETHEL ALFORD PATTON
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 2 October 1999
PALESTINE—Services for Loretta E. Patton, 81, Palestine, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Tom Rousseau and the Rev. Sam Cox officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Park.
Mrs. Patton died Friday [October 1].
She was born Jan. 31, 1918, in Many, La., to the late Lee Alford and Lavada Ethel Leach Alford. She was member and honorary lifetime deaconess of First Christian Church. She owned and operated Patton’s Florist for 30 years, was member of Business and Professional Women’s Club, Harvey Woman’s Club and Japonica Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George “Pat” Patton on Sept. 13, 1997, and sister, Ruba Mae Schattel.
Survivors include daughter, Phyllis Droby, Frankston; son, George L. Patton, Palestine; sister, Lavada Apodaca, Pasadena; brothers, Kenneth L. Alford, Elmer E. Alford and W.P. “Chubby” Alford, all of Palestine; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are nephews, Bob Evans, Larry Schattel, Gary Schattel, Montee Poole, Jimmy Alford, Randy Apodaca and Kenny Alford.
Honorary pallbearers are grandsons, Calvin Patton, Paul Droby, Jim Homan, David Drafahl, Jim Hicks and Steve Statham….
Photo from Roselawn Park Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Beverly Odom/East Texas Genealogical Society
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Loretta E. Patton (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
From SSACI: Loretta Ethel Patton was born 31 Jan 1918 in Edgerly, Calcasieu Parish, LA, daughter of Lee Alford and Lavada E. Leach. She died 1 Oct 1999.
See the obituaries of her siblings Elmer Earl Alford, Kenneth Lee Alford Sr., and Lavada Iris Alford Apodaca in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
Her lineage: Loretta Ethel 1918 LA1, Benjamin Henderson Lee 1893 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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LOUISE MAE “MOMO” ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 30 August 2007
Louise (Momo) Alfred demised 8-23-07. Both Visitation & Funeral will be held @ McCoy & Harrison Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Mae Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Jan 1942.
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LOUISE MARIE EDWARDS LEONARD ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 11 November 2005
Louise M. Alford expired November 7, 2005. Visitation Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, 11 A.M. Both services @ Great Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 3202 Blanco Street. The Reverend D. Curtis, Officiating. Interment Cemetery Beautiful.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From her Social Security Application and Claim (Ancestry): Louise is listed as black, born 30 Sept 1943 in Fort Richmond, TX [no Fort Richmond in TX—possibly Richmond, Fort Bend Co., TX]. Her death date is listed as 1 Nov 2005.
March 1965 Louise Marie Edwards
Nov 1974: Louise Marie Leonard
18 Aug 1983: Louise Marie Alford
31 Oct 1990 Louise Marie Edward
10 Nov 1992 Louise Marie Aloford
20 May 2003 Louise Alford
From TX Marriages: Louise M. Lenard married Samuel E. Alford in Harris Co. on 6 Dec 1977.
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LOUISE PARTIN HALLFORD WHATMAN
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—29 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Louise Whatman, age 86, resident of Orange, TX last seven years, died July 28, 1998 at the Baptist Hospital in Orange, TX. She was born in Waelder, TX and was a lifelong resident of San Antonio. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by son, Charles Ray Hallford, San Antonio, TX; daughters, Beverly Jean Zerko, Orange, Sandra Kay Rivette, San Antonio, TX; brother, Luther Partin, Long Beach, CA; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild....
Graveside Services and interment will be held on July 31, 1998 at 10:00 A.M. at San Jose Cemetery in San Antonio, the Rev. Curtis Hallford officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionary Fund at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Orange. Dorman Funeral Home, Orange, TX 77631 (409) 746-2161.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Whatman (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1912, last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Charles Ray Hallford in this compilation. In that obituary, her husband is identified as N.W. “Bill” Hallford.
Her husband’s HALLFORD lineage, from RootsWeb.com Family Tree “Halford: Southern US“ by Michael Kruse: Nathaniel Wilburn 1913 TX1, Nathaniel Wilburn 1872 AL2, Dixson H.L. 1841 AL3, Samuel Hunicutt 1806 SC4, Burrell Moses Gordon 1774 SC5, Achillis 1754 VA6.
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LOUISE ROSEBUD ALFORD ALEXANDER
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Friday, 5 April 1968
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Wilson Sherrill Alford Sr.; and sisters Cora Evelyn Alford and Hazel Dell Alford Harris in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Sidney Lodwick Alford Sr. in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Louise Rosebud 1903 TX1, Wilson Sherrill 1850 TX2, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA3, Lodwick 1775 NC4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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LUCILE ALFORD BURLESON
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 23 July 1981
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Lucile Alford Burleson, widow of John M. Burleson, died Thursday, July 23, 1981.
She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on November 22, 1893, the daughter of C.A. and Ida Franke Alford. She first moved to Houston in 1909 and after an absence returned in 1923. She is a member of Reid Memorial Methodist Church, and was Choir Director of Woodland Presbyterian Church for 27 years. Charter member of the Etude Music Club, Lindale Garden Club, and the Houston Horticulture Club.
Survivors: children, Mrs. Florine Reiniets, John A. Burleson and Joe W. Burleson, Houston, Jim S. Burleson, Garland, and Mrs. Lucile Below, Covina, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Martha Daugherty, Corpus Christi; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Settegast-Kopf Chapel.... Interment Hollywood Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandsons and great grandsons....
Photo from Hollywood Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1981) dates of Lucile Burleson (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituary of her mother, Ida M. Franke Alford, in Kansas Obituaries.
Lucile’s father was Corwin A. Alford b. 1865 in OH. Family lived in Atchison, KS in 1900.
Her death certificate lists her birthdate as 22 November 1893.
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LUCILE CURTIS ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 3 February 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Lucile C. Alford, 86, of Silsbee died Wednesday [Feb 1]at Silsbee Doctors Hospital.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Kountze with burial at Old Hardin Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary in Kountze.
A native of Palacios, she lived in Honey Island more than 28 years before moving to Silsbee a year ago and was a retired registered nurse.
Survivors include sons, Charles F. Alford of Kountze and James C. Alford of Silsbee; brothers Elliott Alford of Humble, George W. Curtis of Kerrville, Robert P. Curtis of Douglass and Leroy Curtis of Waycross, GA.; and two grandchildren....
Photo from Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucile C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Aug 1908, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband’s paternal grandfather, James Madison Alford; and sisters-in-law Freddie Junius “June” Alford Williford and Lorena Edna Goodman Alford in this compilation.
Lucile Curtis was born in Palacios, Matagorda Co., TX; the daughter of George and Myrtle Ashley Curtis. She married R.C. Alford November 13, 1932 in Matagorda County. R.C. was born May 4, 1905 in Livingston, Polk Co., TX and he died June 12, 1972 at Honey Island, Hardin County, TX. His business was oil well drilling. They had two sons: Charles Franklin Alford born October 16, 1933 in Dayton, Liberty Co., TX, and James Curtis Alford born May 4, 1936 at Freer, Duval Co., TX. The brother “Elliott Alford” in the obituary is probably an error since Lucile had a brother named Elliot Curtis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her husband’s lineage: R.C. 1905 TX1, James William 1868 MS2, James Madison 1846 MS3, Furney/Ferney 1793 NC4.
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LUCILLE HIGHTOWER ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 14 January 2005
Lucille Alford, 65, of Beaumont, TX died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Dubuis Health System. Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at Love and Compassion Ministries with burial at Sacred Heart under the direction of Calvary Mortuary Staff....
She was a native of Jasper, TX and lived in Beaumont, TX for 50 years.
Survivors include her son, Allen Adam Hightower, Jr. of Beaumont, TX; daughters, Judy Katherine Relford of Beaumont, TX and Faye Hightower Strayhorn of Pearland, TX; sisters, Elwanda Syvester of Victorville, CA and Ruth Elaine Daw of Beaumont, TX; brothers, Wardell Guidry of Anaheim, CA and Randall Knight of Fort Worth, TX; four grandsons and a host of other relatives and friends....
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LUCILLE KAY ALFORD
GATESVILLE MESSENGER
Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—Saturday, 5 August 2000
Lucille Alford, 78, of Gatesville, died July 30 at a local hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Sweet Home Baptist Church with interment at Pidcoke Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born June 3, 1922, in Natchitoches, LA, to the late Katie Kay and Goshie Goff Kay. She was a homemaker and also served as a housekeeper for others. In addition to her parents, a son, Lee Madison of Louisiana, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Alford of Gatesville, four sons, Frank Alford, Jr., Dallas, and David Alford, Greg Alford, and Joe Alford of Gatesville, one daughter, Gracey Alford of Killeen, one brother, Charles Kay of Killeen, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
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LUCILLE RAYFORD ALFORD
Mother of Mariwynn Alford Watson, AAFA #0127
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Friday, 24 November 1989
HENDERSON—Lucille Rayford Alford, 93, of Henderson, formerly of Paris, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 [sic: 23], in a Henderson nursing home.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at Lakewood Memorial Park in Henderson with Dr. L.B. Broach III officiating. Crawford A. Grim Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 12, 1895, in Henderson, a daughter of Charles Gordon and Cora Wynn Wilson Rayford. She was a graduate of Henderson High School and the College of Industrial Arts in Denton. She formerly lived in Paris and moved to Henderson after the death of her husband, Jess Alford Sr., in 1975. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Henderson.
Surviving are a son, Jess B. Alford Jr. of Dallas; a daughter, Mariwynn Alford Watson of Tyler; two granddaughters, Ann Alford of Dallas and Larkin Watson Chilton of Fort Worth; four grandsons, Jess Alford III of South Padre Island, Russell Watson III of Tyler, Matthew Alford Watson of Tyler and William Watson of McAllen; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Henderson, Rusk Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Jesse Burks Alford; and daughter Mariwynn Alford Watson in this compilation.
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LUCILLE ROSE BRAY ALFORD
Mother of Billye Lucille Alford Campbell, AAFA #1119
DAILY TIMES
Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA—Sunday, 5 November 2006
WACO, TEXAS—Lucille Rose Bray Alford, only child of William and Caroline Bray, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006 at her residence after several years of a declining illness.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room....
Rose was born May 30, 1910, in Devol, Okla., but she had lived most of her life in Waco since 1949. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a Methodist. She was a professional seamstress, care giver to all and everyone appreciated her gardening abilities and memorable stories.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Fort Alford; son-in-law Morris Wayne Beheler; and grand-son Daryl Gene Beheler.
She is survived by two daughters, Darlene Beheler, Waco, and Billye Campbell and her husband Sandy of Valdosta; sisters-in-law, Geneva Hatcher and Willie May Griffin; eight grandchildren, Michael W. Beheler and his wife Eva, Carol L. Beheler Nystrom and her husband Paul, Jerry Don Beheler, Linda Campbell, Sanford Campbell, III and his wife Angelica, Sandra Holt and her husband Jim, Brant Campbell and his wife Marile, Carrie Clifton and her husband Robert; 15 great-grandchildren, Breanna Valentine, Jerrod Beheler, Brennan Beheler, Tyler Nystrom, Adam and Chris Beheler, Alise Cartledge, Kirk Holt, Rob, Andrew and Will Clifton, Miriam, Bailey, Caroline and Brantley Campbell; two great-great grandchildren, Kaiden Beheler and Braeden Valentine; numerous nieces and nephews; and special loving friends Mildred Johnson, Gwynette and Mark Argo....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille Rose Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, William Fort Alford, in this compilation.
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LUCILLE SISCO ALFORD ABNEY
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 6 January 2008
ATHENS—Services for Lucille Alford Abney, 85, Athens, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at Landmark Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Fondren officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park under direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens.
Mrs. Abney died Jan. 5, 2008, in a local nursing home.
She was born May 28, 1922, in Newton County, Ark, to the late William Franklin and Stella Lorena Cochran Sisco. She lived in Athens [since] 1950, and worked for Vassarette of Munsingwear, Inc. for 21 years and Mrs. J’s Plant Farm for 10 years. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Abney in 1997; brother, Hershel Sisco; and sister, Gladys Faddis.
Survivors include sons, Greg Alford and Jimmy Abney, both of Athens; sister, Juanita Ferguson, Neosho, Mo.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Rick Williams, Rust Abney, Jerry Carrico, Roberto Delgado, Gary Steddum and Van Pearce.
Honorary pallbearers are Marvin Timmerman, Robert Miller, Larry Anding, Pete Stockard, Jasper Stevens, Alec Wofford, Bryan Roberts, Glenn Leopard, T.C. Brannon and Tim Tutle....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucille Abney (SS# issued in CA), last residence Athens, Henderson Co., TX.
Lucille Sisco Alford married (2) Stanley Durwood Abney on 17 Dec 1976 in Henderson Co., TX.
Lucille’s first husband was Leonard Alford, the son of William Thomas Alford and Mima May Baugh.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
Her first husband’s lineage: Leonard 1919 AR, William Thomas 1879 AR2, Franklin L. 1858 AR3, Thomas H. 1833 TN4, John 1786 NC5.
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LUCIOUS MARSHALL ALVORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Monday, 3 October 1960
Lucius Marshall Alvord, 75, retired farmer of Powderly, died at home there Monday at 6:19 a.m. after being in ill health some.
Tuesday at 2 p.m. is the time set for funeral services in Red Hill Church, burial in the cemetery there to be made by Gene Roden & Sons.
Born in Lansing, Mich., August 10, 1885, Mr. Alvord was a son of E.A. and Ameila Allen Alvord.
He leaves his wife, the former Miss Golda Christine Daughtrey, and these children: Marshall Alvord of Tye, D.I. Alvord, Abilene, J.B. Alford, Paris, Paul Alvord, Mrs. Lona Ashford and Mrs. Opal Ramsey, Powderly, 17 other descendants, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel House, Plainview.
Photo from Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Hall Ferguson
At One Time http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.Ancestry/~atonetime/index.html
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his children Jefferson Buford Alvord, Lona Alvord Ashford, Marshall Newell Alvord; Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey, and Paul Glenn Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
His ALVORD lineage: Lucious Marshall 1885 MI1, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI2, Marshall White 1813 NY3, Josiah 1780 MA4, Josiah 1735 MA5, Josiah 1704 MA6, Benjamin 1658 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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LUCY FAY ALVORD EVANS
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 9 June 2005
FORT WORTH—Lucy Fay Alvord Evans, 100, a retired file supervisor for Commercial Standard Insurance Co., died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday in Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home….
Fay was a member of a pioneer ranching family. She was born in Baird on Sept. 24, 1904, to the late Frank and Mattie Sue Alvord. Fay finished high school in Baird in 1923 and went on to West Texas State Teachers College in Canyon. She then taught school in the Borger school district for several years during the oil boom, Dust Bowl and the opening of the Palo Duro Canyon as a state park. Fay moved to Fort Worth in 1941. She retired from Commercial Standard Insurance in 1969 after 23 years.
Fay was a loyal member of Hemphill Presbyterian Followship and the Southside Chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Association.
Survivors: Daughter, Sue and husband, Bob Ragsdale, of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Deborah and husband, Mike Martinak, of Fort Worth and Dianne and husband, Mike Kelpin, of Reno, Nev.; great-grandchildren, Jayme Martinak of Fort Worth, Michael Martinak and wife, Joey, of Fort Worth, and Nicholas and Francesca Kelpin, both of Reno, Nev.; sister-in-law, Lois Alvord of Fort Worth; nephew, Fred Edgar Alvord and wife, Kathy, of Fort Worth; and niece, Freddie Ann Hackney of Fort Worth.
Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sonja Brumley Vaughn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
She was born 24 Sept 1905 in Baird, Callahan Co., TX, the daughter of Frank Edgar Alvord and his second wife, Mattie Sue Park—both buried, along with her grandfather, in Ross Cemetery, Callahan Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage: Lucy Fay 1905 TX1, Frank Edgar 1861 IL2, Joshua Nichols 1823 NY3, Augustus Tripp 1798 VT4, Woolcott 1773 MA5, John 1739 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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LULA BRUMBLEY ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 8 January 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Lula Alford, 104, of Dallas died Jan. 2 at Tri City Hospital in Dallas.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dixie Baptist Church in Jasper with burial at Indian Creek Cemetery under the direction of Robinson Community Funeral Home in Jasper....
A native of and former resident of Jasper [Jasper Co.], she lived in Dallas 20 years.
Survivors include daughters, Lucille Davis of Dallas and Bulah Ford of Port Arthur; son, L.C. Alford of Hawkins; and brother, Ivory Brumbley of Houston.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Lula is listed on the 1900 and 1910 censuses in Jasper Co., TX, with her parents, James and Alice Brumley, spelled that way on both censuses. In 1900, her birth date is listed as March 1894. This is an African American family.
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LULA MAE ALFORD ROY
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 14 April 2006
Lula Mae Alford-Roy departed this life April 10, 2006. She leaves to cherish her memories: 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grand, 2 siblings, family and friends. Wake Fri. 7-9pm.at Ross Mortuary, Funeral Sat. 11am.at St. Stephen B.C. 170 Rittenhouse. Interment Cemetery Beautiful.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lula Mae Roy (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 May 1928, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
From her Social Security Application and Claim (Ancestry): Lula Mae Alford Roy’s parents are Earnest Alford and Rose P. Fuller. She is black and was born in Sibley, Lincoln Parish, LA.
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LULA MAUDE HALFORD TIEMAN IVEY
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 12 August 2003
Lula Maude Ivey, 75, of Amarillo died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003.
Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mrs. Ivey was born May 13, 1928, to James Granville and Pearl Price Halford. She had worked as a waitress.
Survivors include a son, Leonard “Buster” Tieman of Louisville, Ky.; and a grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lula M. Ivey (SS# issued in TX), last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
See the obituary of her sister-in-law Lois R. Sanders Halford in this compilation.
Her HALFORD lineage (from Ancestry family trees): Lula Maude 1928 TX1, James Granville 1886 AR 2, John Bell 1862 AR3, Alfred Marion 1831 TN4, Bradley 1792 NC5, John 1765 NC6.
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LURLEY OBERA “BEA” ALFORD MCDONALD
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—24 February 2000
Lurley Obera “Bea” McDonald of Richmond, Texas, formerly of Wichita Falls, passed away Feb. 20, 2000.
Services will be held at the Lunn’s Colonial Chapel at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 24, 2000. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.
Mrs. McDonald was born Jan. 24, 1907, in Beaver Valley, Ala. She was a resident of Wichita Falls since 1946, spending her last six years in Richmond, Texas. She was a homemaker, seamstress, Sunday school teacher, and secretary for the Mary Martha Sunday school class for many years. She was a member of the Woodhaven Baptist Church, formerly Hillcrest Baptist Church, for more than 50 years. She and Arthur Lee McDonald were married Dec. 6, 1924, in Munger, Texas. He passed away Dec. 2, 1989.
Survivors include her daughter, Joline Nixon, and son-in-law Charles; and her brother J.B. Alford of Pleasant Grove, Ala.; grandson Mark Nixon of Grapevine, Texas, and three great-grandchildren, Michael, Jerod, and Robert Nixon....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bea McDonald (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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LUTHER TODD ALFORD
[He died in Texas, but we are also including his obituary in Indiana Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—Monday, 31 March 1931
Word has been received in Indianapolis of the death of L. Todd Alford, age forty-three, in an automobile accident in Houston, Tex., Sunday [March 30].
Mr. Alford, the son of Fremont Alford, former judge of Marion county criminal court, who died a year ago, was born in Indianapolis, December 24, 1887, and lived here until six years ago. At the time of his death he was manager of the casualty and surety department of the Southern Surety Company, New York.
He attended Manual Training High School, and while in Indianapolis was employed by Hibben Hollweg Company, and later in the state claim department of the C.I.&W. railroad, now consolidated with the Baltimore and Ohio. He enlisted in the army in September. 1917, remaining in a training camp at Louisville, Ky. The wife, Mrs. Dorothy Alford, died about a month ago.
Mr. Alford returned to Indianapolis when discharged and went to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1924. He moved to Houston three years ago.
He was a thirty-second degree Mason, a member of Centre Lodge, F. and A. M. of the Scottish Rite, the Shrine and the American Legion.
Survivors are his mother. Mrs. Villa B. Alford, a sister, Mrs. Gertrude A. Blake, and a brother, Harry B. Alford, all of Indianapolis.
The body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial.
Photo from Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CKHoosier
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his father, Fremont Alford, in this Indiana Obituaries.
The last name of some members of this family is spelled Allford in various records.
L. Todd’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, #16.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Luther Todd 1887 IN1, Fremont 1857 IN2, John Lambert 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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LUTHER WOODROW ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—____ June 1989
Funeral services for Luther W. Alford, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, in the Phillips and Luckey Chapel with a 3:30 p.m. graveside service at the Hagen [sic: Hagan] Cemetery in Crockett [Houston Co.].
Raymond E. Waldron of Jehovah’s Witnesses officiated.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday, June 7, at his residence after a sudden illness. He had been a Rockdale resident for the past eight years, moving to Rockdale from Crockett.
He was born Dec. 5, 1913, in Rockdale to Mr. and Mrs. Luther (Ann) Alford. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include a daughter, Marguerite Simmons of Humble; two grandsons, David and Michael Simmons of Humble; also, two half sisters, residents of Houston.
Mr. Alford was a member of the Cameron Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a U.S. Army veteran.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of L.W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his birth date as 6 Dec 1913, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Luther Woodrow 1913 TX1, Luther 1894 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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LUVENIA ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—____ 15 March 1923
CHILD MEETS HORRIBLE DEATH IN A SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT HICKS
Lavina, seven year old daughter of Tom Alford, dragged to death when tied to the tail of a gentle old family mare last Friday afternoon. One of the most shocking tragedies Milam County has ever known, occurred last Friday afternoon in the Hicks Community, nine miles south of Rockdale, when Lavina Alford, the little seven year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Tom Alford met a horrible death by being dragged at the heels of the family buggy mare.
It seems that the child, with other children of the same age, was playing in the horse lot, the old family mare being the object of their attention. The animal was known to be gentle, and the children had been in the habit of swinging by her tail and climbing all over her at will. On this occasion, in an effort to find some new sport, one of the children tied a rope to the old mares tail, fastening the other end to Lavina’s ankle. The children then amused themselves by driving the mare around the lot. A mistake, however caused her to fall, and this frightened the animal which began running, only to become more frightened at the feeling of the weight of the child. The mare finally jumped the lot fence and dashed into the pasture dragging the little girl several hundred yards before being stopped.
When picked up, the child was already dead, and upon medical examination being given it, was found that in addition to numerous cuts and bruises, her neck was broken. It is thought that the breaking of the neck occurred when the mare jumped the fence.
The funeral was held Saturday, interment being at Forest Grove Cemetery. Mr. And Mrs. Alford are receiving the sincere sympathy of our entire citizenship in this sad tragedy which has robbed their home of one of its brightest lights and chief treasures.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and her siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, James A. Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Luvenia 1915 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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LYDIA KNIGHTEN ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 30 May 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Funeral services for Lydia Alford, 73, of Silsbee will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31, 2003 at Farmer Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Cunningham Cemetery both in Silsbee....
Mrs. Alford died May 29, 2003 at Pine Arbor Health Care Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Silsbee. Mrs. Alford was a school teacher for both Silsbee and Spurger School districts.
Survivors include daughter and her husband Melissa and Randy Strahan of Silsbee; mother Ella Knighten of Silsbee; sisters Betty Collard of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Herrington of Silsbee; and Nell Spaulding of Coeur D’Alene, ID; brother Carl Knighten of Silsbee and 2 grandchildren.
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LYNN ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 7 December 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1993
LAMESA (Special)—Services for Lynn Alford, 78, of Lamesa will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church….
Burial will be in Lamesa Memorial Park under direction of Branon Funeral Home.
Alford died Sunday [December 6] in Methodist Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Carbon [Eastland Co.] and moved to Dawson County in 1938 from Plains. He received a bachelor of science degree from Daniel Baker College and a master’s degree from Texas Tech University. He was a teacher, coach and administrator with the Klondike Independent School District.
He was a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., and served actively from 1942-1946 and in the reserves until 1951. He attained the rank of lieutenant senior grade.
Survivors include his wife, Dorice Davis Alford of the home; a son, Tom of Vernon Hills, Ill.; two daughters, Barbara Archer of Lamesa and Nancy Hartley of Bay City; and four grandchildren….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that A.L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 Oct 1914, last residence Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, George Thomas Alford and Ether Hilton Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: A. Lynn 1914 TX1, George Thomas 1890 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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MABEL FRANCES HALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Thursday, 9 April 1998
Halford, Mabel France, 94, of Luling died Wednesday [April 8]. Visitation 5 p.m. today, O’Bannon Funeral Home, Luling. Services 10 a.m. Friday, First Baptist Church, Luling. Burial Luling City Cemetery.
Photo from Luling Cemetery, Luling, Caldwell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Les Varner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mabel Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 Nov 1903, last residence Luling, Caldwell Co., TX.
Her death record [TX Deaths] lists her middle name as Frances. Her Find A Grave memorial lists her as Mabel Frances Worthy Halford.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: Robert Charles Halford died 8 May 1963 in Luling, Caldwell Co., TX. He was born 15 July 1907 in Dallas, TX, the son of C.M. Halford and Mertal Maxwell.
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MABLE CLAIRE ALFORD RUCKER
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 November 2004
Mable Claire Rucker, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2004 at the age of 86. She was born in Cotton Valley, LA on June 27, 1918.
Mable, a longtime resident of Corpus Christi, was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Rucker; brothers, Norris, Reggie and Dottle Alford and sister, Elaine Chambers. She is survived by her son, Jeffery Norris Rucker and her daughter, Charlotte Ann Townsend and her brother, Buck Alford. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Samuel, Jason, Eli, Gabriel and Joshua Rucker, Bryan, Lori (Hurt), Tammy Townsend and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Service to follow at 7:00 P.M. at Porter Loring North, 2102 North 1604 East at Gold Canyon Dr., San Antonio TX....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mable Rucker (SS# issued in AR) was born 27 June 1918, last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
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MABLEAN ALFRED JONES
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 2 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Mablean Alfred Jones, devoted wife and mother, ended her courageous battle, slipped into eternity and found peace on Monday, March, 30, 1998.
She was born on Sept. 27, 1928, in Houston, to Nevada and Eil Alfred.
Jones is survived by her husband of 32 years, Melvin Jones; sons, Alfred Curtis King of Houston, Donald Ray Levier of California and Joseph Kelvin Levier of Beaumont; daughters, Phelicia King of Barrett Station, Jacquely Y. King of San Diego, Calif; seven grandchildren, Martin King, Pleshette King, Curt King, Marlon King, Aaron “Al” King, Michelle King Ross and Phoebe Nichols Henry; seven great-grandchildren, Marcel King, Curtis King, Micheala Nichols, A’Shante Ware, Taylor Ross and Gabriella “Gaby” Boyd; two sisters, Ella Alfred Eagleton, Jean Wyatt White; brother-in-law, Wilfred White Jr., all of Barrett Station; daughter-in-laws, Gloria Rubit, Wanda King, Doloris King and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday at Walker Funeral Home Chapel.... The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mount Rose Church of God in Christ with her nephew…. Burial will immediately follow the service at Barrett Evergreen Cemetery in Barrett Station....
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MACK ALFORD, JR.
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 12 May 2005
LONGVIEW—Services for Mack Alford, Jr., 73, Longview are scheduled for noon Saturday at Galilee Baptist Church, Hallsville [Harrison Co.], with the Revs. H.C. Rockmore and Lamar Jones officiating.
Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hallsville, under direction of Dearion & Davis Funeral Parlor, Gladewater.
Mr. Alford died May 8 in a Longview hospital.
He was born Aug. 11, 1931, in Hallsville. He was owner of Big Mack Alford’s Hauling Services.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Jones, Jackie Moore, Velda Hutchins and Mechelle Nelson; mother Ernestine Alford; sister Nelderine Randall; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and other relatives....
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mack Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Ernestine Alford, in this compilation.
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MACK J. ALFORD
ARALC MONROE ALFORD
Source unknown
Freestone Co., TX—6 August 1942
M.J. AND MONROE ALFORD DROWN SUNDAY NEAR PINE BLUFF; BODIES ARE RECOVERED
Mack J. Alford, aged 62, and his son, Monroe, aged 18, were drowned in the Trinity River, at 12:30 P.M. Sunday. They had joined Bish Stanley and son of Teague, who were camped about 300 yards north of Pine Bluff. The party were preparing to return home, when Monroe swam across the river twice, and on returning the last time he became exhausted and was drowning when his father jumped in the water to try to save him. The boy caught hold of his father, and both sank.
A large number of citizens from Trinity Chapel, Turlington and Fairfield soon gathered, and search was begun for the bodies. One was recovered about 9:30 P.M. and the other an hour later. The bodies were near each other and about 75 feet below where they drowned.
The hunt for the bodies was unsuccessful until an old method was tried. Bundles of dry fodder were released above where the drowning occurred. Three of the four drifted the same way, and at the same point slowed and turned around. Grappling began at this point, and the bodies were found there.
Mr. Alford was born and reared in Freestone County, his parents being pioneer settlers. He was a farmer and expert mechanic, and was a highly esteemed citizen.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. K.B. Dunbar and Miss Elizabeth Alford, and a brother Aralc Alford, all of Turlington.
Young Alford was a member of the Fairfield High School 1942 graduating class.
Burial was in the Antioch cemetery Monday afternoon, under the direction of Burleson Funeral Home, following religious services by the Revs. H.L. McKissack and Obie Anderson.
In another article:
CORSICANA SEMI-WEEKLY LIGHT
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 August 1942
FATHER AND SON DROWNED SUNDAY IN TRINITY RIVER
FAIRFIELD, Aug. 3—M.J. Alford, aged 62, and son, Monroe Alford, 17, were drowned in the Trinity river, 20 miles northeast of Fairfield about 11 o’clock Sunday morning.
According to eyewitness accounts the younger Alford dived from a boat in which they were fishing, and was seized with cramps, and both were drowned when the father attempted to rescue his son. The bodies had not been recovered at a late hour Sunday.
Mr. Alford was a prominent Freestone County man, having lived at Turlington all his life, and young Alford was a 1942 graduate of the Fairfield High School.
Photos from Antioch Cemetery, Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Mullen
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his daughter Elizabeth Alford Biteman Clark in this compilation.
From The Handbook of Texas: Troy, Texas (Freestone County). Troy, also known as Pine Bluff, was near the Trinity River and Cook Lake twelve miles east of Fairfield in eastern Freestone County. The town was established about 1847…. Nothing remained of the community in 1936.
On Mack J. Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he lists his birth date as 21 Jan 1880. On the 1880 census (June 9), he is 4 months old, so the date on his gravestone is probably incorrect.
His memorial at Find A Grave lists him as Mack Jamison Alford and his wife is listed as Clara Rebecca Anderson Alford. AAFA records list him as Mack Jimpsey Alsey Alford.
From TX Marriages: M J A Alford married Lizzie C. Waldrone on 24 Dec 1868 in Freestone Co.
From FamilySearch Texas Marriages, 1837–1973: M.J.A. Alford married Lizzie E. Waldwin on 24 Dec 1867 in Freestone Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Mack J. 1880 TX1, Mack Jimpsey Anderson 1830/31 TN2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MADISON DORCELL ALFORD
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—_____ December 2005
Graveside Services for Miss Madison D. Alford will be Friday, December 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Elizabeth Cemetery Karnack, Texas, Rev. Tommie D. Harris, Officiating.
Madison was born on December 20, 2005 to Scholanda Alford.
She was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Dorothy Alford and Grandfather, Willie T. Alford, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother and father; two brothers, Olajwan and Dylan; two sisters, Joeisha and Nicaya Alford; grandparents, Albert Hill (Dee); one aunt; four uncles; a number of cousins and friends; and her god-mother, Caternia Thomas.
In another article:
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Friday, 30 December 2005
Graveside services for baby Madison Dorcell Alford will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, at Elizabeth Cemetery in Karnack under the direction of Stanmore-Hayward Funeral Home.
Baby Madison died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, in a Shreveport, La., hospital. She was born Dec. 20, 2005.
She is survived by her mother, Scholanda Alford; her father; two brothers; two sisters; and other relatives.
AAFA NOTES: Stanmore Funeral Homes traditionally serves the African-American community.
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MAE ROSE ALFORD CHATMAN
MINERAL WELLS INDEX
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX—Saturday, 31 May 1954
Funeral services for Mrs. C.W. Chatman who resided about five miles southeast of Mineral Wells were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Buzbee Funeral Chapel with burial in Sturdivant Cemetery. The Rev. V.A. Calvin was the officiating minister.
Mrs. Chatman who was born in Pike County, Arkansas June 18, 1911 died 10:50 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. She had been in ill health for a number of years and seriously ill about 30 days. She and Mr. Chatman who is the manager of the Texas Fruit Growers Association, were married in Nashville, Arkansas December 24, 1928. She was a member of the Seventh [Day] Adventist Church.
Survivors are her husband of Mineral Wells, one son, Clifton W. Chatman of Fort Hood; one daughter, Miss Helen V. Chatman of Mineral Wells and two grandchildren, Jerry W. and Norman David Chatman, both of Fort Hood and one sister, Mrs. Adele Hockaday of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Roy Abbott, Clayton Patterson, Bill Cordell, Gerald Cordell, A.J. Jenkins and A.H. Hudson.
Photo from Sturdivant Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Toni Turk
AAFA NOTES: Mae Rose Alford was the daughter of William Win Alford and Annie B. McLaughlin, who married 30 Jul 1905 in Howard Co., AR. For some reason, she is not listed with her parents in the 1920 census of Howard Co., AR.
From Arkansas Death Index, 1914–1950 (Ancestry): William Win Alford died 15 Feb 1927 in Howard Co.
Rose and Clifton William Chatman married in Howard Co. 24 Dec 1928
Her sister was Lucinda Adell Alford who married Willie H. Hockaday on 27 Aug 1924 in Howard Co. AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her lineage: Mae Rose 1911 AR1, William Win 1870 AR2, Joseph David 1842 AR3, David Winston 1823 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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MARCYLE ALFORD HICKSON LEVY
Sister of Jessie Kathleen Alford Conley, AAFA #0846
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 4 October 2005
Marcyle Alford, 83, of Houston went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 29, 2005. She was born February 12, 1922 in Houston, TX to Kenneth and Mamie Alford. Marcyle managed an apartment complex until she was 70 years old. She was very devoted to her family, with taking care of her son born with a heart defect to making sure everyone was provided for. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Marcyle is preceded in death by her parents, husband Nathan Levy Sr.; two sons, Arthur Hickson III, Nathan Levy III; one daughter, Candace Hickson; one brother, Raymond Alford; two sisters, Sara Jane Alford, Marie Hamilton; and one grandson, Chanse Hickson. Marcyle is survived by two children, Janie Hickson, Timothy Hickson and wife Nancy; two sisters, Kathleen Conley, Elisabeth O’Neill; 9 grandchildren, Tavis, Damian, Kenneth, Kirk, Arthur, Candace, Holly, Jill, Julie; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at Forest Park Lawndale in the Chapel of Angels. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery....
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DAILY IBERIAN
Eunice, St. Landry Parish, LA—Tuesday, 4 October 2005
HOUSTON—Services for Marcyle Alford, 83, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Park Lawndale Chapel. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be observed today from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume Wednesday at 10 a.m. until the time of service at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.
A native and resident of Houston, Mrs. Alford died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005.Born on Feb. 12, 1922, Mrs. Alford is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mamie Alford.
Marcyle managed an apartment complex until she was 70 years old. She was very devoted to her family, with taking care of her son born with a heart defect to making sure everyone was provided for. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her two children, Janie Hickson and Timothy Hickson and wife Nancy; two sisters, Kathleen Conley and Elisabeth O’Neill; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Mamie Alford; husband, Nathan Levy Sr.; two sons, Arthur Hickson III and Nathan Levy III; a daughter, Candace Hickson; a brother, Raymond Alford; two sisters, Sara Jane Alford and Marie Hamilton; and a grandson, Chanse Hickson.
Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home of Houston is in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marcyle Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Marcyle 1922 TX1, Kenneth Wise 1893 TX2, Kinchen Beall 1855 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARETA LAVERNE HUDSON ALFORD
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—21 December 2010
PALESTINE—Services for Mareta Alford, 82, of Palestine will be at 1 p.m Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.
Mareta Alford went to be with her Lord Saturday, Dec. 18.
Mrs. Alford was born March 19, 1928 in Kennedale to David Harold (Pete) and Jesse Hudson. She married Earsel E. (Red) Alford on Dec. 4, 1945. She was a member of the Crockett Road Church of Christ.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Earsel E. (Red) Alford; granddaughter, Susan Earnest; brothers, Gordon Hudson, Louis Hudson and Billy Hudson; and three siblings which died in infancy. She is survived by four children, Carolyn Crouse of Rusk, Larry Alford and wife Pam of Elkhart, Wayne Alford and friend Geanie O’Neal of Palestine and Ann Tillman and husband Lenn of Neches; sisters, Joyce Ferrell of Waco and Mary Stech and husband Bob of Palestine; grandchildren, David Wilbanks and wife Lisa of Rusk, Elaine Alford and friend Ray Wolf of Palestine, Lauren York and husband Daniel of Elkhart, Bradley Alford and wife Alicia of Folsom, Calif., Jamie Johnson and husband Michael of Crowley, Charles Starr and wife Beth of Elkhart, Hannah Tillman of Neches, Debbie Shuptrine and husband Tommy and Teletha Holcomb and husband Ed, all of Palestine; and 15 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
The family wishes to express great appreciation to Dr. Mike Smith, the staff at Cartmell Home for Aged, and Palestine Regional Medical Center.
To view online, leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mareta Laverne Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Earsel Edward “Red” Alford, in this compilation.
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MARGARET ANN ALFORD BENNETT-DENNING
Cousin of Marshall E. Alford, AAFA #0173, and Jim Alford, AAFA #0202
[A very similar article was published on the same day in the Dallas Morning News.]
Photo from Dallas Morning News
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Sunday, 20 February 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Margaret Ann Alford Bennett-Denning, born Dec. 26, 1926, in Waco to Warrie and Ernestine Alford, went to sleep eternally on Feb. 16, 2000. Graveside services will be Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving [Dallas Co.], Texas.
She graduated from Waco High School in 1943 and Baylor University in 1946. Attaining her Master’s degree in 1965, she received her Doctorate in 1971. Dr. Bennett-Denning was an educator for 33 years.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 20 years, Rueben H. Denning, her son, John D. Bennett and his family of Irving, Texas; her daughter, Susan Bennett Ingram and her family of Magnolia, Ark.; her sister, Lu Alford Payne; and two stepchildren, Richard Denning and family and Marilyn Denning-Winters and family.
Photo from Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery, Irving, Dallas Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ann B. Denning (SS# issued in TX), last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
Her first marriage, listed in AAFA’s Texas Marriage list, was to John D. Bennett on 3 June 1946, in McLennan Co., TX. Margaret was the daughter of Warrie Lewis Alford and his wife Ernestine Mullinix.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Margaret Ann 1926 TX1, Warrie Lewis 1899 TX2, Marshall A. 1872 TX3, John Rankin 1834 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARGARET ARLIENE FERGUSON ALFORD
Wife of Hollis Wilton Alford, AAFA #0196
Mother of Roy L. Alford, AAFA #0208, and David Alford, AAFA #0615
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Memorial service for Margaret Arliene Ferguson Alford, 86, of Alto will be held at a later date. Mrs. Alford died March 16, 2009, in Nacogdoches.
Born Jan. 13, 1923, in Lufkin, she was the daughter of Arlie E. and Addie G. Risinger Ferguson. She was retired as a school teacher from Hemphill ISD. She was married to Hollis W. Alford, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include sons Roy Alford of Montgomery and David Alford of Alto; one grandchild; and eight great-grandchildren.
Laird Funeral Home.
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DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Friday, 24 April 2009
Graveside service for Margaret Arliene Alford, 86, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Sholar Cemetery, Shelby County. Mrs. Alford died March 16, 2009, in Nacogdoches....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arliene Margaret Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Alto, Cherokee Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Hollis Wilton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her grandson Mitchell Lee Alford in this compilation.
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MARGARET HELEN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Alford, Margaret Age 80, of Mesquite, TX, died on November 09, 2009. Eastgate Funeral Home 972-270-6116.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Helen Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 July 1929, last residence Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.
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MARGARET RUTH BRANDON ROBERTSON ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 11 July 2004
GILMER—Services for Ruth Robertson Alford, 80, of Gilmer will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, at Croley Funeral Home Chapel of Gilmer with Brother Paul Chandler officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born June 18, 1924. She was a retired sales clerk for Perry’s Variety Store and a Baptist.
Mrs. Alford is survived by one daughter, Retha Hurse; one stepson, Lee Alford; two stepdaughters, Betty Lindley and Jo Ann Hobrine; one grandchild, Reecia Hurse; one brother, Robert Brandon; and numerous nieces, nephews, stepgrand- children and stepgreat-grand- children.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Myrtise Brandon; two husbands, Foy Robertson and Hilton Alford; two brothers, Arville Brandon and James Brandon; and one sister, Dora Wells McKenzie.
Pallbearers will be Perry Thompson, Billy Davis, Danny Wells, Bill Lindley, Buddy Wells and Jimmy Brandon....
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pritchett, Upshur Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jackie M. Isham Sr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [July 10] dates of Margaret R. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her stepson Hilton Lee Alford; and parents-in-law, Samuel Mathew Alford and Annie Pearl Trice Alford in this compilation.
Her parents were Robert Franklin Brandon and Myrtia Howard, as listed in the obituary of her sister Dora C. Brandon Wells, who died in 13 June 1998 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Hilton Alford married Margaret R. Brandon on 6 Apr 1973 in Upshur Co.
Her husband’s lineage: Hilton 1917 TX1, Samuel Mathew 1887 AL2, James R. ALFRED 1853 AL3.
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MARGARET SARAH ALBERT ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—30 May 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Margaret Sarah Alford, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, born November 2, 1890, passed away May 29, 1995 in Baytown.
Episcopalian by faith. Survived by her son Vernon L. Alford, Pasadena and Maud Gray Lawhon, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services and interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 1996, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Margaret S. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX, but list her death date as May 15. TX Deaths lists May 29.
See the obituary of her daughter, Maud Gray Alford Lawhon, in this compilation.
Margaret Sarah Albert married Cory Whitford Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Cory Whitford 1890 MS1, Julius Caesar 1847 MS2, Julius Caesar 1808 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARGARET SUE BONER JOHNSON ALLFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Saturday, 13 May 2000
KERMIT—Sue Alford [sic], 60, of Kermit, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at Winkler County Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Baptist Temple Church with the Rev. Richard Coffman officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
She was born in Matador [Motley Co.].
SURVIVORS: Sons, Wayne Johnson of Kermit and Billy Beene of Louisiana; brothers, Stanley Don Boner of Kerrville, Roger Thomas Boner of Lubbock and Robert Ray Boner of Odessa; sisters, Phyllis Shropshire and Billie Durham of Kermit; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Photo from Kermit Cemetery, Kermit, Winkler Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LaDonna Greer Collett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret S. Allford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Feb 1940, last residence Kermit, Winkler Co., TX.
See the obituary of her last husband, Cecil Carl “Dick” Allford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Margaret Sue Boner was born 12 Feb 1940 in Motley Co., daughter of Samuel Thomas Boner and Elsie Odessa Elmore.
From TX Marriages: Cecil C. Allford married Margaret S. Boner on 8 Sept 1978 in Crane Co., TX.
From TX Births: Cecil Jessie Johnson and Margaret Sue Boner had 2 sons in 1957 and 1962.
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MARGARET WILHELMENA KELLY ALFRED
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 5 February 2006
1909 – 2006
Margaret Wilhelmena Alfred, 96, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, at a local care facility.
Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel, Chaplin Robert Bostick officiating. Visitation: The family will recieve friends 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Margaret was well-loved by everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Cyril Bertram Alfred, M.D.; and brothers, Barney and Horace Kelly.
Survivors: Daughters, Margaret Mullins and husband, Mervyn of England, Shirley Rodrigues and husband, Laz of Fort Worth, Marilynne and Dave Garrad of Spain, Sherry Brown of England, Kevin and Gayla Rodricks of Azle, Steve Rodricks of Fort Worth and Brian and Renata Rodricks of Aledo; nine great-grandchildren, Brian Garrad, Robert and Aaron Brown, Sean, Cheyenne and Savannah Rodricks, Breanna, Caelan and Lauren Rodricks.
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MARGARETTE ANN BROADUS WALKER ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—22 December 2009
CARTHAGE [Panola Co.]—Services for Margarette Ann Walker Alford, 66, of Galloway Community of Panola County, will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Steven Hill and the Rev. Mervin Scott officiating. Interment will be in Adams Cemetery. Mrs. Alford died December 20, 2009, in Tyler.
Mrs. Alford was born March 11, 1943, in East Mountain Community of Gregg County. She was a member of the New Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, loved hunting, working crossword puzzles and played piano and guitar by ear.
Survivors include her sons, Donnie Walker, Arnold Walker, Linnis Walker and Clint R. Walker; brothers, Roy Broadus, Jerry Broadus, Elton Broadus and James Broadus; and sisters, Velta Bordner and Barbara Woodcock.
Viewing will be 6 p.m. today, December 22, 2009, at the funeral home. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, December 22, 2009, at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margarette Ann Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Carthage, Panola Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband, Amos Ponder Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From TX Births: Margaret Ann Broadus was born 11 March 1943, parents Emmett R. Broadus and Flossie Wiggins.
From TX Births: Her first husband was Kelly Donald Walker, listed as the father of her son Clint.
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MARGIE NELL ALFORD BADER
[She died in Louisiana, but we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to Texas.]
CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Saturday, 18 May 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Nell Alford Bader, 23, former resident who was burned to death Friday [May 17] in Shreveport, La., will be at 5 p.m. today at Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Chapel here.
The Rev. Marvin Howard, pastor of Westwood Baptist Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Seaside Memorial Park.
Mrs. Bader was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Alford of 422 Yerby. She died in a fire at her apartment in Shreveport. She was a graduate of Roy Miller High School and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, are a brother, W.S. Alford Jr. of Corpus Christi, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. R.E. Hudgins of Longview.
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CORPUS CHRISTI TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Monday, 22 April 1963
Miss Margie Nell Alford became the bride of John C. Bader, April 15 at the Highway Village Baptist Church….
Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Alford, 422 Yerby Circle, and the groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Bader, Andalusia, Penn….
They will live in Andalusia.
Photo from Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lisa
AAFA NOTES: No further information on this family has been found.
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MARIAN CALHOUN ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ April 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1989
Marian Alford, 63 a resident of Pasadena [TX] died Thursday, April 6, 1989. Member of Pasadena Blvd. United Methodist Church. Volunteer Harris County AFLCIO. Precinct Judge five years Precinct No. 277.
Survived by husband W.R. Bill Alford; children, Bradley Alford, Kari Hlavinka and husband, Joseph, Ross Alford; brother Lonnie Calhoun; sisters, Maxine Calhoun and Bonnie Fannstiel; granddaughter, Katlyn Alford;
Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, Pasadena Funeral Chapel... Cremation. Pasadena Funeral Chapel....
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Wife of Robert Atticus Alford, AAFA #0148
Mother of Nancy Elizabeth Alford, AAFA #0160, and Robert Mark Alford, AAFA #0132
DAILY TIMES
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—Monday, 17 July 2006
KERRVILLE—Marian Markham Alford, 83, died peacefully on July 14, 2006, in Kerrville. She is now at peace with the Lord. She had been a Kerrville resident off and on for many years, beginning in 1954 when she and her husband moved here to raise their four children.
Marian was born August 6, 1922, in Lubbock, Texas. She attended Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree and married Robert A. Alford at Ft. Sill, OK on July 3, 1943. After their children were raised, Marian resumed her studies, earning a Master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in Houston in religious education, and continued her studies at SMU, St. George College in Jerusalem, St. Andrews University in Scotland, 4 summers at Oxford University in England, and other universities. She taught scripture at Regis University in Colorado Springs and served for many years as an adult education and spiritual direction counselor.
Marian is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert A. Alford, who cared for her devotedly during her disability of several years; children, Nancy Alford of New Orleans, Larry Alford, PhD of Eureka, MT, R. Mark Alford, PhD of Naperville, IL, and Marilyn Alford Steinberger and her husband Dr. Larry Steinberger of Sugarland. Additionally she is survived by 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Prayer services will be held 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at the Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel.... Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, at Notre Dame Catholic Church.... Interment will follow at 2:15 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas....
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandra M. Holt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Robert Atticus 1922 TX1, Robert Atticus 1890 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARIE MCCLAIN ALFORD
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—22 August 2002
Services for Marie Alford, 77, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel…. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 6, 1924 in Lovelady to Sidney Lawrence McClain and Rose Etta Marlar McClain. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker and member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3907.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Lloyd, Hubert and Bobby McClain.
Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, David L. Alford of Elkhart and Bruce A. Alford of Elkhart; sister, Betty L. Alford of Shepard; brother, Jim McClain of Baytown; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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MARILYN ELIZABETH STEWART ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—16 April 1975
Alford, Marilyn, 429 Charlotte, Duncanville. Survived by husband, Jerry Don Alford, Duncanville; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stuart.
Services 2 p.m., Thursday, Laurel Land Memorial Chapel, S. Thornton at Laurel Land Rd., Rev. Randy Wilburn officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Laurel Land-Restland Funeral Homes.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marilyn Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 20 Oct 1949 and died _____ April 1975, last residence not listed.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate lists her as Marilyn Elizabeth Alford, born 20 August 1949 in CA, the daughter of Fred Stewart and Verna Eaunert. She died of pheumonia as a result of Hodgkin’s disease.
California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry) lists Marilyn Elizabeth Stewart, born 20 Aug 1949 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Baumert.
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MARILYNN RUTH RUSSELL ALFORD
Photo from gravestone
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Funeral services for Marilynn Ruth Alford will be held at a later date.
Marilynn Alford was born May 14, 1931, in Wenatchee, Wash., and passed away on June 7, 2010, in Jacksonville.
The daughter of Lynn and Beatrice Russell, she married Venice D. “Al” Alford of Jacksonville.
Marilynn worked most of her professional life as the secretary for the district manager at American Airlines.
She is survived by her husband, Venice D. “Al” Alford; her daughter, Leslie Ann Alford; son, Steven and wife Becky Alford; and grandchildren, Rubin and Sydni Alford, all of Jacksonville.
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marilynn Ruth Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother-in-law Sam Wayne Alford in this compilation.
Her husband was Venice Dain Alford. Although they were not members of AAFA, they did correspond with us. Al was responsible for AAFA being aware of the book about his uncle Julius Edward “Fat” Alford and having a copy in our library: Gipson, Fred. Cowhand: The Story of a Working Cowboy. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1953.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Venice Dain “Al” 1929 TX1, James Lawrence 1899 OK2, Edward Julius 1869 AR3, Erasmus Cade 1842 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARION LAVERNE “COWBOY” ALFORD
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—_____ August 2013
Marion “Cowboy” Alford, 89, of Port Neches, died Friday, August 9, 2013, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Mr. Alford was born on July 7, 1924, in Oklahoma, to Mary and William Alford. He served in both the United States Army and Navy, and retired as the owner of Alford’s Construction.
Mr. Alford is survived by his daughters, Pamela Cain of Port Neches and Sharon Ward and her husband, Mike, of Birmingham, Alabama; grandchildren, Aaron Williamson and his girlfriend, Casey Winegeart, Tara Ward and Dawn Robinson; ten great-grandchildren; and one sister.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Rodney Alford.
His committal service will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, 5150 Stivers Drive, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marion L. Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence not listed.
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MARION LEE HALFORD, SR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 12 March 2012
Halford Sr., Marion Lee—Died March 10, 2012 at age 92. Born to Marion Lafayette and Margaret Edmiston Halford on June 2, 1919 at the family farm in the Buckingham area of Richardson.
Preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betsy; his brother, John, and his sisters, Mary and Catherine.
Graduated from Richardson High School in 1936. Received civil engineering degree from Southern Methodist University in 1942. Upon graduation, was commissioned as US Navy officer, serving during World War II in the Seabees, building air fields from islands in the South Pacific to Okinawa. Following the war, returned to Richardson, building his first home on Spring Valley Road and joining the consulting engineering firm, Forrest and Cotton, where he was project engineer for the Trinity Industrial District and Industrial Properties Corporation, beginning a long association and friendship with John Stemmons. Joined Industrial Properties Corporation in 1966, retiring as president in 1990.
Among his community activities was service as a board member and chairman of the board of managers of Parkland Hospital; director of Dallas Chamber of Commerce; State Fair of Texas and Southwestern Medical Foundation. Long-time member of Rotary Club. Always an advocate for civil engineering school at SMU. Enjoyed traveling, visiting all seven continents.
Survived by son, Lee Halford, Jr., and his wife, Betsy, of Dallas; and daughter, Mary Margaret Bivings, and her husband, Bert, of Peachtree City, Georgia; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family thanks Karen McKenzie and Carol Miller, Lee’s long-time caregivers. Funeral celebrating Lee’s life at 10:00a, Tuesday, March 13, at First Presbyterian Church, 319 LaSalle, Richardson, followed by burial at Restland. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to School of Civil Engineering, SMU, P.O. Box 750365, Dallas, TX 75275-0365; Children’s Medical Center Foundation, 2777 Stemm-ons Freeway, #700, Dallas, TX 75207; First Presbyterian Church, 319 LaSalle, Richardson, TX 75081; or the charity of your choice.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TLH
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Thomas Halford; and sister Sarah Catherine Halford in this compilation.
His HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Marion Lee 1919 TX1, Marion Lafayette 1864 TX2, Marion Lafayette 1829 TN3, Bradley 1793 NC4, John 1765 NC5, James 1737 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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MARIWYNN ALFORD WATSON
AAFA #0127
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 20 October 2006
Wynn Watson, widow of Russel Watson, Jr., died on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006. Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, at Christ Episcopal Church at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home.
Wynn Watson was born in Paris [Lamar Co.], Texas, on June 14, 1928, to Jess and Lucille Rayford Alford. She attended Camp Waldemar as a Tejas, was a Duchess in the Rose Festival in 1949, and attended Hollins College in Virginia, graduating with a degree in Fine Art. She married Russel Watson Jr. in 1950.
Quiet and soft-spoken, Wynn Watson was remarkably insightful and was never wrong about anything important. Though her appetite for food had diminished in recent years, she remained hungry for learning and new information. When visitors arrived, she always patted the cushion beside her as an invitation for them to sit and talk and tell her what they were thinking about. She was a good listener. When the house was still, she always had several books at her side.
Wynn Watson helped found the Tyler Museum of Art and served as a member and president of the museum’s Board of Trustees. She also helped found the East Texas Crisis Center, serving as a board member for several years. In the early 1970s, she hosted transcendental meditation classes at the very same time she was a member of the Junior League of Tyler. A member of Christ Episcopal Church, Mrs. Watson also served in the Altar Guild of Christ Church and was a member of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a volunteer at PATH and was a member of the Tyler Junior Garden Club. For many years, she and her husband, Russel, hosted the Thursday Night Social Club, a gathering that often provided rich stories about our community.
Wynn Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Russel Watson Jr.
She is survived by her brother, Jess B. Alford, Jr.; by her son, Russel Breckenridge Watson III, his wife Dr. Linda Watson, DVM, and sons Russel Breckenridge Watson IV and Joseph Collier Watson; by her son, Matthew Alford Watson, his wife Judge Judith Guthrie and daughters, Katherine Lucille Watson and Mary Larkin Watson; by her daughter, Larkin Watson Forman and her husband Richard Forman; by her son, William Rayford Collier Watson, his wife Deborah McKeever Watson; and by an abundant group of nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers are George Oge, Stuart Hunt, Jack Russell, Dr. Harold Cameron, James McCain, Tommy Swann and J.C. Wynne. Pallbearers are James Wynne, Jeff Alford III, Ron Gleason, Paul Godwin, Crews Fry, Stephen Bentley and Chris Abraham.
The family will receive friends at 423 South Chilton on Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tyler Museum of Art; PATH; East Texas Crisis Center or Christ Episcopal Church.
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MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 October 2006
WOMAN KILLED BY TYLER HOUSE FIRE
An early Wednesday morning fire claimed the life of a 78-year-old Tyler woman who apparently became overcome with smoke when she was trying to escape her home in the Manor Place subdivision.
Mariwynn Watson was found dead in her home at 515 Buckingham Place around 10 a.m. Wednesday, said Capt. Jeff Akin, Tyler Fire Department public information officer.
Akin said Ms. Watson’s maid showed up Wednesday morning and could not get the front door of the residence open.
“The maid called the woman’s son and he was able to push the door open, where he found his mother’s body blocking the doorway,” he said.
Akin said the man called for an ambulance for the woman, and Tyler firefighters also were dispatched as part of procedure.
“When the first fire unit arrived, they could smell the smoke and saw where the fire had damaged the living room area of the home,” he said.
As family members consoled each other on the quiet street, investigators searched for clues to what may have started the fire.
Akin said the woman apparently attempted to extinguish the fire, but was burned in the process; when she finally tried to exit, the smoke had overcome her.
Akin said the fire had extinguished itself during the early morning hours because the home was “so airtight it smothered the flames.”
However, heavy smoke filled the home. “She tried to put it out, but the smoke was too much for her,” he said. “It only takes one good breath of smoke to overcome a person.”
Akin said firefighters were not alerted to the fire until the woman’s body was found.
“This doesn’t happen often, but the fire smothered itself and there were no visible signs outside the home that there was a fire,” he said.
The Wednesday morning blaze was the city’s first fatal fire of the year...
The woman’s body was sent to the Southeast Texas Forensic Center in Tyler for an autopsy.
Photos from Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Melinda M
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mariwynn Watson (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tyler, Smith Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, Jesse Burks Alford and Lucille Rayford Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mariwynn 1928 TX1, Jesse Burks 1895 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARJORIE ALVORD FARR
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 25 October 1996
ATHENS—Services for Marjorie Alvord Farr, 72, Athens, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Gregg Wafford officiating under direction of Foster & Brown Funeral Home, Athens.
Mrs. Farr died Oct. 23 at her residence.
She was born March 19, 1924, in Worchester, Mass., to the late Charles and Elizabeth Howell Alvord. She graduated from University of New Hampshire in 1946, was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Ben Farr, Athens; son, Blair Farr, Edmond, Okla.; brother James Alvord, Shrewsbury, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Farr (SS# issued in NH), last residence Athens, Henderson Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her stepmother, Phyllis Squier Alvord; and brother James Clinton Alvord Sr. in Massachusetts Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage (from several RootsWeb Family Trees): Marjorie 1924 MA1, Charles Clinton 1896 MA2, Clinton 1865 MA3, Daniel Wells 1816 MA4, Elijah 1777 MA5, Caleb 1751 MA6, Elijah 1719 MA7, John 1685 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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MARJORIE CONWAY ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 29 February 2004
Marjorie Alford age 81, died Wednesday, February 25, 2004, was born May 15, 1922, in San Antonio, the second daughter of John and Clara Mae Conway. She graduated from Brackenridge High School and then entered Daniel Baker College, where she met her future husband, Frank Alford. She married Lieutenant Alford on July 29, 1943, and started an extended career of homemaking in transit. During his combat months as a B-17 bomber pilot in Europe, she stayed with her parents in San Antonio, where their son, Ben was born. Following her husband’s combat duty, Marjorie and Ben, Sue and Laura, the full family, went through many years of relocations around the USA and the world, always exciting, and seldom dull. Among those years she graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, some graduate schooling at USC in California, teaching English in the Edwards High School, Edwards AFB, editing travel books for the American Automobile Association in Washington, DC, and observing a Titan III Space launch or two at Vanderburgh AFB, California. She and her husband, Frank, retired to home town, San Antonio, and to 1 Towers Park Lane, where life has been a delightful home-again.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Col. Frank Alford, (Ret); son, Col. Ben Alford (Ret) and his wife, Theresa, San Antonio, TX; daughters, Sue Alford, Washington, DC, Col. Laura Counts (Ret), Denver; granddaughters, Dr. Katherine Fowler, Athens, GA, and Molly Alford, Sarah Smith and Emily Smith, San Antonio, TX.
Memorial service Monday 1:00 p.m. The Towers Park Lane. Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will be at a later date. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Frank Benjamin Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARJORIE POWELL ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Sunday, 7 January 1996
ODESSA—Marjorie Alford, 70, a homemaker, died Friday, Jan. 5, 1996, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Sutton officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
She was born in Austin and lived in Odessa for 45 years. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Survivors: Sons, Alvin Ray Alford, Donald Alford and Jackie Alford, all of Odessa; daughter, Mollie Alford of Fort Worth; and brother, Mitchell Powell of Houston.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Odessa, Ector Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ladonna Greer Collett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjorie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Dec 1925, last residence not listed.
Her husband, Hardy Alford Sr., and sons Hardy Alford Jr. and Johnny Joe Alford are both buried in Rose Hill Cemetery [Find A Grave].
From TX Births: Hardy Alford Jr., born 25 March 1944 in Harris Co., was the son of Hardy Alford and Marjorie Powell.
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MARK K. ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 12 July 1994
Alford, Mark, 36, of Austin died Sunday. Services 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. Burial Round Mountain Cemetery, Round Mountain. (Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks).
Photo from Round Mountain Cemetery, Round Mountain, Blanco Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Alan Drennan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mark K. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Feb 1958, last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
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MARSHA MAE OVERCASH ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Monday, 18 February 2008
Marsha M. Alford of San Antonio, TX, age 58 passed away Saturday, February 16, 2008. She loved her family and friends and was a loving, selfless woman. Her strength was an inspiration to all who met her and knew her.
Marsha is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, David Alford; children, Bill Alford and wife Lindsay, Bobby Alford and wife Marcie and their son, Holden, David Alford and wife Leslie and their son, Samuel, and Wendy Yeazel and husband Lee; parents, Ed and Lenore Overcash; sisters, Sharon Howell, Gayle Peterson and husband Gary; sister-in-law, Diana Byers; special friend, Deborah Redington and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Porter Loring North on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Service Thursday February 21, 2008 10:00 A.M. Porter Loring North Chapel.... Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers are the students that she taught at home....
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2014 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marsha Mae Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 25 Sept 1949, last residence San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, William David Alford, in this compilation.
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MARSHALL CARL “AL” ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 June 2004
Marshall C. “Al” “Baldy” Alford, 64, of Amarillo died Monday, June 28, 2004.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Gazebo on the Amarillo College Washington Street Campus. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St.
Mr. Alford was born in Mississippi. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam and was stationed at the Amarillo Air Base. He owned Al’s Auto Service. He married Virginia “Jenny” Young in 1960 in Amarillo.
He was preceded in death by a son, Little Al Alford in 1961.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Carl Alford, Cal Alford and wife, Becky, and David Alford; his stepfather and stepmother, G.E. and Daisy Fritzke; a number of brothers and sisters; two grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marshall C. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 26 March 1940, last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Virginia Katherine Young Alford; and son Marshall Howard Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Melvin Alford Sr., and his stepmother, Pearl Elizabeth Vess Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries; of his mother, Dorothy Murrae Davis Alford Fritzke, and sister Melrae Alford Leubner in Oregon Obituaries; of his brother Mervin J. “Big John” Alford in Alabama Obituaries; and of his half-brother Melvin Alford Jr. in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: Marshall Carl Alford was born 26 March 1940 in Green Co., MS, son of Melvin Alford and Maray Davis.
His Fritzke stepparents listed in the obituary are Gerald Fritzke, second husband of his mother, and a wife he married after Marshall’s mother’s death in 1991.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
His lineage: Marshall Carl 1940 MS1, Melvin 1913 MS2, Johnnie Lee 1890 MS3, John H. 1868 AL4, S.E. 1828 SC5, Peachman 1795 VA6.
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MARSHALL EDWARD ALFORD
AAFA #0173
Brother of Jimmie Joe Alford, AAFA #0202
BROWNSVILLE HERALD
Brownsville, Cameron Co., TX—Sunday, 4 July 2010
Marshall Edward Alford was born on January 25, 1930 to Buster and Daisy Alford in Waco [McLennan Co.], Texas. He passed away on June 24, 2010.
Marshall was a 1948 graduate of Brownsville High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He was All District and Honorable Mention All State in football, playing quarterback and fullback.
He is still remembered for his booming left-footed punts that would sail over the lights at old Tucker Field. He earned a football scholarship to Baylor University and was a member of the team that played in the Orange Bowl in 1952. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and then went on to attend Southwestern Theological Seminary. Marshall later earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration at East Texas State University.
His entire career as dedicated to education as he was an accomplished teacher and counselor. He was a teacher/coach in the Mesquite Independent School District for several years and later in the Dallas School District. In 1967 he went to work as a career counselor at El Centro, one of the Colleges in the Dallas Community College System.
He retired in 1989 due to a severe liver ailment. He received a successful liver transplant in 1990.
Marshall was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mesquite, where he was a teacher of the Faith and Life Sunday School Class. He had invited Jesus Christ into his heart as a teenager in Brownsville, Texas and was a committed Christian the remainder of this life. He loved to sing and was a member of the Golden Aires, a seniors singing group that is active in bringing music to various venues in the Dallas County area.
Marshall is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sara; daughter, Melody McKee (David); son, Craig Alford (Jamie); grandchildren, Brooke Benefield (Brian); Zach McKee (Sara), Quinn McKee, Tanner Alford, Brantley Alford and great grandchildren, Allie Grace Benefield and Berkley Benefield.
He is also survived by his brother, Jim Alford (Glenda) [AAFA #0202] and thirteen grandnieces grandnephews.
Visitation of family and friends was held at Hew Hope Funeral Home between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday evening on June 28, 2010.
Burial was at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday June 29, 2010 with a private family gathering.
He is buried in Lee Cemetery in Seagoville, Texas.
A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 29 2010 in the First Presbyterian Church in Mesquite, Texas with Rev. Jim Sheppard officiating.
Friends and family wore colorful attire to honor Marshall’s love of flowers. Many shared stores of Marshall’s influence on their lives.
The arrangements were handled by New Hope Funeral Home, in Sunnyvale, Texas.
To express thoughts and comments click on the New Hope guest book icon at www.hopefh.com.
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New Hope Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens
Sunnyvale, Dallas Co., TX—_____ June 2010
Marshall Edward Alford was born on January 25, 1930 to Buster and Daisy Alford in Waco [McLennan Co.], Texas. He passed away on June 24, 2010.
Marshall is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sara; daughter, Melody McKee and husband David; son, Craig Alford and wife Jaime; grandchildren, Brooke Benefield and husband Brian; Zach McKee and wife Sarah, Quinn McKee, Tanner Alford, and Brantley Alford and great grandchildren, Allie Grace Benefield and Berkley Benefield. Also survived by brother, Jim Alford and wife Glenda and a host of nieces and nephews.
Beginning in his youth, Marshall learned the values of hard work, determination, and effort. He achieved many honors during his high school years in Brownsville, TX. Excelling as an athlete, he lettered 2 years in Track, 3 years in Basketball, and 4 years in Football. He was selected as All District for 2 years and was also selected as Honorable Mention All State. High school coach Bob Martin, who also coached Tom Landry, was a role model and mentor throughout. Marshall’s football career continued after earning a 4 year scholarship to play football at Baylor University. A special ceremony held in October of 2007, honored members of the 1952 Baylor football team. Players were recognized for their outstanding season which earned them a trip to the Orange Bowl and each received an Official Orange Bowl ring. As a member of Baylor Alumni Association and Baylor Lettermen’s Association he and his wife have attended many homecomings, reunions and other special events at Baylor. Waco Hall, which also turned 80 this year, was where Marshall proposed to Sara. Their anniversary on June 30th represents 59 years of faithfulness and dedication to each other.
Upon graduation, Marshall attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as well as East Texas State University where he earned his Masters of Education and completed many hours toward his Doctorate. His earliest career days were spent as pastor of Gober Baptist Church. The opportunity arose for the young Alford family to return to Mesquite. For the remaining years of his career he worked as teacher, coach, and counselor in MISD, DISD and DCCCD respectively.
Despite Marshall’s dedication to nutrition and health he was stricken with liver disease in 1990. Faith in God and a team of outstanding physicians provided him with a new beginning. He was the 432nd recipient of a liver transplant at Baylor Hospital of Dallas. The Alford family is grateful for Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Klintmalm of the transplant team, as well as Dr. Polter, Dr. Muncy, Dr. Sklar, Dr. Williams, Dr. Godfrey and Dr. Stuart who provided exceptional medical attention in their various fields during the past 20 years. Because the family has been blessed in sharing additional years with Marshall, they wish to encourage others to become donors. As Marshall described the transplant in his own words, “It gave me a new life and outlook”. The past 20 years have been filled with numerous activities including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, worldly travels and the opportunity to touch more lives.
As member of First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite, Marshall served as Deacon, sang in the choir, taught an adult Sunday School class, served as Director of the Goldenaires and regulary attended the Wednesday morning prayer group.
Other hobbies included weight training, reading, writing and gardening. His long sleeved plaid shirt and hat became an icon of the neighborhood as he watered the flowers daily.
Marshall, No. 23, All-Star, Captain, Dad, Daddy, Uncle Marshall, Granddaddy, Granddad are how he is known to his family and friends. No matter which name is chosen, gentleness, kindness, and a genuine sense of caring are words to describe him. Those who knew Marshall have truly been blessed by his presence. There is peace in knowing he is with Eternal Greatness.
Celebration of life will be Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church of Mesquite, Texas with Rev. Jim Sheppard officiating. Please honor Marshall’s love of flowers by wearing colorful attire. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marshall Edward Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Daisy Mae Wetzel Alford in this compilation.
TX Births: Marshall Edward Alford was born 25 Jan 1930 in McLennan Co., parents Claris Marshall Alford and Daisy Mae Wetzel. Jimie Joe Alford was born in the same county on 4 Oct 1933 to Claris Marshell Alford and Daisy Fern Wetzel.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Marshall Edward TX1, Claris Marshall 1903 TX2, Marshall 1872 TX3, John Rankin 1834 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARSHALL HOWARD ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Monday, 20 November 1961
ALFORD INFANT DIES AT HOME
Marshall Howard Alford, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Alford, 915-B Jackson, died at 4 a.m. today at the family home. The baby was born Aug. 28.
Survivors include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Young of Amarillo, Melvin Alford, and Mrs. Fritzke of Portland, Ore.
Arrangements, for funeral services will be in charge of Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home.
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AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 21 November 1961
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee Ferris
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Marshall Carl “Al” Alford and Virginia Katherine Young Alford this compilation.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
His lineage: Marshall Howard 1961 TX1, Marshall Carl 1940 MS2, Melvin 1913 MS3, Johnnie Lee 1890 MS4, John H. 1868 AL5, S.E. 1828 SC6, Peachman 1795 VA7.
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MARSHALL NEWELL ALVORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 January 1990
Marshall N. Alvord, 78, of Tye, Texas, died Monday, Jan. 8, in a Temple hospital. Services will be held in Abilene Thursday, Jan. 1.1 at 2 p.m. Elliott-Hammil funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alvord was born Sept. 9, 1911, in Powderly, a son of Lou and Goldie Alvord.
Surviving are his wife, the former Irene Crawford of Lamar County; two children, Jean Watts of Hereford and Charles Alvord of Tye; four grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two sisters, Lona Ashford of Powderly and Opal Ramsey of Powderly; and two brothers, David I. Alvord of Abilene and J.B.Alvord of Paris.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Alvord, in July 1989.
Photo from Tye Cemetery, Tye, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Hollis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Marshall N. Alvord (SS# issued in TX) but list his birth date at 19 Sept 1911, last residence Tye, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Irene Gertude Crawford Alvord; father, Lucious Marshall Alvord; and siblings Jefferson Buford Alvord, Lona Alvord Ashford, Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey, and Paul Glenn Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Marshall Newell 1911 TX, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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MARTHA ANN WHITE ALFORD
Source unknown
Bowie Co., TX—_____ February 1903
God knows how to deliver his children. Wednesday, February 4 Mrs. Martha Alford was found dead in bed, her eyes closed as if in sleep. About twenty-eight or thirty years ago she found the Methodist Church with her husband and two daughters and has remained in the church and lived a true Christian life from that time. She was sixty-seven years old and the mother of seven children, four of whom she has lost besides her husband. After her husband’s death Taylor Lee, her son-in-law, moved into her house to take care of her.
Last year two Mormon Elders came there and Mr. Lee allowed them to Preach in the house until he and his whole family were converted and became full-blooded Mormons. They tried to get the old lady to join them but she was to strong a Christian to be led off into heathenism. Though they told that if she would join them and be baptized they would afterward lay hands on her head and she would receive the holy ghost and would prophesy and whatever she prophesied would come to pass, also that if she would be baptized for her husband who was dead it would save him.
The good old woman would only reply: “I do not believe your docrine.” They could not humbug her. To show what kind of people they have beguiled and go into their church, they sent one of them down to the Creed Graveyard with the measure of the box. They lost it before he got their. A girl ask him if they were going to hold an inquest over Grandma; he said, ‘I guess so, if the Elders come.’ She told him it didn’t take Elders for that and asked who would hold the services at the grave. ‘If the Elders come they will, if not we won’t have any,’ he replied. About two o’clock they drove up to the graveyard with the corpse. They opened the coffin to let the people see her, then after a short while they closed and lowered it and had sang and prayed then the Elder said: ‘We have come together to pay our last respects to this woman who has lived a moral life’. Then he read the latter part the fifteenth chapter of first Corinthians and said a few words about the glory of the sun, moon and stars and then dropped everything that is pertaining to a funeral.’
Photo from Creed Cemetery, Redwater, Bowie Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike White
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Leroy R. Alford; and daughter Martha Susann Alford Lee Bartlett in this compilation.
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MARTHA CATHERINE “MATTIE” ALFORD FINE
Great Great Aunt of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 March 1933
The funeral of Mrs. Mattie Catherine Fine, 77, resident of Granbury until moving here 11 years ago, will be held at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon at Spelman-Secrest-Weiler Funeral Home with burial in the cemetery at Granbury. M.H. Moore and J.A. Dickey of Fort Worth, ministers of the Church of Christ, will officiate. Pallbearers will be George Fitzgerald of Cleburne and Herman Smith, Henry Zweifel, W.H. Findley, B.D. Langdale, and W.L. Dean.
Mrs. Fine died Tuesday night at her home, 3217 Jennings Avenue. She is survived by two sons, Will E. Fine of Mission and Julian B. Fine of Fort Worth; two daughters, Misses Myrtle and Miriam Fine of Fort Worth, and a sister, Mrs. T.J. Carver of Rockdale.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings siblings Emma Francis Alford Carter, Hurst Justice Alford, Moses Thomas Alford, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
She was the daughter of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison, and the wife of William Bluford Fine.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Martha Catherine 1856 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.
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MARTHA SUSAN ALFORD LEE BARTLETT
[Martha was born, died, and is buried in Texas, but we are also including her obituary in Utah Obituaries because she lived in UT.]
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Tim Schaeffer – used with permission
Tim’s wife is descended from Martha and her first husband, Taylor Lee
SALT LAKE TELEGRAM
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT—17 August 1932
SALT LAKER DIES ON TEXAS VISIT
Mrs. Martha Susan Lee Bartlett, 72, of 132 West North Temple street, temple worker of the L.D.S. church and active in church genealogical work, died in Kelsey, Texas, of heart trouble Saturday while visiting relatives, according to word received here Wednesday.
Mrs. Bartlett was born in New Boston, Texas, and had lived in Salt Lake for the past 16 years. With her when she died was her son, Robert E. Lee, also of Salt Lake.
Surviving besides her husband, William J. Bartlett, are three daughters, Rosa C. Lee and Mrs. Verzilla Nichols of Salt Lake, and Mrs. Lora McKnight of Seattle; three sons, Robert and Cator N. Lee of Salt Lake, and W.L. Lee of Aberdeen, Idaho; a brother, John Alford of New Boston, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Janie Bonham of Redwater, Texas. Twenty-eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services and burial were in her native city.
Photo from Kelsey Cemetery, Kelsey, Upshur Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Esther Linton
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, Leroy R. Alford and Martha Ann White Alford, in Texas Obituaries.
From her death certificate [FamilySearch.org]: Martha S. Lee Bartlett died 13 Aug 1932 in Upshur Co., TX. Her date of birth was unknown by the informant, Robert E. Lee [her son]. Her father was Leroy Alford, and her mother’s maiden name was White. She was buried in Upshur Co., TX.
In 1860 Martha S. Alford, age 6 months b. TX, is living with her parents and siblings in Boston, Bowie Co., TX.
In 1870 Martha S. Alford, age 9 b. TX, is living with her parents and siblings in Boston, Bowie Co., TX. This was the only Alford family in Bowie Co.
Martha’s gravestone says she was born 23 Oct 1859. Also posted to her Find A Grave memorial by Mike White:
She married 1st to Taylor Lee, on Nov 28, 1877, in Old Boston, Bowie County TX. Taylor died in Salt Lake City UT in 1919. She then married a William Joseph Bartlett, on Sep 20, 1922, in Salt Lake City UT. He was the son of Joseph & Sarah [Castle] Bartlett. They had no children, he had 9 children from his 1st marriage, and he had a 2nd marriage, with no known children. Joseph is buried at Ogden Cemetery in Weber Co UT. Taylor & Martha had 11 known children.
Her lineage: Martha Susan 1859 TX1, Leroy 1826 LA2.
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MARTIN EUGENE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—25 May 1973
ENNIS [Ellis Co.], Texas—Martin E. Alford, 73, a retired Southern Pacific Railroad engineer, died here Thursday [May 24]. He was a resident of Ennis for 41 years.
A native of Sommerville, Texas, Martin was an employe of Southern Pacific for 41 years before he retired.
Alford, a World War I Army veteran, was a member of the First United Methodist church, Ennis Masonic Lodge No. 369, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Keever Chapel. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery.
Martin is survived by his wife, Blanche, one daughter and one grandson.
Photo from Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stone Searcher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Martin E. Alford (SS# issued through the Railroad Board) was born 3 Aug 1899, last residence not listed.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate provides his middle name. It says he was born 3 Aug 1899 in Sommerville, TX. His parents are identified as Walter R. Alford and Emilie C. Martin.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Martin Eugene 1899 TX1, Walter R. 1866 TX2, Rufus Lafonzo TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MAURINE “SANDY” ALFRED
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—13 April 2012
Maurine “Sandy” Alfred (1942 - 2012)
Maurine “Sandy” Alfred, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Lucas Funeral Home Chapel, 137 E. Hill St., Keller.
Survivors: Husband, Larry Alfred; sons, Randy Dale Alfred and Kerry Dan Alfred; and extended family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARVIN ELBERT ALFORD
Uncle of Winfred T. Alford, AAFA #1342
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 26 May 1970
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Earthman Chapel for Marvin Elbert Alford, 67, of 1309 W. Miriam. He died at 10:15 a.m. Monday in a Baytown hospital.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Melda Alford; two daughters, Mrs. O.O. Ashby and Mrs. Coy Coon, both of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. S.W. Cole of Liberty and Mrs. V.K. Cartee of Kirbyville; three brothers, H.C. Alford of Buna, W.C. Alford of Kountze and V.E. Alford of Kirbyville. Also surviving are three grandchildren.
The Rev. Ed Weatherly will officiate in graveside rites at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bean Cemetery in Kirbyville.
Alford had lived in Baytown 15 years.
Photo from Bean Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dianna Burran Wellman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marvin Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 July 1902 and died _____ May 1970, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his daughter Claudia Cathleen Alford Pudifin Reiser Ayres Ashby; and brothers Vessie Edward “Punch” Alford and Wiley Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Marvin Elbert 1902 TX1, Jessie Claude 1876 LA2, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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MARVIN NELSON ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 February 1991
Alford, Marvin N., 63, of Kyle died Sunday [February 17]. Services 1:30 p.m. today, Hyltin-Manor Funeral Home. Burial Forest Oaks Memorial Park.
Photo from Cook-Walden-Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nancy Price
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marvin N. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 31 Dec 1927, last residence Kyle, Hays Co., TX.
We included the obituary of his wife, Bonnie Frances Roberts Bowley Porter Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Birth Certificates, 1903–1935: Marvin Nelson Alford was born 31 Dec 1927 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, son of Sims N. Alford and Imo Bessie McGarity
TX Marriages: Marvin N. Alford, age 44, married Bonnie F. Roberts, age 42, on 16 June 1972 in Rockwall Co., TX.
His lineage: Marvin Nelson 1927 TX1, Sims Nelson 1904 TX2, John Thomas 1876 GA3, Charles Nelson 1842 GA4.
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Obituaries from Navarro County, Texas
Source not named, but probably:
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—_____ December 2001
Marvin Thomas Alford, 65, of Corsicana [Navarro Co., TX] passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001 in Corsicana....
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Corley Funeral Chapel.... Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
He was born March 26, 1936 in Navarro County and was a laborer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. and Annie Mae Hamilton Alford; sister, Patty Ann Alford and son, Tommy Joe Alford.
He is survived by his son, David Alford of Corsicana; daughters, Elisa Alford of Dallas and Linda Herring of Kaufman; sisters, Libby Ann Clevinger of Whitney, Rudy Mae Covey of Kemp, Doris Denell Kirk of Dallas, Dorothy Jean Meekins of Tyler and Barbara Sue Pelts of Ariz.; brothers, William G. Jolly Jr. of Arlington and William Earl Miller of Dallas; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are pending with Corley Funeral Home.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Suzanne Tarkington
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marvin T. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.
TX Births: 4 children were born to Marvin Thomas Alford and Marjorie Nell Duke from 1954–1961: David, Linda, Tommy, Elisa.
TX Divorces: Marvin T. and Marjorie N. Alford, married 22 Feb 1952, divorced 20 Apr 1973 in Ellis Co.
TX Marriages: Marvin T. Alford, age 37, married Dianna A. Truett, age 25, on15 Dec 1973 in Dallas Co.
TX Divorces: Marvin T. and Dianna A. Alford were divorced 29 Oct 1974 in Dallas Co.
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MARY ADELINE BADGETT ALFORD
Great-Grandmother of Robert Perry Coyner Jr., AAFA #0183
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Sunday, 15 October 1939
FUNERAL HELD FOR MRS. ADELINE B. ALFORD
INTERMENT IS IN GREENWOOD CEMETERY
Funeral service for Mrs. Adeline Badgett Alford, 82, were held from her residence, 302 North Columbus Street, at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Miss Laura Powell, first reader of the Church of Christ, Scientist, conducted the services. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery….
Mrs. Alford was born Nov. 13, 1857, in Jefferson, Texas, the daughter of the late Alfred Badgett and Mary A. Culberson Badgett. She taught in that city many years before coming to Marshall, where she has been active in work of the Eastern Star, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and The Church of Christ, Scientist.
She died Thursday afternoon [October 12] at 2:30 o’clock.
She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Joe Alford, Chicago, Ill.; Charles Alford, Washington, D.C.; Miss Eugenia Alford, Dallas; Texas; Miss Anna Alford, Denton, Texas; Mrs. Linda Heckel, Carterville, Ill.; Mrs. Marsden Jones, New Bedford, Mass.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Josiah Perry Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Addie Mae Alford Coyner, Anna Elizabeth Alford, Eugenia Culberson “Gene” Alford, Frank Starr Alford, and Kate Alford Powell in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Frances Marsden Alford Jones in South Carolina Obituaries; son Josiah Perry Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries; and stepdaughter Sidney Eudora Alford Buckelew in Louisiana Obituaries.
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MARY AGNES COLLERAIN ALFORD
Wife of Daniel Lee Alford III, AAFA #0170
Mother of Daniel Lee Alford IV, AAFA #0166
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Mary Agnes (Collerain) Alford peacefully left this life and went to be with her Lord on August 26, 2013, surrounded by her family in her home north of Caldwell. The family will host a visitation for friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 29th, at First Presbyterian Church in Caldwell with interment to follow at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.
Mary was born in Houston, Texas, on July 27, 1940 to Joseph B. and Mary Alice Collerain. After graduation from Texas A&M, her father volunteered for active duty as an officer in The United States Army Reserve, and continued in that capacity for the duration of the Second World War. As such, Mary spent her early years living on various Army Posts. Small children were something of a rarity on military bases during the War years, and Mary loved to tell stories of the time she spent entertaining the troops (including wounded soldiers) with medleys of song and dance taken from early Shirley Temple movies.
After WW2, Mary’s family returned to the Houston area, where her father resumed his employment with Humble Oil. After graduation from Marion High School in 1958, Mary enrolled at the University of Texas in Austin, where she studied English and Education. She joined the Delta Gamma Sorority, an organization with which she maintained ties throughout her adult life. Mary obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Texas and later a Master’s Degree from Texas A&M University.
While attending the University of Texas, Mary met Lee Alford III, a Longhorn football player from Caldwell, Texas; the two were married on December 22, 1962, and settled in Lee’s hometown. In 1964 and 1966, the couple was blessed with the arrival of two sons, Lee Alford IV and Michael Bruce Alford respectively.
When Bruce reached school age in 1971, Mary took employment with the Caldwell Independent School District, where she taught English to and influenced the lives of several generations of Caldwell’s Youth. She eventually became Head of the English Department, was Caldwell’s first teacher of English as a second language, and was the faculty advisor for the Hornet yearbook during the majority of her teaching career. Declining health dictated that Mary retire from teaching in 2000, after 29 years with the Caldwell Independent School District.
Mary was active in a number of civic organizations, but was most proud of her work along with many other people to re-establish the presence of a full care hospital in Burleson County after the closure of the Goodnight Memorial in the mid-70’s.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, (Joseph B. and Mary Alice Collerain Sr.); her parents in law, (D.L. and Catherine Grace Alford, Jr.); and two siblings who died in infancy-Blanch Ann and Norman Randolph Collerain.
Mary is survived by her husband of fifty years, Daniel Lee Alford III: son, Daniel Lee Alford IV and wife Abigail; son, Michael Bruce and wife Cindy, grand-daughters Emily, Verity and Amity. Mary is also survived by brother Joseph B. Collerain, Jr.; Sister Janet Gilmore and husband Randy; sister Joan Horak and husband Garland; brother-in-law James J. Alford and wife Kathy; in addition to numerous nieces/nephews and grand nieces/nephews.
The family respectfully requests, in lieu of flowers, that those wishing to remember Mary please make memorial contributions to Hospice Brazos Valley.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Houck
Photo posted 11 Oct 2017
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary C. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Daniel Lee 1940 TX1, Daniel Lee 1915 TX2, Daniel Lee 1876 TX3, Halcut 1854 TX4, Richard Erwin 1818 GA5, Halcut 1789 GA6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARY ALMA ALFORD WEATHERFORD
Aunt of Doris Orlean Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303
THE OPTIC-HERALD
Mount Vernon, Franklin Co., TX—10 May 1929
Mrs. Carl Weatherford died at her home in Mt. Vernon Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock after a long illness and in her death the home lost a faithful wife, eight children a devoted mother, and mother, brothers and sisters a dear one whose life was the center from which radiated self sacrificing deeds and only kindness and love. She was a true and Godly woman and her good influence will live on many years after her.
Alma Alford was a daughter of the late George W. Alford and was born and reared in Franklin County; she was born November 2, 1890; married Carl Weatherford July 14, 1906; the mother of eight children, only one of whom is married.
She had been a member of the Methodist Church for seventeen years and was always a consistent and devoted follower of her Savior. Bro. T.H. Morris, her pastor, paid a fitting tribute to her life and character at the ser4vices which were held at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon....
AAFA NOTES: Mary Alma Alford was the daughter of George Washington Alford and Mary Henretta “Mollie” Warren.
This obituary is from Obituaries and Death Notice from Franklin County Newspapers 1926–1936, by Christine Dennis Skelly, published by the Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society, and sent by Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Mary Alma 1890 TX1, George Washington 1855 AL2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.
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MARY ANN HALLFORD LANCASTER
Photo from Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
DAILY NEWS
Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—Thursday, 27 May 2004
BIG SPRING—Mary Ann Lancaster, the sister of Nelson Hallford of Snyder, died on Tuesday, May 25, in Midland Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service for Mrs. Lancaster, 72, will be held on Friday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial follows in the Mt. Olive Memorial Park.
Born on May 3, 1933, in Big Spring, she was a lifelong resident of Big Spring and had worked as a waitress and for Nurses Unlimited for 12 years.
Survivors include her husband, Ted Lancaster of Big Spring; a son, Carl Lancaster of Big Spring; three daughters, Vernie Jaeger and Janet Parnell, both of Prescott, Arizona, and Elaine West of LaPorte; five sisters, Jean Armstrong of Sand Springs, Flo Hoffman of Vanderbilt, Carolyn Howerton and Ruth Miller of Roswell, New Mexico, and Irene Hallford of Fayetteville, North Carolina; two other brothers, Bill Hallford of Big Spring and Hoyt Hallford of Norman, Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Mary A. Lancaster (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as 26 May 2004, last residence Big Spring, Howard Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, Hoyt Hicks Hallford and Gertrude May Johnson Hallford, in this compilation.
For more information on this family, see The World of the Past, a FamilyTreeMaker Online genealogy by Susan K. Couch, granddaughter of Hoyt and Gertrude Hallford.
Her HALLFORD lineage: Mary Ann 1933 TX1, Hoyt Hicks 1905 TX2, Soloman Hoyt 1875 MO3, Alfred H. 1955 MO4, William 1815 TN5.
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MARY ANN “MOLLIE” GAMBLE ALFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Friday, 9 September 1960
CLARKSVILLE—The funeral of Mrs. Mollie Gamble Alford, 97, widow of P.H. Alford, was held Thursday at Jolley’s Funeral Home by the Rev. Bennie Hinsley of First Baptist Church, where Mrs. Alford was a member.
Interment was made in Fairview Cemetery, and bearers were Tommy Gamble, Forrest Gamble, George Gamble, Alva Gamble, Ashley Goodson and Otto Blum.
Mrs. Alford, born in English community, December 2, 1882, was a lifelong resident of Red River County.
She died Wednesday in Red River County Hospital here.
She was married in January, 1885, Mr. Alford’s death occurring in February, 1928.
Surviving are these children: Barney Alford, Lubbock; P.E. Alford, Ft. Worth; Wallace Alford, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. H.L. Mitchell, San Bernardino, Calif.; 30 other descendants in three generations, and a brother, Henry Gamble of Roanoke.
In another article:
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 September 1960
MOTHER OF CITY MAN DIES IN CLARKSVILLE
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Alford, 2101 27th St., left this morning to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Mollie Alford, a pioneer resident of Clarksville, Red River County, who died at 4:45 a.m. today in Clarksville Hospitall.
Funeral services will be Thursday or Friday at the First Baptist Church in Clarksville. Other arrangements are pending at Jolly Funeral Home there.
Mrs. Alford, who has visited in Lubbock many times during the last 25 or 30 years, is survived by three sons, Barney Alford of Lubbock, Wallace Alford of Los Angeles and P.E. Alford of Fort Worth; one daughter, Mrs. Annie Mitchell of San Bernardino, Calif., and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Clarksville, Red River Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, William and Bridget Domengeaux
AAFA NOTES: From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Mary Ann Alford, born 2 Dec 1862, died 7 Sept 1960 in Clarksville, Red River Co. The names of her parents are unknown.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Phillip Henly 1860 TN1, Tristarn Burgess 1833 NC2, Jones 1807 NC3, Lemuel 1766 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MARY BELL HOSEA ALFORD
Grandmother of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
Photo from AAFA Photos
Benjamin Allen Alford, born February 25, 1865, Texas and Mary Belle Hosea Alford
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 November 1955
Mrs. Mary Bell Alford, 1505 Melwood, died in a local nursing home 10:25 p.m. Monday [November 7].
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of London-Burton Funeral Home with John Stephens of Abilene Christian College, Frank Lilly, minister of Sixth Street Church of Christ, and Herbert Newman, Minister of Austin Avenue Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born Aug. 5, 1870, at Giddings. She had been a resident of Brownwood since 1905.
She is survived by six sons, Jess L. and Charles M. Alford of Brownwood, P.B. and A.E. Alford of Abilene, G.T. Alford of Carbon, and W.A. Alford of Midland; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock and Mrs. R.H. Shores, both of Brownwood; 15 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
Photo from AAFA Photos
Back row: Esther/Ether Hilton Alford (wife of George Thomas), Asa Evander Alford, Richard Harris Shores (Husband of Eula Frances), Eula Frances Alford Shores, William Allen Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, Center: Charles Monroe Alford, Front row: George Thomas Alford, Benjamin Allen Alford, Retha Mae Alford, Mary Belle Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford
The gravestone of her husband, Benjamin Allen Alford
Photos from Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Terry Teague
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, Preston Benjamin Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Benjamin Allen 1865 TX1, Thomas 1806 GA2, Baldy 1784 NC3, Isham 1755 NC4.
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MARY BLANCHE ALFORD BREWTON
Sister of Robert Burns Alford, AAFA #0207
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 2 January 2000
MINERAL WELLS [Palo Pinto Co.]—Mary Blanche Brewton, 86, a homemaker, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Mineral Wells.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Mineral Wells. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner.
Mary Blanche Brewton was born Aug. 13, 1913, in Belton. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mineral Wells.
Survivors: Sons, Woodrow Brewton Jr., James R. Brewton, Bill Brewton; brother, Bob Alford; sister, Minnie Lee Harris; grandchildren, Kenneth, Greg, Beth, Shelby and Kearby; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Casey, Maelyn, Harrison and Max; and numerous nieces; and nephews.
Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Mineral Wells, (940) 325-4422.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary B. Brewton (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of her brothers Robert Burns Alford and Wilson Ray Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Blanche 1913 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MARY CAROLYN GIBBS ALFORD
Wife of Herbert Hoover Alford, AAFA #0205
Photo from 2004 First United Methodist Church
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—8 March 2012
October 20, 1930–March 6, 2012
Carolyn Gibbs Alford, 81, passed away on March 6, 2012, in her home in Bryan, Texas, surrounded by family and friends.
Visitation will take place at Hillier Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012. Graveside services will be held in Bryan City Cemetery at 10 a.m. Friday March 9, 2012. A celebration of Carolyn’s life will begin at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Bryan with Rev. Rick Sitton, Pastor, officiating.
Carolyn was born to Will K and Annie Lemmon Gibbs on October 20, 1930, in Bryan. She graduated from Baylor University in 1951 and completed graduate work at TAMU. She was a beloved 5th grade teacher in the Bryan Independent School System for 30 years.
She was a friend and mentor to a wide circle of co-workers. Carolyn was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and a life member of both TSTA and TRTA. She served on the Bryan Library Board, belonged to Friends of the Library, Bush Library Associates, and the Brazos Historic Society.
She was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church. She served several terms on the board of directors, taught in both the elementary and adult Sunday school divisions and belonged to the Neighborly Class.
Carolyn is survived by her three children and their spouses, Cindy Alford and James Martin of Penasco, N.M., Bill and Edna Alford of Wellborn, and Alisa Alford Ricca and Drew Ricca of Bryan; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Alex and Christina Alford, Lindsey Ott, Drew and Paige Alford, Phyllis French, ReAnna and Ryan Carr, Doug and Kara French, William French and Michael Ott; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, Hospice Brazos Valley or the Bubba Moore Memorial Group.
Please view, sign, and share memories at www.hillierfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Bryan City Cemetery, Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Lamberth Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Herbert Hoover Alford, in this compilation.
TX Births lists Mary Carolyn Gibbs, born 20 Oct 1930 in Brazos Co., to William Keiller Gibbs and Annie Willis Lemmon.
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MARY CATHERINE “KATE” MCKAY ALFORD COALSON
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ June 1909
Mrs. M.K. Coalson was born in Crystal Springs, Miss., Dec. 28th, 1857. Her maiden name was Alford. She was married to V.L. Coalson July 10th, 1883, joined the Presbyterian church in 1874 and lived a faithful Christian life. She was loved by all who knew her. She died June 18th, 1909. She said the only regret she had in dying was the leaving of her aged husband and five children.
Mrs. Coalson was laid to rest in the Bethesda cemetery [Parker Co.] in the afternoon of July 18th surrounded by many friends. The funeral was conducted by the writer [N.G. Bailey]....
AAFA NOTES: AAFA records show that she was born 26 Dec 1857 in Copiah Co., MS. She married Vines Lindsey Coalson in Copiah Co.
Her parents were John McKay Alford and Elizabeth Catherine McKay, was the daughter of John McKay and Catherine Alford (daughter of Sion Alford & Clarky McTyer and granddaughter of Jacob Alford & Mary Pace.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her paternal lineage: Mary Catherine McKay 1857 MS1, John McKay 1821 NC2, Jacob 1789 NC3, James 1764 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARY CATHERINE KEELING ALFORD ROOSE
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 3 February 1957
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary C. Roose, 71, former Dallas resident who died Friday [February 1] in an Abilene hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Prewitt Funeral Chapel, 1810 South Denley.
A native of West Virginia, Mrs. Roose had lived in Dallas for 35 years before being hospitalized in Abilene two years ago. She was the widow of the late Louis Roose, a member of the Dallas Fire Department for 25 years.
Mrs. Roose is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Opal Pulsifer of Rochester, N.Y.; four sons, Odell Alford and John R. Alford, both of Abilene, Gillis Alford of Alaska and Price A. Alford of Dallas and two brothers, Bruton Keeling and Cam Keeling, both of Virginia.
The Rev. John Shanks, assistant pastor of the Cliff Temple Baptist Church, will conduct funeral services. Graveside services at Laurel Land Memorial Park will be conducted by Dallas Rebekah Lodge No. 80, of which Mrs. Roose was a member.
Pallbearers will be Edward H. Clapp, C.H. Archer, V.E. Alexander, George Scott, O. Mac Baker and Harlan Dunlap.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her first husband, John Robert Alford Sr.; and sons Gillis Liniel Alford and John Robert Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Her parents were William Spencer Keeling and Nancy Elizabeth Lilly.
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MARY E. “MOLLIE” CLARK HALFORD
Photo from Margaritte Clark Robinson’s Clark Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Source unknown, but probably:
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 17 September 1970
Mrs. Mollie Halford, 97, of Houston, died in Jacinto City [Harris Co.] Sunday morning [September 13].
Mrs. Halford had lived in Houston the last 30 years. Prior to moving to Houston, she lived in Latexo [Houston Co.], and was a member of the Latexo Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Latexo Baptist Church, with Rev. Phifer officiating. Burial was in the Latexo Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Guy Halford of Minneapolis, Minn.; three daughters, Mrs. Meadie Jones of Latexo, Mrs. Myrtle Westbrook of Crockett and Mrs. Willie Lee Jones of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Louise Miller of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews.
Waller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Latexo Cemetery, Latexo, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Hoch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mollie Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Oct 1870 [different than gravestone and death certificate and apparently incorrect] and died _____ Sept 1970, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Mollie Halford, widowed, was born 30 Nov 1872 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX, the daughter of Phillip Clark and Savannah Parrish.
From FamilySearch Texas Marriages: E.D. Halford married Mollie Clark on 15 Oct 1896 in McLennan Co., TX.
She is listed as Mary on the 1880 and 1900 censuses. In 1920 she is M.E. Halford, divorced. In 1930 she is Mollie, widowed.
Ancestry family trees list her husband as Edward D. Halford, 1870–1913, the son of James Bradley Halford and Mary Jane Langley.
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MARY ELIZA ALFORD FOYE
Aunt of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673
Sister of Jo Martin Alford Masingill
Mary and her sons
Photo from her niece Carolyn Alford Saunders
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Friday, 6 January 1984
LANCASTER [Dallas Co.], TEXAS—Services for Mrs. Mary Alford Foye, 78, of Lancaster, wife of the late A.R. “Buddy” Foye, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday Jan. 6 at the Lakeview United Methodist Church in Shreveport, La…. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery in Shreveport under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home’s Marshall Street Chapel in Shreveport.
Mrs. Foye died Wednesday Jan. 4, 1984, in Lancaster.
She was born July 13, 1905 in Grand Cane [De Soto Parish], La.
She is survived by two sons, A. Rew Foye of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Martin A. Foye of Lancaster; one brother, N. Edgar Alford of Conroe, Texas; four sisters, Carrie Mae Adger of Shreveport, La., Gladys Wilson of Longview, Texas, Bertha McClelland and Jo Masingill, of Natchitoches, La.; four grandchildren, Mary Beth, Lorra, Brian and Marty; two sisters-in-law, Lillie Bell Foye and Olivia Bromby.
Pallbearers will be T. Morris Adger, Jr., Drew Wilson, Jr., Curtis Masingill, Will Saunders, Dan T. Logan and Fred Garrett.
Photo from Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles McCartney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Jan 1984) dates of Mary Foye (SS# issued in OK), last residence Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Bertha Lucille Alford McClelland and Needham Edgar Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Joseph Martin Alford; and sisters Carrie Mae Alford Adger and Jo Martin Alford Masingill in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her sister Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson in Mississippi Obituaries.
She was the daughter of the Rev. Joseph Martin Alford and his wife Carrie Eliza Weiland. We published an extensive history of this family in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998, “Joseph Martin Alford, 1870–1963.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Eliza 1905 LA1, Joseph Martin 1870 LA2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” WILSON ALFORD
WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Monday, 23 August 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Alford, 86, who died at her home, 2321 Cole avenue, Saturday at 12:45 p.m. after a short illness, will be held from Hico cemetery at 2 p.m. Monday. The cortege will leave Compton’s funeral home at 9:30 a.m.
Surviving are two sons, Rufe Alford of Dallas and Will Alford of Grandview; two daughters, Mrs. L.A. Robertson and Mrs. Finetta Bates of Waco.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Aaron Ransom Alford; and children Finetta “Nettie” Alford Bates, Frank Alford, and Rufus Elfonso Alford in this compilation.
She is buried in Hico Cemetery, Hamilton Co., TX, but she has no gravestone.
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MARY ELIZABETH ALFORD COLEMAN
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 24 September 2012
In celebration of the life of Mary Alford Coleman a Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at University Park United Methodist Church at 11:00 A.M officiated by Reverend Matt Gaston and Dr. Rebecca Frank. Mary passed away quietly on Friday, September 21, 2012.
She was born to Maude Elizabeth Woodyard and Egbert Benson Alford in Henderson, Texas on February 4, 1924, where she cherished her large extended family. She attended Hockaday School in Dallas before attending the University of Texas where she graduated with a degree in Business. She met the love of her life, Gabe Coleman, on a blind date to the Texas A & M football game. While he finished his medical training they lived in Galveston, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Iowa City, Iowa. Together they raised three children in San Angelo, Texas.
Preceded in death by her husband, she is survived by her children Robert Benson Coleman of Midland, Texas, Mary Maude Coleman Tabor and her husband Mike of Dallas, and Thomas Gabriel Coleman, Jr. and his wife Lynne also of Dallas. She adored her grandchildren David Benson Tabor and his wife Jenny, Mary Elizabeth Tabor Vest and her husband Johnathan, Gabriel Benson Coleman, Caroline Virginia Coleman Brown and her husband Robin, Benson Marshall Coleman and Gabriel Thomas Coleman. However, the jewels in her crown are her six precious great grandchildren Kate and William Tabor, Jon Harper and Virginia Vest, and Sonny and Coleman Brown.
Her life was also filled with loving cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Mary lived in San Angelo, Texas with her family for many years where she was a volunteer for the Shannon Hospital Auxiliary Group and attended First United Methodist Church of San Angelo. Mary and Gabe loved spending time with their bridge group and traveling.
After Gabe’s death, Mary moved to Dallas to be closer to her family. She attended University Park United Methodist church and enjoyed her time within the Edgemere community. While at the University of Texas, Mary was a Chi Omega and continued to be involved with the alum groups in both San Angelo and Dallas. After moving to Dallas she was able to reunite with many of her Chi Omega sisters.
Mary’s family is grateful for the exceptional love and compassion given to her by the nurses and staff of the Plaza at Edgemere. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 2:30 P.M. at Lakewood Cemetery in Henderson, Texas officiated by Reverend David Luckert. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to University Park United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Sparkman Hillcrest and Crawford.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Henry Osborne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Maude Elizabeth Woodyard Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Elizabeth 1924 TX1, Egbert Benson 1899 TX2, Egbert Benson 1858 AL3, John Rogers 1810 GA4, Kinchen 1779 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY ELIZABETH “BETSY” THOMAS HALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 10 November 2003
Halford, Mary Elizabeth (Betsy) Thomas. Died Friday, November 7, 2003.
Daughter of Clarence and Mamie Thomas, Betsy was born in Richardson on May 19, 1919. Betsy graduated from Richardson High School in 1936; from Texas State College for Women [n/k/a Texas Woman’s University] in 1940; and earned a master’s degree from Southern Methodist University in 1959. She was a teacher and a consultant for Richardson Independent School District until retiring in 1972. Betsy was a member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church and its Agape Class.
Betsy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lee; daughter-in-law and son, Betsy and Lee Halford, Jr., of Dallas; son-in-law and daughter, Bert and Mary Margaret Bivings, of Peachtree City, GA; and six grandchildren: Lauren, Michael, Mark and Meg Halford; and Libby and Leslie Bivings.
The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM on Sunday, November 9 at Restland Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating Betsy’s life will be at 11:00 AM, Monday November 10, at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4311 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219, or Southwestern Medical Foundation, 2305 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201-7805, or the charity of your choice. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary E. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Marion Lee Halford Sr., in this compilation.
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MARY ELIZABETH “MIMI” ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Mary E. “Mimi” Alford, 84, of Houston, passed away July 20, 2009.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Wallace Alford, son: Gordon Tracy Alford and granddaughter: Felicia Alford and is survived by her children: David Harrison, Barry Alford, Becky Moore, Bertha Barrow, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, close friend and caregiver: Sharon Board.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Rosewood Funeral Home in Humble, where funeral services will be held 10 am Thursday, July 23, 2009 in the Chapel. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Rosewood Funeral Homes.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Apr 1925, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her ex-husband, Wallace Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Wallace and Mary had 4 children born in Harris Co.:
Gordon Tracy 1954 mother Mary Elizabeth Williams
Barry Dwayne 1956 mother Mary Elizabeth Smith
Rebecca Renee 1959 mother Mary Elizabeth Smith
Bertha Barrow is Wallace’s daughter by his first wife, Helen Irene Bosworth.
On the death certificate of Wallace and Mary’s son, Mary’s maiden name is listed as Mary Woods.
TX Divorces lists the divorce of Wallace Alford and Mary E. Alford on 14 Sept 1979 in Harris Co., married 7 Sept 1952.
Her middle and maiden names are from her memorial at Find A Grave.
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MARY ELLEN ALFORD HAMM BOONE
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—26 February 1959
Mrs. Mary Ellen Boone, 66, died Wednesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Louis H. Hinckley of 3325 8th Ave., after a nine-month illness.
The Alabama native was a Fort Worth resident 25 years and was a member of Fort Worth Bible Church.
Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Frank Hunnicutt of Fort Worth; two sons, Allen R. Hamm of Smithfield and Jerome H. Boone of Fort Worth; a sister, Mrs. W.W. Whatley of Sinton; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Gause-Ware Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Mount Olivet.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan Bennett
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Allen Alford and Ellen Nora Harp Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY ELLEN ALFORD MARTIN
AAFA #1052
Daughter of Jack DeLaye Alford, AAFA #0543
Photo from Forest Lawn Funeral Home
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Mary Ellen Martin (Alford) died suddenly April 26, 2014 after a valiant life-long struggle with MS.
She was born in Beaumont, TX on October 11, 1946 to Jack and Kathryn Alford. She graduated from South Park High School in May 1965.
She married Gerald L. Martin on May 30, 1969, becoming a Navy wife for 8 years before returning to Beaumont. All together, they enjoyed nearly 45 wonderful years. In that time the Lord blessed them with two beautiful daughters and 12 grandchildren.
She worked for 10 years in the Gray Campus career center of Judson High School in San Antonio and was active as the Youth Department Director at Parkhills Baptist when the girls were young. She was, by the grace of God, born again at the age of 16 at South Park Baptist in Beaumont and discipled by the great-aunt of her husband-to-be, known as Auntie Bo.
She leaves behind her faithful husband Gerald, daughters Sheila Ryan and her husband Paul, of San Antonio. Kimberly Crook and her husband Bill of Orlando, FL. A brother, Alan Alford and wife Carol of Baytown, Tx. and her father Jack D. Alford of Beaumont, 12 grandchildren and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn Alford.
Memorial services were held at Churchill Baptist Church in San Antonio at 2 PM on Tuesday. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Photo from Forest Park Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Casey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Julia Kathryn Plake Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Mary Ellen 1946 TX1, Jack DeLaye 1922 TX2, Jasper Newell 1882 TN3, Nelson Ellis 1854 TN4, John William 1825 TN5, George Washington 1794 VA6, John 1760 VA7, William 1738 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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MARY ELSIE MAY LIDDELL ALFORD
Mother of Ramona Gwen Alford Darden, AAFA #0715
Stepmother of Jo Muriel Alford Roberts, AAFA #0761
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 December 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1993
Mary Elsie Alford, 83, born September 11, 1909, in Howard, LA, expired on December 1, 1992, following a lengthy and courageous illness with heart disease and emphysema. Preceded in death by husband, Raymond G. Alford. She was a charter member of Willow Meadows Baptist Church.
Survivors, sister, Donna Lynn Barr; daughter, Ramona Gwen Darden and her husband Albert “Nick” Darden; son, William W. Liddell and his wife Rita May Liddell; step-daughter, JoMuriel Roberts and her husband C.O. “Bobby” Roberts; grandchildren, Karen Rimes, William W. Liddell, V, Stephen D. Liddell, Jennifer Lynn Jackson; great-grandchildren, Tanya Marie House, Jo Lynn Cefalu, William W. Liddell, VI, Laurie Marie Liddell, Courtney K. Liddell, Lyndsay Liddell, Kathleen Liddell, Christine M. Jackson, Julia K. Jackson; and a great-greatgrandson, Andrew Todd House, Jr.; sister-in-law, Eleanor May; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, Westheimer at Dairy Ashford, on Wednesday evening from 7 00 until 9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 3, 1992, at 11 30 A.M., in the funeral home chapel…. Interment will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery….
Photos from Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Monte Rogers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her stepchildren Jo Muriel “Jody” Alford Roberts and Raymond Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Raymond Guy Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
Mary was the second wife of Raymond Guy Alford. She was first married to _____ Liddell.
From TX Divorces: Raymond G. Alford and Mary E. Alford were divorced in Harris Co. on 5 May 1969, marriage date 12 Aug 1934.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Raymond Guy 1901 AL1, James Thomas 1894 AL2, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL3, Levin Ellis 1814 GA4, William 1787 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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MARY ETTA FLOWERS ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—30 August 2012
Mary Alford passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, the Rev. Charles Williams, pastor. Interment: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, with the family present 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Survivors: Left with precious memories, children, Ernest Alford Jr., Gary Alford, Vikki Amie (Edward), Greg Alford (Latisha); 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Ernest James Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY FAY HALFORD STEVENS
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 20 July 2006
Stevens, Mary Fay Halford Age 80, loving mother of Shelley and Annette, went home July 15, 2006.
She was born January 12, 1926 in Dallas, TX to Sophie Johanna and Charles Max Halford. She was a proud graduate of North Dallas High School Class of 1943. She worked with Capital Records and was a Aeronautical Secretary with Walter Kiddea company. She was also very politically active in community affairs.
She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Shelley Stevens Nix-Vandiver and husband Mark Vandiver, Annette Stevens Borens; grandchildren, James Nix and wife Laurie, Stephen Nix, Janiece Borens, Gregory Borens, Timothy Vandiver and Lyssa Vandiver; great-grandchildren; Cessaley Nix, Payton Nix and Justin Vandiver.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles (Sammy) Stevens; her parents, Charles and Sophie Halford; brothers, Carl Telger and Martin Telger and son-in-law Greg Borens.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday July 23, 2006 at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m. at Restland Wildwood Chapel on Monday July 24, 2006. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8900 Carpenter Freeway, Dallas,Tx 75247. Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jan McKee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Fay Halford Stevens (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rowlett, Dallas Co., TX.
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MARY FAYE SPEAR WOMACK HALLFORD
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Thursday, 14 June 2001
HURST, [Tarrant Co.] TX—Mary Faye Womack Hallford, 86, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in North Richland Hills.
Graveside services were held on Friday in Crestview Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Lucas Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Joe of North Richland Hills; a daughter, Janice McFall of Weatherford; two sisters, Lillie Kelly of Hugo, OK, and Eunice Costelo of Jay, OK; two brothers, James Spear and Bo Spear, both of Hugo, OK; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARY FRANCES ANGLIN ALFORD MIZELL
CLEVELAND ADVOCATE
Cleveland, Liberty Co., TX—Thursday, 31 December 2009
Mary Frances Alford Mizell of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Monday, December 28, 2009.
She was born in Cleveland, Texas to Alfred Lee Anglin and Idelia Truitt.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 31, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Cleveland, Texas with interment at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery, Cleveland, Texas.
Survivors include her husband; Buford Mizell, Sons; Rocky Dodd and wife, Caren, David Troy Alford, Richard Pickering, Daughters; Kelly Jenkel Axton and husband, Ricky, Rebecca Landry and Kim Meche, Grandchildren: Justin Dillard and wife, Kristi, Rachel Dodd, Ryan Dodd, Hannah Jenkel, Garret Dodd, Coleman Jenkel, Hollie Alford, Casey Meche and wife, Jenna, Brittany Carriere, Amber Alford, Ben Landry, Seth Meche and Charlie Alford. Great-grandchildren; Ally Dillard, Karson Dillard, Ashton Dillard, Acen Olson, Zackary Venable. Brother; Eli “Potsy” Anglin. Numerous nieces, nephew and other loving family members and a host of friends.
Photo from Cleveland City Cemetery, Cleveland, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, June Viets
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 March 1934, last residence Cleveland, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Alton David Alford Jr, in this compilation.
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MARY FRANCES BOSWELL HALFORD
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—9 November 2009
Celebration of Life services for Frances Halford, 97, of Dallas and formerly of Lubbock, will be held at 1 p.m. today in Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Frances passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Dallas.
Mary Frances Halford was born on Feb.9, 1912 in Whitney, Texas to the late George and Clara (Lee) Boswell. She graduated from Whitney High School and attended Hill Country Jr. College. She married the love of her life, Howard Halford, in 1934 in Whitney, Texas. She was a longtime member of Skyline Baptist Church. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, and a daughter, Linda Kay Thompson.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Clara Jones and husband Al, Sue Bailey, Gay Bennett and Julia Halford; sons, Chris Halford and wife Barbara and Bud Halford and wife Kay; son-in-law, Jerry Thompson; brothers, Ed Boswell and Joe Boswell; sister, Dell Bonds; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Please join us in celebrating Frances’ life by visiting her memorial at www.mem.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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MARY FRANCIS ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 24 February 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Mary Francis Alford, 110 of Silsbee [Hardin Co.] died Feb. 15 at Bur-Mont Nursing Home in Silsbee.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Bethel Baptist Church with burial in Kirby Cemetery under the direction of Coleman’s Funeral Home in Silsbee....
A native of Woodville [Tyler Co.], she lived in Silsbee many years.
Survivors include her niece, Corella Scott of Kountze; nine great-nieces; nine great-nephews; 13 great-great-nieces; 13 great-great nephews; seven great-great-great-nieces; and three great-great-great nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Jan 1888, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX, but her death date is listed there and in TX Deaths as Feb 20.
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MARY HELEN LOCKHART MCSPADDENALFORD
Wife of Delmar Ray Alford, AAFA #0801
Brazoria, Brazoria Co., TX—_____ April 2016
Longtime Brazoria County resident, Mary Lockhart Alford, 94, of Sweeny, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016. Having faithfully served God for over 70 years, Mary was completely ready to head to her heavenly rest.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Sweeny Church of Christ with Glen Duncan and Ken Hysten officiating. Burial will follow at Sweeny Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening at Baker Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.
Mary is preceded in death by her first husband, Lt. Joe McSpadden, a WWII casualty from Brownwood, TX and her husband of 56 years, D. Ray Alford of Sweeny, TX. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Giles and Pearl Lockhart of Rising Star, TX; a sister, Dorothy Dunn Pendley also of Rising Star; a brother, G.H. Lockhart (surviving spouse: Virginia) of Austin, TX; a stillborn twin daughter, Dawn Alford, a son, David Ray Alford (surviving spouse: Jan) of Cedar Lane, TX; and most recently, a grandson, Michael Curran Lynch (surviving spouse: Sarah) of Sweeny.
Mary is survived by two younger sisters, Janelle Caudle of Rising Star, TX, and Greta Burkett of Sweeny. Her surviving children include daughters, Judy McSpadden Indest & husband Jim of Pearland, Mary Susan Salyer & husband, Glenn of Sweeny, Sally Jane Lynch & husband, Robert of Sweeny, and son, James William Alford & wife, Susie of Sweeny.
Also left to miss her loving touches are Mary and D. Ray’s eight grandchildren: Ty Alford (wife, Sami) of Bay City, Lang Alford (wife, Karen) of Cedar Lane, Kay Lynn Alford Winfrey (husband, Chance) of Blessing, Chad Salyer (wife, Tori) of Pearland, Emily Salyer Zimmerman of Houston, Amy Lynch of Spring, Everett Alford and Adie Alford, both of Sweeny, and 11 great grandchildren. Additionally, “Aunt Mary” will be missed by numerous loving nieces and nephews and their children.
God appears to have had great plans for Mary Helen Lockhart, from her depression era upbringing in Rising Star, to Brownwood, Roby, Floresville, West Columbia and ultimately Sweeny, TX. Along that journey she influenced a host of people with her entrepreneurial spirit (selling eggs, making hats from home, and later, owning and operating a dress shop with her sister, Greta.) She always carried her sense of glamour into every endeavor, even making her home an oasis of beauty at the end of 9 miles of mud and shell roads on the McGinnes Angus Ranch, where D.Ray was the manager.
She had the spirit to face adversity through good times and bad with a smile and great witt. Her spirit and Christian faith have shown brightly through the years as she endured children with polio and other disabilities, loss of a young child, loss of her loving husbands, son and grandson before her.
Most importantly she had personal and deeply satisfying relationship with Jesus Christ. She brought her husband to Christ and he much later became an elder for the Sweeny Church of Christ. She influenced her children greatly by gathering them around her as she read aloud from her Bible, and by being a living example of the Christian walk. Her unconditional love touched many generations.
As a faithful member of the Sweeny Church of Christ, Mary supported her husband while he was an elder. And as a silent partner, she helped D. Ray in his real estate and insurance businesses. On her own, Mary was one of the earliest Mary Kay Cosmetics saleswomen in the community. Her passing has left a void in the Sweeny Civic Club and many community organizational activities, especially those where her famous homemade hot rolls were often requested. She will be greatly missed.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to in-home caregivers, Amelia Johnson, Helen McBee, and Janet Hatchett, and to the attending staff at the Light Heart Memory Care in Pearland.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Sweeny Christian School, 906 Texas Avenue, or Foster’s Home for Children of Stephenville, TX - www.fostershome.org
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Delmar Ray Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son David Ray Alford in this compilation.
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MARY HENRIETTA “MOLLIE” WARREN ALFORD
Grandmother of Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303, James Arthur Alford, AAFA #0384, and Thelma Frieda Alford Harman, AAFA #0397
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 14 February 1942
Alford, Mrs. Mollie, 544 North Phillips, aged 84, native of Mississippi, died Friday. Resident Dallas twenty years.
Survived by five daughters, three sons, and a number of grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.
Arrangements pending. Guardian Funeral Home.
Photo from Bethel Cemetery, Cypress, Franklin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, C.R.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son John Martin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: George Washington 1855 AL1, John Madison 1826 GA2, John 1801 NC3.
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MARY JANE ALFORD GREEN
Great-Grandmother of Doris Nan Ross Johnston, AAFA #1050
Mary Jane Alford Green, about 1885
From Alford Family Photos, Doris Ross Johnston’s website, Our Texas Family
Used with permission
Source unknown, but probably:
BROWNFIELD NEWS
Brownfield, Terry Co., TX—_____ October 1921
On Saturday morning [October 8] at 3 o’clock, the death angel called to the Father’s house Mrs. Mary Green, the mother of our beloved townsman, J.C. [James Calvin] Green.
Grandmother Green was born in Washington County, Texas, Nov. 26, 1852, and was married in 1869 to J.M. Green. To this union was born nine children; six of which are now living. Mr. J.C. Green of city is the oldest of the children.
Mrs. Green was converted in her young girlhood and joined the Methodist Church, from which time she lived a most beautiful and faithful Christian life. Thirteen months ago Grandmother Green came to live with her oldest son in Brownfield. Her sweet devoted Christian life has cheered the hearts of all of those who knew her. She always had a king word for everyone, as Mrs. Randal has often remarked: “She made everyone better who knew her. Her room where she stayed seemed to be the brightest spot anywhere, because of her cheerfulness.” In all of her affliction she never complained, resigning completely to the will of God, expressing the words again of the great Apostle, when he said: “For our light affliction which is but for the moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.”
Mrs. Green had a most wonderful memory. Even up to the last hour she spoke, she knew the folks by name who came to her bedside. If she ever met a person, she knew them by name after that....
Funeral services were conducted at the family residence Saturday afternoon by Rev. J.E. Anderson, many friends of the family being in attendance to pay their last respects to this beloved woman who was a friend to everyone. Burial took place in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at 4 p.m.
Brownfield Cemetery, Brownfield, Terry Co., TX
From Green Family, Doris Ross Johnston’s website, Our Texas Family
Used with permission
AAFA NOTES: Mary married John Marion Green on 26 Oct 1902 in Georgetown, Williamson Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Jane 1852 TX1, Hatch 1815 NC2, Isaac 1782 NC3, John 1747 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MARY JANE SCOTT ALFORD
From Caldwell Newspapers, Burleson Co, Texas 1897-1929 Birth and Death Notices, by Linda Faust Houck (Nacodoches, TX: Ericson Books, 1999)
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—Friday, 1 August 1913
Mrs. Mary Jane Alford, wife of H. Alford died at their home here Monday evening [July 28] at the age of 61y 11d. She was buried at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery. Her maiden name was Scott and she was the sister of Bruce Alford [sic: Phillip Bruce Scott Jr.]. She married H. Alford in 1876 at Cooks Point, afterwards they moved to Caldwell. For many years, she was a member of Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband and children, D.L., Robert, Ervin and Phillip Alford and Misses Inez and Lizzie Alford.
Photo from Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Houck
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Halcut Alford; and children Daniel Lee Alford Sr., Florence Inez Alford Surovik, Lizzie Evans Alford, Philip Bruce Alford, and Richard Erwin Alford in this compilation.
From Ancestry family trees and her Find A Grave memorial: Mary Jane was born 28 July 1852, the daughter of Phillip Bruce Scott Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Rice.
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MARY JO SMITH ALFORD
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—_____ January 2012
Mrs. Mary Jo Alford, 94 years old of Coleman passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Holiday Hill Nursing Center in Coleman.
Mary was born in the Junction Community in Coleman County on March 10, 1917 to Frank Smith and Viola Bargsley Smith. She married Truitt Milton Alford in Coleman on June 30, 1934, they shared 68 wonderful years together.
Mary is survived by one daughter: Christine Brown of Richardson, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and numerous friends as well as her Holiday Hill Family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, all her siblings, and a son: Robert Alford.
A private Memorial Service will be held by the Family at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Truett Milton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Christine Alford Brown in this compilation.
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MARY JUSTINE ALFORD MONROE
AAFA #0232
Photo from AAFA records
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Friday, 2 January 2009
MCALLEN—Mary “Justine” Alford Monroe, 92, of McAllen, formerly of Yorktown, passed from this life on the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Edinburg [Hidalgo Co.], surrounded by her family.
Justine was born on Jan. 13, 1916, in Lyons [Burleson Co.], to Richard Ervin Alford and Sara E. Griffin Alford, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Ewing Alford and James Ervin Alford; and a sister, Laurinda Youngbloom.
She leaves behind a daughter, Marcia Ann Monroe Mann of Yorktown; a son, Robert “Buddy” and Karon Monroe of McAllen; and sister, Patsy Alford Statton of Caldwell.
Her camping partner and loving husband of 50 years, James W. Monroe, preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1998. They were married on June 6, 1948.
Her beloved grandchildren, “Cindy and Rick”, “Ricky and Laura”, “Tracey and Danny”, “Kris and Ana”, Jay, Chaz, Tanya, and Jimmy, and great-grandchildren, Chris, Courtney, Jeffrey, Caleb, Derek, Tyler, Kayce, Dara, Darla, Ethan, Carsyn, Aimsley, Kale, Hope, and Faith will miss her.
After graduating from high school in San Marcos she attended Southwest Texas State University where she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English, later returning to receive a Master’s of Education. She retired in 1976 after teaching school for 40 years.
She was a member of the Eastern Star, Retired Teacher’s Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the United Methodist Church.
Her interests were many and included teaching, reading, sewing, traveling, watching the Spurs, and all things simple and joyful. She loved her family and friends, and all of God’s creatures to whom she gave of herself with happiness.
She was her daughter’s hero and her son’s best friend. She will be dearly missed.
Services will be held at noon Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 at Finch Funeral Chapel in Yorktown. Graveside services will follow at 4 p.m. at Lockhart City Cemetery in Lockhart. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009.
Pallbearers: Ricky Mann, Jay Luna, Chris Mann, James W. Monroe II, Jeffrey Taylor, and Caleb Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers: Chaz Brashier, Kris Gilmore, Danny Blank, Rick Milliken, Derek Hoffpauir, Ethan Gilmore, and Kale Blank.
Memorials contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
A special thanks to her girls: Karon, Jamie, Lydia, Debbie, and Cathy.
Finch Funeral Chapel, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
Photo from Lockhart Municipal Burial Park, Lockhart, Caldwell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna McClary
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Justine Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her father, Richard Erwin Alford; and her half-sister Laurinda Alford Youngbloom in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Justine 1916 TX1, Richard Erwin 1886 TX2, Halcut 1854 TX3, Richard Erwin 1818 GA4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY KATHERINE LEE ALFORD WHITNEY
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 26 September 2006
Mary Katherine (Alford) Whitney, 75 of Splendora, Texas passed away on September 24, 2006, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Cass County, Texas on December 10, 1930, she is a retiree of Schlumberger Well Services.
She is survived by her son, Michael Alford of Pasadena, and her daughter, Kathy Alford of Houston; four grandchildren: Amy Cote and husband Steve Cote, Beth Beale and husband Brice Beale, Brittany Afford, and Blake Alford; and three great-grandchildren: Tyler Alford, Harlee Alford, and Morgan Cote.
Her husband, Melvin Whitney, and her son, Dennis Alford, precede her in death.
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, September 26, 2006, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the chapel of Pace Stancil Funeral Home, 303 E Crockett, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 in the chapel of Pace Stancil and interment will follow in Morgan Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary Katherine Whitney, can made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter (713.266.6400).
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Katherine Whitney (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Dennis Gene “D.A.” Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Mary Katherine Lee was born 10 Dec 1930 in Cass Co., daughter of Charles Hibbitts Lee and Ruby Lee Drapee [sic: Draper].
Her first husband’s lineage: James Monroe 1923 TX1, Monroe McKinley 1896 LA2, George W. 1867 LA3, Lem?? 1815 NC4.
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MARY LEE ALFORD HARRIS
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—2 February 2012
Funeral services for Mary Lee Alford Harris were held Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Forest Grove Christian Church with Pastor Jim Platt officiating. Graveside services followed in Forest Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Harris died Friday, Jan. 27, in Fort Worth.
She was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Milam County to Emery James and Annie (Matthews) Alford. Mrs. Harris was a graduate of Rockdale High School. After graduation, she moved to Fort Worth where she met and married Henry Alvin Harris on Sept. 2, 1949. Mrs. Harris retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. in 1981 after over 35 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Alvin Harris on Feb. 12, 1979; a son, Kenneth D. Harris on Aug. 30, 1998; three brothers, Billy Alford, Emery Alford and Jack Alford; and three sisters, Lucille Young, Dixie Cleveland and Annie McKee.
Survivors are a son, A. Ray Harris and wife Gale; a daughter, Linda Brown and husband Gary; a sister, Carrie Guthrie and husband Lamar; five grandchildren, Phillip Weiher, Stephanie Damron and husband Jeremy, Peyton Harris, Kristen Irving, Libby Harris; also, many nieces and nephews.
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STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 29 January 2012
FORT WORTH—Mary Lee Harris, 91, a loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Mary was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Milam County. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1981.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Alvin Harris; son, Kenneth D. Harris; brothers, Emery, Billy and Jack; and sisters, Lucille, Annie Mae and Dixie.
Survivors: Son, A. Ray Harris and wife, Gale; daughter, Linda Brown and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Phillip, Stephanie, Peyton, Kristen and Libby; sister, Carrie Guthrie; and many nieces and nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Rd., 817-336-0584
View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Travis Clark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Annie Mae Matthews Alford; siblings Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford Cleveland, Emery Oliver Alford, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford, and Ida Lucille Alford Young; and grandparents Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvinia Eads Alford Hutcherson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Mary Lee 1920 TX1, Emery James 1899 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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MARY LEE CHANEY ALFORD HODNETT
AAFA #0224
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—13 June 2005
FORT WORTH—Mary Lee Alford Hodnett, 92, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully Friday evening, June 10, 2005, at her residence.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at the grave, with the Rev. Michael Wacshevski, associate minister of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, officiating. Burial: Following committal services, Mary Lee will be laid to rest next to her husband, Paul, in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: She lay in state from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Robertson Mueller Harper.
Memorials: Dr. Hodnett’s family respectfully suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her name to First Presbyterian Church; or to a charity of choice.
A native of Holden, Mo., Mary Lee Chaney was born June 27, 1912, the daughter of Walter Lee and Laura Myrtle James Chaney.
She was married to Paul Joseph Alford, who died in 1953.
Mary Lee graduated from high school in Warrensburg, Mo., and received her B.S. in English from Central Missouri State College.
After moving to Fort Worth, she attended Texas Christian University, where she received an M.S. in art and later her Ph.D. from North Texas State University in psychology.
Using her teaching skills, she taught art in the Fort Worth Public School District before moving to California to be an art professor and taught at San Jose State University.
Instrumental in art therapy programs in Texas, Dr. Hodnett returned to Fort Worth to teach at the University of Texas at Arlington.
In 1971, Mary Lee married Lin Sinclair Hodnett, who also preceded her in death.
Survivors: Son, James P. Alford [AAFA #0115] and his partner, Marsha Mefferd of Ingram; daughter, Susan Alford Dickerson [AAFA #0475] and her husband, Dan of Anson; grandchildren, Julie Anne Harter, James Allan Alford, Charlie Dickerson and Sidney Dickerson Polk; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Chaney Atkins of Albuquerque, N.M.; and three nieces.
Robertson Mueller Harper 1500 Eighth Ave., (817) 924-4233.
Paul Julius Alford, age almost 17
From his U.S. Passport Application (Ancestry)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary L. Hodnett (SS# issued in MO), last residence Ingram, Kerr Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband’s paternal great-grandfather, Lodwick Pierce Alford, in this compilation.
According to AAFA records, Mary’s husband was Paul Julius Alford, born 16 Sept 1900 in Galena, KS, and died 22 Aug 1953 in TX. Paul Julius Alford is also his name on his U.S. Passport Application (Ancestry). Mary was his third wife. Their son, James Patrick Alford, is AAFA #0115, and their daughter, Susan Alford Dickerson, is AAFA #0475.
Mary was the active AAFA member since her husband died in 1953.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Paul Julius 1900 KS1, Julius Sherrel 1880 TX2, Erasmus 1842 TX3, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA4, Lodwick Cade 1775 NC5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY LEE HUDGEN ALFORD
Wallis, Austin Co., TX—_____ March 2010
Born: May 9, 1925
Death: March 14, 2010
Organizations: Evergreen Baptist Church
Funeral Services
Saturday March 20, 2010, 11:00 AM at Evergreen Baptist Church
Mary Lee Alford, 84, of Wallis passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 in Richmond, Texas.
Mary Alford is preceded in death by her husband, John Alford, Sr., one daughter, one great grandson, parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Sister Alford leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Ethel (George) Evans of Wallis, Loriane (Lee) Henderson of Fulshear, Mary (Maureece) Oliver of Simonton, two sons, John Alford, Jr. (Irene) of Wallis, Donald Alford of Wallis, Eleven Grandchildren, Twenty-three great grandchildren, four sisters, Bobbie McCartney and Betty Hawkins of Houston, Ruby Lee Gautt of Burton, and Beatrice Huff of Brenham, three brothers, Sylvester Hudgen, Clarence Hudgen and Lee Roy Hudgen all of Burton and numerous nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends.
Photo from Hillside Cemetery, Wallis, Austin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Richmond, Fort Bend Co., TX.
Hillside Cemetery, also known as Wallis Cemetery, is listed as Hill Side Cemetery at Find A Grave, with a note that it is the “old African American cemetery of Wallis.”
Her husband’s lineage: John Henry 1916 TX1, Henry 1881 TX2, Knight 1854 MS3.
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MARY LEE YATES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 November 1959
Alford, Mrs. Mary Lee, 17. Survived by son, Billy Dwayne Alford; mother, Mrs. May Neal; brothers, Marvele Yates Jr., James Roy Yates; sister, Belinda Yates; grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Cooper; great-grandmother, Mrs. Maude Hackney.
Chapel services 4 p.m. Monday, Rev. Howard Conatsner officiating. Interment Laurel Land.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 November 1959
RITES SET FOR VICTIMS OF WRECK
Combined funeral services for three Irving people—Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alford and Roy’s brother, Bruce David Alford—killed in a 2-vehicle, head-on collision three miles south of Ennis Saturday night, will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in Lamar & Smith Funeral Chapel, 800 West Jefferson with the Rev. Howard Conatsner officiating. Burial for all will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford, 17, is survived by a son, Billy Dwayne Alford of Irving, her mother, Mrs. May Neal; two brothers, Marvele Yates Jr. and James Roy Yates; a sister, Belinda Yates; her grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Cooper, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Maude Hackney.
Surviving the two brothers are their mother, Mrs. Vivian Elms; their father, Bruce L. Alford and grandmothers, Mrs. Lovick White and Mrs. Ina Alford.
Bruce Alford, 22, is survived also by his wife; a son, Ricky Alford, and a daughter, Patrice Dianne Alford.
Roy Alford, 20, is also survived by a son, Billy Dwayne Alford.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Roy Edwin Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: Her death certificate says she was born 26 Dec 1941 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Marvelee Yates and Mae Pearl Buck, and died 7 Nov 1959.
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MARY LOIS BADING ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Sunday, 30 July 1995
LAGARTO [Live Oak Co.]—Mary Lois Alford, a retired nurse, died July 28, 1995. She was 65.
Survivors include a brother, Robert Bading of Lagarto.
Services will be at 11 a.m. July 31 at Roberson Funeral Home, Alice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show Mary L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 Sept 1928, last residence Sandia, Jim Wells Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Mary L. Bading, age 41, married Clyde D. Alford Jr., age 35, on 19 March 1971 in Kleberg Co., TX.
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MARY LOU ALFORD ADAMS
Mother of Roy Wade Adams, AAFA #0738
MORNING JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 June 1977
Services for Mrs. Mary Alford Adams, 80, of Rt. 5, Longview, are pending with Rader Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Adams died early Tuesday [June 28] at her residence following a sudden illness.
A native of Alabama, she was a housewife and a member of Summerfield Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Janelle Cruger of Prattville, Ala.; two sons, Roy Wade Adams of Anchorage, Alaska and Donald W. Adams of Concord, Tenn.; one brother, R.G. Alford of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Rufus C. McHenry of Electric, Ala.; and eight grandchildren.
Photo from Memory Park Cemetery, Longview, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill T. Whitis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Adams (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Apr 1897 and died _____ June 1977, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother Norman Winston Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, James Thomas Alford and Josephine Evans Alford; and siblings Era Mae Alford McHenry, James Robert Alford, and Raymond Guy Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Mary Lou 1897 AL1, James Thomas 1873 AL2, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL3, Levin Ellis 1814 GA4, William 1787 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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MARY LOUISE ALFORD BENEDICT
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 10 January 2008
Benedict, Mary Louise—Born July 1, 1925 and passed away January 7, 2008.
Mary was kind, gentle and loved by all. She was dedicated to her family, a wonderful wife and mother. She treated everyone with respect and kindness. Mary loved to dance, sew and garden. She loved animals and bird, especially hummingbirds. She had a funny and playful sense of humor and with a quick and easy smile.
She is survived by husband, Bill Benedict; daughters, Donna Benedict and Charlotte Belter and husband Bill; son, Dennis Benedict and wife Taylor; grandchildren, Craig Thomas, Michelle Riley, and Nicholas Benedict, Gary Reeder, David Reeder, Julie Milette, Robert Reeder, and Mikal Reeder; great-grandchildren, Austin Riley, Cameron Thomas, Nick Rivera, Jack, Marie, Jordan, Jared, Trinity, Gwen, Hayden, Olivia, Ashley, Dalton, Erin, Taya, Jayden, and Jazmyne; sister, Jennie Kattes; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary leaves behind, along with her family, three loving caregivers; Barbara Kesler, Marilyn Kelley and Kay Hughes. Mary had a good heart and loving demeanor, everyone who knew her loved her.
Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Restland Memorial Chapel. , Restland 972-238-7111 restlandfuneralhome.com.
Photos from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Couch aka couchpotato on findagrave.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Louise Benedict (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Kinchen Alford and Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; sisters Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes; and half-siblings Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch and John Richard “Dick” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Louise 1925 TX1, William Kinchen 1874 GA2, John Franklin 1837 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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MARY LOUISE ALFORD GALBREATH
Sister of Glenice Jo Alford Perdue, AAFA #0318
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 3 December 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Funeral services for Mary Louise (Alford) Galbreath, 61, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with burial following in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. Rev. Doug Springer of Rockdale Full Gospel Church officiated.
Mrs. Galbreath died Saturday, Nov. 28 at her home. She was a Rockdale resident for the past 43 years.
She was born Aug. 7, 1937 in Limestone County to James J. Alford and Gertrude Long Alford. She married Ira Galbreath on March 21, 1955 in Groesbeck. Mrs. Galbreath was a housewife and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Mrs. Galbreath is survived by her husband, Ira Galbreath of Rockdale; three daughters, Lillie Ann Noey and husband Clifford of Lubbock, Judy Kay Wells and husband John Wayne of Dermott, Arkansas and Mary Frances Ortiz and husband Ricky of Victoria; a brother, Rusty Alford of Pearland; four sisters, Reba Long of Fairfield, Betty Davis of Chilton, Bonnie Fields of Grand Prairie and Joe Perdue of Mansfield; and nine grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Billy Blanchard, Mark Torres, Bob Davis, Ricky Fields, James Davis and Oscar Ortiz.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Earsel Edward “Red” Alford in this compilation.
Mary Louise Alford was the youngest of 12 children of James Jackson Alford, born 14 Sept 1893, and died 7 Feb 1983, in Limestone Co. TX. He married Gertrude Long on 12 Dec 1915, in McLennan Co. TX. She was born 18 Sept 1895 and died 31 July 1982. Both are buried in the Seale-Round Prairie Cemetery in Limestone Co. TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Louise 1937 TX1, James Jackson 1915 TX2, John Allen 1860 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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MARY LOUISE ALFORD HOLMAN
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 November 2007
Funeral services for Mary Louise Alford Holman, 90, were held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin. A graveside service followed at Forest Grove First Christian Church Cemetery between Rockdale and Lexington.
Mrs. Holman died Thursday, Nov. 22.
She was born Aug. 28, 1917, in Milam County to Elmer Riddle Alford and Inez Lucky Alford. Her paternal grandparents, Mode John Alford and Harriett Galbraith Alford, were some of the original settlers of Milam County.
Mrs. Holman was a registered nurse who graduated from Breckenridge School of Nursing in 1938 where she later served as a faculty member. She was supervisor of obstetrics at Breckenridge Hospital where she worked for 37 years.
In addition to her career as a nurse, she was a member of many organizations and won countless awards. She served on the Austin State Hospital’s Patient Rights committee for several years.
Mrs. Holman loved Big Bend and went camping there or anywhere else she could go every chance she got. She loved to sing and she loved to dance, especially around a campfire. She enjoyed and was a master at the game of ‘42.’ Her heart and home were open to everyone she knew
On Aug. 25, 1940, she married Henry Holman of Austin
Mrs. Holman was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Holman; a son, Henry Holman III; a sister, Aline (Alford) Robinson, and a brother, William Edward Alford.
Survivors are a sister Ruth Etherington of Austin; a brother, M.J. Alford of Rockdale; her children, Theron ‘Pat’ Holman and wife Ida of Erie, Pennsylvania, Michael Holman and wife Suzanne of Austin, Harriett (Holman) Pallas and husband Spiros of Arlington, Virginia; her grandchildren, Paul Holman and wife Susannah Erler of Austin, Jean Holman of Washington, D.C., Susan Holman and husband Brian Ashbaugh of Washington, D.C., Ruth Holman of Erie, Pennsylvania; numerous nephew and nieces and countless friends.
In lieu of gifts to worthy causes, Mary Holman always preferred flowers.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Holman (SS# issued in TX), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Aline Alford Robinson Gattis, Moses Justice Alford, and Ruth Gertrude Alford Etherington; and grandfather Moses Thomas Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Mary Louise 1917 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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MARY LOUVENIA EADS ALFORD HUTCHERSON
Great Grandmother of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—13 March 1947
PIONEER CITIZEN DIES MONDAY NIGHT
Mrs. M.L. Hutcherson, 85, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.A. Kyle at Dime Box, shortly after 7 o’clock Monday night [March 10].
The body reposed in Phillips & Luckey funeral home until Wednesday when funeral services were held at 3:30 o’clock with Rev. Fred Ross, pastor of the First Christian Church of Taylor officiating. Burial was made in the old Davison cemetery at Gay Hill.
Mary Louvinia Eads, born Dec. 7, 1861, was a native of Springfield, Mo. She came to Texas at the age of eight years with her parents, Louisa and Green Eads, who settled in Oak Hill community of Milam County. This was before the town of Tanglewood was established and the family mail was received in that location but then known as Townsend Store. Mary Eads attended school at Salty. He life was spent in the territories adjacent to Rockdale.
In 1887, she was married to Hurse [sic] Alford who passed away October 12, 1902. Eleven children were born to this union, four of whom survive. Eight years later in 1910 she was married to B.M. Hutcherson. He preceded her in death August 1923. Mrs. Hutcherson was one of the oldest members of Forest Grove Christian Church.
She was affectionately called “Aunt Mary” by scores of friends, being loved by all who came in contact with her. She was truly a friend to man, and besides rearing her own family she took into her home a number of children, becoming a real mother to them.
Especially was Mrs. Hutcherson interested in her grandchildren and younger people, delighting in their pleasures and being a counselor to all. She found pleasure in doing the little things for friends and relatives alike. In appreciation for what she had done for others, last fall friends gathered at Forest Grove Christian Church to honor her with a shower.
The beautiful flowers that formed a bower about her casket was sent as silent tribute to this good and noble character who slept away quietly while sitting with members of her family.
Those who survive are the daughter, Mrs. Alice Kyle of Dime Box; three sons, Tom, Emory, and Aaron Alford of Rockdale; two step-sons, Will Hutcherson of Crocket, and Mrs. Martha Counts of Austin; 32 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and a large number of nieces and nephews; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. H.L. Alford and Mrs. Emma Carver, Both of Rockdale.
During the war, Mrs. Hutcherson had 9 grandsons and 1 great grandson in the service.
Photo from Davison Cemetery, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her first husband, Hurst Justice Alford; her children Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Alice Delany Alford Kyle, Ida Louvinia Alford Keen, and Thomas Ewin Alford; and her grandchildren Annie Mae Alford McKee, Clarence Ewin Alford, Clarence Uriah “Jack” Alford, Dixie Lou Alford, Edith Alford, Emery Oliver Alford, Ida Lucille Alford, John Thomas Alford, Lee Hurst Alford, Luther Woodrow Alford, Mary Lee Alford Harris, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, Wilburne Sessions Alford, and Willene Alford in this compilation.
See her death certificate.
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MARGIE LEE MCKEE ALFORD
Plainview, Hale Co., TX—_____ November 2015
Graveside services for Margie Lee Alford, 80 of Canyon will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015 in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Canyon officiating. Services are under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview.
Mrs. Alford passed away Monday, November 2 in Amarillo.
She was born November 21, 1934 in Gray County, Texas to Bert and Juanita McKee. She married Allen Alford on July 13, 1958 in Groom [Carson Co.], Texas.
She was homemaking teacher, reading teacher and high school counselor at Spearman ISD for 38 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Canyon.
She is survived by her husband Allen Alford of Canyon; 1 son, Scott Alford and wife Jan of Plainview; 2 grandsons, Riley Scott Alford and Harrison Beck Alford both of Plainview; 1 brother, Bill McKee of McLean, Texas.
She is preceded in death by both parents.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY LUCILLE “MARGIE” TILOTTA ALFORD
Wife of Edgar Gerald Alford, Sr., AAFA #0231
Photos from her son Kerry Alford
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—13 September 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1993
Mary Lucille (Margie) Alford, 58, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 12, 1991 in a local hospital.
She was born November 15, 1932 to Sam and Virginia Sedita Tilotta in Houston, Texas. A devoted and faithful wife to Edgar Gerald Alford Sr., whom she married November 5, 1949 in Houston, Texas.
Her surviving relatives include her loving husband of 41 years, Edgar Gerald Alford, Sr., Houston; she was a loving Mother to three sons: Edgar Gerald (Jerry) Alford, Jr., his wife Lynn, Dallas; Gary Wayne Alford, Houston; Kerry Gene Alford, Houston. Four brothers, Philip Tilotta, his wife Allie, Tommy Tilotta, his wife Nita, Louis Tilotta, his wife Mickey, and Lee Tilotta, his wife Pegge all of Houston. Two sisters, Josephine Johnson, her husband Henry, and Natalie Miroca, her husband Philip, all of Houston. Margie’s pride and joy were her three grandchildren; Kellie Elizabeth, Allison Merideth and Ashley Leigh Alford.
Family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Waltrip Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 1991 in the Chapel of the Waltrip Funeral Directors…. Interment will be in the Memorial Oaks Cemetery….
In AAFA ACTION, June 1992, we published another article, source unknown, that is almost identical to the one published in the Houston Chronicle. The following additional information was included:
- At the end of the first paragraph: “Mrs. Alford was a faithful member of the Sherwood Baptist Church.”
- Included in surviving relatives: “daughters-in-law who were very dear to Mary: Lynn Alford and Connie Alford.”
- At the end of the last paragraph: “Pallbearers will be: Phil Tilotta Jr, Charles Johnson, Mark Tilotta, Mike Tilotta, Walter Mischer Jr. and Bob Hill. Honorary Pallbearers: Glenn Newsom, C.J. Swyden and Harry Harris.”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Edgar Gerald Alford Sr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MARY LYNN COOK ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—22 September 1993
ALVIN—The trumpet was sounded calling Mary Lynn Alford home through the pearly gates, September 18, 1993.
Mrs. Alford was born March 29, 1933 in Corpus Christi, Texas and had been an Alvin resident for nine years. Member of First Baptist Church of Alvin. She was a volunteer worker with Gulf Coast Regional Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center, Alvin.
Survivors are one daughter, Sue Lynn Hodges and husband Bobby, Morehead, Kentucky, one son Mike Brantly Alford, Alvin, Texas, mother, Lottie P. Cook, Alvin, Texas; one brother, hillip D. Cook, Jr., Kerrville, Texas; three grandchildren, Colin, Nicole and Melanie Hodges, Moorhead, Kentucky.
Funeral services 10:00 a.m. Thursday from First Baptist Church of Alvin with Dr. Wayne Sheppard and Dr. Bruce Peterson officiating. Graveside services and burial 11:30 a.m. Friday, Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, Texas. Arrangements by Oak Park Funeral Home, 300 Oak Park Drive, Alvin, Texas….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Claude Brantley Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Mike Brantley Alford in this compilation.
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MARY MAHALEY SIMMONS ALFORD
Grandmother of Helen Wilcox Steele, AAFA #0904
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ January 1949
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Mary Mahaley Alford, 78, who died at her Route 1, Lufkin, residence Thursday morning after an extended illness.
Services were at the Oakley Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willard Forsythe officiating and interment followed in Gann cemetery.
Her death occurred on her 78th birthday. She was born January 20, 1871 in Mississippi. She was a resident of Angelina for the next 34 years and was a longtime member of the _____ Church.
Surviving relatives include six daughters, Mrs. Kate Collins and Mrs. Gertrude Arney, both of Lufkin, Mrs. Ethel Wilcox and Mrs. A.T. Moses of Houston, Mrs. M.F. Alexander of Beaumont and Mrs. Nell Brinkley of Navasota; four sons, S.F. Alford, Willie Alford and H.L. [Herman Lee] Alford, all of Lufkin, and J.L. Alford of Sheridan, Texas, 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Luther Alford, Marvin Brinkley, Louis Alexander, Norman Collins, Darwin Moses and Donald Fred Alford.
Photo from Gann Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Judy Murphy
AAFA NOTES: Her husband was Julius Isadore Alford. AAFA records have his birthday as 18 Dec 1866, but his gravestone says 1867, and the death certificate for J.D. Alford says 18 Dec 1867.
See the obituary of her son Herman Lee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Julius Isadore 1867 LA1, Joseph W. 1816 LA2, Jacob 1761 NC3, Julius 1717 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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MARY MELLO ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—31 December 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1991
Mary Mello Alford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 70, passed away December 29, 1990.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years William Troy Alford, Sr.
Survived by: sons Bill Alford and wife Jenette, Robert Alford; grandchildren Shellie Alford and husband Neil Hamburg, Stacie Alford and husband Alastair Helme, Jamie Alford; great-granddaughter Katie Alford Helme; sister Rose Johnson; brother Andrew Mello; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends at Earthman Gulf Chapel Sunday, December 30, 1990, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service to honor Mary Alford and to celebrate the joy and love she brought into our lives will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December 31, 1990, Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery Chapel, 6900 Lawndale…. Interment: Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Clifford Johnson, Milton Boudreaux, Filton Boudreaux, Glen Alford, Tommy Schrader, George Schrader, Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARY OLIVE ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 14 April 2007
Mary “Olive” Alford, 85, of Beaumont died April 13, 2007, Broussard’s, North Major Drive.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Olive Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Dec 1921, last residence Vidor, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Dennis Lee Alford in this compilation.
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MARYLIN LEE LINDSAY HOLFORD
CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Topeka, KS—Wednesday, 11 June 2003
GRAND PRAIRIE [Dallas Co.], TX—Marylin Lee Holford, 55, of Grand Prairie, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, in a Dallas hospital.
She was born on August 5, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Leroy and Mary Ann Barnes Lindsay. Mrs. Holford was an executive assistant for Verizon Wireless Communications and a notary public. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Topeka.
Surviving are a son, Jason C. Holford of Woodridge, Virginia; a daughter, Monica Denise Holford also of Woodridge; brothers, Larry Lindsay of Topeka, and Leroy Lindsay and Spencer Lindsay both of Wichita, Kansas; a sister, Renee Lindsay of Topeka; and four grandchildren.
Services were held on June 11, 2003, at Shiloh Baptist Church. Cremation was planned. Inurnment was pending.
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MATTIE COBY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 25 January 1979
Alford, Mattie, 93, of 2702 Marder. Services 1 p.m. Saturday [January 20], Pleasant Hills Baptist Church, Hallsville, Harrison County.
Photo from Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Neil Rakoczy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mattie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 Feb 1885 and died _____ Jan 1979, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
From TX Death Certificates: Mattie Alford, black, widow, was born 22 Feb 1885 in Hallsville, Harrison Co., TX, daughter of Issa and Anna Coby. She died 21 Jan 1979 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. She was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dallas.
From TX Births: Leonard Alford and Mattie Coby are listed as the parents of three children born in Harrison Co., TX.
This African-American family is listed on the 1920 census in Harrison Co., TX, with the last name Alfred. In 1930, they are still in Harrison Co., but listed under the last name Cook. Several Cook families are listed near the Alfred family in 1920.
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MATTIE ELIZABETH BRYAN ALFORD
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Saturday, 26 March 1984
HOUSTON, TEXAS—Services for Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Alford, 74, of Houston, formerly of Winnfield, La., will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the Chapel of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield…. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Winnfield.
Mrs. Alford died March 24, 1984 at 8:57 p.m. in the Houston Hospital in Houston, Texas following a lengthy illness.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Margarett Poole of Houston; one son, Mr. William C. Alford, Jr. of Houston; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her husband, William Christopher Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter, Margarett Ann Alford Poole in Louisiana Obituaries.
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MATTIE LOU MEDLIN ALFORD
Photo from Lakeview Funeral Home
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Saturday, 27 November 2010
Funeral services for Mattie L. Alford, 86, of White Oak, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. today, November 27, 2010, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 501 E U.S. Hwy 80, White Oak, Texas, 75693. A private family entombment will follow.
Mrs. Alford was born March 18, 1924, in Gilmer, Texas, to Orange Frank and Eddie Irene Woodruff Medlin. She passed from this life on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, in Longview, Texas.
Mrs. Alford moved to White Oak in 1945, where she owned a beauty shop for 34 years. She was a Baptist and a member of the Joy Sunday School Class at Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and always put her children and grandchildren first. She loved to sew and make family meals.
Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Hilton Alford; son, Hilton Lee Alford; grandson, Sonny Lee Alford; sisters, Effie Garner, Estalle Walker, Odessa Smith and Jewell Reed; and brothers, Cleo Medlin, Clyde Medlin, Johnny Medlin and Buster Medlin.
She is survived by her children, Jo Ann Alford Hohrine and husband James, and Betty Fenton Lindley and husband Bill; grandchildren, Sheryl Ann Hohrine Wagonseller, Marty Wayne Fenton, James Forrest Hohrine and Shon Alford; great-grandchildren, K.C. Wagonseller, Chase Wagonseller, Britni Wagonseller, Amber Fenton Bontreager, Raeghan Michelle Fenton, Jeremy Wayne Fenton, Keilee Jo Hohrine Day, Ann Marie Alford and Christian Alford; a sister, Thelma Beall; a brother, J.C. Medlin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of the usual floral acknowledgement the family suggests donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church or the Alzheimer’s Society.
Condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her son Hilton Lee Alford; and parents-in-law, Samuel Mathew Alford and Annie Pearl Trice Alford, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from the funeral home obituary’s headline.
She was the first wife of Hilton Alford. They were married 1 Oct 1938 in Upshur Co. and divorced on 13 Oct 1972 in Gregg Co. Hilton’s second wife was Margaret Ruth Brandon Robertson Alford, whose obituary is in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Hilton 1917 TX1, Samuel Mathew 1887 AL2, James R. ALFRED 1853 AL3.
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MATTIE VIRGINIA “POLLY” ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 27 December 1999
Mattie Virginia (Polly) Alford, 73 of Houston passed away Dec. 25, 1999.
Survived by children: Jerry, Jimmy, Kenneth, Sandra, Janet and Barbara; 17 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and friends.
Visitation Mon., Dec. 27, 12:00 to 9:00 PM. Family will receive visitors from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Service Tues. at 11:00 AM in the Northwoods Chapel. Graveside service 3:00 PM in the Harmony Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas.
Northwoods Memorial Funeral Home, 221 W. Helms. 281-448-0393
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mattie V. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Sept 1926.
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MAUD GRAY “MOLLY” ALFORD LAWHON
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ December 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Molly Lawhon, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 1995.
She was born on November 6, 1914, in Harrisburg, Texas, and had resided in Austin for the past 25 years. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was retired from the Department of Public Safety after serving 15 years.
She will be missed and remembered as a devoted sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Graveside services will be held 2:00p.m. Thursday, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks.
Mrs. Lawhon is survived by her daughter, Linda Hibdon of Austin; brother, Vernon Alford of Pasadena; grandson, Sean Patty; granddaughter, Teresa Clark; and great-grandchildren, Kristen Tanguma and Michael Tanguma, all of Austin.
She was preceded in death by her son, Lyndon Lawhon....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maud G. Lawhon (SS# issued in TX), last residence Round Rock, Williamson Co., TX,
See the obituary of her mother, Margaret Sarah Albert Alford, in this compilation.
Maud Gray Alford married Alvin Lawhon. Her brother Vernon married Jacqueline Ann Baker.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Maud Gray 1914 TX1, Cory Whitford 1890 MS2, Julius Caesar 1847 MS3, Julius Caesar 1808 NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MAUDE CROFFORD ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 September 1998
Maude Alford, 80, of Houston, died on Saturday, September 5, 1998. Born August 14, 1918 in Crockett, TX, Mrs. Alford was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and SPJST Lodge Pokrok No. 88.
Preceded in death by her husband, Edgar A. Alford, Sr., Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Edgar A. Alford, Jr. and wife, Gail, Billy W. Alford and wife, Carolyn, all of Houston, and Jerry D. Alford of Natchitoches, LA; daughters, Tammy D. Mitchelli of Clarence, LA and Tracy A. Alford of Houston; 4 grandsons; several great grandchildren; sister, Billie Ruth Dominy and husband, Clay C. of Kennard, TX.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 1998 in the Chapel of Pat H. Foley Funeral Home.... Interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery....
Photos from Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Edgar Alphonso Alford, Sr., in this compilation. It misspells Maude’s maiden name.
Maude was the daughter of Hal Crofford and Martha Arminda Atkinson.
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MAUDE ELIZABETH WOODYARD ALFORD
Aunt of Landon Alford, AAFA #0002, Ella Alford, AAFA #0246, and John Rogers Alford, AAFA #0200
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 29 February 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
HENDERSON [Rusk Co.]—Graveside services for Maude Elizabeth Alford, 92, San Angelo, formerly of Henderson, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Lakewood Cemetery, Henderson … under direction of Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home, Henderson. San Angelo arrangements are by Johnson’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [February 28] in a San Angelo nursing home.
She was born May 7, 1903, in Carthage to the late Lester and Lula Woodyard. She lived in Henderson from 1923–1988, when she moved to San Angelo. She was a longtime member of Henderson First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, E.B. Alford [Egbert Benson Alford], in 1984.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dr. Gabe Coleman, San Angelo; grandchildren, Robert Benson Coleman, Midland, Mary Tabor and Tom G. Coleman Jr., both of Dallas; and four great-grandchildren.
Photos from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maude W. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.
See the obituary of her daughter Mary Elizabeth Alford Coleman in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Egbert Benson 1899 TX1, Egbert Benson 1858 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MAURICE LEE ALFORD
Uncle of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—31 August 1978
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Maurice Lee Alford, 72, of Lake Livingston, passed away 2:30 p.m., Tuesday. Retired Hermann Hospital employee in Air Conditioning Maintenance.
Survivors: Wife, Oma Vickery Alford, Lake Livingston; sons, Harold and Maurice Alford, both of Houston; daughters, Dolores LeDoux, Lake Livingston; Benita Mitchell, Stafford; Mary Ann Meadows, Houston; Peggy Meyer, Carrollton; brothers, O.C. Alford, Palestine; T.B. Alford, Eddie Alford, John Alford, all of Houston; Ronald K. Alford, Elkhart; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral 2 p.m., Thursday, Hassell & Foster Chapel, Palestine. Burial Strong Memorial Park, Slocum.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Oma Vickery Alford; son Noland Maurice Alford; and his brothers John Paxton Alford, Oliver Carroll “O.C.” Alford, and Ronald K. Alford in this compilation.
Maurice was the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Maurice Lee 1906 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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MAURICE P. “RECIE” THOMASON ALFORD
Photo from Bailey and Foster Funeral Home
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Services for Maurice “Recie” Alford 85 of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. Burial will follow in Land of Memory. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Mrs. Alford died Sunday in Tyler.
She was born March 5, 1925 in Stanton to William Anderson and Annie Skelton Thomason. She was a bookkeeper for many years and worked for the Co-Ed Shop. She was a member and past Matron of the Eastern Star Palestine Chapter No. 395 and Crocket Road Church of Christ. Her grandchildren were the love of her life.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elmer Alford and a brother E.C. Budwright.
She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn A. Martin of Palestine; son Jimmy E. Alford and wife Jeannette of Palestine; sisters, Billie Estes and Mildred Alexander; brother Wendell A. Thomason; grandchildren; Chris Alford of Moody, Michael Martin and wife Shea of Allen, Kelli Anne Robinson and husband Cody of Lovelady and one great-grandchild John Michael Martin Jr.
Pallbearers will be Chris Alford, Michael Martin, Cody Robinson, Larry Schattel, Montee Poole and Lee Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be George Patton, Gary Schattel, Randy Apodaca and Kenny Alford.
Condolence calls will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster. To view online, leave condolences or sign guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com
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MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 April 2010
PALESTINE—Services for Maurice “Recie” Alford, 85, Palestine, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral chapel in Palestine. Mrs. Alford died April 4, 2010. She was born March 5, 1925.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn A. Martin, Palestine; son, Jimmy Alford, Palestine; sisters, Billie Estes and Mildred Alexander; brother, Wendell A. Thomason; grandchildren, Chris Alford, Michael Martin and Kelli Robinson; and one great-grandchild.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Photo from Land of Memory Cemetery, Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DNS
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Elmer Earl Alford, in this compilation.
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MAY BELLE DRAKE ALFORD STONE
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—18 August 1993
STEPHENVILLE—May Belle Stone, a retired stock farmer and nurse, died Monday at a Stephenville hospital. She was 82.
Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in Coleman Cemetery in Coleman. Lacy Funeral Home in Stephenville is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Stone was born in Bastrop County and moved to Stephenville from Abilene 35 years ago. She was a member of Huckabay Church of Christ.
Survivors: Two sons, Venice D. Alford of Stephenville and Sam W. Alford of Abilene; sister, Dr. Oleta Ward of Weatherford; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ralph Terry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that May B. Stone (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 Jan 1911, last residence Stephenville, Erath Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Sam Wayne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: James Lawrence 1899 OK1, Edward Julius 1869 AR2, Erasmus Cade 1842 GA3, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA4, Lodwick 1775 NC5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MAY BOND ALFORD
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Saturday, 23 April 1960
Mrs. G.B. Alford, 77, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday [April 22] at the home of her daughter at 802 E. Mistletoe.
Born Jan. 8, 1883 in Greenville, the daughter of the late John T. Bond and Anna E. Nickleson Bond, Mrs. Alford had resided in Victoria for the past five years. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from the McCabe-Carruth Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Adrian Owens; three sons, Gordan [sic] B. Alford of Denver, Colo., R.W. Alford of San Antonio, E.M. [Edgar Morris] Alford of Austin; three sisters, Mrs. Jewel Suggs and Mrs. Wray Loftin of Pauls Valley, Okla., Mrs. Ollie Dickson of Temple; two brothers, R.W. and J.M., of Pauls Valley; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Photo from Memory Gardens, Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Elizabeth Alford Owens in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Gordon Bond Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Gordon Benjamin 1881 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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MAYME ELIZABETH ALFORD MOTLEY
Mother of Katherine Miller, AAFA #0409
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ April 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
PORT LAVACA [Calhoun Co., TX]—Mayme Elizabeth Motley, 88 of Port Lavaca, died Monday, April 14, 1997.
She was born April 13, 1909, in Hubbard to the late Ollie and Susie Pate Alford. She was a retired hat maker from Texas Miller Hat Factory. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Indianola.
Survivors: daughter, Katherine Motley Miller of Port Lavaca; son, Roy Lee Motley of Granite Sholes; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: brother, D.P. “Pebbie” Alford; and one grandson.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home chapel in Port Lavaca.... Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 552-9766.
Pallbearers: Ken Lambert, Sonny Gottscholt, Glen Blevins, Pete Hardt, Kenneth Hardt and Bob Sanders.
Honorary pallbearers: J.L. “Mike” Dawdy, Orville Ramsey, Allan Wilson, Kenneth Woodall, E.C, “Eddie” Schneider, and great-grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Mayme Motley (SS# issued in TX) but list her death date as 15 Apr 1997, last residence Port Lavaca, Calhoun Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother Columbus Pebbie Alford, including census information; and her paternal grandfather, Allen Alford, in this compilation.
Mamie was a granddaughter of Allen Alford and Harriet Denton of Bartow Co., GA.
Her lineage: Mayme Elizabeth 1909 TX1, Ollie 1879 GA2, Allen 1858 GA3.
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MELBA ALFORD BLACK
Melba with husband Basil and twins Dennis and Donald in 1949
Photo posted to Melba’s Find A Grave memorial by Mairbair57 – used with permission
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—_____ April 2014
LONGVIEW—Melba Alford Black went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2014.
Born on August 2, 1920, in Spring Hill, Ark., she was the daughter of E.H. and Verna Alford and grew up in Stephens, Ark. After working in an ammunition plant during World War II, she married returning soldier Basil Black from McNeil, Ark., and together they raised three children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; and her husband of 32 years, Basil Black.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter, Dennis Black, formerly of Gladewater, Texas, Donald Black, formerly of Longview, Texas, and Mary Black Martinson and husband, Steven, of Mabank, Texas.
She is also survived by her brother, Harold Alford of Magnolia, Ark.; a grandson, Donald Black Jr.; and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Cameron Black.
A viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. today, April 29, 2014, at Lakeview Funeral Home. Burial services will be May 1, 2014, in Arkansas.
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From her Find A Grave memorial
Melba Alford was born to E.H. and Verna Alford in Arkansas in 1920. She was a towheaded little mischief maker as a child and grew into a lovely teen. During WWII she worked in an ammunition plant in Little Rock, AR measuring gun powder for hand grenades and bombs.…
After WWII, she married returning soldier Basil C. Black in 1946. Together they raised 3 children: identical twin sons Dennis and Donald Black and daughter Mary Lynn Black. Melba was a homemaker for the remainder of her life and loved her kids immensely. She made sure her kids went to church, got to school on time and learned to be kind like her. She was fond of sweets (especially doughnuts and Hershey Kisses), she LOVED coffee and she crocheted some beautiful afghans that her family still uses.
At the age of 93, she went home to be with our Lord after several years of having dementia. She is loved and missed and at this time her earthbound family knows she is happy to be with Jesus, is drinking Heavenly coffee and talking to her heart’s content with her family and friends in heaven.
Photo posted 16 Dec 2011
Photo posted 4 June 2014
Photos from Shiloh Cemetery, Lamartine, Columbia Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mairbair57
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her father, Enos Hansel Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Melba 1920 AR1, Enos Hansel 1897 AR2, Burgess Stanford 1860 AR3, Christopher Columbus 1842 LA4, Stanford L. 1820 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.
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MELL TE “M.T.” ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Mell Te “M.T.” Alford, 78, beloved father and grandfather left this earthly world on Monday, June 3, 2013.
M.T. was born on November 3, 1934 in Canton [Van Zandt Co.], Texas. While spending all of his life in Beaumont, he looked forward to his childhood summers with his grandparents back on the farm in Canton. A graduate from Beaumont High School, M.T. began work at Gulf States Utilities. Through his work, he received training in electronics and in Relay Technology through the extension agents of Texas A&M University. He retired from Gulf States after thirty years of service.
While working at Gulf States, M.T. was also quite the entrepreneur whether he was running his own television repair shop, owning his own car lot or developing his own subdivision—Alford Oaks. M.T. worked to provide comfortably for his family. He was also a member of Woodland Baptist Church. He loved his daughters unconditionally and taught them both, the value of a good work ethic. Through all of his success and enjoyment of life, M.T. never forgot his humble upbringing.
He is preceded in death by his wife and mother of his girls, Rita Ramos Alford; and his parents, Thelma and Otley Lamey.
Survivors include his daughters, Melanie Nunez and her husband, Kevin; and Michelle Rasa and her husband, Ronnie. He will extremely be missed by his five grandchildren, Rita Frances Thornton, Amanda Alford, Alvin Michael Bob Savoy; and twins, Speed and Roadie Rasa.
A gathering of Mr. Alford’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013, with a Celebration of his Life to begin at 6:30 p.m., at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Woodland Baptist Church, 1860 West Lucas Drive, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Complete and updated information may be found www.broussards1889.com.
Photo from Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Casey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his uncle Robert L. Alford Jr. in this compilation. It includes genealogical notes.
From TX Births: M.Y. [sic] Alford was born 3 Nov 1934 in Van Zandt Co., the son of Thelma Lee Windham and Melrose Alford. He lived in the same house in 1935 [when he was 1 year old].
M.T. Alford, age 5 born TX, is listed on the 1940 census in Van Zandt Co., TX, with his grandparents, Willie R. and Puniety E. Windham.
M.T. was apparently married at least 5 times. His first wife, Rita Irene Ramos Alford, died 11 Apr 1972 [Find A Grave]. TX Marriages and TX Divorces list the following:
M: Mell T. Alford [Ange-no record] 6 Oct 1972 Jefferson Co.
D: Mell T. Alford Ange Amie M. Alford 15 Aug 1977 Jefferson Co.
M: Mell T. Alford Linda Hatchel 18 Mar 1978 Jefferson Co.
D: Mell T. Alford Linda J. Alford 29 Nov 1981 Jefferson Co.
M: Mell T. Alford Carol A. Smith 17 Mar 2000 Orange Co.
D: no divorce record
M: Mell T. Alford Linda C. Leggett 14 Feb 2002 Jefferson Co.
D: no divorce record
From TX Births: Mell Te Alford and Rita Irene Ramos are listed as the parents of Melanie Anne Alford, born in 1959, and Michelle Teresa Alford, born in 1967, both in Jefferson Co.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Mell Te “M.T.” 1934 TX1, Melrose 1917 TX2, Robert E.L. 1873 MS3, Theodore 1839 MS4, John William 1801 GA5.
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MELVIN C. ALFORD, SR.
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 December 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
FORT WORTH—Melvin C. Alford, 49, a fleet service tireman, died Friday at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: was Saturday at New Hope Baptist Church in Oakwood [Leon Co.].
Burial: was in Rocky Mount Cemetery in Oakwood.
Mr. Alford was born in Oakwood and lived in Fort Worth 30 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield and a former member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oakwood.
Survivors: Wife, Sally Alford of Fort Worth; three daughters, Pamela Ford and Jackaloyn Alford, both of Fort Worth, and Mary Della Butler of Oakwood; two sons, Melvin Alford Jr. and David Alford, both of Fort Worth; mother, Lillian Alford of Oakwood; three brothers, Jimmy R. Alford, W.D. Alford and Leonard Alford, all of Fort Worth; sister, Lorene A. Ransom of San Francisco, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Photo from Rocky Mount Cemetery, Oakwood, Leon Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Couch aka couchpotato on findagrave.
Photo posted 25 Nov 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Jimmy Ray Alford and W.D. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Lillian Abrams Alford, in California Obituaries.
From TX Deaths: Melvin Alford Sr. died 9 Dec 1994 in Tarrant Co., TX.
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MELVIN DANIEL ALFORD
Nephew of Robert Daniel Alford, AAFA #0790
LIBERTY VINDICATOR
Liberty, Liberty Co., TX—Thursday, 23 April 2015
Melvin Daniel Alford, 62, of Liberty, Texas died on Tuesday March, 31, 2015 at his residence in Liberty.
A native of Dayton, Texas he had lived in Liberty, and was Warehouse Manager for D&D Systems of Liberty.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Alford and Juana Padon, his sisters, Lynn Ramos, Linda Alford, and brother, Robert Alford.
Survivors are his partner, Karen Peak of Liberty, son, Robert Daniel Alford of Liberty, daughter, Misty Al-Mahdawi and husband Mohammad of Houston. Brothers, L.C. Alford and wife Lynn of Liberty, and Sam Alford and wife Barbara of Hardin. Sisters, Gail Foxworth of Galveston, and Alma Villarreal of Dayton.
Grandchildren are Christopher Barton, Marie Barton, Serenity Anne Barton, Gabriel Kyle Alford, Billy Alford, Daniel Alford, and Dusty Alford.
There will be memorial service held on Saturday May, 2, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the residence of Steven Alford, 83 CR. 1300 Liberty, Texas.
Cremation under the direction of Faith & Family Funeral Services Inc. 40847 Hwy 105 E. Batson, Texas 77519….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his father, Douglas Mearl Alford; and brother Robert Douglas Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Melvin Douglas Alford was born 19 Sept 1952 in Liberty Co., TX, son of Douglas Mearl Alford and Juana Colleen Padon. This couple had 8 children between 1949 and 1966 in Liberty Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Melvin Daniel 1952 TX1, Douglas Mearl 1922 LA2, Robert Dewitt 1891 LA3, Louis Charles 1862 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MERBETH “MARY” ELIZABETH TURNBOW HALLFORD
Photo from Davis Morris Funeral Home
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—27 December 2010
Funeral services for Merbeth “Mary” Elizabeth Hallford, age 87, of Bangs will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday December 28, 2010 at the Davis Morris Funeral Home Chapel, interment to follow at 2:00 p.m. in Bradshaw Cemetery in Taylor County under the direction of Davis Morris Funeral Home of Brownwood. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hallford passed away December 24, 2010 in Brownwood.
Mary was born February 16, 1923 in Bradshaw, Texas to Landon Hickland Turnbow and Clara LaVada (Bagwell) Turnbow. She married Jasper Harold Hallford on November 27, 1946 in Odessa, Tx and she was a member of the Bangs First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Ann Earles of Bangs, Robert Perry Hallford and wife Cindy of Bangs, Freddie Hallford of Bangs, and Jimmy Hallford and wife Melanie of Bangs; grandchildren, Elizabeth Haynes and fiance Eldon Jones of Merkel Tx, Johnny Hallford and wife Lisa of Wheelock Tx, Clinton and Michelle Hallford of Dora, AL, and Jacob Hallford of Bangs; great grandchildren, Jaylon, Haley, Payton, and Layne Hallford; Kristyn and Kacie Haynes; and Kaitlyn and Miranda Mcculley; brothers, Harven Turnbow of Midland,Jim Turnbow of Hereford, Harold Turnbow of San Antonio, and Wayne Turnbow of Abilene; Sisters, Faye Rendon of Waco, Margie Berry of Scott City KS, Betty Morris of Andrews TX, Laverne Nethercutt of Odessa, and Claradean Walsh of Abilene.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold Hallford; a brother, Earl Andrew Turnbow; and a sister, Ann Lee Roberts.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.davismorrisfuneralhome. com Davis-Morris Funeral Home 800 Center Avenue Brownwood TX 76801 www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com 325-646-5555.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Merbeth E. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bangs, Brown Co., TX.
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MICHAEL E. HALLFORD
FREDERICKSBURG STANDARD
Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX—25 October 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Michael Hallford, infant son of Jeffrey and Larissa Hallford, died October 19, 2001, at Methodist Children’s Hospital in San Antonio. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 24, in Fredericksburg United Methodist Church. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
The infant was born on April 27, 2001, in Fredericksburg, the son of Jeffrey and Larissa Muncy Hallford.
In addition to his parents, a sister, Danielle Lynn Hallford of Fredericksburg, grandparents, E.W. and Ruby Hallford, Fredericksburg, and Rodney and Veronica Muncy of Richland Springs survive him.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Michael E. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.
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MICHAEL JACK ALFORD
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Friday, 3 June 2011
Graveside services for Michael Jack Alford, 62, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Palestine City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.
View online at herringtonfuneral.com.
In another article:
Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—_____ June 2011
Graveside services for Michael Jack Alford, 62, of Palestine will be at 10 am Monday, June 6, 2011, at Palestine City Cemetery under the direction of Herrington / Land of Memory Funeral Home.
Mr. Alford died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 in Galveston.
He was born August 6, 1948, in Oklahoma to Jack and Winona Ray Alford.
He served in the US Navy and had worked for Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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MICHAEL JAMES ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—5 February 1975
Alford, Michael James, 2519 Hillborn. Survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Alford; brother, Christopher Alford; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Snow.
Graveside services 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, Rev. John Hawkins officiating. Interment Grove Hill Memorial Park.
Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Home, Buckner Blvd. Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate shows that he was born and died on 3 February 1975. His parents are Stanley James Alford and Peggy Lee Snow.
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MILBRY JO BELL ALFORD GAMBLE
Aunt of Sidney Floyd Alford, AAFA #1336
Milbry Jo Alford Gamble
17 September 17 1922–4 August 2013
From Sanders Funeral Home
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Monday, 5 August 2013
LUBBOCK—Jo Gamble was born Sept.17, 1922, in Lubbock to Clarence Garland and Effie Mae Bell. She attended Lubbock public schools, graduating from Lubbock High in 1940. In 1942, she married her high school sweetheart, Howard Lionel Alford. They made their home and farm in south Lubbock until he joined the Merchant Marine in 1943. After the war they returned to Lubbock and reestablished their farming and ranching operations. They were also very involved with school and civic organizations. Howard died in 1973.
In 1979, Jo married a longtime friend, Arthur E. Gamble. He died in 1995.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter: Don Alford and his wife Linda of Lubbock; John Alford and his wife Helen of Lubbock; and Ann Alford of Norwalk, Conn. She is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Howard Alford and his wife Serena and their daughter, Herston, of Pampa; Jamie Pope and her husband Vick Pope and their sons, Will and Sam, of Austin; step-granddaughters, Kristen Whittenburg of Lubbock and Jamie Whittenburg and her daughter Piper, also of Lubbock. In addition, she is survived by one niece and one nephew, Paula Thrasher of Arlington and John Robert Samford of Corrales, N.M.
Jo was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, her brothers, Don Samford and Truitt Samford, and by her grandson, John T. Alford II.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lubbock for sixty-seven years, where she was a member of the Questers Sunday school class. She was also a sustaining member of the Junior League of Lubbock.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Keith Wiseman will be officiating. The family will receive friends at Sanders Funeral Home on Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.
Thanks to the Arrington Cancer Center, Dr. David Close and his staff and Hospice of Lubbock for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lubbock Meals On Wheels or similar organizations that provide food to the hungry.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her first husband, Howard Lionel Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MIKE BRANTLEY ALFORD
THE MONITOR
McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX—Thursday, 23 December 1993
…. Family members of a slain Texas couple are suing Wal-Mart, contending store employees were negligent last summer when they sold a .38-caliber handgun to a man who had been treated for mental problems.
Authorities say Mike Alford used the gun to kill his parents, Claude Brantley Alford Jr., 63, and Mary Lynn Alford, 60, at the couple’s home in Alvin, Texas, Sept. 18. Alford hanged himself in a Brazoria county, Texas, jail cell after his arrest.
The suite contends that Wal-Mart employees sold Mike Alford the gun even though he said on a federal reporting form that he had received treatment for mental problems….
Photo from Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenneth Hockin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mike B. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 15 Nov 1955, last residence Alvin, Brazoria Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Claude Brantley Alford Jr. and Mary Lynn Cook Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Mike Brantley alford was born 15 Nov 1955 in Kleberg Co., TX, son of Claude Brantley Alford and Mary Lynn Cook.
From TX Deaths: Mike Alford died 8 Nov 1993 in Brazoria Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Mike Brantley 1955 TX1, Claude Brantley 1930 TX2, Claude Brantley 1906 TX3, Henry Marion 1868 FL4, William Henry 1825 GA5, Clinton 1798 NC6, Job 1763 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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MILDRED C. ALFORD MCKINNIS
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Monday, 27 December 1993
Mildred C. McKinnis of Waco, a retired American Optical Company employee, died Sunday [December 26] at a local hospital. She was 88.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Waco Memorial Park, the Rev. Bill Moody officiating.
Mrs. McKinnis was born July 28, 1905, in Leander. As a child she moved to Granger, where she attended school. She married Mack McKinnis on July 14, 1925, in Taylor. He died March 19, 1962. She was a member of Herring Avenue United Methodist Church and attended the Business and Professional Women’s Class there. She was also a member of the Fellowship Club at Western Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Emma Lee Alford of Waco; and several cousins.
Photo from Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RobG
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred C. McKinnis (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 July 1905, last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Leila Sarah Pickle Alford; and sister Emma Lee Alford in this compilation.
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MILDRED LOUISE GRISHAM ALFORD
Photo from Texarkana Funeral Home
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Sunday, 18 January 2015
Mildred Louise Alford, 84, of Texarkana, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at her home.
Mrs. Alford was born Jan. 20, 1930, in Creal Springs, Ill. She was a retired nurse’s aide and a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Alford, in 2014.
Survivors include one daughter, Venita Alford of Salem, Ore.; two sons and one daughter in-law, Richard and Susan Alford of Tulsa, Okla., and William Niergarth of Philadelphia; two grandchildren, Michael Alford and Suzanne Wisenger; seven great-grandchildren and a number other relatives.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas…. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Clarence J. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MILDRED PREISSINGER ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 15 August 1996
ARLINGTON—Mildred P. Alford, 77, a retired payroll clerk in the garment industry, died Wednesday [August 14] in Arlington.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Mildred Alford was born Nov. 17, 1918, in Argyle. She was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at Tate Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors: Son, James R. Alford of Arlington; daughters, Carol Stockton of Fort Worth and Bobbye June Bickley of Jackson, Ala.; brothers, R.L. Preissinger Jr. of Weatherford and Ray Preissinger of Joshua; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mildred P. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of her husband, Wilson Ray Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MILLIE LOU ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by contributor Iris Ayres Smale – used with permission
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 12 October 1911
Miss Millie Lou Alford, sister of Mrs. J.O. Roberts, of this city died at the home of her sister, Saturday morning [October 7], after a lingering illness of about two years and a half.
Miss Alford was 34 years of age, was born in Gunnersville, Ala., in which state she resided till she came to Texas with Mr. Roberts and family. She returned to her native state last year with the hopes of getting relief for her ailment, but did not seem to improve and returned to Lubbock last month, and remained with her sister till death relieved her at the time mentioned above.
She was a consistent member of the Baptist church of which denomination she had been recognized for a number of years.
She leaves a brother, O.H. Alford of Gadsden, Ala., and her sister, Mrs. J.O. Roberts at this place, also another sister in Alabama, her father having died when she was a small girl and her mother a few years later.
The funeral services were held at the cemetery Saturday afternoon by Rev. Jno. A. Arbuckle, Baptist pastor at this place, and the remains laid tenderly to rest by loving friends.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her mother, Erycenia Penthecelia Foster Alford; and brothers Charles N. Alford and Oliver Hannibal Alford Jr. in Alabama Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see “John Quincy Adams Alford, 1814–1899” in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995.
From Iris Ayres Smale: “Millie Alford’s mother would have been my great-great-aunt. Millie Alford’s father (O.H. Alford) is buried in my family cemetery, next to my home in north Alabama, along with their one year old baby, Marcus Alford who was born after his father died. O.H. Alford died December 1883, the baby was born in April of 1884 and only lived a year.” This family cemetery is listed as Foster-Ayres Cemetery on Find A Grave.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Millie Lou 1878 AL1, Oliver Hannibal 1841 GA2, John Quincy Adams 1814 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MILLIE WILTZ ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 29 November 2013
Millie Wiltz Alfred departed this life Nov. 24, 2013. She leaves to cherish her memories: 7 loving daughters, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grand, 4 siblings, family and friends. Visitation Sat. 10am. Rosary 10:30am. Mass 11am. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 9900 Stella Link. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Millie was born 25 Apr 1933 in Catahoula Cove, St. Martin Parish, LA, daughter of Louis Francois Wiltz and Bernadette Davis.
See the obituary of her husband, Jimmy Rogers Alfred, in this compilation.
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MINNIE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—11 July 2013
Minnie Alford died Sunday, July 7, 2013. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at Heavenly Vision Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park….
Survivors: Companion, James Matthews; three children; six grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MINNIE LOU ALFORD FOX
Photo from White’s Funeral Home
WEATHERFORD DEMOCRAT
Weatherford, Parker Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 March 2007
Minnie Fox, 83, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at a Weatherford nursing home.
Minnie Lou Alford Fox was born May 22, 1923 in Crisp, Texas, daughter of the late George Washington Alford and Teedy Rose Haught Alford. She married A.J. Fox, June 19, 1942 in Ennis, Texas. She was a devoted and loving minister’s wife, playing the piano and guitar and singing for services. She will be missed for her outgoing devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; four sisters; and a precious granddaughter, Mandy Hill.
Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Rev. Adolph J. Fox of Weatherford; children and spouses, Glenn and Florence Fox of Weatherford, Don and Paula Fox of Weatherford, Brenda and Bill Bertocchini of Plano, Carolyn and Johnny Hill of Midlothian; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, George Alford of Dallas, James Alford of Fort Worth; sisters, Estelle Boling of Fort Worth, Billie Tubb of Centerville; and many other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Lakeside Church of God, 9396 FM 1886 in Lakeside. Burial will be in East Greenwood Cemetery, Weatherford. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White’s Funeral Home in Weatherford.
White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086 , (817) 596-4811.
Photo from East Greenwood Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bill Warren
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Minnie Lou Fox (SS# issued in TX), last residence Weatherford, Parker Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Flora Bell Alford Jackson, George Washington Alford Jr., James David Alford, and Shelby Arnel Alford and in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Minnie Lou 1923 TX1, George Washington 1896 TX2, George Washington 1860 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1782 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MINNIE SWANSON ALFORD POUNDS
William Benton Pounds and Minnie Swanson Alford Pounds
Posted to their Find A Grave memorials by Searchers of Our Past
Source unknown (posted to her Find A Grave memorial)
TX—_____ June 1959
Funeral services for Mrs. W.B. [William Benton] Pounds, 81, of Newcastle [Young Co.] were conducted from the Olney Church of Christ with Portis Ribble, minister, officiating.
Mrs. Pounds had been a resident of Young County since 1878. She had been a victim of cancer and had been ill about eight weeks.
Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Alford, Mrs. Pounds came to Young County with her parents at the age of one year.
Miss Minnie Swanson Alford married W.B. Pounds on 4 May 1901 at her parent’s home in Graham, Texas. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors: son - Horace Pounds of Newcastle; five daughters - Mrs. W.D. Womack of Olney, Mrs. E.W. Morgan and Mrs. Elzy Smith, both of Newcastle, Mrs. Alvin Clifton of Walters, Oklahoma; Mrs. J.J. Riggins of Graham, three sisters - Mrs. Annie Newby, Mrs. Lud Martin, Mrs. W.S. Fain, all of Graham; two brothers - C.B. Alford of Amarillo, J.H. Alford of Lincoln, NE; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Photo from True Cemetery, Young Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Searchers of our Past
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her mother, Amelia Brittain Brim Alford; and brother James Britt Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Minnie Swanson 1877 TN1, James Hamilton 1837 TN2.
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MITCHELL LEE ALFORD
Son of Roy L. Alford, AAFA #0208
Grandson of Hollis Wilton Alford, AAFA #0196
Nephew of David Alford, AAFA #0615
Photo from AAFA records
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 September 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
A Memorial Service for Mitchell Lee “Mitch” Alford 20, of Conroe will be held Thursday September 18, 1997 at 2 PM…. Final disposition will be cremation.
Mitch was born December 26, 1976 in Houston, Texas and passed away September 14, 1997 in Conroe.
Mitch was preceded in death by his loving Aunt Sandy Wehner and is survived by: Mother and Father, Roy and Susan Alford of The Woodlands, sister, Amanda Alford of The Woodlands; grandparents, Ellen Yeldell of The Woodlands and Hollis and Arliene Alford of Hemphill, Texas. Uncles and 7 Aunts: David and Lana Alford of Alto, Texas, Steve and Ann Yeldell of Fort Collins, Co. and Clem and Fran Wehner of Lawton, OK. Great Aunt and Uncle Rev. Doug Alford and wife Shirley, Roy C. and Doris Alford, and Arlie and Joyce Ferguson. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive.
Following the service a reception will be held at the home of Bob and Vickie Christopher. Metcalf Funeral Home 1401 No. Frazier St., (409) 756 3311.
Photo from Sholar Cemetery, Joaquin, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carmelita Andrews Rhodes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mitchell L. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Hollis Wilton Alford and Margaret Arliene Ferguson Alford, in this compilation.
Douglas Lee Alford (AAFA #0204), Mitchell’s great-uncle, presided over the service, after which the urn was buried in the family cemetery of Mitchell’s grandmother, Arliene Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Mitchell Lee 1976 TX1, Roy L. 1944 TX2, Hollis Wilton 1921 TX3, Elton Clyde 1894 TX4, Julius Caesar 1864 TX5, Marmaduke 1833 AL6, John 1801 NC7.
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MOLLIE ALFORD BASKERVILLE
Sister of Bryant John Alford, AAFA #0124
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—6 March 1976
Baskerville, Mrs. Mollie, 320 Kittiwake Circle. Survived by daughter, Mary K. Baskerville; brother, Bryant J. Alford. Arrangements pending. Campbell [Funeral Home], 300 W. Davis.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mollie Baskerville (SS# issued in TX) was born 20 June 1896 and died _____ March 1976, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brothers Bryant John Alford and George Albert Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says Mollie A. Baskerville was born 20 June 1898 in Texarkana, TX, the daughter of Robert H. Alford and Helen Harms. She was the retired manager of Margie’s Dress Shop. She was buried in Laurel Land Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Mollie 1896 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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MOLLIE LAVERNE ALFORD BLUM
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 4 August 2004
HURST—Mollie Alford Blum, 76, a retired receptionist for J.C. Penney, passed away Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in Hurst.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Survivors: Daughter, Kathy Waters and husband, Bob; sons, Tommy Blum and wife, Sheila, Richard Blum; daughter, Lisa Newman and husband, Doug; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, Colleyville, (817) 498-5894.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mollie A. Blum (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 March 1928, last residence Hurst, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her paternal grandmother, Mary Ann “Mollie” Gamble Alford; and nephew Gordon Alford Jr. in this complation.
From AAFA’s Texas Alford Marriages: Mollie Laverne Alford married Otto George Blum in Tarrant Co. on20 Feb 1950.
From TX Birth Index: Mollie Laverne Alford was born 21 March 1928 in Tarrant Co., daughter of P.E. Alford and Myrtle Malinda Roberts.
From TX Death Certificates: Percy Ethelbert Alford was born 22 Dec 1886 in Red River Co., TX, son of P.H. Alford and Mollie Gamble. He died 3 Jan 1967 in Hurst, Tarrant Co., TX.
From AAFA’s Texas Alford Marriages: Philip H. Alford married Mollie Gamble in Red River Co. on 15 Jan 1885.
The family, all listed as roomers, is on the 1920 census in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, but it is very difficult to read. Interestingly, “Dood” Alford is the first Alford, Mrs. Alford is next, then the 2 sons Gordon and Dudley, and then what appears to be P.E. Alford. A birth certificate for an unnamed female, born 23 Feb 1906 in Hopewell, Red River Co., names the parents Dude and Myrtle Alford!
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mollie Laverne 1928 TX1, Percy Ethelbert 1886 TX2, Phillip Henly 1860 TN3, Tristarn Burgess 1833 NC4, Jones 1807 NC5, Lemuel 1766 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MOLLY DIANE “COOKIE” ALFORD DURHAM
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—19 September 2013
HOUSTON—Molly Diane Alford Durham (Cookie), 59, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013, in Houston, Texas.
Molly was born January 31, 1954, in Odessa, Texas, to the parentage of Hardy and Marjorie Alford. Molly was the youngest of six children and the only girl. She graduated from Ector High School in 1971.
Cookie was a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church until she moved to California. She met and married Ernie Durham and to this union one daughter was born. Cookie was a loyal and devoted employee of AT&T for many years.
Cookie was fun loving and full of life. She was 100% cowgirl. She will be fondly remembered for her love for western memorabilia. Wearing western attire came natural for her. She thoroughly enjoyed riding horses.
Molly was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Hardy Alford Jr. and Johnny Joe Alford.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Durham of Houston, TX; three brothers, Alvin Ray Alford, Donald Alford, and Jackie Ray Alford, all of Odessa, TX; a sister, Rose Whitfield of Denver, CO; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church with Pastor Christopher Redden, Officiant, and Minister Gene O. Collins, Eulogist.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MOLLYE LOU ALFORD BUSBY
TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 24 October 2004
HAWKINS—Services for Mollye Lou Busby, 71, Hawkins, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Hawkins with the Rev. Seth Johnston and Dr. Bill Holmes officiating.
Burial will be in Hawkins Cemetery under direction of Beaty Funeral Home, Hawkins.
Mrs. Busby died Oct. 22, in Tyler.
She was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Seminole, Okla., to the late Frank and Selma Lee Godwin Alford. She graduated from high School and attended business college in Tyler. She lived in Hawkins since 1943 and retired as vice-president and director of First State Bank of Hawkins, where she had worked for more than 40 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hawkins, where she taught Sunday school.
She was preceded in death by brother, Richard Alford.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Bill Busby, Hawkins; daughter, Janet Ross, Acworth, Ga.; brother Frank Alford Jr., Longview; sister, Fern McDonald, McLeansboro, Ill., and three grandchildren.
Pallbearers are C.V. Pickett, Larry Ellison, Clarence Meiske, Billy Bob Pruitt, David Catlett and Jerry Jones.
Family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Hawkins.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Richard Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.
A RootsWeb Family Tree lists her father as Frank Burkette Alford.
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MONROE GORDON ALVORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Wednesday, 7 December 1983
Gordon Alvord, 227 S. Greenstone, Duncanville, died Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at Meadowbrook Cemetery with the Rev. A.T. Ainsworth officiating. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Cliff Church of God.
Mr. Alvord was born April 26, 1920, in Powderly [Lamar Co.], a son of Ray A. Alvord and Annie J. Alvord. He owned Alvord’s Boutique in Lindale for several years before moving to Dallas six years ago to open a clothing store. He married Helen Harrison in 1939 in Paris.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Alvord of Duncanville; one daughter, Naomi Petty of Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren, Dwayne Petty and Madonna Petty, both of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Russell Alvord and Harrell Alvord of both of Lubbock; two sisters, Lillian Sudduth of Tyler; Katherine Thomas, of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
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LAMAR COUNTY ECHO
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 15 December 1983
Gordon Alvord, 227 S. Greenstone, Duncanville, died Tuesday, December 6, 1983, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Cliff Church of God.
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, at Meadowbrook Cemetery with the Rev. A.T. Ainsworth officiating.Mr. Alvord was born April 26, 1920, in Powderly, a son of Ray Allen Alvord and Annie Jane Scott Alvord. He owned Alvord’s Boutique in Lindale for several years before moving to Dallas six years ago to open a clothing store. He married Helen Ruth Harrison in 1939 in Paris.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Thomas Edwin Alvord in 1963.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Alvord of Duncanville; one daughter, Naomi Ruth Alvord Petty of Washington, D.C.; two grandchildren, John Dwayne Petty and Madonna Petty, both of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Russell Allen Alvord of Lubbock, and Harrell Fuller Alvord of Lubbock; two sisters, Lillian Alvord Sudduth of Tyler and Katherine Alvord Thomas of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
Photo from Meadowbrook Memorial Park, Paris, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Semple, Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1983) dates of Monroe Alvord (SS# issued in MN), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Helen Ruth Harrison Alvord Briggs; daughter Naomi Ruth Alvord Petty; and sisters Francis Lillian Alvord Sudduth and Katherine Gertrude Alvord Thomas in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
His ALVORD lineage: Monroe Gordon 1920 TX1, Ray Allen 1891 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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MOODY DAVID ALFRED
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ August 1995
Photos from San Jacinto Memorial Park, Cloverleaf, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Colette Alfred-Sikes (Moody’s granddaughter)
Moody David Alfred, 81, of Jacinto City, passed away Aug. 25, 1995.
Mr. Alfred is survived by his wife, Edna Alfred; daughters, Shirley Jennings and Carolyn Rolls, both of Crosby; sons, Charles Alfred of Corsicana, Randy Alfred of Montalba; sisters, Alfie Morgan of Houston, Frances Bartee of Crockett, and Ellena Hamlin of Lovelady; brothers, Elzie Alfred of Conroe, R.H. Alfred of Elkhart; grandchildren, Yvette Torres, Allan R. Jamail, Jr., Mark Ayles, Amy Walbridge, Kerri Rolls, Eddy Rolls, Randall Paul Alfred, Colette Alfred-Sikes, James Kenneth (Alfred) Anderson, Matt Alfred, Doug Ivy, Sherry Ivy-Richmond, Preston Alfred; and great-grandchildren, Adam Torres, Jacob Torres, Joshua Torres, Brittaney Alfred, and Tiffany Alfred.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 26, in Howard-Glendale Chapel, with the Rev. Virgil Brown officiating. Burial was in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Howard-Glendale Funeral Directors.
Photos from San Jacinto Memorial Park, Cloverleaf, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Colette Alfred-Sikes (Moody’s granddaughter)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that M.D. Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Sept 1913, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Edna Jewell Moore Alfred; and siblings Elzie Dryden Alfred, Frances Alfred Kendrick Bartee, Richard Henry Alfred, and Zora Ellena Alfred Hamlin in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: Moody David 1913 TX1, Richard Henry 1886 TX2, David Richard 18523, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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MORENE MAY ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 16 November 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
ITASCA[Hill Co.]—Morene May Alford, a seamstress for Durafab Co., died Sunday at her Itasca home. She was 66.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today at Central Baptist Church in Itasca. Clayton Kay Funeral Home in Itasca is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors: Son, Michael Sheridan of Itasca; three daughters, Kay Dominguez, Janie East and Reba Arellano, all of Itasca; four sisters, Ann Brewer of Arlington and Lorene Casey, Virginia Avershaun and Jackie Cockerham, all of Missouri; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
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KANSAS CITY STAR
Kansas City, MO—Thursday, 18 November 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Morene Alford, 66, Itasca, Texas, formerly of Kansas City, died Nov. 14, 1993, at the home. Memorial services were Tuesday. Mrs. Alford was born in Watika, Okla., and lived in this area most of her life; she moved to Itasca 10 years ago. She worked for the Durafab Co. in Italy, Texas. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church, Itasca. Survivors include three daughters, Jane East, Reba Arellano and Kay Dominguez, and a son, Mike Sheridan, all of Itasca; four sisters, Ann Brewer, Arlington, Texas, Virginia Aubuchon, Marble Hill, Mo., and Jackie Cochran and Lorene Casey of Kansas City; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
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MOSES JUSTICE ALFORD
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ December 2012
Funeral services for M.J. Alford are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 10, 2012 at Forest Grove Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Rev. Lance Walch will officiate.
Visitation; 5PM to 7PM Sunday, at the funeral home.
M.J. Alford was born May 17, 1923 in the Black Jack Community to Elmer and Inez (Luckey) Alford. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
On November 30, 1945, he and Bertie Mae Robinson were married in San Antonio. M.J. has lived in Forest Grove the past 42 years moving from Austin. He had worked as a truck driver for Travis Roofing for 20 years. He was a member of Forest Grove Christian Church. M.J. loved to dance, dancing every Friday. He enjoyed hunting with dogs and was an avid 42 player, even as a child.
M.J. passed away Thursday, December 6th, at his home in Forest Grove, reaching the ageof 89. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Bertie Mae on February 22, 1995; a brother, Bill Alford and two sisters, Louise Holman and Aline Gattis.
Surviving are; Son, Monte Alford and wife Mary of Rockdale. Daughter, Sandy O’Brien and husband Richard of Rockdale. Sister, Ruth Ethrington of Austin. Four grandchildren, David O’Brien of Rockdale, Terry Cross and husband Jeremy of Georgetown, Travis Alford and wife Andrea of Taylor, Brandon Alford and wife Kim of Pflugerville. Seven great grandchildren; Taylor O’Brien, Logan O’Brien, Colton Cross, Caleb Cross, Vadim Riabov, Makinze Alford and Ava Alford. Family friend, Marina Brown of Rockdale.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo posted in 2010
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of M.J. Alford (SS# issued by the Railroad Board), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bertie Mae Robinson Alford; siblings Aline Alford Robinson Gattis, Mary Louise Alford Holman, and Ruth Gertrude Alford Etherington; and grandfather Moses Thomas Alford in this compilation in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Moses Justice 1923 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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MOSES THOMAS “MODE” ALFORD
Great-Great-Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam County, TX—10 May 1932
M.T. Alford, died at his home, of heart trouble he suffered several months ago, and had never regained his health. Although he seemed to be feeling fairly well, and was able to be around the home Friday morning. Interment was made by the side of his father in the oldest section of the Forest Grove Cemetery. Mr. Alford came as a small boy from Alabama to Texas.
Rev. R.E. Roberts, of Thorndale, had charge of the funeral services, Sunday evening.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Alford; six children; Mr. Allie McKowen, Jess Alford, Rockdale; Mrs. Rosa Weeks, Mexia; Mrs. Dora Wise, Seadrift; Burbe Alford, Houston; Elmer Alford, Forest Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Carver of Hamilton Chapel; Mrs. Will Fine, Ft. Worth.
There were many beautiful flowers, but we are sure the most beautiful offering of all to the deceased, would have been the bunches of wild flowers gathered by the hands of his little three year old granddaughter, Wanda Alford. She brought them in with the remark, “Here, these are for Moad.”
A host of friends, many coming from Cameron, Rockdale, and surrounding communities attended.
M.T. “Mode” Alford was born November 7, 1853 in Alabama, and died at his home in Forest Grove on April 6, 1932 [sic—May 6]. He came to Texas with his parents when a small boy. He came to Rockdale soon after the town was established in 1874, and had been a citizen of this county since that date.
On February 28, 1876, Mr. Alford was married to Miss Hattie Galbreath, and to this union, eight children were born. He is survived by his wife and six children. They are as follows: Mrs. W.E. Mckowen of Rockdale; Mrs. J.N. Weeks, Mexia; Mrs Luther Wise, Seadrift; Bourbon Alford, Houston; Elmer and Jestus Alford of Rockdale.
Decedent united with the Christian Church more than thirty years ago, and had remained a true member of that faith until his death. His funeral service was conducted by his former pastor, Rev. R.E. Roberts, Sunday afternoon, May 8th, at Forest Grove Church.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St. Peters
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Harriet Letha Galbreath Alford; and siblings Emma Francis Alford Carter, Hurst Justice Alford, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
His obituary says he died November 7, but his death certificate [FamilySearch.org] and gravestone say November 6.
He was the son of John Redden Alford and Nancy Harrison.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Moses Thomas 1853 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.
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MOURIEL TAWEEL ALFORD
Sister-in-Law of Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—_____ July 2013
Mouriel Taweel Alford fell asleep in the Lord Wednesday July 10, 2013. She lived her life devoted to all her family, friends, and faith throughout her life.
Born on September 7, 1920 of immigrant parents the Reverend George and Mary Taweel, Mouriel grew up in Beaumont in a community of love and support that she treasured throughout her life.
During her childhood, her father George was the priest at St. Michael Orthodox Church and also served at many missions across the state of Texas. Her parents’ dedication to the church was the foundation of her home that was passed on to her as well as her other eight siblings. Those experiences instilled a lifelong commitment of serving the church where she participated in the choir and served in many capacities of the Ladies Auxiliary.
On January 25, 1941, she married Felton Herbert Alford, and four years later, they would welcome a beautiful daughter, Sandra to this world. Upon returning to Beaumont from a naval deployment in California, Mouriel setup up “Alford’s Beauty Shop”, where she manicured, shampooed, and coiffed her friends and clients.
In their retirement, Mouriel and Felton retired to their lake home outside of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Their home became a refuge during the summers for so many members of her family over the years. Her sisters, nieces, nephews, and especially her immediate family all have the fondest memories of their summers on the lake. She and her husband were a source of joy for their entire family and everyone sincerely treasures those times in their lives.
She taught her family the importance of love, fellowship, and truly having fun. From card games to passing down family cooking secrets, Tita or Aunt “Mo” was always the life of the party. Her matter of fact nature and gleaming smile was a magnet to everyone that met her and her ability to make us laugh will be remembered forever. All of us are blessed to have spent time with her; she influenced so many lives through her love for family and friends. We are so grateful for the way she has touched our lives and will cherish every memory that she made.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Moses and her husband, Donald; two grandchildren, Monica Agostinelli and her husband, Christopher, of Missouri City and Patrice Megas and her husband, Stavros, of Lumberton; great-grandchildren, Annalise and Aiden Agostinelli of Missouri City, and Ethan Megas of Lumberton; sister, Evelyn T. Griffith; her dear friend, Doris Debes; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. George and Mary Taweel; her husband, Felton Herbert Alford; brothers, Abie and Mike Taweel; and sisters, Lorraine Angelo, Helen Angelo, Edna Marshall, Virginia Attra, and Josephine Shadid.
The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the staff and health care providers at Harbor Hospice House. The gracious nurturing of both the physical and spiritual health will always be remembered and greatly appreciated.
A gathering of Mrs. Alford’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2013, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Trisagion will follow at 7:00 p.m., Friday evening at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 680 North 15th Street, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2013, at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, with interment to follow at St. Michael Orthodox Cemetery, Beaumont. Christopher Agostinelli, Robert Attra, Dr. William Attra, Dr. Gary Baine, Ken Griffith, Stavros Megas, Donald Moses, and Colonel Al Nahas will serve as pallbearers….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Felton Herbert Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MURRAY CHILDS ALFORD
Grandfather of Thomas L. Epich, AAFA #1391
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—26 August 1981
Alford, Murray Childs. Survived by grandson, Ronnie Alford, Dallas.
Graveside services and interment, 11 a.m., Thursday, Laurel Land, Rev. B.E. Latham, officiating. Jim Cave Funeral Home, S. Thornton and Laureland Rd.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbs1223
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Murray Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 May 1896, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Evelyn May Holmes Alford; third wife, Helen Grace Bishop Black Alford; and son Raymond William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his second wife, Celia Kaminskas Alford McArtor; and their sons Murray J. Alford and Raymond Patrick Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
Murray Alford’s birthdate is May 1896 on the 1900 census, Hamilton Co., TX, but on the birth certificates of his children with Celia his birth year is 1901–1902, and in 1930 he says he is 26.
Murray appears to have maintained families with both Evelyn and Celia from about 1925–1934.
On Murray C. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is single, living in Erie, Erie Co., PA. He confirms his birth date in Hico [Hamilton Co.], TX, and states that he has lost one eye.
Sometime before 1920, when his son Raymond William Alford was born, Murray married Evelyn May/Mae Holmes, born in OH. No marriage record has been found.
In 1930, Murray is listed with 2 different families:
Kenmore, Erie Co., NY: Murry Alvord [sic], typewriter sales promotion, age 34 born TX; his wife Evelyn 30 OH; and son Raymond 9 OH.
Chicago, Cook Co., IL: Murray Alford, special officer for railroad, age 26 born TX; his wife Celia 21 born IL (parents born Lithuania); and children, all born IL: Murry 3-8/12, Nannette 2-1/12, and Raymond 7/12. Murray was age 22 at first marriage and Celia was 17. [No marriage record has been found.]
Murray and Evelyn in city directories (Ancestry):
1920: Murray Alford is listed in 1920 Cleveland, OH, city directory. He has not been located on 1920 census, nor has Evelyn or Raymond.
1924: Murray C. Alford is in Cincinnati, OH.
1926–1928: Murray C. Alford is in Indianapolis, IN.
1930–1933: Murray, wife Evelyn, and son Raymond are living near Buffalo in Erie Co., NY.
1934–1940 (and probably for the rest of their lives): Murray and wife Evelyn are in Dallas, TX.
AAFA’s Texas Alford Marriages lists Murray Childs Alford married Helen Grace Black on 5 April 1965 in Tarrant Co., TX.
Murray was the son of Alsey Alford and Mary Virginia Childs.
From TX Deaths: Murray Alford died 25 Aug 1981 in Dallas Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Murray Childs 1896 TX1, Alsey 1860 TX2, Mac Jimpsey Anderson 1830 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MYRA MAE BISHOP ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—_____ November 1981
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
MARSHALL [Harrison Co.]—Services for Myra Mae Alford, 67, of Marshall will be 2 p.m. Friday at Sullivan Funeral Home in Marshall....
Burial will be in Algoma Memorial Gardens in Marshall.
A longtime resident of Harrison County, Mrs. Alford moved to Harrison County from Mount Vernon in 1925. She received her education in the Mount Vernon and Marshall Public Schools and was a member of the Cave Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Waymon Perry [Alford] Sr.; three sons, Waymon Perry Jr. of Uncertain, John Franklin of Austin and Donald Ray of Pittsburg; a half brother, Ben F. Bishop Jr. of Longview; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Myra Alford (SS# issued in TX was born 4 Sept 1914 and d. _____ Nov 1981, last residence Marshall, Harrison Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Waymon Perry Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; her sons Donald Ray Alford Sr. and John Franklin Alford; and her grandson James Franklin Alford in this compilation.
Myra’s gravestone, shared with her husband, says she was born 4 Sept 1914 and died 25 Nov 1981.
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MYRTLE ESTELLE RITTER ALFORD
Aunt of Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916, and Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Friday, 20 March 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
Myrtle Estelle Ritter Alford..., 81, of San Angelo passed away Wednesday, March 18, 1998, in the Robert Lee Care Center. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, in Belvedere Memorial Park with the Rev. Ben Todd, pastor of College Hills Christian Church officiating. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Myrtle was born Oct. 7, 1916, in Water Valley to Van Olin and Ada Mae Ritter. She worked as an office manager at Levine’s Department Store, retiring in 1977. From there, she went to Connie’s Fashions where she retired in 1990. In 1932, Myrtle married Bruce L. Alford in Rockdale. He preceded her in death in 1993.
She is survived by a son, Billy Bruce Alford and his wife, Alice, and a daughter, Cherry A. Turner, all of San Angelo; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
To all the caring and compassionate people at Christoval Nursing Home, Robert Lee Care Center and Family Hospice, we the family, thank you.
Photo from Belvedere Memorial Park, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Voss
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Myrtle E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband’s brother Ottie Quebe Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His husband’s lineage: Bruce Lee 1914 TX1, Ottie Bervie 1883 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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NALTA E. BRIGHT ALFORD
Mother of Sidney Floyd Alford, AAFA #1336
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 31 October 2002
PETERSBURG—Services for Nalta E. Alford, 84, of Petersburg will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Petersburg....
Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery under the direction of White Funeral Home of Idalou. She died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002.
She was born March 18, 1918, in Arizona. She grew up in Potosi near Abilene and attended grammar school there. She graduated from Abilene High School and moved to Petersburg in 1940 from Abilene. She married John Alford on June 27, 1942, in Lubbock. He died June 22, 1997.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She was a supporter of Wayland Baptist University and a member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church in Petersburg.
Survivors include two sons, Larry of Slaton and Sid of Ruidoso, N.M.; a daughter, Merrijon Newton of Ruidoso; a brother, Jerald Bright of Petersburg; a sister, Mildred Armstrong of Lubbock; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....
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DAILY HERALD
Plainview, Hale Co., TX—31 October 2002
PETERSBURG—Funeral services for Nalta E. Alford, 84, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Griffin and Russell Pogue officiating.
Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery by White Funeral Home of Idalou.
Mrs. Alford died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, in Lubbock.
She was born March 18, 1918, in Arizona, the daughter of the late Sidney and Ella Reed Bright. She grew up in Potosi near Abilene where she attended grade school. She graduated from Abilene High School and moved to Petersburg in 1940.
She was an active supporter of Wayland Baptist University in Plainview. She was a homemaker and a member of the Woman’s Missionary Union and First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school.
On June 27, 1942, she married John Alford in Lubbock. He died June 22, 1997.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Larry and Marylin Alford of Slaton and Sid Alford of Ruidoso, N.M.; a daughter and son-in-law, Marrijon and Arthur Newton of Ruidoso; a brother, Jerald Bright of Petersburg; a sister, Mildred Armstrong of Lubbock; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the Petersburg Public Library, 1614 Main St., Petersburg, TX 79250 or to the Petersburg Beautification Program, P.O. Box 326, Petersburg, TX 79250.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home in Idalou.
Photo from Petersburg Cemetery, Petersburg, Hale Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GenFreaks
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Nalta E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list her birth date as 8 March 1918 (on gravestone), last residence Petersburg, Hale Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, John Calvin Alford; and son Sidney Floyd Alford in this compilation.
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NANCY JANE “NANNIE” LAND ALFORD
From OBITUARIES OF EARLY PIONEERS SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS, Volume II, by Mildred Cariker Pinkston (1985), pp. 86–87
THE CHAMPION
Center, Shelby Co., TX—8 September 1926
[This obituary may not be not verbatim.]
Nannie Land moved to Texas with her parents as a young girl. She lived most of her life in Shelby and Sabine counties.
Mrs. Alford died at the home of her son, B.M. Alford, at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 1926.
Survivors were 1 son, B.M. Alford, county clerk of Shelby County, and 5 daughters: Mrs. T.H. Brittain of Center, Mrs. F.P. Swanzy and Mrs. E.A. Doggett of Shelbyville, Mrs S.J. Watson of Joaquin, and Mrs. J.M. Combs of Beaumont. She was a sister of W.C. Land, former postmaster of Center.
Funeral services were held at the home of her son, on Sunday morning, September 5.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Allen Josiah Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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NANNIE SUE MANTOOTH ALFRED
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—5 July 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Memorial services for Nannie Sue Alfred, 88, of Sherman, formerly of Lufkin, were held on Saturday in the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel. Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Lufkin were in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alfred was born on September 18, 1913 in Angelina County, Texas, the daughter of Callie Nelson and Tom Mantooth. She died on Wednesday, July 3, 2002 in a Sherman hospital. She was retired from Massingill Market. She was a member of Keltys First Methodist Church.
Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.
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NAOMI RUTH ALVORD PETTY
Duncanville, Dallas Co., TX—_____ March 2014
Naomi Ruth Petty was born on March 12, 1940, and entered her eternal home on March 20, 2014.
She is survived by her loving husband, Daniel W. Petty; her son, Dwayne Petty and his wife Krista, and grandchildren John David and Emma Ruth; her daughter, Madonna Ruth Smith and her husband Jamie Smith and granddaughter Victoria Ruth.
She was preceded to heaven by her parents, Gordon and Helen Alvord.
Funeral services are 1:00 pm, Monday, March 24, 2014, at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 5525 W. Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas, 75211. Burial will follow in Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the family is 5-8 pm, Sunday, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to Church of God World Missions….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Monroe Gordon Alvord and Helen Ruth Harrison Alvord Briggs, in this compilation.
Her ALVORD lineage (from RootsWeb Family Trees): Naomi Ruth 1940 ?? 1, Monroe Gordon 1920 TX2, Ray Allen 1891 MI3, Ernest A. 1854 MI4.
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NATHANIEL EZEKIEL “ZEKE” ALFORD, JR.
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 30 June 2005
Funeral services for N.E. “Zeke” Alford Jr., 75, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at First Baptist Church of Rockdale.
Private burial will be at a later date....
Mr. Alford died Monday, June 27, in an Austin hospital.
He was a lifelong Rockdale resident and was born July 17, 1929, in Rockdale to the late Nathaniel Ezekiel “Zeke” and Bess Cecile (Clark) Alford.
From 1956 to 1990 he was a math teacher at Rockdale Junior-High School and had recently been a math teacher at Temple College in Taylor.
Mr. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church.
He graduated Rockdale High School in 1946, earned a bachelor of arts degree from Baylor University in 1950, and a bachelor of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1955.
Mr. Alford also did additional graduate work at the University of Texas at Austin.
He was an ordained Baptist minister, a photographer, ham radio operator (5KHYS) and had a commercial pilot license.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a grandchild, Maci Love Dolat.
Survivors include two [step-]daughters and spouses, Kelli Hilton and husband Jesse of Thorndale; and Staci Dolat and husband Jason of Pipersville, Pennsylvania; also, three grandchildren, Hunter Shea Hilton, Bailee Sierra Hilton and Joshua Jon Dolat.
Pallbearers were Bill Cooke, Weldon Alford, Clifford Sims, Tom Guthrie, Bill Scurlock, Ernest Hoffmeyer, Charles Holder and Tommy Newton.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of N.E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Nathaniel Ezekiel “Zeke” Alford Sr. and Bess Cecile Clark Alford, in this compilation.
Zeke Jr. was born 17 July 1929; married Pamela Love in 1974, and they were divorced in 1986, no children.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Nathaniel Ezekiel 1929 TX1, Nathaniel Ezekiel 1900 TX 2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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NATHANIEL EZEKIEL “ZEKE” ALFORD, SR.
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Thursday, 18 August 1994
Alford, N.E. “Zeke,” 93, of Rockdale died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Rockdale. Burial I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rockdale. (Phillips & Luckey, Rockdale).
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of N.E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bess Cecile Clark Alford; son Nathaniel Ezekiel “Zeke” Alford Jr.; parents, Nathaniel Jefferson Alford and Izora Elmira Young Alford; and brother Reden Alford in this compilation.
We published an article about Zeke in the Fall 1998 issue of AAFA ACTION: “Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford of Rockdale, Texas.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Nathaniel Ezekiel 1900 TX 1, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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NATHANIEL JEFFERSON ALFORD
Photo from National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—30 June 1921
DEPUTY SHERIFF N.J. ALFORD INSTANTLY KILLED IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT FRIDAY
WHEEL BREAKS DOWN; CAR TURNS TURTLE; ALL OCCUPANTS HURT
ROCKDALE—Deputy Sheriff N.J. “Nat” Alford was instantly killed and Messrs. Ira Perry, Dr J.P. Sparks and J.T.H. Lipscomb more or less seriously injured in an automobile accident which occurred at the George Rettig place three miles north of Rockdale.
The party had started to Cameron in Spark’s Ford car with Dr. Sparks at the wheel. Mr. Lipscomb, an immigration agent for the S.A.A.P., was seated on the back seat with Mr. Alford. Mr. Perry had arrived the day before from San Antonio.
Just how the accident happened is not quite clear but it was probably from the breaking down of the front wheel of the car making the turn at the crossing. When the wheel broke, the car turned over and landed in a ditch across the roadway. Mr. Perry and Mr. Lipscomb were thrown out of the wreck. Dr. Sparks was caught under it while Mr. Alford was pinned down, the running board of the car resting squarely upon his neck. He neck was broken, his jawbone shattered and death was evidently instantaneous.
Lipscomb seems to be the most seriously injured of the others, having internal injuries in the region of his kidneys. He was bruised and battered about the face, side and one hand. Perry received a dislocated should, painful bruises and contusions. He also suffered a severe nervous shock and his condition for several hours was quite serious.
Rettig and son witnessed the accident from their home a few hundred feet distant and hurried to the scene to bring the injured men to town. The Henne & Meyer ambulance went immediately and the body of Mr. Alford was brought in. News of the even spread rapidly and no tragedy ever occurred in Rockdale that had more universal interest or more regretful comment.
After receiving first aid, Mr. Perry was conveyed to a private home. Dr. Sparks was made comfortable in Mr. Perry’s private room at the office. Mr. Lipscomb was taken to the hotel but was placed on the Sunshine Special and sent to his home in Houston.
Last reports about him are not the most encouraging but both Mr. Perry and Dr. Sparks are, at this writing, making improvement and in due course will be able to get out again. The death of M. Alford comes as a shock to the entire community. He was probably the best known peace officer in Milam County, having lived here for nearly half a century and for the great part of that time was commissioned as constable or sheriff.
Nat Alford was a man of many friends, friends from all walks of life, and his untimely death has cast a shadow of gloom in town and the surrounding countryside. His funeral was one of the most well attended in years, as told of in another column.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—25 June 1921
ONE KILLED, THREE HURT IN ACCIDENT
DEPUTY SHERIFF VICTIM OF AUTOMOBILE WRECK AT ROCKDALE
ROCKDALE, TEXAS, June 24—Nat J. Alford, Deputy Sheriff, was instantly killed: Dr. J.P. Sparks suffered a dislocated collar bone and serious internal injuries: Ira Perry sustained a broken collar bone, and J.T. Lipscomb, immigration agent of the S.A.& A.P. Railroad, received severe injuries about the head and internal injury with bleeding from the kidneys, when an automobile belonging to Dr. Sparks and driven by Perry lost a wheel at the Rockdale-Cameron highway crossing of the S.A. & A.P. this morning at 10 o’clock and turned over in the ditch. Alford was caught under the running board and bones in his head and neck were broken. Lipscomb, after receiving medical attention, was sent to Houston, accompanied by a member of the local Knights of Pythias lodge.
“Deputy Alford atop a horse in front of Rockdale City Hall”
Photo source unknown
Photos from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his second wife, Izora Elmira Young Alford; grandchildren Eugenia Maria Alford Pyle, Nathaniel Jefferson Alford, and Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford Jr.; and his siblings Emma Francis Alford Carver, Martha Catherine Alford Fine, Moses Thomas Alford, and Hurst Justice Alford in this compilation.
Nathaniel Jefferson Alford was born 14 Aug 1861 in AL. He married (1) Emma J. Richards on 10 March 1881 in Milam Co., TX. She died in 1885, and he married (2) Izora Elmira Young on 7 Jan 1886. See his death certificate, which says he was born 13 Aug 1861.
The article above from the Rockdale Reporter was apparently reprinted in an unknown book, with the horse photo included here. The following information was printed before the article:
Milam County Deputy
N. J. “Nat” Alford
Died in the line of duty, June 24, 1921, while serving the citizens of Milam County
Date of Birth: August 13, 1861
End of Watch: June 24, 1921
Burial: I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rockdale, Texas
Served under Sheriff: L.L. Blaylock
His name will be added in 2004 to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL1, John Redden 1820 SC2.
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NATHANIEL JEFFERSON ALFORD
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Friday, 22 August 2008
LA MARQUE [Galveston Co., TX]—Nathaniel Jefferson Alford, 85, of La Marque, passed away August 20, 2008, at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 12, 1922, in Cameron, Texas to William and Vivian Alford Sr. Mr. Alford has been a resident of La Marque since 1952. As a young man, Nat served in the US Navy during WWII and subsequently was a member of VFW. Later he was employed by Union Carbide where he worked for thirty-nine years and was involved with the Pioneer Club, retiring as a shift superintendent. Nat was a lifelong sports enthusiast, avid hunter and fisherman, captain of the football team in 1941, and La Marque youth baseball coach. He was also in the Knights of Columbus and a faithful member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife Patricia Mistretta Alford of La Marque, Texas; sons Jeff Alford and wife Danette of Beaumont, Texas, Tim Alford and wife Virginia of Houston, Texas, Mike Alford and wife Terri of Houston, Texas; sisters Virginia McMillan of Plum Grove, Texas, Winifred Fletcher of Hitchcock, Texas; brother Bill Alford and wife Frances of Hitchcock, Texas; grandchildren Nathan Alford III, Leigh Anne Alford, William Alford, Amanda McNeil and husband Orrie, Angela Alford, Jonathan Alford, Sarah Alford, and Andy Benitoa and wife Melissa.
Nathaniel is preceded in death by his parents William and Vivian Alford Sr. and sister Jean Pyle.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 22, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a vigil at 7:15 p.m., in the chapel of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 a.m., at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque with Msgr. T. Joseph Culver officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Alford, William Alford, Jonathan Alford, Andy Benitoa, Orrie McNeil, James Agnew, George Pyle, and Randy Stricklind.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.
James Crowder Funeral Home-La Marque
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nathaniel Jefferson Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Dec 1922, last residence La Marque, Galveston Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Vivien Marie Caldwell Alford; and sister Eugenia Maria Alford Pyle in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Nathaniel Jefferson 1922 TX1, William Earnest 1895 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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NECIA MAUDE BALLIEW HALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Saturday, 12 February 1966
ALBANY (RNS)—Funeral for Mrs. Necia Maude Halford, 70, who died at 3:40 p.m. Friday in a local hospital after an extended illness, has been set for 3 p.m. Sunday from the Albany Church of Christ with Charles R. Prince, minister, officiating.
Burial will be in Albany Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Harold Castleberry, I.M. Chism, Monroe Lawrence, Gene Thomas, Sport Townsend and Lynn Tate.
Surviving are her husband; Charley H. Halford, of the home; one son, Bob of Rankin; one daughter, Mrs. Francis Anderson of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Bradford and Mrs. Gladys Crudgington, both of Albany; three brothers, Henry and Lee Balliew, both of Albany, and E.F. Balliew of New Mexico; three granddaughters, Mrs. Deidra Samford of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Janice Rogers of Rankin and Miss Ginger Anderson of Fort Worth; and four great-granddaughters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Houston Halford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Frances M. Halford Anderson in this compilation.
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NEDOM D. ALFORD
WACO NEWS-TRIBUNE
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Saturday, 26 November 1927
FATAL AUTO DIVE
BLACKSMITH KILLED, FRIEND SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN CAR PLUNGES
GRAHAM, Nov 25—D. Alford [sic], blacksmith, was killed when the automobile in which he and Jim Miles were riding ran off a bridge and plunged 20 feet into Dry creek, near here. Miles was seriously injured.
Photo from Pioneer Cemetery, Graham, Young Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Laura Hudnall Franklin Shifflett
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Jacob Lauhon Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Nedom D. Alford died 24 Nov 1927 in Graham, Young Co., TX. He was born 11 Apr 1872 in TX, son of Jacob L. Lauhon Alford and Sarah Ann Smith.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Nedom D. 1872 TX1, Jacob Lauhon 1834 LA2, Needham Judge 1789 NC3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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NEEDHAM EDGAR ALFORD
Father of Carolyn Annice Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673
Brother of Jo Martin Alford Masingill
Photo from his daughter Carolyn Alford Saunders, AAFA #0673
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Sunday, 30 June 1991
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Needham Edgar Alford, age 89, of San Antonio, died Friday, June 28, 1991.
Mr. Alford was a former member of Noel Memorial Methodist Church of Shreveport, La. He was a member of Broadmoor Lodge #432 F&A.M. in Shreveport, La. He was a member of El Karubah Shrine, Shreveport, La.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annice Caulfield Alford.
Survivors: wife, Lochie Barnhill Alford; daughter Carolyn Alford Saunders; son-in-law, William R. Saunders, both of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; grandson, Kirk W. Saunders and his wife, Denise, Houston, Stan A. Saunders, Mark E. Saunders, both of Austin; Scott M. Saunders, San Antonio; great granddaughter, Annice Marie Saunders, Houston; sisters, Mrs. T.M. Adger, Shreveport, La., Mrs. Drew Wilson, Bartow, FL., Mrs. Bertha McClelland, Mrs. A.C. Masingill, both of Natchitoches, La.
Services will be Wednesday, July 3, 1991 in Rose-Neath Funeral Home—Marshall Street Chapel, Shreveport, La. Graveside masonic lodge service under the auspices of Broadmoor Lodge #432 F&A.M. For those who desire memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Burn Center, Shreveport, La.
Photo from Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Gorbet
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Needham E. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 29 July 1901, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Lochie Barnhill Sampson Alford; and sisters Bertha Lucille Alford McClelland and Mary Eliza Alford Foye in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Joseph Martin Alford; and sisters Carrie Mae Alford Adger and Jo Martin Alford Masingill in Louisiana Obituaries; and of his sister Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson in Mississippi Obituaries.
He was the son of the Rev. Joseph Martin Alford and his wife Carrie Eliza Weiland. We published an extensive history of this family in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998, “Joseph Martin Alford, 1870–1963.”
From his daughter Carolyn Saunders: His five sisters were Carrie Mae Alford Adger, Mary Eliza Alford Foye (preceded him in death), Gladys Estelle Alford Wilson, Bertha Lucille Alford McClelland, and Jo Martin Alford Masingill.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Needham Edgar 1901 LA1, Joseph Martin 1870 LA2, Needham Edwin 1845 MS3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NELDA FORRESTINE LOCKLEAR ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Friday, 8 December 2006
Alford, Nelda Locklear, 82, housewife, of Richardson [Dallas Co., TX] died Wednesday [December 6]. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs. Arrangements by Howell-Doran, San Saba.
Note from photographer: This is a view of the family plot. Far Left: Grady Alford; Middle: Jaffe L Alford; Far right: Sallie H. Alford; Back: James and Nelda Alford
Photos from Richland Springs Cemetery, Richland Springs, San Saba Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Briggs-Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nelda Forrestine Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 July 1924, last residence Richardson, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her sons Grady Sud Alford and Jaffe Lynn Alford in this compilation.
Her husband, James H. Alford (14 Aug 1921 - 29 Dec 1991), is also buried in Richland Springs Cemetery. His grave has a WWII Army marker.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: James Hampton 1921 LA1, Henry James 1894 LA2, John 1866 LA3, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NELDA LOUISE CROMWELL ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—12 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Nelda Louise Alford, 73, of Laguna Park died Thursday at her residence. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 1998, at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born Aug. 29, 1924 in Brownwood. She moved to Waco as a child and attended Waco schools, married Otho Alton Alford, Jr. June 21, 1947 in Marlin, Tx. She was employed as a switch board operator for SW Bell was a member of Laguna Park Baptist Church. Survivors included her husband, Otho A. (Buck) Alford of Laguna Park; three sons, Bill Alford and his wife Barbara, of Houston, Brian Alton Alford and his wife Karen, of Houston and Bernie Ray Alford and his wife, Ingrid, of Inverness. Fla. two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Rich of Waco and Lela Boatman of Waco; a brother, J.B. Cromwell of Waco, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Amil Ford, Jim Moore, Leori Moore, Arthur L. Dean, George A. Bringar, Albert Hyde, Bradley Alford, and Brent Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nelda L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Aug 1924 and died _____ June 1998, last residence Clifton, Bosque Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Otho Alton Alford, Jr., in this compilation.
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NELL ALFORD RHEA
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Monday, 16 May 2005
BORGER—Nell Rhea, 66, died Saturday, May 14, 2005, in Amarillo.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Grace Fellowship Church with Les Sharp, pastor of Faith Covenant Church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Rhea was a native of Thomas, Okla. She was a nursery worker for Faith Covenant Church.
Survivors include a son, Russell Rhea of Borger; a brother Olin “O.K.” Alford of Onalaska [Polk Co., TX]; and two grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Faith Covenant, 1501 S. Florida, Borger, TX 79007 or Grace Fellowship Childrens Ministries, 401 Gardener St., Borger, TX 79007.
The family be at 1901 Hemlock in Borger.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nell Rhea (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 June 1938, last residence Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX.
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NELL COOK ALFRED
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, LA—12 September 2002
SHREVEPORT, LA—Nell Cook Alfred, age 95, died at her son’s home in Houston, TX on September 10, 2002, after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held at Osborn Funeral Home on Friday, September 13, from 7 until 9 p.m. A private burial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2002….
Mrs. Alfred was a native of Shreveport, LA and has been a resident of Houston, TX for the past 19 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church Shreveport for over 75 years. She attended Byrd High School and worked with her husband, Milburne Alfred, well-known photographer and owner of Milburne’s Studio, of nearly 50 years.
She spent a lifetime in music, beginning as a vocalist on KRMD radio. Through the years she sang in the choir of First Baptist Church, with the Mendelssohn Choral Club, the Shreveport Civic Opera Chorus and the Shreveport Symphony Chorus. She moved to Houston, TX in 1983 to be near her son and his family. In Houston she did volunteer work for March of Dimes, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Houston Public Library.
Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by her parents, Philip Porter Cook and May Ratcliff Cook, her husband, Milburne F. Alfred and her brother, Lorry A. Cook. She is survived by her son, Wayne Gray Alfred and wife Mary, of Houston TX: granddaughter, Melanie Alfred Renault and husband, Pascal and great-granddaughter, Madeline Elise Renault, all of Chester VA....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nell C. Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 3 Jan 1907, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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NELLIE ELOIS FEW ALVORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 12 November 2007
ARLINGTON—Nellie Elois Few Alvord, 90, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, after a long illness.
Graveside service: 3:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Alvord was born July 31, 1917, in Fort Worth, where she lived her entire life. She was a retired employee of Dillard’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred E.H. Alvord [Fred Edgar Hedrick Alvord].
Survivors: Brother, W.M. “Pug” Few; sister, Frankie Goodger; daughter, Freddie Ann Hackney and husband, Woody; sons, Donald Hoffman and wife, Helen, Fred E. Alvord II and wife, Cathey; three granddaughters; one grandson; six great- grandchildren.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 817-831-0511.
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenneth Parrish
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nellie Elois Alvord (SS# issued in TX), last residence Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Fred Edgar Hedrick 1898 IL or TX1, Frank Edgar 1861 IL2, Joshua Nichols 1823 NY3, Augustus Tripp 1798 VT4, Woolcott 1773 MA5, John 1739 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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NELLIE FRASER ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 July 1977
Services for Nellie Fraser Alford, 84, of Lubbock are slated for 10 a.m. Wednesday in W.W. Rix Chapel with the Rev. Sam B. Laine, pastor of Westminister Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under direction of Rix Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday morning [July 3] in the Golden Age Nursing Home.
The San Angelo native had lived in Lubbock since 1941. She was a member of the Eastern Star 50 years and of Westminister Presbyterian Church. She was a medical receptionist at the Veteran’s Administration office from 1946-1964
Survivors include her two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Ann Foster of 2129 71st St. and Mrs. Gail M. Brady of El Paso; a sister, Mrs. Mary Thomas of Bellaire; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Photo from Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nellie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Sept 1896 and died _____ July 1977, last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
Her birth date is listed as:
Death certificate: 23 Sept 1892 (probably correct)
Gravestone: 1891
SSDI 23 Sept 1896
Her death certificate lists her parents as Roderick Fraser and Margaret Macrae.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Wallace Renfro 1894 TX1, Phillip Henly 1860 TN2, Tristarn Burgess 1833 NC3, Jones 1807 NC4, Lemuel 1766 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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NEWTON CECIL ALFRED, SR.
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—28 February 1976.
Services for Newton Cecil Alfred, Sr., 72, of Lancaster, Texas, a former Shreveport resident, will be held Sunday at 2 PM in Providence Baptist Church of Spring Ridge with the Rev. Windy Wingate, associate pastor of Laurel Heights Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at providence Cemetery under direction of Wellman Funeral Home.
A native of Spring Ridge [Caddo Parish], Mr. Alfred died Thursday in Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, following a short illness. He was a retired policeman.
Survivors include five sons, Newton C. Alfred, Jr. of Paris, Texas, James T. Alfred of Lancaster, Texas; Jerry W. Alfred of Arizona; Robert G. Alfred of Dallas, Texas; and Johnny L. Alfred of Michigan; a brother, L.B. Alfred of Shreveport; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Alfred’s pallbearers will be his nephews.
Photo from Providence Cemetery, Spring Ridge, Caddo Parish, LA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Oswald
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Newton Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Oct 1903, last residence Lancaster, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Evie Lena Brooks Alfred; and son James Thomas Alfred in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Warren Alfred Jr.; and brothers James Bunyan Alford Sr. and Joseph Furman Alfred in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
His ALFRED lineage: Newton Cecil 1903 LA1, Warren 1867 LA2, Warren 1816 NC3.
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NINA KATHERINE “GOLDIE” ETHERIDGE ALFORD BAUGH
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 6 April 2007
Katherine “Goldie” Alford Baugh, 84, of Baytown was born October 16, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas and passed away April 4, 2007 in her home at Remington Park with family and close friends at her side.
Kay was preceded in death by her first husband Sam B. Alford and her second husband Dee Baugh.
“Goldie” is fondly remembered by members of the Baytown Police Department for her 10 years of service as the juvenile division secretary; she then retired from B&B Office Supply.
Katherine is survived by her son David Alford and his wife Marsha and daughter Diana Byers, both of San Antonio; Grandchildren David Alford and his wife Leslie, Wendy Yeazel and her husband Lee, Cody Byers, Leslie Ray and her husband Matt, Allison Byers, Bill Alford and Bobby Alford and his wife Marcie; Great-Grandchildren Samuel Alford, Oliver Ray and Holden Alford; and her closest friend Opal Handley.
Special appreciation is extended to the loving staffs at Remington Park and Regency Hospice.
Expressing her great heart for others even in death, Kay donated her body to Baylor College of Medicine.
In lieu of flowers, condolences may be expressed through donations to the American Cancer Society or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Katherine’s name.
The family will have a Service of Remembrance at Earthman’s Memory Gardens Cemetery at 10 Friday, April 6, 2007 with the Reverend Brad Hoffman officiating.
Photo from Earthman Memory Gardens, Baytown, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Norris Long
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Katherine A. Baugh (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her son William David Alford in this compilation.
Her husband’s lineage: Samuel Bearden 1918 GA1, Emmet L. 1878 GA2, Alexander S. 1848 GA3, Kinchen 1812 NC4, Kinchen 1768 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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NINA SMITH ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 17 February 2006
Nina Smith Alford, 89, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church with Darrel D. Fincher, pastor, officiating. Eulogist will be her nephew, the Rev. Climmie Smith, of Lompoc, Calif.
Mrs. Alford was born Nov. 13, 1916, to the parentage of Alonzo and Versie Austin Smith in Clarksville, (Red River County) Texas. The youngest of eight children, she grew up and attended schools in Clarksville.
She married Delbert “Del” Alford on Dec. 23, 1935, in Clarksville, and to this union four daughters were born and one grandson reared.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church for more than 43 years, where she served as a deaconess and worked with the South-Side Circle of the WMS for many years. She was a burial policy agent for Richardson Burial Association of Texarkana until its closing in the late 1960s, and later became burial policy representative for the late Mr. Clifford Austin of Austin Funeral Home. Mrs. Alford was also a sales representative for Lucky Heart Cosmetics for more than 50 years, from the mid-1950s until her death. She was also a former member of the North Star-Electa Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years in 1992; a daughter, Valene Mims in 1986; two grandsons; three brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors include three daughters, Pearlene Brown, Versie Moore-Skinner and Lillie P. Miller, all of Amarillo; four grandsons, Delbert “D.L.” Moore of the home, Leroy Mims Jr. and Joel E. Miller Jr., both of Amarillo, and Leonard Mims and wife Tasya of Las Vegas; two granddaughters, Merri McClain of Amarillo and Wanda Mims of Arlington; a brother, the Rev. J.E. Smith of Memphis; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at 1305 Mimosa Lane.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her daughter Versie Alford Moore-Skinner in this compilation.
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NOEL MILNER ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Noel M. Alford passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Nov. 30, 2013 at the age of 86.
He was born January 29, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas.
He is preceded in death by beloved wife Charlotte Louise and precious son Chris David Alford.
He is survived by son Noel W. Alford, daughter Holly Watson and son-in-law George Watson, daughter Carol Stegink and son-in-law Garrett Stegink, sister Ula Lenn, grandchildren Matthew Coy, Daniel Coy, Alissa Smith, Jeffrey Stegink, Amanda Stegink, Jeremy Stegink, Lance Peterson, Lindy Crapps and husband Aaron Crapps, and great-grandson Wyatt Crapps.
Noel graduated from Brackenridge High School, earned a degree in accounting at UT Austin, and started a family. As a CPA he created a successful career and respected accounting firm in San Antonio. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for many years, a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Baptist Temple Church, and later joined Castle Hills First Baptist Church. Noel enjoyed the outdoors, music, chess, tennis, fishing-and especially fun and fellowship with his family and friends. A loving and devoted husband, father, and “Grandad,” Noel will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed. We love you, Dad.
SERVICES: Visitation will begin on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 2:00pm, followed by funeral services at 3:00pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, with Rev. David George officiating. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park North. You may sign the on-line guestbook at www.missionparks.com under the obituary section.
Photo from Mission Burial Park North, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jpop72
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Charlotte Louise Sherbondy Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Chris David Alford in Arizona Obituaries; and his sister Ula Milner Alford Lenn in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Noel Milner 1927 TX1, Starley Fletcher 1882 TX2, Noel Waddell 1838 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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NOLA RAE ALFORD ANGER
Sister of Charles Haskell Alford, AAFA #0187
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ August 1979
Mrs. Nola Alford Anger, 51, of Houston died Sunday, August 26, 1979, in a local hospital.
Native of Kemphill [sic—should be Hemphill], Tx. Houston resident for the past 8 years. Member of the First Baptist Church of Houston. Survivors: Daughters, Laura Bistline, Traci Anger, both of Houston; sons, Dennis Anger, Oak Grove, La., Craig Anger, Houston; sister, Helen Brummett, Silsbee, Tx., Hazel Guinn, Beaumont, Tx., Gayle Kelly, Zwolle, La., Hilda Walker, Buras, La., brothers, Felton Alford, Beaumont, Tx., Haskel Alford, Milwaukee, Wis., Hoe Alford, Las Crus [sic], N.M., four grandchildren.
Funeral service 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Chapel.... Interment Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Pallbearers: Felton Anger, Haskel Anger, Hoe Anger, Julius Priebe, Dally Walke and Tom Douthit....
Photo from Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gale Green Brister
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Felton Herbert Alford and Hilda Mae Alford Walker in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Hoy Ernest Alford in New Mexico Obituaries; and brother Charles Haskell Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Nola Rae 1928 TX1, Clarence Vivian 1888 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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NOLAND MAURICE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 10 January 2004
Noland Maurice Alford born in Slocum [Anderson Co.], Texas on March 19, 1928 passed away on January 8, 2004 in Houston at the age of 75.
He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Jean Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by sons, Kenneth Alford and Allen Alford; daughter, Cheryl Vassar and husband Buddy; grandchildren, Shilo, Becky and husband John, Dean and wife Robbie, Monica and husband Daryl, Billy, Jamie, Mitch and wife Jennifer; great grandchildren, Sean, Cory, Brandon, Mark, Courtney, Logan (Little Man), Abney Star, Joshua, and Briana; sisters, Delores and Vernon Ledoux, Benita Mitchell, Mary Ann and LeeRoy Meadows and Peggy Meyer along with other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2004 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 12, 2004 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home…. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews. Interment to follow in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
Photos from Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Hollis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Noland M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Wanda Jean Murphree Alford; son Allen Maurice Alford; and parents, Maurice Lee Alford and Oma Vickery Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Noland Maurice 1928 TX1, Maurice Lee 1906 TX2, James Edward 1881 TX3, Redden 1859 AL4, Richard 1829 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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NORA LEE ALFORD INGRAM
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 December 1971
SNYDER RITES SET FOR MRS. INGRAM
SNYDER [Scurry Co.]—Mrs. Nora Ingram, 77, died about 8:55 a.m. Tuesday [December 28] in Cogdell Memorial Hospital here. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in the Bell-Seale Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jesse Dea, pastor of the Union Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Snyder Cemetery.
A native of Huckaby [sic: Huckabay, Erath Co.], Mrs. Ingram had lived in Snyder since 1924. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. from 1924 until 1946.
Survivors include her husband, Claude, and a brother, W.F. Alford of Lubbock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nora Ingram (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Sept 1894 and died _____ Dec 1971, last residence Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her siblings Annie Elizabeth Alford Carruth and William Sion “Bud” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Nora Lee 1894 TX1, Henry Giles 1835 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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NORMA GAIL CHANEY HALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 12 February 2005
Norma Gail “Granny” Halford, 56, of Amarillo died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Temple Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40.
Mrs. Halford was born Aug. 29, 1948, to L.D. and Wavanee Chaney in Amarillo. She married Larry Halford on June 26, 1982, in Amarillo. She was a loving wife, mother and granny all of her life. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church and later joined Hollywood Road Community Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Mark Halford and wife, Lisa, of Dallas and Norman Halford of Houston; two daughters, Jennifer Hodges of Amarillo and Torri Hodges of Clovis, N.M.; a brother, Wyley Chaney and wife, Peggy, of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Cheyenne Hodges, Parker Cottrell and Ashley Popawell; and a great-granddaughter, Naomi....
Photo from Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Carter
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norma G. Halford (SS# issued in TX).
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NORMA JEAN CRONE ALFRED
Photo from Stewart Family Funeral Home
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—13 December 2015
Norma Jean Crone Alfred passed away at her home December 12, 2015.
Mrs. Alfred was born in Tyler on November 29, 1927 to J.B. and Iva Crone.
Funeral services for Norma will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home with Bobby Crone officiating…. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband W.R. (Bill) Alfred and brothers Gerald and Kenneth Crone and sister-in- law Martha Crone.
Norma was a member of Pollard United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Gary and wife Danita of Tyler and Mark and wife Vicki of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren, Amy Small and husband Drew of Wichita, Kansas, Jared Alfred, Jenny Lassiter and husband Tim, and Brooke Alfred, all of Tyler; 4 great-grandchildren, Zachary, Dylan, Max and Leo. She is also survived by brothers, Bobby Crone and wife Lillian, Harold Ray and wife Pat; sister, Alice and sister- in-law, Patsy Fetter and many nieces and nephews.
Photo from Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KD Burleson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Frances Burton Alfred, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: William Ross 1927 TX1, Robert Ross 1903 TX2, Horace Crawford 1871 LA3, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA4, Warren 1816 NC5.
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NORMA RUTH LUSK ALFORD HICKS
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Sunday, 31 December 2006
Norma Ruth Alford-Hicks, 59, of Lubbock died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006 in Lubbock. She was born Dec. 30, 1946 in Lubbock to the late T. R. and Lillie Lusk. Norma resided in Odessa, moving to Lubbock in 2001 to be closer to family. Her husband, Charlie Hicks preceded her in death in 2001. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, solitaire, computer games, and watching football.
Survivors include: two sons, Michael Graves and Kenneth Alford and wife Jane; daughter, Deanna McNally and husband Robert; brother, Teddy Lusk; sister, Glynda Boman and husband David; “adopted” daughter, Carrie Larner and husband Jim; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Rev. John Ballard officiating.
Special thanks to the staff at Heritage Oaks for their care and compassion.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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NORMAN LEE ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 11 January 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992
BURLESON—Norman Lee Alford, a commercial painting contractor, was found dead Thursday in Benbrook. He was 39. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial will be in Prairie Springs Cemetery in Burleson.
Mr. Alford was born in Fort Worth and had lived in Burleson for seven years. He was a former resident of Odessa for eight years.
He was a veteran of the Marine Corps.
Survivors: Wife, Tina Alford of Joshua; son, Alan Alford of Joshua; two daughters, Toni Alford and Stacy Alford, both of Joshua; father, John Lee Alford of Arlington, and mother, Dorothy L. Lindsey of Joshua.
Photo from Prairie Springs Cemetery, Burleson, Johnson Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Jan 1992) dates of N.L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his probable father, John Anderson Alford Jr., in this compilation.
From TX Births: Norman Lee Alford was born 6 Dec 1952 in Tarrant Co., mother’s name Dorothy Louise Yarbrough. No father is named.
From TX Marriages: Norman L. lford, age 22, married Jeana R. Milstead, age 17, in Johnson Co. on 3 Jan 1975.
From TX Divorces: Norman L. and Jeana R. Alford were divorced on 14 Feb 1978 in Tarrant Co.
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NORMAN WHITFORD ALFORD
AAFA #0758
Source unknown, but probably:
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 January 1997
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
A Drama Entitled “The Life and Times of Norman W. Alford” opened on March 31, 1923 and closed on January 12, 1997.
He leaves behind his longtime companion, Stanley J. Nestlerode, and a supporting cast of loving friends, including Barbara Runge and Rusty Howard of Houston, his aunt, Pearl Nix Albritton of Mississippi, and many others.
Norman’s parents, Maie Norman Alford and Garland W. Alford predeceased him.
During his 73 years, Norman played many roles: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant serving in India during World War II; student at University of Houston; Vice President of Computer Concepts, Inc.; owner of Alford Antiques; Office Manager for Law Offices of Barbara Runge. Norman especially enjoyed his years of traveling the U.S. while selling his antique glass collection. A member of Prime Timers, Norman loved theater, music, antiques, and the arts.
A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Central Presbyterian Church at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 1997. Burial will be in Monticello [Lawrence Co.], Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers, donations maybe mailed to The Central Presbyterian Church—Flower Fund, 3788 Richmond, Houston, Texas 77027.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Norman W. Alford (SS# issued in MS), but his death date is listed as 15 February 1997, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituary of his stepmother, Mamie Lee Honea Watts Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Norman Whitford 1923 AR1, Garland Whitford 1899 MS2, Julius Whitford 1868 MS3, James Thomas 1840 MS4, Julius Caesar 1808 NC5, James 1764 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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NORMAN WINSTON ALFORD
Father of Dixie Lee Alford O’Reilly, AAFA #937, Dinah Lee Alford Zaleski, AAFA #0938, Emmett Norman Alford, AAFA #0939, and Debbie Lee Alford, AAFA #0940
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 29 January 1970
Norman W. Alford, 60, 706 Kelley, passed away Wednesday [January 28]. Resident of Houston 27 years.
Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Grealdine Alford, Houston; daughters, Mrs. Dixie Lee O’Reilly, Mrs. Diinah Zaleski, Miss Debbie Alford; son, Emmett N. Alford, all of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Era McHenry, Alabama, Mrs. Mary Adams, Longview; brothers, Robert Alford, Alabama, Raymond Alford, Giddings; one grandchild.
Services 3 p.m. Thursday, Forest Park East Cemetery Chapel. Interment Forest Park East Cemetery. Heights Funeral Home.
In another article:
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Wednesday, 28 January 1970
GROCER SHOT TO DEATH BY HOLDUP MAN
A robber shot and killed a struggling grocer while the grocer’s wife looked on.
Norman W. Alford, 60, of 706 Kelley, was shot to death in the parking lot of his grocery at 1101 Collingsworth Tuesday night.
His wife, Geraldine, said the heavyset gunman entered the store, marched her husband from a back room, forced him to rifle the cash register and then marched him to the parking lot while trying to extract Alford’s billfold from his pocket.
Mrs. Alford, who ran screaming from the store, said she tried to help her husband, who was struggling with the burly gunman.
She hit the bandit with a sweater, he said. The gunman started to run, then whirled and fired several times, killing Alford instantly.
It was the city’s 26th homicide in the first 27 days of 1970.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Norman Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 15 Nov 1909 and died _____ Jan 1970, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Geraldine English Alford; and sister Mary Lou Alford Adams, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, James Thomas Alford and Josephine Evans Alford; and siblings Era Mae Alford McHenry, James Robert Alford, and Raymond Guy Alford in Alabama Obituaries.
Norman’s niece Ramona Alford Darden, AAFA #0715, reports that this robbery was the third time Norman had been robbed at gunpoint in his store, by different people. The person who killed Norman was killed in the summer of 1970 in California in another attempted armed robbery at a store.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Norman Winston 1909 AL1, James Thomas 1873 AL2, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL3, Levin Ellis 1814 GA4, William 1774 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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NORRIS EDGAR “BUCK” ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Sunday, 30 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
LEVELLAND (Special)—Services for Norris Edgar “Buck” Alford, 70, of Levelland will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the City of Levelland Cemetery with the Rev. Bruce Cotton, pastor of the College Avenue Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial is under the direction of Head Family Funeral Home.
Alford died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997, at St. Mary Hospital in Lubbock.
He was born June 19, 1927, in Clarksville. He married Loveta Mayfield on June 27, 1956, in Levelland. She died in 1986. He lived in Levelland since 1954 after moving from Clarksville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Baptist.
He was an oil field truck driver.
Survivors include four sons, Norris Earl of Littlefield, Milton Dale of Seminole, Kenneth Wayne of Lubbock and Wesley Ray of Levelland; a daughter, Angela Ann Alford of Lubbock; a sister, Katy McAdams of Sulphur Springs; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Norris Norwood Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Norris Edgar 1927 TX1, Norris Norwood 1906 TX2, William Henry 1884 TX3, William Jamison 1853 AR4, John H. 1818 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.
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NORRIS NORWOOD ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 22 October 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
Graveside services for Norris N. Alford, 83, Grand Prairie, relative of an East Texas resident, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bridge Chapel Cemetery, Mount Pleasant….
Arrangements are under direction of Hughes Funeral Homes, Grand Prairie.
Mr. Alford died Saturday [October 20].
He was born Oct. 28, 1906, in Red River County.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Alford, Grand Prairie; one daughter, Katie McAdams, Big Spring; one son, Norris Eddger “Buck” Alford, Loveland; one brother, Travis Alford, Euless; one sister, Edith Cook, Clarksville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives....
Photo from Bridges Chapel Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Anonymous
Photo posted 15 June 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1990) dates of N.N. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Dorothy Louise Vaughn Tyson Alford; brothers Horace William Alford, Hubert Pershing Alford, and Travis Elmer Alford, and his son Norris Edgar Alford in this compilation.
Norris Norwood Alford was the son of William Henry Alford (6 March 1884 - 11 February 1936) and Katie Belle Childress (10 July 1882 - 23 April 1950).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Norris Norwood 1906 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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NOVA NADINE HINDSLEY ALLFORD
HERALD DEMOCRAT
Denison, Grayson Co., TX—29 September 2012
BONHAM—Graveside funeral services for Nova Nadine Allford, 80, of Bonham will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday September 9, 2012 at the Smyrna Cemetery. Chaplain Charlie Holt will be officiating.
Named as Pallbearers are: Steven Peebles, James Haywood, Jody Haywood, Danny Duncan, Jeffery Allford, and Jacob Allford, Honorary Pallbearers are Austin Haywood and James Richardson.
Mrs. Allford passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012 at her residence in Bonham.
Mrs. Allford was born on October 23, 1931 in Bonham the daughter of Perry and Bessie (Tyler) Hindsley. She married Tex (Pete) Allford February 11, 1961 in Bonham, and he preceded her in death July 16, 2008. Mrs. Allford was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by sons, Gayland J. Allford and wife Dawn of Shallowwater, Rickey Pete Allford and wife Robin of Amarillo, Thomas Neil Haywood of Howe, Bobby Allen Haywood and wife Debbie of Shallowwater; daughters, Debbie Ford and Beau Cherry of Bonham, Delores Martinek and husband Bobby of Howe; 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Perry Hindsley and Weldon Hindsley of Bonham; sister, Gloria Thomlinson of Bonham.
Along with her parents and husband, Mrs. Allford was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Family visitation will be held from 1 -2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.
To convey condolences or sign an online registry, please visit www.coopersorrells.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Tex “Pete” Allford, in this compilation.
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NYLA CORRINE PAULSON ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX——Saturday, 14 April 2001
Nyla Corrine Paulson Alford, 66, of Waco, died Thursday, April 12, 2001, at her residence. Services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, April 16, at First Lutheran Church…. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey, 6101 Bosque Blvd.
Ms. Alford was born Oct. 17, 1934, to the Rev. Isaac and Ann Paulson in Longmont, Colo. She married Howard Edward Alford on May 10, 1959. She was a 1952 graduate of Waco High School and a June 1957 graduate of St. Olaf College. She was employed with Waco State Home as a social worker from 1957 to 1961. She was a chapter manager at Heart of Texas Red Cross from 1982 to 2000. She was a member of Rotary Club of Waco, National Society of Fund Raising and AAUW-American Association of University Women.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 19, 1992; parents; and daughter, Rebecca Lynn Alford.
Survivors include her sons, Nathan and Lacie Alford of Waco, Craig and Leigh Ann Alford of Bedford and Brad and Robin Alford of Waco; sister, Ellie and Jim Olson of Appleton, Wis.; and grandchildren, Hailey, McKenzie, Sydney, Jacob and Ethan.
Pallbearers will be Bill Miller, Guy Dean, David Hafner, Ralph Johnson, Steve Jansma, Jeff Spelman, Kirby Mueller, Kyle Burroughs and Jimmy Burnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Patrick Miller, Jonathan Miller and Kent Holiday….
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Cat
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nyla Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
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OLIVER CARROLL “O.C.” ALFORD
Father of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—7 January 1982
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
O.C. Alford, 66, passed away at a local hospital on January 7, 1982.
A resident of Palestine, Texas, he is survived by his wife, Dorothy Thurmond Alford, of the home; three daughters, Kathy Norman, of Houston; Sandra Burnett, of Austin; Judy Barlow of Jacksonville, Texas; three sons, Gevan Alford and Carroll Alford, both of Houston; Duane Alford of Austin; four brothers of Elkhart, Texas; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Alford will lie in state Friday, January 8, 1982, at Heights Funeral Home. Services will be Saturday, January 9, 1982 at 3 p.m. at Hassell and Foster Funeral Home, in Palestine, Texas with interment in Crawford Cemetery, in Elkhart, Texas....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that O. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Aug 1915 and died _____ Jan 1982, last residence Palestine, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Katherine Thurmond Alford; son Kenneth Duane Alford; and his brothers John Paxton Alford, Maurice Lee Alford, and Ronald K. Alford in this compilation.
O.C. Alford was born in Anderson Co., TX, the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore. His first wife was Maxine Lucille Wortham.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Oliver Carroll “O.C.” 1915 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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OCCIE LEAN ALFORD
SOUTHWEST DIGEST
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Thursday, 27 March 2003
Funeral services for Occie Lean Alford were held Monday morning, March 24th, 2003 at the Greater St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. J.H. Ford, pastor, officiating.
Burial was held in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Ossie Curry Funeral Home.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Perry L. Williams
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Occie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 Jan 1927, last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Johnnie Alford, in this compilation.
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ODIE LEE HALFORD MIDDLETON
Photo from “Sheldon Sides family tree” (Ancestry) posted by her grandson Sheldon Sides - used with permission
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—28 June 2001
Odie Lee Middleton, 66, of Vidor died June 26, 2001, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Restlawn Memorial Park in Vidor under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A native of Meadville, Miss., she lived in Vidor for 48 years and was a convenience store cashier.
Survivors include her daughter, Catherine McCarver of Vidor; sisters, Lorine Norris and Winnie Maude Montgomery, both of Meadville, Miss.; and one grandchild.
Photo from Restlawn Memorial Park, Vidor, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Bertram
Photo posted 9 Nov 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Odie L. Middleton (SS# issued in TX) was born 31 May 1935, last residence Vidor, Orange Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her mother, Leona Halford Halford; and her sister Lorine Halford Norris in Mississippi Obituaries.
Odie was the daughter of Leon Ernest Halford and Leona Halford.
Her maternal HALFORD lineage: Odie Lee 1935 MS1, Leona 1916 MS2, James William 1889 MS3, James William 1867 MS4, John E. 1847 AL5, James D. about 1813 SC/AL6, James S. 1793 SC7.
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ODUS WAYNE ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 23 January 2011
LINDEN—Memorial services for Odus Wayne Alford, 61, of Linden, will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home. Mr. Alford died Friday, January 21, 2011, at a Linden hospital.
Born February 2, 1949, in Bokahoma, Okla., he was a truck driver. Survivors include his daughter, Janice Onley; stepson, Richard Parrish; brothers, Randy, Jimmie and Billy Alford; and sisters, Debbie Day and Ruth Alford.
Online guestbook may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.
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Reeder Davis-Schindler Funeral Home
Linden, Cass Co., TX—_____
Odus Wayne Alford, 61, of Linden, passed away Friday January 21, 2011 in a Linden hospital. He was born on February 2, 1949 in Bokahoma, Oklahoma. He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jessie Alford, and a sister, Jeannie Fairless.
Mr. Alford is survived by a daughter, Janice Onley; step-son, Richard Parrish; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy and Jimmie Alford, Billy and Jane Alford; two sisters, Debbie Day and husband, Dean, and Ruth Alford; three grandchildren, Heather Fuller, Courtney Hall, Ashton Onley.
A memorial service is to be scheduled at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Odus W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 7 Feb 1949, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Carolyn Marie Sirk Alford, in this compilation.
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OLA B. ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 May 2000
ALVARADO—Ola B. Alford, 89, a director of the Senior Citizens Center in Alvarado who retired in 1995, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at a Fort Worth nursing home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Alvarado. Burial: Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Visitation: 1:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Baker Funeral Home.
Ola B. Alford was born on Dec. 25, 1919, in Alvarado, Texas.
Baker Funeral Home Fort Worth, (817) 332-4468.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ola B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 25 Dec 1919, last residence Alvarado, Johnson Co., TX.
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OLA M. HALFORD STEPHENS
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 21 August 2010
Stephens, Ola Halford “Honey” resident of Canton, Texas since 1984. Born December 20, 1909 passed away peacefully August 18, 2010 after a brief illness. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Leon and Duanne Halford three grandchildren; six great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. The family would like to thank all her many friends in Canton, Texas, the wonderful caretakers at Home Care & Hospice of East Texas, the staff at the Linnwood Nursing and Rehab & Hospice Compasses of Dallas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 2-4pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home, 6000 S. R.L. Thornton, Dallas, TX 75232. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 23, 2010 at Grove Hill Memorial Park, 3920 Samuel Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228 at 11:00am.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ola M. Stephens (SS# issued in TX), last residence Canton, Van Zandt Co., TX.
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OLGA MAE “SISSIE” GRANGER ALFORD
ORANGE LEADER
Orange, Orange Co., TX—Sunday, 18 April 2010
Olga Mae “Sissie” Alford, 82, of Orangefield, died Friday, April 16, 2010.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Jim Hardwick of First Christian Church in Orangefield and Reverend Bobby Granger.
Burial will follow at Alford Cemetery in Orangefield.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alford was born on April 27, 1927 in Orangefield. She was the daughter of Noah Adam Granger, Sr. and Julia (Hill) Granger. In 1944, Olga graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class. From 1969 to 1987, she worked as a claims examiner for Texas Employment Commission and volunteered at the Orange Lions Club from 1987 to 1990. She was also a member of First Christian Church of Orangefield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Price Alford, Sr.; son, Clifford P. Alford, Jr.; parents, Noah Adam and Julia Granger; brothers, David Arnold Granger and Henry Wynn Granger; and sister, Frances Earline Micheletti.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters and son-in-law, Peggy Alford and Kathy and Clement Tillman all of Orangefield; sons and daughters-in-law, Avery and Della Alford of Bridge City and Robert and Julie Alford of Orange; daughter-in-law, Mary Alford of Orangefield; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her brothers, Joe Neal “Buddy” Granger of Orange and Noah Adam “Jackie” Granger, Jr. and wife, Tommie of Spurger; and sister and brother-in-law, Patsy Jean and Jimmy Johnson of Orange.
When Olga retired from the Texas Employment Commission in 1987, instead of a retirement party she had a carwash donating all of the proceeds to charity. Following this tradition, the family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to First Christian Church Family Life Center, P.O. Box 337 Orangefield, TX 77639.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Olga Mae Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Orangefield, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clifford Price Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Clifford Price Alford, Jr. in this compilation.
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OLITA MCCOY ALFORD
Photo from Mooney Family Tree, Ancestry
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 8 January 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996
SERVICES TODAY FOR EX-BUSINESSWOMAN OLITA ALFORD, 86
Olita M. Alford, former chairwoman of Alford Refrigerated Warehouses in Dallas, died Wednesday [January 6]. She was 86.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas. A private entombment will follow.
Mrs. Alford, a longtime Dallas resident, was chairwoman of the Alford family business for 26 years, retiring in 1991. Her husband, Fred F. Alford, started the frozen food distribution company in 1936.
The Denison native was also an avid sportswoman and member of the Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame.
“She was a real good shot,” said her granddaughter, B.W. Alford. “She went fishing every weekend until she got sick.”...
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 8 January 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996
Olita M. Alford, born in Denison in 1907, died in Dallas, January 5, 1994. An avid sports enthusiast, member of Koon Kreek Klub, and in the Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame. Chairman of the Board, Alford Refrigerated Warehouses from 1965–1991.
She is survived by her granddaughter, B.W. Alford.
Services will be held 2:30 P.M., Saturday, January 8, 1994, at Sparkman-Hillcrest. Private entombment.....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Olita M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 July 1907, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Frederick Fergus Alford Sr.; and son Frederick Fergus Alford Jr. in this compilation. His birth record provides her maiden name.
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OLIVER FRANKLIN “FRANK” ALFORD
Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Saturday, 29 December 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
June 5, 1918 – Dec. 27, 2001
ROCKDALE [Milam Co.]—Services for Frank Alford, 83, of Marlin are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale…. Burial will be in the Gause Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Thursday [Dec 27] in the V.A. Hospital in Marlin.
He was born in Lee County and lived in Marlin 36 years. He formerly lived in Gause and was a farmer and rancher for 36 years. He also worked for Alcoa in Rockdale for 15 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the First Christian Church in Forest Grove.
He was preceded in death by four sons, Donald Franklin Alford, Jimmy Earl Alford, William Oliver Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; and a stepson, Bill Davlin.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Davlin Alford of Marlin; three sons, Thomas Eugene Alford of Livingston, David Norman Alford and Michael Allen Alford, both of Gause; a stepson, Tom Davlin of Kosse; three daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Woods, both of Gause, and Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Riley of Garland; two brothers, Weldon Alford and Bill Alford, both of Rockdale; a sister, June Fenn of Houston; 33 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
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ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 3 January 2002
Funeral services for Frank Alford, 83, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Mr. Chad Lagrone officiating. Burial followed in the Gause Cemetery in Gause. He died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in the VA Hospital in Marlin.
Mr. Alford, a resident of Marlin for the past 36 years, formerly of Gause, was born June 5, 1918 in Lee County to Tom and Carolina (Rose) Alford. A farmer and rancher for 36 years, he had worked at Alcoa in Rockdale for 15 years.
Mr. Alford and Connie Davlin were married for 36 years. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of First Christian Church at Forest Grove.
Preceding him in death were four sons, Donald Franklin Alford, Jimmy Earl Alford, William Oliver Alford and Johnny Paul Alford; parents; brothers, Clarence Alford, Jamie Alford and Johnny Alford; sisters, Lavaina Alford, Edith Brown and Mary Tuma; step son, Bill Davlin.
Surviving are: his wife, Connie Davlin Alford of Marlin; sons, Thomas Eugene Alford of Livingston, David Norman Alford and Michael Allen Alford both of Gause and step-son Tom Davlin of Kosse; daughters, Jan Willard and Judy Woods both of Gause, Sharon Barnett of Waxahachie and step-daughter Elizabeth Riley of Garland; brothers, Weldon Alford and Bill Alford both of Rockdale; sister, June Fenn of Houston; 33 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Robert Alford, Ryan Alford, Barry Alford, Bradley Alford, Shane Johnson and Jeff Alford.
Honorary pallbearers were Chris Barnett, Jereald Lagrone and Tom Alford.
Photso from Gause Cemetery, Gause, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Oliver F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 June 1918, last residence Marlin, Falls Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard; children Donald Franklin Alford, Johnny Paul Alford, Judith S. Alford Braun Nicar Woods, and William Oliver Alford; parents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, James A. Alford, Luvenia Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Sessions Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Jimmie Earl “Jimmy” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
TX Divorces: Oliver Franklin Alford, age 50, and Ada Valerie Alford, age 45, were divorced on 21 Aug 1968 in Milam Co., TX. Their marriage date is listed as 21 Sept 1939.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Oliver Franklin 1918 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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OLLIE MARILYN LAGRONE ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 August 1994
Alford, Marilyn, 58, of Thorndale died Sunday [August 28]. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Burial I.O.F.F. Cemetery, Rockdale.
Photo from Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ollie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 31 Dec 1935 and died 28 Aug 1994, last residence Thorndale, Milam Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Ollie Marilyn Lagrone, age 30, married Lee Hurst Alford, ae 33, on 22 March 1966 in Travis Co., TX.
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OMA VICKERY ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 21 August 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
PALESTINE—Services for Oma Vickery Alford, 86, Onalaska, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in Bailey & Foster Funeral Home Chapel in Palestine.
Burial will be in Strong Memorial Park, Slocum.
Mrs. Alford died Thursday in a Huntsville hospital.
She was born Feb. 25, 1907, in Slocum to the late Andrew Jackson Vickery and Ruth Turner Vickery. She was a member of the Slocum Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Lee Alford, on Aug. 29, 1978.
Survivors include four daughters, Delores LeDoux and Peggy Meyer, both of Onalaska, Mary Ann Meadows, Houston, and Benita Mitchell, Stafford; one son, Maurice Arnold [sic: Alford], Houston; one sister, Verna Jones, Groveton; two brothers, LeRoy Vickery, Onalaska, and Reggie Vickery, Fort Smith, Ark.; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Michael Brown, Kenneth Alford, Allen Alford, Jimmy Adams, Larry Meadows, Ronald Meadows and Heath Williams.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Maurice Lee Alford; and son Noland Maurice Alford in this compilation.
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WEIMAR MERCURY
Weslaco, Hidalgo Co., TX—Thursday, 9 March 1972
Funeral services for Mrs. J.L. (Mom) Alford, 76, of Sheridan [Colorado Co.] were held Friday, March 3, at Mill-Bauer Funeral Home, Eagle Lake, with burial in the Cheatham Cemetery near Sheridan....
Mrs. Alford, a Sheridan resident since February 1942, died March 1 of a heart attack.
Born in Appelby, Texas, Feb 5, 1896, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Runels, she was married to J.L. [Julius Leslie] Alford Jan 18, 1914 in Shelby County. She was a member of First Christian Church of Orangefield.
Mr. Alford died March 12, 1952. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Emmett Koenig, July 28, 1969; a great-grandson, Luther Jerry Alford Jr., Aug. 2, 1969; and three brothers, Adron, Azmon, and Jack Runels.
Surviving are a son, Luther Alford of Rock Island; three daughters, Mrs. E.N. (Dorothy) Mahan and Mrs. Isam (Helen) Brisco Jr. of Sheridan and Miss Tootsie M. Alford of Kodiak, Alaska; six grandchildren, Luther J. (Butch) Alford of Sugar Land, Mary Lou Alford and Charles L. Koenig of Houston, Jimmie Brisco of Kodiak, Alaska, and Hellene and Regeneld Brisco of Sheridan; six great-grandchildren, Lisa and Tracie Alford of Sugar Land, Binky, Richard, Cindy and Sheila Koenig of Houston; five foster children and five foster brothers.
Pallbearers were Jim Ross, Johnie Garze, Howard Criswell, Bob Criswell, Lavo Brisco, and Albert Botard.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Julius Leslie Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Tootsie Mae Alford Babb in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Luther Julius Alford in Utah Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate confirms her birth date and place. She died of coronary thrombosis. Her parents are identified as Robert Runels and Elizabeth Crawford.
Her maiden name is spelled Runels in her obituary and on her death certificate, but her mother’s and brothers’ (Adron and Azmon) gravestones spell it Runnels.
The “Binning and Runnels Branches Entwined” family tree (Ancestry), posted by the wife of Adron Runnels’ grandson, lists Omie’s parents as Charles Robert Runnels and Harriet Elizabeth Crawford.
In 1900 she is listed as Oma Crawford, age 2 born March 1898 in TX, living with her widowed mother and 3 brothers in De Soto Parish, LA. Next door is the family of Oliver and Julia McNeil.
In 1910 she is listed as Oma Reynolds, age 12 born in TX, living, along with her brother Answer, with the family of Oliver and Julia McNeil in De Soto Parish, LA.
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OPAL CHRISTINE WATSON ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169, and William Malcolm Alford Sr., AAFA #0198
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 25 May 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Mrs. Opal C. Alford, 81, of Austonio, passed away Friday, May 19, 2000, in the East Texas Medical Center-Tyler. Mrs. Alford was born March 20, 1919, in Dyersburg, Tennessee and had lived in Austonio for the past 20 years. She was a retired secretary for Coca-Cola Company. Mrs. Alford was member of the Austonio Baptist Church and was in the Ladies Auxiliary for the East Texas Medical Center-Crockett.
Survivors include her husband, Dorman Alford of Austonio; sons, W.D. Alford and wife Janice A. of Austin, Kenneth Alford of Austonio; grandchildren, Sandra L. Newton of Baytown, Jeffrey S. Alford of Austin, William Brian Alford of Austin, Jonathan Davidson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren Katie and Sarah Newton; brothers and sisters, Serene Hill of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Rev. Willard L. Watson of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Thomas Ray Watson of Coos Bay, Oregon, Maggie May Rice of Newbern, Tennessee, Eugene Watson of Dyersburg, Buster Watson of Covington, Tennessee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Andy and Ida Watson, and brothers, John B. Watson and Brown Watson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal C. Alford were held on Sunday, May 21, 2000 at the Austonio Baptist Church. Burial was at Creek Cemetery.
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HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—18 June 2000
Mrs. Opal Christine Alford went to be with her lord on Friday, May 19, 2000 in Tyler, after a long illness. She was born March 20, 1919 to Andrew and Ida Watson. She attended and graduated from Dyersburg High School in June 1938.
Mrs. Alford was a devoted wife to Dorman Alford, whom she married Dec. 20, 1942 while he was stationed in the Army Air Corp at Dyersburg Army Airfield. After the war Mr. and Mrs. Alford moved to Houston in January 1947, where they lived until retiring in 1983, then moved to Austonio.
While living in Houston, Mrs. Alford was a volunteer librarian with the Houston Independent School District as well as a church librarian at Oak Forest Baptist Church, where she and her husband were charter members. She was also librarian at the Lazy Brook Baptist Church as well as Austonio Baptist Church.
Mrs. Alford’s employment career started with the J.C. Penny Company where she worked for a number of years, then she was one of the first employees of the new Champions Golf Club, working directly for Jackie Burke and Jimmy Demaret. She was also an Office Manager to Jimmy Burke, where she spent the next ten years developing a deep love for golf. Mrs. Alford left Champions and joined the Coca-Cola Company canners division as office manager, for the next 12 years, after which she left Coca-Cola and worked as executive secretary to senior vice-president Jim Plant at Misher Corporation, then retiring. Even during her employment career Mrs. Alford’s love of music, books and education prompted her to take private piano lessons, be the church librarian, as well as continuing her education, by going back to college majoring in English and History.
After retiring and moving to Austonio, Mrs. Alford worked as a volunteer with the Ladies Auxiliary East Texas Medical Center eventually becoming its president.
Mrs. Alford and her husband were among the first volunteers for the Houston County Historical Commission working for Eliza Bishop. She worked faithfully and diligently for her church Austonio Baptist Church, which she loved dearly. Her love of flowers and gardening can still be seen by the rows of trees she planted at Austonio Community Center.
She was a loving and caring mother to two sons, W.D. Alford and wife Janice of Austin and Kenneth C. Alford of Austonio. Mrs. Alford’s pride and joy were her three grandchildren, Sandy Newton of Highland, Jeff and Brian Alford both of Austin, as well as her great-grandchildren Sarah and Katie Newton of Highland.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband of 58 years Dorman Alford of Austonio; sisters Serena Hill of Dyersburgh, Tenn., Mae Rice and husband Doug of Newbern, Tenn; brothers Rev. Willard Watson and wife Emily of Dyersburgh, Tenn., Gene and wife Mary Lee of Dyersburg, Tenn., Thomas Ray and wife Bernice of Coos Bay, Oregon and Buster L. Watson of Covington, Tenn., as well as other numerous nieces, nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alford were held Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the Austonio Baptist with Pastor Frank Oswald officiating, with special message brought by the Rev. Willard Watson. Interment followed at the Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Lundy, Tommy Lundy, Bill Alford, Jeff Alford, Brian Alford, John Newton and Danny Campbell. Honorary pallbearers were the Rev. Willard L. Watson, Bill Alford Sr., Buster Watson, Thomas Ray Watson and Gene Watson.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home.
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Connie Dancer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Opal C. Alford (SS# issued in TN), last residence Crockett, Houston Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Dorman Alford, in this compilation.
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OPAL FRANCIS ALVORD RAMSEY
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Saturday, 26 July 2003
POWDERLY [Lamar Co.]—Opal Francis Ramsey, 88, of Powderly, died on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at the Heritage Care Center in Paris. Funeral services were held on July 21 in the chapel of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial followed in Red Hill Cemetery.
She was born on September 1, 1914, in Lama County to Lucious Marshall and Goldie Christine Daughtry Alvord. She married Wylie Ramsey on October 24, 1932 in Hugo, Oklahoma. He died on June 18, 1986.
Survivors include her four children, Zoel Ramsey and his wife, Mary, and Myrna Pendleton, all of Powderly; Lucky Ramsey of Pecan Gap and Iris Coney and her husband, L.J., of Paris; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Wylie, a son, Ercil Ramsey, and a daughter, Fawn Brasier, preceded her in death.
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ROXTON PROGRESS
Roxton, Lamar Co., TX—Thursday, 7 August 2003
POWDERLY—Opal Francis Ramsey, 88, of Powderly, died on Saturday, July 19, 2003, at the Heritage Care Center in Paris. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 21, in the chapel of Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial followed in Red Hill Cemetery.
She was born on September 1, 1914, in Lamar County to Lucious Marshall and Goldie Christine Daughtrey Alvord. She married Wylie T. Ramsey on October 24, 1932, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Bounds Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children Zoel (Mary) Ramsey and Myrna Pendleton of Powderly, Lucky Ramsey of Pecan Gap and Iris (L.J.) Coney of Paris; brother, J.B. (Katherine) Alvord of Paris; and grandchildren Butch Jones, Cody Jones, Gwen Hale, Ben Ramsey, Lynn Ramsey, Kurt Ramsey, Bronis Brawley, Dan Ramsey, Tommy Ramsey, Craig Reed, Jeff Reed, Kenda Pickering, Anna Brasier, Keith Brasier, and Weston Brasier.
Photo from Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Hall Ferguson
At One Time http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.Ancestry/~atonetime/index.html
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Lucious Marshall Alvord; and siblings Jefferson Buford Alvord, Lona Alvord Ashford, Marshall Newell Alvord, and Paul Glenn Alvord in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her ALVORD lineage: Opal Francis 1914 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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OPHA CHRISTINE REICH BRIGGS ALVORD
MODESTO BEE
Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA—Wednesday, 30 June 2004
May 18, 1928 – June 26, 2004
HAWKINS [Wood Co.], TX—Opha Christine Corlock Alvord, 76, of Hawkins, Texas, died Saturday at her home.
Mrs. Alvord was a native of Everton [Dade Co.], Missouri. She moved to Turlock [Stanislaus Co., CA] as a child and graduated from Turlock High School. She had lived in Stanton, Azusa Buena Park and California City, where she owned and operated a bowling alley for 10 years. In 1986, she moved to Clear Lake [CA], before moving to Hawkins in 2000.
She is survived by her children, Bob Alvord of Glenhaven and Christine Gonzales of Lakewood, Colorado; and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Alvord; son Michael Briggs; and two brothers and one sister.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Turlock Memorial Park. Visitation from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday at Allen Mortuary, Turlock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Opha Alvord (SS# issued in CA) but list her death date as 27 June 2004, last residence Glenhaven, Lake Co., CA.
From SSACI: Opha, born 18 May 1928 in Everton, Dade Co., MO, daughter of John P. Reich and Myrtle Carlock, died 27 June 2004. She is listed under these names:
Jan 1945: OPHA CHRISTENE TARRANT
Aug 1947: OPHA CHRISTINE LOCKWOOD
Oct 1947: OPHA CHR OBANNA
Jun 1956: OPHA CHR SMALLEN
Jun 1961: OPHA BALL
Oct 1965: OPHA BRIGGS [Listed as Opha Briggs in mother’s Oct 1965 obituary]
From California Marriage Index, 1960–1985, California Divorce Index, 1966–1984, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005, and Nevada Divorce Index, 1968–2005:
Opha Smallen married Donald Smallen on 10 Nov 1957 in Clark Co., NV.
Opha Dosser married Jack R. Briggs on 22 Oct 1963 in Clark Co., NV.
Opha C. Rich divorced Jack R. Briggs in Jan 1977 in Los Angeles Co., CA.
Opha C. Reich, age 48, married Samuel J. Richardson, age 52, on 7 May 1977 in San Diego Co., CA.
Opha Richardson divorced S.J. Richardson on 16 Nov 1982 in Stanislaus Co., CA.
Opha C. Richardson married Lloyd B. Obannon, both residents of CA, on 5 May 1982 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. “Officiant Type: Religious celebrant”
Opha C. Richardson married Lloyd B. Obannon, both residents of CA, on 29 Oct 1982 in Stateline, Douglas Co., NV. “Officiant Type: Religious celebrant”
Opha Christine Richardson married Kenneth Earl Alvord on 4 May 1984 in Clark Co., NV. “Officiant Type: Civil celebrant”
Opha Alvord divorced Kenneth Alvord on 18 Sept 1984 in Orange Co., CA.
Opha Christine Alvord married Kenneth Earl Alvord, both residents of CA, on 2 March 1985 in Clark Co., NV. “Officiant Type: Religious celebrant” [Listed as Opha Alvord of Clear Lake in brother Onas Reich’s 1995 obituary.]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Kenneth Earl ID1, Edwin Earl 1893 UT2, Edwin Theodore 1871 UT3, Simeon Riley 1871 MI4, Thaddeus 1781 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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OPHELIA LOUISE SMITH ALFORD
Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home
Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—_____ March 2012
Ophelia Alford, age 93, of Ennis passed away at Ennis Care Center on March 21, 2012. She was born in Kemp, on December 28, 1918 to Jim and Annie (Macon) Smith. She married Shelby Alford in 1938 and was a long-time member of Ennis Church of God.
Ophelia is survived by three daughters, Helen Perry and her husband Mike, Barbara Munn and her husband Bobby, and Marilyn Jones and her husband Ricky, all of Ennis; two sons, Jimmy Alford and his wife Edwinna of Fort Worth, and Mike Alford of Ennis; 12 grandchildren, Barry Alford, Jana Songstad, Stacy Hejny, Dana Perry, Tammy Gish, Lisa Tittle, Paula Lipsey, Cindy Sanders, Jerrod Alford, Natalie Mikula, Amanda Mach, and Ricky Jones; 16 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and 1 sister, Eulalia Moseley.
Ophelia is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and 2 brothers, Buddy Smith and Leonard Smith….
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis, Rev. Glenn Hejny, officiating. Interment will follow at Myrtle Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Barry Alford, Jerrod Alford, Ricky Jones, Adam Hejny, Jon Lipsey, Drew Tittle, and Conner Songstad….
Photos from Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Kemper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ophelia L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Shelby Arnel Alford; and daughter-in-law Jere Lynn McGlocklin Wilkins Alford in this compilation.
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ORA GOLDEN HALFORD MARTIN
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—14 July 2003
Mrs. Ora Martin, 75, of Texas City, received her reward of eternal rest Saturday, July 12, 2003 at her residence.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at Emken-Linton Funeral Home in Texas City, with James Benson from Abundant Life Christian Center officiating. Burial will follow at Grace Memorial Park….
Mrs. Martin was born March 29, 1928 in Madison County, Mississippi. She was retired from College of the Mainland. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center.
Ora was loved by many and leaves a legacy of love and encouragement for all who knew her. Her loving nature was a testimony of the love of Jesus and was complimented with a contagious smile and uplifting spirit. She was a woman of great faith and a tremendous blessing to all and will be greatly missed.
Sam Martin, Jr., preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son, Sam Martin, III, of Texas City; her daughters, Dianna Senkyrik and husband, Mark of Bay City, and Cheryl Johnson and husband, Robert of Texas City; three brothers, W.T. Halford, Buck Halford and Gene Halford; one sister, Annie Goolsby; she has nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Tim Soles, Scott Lausch, James Olivares, Chad Johnson, Robert Story, Kenneth May and Robin Armstrong.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Hospice Care Team for their care and compassion.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice Care Team or Abundant Life Christian Center.
Photo from Hayes Grace Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Galveston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Floyd Lanny Martin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ora H. Martin (SS# issued in MS), last residence Texas City, Galveston Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her father, William Bradley Halford; and brothers Louie F. Halford and William Thomas “W.T.” Halford Sr. Mississippi Obituaries.
From SSACI: Ora Golden Halford Martin was born 29 March 1928 in Canton, Madison Co., MS, daughter of William B. Halford and Annie B. Brown.
Wedding announcement:
THE CLARION-LEDGER
Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Sunday, 5 November 1950
Her HALFORD lineage, partially from RootsWeb: Ora 1928 MS1, William Bradley 1881 MS2, William B. 1851 MS3, Washington Bradley 1822 TN4, Bradley about 1792 NC5, John about 1765 NC6.
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ORA M. CHANDLER VALRIE LIGON ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—4 May 1999
Ora M. Alfred passed into eternal rest on 4/29/1999. Ora was born on 8/5/1936 to Mary and Wallace Chandler who both preceded her death. A graduate of Phyllis Wheatley High School and Compton College, Ora was best known for her expertise in income taxes. She owned Tax Management and Accounting Resources on Almeda. A devoted church worker, Ora served as Secretary to the National Baptist Convention for years.
She is survived by seven sons, Billy Valrie, Steven Valrie, Whitney Valrie, Robert Ligon, Reginald Alfred, Ronald Alfred and Roderick Alfred all of Houston; also Erskin Scott whom she reared as her own; one daughter, Victoria Alfred and Tamara Valrie one of her granddaughters who she also raised. She is survived by three brothers, James Chandler, Whitney Chandler and Wallace Chatman of Houston; two sisters, Ida Leflur of Eunice LA and Linda “Ann” Jacobs-Gilkey of Houston. She leaves grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 5/4/1999 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 7719 Schneider St.... Burial at Brookside Cemetery, Eastex Freeway at Lauder.
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ORLEAN PATRICIA ENGLISH ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—5 March 1974
Alford, Mrs. Orlean (Mom), 402 East Kingsley, Garland.
Survived by husband, S.W. (Doc) Alford, Garland; sisters, Mrs. Hazel Rouen, Mrs. Rosa Lee Sprinkle, Mrs. Geneva Luther, Mrs. Mabel Pearl Sprinkle, all of Beaumont; a number of nieces and nephews.
Services 10 a.m. Tuesday, Restland Memorial Chapel, Greenville Avenue at Restland Road…. Interment Restland.
Pallbearers: Stith A. Townsend, Thurman Alford, Kelton Chewing, Bill Ray McCommes, Huston Dunsund, Milton Gillaland. Honorary pallbearers: Deacons of the South Garland Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church of Garland.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Orlean Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 11 July 1898 and died _____ March 1974, last residence Garland, Dallas Co., TX.
We included the obituary of her daughter Jane Arjaree Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Her death certificate says she died 3 March 1974 and was born in TX, the daughter of Andrew English and _____ Elliott.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Skeen Warren 1900 TX1, George Washington 1855 AL2, John Madison 1826 GA3, John 1801 NC4.
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OTHERINE ALFORD MASON
HERALD DEMOCRAT
Denison, Grayson Co., TX—3 February 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Services for Otherine Mason, 80, were held on Monday at Bratcher Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. She died on Saturday, February 2, 2002, in Texoma Medical Center.
Mrs. Mason was born July 19, 1921, in Sherman, the daughter of Otha Alford and Golie Bell Montgomery. She married Hayden Mason on July 19, 1957 in California.
Surviving are her nephew, Bill Curtis of Denison and a sister, Ebbie Larson of Tehachapi, CA.
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OTHO ALTON “BUCK” ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Thursday, 3 September 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
O.A. (Buck) Alford, 77, of Laguna Park died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998, in Temple. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel.... Burial will be at Rosemound Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born on March 25, 1921 in Waco where he attended school. He graduated from Waco High School He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He married Nelda Cromwell on June 21, 1947. He lived in Waco until 1953 when he moved to Houston. In 1975, he moved to Laguna Park. While in Houston, he worked for and retired from Naylor Printing Co. After he returned to Central Texas, he worked for Texas-New Mexico Power and Light Co. of Clifton where he retired a second time in 1985. He was a member of Laguna Park Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by Mrs. Alford on June 11, 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Alford and wife Barbara of Houston, Brian Alton Alford and wife Karen of Houston and Bernie Ray Alford and wife Ingrid of Inverness, Fla.; nine grandchildren; in-laws, George and Mary Rich, Lela Boatman and J.B. Cromwell, all of Waco; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Richard Atkinson, James Fuller, Jim Casper, Fred Low, Danny Baize, and T.F. Crawford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Otho A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Clifton, Bosque Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Nelda Louise Cromwell Alford, in this compilation.
In some records Otho is listed as Otha.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Otho Alton 1921 TX1, Otho Alton 1895 TX2, Thomas Allen 1861 AL3, Thomas 1829 AL4, William 1810 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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OTTIE QUEBE ALFORD
Father of Beverly Grace Alford, AAFA #0916, and Lana Kay Alford Manning, AAFA #1006
MESQUITE NEWS
Mesquite, TX—Thursday, 5 March 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Quebe Alford, 79, of Mesquite, died Jan. 31, 1992, at Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas.
Alford, born April 2, 1912, in Rockdale, Texas moved to the San Angelo area as a child. He grew up in the Wall/Lakeview/San Angelo area, and met and married Dovie Lee in 1935.
His athletic ability in baseball and basketball gave him a strong identity throughout the West Texas area, according to family.
He was a sergeant in Company D of the Texas Defense Guard during World War II, and a member of the West Texas Boy’s Ranch. Alford served as Lion’s Club President and Ozona Public School Board President in Ozona, Texas, and retired from Conoco Oil Co. as drilling superintendent in 1977, with 45 years of service.
Upon retirement, he relocated to Mesquite, where he had resided the past 14 years.
Survivors include a brother, Bruce Alford of San Angelo; three daughters, Darlyne Neubauers of Dallas; Beverly Grace Alford of Lubbock, Lana Kay Manning; son-in-law, Keith Manning, and granddaughter, Heather Kay Manning of Dallas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Alford was preceded in death by parents, two brothers, one sister and wife, Dovie Lee.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 3 February 1992
Funeral services for West Texas sportsman and oilman Quebe Alford will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Ozona, Texas.
Mr. Alford died Friday of heart failure at Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas. He was 79.
The organizer of several semi-pro sports teams in the San Angelo area, Mr. Alford developed a love for sports while attending Lakeview High School and playing for the school’s first football team in the late 1920s, according to family members.
In the 1930s and 1940s, he played semi-pro baseball and basketball in San Angelo, Big Springs, Odessa and Midland. He played semi-pro baseball for the San Angelo Sheepherders, Gulf Oil Co. and Texon Oil Co. He also played semi-pro basketball for the San Angelo Yokers.
Mr. Alford, a 45-year-employee of Conoco Oil Co., retired in 1977 and moved to Mesquite.
He is survived by a brother, Bruce Alford of San Angelo; and three daughters, Darlyne Neubauer and Lana Kay Manning, both of Dallas, and Beverly Grace Alford of Lubbock.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of Quebe’s wife, Dovie Labracea Lee Alford; and his sister-in-law Myrtle Estelle Ritter Alford, wife of Bruce Alford, in this compilation.
Quebe’s full name was Ottie Quebe Alford. He was the son of Ottie Bervie Alford and Lillie Dale Overman.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ottie Quebe 1912 TX1, Ottie Bervie 1883 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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PAMELA KAY DAVIS ALFORD-BUTLER
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Pamela Kay Alford-Butler, 61, left us suddenly Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, and will be greatly missed.
Funeral: 3 p.m. Thursday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline, Fort Worth. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Happy Hill Farm Academy, 3846 N. Highway 144, Granbury, Texas 76048, 254-897-4822, or www.happyhillfarm.org.
Pam was born Jan. 18, 1946, in Amherst to Clarence and Salina Davis. She grew up in Littlefield and was a longtime resident of Fort Worth. She was the successful owner of A-Plus Professional Court Reporting. Pam will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, aunt and friend who always put the needs of others before her own. She was a “tough Texian” who lived life to the fullest and always kept the faith.
Pam was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wayne Butler; her father, Clarence Davis; and her stepfather, Byron Lynn.
Survivors: Mother, Salina Davis Lynn; children, Kay Leigh Scully, Brad Alford and wife, Diane, and Paulette Hartman and husband, Michael; sister, Paula Koontz and husband, Fred; grandchildren, Holly Scully, Byron Alford, Carter Hartman and Jackson Hartman; nephew, Jaceson Jones; and many extended relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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PAMELA SUE KEMPF ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 21 September 2003
Alford, Pamela Sue Kempf, 40, of Garland, died September 19, 2003.
Survived by mother Ozella Lipscomb, father John Lipscomb children David Anthony Alford, Tiffany Nicole Alford Santoro, Brittany Lashae Alford, Derich Russell Alford; sisters Cynthia Kempf Brooks, Patricia Kempf Mason, Bertie Kempf Beam, brothers Clyde Gary Kempf, Tony Curtis Kempf, Harold Dean Kempf, Darrell Jean Kempf; sisters Cynthia Kempf Brooks, Patricia Kempf Mason, Bertie Kempf Beam.
Preceded in death by father Alton Ray Kempf, grandparents Walter and Bertie Carroll and grandmother Pauline Kempf Fox and grandfather Edward Louis Kempf.
Services 2:00 pm Monday, September 22, 2003 at Meadow View Church of Christ, 4100 N. Galloway, Mesquite. Visitation 2-5 pm. Sunday, September, 21, 2003, Eastgate Funeral Home. Interment at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Sunnyvale.
Photo from Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Sunnyvale, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stephen H
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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PARKER ALMON ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Fanbase.com
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE
New Orleans, LA—Tuesday, 13 August 1974
MISHAP KILLS LONGHORN END
HOUSTON (AP)—Parker A. Alford Jr., 22, a tight end on the University of Texas football team, was killed Monday in a traffic accident here.
Police said Alford’s small foreign-made automobile was in collision with a tractor-trailer loaded with 48,000 pounds of rice.
Investigators quoted Cleo Walker, 51, of Wharton, driver of the truck, as saying he had slowed for traffic when he felt something strike the rear of his truck. He said he pulled to the side of the road and stopped and found Alford’s car still sitting in the northbound lane.
Alford died at the scene moments after the collision. Officers reported slight damage to the truck rig.
In another article:
DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE
Denton, Denton Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 August 1974
TEXAS STARTER KILLED MONDAY
HOUSTON—Parker A. Alford Jr., a starting tight end on the University of Texas football team, died Monday when his small foreign-made automobile and a tractor-trailer truck collided on a Houston street.
Cleo Walker, 51, of Wharton, driver of the tractor-trailer which was loaded with 48,000 pounds of rice, escaped injury.
A transfer from Navarro Junior College, Alford, 22, started five games for the Longhorns last season and the 6-1, 220 pound senior-to-be was counted on as a regular this year.
The Houston Spring Woods graduate was the youngest of five sons of Houston oilman Parker Alford. Two brothers, Chris and Larry, played football at Texas Tech.
Police quoted Walker as saying he had slowed for traffic when he felt something strike the rear of his truck. He said he pulled to the side of the road and stopped and found Alford’s car still sitting in the northbound lane.
Photos from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Vivienne Constance Christmas Alford Arcus; and his brothers Larry Michael Alford and Samuel Frederick Alford in this compilation.
Note that someone scratched “I Love You Sam Forever” on Parker’s gravestone. Samuel does not have a marker.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Parker Almon 1952 TX1, Parker Almon 1920 LA2, William Samuel 1880 LA3, William James 1841 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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PAT ALFORD BRUMLEY
BANNER OF LOVE
Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—15 October 1984
We the Primitive Baptist Church of Snyder, Texas bow in humble submission to the will of our heavenly Father in the loss of our precious friend, Sister Pat Brumley. Pat was born August 27, 1935 in Pickton, Texas, and departed this life in G.C. Morton Hospital in Dallas, July 17, 1984.
Funeral services were conducted in Bell Seale Chapel, July 20, 1984.... Her body was taken to Winterfield Cemetery near Winsboro, Texas for burial. Graveside services were conducted there at 10:00 A.M. July 21.
She is survived by her husband, A.V. of the home; one daughter, Angie Kruger of Snyder; three sons, all of Snyder, Mike, Danny and Ricky Brumley; and one grandson, Blake Brumley of Snyder; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Alford of Pickton; one sister, Sue Lucky of Lancaster; and a host of other relatives and many friends to mourn her passing.
We will all miss Pat so much in our church and community. She was a true believer in the doctrine and practice of the Primitive Baptists, which she ably defended, and was very dedicated to the church and attended regularly as long as her health permitted....
Written by request of the church while in conference August 18, 1984, by:
Ones who loved her,
Norma Wadzeck
Joyce Barnes
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her father, Lewis Paul Alford, in this compilation.
The Banner of Love has been published monthly in Lubbock, TX, as a religious newspaper in the interests of Primitive Baptist church members and followers.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Pat 1935 TX1, Lewis Paul 1912 TX2, Bennett Jefferson 1881 MS3, James Henry 1857 MS4, John Madison 1826 GA5, John 1801 NC6.
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PAT HUNT ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 20 August 2006
Pat Alford, 71, passed away Friday, August 18, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Hunt of Travelers Rest [Greenville Co.],, SC and by her son, Wes Alford of Houston, Tx.
Born and raised in Travelers Rest, Pat graduated from Columbia College and received a Masters degree in Education from Furman University. She was cited for leadership at Columbia College and was active in the chorus and drama clubs. In addition to teaching elementary school, Pat was also a soloist at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC. She married Gene Alford and moved to Houston, Tx. There she raised two children and helped establish her husband’s medical practice. She was also a long time member of both St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Chaplewood United Methodist Church. Many remember her as a loyal friend who never met a stranger. She loved entertaining and passed on her love of music to her children. She was a past president of both her local DAR and Colonial Dames chapters in South Carolina. During her term with the Colonial Dames she helped to establish a local historical site.
Surviving is her mother Madeleine Hunt Morro, husband Gene Alford, daughter Madelon Alford Morgan, son-in-law Dave Morgan, and granddaughters Maddie and Abbey Morgan all of Alpharetta, Ga.
The service will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, August 22 at the Howze Mortuary [Travelers Rest, SC].... In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wes Alford Memorial Scholarship at Centenary College, Shreveport, La. The Howze Mortuary (864) 834-8051, 6714 State Park Road, Travelers Rest, SC, 29690.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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PATRICIA ANN ALFORD GRANBERG
AAFA #1228
Sister of Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717
[A nearly identical article was published the same day in the San Antonio Express-News.]
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 6 May 2007
David William Granberg and Patricia Ann Granberg were taken by the Lord on May 2, 2007, at the age of 82 and 75. They just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary October 30th.
Patricia was born January 16, 1932, in Jackson, Mississippi. She was a devoted member of the Texas Cattlewomen, Hill Country Cattlewomen and Trinity Lutheran Church. She was also a faithful volunteer at Gem of the Hills Senior Center, Blanco Volunteer Fire Department, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Keep Blanco Beautiful and Blanco Community Learning Center.
David was born February 13, 1925, in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Blanco after World War II and began ranching. After the market for mohair went below 15 cents, David decided to open Granberg Fertilizer.
The fertilizer business was truly a family affair where he, Patricia and their sons worked. David worked every day of his life and expected everyone around him to do the same. His day started at 4:00 a.m. when he called life-long friends to check the markets and the weather.
David and Patricia had a great love for their family and friends, and loved to entertain at the ranch they called home for over 50 years. In their leisure time they traveled the world with various friends. They are survived by their children Bob and Cyndy Hounsell, Paul and Lisa Granberg, Connie Granberg and Henry Knox, Theresa and Ed Mallett, Severn and Pam Granberg; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Granberg Ranch, Sunday, May 6, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., where everyone can enjoy the land that they loved. From the light in Blanco take FM 1623 West. Turn left on RR 1888. Turn left on CR 104 (Crabapple Road). Go 3.7 miles to Granberg Ranch gate on the right. Signs will direct you.
The family asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation to the New Hope Lutheran Church, PO Box 1377, Blanco, TX 78606; and Hill Country Cattlewomen Scholarship Fund, Attn: Tina Loeffler, 2305 Deer Trail, Lampasas, TX 76550 be made in their memory.
In another article:
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday Saturday, 5 May 2007
After 57 years side by side in marriage and business, it was fitting—but no less tragic—that death claimed Pat and David Granberg together.
Flooding swept the couple off the entrance road to their Kendalia ranch late Wednesday and their bodies were discovered Thursday afternoon downstream on the West Crabapple Creek.
“When I heard a couple drowned on Crabapple Road, the first people I thought of was them, because they were together a whole lot,” family friend and Kendall County Commissioner Darrel Lux said Friday.
Authorities said David Granberg, 82, apparently helped Pat, 75, from her Chevrolet Tahoe when the creek pushed the SUV off the crossing as she arrived home from church at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Connie Granberg wasn’t surprised her “fiercely independent” dad didn’t summon authorities or impose on neighbors for help when the normally dry creek overflowed on the ranch her father had owned since 1941.
“It was just a freak accident,” she said, speculating that a wall of water hit her parents as they waded from the vehicle.
A memorial service is set for sundown Sunday at “the Howling Place,” a hill at their ranch at 634 W. Crabapple Road, where they raised five children, plus goats and cattle.
Besides tending livestock, the couple kept busy at Granberg Fertilizer Sales in Blanco, a firm they ran with sons Severn and Paul, who is also a Blanco County commissioner.
“They worked together every day,” said Paul Granberg, a Blanco County commissioner.
Pat Granberg was active in the Texas Cattlewomen Association, where “her loss has hit very hard,” said Tina Loeffler, a fellow member from Lampasas.
Lux, a lifelong friend, said Pat Granberg was “a perfect lady” and said David was outgoing—to the point of rousing chums with pre-dawn phone calls—particularly if it had rained.
“If he was late, he’d call about 6 a.m.,” Lux said. “He was in the fertilizer business and so rain was good for his customers, and so he always wanted rain.
“I always thought of him when it rained and now I’ll think of him even more,” he said.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia Ann Granberg (SS# issued in TX), last residence Blanco, Blanco Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Julius Anderson Alford Sr. and Helen Burdine Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries; and brother Julius Anderson “Jake” Alford Jr., AAFA #0717, in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Patricia Ann 1932 MS1, Julius Anderson 1903 MS2, Harvey Warren 1865 MS3, Jacob A. 1835 AL4, Julius 1803 NC5, Jacob 1781 NC6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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PATRICIA ANN METZ ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 22 January 2012
Patricia Metz Alford, born January 19, 1944 in Toledo, Ohio passed away in Houston, Texas January 13, 2012. Pat was the owner of Al & Norval Auto Service since 1982. Condolences may be offered at www.millerfuneral.com.
In another article:
Miller Funeral & Cremation Services
Houston, TX—_____ January 2012
January 19, 1944 - January 13, 2012
Patricia Ann Metz-Alford, born January 19, 1944, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. She was a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, and aunt.
She was a native Houstonian and co-owner of Al & Norval Auto Svc. Through the shop, Pat was able to care for and help many people. After closing the shop, she began a new life adventure and was CEO of River Oaks Healthcare Management, a company she started with her Life Partner Melisa L. Frisby. This was an extension of the caring and loving person that she was.
In her early years she and her mother Anita Metz ran a coffee shop together at the Flour Building. Anita owned an Ice House where they made sure to cook a large meal on Sundays to feed those in need.
You could not have known her without her making an impact on you, from her loving smile and caring and adventurous ways, to her joyful laugh and favorite perfumes that smelled as sweet as she was. She was known for her Tiki Punch nail polish that was just as refreshing as her personality. She enjoyed whale watching from both coasts, traveling, making it to 28 states in the U.S., and looking at bluebonnets with her grandchildren. She loved spending time at her lake house and attending and volunteering with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends the most.
To say that she had a rich and full life would be an understatement. Her smile and her presence was an amazing blessing to all who loved her and came in contact with her. The last trip she took was to Gatlinburg, TN. before Christmas. She was not feeling well for the trip but she did get to experience the beauty of the mountains and wonderful Christmas lights that the area is known for. She was truly a wonderful and loving person and will be missed by all whose lives’ she touched and will be in our hearts forever.
For 22 years she shared a life with Melisa Frisby, who considers it a true blessing to have been a part of her life. The two of them watched as her granddaughter Brittany was born on her birthday. They shared a love of travel and family.
Pat was a daily presence in the lives of her nieces Haley and Katie Best and Bobbie Hoose. She was very proud of the accomplishments made by all of her grandchildren. She would have loved to meet her first great-grandchild who is due in a few months.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Anita Metz. Pat is survived by her partner, Melisa L. Frisby; son, Troy Alford and wife Lisa, grandchildren, Brittany and Michael; son, Jack Alford and wife Karen, and grandchildren, Kristina and Jennifer. She is also survived by her sister, Bobby Metz; Melisa’s parents, Mary Dee and Quinton Frisby; nieces, Haley, Katie, Abrin, Bailie, Molly and Emily; and nephews, Boice, Taylor and Benjamin.
Some of the special friends in her life include JR and Gerald Smith, Sierra Fourwinds, Michele Crosson, Jesse Yarbrough, Dr. Gustavo Rivero (who cared for her in her final week of life), Donna and John Coleman, and Jan Arnold and Carla Fowler. Her life was also touched by Hector Garza and his family, Jimmy Szalay and his wife Leila, Nick and Elias Ponce and Reni Varghese. In addition, her special furry friends Brandy, Chloe and Sampson provided her much comfort and love.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 in the Miller Celebration of Life House, 7723 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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PATRICIA ANN WHITE ALFORD
TIMES HERALD
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 17 March 1985
Alford, Patricia A., of Irving, Tx. Survived by husband, Jimmie Alford; daughter, Alice Alford; son, Robert Alford, all of Irving, Tx.; father, James R. White, Dallas; grandmother, Jessie Thomas, Dallas.
Services 1:00 PM Tuesday Restland Memorial Chapel, Interment Restland Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
TX Deaths: Patricia Alford died 16 March 1985 in Dallas Co., TX.
TX Births: Patricia Ann White and Jimmie Lee Alford are listed as the parents of Alice Louise Alford, born 1965, and Robert Lee Alford, born 1968, both in Dallas Co.
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PATRICIA ELIZABETH ALFORD BOX
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—15 May 2011
LONGVIEW—Funeral services for Pat Alford Box, 78, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011, at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Pat died May 11, 2011, at Good Shepherd Medical Center.
She was born September 22, 1932, in Beaumont, Texas, to E.A. Alford and Elizabeth Reading Alford. She came to East Texas with her family at the age of 2 months. She graduated from White Oak High School in 1950 and then went on to nursing school at Parkland Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Dallas, Texas, where she graduated in 1953. Her first employment was at Roy H. Laird Memorial Hospital in Kilgore, then later at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview. On June 20, 1966, Pat became employed as the occupational health nurse at Joseph Schlitz Brewery, from which she retired after 33 years.
Pat was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia on August 9, 1994, and since that time, she has fought a courageous battle and never gave up. Pat was a very outgoing, positive, caring person who never met a stranger. She was an extremely dedicated office volunteer at Trinity Episcopal Church for a number of years, where she was a member.
Pat had a strong thirst for knowledge and continued to learn throughout her life. She loved working as a registered nurse and was often termed a “workaholic.” She loved reading, gardening and caring for her beautiful lawn, as long as she was able to.
Pat wishes to thank Dr. Lewis A. Duncan and the entire staff of the Longview Cancer Center, the wonderful dedicated staff of A-400 at Good Shepherd Medical Center and her very special friends who meant so much to her for their love and support. She also wants to thank her other physicians who were instrumental in her care, and a very special thanks to her dear friend and caregiver, Wanda Beckworth.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.
Photo from Kilgore City Cemetery, Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Michael Parsons
Photo taken 23 Jan 2011, before her death
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia Elizabeth Box (SS# issued in TX), last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
Her husband was Clyde Eugene Box (1932–1960), also buried in Kilgore City Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Patricia Elizabeth 1932 TX1, Ermyn A. 1908 AL2, William Cleveland 1884 AL3, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL4, Levin Ellis 1814 GA5, William 1787 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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PATRICIA LEE COX ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 14 October 2011
Patricia Lee Cox Alford, 58, was called home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Glen Rose First Baptist Church. Interment: Squaw Creek Cemetery in Rainbow. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home.
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Glen Rose, Somervell Co., TX
GLEN ROSE—Patricia Lee Cox Alford, 58, was called home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on October 11, 2011.
Funeral: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at the Glen Rose First Baptist Church. Burial: Squaw Creek Cemetery in Rainbow. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home in Glen Rose.
Memorials: Smiling Women, Polycystic Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society, American Kidney Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or charity of choice.
Patricia was born Jan. 1, 1953, in Hico, to William Lewis and Cora Lee Rice Cox. Patricia grew up in Carlton, Texas and graduated valedictorian of Hico High School. In 1974 she earned a BS in Biology from Tarleton State University and in 1975 received a certificate as a licensed physical therapist from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She worked as a physical therapist for 25 years in various facilities including Walls Regional Hospital in Cleburne, Stephenville hospital and Glen Rose Medical Center. Patricia had a devotion to her family and friends and planned many family reunions. She loved animals, especially her dog CJ, birds of all types, in particular, humming birds. Tricia loved the outdoors and sports, and was an avid “Die-Hard” Dallas Mavericks fan.
Tricia was preceded in death by her father, and she will be missed by family, neighbors, friends and members of the Spirit Wind Church. Her legacy to all of her family and friends include the selfless giving of her time and always having the ability to keep a positive attitude and smile in the face of adversity.
Survivors: Son, Stephen Alford and friend, Shonna; mother, Cora Cox; sister, Novis Cox; brothers, Darwin Cox and wife, Karen, Phillip Cox and friend, Mike; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Photo from Squaw Creek Cemetery, Rainbow, Somervell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Laura Hensley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Jan 1953, last residence Glen Rose, Somervell Co., TX.
TX Births: Patricia Lee Cox was born 1 Jan 1953 in Hamilton Co., TX, the daughter of William Lewis Cox and Cora Lee Rice.
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PATRICK BRIAN ALFORD
Silsbee, Hardin Co., TX—_____ January 2012
December 31, 1977–January 13, 2012
Patrick Brian Alford, 35, of Silsbee died Friday, January 13, 2012, at his residence. Patrick is survived by his daughter, Mia Alford of Nederland; mother, Sandra Fregia of Silsbee; father, Jimmy Alford and his wife, Carol Ann of Beaumont; and brother, John K. Viverette of Silsbee.
A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Old Hardin Cemetery, Hwy 326, Kountze under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. For those wishing to help with Patrick’s funeral expense, an account has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank, account number 2477718395.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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PATSY JEAN “MIMI” ALFORD SCOTT
Daughter of Bryant John Alford, AAFA #0124
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—15 March 2013
Patsy Alford Scott, our beautiful Tyler Rose, went home to be with The Lord on March 13, 2013.
“Mimi” was born in Dallas, Texas to Bryant and Edith Alford of Tyler on January 21, 1934. She celebrated 55 years of marriage to the love of her life, Dr. Daniel E. Scott. Pat was a beloved mother of three girls and grandmother of five grandchildren. She devoted her life not only to her children but also served as a school teacher in Tyler followed by a long career in Dallas working for Neiman Marcus in the children’s department for over 22 years.
Her beauty and radiant personality will be greatly missed by her husband Dan, daughters Debbie Lane of Dallas, Pam Shown and her husband Bill of San Antonio, and Holly Francois and her husband Lee of Murchison, granddaughters Jordan Pounds and husband Trevor, Taylor Lane, Cody Shown, and Sydney Roland and grandson Will Shown. She also leaves behind her cherished brother Dr. Bobby Alford and wife Othelia of Houston.
Visitation will be held at Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Thursday, March 14 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Friday, at First United Methodist Church in Murchison with Reverend Brooks Taylor, Reverend Leonard Jackson, and Reverend Lee Francois officiating. Burial will follow in Red Hill Cemetery [Murchison, Henderson Co., TX].
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Alliance, 211 Winchester Drive, Tyler, Texas 75701-8847, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 837 N. Prairieville, Athens, Texas 75751 or First United Methodist Church, P O Box 8, Murchison, Texas 75778.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Bryant John Alford and Edith Marie Garrett Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Patsy Jean Alford was born 21 Jan 1934 in Dallas Co., the daughter of B.J. Alford and Edith Marie Garrett.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her lineage: Patsy Jean 1934 TX11, Bryant John 1908 TX2, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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PATSY RUTH ALFRED BRYANS
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 August 2003
Services for Patsy R. Alfred Bryans, 72, of Tyler, were held on August 19, 2003, at Lloyd James Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Bascom Cemetery. Mrs. Bryans died on Saturday, August 16, 2003, in Tyler.
She was born on May 11, 1931, in Tyler and lived most of her life in the area. She was a Deputy County Clerk of Smith County (retired) and a Baptist.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William P. and Tanya Bryans of Tyler; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jim Hughes of Brownsboro; one brother, Howard “Slick” Alfred of Athens; one sister, Betty Lee of Houston; four grandchildren, Kelsey Moore of Brownsboro, Allison Bryans of Tyler, Jennifer Pace of Tyler, James “Bubba” Hughes of Brownsboro; one great-grandchild, Keel Pace of Tyler; and a special cousin, Prissy McMillion and husband, Bill, of Tyler.
Photo from Bascom East Cemetery, Bascom, Smith Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jim Nelson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patsy R. Bryans (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownsboro, Henderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Elizabeth Frances Burton Alfred; and brother Howard Burton “Slick” Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
Her ALFRED lineage: Patsy Ruth 1931 TX1, Robert Ross 1903 TX2, Horace Crawford 1871 LA3, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA4, Warren 1816 NC5.
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PAUL GLENN ALVORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Wednesday, 26 July 1989
Funeral services for Paul Glenn Alvord, 65, Rt. #1, Brookston, were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, in Bright-Holland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Othoe Stegall and Rev. O.D. Robertson officiating. Burial was in Red Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Alvord died Sunday, July 23, at his home.
He was born Feb. 18, 1924, in Powderly, a son of Luther Alvord and Goldie Daughtrey Alvord. He married Floy E. Miner on July 19, 1948, in Hugo, Okla. She died Jan. 15, 1988. He was a member of the Church of God and served in the Army during World War II.
Surviving are two daughters, Jayne Nutt of Emory and Judy Elliott of Midlothian; one son, Larry Bowers of Paris; three brothers, Marshall Alvord of Tye, David Alvord of Tye, and J.B. Alvord of Paris; two sisters, Lonie Ashford and Opal Ramsey, both of Powderly; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Burrell Ashford, Billy Vern Stephens, David Alvord, Burch Ford, Ricky Marshall and A.O. Thompson.
Photos from Red Hill Cemetery, Powderly, Lamar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mary Hall Ferguson
At One Time http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.Ancestry/~atonetime/index.html
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1989) dates of Paul G. Alvord (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brookston, Lamar Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Floy Evelyn Miner Alvord; father, Lucious Marshall Alvord; and siblings Jefferson Buford Alvord, Lona Alvord Ashford, Marshall Newell Alvord, and Opal Francis Alvord Ramsey in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
His ALVORD lineage: Paul Glenn 1924 TX1, Lucious Marshall 1885 MI2, Edwin Alonzo 1853 MI3, Marshall White 1813 NY4, Josiah 1780 MA5, Josiah 1735 MA6, Josiah 1704 MA7, Benjamin 1658 CT8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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PAUL JOE ALFORD, JR.
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 18 January 1998
FORT WORTH—Paul Joe Alford Jr., 73, retired general manager at Meador Oldsmobile, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998.
Funeral service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Catholic Church... Burial: Private interment. Honorary pallbearers: Frank Stevens and David Stevens....
Paul Joe Alford was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was an aircraft owner and a member of The Pilot Association and Jack Russell Terrier Association. He retired from Meador Oldsmobile in 1989 after 29 years as general manager.
Survivors: Wife of 50 years, Donie Alford; daughters, Paula Hicks and her husband, Richard, of Fort Worth and Pam Williams and her husband, Daniel, of Dallas; granddaughter, Ashley Clyne and her husband, John, of Fort Worth; grandson, Cash Hicks of Forth Worth; and great-grandson, Connor David Clyne of Fort Worth.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Paul J. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of his brother Thomas K. Alford in this compilation.
From Tarrant Co. TX - Births, 1949:
Name: Alford, Paula Jo
Mother: Donalee Cecelia Zook / Father: Paul Joe Alford Jr
Born: 15 August 1949 in Tarrant Co., TX
From Vital Records - Tarrant County, TX - Marriage 2000:
Preston E. Means, age 79, m. Donalee Zook, age 71, on 8 Jan 2000 in Tarrant Co., TX.
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PAUL WALDO ALFORD
LAWTON CONSTITUTION
Lawton, Comanche Co., OK—Monday, 28 February 1966
BERT ALFORD’S BROTHER DIES
Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. Alford, 2223 NW 40, left for Fort Worth today to attend services for Alford’s brother. Paul W. Alford.
Mr. Alford died Sunday [February 27], following an apparent heart attack, at his home in Corpus Christi.
Other survivors include his wife and two daughters.
Services arranged by Shannon’s Funeral Chapel, Fort Worth, will be Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Paul Alford (SS# issued through RR Board) was born 7 Oct 1909 [different than gravestone and death certificate] and died _____ Feb 1966, last residence not listed.
TX Death Certificates: Paul Waldo Alford was born 7 Oct 1908 in Fort Worth, TX, son of Ralph Alford and Neely Robinson. He died 27 Feb 1966 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
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PAUL WILLIAM ALFORD
DAILY HERALD
Killeen, Bell Co., TX—Sunday, 6 June 1976
GATESVILLE—Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville for Paul William Alford, 76, of Gatesville.
Alford died Friday [June 4] at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple following a long illness.
The Rev. Ralph Richards will officiate the services and burial will follow in Restland Cemetery in Gatesville.
Born in Murfreesboro, Tenn., April 12, 1900, Alford moved to Texas as a boy. He lived in Coryell City as a youth and moved to Gatesville in 1956. He retired from his tree nursery business in 1966.
Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vera Mae Alford of Gatesville; two daughters, Mrs. James “Jesse” Henderson of Killeen and Mrs. Joe “Doris” Golding of Marshall; three brothers, Bob Alford of Holbert, Okla., Jim Alford of Temple and Albert Alford of Gatesville, and three grandchildren.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry Lawrence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1976) dates of Paul Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Mae Woodlock Alford; and daughter Jessie Morene Alford Henderson in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Paul William 1900 TN1, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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PAULINE “POLLY” HALL ALFORD
Belton, Bell Co., TX—_____ September 2016
Funeral services for Pauline “Polly” Alford, 95, of Temple [Bell Co.] will be held at 10am on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Taylor’s Valley Baptist Church in Temple with Derrel Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.
Ms. Alford passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at her home.
Polly was born on September 12, 1920 in Donie [Freestone Co.], Texas to the late Ewell Ray and Lisha (Williams) Hall. She graduated from University of Southern Mississippi and received her master’s degree from Northwestern University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Ms. Alford was a school teacher in Shreveport for 30 years before her retirement. She was a member of the AAVW, Alta Delta Kappa and PSI Kappa Kappa Iota. She was an active member of Taylors Valley Baptist Church for many years. Polly married A.J. Alford on April 20, 1941 in Bynum, Texas. He preceded her in death. She had lived in Temple since 1979.
Polly loved her weekly domino game with friends, shopping and keeping up with the latest fashions. She was a gracious host and always looked her best.
Survivors include her niece Wanda Jo Davis of Temple; and several other special family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and 2 brothers, Neyland Hall and Doyle Hall.
…. Services have been entrusted to Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.
Photos from Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Lagut
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Alonza Juhan “Jay” Alford, Jr., in this compilation.
AAFA records have her first name as Mable Pauline Hall, but she is Pauline Hall on the 1930 and 1940 censuses.
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PAULINE VIRGINIA ALFORD BROWN
Aunt of Donald Wilson Alford, AAFA #0637
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—21 December 2007
Our loving, Christian mother, Pauline Virginia Brown, who touched so many lives with her sweet kindnesses and generosity, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 18, 2007.
Mrs. Brown was born Pauline Virginia Alford in Gatesville, Texas, February 18, 1923. She was the daughter of John A. Alford and Bessie Adams Alford. Mrs. Brown attended Gatesville High School and McLennan Community College. She worked devotedly and tirelessly at Hillcrest Baptist Hospital for 37 years, mainly on Floor 3-B. In a memo sent from Linda Carron of Hillcrest to Barbara Miller, J. Bruce Eady, Jaqueline Yoder, and Jeannie Dickerson of Hillcrest in 1995, a testimonial of her hard work was given by those she worked with. It read, “We would just like to let you know that Pauline Brown is one of the best employees here on night shift. She works with us as a unit assistant and she outworks every other one we have ever had. She is always courteous to staff and patients alike. She deserves to be commended for her wonderful attitude and her hard work. Please try to give her the recognition she so richly deserves. If there is an employee of the year, we would all like to nominate her.” Indeed, a nurse who knew Ms. Brown stated that “all the nurses at Hillcrest would fight over who would get to work with Ms. Brown at night since she got things done, did not need direction, and they knew they could always depend on her to get the job done with true compassion for all their patients’ care needs. Ms. Brown retired from Hillcrest Hospital in 2001.
Indeed, our mother was hardworking all of her life and was entirely devoted to her family. She was as smart as they come, had a wonderful, cute sense of humor that kept us laughing and, Christ’s love showed through her in that she was a loving, kind angel to so many. We could not have had a better mother. For most of our years while growing up, she was a Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher at Concord Baptist Church in Bellmead and brought us up in the church and the Christian faith which is to her dear credit and for which we, as her children, will be eternally grateful to her.
During her last months she lived with her devoted daughter Linda Light at 612 Wilson Road in Bellmead where it was Linda’s greatest honor and reward in life to care for her mother and enjoy with her the precious days toward the end of her life. Ms. Brown will be greatly missed by all; but her family knows and is comforted by a Bible verse Ms. Brown believed in in 2nd Corinthians, namely, “We walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident that to be absent from the body is to be with present with Christ.”
Ms. Brown was preceded in death by her youngest brother, John Alford, Jr., of Arlington, Texas, her parents John and Bessie Alford of Waco, Texas, and her loving husband Johnny Richard Brown of Waco.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Faye Light of Waco and Patricia Ann York of Ft. Worth, three grand daughters Danielle Langenbruch of Michigan, Andrea Stendle of Kentucky, and Christa Langenbruch of Kentucky and four great-grandchildren Hannah and Aidan Hemple of Michigan and Sara Joy and Josiah Stendle of Michigan. And Ms. Brown, who always loved animals and took care of them because she said they “couldn’t make a living on their own,” is survived by her devoted, loving, little, white poodle, “Peanuts,” who she loved so much and who, in turn, cared for her and never left her bedside.
A short funeral service officiated by Pastor Jimmy Adams of Calvary Baptist Church in Bellmead will be held in the Chapel at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, with visitation Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkerson-Hatch-Bailey at 6101 Bosque Boulevard. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. The family wants also to express its deepest gratitude to all of those at Hillcrest Hospital and Hillcrest ICU who cared so lovingly for our mother.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Connie Rutledge.
The photographer confirmed that the other side of the gravestone is blank.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Pauline Virginia Brown (SS# issued in TX), last residence Waco, McLennanCo., TX.
See the obituaries of her brothers John Anderson Alford Jr. and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her lineage: Pauline Virginia 1923 TX1, John Anderson 1888 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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PEARL ALICE SPINDLE ALFORD
Mother of Carl Sidney Alford, AAFA #1272; James Joe Alford, AAFA #1309; Pamelia Dora Lee Alford Watson, AAFA #1310; and Joyce Alford McCrary, AAFA #1311
Grandmother of Jason Alan Alford, AAFA #1308
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Saturday, 10 March 2001
BEDFORD—Pearl Alice Spindle Alford, 83, a devoted homemaker, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m.
Pearl Alford was born Sept. 30, 1917 in Sanger. She lived in Arlington for the last 46 years where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. She loved her flowers and being outdoors.
Pearl was an angel who went to her home in heaven after her work on earth was done. Her heart goes on in the memories of all who knew her. She was loving and devoted to her family, friends and all who knew her. She was a sensitive and beautiful lady.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Walter Alford, in 2000 and by her parents, Joe and Annie Spindle.
Survivors: Daughters and sons-in-law, Dora Lee and J.T. Watson of Euless, Joyce and Clayton McCrary of Colleyville; sons and daughters-in-law, James and Mary Jane Alford of Carrollton, Carl and Mary Lee Alford of Muenster; grandchildren, Vicki Lyn Schlemmer, Joyce Ann Johnson, David Lee Acker, Joel Timothy Watson, Jennifer D’Ann Watson, Jeffrey Todd Watson, Scott Patrick Henderson, James Bradley Alford, Jason Alan Alford, Stacey Allison Alford; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Floyd Spindle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Verna Ruth Spindle [her mother, Dora Ethel Alford Pharr, was the sister of Pearl’s husband], Carl and Faye Spindle; sister, Opal Ashcraft; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dean and Frank Odom, Francis and Carl Helton and Jo Ann and Frank Belz; many extended family members and wonderful close friends. Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive Arlington, (817) 275-2711.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—10 March 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Pearl Alice Spindle Alford, 83, died on Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on September 30, 1918, in Sanger, Texas. She had been an Arlington resident for the last 46 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arlington.
Her husband of 64 years, James Walter Alford, and her parents, Joe and Annie Spindle, preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Dora Lee (J.T.) Watson of Euless, Joyce (Clayton) McCrary of Colleyville, sons James (Mary Jane) Alford of Carrollton, Carl (Mary Lee) Alford of Muenster, and grandchildren, Vicki Lyn Schlemmer, Joyce Ann Johnson, David Lee Acker, Joel Timothy Watson, Jennifer D’Ann Watson, Jeffrey Todd Watson, Scott Patrick Henderson, James Bradley Alford, Jason Alan Alford Stacy Allison Alford, brother, Floyd Spindle, Clifton (Verna Ruth), Carl (Faye), sisters Opal, Dean (Frank) Odom, Francis (Carl) Helton, and Jo Ann (Frank) Belz
Funeral services were held at Moore Funeral Home Chapel, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas. Burial followed in Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington.
Photo from Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Walter Alford, Jr., in this compilation.
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PEARL ELLA ALFORD
Source unknown
Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 24 April 1933
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Miss Pearl Alford Is Claimed By Death Here
The body of Miss Pearl Alford, 42, who died here early Monday morning, will be shipped to Beaumont Tuesday morning for funeral services, by the Welch’s Undertaking parlors.
Miss Alford died at the home of Dr. B.A. Swinney after an extended illness.
Surviving is Mrs. B.A. Swinney, sister to Miss Alford and other sister in Oklahoma.
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Source unknown
Gregg Co., TX—Tuesday, 25 April 1933
Beaumont School Teacher Dies At Home Of Sister
A lingering illness Monday had proved fatal here to Miss Pearl Alford, 42, who passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs B.A. Swinney, on North Sixth Street. The body will be sent today to Beaumont where Miss Alford taught in the public schools for many years.
Survivors include besides Mrs. Swinney, Mrs. T.R. Blorey of Mount Pleasant, Tx, Mrs. J.A. Norwell of Pittsburg, Tx, and the following brothers, John T. Alford and D.A. Alford of Beaumont.
Photo from Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sharon Howell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Janie Elizabeth Gammill Alford, in this compilation.
She was Pearl Ella Alford, born 15 Sept 1889, and she shares a gravestone with her parents.
TX Deaths: Pearl Alford died 24 April 1933 in Gregg Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Pearl Ella 1889 TX1, James Wooten 1853 AL2, John Rogers 1810 GA3, Kinchen 1779 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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PEGGY JEAN ALFORD NOGGLER KOETTING
CANYON NEWS
Canyon, Randall Co., TX—Thursday, 22 July 1982
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Peggy Koetting of Adrian [Oldham Co.] at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Vega. She drowned in an accident at Ute Lake [Logan, Quay Co., NM] on Tuesday, July 13.
She had attended school at Umbarger when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Alford, were farming here.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Koetting, and children, John, Donald and Teresa Noggler of the home, Dennis Noggler of Wildorado and Margaret Nall of Amarillo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Peggy Koetting (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 Oct 1936 and died _____ July 1982, last residence Adrian, Oldham Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Inice Jackson Alford; and brother Charlie Earl Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Peggy Jean Alford Noggler Koetting was born 16 Oct 1936 in Nara Visa, Quay Co., NM, daughter of Ira C. Alford and Inice Jackson.
From TX Marriages: Peggy Jean Alford married Dennis L. Noggler in Deaf Smith Co. on 21 Apr 1955.
From TX Divorces: Peggy J. Noggler divorced Dennis L. Noggler on 24 Sept 1970 in Potter Co., TX. They were married on 21 Apr 1955.
From TX Marriages: Peggy J. Alford married Gene P. Koetting in Potter Co., TX, on 17 Dec 1976.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Peggy Jean 1936 NM1, Ira Clarence 1910 TX2, Earl Wilson 1882 TX3, Charles Miller 1853 TX4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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PEGGY JEAN CARDEN HALLFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 13 September 2005
Peggy Jean Hallford, 77, went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Gibson Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at Central Baptist Church... with burial to follow in the Brazos Valley Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Aspermont.
Peggy Jean Hallford was born April 1, 1928 in Roswell, New Mexico, the 10th child of Bob and May Carden; on September 14, 1943 she married Paul Hallford in Swenson, Texas. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Swenson Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and family, making all feel welcome in her home. She left behind a legacy of caring and sharing of love.
Survivors include husband: Paul Hallford of Aspermont; One Son: Pat Hallford and wife Gina of Amarillo, Texas; Three Daughters: Sue Roebuck and husband Randy of Jonesboro, Texas, Darlene Hays of Aspermont, Paulette Lawrence and husband Deryl of Aspermont; Sister Mildred Trammel of Phoenix Arizona; One Brother Melvin Carden of Amarillo, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 20 Great grandchildren; A host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Peggy J. Hallford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Aspermont, Stonewall Co., TX.
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PHILIP BRUCE ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Sunday, 5 April 1970
Funeral services for Phil Alford, Sr., of 1133 Timber Lane, Rosenberg, will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home Chapel, Caldwell. Mr. Alford, 71, died Friday morning at a Rosenberg hospital.
Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Carter, Jr., of the United Methodist Church, Caldwell, officiating.
Mr. Alford was a retired rancher in Burleson County. He resided in Rosenberg for six years.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Phil Alford, Jr. of Lewisville Ark.; two daughters, Mrs. F.D. Salmons, Jr. of Rosenbert and Mrs. C.J. Zapalac of Dickinson; one brother, Robert Alford of Caldwell; one sister, Mrs. W.L. Surovik, Sr. of Caldwell; and seven grandchildren.
Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bobby Joe Slovak
Philip, his wife Bertie, and his sister Lizzie are buried in this Alford plot.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Phil Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Aug 1898 and died _____ April 1970, last residence Richmond, Fort Bend Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bertie Hall Davis Alford Henderson; his parents Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott Alford; and his siblings Daniel Lee Alford Sr., Florence Inez Alford Surovik, Lizzie Evans Alford, and Richard Erwin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Philip Bruce 1898 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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PRESTON BENJAMIN ALFORD
Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—_____ February 1983
ABILENE—Services for Preston Benjamin Alford, 88 of Happy Haven Nursing Home in Abilene, were to be held at 3 p.m. today at North’s funeral Home, Richard Chastain, minister of Central Church of Christ, was to officiate, and burial was to be in Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died at 3 a.m. Thursday [February 10] at the nursing home after a long illness.
Born June 16, 1894 in Burnet, he married Susie Medlin in 1915 in Ruth. She died in 1977. He worked at Brownwood Refinery in Brownwood before moving to Abilene in 1924. He was employed at the Abilene Candy Factory and at Mead’s Bakery. He was a member of Central Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter; a son; a brother, Jess Alford of Brownwood; a sister, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock of Brownwood; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Photo from Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1983) dates of Preston Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Susie Medlin Alford; his son Roy Thomas Alford; his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his siblings Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, and William Allen Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Preston Benjamin 1894 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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R.J. ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—30 July 1998
R.J. Alford, 73, of Houston, passed away July 28, 1998. Survived by wife, Polly; sons, Jerry, Jimmy and Kenneth; daughters, Sandra, Janet and Barbara.... Service Friday 11 am in the Northwoods Memorial Chapel. Graveside 3 pm in the Harmony Cemetery, Huntsville, Texas.
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RABY ARDRELL ALFORD
AAFA #0492
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Thursday, 29 March 2012
Raby Ardrell Alford, 90, passed away March 27, 2012, at a Gatesville nursing facility. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville with minister Joe B. Baisden officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery, Gatesville.
Raby was born in the Schley Community near Gatesville on June 2, 1921, to Albert and Isa Curry Alford. He was a charter member and graduate of the Gatesville High School, Class of 1939, and a 1942 graduate of Tarleton Junior College, where he was radio announcer for the Tarleton Hour on Station WFAA, and a member of the Debate Club and the Tarleton State Champion Livestock Judging Team.
After graduation in 1942, Raby went to work as a civilian aircraft mechanic at Duncan Field in San Antonio, Texas. He was subsequently offered a job at Albrook Field in the Panama Canal Zone. During his employment there, he worked on detached service to repair and transport downed planes anywhere in Central and South America back to Albrook Field for total repair. He was drafted into the Army, serving on Tinian Island, from which the Enola Gay aircraft flew the atomic bombs, and also on Saipan Island. Raby was honorably discharged in September of 1946, with the rank of First Sergeant.
Upon his return, he and Lenola Baize were married on March 15, 1947, in Gatesville. They then moved to the Panama Canal Zone, where Raby was again employed as an aircraft mechanic at Albrook Field. Their daughter, Sherilyn, was born in Gorgas Hospital, Balboa, Canal Zone. They returned to Gatesville in November of 1948, purchased a ranch south of Arnett, and Raby started work as a field officer at the local Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office. He worked there until June of 1949, when he was transferred to Burnet County as County Executive Director of the ASCS office. In September of 1950, he was transferred to the Bell County ASCS office as CED, and stayed there 27 years until his and Lenola’s retirements in 1977. Their daughter, Marsha, was born in Belton. Upon retirement, Raby and Lenola moved to their ranch, where they enjoyed their rural life and friends.
While in Belton, Raby was a member of the Lions Club, where he served several times as the interlocutor for its annual Lions Club minstrel. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and of American Legion Post #55, where he served as Post Commander 1954-55. He was currently a member of Charles Jaegler Post #42 in Gatesville.
Raby was a member of the Belton Church of Christ, where he served as a Sunday School teacher, a deacon and an elder. At the time of his death, Raby was a member of the Gatesville Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Isa Alford; infant twin brother and sister, Eldean and Christine Alford; and brothers, Bill Tom Alford of Killeen, and Dr. Waylon Jack Alford of Victoria, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lenola; daughters, Sherry Havens and husband, Richard, of Hewitt, and Marsha and W. H. “Dub” Hicks of Gatesville,; three grandchildren, Major Eric Reid and wife, Leigh-Ann, of Lithia, Fla., Amy Howell-Perez and husband, Joe, of Flower Mound, and Alan Havens of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Christian Howell and Caden Perez of Flower Mound, and Meredith Reid and Rex Jameson “R.J.” Reid of Lithia; many extended family members and friends; and great-granddaughter, Piper Reid is expected to arrive April, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011; or the Cherokee Home for Children, P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, Texas 76832.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick Copp
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Isa Ann Curry Alford; and brothers Waylon Jack Alford and Bill Tom Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Raby Ardrell 1921 TX1, Albert Finis 1898 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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RAY LEWIS ALFORD
Father of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230
Photo from his son Max Ray Alford
Source unknown, but probably:
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—25 November 1977
Ray Lewis Alford, 71, of 835 Cranford St. was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park following Friday afternoon services at Lake Highlands Baptist Church.
He died Thursday at Memorial Hospital following an illness of several months.
The life-long Hopkins County resident was born Nov. 17, 1906, to William Lewis [sic: William Lafayette] and Minnie Keith Alford. He married Fay Bell [sic: Foy Bell, Fay being the name of her sister] in Pickton Jan 3, 1941. He was a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church and was a retired long time employee of Jim Masters Western Store.
Survivors include his wife, sons Max R. Alford of Dallas and W.L. Alford of Carson, Calif., and daughters Mrs. Helen Phillips and Mrs. Dell Lewis, both of Sulphur Springs, and Mrs. Betty Davis of Greenville.
Also surviving are brothers George Alford and Don Alford, both of Dallas, and C.A. Alford of Tyler; sisters Mrs. Willie Fay Culpepper and Mrs. Minnie Lee Coats, both of Tyler, and Mrs. Jessie Pearl Roach of Pensacola, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were conducted by the Rev. James Edge and the Rev. L.B. Morgan. Pallbearers were Ed Allen, Larry Don Young, Wayne Murphy, Jim Bryce, Bill McGarity and Warren Brewer.
Tapp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Restlawn Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gena Forsyth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1977) dates of Ray Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Foy Bell Alford; and his brother Donald Levi Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Jessie Pearl Alford Roach Corwin in Florida Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Ray Lewis 1906 TX1, William Lafayette 1877 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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RAYMOND FRANK ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 12 May 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Raymond Frank Alford, 47, of Saratoga died May 11 at his residence.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at West End Baptist Church in Saratoga with burial at Saratoga City Cemetery under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee....
A native of Liberty, he lived in Saratoga 13 years and was a truck driver for Shivers Well Service.
Survivors include wife, Margaret Jackson Alford of Saratoga; son, Raymond Frank Alford, Jr. of Saratoga; daughter, Elber Leanne Seaman of Silsbee; stepson, Jonathan E. Fowler of Saratoga; mother, Earline Alford of Hardin; brother, Willie T. Alford, Jr. of Hardin; sister, Alice Middleton of Liberty; and one grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Raymond F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 30 Nov 1949, last residence Saratoga, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Earline J. Hilton Alford, in this compilation.
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RAYMOND NEWTON ALFORD
Father of Anne Renee Alford Shelfer, AAFA #0744, and Paula Jo Alford Burns, AAFA #0805
Brother of Jo Muriel “Jody” Alford Roberts, AAFA #0761
Half-brother of Ramona Alford Darden, AAFA #0715
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Monday, 13 October 1980
LIBERTY—Funeral for Raymond Newton Alford, 53, of Liberty was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Allison Funeral Home in Liberty with burial in Oakdale Cemetery in Daisetta.
He died at 6:50 p.m. Friday [October 10] at Methodist Hospital in Houston after an illness.
A native of Daisetta, he had lived most of his life in Liberty and was an office manager and accountant for Bertman Drilling Co. He was a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include his mother, Thelma M. Brewer of Daisetta; father, Raymond Guy Alford of Eclectic, Ala.; three daughters, Renee Shelfer of Yazoo City, Miss., Paula Burns of Sugar Land and Alison Alford of Liberty; and sister, Jody Roberts of Houston.
Photos from Oak Dale Cemetery, Daisetta, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kitty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Raymond Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 22 Feb 1927, last residence Liberty, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rosemary Marshall Alford; mother, Thelma Mildred Farris Alford Brewer; stepmother, Mary Elsie May Alford; and sister Jo Muriel “Jody” Alford Roberts in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Raymond Guy Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
From TX Divorces: Raymond N. Alford and Rosemary M. Alford were divorced on 9 Feb 1977 in Liberty Co., marriage date 9 Aug 1948.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Raymond Newton 1927 TX1, Raymond Guy 1901 AL2, James Thomas 1873 AL3, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL4, Levin Ellis 1814 GA5, William 1787 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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RAYMOND T. ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 9 October 2003
Raymond T. Alford, age 70, of Newton [Newton Co.] died on Sunday, October 5, 2003 at Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 10, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Newton with burial to follow at Ford Cemetery near Newton....
Mr. Alford was a native of Gist, Texas and had lived in Newton for over 30 years. He was a retired minister and heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Alford of Newton, his sons, Wayne Alford and his wife Nora of Orange, Texas; Michael Alford and his wife, Vickie of Kirbyville, Texas; Jerry Alford and his wife, Debbie of Livingston, Texas; his daughters, Nancy Eddins and her husband, Bobby of Pineland, Texas; Terry Sowell and her husband, Randy of Deweyville, Texas; Naomi Alford of Newton, Texas; his brothers, H.C. Alford Jr. of Buna, Texas; Bobby Alford of Jasper, Texas; his sister, Mary Addison of Minden, LA; 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Sue Alford and his son, Ricky Alford.
Smith Funeral Home Newton, Texas 75966 (409)379-5041.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show Raymond T. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 Oct 1932, last residence Kirbyville, Jasper Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Harvey Claude Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From TX Births: Raymond T. Alford was born 6 Oct 1932 in Jasper Co., the son of Harvey Claude Alford and Effie Lee Williams.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Raymond T. 1932 TX1, Harvey Claude 1901 TX2, Jessie Claude 1876 LA3, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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RAYMOND WILLIAM ALFORD
Uncle of Thomas L. Epich, AAFA #1391
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 10 March 1965
Alford, Raymond W., 1213 West Saner.
Survived by wife, Mrs. Marian Alford; son, Ronald Alford; stepson, Robert Kelley; stepdaughter, Mrs. James P. Lyons; father, Murray C. Alford.
Chapel services 10 a.m. Thursday, Rev. Sidney Westbrook officiating. Interment Laurel Land.
Pallbearers; R.E. Harman, W.H. Vogel, E.R. Wells, R.M. Korioth, F.M. Smith and C.W. Battle. Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Home 400 E. Jefferson, WH6-5133.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Anonymous
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Ronald David Alford Sr.; and parents, Murray Childs Alford and Evelyn May Holmes Alford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: Raymond William Alford was born 6 Feb 1920 in OH, the son of Murry C. Alford and Evelyn Holmes.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Raymond William 1920 OH1, Murray Childs 1896 TX2, Alsey 1860 TX3, Mac Jimpsey Anderson 1830 TN4, Alsey 1802 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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REBECCA LEE RASBERRY ALFORD MOODY
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 5 March 2000
Rebecca Lee Alford Moody, 82, of Boerne, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2000.
She was born in Crowell, Texas, on Dec, 22, 1917, the daughter of Jackson G. and Fama Garnett Betts Rasberry.
She lived in Boerne since 1983 having moved from New London, Conn. She was a member of the First Church “Disciples of Christ” in Kerrville, Charter Member of the Baytown Little Theater, an avid bridge player, and Member of the Key to the Hills Women’s Civic Club.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Henry Moody and Neil Alford.
Mrs. Alford is survived by son, Jack S. Neel of Connecticut; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Welliver of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; many friends, especially Anita Asher and Terry Vogt.
.... Graveside services will be at Memory Gardens in Baytown at 1 p.m. on Monday....
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Vaughan’s Funeral Home of Boerne.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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REDEN ALFORD
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—30 December 1943
Funeral services for Reden Alford, 40, of San Antonio, were held in Rockdale...burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Alford died in a hopital in Austin at 2 a.m. Wednesday...
Born Dec. 30, 1903, Reden Alford was the son of the late Nat J. Alford, well-known Rockdale peace officer, and Mrs. Alford. His father was killed in an automobile accident June 24, 1921, and his mother died October 5, 1925. He was born and reared in the Rockdale public schools. In 1924 Reden Alford married Miss Avis Wilson, of Cameron...
Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, Reden Noris, 17, and Charles Edgar, 12. Also surviving are three brothers: Ottie Alford, of Rockdale; Wm. E. Alford, Galveston; N.E. Alford, of Rockdale; and four sisters: Mrs. E. R. Wolf, Rockdale; Mrs. Ella Baggett, Abilene; Mrs. R.E. Crane, Austin; and Mrs. Pascal Pogue, Rockdale.
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CAMERON HERALD
Cameron, Milam Co., TX—30 December 1943
Funeral services for Reden Alford, 40, who died ... in an Austin hospital Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1943, were held in Rockdale...
Mr. Alford had made his home in San Antonio for the past 10 years.... Mrs. Alford is the former Miss Avis Wilson of Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wilson and a sister of Mrs. Ben F. Reichert.... Mr. Alford was the son of the late Nat Alford, pioneer peace officer in Rockdale.
Besides his widow, two sons, Reden Norris and Chas. Edgar Alford, survive. The following brothers and sisters survive: Zeke Alford of Rockdale; Earnest (Monk) Alford of Galveston; Otis Alford of Rockdale; Mrs. Paschal Pogue of Rockdale; Mrs. Ella Baggett of Abilene; Mrs. Bob Crain of Austin; and Mrs. Lottie Wolf of Rockdale.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynn McKerral
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Avis Mae Wilson Alford Briggs; sons Charles Edgar Alford and Reden Norris Alford; parents, Nathaniel Jefferson Alford and Izora Elmira Young Alford; and brother Nathaniel Ezekiel Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Reden 1903 TX1, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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REDEN NORRIS “RED” ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Sunday, 4 February 2001
April 16, 1926 – Feb. 3, 2001
ROCKDALE—Graveside services for Reden “Red” Alford, 74, of San Antonio are set for 2 p.m. Monday at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale. The Masonic Lodge will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Mr. Alford died Saturday in the Metropolitan Hospital in San Antonio.
He was born in Cameron and lived in San Antonio for 65 years. He was a repairman for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 39 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in San Antonio. He was also a member of Bluebonnet Lodge No. 1912 A.F. & A.M. in San Antonio.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Alford of San Antonio; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Dr. Richard Gonzales of Sylmar, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynn McKerral
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Reden Alford and Avis Mae Wilson Alford Briggs; and his brother Charles Edgar Alford in this compilation. His middle name is from his father’s obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Reden Norris 1926 TX1, Reden 1903 TX2, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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RENA MAYE BAKER ALFORD GROOMS
Mother of Cecil Wylie Alford, AAFA #0012
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____October 1997
Grooms, Rena Maye, born, November 13, 1901, passed away October 3, 1997. Survived by sons Cecil Wylie Alford of Denver, CO, Bill Grooms of Dallas, Bob Grooms of Dallas, and 10 Grandchildren.
Services 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 7, 1997, Hughes Buckner Chapel. Rev. Vic Johnson officiating. Interment Laurel Land Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 5:00–7:00 P.M., Monday at the funeral home.
Hughes Funeral Home, Bucker Chapel, 2615 Buckner Blvd, Dallas, Texas, 75227, 214-388-0444.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rena M. Grooms (SS# issued in TX), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her first husband’s lineage: Cecil Wylie Robbins 1902 MS1, Thaddeus La Dora 1871 MS2, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA3, Spire Washington 1807 GA4, Brittain Washington 1782 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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REVA ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 December 1981
Alford, Reva, 79, of Dallas. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reva Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Nov 1902 and died _____ Dec 1981, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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RHODA MAE ALFRED
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Friday, 17 February 2006
Mrs. Rhoda Mae Alfred passed away Monday, February 13, 2006.
Mrs. Alfred was a Unit Secretary for the University Health System for 25 years.
She is survived by her 4 children; Juanita E. Smith, Vicente R. Alfred, Paula A. Smith and Walter E. Kemper, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Ernestine K. Everage.
Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home; Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from St. James A.M.E. Church 410 Richter Street.... Interment will be in Meadowlawn Memorial Park. Lewis Funeral Home.
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RICHARD DOUGLAS HALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 22 February 1999
BURLESON—Doug Halford, 58, was called to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 after being what is believed to be the longest living recipient of a double lung transplant in 1987.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Burleson. Funeral: 2 p.m Monday at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home in Mineral Wells.
Richard Douglas Halford was born Nov. 18, 1940 in Mineral Wells.
He was a loving father, “Papa” and a friend to many at First Baptist Church of Burleson.
His sister, Janice Sineath preceded him in death.
Survivors: Mother, Eileen Beck of Burleson; brother, James Halford of Arizona; son, Kent Halford and fiancee, Esther Neal and son, Chad, of Burleson; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Mark Hughes of Burleson; children’s mother, Peggy Harkins of Burleson; grandchildren, Brent, Trent and Tichelle Halford, Heather and Galan Hughes, all of Burleson; aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; and nephews.
Photo from Indian Creek Cemetery, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ruth Hamilton
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard D. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Burleson, Johnson Co., TX.
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RICHARD ERWIN ALFORD
Father of Mary Justine Alford Monroe, AAFA #0232
Brother of Florence Inez Alford Surovik, AAFA #0107
Uncle of Daniel Lee Alford, Jr., AAFA #0054
Grandfather of Dovie Jean Alford, AAFA #0110
THE CALDWELL NEWS AND THE BURLESON COUNTY LEDGER
Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—23 January 1953
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Richard Erwin Alford is dead. He died of a heart attack about 3 o’clock last Friday morning when he was alone in his car, on his way to Freeman town to get the colored cook. He was moving along slowly on highway 36 when he suddenly slumped forward, draped across the steering wheel. The car horn started blowing at the impact of his body. The car swerved to the right and rolled over the shoulder and into the ditch almost at the driveway entrance at Richard Bower’s home on the highway. Several people saw what happened and rushed to Mr. Alford’s aid. They called a physician but Erwin was dead before the doctor arrived. Thus the life of Erwin Alford passed from this earth on to its reward.
He was a good man as good men go. Many people loved him and respected him. He had a way about him that made an impression. Friends flocked to his little service station on highway 21 after World War II and business flourished for him at that spot. He always had an interesting story to tell; a humorous remark to make... a sort of so-called dry humor, which is the kind that is more often appreciated. Original witticisms came from him whenever he felt like talking to you. Yes... Erwin Alford, who retired from the filling station business in 1948 after the largest oil well in the world was struck, the Alford No. 1, on his and other heirs property in Upton County will be missed plenty by his friends and cronies on the main drag, at the down-town corners, at the banks and the barber shops, where he was seen some time during almost any day. Occasionally he travelled out to Upton County to check the oil business and other times he puttered around with his cattle. For the past four years Erwin just messed around, more or less, but he hadn’t been well. He had been ill several times before and his heart wasn’t strong, like it used to be. Although he had been seriously ill several times in recent years, he had been feeling pretty well of late and nothing like this suddenness of death was expected. It shocked his family and friends.
Mr. Alford was born August 12, 1886, at Caldwell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Halcut Alford. He was reared in this county and spent his entire lifetime here. In his youth he attended the local school, was a mail carrier and a farmer prior to World I. When the war came on Erwin was inducted into the 36th Division. In February 1918 went overseas July 1918 after training at Camp Bowie, Texas for less than six months. He was with M. G. Company, 141 Infantry. Fought in the battles of Meuse and Argonne Forest October 1 through October 29 and was decorated for bravery under fire. He received his honorable discharge July 3, 1919, and came home as soon after that as he could.
Mr. Alford was first married to Miss Dovey Jean Wallace in the early 1900’s. There were two sons born of this union, James Erwin, now of Houston and Tommie of Dallas. Mrs. Alford passed on in 1913.
He was again married in 1922 to Miss Era Miears of Kerrville. Three daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Alford, the first Dovey Jean, died in infancy. Mrs. Richard (Patsy) Stratton of Bryan and Miss Laurinda Alford of Caldwell. They survive their father.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons. He also is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Inez Surovik, and Miss Lizzie Alford, both of Caldwell; Lee Alford Sr., R.A. (Bob) Alford of Austin, and Phil Alford, Sr. of Caldwell and a number of nephews and nieces and four granddaughters and two grandsons.
Mr. Alford was a member of the First Methodist Church, The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Funeral service was held from Phillips—Luckey Funeral Home at 2 o’clock, Saturday afternoon…. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery.
Pall bearers were Phil Alford, Jr., Halcut Alford, Hoover Alford, Dan Alford, L.W. Gray, Hugh Cherry, D.L. Alford, Jr., and W.L. Surovik.
Photo from Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell, Burleson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Zaharis
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his third wife, Era Miears Alford; his daughters Laurinda Alford Youngbloom and Mary Justine Alford Monroe; his parents Halcut Alford and Mary Jane Scott Alford; and his siblings Daniel Lee Alford Sr., Florence Inez Alford Surovik, Lizzie Evans Alford, and Philip Bruce Alford in this compilation.
Richard Erwin Alford’s second wife, Sally Griffin, and their daughter, Mary Justine Alford Monroe, AAFA #0232, are not listed in this obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Richard Erwin 1886 TX1, Halcut 1854 TX2, Richard Erwin 1818 GA3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RICHARD HENRY ALFRED
From The Men and Women in WWII, Veterans from Houston County, TX
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—4 March 1999
Mr. R.H. Alfred, age 74 of Elkhart, passed away Feb. 23 at his residence. Mr. Alfred was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Houston County and resided in Elkhart for the past 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army.
Mr. Alfred was a retired mechanic and a farmer. He was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church where he also served as a Deacon.
Survivors include wife Ellen Marie Alfred of Elkhart; sons Claud William Alfred and wife Jennifer of Houston, Steve Richard Alfred and wife Mary of Palestine and Joe Alan Alfred and wife Patricia of Ladonia; daughter Lisa Marie Myers and husband Jimmy of Elkhart; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Alpha Morgan of Houston, Frances Bartee of Crockett and Ellena Hamlin of Lovelady; brother Elzie Alfred of Conroe; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mr. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Henry and Elzora Alfred; brother Moody Alfred and sister Effie Moffitt.
Funeral services for Mr. Alfred were held Feb. 25 in the Callaway-Alee Memorial Chapel with the Rev. T.D. Lunsford officiating. Interment followed in the Old Zion Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home.
Photo from Old Zion Cemetery, Kennard, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lady History Buff
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of R.H. Alfred (SS# issued in TX), last residence Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Frances Alfred Kendrick Bartee, Elzie Dryden Alfred, Moody David Alfred, and Zora Ellena Alfred Hamlin in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: Richard Henry 1924 TX1, Richard Henry 1886 TX2, David Richard 18523, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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RICHARD JAMES HALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 14 September 2000
Richard James Halford, 78, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2000 in Houston. Born Sept. 29, 1921, in Governeur, NY, he lived in Houston for 46 years. He was a claims and benefits representative for the Veterans Affairs hospital in Houston for 20 years before retiring. Additionally, he was an organist and music director for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Zion Lutheran Church and Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church after moving to Houston in 1954. He attended the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Mr. Halford was preceded in death by his wife Marjery Arbaugh Halford in 1982. He is survived by his daughter, Cassandra Lee Marvin, and son-in-law David Marvin of Oceanside, Calif.; brothers John Halford of Governeur, NY, and Everett Halford of Potsdam, NY; sisters Lucille Brown of Governeur, NY and Joyce Bressette of Clearwater, FL; grand-daughter Deirdre Collen Cody of Ft. Worth, TX; and two great-grandchildren.
A private cremation was held, and services are being scheduled in Governeur, NY. Interment will follow in the Governeur City Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the Marjery Arbaugh Halford endowment at Rice University. Bellaire Southwest Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Richard J. Halford (SS# issued in NY) but list his birth date as 18 Sept 1921, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his father, Thomas Halford; and siblings Everett Charles Halford, Frances Delia Halford Klock, Lucille Margaret Halford Brown, Paul Henry Halford, Ralph Thomas Halford, and Robert Ward Halford in New York Obituaries. We included the obituary of his sister Joyce Evelyn Halford Ward Bressette in Florida Obituaries.
His lineage: Richard James 1921 NY1, Thomas 1884 Canada2, Charles T. 1860 England3.
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RICHARD LEE “DICK” ALFORD, SR.
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 December 1996
JACKSONVILLE—Services for Richard ‘Dick’ Alford, 61, Jacksonville, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Renfro Memorial Chapel at Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, with the Rev. C.L. Taylor officiating.
Burial will be in Earle’s Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Dec. 15, in a Tyler hospital.
He was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Oklahoma. He lived in Jacksonville for the past 22 years. He was employed at Astro Air. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Marleene Alford, Jacksonville, two sons, Richard Lee Alford, Jr., Longview, and Randy Alford, Jacksonville; daughter, Donna Riggs, Jacksonville; sisters, Fern McDonald, McLeansboro, Ill., and Molleye Busby, Hawkins; brother, Frank Alford, Longview; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chet Wills, Larry McQuaide, Donny Baker, Jim Griffen, Don Murphy and Daryl Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Curry, W.T. Gillen, Lawrence Ellis and Gerald Jackson.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Mollye Lou Alford Busby in this compilation.
A RootsWeb Family Tree lists his father as Frank Burkette Alford.
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RICHARD LYNN ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Friday, 20 April 2007
Richard Lynn Alford, a long time resident of Corpus Christi, was born on June 9, 1928 in Wichita Falls, Texas entered into rest on April 17, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 78 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Clara Alford; sister, Patricia Lynn Noel; and brother, Robert Eugene Alford.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dea Alford; daughters, Marie Alford and Veronica Tharas and husband Greg; son, Richard Lynn Alford Jr. and wife Francis; brother, John Leroy Alford; grandchildren: Barbara, Elsa, Brian, Nathan, Franklin, Amelia, Hannah, Cecilia, Jacob, and John Cross; great grandchild, Dylan.
A rosary will be recited on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at La Paz Funeral Chapels.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 23, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1710 Clower St. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Arrangements are with La Paz All Faiths Funeral Chapels....
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2010 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard Lynn Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Richard Lynn 1928 TX1, Richard Leroy 1900 TX2, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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RICHARD WAYNE ALFORD
AAFA #0257
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—3 August 2012
Richard Wayne Alford, 68, of Alvarado passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, July 27, 2012.
Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at First Baptist Church in Alvarado. The Rev. Wade Taylor will officiate. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the building fund at the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 362, Alvarado, Texas 76009.
Wayne was born in Mineral Wells, to Charles Knowles and Maxine Harris Alford. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Wayne was a loving husband and a faithful servant of the Lord.
Honorary pallbearers will be his fellow deacons and his Sunday school class, Pairs and Spares.
He was preceded in death by his father and his stepfather, Robert Alford.
Survivors: Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Alford; sons, Michael and wife, Larissa Alford, of California, David Alford of Fort Worth; grandson, Ron Sikes; mother, Maxine Alford of Willow Park; brother, Charles Alford of Clear Lake; sister, Jasmine (Cymbe) Walston of Indiana; and his church family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Richard W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 June 1944, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his stepfather, Robert Burns Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Ruby Carol Crain Alford, in California Obituaries.
From TX Births: Richard Wayne Alford was born 29 June 1944 in Palo Pinto Co., the son of Charles Knowles Alford and Helen Maxine Harris.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Richard Wayne 1944 TX, Charles Knowles 1918 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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RICKEY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—19 October 2012
Alford, Rickey Age 62, of Dallas, TX, died on October 11, 2012. Memorial: Sat. Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Home - Dallas, Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
Golden Gate Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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RITA FAYE ALFORD CAVENDER
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 15 April 2005
Cavender, Rita Faye age 78, of Allen was born December 9, 1926 and passed away April 12, 2005.
She is survived by her brother, William Alford of Bakersfield, CA; brother-in-law, Doyle Wayne Cavender of Garland, TX; niece, Barbara Spurgin, caregiver and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Leon Cavender and a twin sister, Lita Alford.
Pallbearers; Doyle Wayne Cavender, Brent Cavender, Jeff Cavender, and Mike Cavender.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 14, 2005 in Williams Memorial Chapel.... Interment followed in Mills Cemetery. Williams Funeral Directors….
Photo from Mills Cemetery, Garland, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deborah Bench
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rita F. Cavender (SS# issued in TX), last residence Allen, Collin Co., TX.
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ROBBIE ALFORD HARRIS
MERIDIAN STAR
Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS—Friday, 14 April 2006
[She died in TX, but because of her close ties to MS, we are also publishing her obituary in Mississippi Obituaries.]
Services for Robbie A. Harris will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl White officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Harris, 80, of Meridian, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was a retired registered nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Kropp Harris of Missouri City, Texas; a son, Wellie Harris and his wife, Sheryl, of Missouri City; a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Harris of The Woodlands, Texas; a sister-in-law, Hilda Rhea Alford of Denham Springs, La.; a brother-in-law, Johnny Harris and his wife, Joyce, of Brandon; grandchildren, Kelly Harris Tolar and her husband, Trey, of Tomball, Texas, Matthew Harris and his wife, Chauncy, of Oklahoma City, Okla., Christie Harrison of Sugar Land, Kyle Harris of Missouri City, Sarah Harris and Mary Harris, both of The Woodlands; one great-granddaughter, Grace Harris of Oklahoma City and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Scott Harris and Alan Harris; a granddaughter, Kristin Harris; a brother, Travis Alford; a sister, Jean Hannula and brother-in-law, Jack; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dink and Sarah Chapman.
Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church of Meridian.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Harris, Jack Burton Hannula, Rick Alford, Robert Chapman, Matthew Harris and Trey Tolar. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Alford and Kyle Harris.
Visitation will be today from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robbie A. Harris (SS# issued in MS) was born 18 Sept 1925, last residence Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., TX.
See the obituary of her stepmother, Velma Walters Alford, in this compilation.
Robbie is the daughter of Arthur Eugene Alford and his first wife, Vera Simmons, who died in 1928.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Robbie 1925 MS1, Arthur Eugene 1898 MS2, Albert Arthur 1872 MS3, Ira Newton 1848 MS4, Ira Payne 1822 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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ROBERT BRYANT ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Sunday, 17 January 2010
Robert Bryant Alford, 66, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Dr. G.A. Roach officiating.
Mr. Alford was born Jan. 11, 1944, in Amarillo to Guy and Kathryn Alford. He served in the U.S. Navy and spent the last 40 years providing services for owner/operators in the trucking business.
Survivors include his loving family, Glenda Sweet, Scott Alford and wife Kristin, Candice Isbell and husband Wyatt, and several grandchildren.
Photo from Dreamland Cemetery, Canyon, Randall Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Smilydino
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Bryant Alford (SS# issued in NM), last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
From TX Births: Robert Bryant Alford was born 11 Jan 1944 in Potter Co., son of Joseph Guy Alford and Kathryn Alice Bryant.
From TX Marriages and TX Divorces:
Robert B. Alford, age 30, married Lina K. Singleton, 19, on 20 Apr 1974 in Potter Co.
Robert B. Alford, age 35, divorced Lina K. Alford, age 24, on 22 Aug 1979 in Randall Co.
Robert B. Alford, age 39, divorced Sherri L. Alford, age 27, on 28 July 1983. They were married on 14 June 1981.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert Bryant 1944 TX1, Joseph Guy 1908 TX2, Jesse David 1876 TX3, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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ROBERT BRUCE ALFORD
HERALD-ZEITUNG
New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX—Wednesday, 11 June 2003
Dr. Robert Bruce Alford, 84, passed away at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, June 9, 2003.
Dr. Alford was born on August 26, 1918, in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, where he won state championships in the half-mile run and wrestling and starred on the state championship football team with Sam Walton.
He attended the University of Missouri and briefly worked in Washington, D.C., until he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps on March 25, 1943. He attended pre-flight training at Maxwell Field, Alabama, primary flying school at Americus, Georgia, basic instrument school at Greenville, Mississippi, and advanced flying training at Blytheville, Arkansas.
He subsequently served as a flight instructor and served in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and central Europe. He left active duty in 1946, received a B.S. in chemistry from Southwest Texas University and then, in 1952, a D.D.S. from the University Of Texas Dental School in Houston. He had private dental practices in Seguin and Beaumont, Texas, and later served as director of dental services for the city of San Antonio from 1977 until his retirement in 1988.
His wife of 57 years, Ruth, and his two sons, David L. Alford of Green Valley, Arizona, and Terry B. Alford of Woodbury, Vermont, survive Dr. Alford.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Fort Sam Houston.
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandra M. Holt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert B. Alford (SS# issued in DC), last residence New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX.
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ROBERT BURNS ALFORD
AAFA #0207
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 7 February 2003
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Robert B. Alford, 80, passed peacefully from this life to the next after a long, courageous battle with heart disease Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel, Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington....
Robert was born March 16, 1922, in Mineral Wells. He was a Willow Park resident for the last 16 years and a former resident of Arlington for 40 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Willow Park.
Robert was a contract compliance officer for the federal government, from which he retired after 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and his first wife, Gladys Maxine McFadin Alford.
Survivors: Wife, Maxine Harris Alford of Willow Park; son, Robert W. Alford of Arlington; granddaughters, Carleen and Janelle; stepchildren, Charles Wayne Alford and Cymbe Walston; 13 step grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Minnie Lee Harris of California.
Photo from Moore Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
This photo was taken before Robert died in 2003.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Alford (SS# issued in TX). His last residence is listed as Weatherford, Parker Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his siblings Mary Blanche Alford Brewton and Wilson Ray Alford in this compilation.
Bob was proud of the many accomplishments of his father, especially his musical ability. See some of his music in AAFA ACTION, March 1990.
Bob and Maxine were proud of their unusual marriage circumstances and took some pleasure in talking about it. It was the second marriage for both of them. Maxine was previously married to Charles Knowles Alford, Bob’s brother. Bob and Maxine, as “in-laws” were good friends. When each of their spouses died, one thing led to another, and they eventually married. Their sons by their first marriages were first cousins and then became step-brothers. Bob and Maxine made sure both sons were members of AAFA, and they too were at the 1989 meeting in Houston.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert Burns 1922 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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ROBERT DOUGLAS ALFORD
Nephew of Robert Daniel Alford, AAFA #0790
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 3 October 2003
Robert Douglas Alford, 56, of Liberty died Sept. 30, 2003, Sterling Funeral Home, Dayton.
In another article:
Source unknown (from his Find A Grave memorial), but probably:
LIBERTY VINDICATOR
Liberty, Liberty Co., TX—_____ October 2003
Robert Douglas Alford, 56, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday night in a Port Lavaca hospital. Visitation will be held from 5pm-9pm on Friday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. Funeral Services will be held at 10am on Saturday at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton. The Rev. Vernon Parsons will officiate. Interment will follow at Linney Cemetery in Dayton.
Robert was born on September 12, 1947 in Liberty to parents Douglas Merl Alford and Juana Colleen Padon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. A lifetime resident of Liberty he worked in the Oil Field as an operations manager and vacuum truck operator. He enjoyed working in the yard, BBQ and cooking. Robert loved kids; he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was known for his love of telling stories.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda L. Alford and an infant son.
He is survived by his daughters Tammy Smalley of Dayton and Juana Jean Bauerle of Grenada, his son Robert Douglas Alford Jr. of Kansas, brothers Sam Alford of Liberty, Melvin Daniel Alford of Liberty and L.C. Alford of Liberty, sisters Merril Lynn Ramos of Liberty , Florence Gail Foxworth of Livingston and Alma Vilene Villarreal of Liberty. He has 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren but was very close to his “Baby Girl” granddaughter Courtney Smalley of LaPorte. Robert is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Photo from Linney Cemetery, Dayton, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Andrew Burdett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert D. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 13 Sept 1947, last residence Liberty, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, Douglas Mearl Alford; and brother Melvin Daniel Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Robert Douglas Alford was born 12 Sept 1947 [different than SSDI] in Liberty Co., TX, son of Douglas Mearl Alford and Juana Colleen Padon. This couple had 8 children between 1949 and 1966 in Liberty Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Douglas 1947 TX1, Douglas Mearl 1922 LA2, Robert Dewitt 1891 LA3, Louis Charles 1862 LA4, William Henry Harrison 1823 MS5, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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ROBERT EARL ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 June 2003
Alford, Robert Earl—47, of Austin died Friday [June 6]. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Forever All Faiths Funeral Service, north location. Services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bagdad Cemetery, Leander.
Photo from Bagdad Cemetery, Leander, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer Austinite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
From TX Births: Robert Earl Alford was born 6 Nov 1956 in Lee Co., mother’s maiden name Rosie Lee Basey, no father listed.
From his Alford Find A Grave memorial: He was born 27 Apr 1956 and died 6 June 2003.
From Kenneth Craven, President of the Bagdad Cemetery Association, Leander, Williamson Co., TX, where Robert is buried: Cemetery records show that Robert’s gravestone was paid for by a member of the McAdams family. There is a funeral marker for Alford and a larger marker for McAdams. The person who purchased the space said that Alford was very close with the McAdams family, and when Alford died he wished to be buried as a McAdams.
He has memorials under both names at Bagdad Cemetery (Find A Grave).
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ROBERT GREENE ALFORD
Brother of Orville Felton Alford, AAFA #0042
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—4 December 2011
Robert Alford, age 77 of Breckenridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, December 5th, at Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Leo Brooks and Rev. Otho Noggle officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, December 4th, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Robert Greene Alford was born on May 2, 1934 in Artemus, Kentucky to parents, Greene Berry Alford and Roxie Alice Baird Alford. He grew up in the small Kentucky community of Little Brush Creek and graduated from Knox Center High School in Barbourville, Kentucky in 1952. At only 18 years of age, Mr. Alford began his career at the First National Bank of Littlefield, Texas. He married Anne Brandt on March 27, 1955 in Littlefield. He later earned a degree in banking from Southern Methodist University. Mr. Alford’s career in banking spanned several decades: Vice President of First National Bank of Muleshoe, 1957 to 1968; Vice President of First National Bank of Breckenridge, 1968 to 1985 and CEO and President of City National Bank of Colorado City, 1985 to 1992. Following his retirement from the banking industry, Mr. Alford returned to Breckenridge, where he owned and operated Alford BBQ. From 1994 to 2004, Mr. Alford owned the Farmer’s Insurance Agency of Breckenridge.
Very civic minded, Mr. Alford was a member of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Lion’s Club, Quarterback Club and Band Boosters. He also served as an Assistant Boy Scout Leader, as well as the Chairman of the United Fund. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was also active in the Walk to Emmaus group. Mr. Alford enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and collecting antique coins and tools. He also loved to feed and watch the birds that would often visit his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Orville Alford, Johnny Alford and Doyle Alford and two sisters, Lyda Katrinak and Flora Jean Alford.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Anne Alford of Breckenridge; three children, Rob Alford and wife, Pam of Royse City, Lydia Knust and husband, Joe of Breckenridge and Greg Alford and wife, Julie of Prosper; one brother, Jason Lee Alford and wife, Sue of Three Rivers, Michigan; two sisters, Gwendolyn Crawford and husband, Jim of Hamilton, Ohio and Nina Sue Sullivan of Rockport, Illinois; ten grandchildren, Kara Largent and husband Jacob of Stephenville, Justin Shirley and wife, Laci of Breckenridge, Jamie Grabbe and husband, Oliver of Canyon, Felicia Combest and husband, Austin of Hawaii, Ben Alford of Dallas, Allie Alford of Prosper, Renee Acosta and fiancé, Paul Jones of Farmersville, Joel R. Knust of Dallas, April Geisheimer and husband, Jon of Switzerland and Angel Salas and husband, Michael of Breckenridge and sixteen great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert G. Alford (SS# issued in KY), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his brothers Doyle Dean Alford and Robert Greene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Orville Felton Alford in Indiana Obituaries; and his mother Roxie Alice Baird Alford and sister Lyda Marie Alford Katrinak in Kentucky Obituaries.
Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry) lists Bobby G. Alford, born 2 May 1934 in Knott Co., KY, mother’s maiden name Roxie Baird. AAFA records spell his middle name and his father’s name Green.
See Orville Felton Alford’s ahnentafel for more information about this family.
His lineage: Robert Greene 1934 KY1, Green Berry 1889 KY2, John William 1870 KY3, John Russell 1839 KY4, John 1806 NC5, Achilles 1772 VA/NC6, John before 1750 VA7.
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ROBERT L. ALFORD, JR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 28 September 1998
Bob Alford, Jr., age 69 of Mesquite [Dallas Co.]. Bob retired from the city of Dallas, Park and Recreation Department.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Bob III, Jeff, Mike and Randy Alford; daughter, Tonya Gilbert; seven grandchildren; brother, Melrose Alford; sisters, Fyne Peden and Dru Sadler. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sylvester Matthews officiating. Interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, September 28, 1998.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RMLeahy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bob J. [sic] Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 Dec 1928 and died 27 Sept 1998, last residence Mesquite, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Harry Lee Alford in this compilation.
There is some controversy regarding his father’s name. In some genealogies he is listed as Robert Ely Alford. He is listed in records as R.L., Robert L., Robert E., Robert, and Robert Lee. Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666, offers the probability that in his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, where he is is registered as Robert Lee Alford and signed his name R.E. Alford, [not located at Ancestry] he told the officials that he was Robert Ely Alford. He pronounced the name as “E-Lee” not as “E-Lie,” and the tired and over worked official heard only the “Lee.”
TX Births: R.L. Alford Jr. was born 26 Dec 1928 in Van Zandt Co., TX, the son of R.L. Alford and Ella White. No other births for this couple are recorded in these records.
On the 1930 census in Van Zandt Co., TX, Bob, age 1-4/12 b. TX, is the youngest child of Robert L. Alford, age 48 b. MS, and his wife Ella R. 43 MS.
On the 1910 census, the family is in Bolivar Co., MS: Robert E. Alford, age 30, married 6 years; his wife ella 28, 3 children, 3 living; and Velma 4, Earl 2, and Harry Lee 2/12. All and their parents were b. in MS.
On the 1900 census in Carroll Co., MS, he is Robert, age 23 b. May 1877, living with his father, Theodore Aloford, age 60 b. Aug 1838, widowed, 5 siblings and 2 nieces. All were b. in MS.
On the 1880 census in Carroll Co., MS, he is Robert, age 7, living with his parents Theodo Alford, 41 b. MS, and Harriet 36 MS.
On both the 1880 and 1900 censuses, Theodore says his parents were born in AL.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John William Alford and Leanne W. Roden.
His lineage: Robert L. 1928 TX1, Robert E.L. 1873 MS2, Theodore 1839 MS3, John William 1801 GA4.
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ROBERT LAVELLE HALFORD
ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—_____ June 2015
Halford, Robert L.
May 13, 1930 - June 22, 2015
Arrangements are currently pending.
Born to Robert B. and Algie Shedd Halford in El Dorado, Arkansas. He attended University of Mississippi (Midshipman) and in addition to his Navy Service, he served in the USAF Master Planning Section of the Air Proving Ground at Eglin AFB. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture in 1960.
He practiced architecture in Dallas for many years both as President of HSJ Architects and as principal of The Oglesby Group. Two of his favorites, among many award winning projects, were the adaptive reuse of the Sanger Bros. bldg. downtown into the original El Centro campus and the original campus of Richland College. He further left a mark on the Dallas architectural community through mentoring young design professionals throughout his career and by serving on various local and national professional committees. He treasured his friendship with Paul Tsotsos, Chicago, and Newton Fallis, Fort Worth, among many others.
He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family: daughter, Lauren Nitschke and husband Gary, Waurika, Ok; grandchildren, Bradley Nitschke, Dallas; Amanda Northcutt and husband Travis and great grandson, Kyle Northcutt, Bryan; and his loving devoted wife of 40 years, Helen.
Family thanks all his caregivers, especially Chris Burcalow and the Physical Therapy Dept. at CC Young.
Should anyone wish to remember him with a contribution, family would be grateful for your consideration of Homes for Our Troops (htofusa.org) or Returning Heroes Home, POB 202194, Dallas, TX 75230, or a charity of choice.
Arrangements under the direction of: ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home, 10116 E Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75238, 214-340-8008.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—28 June 2015
HALFORD, Robert Lavelle Age 85, of Dallas, Texas, died on 6/22/2015. For an extended obituary and to leave condolences, please visit www.ariacremation.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
Photo from Foss Funeral Home
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—7 September 2012
Robert Lee Alford, 87, of Clifton, formerly of Valley Mills, passed away Sept. 4, 2012, at his home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Valley Mills First Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Valley Mills Cemetery under the direction of Foss Funeral Home.
Robert was born May 11, 1925, in Coryell County, to Bill and Hester Pearl (Troutt) Alford. He was a World War II Army veteran. He married Rosalie Locklear on Oct. 11, 1947, in Waco. Robert was a farmer and rancher. He had worked for Kimble Feed Co. of Clifton and Clifton Lumber Company. Because of health reasons in 1989, he retired as a supervisor from Clifton Chemical Lime. Robert was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of almost 65 years, Rosalie Alford of Clifton; a daughter, Carol Franklin; a sister, Marybelle Donaldson of Ft. Worth; a grandson, John Franklin Sr. and wife, Ary, of Temple; two great-grandchildren, Mary Grace and John Junior; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Stanley Gibbons Jr., Richard Hoisington, Merle Belcher, Ray Dale Watley, Melvin Harris, and Weldon Davis.
Please join us in remembering Robert by visiting our memorial at www.fossfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Valley Mills Cemetery, Valley Mills, Bosque Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry and Allen Spinner
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Rosalie Locklear Alford; and siblings Effie Martha Alford Mobley and Thomas Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
Robert was the youngest child of William A. Alford and Hester Pearl Troutt.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1925 TX1, William A. 1870 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ?? 7.
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ROBERT LEE “DOC” ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Monday, 6 August 2007
EASTLAND, TEXAS—Robert L. “Doc” Alford passed away peacefully on August 4, 2007, at his home in Eastland, Texas, after an illness of several months. He was 93 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jim Wright and Rev. Harry Garvin officiating. Burial will be in Merriman Cemetery next to his wife of 68 years, Bertha “Bert” Alford, who passed away on August 4, 2002, five years ago to the day.
The family will received friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m
As a child, friends playfully referred to Robert as “Doc” and the nickname stuck. Throughout his life he was known as “Doc” by family, friends and acquaintances. Few people even knew his given name
Doc was born in Hamby, Texas, but the family moved first to Fort Worth and then to Eastland when he was a small child. He subsequently spent the better part of his 93 years in and around Eastland. In the course of his long life, he was first-hand witness to events that helped to shape the character of the city and to those two sensational legendary events that drew the attention of the whole country; the waking of “Old Rip” and the hanging of the “Santa Clause bank robber.
He married Bertha Lea Taylor on April 2, 1934, and supported a soon growing family as the shop foreman at Lamb Chevrolet. Doc worked for Theo Lamb until the dealership was sold to Milton Fullen. He helped with the transition of ownership and, in the process, he and Milton became close friends. It was a friendship that lasted throughout their adult lives.
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Doc attempted to join the army, but he had three children and the army was not taking men with families at that time. He persisted, however, and in October 1942, he was accepted into the United States Navy. As a Seabee, Doc served in the campaign to retake Guam and then as part of the American forces on Kodiak Island. He left the service with the rank of chief petty officer. Military service and his contribution to the war effort was one of Doc’s proudest accomplishments.
In the 1930s, he was a heavyweight boxing champion in Eastland County. There were many other more serious accomplishments, however. One that should be mentioned is his service to the community as a member of the Eastland Hospital Board of Directors from 1952 to 1993. He worked tirelessly and unselfishly, often in partnership with good friend Milton Fullen, donating time, money and his considerable talents in support of the hospital, which, in the early years, was often struggling for existence. Doc was an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Texas Christian Motorcycle Association, and Big D Pacers (a go-cart association). His service in these organizations offers some insight into his character and interests. An avid collector of baseball caps, he had more that 200 in his collection.
Above all, Doc was a good neighbor in a Christian sense, lending a helping hand to anyone who had a need, family and neighbors alike. He was a good man who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Doc is preceded in death by: his parents, James Monroe and [Cordelia A.] Cotton Alford; his wife, Bertha; a daughter, Shirley Lynch; and four brothers, Howard, Tommy, Chester and Edgar.
He is survived by: three daughters, Ida Norris of Eastland, Sylvia Moreland of Lake Leon, and Barbara Crudgington of Ranger; a son, Robert L. “Bud” Alford of Jackson, Mississippi; 20 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Edwards Funeral Home, Eastland, Texas 254-629-2611
Photos from Merriman Cemetery, Ranger, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, M. Scott Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 July 1914.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bertha Lea Taylor Alford; and brother Chester Grady Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1914 TX1, James Monroe 1885 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ROBERT LEE HALFORD, JR.
WISE COUNTY MESSENGER
Decatur, Wise Co., TX—Sunday, 23 October 2005
Funeral for Robert L. Halford Jr., 76, of Bishop [Nueces Co.] and formerly of Wise County was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Alvord Church of Christ. A memorial service was held Thursday, Oct. 20, at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary in Kingsville.
Halford died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, in Bishop.
Born April 3, 1929, in Seymour, to Robert Lee Halford and Myrtle Thomas Halford, he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and attained the rank of sergeant under combat conditions. He graduated with a degree in ag science from Texas Tech in 1958. He married Jeannette Holland in 1959, and she preceded him in death in 1976. He married Donna Allard Perrault in 1977.
He graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1981 with a master’s degree in education and later served as principal at Alvord. He was a minister at Sunset, Crafton, Greenwood, Alvord, Forestburg and Bishop Churches of Christ.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Adam and James; two brothers, Charles and J.D. Halford and one sister, Mary Halford Fain.
He is survived by three children, Cindy Jeter and husband, Larry, of Chantilly, Va., Becky Stephens and husband, Russell, of Decatur and Stephen Halford and wife, Stefanie, of Southaven, Miss.; four step-children, Barry Perrault and wife, Lesa, of Humble, Tom Perrault and wife, Cheryl, of Richmond, Va., Kendra Perrault Nash and husband, John, of Missouri City and Elaine Perrault Murrell and husband, Brian, of London, England; 10 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; five sisters, Lois Nikirk and husband, Roy, of Corpus Christi, Jolu Rupel and husband, Gene, of Joshua Tree, Calif., Wilma House of Aledo and Opal Morton and husband, Dick, and Sharon Walker, all of Fort Worth, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, the Bishop Church of Christ or the Disabled American Veterans.
Photo from Sunset Beasley Cemetery, Sunset, Montague Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cheryle Wilson Sprecher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of R.L. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Bishop, Nueces Co., TX.
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ROBERT S. HALLFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 5 March 2000
ANSON—Robert S. Hallford, 70, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at All Saints Episcopal Hospital in Fort Worth after a short illness. Services will be 1:30 Sunday at the Anson Church of Christ…. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, directed by Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home.
Born Jan. 11, 1930, in Bangs, Robert was a son of the late Andrew and Lorlea (Seymore) Hallford. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Robert lived most of his life in the Abilene area, where he worked for Nemco Electric. He married Janea Anderson on July 2, 1978, in Lubbock. Robert worked for Brandon & Clark Electric in Lubbock for 18 years before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
One brother, Tommy Hallford, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Janea Hallford of Anson; two sons, Robbie Hallford of Levelland and Jeffery Hallford of Flower Mound; one daughter, Stephanie Cook of Lubbock; two stepsons, Lee Howard of Snyder and Ricky Washburn of Anson; one stepdaughter, Carla Lankford of Fort Worth; two brothers, David Hallford of Abilene and Ben Hallford of Keller; two sisters, Goldie Monroe of Abilene and Johnnie Goforth of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gregorcyk, David Bratcher, Joe Rude, Ronny Tinker, Steven Campbell, and Sammy Losoya.
Foster-Adams Funeral Home
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert S. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Anson, Jones Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Barbara Janea Anderson Hallford, in this compilation.
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ROBERT SIDNEY ALFORD
Nephew of Willie Marshall Alford, AAFA #0128
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 14 July 1994
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995
Robert Sidney Alford, 37, of Lumberton [Hardin Co., TX] died Tuesday [July 12] at St Elizabeth Hospital after an illness.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Cemetery in Silsbee under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee….
A native of Newton, Miss., he lived in Lumberton seven months and was a satellite installer.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Golightley Alford of Lumberton; son, Timothy Leland Alford of Lumberton; daughter, Holly Alford of Lumberton; mother and stepfather, Julia and Connie Olive of Lumberton; sisters, Kathleen Jones of Lumberton, Patricia Redmon of Silsbee, Jeannie Deaton of Stigler, Okla., and Bonnie Fredrick of Midwest City, Okla.; and brothers, Joseph W. Alford of Huntsville, and Travis Olive and Dennis Olive, both of Midwest City.
Photo from Resthaven Cemetery, Silsbee, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rex Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 10 Sept 1956, last residence Gulfport, Harrison Co., TX, last benefit Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., TX.
We included the obituary of his brother Timothy Ward Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Sidney 1956 MS1, ?????2, Nathan Bell 1886 MS3, Warren Jefferson 1863 MS4, Warren Jefferson 1831 GA5, Spire Washington 1807 GA6, Brittain Washington 1782 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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ROBERT STACY ALFORD
Brother of Clifford Lahoma Alford, AAFA #0099
Photo from sbaselise1’s Byrum Family Tree (Ancestry)
DAILY NEWS
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Tuesday, 26 November 1985
Graveside services for Robert S. Alford, 73, of Waskom [Harrison Co.] will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in Memory Park....
Lakeview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford died Monday [November 25] at his home after a brief illness.
He is survived by his sons, Benny of Waskom and Stacy Eugene of Plano; a brother, Clifford of Phillips; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Memory Park Cemetery, Longview, Harrison Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 6 Oct 1912 and died _____ Nov 1985, last residence Waskom, Harrison Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Wauneta Frances Burchfield Alford; and son Benny B. Alford in this compilation.
In 1920, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK: Nute Alford, age 28 born MS; his wife Mamie 25 AR; sons Stacy 7 OK and Clifford 1 OK; and cousin Hallie Kemp 19 TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
His lineage: Robert Stacy 1912 OK1, Newton Elisha 1892 MS2, John Anthony 1862 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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ROGER LESLIE HALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 October 2004
Roger Leslie Halford born August 6, 1944 to Robert and Roselyn Halford died in Kingwood, Texas on October 3, 2004.
Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2004 in the Chapel of Kingwood Funeral Home followed by a reception with the family at the funeral home…. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to MD Anderson c/o Melanoma Center.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roger L. Halford (SS# issued in PA), last residence not listed.
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ROBERT WILLIAM ALFORD, SR.
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Friday, 20 January 1933
MERCEDES MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN FT. WORTH HOTEL
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 20—R.W. Alford, 60, of Mercedes [Hidalgo Co.], former Fort Worth business man, was found dead in his hotel room by a chamber maid late Wednesday [January 18]. Justice J.R. Faulkner returned an inquest verdict of death from: “bullet wounds, self-inflicted.”
Alford left a note asking that his family in Mercedes be notified and a check to pay his funeral expenses. He named a Fort Worth undertaker, whom he wished to conduct the funeral
Alford formerly was head of the Alford Ice and Creamery Complay, but left the city several years ago to engage in the same business in San Antonio. He had registered at the hotel January 12.
Photo from Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughter Cecelia Alford Longaker; father, James Perry Alford; and siblings Sophie K. Alford Woods and Sallie Eugenia Alford Peveler in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: R.W. Alford’s death certificate says he was born 14 Sept 1869—his daughter Cecelia Alford Longaker was the informant. However, his gravestone says he was born in 1867, and he was age 3 on the 1870 census and age 12 on the 1880 census.
His wife was Mary Lavina Castle Alford. She died in San Francisco, CA, on 9 July 1962 [California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1895-1985 (Ancestry)].
From TX Births: His son, Robert William Alford Jr., was born 29 May 1921 in Tarrant Co., TX. Robert Sr.’s middle name is assumed from his son’s birth record.
A brief biography of Robert, written before his son Robert was born in 1921, is included with AAFA Biographies and Autobiographies of Alfords. It incorrectly says he was born 14 Sept 1871.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Robert William 1867 TX1, James Perry 1821 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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RONALD DAVID ALFORD, SR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Alford, Ronald D. Sr. (Ronnie) Born October 16, 1940 and passed away June 20, 2009.
Preceded in death by [step]dad, Edwin Mauser.
Survived by mother Beulah Mauser; son: Ronald Alford, Jr. & Terri Berkley; daughters: Beverly Wallace & husband Jeff, Elizabeth Alford; Brenda Burkham & husband Jerry; and April Alford; 7 grandchildren, and numerous other family members along with many friends.
Service will be 12:00 Noon Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel….
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald David Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence De Soto, Dallas Col, TX.
See the obituary of his father, Raymond William Alford, in this compilation.
Ronald is the grandson named in Murray Childs Alford’s obituary.
From TX Births: Ronald David Alford was born 16 Oct 1940 in Dallas Co., TX, the son of Raymond William Alford and Buella Fay Cristie. Ronald David Alford and Shelia/Sheila Ann Inmon/Inman are listed as the parents of all the children named in the obituary except April, whose mother is Janet Gail Chandler. All the children were born in Dallas Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Ronald David 1940 TX1, Raymond William 1920 OH2, Murray Childs 1896 TX3, Alsey 1860 TX4, Mac Jimpsey Anderson 1830 TN5, Alsey 1802 NC6, Ira Bailey 1781 NC7, Isaac 1748 NC8, Julius 1717 VA9, James 1687 VA10, John 1645 VA11.
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RONALD K. ALFORD
Uncle of Oliver Carroll Alford, AAFA #0212
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 22 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
ELKHART [Anderson Co.]—Services for Ronald K. “Ron” Alford, 67, Elkhart, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home chapel, Palestine.... Burial will be in Crawford Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Feb. 20 in a Tyler hospital.
He was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Slocum to the late Ed and Agnes Moore Alford. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and worked 30 years for the Houston Chronicle before retiring to Elkhart in 1978.
He worked as a handyman before going to work in maintenance at Texas Department of Criminal Justice at Coffield Unit and then Beto II. He was a volunteer for Anderson County Sheriff’s Department and a volunteer bailiff for Anderson County Courthouse.
He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Redtown, Disabled American Veterans, Elkhart Masonic Lodge, South Anderson County Medical Board of Elkhart, and helped form the Chamber of Commerce in Elkhart.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Alford, Elkhart; sons James “Mike” Alford, Nashville, Tenn.; daughter, Michele Westmoreland, Crockett; brothers, John Alford and Eddie Alford, both of Houston; special friends, Calvin “Okie” and Margaret “Geat” Bell, Rose, Okla. and Buddy Blonts, Crockett; 3 grandsons and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers include Jim Bob Parker, Marion Hortman, Vernon Collins, W.T. Grigsby, Eugene Grigsby and James Coffman.
Honorary pallbearers are Men’s Sunday School Class of Tabernacle Baptist Church....
Photo from Crawford Cemetery, Slocum, Anderson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carol Hoch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald K. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Elkhart, Anderson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers John Paxton Alford, Maurice Lee Alford, and Oliver Carroll “O.C.” Alford in this compilation.
Ronald was the son of James Edward Alford and Agnes Marie Moore.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ronald K. 1931 TX1, James Edward 1881 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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RONALD REX ALFORD
Weatherford High School Senior Picture 1962, Weatherford, Parker Co., TX
Photo from www.findagrave.com
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 23 September 2007
Ronnie Alford passed away peacefully on September 21, 2007 at the age of 63.
Graveside services will be Monday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Merriman Cemetery in Ranger. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 - 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
Ronnie grew up in Weatherford, Texas (Graduated WHS in 1962) where he met and fell in love with his wife of 45 years Vicki [Bramlett]. During his early years as a cowboy he would break horses and work in the dairy farms. He owned three large dairy farms in Weatherford. After living in Colorado for a period of time he and Vicki moved back to Texas and began The Store and Southwest Grill in Ranger. Later they moved to the El Rancho Cafe and have owned it for the past 8 years. Ronnie was a true cowboy from the beginning. His days where filled with checking the cows and shootin’ the bull with his friends and you never saw him without his dogs, Mike and Trick.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his father, James Alford and his brother, Jimmy Alford.
He is survived by: his wife, Vicki; two sons, Greg Alford and wife Donna, and RJ Alford; a daughter, Carol Lynn Alford- Newsom and husband Jerry; mother, Carroll Alford; grandchildren, Brandi Jones and Dustin Davenport; great- grandchildren, Jordyn and Logan Zarate.
Ronnie will be dearly missed by all that loved him. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Ranger Rodeo Team care of Ranger College.
Photos from Merriman Cemetery, Ranger, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, M. Scott Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ronald Rex Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 July 1944.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Alford and Carrolle Maxine Reed Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Jimmy Ray Alford in Idaho Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ronald Rex 1944 TX1, James 1918 TX2, Benjamin Franklin 1882 TX3, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL4, Jackson 1830 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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RONALD TERRENCE ALFORD
Cleveland, TX—_____ January 2012
Ronald Terrence Alford of Splendora [Montgomery Co.], TX, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born in Houston, TX on Sunday, February 27, 1949 to Ross Montgomery and Marjorie Laverne Alford both of whom preceded him in death.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Marian Alford; children, Amanda Lott and husband Troy of Houston, TX, J.T. Alford and wife Kristy of Porter, TX; brother, Ross Alford and wife Caroline of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Brock Alford and Lyla Lott.
Ronald was a member of the Pioneers Club with Southwestern Bell, Good News Ministry at the prisons and also an active member of First Assembly of God, Humble, TX.
Visitation for Ronald will be held at Neal Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:00-9:00 pm. Service for Ronald will be held at First Assembly of God, Humble, TX, on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10:00 am. Pastor Milton Pool and Pastor Paul Williams officiating. All service arrangements were handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Ross Montgomery Alford, in this compilation.
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ROSALIE ALFORD LINDSEY
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 27 June 2002
Rosalie Lindsey, 73, of Irving died Sunday [June 23]. A memorial service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday on the historical Flower Mound in Flower Mound near the intersection of FM3040 and FM2400.
Ms. Lindsey was born June 17, 1929, in Anderson, Ind.
Survivors include her sons Ron Lindsey, Michael Lindsey, Scott Lindsey and Pete Lindsey; daughter Anita Banks; brother Jerry Alford; two sisters; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosalie Lindsey (SS# issued in IN), last residence Flower Mound, Denton Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her parents, John Harvey Alford and Alta Marie Henry Alford; and brothers Jack Clayton Alford, Jerry Dale Alford, and Robert William Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
Her lineage: Rosalie 1929 IN1, John Harvey 1897 IN2, William Perry 1865 IN3, Samuel 1837 IN4, John Lambert 1802 VA5, John 1773 VA6, John 1732 VA7, John 1696 ?? 8.
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ROSALIE LOCKLEAR ALFORD
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—22 December 2012
Rosalie Alford, 84, of Clifton, formerly of Valley Mills, passed away Dec. 19, 2012, at her home surrounded by family. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Clifton. Interment will be in the Valley Mills Cemetery under the direction of Foss Funeral Home.
Rosalie was born Aug. 31, 1928, near Valley Mills. She was the daughter of Clyde and Nellie Rowena (Gibbons) Locklear. She married Robert Lee Alford on Oct. 11, 1947, in Waco, and he preceded her in death in September of this year. She was formerly an assistant administrator of the Valley Mills Care Center and was formerly employed at Hillcrest Hospital as food supervisor. Rosalie was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Coleman Locklear.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol Franklin; a grandson, John Franklin Sr. and wife, Ary, of Temple; two great-grandchildren, Mary Grace and John Junior; and several nieces and nephews.
Please join us in remembering Rosalie by visiting our memorial at www.fossfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Lee Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ROSE MARIE ALFORD COX
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 8 October 1999
Mrs. Rose Marie Alford Cox, a 1957 graduate of Phillis Wheatley Senior High School (Houston) expired, 10/5/1999. Survivors: husband, James Cox Sr., 3 children, 1 sister, a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service Friday 7 to 10 pm Church of Living God, 2509 Burkett Street. Funeral Saturday 10 am Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church 7701 Jutland. Burial Paradise North Cemetery.
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ROSE MARIE BARRY ALFORD
[A similar article was published in the Dallas Morning News, date unknown.]
Photo from Dallas Morning News
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 27 July 1997
ARLINGTON—Rose Marie Barry Alford, 78, a retired contract officer for General Services Adminstration, died Friday, July 25, 1997, in Dallas. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Park Cities Baptist Church. Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. Chaplain Wayne McClellan will officiate
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Rose Marie Barry Alford was born Sept. 1, 1918, in Spokane, Wash.
She was an active member of Park Cities Baptist Church for 45 years. She was a Charter founder of the Century Garden Club. She was a member of the Echo Book Club, the Variety Book Club and a member of the Dallas Baptist University Womens Board. She was also a Scottish Rite Volunteer.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Daniel Barry and Leon Johnson Alford.
Survivors: Son, Wayne Paul Barry and wife, Carolyn; daughter, Beverly Ann Haagen and husband, Peter; grandsons, Craig Daniel Barry, Michael Wayne Barry and wife, Kim, James Patrick Barry, Bradley Wayne Haagen, Christopher Lars Haagen; granddaughter, Heather Marie Haagan; sister, Alma Schmidt of Spokane, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home Dallas, (214) 363-5401.
Photo from Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Romo
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rose Marie Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her second husband, Leon Johnson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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ROSEMARY MARSHALL ALFORD
Mother of Anne Renee Alford Shelfer, AAFA #0744, and Paula Jo Alford Burns, AAFA #0805
SOUTHWEST DAILY NEWS
Sulphur, Calcasieu Parish, LA—Monday, 28 January 2013
Rosemary Marshall Alford passed away quietly on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert Bruce and Rose Marshall of Sulphur.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Bruce Marshall, Jr., and her great granddaughter, Layah Faith Shelfer.
Rosemary taught school for 29 years and retired in 1991 from the Liberty Independent School District, where she treasured the relationships made with her fellow teachers and students. She enjoyed teaching history, United States geography and reading. In her early retirement, Rosemary enjoyed quilting and making mayhaw jelly for her family and friends. Later on, her day was filled with crossword puzzles, As the World Turns, reading ghost stories and watching a good car chase on TV.
With her love of history, Rosemary was proud to become a member of the Libertad Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Her dream job was to be a character docent in Williamsburg, VA in one of the historical homes.
Mrs. Alford was born in New Orleans, on March 1, 1927 and grew up in Sulphur. She graduated from Sulphur High School and earned her teaching certificate from University of Southern Louisiana. It was there on a blind date she met her future husband, Raymond Alford. They were married on August 9, 1948 in Sulphur and raised their three daughters in Liberty, Texas.
Survivors include daughters, Alison Alford of Liberty, Texas, Paula Alford Burns and her husband George of Wharton, Texas, and Renee Alford Shelfer and husband Jonathan of Pelham, Ala.; and grandchildren Amanda Harris and her husband Jeremy and their daughter, Eleanor Rose, of Pelham, Ala. and Matthew Shelfer and wife Mika and their children, Tobias Gabriel, Luke Jeremiah and Arwyn Hope of Alabaster, Ala.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in her memory to the Geraldine Humphries Library in Liberty, Texas or to the Libertad Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Raymond Newton Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Divorces: Raymond N. Alford and Rosemary M. Alford were divorced on 9 Feb 1977 in Liberty Co., marriage date 9 Aug 1948.
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ROSIE LEE HART ALFORD
SULPHUR SPRINGS NEWS-TELEGRAM
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 August 2005
Funeral services for Rosie Lee Hart Alford, 83, of Sulphur Springs were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, in Winterfield Baptist Church....
Burial followed in Winterfield Cemetery with Kim Guess, Robert Leighton, Jill Swayze, Jim Swayze, Mark Swayze, Bridget Ely, Chandra Alford, Christopher Alford, Marisa Alford, Kathlyn Alford and Alexa Alford serving as pallbearers.
She died Friday, July 29, at Carriage House Manor. [Original text says July 19, but that is incorrect.]
Mrs. Alford was born in the Winterfield community of Hopkins County on March 19, 1922, the daughter of Ollie and Velma Hart. She married Harice V. Alford in Pickton on June 24, 1939. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Alford was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-law, Larry Vaughn Alford of Denton, Michael Hart Alford of San Pablo, Calif., and Kevin and Mary Jo Alford of Sulphur Springs; two daughters and son-in-law, Martha Alford Swayze of Dallas, and Brenda Alford and Jerry Leighton of Sulphur Springs; six sisters, Gertude Ragan of Winnsboro, Frankie Elledge of Pickton, Grace Plemons of Pickton, Mozell Dean of Sulphur Springs, Lovis Edwards Elledge of Pickton, and Ruby Shoffner of Balch Springs; 11 grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Alford was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Darwin Hart....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rosie L. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
From Peggy Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666: Rosie was the daughter of Ollie Albert Hart and Velma Jane Maddox. Her husband Harice Vaughn Alford (1920–1986) was the son of George Albert Sidney Alford and Valeria Isabel Clay.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Harice Vaughn 1920 TX1, George Albert Sidney 1886 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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ROSS MONTGOMERY ALFORD, SR.
From The Men and Women in WWII, Veterans from Houston County, TX
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Thursday, 10 July 2003
Mr. Ross Montgomery Alford, Sr., age 85 of Splendora [Montgomery Co.], passed away July 8, 2003. Mr. Alford was a native of Ash [Houston Co.]. Mr. Alford was born January 21, 1918.
Survivors include his children Ross Montgomery Alford, Jr. and wife Carolyn, Ronald Terrence Alford and wife Marian; grandchildren Jeffery Alford and wife Susan, Russell Alford and wife Nancy, Amanda Alford, J.T. Alford; great-grandchildren Danielle Alford, Nikki Alford, Cole Alford, Jacob Alford and soon to arrive Aidan and Christina; sister Vera Wunderlich and husband Travis.
Funeral services for Mr. Ross Montgomery Alford, Sr. will be held on Thursday, July 10, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pace-Stancil/Probst Chapel, 103 E. Crockett, Cleveland, with Mr. Gary Shiflet officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Boggs Cemetery in Austonio.
Photo from Boggs Cemetery, Ash, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ross M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Splendora, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituary of his son Ronald Terrence Alford in this compilation.
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ROSS ODELL HALFORD, JR.
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 9 January 2010
Ross Odell Halford, Jr., 79, of Baytown, TX, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Ross was a Lieutenant with the Baytown Fire Department, where he retired after 25 years of service. Ross loved to work with his hands and could fix anything. After his retirement, Ross, and the love of his life, Gladys, moved to Arkansas, where he lived his life-long dream on his farm, Pebble Creek. Ross was a generous man who was loved and respected by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his son, James L. Halford.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gladys; daughter, Joyce Halford; daughter-in-law, Joy Smith; sisters, Betty Lovett and Rita Findlay; brother, Rev. James A. Halford; six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Earthman Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
To send the family condolences, please visit www.earthmanfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX 77521; (281) 422-8181.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ross Odell Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 July 1930, last residence Baytown, Harris Co., TX.
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ROY ADOLPH ALFORD
Father of John Richard Alford, AAFA #0218
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—24 June 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
ZAVALLA, TX—Services for Col. Roy A. Alford, 90, U.S. Army, Ret., of Zavalla were held on Sunday, June 23, 2002, in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home in Huntington. Interment followed at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. He died on Friday, June 21, 2002, in Zavalla.
Col. Alford was born on December 16, 1911 in Sampson, Alabama. He resided in San Antonio for ten years and in Zavalla for 3 years. He was a retired colonel from the U.S. Army. He served in World War II. He was also retired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration after 40 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Alford of Zavalla, sons, John Alford of Houston and Paul Alford of Naples, Florida, daughters, Annette Wilder and Cindy Frazier, both of Houston, and Patrice Waltz of California.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, A.E. Horan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Roy A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Huntington, Angelina Co., TX.
AAFA records show that his name was Rastus Adolph Alford but that he always used Roy as his first name.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Henry Miles Alford.
His lineage: Roy Adolph 1911 AL1, John Richard 1890 AL2, Richard Mason 1869 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ROY EDWIN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 November 1959
Alford, Roy Edwin, 20. Survived by son, Billy Dwayne Alford; mother, Mrs. Vivian Elms; father, Bruce L. Alford; grandmothers, Mrs. Lovick White; Mrs. Ina Alford.
Chapel services 4 p.m. Monday, Rev. Howard Conatsner officiating. Interment Laurel Land.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 November 1959
RITES SET FOR VICTIMS OF WRECK
Combined funeral services for three Irving people—Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alford and Roy’s brother, Bruce David Alford—killed in a 2-vehicle, head-on collision three miles south of Ennis Saturday night, will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in Lamar & Smith Funeral Chapel, 800 West Jefferson with the Rev. Howard Conatsner officiating. Burial for all will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mrs. Alford, 17, is survived by a son, Billy Dwayne Alford of Irving, her mother, Mrs. May Neal; two brothers, Marvele Yates Jr. and James Roy Yates; a sister, Belinda Yates; her grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Cooper, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Maude Hackney.
Surviving the two brothers are their mother, Mrs. Vivian Elms; their father, Bruce L. Alford and grandmothers, Mrs. Lovick White and Mrs. Ina Alford.
Bruce Alford, 22, is survived also by his wife; a son, Ricky Alford, and a daughter, Patrice Dianne Alford.
Roy Alford, 20, is also survived by a son, Billy Dwayne Alford.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Lee Yates Alford; and brother Bruce David Alford.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: His death certificate says he was born 15 Jan 1939 in Louisiana, the son of Bruce L. Alford and Vivian White, and died 7 Nov 1959.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Roy Edwin 1939 LA1, Bruce L. 1912 LA2, William Dewitt 1874 MS3, Seaborn S. 1834 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ROY S. HALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 June 1976
Roy S. Halford, 80, of Albany died Monday [June 7] afternoon at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring after a lengthy illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Albany Church of Christ… Burial was in Albany Cemetery, directed by Godfrey Funeral Home.
Born Jan. 28, 1896, in Waco, he moved to Albany in 1905. He married Cora Waggoner Aug. 4, 1920, in Eastland. He was a retired oil well driller for Marshall Young and also Marshall Morrell. He was a member of Albany Church of Christ, and was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. L.E. (Joan) Farmer of Albany; a grandson, Bill Farmer of Albany; a brother, Charlie of Fort Worth, two sister, Mamie Johnston and Annie Norman, both of Caldwell, and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Albany Cemetery, Albany, Shackelford Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Saundra Nobles
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1976) dates of Roy Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Albany, Shackelford Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Cora L. Waggoner Halford; daughter Joan Halford Farmer; mother Josephine A. Walker Halford Balliew; and brothers Charles Houston Halford Jr., John B. Halford, and Walter Halford in this compilation.
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ROY THOMAS ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Roy T. Alford, 68, died Tuesday [July 21] in a local hospital.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in North’s Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 242 Orange.... Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1948. He served with the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Lowe’s Automotive for several years and as a greeter at Wal-Mart from 1988-97. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include one sister, Betty Fowlkes of Abilene; two nephews; and two great-nephews and one great-niece.
Photo from Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy T. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Apr 1930, last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents, Preston Benjamin Alford and Susie Jane Medlin, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roy Thomas 1930 TX1, Preston Benjamin 1894 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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RUBIE HEATH WAGES ALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
DAILY NEWS
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 17 February 1985
Services for Rubie Heath Alford of Dallas were held Saturday at Laureland Funeral Home Chapel in Dallas. Interment was in Laureland Memorial Park, Dallas.
Survivors include three daughters, Evelyn Starkey of Grand Prairie, Patricia Winterbauer of Dallas, and Jennie Thompson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one son, Joe Wages of Greenville; a sister, Dell Peterson of Longview; a brother, Bill Heath of Kent; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rubie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Jan 1912 and died _____ Deb 1985, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
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RUBY ETHEL SHUFFIELD LEWALLEN HALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Friday, 2 April 2004
Ruby Ethel Lewallen Halford, age 89, of San Antonio, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 in Brady, TX. Mrs. Halford was born February 2, 1915 in Doole, TX to Henry M. and Nettie C. (Partin) Shuffield. She married Allen Lew Lewallen on January 2, 1936 in Coleman and married John Halford on June 30, 1967 in Odessa.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Hills Church of Christ.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 9, 2004 in the South Room of the Family Life Center of Oak Hills Church of Christ, 19595 I-10 West, in San Antonio. Interment was at Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady.
Mrs. Halford is survived by her son, Joe B. Lewallen, Sr. of Bellville; daughter, Lynnette E. Long and husband Tommy of San Antonio; brother, Clayton Shuffield of Odessa; five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both spouses, four brothers and one sister....
Arrangements under the direction of Leatherwood Memorial Chapels, Brady, TX 76825 (325) 597-0714.
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RUBY LEE HALFORD CAMPBELL
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—20 December 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998
RANGER [Eastland Co.]—Ruby Lee Campbell of Ranger, a homemaker, died of a lengthy illness Thursday at a Dallas hospital. She was 89. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Mesquite and Rusk Street Church of Christ in Ranger, where she was a member. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Campbell was born in McLennan County and moved to the Ranger area in 1929. Survivors: Daughter, Geneva Taylor of Garland; three sisters, Eleda Goss and Odessa Johnson, both of Lubbock, and Viola Catt of Tulsa, Okla.; three brothers, W.B. Halford of Tahoka, Jodie Halford of Lubbock and Herman Halford of Lovington, N.M.; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: Ruby is listed on the 1920 TX census in Lubbock Co., TX, as the daughter of Jess (born TX) and Ruth (born MS) Halford. Her younger siblings were born in New Mexico.
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RUBY LEE REMMERT ALFORD
Taylor, Williamson Co., TX—_____ November 2014
Ruby Lee Alford, 74, of Taylor was received into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on December 4, 2014, after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Taylor, Texas to Eldo and Alma Remmert on November 10, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alford.
Ruby is survived by her sons, Ricky Alford and wife Sherry, David Alford and wife Kathy; grandchildren Greg and Julie Alford, Richard Alford and Veronica Walker, Trenton Alford and Tiffany Alford; great grand-daughters, Kinley Alford and Makenna Walker; and brother, Larry Remmert and wife Cleo.
Ruby was employed by Fashions of Texas until she found her dream job as a receptionist at Intercraft Industries, where she was called “The voice of Intercraft”. Her beautiful voice and cheerful attitude were known to many. People would call just to hear her voice to make their day more pleasant. She loved camping with family and friends.
Ruby’s family would like to thank all her caregivers at the SPJST Nursing Home and Resolutions Hospice….Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, December 8, 2014 at Providence Funeral Home with burial to follow at Taylor City Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, James A. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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RUBY LUCILLE ALFORD PETERS
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Sunday, 15 October 2006
Ruby Peters, age 88, passed away October 12, 2006 in Seguin, Texas. She was born in Taylor, Texas on October 8, 1918 to Ed and Viola Alford.
She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Peters, in 1961 and by her only child, Sandra Osland, in September 2005 and sister, Suzy Alford Budnick in 2001.
Ruby is survived by one grandson; Bradley Osland; nieces, Sharon Budnick Tate and husband, Lynn, Janet Budnick Brown and husband, Michael, and nephew, Russell Budnick and wife, Kathleen.
There will be a graveside service held at Austin Memorial Cemetery in Austin, Texas on October 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Child Protection, 1110 East 32nd Street, Austin, Texas 78722.
AAFA NOTES: Ruby’s husband was Cecil Aden Peters, and her parents were William Edgar “Ed” Alford and Viola M. Moegle.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ruby Lucille 1918 TX1, William Edgar 1886 TX2, William Ball 1859 TX3, Samuel 1832 AL4, Thomas 1806 GA5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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RUBY M. WITTIE ALFORD
GATESVILLE MESSENGER
Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—Saturday, 15 November 1997
Mrs. Jeff (Ruby) Alford of Gatesville died Nov. 9 in Gatesville. She was 92. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rex Tilly officiating. Burial was in Restland Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born March 22, 1905, in the Spring Hill community (now Fort Hood) in Coryell County to the late W.L. and Dollie Wittie. She was reared and attended school in Spring Hill. On Nov. 10, 1923, she married Jeff Alford in Gatesville. They resided in the Schley community before moving to Gatesville in 1947.
He preceded her in death on April 6, 1954 [April 3 on gravestone and death record].
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Nell Dyer of Gatesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Roy Wittie, Bo Jones, James Calhoun, Jacob (Jake) Jones, David Dyer and Russell Warren.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association.
Photo from Restland Cemetery, Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sherry Lawrence
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruby M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX.
AAFA records list her husband as Thomas Jefferson Alford. On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he signs his name Thomas Jefferson Alford and says he was born in Walter Hill [Walterhill, Rutherford Co.], TN. He is age 21, living in Gatesville, TX, and his birth date looks like 22 Jan 1896.
From TX Deaths: Thomas Jefferson Alford died 3 Apr 1954 in Bell Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1895 TN1, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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RUBY MAXINE ALFORD TOLLEY
[She died in WA, but we are also publishing her obituary here because TX was her last residence.]
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—12 March 2002
No funeral services were held for Ruby Tolley, 79, of Temple. The body was cremated. She died on Saturday, February 23, in Port Townsend, Washington.
She was born in Brownwood to William Allen Alford and Lela Elizabeth (Howard) Alford. She lived in Temple for more than 30 years and had worked in a doctor’s office in Belton.
Her son, Dr. Jack M. Hutton of Port Townsend survives her.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby M. Tolley (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Apr 1922, last residence Temple, Bell Co., TX.
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RUFUS ELFONSO ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 12 September 1947
ALFORD FUNERAL SLATED FRIDAY
Funeral services for Rufus E. Alford, 71-year-old Spanish-American War veteran who died at Veteran’s Hospital Thursday [September 11], will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Lamar & Smith Funeral Chapel, 800 West Jefferson.
Alford, a resident of Dallas for twenty-nine years, served three years in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.
He was born in Freestone County and worked as a salesman until his retirement in 1943.
Surviving are a son. L.W. Alford, a daughter, Mrs. Hughes Rue, Dallas; two sisters, Mrs. L.A. Roberts and Mrs. Thomas Bates of Waco.
Pallbearers will be Paul R. Kelly, Roy Robertson, Lewis McMahan, L.D. Bayles, R.E. Phillips and Joe Johnson.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wade Burwell
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his sons Jack Hill Alford and Lionel W. Alford; parents, Aaron Ransom Alford and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wilson Alford; and siblings Finetta “Nettie” Alford Bates and Frank Alford in this compilation.
His death date in his obituary is incorrect—his death certificate and his gravestone say September 10.
His middle name is from Ancestry family trees.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Rufus Elfonso 1876 TX1, Aaron Ransom 1841 TN/KY2, Alsey 1802 NC3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RUSSELL ALFORD
WHITE OAK INDEPENDENT
White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 18 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Funeral services for Russell Alford of White Oak were held Tuesday. Feb. 16 at Welch Funeral Home Chapel.... Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in a local hospital. He was 77. He was a chemical analyst for ARCO.
Survivors include his wife, Madelyn Alford of White Oak; two sons and daughter-in-law, David Alford of Henderson and Ray and Kaye Alford of Garland; one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jerry Holland of White Oak; one sister, Etta Hill of White Oak; several grandchildren, Cameron and Sarah Alford, Hayden Alford and Susan Alford all of Garland, Tammy and Steven Denfeld of Hallsville, Becky Holland of White Oak, and Jody Holland of Spring Hill; great grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Denfeld, Laura Jean Denfeld, Catie Lynn Denfeld. Steven Austin Denfeld, all of Hallsville, Brooklynn Nicole Holland of White Oak, Jordan Randle Holland of Spring Hill, and Kaylee Jane Alford of Garland.
Photos from White Oak Cemetery, White Oak, Gregg Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lanny Medlin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Russell Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 Oct 1920 [gravestone says 21 Oct 1921], last residence White Oak, Gregg Co. TX.
See the obituaries of his son James David Alford; parents, Samuel Mathew Alford and Annie Pearl Trice Alford; and sister Etta Christine Alford Hill in this compilation.
This family seems to have used both Alfred and Alford.
His lineage: Russell 1920/1921 TX1, Samuel Mathew 1887 AL2, James R. ALFRED 1853 AL3.
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RUTH CAROLINE BAKER ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Monday, 21 February 2000
DENTON—Ruth (Mrs. C.L.) Alford, 93, a homemaker and avid gardener, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in Denton.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Center Point Baptist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Jordin, of Columbus, Ga., officiating. Burial will be in East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford….
Ruth (Mrs. C.L.) Alford was born Jan. 5, 1907, in Weatherford, to Luther and Sylvia (Durrett) Baker, and resided in Weatherford all her life, until she moved to Denton in 1992. She attended Weatherford schools and married Clarence Lee Alford, Jan. 17, 1925. He died in August 1986. She was a longtime member of the Center Point Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Sadler, who died in 1986, and a granddaughter, in 1971.
Survivors: Her son, Joe Alford and his wife, Betty, of Denton; daughter, Betty Pennell and her husband, Kenneth, of Weatherford; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz & Son Denton, (940) 382-6622
Photo from East Greenwood Cemetery, Weatherford, Parker Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynn Walden
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth C. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Denton, Denton Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Clarence Lee 1901 TX1, Clarence Moss 1866 TN2, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN3, Wiley 1783 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RUTH GERTRUDE ALFORD ETHERINGTON
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ November 2013
August 15, 1921 - November 7, 2013
Funeral services for Ruth Etherington, 92, formerly of Forest Grove are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the Forest Grove Christian Church and burial in the Forest Grove Cemetery. Pastor Lance Walch of Forest Grove Christian Church will officiate. Visitation is 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale.
Ruth Etherington was born August 15, 1921 in the Hicks Community in Lee County to Elmer and Inez (Luckey) Alford. One of five children, Ruth was raised in Forest Grove and attended school at Oak Hill, Tanglewood, Rockdale High School and graduated from Lexington High School. She was a lifelong member of Forest Grove Christian Church.
She and Clarence Etherington were married and Clarence’s work with Sedco Oil took them around the world—they lived in Argentina, Trinidad, Pakistan, Dubai, as well as too many places to count in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana and Utah. They retired to Austin where Ruth lived until moving to San Marcos in September of this year where she passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
Ruth loved her life as a homemaker and enjoyed playing bridge, 42, dancing, camping, painting and country & western music. To say she loved to party is simply an understatement—she hosted hundreds, offered a helping hand at hundreds more and brightened them all with her laughter and fun-loving nature. Ruth never met a stranger and easily invited new friends into her heart and into her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents, Elmer and Inez Alford; two brothers, Bill Alford and M.J. Alford and two sisters, Louise Holman and Aline Gattis.
Surviving her are a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and other family, all of whom she thought of as her children.
Pallbearers are; Paul Holman, Bobby Alford, Richard O’Brien, David O’Brien, Greg Jouglard, Darrell Etherington. Honorary pallbearers; Michael Holman, Pat Holman, Billy Alford, Barry Alford, Chris Robinson, Spiros Pallas.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lyn St.Peters
Photo posted in 2017
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Aline Alford Robinson Gattis, Mary Louise Alford Holman, and Moses Justice Alford; and grandfather Moses Thomas Alford in this compilation in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Ruth Gertrude 1921 TX1, Elmer Riddle 1897 TX2, Moses Thomas 1853 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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RUTH KATHRYN VAN FLEET ALFORD
Born on Jan. 12, 1931
Photo from Mission Park Funeral Chapel South
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—15 May 2013
Ruth Van Fleet Alford of Port Lavaca and San Antonio, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully to join her husband on May 13, 2013 at the age of 82.
She is preceded in death by her husband L.E. Alford “Bo”, parents John Alton and Alice Faye Van Fleet, brother Bucky Van Fleet and sister Wanda Dubray.
Survivors include her sons; Burke Alford and wife Lydeia and Bryan Alford, her daughter Brenda Moore. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Xandra, Lloyd, Jade and Dalton Alford, Lesley Zeeff (Brad), Jacob and Ricky Alford, Melissa and Michael Parks, her great grandchildren Kylie Reyna, Zoey and Zanye Zeeff and her great-great grandchild Jazmynn Garcia.
Ruth was a member of St. Stephen Episcopal Church in San Antonio before moving to Port Lavaca. She also retired after 30 plus years with the Texas Highway Department.
Visitation for Ruth will be at Mission Park Funeral Chapel South, Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Funeral Home. The interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South.
For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Lloyd Edwin “Bo” Alford, in this compilation.
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RUTHIE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—22 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Ruthie Alford, 79, passed away March 20, 2003.
She is survived by her husband Billy and other loving relatives.
Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2003, Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Frwy., Houston, TX. A funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m., Monday March 24, 2003 in the chapel of Earthman Resthaven and graveside service at 1:30 p.m., at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans memorial Parkway, Houston, TX.
Photo from Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Karen Lovy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruthie Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 28 Apr 1923, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
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RYAN MATTHEW ALFORD
MORNING JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Sunday, 14 October 1984
HENDERSON—Graveside services for Ryan Matthew Alford, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Alford of Henderson, are pending with Crawford A. Crim Funeral Home.
The Alford infant died Saturday morning [October 13] in a Dallas hospital.
He was born Oct 12, 1984, in Tyler.
Other survivors include his brothers, Lee and Joel Alford, both of Henderson; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harland Barton and Mrs. Roy C. Alford, all of Henderson; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hardy of Henderson.
Photo from Lakewood Memorial Park, Henderson, Rusk Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Sweeney
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SADIE MAE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—28 August 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1994
Sadie Mae Alford, 75, of Galena Park [Harris Co.], passed away August 26, 1993. She was born May 1, 1918, in Alaucheville, La., and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Alford in June, 1988, Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Norman Tiller, Janice and Rudy Silva, and Karen Sue and Donald Barnett; grandchildren, Stephanie Hilliard, Ronnie Barnett, Lisa Kubena, Julie Silva, Michael Silva, Stacey Burleson, Keith Lusk, Alisha Lusk, Teresa Lusk; great-granddaughters, Lauren Kubena and Miranda Hilliard; sisters, Lillian Blaylock and Lillie McCullough; and a number of other relatives.
A vigil for the deceased was conducted at 7 p.m. Aug. 29, in Howard-Glendale Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Aug. 30., in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church…. Rite of Committal was in San Jacinto Memorial Park Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sadie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 May 1918, last residence Galena Park, Harris Co., TX.
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SALLIE EUGENIA ALFORD PEVELER
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 13 April 1941
HOOD COUNTY PIONEER DIES; RITES SET SUNDAY
GRANBURY, Texas, April 12—Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie A. Peveler, 90, pioneer of Hood County, who died at her home here Saturday, will be conducted at the Fairview Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday.
She was the wife of the late L.J. Peveler. They were married in 1870 at Fort Worth. As a child she moved to Fort Worth with her parents in an ox wagon from Bowie County where she was born. Immediately after her marriage she moved to Hood County where she and Mr. Peveler built the first two-story stone house there. Her home was the center of social activities for the surrounding communities. A talented musician, Mrs. Peveler had the first piano brought into Hood County. She was a charter member of the Fairview Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sons, Alford Peveler and Lewis Peveler of Grandbury; James Peveler, Dallas, and Roy Peveler, Anadarko, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. H.R. Scott of Granbury, and Mrs. M.D. Paschall of Cisco; twenty-six grandchildren and thirty great-grandchildren.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Granbury, Hood Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paula Logan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, James Perry Alford; and siblings Robert William Alford Sr. and Sophie K. Alford Woods in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Sallie Eugenia 1849 TX1, James Perry 1821 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 7 February 2006
Sam W. Alford, age 74, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006, at a local medical center. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, at 1:00 p.m. in Elmwood Memorial Park... under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South....
Sam was born October 26, 1931, in Gouldbusk [Coleman Co.], Texas, the son of Lawrence and Maybelle Alford. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and moved from Fort Worth to Abilene 40 years ago. Sam retired from the Civil Service at Dyess Air Force Base in 1989 after 35 years. He was a Life Member of VFW Post 6873.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Abilene; one daughter, Theresa Taft and husband, Joe, of Eldridge, Iowa; two grandchildren, Jamie Taft of College Station, Texas, and Scott Taft of Eldridge, Iowa; and one brother, Venice Alford and wife, Marilyn, of Jacksonville, Texas, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society....
Photo from Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teresa Meller Weicht
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Sam Wayne Alford (SS# issued in TX) but list his death date, apparently incorrectly, as 15 Feb 2006, last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, May Belle Drake Alford Stone; and sister-in-law Marilynn Ruth Russel Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Theresa Ann Alford was born 28 Nov 1956 in Taylor Co., the daughter of Sam Wayne Alford and Betty Bernell Keeney.
From TX Births: female Alford was born 24 Nov 1929 in Coleman Co., daughter of Lawrence Alford and May Belle Drake.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Sam Wayne 1931 TX1, James Lawrence 1899 OK2, Edward Julius 1869 AR3, Erasmus Cade 1842 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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SAMUEL DAVID “AL” ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 17 December 2004
LUFKIN—Services for Samuel David “Al” Alfred, 57, Lufkin, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday at Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home chapel, Lufkin, with the Revs. Andy Salagaj and Paul Mettlen officiating.
Burial will be in Fielder Cemetery. Mr. Alfred died Dec. 14 in a Houston hospital.
He was born June 14, 1947, in Jasper and lived in Lufkin most of his life. He served in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal. He was a trailer body builder for Lufkin Industries, Trailer Division, for 35 years. He was a member of First Assembly of God in Lufkin.
He was preceded in death by son, Samuel David Alfred, Jr., father, Jessie Ward Alfred Sr.; sisters, Alice Mettlen and Pauline Alfred; and brother, Jessie W. Alfred, Jr.
Survivors include his wife Annie Smith Alfred, Lufkin; daughter Elizabeth Ann Dominey, Hudson; son Andrew Scott Alfred, Lufkin; mother, Celia Alfred, Burke; sisters, Bessie Walker, Conroe, and Dorothy Lyman, Salem, Ore.; brothers, James Alfred and Adrian Alfred, both of Hudson, Mason Alfred, Corrigan, Titus Alfred, Burke and Jesse Alfred, Conroe; one granddaughter; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Jessie Ward Alfred Sr. and Celia Zadine Spears Alfred; and his half-sibings Alice Zora Ann Alfred Mettlen and James Edward Alfred in this compilation.
From TX Births: Samuel David Alfred was born 14 June 1947 in Jasper Co., TX, to Jessie Ward Alfred and Celia Zadie Spears.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
His ALFRED lineage: Samuel David 1947 TX1, Jessie Ward 1915 TX2, Leroy Scott 1859 TX3, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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SAMUEL ELSTON ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 3 July 2009
Samuel Alford passed away on June 26, 2009. Family Hour will be held on July 3, 2009 from 9 - 11 AM following with Funeral Services at 11 AM both services to be held at Pilgrim Rest MBC 3401 Jeanetta Rd. Houston, TX 77063 Rev. J.E. Blake, Pastor Rev. Daymond Wilkins, Eulogist Interment: Paradise North Cemetery.
Serenity Mortuary, 8619 Windswept Ln., Houston, TX 77063, 713-789-6448.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel Elston Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 Nov 1931, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his father, Elston Alford, in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: Samuel Elston Alfred’s death certificate lists his parents as Elston Alfred, born Piney Point, TX, and Rebecca Leanna Simpson, born in Bonus, Wharton Co., TX.
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SAMUEL FREDERICK ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 6 August 2006
Samuel Frederick Alford, 55, of New Ulm, TX lost his courageous battle with cancer at home surrounded by loved ones on August 4, 2006. Sam grew up in the Spring Branch Memorial Area and graduated from Spring Woods High School in the Class of 1969. Sam attended The University of Texas at Tyler on a football scholarship from 1969 to 1972. He was the fourth son of five boys of Vivienne and Parker Alford. Sam’s professional life was spent in the Oil and Gas Industry.
He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Parker and his brothers, Larry and Parker II.
Sam is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Earl Alford; mother, Vivienne C. Alford Arcus; daughter, Valerie Alford Forrest and husband Barry of Austin, Texas, son, Brent Parker Alford and wife, Dacia of Tomball, Texas, 5 grandchildren, Parker, Preston, Presley, Hudson and Falyn; In-laws; Jack and Millie Earl; brothers, Chris and John, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 7, 2006 at Henneke Funeral Home, 1515 Montezuma St., Columbus, Texas. Funeral Services will be conducted at Henneke Funeral Home 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 7, 2006. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX Monday August 7, at 2:30 P.M....
Sam’s love of family and his thirst for life touched all who knew him....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sam F. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Aug 1950, last residence New Ulm, Austin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Vivienne Constance Christmas Alford Arcus; and his brothers Larry Michael Alford and Parker Almon Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Samuel is buried next to his brother Larry in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX, but he has no grave marker, as reported on 26 Apr 2013 by a Find A Grave photographer. However, someone scratched “I Love You Sam Forever” on his brother Parker’s gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Samuel Frederick 1950 TX1, Parker Almon 1920 LA2, William Samuel 1880 LA3, William James 1841 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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SAMUEL G. “SAMMIE” ALFORD
Grandfather of Terry Lee Alford, AAFA #1283
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 10 October 1922
TAYLOR MAN DIES
TAYLOR, Oct. 10—Sam Alford, 34, died Sunday night at the home of his mother, Mrs. B.B. Alford, after several weeks illness.
Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon, with burial in City Cemetery. Rev. H.L. Munger officiated.
He leaves a wife and two small sons; a mother, a brother, Edgar, and a sister, Mrs. William Gossett.
Photo from Taylor City Cemetery, Taylor, Williamson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: Sam was the son of William Ball Alford and Joe Bibb McConnell. William died one month before Sam’s birth. Samuel’s wife was Myrtle L. Miles.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: The death certificate of Sammie G. Alford (indexed as Alfard) lists his birth date, 11 Nov 1889 in TX, the son of William B. Alford (born TX) and Joe B. McConnell (born AL). Edgar Alford was the informant. He was married and died of a lung infection in Williamson, Taylor Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Samuel G. 1889 TX1, William Ball 1859 TX2, Samuel 1832 AL3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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SAMUEL LEE ALFORD
Photo from Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 30 June 2011
Services for Samuel Lee Alford, 73, of Flint are set for 9 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Eaton officiating. He will be laid to rest in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Sam went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2011, in Tyler. He was born May 30, 1938, in Polk County to the late Sammie and Iva Stainback Alford. He had resided in Tyler the past 10 years, having lived all over the world while working in the oil and gas industry. He had served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Lake Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Alford; two sons, Sam and William Alford; stepson, Patrick Walston; four daughters, Sherry McClure, Amy Turley, Julie Alford and Alanna Franklin; two brothers, Ronny and Buddy Alford; three sisters, Lucille Jinks, Hazel Mason and Delores Head; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Lake Community Baptist Church Youth Department, 22112 Highway 155 S., Flint, 75762.
In another article:
MESSENGER-INQUIRER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Sam Alford, 73, of Flint, Texas, passed away Monday, June 27, 2011. Born May 30, 1938, in Polk County, Texas, he had lived in Flint for the past 10 years, but previously lived all over the world working in the oil and gas industry. An Air Force veteran, he was a member of the Lake Community Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Alford; daughters Amy (Stan) Turley of Maceo, Julie Alford of Owensboro and Alanna (John) Franklin of Murfreesboro; sons Sam (Debbie) Alford of Nashville and William (Kim) Alford of Murfreesboro; two brothers; three sisters; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Service were July 1 in Tyler, Texas, with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Community Baptist Church Youth Department, 22112 Hwy. 155 South, Flint, TX 75762.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Samuel Lee Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Flint, Smith Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Iva Irene Stainback Alford Busby, in this compilation.
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SAMUEL MATHEW ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ February 1980
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Services for Samuel Mathew Alford, 92, of Rt. 1 in Gilmer will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Welch Funeral Home Chapel....
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Friday at a Tyler [Smith Co.] hospital. A lifelong resident of East Texas, he was a [illegible] member of the Clarksville Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include two sons, Russell of White Oak and Hilton of Gilmer; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Fenton of Kountze, Mrs. Gladys Willtrout and Mrs. Etta Hill, both of White Oak; a brother, Marvin of Gilmer; a sister, Mrs. Annie Jones of Kilgore; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Photos from Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Upshur Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Walker Hunt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Samuel Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Oct 1887 and died _____ Feb 1980, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Pearl Trice Alford; children Etta Christine Alford Hill and Russell Alford; brother Bishop Marvin Alfred; and daughters-in-law Mattie Lou Medlin Alford and Margaret Ruth Brandon Robertson Alford in this compilation.
This family seems to have used both Alfred and Alford.
TX Deaths lists Samuel Alford, died 22 Feb 1980 in Smith Co.
Samuel’s parents were James R. and Julia Alfred. According to the 1910 census James was born about 1849 in Alabama. In 1910 their children were Daniel 22, Annie 16, Marvin 14, Dozier 12, and Myrtle 8.
His lineage: Samuel Mathew 1887 AL1, James R. ALFRED 1853 AL2.
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SANDRA ALFORD STEWART
BAYTOWN SUN
Baytown, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 10 May 2012
Sandra Alford Stewart, 71, passed away in Houston on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
She was born on October 12, 1940 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana to Amos Paul [sic] Alford and Jessie Faye Fisher Alford.
Sandra is survived by her children Shari Hamm and Ray Patton and his fiancé Michelle Lanoux. Also surviving are her grandchildren Brandon Martinez, Kristie Conway, Tiffany Martinez, William Conway, Stephanie Hamm, Layni Che-Leigh Martinez, Nolan Martinez, and Ethan Earl Martinez; great-grandchild Arianna Benavides; her brother Gary Alford; numerous nieces, nephews, and many many friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Terri Martinez, sisters Janet Graham and Wanda Falwell and her brother Paul Alford.
A memorial service celebrating Sandra’s life will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 in the chapel of San Jacinto Funeral Home, 14659 East Freeway in Houston at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Bill Cole officiating. Private interment will be at a later date.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Sandra was the daughter of Amos Ponder Alford and his first wife, Jessie Faye Fisher Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Sandra 1940 LA1, Amos Ponder 1919 LA2, Eugene Booth 1882 LA3, Willis Jacob 1847 LA4, John Seaborn 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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SANDRA KAY ALFORD HILLER
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—23 June 2005
Sandy Hiller, a homemaker and Jehovah’s Witness, died June 21, 2005. She was 55.
Survivors include her husband, Gary; three daughters, Laura Napier of Orange Grove, Angela Landry of Hermitage, Tenn., and Bonnie Rackley of Corpus Christi; a son Gary Lee Hiller II of Corpus Christi; a sister, Elaine Martin of Sinton; four sons [sic—should be brothers], Larry Alford of Kyle, Martin Alford of Longview and Bobby and Delbert Alford, both of Corpus Christi; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. June 25 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, West Congregation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sandra K. Hiller (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 Feb 1950, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” Alford and Iris Lenora Harding Alford; and brother Jerry Ray Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Sandra Kay Alford was born 26 Feb 1950 in Nueces Co., TX, the daughter of Gilbert H. Alford and Iris L. Harding.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Sandra Kay 1950 TX1, Gilbert Hurst “Billy” 1924 TX2, Emery James 1899 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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SANDRA GAIL HALLFORD BLANCHET
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Thursday, 20 March 2008
ABILENE—Sandra Gail Halford, 54, died on March 13, 2008, in Abilene. She was born August 27, 1952, in Abilene. Graveside services is 4 p.m. March, 21, 2008, at Abilene City Cemetery under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home. Half brother Joe Roberts will hold the services.
She was the daughter of Gerald and Wanda (Anderson) Halford [sic]. She married Robert Blanchet, and moved to New Orleans, LA, where she lived until being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. She returned to live in Abilene.
Survivors include daughter Rose Mautino, adopted daughter LaWanda Carter & husband, 2 sons, Gordon Halford [sic] and Rusty Coe, 3 brothers Jerry and Gordy Halford [sic], and Bill Ray Roberts & wife Mary, 1 sister Regina McDeall, 1 aunt Bertha Wheeler, and 2 uncles, Dean & Nova Anderson and Harland & Deloris McLamore, 3 grandsons and 1 grand daughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sandra Gail Hallford (SS# issued in LA).
TX Births: Sandra Gail Hallford, daughter of Gerald Moody Hallford and Billie Lawanda Anderson, was born 27 Aug 1952 in Taylor Co., TX.
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SARA LYNN ALFORD GUINN
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 15 November 2004
Guinn, Sara Lynn of Ennis [Ellis Co.], Texas passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2004. She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Fern Alford, and brother, Jimmy Alford.
Sara is survived by husband of 40 years, W.E. Guinn; daughter, Lorri Mason and her husband Randy; two grandchildren, Valerie Guinn and Brenton Mason; son, Lyle Guinn; father, Jack M. Alford; 2 sisters, Sheila Freeman and Donna Newton; brother Bo Alford; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sara L. Guinn (SS# issued in TX) was born 3 Sept 1942.
See the obituary of her father, Jack McLennan Alford, in this compilation.
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SARAH CATHERINE HALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 28 January 2005
Sarah Catherine Halford, 94, a lifelong resident of Richardson [Dallas Co.], passed away on January 26, 2005.
Born on September 27, 1910, she was the daughter of Marion Lafayette Halford and Margaret Ellen Halford. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richardson, attended Richardson Public Schools, and received her teaching degree from East Central University in Ada, OK. During World War II she worked for the Department of the Army at Randolph Field AFB in San Antonio. After the war she returned to Richardson. She was active in the Daughter of the American Revolution and the Eastern Star. At the First Baptist Church, she taught English to foreign students.
She was preceded in death by her brother, John Halford, and, sister, Mary Grimes.
She is survived by her brother, Lee Halford, Sr. of Richardson, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at Restland Wildwood Chapel.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the Find A Grave photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sarah C. Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her brother Marion Lee Halford in this compilation.
Her HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Sarah Catherine 1910 TX1, Marion Lafayette 1864 TX2, Marion Lafayette 1829 TN3, Bradley 1793 NC4, John 1765 NC5, James 1737 NC6, John 1690 NC7, John 1640 NC8, Thomas 1614 England9.
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SARAH MAY BARBER ALFORD
AAFA #0180
[We do not have an obituary for Sarah, but her son wrote the following:]
Written by Norman L. Alford, AAFA #1190
16 October 2003
Mrs. Sarah May Barber Alford of Eastland, Texas, age 84, died January 5, 2002. Services were held at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland, lead by Milton Underwood, and elder at the Daugherty Street Church of Christ where Sarah had been a member since moving to Eastland from Olden in 1981. Burial was in Eastland City Cemetery.
Sarah was born May 23, 1917, the only child of Robert Peyton Barber and Mary Effie Greenwaldt Barber, near Mobeetie in Wheeler County, Texas. Robert P. Barber was born at Rutledge, Crenshaw County, Alabama, on 6 Aug 1879, and Mary Effie near Sharpsburg, Madison County, Mississippi, on 4 Jan 1885. During her childhood and youth, Sarah lived on farms in Wheeler, Comanche, Floyd, Hale, Swisher, Nolan, and Eastland counties with her parents. Sarah’s parents, greatly affected by hardships during the Great Depression, left the Texas High Plains and returned to farming near the Staff Community in Eastland County in 1935, but Sarah lived for a time with her mother’s parents in DeLeon so that she could be near high school. Her parents later rented a room for Sarah in a house within short walking distance of Eastland High School, and she graduated in May 1937.
She married Cecil Alford on April 2, 1941, at her parents’ farm near the Staff Community where the Lake Leon Bridge is now located. Cecil and Sarah May lived on farms near Staff and Lone Cedar, then on the farm at Olden for 28 years. They had cattle and hay crops mostly, and Cecil worked several different jobs over his career, the last being at the Featherlite Plant at Ranger. Sarah moved to Eastland in 1981, after Cecil’s death May 7, 1980.
Sarah worked for 30 years at the hospitals in Ranger and Eastland, and since 1988 as a receptionist and treasured employee at Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland. She loved to study local history and knew many longtime Eastland County residents, since her father’s family had come from Rutledge, Crenshaw County, Alabama, to Eastland County in 1889 to the Round Mountain and Staff area. She assisted in editing the Eastland County History book published in 1989, was a charter member of the committee, and included articles she wrote about her family. She loved to study American history in relation to family genealogy, and do genealogy research. She was proud that through her father there is lineage to John Alden, a coppersmith on The Mayflower, and his wife Priscilla Mullins. Sarah was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and the Mayflower Society. She made efforts that will be lasting in leaving records of family history, relating to her family and the Cecil Alford family, for her children and grandchildren. At this time in 2003, there are only five names in the lineage to 1620 in Massachusetts: Alford, Barber, Davis, Packard, and Alden.
Cecil Alford, born August 23, 1910, in northeast Taylor County, Texas, was the fifth child of Benjamin Franklin Alford (29 Sep 1882–18 Jan 1968) and Lula Mae McCown Alford (13 Mar 1881–18 Feb 1918). Ben and Lula Mae were married October 6, 1901, Robertson County, Texas, the same day that Lula Mae’s father had gone to Carthage, Panola County, Texas, to marry Mary S. Lewis, his second wife, a “mail order bride.” Ben and Lula Mae began their life together at Bald Prairie. Family stories say that B.F. Alford was born in Lee County, and came to Cole Branch, Robertson County, when he was about nine years old. Lula Mae McCown was born at Bald Prairie, Robertson County, and was the daughter of Robert Lewis McCown and Lucy Catherine Day McCown. Robert Lewis McCown’s father and mother, John Berry McCown and Sarah Caroline Honea McCown, from Leake County, Mississippi, were early pioneers in eastern Robertson County around 1854. J.B. McCown died in 1863 from Civil War wounds. Records state, and the McCown family story says that John Berry McCown, in the Confederate Calvary Madison’s Regiment and Major’s Brigade, was wounded, maybe in Louisiana, but he made it back home by horseback to the farm near Bald Prairie, but died three days later, on July 25, 1863.
Benjamin Franklin Alford was the first child of Thomas Jefferson Alford (Jan 1853–16 Sep 1927, born Cherokee County, AL) and Frances Virginia Smith Alford (19 Mar 1864–14 Dec 1958, born Angelina County, TX). Thomas Jefferson Alford was the second child of Jackson Alford (Jan 1830-about Oct 1900, born St. Clair County, AL) and Mary Jane Perry Alford (c1831-after 1880, born in GA), who came from Turkey Town, Cherokee County, Alabama, to near Caldwell, in Burleson County, Texas, after the Civil War and before the Census in 1870. Jackson Alford had served in Company G, 48th Alabama Volunteer Infantry.
Sarah Alford, in trying to recover the Cecil Alford family history in the late 1980s, first found Jackson Alford listed as applying for a Texas Confederate Veterans Pension in 1899. Not much knowledge had been remembered about the Alford ancestors, except Ben Alford had said, “They came from Alabama,” and the family hadn’t talked much about the ancestors. Most of the knowledge about the Alford family history concerned the years Ben Alford’s children lived at Bald Prairie. Lula Mae Alford died in February 1918, and Ben moved the family to Eastland in Eastland County in 1924, then to the Roy Mill’s farm at Lone Cedar in 1925. Ben left the farm in 1946 and Cecil and Sarah May Alford farmed there until 1953, when they moved to Olden and bought a farm there.
Sarah is survived by sons Norman Alford and his wife Vickie of Round Rock, Texas, and Jerry Alford and his wife Susie of Roscoe, Texas. There are five grandchildren, Jason and Lindsey of Round Rock, Misti and Jerad of Roscoe, and Chris Alford of Wichita, Kansas.
Sarah will always be remembered as a faithful, diligent, loving mother and grandmother, who was always concerned for her family. Rightly so, she is greatly missed.
Photos from Eastland City Cemetery, Eastland, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, M. Scott Hoover
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sarah M. Alford (SSDI# issued in TX), last residence Eastland, Eastland Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband’s brother James Alford in this compilation.
Sarah’s husband died in 1980, before AAFA was established. She was the AAFA member and family genealogist.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Cecil 1910 TX1, Benjamin Franklin 1882 TX2, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL3, Jackson 1830 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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SELMA MARGARET ALFORD GIBSON
Grandmother of Cathleen Johanna Hinant Alexander, AAFA #1439
Photo from her granddaughter Cathleen Hinant Alexander, AAFA #1439 – used with permission
LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—22 February 1981
Jan 14, 1902–Feb 21, 1981
Services for Mrs. Grady (Selma) Gibson, 79, of 918 Magnolia St., Lake Jackson, are incomplete and will be announced by the Gipson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gibson was a retired school teacher. She was a member of AARP and the First Christian Church.
Survivors: son, Walyn Gibson of Lake Jackson; sister [sic: daughter], Mrs. Eleyce Hinant of Indianapolis, Ind.; brother, John R. Alford of Hurston; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
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Posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Services for Selma Gibson, 79, of Lake Jackson were held February 24, 1981 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Gibson, formerly from Lufkin has lived in Lake Jackson since 1971.
She is a retired teacher. She taught in Angelina Co. and Shelby Co. for a number of years.
Survivors: son, Walyn Gibson; Daughter: Mrs. Eleyee Hinant; Brother: John R. Alford; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
Photos from Garden of Memories Cemetery, Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carmelita Andrews Rhodes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Feb 1981) dates of Selma Gibson (SS# issued in TX), last residence Lufkin, Angelina Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Lee Ella Swanzy Alford; and brother Eric Clarence Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Selma Margaret 1902 TX1, John Isham 1881 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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SHANNON LEE ODOM ALFRED
HUMBLE OBSERVER
Humble, Harris Co., TX—Monday, 14 July 2014
Shannon Alfred, 37, passed away on July 11, 2014 in Humble, TX. Services were held on July 17, 2014 at Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, TX.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From TX Births: Shannon Lee Odom was born 30 Nov 1976 in Harris Co., daughter of Terry Wayne Odom and Melinda Kay McCoy.
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SHAWN MICHAEL ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 22 May 2008
Shawn Alford, 33, of Baytown [Harris Co.] died May 20, 2008, Memorial Funeral Home, Vidor.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shawn Michael Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 31 Jan 1975, last residence TX.
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SHAWN DENISE SANDLIN ALFORD
Collin Co., TX—Wednesday, 18 February 2010
Shawn Denise Alford, age 38, of Allen, Texas passed away February 15, 2009. She was born April 7, 1970 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Robert and Sharon (Akers) Sandlin. On April 5, 1977 Shawn married David Alford in Dallas, Texas.
She was a member of the Allen Quilter Guild.
She is survived by her husband, David Alford of Allen [Collin Co.], Texas; parents, Robert and Sharon Sandlin of Dallas, Texas; cousins, Kyle and Jill Byrd and her niece, Gigi Byrd.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Eastridge Park Christian Church, 2701 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, Texas 75150. Rev. Dan Carroll will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Operation Kindness, 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, Texas 75006, www.operationkindness.org.
To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shawn Denise Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
Shawn’s husband is the nephew of Raby Ardrell Alford, AAFA #0492.
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SHEILA J. HALFORD BAILEY
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Tuesday, 8 February 2005
Sheila J. Halford Bailey, 50, died Saturday, February 5, 2005, at a medical center in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South in Abilene, Texas. Her body will be cremated. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Sheila was born to Jeannette (Lumbley) and Eugene H. Halford on November 23, 1954, in Merkel, Texas. She attended Cisco Junior College and had been an LVN for 25 years. Two years ago, she moved to Silsbee, TX from Abilene. She was a member of New Haven Tabernacle in Abilene.
Survivors include a son, Stacy Eugene Ryan and his wife, Crystal, of Abilene; her father, Gene Halford of Silsbee; her mother, Jan Graves and husband, Rufus, of Eula, TX; a brother, Melvin Halford of Silsbee; sisters, Gaylene Wilcoxen of Everett, Washington, and Sherene “Sue” Wilkinson of Katie, TX; and two grandchildren, Kyle Ryan and Mathew Ryan both of Abilene. She is also survived by an aunt, Rebecca Martin of Kingsville; a stepbrother, Russell Graves of Abilene; stepsisters, Pam Wetter of Minnesota, and Linda White of Thousand Oaks, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to New Haven Tabernacle, 650 Corsicana Ave., Abilene, TX 79605.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sheila J. Bailey (SS# issued in AR), last residence Silsbee, Hardin Co., TX.
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SHELBY ARNEL ALFORD
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—31 March 1976
ENNIS ENGINEER KILLED AS BRIDGE COLLAPSES
ENNIS—Lightning is the apparent cause of a Southern Pacific train derailment early yesterday morning [March 30] near Hearne which resulted in the death of one Ennis man and internal injuries to two others.
K.A. Carver, chief clerk in Southern Pacific’s Ennis Office told the Daily Sun this morning that lightning apparently struck a bridge, catching it on fire as the train approached. The dead man, Shelby Arnold Alford, 56, was engineer in the first of three units pulling the 102-car train.
Carver said Alford and others on the train apparently saw that the bridge was on fire and attempted to stop the train, but could not before several cars were on the bridge.
The bridge subsequently collapsed, sending the three engines and 30 other cars into the dry creek bed below….
Services for Alford will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Bunch Chapel in Ennis. The Rev. James Slayton will officiate, and burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery.
He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, belonged to the Church of God in Ennis and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He was born in Kaufman County and lived in Krisp, Kemp and Dallas before moving to Ennis in 1942.
Survivors include his widow of Ennis; two sons, Jimmy Alford of Houston and Mike Alford of Ennis; three daughters, Mrs. Mike Perry and Miss Marilyn Alford both of Ennis and Mrs. Charles Lipsey of Waxahachie; eight grandchildren; three brothers, George Alford Jr. and James Alford both of Dallas, and William Alford of Waxahachie; five sisters. Mrs. Virgil Boling of Fort Worth, Mrs J.W. Jackson Jr. of Irving, Mrs. A.J. Fox Jr. of Weatherford, Mrs. Mary Hawley of Garland, and Mrs. E.L. Tubb of Centerville.
Photos from Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Kemper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shelby A. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Oct 1919, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ophelia Louise Smith Alford; daughter-in-law Jere Lynn McGlocklin Wilkins Alford; and siblings Flora Bell Alford Jackson, George Washington Alford Jr., James David Alford,, and Minnie Lou Alford Fox in this compilation.
In 1940 Shelby R. Alford, 20 b. TX, and his wife Ophelia L. 21 b. OK, are living in Kemp, Kaufman Co., TX, with their first child, James. In 1935 Shelby was living in Ennis, Ellis Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Shelby Arnel 1919 TX1, George Washington 1896 TX2, George Washington 1860 TX3, Hatch 1815 NC4, Isaac 1782 NC5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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SHELLEY JALLE ALFORD CHANDLER
Photo from Broussards Mortuary
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Shelley Alford Chandler, 56, of Beaumont, died Monday, August 18, 2008, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Beaumont. Mrs. Chandler was a teacher and Director of Day School at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont and Director of Springwood United Methodist Church Day School. She also taught at Tomball High School and Paul Brown Center in Beaumont. Mrs. Chandler attended University of Texas and graduated from Lamar University.
Survivors include her husband, Rusty Chandler of Beaumont; daughters, Rouchelle Chandler Hoke and her husband Will of Katy and Carrie Chandler and her fiancé Matthew Handler of New York, New York; son, Russ Chandler of Houston; mother-in-law, Ruth P. Chandler of Beaumont; sister-in-law, Barbara Nunn of Grapevine; and numerous other loving family members.
Her parents, Jallé and Theodore “Dawg” Alford; and father-in-law, Darrell E. Chandler preceded her in death
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Michael W. Bevers and his staff at M.D. Anderson, Dr. Robert Birdwell and his staff at Texas Oncology and the staff of Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth I.C.U. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Trinity United Methodist Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Beaumont Country Club, 5355 Pine Street. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blanton Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, c/o M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, Texas 77292 or you may visit their website at www.mdanderson.org/disease /ovarian. Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shelley Jalle Chandler (SS# issued in TX) was born 19 Aug 1951, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her uncles John Raymond Alford and Kyle Andrew Alford in this compilation.
Her lineage: Shelley Jalle 1951 TX1, Theodore 1910 TX2, Shelley Hartford 1879 TX3.
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SHELLY LYNN DELATIN ALFORD
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, LA—Wednesday, 21 January 2004
NACOGDOCHES [Nacogdoches Co.], TX—Funeral services for Shelley Lynn DeLatin Alford, 32, will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2004 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.... Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Many, LA. Visitation was held at... Warren Meadows Funeral Home in Many.
Mrs. Alford passed away January 20, 2004 at Nacogdoches Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1971 in Many, LA.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Alford of Nacogdoches, TX; parents, Terry and Ann DeLatin of Many, LA; brothers: Chad Delatin and Jesse DeLatin of Many, LA; paternal grandmother, Jackie Delatin of Many, LA; paternal great grandmother, Mary Clements of Many, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Pallbears will be Greg Haplin, Wayne Fos, Seth Foxworth, Kip Delatin, Allen Masters, and Tommy Lang. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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SHERRY DIANNE FOREMAN ALFORD
Troup, Smith Co., TX—_____ February 2013
Funeral services for Sherry Dianne Foreman Alford, 44 are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup with the Reverend Doug Blanton officiating. Burial will be in the Bullard City Cemetery,
Mrs. Alford died Monday, February 19, 2013. She was born July 1, 1968, in Tyler Texas to James and Ann Doggett Foreman.
She graduated from Whitehouse High School in 1986 and attended the Star Cosmetology School then worked as a beautician at her mother’s barbershop for about 20 years, in Whitehouse. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Troup.
Survivors include her best friend Paul Pierce, two sons, Holton Hasty and Hayden Caperton both of Lindale; a daughter, Megan Caperton of Lindale; her parents, James and Ann Foreman of Lindale: a sister and brother-in-law, Melinda and Greg Smith; nieces and a nephew Shiann Smith, Jordan Rinlee and Justin Rinlee all of Tyler and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Justin Rinlee, Todd Rinlee, Walter Miles, Don Coon, Sam Cade and Jon Fiel.
The family will receive friends at the Cottle Funeral Home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Saturday, February 23, 2013.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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SHIRLEY ALFRED ANSLEM
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Sunday, 25 November 2007
Mrs. Shirley Alfred Anslem, age 64 of Grapeland, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007 in the Palestine Regional Hospital. Mrs. Anslem was born June 1, 1943 in Crockett and had lived in Houston County all of her lifetime. Mrs. Anslem was a homemaker and a member of the Georgia Camp Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Johnson and husband Jimmy, of Grapeland; son Roy Anslem and wife Pebbles, of Grapeland; grandchildren Emily Johnson, of Grapeland, Raven Anslem, of Crockett, Roy Joseph Anslem, Jr., of Grapeland; sisters Mae Huntsman, Joyce Turner and husband Cubby, all of Lovelady, Betty Rowland, of Buffalo, Bonnie Duval, of Grapeland; brother Jesse Alfred and wife Jonell, of Grapeland; sister-in-law Patsy Wade and husband Ben, of Ala.; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by her husband Herman Anslem; parents Lawrence and Maggie (Phillips) Alfred; sisters Mamie Salmon, Ruby Lane, Mary Oliver, Nellie Myers and Helen Alldredge; brother Bert Alfred; mother-in-law Inez Anslem Majors; father–in-law Harvey Majors; and brother-in-law Mervin Anslem.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Shirley Alfred Anslem were held Saturday, November 10, at 2:00 p. m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ottis Byers officiating. Interment followed in the Creek Cemetery.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Griffith
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SHIRLEY ALLEN ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Thursday, 25 September 2008
JEFFERSON—Memorial services for Shirley Alford, 68, of Jefferson, will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Alford died September 20, 2008, in Longview.
Born August 12, 1940, in Plainview, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Larry Alford; daughter, Toni Hill; and sister, Fran Land.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.haggardfuneralhome.com.
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Haggard Funeral Home
Jefferson, TX
A memorial service for Mrs. Alford will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Alford was born August 12, 1940 in Plainview, Texas to Mossey King Allen & Dennis Allen. Mrs. Alford was a homemaker. She passed away after a brief illness. Shirley, there is a special place in Heaven for an angel like you. We love you.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her husband, Larry Alford of Jefferson, Texas; daughter, Toni Hill of Jefferson, Texas; sister, Fran Land of Dallas; 1 step-daughter; 3 step-sons; 1 niece; 4 nephews; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
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SHIRLEY ANN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 29 June 2007
Alford, Shirley, Age 57. Service Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Shiloh Baptist Church, Oakwood, TX, 3 p.m. Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine, TX 903-729-3188.
Photo from Bethel Cemetery (aka Sand Hill Cemetery), Fairfield, Freestone Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cynthia Meyers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley Ann Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Oct 1949 and died 25 June 2007, last residence Oakwood, Leon Co., TX.
Sand Hill/Bethel Cemetery is traditionally an African-American cemetery.
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SHIRLEY BAKER HALLFORD
Shirley Baker Hallford and John Henry Hallford
Photo on their gravestone
SAN ANGELO STANDARD-TIMES
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—Saturday, 13 December 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
BALLINGER—Mrs. John H. (Shirley) Hallford, 86, of Midland and formerly of Ballinger, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 1997, at her residence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in Rains-Seale Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will be in Talpa Cemetery in Talpa.
Shirley was born April 28, 1911. She married The Rev. John Henry Hallford May 1, 1931, in Mullin. She worked as a teacher’s aide with the Ballinger Independent School District while living in Ballinger and was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband on March 12, 1984; and a brother, Andy Baker.
Survivors include two sons, Baker Hallford of Midland and Ricky Hallford of Ballinger; a daughter, Sherry Palmer of Midland; a sister, Willie Adams of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, the National Kidney Foundation of Texas or a favorite charity.
Photos from Talpa Cemetery, Talpa, Coleman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe W. Fields
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shirley B. Hallford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Midland, Midland Co., TX.
See the obituary of her son Don Richard “Rick” Hallford in this compilation.
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SHIRLEY MAY HALLFORD
Photo from Laurel Land Funeral Home
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—25 October 2010
FORT WORTH—Shirley Hallford passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2010.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth. A reception will follow.
Memorials: Westminster Presbyterian Building Fund, 7001 Trail Lake Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133.
Shirley was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was a teacher at North Side High School and worked in the administration at TCJC before retiring from Tarrant County Extension Office.
Shirley enjoyed painting, sewing, cooking, volunteering and watching the Texas Rangers.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Barrett Hallford.
Survivors: Son, Michael Hallford; daughter, Robin McReynolds and husband, Bruce; granddaughter, Holland Ham and husband, Travis; grandson, Tyler McReynolds; and great-granddaughter, Kyla Ham.
Laurel Land Funeral Home, 7100 Crowley Road, 817-293-1350. View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley May Hallford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Sept 1928, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Barrett Hallford, in this compilation.
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SHIRLEY RAE HATLEY ALFORD
Mother of Beth Ann Alford Watson Parson, AAFA #0442
Sister-in-law of Peggy Joyce Alford Schuster, AAFA #0666
MCKINNEY COURIER-GAZETTE
McKinney, Collin Co., TX—Saturday, 7 July 2007
Shirley Alford, 73, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2007.
She was born in Oklahoma to Luther Ray and Alma (Hillsberry) Hatley. On Sept. 22, 1951, she married Al Alford in Garland, Texas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in McKinney. She was a devoted Christian and wanted everyone to know Jesus better.
Shirley was an avid quilter and a member of the McKinney and the Dallas Quilter’s Guild. She loved to cook, sing and was known for her joy and laughter. Shirley was a lifelong partner to all of her husband’s ventures and adventures. Shirley graduated from Garland High School and was a member of the Class of ‘51.
She is survived by her husband, Al Alford of McKinney; son, Lance Alford and his wife, Debi, of McKinney; daughters, Beth Ann Parson and her husband, Thomas, of Celina, Cynthia Helton and her husband, Jody, of Fort Worth and Amy Herron and her husband, David, of Celina; 10 grandchildren, Kristen, Alyssa, Colin, Jon, Julie, Katie, Matt, Maezi, Carli and Mitchell; anticipated great-granddaughter, Abigail; brother, Jimmy Hatley of Garland; sisters, Jean Poovey of Garland and Alycia Mayo of Sachse; and a host of other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Alma Hatley; brother, Johnny Hatley; and sister, Martha Skelton.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of McKinney.... Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Shirley Rae Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Sept 1933, last residence McKinney, Collin Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Aubert Dowl “Al” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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SHIRLEY VIRGINIA BOWDEN ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
GoSanAngelo.com
San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX—25 March 2015
SAN ANGELO—Shirley V. Alford, 85, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, in San Angelo.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015, at Johnson’s Funeral Home. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Shirley was born Oct. 14, 1929, in Brownwood, Texas, to Charles Davis and Josephine Sandlin Bowden. She grew up in the Brownwood area and graduated from Brownwood High School.
Shirley married Charles A. Alford on July 23, 1948, in Brownwood, Texas, and they shared 54 beautiful years of marriage together before Charles preceded her in death in 2002.
Shirley began a career at the San Angelo Standard-Times as a reporter in 1961. During her tenure at the Standard Times she generated numerous columns which endeared her to many readers. “By The Way” and “Action Time” were among her more popularly-read columns.
Shirley retired from the Standard-Times in 1994, but never stopped writing. Early in retirement she discovered personal computers, email, the Internet and Facebook. She loved using the “new technology” to maintain a lively, almost daily correspondence with friends and family from California to Alabama, wearing out several PCs along the way. Visitors would always find her in “the office, pecking away.”
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Charles.
She is survived by her loving family: sons Joe Alford and Karen Tims of San Angelo and Jim Alford of San Angelo; her grandchildren, Aaron Alford and his wife Sarah, of Cibolo, Texas, Sandra Englert and her husband, Jason of Fredericksburg, Texas, Kevin Tims and his wife, Rachel of Knickerbocker and Tammy Gully of San Angelo; her great-grandchildren, Quinn and Davis Englert of Fredericksburg, Texas, Katelyn Alford, of Cibolo, Texas, Samantha and Austin Tims of Knickerbocker, Texas, and Layton and Ryan Gully of San Angelo; her sister, Maggie Page of California; and her special cousin, Judy Faber of San Angelo.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff on 4th Floor South at Shannon Medical Center and to Dr. Melissa Powell for all of the loving care given to Shirley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the “Green House” at Sagecrest Alzheimer’s Health Care Facility in San Angelo.
Family and friends may sign an online register book at johnsons-funeralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles Allen Alford, in this compilation.
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SIDNEY ALFORD, JR.
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 23 March 2001
FORT WORTH—Sidney Alford Jr. 72, a retired assembler for Bell Aircraft, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at a care center.
Funeral: noon Friday in Pauline Minor Memorial Chapel of Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, send donations to The Greater Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ at 1313 E. Marion.
Sidney was one of four children born to Frankie and Sidney Alford on Oct. 2, 1928. He attended Fort Worth schools, graduating from I.M. Terrell and one year at Wiley College. He was a former member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. For years he wrote the “Poet’s Corner” of the LaVida Newspaper.
Survivors: Wife, Verdell; sisters, Earlene B. Allen and Helen Davis; his children and grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller Ave., (817) 531-8666.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sidney Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 2 Oct 1926 (different year than obituary), last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
In 1930 Sidey Alford is age 3, living with his parents Sydney and Frankie Alford in Marshall, Harrison Co., TX. This is an African American family.
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SIDNEY FLOYD ALFORD
AAFA #1336
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 September 2012
PETERSBURG—Sid Alford, 65, of Petersburg will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Petersburg with Dr. Don Raney officiating. Burial will be in Petersburg Cemetery under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview. Mr. Alford passed away on Sunday September 16, 2012 in Petersburg.
Sid was born October 2, 1946 in Lubbock to John and Nalta Alford. Sid was a member of the United States Air Force for three and a half years as an instructor. He was stationed in, Wichita Falls at Shepard AFB, Lackland AFB in San Antonio, served as an instructor in Amarillo and served at Wetherfield AFB in England as part of the USAFE (US Air Force Europe). He was part of the Tactical Air Command in England, Italy, Libya, and Turkey. Sid received four medals in the Air Force, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Medal, the Overseas Medal, and the National Defense medal. Sid was a founding member of the American Air Museum in Britain, and was invited by Her Majesty the Queen to attend the grand opening of the museum. He was also a charter sponsor of the Air Force Memorial.
Survivors include two daughters, Sindy Greene and husband Darin of Petersburg and Tiffeny Gonzales and husband Carlos of Petersburg; two grandchildren, Whitley Mendez and Chaz Gonzales both of Petersburg; one great-grandchild, Mikaela Mendez of Petersburg; one brother, Larry Alford and wife Marilyn of Slaton; one sister, Merrijon Newton and husband Arthur of Idalou; and one uncle, Jerald Bright and wife Grace of Petersburg.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Food Pantry, 2001 Main, Petersburg, TX 79250. Online Condolences may be made at www.bartleyfuneralhome.net.
Photo from Petersburg Cemetery, Petersburg, Hale Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, GenFreaks
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, John Calvin Alford and Nalta Eloise Bright Alford, in this compilation.
From TX Births: Sidney Floyd Alford was born 2 Oct 1946 in Lubbock Co., the son of John Calvin Alford and Nalta Eloise Bright.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Sidney Floyd 1946 TX1, John Calvin 1916 TX2, Earnest Floyd 1890 TX3, Needham Judge 1857 TX4, Jesse Powell 1828 LA5, Needham Judge 1789 NC6, Jacob 1761 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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SIMON ALFORD, SR.
Source unknown, but probably:
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—_____ January 1990
Simon Alford of Corsicana, died Jan. 25, 1990 at Navarro Regional Hospital.
Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Alvin Smith officiating.
Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Scott Funeral Home.
He was a former employee of Bethlehem Steel Company and was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Survivors include six daughters, Lois Kelley, Georgia Alford, Addie Johnson, Sally Jones and Doris Lewis, all of Corsicana, and Ida Ivery of Dallas; three sons-in-law, Chester Johnson, Tommie Kelley and Marshall Ivery; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers Griff Smith of Ferris and Willie D. Meadows of Corsicana.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Morgan, Gerard Reynolds, Williams Johnson, Freedie Watson, Marshall Williams and Jimmie Edd Driver.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Photo from Woodland Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, The Stubbs
Photo posted 10/22/2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his daughters Doris Alford Lewis and Georgia Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Simon “Jack” Alford Jr. in Illinois Obituaries.
Simon, his wife Ida, and their children are listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Navarro Co., TX. This is an African-American family.
On his 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he says he was born in Corsicana 3 Dec 1892, the date on his gravestone.
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SOPHIE K. ALFORD WOODS
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Tuesday, 5 July 1904
MRS. SOPHIE K. WOODS
Following close upon the death of her father, Colonel J.P. Alford, last Friday night, Mrs. Sophie Woods died last night at her residence, 611 Grove street, by a strange coincident, her death occurring at almost exactly the same hour as the death of her parent. Mrs. Woods who was ill at the time of Colonel Alford, never fully recovered from the shock, her death last night being attributed to heart disease.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 o’clock from the First Methodist church, Rev. Alonzo Monk officiating.
Mrs. Woods was born in Boston, Texas, May 25, 1849. She came to Tarrant county with her parents in 1856, and her life since that time was spent here. December 8, 1870, she was married to James P. Woods, who died in October, 1899.
Five children survive her: Mrs. Elmer Renfro of this city, Mrs. J.A. Comer of St. Louis, Miss Minnie of this city, W.M. Woods of Fort Worth and Claude B. Woods of Wichita Falls, besides several grandchildren.
Photo from Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie Gibbons
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, James Perry Alford; and siblings Robert William Alford Sr. and Sallie Eugenia Alford Peveler in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Sophie K. 1845 TX1, James Perry 1821 TN2, Wiley 1783 NC3, Jacob 1738 VA4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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STACIE LOUISE RUSSELL ALFORD
Sister-in-law of Christie Wilson Alford Baldwin, AAFA #0006
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Louise Alford, 96, of Houston, died of cancer at home on April 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 yrs., RV Alford, in 1983, and her oldest daughter, Marilyn L’Hoste in 1968.
Survivors: daughter, Kathryn and her husband, Ted Batek; son, William Alford, who lived with and cared for his mother; son, David Alford and his wife, Karen; daughter, Debbie and her husband, David Grogg. Grandchildren: Stephen L’Hoste and his wife, Janet; Sharon L’Hoste West; Scott L’Hoste and his wife, Beth; Martha Batek Boswell and her husband, Ken; Nancy Batek Hyde and her husband, Bryan; and Carolyn Batek; Daniel Alford, Emily Alford Shaw and her husband, Matt: Christie Alford; Brian and Paul Grogg. Great grandchildren are Jessica, Michael, and Amy L’Hoste; Luke and Abby L’Hoste; Micah and Mason Boswell, and Kylie Hyde.
Special thanks and appreciation go to Louise’s caregivers, Gloria, Cheryl, Eleanor, Lucy, and Grace for their patience and loving care.
Louise worked at Cargill’s Printing & Stationery Co. for 23 yrs. and was VP/Treas. when she retired in 1981. She was also a long-time member of Heights Presbyterian Church.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on April 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd., 77008, (713-862-8844).
Services celebrating Louise’s life will be held on April 15 at 11:00 a.m. in the Heights Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park, Humble, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Heights Presbyterian Church, 240 W. 18th, Houston, 77008, or to Vista Care Hospice, 713-290-1746.
Photos from Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Daniel E. Beeson
Photos taken 23 Jan 2012
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Louise Alford (SS# issued in OK) was born 3 July 1912, last residence Houston, Harris Co., FL.
We included the obituary of her sister-in-law Christie Wilson Alford Baldwin in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: R.V. 1903 TN1, John Robert 1860 TN2, Eley Harrison 1820 TN3, Ira Bailey 1781 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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STANLEY ALVORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Thursday, 23 December 2010
Stanley Alvord, age 91, died in Austin, Texas, Monday, December 20, 2010.
Stanley was born October 16, 1919 in Ceylon, Minnesota to Marion and Mathilda Alvord. Stanley graduated from Chatfield High School in 1937. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as a pilot from 1941-1968. After retiring from the USAF he was employed by the University of Texas System Administration as their technical operations assistant from 1969-1985.
Stanley is survived by his son, Michael and wife, Liz; daughters, Dawn and Sandra; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Stanley’s memory may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lungusa.org. A special thanks to Interim Healthcare and Angel Heart Hospice. Condolences may be made at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com.
Photo from Cook Walden-Forest Oaks Memorial Park, Austin, Travis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, donss
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Stanley Alvord (SS# issued in MN), last residence Austin, Travis Co., TX.
We included the obituary of his mother, Mathilda Alma Maria Post Alvord, in Minnesota Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #14.
His ALVORD lineage: Stanley 1919 MN1, Marion Louis 1885 MN2, William Clark 1838 NY3, Daniel B. 1807 NY4, Butler 1780 CT5, Daniel 1743 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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STANLEY CURTIS “MOE” ALFORD, SR.
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—30 September 1992
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stanley C. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Feb 1954, last residence not listed.
From SSACI: Stanley Curtis Alford, black, was born 22 Feb 1954 different than SSDI and birth record] in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
From TX Births: Stanley Curtiss Alford was born 28 Feb 1954 in Nueces Co., TX, son of Leon N. Crockett and Lola N. Brooks.
From TX Marriages: Leon Crockett married Lola B. Graves on 24 Oct 1947 in Nueces Co., TX.
From TX Marriages: Lola Crockett married Earl Alford on 18 Jun 1955 in Nueces Co., TX.
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STANLEY GENE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 27 September 2009
Stanley Gene Alford went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2009 at home in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 56 years. He was born November 21, 1952 in Houston at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his father J.W. Alford.
He is survived by his mother Frances Alford and his sister Joyce Alford, and aunts, uncles and numerous cousins and friends.
Stanley was a member of Golden Acres Methodist Church, Pasadena. He graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena in 1971 and was a very active member of Future Farmer’s of America. He loved to garden and had a “green thumb” just like his dad. A gentle man that will be missed. [Pasadena Funeral Chapel]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Stanley Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Adi Frances Beane Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Stanley Gene 1952 TX1, Julius Whitford 1916 TX2, Cory Whitford 1890 MS3, Julius Caesar 1847 MS4, Julius Caesar 1808 NC5, James 1764 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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STANLEY PAUL ALFORD
HERALD DEMOCRAT
Denison, Grayson Co., TX—16 December 2012
Stanley Paul Alford, M.D. passed into the loving arms of his Savior on December 9, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Stanley was born on March 27, 1937 in Oak Park, Ill. He was the third son of Mildred and John Alford who inspired one son to obtain a PhD and two sons to become physicians.
Stan, as he was known to all of his friends, graduated from Naperville (Ill.) High School in 1955, where he was an All-Conference basketball player and a Regional high-jumping champion. He continued to maintain his ties with high school classmates for the rest of his life.
He attended Cornell College on a basketball scholarship and later was a student at Florida State University on a track scholarship. As Stan would say, at FSU, he was in the “best fraternity,” Sigma Chi, and “passed every course he took!” He mastered the Florida State Seminole “chop” and remained a fan for life.
Following graduation from college, he attended the University of Illinois Medical School, graduating after four years with an M.D. degree and continuing in an additional year of internship. He then served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force medical corps. Following his military service, Stan completed a three year radiology residency in Detroit, Mich. under the tutelage of the renowned Dr. Eyler, editor of the main Journal of Radiology.
In 1960, Stan married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Shultz, whom he described as “a wonderful companion and his greatest fan.” They enjoyed forty years of a warm and loving marriage. Together, they reared three outstanding sons: Bruce, Roger and Daniel. He considered his family his greatest treasure and the source of his greatest pleasure. Despite being a busy physician, Stan always found time for and enjoyed coaching his sons in their little league sports. He had a basic philosophy that “children are necessary and wonderful for a complete life.” Their beloved wife and mother, Liz, died in 2000, following a lengthy illness with cancer.
Dr. Alford had a radiology practice in Sherman for 30 years. He was board certified by the American College of Radiology, and was a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association and Grayson County Medical Society. Stan did not understand the recent “spin” against successful people which would have one believe “it was the government, not Stan, that achieved all of these accomplishments.” Stan would wryly comment that he could not remember any government employees going to school for him, studying for him, or passing hundreds of tests for him to become a doctor and a radiologist!
In 2002, Stan and Karen Butler Hibbitt were married. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage for more than 10 years in which they not only “found love again,” but embraced each other’s families and shared each other’s friends. Stan had a simple, but profound, idea of marriage: “Enjoy the other person and give your best back to them.” He and Karen were able to enjoy each other to the fullest and considered it a great blessing to have found each other. He had a great appreciation of his friends, saying, “Friendship is the highlight of everyday life.” He and Karen blended their friends in their two communities, Sherman and Denison, and relished life, playing golf and tennis and traveling. Stan would not hesitate to mention, always with twinkling eyes, that he was “beyond excellent” in golf and tennis! He loved cruising and traveling abroad and remembered being in “over three countries and one or two islands.” His understated humor was part of his great charm. He entertained his companions continually at Woodlawn Country Club, Tanglewood Country Club, and the Denison Country Club. He loved having Karen at his side on the golf course and mustered the strength to ride with her to chip and putt until the very last weeks.
Stan also had a serious and thoughtful side and once wrote of the three women who had influenced him the most in life: his mother, Mildred Alford, who taught him the importance of honesty and integrity; his first wife Liz, for her love and support; his wife Karen, who taught him that one could find love and happiness again.
Stan was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sherman and later a member of Waples United Methodist Church where he especially enjoyed the Fellowship class of which he served as president for a time.
Stan Alford was predeceased by his parents, Mildred and John Alford; his first wife, Elizabeth Shultz Alford; and his brother, John Alford Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife Karen Alford; brother Don Alford, M.D. of Tallahassee, Florida; son Bruce and wife Sally (Travis, Chase and Rachel – grandchildren) of Highland Park, Texas; son Roger and wife Leslie (Mason and Andrew – grandchildren) of South Bend, Indiana; son Daniel and wife Julie (Chesna, Calli and Avery – grandchildren) of Richardson, Texas. In addition, Stan enjoyed his “bonus” daughters: Michele Hibbitt Clark of Houston, Texas and Jana Hibbitt Bockman of Omaha, Nebraska. “Bonus” grandchildren include Garrett Clark, Kaylen Clark, Bruce Bockman and Brent Bockman. Stan also had one “bonus” brother-in-law, James David Butler of Sherman.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Stan’s name to any of the following: Waples United Methodist Church - 830 W. Main St., Denison, TX 75020; Covenant Presbyterian Church - 322 W. Pecan, Sherman, TX 75090; Denison Education Foundation - 1201 Rusk, Denison, TX 75020; Texoma Health Foundation - 5036 Reba Drive, Denison, TX 75020.
Services are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home, 619 North Travis Street, Sherman, TX 75090. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.
There will be a Celebration of Life of Stan at Waples Methodist Church in Denison on December 21, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Roy Spore and Dr. Jim Bowden. Private committal services will be conducted by Rev. Neill Morgan of the Covenant Presbyterian Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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STEVEN DAN ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Saturday, 15 March 1980
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Steven Dan Alford, age 12 on Saturday, March 15, 1980, lost a long, hard battle with Cancer. He was an excellent student and a skilled sportsman as well as a good sport. Above all he was a Christian. Steven has given his family much pleasure and reason to be ever proud. He is greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Survivors: Parents, Karen and Dan Alford, Waller, Texas; grandparents, Mrs. Allen G. Maxey, Houston, Mr. & Mrs. Allen C. Alford, Baytown, Texas; great-grandmother, Mrs. W.P. Maxey, Corrigan, Texas; brothers, Scott Alford, Christopher Alford; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins.
Funeral services 1:00 p.m., Monday, Lake O’Woods Chapel in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.... Interment Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bonny Melton, Gene Melton, Dale Bashaw, J.C. Webb....
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his grandmother Annie Ruth Bell Alford in this compilation.
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SUE ELIZABETH TABOR ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Sunday, 12 July 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
ODESSA—Sue Elizabeth Tabor Alford, 93, of Odessa, died Friday, July 10, 1998, at Midland Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital....
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AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Monday, 13 July 1998
ODESSA—Sue Elizabeth Tabor Alford, 93, died Friday, July 10, 1998.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Troy officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Alford was born in Coleman County and moved to Odessa in 1953 from Pampa. She was a homemaker and also a retired tester for Phillips Petroleum. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Raquel Marquez of Odessa; a sister, Allie Pearl Tabor of Borger; and friend Sally Marquez of Odessa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sue B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 27 July 1905, last residence Odessa, Ector Co., TX.
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SUSAN ELIZABETH ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 9 November 2014
Susan Elizabeth Alford (nee: Mark Alford) passed away on October 6, 2014 at the age of 66 in Houston, Texas after a short illness. Susan was born on December 12, 1947 in San Tome, Venezuela and lived in Houston since 1967.
Susan is survived by her brother Kim, sister Page, nephew Kyle and niece Emily.
There will be a private ceremony for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Houston ASPCA.
Susan was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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SUSAN GONEMA ALFORD KELLY
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Sunday, 28 March 1965
MRS. KELLY DIES IN BAIRD
BAIRD—Mrs. Y.H. (Susie Gonema) Kelly, 65, of Cottonwood, a former resident of Clyde and Abilene, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday [March 27] in Callahan County Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Cottonwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Lewis, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Baird, officiating.
Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery under the direction of Godfrey Funeral Home of Baird.
Born March 21, 1900, in Bald Prairie, Tex., she married Y.H. [Young Hale] Kelly Oct. 24, 1923, in Abilene. They had lived in Hawley and Abilene, and in Clyde for 12 years, before moving to Cottonwood four years ago.
She was a member of Abilene’s First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Jack of Baird, Leonard of Clyde and William of Cottonwood; three brothers, Tom Alford and Arthur Alford of Abilene and Ben Alford of Olden; one sister, Annie Day of Abilene; 10 grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Hoyatt Day, Junior Hankins, Gordon Hankins, Reggie Alford, Lloyd Alford and L.E. Weeks.
Photo from Cottonwood West Cemetery, Cottonwood, Callahan Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Collins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Frances Virginia Smith Alford; and siblings Arthur Carl Alford and Annie Stacie Alford Day in this compilation.
She is listed as Susie on the 1910 census and Susan in 1920.
Her middle name, Gonema, is clearly listed on her death certificate (FamilySearch.org). This very unusual name is found in Ancestry records as a first name exclusively in Texas.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Susan Gonema 1900 TX1, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL2, Jackson 1830 AL3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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SUSAN ISABELLE “BELLE” ALFORD NEWTON
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 30 September 1957
Mrs. Belle Newton of 5410 Mercedes, a Dallas resident for the last 75 years, died at her home Sunday after a long illness.
A native of Carlinville, Ill., Mrs. Newton came to Dallas while a child.
Before her illness, she had been active in the Ervay Street Baptist Church, of which she was a charter member. She belonged to the Sunday School and the Women’s Missionary Union there.
Her only immediate survivor is a daughter, Miss Elsa Allean Newton of Dallas.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Weiland-Merritt Funeral Chapel, 2909 Live Oak. The Rev. E.M. Fjordbak and Dr. Ira C. Cole will officiate. Burial will be Restland Memorial Park.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John F. Hughes
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother Thomas William Alford in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial includes numerous photos. She shares a gravestone with her daughter, Elsa Allean Newton. Her husband, Marion Jasper “Dick” Newton (1862–1941), has a gravestone in the same plot, but he also has a gravestone and is actually buried in Olustee Cemetery in Olustee, Jackson Co., OK.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford, 1790 NC – 1858 IL. He is listed as William T. Alford in this genealogy, and his mother is listed as Alsa Evans.
Her lineage: Susan Isabelle 1864 IL1, Robert F. 1833 TN2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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SUSAN SWAIN BRANCE ALFORD WAGGOMAN
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—_____ April 2015
May 7, 1935 - April 9, 2015
Sue Brance Waggoman, chef, pianist, and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother was born on May 7, 1935 in Houston, TX to JD Brance and Amoretta Hall Brance. Sue grew up in Houston, gained recognition for her musical talent while at Kinkaid Academy, and graduated from Lamar High School. After attending the University of Alabama, she moved to Fort Worth with her family and worked as the personal secretary to the vice president of Ridgelie Bank.
In May of 1958, a young man by the name of John Waggoman sped at 100mph from a business meeting in Snyder to make his date with Sue. They were married the following year and bought a home in Garland where John would often find Sue playing the piano in the evenings when he came home from work. In 1961, they welcomed their son Jud and relocated to the Texas Hill Country shortly after.
It was during this time that Sue began to perfect her skills as a chef, first for the delight of her own family and friends and later as a respected member of the esteemed Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs. At a high-profile charity event in San Antonio, Sue’s cake took first place, gaining the attention of Oscar de la Renta who congratulated her, “Lady, I cannot believe you know how to cook and dress so elegantly!”
Before being diagnosed with cancer in 1999, Sue shared the kitchen with Julia Child, Wolfgang Puck, and Dean Farring among others. Outside the kitchen, her musical talent on the piano graced concert halls, hotel lobbies, and her own living room. Her concerts—both professional and impromptu—gained the praise from famous artists, WWII generals, and her family.
In 2004, she spent a year in the hospital battling cancer after which she was declared cancer-free. It was during these last years of her life that she enjoyed flying the “Sue Jet” to visit friends and family. These pleasures were short lived due to congestive heart failure and end stage renal disease.
Sue passed peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, April 9th in the presence of her family, overlooking her Texas hills.
She is survived by her husband John, sheltie Marnie, son Jud of San Jose del Cabo, granddaughter Lee and fiancee Kyle Grest of San Antonio, grandson 1LT Brance and wife Kate of Ft. Lewis, Washington, sister-in-law Ann of Gainesville, TX, as well as many cousins and friends.
The family wishes to thank the many physicians and nurses who so diligently cared for Sue. In addition, the family thanks Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville for their services. A memorial service honoring Sue is scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at her home, at Fossil Ridge Ranch at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Allan Conkling of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church officiating, followed by interment in Houston on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to Peterson Regional Medical Center Foundation, 551 Hill Country Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her first husband, James Lloyd Alford Jr., in Alabama Obituaries.
Her parents were Judson Daniel Brance and Amoretta Swain Hall.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her first husband’s lineage: James Lloyd 1930 OH1, James Lloyd 1906 AL2, Julius C. 1875 AL3, James Zeadock 1840 GA4, James Floyd 1817 GA5, Zaddock 1787 GA6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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SUSIE BELLE GREER ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Graveside service for Susie B. Alford, 73, of Center will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Holly Grove Cemetery with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Shelby Regional Hospital in Center.
She was born Sept. 10, 1939, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
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Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ June 2013
Susie B. Alford, 73, of Center, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Shelby Regional Hospital in Center.
She was born September 10, 1939 in Nacogdoches to Clyde Greer Sr. and Maude Jordan Greer. She was a member of Center Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Holly Grove Cemetery in Nacogdoches County with Bro. Edward McRae officiating.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Mary Raimond and husband, Oliver of Tenaha
Sons:
Noble Alford and wife, Pam of Center
James Alford of Corinth
David Alford and wife, Terri of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Kendra & Joseph Arnold
Michael & Fara Decker
Joseph & Katie Graves
Amber & Scott Adair
Khristina & Josh Snider
Wayne & Mary Alford
Kellie & Noah Walker
Great Grandchildren:
Joseph Mahon Graves – Lil Joe
Baby Abby Graves
Makenzi Alford
Malaina Ray
Maddox Adair
Jesse Snider
Judson Snider
Blake Walker
Bella Alford
Madden Walker
Sister: Bobbie Montes of Indiana
Preceded in death by:
Grandchildren: Cody Wayne Alford & Susie Elizabeth Decker
Brother: Sonny Greer
4 Sisters
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Susie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Leo Alford; and grandson Cody Wayne Alford in this compilation.
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SUSIE JANE MEDLIN ALFORD
Aunt of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—22 November 1977
Mrs. Preston (Susie) Alford, 81, of 1515 N. 21st., an Abilene resident since 1924, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hendrick Medical Center after an extended illness. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at North’s Memorial Chapel, 4002 Buffalo Gap Road.
John C. Stevens, president of Abilene Christian University will officiate. Burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery.
Born Susie Medlin Oct. 16, 1896, in San Antonio, she was raised near Gatesville and married Preston Alford on Christmas Day in 1915 at Gatesville. The couple moved to Abilene in 1924. Mr. Alford worked for Abilene Candy and Mead’s Bakery for many years.
Mrs. Alford was a member of Central Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, O.E. of 1515 N. 21st and Roy of 2457 S. Second; a daughter, Mrs. Bob Fowlkes of 2610 S. 38th; four brothers, Newt Medlin and Winfred Medlin, both of Waco, and Ben Medlin and John Medlin, both of Belton; two sisters, Mrs. Abb McAdams of Belton and Mrs. Bert Cummings of McGregor; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
A son, William, died in 1931.
Nephews will serve as pallbeaars.
The family will be at 2610 S. 38th prior to the funeral.
Photo from Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ November 1977) dates of Susie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Preston Benjamin Alford, in this compilation.
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SYLVESTER HALFORD
[Although Sylvester died in CO, we are publishing his obituary here because he was born, lived, and is buried in TX.]
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—25 November 1996
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Sylvester Halford, 91, a retired farmer, died Friday in Westminster, Colo.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial: Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sylvester Halford was born March 31, 1905, in Mexia, Texas.
Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley, Bowie, (817) 872-1144.
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SYLVIA MARIE ALFORD HOLMES
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 10 February 1969
Holmes, Mrs. Sylvia Alford. Survived by father, Charley G. Alford; mother and stepfather, Mrs. And Mrs. Rupert Richardson; brothers, Charles, Joe Alford, Mike Whitson; sister, Juanita Powell.
Chapel services 3 p.m. Monday, Rev. Glen Clark officiating.
Camp Fueral Home, TA1-1443.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
She is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, but she has no gravestone [FindAGrave.com]. Her memorial lists these dates: 26 Jan 1927 – 7 Feb 1969.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: The death certificate of Sylvia Marie Holmes confirms the dates on her gravestone and lists her parents as Charles G. Alford and Betty Harrell. She died at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston, Harris Co., TX, and her usual residence was in Houston. She was married. Her birthplace was unknown; the informant was the funeral home.
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SYLVIA MAXINE GENTRY ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Friday, 4 December 2009
Alford, Sylvia Maxine—Age 79 of Allen, TX passed away, Thursday, December 3, 2009 in Allen. She retired from J.C. Penny’s as a beautician for the company and was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her son, Doug Alford and wife, Brenda; grandsons, Hunter Alford and Nick Lee all of Allen; niece, Pam Figueroa and nephew, Bill Poole both of Paris.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Edward Alford.
Graveside Service will be held at Garland Memorial Park, Garland, TX at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2009. Visitation, Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sylvia Maxine Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Jan 1930, last residence Allen, Collin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Edward Jackson “Bud” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Douglas Edward Alford in this compilation.
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T. ODELL ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 18 June 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
T. Odell Alford, 86, died June 17, 1993 at his Houston home. He is survived by wife, Vera Sue Alford; son, Jack Rhodes; daughter, Shirley Pacetti; sister, Mae Barnhart; granddaughter, Rebecca Ponton; grandson, Tommy Rhodes; great grandchildren, Amanda and Jed Merritt; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend graveside funeral services Friday (today) at 10:00 a.m. in Hollywood Cemetery.... Contributions to Woodhaven Baptist Church for the Deaf, have been suggested by the family. Heights Funeral Home 1317 Heights Blvd., 862-8884.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Vera Sue Alford; and his brother George Alfred Alford in this compilation.
T. Odell’s Alford’s father was Redin Alford, son of Richard and Louisa Alford. Redin was born 2 January 1859 in Alabama, and he died 28 December 1934 in Anderson County, Texas.
Jack Rhodes and Shirley Pacetti are probably the children of Vera from her first marriage.
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TED E. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 11 August 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1995
Ted E. Alford, 76, passed away August 9, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Buena Alford; two sons, Don Alford, Dallas and Dale Alford of Oklahoma City, OK; three sisters & one brother, all of Fort Worth; six grandsons; five great–grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews.
Mr. Alford had willed his body to Southwestern Medical School….
In another article:
FORT WORTH—Ted E. Alford of Fort Worth died Sunday in Dallas. He was 76.
Mr. Alford donated his body to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.He was a lifelong Fort Worth resident.
The family suggests that memorials be made to a charity of choice.
Survivors: Wife, Buenac Alford of Fort Worth; two sons, Don Alford of Dallas and Dale Alford of Oklahoma City; three sisters; one brother; six grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Buena S. Alford, and son Don R. Alford in this compilation.
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TESLA N. ALFORD, SR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—15 July 2012
Tesla N. Alford Sr.
June 3, 1917-July 8, 2012
Visitation will held @ American Heritage Funeral Home next to Veteran’s Cemetery. The date of the service is July 17, 2012. From 10-11 am. held 11-12 pm. Burial immediately following services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tesla N. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence not listed.
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TEX “PETE” ALLFORD
HERALD DEMOCRAT
Denison, Grayson Co., TX—Friday, 18 July 2008
BONHAM [Fannin Co., TX]—Graveside services for Tex “Pete” Allford, 79, of Bonham will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at Smyrna Cemetery in the Lannius Community. Officiating will be Dr. Gene Owen. Mr. Allford died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Bonham Nursing Center.
Mr. Allford was born on Sept. 25, 1928 in Wellington [Collingsworth Co., TX], the son of the late W.O. and Virgil Gulley Allford. He was a cotton ginner and served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Allford was married to Nova Hindsley Allford on Feb. 11, 1961 in Bonham.
He is survived by his wife, Nova Allford of Bonham; sons, Gayland J. Allford and wife Dawn of Shallowater, Rickey Pete Allford and wife Robin of Amarillo, Thomas Neil Haywood of Howe, and Bobby Allen Haywood and wife Debbie of Shallowater; daughters, Debbie Ford of Bonham, and Delores Martinek and husband Bobby of Howe; brother, J.G. Allford of Shallowater; sister, Eva Lee Terry of Levelland; 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Pallbearers will be Jody Haywood, James Haywood, Austin Haywood, Steven Peebles, and Jeffery Allford. The family will receive friends from 7 -8 p.m. Thursday at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham.
To send an online condolence go to www.coopersorrells.com.
Photo from Smyrna Cemetery, Dodd City, Fannin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Diane & John (#46842343)
Photo posted in 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tex Allford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Nova Nadine Hindsley Allford; and brothers Cecil Carl “Dick” Allford, Jack G. Allford, and William Lace Allford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Wilson Osborn Allford Jr. in Idaho Obituaries.
His mother is listed as Virgle Allford in SSDI records (1890–1987).
Tex was the son of Wilson Osborn Allford and Virgle Gulley. At some point, Wilson and some of his siblings changed the spelling of their last name to Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
His ALLFORD lineage: Tex 1928 TX1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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THELBERT EATHEL “T.E.” ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—Thursday, 26 February 2004
ODESSA—Thelbert Eathel Alford, 70, of San Angelo [Tom Green Co.], died Monday, Feb. 23, 2003 [sic: 2004], in Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in San Angelo.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
He was born in Horry County, S.C.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, W.J. Alford of Odessa, and Herbert Alford and Emma Rabon of South Carolina.
He is survived by his son, Curtis of San Angelo. Other survivors include his brother, E.J. “Shorty” and sister-in-law, Peggy Alford, of Odessa. He is also survived by sisters, Mary Johnson and Jane Best of South Carolina; many nieces and nephews, close friends and loved ones.
T.E. was a Christian and a member of the Church of God....
Photo from Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LaDonna Greer Collett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelbert E. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 26 Oct 1933 and died 23 Feb 2004, last residence San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Elbert Jack Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Ely Mitchell Alford and Rhoda Rabon Alford; and siblings Emma Alford Rabon, Eula Jane Alford Best, and Hubert H. Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
Thelbert’s year of death is shown as 2003 on his gravestone and appears to be listed incorrectly as 2003 in his 2004 obituary. February 23 was a Monday in 2004, and it is very unlikely that the obituary was printed a year after his death. Also, SSDI records list the date as 2004.
Texas Marriages and Texas Divorces list the following for Thelbert E. Alford:
Marriage Date County Spouse Name Divorce Date # of Children
15 Nov 1969 Ector Carol R. Smith 1 Nov 1974 3
31 March 1977 Ector Lynn 22 June 1979 0
11 Feb 1981 Andrews Joliette E. Owens 7 Nov 1983 0
6 Jan 1984 Ector Joliette E. Owens 20 Aug 1985 0
22 June 1986 Ector Roberta S. Smith 11 March 1996 0
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of William Alford of Horry Co., SC, b. about 1760.
His lineage: Thelbert Eathel 1933 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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THELMA ALFORD MCGEORGE
AAFA #0603
Sister of Elmer Adron Alford, AAFA #0608
Thelma Alford McGeorge at AAFA’s 1993 Annual Meeting in Louisiana
Photo from AAFA archives
SHREVEPORT TIMES
Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA—Thursday, 7 July 2005
TOMBALL/HEMPHILL, TX—Former Shreveport resident, Thelma Alford McGeorge, 88, died July 1 in Tomball [Harris Co.] Texas. She and her twin, Elmer, were born October 28, 1916, in Sabine County, Texas. Their parents were Adron and Ada Alford. She received her RN degree in 1938 from the Lillian Jolley School of Nursing in Houston. Most of her nursing career was spent at the Willis Knighton Clinic or the VA Hospital in Shreveport. She was a Daughter of the Republic of Texas, and a member of the American Business Women’s Association. She enjoyed her work and membership with the Daughters of the Nile. In Shreveport, she was a member of Ford Park Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Sue Friday and husband Tom, Patsy Phelps and husband Phil. Four grandchildren: Pat Phelps and wife Lisa, Jon Friday, Paul Phelps and wife April and Amy Friday DeCaron and husband Bruce. She also has four great grandchildren.
She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and shopping. She was proud of being a nurse. Most important to her were her family and many friends, and she would travel hundreds of miles to attend a wedding or graduation or see a new baby.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10:30 a.m., Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill Texas, with Bro. Bob Gwin of Camp Springs Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dale Ener, Pat Phelps, Jon Friday, Paul Phelps, Tom Friday and Phil Phelps. Honorary pallbearer is Jimmy Ladner.
Memorials may be made to Camp Springs Baptist Church, c/o Delores Stewart, P.O. Box 596, Hemphill, Texas 75948.
Starr Funeral Home, Inc., Hemphill, TX 409-787-3331.
Photo from Oak Hill Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ray & Peggy Holbrooks Pace
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma A. McGeorge (SS# issued in TX), last residence Spring, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her twin brother Elmer Adron Alford in this compilation.
Detailed information on their Alford ancestry was included with Elmer’s “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999.
Elmer and Thelma attended AAFA’s 1993 meeting in St. Francisville, LA, and were celebrating their 77th birthday later that month. Unknown to them, Gil Alford obtained from their children several funny and interesting stories from their childhood that he told after the Saturday night dinner. At first they didn’t know who he was talking about, but when they figured it out and Gil identified them, wishing them a happy birthday, they had tears in their eyes. We missed seeing them at future meetings, which they could not attend because of Elmer’s wife Willie Jean’s health.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Thelma 1916 TX1, Adron Corbet 1893 TX2, Jessie Powell 1870 TX3, Needham Bryant 1836 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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THELMA FRIEDA ALFORD HARMAN
AAFA #0397
Sister of Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303, and James Arthur Alford, AAFA #0384
[Thelma died at her son’s home in TX, but we are also including her obituary in Arizona Obituaries because she lived there during the last years of her life and is buried there.]
Written by her sister, Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303
February 25, 1923–January 28, 2003
Second child born to Frieda Holzmuller (1902 Germany) and James Luther Alford (1898 Texas) on Feb. 25, 1923, Rhawnhurst, PA. She was premature and was only 2 pounds. She was born and cared for at home—my mother told how she put hot water bottles around her. It took her a full year to get to the normal weight of a newborn.
She graduated from Olney High School, Philadelphia, PA, 1940, and was employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard during the war. She was a happy-go-lucky kind of gal and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Thelma was my older sister by 12 years. She and my mother were very close when Thelma was a young woman dating. Many a night they sat around the table talking and laughing. She looked for the rainbow in life and didn’t let the dark side of things stay with her. She was a helpful and strong companion and mother and the glue that kept the family together. May she rest in peace.
When she was in her late twenties she met and married Robert Harman, Sep. 30, 1950. They lived in Sellersville, PA and had 7 children; Robert 1951, Patricia 1953, Diana 1956, Mark 1958, Michael 1959, Roger 1961 and George 1963. She had 18 grandchildren.
She was a housewife and mother throughout her married life. When Robert retired, they bought a motor home and traveled for several years. They found Mesa, AZ, and decided this was the place to stay their remaining years. They both enjoyed the warm (sometimes hot) weather. After Bob passed away Jan. 24, 2000, she remained in her home in Mesa, AZ. Buzz and I visited several times and found her happy and content with life.
She was a member of AAFA since 1991 and always enjoyed reading about the Alfords.
After returning home from a Mexican cruise in 2001, Thelma’s friends urged her to go to a doctor as she had lost weight. (Who loses weight on a cruise?) She was diagnosed with stomach cancer. She was in a hospice in Arizona when we visited in October [2002] after the AAFA meeting in Salt Lake City. She was doing well and continued to say that nothing was wrong with her. She decided against any treatments. She was so good that the hospice house let her go home. At that time she went to live with her son Roger in Iola, TX. I spoke to her at Christmas, and like always she said, “I am fine and they are really good to me here.” This was be the last time I talked to her. She passed away Jan 28, 2003, in the home of her son. Her body was returned to Arizona and she rests in peace with her husband at the Valley of the Sun Mortuary Chapel, Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Photos from Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Harry Scaggs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma F. Harman (SS# issued in PA), last residence Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.
We included the obituary of her brother James Arthur Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
We published extensive lineage notes with Thelma’s In Remembrance in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Thelma Frieda 1923 PA1, James Luther 1898 TX2, George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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THELMA JO SHAW ALFORD
PARIS NEWS
Paris, Lamar Co., TX—Sunday, 3 October 1999
HONEY GROVE—Thelma Jo Alford, 77, died Friday, Oct. 1, in Honey Grove Nursing Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. in Windom Baptist Church.... Burial will be in Windom Cemetery by Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove.
Beloved daughter of the Rev. Aaron Lewis and Lula Grace Smith Shaw, Mrs. Alford was born April 26, 1922, in Wilbarger County, Texas. After two years at Wayland Baptist College, she graduated from Howard Payne College with a major in music education. She married William Tabor Alford June 17, 1942. Prior to moving to Windom over 20 years ago, she resided in Denton. She taught school in Dallas for 10 years.
Lovingly known to all as “Jo,” she is survived by her husband of 57 years, William Tabor Alford of Windom, as well as her four children: Karen Reynolds of Dallas, Darlene Whitten of Denton, Lynda Culbertson of Anna, and Tom Alford of Denton. In addition, she leaves a legacy through her seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
The Windom Baptist Church was central to Jo’s life. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday school, worked summer children’s programs and served on several committees. Her life exemplified her devotion to her love of God. Besides her church and family involvements, Jo enjoyed playing music on the organ, participating in her Book Club, and quilting.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Alford’s young adult Sunday school class.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma J. Alford (SS# issued in IA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, William Tabor Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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THELMA LEE MIXON GROVES ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 29 June 2003
Thelma Lee Alford, 87, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at a local hospital. Funeral: service was held Friday in Wichita Falls [Wichita Co., TX].
Thelma was a loving wife and mother whose hobbies included quilting, crocheting, reading and working crossword puzzles.
Survivors: Husband of 29 years, Woody Alford; children, Bob Mixon, Dick Mixon, Sonny Groves, Jan Charles and Don Alford; numerous other loving family members and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 9 Sept 1915. Her last residence is listed as Bedford, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Woodrow W. Alford, in this compilation.
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THELMA LOUISE ALFORD TAPP
Plainview, Hale Co., TX—_____ December 2014
Memorial services for Thelma Louise Alford Tapp, 85 of Plainview will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at the First Baptist Church Chapel with David Milstead officiating. Per her request her body will be donated to Texas Tech School of Medicine. A viewing of her body will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, January 2. Thelma died December 29, 2014 in Plainview.
She was born on January 11, 1929 in Dalhart, Texas to William Sion and Gertrude Garrison Alford. She married James Deryl Tapp on June 1, 1945 in Lubbock. She lived in Plainview since 1960 coming from Lubbock.
She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Thelma loved the Lord and shared him with as many people as she could.
She is survived by her husband, Deryl Tapp of Plainview; 3 daughters, Sue McClaran of Farwell, TX, Jan Gattis and husband Homer of Hesston, KS and Carol Kaufman and husband Randy of Plainview; 2 brothers, Carl Alford and wife Johnnie of Hereford and John Alford of Grandbury, TX; 2 sisters, Marie Thompson and Juanita Reed both of Lubbock; 9 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Gideons International, P.O. Box 771, Plainview, Texas 79073-0771.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her father, William Sion “Bud” Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Thelma Louise 1929 TX1, William Sion 1890 TX2, Henry Giles 1835 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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THELMA MILDRED FARRIS ALFORD BREWER
Mother of Jo Muriel “Jody” Alford Roberts, AAFA #0761
Grandmother of Anne Renee Alford Shelfer, AAFA #0744, and Paula Jo Alford Burns, AAFA #0805
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 15 December 1982
DAISETTA [Libety Co.]—Funeral for Thelma Brewer, 77, of Daisetta will be at 10 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Daisetta with burial in Oakdale Cemetery under the direction of Allison Funeral Home in Liberty.
She died Sunday [December 12] at Kersting Hospital in Liberty after an illness.
A native of Batavia, Ark., she lived in Daisetta 58 years and was a retired beautician.
Survivors include her husband, Rupert Brewer of Daisetta; a daughter Jody Roberts of Houston; two sisters, Ida Lee Farris of Daisetta and Cora Stratton of Beaumont; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Photo from Oak Dale Cemetery, Daisetta, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kitty
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma Brewer (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Aug 1906 and died _____ Dec1982, last residence Woodville, Tyler Co., TX [?].
See the obituaries of her children Jo Muriel “Jody” Alford Roberts and Raymond Newton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, Raymond Guy Alford, in Alabama Obituaries.
Her memorial at Find A Grave says: “The daughter of James N. (DOB 1876) and Jess E. Stoddard Farris (DOB 1875), Thelma Farris was married to Raymond Alford on 30 Sep 1924…. She married C. Rupert Brewer on May 7 1942.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Raymond Guy 1901 AL1, James Thomas 1894 AL2, Jacob Wesley 1847 AL3, Levin Ellis 1814 GA4, William 1787 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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THELMA NAOMI BAKER ALFORD
TEXARKANA GAZETTE
Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 February 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
NEW BOSTON, Texas—Thelma Baker Alford, 80, of New Boston died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Alford was born Dec. 30, 1918, in Greenville, Texas. She was retired from Bowie County Tax Office and a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Alford, and a son, Rea “Buddy” Alford.
Survivors include one son, Oma Mell Alford of Texarkana; four daughters, Lea Etta Srygley of Atlanta, Texas, Ina Nell Graham of Houston, Ada Dell Ferguson of Austin and Kea Ella Waldon of New Boston; one sister, Ima Nell Kirsch of Dallas; two brothers, George M. Baker of Kemp, Texas, and Francis Baker of Texarkana; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Ken Cox and Frank Boutwell officiating. Burial will be in Read Hill Cemetery under direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thelma N. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence New Boston, Bowie Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Johnny Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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THELMA ROSE “TAMI” AMBLER ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—13 January 1990
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990
Thelma Rose (Tami) Alford, 83, died Thursday, January 11, 1990. Charter Member of Lazybrook Baptist Church.
Survivors are daughters and son-in-law Darlene and Jack Stich, Jacqueline Lineberger; sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Alford, Don and Margaret Alford, all of Houston; granddaughters Vicki Dunlap, Donna Hester and Susan Partain; great grandson, Mitchell Hester; great granddaughter, Meredith Hester; sisters, Edna Dodgen, Ruth Bergman, Erin Kesterson and Verna Moore; brothers, Robert and Ralph Ambler.
Services 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Lazybrook Baptist Church, 1822 West 18th St…. Interment Brookside Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Lazybrook Baptist Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thelma R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 23 Apr 1906, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her daughter Jacqueline Alford Lineberger; and stepson Henry Eden “Hank” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
She was the daughter of Earl Montrose Ambler and Iona Marcella “Sella” Hanchey.
Thelma married Henry Eden Alford Sr. on 3 Apr 1925 in Miller Co. AR.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her husband’s lineage: Henry Eden 1892 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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THEODORA LENA MAE “TEDDIE” BOKEMEYER KOOI ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ July 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Theodora L. “Teddie” Alford, 73, a native Houstonian and lifelong resident departed this life on Tuesday, July 24, 1995 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Loved and respected by everyone. She was in the insurance business for 35 years.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Theodore Joseph and Lena Bokemeyer, four brothers and one sister.
Teddie is survived by son F. Rickey Kooi; grandson Justin Kooi; granddaughter Cynthia Kooi, all of Houston. Brother Alton B. Bokemeyer of Brady, Texas; sisters Maurine Smith of Houston, Frances Johnson of Houston, Mary Joyce Parker of Port Lavaca, Texas. Many nieces, and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Memorial Mass: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 1995. Christ the Redeemer Catholic Community Church, 11507 Huffmeister, Rev. Maurice Lange O.M.I. of the Christian Renewal Center in Dickinson, Texas celebrant. Cremation will be handled by Earthman Funerals….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Theodora L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 March 1922, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
She was the daughter of Theodore Joseph Bokemeyer and Lena Bertha Givens.
Her first husband was Freddie Lewis Kooi. She married her second husband, Henry Eden Alford Sr., on 21 Nov 1964. They were divorced in 1976.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
Her second husband’s lineage: Henry Eden 1892 TX1, Robert Henry C. 1858 AR2, John H. 1818 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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THERON REXFORD “REX” ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—13 May 2012
Theron Rexford “Rex” Alford passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on May 5th in Houston, Texas.
Born May 19, 1918 in Buffalo, Missouri to Homer and Grace Alford, Rex graduated from the Missouri School of Mines in 1940 and went to work for Gulf Oil Co. Rex served in Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. After discharge from the service, he married June Ritzman in 1946 and worked in the oil business until his retirement from Conoco in 1986. Rex was active throughout his life, playing tennis into his 70’s and volunteering at Memorial Hermann Hospital well into his 80’s.
Rex is survived by his sister Irene Greene, sons Mark and Kim Alford, daughter Page Carter, and grandchildren Kyle Carter and Emily Alford. He was a devoted, loving father and good friend, enriching the lives of so many. A private ceremony will be held for immediate family.
Photo from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, June L. Ritzman Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, John Homer Alford and Grace Marsh Alford; and his brother John Hal Alford in Missouri Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #10.
His lineage: Theron Rexford 1918 MO1, John Homer 1891 MO2, Thomas Richard 1858 MO3, John M. 1821 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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THOMAS DANIEL HALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Thomas D. Halford, 74, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Episcopal Church with the Rev. Doug Sangster officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. CST Friday in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M., by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Thomas Halford, beloved husband and father, passed away Oct. 26, 2008, in Amarillo.
He was born Jan. 16, 1934, to Thomas and Jewel Halford. He was raised in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High School in 1951. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952, serving in the Korean War. He resided in Amarillo for the past 36 years, since 1972. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Tomlinson; two stepsons, Ben Gregg Maestas and Gerald Guzman Maestas; and a grandson, Justin Alan Lock.
Survivors include his wife, Nora Halford of Amarillo; four daughters, Susan Wilson, Linda Byers and Beth Sullivan, all of Vernon, and Donna Wessel of St. Mary’s, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Cathy Mobley of Azle; a son, Dan Halford of Pilot Point; a stepson, Rex Maestas of Chicago; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Fund, Thomas E. Creek Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 6010 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas Daniel Halford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Amarillo, Randall Co., TX [part of Amarillo is in Randall Co.].
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THOMAS ERNEST ALFORD
[Although Thomas died in CO, we are also publishing his obituary here because he spent most of his life in TX and is buried there.]
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 March 2005
Funeral services for T.E. “Tommy” Alford, 87, of Centennial [Arapahoe Co.], Colorado, formerly of Silsbee [Hardin Co., TX], will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2005 at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Buna [Jasper Co., TX].... Mr. Alford died at his residence in Colorado March 7, 2005.
He was a native of Geneva, TX and a lifelong resident of Silsbee. He had lived in Centennial, CO for the last several months. Mr. Alford was owner and operator of Alford’s Furniture and Hardware and Alford’s Laundromat.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of Houston and three children, Janice Matar of Houston, Joan Sullivan of Centennial, CO and Dr. Glen Alford of Wilkesboro, NC. Five grandchildren, Dr. Chris Russell, Leila Moujaes, Michael Matar, Jason Alford and Laurie Holguin also survive him....
Photo from Antioch Cemetery, Buna, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, BATexan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 Aug 1917, last residence Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO.
See the obituaries of his wife, Kathryn Louise Hancock Alford; and his brothers Ernest Leroy Alford and James Carnell Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Ernest 1917 TX1, Thomas Ernest 1879 TX2, Thomas Redden 1855 AL/TX3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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THOMAS EWIN ALFORD
Grandfather of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Source unknown, but probably:
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—_____ January 1964
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Phillips & Luckey chapel for Thomas Ewing Alford, 76, who died at 11:45 p.m., Thursday [January 23], in a Houston hospital.
Rev. R. Allison Joyce, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiated. Pall bearers were H.L. Brown, Gary J. Fenn, K.R. Robertson, Thomas Eugene Alford, Clarence Wayne Alford, and Donald Franklin Alford.
Mr. Alford had spent most of his life in Milam County, and the past 14 years in Rockdale. He was born December 23, 1887, in the Gay Hill Community, and was a farmer and rancher until he retired. On April 11, 1907, he was married to Carolina Rose, and ten children were born to the couple.
A son, Johnny Jestus Alford, died at age of 10 months and a daughter, Ida LuVena [Luvenia on her gravestone], died at the age of seven years.
Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Carolina Alford of Rockdale; five sons, Clarence E. Alford of Sugarland, O. Franklin Alford of Gause, Weldon S. Alford and Wilburn S. Alford of Rockdale, and James A. Alford of Taylor; three daughters, Mrs. M.W. Brown, Mrs. Mary N. Tuma, and Mrs. Lester J. Fenn, of Houston; two brothers, Emory J. Alford of the Forest Grove community and Aaron A. Alford of Hearne.
There are also 32 grandchildren and 15 great grand-children.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Carolina Rose Alford; his children Clarence Ewin Alford, Edith Alford Brown, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford, and Wilburne Alford; his parents, Hurst Justice Alford and Mary Louvenia Eads Alford Hutcherson; and his siblings Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, Alice Delany Alford Kyle, and Ida Louvinia Alford Keen in this compilation.
From his granddaughter Rose Alford Shelton: My grandfather Tom Alford was named after two uncles: Moses Thomas Alford and Ewing (correct spelling) Eads. But the only way I ever saw him spell it was Ewin. My father Clarence’s middle name is also Ewin. I spelled it Ewing once and he told me that was not the way his name was spelled.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Thomas Ewin 1887 TX1, Hurst Justice 1852 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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THOMAS F. ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—20 March 1983
Alford, Thomas F.—Survived by wife, Mrs. Patricia M. Alford, Dallas; son, Mr. Patrick W. Napier, Euless; granddaughter, Miss Patricia Napier, Dallas; five sisters; two brothers, all of Arkansas. Graveside Services & Interment 10 a.m. Tuesday Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Sparkman-Hillcrest, Northwest Highway….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in AR) was born 21 Aug 1909 and died _____ March 1983, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. TX Deaths lists Thomas Alford, died 18 March 1983 in Dallas Co., TX.
We included the obituary of his father, John Robert Alford, in Arkansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Thomas F. 1909 AR1, John Robert 1884 AR2, Franklin Ewing 1860 AR3, Madison Ewing 1815 AL4, David 1785 VA5, Robert 1760 England6.
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THOMAS GEROME ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 30 October 1967
WAXAHATCHIE, Texas—Funeral services for Thomas G. Alford, 78, of Waxahatchie, a retired farmer, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Boz-Mitchell Funeral Chapel here. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.
He died Saturday [October 28] in Alexandria, La.
Survivors: Wife; a son, Marvin Alford of Dallas; three step-daughters, Mrs. Jerry McElroy and Mrs. E.J. Roberts of Dallas and Mrs. Barbara Hodges of Irving; four stepsons, Carroll Lewis, Cleo Lewis and Joe Lewis of Dallas and James Lewis of Waxahachie, and a brother, George Alford of Ennis, Ellis County.
Photo from Hillcrest Burial Park Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 July 1889 and died _____ Oct 1967, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
On Tom Gerome Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 28, a single farmer living in Trinidad, Henderson Co., TX. He confirms his birth date and says he was born in Market [?], TX.
T.G. Alford married Annie May Flanagan on 3 Nov 1933 in Navarro Co., TX. It appears to be a first marriage for both.
In 1940 Thomas G. Alford, age 50, and his wife Annie Mae, age 22, are living in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX, with their children Marvin T. 4 and Patty Ann 2.
Thomas’s second wife was Lela Hill Lewis (1892–1972), who is also buried in Hillcrest Burial Park Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Thomas Gerome 1889 TX1, George Washington 1860 TX2, Hatch 1815 NC3, Isaac 1782 NC4, John 1747 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Wednesday, 17 March 1993
WHITE SETTLEMENT—T.J. Alford, a retired General Dynamics employee, died Tuesday [March 16] at his White Settlement home. He was 81.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Laurel Land Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford was born in Coryell City [Coryell Co.] and had lived in the Fort Worth area since 1947.He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Masonic Lodge 1372.
Survivors: Wife, Hazel Alford of White Settlement; son, Tommy Alford of Parker County; four sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Photo from Laurel Land Memorial Park, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, TXFamily24
Photo posted 28 June 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that T.J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 Aug 1911, last residence Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel Mae Graf Alford; and siblings Effie Martha Alford Mobley and Robert Lee Alford in this compilation.
Thomas was the first child of William A. Alford and Hester Pearl Troutt.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1911 TX1, William A. 1870 TN2, John B. 1831 TN3, John Bibb 1790 VA4, John 1760 VA5, William 1738 VA6, John 1696 ?? 7.
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THOMAS K. ALFORD
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Tuesday, 1 March 2005
SEADRIFT [Calhoun Co.]—Thomas K. Alford, 78, of Seadrift, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005.
He was born July 10, 1926, in Daytona Beach, Fla., to the late Paul J. and Ester Fern Chipp Alford. He was a buyer for Bell Helicopter and a member of Assembly of God in Seadrift.
Survivors: wife, Nancy M. Alford; daughter, Terri Carleton; son, David Alford; sister, Susan Dickerson of Anson; brother, Jim Alford of Ingram; and one grandchild.
Preceded in death by: brother, Paul Alford Jr....
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. today at Seadrift Cemetery.... Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home, Port Lavaca, 361-552-2988.
Pallbearers: Isadore Romero, Herbert Rodriguez, Teddy Curtis Peeler, Bruce Sharp and Teddy Marcus Peeler.
Photo from Seadrift Cemetery, Seadrift, Calhoun Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Clifton Baccus
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas K. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Seadrift, Calhoun Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Paul Joe Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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THOMAS LEWIS ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Wednesday, 9 August 2006
Thomas L. Alford, 67, of Meadowlakes [Burnet Co.], TX, passed away Sunday, August 6th, 2006, after a long struggle with heart and liver ailments.
He was born January 5, 1939 in Jefferson [Marion Co.], Texas. Tom graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Texas in 1962 with a degree in civil engineering. Tom had been employed by The Texas Highway Department from High School until his retirement. As a young man, Tom was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He loved sports and athletics, participating in football and other sports. He became an avid Golfer through the years and one of his biggest thrills was hitting a “hole in one” at the Inks Lake Golf Course. Tom earned his pilot’s license and loved flying until his health failed. Tom used his engineering skills after retirement when he enjoyed building sheds, home additions and patios. He also was a skilled sailor and always enjoyed the central Texas lake areas. Tom and his wife, Shirley enjoyed many years of traveling, golfing and boating after his retirement. They also enjoyed many visits to the Caribbean area. Tom will be remembered by all as a kind and gentle man with a quick mind and sense of humor.
Tom loved his family very much and is survived by his wife, Shirley Blevins Alford of Meadowlakes; his son, Brent Alford and his wife, Laura, of Ft. Worth; 1 step-son, Mike Steenbergen of Meadowlakes; his mother, Helen Lewis Alford of Sulphur Springs; his brother Bill Alford and his wife, Nina, of Sulphur Springs; three grandchildren, Hana, Tommy and Michael....
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2006, in the Marble Falls City Cemetery, Marble Falls, TX, under the direction of Edgar Funeral Home....
Photo from Marble Falls Cemetery, Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Christeson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Marble Falls, Burnet Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Helen Francis Lewis Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Lewis 1939 TX1, Thomas Marcus 1908 TX2, George Washington 1875 TX3, Julius Caesar 1837 GA4, Sippi 1800 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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THOMAS MONROE ALFORD, JR.
EASTLAND COUNTY TODAY
Eastland, Eastland Co., TX—Monday, 19 September 2016
September 20, 1940 - September 16, 2016
EASTLAND—Thomas (Tommy) Monroe Alford Jr. went to be with his Lord & Savior on September 16, 2016. Services will be 10 AM Tuesday, September 20th at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Larry Roberts officiating, burial will follow in the Eastland City Cemetery….
Tommy was raised in the Texas Electric Village at the Power Plant in Eastland. Attended school in Olden first through twelfth grades. He joined the army right out of school. He spent 3 years in the service. Following his time in the army he settled in Dallas to work as a plumber for his Uncle Howard Alford. He met and married Wanda King. He traveled to several different states as a Union plumber.
They moved to Eastland in 1977 where he established his plumbing business, A & D Plumbing. As a licensed master plumber he serviced both commercial and residential. After retiring they loved having the family at their lake house for the 4th of July. He loved his family and friends. He was always willing to volunteer his help for any building project or anything anyone needed. His hobbies were woodworking and playing 42.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wanda Faye King Alford; sisters, Helen Jean Sizelan of Irving, Margaret C. Southern of Weatherford, and Elizabeth Ann Smith of Broken Bow, OK; sister in law, Princess Alford Krantz; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Monroe Alford and Lenorah Elizabeth Wilson Alford; two brothers, Jerry Franklin Alford and Phillip Douglas Alford….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Monroe 1940 TX1, Thomas Monroe 1911 TX2, James Monroe 1885 TX3, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL4, Jackson 1830 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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THOMAS WILLIAM ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Thursday, 13 May 1915
Thomas A. [sic] Alford, 60 years old, died yesterday [May 12] at his home, 3230 Elihu avenue, after a long illness. Funeral service will be held at the residence at 2 o’clock this afternoon, the Rev. George S. Fulcher officiating.
The burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, an adopted daughter and two sisters, Mrs. L.H. McFadden of Arlington, Texas, and Mrs. Belle [Susan Isabelle] Newton of Dallas.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Susan Isabelle “Belle” Alford Newton in this compilation.
From TX Death Certificates: Thos. W. Alford was born 18 May 1854 in TN, the son of Robert Alford and Elsa Evans. He died 12 May 1915 in Dallas of tuberculosis.
Thomas, his wife, Antonia E. Lettler Alford, and their son Robert Day Alford are buried in Oakland Cemetery, Dallas Co., TX, but Thomas has no gravestone. The death certificates of both his son and wife list him as Thomas W. Alford.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford, 1790 NC – 1858 IL. He is listed as William T. Alford in this genealogy, and his mother is listed as Alsa Evans.
His lineage: Thomas William 1854 TN1, Robert F. 1833 TN2, Charles 1790 NC3.
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THURMAN WARREN ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 21 October 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
WINNSBORO [Wood Co.]—Services for Thurman Warren Alford, 79, Winnsboro, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday in Beaty Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will be in Winterfield Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Friday in a Grand Prairie nursing home.
He was born June 25, 1916, in Winnsboro and lived in Pickton until 1992, when he returned to Winnsboro. Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Navy and worked for the Ford Co. in Dallas and Lee Jeans in Sulphur Springs. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include one brother, A.G. Alford, Norfolk, Va.; and three sisters, Mary Carpenter, Grand Prairie, Glenice McIntire, San Antonio, and Doris White, Richardson….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Thurman’s father, John Martin Alford; and his sisters Doris Lou Alford White and Glenice Viola Alford McIntire in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Arthur Green Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Thurman Warren 1916 TX1, John Martin 1888 TX2,George Washington 1855 AL3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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TIFFANY LEANNE ALFORD
EL CAMPO LEADER-NEWS
El Campo, Wharton Co., TX—Friday, 22 March 2013
Tiffany L. Alford, 38, originally of El Campo, died on March 20, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in El Campo on Oct. 14, 1974, where she spent her childhood. She graduated from El Campo High School and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas A&M University. Tiffany was a middle school teacher and went on to work as a business consultant, most recently with Alvarez & Marsal, based in Houston. She settled in Richmond in 2009 and loved spending time with her family and friends, spoiling her godchildren and traveling.
Tiffany is survived by her mother, Nelda Dornak Schmidt and step-father, Bill Schmidt of El Campo; father, Terrel Alford of Damon; grandmother, Billie Alford of El Campo and numerous relatives.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Adolph and Evelyn Dornak; aunts, Karen Cranek and Margaret Briscoe and cousin, Sammy Svoboda.
Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Nada [Colorado Co.] for family and close friends.
Honorary pallbearers are Michael Hlavaty, Mike Holmgreen, Robert Krupa, Josh Krupa, Tobin Synatschk and Doug VanZuiden.
Photo from Saint Marys Cemetery, Nada, Colorado Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From TX Births: Tiffany Leanne Alford was born 14 Oct 1974 in Wharton Co., TX, daughter of Terrel Lawrence Alford and Nelda Faye Dornak.
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TIMMY JAY ALFORD
Son of Joel Max Alford, AAFA # 0876
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Tuesday, 19 July 1994
Alford, Timmy Jay, 36, of Belton died Monday [July 18]. Services 2 p.m. today, Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, Temple. Burial Bellwood Memorial Park.
Photo from Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Light
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tim J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 Dec 1957, last residence Belton, Bell Co., TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #15.
His lineage: Timmy Jay 1957 TX1, Joel Max 1933 GA2, Alonza Juhan 1892 GA3, Clarance Juhan 1859 GA4, James Richard 1821 GA5, Jeptha 1797 NC6, Goodrich 1750 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]
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TIMOTHY ALFORD
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Thursday, 4 August 2005
EL PASO AIRMAN KILLED IN OFF-DUTY CAR ACCIDENT IN EUROPE
An airman from El Paso and one from Massachusetts were killed in a car crash in Belgium, authorities said.
Airman 1st Class Erik Salazar, 20, was a firefighter assigned to the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Spangdahelm Air Force Base in Germany, near the Belgian border.
The parents of Senior Airman Timothy Alford, 24, of Easton, were notified of his death Monday.
“It hasn’t soaked in yet,” said his father, Burch Alford, 58, an Army retiree. “We haven’t gotten any of the arrangements final yet. We’re waiting for his body to arrive in the United States.”
A third airman was seriously injured in the crash during a sightseeing trip near St. Vith, Belgium, according to the military newspaper Stars & Stripes.
Authorities said the car struck a guard rail and utility pole. It was not known who was driving, or what caused the crash, the paper said.
In another article:
AIR FORCE PRINT NEWS TODAY
Thursday, 30 March 2006
By Senior Airman Amaani Lyle
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany—Black sneakers. Boston baseball cap. Black shirt. Boots. “It’s so clear, I can still remember what they were wearing,” recalls Airman 1st Class Skyler Burts, of his friends and fellow firemen who perished in a single-vehicle automobile accident in August 2005....
Spangdahlem Air Base’s central location and idyllic country drives to several nearby countries make road trips common among Airmen of all ranks here. So when 52nd CES firefighters Senior Airman Timothy Alford and Airman 1st Class Erik Salazar opted to take a drive to a popular nightclub near the German-Netherlands border, Airman Burts obliged to join them. He even offered his car. The decision would alter the course of three lives.
Airman Burts said he and his two friends stayed at the club dancing and socializing until nearly 6 a.m. the next morning. Airman Alford was known to frequent clubs and stay out late, without ever having a drop of alcohol. This particular night was no exception.
“Tim just always knew how to have a good time—completely sober,” Airman Burts said. “He had so much energy that he’d usually only need a 30- or 40-minute power nap and he was cool.”
Winding down from the club, the Airmen decided to listen to music on the drive back to base.... But a lack of sleep soon overtook each of them. In an instant, a “power nap” became the division between a normal life and complete chaos.
Airman Burts said he awoke from a short snooze his eyes blurry. He wiped them, thinking they were unfocused because hed slept for a little while.
Autobahn lights illuminated a jarring amount of blood that covered his hand as he pulled it away from his head and eye. He turned to Airman Alford, who lay motionless slumped over the steering wheel....
“The back door was completely off the hinges and Erik was nowhere to be found,” he said....
Help soon arrived, and as blood continued to run into his eye, Airman Burts directed emergency response units to Airman Alford, and also managed to spot Airman Salazar clinging to life about 50 feet away from the scene....
Airman Alford died at the scene and Airman Salazar died shortly upon arrival to the hospital....
A subsequent investigation revealed that Airman Alford’s fatigue after a long night of clubbing was the sole cause of the mishap.
Master Sgt. James Douglas, 52nd Fighter Wing ground safety manager, explained the vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, continued straight as the Autobahn lane curved right. The vehicle slid about 25-feet along the top of a dipped guardrail before slamming into a light pole. The car then spun 180 degrees, and returned to the guardrail before crashing back on to the road.
Airman Salazar, sans seatbelt, was thrown from the car, and the steering wheel fatally crushed Airman Alford’s ribcage. Most of the car was destroyed except for the passenger seat where Airman Burts sat....
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TIMOTHY LANE ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 19 December 2001
Alford, Timothy Lane 50, was born March 1, 1951 in Bonham, Texas and passed away December 17, 2001 in Mesquite, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Sara Alford; one son, Timothy Alford, Jr.; his Parents, Chester & Vera Alford; three brothers, Gary, Lyn and Kenneth Alford and one stepsister, Tiajauna Jackson.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Family Funeral Care. Services will be held Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. in Family Funeral Care Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Timothy L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Chester Grady Alford and Vera Lavern Adams Alford, in this compilation.
In one memorial at FindAGrave.com his burial is listed in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas; in another, he is listed as cremated.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Timothy Lane 1951 TX1, Chester Grady 1920 TX2, James Monroe 1885 TX3, Thomas Jefferson 1853 AL4, Jackson 1830 AL5, Baldy 1784 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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TINY ELIZABETH STOCKTON HALLFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—12 December 1998
Tiny Elizabeth Hallford, 73, lifelong Taylor County resident, died Thursday in a local hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Aldersgate United Methodist Church.... Burial will be in Buffalo Gap Cemetery, directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home of Tuscola.
Mrs. Hallford was born in Buffalo Gap, where she graduated from high school, and moved to Abilene in 1943. She was a homemaker and owned M&M Auto Works. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was the widow of Tommy Hallford, whom she married in 1943 in Abilene.
Survivors include two sons, Tom Hallford of Abilene and Dennis Hallford of Las Cruces, N.M.; three sisters, Lois Self and Billie Wilson, both of Tuscola, and Lola Maxwell of Abilene; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren....
Photo from Buffalo Gap Cemetery, Buffalo Gap, Taylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teresa Meller Weicht
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tiny S. Hallford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Sept 1925, last residence Abilene, Taylor Co., TX.
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TOMEKA RASHUN ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Saturday, 5 April 2008
CUNEY—Services for Tomeka Rashun Alford, 37, Cuney, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rock Hill Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Rock Hill Cemetery under direction of Emanuel Funeral Home, Palestine.
Mrs. Alford died April 2, 2008, in Dallas.
She was born July 28, 1970, in Dallas to Kenneth Ray and Velma Alford Johnson.
She attended South Oak Cliff High School and was a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Marie Johnson; and daughter, Breanna Janae Bass.
Survivors include father, Kenneth Alford, Houston; daughters, Jazmine Mon’ae Bass and Jerrica Marie Bass, both of Cuney; sisters, Tenisha Johnson, Houston, Maryann Anjail Johnson and Tabitha Smith, both of Dallas, and Francine Williams, Cuney; brother, Scottie Alford, Houston; grandmothers, Frankie Terry and Callie Alford, both of Oakwood; one grandchild; nieces and nephews.
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TOMMY LEE COUEY ALFORD
EL PASO TIMES
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—Thursday, 1 July 1999
Tommy L. Alford, 67, of El Paso died Monday (June 28, 1999). Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Restlawn Funeral Home, where the funeral is scheduled at 3 p.m.
Survivors include her husband, Hatvey [sic]; his sons, Kevin B. Alford and Wyndom J. Alford; five grandchildren; and two brothers. He [sic] was an artist and longtime El Paso resident.
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EL PASO INC. [weekly]
El Paso, El Paso Co., TX—18-24 July 1999
TOMMY ALFORD’S LEGACY CONTINUES IN ART EXHIBIT
By Lenore Harris Hughes
An art exhibit at Americana Museum, Civic Center Plaza off Santa Fe Street, features a one-woman show through the month of July. Tommy Alford, the smiling woman who created these works, died in June.
Space will not permit an itemized list of her contributions to the community. One of her paintings is on permanent display in Founder’s Hall at Providence Memorial Hospital.
Victor Gomez, assistant curator of the Americana Museum, says of Alford’s work: “It is uplifting and musical. To look at her paintings makes one happy.”
Tommy L. Couey Alford was born Nov. 13, 1931, on a ranch in central Texas, the oldest child of Thomas L. Couey and Merle Morgan Couey. She had two brothers.
Tommy attended Junction Elementary School, became a member of the Church of Christ at age 12, and was active in church summer programs. During the summer of 1945 the family moved to El Paso where Tommy enrolled in El Paso High School. Her talents were seen in many areas of school life, such as Senior National Honor Society, the creative writing club, Future Homemakers and P.E. Leaders. She played saxophone in both band and orchestra, singing in the A Capella Choir and Triple Trio groups. Fifty years later she was chairman of her 50th class reunion.
She was awarded a scholarship to Texas Western College (now UTEP). Her extracurricular activities continued in college, especially with the marching band, the symphonic band, and A Capella Choir.
While enjoying the skating rink in Washington Park, Tommy met Harvey Alford, who had come to El Paso in 1947, at Biggs Field with the military. They were married in Alamogordo on March 4, 1950.
“She was full of life,” Harvey said, “She gave freely and unselfishly of her time and talent. She was my wife, the love of my life, and my best friend. A leader in many organizations, she was always at the meetings ahead of time to see if everything was all right.”
Best known for her pursuit of art, she was heard to say that she had a hard time choosing her priorities and decided to keep foremost everything related to art. She was a teacher of calligraphy and held many workshops. One memorable one was in her backyard where she had tubs full of water to make marbleized paper.
“She always called herself a non-objective artist,” said Rosellen Marslender, one of her art buddies. “Its aim is to see what you can see in it, such as animals or other objects. She would sit back and listen. She was a little fighter, very ambitious.”
She served in at least 22 organizations in El Paso and was either president or vice president of 11 of them. High on the list was the PTA. She served on the PTA City Council Board for 23 years and as a district member for 15 years.
When the state convention was held in El Paso in November 1980, she served as general chairman. Tommy helped with Girl Scouts for 13 years, was on the YWCA board four years, a member of the Women’s Department of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, El Paso Woman’s Club, El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso Symphony Association, Woman’s Auxiliary to Goodwill Industries, Upper Valley Rodeo Club, El Paso Zoological Society, Texas Society to Prevent Blindness, American Mensa, Arthritis Foundation, National League of American Pen Women and a longtime volunteer at Centennial Museum. She was editor of many newsletters for several groups.
Wanda Richardson, an artist friend, said, “I met Tommy at a calligraphy workshop when our leader Alice Blue urged us to create a society of calligraphers. We chose Tommy as president and with her help organized the Pencrafters Guild in 1980. For 20 years Tommy and I traveled to calligraphy workshops every summer at Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu, New Mexico.”
Tommy was preceded in death by her son Duane E. Alford. Survivors are husband Harvey; sons and their wives, Kevin and Norma Alford; Wyndom and Mary Ellen; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Ronald Couey and Van Couey.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tommy L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Harvey Clyde Alford, in this compilation.
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TONI GRACE SHOFNER ALFORD
Source unknown, but possibly:
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—_____ February 2002
Toni Grace Shofner Alford, 41 died February 17, 2002 in Center. Burial was in Latham Cemetery, Shelby County. Mrs. Alford was born August 23, 1960, in Carthage, to Prentice and Bobbie Ann Harrison Shofner. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Shofner.
Survivors include her husband, Noble Alford of Center; daughters, Amber and Khristina Alford both of Center; son Cody of Center; father and Stepmother, Prentice and Janell Shofner of Center; sisters Penny Todd of Center, Mary Sims of Shelbyville and Jenny Hold of Center; brothers Printice [sic] and John Shofner, both of Center.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
Photo from Latham Cemetery, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Chelette Strong
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Cody Wayne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Noble Wayne 1958 TX1, James Leo 1934 TX2, Noble Leo 1900 TX3, John D. “Gilbert” 1872 AL4, John Allen 1840 AL5, William 1810 AL6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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TONYA LYNN CRITTENDEN ALFORD
From her Facebook memorial page
THE MONITOR
McAllen, Hidalgo Co., TX—Friday, 27 March 2015
McALLEN—Tonya Crittenden Alford, 45, died at Doctors Hospital in Edinburg. Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From TX Births: Tonya Lynn Crittenden was born 22 Oct 1969 in Dallas Co., daughter of Raymond Wayne Crittenden and Ethel Mae Davis.
From TX Marriages: Tonya Crittenden married Robert D. Alford on 7 July 1995 in Tarrant Co.
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TOOTSIE MAE ALFORD BABB
COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN
Columbus, Colorado Co., TX—20 April 2005
Tootsie Mae Alford, 72, of Sheridan, passed away April 16, in Hallettsville.
She was born Aug. 14, 1932 in Orangefield [Orange Co.], to Leslie and Omie (Runnels) Alford. She taught school and coached girls basketball both in Texas and Kodiak, Alaska for many years, and was later associated with the Valdez Alaska newspaper as a carrier. After her retirement, she moved back to Sheridan in 1998.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Luther Alford; sister, Dorothy Mahan; nephew, Emmett Koenig; great nephew, Luther Alford; and brothers-in-law, Ted Mahan and Isam Brisco Jr.
She is survived by sons, Lawrence Babb and wife, Kathy and Woodrow Babb and wife, Kathy all of St. Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren of St. Louis, Mo.; one-step grandson of St. Louis, Mo.; and sister, Helen Brisco of Sheridan.
Graveside services were conducted April 22 at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan... under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were nephews, Luke (Butch) Alford, Charles (Buddy) Koenig, Isam (Jim) Brisco III, Reggie Brisco, Isam Brisco IV, Dustin Brisco, John Mieth Jr., and Ben Mieth. Honorary pallbearer was Richard Koenig....
Photo from Cheetham Cemetery, Sheridan, Colorado Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kim Draper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tootsie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Sheridan, Colorado Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her parents, Julius Leslie Alford and Omie Runels Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Luther Julius Alford in Utah Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Tootsie Mae 1932 TX1, Julius Leslie 1895 LA2, Julius Isadore 1866 LA3, Joseph W. 1816 LA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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TRAVIS ELMER ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 28 February 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
EULESS—Travis Elmer Alford, a retired butcher for A&P Tea Company, died Wednesday [Feb 26] at a Bedford hospital. He was 80. Funeral will be at noon Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Burial will be in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford was born in Avery and had lived in the Euless area for 20 years. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a member of the International Order of Oddfellows Lodge.
Survivors: Wife, Betty Alford of Euless; two sons, William H. Alford of Orange and Lt. Col. Dr. Anthony L. Alford of K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan; sister, Edith Cook of Clarksville; and three grandchildren.
Photo from Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery, Colleyville, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Travis E. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his son William Henry Alford; and brothers Horace William Alford, Hubert Pershing Alford, and Norris Norwood Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Rena Gladys Dryden Alford, in Georgia Obituaries.
Travis was born in Red River Co. TX. He married Rena Gladys Dryden 7 Oct 1933 in Red River Co., TX. His parents William Henry Alford (Mar 6 1884 AR - Feb 11 1936 TX) and Katie Belle Childress (July 10 1882 TX - Apr 23 1950 TX) married around 1904, probably in Red River Co. They were in Pushmataha Co. OK in the 1910 census but back in Red River Co. in 1920. In the 1900 Red River Co. Census, William is shown living in the household of his father, William Jamison Alford, born Dec 1854 AR and his second wife Ellen Elliott.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: Travis Elmer 1911 TX1, William Henry 1884 TX2, William Jamison 1853 AR3, John H. 1818 GA4, Haywood 1780 GA5.
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TROY MARSHALL ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—29 June 2001
Troy Marshall Alford, 25, of Vidor, died June 26, 2001, in Mauriceville [Orange Co.]. A native of Pascagoula, Mississippi, he lived in Vidor [Orange Co.] most of his life and was a Conex demolition worker.
Survivors include grandparents, Marshall and Margarette Gardner, sons, Trevor Alford, Tyler Alford, and Zachary Alford, and brother, Shawn Michael Alford. All survivors are from Vidor.
Funeral services were held at Bassett Creek Baptist Church in Grove Hill, Alabama, with burial at Bassett Creek Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Vidor.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Troy M. Alford (SS# issued in AL) was born 3 Aug 1976, last residence Theodore, Mobile Co., AL.
He was the son of Sharon Kay Gardner Alford, who is also buried in Bassett Creek Cemetery.
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TROYESHIA NICOLE ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 3 June 2011
Troyeshia Nicole Alfred, 25, passed away May 27, 2011. Visitation will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 10:00AM. Both services will be held at the St. James United Methodist Church, 1217 Wilson Street Houston, Texas 77019. Rev. Steven Clark-Officiating. Interment- Cemetery Beautiful.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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TRUETT MILTON ALFORD
COLEMAN CHRONICLE AND DEMOCRAT-VOICE
Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 September 2002
Truett Alford, age 90, of Coleman, Texas passed away September 12, 2002 at Holiday Hill Nursing Home. Memorial services were 10 a.m. Monday at Walker Funeral Home in Coleman.... Private interment will be held at Coleman City Cemetery.
He was born November 28, 1911 in Santa Anna, Texas to the late William and Willella Sanders Alford. He married Mary Jo Smith on June 30, 1934 in Coleman, Texas. Mr. Alford was a Baptist and a retired Electric Control Operator.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; one daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Don Brown of Grosvenor, Texas; and one sister Mrs. Velma Armstead of Phoenix, Arizona. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Donna Daigle, Roxanne Woodman, Pat Karacostas and Mike Brown. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert....
Photo from Coleman City Cemetery, Coleman, Coleman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ralph Terry
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Truett M. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Jo Smith Alford; daughter Christine Alford Brown, and sisters-in-law Agnes June Smith Alford and Leona Roberta Morris Alford in this compilation.
The birth year on his gravestone is apparently incorrect.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Truett Milton 1911 TX1, William Lovell 1865 MO2, Gabriel 1831 KY3, Jesse 1793 KY4, Jacob 1757 VA5, James 1715 VA6.
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TWILA RUTH “NAN” ALFORD ROWELL
WEATHERFORD DEMOCRAT
Weatherford, Parker Co., TX—Friday, 26 August 2016
Twila Nan Rowell passed away Aug. 26, 2016.
She was born the daughter of Francis Edmond and Mary Susan Bell Alford, Jan. 18, 1932, in Weatherford. Nan would help anyone who needed it. She was a loving sister, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Nan was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Rowell; sister, Alma; and brothers, Richard, Clarence and James.
Nan is survived by son, Francis Rowell; daughter, Deborah Jurek and husband, Jay; brothers, Ernest and John Alford; grandchildren, Cody, Derek, Jesse, Jason and Courtney; great-grandchildren Hayden, Hudson, Cheridan, Jocelyn, Jessie and Carson; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Annetta Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Clarence Roy Alford and James Edmond Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Twila Ruth 1932 TX1, Francis Edmond 1900 TX2, Clarence Moss 1866 TN3, Edmond Lafayette 1830 TN4, Wiley 1783 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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TWILLA NIELSON RASMUSSEN ALFORD
UINTAH BASIN STANDARD
Roosevelt, Duchesne Co., UT—Monday, 27 June 2011
Twilla Nielson Rasmussen Alford, age 75, of Bandera, Texas passed away June 13, 2011 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Twilla was born in Vernal, Utah on Sept. 2, 1935 to Otto and Lydia Nielson. She had eight sisters and two brothers. They lived and worked on many farms and ranches growing up. They were all hard workers. She married David Ray Rasmussen, they were later divorced.
She worked as a telephone operator and cosmetologist. She started Twilla’s Touch of Country where she cut and styled hair for many years. Twilla loved horses, over the years she owned many good horses. She was one of the original Dina Spurs and later started The Wild Bunch riding club. She also enjoyed racing horses all over the western states.
She married Luther Alford and moved to New Mexico then Texas, where they ended up in Bandera and bought a bar called Walkers. Later it was sold and they opened the Wild Horse Saloon.
Twilla is survived by her husband Luther Alford. Sons: Darin Rasmussen, Rhett (JoLynn) Rasmussen, and Shane (Terri) Rasmussen. Stepdaughters: Lisa (Greg) Maddox, and Traci (Paul) Tinnon. Grandchildren: Amber, Beau, and Jake Rasmussen; Jade and Emma Rasmussen; Kelcie Alford and Keeley Naico; Andre, Gabriela, Aidan, Carsten, and Ethan Tinnon. Great grandson: Cash Curtice. Sisters: Audra Shelton, Ermond Beames, and Venice Mecham.
Preceded by her parents, brothers: Bill and Colin Nielson; sisters: Reatha Rasmussen, Carma Hacking, lone Mace, Glenda Chrans, and Bonnie Clawson.
A memorial service was held at the Jensen American Legion Hall in Jensen, Utah on July 14, at 1 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to celebrate Twilla’s life. A late lunch will be served.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Twilla Alford (SS# issued in UT), last residence Bandera, Bandera Co., TX.
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VELMA MARIE “REE” ALFORD JOHNSON
DAILY PROGRESS
Jacksonville, Cherokee Co., TX—_____ October 2006
Services for Velma Marie “Ree” Alford Johnson, 59, of Cuney, will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at Rock Hill Baptist Church in Cuney, under the direction of Emanuel Funeral home of Palestine.
Burial will be at Restland Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at a local hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1946 in Freestone County.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth R. Johnson of Cuney; mother, Frankie Jean Terry; and several children.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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VENNIE BELL FINK ALFORD
Step-Grandmother of Randall Lynn Alford, AAFA #0052
WINNSBORO NEWS
Winnsboro, Wood Co., TX—Thursday, 20 September 2001
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
GARLAND—Funeral services for Mrs. Vennie Bell Alford, 93, were held at Lakewood Baptist Church. Burial was in Winterfield Cemetery in Hopkins County. Mrs. Alford died on Friday, September 14, 2001, in a Garland hospital.
She was born in Upshur County on February 9, 1908, to Severe and Lucy Fink. On February 14, 1948, she married Rev. Roy Alford, who preceded her in death on December 9, 1987. Her parents also preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Bennie R. Alford, Moneta, Virginia and Jimmy Alford, Alvarado; three daughters, LaVerne Alcorn Hornsby, Commerce, Hesta M. LaRue, Winnsboro, and Betty Spigener; three sisters, Mona Clements, San Diego, California, Fay Jerigan and Dean Williams, both of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
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TYLER COURIER-TIMES-TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Sunday, 16 September 2001
WINNSBORO—Services for Vennie Bell Alford, 93, Garland, mother of a Winnsboro resident, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lakewood Baptist Church, Garland....
Burial will be in Winterfield Cemetery under direction of Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Mrs. Alford died Sept. 14 in a Garland hospital.
She was born Feb. 9, 1908, in Upshur County to the late Severe and Lucy Fink. She was a housewife and a member of Lakewood Baptist Church of Garland and former member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, the Rev. Roy Alford on Dec. 9, 1987, and sons E.J. Alford and Ross Williamson.
Survivors include sons, Bennie R. Alford, Moneta, Va., and Jimmy Alford, Alvarada; daughters, LaVerne Alcorn Hornsby, Commerce, Hesta M. LaRue, Winnsboro, and Betty Spigener, Garland; sisters, Mona Clements, San Diego, Calif., Fay Jerigan and Dean Williams, both of Dallas; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren....
Photos from Winterfield Cemetery, Winterfield, Hopkins Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaye Willson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vennie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Garland, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Andrew Jackson Alford, in this compilation.
Vennie’s husband’s name was actually George Leroy Alford. Roy, the name he went by, was born March 23, 1905 in Hopkins Co., TX, and Vennie was his second wife. He had previously married Lela Frances Grice Williamson, who was the mother of his eight children.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: George Leroy 1905 TX1, Andrew Jackson 1880 MS2, James Henry 1857 MS3, John Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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VERA ELIZABETH BOWDEN ALFORD
Grandmother of John W. Casall Jr., AAFA #1400
Aunt of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
Source unknown, but probably:
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—_____October 2000
Vera Elizabeth Bowden Alford, 100, passed away October 9, 2000, in Aransas Pass [San Patricio Co.], Texas. Vera had been a resident of Ingleside, Texas since 1929.
Born to Hattie Dunlap Carroll and Allen Florentine Bowden October 25, 1899, in Clio [sic: Cleo, Kimble Co.], Texas, Vera was the second of seven children. Vera was an active member of the Ingleside United Methodist Church, life member of United Methodist Women, past member of the Democratic Women’s Club, and was an election official in trustee, city and general elections from 1931 into the 1970s. The Chamber of Commerce slogan, “Ingleside—Breezeway to the Gulf,” was coined by Vera. She was a Charter Member of the Ingleside Woman’s Club.
Vera is survived by her son, Col. B. Frank (Marjorie) Alford, Jr. of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, John W. (Priscilla) Casall, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas; Col. Ben F. (Theresa) Alford III of San Antonio, Texas; Col. Laura Counts of Denver, Colorado; and Susanne Alford of Washington, D.C.; four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and very special friends.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Benjamin Frank Alford, and her daughter, Wanda Rae Alford Casall.
A memorial service will be held at Ingleside United Methodist Church on Friday, October 13, 2000....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Benjamin Frank Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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VERA LAVERN ADAMS ALFORD
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—29 March 2010
EASTLAND—Vera Lavern Adams Alford, 86, 11 a.m. in the Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Roberts officiating. Interment will follow at Eastland Cemetery.
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RISING STAR
Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX—Thursday, 1 April 2010
EASTLAND—Vera Lavern Adams Alford, age 86, passed away March 25, 2010 in Fredericksburg. Funeral services were held at 11:00AM, Monday, March 29, 2010 in the Summers-Bakker Chapel with Pastor Larry Roberts officiating. Interment followed at Eastland Cemetery under the direction of Summers-Bakker Funeral Home.
Vera was born on October 19, 1923 in Breckenridge to Herbert and Evie Adams. Vera was one of eight children. She attended school in Morton Valley. Vera married ChesterAlford in December 1941. Vera and Chester moved to the Dallas area after World War II. She and Chester lived in Lancaster before moving back to Lake Leon in the mid 1970’s. Vera was a loving mother, wife and a Christian.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Grady Alford, both parents, her son; Timothy Alford, her sisters; Corine Graves and Edith Platt, brothers; Auburn, Ed, and Lamar Adams.
Vera is survived by her sons, James Lyn Alford of New Jersey, Gary Alford of Marble Falls, Kenneth Alford of Garland; brother, Gary Adams; sister, Janie Higgins; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Summers-Bakker Funeral Home Eastland Texas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera L. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Fredericksburg, Gillespie Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Chester Grady Alford; and son Timothy Lane Alford; in this compilation.
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VERA MAE FAGGAN ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Friday, 9 March 2012
LONGVIEW—Services for Mrs. Vera Mae Faggan Alford, 84, of Longview, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Stanmore Funeral Home Chapel of Longview. Burial will be in Grace Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born June 26, 1927, in Hallsville, and died March 4, 2012, in Longview….
Make online condolences at www.stanmorefuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Stanmore Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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VERA MAE WOODLOCK ALFORD
DAILY HERALD
Killeen, Bell Co., TX—Friday, 22 April 1977
Vera Mae Alford, 76, of Gatesville died Wednesday [April 20] afternoon in a Gatesville hospital.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Scott’s Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville with the Rev. Ralph Richard officiating. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 4, 1900, in Coryell County to Bob and Alice Woodlock. Mrs. Alford was reared and attended schools in the area. She married Paul Alford Aug. 14, 1921, and they had lived in the Gatesville area since that time. The couple owned and operated the Alford Nursery prior to Alford’s death in 1976. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Cavalry Baptist Church in Gatesville.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Doris) Golding of Marshall and J. Henderson of Killeen; three brothers, Marshall Woodlock of Waco, Robert Woodlock of Hico and Baker Woodlock of Lancaster; a sister, Mrs. Grace Howell of Waco; and three granddaughters.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ Apr 1977] dates of Vera Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Paul William Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Jessie Morene Alford Henderson in this compilation.
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VERA NELL FLANAGAN ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Friday, 20 May 2005
Nov. 5, 1921—May 18, 2005
BUFFALO [Leon Co.]—Services for Vera Nell Alford, 83, of Buffalo are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Buffalo Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dale Osteen of First Baptist Church in Buffalo will officiate. Burial will be at Buffalo City Cemetery....
Mrs. Alford died Wednesday [May 18] at her home.
She was born in Hobart, Okla., and was raised in Lampasas. She graduated from Lampasas High School and later moved to Lake Charles, La. Mrs. Alford also lived in Oklahoma and Wyoming. She retired to Buffalo in 1979. She worked at the Weathervane Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Alford.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry and Di Ann Alford and Guy Alford, all of Buffalo; a daughter, Amye Alford of Tulsa, Okla.; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vera F. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituary of her husband, Guy Horace Alford, Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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VERA SUE JACKSON RHODES ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—18 May 1998
Published in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1999
Vera Sue Jackson Alford, born August 8, 1905 in Jennings, Louisiana, died May 12, 1998 in Houston, at the age of 92 years. Mrs. Alford’s father served in the military in the Spanish-American War and her mother was one of the last living widows from that war. Mrs. Alford spent many years as an employee of the Houston Press as a “Miss Classified.” She continued working after the Press was closed as a collections clerk and day care worker. Her loving family includes, her son, Jack J. Rhodes; daughter, Shirley A. Pacetti; granddaughter, Rebecca S. Pacetti; grandson, Tommy J. Rhodes; great-granddaughter, Amanda C. Merritt; and great-grandson, Jake Merritt. A Memorial Celebration of the Funeral Liturgy in her honor will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 1998, at St. Dominic Center-Deaf Chapel, 2401 E. Holcombe Blvd....
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of Vera’s husband, T. Odell Alford, in this compilation.
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VERDELL ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 19 January 2006
Verdell Alford, 65, a retired school dietitian, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, 1257 E. Harvey Ave.... Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park....
Survivors: Verdell leaves to cherish her memories her sons, Kenneth W. Vaughan, Marion Keith Thompson, Adante L. Thompson and Wendell Corey Alford, all of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; a special friend, Hercules Neighbors and children; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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VERLIE MAE ALFORD CROSS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 23 January 2002
FLOWER MOUND, Texas—Verlie Mae Cross, 90, of Flower Mound, formerly of Spencer and Washington, W.Va., died Jan. 20, 2002, in Lake Village Nursing Home, Lewisville, Texas, after an extended illness.
She was born July 17, 1911, in Lincoln County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jonas and Genevia Kuhn Alford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James B.E. Cross in 1977; three sisters; five brothers.
She formerly worked at Spencer State Hospital and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She was a member of Washington United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Edna and Charles Kiser of Flower Mound; one daughter and son-in-law, Larry and Lynette Cross of Morgantown, W.Va.; one sister, Amy Thomas of Nitro, W.Va.; four grandchildren; two great-granddaughters.
Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Leon Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Eventide Cemetery, Spencer….
Photo from Eventide Cemetery, Spencer, Roane Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lynne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Verlie Cross (SS# issued in WV) but list her death date as 21 Jan 2002, last residence Lewisville, Denton Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #16.
Her lineage: Verlie Mae 1911 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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VERNA LEE PAYNE ALFORD
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Thursday, 31 October 2013
Funeral for Verna Payne Alford, 74, of Center will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Wayne Alford officiating. Mrs. Alford died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Jasper.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Watson & Sons Funeral Home.
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Center, Shelby Co., TX—_____ October 2013
Verna Payne Alford, 74, of Center, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at her residence.
She was born January 6, 1939 in Jasper to Daniel Payne and Dessie Kincel Payne. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 1, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Alford officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.
She is survived by
Husband: Tommy Alford of Center
Sons:
Don Allen Barclay and wife Melissa of Pineland
Rodney Barclay and wife Joyce of Crockett
Grandchildren:
Jonathan Seth Barclay and wife, Melanie of Nacogdoches
Lauren Emily Barclay Hanzel and husband, Justin of Hemphill
Ty Hanzel
Jennifer Amy Mullins of Dallas
Britney Lynn Mullins
Half Brothers & Sisters:
Ray Couey and wife, Becky of Newton
Gene Couey and wife, Lavinia of Woodville
Christine Whitney and husband, Kenneth of Burkeville
Marie Lawson of Newton
Mother-in-law: Doris Alford of Joaquin
Brother-in-law: Darrell Alford and wife, Gay of Joaquin
Sisters-in-law:
Joyce Miller and husband, Ronald of Joaquin
Brenda Risinger and husband, Clinton of Huxley
Numerous nieces and nephews
Very Special Friends:
“Chris” Hunt
Margie Ruddell
Preceded in death by
Parents: Daniel Payne and Dessie Kincel Payne Couey
Brother: Leon Payne
Sister: Avil Hopson
Great Grandson: Brandon Mullins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From TX Births: Don Allen Barclay was born 12 Jan 1960 in Tyler Co., son of “Bill Junior Barclay” and Verna Lee Payne.
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VERNON LANIER ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 5 February 2010
Vernon Alford, 90, of Pasadena died Wednesday February 3, 2010. He was born April 27, 1919 in Houston, TX. He was a very loving husband and father. He was a proud retiree of Crown Central Petroleum and was a faithful member of Richey St Baptist Church. He was a WWII veteran of 36th Infantry Division and enjoyed sharing stories of his service. He loved fishing and gardening he could grow the most fabulous vegetables. He enjoyed traveling and camping. He had longstanding friendships from the war, his work and the church he loved. He loved country hymns and would stay active checking on his family members. He maintained his independence until his last days, never wanting to inconvenience anyone.
The family is thankful to his neighbors who often checked on him and offered simple acts of kindness. He had expressed many times that he was ready to be with the Lord. We take comfort in knowing that our father, grandfather, friend is reunited with our Father in Heaven.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 62 years Jackie Alford and his son Terry.
Vernon is survived by his daughters, Pam and her husband Bob Hodson of Seabrook TX, Ann and her husband Eddie Atkinson of Hernando FL and son Tim Alford and wife Diana of Leona TX, 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Forest Park Lawndale on Feb 7 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, pls send donations to Richey St Baptist Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernon Lanier Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of his first wife, Jacqueline Merle Alford, in this compilation.
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VERONICA ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Sunday, 8 March 1998
FORT WORTH—Veronica Alford, 35, a data processor, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Greater Antioch Baptist Church. Burial: Cedar Hill Baptist Church. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Williams Funeral Chapel.
Veronica Alford was born Jan. 17, 1963, in Fort Worth. She attended Dunbar and O.D. Wyatt High Schools. She worked for Data Entry Temporary Service.
Survivors: Parents, Ernest and Mary Alford; brothers, Ernest Jr., Alford, Garry and Greg; sister, Vikki Amie of Grandview, Mo.; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.
Williams Funeral Chapel 5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781.
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VERSIE ALFORD MOORE-SKINNER
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 22 August 2006
Versie “Honey Bunch” Alford Moore-Skinner, 65, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug.17, 2006.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church with Darrel D. Fincher, pastor, as eulogist and the Rev. Roger Battle officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.
Mrs. Versie “Honey Bunch” Alford Moore-Skinner was born Oct. 1, 1940, to the parentage of the late Delbert “Del” and Nina Alford in Clarksville, Red River County. The third of four daughters, she grew up and attended public schools in Clarksville and confessed her faith at an early age, uniting with Bryarly Baptist Church in Clarksville.
She married Otis Moore in July 1957, and to this union one son was born.
The family moved to Amarillo in December 1961, and she began attending Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church, uniting with the church in early 1963. Through the years, Mrs. Skinner was a faithful servant at Jenkins Chapel in the Women’s Missionary Society, where she served as devotion chair for many years, and worked in the Ruth Circle, serving as treasurer. She worked in Sunday school and BTU/NBC and served as secretary of NBC. She was a member of the Amarillo Christian Council for more than 30 years; but the church work that she cherished most was being an usher. Mrs. Skinner served on the JCBC usher board for more than 40 years, and was also a member of the City Wide Ushers, where she served churches and funeral directors, working at funerals throughout the community. Bereaved families and funeral directors requested her services for many years because of the “special traits” she possessed as an usher.
Mrs. Skinner was a member of the Pastoral Care Committee and worked on various committees over the years for annual programs at the church. She was well-known for her abilities as a fundraiser for special programs, and she received several awards for her contributions in raising funds for both the church and pastors.
In 1962, she was united in marriage to Willie James “John” Skinner Sr., and to this union one son was born.
She was preceded in death by her husband in May 2004; a son, Willie James “Babyson” Skinner Jr. in August 1984; her father in April 1992; her eldest sister, Valene Mims in January 1986; a nephew, Michael Paul Brown in May 1989; and her mother, just six months ago, in February 2006.
Survivors she leaves to cherish her memory include a son, Delbert “D.L.” Moore of Amarillo; two sisters, Pearlene Brown and Lillie P. Miller, both of Amarillo; a granddaughter, Chrystal Moore of Amarillo; three nephews, Leroy Mims Jr. and Joel E. Miller Jr., both of Amarillo, and Leonard Mims of Las Vegas; two nieces, Merri McClain of Amarillo and Wanda Mims of Arlington; six great-nephews; two great-nieces; and a host of relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Nina Smith Alford, in this compilation.
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VESSIE EDWARD “PUNCH” ALFORD
Uncle of Winfred T. Alford, AAFA #1342
Source unknown
From Miscellaneous Jasper County, Texas Obituaries
Jasper Co., TX—_____ February 1973
Funeral services for V.E. “Punch” Alford, 62, of Kirbyville will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Kirbyville Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Bean Cemetery under the direction of Causey’s E.E. Stringer Funeral Home.
Alford died at 11 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 1973 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He had lived in Kirbyville since 1929 and was a timber inspector.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hilma Ruth West Alford; a daughter, Miss Deborah Kay Alford, Kirbyville; a brother, Wiley Alford, Kountze; and two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Cartee, Kirbyville and Mrs. Lula Cole, Liberty.
Photo from Bean Cemetery, Kirbyville, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dianna Burran Wellman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hilma Ruth West Alford; daughter Deborah Kay Alford; brothers Marvin Elbert Alford and Wiley Cecil Alford; and sister-in-law Essie B. Fults Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate lists him as Vessie Edward Alford and says he died in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. His death certificate lists his birth date as 13 July 1910. His parents are identified as J.C. Alford and Nannie Kelly. The informant is Hilma Ruth Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Vessie Edward 1910 TX1, Jessie Claude 1876 LA2, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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VICKIE MARIE ALFORD MARONEY JACKSON
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 21 January 2000
FORT WORTH—Vickie Marie Jackson, 54, a custom service for sales, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in Lewisville.
Funeral: Saturday at Valley View Christian Church, 3101 Old Mill Road in Dallas....
Vickie Marie Jackson was born July 28, 1945, in Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Jackson.
Survivors: Sons, Anthony Maroney, Darrell Maroney, Walter Maroney; stepson, Michael Jackson; stepdaughter, Rene Jackson; brother, Avery Alford and his wife, Wendell; sisters, Flossie Jarmon, Linda V. Sterling and Jeraldine Washington; grandmother, Thelma Lee; grandchild, Nicole Jackson; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors 4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666.
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BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 14 January 2006
Victoria Alford Brooks was born on April 5, 1914 in Simmesport [Avoyelles Parish], LA., passed from this life on January 10, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, children (Matthew, Jr., Mahalia, and Maude), grandchildren (Diahanna Carroll Titus and Tyrone Billingsley), and great grandchild (Damon Michael Brooks).
Left to celebrate her life and cherish her memories is: a devoted and loving daughter, Queen Esther Bent Titus. Granddaughters: Marilyn Joyce Young (Wardell III), Dorethea Titus, and Dr. Brenda Brooks-Coleman (Bradford, Jr.), Victoria Brooks Hyder, Evelyn Ann Harkless (Melvin), Debra Brooks Arvie, and Christina Titus. Grandsons: James Thomas, Jr. (Lou’ Ann), Freddie Earl Titus, retired Marine Sgt. Larry Titus (Karen), Mathis Tyrone Brooks (Arlene), Lawrence Peter (Gwen) and Randolph Brooks, Sr. (Edith). She also leaves behind a legacy of 32 great-grandchildren, 13 great great-grandchildren with 2 on their way, and a host of other relatives and friends.
A home going memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Gabriel’s Funeral Home, 2500 Proctor Street, Port Arthur, TX. The celebration of life service will take pace on January 16, 2006 at 12:00 P.M. at Borden Chapel Baptist Church, 3495 Roland Road, Beaumont, TX....
AAFA NOTES: She is probably the Victoria Alford, age 16, listed on the 1930 census with her parents Randolph and Francis Alford in Ward 7 (District 16), Avoyelles Parish, LA. This is an African-American family.
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VIOLA ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 22 October 1992
Viola Alford, 80, of China [Jefferson Co.] died Tuesday [October 20] at Beaumont Medical Surgical Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral will be at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in China with a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Knighton Funeral Home on Fannett Road....
A native of Elton [Jefferson Davis Parish], La., she lived in China 24 years.
Survivors include her husband, Earnest Alford of China; stepsons, Ben Johnson of Cheek and Yancy Johnson of LaPorte; stepdaughter, Annie Mae Hardin of Nome; sister Corine Lee of Beaumont; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Viola Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 26 May 1912, last residence China, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Ernest Alford, in this compilation.
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VIOLA “SUZY” ALFORD BUDNICK
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—23 May 2001
Viola “Suzy” Alford Budnick, 79, died May 21, 2001. A funeral mass was held on Friday, May 25, 2001 at Epiphany of the Lord, 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy, Texas. The Rite of Committal followed at Forest Park Westheimer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore “Ted” Budnick. Her daughters, Janet Budnick Brown and husband, Michael, of Hawkins, Texas, Sharon Budnick Tate and husband, Lynn, of Kingsbury, Texas, son, Russell Scott Budnick of Missouri City, Texas, grand-children, Laurie, Scottie, Mathew, Hailey, Benjamin, Melanie, great-grandchildren Cole and Hannah, sister, Ruby Peters, and niece, Sandra Peters Osland survive her.
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VIRGIE NORA ALFORD LEE
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 20 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Nora Vergie Lee, 95, of Woodville died Nov. 19 at Holiday Pines Manor Nursing Home in Woodville.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. today at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Chester under the direction of Riley Funeral Home in Woodville....
A native of Soda, she lived in Camden before moving to Woodville 28 years ago.
Survivors include her brother, Johnie Alford of Port Arthur, and niece, Beatrice Lee of Woodville.
Photo from Mount Zion Cemetery, Chester, Tyler Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pam Loftin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vergie A. Lee (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Apr 1903, last residence Woodville, Tyler Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother Johnie Alford in this compilation.
The spelling of her name in records varies between Virgie and Vergie. The name Nora is sometimes used as a first name and sometimes a middle name. We are listing her as Virgie Nora based on her gravestone.
From FamilySearch Texas Death Index: Nora Vergie Lee died 19 Nov 1997 in Tyler Co., TX.
FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976 shows a death certificate for Nage Kinnan Lee, died 28 March 1972 in Moscow, Polk Co., TX and buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Tyler Co. The informant was Vergie Lee.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Virgie Nora 1903 TX1, Thomas Franklin 1875 TX2, Edward Ira Bailey 1837 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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VIRGIL A. ALFORD
Photo from Bailey and Foster Funeral Home
PALESTINE HERALD-PRESS
Palestine, Anderson Co., TX—Friday, 11 September 2009
Services for Virgil A. Alford, 84, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey and Foster Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Willhite officiating. Burial will follow in Strong Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday [September 9] at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1925 in Palestine to George Alfred and Lottie Rogers Alford. Mr. Alford was a retired machinist and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Slocum Union Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rheda Alford; and a brother, Adrian Alford. Mr. Alford is survived by his daughter, Mary Alford Cohrs and husband Frelynn of Houston; son, David Wayne Alford and wife Karen of Mulberry, Fla.; sisters, Anita Lois Wylie and Eurita Rieger; grandson, Jeremy Alford and wife Rebecca; two great-grandchildren, Sarah and Lauren; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Slocum Union Church or to a charity of choice.
To view online, leave condolences or sign the guestbook go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
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HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 11 September 2009
Services for Virgil A. Alford age 84 of Palestine will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Rev. Lynn Willhite officiating. Burial will follow in Strong Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mr. Alford died Wednesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.
He is survived by his daughter Mary Alford Cohrs and husband Frelynn of Houston, a son David Wayne Alford and wife Karen of Mulberry, FL Condolence calls will be received from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. To view online, leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virgil A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence
See the obituaries of his father, George Alfred Alford; and his brother Adrian Garrett Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Virgil A. 1925 TX1, George Alfred 1900 TX2, Redden 1859 AL3, Richard 1829 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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VIRGIL CARL ALFORD
Father of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
Children of Jacob & Twillie Gibson Alford, 1955 - Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX
Photo from Find A Grave contributor Marsha Gray, daughter-in-law of Virginia’s eldest child, Wilbur Maurice “Bill” Gray—used with permission
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Friday, 26 October 1973
RISING STAR (RNS)—Virgil Carl Alford, 86, a former Rising Star resident, died Wednesday at Carrizo Springs. Funeral was to be at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Methodist Church.
The Rev. Lloyd Coker, pastor, will officiate with burial to follow in the Rising Star Cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. J.E. Watkins of Carrizo Springs, and Mrs. John Yancy of Tyler; one son, David G. of Wichita Falls; five sisters, Mrs. J.W. Joyce of Fort Worth, Mrs. Edgar Philen, Mrs. N.E. Springer of Abilene, Mrs. Mable Smith and Mrs. Jack Roark, both of Rising Star; two brothers, Frank of Ingleside and Roy of Modesto, Calif.
Photo from Rising Star Cemetery, Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virgil Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 18 Oct 1887 and died _____ Oct 1973, last residence Carrizo Springs, Dimmit Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eula Belle Mayfield Alford; children, David Gaston Alford Sr. and Dortha D. Alford Watkins; and siblings Benjamin Frank Alford and Virginia Harriett Alford Gray in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Virgil Carl 1887 TX1, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX2, Jesse Powell 1828 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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VIRGINIA HARRIETT ALFORD GRAY
Aunt of David Gaston Alford, AAFA #0503
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Sunday, 7 January 1973
RISING STAR (BBC)—Services for Mrs. Jennie (Raymond) Gray, 83, of Rising Star will be today at 2:30 p.m. in the First Methodist Church here.
Burial will be in the Rising Star Cemetery under the direction of Higginbotham Funeral Home. Rev. Lloyd Coker and Rev. J.W. Hodges will officiate.
A member of the First Methodist Church, Mrs. Gray died Friday [January 5] at 1:12 p.m. in a local nursing home.
She married Raymond Gray Feb. 14, 1909 in Rising Star. He died March 12, 1965.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Caroline Moore of San Antonio, Mrs. Ellen Walstone of Conroe, Mrs. Helen McCaskill of South Houston, Mrs. Nell Thomas of Odessa, Mrs. Mary Dee Soules of Conroe, Mrs. Gene Parker of Fort Worth and Mrs. Virginia McBride of Amhearst, Ohio; six sons, Stanley Gray of Baytown, Jack Gray of Bryan, Mack Gray of Odessa, Kenneth Gray of Lorenzo, Joe Gray of Baton Rouge, La., and Frank Gray of Rising Star; three brothers, Carl Alford of Tyler, Frank Alford of Ingleside, and Roy Alford of Rising Star; five sisters, Mrs. Jessie Joyce of Fort Worth, Mrs. Mable Smith of Rising Star, Mrs. Lucy Philen of Desoto, Mrs. Peck Springes of Abilene and Mrs. Sybil Roark of Rising Star; 32 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Photos from Rising Star Cemetery, Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jennie Gray (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Oct 1889 and died 5 Jan 1973 [year on gravestone is incorrect], last residence Rising Star, Eastland Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her brothers Benjamin Frank Alford and Virgil Carl Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Virginia Harriett 1889 TX1, Jacob Lawhorn 1864 TX2, Jesse Powell 1828 LA3, Needham Judge 1789 NC4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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VIRGINIA KATHERINE YOUNG ALFORD
Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—_____ June 2011
Virginia Alford, 69
A memorial gathering will begin at 1:00 pm til 5:00 pm Monday, June 27 at 1407 Carter. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home 2800 S. Osage St.
Virginia was a great wife and loving mother and friend, she took care of us in time of need. She was a seamstress and a good one at that, until rheumatoid arthritis set into her hands. Then she was an awesome cook. Virginia always had good things to say about all her kids. She was willing to do anything for her kids, and was a mother to many others. She cared about her kids even when they were not hers and that’s what made Virginia an awesome mom. We will miss her, but at least your in great company in heaven with your father. You will hurt no more. God Bless you.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include 3 sons, Carl, Calvin, and David Alford all of Amarillo.
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AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Friday, 24 June 2011
Virginia Alford, 69, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
There are no services scheduled. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include three sons, Carl, Calvin and David Alford, all of Amarillo.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia K. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 29 Jan 1942, last residence Amarillo, Potter Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Marshall Carl “Al” Alford; and son Marshall Howard Alford in this compilation.
From TX Births: Virginia Katherine Young was born 29 Jan 1942 in Hardeman Co., TX, daughter of Elzie Young and Oleta Green.
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VIRGINIA LEE LEMAY ALFORD
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
Bryan, Brazos Co., TX—Tuesday, 1 July 2003
NAVASOTA—Services for Virginia Alford, 75, of Brenham are set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson.
The Rev. Louis S. Sikorski of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Nobles Funeral Chapel in Navasota. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Alford died Sunday [June 29] in Bryan.
She was born in Enid, Okla., and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Bubba” Alford.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Shirley Alford of Brenham, and Harold and Judy Alford of Houston; a daughter, Paula Alford of Montgomery; two brothers, Raymond LeMay of Houston and Ralph LeMay of Pella, Iowa; her stepmother, Beloit LeMay of Houston; and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Regional Cancer Center.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Feb 1928, last residence Brenham, Washington Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Harold F. Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
In 1930, Virginia LeMay, age 2 OK, is living in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX, with her parents, Ralph LeMay, 24 KS, and Leona LeMay 23 OK.
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VIRGINIA LOUISE ALFORD
AAFA #0238
Sister of Mary Angeline Alford Mischer, AAFA #0240, and Edgar Gerald Alford Sr., AAFA #0231
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Friday, 2 January 2009
Miss Louise Alford, age 77, of Crockett, passed away December 31, 2008 at her residence. Miss Alford was born September 21, 1931 in Houston County and had lived in Crockett most of her lifetime. She was a graduate of Austonio High School and was a retired bookkeeper. Miss Alford was also a member of the Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include: Sister: Mary Mischer of Houston [AAFA #0240]; Niece: Paula Mischer of Houston; Nephews: Walt Mischer and wife, Leila of Houston, Jerry Alford of Midlothian, Gary Alford of Houston, Kerry Alford of Houston; Numerous cousins and other relatives.
Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Lizzie Alford; Aunt and Uncle, Sudie and Dudley Hester; brother, Gerald Alford [AAFA #0231] and wife, Margie and brother-in-law, Walter Mischer.
Funeral services for Miss Louise Alford will be held Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Goss officiating. Interment will follow in the Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 p.m to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church, 100 North 7th St., Crockett, TX 75835 or Creek Cemetery Assn. 205 Enchanted Estates, Crockett, TX 75835. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 700 East Houston Avenue Crockett, TX 75835 (936) 544-2244.
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cecil Vaden Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Virginia Louise Alford (SSDI #issued in TX), last residence Crockett, Houston Co., TX.
See the obituary of her brother Edgar Gerald Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Louise, her sister Mary, and her brother Gerald attended AAFA’s 1989 meeting in Houston.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Virginia Louise 1931 TX1, Edgar Durwood 1902 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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VIRGINIA MAE BURNS ALFORD
Grandmother of Sue Ann Alford Dickens, AAFA #0377
AMARILLO GLOBE-TIMES
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Tuesday, 1 January 1957
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Earl Wilson Alford, and son Charles Elson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Edgar Wilson Alford in New Mexico Obituaries.
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VIRGINIA NADYNE DUNLAP ALFORD KNIGHT
Nadyne Dunlap Alford, John Robert Alford Jr., and their son John Robert Alford III
Sent and permission granted by Linda Huff
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Saturday, 8 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
CISCO—Nadyne Dunlap Alford Knight, 79, died Wednesday [November 5] in a Houston hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in I-20 Church of Christ…. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. in Edna Hill Cemetery near Dublin, directed by Chambers-Wilcox Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Knight was born in Haskell [Haskell Co., TX] and graduated from Albany High School. She earned a master’s degree from Hardin-Simmons University in 1966 and taught school at the Abilene State School, Albany, Moran and Corsicana. She also was a counselor at Cisco Junior College and was a member of I-20 Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, John R. Alford of Waxahachie and William Dunlap Alford of Cisco; one daughter, Penolope “Penny” Fields of Cisco; two brothers, Bernard Dunlap and Mike Dunlap, both of Spring; two sisters, Brenda Schifeer and Betty Boyd, both of Pearland; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Development Office, P.O. Box 29713, Houston 77297; Hospitality Apartments, 7219 Cecil, Houston 77030; or I-20 Church of Christ, P.O. Box 629, Cisco 76437.
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Posted at her Find A Grave memorial
Nadyne was born in a log cabin at Haskell to Francis Marion Dunlap and Ada Davidson. After the death of her mother in 1930, the family moved to Edna Hill to be close to her mother’s family.
It was at Edna Hill that Nadyne developed the interest that became a passion, Education. Although she was 48 before she received her masters degree and began to teach. Her speciality was Special Education, certified in speech and hearing therapy, couseling and training.
Nadyne was preceded in death by her two husbands, Johnny Alford and Walton Knight and a brother, Francis Marion Dunlap II.
Survivors include her 2 sons; John R. Alford of Waxahacie, William Dunlap Alford of Cisco; a daughter, Pennie Fields of Cisco; 2 brothers, Bernard & Mike Dunlap, both of Spring, TX; 2 sisters, Brenda Schiffer & Betty Boyd, both of Pearland, TX; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Barbee Cemetery, Edna Hill, Erath Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer, Linda Huff, deceased
Photo from Barbee Cemetery, Edna Hill, Erath Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ken Jones
Reverse side of gravestone
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nadyne D. Knight (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 June 1918 and died 4 Nov 1997, last residence Cisco, Eastland Co., TX.
See the obituary of her first husband, John Robert “Ermie” Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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VIVIEN MARIE CALDWELL ALFORD
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—24 November 1989
LA MARQUE—Vivien Marie Alford, 88, of La Marque, died Sunday [November 19] at Avalon Place Nursing Home of Texas City.
Services are 10 a.m. today at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque. The Rev. Leon Maxwell will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Park East of League City….
Born June 21, 1901, in Cameron, Mrs. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church of La Marque and Best Side of 50 Club at the church, a resident of La Marque for 34 years, formerly of Galveston.
Survivors include her daughters, Jean Pyle of Texas City, Virginia McMillan of Houston and Winifred Fletcher of Hitchcock; sons, Nat J. Alford of La Marque and Bill Alford of Hitchcock; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild….
Pallbearers are George Pyle, Jeff Alford, Tim Alford, Mike Alford, Dennis McMillan, Todd Fletcher, James Agnew and Randy Strickland….
Photo from Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, tisanders
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vivien M. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Texas City, Galveston Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her children Eugenia Maria Alford Pyle and Nathaniel Jefferson Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Marriages, 1837–1973: Vivien Marie Caldwell married William E. Alford on 26 Dec 1917 in Milam Co., TX.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as William Milton Caldwell (1870–1932) and Alma Hargrove Caldwell (1871–1942).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: William Earnest 1895 TX1, Nathaniel Jefferson 1861 AL2, John Redden 1820 SC3.
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VIVIENNE CONSTANCE CHRISTMAS ALFORD ARCUS
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Vivienne C. (Alford) Arcus—A loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend went home to be with Jesus on August 15, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on March 18, 1923 in Chiswick, England. Vivienne is preceded in death by her sons; Larry Alford, Samuel Alford, Parker Alford Jr., and their father, Parker A. Alford of Houston, Tx.
She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Dr. Albert L. Arcus of Houston, Tx. Sons; Chris Alford of Kerrville, Tx. and John Alford of Houston, Tx. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, fifteen great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home on Wed., August 18th from 5- 8 PM. Services will be held Thurs., Aug. 19th at 10:00 AM at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Interment at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. Memorialoaksfunerals.com.
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From The Guestbook
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ August 2010
Vivienne Constance Christmas Alford Arcus, would best be known as “Nana” to family, and friends. She really lived up to her nickname as “Vivacious Viv”.
Vivienne lost her Dad and Sister during the War, and her Brother was killed in an auto accident. Vivienne was active in the military for Britain during WWII, and moved from her Mom’s when she met and married a Texan. Parker and Vivienne arrived safely at Fort Benning, Ga., but all Vivienne’s family treasures sank on another ship.
Nana never lost her British accent, and when her first son came home from kindergarten pronouncing tomato and potato with a “Texas drawl”, it hurt her ears to have the King’s English mispronounced. Five sons within seven years, at one time three in cribs, and that was before disposable diapers. She loved the boys in white shirts and jeans, and admitted spoiling them by laying out their clothes and two towels each at bedtime. (Thanks Nana)
Vivienne’s thoughts of fame seemed glamorous, little did she know that she would make Medical Records when she recovered from removal of a lung after a battle with Tuberculosis. Her youngest was just two and she was separated from them in another state for nearly a year. Her tenacity and zest for life motivated her to fulfill her purpose.
Nana may not have been a U.S. Citizen until later in life, but she loved America, was active at the Voting Polls, even though she could not vote. She loved campaigning for America’s values of freedom, independence, and love of God. She always enjoyed sports, and one of the highlights of U.S. tradition was to attend her first football game. Expecting that certainly by the fall she could show her fashionable British woolen clothes, only to nearly roast under the Texas sun.
Viv soon learned the back roads from Memorial to Champions Golf Club, and became a very strong golfer. She would then rush back in her station wagon to shuttle boys to their respective ball games. Competition was strong with brothers on opposing football teams, so she would often trade sides during the game. Nana enjoyed competition and hard work, so Marathon Bridge became a favorite. That was in her spare time while working at Daniel Industries and selling Venus Aloe Vera products.
Vivienne and Albert L. Arcus married in Hawaii, and became world travelers. Whether on a cruise, in Hawaii, the Philippines, or Australia, Nana and Popa loved waltzing, singing, entertaining, and enjoying friends and family.
She delighted in her family, and enjoyed singing Nursery Songs to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, one in particular “Baa Baa Black Sheep”, have you any wool? one for the master, one for the dame. However, with Nana’s accent, the children thought she was saying one for the MONSTER. The children enjoyed the songs and phonetic lessons; however, she just could not get them to speak as a “Brit”.
Nana and Popa loved tradition, and celebrating Christmas was a highlight for the children. Decorations and goodies were shared with neighbors, and Nana loved creating her Nativity figurines for her children. Christmas was her favorite Holiday. Imagine having that as your maiden name. When Vivienne accepted Jesus Christ as her savior, she knew why Christmas was her favorite holiday. She loved sharing her love and the love of our Lord. Definitely Vivacious Viv, when it came time to tell her testimony. Vivienne would boldly proclaim He took away her desire to smoke.
Nana preached her love for the Lord, and sometimes she used words. Nana would often say she would love to have known the Lord earlier in her life. Vivienne’s greatest shared desire was to have all of her children, husband, family and friends accept Jesus as Lord. Vivienne would claim that one day all her children would have arms raised in adoration. While we miss our Nana, we know she has won the race ….”Well done my good and faithful daughter”.
Nana’s sayings—as remembered by her first “Daughter-in-love,”(Nana did not like the term “in-law”) these are a few; you probably have some favorites.
“When they are babies they step on your toes, when they are grown they step on your heart”
“Oopsie Daisy penny a lump”
March 18, 1923 – August 15, 2010 (Vivienne definitely filled in her dash)
Denise & Jim Hussey,
Cypress, Texas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vivienne Arcus (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her sons Larry Michael Alford, Parker Almon Alford Jr., and Samuel Frederick Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Parker A. Alford was born 19 Nov 1920 in Winnsboro, LA, son of William S. Alford and Sadie Parker. He died 21 May 1989.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Parker Almon 1920 LA1, William Samuel 1880 LA2, William James 1841 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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VOYCE LAVONNE HALFORD
Photo from Schertz Funeral Home & Crematory
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—Sunday, 27 January 2008
Voyce L. Halford, age 72 of Schertz [Guadalupe Co.], passed away January 23, 2008.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Douglas J. Halford; daughters, Teresa Singletary & husband Larry, of Schertz, Rebecca Coronado & husband Rey, of San Antonio, and Susan Gipson & husband Mike, of Cibolo; sisters, Louise Seal & husband Went, of Houston, and Bessie Mae Seeking of Mt. Pleasant, TX; grandchildren, Jennifer Coronado & Ray Coronado, Jr., Andrew Singletary, Laura Singletary & Jackie Singletary, Rachael Smithe & husband Doug, Troy Gipson & wife Lindsey, and Mathew Gipson; and great-grandchildren, Daniel Coronado, Lilyan Smithe & Sarah Smithe.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM (with the family receiving friends from 6 PM until 8 PM) on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Schertz Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 28, 2008 at Everyday Christian Fellowship, 950 Main Street, Cibolo, Texas, www.everydayfamilies.net.
She became a follower of Christ at a young age and followed Him with her whole heart. Voyce was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, & great-grandmother. She was a dedicated teacher of Cosmetology for 21 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Alzheimer’s Research Center, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul Minnesota.... Arrangements are with Schertz Funeral Home [Schertz, TX].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Voyce Lavonne Halford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 June 1935, last residence Schertz, Guadalupe Co., TX.
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W.B. ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 27 June 1992
W.B. Alford, 80, of Batson died Saturday at Baptist Hospital in Liberty.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Allison Memorial Chapel in Liberty with burial at Guedry Cemetery in Batson....
A native of Comanche County, he lived in Batson 29 years. He was a retired oil field pumper for Texaco Inc.
Survivors include his sons, Cletis Alford of Batson and Justin Alford of Spring; daughters, Jerry Zaruba of Conroe, June Sulak of Ganado, Ginger Hart and Debra Hart, both of Batson; brothers, J.T. Alford of Rising Star, Grady Alford of May, James Alford of Fort Worth and Charles Alford of Granbury; sisters, Lee Holmes of Tow, Vance McDaniel of May, Bill Huddleston of Sidney and Betty Schlimmer of Fort Worth; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Guedry Cemetery, Batson, Hardin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W.B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 January 1912, last residence Batson, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his father, John Monroe Alford; and brothers Charles Ray Alford Sr. and J.T. Alford in this compilation.
W.B. and his brother J.T. are listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses by their initials. They are the sons of John Monroe Alford and Hattie Ann Houdyshell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: W.B. 1912 TX1, John Monroe 1889 TX2, William Ball 1860 TX3, Allen 1824 AL4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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W.D. ALFORD
Palestine, TX—_____ July 2014
Mr. W.D. Alford, age 71, of Butler Community of Oawood, Texas, died at home Thursday July 24, 2014.
Service: Saturday August 2, 2014 10:00 am
Location: Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Oakwood, Texas
Officiating: Rev. Lamaris Marshall
Interment following service in Rocky Mount Cemetery, Oakwood, TX….
Final Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home-Palestine
Alford was born on November 20, 1942 in Oakwood, Texas, to the proud parents of Woody and Lillian (Abrams) Alford. He was the third of five children.
W.D. was raised in Rocky Mount and attended Dunbar High school and Oakwood School.
He accepted Christ as a child and united with Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oakwood.
W.D. married Lili Felder, this union was blessed with three children.
W.D. worked in Home Development.
On July 24, 2014 in Oakwood, Texas, W.D. Left this earth on the Wings of Angels.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Woody and Lillian Alford; son, Reginald Felder; two brothers, Melvin Alford and Jimmy Alford.
W.D. Leaves to cherish his loving memories to: Two sons, Winfred Alford, Fort Worth, Texas, Roosevelt Owens; two daughters, LaChunda (Rev. William) Sparks, Mississippi, Theresa Smith, Austin, Texas; brother, Leonard Ernest (Evelyn) Alford, Mansfield, Texas; sister, Lorene Ransom, Tucson, Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Sally Faye Alford and Ruby Alford, both of Fort Worth, Texas; 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his brothers Jimmy Ray Alford and Melvin C. Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Lillian Abrams Alford, in California Obituaries.
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WALLACE ALFORD
Brother of William Joseph Alford, AAFA #0138
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Thursday, 6 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Wallace Alford, 70, of Burkeville died Nov. 4 at his residence.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Forest Oaks Funeral Home in Jasper with burial at Little Hope Cemetery….
A native of Peason, La., he lived in Burkeville 13 years and was retired from Uncle Ben’s Foods.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Alford of Burkeville; sons, David Alford and Barry Alford, both of Houston; stepson, James Gooch of Vidor; daughters, Bertha Barrow of Houston and Rebecca Moore of Mineola; stepdaughter, Sheryl Moore of Killeen; brothers, Harold Alford of Many, La., and Maurice Alford of Schulenburg; sisters, Willie Mae Finner of Shreveport, La., Camile Wilson of Florien, La., and Sybil Hedley of Schulenburg; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Photo from Little Hope Cemetery, Beech Grove, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dianna Burran Wellman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wallace Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 18 March 1927, last residence Wiergate, Newton Co., TX, but his death date is listed incorrectly as 10 Nov 1997.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Mary Elizabeth “Mimi” Smith Alford; his second wife, Barbara Joan Singletary Gooch Alford; and brothers Clifton Maurice Alford and William Joseph Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Oscar Riley Alford and Bertha A. Sparks Alford; and his siblings Harold Milton Alford and Willie Mae Alford Fenter in Louisiana Obituaries.
From TX Births: Wallace had 4 children born in Harris Co.:
Bertha Irene 1948 mother Helen Irene Bosworth
Gordon Tracy 1954 mother Mary Elizabeth Williams
Barry Dwayne 1956 mother Mary Elizabeth Smith
Rebecca Renee 1959 mother Mary Elizabeth Smith
TX Marriages lists the marriage of Wallace Alford and Barbara J. Singletary on 3 Apr 1980 in Liberty, TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wallace 1927 LA1, Oscar Riley 1880 LA2, William Riley 1842 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WALTER HALFORD
Source unknown, but probably:
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 October 1969
ALBANY (RNS)—Walter Holford [sic], 84, died about 3 a.m. Tuesday at the Shackelford County Hospital after a short Illness.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Godfrey Funeral Home with Ray Smith, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial will be in Albany Cemetery.
He was born May 1, 1885, in Axtell, and had been a resident of Albany for 64 years.
Survivors include three brothers, John and Roy, both of Albany, and Charlie of Fort Worth; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Johnston of Beaumont and Mrs. Annie Norman of Caldwell.
Pallbearers will be Gill Givens, Arnold Koenig, Bob Cockrell, Harold Cockrell, Calvin Bradford and Jackie Balliew.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother Josephine A. Walker Halford Balliew; and siblings Charles Houston Halford Jr., John B. Halford, and Roy S. Halford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate says Walter Alford, a widower, died 30 Sept 1969 in Albany, Shackelford Co., and names his parents Charley Halford and Josephine Walker.
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WALTER EUGENE “GENE” ALFORD
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Thursday, 3 October 1996
KILGORE—Services for Walter Eugene ‘Gene’ Alford, 70, Kilgore, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Rader Funeral Home chapel, Kilgore.
Mr. Alford died Oct. 1 in a Kilgore hospital.
He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Dallas, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived in Kilgore for 20 years, was a salesman in the music and video business, and was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife, Daniele Lamarre Alford, Kilgore; daughter, Chantal Alford Hughes, Austin; sister, Opal Florence, Bakersfield, Calif.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice Longview, Inc.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Walter E. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Kilgore, Gregg Co., TX.
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WALTER JAMES ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—10 July 2011
Walter James Alfred, 48, of Beaumont died July 5, 2011, Mercy Funeral Home, Beaumont.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Walter James Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 28 Nov 1962, last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Lola Mae Henricks Alfred, in this compilation.
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WALTER SIMMONS ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 27 April 1958
Requiem mass for Walter Simmons Alford, who was formerly in the long-distance moving business in Dallas, was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius Catholic Church, with burial at old Calvary Cemetery.
Alford, 72, of 2240 Dunloe, died Thursday at a Dallas hospital after a long illness.
He retired 25 years ago, and was previously in the filling station and real estate businesses.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 26 April 1958
A requiem Mass for Walter Simmons Alford, 72, who retired from the long distance moving business 25 years ago, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3030 Gus Thomasson Road, by the Rev. Thomas Weinzapfel, pastor.
Burial will be in old Calvary Cemetery. Rosary was recited Friday evening in Sparkman’s Garland Road Funeral chapel.
Alford died Thursday at a Dallas hospital after a long illness.
He came to Dallas from Cleveland, Tenn., at the age of 18 and was in the service station and real estate businesses prior to his work with long distance moving. Alford was a member of St. Pius X parish and was active in the Holy Name Society there.
His wife survives.
Pallbearers are Al Vieger, Tony Roffino, Ray Kozlow, Bill Spencer, Dick Hand and Al Dolan.
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MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Saturday, 26 April 1958
Alford, Walter Simmons, 2240 Dunloe Dr.
Survived by wife, Mrs. Maud Webb Alford.
Requiem Mass Saturday, 10 a.m. St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3080 Gus Thomasson Rd., Rev. Thomas W. Weinzapfel, celebrant. Interment Old Calvary Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Al Vieger, Tony Rofino, Ray Kozlow, Bill Spencer, Dick Hand, Al Dolan.
Sparkman’s, 10601 Garland Rd….
Photo from Calvary Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, KBounds
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings James A. Alford and Julia Alford Phillips in this compilation.
The D.G.W. Alford Bible (see below) Walter S. Alford on 18 Dec 1886, and the marriage of Walter S. Alford and Effie [Simpson] Alford on 1 June 1908.
In 1910 Walter is living with his parents in Montague Co., TX: D.W. Alford, age 60, married 39 years; his wife Sarah E. 57, 7 children, 4 living; and son Walter S. 23 widowed. All were born in TN.
In 1910, Effie Simpson, age 20 widow, is living with her parents Erasmus and Lillie Simpson in Beeman, Dallas Co., TX. She was also living with them in 1900, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.
On Walter S. Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 30, born 18 Dec 1886 in Cleveland, TN, single with a baby. Family members report that this baby was probably Bernice Alford, born 1914, daughter of Walter and his first wife, Effie. The family lost contact with Bernice, possibly because she was raised by her mother’s family. However, Walter is reportedly widowed in 1910.
In 1920, Walter’s family is living with his second wife’s parents in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX: Hiram J. Webb, age 74 SC; his wife Sallie L. 64 SC; son-in-law Walter S. Alford 33 TN, daughter Maud C. Alford 28 SC; granddaughter Daisy C. Alford 1-4/12 TX; and niece Beatrice A. Gwartney 7 TX. From Ancestry trees: Beatrice Anthony Gwartney was the daughter of Maud’s sister Beulah Webb Gwartney (1884–1916).
For more information on this family, see AAFA Tennessee Bible and Family Records: D.G.W. Alford Bible.
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WANDA FRANCES COOPER ALFORD
Wife of Clifford Lahoma Alford, AAFA #0099
Photo from her granddaughter Tiffany Alford Reid’s Reid Family Tree (Ancestry)
BORGER NEWS-HERALD
Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX—Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Wanda Frances Alford, 91, of Borger, passed away, Friday, July 8, 2011.
Wanda Frances (Cooper) Alford was born Sunday, February 29, 1920 in Enid, OK to Paul and Ada (Crouch) Cooper. She married Clifford Lahoma Alford on September 9, 1941 in Bartlesville, OK. Wanda was an avid bowler on the Chatterettes League until January 2011. She also taught Red Cross swimming lessons to thousands of Hutchinson County children. She was a member of the Phillips Ladies Golf League and was a Girl Scout leader in Phillips, TX for many years. Wanda always manned the cotton candy machine at the football games and at the fair.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford on May 9, 1990; her daughter, Janice Arlene Seay on March 5, 2005; her sister, Jean Curtis; and her brother, Glenn Cooper.
Survivors include her son, Dallas Alford and wife Sandy of Amarillo, TX; two daughters, Sue Trumbly and husband Joe Bob of Fritch, TX and Stacy Mitchell and husband Wayne of Borger, TX; two sisters, Gertrude Hughey of Bartlesville, OK and Mary Florance Suggs of San Antonio, TX; one son-in-law, Willie Seay of Linden, TX; ten grandchildren, Steve Geerdes and wife Stacey of Plano, TX, Donald Geerdes of Borger, TX, Donna Mowles and husband Ron of Surprise, AZ; Cherl Prince and husband Randy of Midland, TX, Kim Swink and husband David of Perryton, TX, Allen Alford of Dallas, TX, Tiffany Reid and husband Britt of Whitedeer, TX, Cliff Mitchell and wife Deidra of Midland, TX, Cooper Mitchell and wife Kathy of Haltom City, TX and Dillon Mitchell and wife Robyn of Amarillo, TX; twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery in Borger, TX.
Mrs. Alford will lie in state at Brown Chapel of the Fountains in Borger, TX on Monday, July 11, 2011 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM and Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM….
Photo from Highland Park Cemetery, Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Edith Guynes Stanley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
Her husband’s lineage: Clifford Lahoma 1918 OK1, Newton Elisha 1892 MS2, John Anthony 1862 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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WANDA JEAN MURPHREE ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 14 April 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
Wanda Jean Murphree Alford born June 19, 1930 in Thomas, TX to Anderson “Pappa” and Annie “Ninny” Murphree passed away April 12, 2002....
She is survived by her husband, Maurice Alford; sons, Kenneth Alford, and Allen Alford; daughter, Cheryl Vassar and husband M.J. “Buddy”; grandchildren, Shilo, Becky and husband John, Dean and wife Robbie, Billy, Jamie, Monica and husband Daryl, Mitch and wife Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Sean, Cory, Logan “Little Man”, Mark, and Courtney.
.... Funeral service to be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Frwy., Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Earthman Resthaven Chapel.... Interment: Earthman Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews: Jimmy, Sonny, Freddie, Larry, Bubby, Heath, Michael, and Allen.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wanda J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Noland Maurice Alford; and son Allen Maurice Alford in this compilation.
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WANDA JEAN SINGLETARY BRIGGS CRABTREE ALFORD
ODESSA AMERICAN
Odessa, Ector Co., TX—26 July 2009
ODESSA—Wanda Jean (Ga-Ga) Briggs Alford, age 62, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009, at Denton Regional Hospital in Denton, TX.
She was born April 8, 1947, to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Scherill) Singletary, in Henrietta, Okla. She married Dewey Alford in 1982. She was an accountant for Madden Sales and Service and a member of Calvary Chapel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth Singletary; her sister, Billie Duffy; and brother, John Singletary.
She is survived by her husband, Dewey Alford of Gardendale; her daughter, Angela Munoz and husband, Mario of Odessa; her sons, Kent Crabtree and wife, Linda of Odessa and Shawn Crabtree and wife, Yadira of Odessa; her brother, Junior Singletary of Kyle, TX; her sisters, Dolly Contrell of Tulsa Okla., Shirlene Altom and husband, Fred of Odessa, Bennie Faye Smith and husband, Bob of Atoka, Okla., Pat Whetstone and husband, Joe of Mineral Wells, TX, Mary Lee Truitt and husband, John of Temple TX, Linda Nelson and husband, Dennis of Frazee, Minn. and Helen Lewis and husband, Jake of Monahans; four grandchildren, Chloe Dow, William Dow, Samuel Woodward, and Audry Brook; and six great-grandchildren.
Family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Ector County Cemetery with Pastor Leonard Cotton officiating.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard -Kelly Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Dewey Dean Alford, in this compilation.
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WANDA LOU CRAWFORD HALFORD
Ballinger, Runnels Co., TX—_____ September 2013
Wanda Halford, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Ballinger on September 29, 2013. She was born in Marlow, OK on July 21, 1932 to Aubra Bryson Crawford and Ruby Lucelle Bowman.
Wanda was a nurse and homemaker. She loved to embroider and made gifts for many people in town, as well as many of her fellow church members.
Survivors include her children; Richard Barker, Brenda McPherson, Louis Halford, Kathy Brigs, Myron Halford and Darren Halford. Her brothers; Ronnie Crawford, Glen Crawford, Jerry Crawford, Jackie Cawford, Rodger Crawford and Bruce Crawford, her sisters; Louise Nolen and Velta Coates. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her baby sister Joanne Crawford, and her husband J.B. Halford.
Services will be held at 3:00 Tuesday, October 1, at Glory Road Cowboy Church outside of Ballinger, TX. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm. at Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow, OK, immediately followed by a graveside service at Bailey Cemetery outside of Marlow, OK. Wanda requested that in lieu of flowers to donate to Glory Road Cowboy Church
Arrangements are with Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger.
Photo from Bailey Cemetery, Bailey, Grady Co., OK—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gene Phillips
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Wanda L. Halford (SS# issued in OK) but list her death date as 28 Sept 2013, last residence not listed.
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WANDA M. ELERSON GROUND ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Alford, Wanda M. Born September 6, 1921 in Dallas County, Texas and passed away at her residence on January 11, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Elerson and mother, Della M. Elerson; her husband, W. Howard Alford; and her brothers, Alton Elerson and Thomas Elerson.
Wanda is survived by her son, Hershal Gene Ground and wife, Edna; daughter, Regina Harrell; brothers, JC Elerson and Arvis Elerson and wife, Wanda; sister, Norma Palmer; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Wanda had a very full life. Her hobbies included playing bridge, shopping, traveling, watching sports, cooking and gardening. She earned the title of Bridge Life Master and never turned down an opportunity to play the game. She spent many years as the bridge director on various cruise ships and visited 5 of the 7 continents. She lived in Puerto Rico for ten years with her late husband. When she wasn’t traveling or playing bridge, she would buy sick plants and nurse them back to health or watch sporting events on television. She was a big Dallas Cowboy fan!
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 12:30PM at Restland Wildwood Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Wanda was born 6 Sept 1921 in Dallas Co., TX.
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WARREN HOUPERT ALFRED, SR.
Great-Uncle of Andy Leath, AAFA #0045
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Wednesday, 16 Sept 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Services for Warren Houpert Alfred Sr., 82, Tyler, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday at Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home, Tyler....
Burial will be in Bascom Cemetery.
Mr. Alfred died Sept. 13 in a Tyler nursing home.
He was born Aug. 26, 1916, in Tyler and was a lifelong resident. He served in the Army during World War II, retired as a right-of-way supervisor for Texas Dept. of Highways, and was a member of Bascom United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alyne Alfred, Tyler; sons, Warren H. Alfred, Jr., Bartlesville, Okla; and Ronald D. Alfred, Brenham; and 4 grandchildren.
Pallbearers include Michael Alfred, Corby Alfred, Kurt Alfred, Howard Alfred, Robert Leath and Alton Hobbs.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister-in-law Elizabeth Burton Alfred in this compilation.
From SSACI: Warren Houpert Alfred was born 26 Aug 1916 in Smith Co., TX, son of Horace C. Alfred and Eula A. Howard.
He and his parents’ family were listed in the 1920 census of Tyler, Smith Co., TX. His father, Horace Crawford Alfred was born June 15, 1872 in LA and his mother was Eula Artenia Howard. They were married Jan. 2, 1896 in Smith Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #17.
His ALFRED lineage: Warren Houpert 1916 TX1, Horace Crawford 1871 LA2, Waymon Marcellus 1846 LA3, Warren 1816 NC4.
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WAUNETA FRANCES BURCHFIELD ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Wednesday, 26 November 1980
Graveside services for Wauneta F. Alford, 62, of Ore City will be 3 p.m. today at Memory Park Cemetery with the Rev. J.B. Waskom. Burial will be under direction of Lakeview Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alford died Monday in a Marshall nursing home after a long illness.
She was a teletype operator for Examiner Enterprises and had lived in Ore City five years.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; two sons, Benny of Waskom and Stacey of Piano; a sister, Mrs. Stella Hurst of Bartlesville, Okla; and five grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wauneta Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 30 Nov 1917 and died _____ Nov 1980, last residence Ore City, Upshur Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Robert Stacy Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Benny B. Alford in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her parents as Erva Wilfred Burchfield and Cordia B. Russell.
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WAYLON JACK ALFORD
Brother of Raby Ardrell Alford, AAFA #0492
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Tuesday, 6 May 2008
VICTORIA—Our loving husband, father and grandfather, Dr. W. Jack Alford, 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 4, 2008. He was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Gatesville, to the late A.A. Alford and Isa Ann Alford.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and the Korean conflict. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He graduated with a DC and PHC from Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio in 1954. He opened his chiropractic office in Victoria in 1954. He was in practice for 38 years and retired in 1992. He was a member of the Rambling Rose Camping Club, Bridge Club and Domino Club. He loved the Rodeo and was a bull rider. He was a rancher who loved spending time with the animals.
Dr. Jack Alford loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Smith Alford; two sons, Rocky Alford and friend Martha Vasquez, Gary Alford and wife Cindy; grandchildren, Brittany and Hunter Alford; foster grandchildren, Jon Matthew and Tristan Vasquez; and step-grandchildren, Lacey, Mallory, Taylar, and Remington Maddux.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers are Steve Doherty, Keith Alkek, Tim Smith, Gary Adams, Tom Alford, Jon Matthew Vasquez, Remington Maddux, and Hunter Alford.
Honorary pallbearers are The Rambling Rose Campers, Bill Peters, Lt. Col. Hamilton Zirjacks, Carl DuBose, Leon Walton, and Brandon Shroeder.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008 in Colonial Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Colonial Funeral Home with Dennis Wittnebert officiating. Burial Services will be held at Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or the Texas Chiropractic College, 5912 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505-1699.
Arrangements by Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 E. Red River, Victoria, 361-578-3535.
In another article:
GATESVILLE MESSENGER
Gatesville, Coryell Co., TX—Friday, 16 May 2008
Dr. Jack Alford, 80, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Victoria.
He was buried with military honors on May 8 in Memory Gardens in Victoria.
Dr. Alford was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Gatesville to the late A.A. and Ica Ann Alford. He graduated from Gatesville High School in 1945. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. In 1954, he graduated with a DC and PHC from Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio. He opened a chiropractic office in Victoria in 1954, where he practiced for 38 years, retiring in 1992. He was a rancher and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant twin brother and sister, Eldine and Christine Alford.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Smith Alford; two sons, Rocky Alford and Gary Alford; brothers, Raby Alford of Gatesville and Bill Alford of Comanche Gap; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Photo from Memory Gardens, Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Waylon Jack Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Victoria, Victoria Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Isa Ann Curry Alford; and brothers Raby Ardrell Alford and Bill Tom Alford in this compilation.
Waylon Jack Alford’s father, Albert Finis Alford, was known as A.A. according to a 1996 note written by Lenola Alford, wife of Jack’s brother Raby Ardrell Alford, to Peggy Schuster, AAFA #0666.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Waylon Jack 1927 TX1, Albert Finis 1898 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ?? 8.
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WAYMON PERRY ALFORD, SR.
DAILY NEWS
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Monday, 14 May 1984
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
MARSHALL [Harrison Co.]—Services for Waymon P. Alford, 75, formerly of Marshall will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sullivan Funeral Home. Burial will be in Algoma Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Alford died Saturday [May 12] at a Round Rock hospital.
He was born Sept. 6 1908, in Marshall and owned Alford Grocery before retiring in 1974. Mr. Alford attended Marshall public schools and was a member of the Marshall Masonic Lodge No. 22.
Survivors include his sons, Waymon P. Alford Jr. of Houston, John Franklin Alford of Jonestown, Texas, and Donald Ray Alford of Longview; brother, J.A. Alford; sister, Mrs. Janie Jones of Moorcroft, Wyo.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Algoma Cemetery South and North,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer MawT
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1984) dates of Waymon Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Myra Mae Bishop Alford; his sons Donald Ray Alford Sr. and John Franklin Alford; his grandson James Franklin “Jamie” Alford; and his brother John Arie Alford Jr. in this compilation.
W.P. “Buster” Alford’s gravestone, shared with his wife, says he was born 6 Sept 1908 and died 12 May 1984.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Waymon Perry 1908 TX1, John Arie 1876 TX2, Artemus Salathiel 1822 GA3, Jacob 1784 VA4, William 1741 VA5, Salvator 1716 VA6.
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WAYNE ALFORD
AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS
Amarillo, Potter Co., TX—Saturday, 23 March 2002
Wayne Alford, 65, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 21, 2002.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Loran Harper of Comanche Trail Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery.
Mr. Alford was born in Quanah. He married Barbara Ann Turpen on Jan. 28, 1961, in Quanah. They moved to Amarillo in 1971. He worked as a truck driver for 50 years before retiring in 1999.
He was a member of Caprock Band Boosters for 10 years. He had been a member of Comanche Trail Church of Christ since 1971. He is survived by many wonderful friends and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Maribeth Martin of Amarillo and Vonda Rush of Mason City, Iowa; a son, Tony Alford of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Chris Martin and Matthew Martin, both of Amarillo, and Jason Rush and Brianna Rush, both of Mason City; a brother-in-law, Lee Moore of Amarillo; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Moore of Amarillo and Mary Jett of Meadow Brook, W.Va.; and an aunt, Joyce Hyden of Amarillo.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Barbara Ann Turpen Alford, in this compilation.
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WELDON SESSIONS ALFORD
Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rockdale Sports Hall of Honor (see below)
From Rockdale Reporter, 2 August 2007
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 10 July 2008
Funeral services for Weldon Alford, 79, of Rockdale were held Monday, July 7, 2008, at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Chelf of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale.
Mr. Alford died Thursday, July 3, at his home in Rockdale.
A lifelong Rockdale resident, he was born on July 4, 1928, in Rockdale to Thomas Ewing and Carolina (Rose) Alford.
He married Jean McQuinn on June 12, 1948, in Rockdale.
Mr. Alford retired in 1987 from IGC/Texas Utilities where he was safety and security supervisor.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockdale.
Mr. Alford was a softball and baseball umpire for 60 years, calling games at many levels including the Southwest Conference and the NCAA. He also called basketball games.
Mr. Alford was a lifetime member of the ASA and the TASO and was a member of the Rockdale Sports Hall of Fame.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Johnnie, Clarence, Frank, Jamie, and his twin, Bill Alford; and three sisters, Luvenia Alford, Mary Tuma and Edith Brown.
Survivors are his wife Jean Alford of Rockdale; a son, Kenny Alford and wife Melissa of Portland; three daughters, Debbie Kaderka and husband Johnnie of Houston, Donna Smith and husband Owen of Hilltop Lakes, Patti Morgan and husband Randy of Milano; a sister, June Fenn of Livingston; seven grandchildren, Amber Robinson and husband Eric, Courtney McGee and husband Michael, Kelsey Morgan, Whitney Smith, Brandy Morgan, Kayla Alford and Jered Alford; and three great-grandchildren, Jace Robinson, Kyndal Robinson and Alli McGee; also, a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Johnnie Kaderka, Owen Smith, Randy Morgan, Eric Robinson, Michael McGee and Jared Alford.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 240 Green, Rockdale, TX 76567 or to the American Cancer Society.
Photo from Oaklawn Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Weldon Sessions Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 July 1928, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his parents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, James A. Alford, Luvenia Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Wilburne Sessions Alford (twin brother), and Edith Alford Brown in this compilation.
From his niece Rose Shelton: Weldon and his twin brother Wilburn shared the same middle name, Sessions, which was the last name of the doctor who delivered them.
From Rockdale Sports Hall of Honor 2007 Inductees [first year]: “Weldon Alford, 1946 Rockdale graduate. A baseball umpire and basketball official whose career spanned 60 years and included the old Southwest Conference in its glory days. It’s estimated Alford umpired tens of thousands of baseball/softball games and many thousand basketball games.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Weldon Sessions 1928 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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WELDON LADON “SHORTY” HALFORD
Photo from gravestone
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—Wednesday, 26 March 2003
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 2003
SNYDER [Scurry Co.]—Services for Weldon ‘Shorty’ Halford, 67, of Snyder, Texas, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Snyder Cemetery with Reverend Larry White officiating, under the direction of Bell-Cypert- Seale Funeral Home. Mr. Halford died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Cogdell Memorial Hospital in Snyder after a sudden illness.
Mr. Halford was born October 31, 1935 in Jester, Oklahoma. He married Bennie McFatridge April 26, 1958 in Snyder. He was the owner of an equipment leasing company and a member of the Rock Island Masonic Lodge #869.
Survivors include his wife, Bennie Halford of Snyder; three daughters, Sharon Fritz and husband Kerry of Big Spring, Sam Dennis and husband Tracy of Lubbock, and LaDonna Halford and husband Larry Pitts of Big Spring; one son, Ronnie Halford and wife LaDonna of Post; sisters, Ila Rae Eagan of Lone Grove, OK, Edna Gail Pitts and husband Bill of Corn, OK; eight grandchildren, Richard Halford and wife Devin of Post, Ricky Halford and wife Keri of Washington, Larissa Halford of Post, Shiloh and Brittany Fritz of Big Spring, Jason and Madison Dennis of Lubbock, Dakota Teaff of Big Spring, Samantha Pitts of Garden City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, J.W. Halford.
Photos from Snyder Cemetery, Snyder, Scurry Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Patsy Huffman Massey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Weldon L. Halford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Snyder, Scurry Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Wesley H. “Bud” Halford and Clara Lenora Evans Halford, in Oklahoma Obituaries.
His HALFORD lineage: Weldon Ladon 1935 OK1, Wesley H. 1909 OK2, William Riley 1860 ??3, Jonathan Fletcher 1818 NC4, David C. 1792 NC5, John 1768 VA6, James 1737 NC7.
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WENDELL OLIVER ALFORD, JR.
WHARTON JOURNAL SPECTATOR
Wharton, Wharton Co., TX—Saturday, 17 November 2007
Wendell Oliver Alford Jr., 61, passed away Nov. 9, 2007 in San Antonio after a short struggle with cancer.
Mr. Alford is survived by sisters Mavis Toney of Wharton and Carol Brown of Slidell, La., and brother James Alford of Slidell, La.
He was buried with full military honors at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2010 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wendell Oliver Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 20 Feb 1946, last residence not listed.
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WESLEY SCOTT ALFORD
Sheriff’s Association of Texas
Lost Lawman Memorial
Grimes Co., TX‑_____ July 1987
On July 19, 1987, jail trusty James Herbert Mann was being allowed to serve a 25-year sentence for aggravated robbery in the county jail. When Sheriff Bob Foster left to attend a convention. Mann found a ‘spare’ pistol in the unlocked glove box of the sheriff’s car. He called for Deputy Wesley Alford to come into the kitchen area.
Mann ordered Alford to lie down on the floor several times. Alford lunged at Mann and was shot once in the head. Mann fled in Alford’s Pickup truck. When Mann attempted to steal a car from a farmer, he was shot in the leg with a shotgun and was captured shortly thereafter. Alford was 22 years old and had been with the department about one year. He was survived by his wife.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wesley Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 17 Dec 1964 and died _____ July 1987, last residence Bedias, Grimes Co., TX.
See the obituary of his mother, Carol Jo Hejny Alford, in this compilation.
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WILBURNE SESSIONS “BILL” ALFORD
Uncle of Rose Marie Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
Photo from Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
[A similar article appeared in The Bryan-College Station Eagle, Bryan, TX, on 17 December 2003.]
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 18 December 2003
Funeral services for Wilburne “Bill” Alford, 75, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale with Rev. Chuck Solomon of Forest Grove Christian Church officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Grove Cemetery near Rockdale. He died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 in the Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale.
Mr. Alford, a lifelong resident of Rockdale, was born July 4, 1928 in Rockdale to Thomas Ewing and Carolina (Rose) Alford. He had been employed with I.G.C. in mine operations, retiring in 1972 after 20 years. He and Elois Jane McGoldrick were married Jan. 20, 1952 in Maysfield.
After retirement he worked at UT football ticket gates. He was a member of Rockdale Christian Church and served as elder and deacon, helped build the Little League baseball complex and served as Little League president for many years.
Mr. Alford played all sports in high school, enjoyed watching all sports, fishing and hunting. He was a US Navy veteran and boxed while in the Navy, and was a referee for basketball and football, and a baseball umpire.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Clarence, Frank and Jamie Alford; sisters, Luvenia Alford, Mary Tuma and Edith Brown.
Surviving are: Wife, Elois Alford of Rockdale; son, Reggie Alford and wife Ramona of Rockdale; daughters, Beckie Zelisko and husband Mike of Rockdale and Beth Laywell of Rockdale; twin brother, Weldon Alford and wife Jean of Rockdale; grandchildren, Blaine Zelisko, Ashley Laywell and Morgan Alford.
Pallbearers were Dwayne Farwell, Charles Lagrone, Kenny Alford, Ricky Alford, Mike Alford and David Alford.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim Currey, Frank Burrough, Buddy Howell, Wayne Neal, Claude Spence, Rod Spence, Johnny Menges, Graham Young, Junior Whiteley, Wayne Cryer and O.A. Doss.
Photo from Forest Grove Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents Thomas Ewin Alford and Carolina Rose Alford; and his siblings Clarence Ewin Alford, Oliver Franklin Alford, Weldon Sessions Alford (twin brother), and Edith Alford Brown in this compilation.
From his niece Rose Shelton: Wilburn and his twin brother Weldon shared the same middle name, Sessions, which was the last name of the doctor who delivered them.
More detailed information on this family was included with the obituary in the Winter 1998 issue.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Wilburne Sessions 1928 TX1, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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WILDA LOUISE GINN ALFORD
VICTORIA ADVOCATE
Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—Sunday, 23 February 1997
Wilda Alford, 77, of Victoria died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1997.
She was born Feb. 22, 1920, in Tylertown, Miss. to Catherine Crawford Ginn of Tylertown, Miss., and the late Jep “Burk” Ginn. The homemaker was a member of Baptist Temple Church.
Survivors: daughter, Rosita Futch of Victoria: sisters, Genevieve Kennedy and Mavis Smith both of Tylertown, Miss., Iska Mazares of Covington, La. and Helen Mansur of Baton Rouge, La.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Fermon Alford; infant son; and brothers, Herbert Ginn and Donald Ginn.
Visitations will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Colonial Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel on Red River, the Rev. J.V. Helms officiating.
Burial will be at the Memory Gardens, Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria, 578-3535. Memorials: Baptist Temple Church.
Photo from Memory Gardens, Victoria, Victoria Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Young
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilda Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Victoria, Victoria Co., TX.
The birth date shown on her gravestone is 2 Feb 1920, which differs from her obituary and SSDI record.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Matilda __??__ Alford born 1811 SC.
Her husband’s lineage: Fermon 1908 MS1, John Kelley 1879 MS2, Abraham 1844 MS3, ____ (husband of Matilda 1811 SC)4.
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WILEY CECIL ALFORD
Uncle of Winfred T. Alford, AAFA #1342
Source unknown
From Miscellaneous Jasper County, Texas Obituaries
Jasper Co., TX—_____ May 1974
Wiley C. Alford, 65, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1974 after being stricken suddenly while at work in Pineland [Sabine Co.]. He was superintendent of contract logging for Temple Industries. He was a native of Yellowpine and had lived in Kountze 10 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farmer Funeral Home of Silsbee.
Surviving are his wife, Maxine Alford, and two sisters, Mrs. Vance Cartee of Kirbyville and Lula Cole of Liberty.
Photos from Davis Cemetery, Beulah Springs, Jasper Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dianna Burran Wellman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wiley Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 6 Apr 1909 and died _____ Apr 1974, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his brothers Marvin Elbert Alford and Vessie Edward “Punch” Alford; and sister-in-law Essie B. Fults Alford in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: His death certificate lists him as Wiley Cecil Alford confirms his birth and death dates. His parents are identified as Jesse Claude Alford and Nancy Kelly. The informant is his wife, Mrs. Maxine Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Wiley Cecil 1909 TX1, Jessie Claude 1876 LA2, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL3, Almon B. 1810 GA4, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA5, William 1741 VA6, Salvator 1716 VA7.
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WILFORD OTIS “BILL” ALFORD
Brother of Joel Max Alford, AAFA #0876
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Tuesday, 7 December 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
Services for Wilford O. “Bill” Alford, 75, of Belton will be at 1:00p.m. Wednesday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Billy Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford died Sunday, Dec. 5, in a Temple hospital.
He was born in Bowden, Ga. to A.J. and Edel Barnes Alford. He lived in Texas most of his life. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944 when he was a Teague resident. He served in Italy and southern France. He was a staff sergeant in Company A, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge, receiving a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for gallantry. Following discharge, he worked for the Veterans Administration.
Survivors are five sons, Billy Alford of Sugarloaf, Fla., Ronald Alford of Howe, Royce Alford of Temple. John Alford and Robert Alford, both of Houston; a daughter, Cheryl DePriest of Burlington; three brothers, A.J. Alford and Jesse Alford, both of Temple, and Joel Max Alford of Belton; a sister, Frances Alexander of Mexia; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren....
The following appeared on the front page of the Mexia, TX daily newspaper in 1945:
SILVER STAR GOES TO TEAGUE SOLDIER
SGT. ALFORD WINS GALLANTRY AWARD
Staff Sergeant Wilford O. Alford, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Alford, Route 1, Teague, has been awarded the Silver Star—third highest military award given by the United States.
The award to the Freestone county soldier was made for gallantry in action December 11, 1944 in France, when he was assigned the mission of leading a combat patrol of reinforcements to destroy two houses used by the enemy for defense positions and shelter.
According to the citation accompanying the medal, he guided his men across mined terrain to the objective, under rifle, machine gun, and anti-tank fire the while. As he led the assault in person, Sgt. Alford hurled hand grenades while simultaneously charging the two houses.
The citation added that his aggressive leadership was responsible for the capture of three enemy soldiers, killing one, wounding four, and securing the important positions.
He entered service from Mexia January 1, 1944, going overseas in August, 1944. He landed in Italy, later participating in the invasion of South France. In the battle of the Belgian bulge, he was promoted from private to sergeant. Since he was wounded in action in February 2 in France, he has been in the hospital for treatment. He was serving with Company A, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division.
Before Sgt. Alford entered service he farmed below Teague and worked at Galveston.
Photo from Bellwood Memorial Park, Temple, Bell Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janie Light
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his brother Alonza Juhan “Jay” Alford, with photo, and sister Alice Frances Alford Alexander in this compilation.
Bill was born 12 July 1924 in Carroll Co., GA, to Alonza Juhan and Frances Edel Barnes Alford. Bill was last married to Mary Green Beckhusen 2 May 1963.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #15.
His lineage: Wilford O. 1924 GA1, Alonza Juhan 1893 GA2, Clarance Juhan 1859 GA3, James Richard 1821 GA4, Jeptha 1797 NC5, Goodrich 1750 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9. [Jeptha-Goodrich connection not proven]
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WILLENE ALFORD HOWARTH
ROCKDALE REPORTER
Rockdale, Milam Co., TX—Thursday, 21 September 2006
Willene Howarth, 77, of Rockdale, died Thursday morning, Sept. 7, 2006 at Renaissance Villa in Rockdale. Graveside service was held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Rockdale with Rev. Douglas Springer of Rockdale Full Gospel Church officiating.
Mrs. Howarth was born Nov. 24, 1928 in Rockdale to Aaron Alford and Willa Mae (Booth) Alford.
She married Robert Howarth on Oct. 10, 1958 in Arlington.
She was a restaurant manager.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and two brothers, John Alford and Lee Hurst Alford.
Survivors include sister, Thelma Caffey of Rockdale; two nieces, Vickie Caffey of Milano and Diane Ebenholtz of Austin; two nephews, Aaron Roy Alford of Black Jack and Gerry Alford of Cameron; several great-nieces and great-nephews.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her father, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford; and her brothers John Thomas Alford and Lee Hurst Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Willene 1928 TX1, Aaron Otto Burleson 1902 TX2, Hurst Justice 1852 AL3, John Redden 1820 SC4.
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WILLIAM ALFORD
Cousin of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS
Abilene, Taylor Co., TX—1930
Rites for William Alford were to be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the Northside Church of Christ with J.P. Crenshaw, minister, and E. W. McMillan, College Church of Christ, minister, officiating.
The youth, the 12-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Preston B. Alford, 1515 North 21st street, died yesterday afternoon at 3:30 in a local sanitarium where he was moved Sunday after contracting pneumonia last Saturday.
Song service at the funeral was to be led by A.C. Cox, a close friend of the Alford family for many years.
The youth was a sixth grade student at College Heights school, where he was esteemed by both teachers and pupils. Boys of the basketball team of which he was a member will be honorary pallbearers. They are James Osborne, Charles Powell, Norman Cumpton, Dallas Strickland, W.D. Rhodes, Eldon Bush, Maurice Fincher and Albert Kinser.
Pallbearers will be G.W. Kerr, Ernest Taylor, D.Y. Ramey and Elmer Crumley.
Besides his parents, the boy is survived by two brothers, Orville and Ray; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Medlin of Gatesville, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. M.B. Alford of Brownwood. The grandparents will be here for the funeral.
The Laughter Undertaking company has charge of funeral plans.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Preston Benjamin Alford and Susie Medlin Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William 1918 TX1, Preston Benjamin 1894 TX2, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX3, Thomas 1806 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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WILLIAM ALFORD, JR.
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—Thursday, 24 October 2013
MARSHALL—Funeral services for William Alford Jr., 70, of Marshall, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the chapel of Downs Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Gardens Cemetery.
William Alford Jr. was born August 18, 1943, to William and Jesse Alford. He departed this life Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas.
At an early age he united with the Peters Chapel Baptist Church in Karnack, Texas. He attended Karnack Public Schools and is a U.S. Army Veteran. William was a licensed barber and owned Alfords Barbershop in Karnack, Texas, for many years. He also worked at Thiokol Ammunition Plant for 30 years.
William was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Ashley Alford; and siblings, C.O. Alford, Bobbie Alford and Jeanetta Davis.
To embrace his memories he leaves his wife of 46 years, Helen Alford; one daughter, LaTasha Murry (Sedrick) of Marshall, Texas; three grandsons, Damarion Murry, Justin Murry and Ashton Alford of Marshall, Texas; two sisters, Myrtle Jean Mitchell (Rev. Mitchell) and Quillie Mae Williams, all of Dallas, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Washington of Marshall, Texas, and Carrie Lane of Austin, Texas; and one brother-in-law, Daily Washington of Fort Worth, Texas.
William will also be remembered by a special niece and nephew, Sheneque and Ronnie Thomas of Marshall, Texas; and special nephew, Donell Franklin of Fort Worth, Texas. He will be greatly missed by all of his relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.downsfuneralhome.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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WILLIAM A. “BILL” ALFORD
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Friday, 23 March 2001
FORT WORTH—William A. “Bill” Alford, 78, retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years service, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Graveside service will follow in Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Memorials: To the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th St.. N.Y., N.Y. 10032.
Bill was born Sept. 23, 1922 in Lafayette, Colo., and was a longtime resident of Fort Worth and Arlington. He was a graduate of Paschal High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. After retiring from the U.S. Postal Service, he worked in real estate sales in Arlington for the next 10 years.
Bill was a sweet and gentle man and a loving father who loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jerry Alford on Sept. 6, 1976; by his brother, Dean C. Alford on Feb.17, 1995; and by his parents, Virgil and Flora Cooper Alford.
Survivors: Son, Floyd Dean Alford of Fort Worth; daughters, Donna Jane Schneider and husband, James of Fort Worth and Terry Leigh Wilson and husband, Monty of Fort Worth; grandsons, Paul Alford, James Schneider, Chris Schneider, Timothy Schneider and Dean Austin Alford; granddaughters, Amanda Wilson, Lisa McEwen, Marcy Heppner, Tanya Brewer, Micah Schneider and Jacque Schneider; great-grandchildren, Austin Schneider and Nicholas Schneider.
Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350.
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WILLIAM ALLEN ALFORD
Uncle of Bobby Wayne Alford, AAFA #0908
BROWNWOOD BULLETIN
Brownwood, Brown Co., TX—Thursday, 23 November 1967
Funeral for William Allen Alford, 71, of 2506 Coggin Ave. will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with burial in Trickham Cemetery [Coleman Co.].
Paul Wallace, minister, will officiate.
Mr. Alford died Wednesday [November 22] at 5 p.m. in a local hospital after a long illness.
He was born Feb. 22, 1896, in Burnet County, and was a retired civil service employee. He served with the army in World War I.
He was a member of the Sixth Street Church of Christ and had lived in Brownwood since 1913. He married Lela Howard at Brownwood Dec 5, 1920.
Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Mrs. W.B. Morris of Temple; four brothers, Charlie M., Jess L., both of Brownwood, Preston B. and A.E. both of Abilene; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Hitchcock and Mrs. R.H. Shores, both of Brownwood, and one grandson.
Photo from Trickham Cemetery, Trickham, Coleman Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandra Brookshire Behne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1967) dates of William Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Bell Hosea Alford; and his siblings Asa Evander Alford, Charles Monroe Alford, Eula Frances Alford Shores, George Thomas Alford, Jesse Leroy Alford, and Preston Benjamin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Allen 1896 TX1, Benjamin Allen 1865 TX2, Thomas 1806 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC4, Isham 1755 NC5.
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WILLIAM ANDERSON ALFORD
Grandfather of Marjorie Faye Alford McDaniel, AAFA #0078, and Donald Ray Alford, AAFA #0059
MURFREESBORO DIAMOND
Murfreesboro, Pike Co., AR—14 June 1981
NASHVILLE [Howard Co., AR]—William Anderson Alford, 99, of Texarkana [Bowie Co.], Texas, formerly of Nashville, died Sunday, May 31, at a Texarkana, Texas, nursing home.
Mr. Alford was born December 5, 1881 at Murfreesboro, and was a retired farmer. Mr. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church at Bingen.
Survivors include: three sons, Preston Alford of Russellville, Alva Alford of Nashville and Arval [probably Oscar Orville] Alford of Hooks, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Labitha Dossey of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Thera Dossey of Nash, Texas and Mrs. Flora Swinney of Longview, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the Latimer Funeral Chapel.... Burial was at the Liberty Cemetery near New Hope by the Latimer Funeral Home.
Photo from Liberty Cemetery, Newhope, Pike Co., AR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jerry McMenis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 5 Dec 1880 and died _____ May 1981, last residence Hooks, Bowie Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his daughter Labitha Lottie Alford Dossey, and his daughter-in-law Agnes Leona Bennett Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Alva Joshua Alford and William Preston Alford; and his brother John Robert Alford in Arkansas Obituaries.
This obituary and further information on this family is from An Arkansas Connection, the website of the late Morris Myers, AAFA #1065.
William was the son of Franklin Ewing Alford and Martha J. Higgins. His wife was Sarah Adeline Barentine.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: William Anderson 1881 AR1, Franklin Ewing 1860 AR2, Madison Ewing 1815 AL3, David 1785 VA4, Robert 1760 England5.
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WILLIAM ANDREW “BILLY” ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Bill Alford, Corpus Christi, TX—Bill departed from us on October 19, 2007. Bill was born October 27, 1965 in Kerrville, Texas to Gay and Charles Alford. Bill grew up in Hunt, Texas where he developed his great love of the outdoors. He loved to hunt and play golf with his many friends who will miss him dearly. Bill operated Broadway Quality Homes in Corpus Christi. He was also a Past President of the Builder’s Association in Corpus Christi and served on several TAB committees as well as participating on the City’s Development Services Plan Review Board. He built the Showcase Home for the 2003 Parade of Homes and loved building houses.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, Charles Randolph Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Toni, his daughters Catie and Allison all of Mathis, Tx, his mother, Gay Merritt of Hunt, Tx, his brothers Brad (Nadene) Alford of Hunt, Tx, Randy (Stephanie) Alford of Fredericksburg, Tx his sister Lisa (Zach) Robason of Corpus Christi, Tx, his nieces and nephews Haley and Kyle Alford, Tyler Robason, Torri, Lauren and Jonathan Seaman, and many other family members and friends. Bill was loved and will be missed by all of his family and friends, but especially his two girls.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 2:30 pm at Bay Area Fellowship with Pastor Bil Cornelius officiating. Funeral services are still pending, but will be held in Kerrville, Texas at Grimes Funeral Home. Bill’s brothers ask that a donation to be made in trust to Catie and Allison Alford at Security State Bank in Kerrville.
In another article:
DAILY TIMES
Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—Tuesday, 23 October 2007
CORPUS CHRISTI—William A. “Billy” Alford of Mathis, Texas, departed from us on Oct. 19, 2007. Billy was born Oct. 27, 1965, in Kerrville, Texas, to Gay and Charles Alford. Billy grew up in Hunt, Texas, where he developed his great love of the outdoors. He loved to hunt and was a lifetime member of the Texas Trophy Hunter Association. He loved playing golf with his many friends who will miss him dearly.
Billy operated Broadway Quality Homes in Corpus Christi. He also was a Past President of the Builder’s Association in Corpus Christi and served on several TAB committees as well as participating on the City’s Development Services Plan Review Board. He built the Showcase Home for the 2003 Parade of Homes and loved building houses.
Billy was preceded in death by his father, Charles Randolph Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Toni, and daughters, Catie and Allison of Mathis, Texas; his mother, Gay Merritt of Hunt; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Brad and Nadene Alford of Hunt and Randy and Stephanie Alford of Fredericksburg; his sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Zach Robason of Corpus Christi; his nieces and nephews, Haley and Kyle Alford, Tyler Robason, Torri, Lauren and Jonathan Seaman; and many other family members and friends. Billy was loved and will be missed by all of his family and friends, but especially his two girls.
A memorial service was on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi at Bay Area Fellowship with Pastor Bil Cornelius officiating.
Graveside services at Garden of Memories Cemetery will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, with Pastor Ron Moore officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Billy’s family ask that memorials be made in trust to Catie and Allison Alford at Bank of the Hills in Kerrville.
The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolences” link.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
Photo from Garden of Memories Cemetery, Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pat Weber
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Andrew Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence “Texas.”
See the obituary of his brother Charles Bradley Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Andrew 1965 TX1, Charles Randolph 1923 TX2, Charles Maxwell 1896 TX3, Charles Ferdinand 1868 TX4, William 1829 AL5, Thomas 1806 GA6, Baldy 1784 NC7, Isham 1755 NC8.
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WILLIAM ASHLEY ALFORD
NEWS MESSENGER
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—31 January 2013
MARSHALL—Funeral services for Mr. William “Ashley” Alford will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Alford departed this life Wednesday, January 24, 2013, at Marshall Good Shepherd Medical Center.
Mr. Alford was the son of William and Helen Alford. He was born September 24, 1973, in Marshall, Texas. He joined Peters Chapel Baptist Church at an early age. Mr. Alford graduated from Marshall High School in 1992. He was employed at Marshall Regional Medical Center from 1993-99.
After receiving his CDLs from Northeast Trucking School in Hughes Springs, Texas, he pursued a career as a truck driver for various trucking companies during a seven-year span. He later went to work for Schlumberger, where he was employed until his death. In 2009, he married Ms. Kavette Johnson.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kavette Johnson Alford; one stepson, Sigmund Turner Jr.; parents, William and Helen Alford; sister, LaTasha Murry (Sedrick) of Marshall, Texas; two nephews, Damarion and Justin Murry of Marshall, Texas; four aunts, Ethel Franklin of Marshall, Texas, Carrie Lane of Austin, Texas, Qullie Mae Williams and Myrtle Jean Mitchell of Dallas, Texas; one uncle¸ Daily Washington of Fort Worth, Texas; mother-in-law, Patricia Ann Johnson of Marshall, Texas; father-in-law, Tom Curtis Johnson (Ruth) of Fort Worth, Texas; sister-in-law, LaShonda Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas; and many cousins and friends.
Online condolences may be made at www.downsfuneralhome.com.
In another article:
Downs Funeral Home
Marshall, Harrison Co., TX—_____ February 2013
William Ashley Alford was born September 24, 1973 to William and Helen Alford. He departed this life on January 24, 2013 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Marshall, Texas. \
“Ashley” attended Marshall Public Schools and is a 1992 graduate of Marshall High School. At an early he joined the Peters Chapel Baptist Church in Karnack, Texas. He was employed at Marshall Regional Medical Center from 1993 until 1999. He then pursued his lifelong desire to become a truck driver by attending Northeast Texas Trucking School in Hughes Springs, Texas. After completion of his training, he began to drive for various trucking companies during a seven year span.
In 2009, Ashley married the love of his life, Kavette Johnson and decided to give up trucking to spend more time with his bride. He then began to work for Schlumberger as a Fractech, where he was employed until his death.
He was preceded in death by a special Aunt, Rebecca Lane, grandparents, William and Jessie Alford and Para Lee Lane.
Ashley leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kavette Alford; parents, William and Helen Alford; one sister, LaTasha Murry (Sedrick); one step-son, Sigmund Turner Jr ; two nephews, Damarion and Justin Murry, all of Marshall; four aunts, Ethel Franklin of Marshall, Carrie Lane of Austin, Quille Mae Williams and Myrtle Jean Mitchell of Dallas ; one uncle, Daily Washington of Fort Worth, Texas; mother-in-law, Patricia Ann Johnson of Marshall, Texas; father-in-law, Tom Curtis Johnson (Ruth) of Fort Worth; and sister-in-law, LaShonda Johnson of Fort Worth. He will also be remembered and loved by a multitude of cousins and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William A. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
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WILLIAM DAVID ALFORD
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—23 September 2012
GySgt William David Alford, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012 in San Antonio.
He was born on September 17, 1942 in Goose Creek, Texas, to parents, Samuel and Katherine Alford. David graduated from Robert E. Lee high school in Baytown, Texas. He joined the Marine Corps, where he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart among other medals. After devoting 20 years to his military service, David retired and then served in the police departments of Hondo, Cibolo, and Northside ISD before his 2nd retirement.
He enjoyed his woodworking and crafting along with his love for watching baseball, especially the Astros. He was a member of Northern Hills United Methodist Church, where he was active in the Men’s Group. David also proudly completed the Emmaus Walk and was forever joined with them.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha; daughter-in-law, Leslie Alford.
David is survived by his son, David Alford; daughter, Wendy Yeazel and husband, Lee; son Bill Alford and wife Lindsay, son, Bobby Alford and wife, Marcie; three grandsons, Samuel, Holden, Griffin; sister, Diana Alford Byers and 6 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
Service: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 11:00 A.M., Porter Loring North Chapel. Rev. Milton Lewis will officiate. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association …, the American Cancer Society, 2614 West Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78207, and the Odyssey House, 13431 Blanco Rd San Antonio, TX 78216.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com
Photo from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
© 2014 LKat on Find A Grave. Used with permission.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Marsha Mae Overcash Alford; and mother Nina Katherine “Goldie” Etheridge Alford Baugh, in this compilation.
From TX Births: William David Alford was born 17 Sept 1942 in Harris Co., the son of Samuel B. Alford and Nina Katherine Etheridge. His sister Diana Lynn Alford was born 1 Jan 1946 in Harris Co., daughter of Samuel Bearden Alford and Nina Katherine Etheridge.
Goose Creek, Harris Co., TX, along with Pelly and East Baytown, merged in 1948 and became Baytown.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William David 1942 TX1, Samuel Bearden 1918 GA2, Emmet L. 1878 GA3, Alexander S. 1848 GA4, Kinchen 1812 NC5, Kinchen 1768 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIAM DWIGHT HOLFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Thursday, 25 March 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999
William Dwight “Bill” Holford passed away Monday, march 22,1999. He was born June 12, 1919, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Perry Wales and Lola Mae Phelps Holford. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1939 and flew missions in Germany during World War II. He left active duty from the United States Air Force in 1947 as a Major. While stationed in Jackson, Mississippi, he met and married the former Kathleen Assaf on January 17, 1942. She preceded him in death on August 12, 1990.
Bill Holford opened ACA Recording Studios in Chicago in 1947 and moved the family and business to Houston in 1949. During the nearly 50 years that he was in the sound recording business, he recorded most of the famous names in music, entertainment, and politics. In later years, he operated Bill Holford Sound until ill health caused him to close operations in 1994.
Bill and the former Jean Stephens McKinley, an old family friend, were married in August, 1991.
William Dwight Holford is survived by his second wife, Jean Stephens Holford; sons William D. Holford II and wife, Arlene, Alden D. Holford, and Randolph Holford and wife, Lynn; daughter Juliet Breslin and husband, Mike; grandchildren Alexandra and Nicole Holford, David Holford, Jennifer Moen and husband Greg, Heather Holford, Leslie and Travis Breslin; great grandchildren Ross, Chandler, Luke and Blake Moen; sisters Norma Nell Sanders and husband John Dale, Wilma Allen; brother Dean Holford and wife Pat; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons.... Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, March 26, 1999, at Memorial Drive Christian Church, 11750 Memorial Drive.... Interment will follow at Houston National Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Kathleen Assaf Holford, and his second wife, Jean Stephens McKinley Holford, in this compilation.
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WILLIAM FORT ALFORD
Father of Billye Lucille Alford Campbell, AAFA #1119
WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD
Waco, McLennan Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 October 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
William Fort Alford, 89, of Waco died peacefully at his residence Sunday, Oct 18, 1998. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.... The family will be at 3518 J.J. Flewellen in Waco.
Mr. Alford was born Oct. 22, 1908, in Knox City, Texas. He was raised in Oklahoma and attended Devol, Okla schools. He went to work for M.K. & T Railroad at age 16 as a section hand and on the bridge crew. He later served as a scale mechanic until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of Altus, Okla Masonic Lodge No 62 for more than 50 years. Mr. Alford had resided in Waco since 1949 and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Anna Rebeckie (Dollie) Alford, Vivian Elizabeth McElhaney Lamb and Annie Mae Jones; three brothers, Alan Clifford McElhaney, Givian (Steamboat) McElhaney, and Joe Barney Alford; his mother, Mary Ida Owen Alford; his father, Richard Alford; and a grandson, Daryl Gene Beheler.
Survivors include his wife, Rose Lucille Bray Alford of Waco; two daughters, Billye Lucille Campbell and her husband Sandy of Valdosta, Ga., and Darlene Beheler of Waco; two sisters, Willie Mae Griffin and her husband James Hulen of Springtown, Texas, and Geneva Lavern Hatcher of Washington; a sister-in-law, Irene McElhaney of Ninneke, Okla.; eight grandchildren, Linda Campbell, Sandra Holt, Carrie Clifton, Sandrod [?] Campbell, Brant Campbell, Michael Beheler, Carol Nystrom, and Jerry Beheler; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial may be made to Waco Community Hospice. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Directors.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William F. Alford (SS# issued through Railroad Board), last residence Waco, McLennan Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Lucille Rose Bray Alford, in this compilation.
William Ford Alford age 2 is listed in the 1910 census of Knox Co. TX. His father was Richard Alford age 49 born in Arkansas and his mother was Ida age 27 born in Texas. It appears that Ida was a second wife and that she brought children to the family from her previous marriage. There were three McElhaney children listed as sons and daughters ages 6-8, probably hers from a previous marriage.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: William Fort 1908 TX1, Richard 1862 AR2, William F. 1811 GA3, Haywood 1780 GA4.
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WILLIAM FRANKLIN LEE ALFORD
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Tuesday, 27 October 1992
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
William Franklin Lee Alford, 74, of Orange died Sunday [October 25] at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Bridge City with burial at Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
A native of Horse Branch, Ky., he lived in Orange 73 years and was retired from Allied Chemical in Orange. He was a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include his daughters, Vonda Granger of Mauriceville, Alecia Henry of Baytown, and Suzanne White of Grapevine; son, Stephen “Randy” Alford of Richmond; brother, Clifford Price Alford of Orangefield; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren....
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery, Orange, Orange Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Thomas Wilson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Franklin L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 21 July 1918, last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Dorothy Frances Gifford Alford; father, Franklin Price Alford; and brother Clifford Price Alford in this compilation.
From Kentucky Birth Index, 1911–1999 (Ancestry): William F. Alford was born 21 July 1918 in Ohio Co., KY, mother’s name Dallie Embrey.
William was the son of Franklin Price Alford and Dollie Embry. Lee Alford, age 1, and his parents, Price and Dollie alford, appear on the 1920 Census in Ohio Co., KY.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #8.
His lineage: William Franklin Lee 1918 KY1, Franklin Price 1896 KY2, Pleasant Lee 1869 KY3, Peter Henderson 1831 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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WILLIAM HARRY ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ September 1978
William H. Alford, 86, of Magnolia [Montgomery Co.], passed away September 4, 1978, in Tomball Hospital. Lifetime resident of Magnolia and member of Baptist Church.
Survivors: Daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Roman Williams, Magnolia; grandchildren, Wayne Yancey, Conroe; Gaye Yancey, Houston; two great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Funeral services 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 6, 1978, Klein Funeral Chapel, Tomball, with the Rev. Kenneth Kelly officiating. Interment Mostyn Cemetery, Magnolia, Texas. Klein Funeral Home, Tomball, 351-1511.
Photo from Tillis Prairie Cemetery (AKA Mostyn Damuth Cemetery), Montgomery Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Spydergal 2011
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 4 Aug 1892 and died _____ Sept 1978, last residence Magnolia, Montgomery Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Julius Peachman Alford in this compilation.
William was the son of John Peachman Alford and Margaret Jane Mostyn.
From TX Deaths: William Alford died 4 Sept 1978 in Harris Co., TX.
In 1900, Montgomery Co., TX, Wm. H. Alford, age 7, born Aug 1892, is living with his parents, John P. and Margarett Alford (married 32 years, 13 children, 8 living), and 5 siblings.
In 1910, Montgomery Co., TX, William appears to be listed as Harrison W., age 17, son of John P. Alford, widower.
William Harry Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry) confirms his birth date and place (Magnolia). He is age 24, a farmer with a wife and 2 children, living in Magnolia, Montgomery Co., TX.
See a photo of John Peachman Alford in the AAFA Photo Gallery.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden. William is not listed in this genealogy.
See also AAFA ACTION #55, Winter 2002, Peachman Alford, Part 2, by Lucille Clepper Mehrkam, AAFA #0032. In this source, he is William Harrison “Big Harry” Alford:
Since there were two Wm. Harry Alfords and they were second cousins, they were designated as “Big Harry” and “Little Harry”. The nicknames were not chosen because of size, but because of age. “Big Harry” was about 5′7″ tall, had black naturally wavy hair, fair complexion, and blue eyes. “Little Harry” was 6′1″ tall and weighed 190 pounds.
His lineage: William Harry 1892 TX1, John Peachman 1841 AL2, William B. 1808 SC3.
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WILLIAM HARRY ALFORD
HOUSTON POST
Houston, Harris Co., TX—7 August 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992
William Harry Alford, 91, of Magnolia [Montgomery Co.], passed away Wednesday, August 6, 1991.
Mr. Alford retired at age 74 from Hahn & Clay Machines.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday in Klein Funeral Chapel, Tomball.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William H. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Jan 1900, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his son Harry Rodney Alford in this compilation.
William was the son of William Harrison Alford and Clora/Clearva L. Levenkuhn. He married (1) Eleanore Campbell and (2) Georgia Lee Johnson.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William B. Alford & Sarah Ann Snowden.
His lineage: William Harry 1900 TX1, William Harry 1871 TX2, Harrison E. 1845 AL3, William B. 1808 SC4.
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WILLIAM HENRY ALFORD
THE TELEGRAPH
Macon, Bibb Co., GA—Saturday, 10 December 2005
TRINITY [Trinity Co.], TEXAS—William Henry Alford, 66, of Trinity, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2005 in Lufkin [Angelina Co.], Texas.
William was born November 11, 1939 in Clarksville, Texas the son of Travis Elmer and Rena Gladys Dryden Alford.
He was a Navy veteran and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include one son, Brian Alford and wife Ronita of Oklahoma City, OK; grandson, Bryce Alford of Oklahoma City, OK; brother, Dr. Anthony L. Alford, Col., USAF (Ret.) and wife Sandy, Col., USAF (Ret.) of Kathleen, GA; nephew, A.J. Alford of Pensacola, FL (currently serving in Kuwait); numerous cousins and other relatives.
Services were held Saturday, December 10, 2005 in the Lindeman Chapel, Clarksville, Texas. Under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.
Photo from Aiken Grove Cemetery, Aiken Grove, Red River Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ricky D. Fulks
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his father, Travis Elmer Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his mother, Rena Gladys Dryden Alford, in Georgia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #9.
His lineage: William Henry 1939 TX1, Travis Elmer 1911 TX2, William Henry 1884 TX3, William Jamison 1853 AR4, John H. 1818 GA5, Haywood 1780 GA6.
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WILLIAM JAMES ALFORD
DAILY SUN
Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—28 March 2002
William James Alford of Corsicana passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002 in Rosser.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Harmony Baptist Church in Corsicana with Bishop John Baker officiating. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Cecil Means, Alonzo Lacy, Robert Gross, Steve Meankins, Eugene White and Lee Cox III. Honorary pallbearers will be Edward Grant, Lee Evans, Freddie Lee Watson, Lee Cox, James Hines Sr., and Robert Earl Reynolds.
Mr. Alford was born Dec. 27, 1914 in Navarro County. He was retired from Oil City Iron Works.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Easter Lillie Steptoe Alford and Juanita Jones Alford; and sister, Geneva Gross.
Survivors include his sons, Willie Brown and wife Linda, and Sammy J. Jones, all of Corsicana, and the Rev. Larry Jones of Fairfield; daughters, Etta Pearl Williams of Corsicana, Mattie J. Cox and husband Lee of Rosser, Joyce A. Williams and Linda J. Beck, both of Dallas, and Jimmie Clayton of Corsicana; sister, Pearlie B. Williams of Dallas; a host of grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Arrangements by Ross and Johnson Mortuary.
Photo from Woodland Memorial Park, Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, The Stubbs
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William J. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH “W.J.” ALFORD
AAFA #0138
Photo from AAFA files
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 24 March 1996
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Spring 1996
William Joseph (W.J.) Alford, 71, passed away Friday, March 22, 1996. W.J. retired after 37 years with Weingarten grocery. He was a member of Lindale Park Lodge #1347 and North Houston Chapter and Council #472. W.J. was a deacon in Lindale and White Oak Baptist Churches.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jeweleen Bell Alford; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Connie Alford; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Keith Church and Melanie and Charles Leavens; seven grandchildren; brothers, Harold, Wallace and Maurice Alford; sisters, Willie Mae Fenter, Sibyl Headley and Camille Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 25, 1996 at 1:00 pm. at White Oaks Baptist Church, 3615 Mangum [Houston, TX].... Interment will follow at Rosewood Cemetery....
Photo from Rosewood Funeral Home and Cemetery, Humble, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rick Kauffman
Photo taken 19 May 2009, the day after Jeweleen’s death
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William J. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 24 Nov 1924, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jeweleen Joy Bell Alford; and his brothers Clifton Maurice Alford and Wallace Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Oscar Riley Alford and Bertha A. Sparks Alford; and his siblings Harold Milton Alford and Willie Mae Alford Fenter in Louisiana Obituaries.
From the time he discovered AAFA at our second meeting in Houston, 1989, he missed only two meetings—and in both cases it was his health that prevented his presence.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Joseph 1924 LA1, Oscar Riley 1880 LA2, William Riley 1842 LA3, Julius C. 1797 GA4, Jacob 1761 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM KINCHEN ALFORD
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the submitter, James Taylor
This photo is included with his March 9 obituary.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Sunday, 8 March 1953
Alford, William K., 702 First Avenue. Survived by daughters, Mrs. Edna Hopkins, Mrs. Emma Jordon, Mrs. Blanche Lowe, Mrs. Virginia Kattes, Mrs. Mary Benedict, Mrs. Dorothy Pritchett, Mrs. Hazel Shipp; brother, Walter Alford.
Services 11 a.m. Monday, Ramona Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Harlan Nelson officiating. Arrangements Campbell, 300 W. Davis.
In another article:
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 9 March 1953
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday for William Kinchen Alford, 78, retired Dallas barbershop owner. The Rev. Harlan Nelson will officiate at rites in the Ramona Avenue Baptist Church, 3200 Ramona.
Burial will be in Restland Memorial Park.
Alford, who had lived here since 1914, died Friday [March 6] in a Dallas Hospital after a long illness. He lived at 702 First Street. He was a native of Georgia and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Edna Hopkins, Mrs. Emma Jordan, Mrs. Blanche Lowe, Mrs. Virginia Kattes, Mrs. Mary Benedict, Mrs. Dorothy Pritchett, and Mrs. Hazel Shipp, and a brother Walter Alford, all of Dallas; eighteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Campbell Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, James Taylor
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his 2nd wife, Elsie Iowa Rice Alford; and his children Blanche Elizabeth Alford Lowe Parrish, Dorothy Ann Alford Pritchett, Elsie Virginia Jennie” Alford Kattes, Emma Mae Alford Jordan Branch, John Richard “Dick” Alford, Mary Louise Alford Benedict in this compilation.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths: On his death certificate his middle name is spelled Kenchen, but the family usually spells it Kinchen.
From Georgia Marriages, 1808–1967 (FamilySearch.org): W.K. Alford married Annie E. Wright on 22 Dec 1897 in Green Co., GA.
In 1900, William Alford, 26 born Apr 1874 GA, is living in Shepherd, Morgan Co., GA, with his wife Annie. They were married 3 years. Annie had 1 child, 0 living.
In 1910, .W.K. Alford, widowed age 36 general store clerk, is living in Buckhead, Morgan Co., GA, with his children Emma May Alford 9 and Richard 7.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is listed as William Kin Alford and signs his name W.K. Alford. He was born 3 April 1874 and names his wife Iowa E. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. His record is incorrect and incomplete.
His lineage: William Kinchen 1874 GA1, John Franklin 1837 GA2, Kinchen 1812 NC3, Kinchen 1768 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WILLIAM LACE “SKINNY” ALLFORD
Source unknown
_____, TX—_____ October 1979
William Lace “Skinny” Allford was born December 9, 1913. He was the son of Wilson Osborne Allford and Virgil Alice Gulley, and the grandson of William Lacey Allford and Martha Jane Lee. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, he was a farmer, and was a member of the Hurlwood Baptist Church.
He passed away on October 7, 1979 in Irving, Texas. His body was returned to Lubbock, Texas for burial. Funeral arrangments were handled by Rix Funeral Home of Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Smyer Baptist Church. Burial was in the City of Lubbock Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Virgil Alice Gulley of Shallowater, two daughters: Ann Boone of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Judy Bell of Wilburton, Oklahoma, three brothers: Cecil Carl Allford, Jack Allford and Pete Allford all of Shallowater, Texas.two sisters: Mrs. T.H. Kimbrough and Mrs. W.D. Terry, both of Levelland, Texas. And he is survived by three grandchildren.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Shawn Hughes
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Allford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Shallowater, Lubbock Co., TX, death date listed as _____ Oct 1979.
See the obituaries of his brothers Cecil Carl “Dick” Allford, Jack G. Allford, and Tex “Pete” Allford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Wilson Osborn Allford Jr. in Idaho Obituaries.
His mother is listed as Virgle Allford in SSDI records (1890–1987).
William was the son of Wilson Osborn Allford and Virgle Gulley. At some point, Wilson and some of his siblings changed the spelling of their last name to Allford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #18.
His ALLFORD lineage: William Lace 1913 OK1, Wilson Osborn 1887 MS2, William Lace 1856 MS3, John Henry 1816 NC4.
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WILLIAM LEE ALFORD, SR.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—24 January 2000
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2004
William L. Alford, Sr., 78, of Pasadena, TX died Saturday, 1/22/2000.
Preceded in death by his wife, Willie Alford.
Mr. Alford retired from St. Joe Container after 35 years of service.
He is survived by his sons, Edward E. Alford and William L. Alford, Jr. and wife, Penny; sister, Fronia Lee Nugent; half brother Dhue Bert Polk; grandchildren, Prisillia Alford, William Lee Alford III, Marie Lee Alford and Eva. E. Alford.
The family will receive friends 6–8 pm Monday, 1/24/2000 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:30 am, Tuesday, 1/25/2000 in the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Photos from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 10 November 1921, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of William’s first wife, Willie E. Rock Alford, in this compilation.
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WILLIAM M. ALFORD
Source unknown
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Wednesday, 2 October 1991
William M. Alford, 78, of Dallas, a retired Texas Instruments employee, died of a stroke Sunday [September 29] at Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Survivors, both of Dallas, include stepdaughter, Velma Daniels; and stepson, Eddie Daniels.
Wake at 7 p.m. Friday at Golden Gate St. Mary’s Chapel. Service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Golden Gate St. Mary’s Chapel with burial at Lincoln Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William M. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 1 Nov 1912, last residence not listed.
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WILLIAM MALCOLM ALFORD, JR.
Son of William Malcolm Alford, AAFA #0198
DAILY SENTINEL
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches Co., TX—Friday, 15 November 2013
William “Bill” Malcolm Alford, 65, of Nacogdoches died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, after a three-year battle with lung cancer.
Bill was born to Addie Lois and Willie Alford on July 31, 1948, in Houston, Texas. His professional career in radio and television broadcast news started with KIKK in Houston and included service as news director and anchor for KLSB TV in Nacogdoches and news anchor and producer for KTRE TV in Lufkin in addition to NBC affiliate, KXAN Channel 36 in Austin news anchor, news manager for KTBC TV in Austin, news director for KVET Radio in Austin, science and medical reporter for KNUZ in Houston, science reporter and assignment editor for KHOU TV in Houston, KIVY Radio Station news director, and editor of the Houston County Courier. His contributions to his profession included Chairman of The Texas Associated Press three times, Vice Chairman of The Texas Associated Press (AP), Chairman of the Freedom of Information Foundation (AP), Chairman of the UPI Broadcasters of Texas, Vice Chairman of UPI Broadcasters of Texas, and a member of Sigma Delta Chi Professional Broadcasters. Alford’s honors and awards included Best Documentary from The Associated Press twice, Best Investigative Report from The Associated Press twice, Best Newscast from The Associated Press three times, Best Newscast, from the United Press International twice, Best Documentary from The Texas Association of Broadcasters, Best Editorial from The Texas Association of Broadcasters, Best News Anchor from The Associated Press twice, Best Series from the United Press International, Texas School Bell Award from The Texas Education Agency, Best Spot Coverage from The Texas Associated Press and APME Citation from The Associated Press Managing Editor.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Betty Thompson Alford of Nacogdoches; one daughter and son-in-law, Windy Alford Bierbaum and Gerald Bierbaum of Las Vegas, Nev.; a step-son, Brent Austin Harrison and fiancée, Greta Huberty of Marina del Rey, Calif.; six grandchildren, Worth, Atticus, Baxter, Holden, Jennifer, and J. P. Bierbaum of Las Vegas; two sisters, Janene Lewellen and Denise Waymer of New Braunfels, Texas; brother-in-laws, Logan Lewellen and John Waymer; four nieces, Emily Ann Lewellen, Carmen Lewellen, and Cristy Rember of New Braunfels, and Lindsey Pickrel of Katy, Texas; and two nephews, Will Lewellen and Wes Waymer of New Braunfels, and their families, Casey Rember and Mallory Rember, of New Braunfels, Joey Pickrel of Katy, and Virginia Waymer, Gracie Waymer, Callan Waymer and Valyn Waymer.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Alford loved his family and friends. He was immensely proud of his daughter and family, his step-son and his extended family. Bill also had a passion for astronomy and spent many nights viewing the constellations from his Hat Creek Observatory in Austonio and teaching nephews, nieces and grandchildren about astronomy. Prior to his illness, playing golf was a passion and he took great joy watching his step-son play on the Nacogdoches golf team. Bill adored his grandchildren and greatly enjoyed taking them fishing and hunting. Baseball was also a passion, particularly coaching Brent’s little league team when Brent was a young boy, as well as watching his favorite team, the Astros, on television. He was a lifelong Houston Astros and Texas Longhorns fan, and in the 70s, loved scuba diving in Key West and was honored with flying reconnaissance with the U.S. Thunderbirds while working as a news anchor in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Fla. He attended North Shore Senior High and Lamar University.
Funeral services for William “Bill” Malcolm Alford will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at the Callaway-Allee Funeral Home in Crockett. Burial will be at Creek Cemetery in Austonio. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at Callaway-Allee Funeral Home in Crockett.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Houston County Cancer Support Group c/o First Community Bank, P. O. Box 172, Crockett, Texas 75835 or American Cancer Society , 212 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Condolences for Mr. Alford may be left at online obituaries www.callawayallee.com. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Malcolm Alford Sr. and Addie Lois Allee Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Malcolm 1948 TX1, William Malcolm 1920 TX2, William Owen 1886 TX3, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS4, Francis A. 1829 MS5, Halcut 1789 GA6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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WILLIAM MALCOLM ALFORD, SR.
AAFA #0198
Brother of Harold Alford, AAFA #0169
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 19 November 2000
Included in “In Remembrance,” AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003
Willie M. Alford, of Austonio, passed away November 18, 2000. He was born February 24, 1920, retired from Hughes Tool Company of Houston after 43 years of employment. He served in the Army Signal Corp from 1942 to 1946, after the Normandy Invasion he was stationed in the Philippines.
Survived by his wife of 54 years, Addie Lois Alford; son, Bill Alford and family of Nacogdoches; daughters, Denise Alford Waymer and family of New Braunfels and Janene Alford Lewellen and family of Austin; brother, Dorman Alford of Austonio.
Funeral services will be Monday November 20, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. in the Austonio Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Creek Cemetery. Callaway-Allee Funeral Home 700 East Houston Avenue Crockett, TX 75835.
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HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—3 December 2000
Mr. Willie Malcolm “Bill” Alford departed from this earth he loved so much on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Heart Hospital of Austin. He was born Feb. 24, 1920 in Austonio. He graduated from Austonio High School, where he was an honor student and captain of the district winning basketball team. He chose to turn down a scholarship in order to go serve his country.
He served in the Army Signal Corp, where he advanced to the rank of first Lt. His military duty was served in Europe, where he went ashore at Normandy Beachhead in June, 1944. When his duty was finished in Europe in 1945, his orders put him aboard a ship expecting to return to the states, but instead he traveled through the straight of Gilbraltar and Panama Canal where he served in the Philippine Islands until January 1946.
Bill was employed by and retired from Hughes Tool Company for 43 years. He was a former member of C.A. Fortner Blue Lodge of Channelview and a Chapter, and Council York Rites of Baytown, San Jacinto Country Club of Channelview, and Oak Ridge Country Club of Madisonville. He was a member of Austonio Baptist Church. He enjoyed life to the fullest and some of his best friends were children of all ages. His favorite past times were golfing, gardening, fishing, and astronomy.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Addie Lois Allee Alford of Austonio, son, William M. “Bill” Alford and wife Dr. Betty of Nacogdoches, daughters, Denise Waymer and husband, John of New Braunsfel, and Janene Lewellen and husband, Logan of Austin, grandchildren, Windy and Gerald Bierbaum of Houston, Cristy Waymer of New Braunsfel, Wesley and Virginia Waymer of College Station, Brent Harrison of Nacogdoches, Lindsey Waymer of New Braunsfel, Emily Ann and Carmen Lewellen of Austin, great-grandsons, Worth, Atticus, and Baxter Bierbaum of Houston. He is also survived by a brother, Dorman Alford of Houston, as well as a very large number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Alford and Emily Ann Stewart, also a caring stepfather, T.P. Stewart. Two brothers, Charles and Harold.
The eulogy was delivered by a niece, Cindy Allee Woolie and grandson, Wesley Waymer.
The local VFW and American Legion was in charge of military honors.
Pallbearers were Wendell Alford, Bud Alford, Ken Alford, Jimmy Allee, Eddie Allee, Kenny Allee, Brent Harrison, and Wesley Waymer. Honorary pallbearers were, Dorman Alford, Ned Stephens, Larry Foster, J.C. Allee Sr., Pete Allee, Tommy Allee, Cecil Allee, and Kenneth Allee.
Funeral services for Mr. Alford were held in the Austonio Baptist Church on Monday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. with Bro. Frank Oswald officiating. Interment followed in Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Austonio Baptist Church.
Callaway-Allee Funeral Home
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Griffith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willie M. Alford (SS# issued in TX).
See the obituaries of his wife, Addie Lois Allee Alford; his son William Malcolm Alford Jr.; and his brothers Charles Milton Alford, Harold Alford, and Dorman Alford in this compilation.
Detailed information on William’s Alford ancestry was included with the “In Remembrance” article in AAFA ACTION, Winter 2003.
He was known as W.M. as well as Bill. Bill and Lois attended AAFA’s 1999 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Malcolm 1920 TX1, William Owen 1886 TX2, Charles Montgomery 1860 MS3, Francis A. 1829 MS4, Halcut 1789 GA5, Julius 1750 NC6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIAM O. ALFORD
WEEKLY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—Friday, 7 February 1890
A sad accident occurred on the south side of Mustang Prairie last Sunday [February 2]. Willie Harvey’s and Willie O. Alford’s ponies ran together while the boys were chasing a jackrabbit. Willie Alford’s pony fell on him and killed him. He was about sixteen years old and a son of Mrs. Ann Alford, of Georgia Camp Creek. The family has our heartfelt sympathy.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his sister Aggie Orlean Alford Swann in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William O. 1874 TX1, Francis A. 1829 MS2, Halcut 1789 GA3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WILLIAM OLIVER “BILL” ALFORD
Cousin of Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
[William died in LA, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to TX.]
DAILY TELEGRAM
Temple, Bell Co., TX—Sunday, 28 March 1982
GAUSE [Milam Co.]—Services for William Oliver Alford, 20, of Folsom, La., formerly of Gause, will be at 2 p.m. today in the Gause Baptist Church....
Burial will be in Gause Cemetery.
Mr. Alford died Sunday near Covington, La.
He was born in Rockdale and was a rancher. He was a member of the Gause Baptist Church and graduated from Hearne High School in 1969. He had lived in Louisiana for six years.
Survivors are his father, Oliver Frank Alford of Marlin; his mother, Valarie Alford of Gause; six brothers, Don Alford of Marlin, Thomas Alford of Alaska, Jim Alford of Prairie Hill, John Alford of Milano, David Alford of Waco, and Mike Alford of Hempstead; three sisters, Jan Willard of Gause, Judy Braun of Temple, and Sharon Barnett of Hearne; his grandmothers, Mrs. Tom Alford of Rockdale and Pearl Tuma of Decatur.
Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home of Rockdale in charge.
Photos from Gause Cemetery, Gause, Milam Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rose Alford Shelton, AAFA #0192
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Oliver W. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born, on 5 Dec 1951 [probably incorrect—see his gravestone and birth record in TX Births below]. His last residence is not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Oliver Franklin Alford and Ada Valerie Newcomb Alford Willard, and siblings Donald Franklin Alford, Johnny Paul Alford, and Judith S. Alford Braun Nicar Woods in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Jimmie Earl “Jimmy” Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
TX Births: William Oliver Alford was born 5 Dec 1950 in Milam Co., TX, parents Oliver Franklin Alford and Valarie Newcomb.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: William Oliver 1950 TX1, Oliver Franklin 1918 TX2, Thomas Ewin 1887 TX3, Hurst Justice 1852 AL4, John Redden 1820 SC5.
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WILLIAM R. “BILL” ALFORD, SR.
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—29 December 1989
Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990
FORT WORTH—William R. “Bill” Alford Sr., a retired captain with the Fort Worth Fire Department, died yesterday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 67.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today in Ash Creek Cemetery near Azle. Shannon North Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Alford was born in Lindsay, Okla., and moved to Glendale, Ariz., in 1924. He lived in Fort Worth 44 years.
He joined the Fort Worth Fire Department in 1949 and retired as a captain after 31 years. He was at Fire Station 22 when he retired.
Survivors: Wife for 44 years, Ruby Alford of Fort Worth; three sons, Ray Alford and Robert Alford, both of Fort Worth, and Jack Alford of Corvallis, Ore.; one daughter, Lynda Walker of Fort Worth; one brother, Charles K. Allford [sic] of Marina, Calif.; three sisters, Lorene Krall of Maple Valley, Wash., Helen Boltinghouse of Sacramento, Calif., and Ruby Fowler of Riverside, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
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WILLIAM SION”BUD” ALFORD
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—Wednesday, 3 April 1985
Services for William F. [sic] “Bud” Alford, 94, of Lubbock will be at 2 p.m. today at the Southside Baptist Churc…. Burial will be in the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home.
He died at 6:55 p.m. Monday at Lubbock Christian Convalescent Center after a brief illness.
He was a native of Dublin [Erath Co.] and moved to Lubbock in 1941 from Dalhart [Dallam Co.]. He was a member of the carpenter’s union local 1884. He married Gertrude Garrison on Dec. 15, 1920, in Clayton, N.M. He was a Methodist.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Carl Lee of Hereford and John Henry of Dallas; three sisters [sic: daughters], Marie Thompson and Juanita Boggs, both of Lubbock, and Thelma Tapp of Plainview; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Grandsons will be pallbearers….
The family will receive guests at 4302 49th St.
Photo from City of Lubbock Cemetery, Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David Sifford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 July 1890 and died _____ April 1985, last residence Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his daughter Thelma Louise Alford Tapp; and sisters Annie Elizabeth Alford Carruth and Nora Lee Alford Ingram in this compilation.
TX Deaths: William Alford died 1 April 1985 in Lubbock Co., TX.
William Sion Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry) shows that he was born 11 July 1890 in Dublin, TX. He is a single farmer, age 26, living in Huckabay, Erath Co., TX, and supports his mother.
1930 Census
Dalhart District 4, Dallam Co., TX
Dwelling #173
William S. Alford head 39 TX NC MS carpenter age 30 at first marriage
Gertrude wife 28 TX TX TX age 18 at first marriage
Marie C. dau 5 TX TX TX
Thelma L. dau 1-2/12 TX TX TX
TX Births: Juanita Ann Alford, born 10 Nov 1933 in Dallam Co. to W.L. Alford and Gertrude Garrison; Thelma Louise Alford, born 11 Jan 1929 in Dallam Co. to William Sion Alford and Gertrude Garrison; John Henry Alford, born 5 Sept 1935 in Scurry Co. to William Sion Alford and Gertrude Garrison.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Sion 1890 TX1, Henry Giles 1835 NC2, Sion 1796 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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WILLIAM TABOR ALFORD
DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE
Denton, Denton Co., TX—Friday, 8 February 2008
William Tabor Alford, 87, of Windom, Texas, formerly of Dallas and Denton, passed away on February 7, 2008. Visitation will be held from 12:30–1:30PM at the First Baptist Church of Windom followed by a 2:00PM graveside service at the Windom Cemetery Saturday, February 9, 2007. Arrangements are through the Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home of Honey Grove, Texas.
Alford was born August 17, 1920, the first-born child of Tom and Ora Tabor Alford. He grew up in the rural Panhandle of Texas. The Depression times were tough and the young man had to help support his siblings and his mother. He took any odd job he could, some more dignified than others, and always understood what it meant to work hard. He recalled that his first job, at age 6, was hauling well water to customers who lived in tents and shacks in the oil boomtown of Borger. Despite those tough times, he still managed to graduate from high school and Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, where as a math tutor, he met his wife, Thelma Jo Shaw.
He joined the army before World War II and trained for the mortuary service, with the thought that funeral director would be a good civilian occupation. When the War broke out he, like so many of his generation, volunteered for combat. He entered pilot training in the Army Air Corps [now the U.S. Air Force]. As he was fond of putting it, “life in an airplane above Europe might have been a death wish, but at least if I made it home every night I’d get a shower, a hot meal, and a warm bed.” Alford served his country as Captain of B-24 Liberator bombers in the Eighth Air Force. He quickly discovered a love of flying and distinguished himself in aerial combat. He volunteered for a unit called “the Carpetbaggers,” an elite secret unit of the OSS, forerunner of the CIA. He flew low-level, covert midnight missions in a stripped down, jet-black, unarmed B-24 to aid the Resistance movements in Nazi occupied nations. He dropped arms, munitions, supplies, and secret agents. Somehow, despite the extreme dangers and high casualty rates facing the flight crews over Europe, he managed to complete three tours. Because the Carpetbagger missions were not declassified for 50 years, his family knew nothing about his military service until recent years.
After completing his service in the Air Force, Alford began his lifetime careers as airline pilot and rancher. He retired in 1980 as one of the most senior captains for Braniff Airlines. As Chairman of the International Airline Pilots Association Safety Committee he was instrumental in the safety design of then-new D/FW International Airport. Alford’s reputation among his fellow airline pilots was beyond reproach. He took the responsibility of captaining his Boeing 727s with no small sense of duty, utmost respect for machine, and safety of crew and passengers. Alford approached his true love, ranching and the raising of horses. He was an avid reader of historical novels and current events.
After retirement, Alford made his home on a cattle ranch in Windom, Texas. The ranch, affectionately known as “Piddlin’ Hill,” became the epicenter of family holidays and a place where he and his wife always found time to teach their grandchildren the value of hard work and traditional values. His grandchildren always loved fishing, mending fences, fixing farm equipment, and learning to drive on his tractor during their extended summers on the ranch. Known for his booming voice that weakened only in his final years, he always extended kindness with the discipline he taught to his grandchildren.
Alford is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Thelma Jo. He was preceded in death by his sister Ann Lois Shanks, brother Gene Alford, sister Orene Alford Vanderpool, and brother-in-law Kelton Shaw.
He is survived by four children, Karen Ann Reynolds of Addison; Darlene Alford Whitten and her husband, Michael, of Denton; Lynda Culbertson and her husband Terrell of Anna; and Tom Alford of Denton. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Sally Shaw of Lockney, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and an untold number of friends, pilots, neighbors and servicemen with whom he associated and from whom he garnered great respect.
In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the Windom Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.
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Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, Hale Co., TX—Spring 2008
Christian love and sympathy to the family and friends of William Tabor Alford, AA’40, of Windom, who died Feb. 7, 2008, at age 87. He was a math tutor at Wayland where he met his wife, Thelma Jo Shaw, sister of late longtime Wayland trustee, Kelton Shaw of Lockney. They were married 57 years before her death. He was a distinguished aerial combat pilot, flew many secret missions behind enemy lines in World War II and later was a pilot for Braniff Airlines. As chairman of the International Airline Pilots Association Safety Committee, he was instrumental in the safety design of the DFW International Airport. He later was a cattle rancher in Windom.
Among survivors is a sister-in-law, former Wayland trustee Sally Shaw of Lockney. Also surviving are four children and 15 grandchildren. (Sally Shaw: 201 W. 6th, Lockney, TX 79241)
Photos from Windom Cemetery, Windom, Fannin Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carole Curry
Photo posted in 2006
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Tabor Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Windom, Fannin Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his wife, Thelma Jo Shaw Alford, and his brother Daniel E. “Gene” Alford in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: William Tabor 1920 TX1, Thomas Dungan 1893 TX2, William Lovell 1865 MO3, Gabriel 1831 KY4, Jesse 1793 KY5, Jacob 1757 VA6, James 1715 VA7.
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WILLIE CLEVE ALFORD
LONGVIEW NEWS-JOURNAL
Longview, Gregg Co., TX—Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Services for Mr. Willie Cleve Alford will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Craig Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. H.Q. Dickerson, officiating. Interment will follow in Jordan Valley Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Craig Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Ricci Alford; daughter, Kathleen Walden; brother, Lt. Col. Robert Alford; and sister, Lorraine Yerger. Visitation will be from 12-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at the funeral home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Cleve Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 18 July 1932 and died 24 Apr 2009, last residence Longview, Gregg Co., TX.
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WILLIE DEE RAINS ALFRED
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Monday, 26 April 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1996
GILMER [Upshur Co.]—Graveside services for Willie Dee Alfred, 89, Houston, formerly of Gilmer, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Park….
Arrangements are under direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer.
Mrs. Alfred died Sunday [April 25] in Houston after a lengthy illness.
She was born Sept. 6, 1903, in Iverness, Miss., and resided most of her life in the Gilmer area before moving to Houston. She was a housewife and member of Calvary Baptist Church of Gilmer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Alfred, and two sons, Dewitt Alfred and Richard Alfred.
Survivors include one son, Hamp Alfred, Houston; one brother, Robert Rains, Stephens, Ark.; two sisters, Susie Alexander, Portland, and Beatrice Nea; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Photos from Sunset Memorial Park, Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Becky Walker Hunt
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Bishop Marvin Alfred, in this compilation.
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WILLIE E. ROCK ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1997
Willie E. Alford, 66, died Sunday, October 29, 1995.
She is survived by her husband, William Alford, Sr.; sons, Edward Alford and William Alford, Jr.; sisters, Edna Avitts and Ethel Sheffield; brothers, William Rock and Joseph Rock, and by her four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM Tuesday at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Alford will be at 9:30 AM Wednesday, November 1, 1995 from the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel, Katy Freeway at Eldridge…. Interment services to follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Photos from Memorial Oaks Cemetery, Houston, Harris Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dee
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie E. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 16 November 1928 and died _____ Oct 1995, last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, William Lee Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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WILLIE FAYE HARLIN ALFORD
Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery—www.findagrave.com
Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX‑_____ October 2004
Willie Faye Alford
Born in Whitney, Texas on Aug. 23, 1925
Departed on Oct. 22, 2004 and resided in Keene, TX.
Visitation: Sunday Oct. 24, 2004
Service: Monday Oct. 25, 2004
Cemetery: Hillcrest Garden of Memory
Willie Faye was born on August 23, 1925 in Whitney, Texas to William Preston and Stella Lee Ard Harlin.
She was the third child, having three sisters, Wilma Lee, Dorothy Ruth, and Imogene.
Raised in the Hill County area after she was born, her parents later moved to the Littlefield area. A graduate of Littlefield High School, she furthered her education graduating from Draughans Business College in Dallas.
A telegraph operator for Western Union Telegraph, she retired after approximately 35 years service with the company. Not one to be idle, she then pursued a career in real estate after receiving her real estate license in Fort Worth at the Real Estate Institute of Dallas.
On July 7, 1945 she married John Alford in Gainsville. She and John had been married for 58 years when he passed away on March 28, 2003.
One of her dreams came true in 1968 when she was able to attend the World Series in St. Louis, Missouri for the telegraph company. During the game, she sent telegraph information throughout the country. While there, she also was honored to meet Vice President Hubert Humphrey.
Another dream of hers was to visit New York City. Accompanied by her daughter and best friend, Vestal Sanders, she was also able to achieve that dream. They met her sister and family (The McCormicks) on the trip and took a sight-seeing excursion in and around New York City. While in New York, she was on the Good Morning America Show and met her heroes, George Stephanopoulos and Diane Sawyer. It was a very exciting time for her.
On a later cruise, she enjoyed a trip to Nova Scotia and Halifax and into Canada.
Her hobby was mainly selling real estate. She could sell the shirt off your back! Real estate and traveling were her passions. She also wrote a song and had it published, ‘In A Country So Beautiful.’
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Joshua; Woodmen of The World; Texas Real Estate Commission; Littlefield Chamber of Commerce; and the Rotary Ann’s.
Survivors include two children, Bob Alford and wife, Marty, of Alvarado and Brenda Schupbach and husband, Allen, of Quitman; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren; and she was very fond of her many nieces, nephews, and their families.
Memorials may be made to the Child Advocacy Center for Johnson County, 103 Poindexter, Cleburne, TX 76033. Marshall and Marshall.
Photo from Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery, Hillsboro, Hill Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Taken by photographer, Linda Huff, deceased
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willie F. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Keene, Johnson
See the obituary of her husband, John Peter Alford, including a photo of John and Willie, in this compilation.
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WILLIE FRANK ALFORD
Photo from lynardfontenot’s Lynard Fontenot family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
LIBERTY VINDICATOR
Liberty, Liberty Co., TX—Thursday, 13 December 1973
Funeral Services for Willie Frank Alford, 66, of Hardin, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 11th at the Allison Memorial Chapel of Liberty, with Rev. Frank A. Lafferty officiating. Burial was in the Hardin Chapel Cemetery, Hardin, under the direction of the Allison Funeral Service, Inc. of Liberty.
Alford died at Kersting Hospital, Liberty, at 2:30 a.m., Monday December 10th.
He was a native of Louisiana, had been a resident of Hardin since 1928 where he had been employed as a mechanic for the Hardin Independent School District for 25 years. He was Post Master and a member of Batson Lodge #974 AF & AM. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Moss Hill.
Survivors: Wife Mrs. Frank Alford of Hardin, 1 Brother, Willie Alford of Lake Livingston, 1 Sister Mrs. Jewel Webb of Liberty.
Pallbearers: Bowen Cain, Wendell Sisk, Tom Miller, Hamblin Perry, James Shauberger, and Donald Hanchey.
Photo from Hardin Chapel Cemetery, Hardin, Liberty Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sjmj
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 May 1907 and died _____ Dec 1973, last residence Hardin, Liberty Co., TX.
See the obituares of his wife, Jessie Frances Odom Alford Bateman; and mother, Alice Bolton Alford, in this compilation.
He apparently went by Frank. AAFA records list him as William Frank Alford. He is Willie Frank Alford on his death certificate. His brother is named Willie Thomas Alford (1910–1996).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Frank 1907 TX1, William Tunley 1886 TX2, John Powell 1859 TX3, Jesse Powell 1828 LA4, Needham Judge 1789 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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WILLIE LAWRENCE ALFORD
Photo from Janice Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Saturday, 6 May 2000
Willie L. Alford, 83, of Kountze died May 5 at Kountze Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at the Willie L. Alford Auditorium at Kountze Junior High School with burial at Old Hardin Cemetery.
A native of Palestine, he lived in Kountze many years and was a Kountze Independent School District teacher and a retired principal. He was also a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Alford of Kountze; son, Andy Alford of Kountze; stepdaughters, Linda Bumstead and JoAnn Whisenhant, both of Kountze; stepson, William E. Gates of Mr. Grove, Missouri; brother, Elward Alford of Palestine; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie L. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 12 Sept 1916, last residence Kountze, Hardin Co., TX.
See the obituary of his brother Elward Baldy Alford in this compilation.
Janice Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152 and Willies’ first cousin once removed, provided his middle name and lineage.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Willie Lawrence 1916 TX1, Lawrence Allen 1879 TX2, Baldy A. 1852 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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WILLIE MAE BOOTHE ALFORD
AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Austin, Travis Co., TX—Saturday, 29 March 1997
Alford, Willie Mae, 93, of Rockdale died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. today, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Rockdale. Burial, Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie B. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 Sept 1903 and died 27 March 1997, last residence Rockdale, Milam Co., TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Aaron Otto Burleson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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WILLIE SUE BARNES ALFORD
THE CLARION-LEDGER
Jackson, Hinds Co., MS—Wednesday, 9 June 1993
Included in AAFA ACTION, Summer 1994
DALLAS [Dallas Co., TX]—Willie Sue Alford, 73, a retired beautician and Mississippi native, died of a heart attack Sunday at Baylor Hospital.
Services are 10:30 a.m. today at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Forest with burial in Homewood Methodist Church Cemetery in Scott County [MS].
Mrs. Alford was a Homewood native and had lived in Dallas 37 years.
Survivors include: son, Ronald J. Alford of Dallas; daughter, Bobbye Nell Koncak of Heath, Texas; brothers, Pat Barnes and Ray Barnes, both of Forest, and Bill Barnes, Tommy Barnes and Hugh Nile Barnes, all of Lorena; sister, Rebekah Jones of Forest; and three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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SCOTT COUNTY TIMES
Forest, Scott Co., MS—16 June 1993
Funeral services for Willie Sue Alford, 73, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1993 at Colonial Chapel in Forest. Rev. Dudley Ford officiated. Interment was made in the Homewood Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Alford passed away on Sunday, June 6, 1993 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Alford, a native of Homewood, had lived in Dallas, Texas for 37 years. She was a member of Homewood Methodist Church.
Survivors include: one son, Ronald J. Alford, Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Bobbye Nell Koncak, Heath, Texas; five brothers, Pat Barnes, Ray Barnes, both of Forest; Bill Barnes, Hugh Nile Barnes, Tommy Barnes, all of Lorena, MS; one sister, Rebekah Jones, Forest, MS; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Chet Barnes, Roger Barnes, Gary Barnes, Pat Barnes, Jr., Bobby Jones, Mike Jones, Bernie Whatley, Jr., and John Paul Barnes.
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Forest was in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Homewood Methodist Church Cemetery, Homewood, Scott Co., MS—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Heinsch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie S. Alford (SS# issued in MS) was born 13 July 1919 and d. _____ June 1993, last residence Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
We included the obituary of her son Ronald Jerome Alford in Oklahoma Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Chester “Ebb” 1914 MS1, Lod Samuel 1888 MS2, James Thomas 1861 MS3, Julius C. 1830 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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WILLIE V. HOLSTER ALFRED
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—Sunday, 1 February 2009
Willie V. Alfred, 90, went to be with our Lord January 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, James Robert Alfred. Willie is survived by children, Ernestine Forbus, Patsy Byrd, James Alfred, Richard Alfred, Ronnie Alfred, Jimmy Satterwhite; and numerous other loving relatives.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2009 in the Magnolia Room of Earthman Resthaven. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven with interment to follow at Brookside Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, James Robert Alfred, in this compilation.
She was born 23 Nov 1918, Houston Co., TX, daughter of Louis and Lizzie Holster.
TX Births: The last child named in her obituary is not listed. The first child is listed as Ernestine/Earnestine Morgan, daughter of Willie and Earnest Morgan. Ernestine was born 2 Feb 1939 before Willie’s marriage to James Robert Alfred. She was the mother (and James Robert was the father) of Patsy Ann (13 Apr 1943), James Michael (26 Oct 1944), Richard Lee (18 Jan 1946) and Ronnie Dee (31 Oct 1947), all born in Harris Co., TX. Willie’s maiden name is listed as Holster in some of her children’s birth records.
Her parents were Louis Holster (b. 1900) and Lizzie/L.E. ______. Louis later married Alma Martha Randall in 1925
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WILLIS J. “BILL” ALFORD
Cousin of Richard Melville Alford, AAFA #0633
[He died in WI, but we are also including his obituary in here because TX was his main home.]
FLORENCE MINING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., WI—June 1999
Willis J. Alford, age 77, of Fern died Sunday June 13, 1999 at his home.
Willis was born on May 28, 1922 in Waukegan, IL, son of the late Russ and Ellen (Nelson) Alford.
Willis graduated from high school in Waukegan, and went on to attend Northwestern University where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering.
He married the former Betty Elliott on October 20, 1945 in Oneida, New York. After being married they resided in Waukegan for a while before moving to Beaumont, TX. They spent their summers in Fern [Florence Co.]. Willis worked for the Unical Oil Co. as a Chemical Engineer, retiring from there.
He leaves his wife Betty.
Private family visitation and services were held at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home in Florence....
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NORTHWEST HERALD
Crystal Lake, McHenry Co., IL—Friday, 25 June 1999
FLORENCE, WIS.—Willis J. “Bill” Alford, 77, died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his summer residence in Florence, Wis.
He was a native of Waukegan and a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, with a degree in chemical engineering along with his commission from the Naval ROTC.
Following his World War II service in the U.S. Navy, he joined the Pure Oil Company and moved to Crystal Lake when the research center. In 1966, when the Pure Oil Co. merged with Union Oil of California, he was transferred to Smiths Bluff refinery near Beaumont, Texas, where he was senior engineer until his retirement.
While in Crystal Lake, he was a scoutmaster of Troop 168 at the First Congregational Church and led a contingent of local Boy Scouts at the National Jamboree in Colorado Springs, Colo.
For 10 years, he was secretary-treasurer for the USS Reid (DD 369) survivors association. The destroyer Reid was sunk near the Philippines, and he completed his Navy service aboard the destroyer USS Aylwin and seaplane tender USS Salisbury Sound.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Jane.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Box 535, Florence, Wis., 54121 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Blackhawk Area Council.
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DAILY NEWS
Iron Mountain, Dickinson Co., MI—Monday, 14 June 1999
FLORENCE, WIS.—Willis J. Alford, 77, of W-5143 Birch Lane, Fern, Wis., died Sunday, June 13, 1999, at his home.
Visitation and funeral services for the family were held at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home of Florence....
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THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS
Port Arthur, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 22 December 1965
PURE TRANSFERS 2 MEN TO AREA
Special to The News
NEDERLAND, Dec. 22—Robert F. Martindale and Willis J. Alford have been transferred to Smiths Bluff refinery in recent Pure Oil company moves, according to an announcement made by Clif Cooper, plant manager….
Alford was a technologist with the company’s research laboratory in Crystal Lake, Ill….
Alford has been assigned to the Technical department at Smiths Bluff. He graduated in chemical engineering from Northwestern university in 1943.
He served in the Navy from July 1943 to June 1946 [or 1948—difficult to read], after which he began his employment at Pure’s research center. Mrs. Alford will join him in their new home in Beaumont after Jan. 1.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of W.J. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX.
See the obituary of his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Elliot Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #13.
His lineage: Willis J. 1922 IL1, Russell 1894 IL2, Ernest Cutler 1861 IA3, Wyllis Duane 1829 NY4, Orison 1806 NY5, Abner 1767 MA6, Elijah 1732 CT7, Josiah 1696 CT8, Josias 1649 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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WILMER RALEIGH “BILL” ALFORD
DEER PARK BROADCASTER
Deer Park, Harris Co., TX—Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Wilmer Raleigh Alford “Bill” passed from this life on March 19, 2012 in Deer Park, TX. He was born on August 1, 1918 in Bellwood, LA to William and Vertie Alford. Bill was one of six children, and grew up in Louisiana. In 1942 Bill joined the Army Air Corps. at the age of 20. He served in the China Burma India Theatre in the 530th Fighter Squadron during WWII. Upon his discharge from the military, Bill attended North Western and other career schools and studied engineering while working part time in a machine shop. He began his career with Shell Refinery in Deer Park in 1948 where he remained employed until his retirement in 1982. After his retirement he purchased a home on Toledo Bend Lake where he loved fishing on the Sabine River. To know Bill was to love him, and his memory will be cherished.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 37 years Marion Alford; brother, Hoyt Alford; sisters, Lois Leach, Gracie Mae Leach, Faye Honeycutt; and step-granddaughter, Debbie Kirkland. He is survived by sons, Brad Alford and his wife Dee, Ross Alford and his wife Suzie; daughter, Kari Hlavinka and her husband Joe; granddaughter, Katlyn Alford; brother, Bobby Alford and his wife Sara; step-grandchildren, Sharon And Daryl Lang and Cindy Hlavinka; step-great grandchildren, Amanda and Dalton Segall, and Zoe Kirkland.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. at Sunset United Methodist Church 709 Allendale Pasadena, TX 77502, with a Celebration of Life to begin at 10:30 a.m. For those desiring to do so, Memorial Contributions in honor of Bill may be made to the Texas Commission of the Blind.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at grandviewfunerals.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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WILSON RAY ALFORD
Brother of Robert Burns Alford, AAFA #0207
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX—Thursday, 31 December 1992
ARLINGTON—Wilson Ray Alford of Arlington, a retired baker for Mrs Baird’s bakery, died Friday at a Fort Worth hospital. He was 76.
Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Mr. Alford was born in Mineral Wells.
He had lived in Arlington since 1942. He was a baker at Mrs Baird’s for 33 years and retired in 1979.
Mr. Alford was an Army veteran of World War II.He was a member of Tate Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors: Wife, Mildred Alford of Arlington; son, James R. Alford of Arlington; three daughters, Carol Stockton of Fort Worth, June Bickley of Houston and Helen Shimo of Savannah, Tenn.; brother, Robert B. Alford Jr. of Weatherford; two sisters, Mary Brewton of Mineral Wells and Minnie Harris of Poway, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Photo from Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TX
From Allen Wheatley’s Cemeteries Photographed: http://teafor2.com/ (permission granted)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilson R. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 Dec 1916.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mildred Preissinger Alford; and his siblings Mary Blanche Alford Brewton and Robert Burns Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wilson Ray 1916 TX1, James Burns 1890 TN2, Charles A. 1868 TN3, James Madden 1832 TN4, Isaac W. 1805 NC5, Ira Bailey 1781 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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WILSON SHERRILL ALFORD, SR.
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—22 May 1911
MARSHALL [Harrison Co.], Tex., May 20—Wilkes Alford, aged 65 years, an old citizen of Marshall, died at his home in North Marshall yesterday and was buried today.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his daughters Cora Evelyn Alford, Hazel Dell Alford Harris, and Louise Rosebud Alford Alexander; father, Lodwick Pierce Alford; and brother Josiah Perry Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Sidney Lodwick Alford Sr. in Louisiana Obituaries.
On the 1850 census, enumerated Nov. 20, W.S. Alford is listed as the youngest child of L.P. Alford and his wife, M.A.E. Alford. His age appears to be “1/2”—the enumerator listed children’s ages as “1/4”, “1/2”, etc., if they were under age 1 year.
From FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890–1976: W.S. Alford, white male, married age 62, died 18 May 1911 in Marshall. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery on May 19. No information on his birth or parents is included.
He and his wife, Geneva Ellen Morris Alford, are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Marshall, Harrison Co., TX. Geneva has a gravestone, but no gravestone has been found for Wilson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wilson Sherrill 1850 TX1, Lodwick Pierce 1812 GA2, Lodwick 1775 NC3, Julius 1750 NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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WINFRED T. “WIMPY” ALFORD
AAFA #1342
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Friday, 28 June 2013
Winfred T. Wimpy Alford, 83, of Hull, was born on July 19, 1929. He was given the nickname Wimpy as a child and it became his name for life. After graduating from Hull-Daisetta in 1947, he attended El Dorado Jr. College in Kansas. As football captain, he crowned the homecoming queen, LaDonna Palmer, who became his wife in 1949. After moving back to the Hull-Daisetta area, Wimpy worked for Gulf States Utilities for 10 years. In 1964, he founded Alford L.P. Gas, working 45 years as a propane dealer until health concerns forced him to retired at the age of 80.
Wimpy passed away on June 26, 2013 at Harbor Hospital of Southeast Texas in Beaumont.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tiney and Essie Alford.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, LaDonna Alford of Hull; children, Rhonda Maxwell of Nederland, Rudy Alford and wife Marcie of Hull, Rita Rudolph and husband Mark of Huffman; grandchildren, Casey Maxwell and wife Heather of Nederland, Kristin Maxwell of Nederland, Angie Alford of Houston, Aaron Alford and wife Lauri of Lubbock, Kelsey Rudolph of Huffman, Bret Rudolph of Huffman; great grandchildren, Kaylee Greer of Nederland, Katelyn Maxwell of Nederland, Savannah Maxwell of Nederland and Owen Alford of Lubbock.
His family will receive friends at Faith and Family Funeral Services on Friday June 28, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 29, 2013 at Guedry Cemetery in Batson….
Photo provided by Winfred’s wife, LaDonna Palmer Alford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Winfred T. Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Essie B. Fults Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: Winfred T. “Wimpy” 1929 TX1, Tiney Conway 1904 TX2, Jessie Claude 1876 LA3, Wilkins Smith 1850 AL4, Almon B. 1810 GA5, Owen Wilkins 1780 VA6, William 1741 VA7, Salvator 1716 VA8.
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WINNIE BELL “DILCIE” ALFORD
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER-TIMES
Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX—6 July 1996
Winnie Bell “Dilcie” Alford, 88, of Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 1996.
She was born January 9, 1908 in Vinton, Louisiana. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aransas Pass, the Aransas Pass Women’s Club, the Aransas Pass Garden Club and Aransas Pass Lioness.
She is survived by her husband, C.B. Alford, Sr. of Aransas Pass, her daughter, Joyce Hoffmiester of Aransas Pass, two grandchildren, Myra Beth Kline and her husband John of Portland, and Sue Lynn Hodges of Friendswood, three great grandchildren, Colin Hodges, Nicole Hodges and Melony Hodges, all of Friendswood.
At the request of the family [missing text]. Private entombment followed at the family mausoleum in Prairie View Cemetery, Aransas Pass, Texas.
Expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch or Girls Town, USA, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174.
Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes & Crematory, Aransas Pass Texas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dilcie Alford (SS# issued in TX), last residence Aransas Pass, San Patricio Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her husband, Claude Brantley Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Claude Brantley Alford Jr. in this compilation.
Her name is spelled Delcie on her gravestone, apparently incorrectly.
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WOODROW ALFORD
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ October 1988
Rev. Woodrow Alford passed away Wednesday, October 26, 1988 in a local hospital. Survivors are: Wife Annie Alford; nine children.
Wake service Friday night 7–9 p.m. Calvery [sic] Hill Baptist Church. Funeral service Saturday 1:30 p.m. Calvery Hill Baptist Church. Interment Houston National Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Woodrow Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 15 Dec 1925, last residence West Columbia, Brazoria Co., TX.
Woodrow Alford’s memorial at FindAGrave.com says he was the husband of Annie Diggles Alford, also buried in Houston National Cemetery, and that he served in the U.S. Navy.
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WOODROW WILSON ALFORD
Father of Donald Wilson Alford, AAFA #0637
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Monday, 10 October 2011
Alford, Woodrow—Passed on October 8, 2011 in Garland, Texas. Woodrow was born in Coryell City, Texas on February 25, 1918. He served with Braniff Airlines for 33 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Anson and Bessie (Adams) Alford, his wife, Thelma Lee Alford, Janis Ann Charles, daughter, Pauline Brown, sister and John Alford Jr., brother.
He is survived by son, Donald Alford and wife, Anne; grandchildren, Denay Lewis Cooper, Dan Lewis, Sarah Alford Neale, Jennifer Alford Emley, James Alford and 5 great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Woodrow W. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Garland, Dallas Co., TX.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Thelma Lee Mixon Groves Alford; his daughter Janis Ann Alford Charles; and his siblings Pauline Virginia Alford Brown and John Anderson Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #11.
His lineage: Woodrow Wilson 1918 TX1, John Anderson 1888 TN2, Thomas Jefferson 1867 TN3, John B. 1831 TN4, John Bibb 1790 VA5, John 1760 VA6, William 1738 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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ZEB DICKEY ALFORD
AAFA #0295
Photo from Together We Served
Photo from the Houston Chronicle and
Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors, Houston, TX
[A nearly identical article was published in the Houston Chronicle from August 9 to August 16, but the online version cut off the last 6 paragraphs.]
GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS
Galveston, Galveston Co., TX—Monday, 17 August 2009
Zeb Dickey Alford, retired U.S. Navy Captain, 84, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday the 4th of August 2009, the eve of his 25th wedding anniversary. Zeb suffered a heart attack the previous evening while playing tennis at his home causing him to fall back hard on his head.
Zeb was born in McComb, Mississippi, on the 18th of March 1925, to James and Doris Alford. His two younger brothers James Burton, Jr., and Van Henry both pre deceased him. He leaves his second wife and soul mate Joan Chasan Alford of Houston and Syosset, New York, whom he married in 1984. He also leaves four daughters by his first wife Margaret Lewis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Birmingham, Alabama: Patti, Peggy, Jane and Katie; and two grandchildren Samantha and Lane. Other immediate survivors include Joan’s mother Rosalind; brother Bruce and wife Gail; sister Diana; and their children.
The U.S. Navy was Zeb’s great passion in life from grade school days. He made many contributions to the Navy during his thirty-year career and post retirement activities. His many speeches on military strategy and geopolitics to Navy, civic, Rotary, Memorial and other groups ranged from the “History of the U.S. Navy’s Birthday” through “Submarines: from Containment to Preemption.” He often quoted Admiral Nimitz’s words in 1945 that, “The submarine will become the capital ship of the Navy.” He served on six capital ships of the U.S. Navy.
The day after graduating from McComb High School in January 1943, Zeb joined the Navy. He attended LSU for one semester, and then he started his Navy career as a seaman apprentice in the V-12 program at Tulane University on the 1st of July 1943. He entered the Naval Academy in 1944.
Zeb graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1947 and served two years aboard USS CHARLES R. WARE, an Atlantic Fleet destroyer.
The rest of Zeb’s twenty-six years as an officer in the Navy was spent building and operating submarines during the “Cold War,” a war the US won Zeb liked to point out, without a shot being fired. Zeb served on three diesel subs, and then three nuclear subs. Zeb was captain of two nuclear subs.
Upon graduation from Submarine School in 1949, he served aboard the diesel submarines: USS CUTLASS, USS CHARR and USS CAVALLA. Zeb’s activities aboard CAVALLA involved interactions with carrier groups and large sonar arrays. In 1957 Zeb attended the Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he received his MS in Operations Analysis. Next he received the prestigious honor of being selected for the Nuclear Power Program under Admiral Rickover in 1958. He was assigned as Executive Officer [XO] of the nuclear submarine USS TULLIBEE.
Zeb’s work aboard TULLIBEE with his very good friend and sonar officer David Hinkle, has affected the sonar systems of submarines to this day, including the USS TEXAS commissioned in Galveston a few years ago.
After serving on Admiral Rickover’s staff Zeb was assigned in 1962 as the Commanding Officer of the nuclear submarine USS SHARK. The SHARK set a speed record for a North Atlantic crossing during the 1963 Cuban Missile Crisis that still stands.
After commanding SHARK for two years Zeb was ordered to the submarine section of the staff of the CNO (Chief of Naval Operations.) His major duties included the loss of USS THRESHER investigation for CNO/Secretary of the Navy and the resulting reports to Congress, which led to the Sub-Safe Program.
In 1965 Zeb was assigned as Commanding Officer of the Polaris nuclear submarine USS SAM HOUSTON. In 1968 Zeb was ordered to the staff of Secretary of the Navy where he served in the Office of Program Appraisal before becoming Executive Assistant to the Undersecretary of the Navy (now Sen. John Warner) in 1969. After attending the National War College in 1970-1971 he was assigned as Commanding Officer, Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba in 1971. Zeb retired from the navy in September 1973 with the rank of Captain, USN.
Zeb’s medals, awarded by the Navy include: Meritorious Service Medal (2), Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, W.W.II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Star), Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Expert Pistol Shot Medal (with Bronze E), and Cold War Recognition Certificate.
Zeb’s second career started in energy in 1973 with New England Electric System (NEES.) He was soon appointed Manager of Fuel Supply and then President of NEES’s new oil and gas subsidiary when he had the oil embargo crisis of 1973 to contend with. Besides joint ventures with various exploration companies, NEES also built a coal-fired coal ship, the only such ship known to be in the US.
In 1985 Zeb started a new company, Dolphin Energy, Inc. in Houston, Texas, that marketed natural gas to major utilities on both coasts. His wife Joan, a stock broker and financial advisor, helped him as Treasurer and CFO of Dolphin Energy, Inc.
Zeb had a labor of love in the restoration of the World War II submarine USS CAVALLA, now in Galveston in Seawolf Park on Pelican Island. He had served on this submarine for two years during the Cold War era and rose to the position of XO. This submarine had the marked distinction of having sunk one of the Japanese fleet aircraft carriers, the Shokaku, that had attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor. In its post W.W.II era, the CAVALLA became a “submarine killer.”
In 1998 Zeb was asked to head a “SAVE THE CAVALLA” steering committee and then, in mid-1999, became chairman of the CAVALLA HISTORICAL FOUNDATION [CHF] a restoration committee dedicated to bringing the submarine back to life. Zeb raised large sums of private money from many generous Houston donors and received a great deal of hard work and devotion from organizations such as the Submarine Veterans of W.W.II, the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., post-W.W.II submariners and many others. Zeb served as Chairman of the CHF’s Board from 1999 through 2004, and as Chairman Emeritus and Board Member since then. He loved giving guided tours of the boat he had served on and was happy to have found an excellent curator, John McMichael. The CHF is restoring a W.W.II era destroyer escort, USS STEWART, also located at Seawolf Park.
Captain Zeb’s legacy and vision of a memorial to all the submariners, sailors and servicemen lost during their service to our country is a major mission of the CAVALLA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION.
Zeb also served on the Commissioning Committee for the “latest, greatest” nuclear submarine USS TEXAS (SSN 775.) This ship was commissioned in Galveston on September 9, 2006.
On the very day Zeb started his journey on eternal patrol, he had just returned from the Change of Command ceremony for the USS TEXAS held the 31st of July 2009, in Groton, Connecticut, and Newport, Rhode Island. At the Change of Command ceremony he had hoped to visit with his old friend and classmate Dave Hinkle (founder of Sonalysts), with whom he had served on USS CAVALLA, but he arrived too late. Zeb was asked to give the eulogy at his funeral and gave a very moving tribute to his friend.
Zeb was an active member of several Navy organizations such as the Naval Submarine League, the Navy League of the U.S., the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Naval Order of the U.S., The National War College Alumni Association, the Republican Party and Senior Olympics (tennis.) He also organized a regular meeting group of tennis players who played two courts of tennis at Ethan’s Glen (where he lived) every Monday evening for over twenty years. Everyone in these organizations and others will miss Zeb’s happy smile, good nature, optimistic outlook, and most of all, endless sea stories!
Zeb was also active in the Republican Party and on the board of his town home community. He served as Presidential elector in the 1996 Presidential election and as an election judge in the 2008 Presidential election as well as a delegate to all state and other conventions since 1966. He was an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening on Thursday the 20th of August 2009, at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons at 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
A memorial service will be conducted at ten o’clock in the morning on Friday the 21st of August 2009, in the Sanctuary of Second Baptist Church at 6400 Woodway Drive in Houston, where Rev. Biff Johnson is to officiate.
In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family requests with gratitude, that memorial contributions in Zeb’s name be directed to the Cavalla Historical Foundation, 2504 Church Street, Galveston, TX, 77550 and to the March of Dimes, 3000 Weslayan, Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77027.
“Be strong and courageous. Be not afraid; neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” [Joshua 1:9]
Arrangements are under the direction of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors, 1010 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057 (713) 789-3005
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Photo from Subsim.com
Zeb was born in McComb, Mississippi, in 1925. After graduating from McComb High School in January 1943, he joined the Navy the next day and attended LSU for one semester. He started his Navy career as a seaman apprentice in the V-12 program at Tulane University on July1, 1943, and entered the Naval Academy in 1944.
After graduation in l947, he served as an Ensign aboard USS Charles R. Ware, an Atlantic Fleet destroyer. After graduation from Submarine School in 1949, he served aboard three diesel submarines and three nuclear submarines.
Zeb joined the nuclear Navy in 1958 when selected by Admiral Rickover, the father of the nuclear Navy. After nuclear school, his first nuclear assignment, as Executive Officer, was building and commissioning a new nuclear prototype in Connecticut. He was Executive Officer and commissioned the first nuclear submarine designed to find and kill other nuclear submarines, USS Tullibee. Every new class of nuclear attack submarines built since then has included updated versions of the active and passive sonar systems and the sound quieting methods of Tullibee. He attended Charm School (Admiral Rickover’s staff) for six months; then, as a Lieutenant Commander, here reported in 1962 as Commanding Officer of the nuclear attack submarine USS Shark. Shark was the first class of single screw, whale-shaped, high-speed, nuclear submarines. She was the fastest submarine ever built at that time.
As a Navy Commander in 1965, he became the Commanding Officer of the Polaris nuclear submarine USS Sam Houston. He became Executive Assistant to the Undersecretary of the Navy (now Senator John Warner [R-Va.]).
Zeb attended the National War College in 1970-71 and reported as Commanding Officer, Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba, in 1971.
Zeb retired from the Navy in September 1973. Zeb’s second career has been in energy. Since entering this field he has become President of three different energy companies. In 1984 Zeb married Joan Chasan of Houston, Texas, and Long Island, New York. He has four grown daughters from a previous marriage.
In 1985 he started a new company, Dolphin Energy, Inc., and began to market natural gas to major utilities on both coasts.
Zeb was active in tennis, the Navy League, the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Naval Order, and the Republican Party. He was elected a delegate to the state party conventions in 1996, 2000, and 2004. He was elected a member of the Texas Electoral College that met in Austin, Texas, in December1996.
In 1999 Zeb became Chairman of the Cavalla Historical Foundation, which raised money to restore the WWII submarine USS Cavalla (SSK 244) and the DE-238 USS Stewart, both located at Seawolf Park, Galveston Bay, Texas. Today they both have been restored and are open to the public for visits.
Tuesday evening, Aug 4, Capt. Zeb passed away after he suffered a heart attack Sunday evening and hitting his head on the tennis court.
Zeb had just returned from attending the Change of Command of the USS TEXAS and delivering the eulogy at Dave Hinkle’s (Sonalysts founder) funeral. Zeb and Dave had served together on Cavalla SSK. Zeb also served as aid to Warner and Lehman. He remained an active and cheerful individual, frequently speaking about Submarines, keeping up to date on Submarine technology and when he spoke, he always pointed out that the true Capital Ship of the U.S. Navy was the submarine, not some target.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brian Alcorn
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zeb Dickey Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Houston, Harris Co., TX.
We included the obituaries of his first wife, Margaret Clark Lewis Alford, in New Mexico Obituaries; his parents, James Burton Alford Sr. and Doris Dickey Alford; and brother James Burton Alford Jr. in Mississippi Obituaries; and his brother Van Henry Alford in Louisiana Obituaries.
We published “Getting to Know Zeb Dickey Alford“ in the Spring 2000 issue of AAFA ACTION. It includes a biography that was written in 1996, a newspaper article from the Houston Chronicle, 21 July 1999, and several photos.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Zeb Dickey 1925 MS1, James Burton 1895 MS2, James Barney 1878 MS3, Barnabas Seaborn 1845 MS4, Seaborn John 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ZELDA MARIE ALFORD ROGERS RIDGWAY
Mother of Wiley Yandell Rogers, Jr., AAFA #1496
Half-Sister of Kathleen Janelle Alford Hering, AAFA #0882
MORNING TELEGRAPH
Tyler, Smith Co., TX—Friday, 15 January 1999
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1999
Graveside services for Zelda Alford Rogers Ridgway, 90, Tyler, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville... under direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville.
Mrs. Ridgway died Jan. 13 in Houston
She was born Dec. 4, 1908, in Center to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alford. She was a former resident of Gainesville and had recently moved to Tyler.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Yandel Rogers in 1958 and Louis L. Ridgway in 1976.
Survivors include sons, Yandell Rogers, Jr., Houston, Steve Rogers, Dallas; Bill Rogers, Lafayette, La; stepson, Louie Ridgway, Dallas; stepdaughter, Tess Ridgway, Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Wynonia Lines, Tyler and Inez Harper, Center; and 6 grandchildren.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, sue
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zelda A. Ridgway (SS# issued in TX), last residence Tyler, Smith Co., TX.
See the obituaries of her mother, Addie Bell Cannon Alford; and stepmother, Clara Baker Reed Alford, in this compilation.
Zelda Marie Alford was the daughter of Benjamin Meador Alford and his first wife, Addie Bell Cannon.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Zelda Marie 1908 TX1, Benjamin Meador 1877 TX2, Allen Josiah 1844 AL3, Isham 1815 GA4, Baldy 1784 NC5, Isham 1755 NC6.
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ZELL DEAN ALFRED
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX—Wednesday, 1 October 2003
ORANGE [Orange Co.]—Zell Dean Alfred, 91, of Orange, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital in Orange. Services were held today at Dorman Funeral Chapel. Interment was Thursday, October 2, 2003, at Centuries Memorial Park in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Born to Jesse Allen and Emma Virginia Clary Dean in Taylor, Arkansas, she was an Orange resident since 1978. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orange, Woman’s Propeller Club, The Woman’s Club of Orange, and the Shriners Widows Organization.
Her sister, Mary Margaret Lewis of Shreveport, survives her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James C. Alfred.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zell D. Alfred (SS# issued in LA) was born 1 Dec 1911, last residence Orange, Orange Co., TX.
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ZENOBIA JANE “NOBIE” FIELDS ALFORD
Aunt of Max Ray Alford, AAFA #0230
Zenobia and her husband, Don Alford, in 2002
Photo from Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—Tuesday, 30 December 2003
Alford, Zenobia “Nobie” was born on April 21, 1937 at Idabel, Oklahoma to Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Fields who preceded her in death. Nobie went to be with her Lord on December 28, 2003.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Don Alford. She is also survived by brothers Dale Fields and wife, Louise of Talihina, OK; Glen Fields and wife, Barbara of Idabel, OK; James Fields and wife, Janie of Farmers Branch, TX; two sisters, twin, Neva Cockerham and husband Thomas of Milerton, OK and Sharon McKeever and husband, Shorty of Valliant, OK; also survived by sisters-in-law, Jessie Pearl Corwin of Pensacola, FL and Minnie Lee Coats of Terrell, TX and aunt, Velma Monday, of Idabel, OK and 10 nieces and nephews.
She was employed with Commercial Credit for 40 years. She was a member of the Caleb Sunday school class.... Funeral Services will be held at Marsh Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2003. Family visitation will be at Restland Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 30, 2003.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zenobia J. Alford (SS# issued in OK), last residence Dallas, TX.
See the obituary of her husband, Donald Levi Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
Zenobia’s memorial at FindAGrave.com, posted by her sister Sharon McKeever, says: “Zenobia (Nobie) was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in May 2001. She lived for 2 years and 7 months before succumbing to the illness.”
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ZEPHYR ANNIE ALFORD SMITH
Aunt of Donald Earl Alford, AAFA #0515
Source unknown, but perhaps:
HOUSTON COUNTY COURIER
Crockett, Houston Co., TX—_____ January 1955
Mrs. Zephyr Annie Smith, age 69, passed away in her home in Austonio, Friday, January 28. Funeral services were held January 29, at 3 p.m. at the Georgia Camp Baptist Church in Austonio with the Rev. H.E. Blackburn officiating. Burial was in the Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was a lifelong resident of Houston County and was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, Edd Smith of Austonio, one son, Gordon Smith of Baytown, four daughters, Mrs. Edla Tate of Houston, Mrs. Eunice Pense of Baytown, Mrs. Edna Flanagan of Austonio, and Mrs. LaVern Hamlin of Crockett. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edd Hiroms of Austonio, Mrs. Joe Vaden of Ash, two brothers, Guy Alford of Austonio, Mayfield Alford of Shreveport, La., ____ grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Leroy Vaden, Vernon Cook, Ray Hamlin, Glenn Alford, Bill Flanagan, Jr., and John Ed Flanagan.
Arrangements were by Callaway Funeral Home.
Photo from Creek Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Stringer
AAFA NOTES: Zephyr was the daughter of Frank Albert Alford and Ella Bertha Taylor. Her husband was Edwin Albert Smith. AAFA has a copy of their marriage license.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Zephyr 1886 TX1, Frank Albert 1857 MS2, Francis A. 1829 MS3, Halcut 1789 GA4, Julius 1750 NC5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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ZOE ANNE ALFORD
Sister of Joe Benge Alford, AAFA #0136
Aunt of Frances Ann Alford Spicer Rolater, AAFA #0172, and Joe Dudley Alford, AAFA #0179
TIMES RECORD NEWS
Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX—Wednesday, October 10, 2007
SEYMOUR [Baylor Co., TX]—Zoe Anne Alford, 95, of Wichita Falls died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in Wichita Falls.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Old Seymour Cemetery. Burial is under the direction of Archer Funeral Home.
Ms. Alford was a missionary in India.
Survivors include several cousins; a sister-in-law and a niece.
Photo from Old Seymour Cemetery, Seymour, Baylor Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Searchers of our Past “© Photo courtesy of Find-a-grave member # 47220553”
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zoe Anne Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 29 Sept 1912, last residence Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX.
We included the obituary of her brother Joe Benge Alford in Colorado Obituaries.
Zoe’s father, Van Dorn Alford, married Myra Anne Benge on 19 July 1908.
An oral history interview with Zoe Anne Alford was conducted in May 1981, transcribed in May 1993, and is archived at the Billy Graham Center in Wheaton, IL. Among the documents included in the Zoe Anne Alford Collection is a biography:
Zoe Anne Alford was born near Red Springs, Texas, to Van Dorn and Myra Benge Alford on September 29, 1912. Alford’s father died when she was six. Following her mother’s death six years later, she went to live with her maternal grandparents. Alford received her elementary education at the Cottonwood Rural School. She was sent to Seymour, Texas, for her high school education, graduating with honors. While in high school, Alford felt a call to go to India as a missionary through the influence of a Presbyterian missionary, Lena Boyd. Following her high school graduation in 1930, Alford attended the University of Texas for one year, after which she taught in rural elementary schools. She continued her university education in summer school between school years. While a student at the university, she was also involved in the Student Volunteer Movement, the YWCA and Moody Fellowship.
Alford moved to Chicago in 1937 to attend Moody Bible Institute. She completed the Christian education program in 1940 and took courses in Bible and missions the following year. While at Moody, Alford had many contacts with missionaries from India and subsequently applied to the Scandanavian Alliance Mission, later renamed The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM). In 1941, Alford was accepted by the Scandanavian Alliance Mission although her departure for India was delayed until the conclusion of World War II in 1945.
In 1941, after working a short time in Texas, Alford worked in Farmington, New Mexico, as a missionary among the Navajo Indians in the Methodist Mission School. In 1944, using accumulated credits from the University of Texas and Moody, Alford entered Wheaton College. She completed the required course work as well as acquiring additional graduate credits, graduating from Wheaton in 1945.
Alford departed for India in late-1945 and spent the next two years in East Khandesh, studying the Indian dialect (Marathi) of the area where she would be working. In 1948 she was assigned to work as the principal of the Dharangaon Baby Home, Orphanage & Girl’s School, located north of Bombay. In 1950, Alford was appointed the principal of the Sunrise School, a boarding school for missionary children. She continued there until her furlough in 1957.
While on her furlough between 1957 and 1958, Alford returned to Wheaton College to study in its graduate school. She completed her M.A. in 1958, writing her thesis on the Christian Education curriculum at the Union Bible Seminary (UBS), to which she had been assigned by TEAM to return to teach following her furlough. She remained at UBS until her retirement in 1970, working as an assistant professor and director of the library. Throughout her career, Alford had furloughs during 1951-1952, 1957-1959 and 1965-1966.
Alford’s retirement was necessitated by her declining health. Following her return to the U.S., she worked at Biola College from 1970 to 1977, and as church secretary in a local church in Wichita Falls, Texas, until 1981. She died October 29, 2007.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Zoe Anne 1912 TX1, Van Dorn 1885 TX2, John Rankin 1834 TN3, Alsey 1802 NC4, Ira Bailey 1781 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ZORA ELLENA ALFRED HAMLIN
Houston, Harris Co., TX—_____ January 2011
Mrs. Ellena Hamlin, age 81, of Lovelady, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 in the Houston Hospice.
She was born December 1, 1929 in Houston County, Texas and had lived in Lovelady since 1991, previously living in Houston. Mrs. Hamlin was retired having worked as a secretary.
Survivors include son, Richard Hamlin and wife, Kathy of Pasadena; daughter, Janis Alfred and husband, Charles of Crockett; grandchildren, Melissa Hamlin, Meagan Hamlin, Matthew Hamlin, Trey Johnson and Cliff Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death by husband, Harold Hamlin; father and mother, Richard Henry Alfred and Elzora Padgett Alfred; sisters, Effie Moffitt, Alpha Morgan and Frances Kendrick Bartee; and brothers, Moody Alfred, R.H. Alfred and Elzie Alfred.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellena Hamlin will be held Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dennis Lowery officiating.
Interment will follow in the Jim English Cemetery….
Photo from Jim English Cemetery, Crockett, Houston Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, xi will
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Zora Ellena Hamlin (SS# issued in TX), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her siblings Elzie Dryden Alfred, Frances Alfred Kendrick Bartee, Moody David Alfred, and Richard Henry Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #12.
Her ALFRED lineage: Zora Ellena 1929 TX1, Richard Henry 1886 TX2, David Richard 18523, David Turner 1813 VA4.
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ZULA LAND ALFORD DOGGETT
Grandmother of Janice Marie Stogsdill Smith, AAFA #0152
Photo from her granddaughter Janice Smith, AAFA #0152
MORNING NEWS
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX—21 August 1947
Mrs. C.R. Doggett, 72, … died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guy H. Bullock, west of Garland. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Greenville Avenue Christian Church by the Rev. C.H. Holcomb, pastor, assisted by the Rev. W.M. Mix, pastor of the Garland Christian Church. Burial will be at Shelbyville, Shelby County.
Mrs. Doggett had been a resident of Dallas thirty-two years. Until she became ill fifteen months ago, she was an active member of the Greenville Avenue Christian Church and was a member of the church’s official board.
Her husband died 28 years ago.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. M.A. Stogsdill, Dallas, and Mrs. Bullock; one son, Carl Doggett, Garland; four sisters, Mrs. W.S. Helpinspell, Dallas; Mrs. Z.R. Hurst, Center, Shelby County, and Mrs. Hartzell Beck and Mrs. Vera Swanzy, both of Shelbyville; three brothers, L.A. Alford, Center, and J.I. Alford and A.B. Alford, both of Shelbyville, and two grandchildren.
Photo from Rather Cemetery, Hurstown, Shelby Co., TX—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracey Chelette Strong
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her brother Alba Bertie Alford; and sister-in-law Lee Ella Swanzy Alford in this compilation.
Zula was the daughter of Baldy A. Alford and Mary Caroline Land. She married Charles Rufus Doggett.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Zula Land 1875 TX1, Baldy A. 1852 AL2, Isham 1815 GA3, Baldy 1784 NC44, Isham 1755 NC5.
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ZULA MARY THIBODEAUX ALFORD
EAGLE LAKE HEADLIGHT
Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX—Thursday, 25 June 1992
A memorial service is planned for Zula Alford, a former Sheridan resident. She passed away in a Bandera [Bandera Co.] nursing home. The service will be at First Baptist Church, Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m.
She was known by many of the older residents of Sheridan….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zula T. Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 14 Jan 1913, last residence Vernal, Uintah Co., UT.
We included the obituary of her husband, Luther Julius Alford, in Utah Obituaries. It provides her middle name.
She was the daughter of Albert Thibodeaux and Mary Edna Verret.
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