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Virginia Obituaries
VIRGINIA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!
Date posted: 13 APRIL 2023
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The families of many of the subjects of these Virginia 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 Robert Alford 1828–1888 Virginia
Note: Robert’s mother was the Alford. This family frequently uses the Alfred spelling.
2. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group Two)
3. Known Descendants of Benedict Alford and Joan Newton (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
4. Descendants of John Alford b. about 1645 (DNA Group One)
John’s descendants are included in a number of separate genealogies. See AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
5. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
6. Known Descendants of Alexander Alvord and Mary Vore (DNA Group 4) and Thomas Alford b. about 1598 England (DNA Group Four)
See also Open Library’s A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord
7. Known Descendants of Jesse Alford b. ca 1765 NC
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
VA Births: Virginia, Birth Records, 1912–2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721–1911
VA Marriages: Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936–2014; and Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785–1940
VA Divorces: Virginia Divorce Records, 1918–2014
VA Deaths: Virginia, Death Records, 1912–2014 (includes images of death certificates prior to 1988)
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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AGNES HORTENSE ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Wednesday, 17 January 1962
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Francis Marion “Frank” Alford and Susan Caroline McPherson Strange Alford; and brother Preston Ward Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Agnes Hortense Alford, a resident of Achsah, Madison Co., VA, died 15 Jan 1962 in Charlottesville, Albermarle Co., VA. She was born 28 June 1875, daughter of Francis Alford and Susan McPherson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Agnes Hortense 1875 VA1, Francis Marion 1827 VA2, Benjamin Ward 1790 NC3, Warren 17?? NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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ALEASE ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—26 August 1996
HAMPTON—Funeral services for Mrs. Alease Alford will be held Aug. 27, 1996, at noon at Beulah Tabernacle Church, 5862 Orcutt Ave., Newport News. Family and friends are asked to assemble at 135 Lassiter Drive, Apt. 63, Hampton, by 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alease Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 19 March 1923, last residence Hampton, VA.
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ALICE MARY ALFORD SANDRIDGE
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Friday, 6 January 1939
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother James Alexander Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Mary Alice Sandridge was born 18 Nov 1866 in VA and died 5 Jan 1939 in Augusta Co., VA. The informant, J.W. Sandridge, probably her son, reported that her father is Robert Alford, born VA, but he didn’t know her mother’s name. Her name appears to have been erased and rewritten:
She is listed as both Alice Mary and Mary Alice with last name Alford and Alfred in records and censuses.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Alice Mary 1866 VA1, Robert 1828 VA2.
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ALICE SMITH ALLFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 2 November 1963
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Allford (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 June 1886 and died _____ Oct 1963, last residence not listed.
From VA Deaths: Alice Smith Allford, black, age 61 born 7 June 1902 in Greenville Co., VA [sic: probably SC], daughter of Henry Davis Smith and Alice Wyatt, died 31 Oct 1963 in Richmond, VA. A widow, her spouse was Albert Allford. The original year of death appears to be 1886 and was erased, with 1902 retyped over it:
From VA Marriages: Albert Allford, age 24, son of Albert and Elizabeth Allford, married Alice Smith, age 23 daughter of Henry and Ella Smith, on 19 June 1909 in Richmond, VA.
The birth year of 1886 is probably correct based on the marriage date of 1909.
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ALINE VIRGINIA “GINGER” ALFORD
THE FREE LANCE-STAR
Fredericksburg, VA—Thursday, 21 January 2016
Aline V. “Ginger” Alford, 80, of Falmouth died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.
A service will be held at 10:30 Friday, Jan. 22, at Nash and Slaw Funeral Home, King George. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, King George.
Please sign the online guest book at nashandslawfh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From VA Births: Aline Virginia Alford was born 29 May 1935 in Lancaster, VA.
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ALLAN FIELD ALVORD
Senior photo, Beaver, 1965 yearbook, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 6 July 1981
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Allan Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 Feb 1942 and died _____ July 1981, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his mother, Muriel Hoyle Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Wilbur Clinton Alvord and Emma Moss Alvord, in California Obituaries.
From SSACI: Allan Field Alvord was born 11 Feb 1942 in Los Angeles Co., CA, son of Jack W. Alvord and Muriel Hoyle.
From California Birth Index (Ancestry): Allan Field Alvord was born 11 Feb 1942 in Los Angeles Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hoyle.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Allan Field Alvord married Alice Ann Hall [sic: Heil] on 20 Oct 1973 in Douglas Co., NV.
From VA Marriages: Alice Ann Heil Alvord married Richard John Wickstrom on 22 Aug 2003 in Virginia Beach, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Allan Field 1942 CA1, Jack Waldorf 1908 IL2, Wilbur Clinton 1849 MA3, Joseph Field 1811 MA4, Caleb 1772 MA5, Zebadiah 1724 MA6, John 1696 MA7, Jonathan 1669 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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ANDREW CLIFTON ALFORD
Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—_____ April 2014
Andrew Clifton Alford
November 20, 2004-April 11, 2014
Andrew, the son of Louisa Ann Marinaccio and Eugene Alford IV, both of Arlington, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2014. Andrew, a third grader at Long Branch Elementary School, was an avid baseball and basketball player in the Arlington sports community, a Bear Scout in Pack 104 at Clarendon Methodist Church, and a martial arts enthusiast at Evolve All Martial Arts.
Andrew is also survived by his loving extended family, including grandparents Charles and Meta Marinaccio of The Villages, Florida, Eugene and Peggy Alford of Atlanta, and Carol Alford and Woody Dewig of Santa Barbara. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and dear friends, including Molly Sim and Lauren and Colby Gustafson of Alexandria.
A community celebration will be held at 6:45 p.m. on May 10 at Barcroft Park baseball field #1, bringing together the many groups and people who love and miss Andrew. A private burial is planned at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Andrew Alford Memorial Project through the Arlington Little League to support improvements of the Long Branch ball field where he played nearly every day.
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ANETRA D. ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—11 November 2022
Alford, Anetra D., departed this life November 6, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23228. Burial is private.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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ANNA BEATRICE ALFORD WHITE FEREBEE
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Ferebee, Mrs. Anna Beatrice Alford, 81, of Richmond, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., a retired private-duty nurse, widow of Willie Lee White Sr. and Johnny Ferebee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Eva Mae Alford Alford; and brothers Levern Alford and Lionel Alford in this compilation.
From North Carolina, Birth Indexes (Ancestry): Annie B. Alford, black, was born 20 Nov 1935 in Robeson Co., NC, daughter of Cast Alford and Eva Mae Alford.
From VA Marriages: Anna Beatrice Alford, black age 23, daughter of Talf Alford and Eva May Alford, married Willie Lee White on 1 June 1959 in Richmond, VA.
From VA Divorces: Anna Beatrice White, born 20 Nov 1935, and Willie Lee White, born 9 Nov 1933, were divorced 10 Dec 1970. They had 4 children.
From VA Marriages: Anna Beatrice Alford White, black age 36, daughter of Talf Alford and Eva Alford, married Johnnie Ferebee on 3 July 1972 in Richmond, VA.
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ANNIE LYNN ALFORD MITCHELL
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Monday, 7 February 1972
Photos from Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by deceased Find A Grave contributor Pat
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Sallie L. Fleming Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Josephine Augusta Alford Peeler in California Obituaries.
She is Anna L. Alford on the 1920 census, but Annie L. or Annie Lynn in all other available records.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Annie Lynn 1913 NC1, Eugene Theodore 1873 NC2, William Thomas 1849 NC3, Julius 1823 NC4, Thomas 1795 ??5, John 1747 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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ANNIE MAE HOLMES ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 30 November 2008
HAMPTON—Annie Mae Holmes Alford entered into eternal life on Monday 23, 2008, at her home, 16 Harland Court Hampton, Va.
Annie was a native of Lee County, S.C., and moved to Newport News in 1954. She completed her education and graduated from Butler High School in Hartsville, S.C.
She retired from the Hampton Veterans Administration Center in 1999.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Burch Alford Sr. of Hampton, Va.; one son, Burch Alford Jr. (Audrey) of North Easton, Mass.; two daughters, Cynthia Alford Chancey of Hampton and Annette Bell (Darrell) of Eagle River, Alaska; her siblings, Edith Bullock of Washington, D.C., Eular Chavis of Baltimore, Md., Robert Lee Holmes of Baltimore, Md., and Gwendolyn Banks of Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donation be made to the local chapter of Alzheimers Association.
Viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, VA 23607, (757) 380-0251. Funeral services will be held noon Tuesday at First Church of God, 1061-20th St., Newport News, Va. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie M. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 15 Nov 1927 but her death date is listed as 24 Nov 2008, last residence Hampton, VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Burch P. Alford Sr.; and daughter Carolyn D. Alford Baltimore in this compilation. We included the obituary of her grandson Timothy Ryan Alford in Massachusetts Obituaries.
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ANNIE MAY HOOVER ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 14 January 1998
Deaths – Metro
HOPEWELL—Mrs. Annie Hoover Alford, 85, a homemaker, widow of Hubert G. Alford.
Photo from Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Annie Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 12 Apr 1912 and died 12 Jan 1998, last residence Hopewell, VA.
See the obituaries of her son Milton Lee Alford; and her parents-in-law James Isaac Alford and Dora Mae Alford Alford in this compilation.
From Virginia Marriages, 1785–1940 (FamilySearch.org): Hubert Gray Alford married Annie May Hoover on 27 Feb 1928 in Hopewell, VA. Hubert was born 1907 in Poplar Camp, VA, the son of James and Dora May Alford. Annie was born in 1910 in Orange, SC, the daughter of W.D. Hoover and Julia Ann Hoover.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Hubert Gray 1907 VA1, James Isaac 1880 VA2, John Franklin 1845 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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AUDREY ADELE GEBHARDT ALFORD
DAILY RECORD
Morristown, Morris Co., NJ—Thursday, 30 January 2003
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ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Wednesday, 29 January 2003
Audrey Adele Alford, 85, of Lexington, Virginia, died on Saturday January 25, 2003, at the UVA Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on February 15 at the Lexington Presbyterian Church Chapel. A memorial service will also be held in Denville, New Jersey in June 2003. Harrison Funeral Home of Lexington, Virginia, was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Alford was born on June 23, 1917, in Orange, New Jersey, and was married to the late George Frederick Alford of Denville, New Jersey. She was a member of the Lexington Presbyterian Church and the Rockaway, New Jersey, Presbyterian Church. She was retired from Redmond Press in Denville, New Jersey.
Surviving are her children, Linda Edwards of Columbia, South Carolina, Gary F. Alford of Tallahassee, Florida, Rick Alford of Natural Bridge, Virginia, and Audrey Alford-Wolfe of Succasunna, New Jersey; brothers, Harry Gebhardt of Whiting, New Jersey and Richard Gebhardt of Denville, New Jersey; eleven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey A. Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Lexington, VA.
We included the obituary of her husband, George Frederick Alford, in New Jersey Obituaries.
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BARBARA ALFORD MORRISETTE
[Barbara died in Virginia, but we are also including her obituary in Missouri Obituaries because of her close ties there.]
DAILY AMERICAN REPUBLIC
Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO—Friday, 3 August 2001
Barbara Morrisette, 48, of Fredricksburg, Va., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, July 29, 2001, at her residence.
Ms. Morrisette was born July 18, 1953, in Poplar Bluff. She was employed as an administrative assistant with the U.S. Treasury Dept. She was a member of the Spots Wood Baptist Church in Fredricksburg.
Survivors include one son, Aaron Morrisette of Fredricksburg, her parents, Frances Alford and James Raymond Alford, both of Poplar Bluff; two brothers, Dennis Alford of Poplar Bluff and Dale Alford of Pueblo, Mont.; and one sister, Betty Griffin of Naylor.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home. A graveside service and burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Brown’s Chapel Cemetery in Broseley [Butler Co., MO] with Lyle Alford officiating.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Barbara A. Morrisette (SS# issued in MO), but her birth date is listed as 18 Aug 1953.
We included the obituary of her father, James Raymond Alford, in Missouri Obituaries.
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BARBARA RUTH ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—9 March 2003
VIRGINIA BEACH—Barbara Ruth Alford, 55, died March 2, 2003. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville, is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Barbara R. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 19 Nov 1947, last residence Virginia Beach, VA.
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BARBARA SMITH ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 28 September 2005
Barbara Smith Alford, 86, of Blackstone, formerly of Richmond, died Monday, September 26, 2005, at Community Memorial Health Center, South Hill.
She is survived by her husband, John W. Alford; her daughter, Judith F. Wilkins and her husband, Frank J. Wilkins; three grandchildren, Valerie Edgar and her husband, Matthew, Denise Duron and her husband, Gavino, Diana Mitchell and her husband, Gus; nine great-grandchildren, Tyler Edgar, Reid Edgar, Gabriela Duron, Christopher Duron, Isabella Duron, Michael Duron, Kennedy Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell and Louie Mitchell; brother, Alton W. Smith and his wife, Virginia; two sisters, Phyllis Pettie and Jean Stewart and her husband, Bobby.
The family will receive friends Wednesday (today) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bliley Funeral Homes’ Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment in Westhampton Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show Barbara S. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 9 Aug 1919, last residence Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA.
See the obituary of her husband, John W. Alford in this compilation; he died 3 days after Barbara’s death.
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BERNARD STANLEY ALFORD
Sophomore photo, The Milestone, 1926 yearbook, Eastern Kentucky State Normal School and Teacher’s College, Richmond, KY
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Saturday, 5 June 1999
Bernard S. Alford 93, who worked about 20 years for the Department of Navy before retiring in 1964 as an assistant comptroller for the Bureau of Ships, died of a heart ailment May 30 at the Hospice of Northern Virginia.
Mr. Alford, who lived in Arlington, was a native of Mercer County, KY. He served in the Navy during WW II and attended Eastern Kentucky University and George Washington University.
His first wife, Rena Clark Alford, died in 1964.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie M. Gildea Alford of Arlington.
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HARRODSBURG HERALD
Harrodsburg, KY—Thursday, 10 June 1999
Bernard S. Alford, 93, of Arlington, VA, died Sunday May 30, 1999 at the Hospice of Northern Virginia in Arlington.
Born February 6, 1906 in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Alford.
He served in World War II and was later employed by the U.S. Navy, retiring as assistant comptroller of the Bureau of Ships in 1964.
He attended schools in Harrodsburg, Eastern Kentucky University and George Washington University in Washington. He was a member of Grapevine Christian Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Marjorie Gildea Alford, Arlington, VA; one niece, Mrs. Marvin Terhune, Harrodsburg and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rena Clark Alford who died in 1964.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 1, at the Ives Funeral Home in Arlington.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernard S. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Rena Renfrew Clark Alford; and second wife, Marjorie M. Gildea Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, William Seymour Alford; and siblings Madie Alford Coslow Burton, Maud Alford Rose, and Onas Bronston Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
From District of Columbia, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Bernard S. Alford, age 22, married Rena R. Clark, age 21, on 7 Jan 1927 in DC.
On his 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is listed as Bernard Stanley Alford, age 34 born 6 Feb 1906 in Mercer Co., KY. He is living in Arlington, VA and is employed by the U.S. Navy. His contact is his wife, Rena C. Alfred [sic].
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of James Alford & Lucy Bailey.
His lineage: Bernard Stanley 1906 KY1, William Seymour 1867 KY2, John 1836 KY3, Payton H 1831 KY4, John 1782 VA5, Jacob 1757 VA6, James 1715 VA7.
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BERTHA JANNET ALFORD MOODY
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 16 July 1950
CLARKSVILLE, VA., July 15—Mrs. Bertha Alford Moody, 73, of Skipwith, Va., died Saturday [July 15] at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Oaks, of Oxford, N.C. Funeral rites will be held at 3 P.M. Sunday at Rock Springs Church, Granville County, N.C.
Surviving are eight sons, James T. Moody, of Henderson, N.C.; Emmett M. Moody, of Henderson, N.C.; John G. Moody, of Clarksville, Va.; Andrew J. Moody, of South Hill, Va.; Eddie H. Moody, o Winston-Salem, N.C.; Sam A Moody, of Manson, N.C.; Wilbert D. Moody, of South Hill, Va., and Charlie F. Moody, of Henderson, N.C.; five daughters, Mrs. Willie Owen, of Skipwith, Va.; Mrs. Hunter Green, of Manson, N.C.; Mrs. Albert Hines, of Newport News; Mrs. Oscar Oaks, of Oxford, N.C., and Mrs. Buddie Yarbrough, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother, James A. Alford, of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; 47 grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Photo from Rock Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Townsville, Vance Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Margaret C. Cowles
AAFA NOTES: From Virginia Select Marriages, 1785–1940 (Ancestry): Bertha J. Alford, age 17 daughter of Jas. and Mary, married John C. Moody, age 24 son of Ed M. and Mary, on 28 Feb 1894 in Mecklenburg Co., VA.
Her husband, buried next to her, was John Emmett Moody, 1869–1936.
In 1880, Bertha Alford, age 3 born NC, is living in Nutbush, Warren Co., NC, with her widowed mother, Mary A. Alford 36 NC seamstress, and broSther James 14 NC.
In 1870, Mary Anford 27 NC, domestic servant, and James Anford 5 are living in Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC, in the household of Alfred Fuller.
From North Carolina Marriage Records, 1741–2011 (Ancestry): J.I. Alford and J.E. Alford paid a $1000 marriage bond on 24 Jan 1864 in Franklin Co., NC. J.I. Alford and Mary A. Griffin applied for a marriage license. [J.I. is probably James Isaac and J.E. is probably his brother, Josiah Eli, sons of Elias Alford and Elizabeth Mitchell.]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Bertha Jannet 1877 NC1, James Isaac 1836 NC2, Elias 1795 NC3, Isaac 1748 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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BERTIE A. ALFORD
POTOMAC NEWS
Woodbridge, Prince William Co., VA—Wednesday, 24 September 2003
Bertie A. Alford, age 70, departed from this life peacefully in the morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at her home in Woodbridge. Devoted mother, faithful wife, loving grandmother, and doting great-grandmother. Anyone who knew her would tell you she had a large heart and loved her family unconditionally. Her sons Henry Ray Hunter and Glenn Russell remained her pride and joy through her life, along with her five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Born and raised in Texas, she was proud of who she was and where she came from. Life was tough, but she was tougher. Bertie was an accomplished seamstress and dedicated homemaker. Steadfast in her morals and ideals, she was the first one to let you know what she thought on any subject you brought forth to her. Strong-willed, spirited and self-assured, are words that pair with affectionate, kind-hearted and compassionate to describe the woman she was. Bertie’s legacy will live on in the hearts and memories of those whose lives she touched in her 70 years on this earth.
Friends may call at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003…. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Woodbridge. Interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery.
Photo from Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Prince William Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Evans
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertie A. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 17 July 1933, last residence Woodbridge, Prince William Co., VA.
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BESS EVA FITZGERALD ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—13 February 1998
NORFOLK—Mrs. Bess Eva Fitzgerald Alford, 60, of the 800 block of E. 29th St., died Feb. 10, 1998. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Big Bethel Baptist Church, McKenney, Va. Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, McKenney, is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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BESSIE JONES ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—8 December 1989
NEWPORT NEWS—Bessie Jones Alford died Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Riverside Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Darlington, S.C., and a Peninsula resident for 48 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Galilee Baptist Church, Pastor’s Aide and Missionary Circle.
Survivors include one daughter, Noretha Mills, and one son, Hurley Jones, both of Newport News; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mount Hebrew Methodist Church, Parkton, N.C. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A wake will be held from 7 to 8 tonight in Galilee Baptist Church.
Franklin Funeral Home is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 May 1904, last residence Newport News, VA.
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BETTY JEAN FROST BALDWIN CREECH WATKINS MIRMELSTEIN ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 29 March 2006
YORKTOWN [York Co.]—On March 27, 2006, Betty Alford passed away after a short illness. She died peacefully, surrounded by many of her loved ones. Betty had a great deal of family to be surrounded by, and she loved nothing better than to be with as many of them as often as possible. She survived five husbands and is survived by fifteen adult children and twenty grandchildren. Betty embraced everyone in this large, mixed family including their spouses, friends and pets.
Daughter of Frank Lincoln and Naomi Wenger Frost, Betty was born January 12, 1934, raised in Wilmington, Del. and graduated from Wilmington Friends School. She attended Bradford Junior College in Boston and Cornell Nursing School in New York City.
She moved with her first husband, Dr. Kenneth Baldwin to Newport News, where he practiced obstetrics until his untimely death in 1966.
A short time later, she married Mr. Hunter Creech, Vice President and General Counsel of Newport News Shipbuilding and moved to ‘Quarter Marsh’, a small farm in York County. There Betty raised seven children, managing up to five teenagers in the house at any one time as well as a menagerie of animals, including horses, chickens, goats and the occasional housebroken skunk. She and Mr. Creech later built a house on Back Creek in Dandy, ‘Heron Hall.’
After his death in 1983, Betty married Dr. Bill Watkins, a retired dermatologist, and continued to enjoy boating and fishing in Dandy.
After Dr. Watkins’ death in 1993, Betty married Dr. Howard Mirmelstein, a retired dentist, moving between houses in Dandy and Kingsmill.
After Dr. Mirmelstein died in 1999, Betty married Dr. Crandall Alford, a retired surgical oncologist, maintaining her Dandy house and spending winters in Naples, Florida. Dr. Alford died in 2003.
Betty’s family was her central focus, but she kept up a wide span of interests, from refinishing antiques, to collecting art, to fly-tying, to her latest passion: collecting North American taxidermy specimens. She shared her talents and interests generously, always eager to bait a grandchild’s hook or fish her crab pots for a family gathering. Her happiest times were hosting these family gatherings, full of food, drink, laughter and stories. She was the heart of this extended, extensive and eclectic family, and our loss is immeasurable.
Survivors include: Kathy and Jack Richardson and their children, John and Erin; Nancy and Terry Mularkey and their children, Jack, McKay and Taylor; Leslie and Scott Goetsch and their children, Emily and Ben; Carol and Rone Baldwin and their daughters, Jane and Grace; Carol and Jerry Frishman and their son, Aaron; Sharon and Clark Baldwin and their children, Max and Peyton; Tracy and Hunter Creech and their daughters, Kelsey and Haley; Maggie and Gary Bohlken; Lynn and Butch Watkins and their daughters, Emily and Elsa; Kam and Ron Lemberger and their son, Mats; Ross Mirmelstein; Susan Alford; Dena and Ted Alford; Cindy and Tully Alford and their daughter, Madeline; Regan and Bill Forrester and their daughters, Tully and Penn.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006 in Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Betty’s honor to the Williams Syndrome Association, P.O. Box 297, Clawson, MI 48017-0297. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photos from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Yvonne P. Edwards
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty M. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Yorktown, York Co., VA.
See the obituary of her fifth husband, Theodore Crandall Alford Jr., in this compilation.
Betty is buried with her 4th husband, Howard Mirmelstein.
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BILLIE JO ALFORD JOLDERSMA
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 19 June 1973
Photo from Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Hampton City, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dawn Bilik (prev. Stewart)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billie Joldersma (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 May 1934 and died _____ June 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her brother John Nap Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, John Calhoun Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries; and of her mother, Billie Murdoch Alford Carr, in Texas Obituaries.
For more information on this family, see Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC. The name of Elizabeth’s husband is not known.
Her lineage: Billie Jo 1934 SC1, John Calhoun 1911 SC2, Napoleon 1878 SC3, Calhoun 1850 SC4, unknown5.
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BILLY JOE “B.J.” ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—9 December 2012
VIRGINIA BEACH—Billy Joe “B.J.” Alford, 66, died Dec. 6, 2012. A native of Florida, he was retired from the U.S. Navy, was a member of the Swift Boat Sailors Association, and an avid world traveler having visited more than 80 countries.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Susan Hyde; daughters, Shannon Sands, and Robyn Alford; sisters, Barbara Hicks, Linda Garner, and Gail Beaty; and four grandchildren.
Graham Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Services and burial will be at a later date in Florida. At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a hospice of your choosing.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Hays
Interred 27 June 2013
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Billy J. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 14 May 1946, last residence not listed.
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BILLY LEBRON ALFORD
Charlottesville, Albermarle Co., VA—_____ June 2020
Billy Lebron Alford, 72, of Scottsville passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence.
He was born in Ringgold, GA January 28, 1948 to the late Fred Preston Alford and the late Frances Evelyn Templeton Alford.
“Billy” served his country proudly in the U.S. Marines. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam.
Billy is preceded in death by his wife Edna Alford and one brother Jack D. Alford, Sr. and one step son Vernon Lawhorn.
Billy is survived by his stepchildren; Neil, Rodney and Alfred Lawhorn, a Brother Joey Alford (Janet), Sister Kathy Bryson (Marshall) and the best friend and “brother from another mother” Dale Estes, he was always there for Bill no matter what. We as a family are so very thankful for him.
A graveside Funeral service will be held 1pm on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Ave, Culpeper, VA with Military Honors provided by the Culpeper VFW Post 2524.
Photo from Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor 24karatmom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his second wife, Edna Mae Campbell Lawhorne Pillow Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Fred Preston “Billie” Alford, in Texas Obituaries; and of his brother Jack Dewayne Alford in Georgia Obituaries.
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Billy Lebron alford married Priscilla June Boyd on 14 Nov 1966 in Tarrant Co., TX.
His lineage: Billy Lebron 1948 GA1, Fred Preston 1926 TN2, Joseph Joe 1893 GA3, Enoch Washington 1850 TN4.
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BONNIE INEZ CAIN ALFORD
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Monday, 19 September 1960
Mrs. Bonnie Cain Alford, 85, died Saturday night at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Va., following an illness of several years. She was the wife of the late Caldwell Alford, who died in 1929.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday from Mt. Elon Free Will Baptist Church near Hyman.... Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Alford was born March 27, 1874, in Pamplico, daughter of the late Conn and Rebecca Hyman Cain of Florence County. After marriage, Mrs. Alford lived in Florence 49 years. She made her home in Hampton for the past 10 years....
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. F.A. Andrews of Florence and Mrs. Charlie F. Foster and Mrs. Mintylene A. Wiggins, both of Newport News, Va.; three sons, John Alford of Hampton, Nathan A. Alford of Florence, and June Alford of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Doshie Elliott of Jacksonville, Fla., 24 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
.... Waters Funeral Home is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Hyacintha Allford Jones, John Jefferys Allford, and Mittie Allford Wiggins in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Ruth Allford Bailey Andrews; and son Nathan Alfonza Allford in South Carolina Obituaries.
From Virginia, Death Records (Ancestry): Bonnie Inez Alford was born 27 March 1874 in SC, daughter of John C. Cain and Rebecca Hyman. Her spouse is “Caldwell Alford, dec.” She died 17 Sept 1960 in Hampton, VA.
1930 CENSUS
Florence (District 10), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #400:
Nathan Alford head 25 SC SC SC sign painter age 19 at 1st marriage
Jettie wife 27 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st marriage
Virginia dau 3-4/12 SC SC SC
Dora dau 10/12 SC SC SC
Bonnie mother 51 SC SC SC widow
Mittie Wrigins sister 31 SC SC SC married age 19 at 1st marriage
1920 CENSUS
Jeffers (District 50), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #180:
Colwell Alford head 53 SC SC SC widowed farmer
1910 CENSUS
Florence (District 21), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #459:
Callwell Alford head 43 SC SC SC 1st marriage 19 years farmer
Bonney wife 38 SC SC SC 9 children, 8 living
Ruth dau 17 SC SC SC
John son 16 SC SC SC
Madlean dau 12 SC SC SC
Marie dau 11 SC SC SC
Hyacintha dau 9 SC SC SC
Alfonse son 6 SC SC SC
1900 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 39), Florence Co., SC, Dwelling #48:
Calwell Alford head 33 b. May 1867 SC SC SC married 8 years farmer
The first “l” in Calwell has a cross, which makes it look like a “t” and is thus indexed as Catwell—but the cross is probably part of a notation made on many of the entries, no doubt after the census was complete:
Bonnie wife 28 b. Mar 1872 SC SC SC 4 children, 4 living
Ruth dau 7 b. May 1893 SC SC SC
John W. son 5 b. Nov 1894 SC SC SC
Mirtie dau 2 b. July 1892 SC SC SC
[sic—should be 1897]
Elisabeth P. dau 11/12 b. June 1899 SC SC SC
1880 CENSUS
Jeffreys (District 91), Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #5:
J.C. Alford head 63 SC SC SC farmer
Sarah A. wife 45 SC SC SC
S. Rebecca dau 21 SC SC SC
Caldwell son 13 SC SC SC
Julia M. dau 7 SC SC SC
Nancy dau 3 SC SC SC
1870 CENSUS
Jeffreys, Marion Co., SC, Dwelling #20:
John Alford 52 SC farm laborer
Sarah 33 SC
Sarah 10 SC
Ellen 6 SC
Reuben 3 SC
Louisa 6/12 SC
Samuel 18 SC farm laborer
Her husband’s lineage: Caldwell Reuben 1867 SC1, John Calhoun ???? SC2.
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BONNIE MARIE ALFORD DISSE
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 9 February 1986
Mrs. Bonnie Marie Disse, 62, of Mineral, died Friday, February 7, 1986.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Disse; a daughter, Mrs. Cathy D. Payne of Richmond; three sons, Thomas M. Disse, Jr. of Boston, Mass., Robert Disse of Richmond and Kevin Disse of Mineral; six grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Swanson of Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Beatrice Barette of Littleton, N.C., Mrs. Irene Boone of Lumberton, N.C.; three brothers, James Alford of Orlando, Fla., Donald Alford of Pennsylvania and Leon Alford of Georgia.
Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. where services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Interment Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mineral or Louisa Volunteer Rescue Squads, or the American Heart Association.
Photo from Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, Henrico Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LLL-SAL
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bonnie Disse (SS# issued in NC) was born 15 Oct 1923 and died _____ Feb 1986, last residence Mineral, Louisa Co., VA.
We included the obituaries of her sister Lillian Lucile Alford Reece Swanson in South Carolina Obituaries; her brothers Donald Monroe Alford Sr. and James Thomas Alford in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and her sister Irene Alford Boone in North Carolina Obituaries.
From North Carolina Birth Index, 1800–2000 (Ancestry): Bernice Marie Alford was born 15 Oct 1923 in Scotland Co., NC, daughter of Joe and Maud Alford.
She is listed as Marjorie M. on the 1930 census:
1930 CENSUS
Stewartsville (District 6), Scotland Co., NC, Dwelling #64:
Joe B. Alford head 29 SC SC SC age 21 at 1st marriage cotton mill laborer
Maude wife 27 NC NC NC age 19 at 1st marriage
Lillian L. dau 8 NC SC NC
Marjorie M. dau 6 NC SC NC
Joe B. son 5 NC SC NC
Ethel B. dau 2-5/12 NC SC NC
James T. son 11/12 NC SC NC
Notation in entire Home Data column on this page: “House furnished free by mill to workers.”
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Bonnie’s father is listed as Jo Barcie Alford, age 18, a “farm boy” living in Loris, Horry Co., SC. He was born 11 Oct 1899, and his nearest relative is J.T. Alford. He signed his name “Jo Barcy Alford.”
He is listed as Joseph Barcey Alford in the obituaries of his sons Donald and James.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.
Her lineage: Bonnie Marie 1923 NC1, Joseph Barcy 1899 SC2, John Thomas 1861 SC3, Joseph/Joel 1842 SC4, Joel 1800 SC5.
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BONNIE SHIRLEY RENN WEST ALFORD
Photo from Parr Funeral Home
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Thursday, 6 August 2015
Bonnie Shirley Alford, 70, passed away August 4, 2015.
She was born in Hampton, VA to the late Bonnie Lee Renn and Mary Esther Topping Renn.
Bonnie is predeceased by her brother, James Norwood Renn III.
Bonnie was a retired bookkeeper for Ricky and Roy’s Catering. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Hampton, VA. Bonnie was also the co-founder, director and coach of the Gates County Hurricane Cheerleading Organization and a member of the Virginia Arabian Horse Association. She was a member of U.S.E.F and was awarded the North Carolina Governors Award for Volunteerism.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald Allen Alford, Sr.; daughter, Melody L. Stark; foster daughter, Louann Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. West and Tammy H. West; stepson, D. Allen Alford, Jr.; grandchildren, Caitlynn Stark, Jason Stark, Christopher Stark, Cory West; great grandchildren, Haleigh Stark, Noah Stark; and sister, Connie L. Hiebert.
A visitation will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Drive, Suffolk, VA, 23434. A private service will be held at a later date….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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BURCH P. ALFORD, SR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Friday, 4 December 2009
HAMPTON—On Nov. 28, 2009, the Angels came to escort Burch Alford Sr. home.
Burch was born in Bishopville, S.C., on Jan. 20, 1924, to the late George Alford and Ophelia Lighty.
Burch was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from February 1944 to May 1946. He served on the island of Iwo Jima from February 24, 1945 to April 11, 1945. He was in the Army of the Occupation of the Japanese Empire from Sept. 22, 1945, to Jan. 1, 1946. After the war, he attended the South Carolina area Trade School, and became an automobile mechanic with a shop in Lamar, S.C.
He married the love of his life, Annie Mae Holmes and moved to Newport News, Va., in 1953. Burch worked at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company retiring from the X-13 Fitters in 1989 after 35 years of service. He was a loyal and faithful member of the Rising Star Christian Church where he served as a Deacon for more than 50 years. While at Rising Star, he served as the chairman of the Deacon Board for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Usher Board, the Missionary, The Pastor’s Aide, The Male Chorus and the Senior Choir.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Annie Mae Holmes; his daughter, Carolyn Deloris Baltimore; and his grandson, Timothy Ryan Alford.
He is survived by his son, Burch Alford Jr. (Audrey) of North Easton, Mass.; two daughters, Cynthia Alford-Chancey of Hampton, Va., and Annette Bell (Darrell) of Eagle River, Ark.; seven siblings, Geraldine Doctor of Columbia, S.C., Ernestine Nichols of Newport News, Va., Edith Aaron of Hampton, Va., Virginia McKenzie of Highstown, N.J., Thomasenia Alford of Brooklyn, N.Y., George Alford, Jr. of Newport News, Va., and Julious Alford (Abby) of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Michelle Walker, Reginald Baltimore, Erik Alford, K. Chiquta Alford, Buron Bell, and Malcolm Bell; eight great-grandchildren; special family friends, Berenda Coleman and Christopher McClain; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 6350 Center Drive, # 201, Norfolk, VA 23502 or the local Parkinson Foundation.
Viewing will begin 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., NN, VA 23607, with funeral service following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Burch P. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Hampton, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Annie Mae Holmes Alford; daughter Carolyn D. Alford Baltimore; and sister Edith Alford Aaron in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his grandson Timothy Ryan Alford in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of his brother James H. Alford Sr. in South Carolina Obituaries.
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CALVIN F. ALFORD, SR.
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—25 June 1995
Alford, Calvin F. Sr., 68, of Tazewell, died Friday, June 23, 1995 in a Bluefield, W.Va. hospital. Born in Rockbridge Co., a son of the late William Samuel and Irisha Camden Alford. He was a very active member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell where he had served in various offices and committees. He retired as Assistant Resident Engineer in 1987 after 43 years with the Virginia Department of Transportatio n. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Japan during World War II.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, William S. Alford Jr. and Hampton S. Alford Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Wash Alford; three daughters, Mary A. Adkins of Newport, Tenn., Susan A. Dowdy and Jenny A. Walk both of Tazewell; four sons, Calvin F. Alford Jr. of Illa, Ga., G. Michael Alford, Robert B. Alford and William S. Alford III, all of Tazewell; one sister, Harriet Basham of Troutville; one aunt, Carmen Duff of Natural Bridge; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 26, 1995 at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell with Dr. Thomas A. Conley officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at the Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery near Glasgow in Rockbridge County. Friends may call at the Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 1995.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church Building Fund, 315 E. Main St., Tazewell, Va. 24651.
Photo from Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carl Weaver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Calvin F. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 5 Aug 1926, last residence Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nancy Jane Wash Alford; daughter Jenny Alford Walk; sister Harriet Alford Basham; and sister-in-law Marian Lee Hollis Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Calvin F. 1926 VA1, William Samuel 1903 VA2, George Michael 1883 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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CARL HENRY ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 25 April 2019
Alford, Carl H., age 76, of Richmond, departed this life April 21, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Hattie B. Alford; two daughters, Carleen Alford Massey and Chanel Alford-Campbell (William); two grandchildren, Natalie and Nathaniel Massey; one sister, Vivian Lee; one brother, Robert E. Lee Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law, Verlena Harris, Grace Hutchinson and Ruth Clifton; one brother-in-law, William Thompson; and other relatives and friends, among them a devoted, Sylvester Chavis.
He was a member of Lord Hannibal Lodge #327 (Prince Hall Affiliated).
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral services will be held Friday, at 12 noon at Broomfield Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 609 Jefferson Davis Hwy…. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery….
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, H. Walker
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
From VA Births: Carl Henry Alford was born 3 Nov 1942 in Richmond, VA.
From VA Marriages: Carl Henry Alford, age 23 son of unknown father and Eliza Alford, married Hattie Beatrice Thompson, age 20 daughter of Cleveland Thompson and Alice Russell, on 2 March 1966 in Richmond, VA.
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CARMEN VIRLEE ALFORD DUFF
Unsourced photo dated 14 Feb 1987, probably celebrating their 50 year wedding anniversary
Photo from Davida Basham’s Basham-Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)—used with permission
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—24 December 2002
Duff, Carmen Virlee Alford, 85, of Buchanan, died Sunday, December 22, 2002 at her home.
Mrs. Duff was born on February 13, 1917 in Rockbridge Co. and was a daughter of the late George Michael Alford and Lena Estelle Claytor Alford. She was a member of the High Bridge Presbyterian Church for over 50 years serving as a Sunday School teacher, Bible School teacher, member of the Morning Circle and many other activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Duff and a granddaughter, Conna Duff.
Mrs. Duff is survived by two daughters, Polina Bowers, Vinton, Brenda Varley, Buchanan; three sons, Gene Duff, Lexington, William Duff, Maryland, Eddie Duff, Vinton; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2002 at the High Bridge Presbyterian Church…. Burial will follow in the High Bridge Presbyterian Cemetery….
The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the High Bridge Presbyterian Church Organ / Speaker Fund or the Buchanan First Aid Crew. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
Photo from High Bridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carl Weaver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Carmen A. Duff (SS# issued in VA), but list her birth date as 12 Feb 1917 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence Buchanan, Botetourt Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her brother Lirty Forest Alford; and sister-in-law Clara Ermine Hunt Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Carmen Virlee 1917 VA1, George Michael 1883 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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CAROLYN BARTOS ALFORD
Wife of Richard Eugene Alford, AAFA #1168
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Alford, Carolyn Bartos, 75, earned her wings after an awe-inspiring, two-front battle with Parkinson’s and cancer. Small but fierce, her courage will be remembered by the many who were touched by her giving nature.
“Sis” grew up in West Point, Va., and is now reunited with her husband of 50 years, Richard Alford. Carolyn’s wit and newspaper clippings will be missed most by her four children and their spouses, Becky and John Young, Suzanne and John Harlow, Emilie and Paul Kiritsis (of Midlothian) and Rick and Lindsay Alford (of Las Vegas). Purple Kool-Aid will forever be juice to her cherished grandchildren, Kathryn Young and Reid Kiritsis, both students at Washington & Lee, and Amelia and Olivia Alford, second graders in Las Vegas.
Life will never be as complete without her chicken dip, oatmeal cookies and routinely gathering at her table.
Sis’s surviving brothers and sister-in-law, Joe, Tim and Sandy Bartos, will miss touching base with her at 4:30 a.m., knowing she would be up reading every word of her papers. Carolyn will be waiting for her most precious ally, Sandra Springborn, as their Lucy and Ethel antics will be on hold until they are reunited in Heaven.
Her friends were more sisters than neighbors or bridge mates, and the lives of countless children were made more fun by her Big Wheels and cheese toast.
Carolyn is resting at Bliley’s-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where friends may visit with her on Friday, February 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the University of Richmond’s Cannon Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 2, with a burial to follow in Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to end the heartbreaking impact of Parkinson’s and a glass of Jack and ginger be raised in her honor….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Richard Eugene Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CAROLYN D. ALFORD BALTIMORE
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—5 February 2004
NEWPORT NEWS—Carolyn D. Alford Baltimore entered into eternal rest on Feb. 2, 2004, at Sentara CarePlex Hospital.
She was a native of Darlington, S.C., whose family relocated to Hampton where she was educated in the Hampton and Newport News school systems.
Carolyn retired from the Naval Weapons Station in 1995 after 25 years of service as a management analyst. She also served on the Board of the Naval Weapons Station Federal Credit Union.
She leaves to cherish their loving memories two children, Reginald C. Baltimore and Michelle Alford Walker; her parents, Deacon and Mrs. Burch (Annie Mae) Alford Sr. of Hampton, Va.; a brother, First Sgt. Burch Alford Jr. (Audrey) of Easton, Mass.; sisters, Cynthia Alford -Chancey of Hampton, Va., and Anetta Bell of Alaska (Darrell); one grandchild, Stefan Fields; and a special friend, Berenda Colman and her son Chris, and many other relatives and friends.
Friends may view from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, at Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the funeral home. The Rev. Clifton Lassiter of Rising Star UCC will officiate. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Gardens, Gloucester, Va.
Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home-Denbigh.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Carolyn D. Baltimore (SS# issued in VA) was born 28 Aug 1948, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Burch P. Alford Sr. and Annie Mae Holmes Alford, in this compilation.
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CATHERINE JANNIE CRAWFORD ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Tuesday, 30 September 1997
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Catherine C. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituary of her husband, Herbert Rodgers Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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CATHERINE SHELTON ALFORD
Mother of Harper Shelton Alford, AAFA #1487
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—13 August 2003
Catherine Shelton Alford, 94, died August 10, 2003 in Richmond, where she was born on August 28, 1908, the daughter of Harper Wilkins Shelton Jr. and Susan Young Creath Shelton. She was educated at The Collegiate Schools and attended Hollins College.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband, David Bright Alford Sr.; and her sister, Phyllis Eleanor Shelton Downing.
A longtime resident of Ginter Park, she was an active member of Ginter Park Baptist Church for over 75 years, where she served as a Woman’s Missionary Union circle leader and played in the Handbell Choir. She was an active member of The Woman’s Club of Richmond, the Ginter Park Woman’s Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution, where she served as the local chapter Vice Regent. For over 45 years, she was president of the Richmond Chapter of the Needlework Guild of America and coordinated the Annual Chapter Needlework Ingathering.
Surviving are her three sons, Harper Shelton Alford and David Bright Alford Jr. of Richmond and Dr. Leroy Bertram Alford and his wife, Caroline Boone Alford of Rome, Ga.; five grandchildren, Jonathan Patrick Alford, Robert David Alford, Darrick Harper Alford, Ellen Catherine Alford and Elizabeth Shelton Alford; one great-grandchild, Molly Frances Boot Alford; and a nephew, Henry H. Downing Jr.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, August 16 in the Chapel at Ginter Park Baptist Church. Interment in Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Ginter Park Baptist Church, 1200 Wilmington Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
Photo from Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Olsen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Catherine S. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
See the obituary of her husband, David Bright Alford Sr., in this compilation.
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CHANNELL ALFORD
HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE
High Point, Guilford Co., NC—Thursday, 23 January 1964
Channell Alford, 64, of Norfolk, Va., died Sunday in Norfolk Hospital.
He was born March 15, 1899, in Trinity and lived in the Trinity Community until moving to Virginia 40 years ago.
Survivors include two brothers, Oscar Alford of Trinity and John Alford of Chicago, Ill.
Funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Methodist Church in Trinity. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery. The body will remain at Haizlip Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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CHARLES FRANKLIN ALFORD
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—2 April 1962
Charles Franklin Alford, 48, of Crimora [Augusta Co.], died suddenly Saturday [March 31] at 9 p.m. at the Waynesboro Community Hospital.
He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren and had been employed at the Shirley Trucking Company of Springfield, Va., before suffering a heart attack October 19, 1961.
He was born Nov. 28, 1913, in Augusta County, a son of the late Francis and Mary Hoy Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Lawson Alford; two daughters, Mrs. Wallace C. (Geneva) Van Fossen of Crimora, and Miss Cathy Faye Alford, at home; three sons, Francis E. Alford, Chester V. Alford and Kenny R. Alford, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Lawrence Pace of Fairfax County; one half-brother, Alden H. Hoy of Union Gap, Wash.; also two granddaughters and a number of nieces and nephews.
The body will be moved from Etter Funeral Home to the Joe Lawson residence in Crimora today, where it will remain until one hour prior to the service.
The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren…. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Arthur Braden, Elbert Ramsey, Robert Rankin, Roy Harner, James Crisman and Lee Baber.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Estes, Leo Estes, Howard Wiseman, Frank Hoy, Vincent Via, Marvin Parr, John Parr, Clyde Van Fossen, Raymond Gochenour, Roger Gochenour, Robert Lambert, Raymond Craig, Walter Craig, Ward Alford, Elbert Alford, Otis Alford, Joe Fitzgerald, Gilbert Ross, Larry Gochenour and Lacey Gochenour.
Photo from Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jean
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1962) dates of Charles Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Sally Ann Beatrice Lawson Alford; son Francis Earl Alford; mother, Mary Catherine Hoy Alford; brother Robert Marion Alford; and half-brother Francis Luther Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Charles Franklin Alford was the son of Francis Marion Alford and Mary Katherine Hoy. His wife was Sally Ann Beatrice Lawson Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Franklin 1913 VA1, Francis Marion 1857 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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CHARLES H. ALVORD
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—10 June 1992
Charles H. Alvord Jr., 76, a retired Navy Department procurement analyst and real estate salesman who was a heavily decorated combat veteran of World War II, died of congestive heart failure June 9 at his home in Arlington.
During World War II, he was an Army Air Forces pilot in the Mediterranean theater. A captain, he flew B-24 (Liberator) bombers. His decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts and three Air Medals. After the war, he served in the D.C. Air National Guard until 1951.
He also was a building supply company salesman after the war and was a partner in the Northern Virginia Clay Products company in Arlington before joining the Navy Department in 1961. He worked there until retiring in 1979 as a procurement analyst in the department’s strategic systems projects office. Afterward, he sold real estate with Shannon & Luchs Realtors in Arlington until retiring again in 1991.
Mr. Alvord, who was born in Chicago, came to the Washington area in the late 1930s. He was a 1948 business administration graduate of George Washington University.
He was a founding member and usher at St. Thomas More Catholic Cathedral in Arlington. An Eagle Scout, he had been active in the Boy Scouts of America’s National Capital Area Council. He also had belonged to square and round dance groups.
His wife, the former Mildred Katherine Crouch, whom he married in 1938, died in 1991. Survivors include two sons, Charles III, of Reston, and Robert C., of Arlington; two daughters, Margaret A. Straubs of Alexandria and Melinda A. Calkins of Byfield, Mass.; and eight grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles H. Alvord (SS# issued in DC) was born 17 March 1916, last residence Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.
See the obituary of his wife, Mildred Katherine Crouch Alvord, in this compilation.
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CHARLES HULBERT ALVORD, SR.
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Monday, 21 February 1955
In another article:
NEW YORK TIMES
New York City, NY—Monday, 21 February 1955
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 20 (AP)—Charles Hulbert Alvord, retired Agriculture Department official, died in a hospital here today after a brief illness. He was 82 years old.
Mr. Alvord taught agriculture and directed the extension service at Texas State Agricultural and Mechanical College and later was assistant manager of the Taft Ranch near Corpus Christi. He joined the Agriculture Department in Washington in 1930.
Before his retirement in 1946, Mr. Alvord had been director of the cotton division of both the Agriculture Adjustment Administration and the production and marketing administration in the Agriculture Department.
Photo from Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George’s Co., MD—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fred Sanford
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Lottie Lydia Hicks Alvord, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Nathan Alonzo Alvord and Melinda Landon Alvord, in Michigan Obituaries; of his sister Florence Belle Alvord Crofoot in Texas Obituaries; and of his sister Luella Mae Alvord Barrett in Illinois Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Charles H. Alvord died 20 Feb 1955 in Alexandria, VA. He was born 16 Oct 1872, son of Charles H. Alvord [incorrect—the informant was the hospital] and Melinda Landon.
Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections has a scrapbook that was owned by Charles: “The Charles Alvord scrapbook primarily contains photographs of Alvord’s family and friends, and includes scenes of Adrian, Michigan; Chicago; Lake Michigan; Ohio; and Texas, from 1894 to 1901. A number of good quality photos of dorm rooms and the campus at M.A.C. are also present.” His biography in this collections says: “Charles Hulbert Alvord earned his B.S. degree in Agriculture from Michigan Agricultural College in 1895, and his Master’s degree in Agriculture in 1910. He later moved to San Marcos, Texas.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His lineage: Charles Hulbert 1872 MI1, Nathan Alonzo 1834 NY2, Justus 1796 MA3, Elisha 1753 MA4, Zebadiah 1724 MA5, John 1696 MA6, Jonathan 1669 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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CHARLES OSCAR ALFORD, JR.
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—9 October 1984
Charles Oscar Alford Jr., 5-month-old son of Charles Oscar and Esther Smith Alford Sr. of 808 Quandrangle Apts., died Sunday in Waynesboro Community Hospital.
He was born May 9, 1984, in Charlottesville.
In addition to his parents, survivors include one sister, Jessica Renee Alford, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Alford of Crimora; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald D. Smith of Waynesboro; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Sally L. Alford of Crimora; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Smith of Waynesboro; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Abshire of Lyndhurst.
A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Augusta Memorial Park. The Waynesboro Chapel of Etter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JLR
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his paternal grandparents, Francis Earl Alford and Eleanor Ann Herron Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Charles Oscar 1984 VA1, Charles Oscar ???? VA2, Francis Earl 1944 VA3, Charles Franklin 1913 VA4, Francis Marion 1857 VA5, Robert 1828 VA6.
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CHARLOTTE HARRISON CHESTERMAN ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 21 December 2005
Charlotte Harrison Alford, 59, of Mechanicsville, suddenly departed this world and went to be in the hands of the Lord, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 16, 2005.
She is survived by her loving husband, James Bruce Alford; daughter, Elizabeth Berkely Chesterman; son, Evan Randolph Chesterman; nephew, Robert Randolph Harrison IV; and nieces, Elizabeth Anne Collins and Sigrid Keith Harrison.
Charlotte enjoyed life to its fullest and loved people. She was the co-owner of Car Masters Inc., located at 1901 Jefferson Davis Hwy., and shared with her husband, the passion for drag racing, and especially enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of her fellow competitors and spectators at Richmond Dragway, who were always so kind to her.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Rd. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2005 at Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society....
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 17 December 2005
WOMAN SHOT, KILLED AT CAR DEALERSHIP
A woman was shot to death last night at a used-car dealership in Richmond.... At 6:25 p.m., two men walked into the office of Car Masters Inc, at 1901 Jefferson Davis Highway and shot an employee working behind the counter, police said.... The woman died at the scene.
Police did not release the identity of the victim beyond saying she was believed to be in her late 50s.
An owner of the dealership was in a back room at the Southside business at the time of the robbery and shooting death, but he was not injured....
Photo from Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Shuck
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
From VA Marriages: James Bruce Alford and Charlotte Harrison Chesterman were married on 17 Apr 1998 in Hanover, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: James Bruce 1951 VA1, Edwin Lee 1921 VA2, James Isaac 1880 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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CLARA ERMINE HUNT ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Friday, 8 August 2003
Alford, Ermine Hunt, 87, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, August 5, 2003. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday, at the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
Photo from Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ermine H. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 Dec 1915, last residence Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her daughter Gardenia Lee “Deanie” Alford Hunt; and brother-in-law Lirty Forest Alford in this compilation.
Her first name, which she apparently did not use, is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Arthur Monroe 1912 VA1, George Michael 1883 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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CLARABELL ALFRED
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 24 February 1998
Mrs. Clarabell Alfred departed this life Friday, February 20, 1998. She is survived by her children, Felix, Yvonne, Burgess and Joycelyn; sons and daughters-in-law; adopted daughter, Joy; her sister, Elaine; niece, Lucille; nephews, Cecil and David; cousin and dear friend, Winnie; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; several grand-nephews and grand-nieces; and many other close relatives and friends.
Professional services provided by Crawley Funeral Home, 3810 Meadowbridge Rd., where family will receive friends Tuesday 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Destiny Christian Church, 111 Stuttaford Drive, Sandston, Va., Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 10 a.m…. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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CLIFTON BOYD ALFORD
Brother of Richard Eugene Alford, AAFA #1168; and Janet Lee Alford Trockenbrot, AAFA #0585
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 8 August 2019
Alford, Clifton Boyd, 80, of Tappahannock, departed this life on Monday, August 5, 2019, in a Mechanicsville hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Alford of Tappahannock; one daughter, Sandra Alford of Lynchburg; and two sons, Sean Pratt of Petersburg and Damon Pratt of Suffolk.
The viewing will be held on Thursday, August 8, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Washington Funeral Home, 1404 Tappahannock Blvd., Tappahannock. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 9, at 12 noon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2548 Hustle Rd., Hustle…. The interment will be in the church cemetery….
Photo from Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hustle, Essex Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carla Trost
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Gladys Phyllis Goode Alford; and brother Richard Eugene Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Hazel Denbow Alford; and brother Donald Gordon Alford in Maryland Obituaries; and of his sister Janet Lee Alford Trockenbrot in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From VA Divorces: Clifton Boyd Alford, born 21 Dec 1938, married Gladys Phyllis Goode on 18 July 1964. They divorced on 23 Feb 1979 in Henrico Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Clifton Boyd Alford, son of Leon Alford and Hazel Denbow, married Barbara Anne Shiflett Masten on 9 March 1979 in Glen Allen, Henrico Co., VA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.
His lineage: Clifton Boyd 1938 MD1, Leon Berkley 1909 SC2, John Thomas 1861 SC3, Joel/Joseph 1842 SC4, Joel 1800 SC5.
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COMA RUSSELL ALFORD BITTENBENDER
“John Howard Bittenbender (b. 1890), wife Coma (Alford) and sons John (b. 1914) & Howard (b. 1920.”Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Thursday, 29 June 1967
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Coma Bittenbender (SS# issued in VA) was born 14 May 1891 and died _____ June 1967, last residence Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA.
See the obituary of her mother, Cora Bell Harris Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, James Russell Alford, in Colorado Obituaries.
From VA Death Records: Coma R. Bittenbender died 28 June 1967 in Alexandria, VA. She was born 14 May 1891 in TN, daughter of James R. Alford and Cora Harris.
From Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): Coma Russell Alford was born 14 May 1891 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, daughter of James Russell Alford and Cora Bell Harris.
From District of Columbia, Compiled Marriage Index (Ancestry): Coma R. Alford, age 22, married John H. Bittenbender on 25 June 1913 in Washington, DC.
Her lineage: Coma Russell 1891 TN1, James Russell 1866 TN2, Andrew Jackson 1832 TN3.
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CORA BELL HARRIS ALFORD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Saturday, 20 September 1952
In another article:
SUNDAY STAR
Washington, DC—Sunday, 21 September 1952
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Coma Russell Alford Bittenbender in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, James Russell Alford, in Colorado Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Cora Bell Alford was born 1 March 1870, daughter of Robert Harris and Jennie Wagner. She died 17 Sept 1952 in Staunton, VA.
From Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): Cora Bell Harris was born 1 March 1870 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, daughter of William Robert Harris and Jenny Waggoner.
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COURTNEY MOODY ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—3 August 1999
Mrs. Courtney M. Alford of South Hill, died August 2, 1999.
Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Sam Motley; and a grandson, Kadath D. Motley, all of Baskerville.
Graveside service Wednesday, 11 a.m. in Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home.
In another article:
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—3 August 1999
SOUTH HILL [Mecklenburg Co .]—Mrs. Courtney Moody Alford, 73, a homemaker, widow of James Robert “Tiny” Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Courtney M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 15 March 1926, last residence Baskerville, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Robert “Tiny” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Glenda Alford Motley in this compilation.
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COUSAR X. ALFORD, JR.
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 20 April 2001
Cousar X. Alford Jr. of Richmond departed this life April 6, 2001.
He was preceded in death by his son, Cousar X. Alford III and daughter, Tamisha Alford.
His survivors include his wife, Gloria Alford; son, Rasool Alford; daughter, Asia Alford; granddaughters, Gloria Royal, Raquiyah and Aaliyah Alford; grandsons, Rasool Alford, Robert and Devon Brown; two sisters, Denise X. and Bambi; two brothers, Dwight and Edwin; three uncles, two aunts, six sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at the Mimms Funeral Home, 19th and Hull Sts., where funeral services will be held, Saturday, April 21, 2 p.m…. Interment in Maury Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Maxine Phyllis Blakey Alford Townes, in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Cousar Alford, black, age 28, born 29 July 1951, son of Cousar Alford and Maxine Phillis Blakey, married Gloria Jean Anderson, black age 22, born 27 May 1957, daughter of James Anderson and Laura Robinson, on 28 Sept 1979 in Richmond, VA.
From VA Births: Cousar Alford was born 29 July 1951 in Richmond, VA.
The deaths of Cousar Alford III and Tamisha R. Alford, both of 1432 Talbert Drive, are listed in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 20 July 1995, with no other information.
His lineage: Cousar 1951 VA1, Cousar 1910 SC2.
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COYT ALFORD
Source unknown
VA—_____ February 1991
Coyt Alford, 63, of 7311 Sandy Ridge Road, Prince George, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991, in Chippenham Hospital, Richmond.
He was born in Houstonville, Ky., son of the late Garrett and Beryl Marlow Alford, and was a retired operator for Brown and Williams Tobacco Co. and a veteran of World War II, U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Kate Alford of Prince George; two daughters, Beryl Nunnally and Virginia Andrews, both of Prince George; five brothers, Thomas Alford of Houstonville, Ky., Albin Alford of Detroit, Mich., and Lawrence, Alvine [sic: Eyvind] and Starling Alford, all of Kentucky; three sisters, Alena Snow, Alice Wilson and Alvera Campbell, all of Kentucky; and five grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, 7–9 p.m. at the Gould Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home by the Rev. James E. Maggard, pastor of Broadway Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George.
Photo from Merchants Hope Memorial Park, Prince George, Prince George Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Whitt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Coyt Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 10 April 1927, last residence Hustonville, Lincoln Co., KY [?].
We included the obituaries of his parents, William Garrett Brock Alford and Beryl Thomas Marlow Alford; and siblings Alice Aliene Alford Wilson, Eyvind Alford, Lawrence Denver Alford, Starling Alford, and Thomas Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
His father, William Garrett Brock, was adopted by the family of Raleigh P. Alford.
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DAISY BLAIR CAMDEN ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Wednesday, 27 November 1991
Daisy Camden Alford, age 86, died Monday, November 25, 1991, at her home.
Mrs. Alford was born July 1, 1905, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Dorman Camden and Georgianna Pooley Camden. She was a member of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church and the Glasgow-Natural Bridge A.A.R.P.
She was the widow of Lirty Forest Alford and was preceded in death by a son, Jerry W. Alford.
Surviving are three daughters, Iris M. Figgers, Craigsville; Mildred A. Pollock, Gracie A. Burks, both of Glasgow; two sons, John R. Alford, Lynchburg; James L. Alford, Natural Bridge; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 28, 1991, at the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Fredrick F. Ritsch, III. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home but the family will receive at the residence. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Daisy C. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Lirty Forest Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; daughters Iris Madeline Alford Figgers and Gracie Alford Pugh Burks; and her sisters-in-law Carmen Virlee Alford Duff and Clara Ermine Hunt Alford in this compilation.
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DAISY MAE RAGLAND ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 5 April 1973
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LLL-SAL
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Levern Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Daisy M. Alford, black age 31, was born 25 Dec 1941 [different than gravestone and birth record], daughter of Buck Ragland and Lena Jacobs, and died 2 Apr 1973 in Richmond, VA. She died of “complications of a subdural hematoma,” the result of an auto accident on 5 March 1973.
From VA Births: Daisy May Ragland was born 5 Dec 1940 [different than gravestone and death record] in Richmond, VA.
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DARRELL EUGENE “AL” ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 11 September 2010
Alford, Darrell “Al” Eugene, of Richmond, Va., passed away September 7, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cline and Blanche Alford.
Al is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Jean Alford; daughters, Sherrie Ellison, Fort Mill, S.C., and Kelly (John) Farry, Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren, Zachary Farry, Jordan Farry and Hayden Ellison; stepdaughters, Robyne Kee, Mobile, Ala., Sandy (Rod) Thompson, Raleigh, N.C., Tracey Kee, Greenville, N.C., Christy (Bill) Key, Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Betty (Melvin) Turley, Charleston, W.Va.; brothers, Jack (Lois) Alford, South Charleston, W.Va. and Gary (Jean) Alford, Cross Lanes, W.Va.
Al was born December 8, 1935 in Lincoln County, W.Va. He graduated from Duval High School in 1954 and attended Morris Harvey College. Al later served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from NCR (National Cash Register Company) in 1993 after 30 years of service.
All those who knew him knew of his love for fishing and sports. Al was active with the Henrico Senior Softball League for several years. He also served as a board member of the Wilde Lake Association.
The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital ICU and Oncology units for their love and excellent care. The family invites you to a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2010, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 8200 Woodman Road, Richmond, Va. 23228, (804)262-1770.
Gifts in his memory may be made to the Cancer CARE Fund of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital, either online at www.bsvaf.org or mailed to the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Virginia 23226.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Darrell E. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
We included the obituaries of his first wife, Phyllis Ann Shuck Alford; parents, Denver Cline Alford and Blanche Mabel McCormick Alford; and brother Gary David Alford in West Virginia Obituaries; and of his sister Betty Lou Alford Turley in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Darrell Eugene 1935 WV1, Denver Cline 1911 WV2, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV3, Lafayette 1850 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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DAVID BRIGHT ALFORD, SR.
Father of Harper Shelton Alford, AAFA #1487
Uncle of George Robert Alford, Jr., AAFA #1412
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 30 September 1970
Died at a local hospital, September 27, 1970, David Bright Alford, Sr. of 1513 Palmyra Ave.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Shelton Alford; three sons, Capt. Harper Shelton Alford of Richmond, Capt. Leroy Bertram Alford of Baumholder, Germany and David Bright Alford, Jr. of Richmond; two sisters and two brothers.
Remains will rest at his residence, 1513 Palmyra Ave.
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 P.M. at Hollywood Cemetery.
He was a member of Ginter Park Baptist Church and a a retired engineer with C&P Telephone Co.
Photos from Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Olsen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that David Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 2 July 1904 and died _____ Sept 1970, last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Catherine Shelton Alford; and brother Leonard Bertram Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Leroy Bertram Alford and Sallie Singleton Reaves Alford; and brother George Robert Alford Sr. in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: David Bright 1904 SC1, Leroy Bertram 1870 SC2, David 1836 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DAVID ELBERT “JACK” ALFORD
SUNDAY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Sunday, 11 November 1990
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JLR
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of David E. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Mary Shiflett Alford; children Donald Elwood Alford, Janet Marie Alford Maupin, and Leslie Howard Alford; parents, Francis Luther Alford and Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; and siblings Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Otis Lee Alford, Robert Ray Alford Sr., Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald, and Ward Hamilton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: David Elbert 1908 VA1, Francis Luther 1880 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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DELORES ANN ALFORD
NEWS & ADVANCE
Lynchburg, VA—Friday, 10 August 2018
DELORES ANN ALFORD
Delores A. Alford of Lynchburg, departed this life on Sunday, August 5, 2018. She will be laid to rest at 12 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Mount Hope Church, 1185 Greenhouse Rd. Rustburg [Campbell Co.] VA 24588…. Community Funeral Home directing.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DENNIS LEROY ALFORD
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Wednesday, 6 February 2020
Dennis Leroy Alford, age 73, of Max Meadows, Va., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
He was born in Pulaski Co., Va., on February 25, 1946, the son of the late Arthur Alford and Nora Hudson Alford. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the American Legion Post # 9 of Wytheville, a lifetime member of the Wythe Co. Rescue Squad, a past member of the Max Meadows Volunteer Fire Dept., the Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge # 235, A.F. & A.M., a member of the IOOF and an amateur radio operator.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory Lee Alford; granddaughter, Cara Lynn Compton; brothers, Sherman Alford, and Donald Alford; and sister, Marie Armbrister.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Brenda Fink Alford; son, Bradley Allen Alford of the home; former daughter-in-law, Marsha Diane Alford Harris of Wytheville; grandson, Gregory Clay Alford; and a niece, Sarah Alford of Wytheville.
The family received friends Tuesday evening, February 25, 2020, at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2020, at the Locust Hill United Methodist Church…. Interment will follow at the Fink Cemetery with American Legion Post # 9 conducting Military Rites….
Photo from Keesling Cemetery, Grahams Forge, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D
Photo posted 6/2022—per photographer, still no permanent marker 1/2023
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his son Gregory Lee Alford; mother, Nora Bell Hudson Alford; and siblings Sherman Leo Alford and Viola Marie Alford Armbrister in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Dennis Leroy 1946 VA1, Arthur Lewis 1900 VA2, John Wesley 1871 IN3, Isaac 1826 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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DIANE SUE ALFORD SAHAGUN COOPER
RICHLANDS NEWS-PRESS
Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA—6 February 2008
Diane Sue Cooper, 63, of Tazewell, died February 2 in a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Born August 26, 1944 in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Barbara Alford.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Lou and Delane Sue Sahagun, and one brother, Jimmy Alford.
Survivors: daughters, Loretta West of Claypool Hill, Barbara Ruth Matney and husband, Tim, of Abingdon; brothers, Jerry Alford of Cleveland, OH, Larry Alford of Jonesville; sister, Rosalie Howard of Cleveland, OH; grandchildren, Kelli Laine Mitchell, Grace Matney and Samantha Matney; and great grandchild, Skyler Joseph Mitchell.
Graveside services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. February 5 at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill…. Singleton Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Diane Cooper (SS# issued in VA), last residence Cedar Bluff, Tazewell Co., VA.
See the obituary of her brother James Clayton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her paternal grandmother, Viola Thompson Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Diane Sue 1944 WV1, William Clayton 1914 WV2, James Samuel 1864 WV3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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DONALD ELWOOD ALFORD
Senior photo, 1955 Hornet’s Nest, Wilson Memorial High School, Fishersville, VA
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Friday, 9 August 1963
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JLR
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, David Elbert “Jack” Alford and Ruth Mary Shiflett Alford; and siblings Janet Marie Alford Maupin and Leslie Howard Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Donald Elwood Alford, electrical engineer age 25, died 8 Aug 1963 of leukemia.
From VA Marriages: Donald Elwood Alford married Heide Marie Goss, age 20 born in West Germany, daughter of August Goss and Erna Bachmann, on 16 Sept 1962 in Newport News, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Donald Elwood 1937 VA1, David Elbert 1908 VA2, Francis Luther 1880 VA3, Francis Marion 1857 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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DONALD GLENN ALFORD, JR.
Photo from Graham Funeral Home
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 18 January 2009
VIRGINIA BEACH—Donald Glenn Alford Jr., 58, of the 5800 block of Glenview Drive, went to be with the Lord Jan. 15, 2009.
A native of Knoxville, Tenn., he was the son of Mrs. Lillian F. Alford of Aliquippa, Pa., and the late Donald G. Alford Sr. He was a truck driver for D.D. Jones and retired from the U.S. Navy with 21 years of service and a member of Calvary Temple Church. An avid motorcyclist, he was a member of the Star Touring and Riding Association, Virginia Beach Chapter 188.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sandra H. Alford; two sons, Nick Alford of Virginia Beach and Leonard Milbourn of Exmore, Va.; two sisters, Debbie Sawinski and her husband Joe of Aliquippa and Sherry Holcomb and her husband Mike of Ostrander, Ohio; and a brother, Bill Alford and his wife Linda of Pickerington, Ohio.
A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Temple Church, 5639 Brickell Road, Norfolk, with Pastor Lamar Sentell and Pastor Chris Amos officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Graham Funeral Home, Greenbrier Chapel.
Those desiring may make donations to Calvary Temple Church Organ Fund. Please share a memory with the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, Ron Stewart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald G. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 10 Nov 1950, last residence Virginia Beach, VA.
We included the obituary of his paternal grandfather, Clark Lee Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
Donald’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, #5.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Donald Glenn 1950 TN1, Donald Glenn 1931 WV2, Clark Lee 1902 WV3, Olen Bucy 1877 WV4, Merican V. 1831 VA5, Joseph 1802 VA6, John 1773 VA7, John 1732 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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DONALD VENTON ALFORD
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Thursday, 11 May 2017
Donald Venton Alford, 81, of Leonard Road, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at his residence.
He was born on May 28, 1935, in Crimora, a son of the late Odie Theodore and Virgie Leona Scrogham Alford. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member of Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren and retired from Fleming Foods.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Stanley Roadcap.
Survivors include his wife, Dot McAllister Alford; daughters, Donna Pugh and husband, Greg of Crozet and Debbie Simmons and husband, Jeff of Staunton; sister, Betty Bosserman of Bridgewater; grandchildren, Ashleigh Brown and husband, Anthony and Joshua Pugh; great grandchildren, Peyton Brown and Reagan Brown; and a great niece, Nikki Roadcap.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Greg Pugh, Joshua Pugh, Anthony Brown, Warren Wood, Jr., Jeff Simmons, Neil Baber, Mark Baber, and Jim McAllister….
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, 1Cat2Cats3
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Odie Theodore Alford and Virgie Leona Scrogham Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Donald Venton 1935 VA1, Odie Theodore 1902 VA2, James Alexander 1850 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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DONNA JORDAN ALFORD
Daughter-in-Law of William Joseph Alford Jr., AAFA #0088
Sister-in-Law of William Joseph Alford III, AAFA #0144; and Stephen Michael Alford, AAFA #0536
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—6 February 2022
On January 31, 2022, Donna Jordan Alford passed away at her home in Hampton after a courageous and prolonged battle with Lupus.
She was born on June 14, 1954 in Newport News, VA, and was a graduate of Kecoughtan High School in 1972. She married Thomas J. Alford on December 20, 1972 and welcomed only son, William, the following year.
Donna’s talents were many including a clothing designer/seamstress, painter, dog breeder/trainer, a beloved wife, mother, sister and she was welcoming to all who met her. For Donna, family came first.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gertrude & Paul Jordan.
She is survived by her childhood sweetheart, love of her life, & husband of over 30 years, Thomas J. Alford; her treasured son, William Paul Alford; sister, Trudie Fae White; brother, David A. Jordan; granddaughter, Ashley Buben; and her fur-baby, Riley.
The Alford Family wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice, and nurses Krista and Randi. The family will have a private service at a later date…. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
Photo from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Al [AL]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents-in-law, William Joseph “Joe” Alford Jr. and Jeanne Sabina Higgins Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas J. ???? VA1, William Joseph 1923 VA2, William Joseph 1886 NC3, Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC4, Jesse 1836 NC5, Edmund 1814 NC6, Jesse 1765 NC7.
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DORA MAE ALFORD ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 3 December 1948
Photo from Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Danna Sanders
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Isaac Alford; and children Edwin Lee Alford, Helen Cleere Alford, and Ruby Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Lillian Elnora Alford Dowling in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Dora Mae 1885 VA1, Isaac Anderson 1856 VA2, James Stephen 1831 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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DOROTHY HELMS ALFORD
Photo from Rader Funeral Home
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Tuesday, 13 January 2015
Dorothy Helms Alford, 84, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born in Chicago, Ill., and was the daughter of the late Zebulon E. and Ethel McManus Helms. She was a member of Unity of Roanoke Valley for more than 40 years.
On October 11, 1953, she married Charles E. Alford, her high school sweetheart. Her goal as a child was to be a teacher and her marriage to Charlie enabled her to teach many places, from Sanford and Raleigh, North Carolina, to Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Utica, New York and finally Troutville and a home at Rainbow Forest.
Life was good to them in many ways. She earned her first master’s degree from the University of Syracuse, and a few years later, she added a master’s degree from the University of Virginia. At the close of her career in 1995, she was the Botetourt County Schools Elementary Supervisor and she loved it!
A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville with the Reverend Linda Taylor officiating. Burial will be at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Unity of Roanoke Valley, 3300 Green Ridge Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019.
On-line condolences may be extended to the family at www.rader-funeralhome.com. Rader Funeral Home, 540-992-1212
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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DOROTHY JEAN ALFORD JONES
AAFA #0286
Photo from AAFA files
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 19 October 2003
Dorothy Alford Jones died Thursday, October 16, 2003. She was born March 28, 1924 in Osyka [Pike Co.], Miss. to Ethel McMillan Alford and Hollis Victor Alford.
Early in life she developed a love of music through the church choir and piano lessons. Later, as a resident of Colonial Heights, she studied and taught piano.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Leon C. Jones; three daughters, Jean Wilson [AAFA #0291] and her husband, Charles of Durham, N.C., Judy Polifka and her husband, Donald of Beaverdam, Jan Jones of Colonial Heights; one son, Jeffery Jones [AAFA #0391] and his wife, Kathy of Richmond; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank her homecare givers, nurses, doctors, friends, and pastors for their loving care, prayers, and kindness, during her illness.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, October 21 at 4 p.m. at Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, the Chester YMCA, or the Virginia Opera.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dorothy J. Jones (SS# issued in MS), last residence Colonial Heights, VA.
We included the obituary of her brother Hollis Harold “Hal” Alford, AAFA #0226 and AAFA’s second President, in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Dorothy Jean 1924 MS1, Hollis Victor 1891 MS2, Julius Caesar 1855 LA3, Warren Jackson 1819 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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DOROTHY LEIGH MORGAN ALFRED HUGHES
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Wednesday, 30 October 1996
Dorothy Lee Hughes, 70, of the 1600 block of Newland Road died Oct. 29, 1996, in Chesapeake Health Care Center.
A native of Robeson County, N.C., Mrs. Hughes was a member of Unity Freewill Baptist Church, Chesapeake, and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Lovelace W. Hughes Sr.; children, Barbara and J.T. Pritchard, Susan and Earl Lee and Robert and Molly Alfred, all of Virginia Beach, and Wilton and Sharon Hughes of Chesapeake; four sisters, Edna Doughty, Lorena Williams and Marion Morgan, all of Chesapeake, and Ellona Williams of Rocky Mount, N.C.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Rosewood Memorial Park…. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today in Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel…
Photo from Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Deborah VanDeever
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Hughes (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 Aug 1926, last residence Chesapeake, VA.
We included the obituary of her first husband, Robert Franklin Alfred Jr., in Florida Obituaries.
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DOROTHY RENE RIGGAN ALFORD
SOUTH HILL ENTERPRISE
South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA—Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Riggan Alford, age 89, of South Hill, died Thursday April 26, 2018.
She was a retired employee of Burlington Industries and the widow of Griffin Nathaniel “Griff” Alford.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her two daughters: Rose Nash and her husband Buddy of New Bern, NC and Patricia Jeffress of Red Oak; her three grandchildren: Jeff Clary, Kim Oliver and Karen Garner and her eleven great-grandchildren: Gage Clary, Olivia Clary, Owen Oliver, Ben Oliver, Chelsea Simon, Brantley Garner, Amber Garner, Brandon Garner, Jasmyne Schmitt, Camryn Cramer and Brayden Kelly….
A funeral service will be conducted on Monday May 7th at 2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in Crestview Memorial Park….
Photo from Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor WLC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Griffin Nathaniel Alford, in this compilation.
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DWIGHT DONNELL ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 11 May 2001
Dwight D. Alford of Richmond entered eternal rest May 6, 2001. Cherishing his memories are his son, Dwight Brandon; five daughters, Rosemary Alexander, Beauleat Lesseter, Donnetta Bowen, Donnisha Alford, and Channette Bowen; five grandchildren; one brother, Edwins Alford Sr.; two sisters, Bambi Alford and Denise Alford; a host of other relatives and friends.
A eulogistic service will be conducted Friday (today), 1 p.m., All Faiths Chapel of the A.D. Price Funeral Establishment. Dr. Roscoe Cooper officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. Professional services entrusted to the: A.D. Price Funeral Home
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 8 May 2001
Deaths – Metro
Alford, Dwight Donnell, 48, of Richmond, a laborer.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dwight D. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 12 July 1952, last residence not listed.
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EDITH B. ALFORD AARON
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Thursday, 29 December 2011
HAMPTON—On Dec. 27, heaven opened its arms and the Lord called home a precious mother and grandmother. Edith Aaron was born in Lamar, S.C., to the late George Alford Sr. and the late Ophelia Alford.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, the Rev. Charles L. Aaron; and two sons, Charles L. Aaron Jr., and Samuel Aaron.
Her love for her children and grandchildren was undeniable. She opened her home to children in foster care for 25 years and received numerous awards. She had a special love for gardening, cooking, and the church she co-founded with her husband; The First Church of God in Newport News, Va. She worked for years in the Newport News school system and also was a licensed cosmetologist. She was known for her quick wit and sense of humor which was a quality that her family and friends embraced.
To cherish her memories, she leaves her children, Roxanne Aaron (Rufus Selph), Jonathan Aaron (Stephanie), the Rev. Leon Aaron (Myrella), Chiquita Aaron, Charlene Aaron King (Andre); two honorary sons, Larry Reynolds and Glen Frazier; an honorary daughter, Ernestine Reynolds; 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her living siblings, Ernestine Nichols, Jearldine Doctor, Virginia McKinnie, Thomasina Alford, George Alford, Julius Alford (Abby); and a host of nieces and nephews, and an extended church family. She will greatly be missed.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 29, at Hampton Memorial Gardens, 155 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, Va.
Services of comfort entrusted to Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home, 4304 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God and forwarded to 1259 20TH Street, Newport News, Va., for the Charles L. and Edith B. Aaron College Scholarship Fund.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her brother Burch P. Alford Sr. in this compilation.
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EDNA EARLE ALFORD DOUGLAS
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 2 September 2001
Edna Earle Douglas, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2001, at her home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, at Weymouth Funeral Home. Interment will be in Peninsula Memorial Park [Newport News].
Survivors include her son, Warren Douglas, Jr. of Hayes; two daughters, Rose L. Clarke of Lancaster and Debbie L. Custer of Williamsburg; one brother, Charles H. Alford of Selma, North Carolina; two sisters, Levithan R. Steed of Springfield and Emily R. Prim of Tucson, Arizona. Her seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive her.
Her husband of 51 years, Calvin W. Douglas, Sr., preceded her in death.
Photo from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wheaton Hogate
Photo taken in 2022
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna Douglas (SS# issued in VA) was born 31 March 1927, last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., VA.
See the obituary of her mother, mother, Ruth Elizabeth Freeman Alford Teal Marshburn, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, Herbert A. Alford; and brother Charles Herbert Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From SSACI: Edna Earle Alford Douglas was born 31 March 1927 in Johnston Co., NC, daughter of Herbert Alford and Ruth Freeman.
From VA Marriages: Edna Earle Alford, age 19 daughter of Herbert Alford and Ruth Freeman, married Calvin Warren Douglas on 17 Dec 1946 in Portsmouth, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Edna Earle 1927 NC1, Herbert A. 1906 NC2, James Kisar 1877 NC3, Bryant 1845 NC4, Kisar 1814 NC5.
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EDNA MAE CAMPBELL LAWHORNE PILLOW ALFORD
Photo from Teague Funeral Service
DAILY PROGRESS
Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA—Friday, 26 May 2017
Edna Mae Alford, 71, of Scottsville, passed from this life on May 21, 2017.
She was born on September 3, 1945, to the late Richard and Lucy Coffee Campbell, and she was married to Billy Alford for 28 years.
In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by her son, Vernon Lawhorne.
She is survived by her husband Billy; three sons: Neal Lawhorne and his wife Vicky of Charlottesville, Rodney Lawhorne and his wife Beverly of North Garden, and Alfred Lawhorne; six grandchildren: Joseph Lawhorne, Michael Lawhorne, Joseph Hypes, Melissa Lawhorne, Amanda Lawhorne, and Kristin DeFay; and four great-grandchildren: Imani Hinton, Dawson Lawhorne, Sabrina Lawhorne, and Sydney DeFay.
A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 12 p.m.at Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville, with a burial to follow at Culpeper National Cemetery….
Photo from Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kevin Thompson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her third husband, Billy Lebron Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Edna Mae Campbell, age 17 daughter of Richard Dan Campbell and Lucy Mae Coffey, married Sam Lawhorne, age 23 son of Lee Roy Lawhorne and Julia Ann Lawhorne, on 28 Oct 1961 in Nelson Co., VA.
From VA Divorces: Edna Mae Campbell, age 42, and Michael Wayne Pillow, age 35, were married on 2 July 1977 and divorced on 19 Nov 1987 in Albermarle Co., VA. They had no children.
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EDWIN LEE ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 6 September 2001
Edwin Lee Alford, 79, of Richmond, died Saturday, September 1, 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce B. Alford; son, James B. Alford; sister, Marygene Watkins; a granddaughter and three nieces.
A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2001 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Latter-day Saints Church on Atlee Rd. A graveside service will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday. September 10, 2001 in Quantico National Cemetery. Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, is handling arrangements.
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 6 September 2001
Alford, Edwin Lee, 79, of Richmond, a World War II Marine Corps veteran, husband of Joyce B. Alford.
Photo from Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Prince William Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marion Royal
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that E. Lee Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 29 Dec 1921, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Joyce Blazzard Alford; son John Lee Alford; parents, James Isaac Alford and Dora Mae Alford Alford; and siblings Helen Cleere Alford and Ruby Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Lillian Elnora Alford Dowling in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Edwin Lee 1921 VA1, James Isaac 1880 VA2, John Franklin 1845 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EILEEN ANDREWS ALFRED
Covington, VA—_____ July 2013
Mrs. Eileen “Tootie” Andrews Alfred, age 83, of Covington, passed Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Brian Center-Alleghany, Low Moor, where she took the Hand of her Savior and entered her Eternal Home. She was the wife of the late Andrew Jackson Alfred, Jr. who preceded her in death on February 28, 1984.
Mrs. Alfred was born September 30, 1929 in Alleghany County, the daughter of the late Earl H. and Eileen Floyd Andrews. She had a long career with Life of Virginia Insurance Company, where she retired as office manager. Tootie was a lifelong member of Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and serving wherever there was a need. Because of her loving, caring church family, friends and neighbors, she was able to continue living in her home for many years.
Tootie is survived by her daughter, Tonda Angus and husband, George of Huntington, WV; her son, Drew Alfred and wife, Alice of Newport News; four grandchildren, Jason Angus and wife, Kristen, Kelly Beth Dangelo and husband, John, Andy Alfred and Sara Eileen Alfred; four great grandchildren, Abrianna Angus, William Angus, Sarah Beth Dangelo and Ella Dangelo; one brother, Earl Andrews and wife, Ruby; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Friday, July 26, 2013 at Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church…. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Alfred, Butch Curtin, C.J. Entsminger, Ernie Fitzgerald, Jimmy Kincaid, Larry McCallister, Kevin Nicely, Wayne Perkins and Tommy Sibold, Sr….
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eileen A. Alfred (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
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ELEANOR ANN HERRON ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—4 June 2003
CRIMORA—Eleanor Alford, 61, of 8 Odell Drive, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at her residence.
She was born January 30, 1942 in Waynesboro a daughter of the late Edward B. and Ruby Herron Herron. She was a homemaker and a member of the Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. She donated her time to anyone who needed her. She collected porcelain dolls. She enjoyed sewing, baking, and candy making.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin brother, Frank Herron and one grandson, Charles Alford, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Francis Earl Alford; two sons, Charles O. Alford of Crimora and Shawn Earl Alford and his wife Sharon of Grottoes; two daughters, Cecilia Mawyer and her fiancee Harry Bradshaw of Crimora and Pretrea F. Mawyer and her husband Robbie of Grottoes; one brother, Ronnie Herron of Staunton; five sisters, Mollie Maxey of Waynesboro, Hattie Allen of Waynesboro, Mattie Estes of New Hope, Polly Herron of Waynesboro, and Phyllis Ross of Waynesboro; eight grandchildren, Jessica Weisman of Waynesboro, Thomas Alford of Crimora, Derek Alford of Grottoes, Christian Alford of Grottoes, Justin Alford of Grottoes, Lakesha Alford of Crimora, Lacey Mawyer of Crimora and Kendall Mawyer of Grottoes; two great-grandchildren, Caleb Thomas of Crimora, Cameron Weisman of Waynesboro.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2003 at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery….
Active pallbearers will be Jimmy VanFossen, Scott VanFossen, Paul Crissman, Danny McCauley, Brad Thomas and Charlie Herron….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Eleanor H. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Francis Earl Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and grandson Charles Oscar Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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ELEANOR MARIE GRIFFITH ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Friday, 25 November 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH—Eleanor Griffith Alford, 91, passed away on November 22, 2016.
Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David and Virginia Griffith and the widow of William L. Alford, Sr. She was a member of Churchland Baptist Church and a volunteer for animal rescue.
Left to cherish her memory: her daughter, Martha Virginia Alford of Portsmouth; three sons, William L. Alford, Jr., of Virginia Beach, Edward McCoy Alford of Alexandria, VA, and Byron Paul Alford and his wife, Ginny, of New York; a daughter-in-law, Sigi Alford; a sister, Ann Wilburn of Richmond, VA; three grandchildren, Sylvia, Angela, and Christopher; and three great-grandchildren, Carolina, Sophia, and Mary Elizabeth.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Olive Branch Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, William Lee Alford Sr., in this compilation.
From VA Births: Eleanor Marie Griffith was born 1 March 1925 in Henrico Co., VA.
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ELIZA ANN ALFORD LEE
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—1 January 2008
Mrs. Eliza Alford, formerly of 309 S. Harrison Street, departed this life December 25, 2007 [her 83rd birthday].
She is survived by one daughter, Vivian Lee; two sons, Carl Alford and Robert Lee; six grand-children, eight great-grand-children; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; two daughters-in-law, Hattie B. Alford and Evelyn Lee; one sister-in-law, Delores Alford; and other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m. Dr. Ricardo Brown officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
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Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home
Richmond, VA—_____ December 2007
Eliza Ann Lee, Departed this life December 25, 2007. Mrs. Eliza Lee formerly of 309 S. Harrison Street.
She is survived by one daughter Vivian Lee; two sons Carl Alford and Robert Lee; six grandchildren; eight grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two daughters in law Hattie B. Alford and Evelyn Lee; one sister in law Delores Alford and other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Wednesday 1P.M. Dr. Ricardo Brown off. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45P.M. Wednesday.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eliza A. Lee (SS# issued in VA) was born 25 Dec 1925, last residence Richmond, VA.
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ELIZABETH ANN MATTOX ALFORD
NEWS & ADVANCE
Lynchburg, VA—16 November 2022
Eizabeth Mattox Alford, 96, of Lynchburg, Va., widow of Lester H. Alford, died on November 9, 2022.
Elizabeth was born in Gretna, Va., on October 16, 1926, the daughter of the late Carrie Hodges and Conard (Blount) Mattox Sr. In addition to her husband and parents, Lib was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Edward Mattox and Conard Blount Mattox Jr; and a sister, Jacqueline Mattox Metcalf.
She is survived by two sons and their families, Robert Kent and Jane M. Alford of Richmond, Va., and Edward Neal and Gail Alford of Evansville, Ind., plus their three sons, wives, and ten grandchildren.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in 1948 from what is now known as James Madison University. Lib was a former teacher for Lynchburg Public Schools where she taught for 26 years. Active in the community, she was President of the Lynchburg Women’s Club and the Virginia Baptist Hospital Auxiliary. Serving the Hospital Auxiliary for 32 years, she logged 28,494 volunteer hours in addition to knitting thousands of baby hats for newborns. A lifelong bridge player, she achieved the rank of Gold Life Master and was a member of the Lynchburg Duplicate Bridge Club. Active in her church, she was a member of Peakland United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, Va. Burial will be private in Fort Hill Memorial Park….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Lester Herman Alford, in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH “BETSY” BUEHLER MCCORD ALFORD
DAILY PROGRESS
Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA—Wednesday, 14 September 2016
Elizabeth “Betsy” Buehler Alford 93 of Charlottesville passed away Friday September 9, 2016 at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge [Charlottesville, VA].
Born June 30, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. Buehler Jr. and Elizabeth Wiener Buehler.
She was also preceded in death by a brother William E. Buehler III.
Affectionately known as “The Walker,” Betsy enjoyed being with her family, watching tennis and walking 3 miles a day.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan M. Williams and husband, Ken of Palmyra, Va.; a son, David M. McCord and wife, Faye of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Eugenia and husband, Paul Bruce Ferguson of Lansdale, Pa., three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2016 in The Chapel at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Hill & Wood Funeral Home. Interment at Monticello Memory Gardens will be private….
Photo from Monticello Memorial Park, Albemarle Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Brian Gallagher
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AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
We included the obituary of her second husband, Ralph Mart Alford, in Hawaii Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: Elizabeth Buehler McCord, age 48 born 30 June 1923, daughter of William Edgar Buehler and Elizabeth Wiener, married Ralph Mart Alford, age 50 born 31 May 1921, son of Charles Arthur Alford and Estella Williams, on 22 Apr 1972 in Fairfax, VA.
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ELIZABETH ROBERTSON ALFORD
Grandmother of Neill Herbert Alford III, AAFA #1514
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—31 December 1986
Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson Alford, a retired psychology professor at Greenville Woman’s College, now part of Furman University in Greenville, S.C., died Monday. She was 94.
Mrs. Alford, widow of Neill H. Alford Sr., received an A.B. degree from Furman in 1913 and a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1916. She was active in the South Carolina suffrage movement.
Mrs. Alford had lived in Orange County since 1959 before moving to Charlottesville.
She was a trustee of Greenville Woman’s College and had been instrumental in coordinating activities at that school with Furman.
Mrs. Alford was the author of one of the first histories of Greenville Woman’s College and a former member of the Greenville Planning Commission. She was vice chairman of the Greenville Community Council.
She is survived by a son, University of Virginia law Professor Neill H. Alford Jr. of Charlottesville.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the family cemetery in Dillon, S.C. Memorial contributions may be made to the Furman University Loyalty Fund, Greenville, S.C. 29602.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elizabeth Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 20 Dec 1892, last residence Charlottesville, VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Neill Herbert Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her son Neill Herbert Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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ELIZABETH TALBOT “LIB” SMITH ALFORD
Mother of Neill Herbert Alford III, AAFA #1514
DAILY PROGRESS
Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA—Sunday, 5 April 2015
Elizabeth Smith Alford, 96, of Charlottesville, died March 28, 2015, at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
She was the widow of Neill H. Alford Jr.
Mrs. Alford, known as both Elizabeth and Lib, was born March 2, 1919, in Greenville, S.C., to Walter Lindsay Smith and Margaret Reynolds Smith. She graduated in 1936 from Greenville High School, where she was salutatorian of her class and student body vice president. In 1940, she graduated with a B.A. in music from Furman University, where she was in two honorary societies, Zetosophia (academic) and Senior Order (leadership). In 1943, she earned a diploma in piano from the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where she studied with James Friskin. She loved living in New York and remembered it as a highlight of her life.
In 1943, she married Neill Herbert Alford Jr., whom she had known since first grade. They were married 64 years, until Neill’s death in 2007. When they married, Neill was serving in the Army during World War II. When he deployed to Europe in late 1944, Lib returned to Greenville and taught at Greenville High School.
In March 1946, Neill returned from the war and his postwar Army service in Europe. That summer, they moved to Charlottesville so Neill could finish law school at the University of Virginia (his studies were interrupted by military service). After he graduated in 1947, he joined the U.Va. law faculty and they lived in Charlottesville after that, except for a year at Yale University in 1950-51; a year at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., in 1961-62; and two years (1974-76) in Athens, Ga., when Neill was dean of the University of Georgia law school.
A gifted musician, Lib taught piano in Charlottesville from 1952 until the early 1970s. She taught music and directed the glee club at St. Anne’s School in Charlottesville in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In the early 1940s, she taught music in the McColl, S.C., schools, and carefully saved money to attend Juilliard. In Charlottesville, she loved being a member of the Piano Group, a group of women who met regularly for more than 40 years to play music for each other.
She was a member and former president of the Faculty Wives Club (now University Women’s Club) at the University of Virginia. She also was a member and former president of the Wednesday Music Club. She was a member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church and, earlier, First Baptist Church.
She volunteered as a room mother, band parent and in other roles for her children’s schools and activities; she was a volunteer music teacher at Venable School in the 1960s. Lib liked to read and was expert at math and crossword puzzles.
She and Neill shared a sense of adventure and loved to travel. Lib was an excellent trip planner and liked to study maps; before anyone used the Internet and GPS, she planned two cross-country camping adventures for her family, one to the Grand Canyon, and one to Yellowstone and the Tetons. She energetically explored cities on her own when she accompanied Neill to conferences.
Lib approached life with enthusiasm, humor and optimism. She gave boundless encouragement to her family and was hospitable to everyone from neighborhood kids to law students to dignitaries visiting the university. Four weeks before her death, she enjoyed going out to lunch to celebrate her 96th birthday with family, including a new great-granddaughter named Elizabeth Alford.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her three brothers, W. Lindsay Smith Jr., Mallory Reynolds Smith and Randolph Smith, and two nephews.
She is survived by three children, Neill H. Alford III, and his wife, Pattie, of Virginia Beach; Margaret Alford Cloud and her husband, Bill, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and Eli Thomas S. Alford and his wife, Lisa, of West Chester, Ohio. She is also survived by three grandchildren and their spouses, Diane E. Croce (Andrew) of Springfield, Va.; Eli T.S. Alford Jr. (Alison) of Alexandria, Va.; and Lindsay A. Ramspott (Jason), of Concord, N.C. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Walker M. Ramspott, Jacob A. Croce, Frederick A. Ramspott and Elizabeth S. Alford; a former daughter-in-law, Anne B. Alford of Lorton, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Charlotte R. Smith of Greenville, S.C. She is also survived by four nieces and four nephews, of whom she was very fond….
She will be buried next to her husband on April 18, 2015, at the Alford Cemetery at Minturn, S.C., with a memorial service in Charlottesville later (date will be announced later). Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon, S.C., is handling the graveside service; Teague Funeral Home has been in charge in Charlottesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad (www.carsrescue.org or 828 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22902), to the Wednesday Music Club (scholarships) (www.wednesdaymusicclub.org or PO Box 7642, Charlottesville, VA 22906), or to a charity of one’s choice.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Neill Herbert Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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ELLEN MAE BURNETT ALFORD
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—Saturday, 11 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Ellen Mae Burnett Alford, 78, of Wytheville, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997, in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel…. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery.
She was born in Wythe County, a daughter of the late John H. and Lilly Gravely Burnett. She was a member of the West End United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.R. Alford Sr.; daughter Gloria Jean Alford Hall; and a brother Homer C. Burnett.
Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, J.D. and Janice Alford, and W.R. Alford, Jr., all of Wytheville; four grandsons and spouses, Marty and Judy Alford, Mike and Cindy Alford, all of Wytheville, Brandon Alford of Galax, and Ralph H. Hall, Jr. of Oregon; two granddaughters, Tammy Aker of Winston-Salem, NC, and Alicia Alford of Wytheville; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Clarence (Elizabeth) Russell of Austinville; one brother and sisters-in-law, Ben E. and Isabelle Burnett of Princeton, WV, Rebecca Burnett of Alexandria; and several nieces and nephews….
Photo from West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Traci C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellen B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 18 Aug 1919, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituary of her son John Dexter “J.D.” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Walter Robert 1912 VA1, John Wesley 1871 IN2, Isaac 1826 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ELLIS CLAYTON ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—13 November 2012
NEWPORT NEWS—Ellis Clayton Alford, 79, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 13, at Edgecombe Memorial Park, Tarboro, N.C.
Mr. Alford served 43 years of faithful service with Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.
He is survived by his family, including sister, Elizabeth Tyson of Oak City, N.C.; and brother, Jesse Alford of Tarboro, N.C.
Arrangements are by Carlisle Funeral Home, Inc., Tarboro….
Photo from Edgecombe Memorial Park, Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous (#48052754)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellis C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 19 May 1933, last residence
See the obituary of his wife, Margaret Ruth Briley Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Jesse Alford Sr. and Fannie Lydia Whitehurst Alford; and brothers Jesse Alford Jr. and Lee Whitehurst Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; of his brother James Robert Alford in California Obituaries; and of his brother Gene Alton Alford in Nevada Obituaries.
From North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000 (Ancestry): Ellis Clayton Alford, “Colored (Black)”, was born 19 May 1933 in Bethel, Pitt Co., son of Jesse Alford and Lydia Whitehurst. The other 3 children born to this couple are listed as white. The family is listed as white on the 1940 census in Edgecombe Co., NC, and many other records list people in this family as white.
From VA Marriages: Margaret Ruth Briley, age 21, born in Edgecombe Co., NC, daughter of John Arthur Briley and Agnes Husbeth, married Ellis Clayton Alford, age 24, born in Pitt Co., NC, son of Jesse Alford and Lydia Whitehurst, on 7 March 1958 in Emporia, VA. Both are listed as white.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7. Ellis’s father, Jesse Alford, is not listed in this genealogy, but he is on the 1920 census with the family.
His lineage: Ellis Clayton 1933 NC1, Jesse 1901 NC2, Jesse 1861 NC3, Jesse 1836 NC4, Edmund 1814 NC5, Jesse 1765 NC6.
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ELLRANDON W. ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—19 October 1993
HAMPTON—Ellrandon W. Alford, 69, retired owner of James River Beauty Salon, died Monday, Oct. 18.
Mrs. Alford had been the owner of several beauty salons on the Peninsula for the past 50 years. She was a native of Thomasville, N.C.
Survived by her husband, Howard L. Alford; a daughter, Janet Lee Carpini of Newport News; three sisters, Lola Stone, Carleen Mabe and Dorothy Turner of Hampton and Juanita Freeman of Thomasville; and a grandchild.
Memorials to American Heart Association, 753 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News 23606.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ellradon [sic] W. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 3 Aug 1924, last residence Hampton, VA.
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EMMA J. ALFORD KOUNTIS
Photo from TMAM24’s Todd McCormick family tree (Ancestry)
THE PROGRESS-INDEX
Petersburg, VA—Thursday, 24 August 1961
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, John Thomas Alford and Frances Elizabeth Smythers Alford; and brother John Burton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother George Thomas Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
Her Find A Grave memorial says she has no gravestone.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Emma J. 1905 VA1, John Thomas 1864 VA2, Thomas R. 1824 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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EMMA JEAN ALVORD CORBIN LASCHE
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Saturday, 22 June 2002
CHINCOTEAGUE [Accomack Co.]—Emma Jean Lasche, 62, died June 21, 2002, in Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox.
Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Laura Hinman Alvord. She was a deputy clerk for Accomack County General District Court and attended Union Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Robert P. Lasche; two daughters, Leah Corbin Sturgis of Craddockville, Va., and Mea Corbin Payne of Newport News; two sons, Harry Alvord Corbin of Exmore, Va., and Christopher Bruce Corbin of Salisbury, Md.; a stepdaughter, Lisa Lasche of Texas; a sister, Sharon Downing; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at John W. Taylor Memorial Cemetery, Temperanceville, with Francis Hinman officiating. Salyer Funeral Home is in charge.
Photo from John W. Taylor Cemetery, Temperanceville, Accomack Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jason C. Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma A. Lasche (SS# issued in VA) was born 1 May 1940, last residence Chincoteague, Accomack Co., VA.
See the obituary of her father, Harry Elbridge Alvord, in this compilation.
From VA Divorces: Emma Jean Alvford [sic], born 1 May 1940 in Accomack Co., VA, and Bruce P. Corbin, born 31 Jan 1939 in Northampton Co., VA, were married on 7 July 1957 and divorced on 18 June 1967.
From VA Marriages: Emma Alvord Clark, age 43, daughter of Harry Eldridge Alvord and Laura Hinman, married Robert Paul Lasche on 14 April 1984 in Chincoteague, Accomack Co., VA. It was the third marriage for both.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Emma Jean 1940 VA1, Harry Elbridge 1890 NY2, William Henry 1862 NY3, Elbridge 1833 NY4, Lyman 1794 CT5, Asahel Gould 1769 CT6, Asahel 1746 CT7, Asahel 1720 MA8, Thomas 1683 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT10, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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EMMA L. PETTAWAY ALFORD
RICHMOND NEWS LEADER
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 12 April 1952
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Archie Alford Sr; and daughters Lula L. Alford and Pollie Annie Alford Ferguson in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Emma L. Alford, black age 51, died 11 Apr 1952 in Richmond, VA. She was born 25 Dec _____ in Prince George Co., VA, daughter of Theophous and Fannie Pettaway. Her husband is listed as Jame Alford.
1940 census, Richmond, VA—all members of this family are black:
Emma Alfred head 36 VA divorced laundress
Pollie G. dau 16 VA
Eliza E. dau 15 VA
Emmaline dau 14 VA
James J. son 12 VA
Mary B. dau 10 VA
Lula L. dau 8 VA
1930 census, Richmond, VA—all members of this family are black:
James Alfriend head 44 VA VA VA age 20 at 1st marriage butcher
Emma wife 30 VA VA VA age 14 at 1st marriage
Pollie A. dau 6 VA VA VA
Eliza A. dau 5 VA VA VA
James son 4 VA VA VA
Mary A. dau 0 VA VA VA
+ 3 lodgers
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EMMETT CLYDE ALFORD, JR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—20 August 1990
HAMPTON—Emmett Clyde Alford Jr., 43, died Saturday, Aug. 18, in McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond.
A native of Harrisonburg, Mr. Alford had been a Peninsula resident for 32 years. He formerly was employed at Sentara Hampton General Hospital for 10 years. Mr. Alford was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his mother, Winnie B. Vouriotis of Hampton; and one sister, Deborah K. Bryan of Carrollton.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home…. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Park….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Emmett Clyde Alford Sr. and Winnie Bell Craig Alford Vouriotis, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Emmett Clyde Alford Jr. was born 26 Jan 1947 in Harrisonburg, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Emmett Clyde 1947 VA1, Emmett Clyde 1911 VA2, Francis Luther 1880 VA3, Francis Marion 1857 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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EMMETT CLYDE ALFORD, SR.
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Tuesday, 26 November 1963
Emmett Clyde Alford, 52, a resident of Hampton, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday [November 22] after a fall down the stairs of the Toll Plaza Bridge Tunnel at Hampton.
Mr. Alford was born on Aug. 21, 1911, in Augusta County and was a son of the late Francis Luther and Lottie Claytor Alford. He was a member of the Mt. Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Winnie Craig Alford; one son, Emmett Clyde Alford Jr., and one daughter, Deborah Kay Alford, both at home; four brothers, Owen Alford of Ft. Pierce, Fla., D.E. Alford and Otis L. Alford, both of Route 1, Waynesboro and Ward H. Alford of Waynesboro and three sisters, Mrs. Evie Cash and Mrs. Ruth Fitzgerald, both of Waynesboro and Mrs. Naomi Hodges of El Paso, TX. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
The body will remain at the Etter Funeral Home until 1 p.m. tomorrow. It will be placed in the Mt. Bethel Church one hour prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service…. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Daniel Craig, Clarence Craig, William Lam, Allan Evans, Robert Craig and Herman Craig.
Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Cash, Ronnie Cash, Frank Claytor, H.T. Claytor Jr., Leslie Alford, Harry Humphries, Elmer Humphries, Lee Baber, Wade Baber, Ernest Claytor and D.D. Claytor….
Photo from Mount Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Clark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Nov 1963) dates of Emmett Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Winnie Bell Craig Alford Vouriotis; son Emmett Clyde Alford Jr.; parents, Francis Luther Alford and Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; and siblings David Elbert “Jack” Alford, Otis Lee Alford, Robert Ray Alford Sr., Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald, and Ward Hamilton Alford in this compilation.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Emmett C. Alford, age 28, married Winnie Bell Craig, age 21, on 8 Apr 1939 in Guilford Co., NC.
From:
EVENING LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Tuesday, 19 April 1927
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Emmett Clyde 1911 VA1, Francis Luther 1880 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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GAZETTE VIRGINIAN
South Boston, Halifax Co., VA—Monday, 14 March 2005
Essie Johnson Alford, 62, of Riverdale Drive, South Boston died in Halifax.
Ms. Alford was born in Halifax County on October 21, 1942, to the late Harry Johnson and the late Alean Carrington Beard. She was a member of Mayo Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Kirk Johnson of Oak Park, Ill.; a devoted cousin, Jessie Marable of South Boston; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Ms. Alford were held March 12 at 2 p.m. at Jeffress Funeral
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Essie J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 Oct 1942, last residence Halifax, Halifax Co., VA.
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EVA MAE ALFORD ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 12 April 1977
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eva Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 Sept 1914 and died _____ Apr 1977, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituaries of her children Anna Beatrice Alford White Ferebee, Levern Alford, and Lionel Alford; and siblings James Alford, Reccilla Alford Rainey, William H. Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Eva Mae Alford, black, died 9 Apr 1977 in Richmond, VA. She was the widow of Taft Alford and daughter of Henry and Anna Alford. She was born 27 Sept 1914 in NC.
From SSACI: Eva Mae Alford, black, was born 17 Sept 1914 in Laurinburg, SC, daughter of Henry Alford and Anna McArther. She died _____ Apr 1977.
From North Carolina, Divorce Index (Ancestry): Eva Alford and Taft Alford were divorced on 17 May 1966 in Robeson Co., NC.
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EVANS B. ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Thursday, 2 September 1999
Evans B. Alford went to be with his Lord the early morning of Aug. 27, 1999. Born and raised in Clio, S.C., he became a resident of Newport News 50 years ago.
He leaves to cherish a beloved companion of 46 years, Annie B. Pope; sons, Bruce Pope; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Pope, Charles Pope, and daughter, Angela Davis, all of Newport News; brothers, Vernon R. and Wade H. Alford of Newport News; one sister, Ruth McCrae of Maxton, N.C.; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews that will surely miss him.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Arrangements by Franklin Funeral Home.
Photo from Oakland Cemetery, Hampton, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dawn Bilik (prev. Stewart)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Evans B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 22 July 1933, last residence Newport News, VA.
See the obituaries of his brothers Vernon R. Alford and Wade Hampton Alford (including census information) in this compilation.
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EVERETT LEE ALFORD, JR.
THE PROGRESS-INDEX
Petersburg, VA—Friday, 28 October 2022
Everett Lee Alford, Jr.—He is survived by two loving and very grateful children, as well as a very special daughter-in-law. Son, Robert Everett Alford “The #1 Seed” and his wife, Amy, of Powhatan, VA; daughter, Nicole Mae Alford “Noodle / George,” of Matoaca, VA; and his granddaughter, Harper Bryant Creel “Peanut”; and future grandson, Levi Liam Creel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Nellie Mae Pruitt Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Divorces: Everette Lee Alford Jr., age 29, and Emily Mae Hudson, age 24, were divorced in Chesterfield, VA, on 10 Mary 1980. They were married on 26 Dec 1970 in Dillon, SC, and had been separated since 20 Sept 1973.
From VA Marriages: Everett Lee Alford, age 37 born 23 Feb 1951 in VA, son of Everett Lee Alford and Nellie May Brown, married Patricia Elaine Keeler, age 22 daughter of Thomas Paul Keeler and Ruby Mae Stalter, on 7 May 1988 in Chester, VA.
From VA Divorces: Everett Lee Alford Jr. and Patricia Elaine Alford were divorced on 22 June 2005 in Chesterfield, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Everett Lee 1951 VA1, Everett Lee 1918 VA2, John Thomas 1864 VA3, Thomas R. 1824 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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FLORENCE ETTA HUTCHINGS ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 25 April 1974
Mrs. Florence Etter [sic: Etta] Alford, age 76, of Ottoman, Va. died Wednesday, April 24, 1974.
She is survived by her husband, Henry T. Alford; two sisters [sic: daughters], Mrs. Florence von Behren of Orlando, Fla. and Miss Shirley Lee Alford, Boston, Mass.; two granddaughters, Miss Charlotte von Behren, Orlando, Fla. and Mrs. Linda Myers, Baltimore, Md.; a sister, Mrs. Daisy B. Taylor, Baltimore, Md.; three half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Stosch of Warsaw, Va., Mrs. Fannie Spring of Callao, Va. and Mrs. Irene West, Baltimore, Md. and a stepmother, Mrs. Betsy Hutchings, Warsaw, Va.
The remains rest at the Elmore and Haynie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock, Va. Funeral services will be 2 P.M., Friday at the Millenbeck Wesleyan Church with burial in Corrottoman Baptist Church Cemetery.
Photo from Corrottoman Baptist Church Cemetery, Ottoman, Lancaster Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Thomas Gale
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Florence Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 18 May 1897 and died _____ Apr 1974, last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co. VA.
We included the obituary of her daughter Florence Alford Von Behren in Florida Obituaries.
Her middle name is misspelled in the obituary. Her granddaughter, Carol Myers, shows it as Etta in her “von Behren Family Tree” on Ancestry.
From Virginia Marriages 1785–1940 (FamilySearch.org): Florence E. Hutchings, daughter of W.W. and A.V. Hutchings, married Henry T. Alford, son of J.H. and M.E. Alford, on 2 Dec 1914 in Lancaster Co., VA.
Her husband’s lineage: Henry Timothy 1890 VA1, John Henry 1865 VA2, John 1810 VA3.
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FLOYD RUSSELL ALFRED
CULPEPER STAR-EXPONENT
Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA—Saturday, 5 March 2005
Floyd Russell Alfred, 81, of Reva [Culpeper Co.], died Friday, March 4, 2005, at his residence. He was born November 13, 1923 in Fairfax to the late Stoddard Alfred and Mattie Lowe Alfred.
He was a member of Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle.
He is survived by his wife, Mary H. Alfred; two stepchildren, Brenda Kite and her husband, Junior of Broadway, Va. and Patsy Jenkins of Reva; and two grandchildren, Chad Figgins and Darrell Kite.
Additional survivors include one sister, Elise Allnut of Frederick, Md., and six brothers, Lester Alfred of Reva, John Newman Alfred of Culpeper, Lawrence Alfred of Barboursville, Charlie Alfred of Great Falls, Va., Cecil Alfred of Winchester and Kenley Alfred of Winchester.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Alfred was preceded in death by his first wife, Katherine Elaine Alfred; one sister, Mary Scott; and four brothers, Walter, Norman, Leonard and Roy Alfred.
The family will receive friends Sunday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper.
A funeral service will be held Monday, March 7, at 12 noon at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle. Pastor Charles Clinedinst will be officiating, and Wayne Yowell, Oliver Bowells, Danny Rider and Pastor Steve Clinedinst will be assisting.
Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery with honors provided by the Culpeper American Legion Post #330 and the Culpeper V.F.W. Post #2524 with no firing party.
Pallbearers will be Charles Jenkins, Dale Alfred, Eddie Baker, Carl Lane, Wayne Oldaker and Chad Figgins. Honorary pallbearers will be Junior Kite and Wayne Jenkins.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Floyd R. Alfred (SS# issued in DC), last residence Reva, Culpeper Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his brothers Leonard Edward Alfred and Lester Stoddard Alfred in this compilation.
This family’s last name evolved from Alford to Alfred.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALFRED lineage: Floyd Russell 1923 VA1, Walter Stoddard 1883 VA2, Walter J. 1849 CT3, Ely L. 1796 CT4, Ely ALFRED 1766 CT5, Alexander ALFORD 1741 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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FRANCES B. MCDANIEL ALFRED
DAILY NEWS
Palatka, FL—Thursday, 14 October 1993
LYNCHBURG, Va.—Frances McDaniel Alfred, 75, of Lynchburg, Va., died Tuesday.
A native of Pittsylvania County, she was married to the late Roy A. Alfred. She was the daughter of the late James and Ida L. Farmer McDaniel.
Mrs. Alfred was a retired seamstress. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara A. Schweitzer of San Mateo, and Sylvia E. Miller, Altavista, Va.; one son, Roy F. Alfred of Altavista; one brother, Herman C. McDaniel of Hurt, Va.; 12 grandchildren and 13 great–grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Duiguid Waterlick Chapel with burial in Fort Hill Memorial Park in Lynchburg.
Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Duiguid Waterlick Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frances B. Alfred (SS# issued in VA) was born 8 Aug 1918, last residence Lynchburg, VA.
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FRANCES ELIZABETH SMYTHERS ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 18 March 1951
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GALAX GAZETTE
Galax, VA—19 March 1951
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Alford, who died Saturday, March 17, at Petersburg, were held at 2 p.m. today (Monday), at the Fries Baptist church, with interment in the Fries cemetery, under Vaughan-Guynn direction.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, John Thomas Alford; and children Emma J. Alford Kountis and John Burton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son George Thomas Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
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FRANCIS EARL ALFORD
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—15 January 2014
Francis Earl Alford, 69, of Crimora [Augusta Co.], passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at his home.
Francis was born in Augusta County, on March 14, 1944, and was a son of the late Sally Ann (Lawson) and Charles F. Alford. He worked as a truck driver. On April 10, 1960, he was united in marriage to Eleanor (Herron) Alford, who preceded him in death on June 3, 2003.
Francis is survived by two daughters, Cecelia Mawyer of Crimora, and Pretrea F. Mawyer of Waynesboro; two sons, C.O. Alford of Crimora, and Shawn E. Alford and wife, Sharon, of Grottoes; two sisters, Geneva VanFossen of Waynesboro, and Kathy Fraizer and husband, Vernon, of Grottoes; and two brothers, Kenny Alford of Crimora, and Chester Alford of Waynesboro. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jessica, Thomas, Derek, Christian, Justin, Lakesha, Lacey, and Kendall; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles Alford Jr.
A graveside service for Francis E. Alford will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014, at Pleasant Hill Church Cemetery in Crimora, with Pastor Elsea officiating. A meal will follow at the Pleasant Hill Church Social Hall.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Kenny, Lakesha, Stephanie, Tommy, and Christian for being his caretakers.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.johnsonfs.com/.
Photo from Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Clark
Photo posted 9 Sept 2008
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eleanor Ann Herron Alford; parents, Charles Franklin Alford and Sally Ann Beatrice Lawson Alford; and grandson Charles Oscar Alford Jr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Francis Earl 1944 VA1, Charles Franklin 1913 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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FRANCIS LUTHER ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 3 December 1944
Photo from Mount Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Melissa Reader
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; children David Elbert “Jack” Alford, Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Otis Lee Alford, Robert Ray Alford Sr., Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald, and Ward Hamilton Alford; stepmother, Mary Catherine Hoy Alford; and half-brothers Charles Franklin Alford and Robert Marion Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Francis Luther Alfordwas born 28 Feb 1880, son of Frances Marion Alford and Vinnie Davis. He died 1 Dec 1944 in Staunton, VA. His spouse is Lottie Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Francis Luther 1880 VA1, Francis Marion 1857 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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FRANCIS MARION “FRANK” ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 28 May 1901
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Mary Cornelia Forrest Alford; second wife, Susan Caroline McPherson Strange Alford; children Agnes Hortense Alford and Preston Ward Alford; and half-sister Rebecca Francis Alford Doxey Preston in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-sister Elizabeth Ann Alford Miles in Maryland Obituaries.
Francis was the son of Benjamin Ward Alford and his second wife.
From VA Marriages: Benjamin Allford married Sarah Vickers in 1824 in Norfolk, VA.
Benjamin’s Find A Grave memorial says, “2nd wife Sarah Cole Meacham Vickers married 8 Jul 1824 in Norfolk County, VA.”
From VA Marriages: Francis M. Alford married Mary Cornelia Forest on 17 July 1854 in Norfolk, VA.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Francis M. Alford, son of Benjamin and Sarah Alford, married Susan Virginia [?], parents blank, on 26 Jan 1870 in Gates Co., NC.
In 1900, Suffolk, Nansemond Co., VA:
Frank Alfred head 72 b. July 1827 VA VA VA married 30 years
Susan C. wife 47 b. Aug 1853 NC VA NC 5 children, 4 living
Preston W. son 28 b. Oct 1871 NC VA NC married, house painter
Agnes H. dau 23 b. Jun 1876 VA VA NC
Sally C. dau 14 b. Aug 1883 VA VA NC
Clinton B. son 8 b. Oct 1891 VA VA NC
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Francis Marion 1827 VA1, Benjamin Ward 1790 NC2, Warren 17?? NC3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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FRANKLIN ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—1 December 1996
HAMPTON—Franklin Alford, 63, died on Friday, Nov. 29, 1996, in his home. He was born in Dillon, S.C., and had been a resident of Hampton for the past 14 years.
Mr. Alford retired from the Newport News Shipyard in 1995 with 13 years of service. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by two daughters, Sharon Carter of Paterson, N.J., and Angela Alford of Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Onzalow Bethea of Dillon, S.C.; one aunt, Bertha Brown of Newark, N.J.; and a host of cousins and friends.
A wake service will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Johnnie Cook.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riverside Regional Hospice, 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Franklin Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Oct 1933, last residence Hampton, VA.
See the obituary of his brother Robert Lee Alford in this compilation.
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FREDERICK L. ALFORD
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 11 July 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
ROANOKE RAPIDS, VA.—Frederick L. Alford, died June 1, 1997. Survived by: wife, Daisy Alford; daughters, Jan and Joyce; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Ashley, and Brent.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital, 1712 Belvue Ave., Richmond, Va.
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NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Friday, 11 July 1997
Frederick L. Alford, 78, Roanoke Rapids, Va., formerly of Raleigh, June 1. Arrangements by Morrissett Funeral Home, Roanoke Rapids, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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GARDENIA LEE “DEANIE” ALFORD BRANCH
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Friday, 6 January 1995
Branch, Gardenia Alford (“Deanie”), 59, of Natural Bridge Station, died Wednesday, January 4, 1995, at home.
Mrs. Branch was born January 27, 1935, in Rockbridge County a daughter of Ermine Hunt Alford and the late Arthur Monroe Alford. She was a member of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church and worked 27 years in the Rockbridge County School System as a bus driver. She was also a member of the Lexington Women of the Moose.
Mrs. Branch was preceded in death by a brother, Henry M. Alford and a sister, Norma Jean Flint.
Surviving in addition to her mother is her husband, Jerry M. Branch, Natural Bridge Station; six daughters, Joyce Tomlin, Buena Vista, Wanda Rogers, Natural Bridge Station, Patsy Wines, Glasgow, Carol Martin, Lexington, Connie Beverly, Buena Vista, Bonnie Clark, Buena Vista; two sons, Michael Wines, Glasgow, Scott Wines, Glasgow; four stepsons, Jerry Lynn Branch, Lexington, Kevin Branch, Buena Vista, Franklin Branch, Buena Vista, Gregory Branch, Buena Vista; one sister, Paula A. Neil, Glasgow; 16 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 1995, at the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jessie Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial donations should be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, Va. 24450 or the Glasgow First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
Photo from Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gardenia L. Branch (SS# issued in VA), last residence Natural Bridge Station, Rockbridge Co., VA.
See the obituary of her mother, Clara Ermine Hunt Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Gardenia Lee 1935 VA1, Arthur Monroe 1912 VA2, George Michael 1883 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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GAYNELLE MAE WOOLFORD TERRELL ALFORD
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—10 December 2013
Gaynelle W. Alford, 72, of Crimora, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013, at her home.
Gaynelle was born in Waynesboro, on April 18, 1941, and was a daughter of the late Ledia (Lowry) and Thomas S. Woolford. On March 20, 1981, she was united in marriage to Kenny Alford, who survives.
Gaynelle is also survived by a son, Christopher Terrell and wife, Nicole, of Broadway; a daughter, Lydia Carter and husband, Billy, of Crimora; two step-sons, Scotty Alford and Tracy Alford, both of Waynesboro; three grandchildren, Parker Terrell, Bridget and Blake Carter; and her beloved dog, Diamond.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Woolford and Ronnie Lee Woolford; three sisters, Ruby VanGundy, Margaret Williams, and Josephine Davis.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes.
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Pleasant Hill Church of The Brethren Cemetery….
Pallbearers will include Sam Casey, Vernon Frazier, Rusty Woolford, C.O. Alford, Chris Rush, and Corrie Bauserman.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Donald Lee, Dr. Clint Merritt, Dr. Todd Wolf, Dr. Donald Molnar, the staff at HOPE Cancer Center and Hospice of Shenandoah….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gaynelle W. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
From VA Marriages: Gaynelle Mae Woolford, age 21 daughter of Thomas Lester Woolford and Leadie Ida Lowery, married Ronald Edward Terrell on 2 July 1962 in Waynesboro, VA.
From VA Divorces: Gaynelle Mae Woolford, age 38, and Ronald Edward Terrell, age 40, were divorced on 1 Dec 1977.
From VA Marriages: Gaynelle Mae Woolford Terrell married Kenny Ray Alford, age 33 born 22 Aug 1947 son of Charles Franklin Alford and Sally Ann Lawson, on 20 March 1981 in Waynesboro, VA.
From VA Marriages: Kenney Ray Alford, age 19 son of Charles Alford and Sallie Lawson, married Dorothy M. Fitzgerald on 17 Apr 1967 in Crimora, Augusta Co., GA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Kenny Ray 1947 VA1, Charles Franklin 1913 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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GEALS ELIZABETH MEADOWS ALFORD
THE FREE LANCE-STAR
Fredericksburg, VA—14 July 2004
Geals Elizabeth Meadows Alford, born in Affinity West Virginia, died Monday, July 12, 2004 at her home in Fairview Beach [VA] after a long illness. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Stafford and a former member of Pemberton Baptist Church in Pemberton, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman S. Alford, her parents Goldie and Willie Meadows, five brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by four children, Brenda Sunderlin and her husband, James, of Stafford; Robert Alford and his wife, Gail, of Culpepper; Sandra Sawyer, of Fredericksburg; and Nan Alford, of Fairview Beach. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 15 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church.... The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the service.
An additional memorial service will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, July 17 at Pemberton Baptist Church in Pemberton, West Virginia.... Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 2300 Fall Hill Ave. Suite 210, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Geals Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 1 June 1926, last residence King George, King George Co., VA.
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GEORGE MICHAEL ALFORD
EVENING LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Monday, 3 February 1941
Photo from Natural Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his mother, Sarah Catherine Claytor Alford; children Carmen Virlee Alford Duff and Lirty Forest Alford; and brother James Franklin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: George Michael 1883 VA1, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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GLADYS ADAMSON ALFORD
DAILY NEWS-RECORD
Harrisonburg, Rockingham, VA—5 February 2007
Gladys Adamson Alford, 84, of Dayton, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at her home.
Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Onego, W.Va., and was a daughter of the late Bruce and Opal Sites Adamson.
She lived her early life in Onego, W.Va. and the majority of her life in Dayton, where she graduated from Dayton High School.
Survivors include two sons, Robert R. Alford of Dayton, and Steven B. Alford of Louisa; a daughter, Susan B. Carter of Grottoes; a brother, Jim Adamson of Rockledge, Fla.; two sisters, who were also caregivers, Doris Marquess of Dayton and Naomi Spencer of College Park, Md.; 11 grandchildren, including Gary E. Tolliver, whom she raised; 10 great-grandchildren; and caregiver, Mike Marquess, of Dayton.
The funeral will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg. Burial will follow at the Dayton Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8 this evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgewater Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 268, Bridgewater, VA 22812, or Holly Grove Rescue Squad, 155 Factory Hill Road, Bumpass, VA 23024.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gladys A. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Dayton, Rockingham Co., VA.
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GLADYS PHYLLIS GOODE ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 24 October 2021
Alford, Gladys Phillis, of Richmond, Va., went Home to our Lord on October 16, 2021. She passed peacefully at home with family by her side.
Phyllis, as she was known to her friends, was born in Scottsville, Va., on February 11, 1940. She moved to Richmond when she was 18, which is where she continued to reside until several years ago when she started splitting her time between Richmond and Vero Beach, Florida. She loved Florida but could not bring herself to move there full-time, as it was too far away from her family.
She worked at Thalhimers Downtown until the store closed in 1992. From there, she worked for a temp agency for a couple of years before going to work at Ukrops (later Martin’s) grocery store. She loved working there, as it was close to her home and she was always meeting new people. She had her regular customers that no matter how long her line, they would wait in that line so that they would have an opportunity to speak with her. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas and always wore her holiday themed sweaters and sweatshirts to work.
While working at Martin’s, it was discovered that she had breast cancer. She underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. She went back to work after completing her treatments and receiving a clean bill of health from her doctors and stayed at Martin’s until that location closed in 2017. At that point is when she began to enjoy her retirement to its fullest by going on multiple cruises per year and traveling between Florida and Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Eugene Goode and Julia Robertson Goode; and her sister, Judith Bell Neis.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Jean Goode; daughter, Sandra Ellen Alford (Kevin); granddaughter, Kory Elizabeth Frohman; and her partner and traveling companion of many years, Robert “Bob” Douglas Diederich.
Her final arrangements are being handled by Cremation Society of Virginia. There is no service planned at this time.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Clifton Boyd Alford, in this compilation.
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GLENDA ALFORD MOTLEY
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—11 December 2006
BASKERVILLE—Motley, Mrs. Glenda Alford, 57, a Mecklenburg County school system substitute teacher, wife of John Samuel Motley.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glenda A. Motley (SS# issued in VA) was born 22 Nov 1949, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Robert Alford and Courtney Moody Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Glenda 1949 ??1, James Robert 1920 NC2, Joseph Benjamin 1895 VA3, James Richard 1865 NC4, James Isaac 1837 NC5, Elias 1795 NC6, Isaac 1748 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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GRACE MARIAH MINOR ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—31 January 1998
WINCHESTER—Mrs. Grace Mariah Minor Alford, an Earth Angel, returned home onJan. 29, 1998.
She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her husband, Ruel Jean Alford Jr.; four daughters, Ellen, Kathy, Beth, and Becky; two sisters; seven brothers and sisters-in-law; three sons-in-law; seven grandchildren and those blessed enough to know her.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1 in Loudoun Hall at the First Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 202 North Washington St., Winchester, Va. 22601; or the Living Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 116 South Loudoun St., Winchester, Va. 22601. Friends and family from Williamsburg are encouraged to donate to the building fund of the James River Baptist Church (her church home from 1930-1955), 4931 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, Va. 23188.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Grace M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 13 March 1930, last residence Winchester, VA.
See the obituary of her husband, Ruel Jean Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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GRACIE ALFORD PUGH BURKS
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Friday, 20 December 2002
Burks, Gracie Alford Pugh, 71, of Natural Bridge, died Thursday, December 19, 2002 in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Lexington.
Mrs. Burks was born on December 8, 1931 in Rockbridge Co. and was a daughter of the late Lirty Forest Alford and Daisy Blair Camden Alford. She was a member of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Rockbridge Co. School System.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy Lee Pugh and John Hunter Burks; and a brother, Jerry W. Alford.
Mrs. Burks is survived by one son, Pat Pugh and wife Dawn, Natural Bridge; one daughter, Rebecca P. Tollison and husband Chris of Tennessee; two sisters, Iris A. Figgers, Mt. Sidney, Mildred A. Gilmore, Glasgow; and two brothers, John R. Alford, Lynchburg, James Lewis Alford, Natural Bridge.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2002 at the Harrison Funeral Chapel…. Burial will follow in the Rockbridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Lirty Forest Alford and Daisy Blair Camden Alford; and her sister Iris Madeline Alford Figgers in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Gracie 1931 VA1, Lirty Forest 1901 VA2, George Michael 1883 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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GREGORY CLAY ALFORD
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—_____ July 2022
Gregory Clay Alford, age 19, of Wytheville, VA passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022.
He was born September 10, 2002 in Wythe County and was preceded in death by his father, Gregory Lee Alford and sister, Cara Lynn Compton.
Survivors include his daughter, Kaelynn Alford; his mother Marsha and Jon Harris; girlfriend, Kara Wohlford all of Wytheville. Several aunts and uncles also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Barnett Funeral Home. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Gregory Lee Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gregory Clay VA1, Gregory Lee 1972 VA2, Dennis Leroy 1946 VA3, Arthur Lewis 1900 VA4, John Wesley 1871 IN5, Isaac 1826 VA6, John 1795 VA7, John 1768 VA8, Thomas 1736 VA9, John 1696 ??10.
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GREGORY LEE ALFORD
Source unknown—posted to his Find A Grave memorial
Wythe Co., VA—_____ July 2002
Gregory Lee Alford, age 29, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Saturday, July 6, 2002, in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cara Lynn; and paternal grandparents, Arthur and Nora Alford.
He is survived by: his wife and unborn child [Gregory Clay Alford] - Marsha Compton Alford of Wytheville, VA.; parents - Dennis and Brenda Alford of Max Meadows, VA.; brother - Brad Alford of Max Meadows, VA; maternal grandparents - Vivian “Mutt” and Eula Fink of Max Meadows, VA.; special aunt - Rachel Fink of Max Meadows, VA.; two other aunts - Peggy Akers of Roanoke, VA., and Marie Armbrister of Max Meadows, VA.; uncle - David Fink of Max Meadows, VA.; and several other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2000, at 8:00 pm at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville…. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 11:00 am at the West End Cemetery….
Photo from West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, B. Felix
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gregory L. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 Dec 1972, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his son Gregory Clay Alford; and father, Dennis Leroy Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Gregory Lee 1972 VA1, Dennis Leroy 1946 VA2, Arthur Lewis 1900 VA3, John Wesley 1871 IN4, Isaac 1826 VA5, John 1795 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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GRIFFIN NATHANIEL ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—29 November 2002
Griffin N. Alford of South Hill [Mecklenburg Co.] died November 28, 2002.
Survived by his wife, Dorothy R. Alford; two daughters, Rose Lewis and Patricia Jeffress, both of South Hill; three sisters, Julia Robertson of Warrenton, N.C., Lois Morgan of South Hill and Sally Alford of Tarboro, N.C.; four brothers, Genie Alford of Wake Forest, N.C., Lawrence Alford of Richmond, Ray Alford of Philadelphia, Pa., and Henry Alford of Greenville, S.C.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home. Interment Crestview Memorial Park…. Condolences to crowderhitecrews.com.
Photo from Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Thomas Daniels
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Griffin N. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 6 July 1926, last residence South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Dorothy Rene Riggan Alford; and brother James Robert “Tiny” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Joseph Benjamin Alford; and siblings Clyde E. “Gene” Alford, Francis Arthur Alford Sr., Joseph Montague Alford, Julia Viola Alford Robertson, Kenneth Willard Alford, and Lynwood Thomas Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Griffin Nathaniel Alford died 28 Nov 2002 in Mecklenburg Co., VA.
From VA Births: Griffin Nathaniel Alford was born 6 July 1926 in Brunswick Co., VA.
From SSACI: Griffin Nathaniel Alford was born 6 July 1926 in Lawrenceville, Brunswick Co., VA, son of Joseph B. Alford and Etta V. Moody.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Griffin Nathaniel Alford, son of Joe B. and Etta M. Alford, married Dorothy Rene Riggan, daughter of W.B. and Hester W. Riggan on 2 Feb 1948 in Vance Co., NC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Griffin Nathaniel 1926 NC1, Joseph Benjamin 1895 VA2, James Richard 1865 NC3, James Isaac 1837 NC4, Elias 1795 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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HARRIET ALFORD BASHAM
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Tuesday, 28 December 1999
Basham, Harriet Alford, “Sis,” of Troutville, passed away December 27, 1999 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease.
Harriet was born July 14, 1933 in Lexington, Va., a daughter of the late William Samuel and Irisha Camden Alford of Glasgow.
She was predeceased by her three brothers and two sisters-in-law, William S. and Marian Alford, of Lexington, Va., and Calvin “Bunky” and Nancy Alford of Tazewell, and Hampton S. Alford of Columbia, S.C.
Harriet was an active member and retired organist at the Trinity Church of the Brethren in Troutville. She was well known in the community for her services as a teller at NationsBank, Sovran Bank, and The First National Bank in Troutville and Daleville. She volunteered her time for the American Cancer Society and Weekday Religious Education.
She is survived by her husband, Charles David Basham, Troutville, Va.; two daughters, Dr. Sharon B. Harris, Copper Hill, Va., Davida B. Harris, Roanoke, Va.; three sons, David Brian Basham, Troutville, Va., Barry Neal Basham, Manassas, Va., and Charles William “Billy” Basham, Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren, Erin Camden Basham, Richmond, Va., Drew Elizabeth Basham, Salem, Va., and John David Basham, Manassas, Va. She is also survived by a brother and sisters-in-law, Alex and Mary Todt, Bristol, Va., Lucille B. Hitt, Salem, Va., and Barbara Alford, Columbia, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. Harriet is also survived by many beloved friends including Lois Firestone, Edna Bolton, Carl and Margarete Snyder, and Margaret Henderson of the Trinity Community.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at the Trinity Church of the Brethren.... Interment will follow in the Trinity Cemetery [Botetourt Co.]. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Daleville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harriett A. Basham (SS# issued in VA), last residence Troutville, Botetourt Co., VA.
See the obituary of her brother Calvin F. Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Harriet 1933 VA1, William Samuel 1903 VA2, George Michael 1883 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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HARRY ELBRIDGE ALVORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Saturday, 1 April 1961
Photo from Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Corey & Douglas Marshall-Steele
Harry is buried next to his third wife, Laura Hinman Smith Alvord.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his daughter, Emma Jean Alvord Corbin Lasche, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Emma Jean Boulio Alvord Atwell Comfort; and sister Frances Edna Alvord Shiber in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
He is listed as Harry Eldridge Alvord in several records.
From VA Deaths: His death certificate says: “Shot self in head.”
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 662–663:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Harry Elbridge 1890 NY1, William Henry 1862 NY2, Elbridge 1833 NY3, Lyman 1794 CT4, Asahel Gould 1769 CT5, Asahel 1746 CT6, Asahel 1720 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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HELEN CLEERE ALFORD
Senior photo, School of Nursing, The X-Ray, 1947 yearbook, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
THE PROGRESS-INDEX
Petersburg, VA—Saturday, 28 September 1968
Photo from Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Danna Sanders
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Isaac Alford and Dora Mae Alford Alford; and siblings Edwin Lee Alford and Ruby Mae Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Lillian Elnora Alford Dowling in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Helen Cleere 1919 VA1, James Isaac 1880 VA2, John Franklin 1845 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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HELEN LEONA “BEA” ALFORD BEARDSWORTH
Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes
Waynesboro, VA—_____ June 2012
Helen Alford “Bea” Beardsworth, 99, of Waynesboro, Virginia, passed on to Heaven, Friday, June 1, 2012, at Waynesboro Manor Assisted Living. Helen was born on September 13, 1912, in Augusta County, the daughter of James F. and Viola (Baber) Alford.
Mrs. Beardsworth was a member of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren. Her employment history includes Crompton, DuPont, and Wilson Trucking Company where she retired after 40 years of devoted service in 1998. Bea was an excellent seamstress and her talents were many including knitting, gardening and cooking. She is well known for making hundreds of handmade Christmas ornaments, cross stitch and crewel embroidery prints.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Richard Casey Beardsworth, her only son, Richard Casey Beardsworth Jr.; brothers, Herbert R. “Bud” Alford and wife, Catherine, of Waynesboro, Roy W. Alford and wife, Lois, of Richmond; and childhood sister, Elva V. Alford; nephew, Roy W. “Skip” Alford Jr.; and grandson in-law; Ren Morris.
Survivors include sister, Norma L. “Bunny” Alford of Waynesboro; grandson, Richard Casey Beardsworth III of Odenton, Maryland; great-grandson, Owen Richard Beardsworth, also of Odenton, Maryland; granddaughter, Donna Jo (Beardsworth) Morris of Richmond; daughter-in-law, Donna B. Beardsworth of Waynesboro; niece, Alois Rae Alford Ellis and husband, Jack, of Richmond; nephews, Thomas Dell Alford and wife, Lynn, of Richmond, Robert Page Alford and wife, Sharon, of Virginia Beach; great-nieces include Brooke Ellis Hull and husband, Rick, of Henagar Alabama, Kristen Ellis Burton and husband, Glenn, of Richmond, Shannon Ellis-Denvil and Jay Ellis, both of Richmond. Joshua Alford, William Alford and Carly Alford, all of Richmond, Matthew and Preston Alford of Virginia Beach; great-great nieces and nephews, Rebecca, Jessica, Anna Catherine, Lauren, Aiden, Gavin, Eliza and Rosslyn.
Active pallbearers will be Richard C. Beardsworth III, Jack Ellis, Tom Alford, Bob Alford, Jay Ellis, Lyle Palmer and Bill Lambert.
Honorary pallbearers will be Delphia Wright Circle and Wilson Trucking Co-workers.
Bea leaves behind countless faithful friends who showed their love, compassion and devotion to her through many acts of kindness. Additionally, the family would like to express their sincere appreciation & heartfelt thanks to all staff members at the Waynesboro Manor….
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren…. Burial will be held at Augusta Memorial Park….
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Helen A. Beardsworth (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Franklin Alford and Perena Viola Baber Alford; and siblings Herbert Rodgers Alford, Norma Lee “Bunny” Alford, and Roy William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From VA Births: Helen’s Delayed Birth Record says Helen Leona Alford was born 14 Sept 1912 [different than obituary and SSDI] in Augusta, VA, daughter of James Franklin Alford and Perena Viola Baber.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Helen Leona 1912 VA1, James Franklin 1888 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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HELEN JACKSON ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Helen Jackson Alford, 88, longtime resident of Austinville, Va., (Poplar Camp Community), died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center where she has resided for the last several years. She was born in Wythe County to the late Edmond R. and Lockey S. Jackson.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Alford; infant son, Jimmy Alford; and brothers, Herman L. Jackson, Edmond R. Jackson Jr. and Harold E. Jackson. Mrs. Alford is survived by two nieces and spouse, Jacqueline and George Cregger, of Austinville, and Patricia H. Patton, of Hudson, Ohio; two nephews and spouses, Herman (H.L., Jr.) and Kathleen Jackson, of Roanoke, Va., and Gerald and Brenda Jackson, of Knoxville, Tenn.; several great and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins; and many lifelong special friends.
She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008, at Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Waller, the Rev. Earnest Chinault and the Rev. David Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany Cemetery….
Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church, c/o David Rudy, 1184 Lead Mines Road, Austinville, Va. 24312. The family extends our sincere thanks to the staff at Pulaski Health and Rehab and Pulaski Community Hospital for their compassion and loving care over the past several years. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 9 Jan 1920, last residence Austinville, Wythe Co., VA.
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HERBERT RODGERS ALFORD
SUNDAY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Sunday, 10 September 1995
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JLR
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Herbert R. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Catherine Jannie Crawford Alford; parents, James Franklin Alford and Perena Viola Baber Alford; and siblings Helen Leona “Bea” Alford Beardsworth, Norma Lee “Bunny” Alford, and Roy William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
On Herbert Rodgers Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, born 30 Dec 1914 in Harriston, Augusta Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Herbert R. Alford, son of James Alford and Viola Baber, married Catherine J. Crawford, daughter of Lester Crawford and Margaret Shiflett, on 12 Sept 1936 in Waynesboro, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Herbert R. 1914 VA1, James Franklin 1888 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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HESTER BELL “HETTIE” ALFORD
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Monday, 21 September 1970
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mike
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Hettie Alford (SS# issued in VA) but list her birth date as 10 May 1883 [different than obituary and gravestone], last residence Crimora, Augusta Co. VA.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Alexander Alford and Louisa Walters Alford; and siblings Loula V. Alford, Mollie F. Alford, and Odie Theodore Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Grace E. Alford Ewing in Maryland Obituaries; of her sister Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; of her brother Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of her brother William Andrew Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
She is listed as:
Hester Belle VA Deaths and her obituary
Hettie Bell her gravestone
Hettie B. 1900 and 1930 censuses
Hettie SSDI
Hester obituaries of mother and father
Hattie / Hattie B. obituaries of siblings Mollie and Paul
Lettie obituary of brother Odie
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Hester Bell 1882 VA1, James Alexander 1850 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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HOWARD LEE ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Thursday, 2 June 2011
NEWPORT NEWS—Howard Lee Alford, 87, died on Monday, May 30, 2011.
He was a native of Thomasville, N.C., and had been a Peninsula resident since 1957. Howard and his wife, Ellry, owned and operated a beauty salon in Newport News for 30 years. He also served in the U.S. Army and was an avid skeet shooter in his younger days.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ellry Alford; a sister, Maxine Mir; and a brother, Jack M. Alford.
Survivors include a daughter, Janet Carpini of Newport News; a granddaughter, Heather Carpini of Tampa, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
At Mr. Alford’s request there will be no services.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Howard L. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 10 Oct 1923, last residence Newport News, VA.
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HYACINTH MAE “HEIDI” SIVILLS POWELL HOLTON ALFORD
Stepmother of Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting, AAFA #1463
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—13 December 1997
Hyacinth (Heidi) Sivills Alford, 91, of Richmond, formerly of Norfolk and Williamsburg, died December 11, 1997. She was a native of Camden County, NC and was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Adelaide Williams Sivills.
She was predeceased by three husbands, Frank Anderson Powell, John Floyd Holton and Ruel Jurusha Alford; two sons, Frank Anderson Powell Jr. and William Carl Holton; a sister, Lucille Sivills Edwards.
She is survived by a daughter, Beatrice P. Byrd, of Richmond; a son, Robert G. Holton, of Southaven, MS; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four step- sons; one stepdaughter; a nephew; four great-nieces; two great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Cambridge Baptist Church…. Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hyacinth S. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 12 Nov 1906, last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
See the obituary of her third husband, Ruel Jerusha Alford, in this compilation.
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HYACINTHA ALLFORD JONES
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 5 April 1932
AAFA NOTES: From VA Deaths: Hyacintha Jones was born 1 May 1901 and died 3 Apr 1932 in Newport News, VA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Bonnie Inez Cain Alford; and siblings John Jefferys Allford, Marie Elizabeth Allford Foster, and Mittie Allford Wiggins in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her siblings Nathan Alfonza Allford and Ruth Allford Bailey Andrews in South Carolina Obituaries.
Members of this family currently spell their last name Alford and Allford.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Hyacintha 1901 SC1, Caldwell Reuben [ALFORD] 1867 SC2, John Calhoun ???? SC3.
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INEZ BRAXTON ALFRED
Inez Braxton Alfred
Photo and name from Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—8 March 2013
Alfred, Mrs. Inez B., age 76, of Richmond, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Alfred III.
She is survived by her daughter, Deloris Yvonne Bailey; sister, Ida L. Chapple; three brothers, Willie F. Braxton (Jerri), Samuel T. Braxton (Grace), and Charles E. Braxton (Portia); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; brothers-in-law, Johnny Alfred Jr. (Glenda Fay), and Ronald Alfred (Glenda Kay); three sisters-in-law, JoAnn A. Knox, Gloria A. Alfred and Mary L. Cary; godson, Charles E. Braxton II; goddaughter, Jazmine Jones; and other relatives and friends.
Inez was a public school teacher for 30 years, teaching in New Kent County for 22 years. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where the family will receive friends from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday (today) and where funeral services will be held Saturday 1 p.m. Rev. Dr. Terry O. Johnson officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at jenkinsjr.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez B. Alfred (SS# issued in PA) was born 28 June 1936, last residence not listed.
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INEZ BACKUS ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—11 July 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1998
Departed this life July 8, 1997, Deaconess Inez Backus Alford, of 1215 Wallace St. She is survived by a devoted daughter, Antionette Anderson; devoted son, Mark J. Alford; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Backus of N.Y.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in-law; two adopted daughters, Blanche Taylor Whitaker and E. Glenna Hunter; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. 5th Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Rev. Earl Brown, Pastor, officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. Family, friends and organizations assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Saturday.
In another article:
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—9 July 1997
Alford, Mrs. Inez Backus, of 1215 Wallace St., widow of Emmett Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Inez Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 17 Dec 1905, last residence Richmond, VA.
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IRENE ALBERTA MORRIS MASON ALFORD
Mother of William Joseph Alford Jr., AAFA #0088
Grandmother of William Joseph Alford III, AAFA #0144, and Stephen Michael Alford, AAFA #0536
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 17 April 1961
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, SWF
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her second husband, William Joseph Alford Sr.; and her son William Joseph Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Irene A. Morris, age 18, daughter of Robert and Julia Morris, married Martin L. Mason, age 21, son of Albert and Lee Mason, on 14 Apr 1902 in Pasquotank Co., NC.
From VA Deaths: Irene Alberta Alford was born 5 Jan 1885, daughter of Richard R. Morris and Julia Cherry. She died 16 Apr 1961 in Norfolk, VA. The informant and her spouse is William J. Alford Sr.
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IRIS MADELINE ALFORD FIGGERS
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—2 January 2010
Iris Madeline (Alford) Figgers, 82, of Mt. Sidney, Va., beloved wife for 61 years of Robert L. Figgers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg.
She was born December 2, 1927 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Lirty Forest and Daisy Blair (Camden) Alford. She attended Augusta Stone Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her husband, family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert F. and Sylvia Figgers of Katy, Texas and William L. and Cindy Figgers of Fredericksburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Iris Dawn and John Cox of Gainesville, and Nancy B.F. and Steve Payne of Fairfax; two brothers, John R. Alford of Lynchburg and James L. Alford of Natural Bridge; a sister, Mildred Gilmore of Glasgow; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry W. Alford and a sister, Gracie A. Burks.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2010 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Iris A. Figgers (SS# issued in VA), last residence Mount Sidney, Augusta Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her parents, Lirty Forest Alford and Daisy Blair Camden Alford; and her sister Gracie Alford Pugh Burks in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Iris Madeline 1927 VA1, Lirty Forest 1901 VA2, George Michael 1883 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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JACQUELINE RENAE EVANS ALFORD
Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home
Richmond, VA—_____ March 2016
Departed this life March 18, 2016, Mrs. Jacqueline Alford, age 65, of Richmond.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Alford.
She is survived by four daughters; Pamela Lee, Hope Lee, Chantell Woolridge and Natasha Lee; one son, Jacoby Lee; eight grandchildren; her mother, Mary Evans; two brothers, Calvin Evans, of Virginia Beach and William Evans; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sons-in-law; nine sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law and other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1PM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, James Edward Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: James Edward Lee, age 19, born in Dillon Co., SC, son of Frank Corinthia Lee and Willie Ruth Alford, married Jacqueline Rene Evans, age 16, born in Richmond, VA, daughter of Gerald Lexington Evans and Mary Frances Haskins, on 4 Feb 1967 in Petersburg, VA.
From VA Divorces: Jacqueline Renea Evans, born 6 Apr 1950, and James Edward Lee, born 9 May 1947, were divorced on 29 Dec 1975 in Petersburg, VA. They were married on 6 Feb 1967.
From VA Marriages: James Edward Alford, born 9 May 1947 in SC, son of unknown father and Laura Mae Alford, married Jacqueline Renae Evans Lee, born 6 Apr 1950, daughter of Gerald Lexington Evans and Mary Frances Haskins, on 10 May 1989 in Richmond, VA. It was his first marriage and her second marriage, her first marriage ending on 29 Dec 1975.
The Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home traditionally serves the African-American community.
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JAMES ALFORD
BALTIMORE SUN
Baltimore, MD—2 November 1911
ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 1—James Alford, of this city, 21 years old, a brakeman on the Winston-Salem division of the Norfolk and Western Railway, fell off a train today about one mile from Rocky Mount, N.C., and suffered injuries from which he died within an hour. His body was brought to Roanoke.
AAFA NOTES: We cannot identify the family of this James Alford.
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JAMES ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 6 July 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 6 Aug 1904 and died _____ June 1966, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituaries of his siblings Eva Mae Alford Alford, Reccilla Alford Rainey, and William H. Alford in this compilation.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): James Alford, black age 21, son of Henry and Anna Alford, obtained a marriage license to marry Leana Gilchrish, black age 20, daughter of Dan and Sarah Gilchrish, on 12 Oct 1929 in Sampson Co., NC.
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JAMES ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 30 August 1983
James Alford of 3306 Barton Ave. departed this life August 28, 1983.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lita Gray Alford of Newark, NJ and Mrs. Ida T. Gayles of Richmond; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one son-in-law; one daughter-in-law; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; other relatives and friends.
Mr. Alford was a retired employee of the Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company.
His remains rest at the Scott’s Funeral Home, Brookland Park Boulevard and Lamb Ave. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in the Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2800 3rd Ave. at 11 a.m….
Interment Riverview Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 15 Aug 1895 and died _____ Aug 1983, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of his wife, Maggie Atlena Crockett Thompson Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: James Alford, black, born 8 March 1898 [different than SSDI] in SC, died 28 Aug 1983 at the Ashland Convalescent Home, Ashland, Hanover Co., VA. His wife is Maggie Alford, and the informant is Mrs. Ida Gayles [his stepdaughter], who did not know the names of his parents. His usual residence is 3306 Barton Ave., Richmond, VA.
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JAMES ALEXANDER ALFORD
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Wednesday, 9 August 1933
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie McLaughlin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Louisa Walters Alford; children Hester Bell Alford, Lula V. Alford, Mollie F. Alford, and Odie Theodore Alford; and sister Alice Mary Alford Sandridge in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Grace E. Alford Ewing in Maryland Obituaries; of his daughter Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; of his son Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his son William Andrew Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: James Alexander Alford was born 26 July 1850, son of Robert Alford and Melvene Rodgers. He died 31 July 1933 in Augusta Co., VA. Odie Alford was the informant.
From VA Marriages: James Alexr. Alford, age 23, son of Rob’t. Alford and Melvina Rogers, married Louisa Walter, age 21 daughter of Edward Walter and Mary Baltz, on 28 Sept 1873 in Roots Mills, Augusta Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Alexander 1850 VA1, Robert 1828 VA2.
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JAMES ARCHIE ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 10 February 1967
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Emma L. Pettaway Alford; and daughters Lula L. Alford and Pollie Annie Alford Ferguson in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: James Archie Alford, black age 71, died 8 Feb 1967 in Richmond, VA. He was widowed (wife Emma Alford), a retired butcher, parents unknown (informant was “family record”). His birth is listed as 20 June 1895 in SC.
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JAMES ARTHUR ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Brenda Alford, AAFA #1076
Phillip Bell Sr. and Winona Morrissette-Johnson Funeral Service
Dunkirk, MD—_____ May 2017
August 13, 1940 - May 22, 2017
Suddenly, on Monday, May 22, 2017, James Arthur Alford Jr. transitioned to his eternal home.
James is preceded in death by his wife, Edith and survived by two sisters, other relatives and friends.
Interment: Bethel Cemetery, Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his sister Rosemary Alford Whitehurst in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, James Arthur Alford Sr., in Georgia Obituaries; and of his mother, Rosette Brasman Alford; and sister Jacquelyn A. Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
His lineage: James Arthur 1940 GA1, James Arthur 1893 GA2, Charles 1858 GA3, James born in slavery4.
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JAMES CLYDE ALFORD, SR.
RICHLANDS NEWS-PRESS
Richlands, Tazewell Co., VA—Tuesday, 6 December 2005
James Clyde Alford, Sr., 65, of Patterson, died Dec. 3 at Clinch Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Whitesville, WV, he was the son of the late William Clayton and Barbara Ruth McNeely Alford.
He had been a resident of Buchanan County for several years, was a former employee for Jewell Coal and Coke with 12-years of service and was a disabled coal miner. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors: wife, Ellen Gibson Alford; sons, Curtis Alford and James Alford, Jr., both of Richlands [VA], William James Alford and Johnny Earl Alford, both of Berea, OH; daughters, Patricia Ann Matney of Grundy [VA], Tonya Lynn Ensign of Brook Park, OH; sisters, Rosa Lee Howard of Cleveland, OH, Dianna Cooper of Tazewell [VA]; brothers, Larry Scott Alford of Jonesville [VA], Jerry Wayne Alford of Ravenna, OH; and seven grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel....
Burial will follow in the Gibson Cemetery on Compton Mountain-Gibson Ridge Road, near Pilgrims Knob [Buchanan Co., VA]....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James C. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 23 Feb 1940, last residence Oakwood, Buchanan Co., VA.
See the obituary of his sister Diane Sue Alford Sahagun Cooper in this compilation. We included the obituary of his paternal grandmother, Viola Thompson Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: James Clyde 1940 WV1, William Clayton 1914 WV2, James Samuel 1864 WV3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JAMES EDWARD ALFORD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Tuesday, 24 February 1931
AAFA NOTES: From VA Deaths: James Edward Alford, age 51 born 11 Sept 1879, son of James N. Alford and Bessie Violet Alford, died 22 Feb 1931 in Clarendon, Arlington Co., VA.
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JAMES EDWARD ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—19 September 2003
Died September 17, 2003, James E. Alford, 116 E. Roanoke Street. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Notice later.
Photo from Mount Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Stewart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James E. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 9 May 1947, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of his wife, Jacqueline Renae Lee Evans Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: James Edward Alford died 17 Sept 2003 in Richmond, VA.
From SSACI: James E. Alford, black, was born 9 May 1947 in Dillon Co., SC.
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JAMES FRANKLIN ALFORD
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Friday, 24 November 1922
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Perena Viola Baber Alford; children Helen Leona “Bea” Alford Beardsworth, Herbert Rodgers Alford, Norma Lee “Bunny” Alford, and Roy William Alford Sr.; mother, Sarah Catherine Claytor Alford; and brother George Michael Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: James Franklin 1888 VA1, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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JAMES ISAAC ALFORD
HOPEWELL NEWS
Hopewell, VA—Monday, 16 February 1959
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Dora Mae Alford Alford Alford; children Helen Cleere Alford, Edwin Lee Alford, and Ruby Mae Alford; and daughter-in-law Annie May Hoover Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Lillian Elnora Alford Dowling in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: James Isaac 1880 VA1, John Franklin 1845 VA2, John 1795 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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JAMES ROBERT “TINY” ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 3 August 1986
James R. (Tiny) Alford, 66, a veteran of World War II, died August 2, 1986, in Fort Lee Hospital.
Mr. Alford was Commander of V.F.W. Post No. 7166, Fourth District Quartermaster; Past Commander of American Legion Post No. 79; member of Voiture No. 977 40-8, Petersburg; member of the South Hill Moose Lodge.
Mr. Alford is survived by his wife, Cortney M. Alford; his daughter, Glenda A. Motley; his grandson; all of Baskerville; eight brothers, Clyde Alford of Youngsville, N.C., Griffin Alford of Turnersville, N.C., Kenneth Alford of Nashville, N.C., Arthur Alford of Rocky Mount, N.C., Lawrence Alford of Richmond, Lynwood Alford of Tarboro, N.C., Ray Alford of Philadelphia, Pa., Henry Alford of Greensville, N.C.; three sisters; Julia A. Robertson of Warrenton, N.C., Sally A. Johnson of Tarboro, N.C. and Lois A. Morgan of South Hill.
Funeral service 3 p.m. Monday in Crews Funeral Home. Burial in Crestview Memorial Park….
Photo from Crestview Memorial Park, South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Thomas Daniels
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 28 June 1920, last residence Baskerville, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Courtney Moody Alford; daughter Glenda Alford Motley; and brother Griffin N. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Joseph Benjamin Alford; and siblings Clyde E. “Gene” Alford, Francis Arthur Alford Sr., Joseph Montague Alford, Julia Viola Alford Robertson, Kenneth Willard Alford, and Lynwood Thomas Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: James Robert 1920 NC1, Joseph Benjamin 1895 VA2, James Richard 1865 NC3, James Isaac 1837 NC4, Elias 1795 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JAMES WILLIE ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—16 October 1997
PORTSMOUTH—James W. Alford, 97, of Beverly Manor Convalescent Home, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997. A funeral will be at noon Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Rogers Funeral Home is in charge.
Photo from Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous (#47146793)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do list his death.
From SSACI: James Willie Alford was born 8 Feb 1900 in Clio, Marlboro Co., SC, the son of Andrew and Gracie Alford.
In 1910, James W. Alford, age 8, is living in Red Bluff, Marlboro Co., SC, with his widowed mother, Gracie Alford, 45, and 3 siblings. This is an African American family.
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JANE ALFORD SIMS
Sister of Steve A. Alford Jr., AAFA #0190, Mary Joyce Alford Vorman, AAFA #0251, and Brownie Jean Alford McElmoyl, AAFA #0252
NEWS & ADVANCE
Lynchburg, VA—16 May 2011
Jane Alford Sims, 87, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, May 14, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late John H. Sims Jr.
Jane was born Oct. 19, 1923, in Orange, Texas, a daughter of the late Steve A. Alford and Joyce Powell Alford. She honorably served her country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lynchburg Kiwanis Club, served on the Board of Directors with the Virginia Seniors Golf Association and worked as vice president with Sims Wholesale.
Mrs. Sims is survived by a daughter, Leslie S. Pelton, and her husband, George, of Suffolk; a son, John Sims, and his wife, Peggy, of Goodview; a daughter, Lauren S. Miller, and husband, Ben, of Texas; a son, William J. “Jut” Sims, of Lynchburg; a sister, Joyce Vorman, of Massachussetts; a sister-in-law, Kate Alford, of Louisana, seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Columbarium, with the Rev. Dennis Roberts officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to the New Vista School “Athletic Department”; or to a charity of your choice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
Photo from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Columbarium, Lynchburg, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Linda Harwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jane A. Sims (SS# issued in AZ), last residence Suffolk, VA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, Steve A. Alford Sr. and Joyce Powell Alford; and brother Steve A. Alford Jr. in Louisiana Obituaries; of her sister Brownie Jean Alford McElmoyl in Arizona Obituaries; and of her sister Mary Joyce Alford Vorman in Massachusetts Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Jane 1923 TX1, Steve A. 1892 LA2, Arthur Colley 1869 LA3, Marshall Thomas 1839 LA4, John Seaborn 1807 LA5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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JANET MARIE ALFORD MAUPIN
Senior photo, 1955 Hornet’s Nest, Wilson Memorial High School, Fishersville, VA
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Thursday, 12 February 2015
NEW MARKET, Va.—Janet Alford Maupin (Neenee) formerly of Waynesboro, Virginia passed away at Life Care Center in New Market, Virginia on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Ms. Maupin was 79 years old.
She grew up in Augusta County, the daughter of D.E. “Jack” and Ruth Alford. She treasured her childhood memories of a loving tight knit family. Ms. Maupin was one of the first 10 women hired at General Electric in Waynesboro, Virginia and later worked at and retired from Virginia Metalcrafters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, D.E. “Jack” and Ruth Alford; and two brothers, Donald E. Alford and Leslie H. Alford.
Surviving are a daughter, Joanna M. Heizer and son-in-law, Ed Heizer, of Quicksburg, Virginia; three grandchildren, Jonathan Hatter and wife, Ly’rae, of Springfield, Missouri, Ryan Heizer of Quicksburg, Virginia, and Jamie Stone and husband, Justin, of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She has four great-grandchildren, Ryland, Josslynn, Brandon and Gweneth. Also surviving are special friends she considered family, Dennis, Brenda, Amanda and Gage Sweet of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, and Keith, Cindy, Jeremy and Brittany Heizer of Staunton, Virginia.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2015 in the chapel of McDow Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park and those wishing to attend are welcome.
There will be a dinner following at Blue Ridge Chapel Church of the Brethren in Waynesboro, Virginia. All are asked to come fellowship with the family and share special memories….
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, David Elbert “Jack” Alford and Ruth Mary Shiflett Alford; and brothers Donald Elwood Alford and Leslie Howard Alford in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Janet Marie Alford, age 23, married Robert Wyler Maupin, age 32, divorced, born in Waynesboro, VA, son of Alfred Lee Maupin and Lacey Delray Hoover, on 6 July 1959 in Waynesboro. They were both air craft inspectors at G.E.
From VA Divorces: Robert Wyler Maupin, age 55 born 14 Apr 1927, resident of Telford, TN, and Janet Marie Alford were separated on 30 Sept 1981 and divorced on 1 March 1983 in Augusta Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Janet Marie 1936 VA1, David Elbert 1908 VA2, Francis Luther 1880 VA3, Francis Marion 1857 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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JANET FRANCES WHITESELL ALFORD
Aunt of George Robert Alford, Jr., AAFA #1412; and Harper Shelton Alford, AAFA #1487
Senior photo, The Syllabus, 1934 yearbook, East Orange High School, East Orange, NJ
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Sunday, 8 October 2006
Janet W. Alford of Springfield [Fairfax Co.], VA passed away October 5, 2006.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan A. Crosby; son, James R. Alford; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, October 11 from 12 Noon until time of service 1 p.m. at Demaine Springfield-Annandale Funeral Chapel, Backlick & Edsall Rds., Springfield, VA. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park...
Photo from Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stan Jett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Janet Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 1 Dec 1916.
See the obituaries of her husband, Leonard Bertram Alford; and son William Leonard Alford in this compilation.
From SSACI: Janet Frances Whitesell Alford was born 1 Dec 1916 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, daughter of William M. Whitesell and Janet F. MacKay. She died 5 Oct 2006.
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JEAN PARKER KEEN ALFRED
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Jean Parker Keen Alfred, 78, of Altavista, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011, at Gretna Healthcare Center. She was born on Thursday, April 6, 1933, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Christopher Silas Keen Sr. and Ruth Johnson Keen Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Blankenship; a brother, Christopher Silas Keen Jr.; and great-grandsons, Logan Michael and Jordan Mitchell Kidd. She was owner and operator of Vista Florist and and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Surviving is her husband, Roy Francis Alfred; her children, Rebecca Kidd and her “favorite” son-in-law, Mike, and Robert Mitchell Jr. and wife, Yvonne, all of Altavista; five grandchildren, John Kidd and wife, Nichole, of Panama City, Fla., Heather Cofflin and husband, Jessie, of Evington, Stephanie Koren and husband, Nick, Brooke Austin and husband, Marty, and Chris Mitchell; and seven greatgrandchildren, Jessica, Grace and Hunter Cofflin, Madeline, Spencer and Turner Austin, and Parker Koren.
The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Liberty Hospice, 500 Piney Forest Road, Suite A, Danville, VA 24540.
Funeral Services will be held at the graveside at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, with the Rev. Wayne Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston, 540-297-4966.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean K. Alfred (SS# issued in VA), last residence Altavista, Campbell Co., VA.
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JEANNE SABINA HIGGINS ALFORD
Wife of William Joseph “Joe” Alford Jr., AAFA #0088
Mother of William Joseph Alford III, AAFA #0144, and Stephen Michael Alford, AAFA #0536
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Saturday, 23 August 2003
HAMPTON—Jeanne Sabina Higgins Alford, 77, left for Heaven, Aug. 22, 2003. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Benjamin Brand, and her daughter-in-law, Cheri Alford.
Jeanne was a much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and servant of God. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Portsmouth (now St. Paul’s) and a faithful member and volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Buckroe for 45 years.
She is survived by her devoted husband and mate of 58 years, William J. Alford Jr.; her sons, Joe Alford of Yorktown [AAFA #0144], Thomas J. Alford of Hampton and Stephen M. Alford of Niceville, Fla. [AAFA #0536], and her beloved daughter, Bonnie Alford-Restaino of Suffolk; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one sister, Loretta Fleming of Pittsburgh, Pa.
A Christian Wake Service will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton…. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church…. Arrangements are being provided by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive in Hampton.
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THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 24 August 2003
HAMPTON—Jeanne Sabina Higgins Alford, 77, left for heaven Aug. 22, 2003. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Benjamin Brand and her daughter-in-law, Cheri Alford.
Jeanne was a much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and servant of God. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Portsmouth (now St. Paul’s) and a faithful member and volunteer at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Buckroe for 45 years.
She is survived by her devoted husband and mate of 58 years, William J. Alford Jr.; her sons, Joe Alford of Yorktown, Thomas J. Alford of Hampton and Stephen M. Alford of Niceville, Fla.; and her beloved daughter, Bonnie Alford-Restaino of Suffolk; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Loretta Fleming of Pittsburgh, Pa.
A Christian wake will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton.... A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeanne H. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 Nov 1925, last residence Hampton, VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Joseph “Joe” Alford Jr.; and son William Joseph Alford III in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter-in-law Cheri Landsberger Alford in Florida Obituaries.
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JENNY LOU ALFORD WALK
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV—Thursday, 4 October 2007
TAZEWELL, Va.—Jenny Alford Walk, age 48, of Tazewell, died Monday, October 1, 2007 at Tazewell Community Hospital.
Born February 2, 1959 in Tazewell, she was a daughter of the late Calvin F. Alford Sr. and Nancy Jane Wash Alford. She was a member of the Main St. United Methodist in Tazewell. She was a graduate of Tazewell High School and Clinch Valley College at Wise, Va. Jenny was an administrative assistant for Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation. She was a volunteer with Commonwealth Challenge, served as chairman of the board of Clinch Independent Living Services, Inc., assisted with the Bluefield Orioles Baseball team, and was a board member of the Sparrow Pond Cottage Owners Association at Kiawah Island, SC.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas P. Walk; two sisters, Susan Alford of Tazewell, and Mary A. Adkins and husband, Dean of Newport, Tenn.; four brothers, Calvin F. Alford, Jr. and wife, Diane of Athens, Ga., G. Michael Alford and wife, Pam of Bishop, Va., Robert B. Alford and wife, Vicki of Tazewell, and Willie S. Alford and wife, Sonia of North Tazewell, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; three great-nephews, one great-niece; special friend, Teresa Alley of Cedar Bluff, Va.; and her beloved Maggie “The Wonder Dog”.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2007 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Conley and the Rev. Kathy R. Wilson-Parker officiating. Interment and committal services will follow at 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery near Glasgow, Va., in Rockbridge County.
The family will receive friends at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2007.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to Main Street United Methodist Church, 315 E. Main St. Tazewell, VA 24651, or Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation, P.O. Box SVCC, Richlands, VA 24641.
Photo from Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carl Weaver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jenny Walk (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Calvin F. Alford Sr. and Nancy Jane Wash Alford, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jenny Lou 1959 VA1, Calvin F. 1926 VA2, William Samuel 1903 VA3, George Michael 1883 VA4, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA5, Robert 1828 VA6.
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JERRY WAYNE ALFORD, SR.
Photo from Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Jerry Wayne Alford Sr., 76, passed away on November 19, 2019.
Jerry was born on October 17, 1943, in Garrison, West Virginia, to parents, William C. and Barbara R. (McNeely) Alford. He had been retired from Ford Motor Co. after 37 1/2 years of service in skilled trades at the Walton Hills Stamping Plant. Jerry was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and over the years enjoyed his association with the Ravenna Moose and VFW clubs. He loved racing cars and motorcycles and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and custom motorcycles.
Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry Wayne (Diane) Alford Jr. and daughter Sherry (Ricky) McGlothlin. Also surviving is his sister, Rosalie Howard; his brother, Larry (Louise) Alford, and many nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James Alford and his sister Diane Alford.
Friends were received on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, from 5 until 6 p.m….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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JESSIE E. McHARGUE ALFORD
Mother of Marion Elmer “Mike” Alford, AAFA #0004
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—22 October 1997
PORTSMOUTH—Jessie McHargue Alford, 97, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997, in Maryview Medical Center.
She was a native of Marion County, Fla., and was the widow of William D. Alford. She was also predeceased by two sons, Carl L. Alford and Arthur D. Alford.
Mrs. Alford was a devout Christian and served in numerous leadership positions in the Methodist Church of Scanlon and Perry, Fla. After moving to Virginia, she united with the First Church of the Nazarene in Portsmouth, where she followed a similar path, serving as a teacher of a Bible class, president of the Missionary Society and member of the church board.
Survivors include a daughter, Ouida Alford Whitehurst of Portsmouth; a son, M.E. Alford of Portsmouth; two sisters, Mildred McHargue Day of Quincy, Fla., and Lena McHargue Bush of Quitman, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Carla Chapman, Gwen Ferguson, Sandi Boutwell, Richard Alford, Andrew Alford, Teresa Whitehurst and David Whitehurst; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn Mausoleum Chapel by the Revs. Ron Rice and Kenneth Rice. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Student Scholarship Fund, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tenn. 37210.
Photo from Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous (#47146793)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie E. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 4 Aug 1900, last residence Portsmouth, VA.
See the obituaries of her children Marion Elmer “Mike” Alford and Ouida Lucille Alford Whitehurst in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Carl LaVerne Alford in Florida Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.
Her husband’s lineage: William D. 1893 NC1, William Franklin 1863 NC2, unknown3, Samuel 1812 SC4.
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JESSIE LOUISE ALFORD BLALOCK
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—27 June 2006
Jessie Louise Alford Blalock, 74, of Virginia Beach, Va., passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006, at her home.
Jessie was born in Spring Hill, W.Va., on April 7, 1932, a daughter of the late Elvin Samuel and Thelma Lee Polhamus Alford. She was a registered nurse with Princess Anne Family Practice, member of Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Agape Class- Sunday school class, Norfolk United Methodist Ministers Spouses, Cape Henry Woman’s Club, and Women of Wesleyan. She graduated from Charleston General School of Nursing in 1952.
She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Blalock Pearman and spouse, Steven, of Virginia Beach, Va., and Nancy Blalock Bloebaum and spouse, Scott, of Cary, N.C.; her son, Douglas Kenneth Blalock of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, Elvin ‘Junior’ Alford of St. Albans, and Curtis Alford of South Charleston; daughter-in-law, Darcie Blalock of Herndon, Va.; and six grandchildren, Kyle Blalock, Blake Blalock, Brenna Blalock, Morgan Pearman, Elena Joy Bloebaum, and Adam Bloebaum.
In addition to her parents, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Charles Blalock in 2000; a son, Michael Blalock; and a brother, Ray Alford.
Funeral service was held Saturday, June 24, at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church. Interment was held in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Photos from Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Allison Stec Bell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jessie L. Blalock (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Virginia Beach, VA.
We included the obituaries of her father, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr.; and brothers Elvin Samuel Alford Jr. and Romea Curtis Alford in West Virginia Obituaries; and brother Ray Edwin Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
Her lineage: Jessie Louise 1932 WV1, Elvin Samuel 1903 WV2, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV3, George Washington 1837 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JOAN MARIE BERKA REYNOLDS ALEXANDER ALFORD
Photo from Currie Funeral Home and Crematory, Kilmarnock, VA
THE STAR-LEDGER
Newark, Essex Co., NJ—Wednesday, 2 January 2019
Joan Alford went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Friday Dec. 28, 2018. She was at peace in her home surrounded by her devoted family.
Born in Elizabeth, N.J., was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Berka.
She is survived by her son Garry Alexander; her son Clifford ReynoldS and his wife Lois Stephens; her daughter Pamela Cassell and her husband Frank; and her sisters Ilene Tuzzi and Madeleine Lavin. Joan was an adoring grandmother to Sam Reynolds and his wife Megan; Casey Reynolds; Caitlyn Cloud and her husband Justin; and Sarah Mason. She was also a doting great-grandmother to Lillian Jodlbauer; Brody and Rory Cloud; and Peyton, Aliana, and Josephine Reynolds.
Joan was the matriarch of her family, around which her loving family gathered for annual holiday celebrations. Joan’s greatest love was her family and enjoyed making happy memories with her children and grandchildren. She was a pillar of strength and inspiration to her family, career, and community circles.
Joan was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Union, N.J. She went on to earn a certificate in Interior Design eventually opening ASC Office Furniture, Inc. She was an active member of Altrusa International Inc. and served as president of the Washington DC chapter. After retiring, Joan moved to the Northern Neck of Virginia where she volunteered as a researcher for Historic Christ Church.
A public graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Historic Christ Church Burying Grounds in Weems, Va….
Photo from Christ Church Cemetery, Weems, Lancaster Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Glenn Courtney—posted by bRadQ
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Joan married Clifford Reynolds in April 1950 in New Jersey. She married Rex Blee Alexander on December 23, 1955 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They divorced in May 1976. She married Raymond Alford on June 7, 1976 in Woodbridge, Prince William County, VA.
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JOHN BURTON ALFORD
Photo from TMAM24’s Todd McCormick family tree (Ancestry)
RICHMOND NEWS LEADER
Richmond, VA—Friday, 1 May 1931
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, John Thomas Alford and Frances Elizabeth Smythers Alford; and sister Emma J. Alford Kountis in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother George Thomas Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: John Burton 1904 VA1, John Thomas 1864 VA2, Thomas R. 1824 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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JOHN DEXTER “J.D.” ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Friday, 17 June 2011
John Dexter (J.D.) Alford, 73, of Wytheville, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011. He was the son of the late Walter and Ellen Burnette Alford. He was retired from Sprint Telephone Company in Wytheville, a United States Air Force Veteran, and a lifetime member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #9 and a member of West End United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Jean Hall.
He is survived by his wife, Janice P. Alford, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Martin Biller, of Wytheville; sons and daughter-in-law, Marty and Judy Alford, of Christiansburg, John M. “Mike” Alford and partner, Betsy Perkins, of Max Meadows; brother, Walter R. Alford Jr., of Max Meadows; grandchildren and spouse, John Michael Alford Jr., of Pulaski, Makayla K. Biller, and Chloe G. Biller, both of Wytheville, and Jessica A. and Brian Hudson, of Christiansburg; and greatgrandchildren, Jacob M. Alford, Austin B. Umberger, and Hunter Reid Hudson.
Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011, in the West End United Methodist Church … with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until service time. American Legion Post #9 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West End United Methodist Church or to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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WYTHEVILLE ENTERPRISE
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—Saturday, 18 June 2011
John Dexter “J.D.” Alford, 73, of Wytheville died Thursday, June 16, 2011. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at West End United Methodist Church…. Interment will be in West End Cemetery with American Legion Post 9 conducting graveside military rites.
He was retired from Sprint Telephone Co. in Wytheville. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a lifetime member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad. He was a member of American Legion Post 9 and West End United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ellen Burnette Alford; and a sister, Gloria Jean Hall.
Survivors include his wife, Janice P. Alford of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Martin Biller of Wytheville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Marty and Judy Alford of Christiansburg, and John M. “Mike” Alford and partner Betsy Perkins of Max Meadows; a brother, Walter R. Alford Jr. of Max Meadows; grandchildren and spouses, John Michael Alford Jr. of Pulaski, Makayla K. Biller and Chloe G. Biller, both of Wytheville, and Jessica and Brian Hudson of Christiansburg; and great-grandchildren, Jacob M. Alford, Austin B. Umberger and Hunter Reid Hudson.
Memorial donations may be made to West End United Methodist Church or the Wythe County Rescue Squad. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Traci C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John D. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 Nov 1937, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituary of his mother, Ellen Mae Burnett Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: John Dexter 1937 VA1, Walter Robert 1912 VA2, John Wesley 1871 IN3, Isaac 1826 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JOHN GEORGE ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Monday, 18 August 2003
John George Alford, 55, passed away on August 16, 2003. He is survived by his father, John William; his brothers, Patrick and Tony; various relatives; and best friends, Neil Spicer and Billy Marshall, and their families.
Burial arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Leukemia Society.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John G. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 17 May 1948, last residence not listed.
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JOHN JEFFERYS ALLFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 3 January 1983
Photo from Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wheaton Hogate
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Allford (SS# issued in SC) was born 14 Nov 1895 [different than gravestone] and died _____ Jan 1983, last residence Hampton, VA.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Margaret Coalter Alley Plessinger Allford; daughter Vivian Allford Normandeau; mother, Bonnie Inez Cain Alford; and sisters Hyacintha Allford Jones, Marie Elizabeth Allford Foster, and Mittie Allford Wiggins in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Nathan Alfonza Allford and Ruth Allford Bailey Andrews in South Carolina Obituaries.
He is listed as John Washington Allford on his daughter Vivian’s death certificate; and as John W. Alford on the 1900 census.
From VA Deaths: John Jefferys Allford, born 14 Nov 1894 in SC, died 2 Jan 1983 in Hampton, VA.
On John Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 21 living in Pamplico, SC. He was born 14 Nov 1895 in Hyman, SC. He is single, supporting his “mother & 2 brothers under 12.”
From South Carolina, Delayed Birth Records (Ancestry): John J. Allford was born 14 Nov 1894, son of Caldwell Alford and Bonnie Cain. The record was filed in 1952, and a Bible record was presented as proof of birth date.
Members of this family currently spell their last name Alford and Allford.
His ALLFORD lineage: John Jefferys 1894 SC1, Caldwell Reuben [ALFORD] 1867 SC2, John Calhoun ???? SC3.
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JOHN LEE ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 21 March 1985
John Lee Alford, 36, of 10000 Midlothian Turnpike, Chesterfield County, went on to be with Jesus March 19, 1985.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Anne Alford; his daughter, Sarah Anne Alford; his parents, E. Lee and Joyce B. Alford; a brother, James B. Alford; a mother-in-law, Mary Lindsey, all of Richmond; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of a funeral, memorial services will be held on Friday, March 22, 11 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 10700 Academy Drive (off Courthouse Road).
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Crisis Pregnancy Center, 302 W. Cary Street.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 29 Sep 1948 and died _____ March 1985, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Edwin Lee Alford and Joyce Blazzard Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: John died from “exsanguination” (severe bleeding) due to “trachea innominate artery fistula,” a highly lethal complication after tracheostomy. He was cremated.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: John Lee 1948 VA1, Edwin Lee 1921 VA2, James Isaac 1880 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JOHN NAP ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Monday, 5 January 1981
Photo from Woodland Cemetery, Ashland, Hanover Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Buddy Rudd
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 8 May 1937 and died _____ Jan 1981, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his sister Billie Jo Alford Joldersma in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, John Calhoun Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries; and of his mother, Billie Murdoch Alford Carr, in Texas Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: John Nap Alford, age 43 son of John C. Alford and Billie Murdock, died 2 Jan 1981 in Richmond, Henrico Co., VA. He was born 8 May 1937.
For more information on this family, see Known Descendants of Elizabeth Harrell Alford, born July 1818 SC. The name of Elizabeth’s husband is not known.
His lineage: John Nap 1937 SC1, John Calhoun 1911 SC2, Napoleon 1878 SC3, Calhoun 1850 SC4, unknown5.
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JOHN THOMAS ALFORD
GALAX GAZETTE
Galax, VA—22 March 1937
John Alford, 70, died at his home at Fries on Sunday morning, March 7, 1937, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Alford is survived by three sons, Robert, Everett, and George Alford, Fries, and a daughter, who lives in North Carolina.
Mrs. Alford, who was, before her marriage, Miss Frances Smythers, preceded her husband in death 42 years ago [sic: she died in 1951], as did four of his children.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 9, by Rev. C. F. Watkins, pastor of the Fries Methodist church, and interment was in Fries cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Frances Elizabeth Smythers Alford; and children Emma J. Alford Kountis and John Burton Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son George Thomas Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: John Thomas 1864 VA1, Thomas R. 1824 VA2, John 1795 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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JOHN W. ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 2 October 2005
John W. Alford, 84, formerly of Richmond, passed away September 29, 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara S. Alford. He is survived by two sons and several grandchildren; stepdaughter and her husband, Judith F. and Frank J. Wilkins.
The family will receive friends at the Bliley Funeral Homes’ Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., Sunday (today), 4 to 6 p.m. Graveside services will be held Monday, 1:30 p.m. at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John W. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 12 Nov 1920, last residence Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA.
See the obituary of his wife, Barbara Smith Alford, in this compilation; she died 3 days before John’s death.
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JONATHAN D. ALVORD, SR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 22 August 2016
Jonathan D. Alvord, Sr., 60, of Newport News, Virginia, (formerly of Dansville, NY) passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2016.
Jonathan was born in Dansville, NY on August 27, 1955. Jonathan was married to Suzette (Fox) Alvord on February 21, 1980, in Wahiawa, Hawaii; they were married 36 years.
Jonathan served his country, retiring from the Army in 1996 after a distinguished 20-year career. He followed his service working in retail establishments, most recently Mattress Warehouse and formerly Wal-Mart. He enjoyed spending time with family, but most especially, his dog Candace. They were a familiar sight in the neighborhood, on their daily walks.
Jonathan is survived by his wife, Suzette, children Jonathan Jr., Christopher, Elizabeth Sines (Ernie), Amanda Surber, and Jacob; 14 Grandchildren and two Great Grandchildren. Jonathan is survived by his siblings, Harold, Samuel (Elaine), Daniel (Karen), Philip (Virginia), Peter, Naomi (Donnie), Esther (Johnny), Donna (Scott), and his beloved Uncle and Aunt, Philip and Gloria Brown who had such a tremendous impact on his life. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Candace Cane (Candy Cane).
Jonathan was preceded in death by his parents, Harold F. and Inez A. (Young) Alvord and his brother, Jack.
A memorial service with full military honors will be held at the Regimental Chapel, 923 Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, Virginia, on August 27, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his mother, Inez Almira Young Alvord, in Illinois Obituaries; and of his paternal grandparents, Fred Eugene Alvord and Rosa A. Early Alvord, in New York Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
His ALVORD lineage: Jonathan D. 1955 NY1, Harold Fred 1930 NY2, Fred Eugene 1874 NY3, Thomas Jerome 1852 NY4, Simeon 1805 NY2, Seth 1762 MA5, Joseph 1733 MA6, Joseph 1697 MA7, Ebenezer 1665 MA8, Alexander 1627 England9, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England10.
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JOSEPH ANTHONY ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 11 February 2020
Alford, Joseph Anthony, 63, of Richmond, a military veteran, a bell ringer for The Salvation Army.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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JOYCE BLAZZARD ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—5 September 2002
Joyce B. Alford died Sunday, September 1, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Lee Alford; and a son, John Lee Alford.
Survivors include her son, James B. Alford and his wife, Charlotte; a sister, Dorene Hunt; a brother, Theron Ray Blazzard; and John’s daughter, Sarah.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 8005 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, with interment to follow at 12 noon at Quantico National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home.
Photo from Quantico National Cemetery, Quantico, Prince William Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, John Evans
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joyce B. Alford (SS# issued in UT) was born 22 July 1926, last residence Richmond, Henrico Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Edwin Lee Alford; and son John Lee Alford in this compilation.
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JOYCE WOODBURY ALFORD
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday 12 October 2016
Alford, Joyce Woodbury, 61, of Henrico, went to be with The Lord, October 10, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth & Paul Woodbury.
She is survived by her brothers, James (Rita), Paul (Marie); nieces, Shannon Carter (Mike), Stacey Bassetti and Rebecca Woodbury; great-nephews and great-niece, and were like her grandchildren, Andrew, Lucas, Jackson and Lauren; her fur babies, Molly and Charlie.
Joyce loved people and helped people all of her life. She was a pharmacist tech, med tech, and her last job was a Social Worker Director at Glenburnie Rehabilitation & Nursing Center….
Photo from Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, Henrico Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LLL-SAL
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From VA Marriages: Joyce Ann Woodbury, age 19 born 23 July 1955 daughter of Paul Eugene Woodbury and Elizabeth Gertrude Camp, married James Bruce Alford, born 23 Aug 1951 son of Edwin Lee Alford and Joyce Blazzard, on 1 March 1975 in Henrico Co., VA.
From VA Divorces: Joyce Woodbury and James Bruce Alford were divorced on 13 Jan 1982 in Henrico Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: James Bruce Alford married Laurinda Lee Bloor Cameron on 25 Jan 1986 in Hanover Co., VA. It was the second marriage for James and third marriage for Laurinda.
From VA Marriages: James Bruce Alford and Charlotte Harrison Chesterman were married on 17 Apr 1998 in Hanover, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: James Bruce 1951 VA1, Edwin Lee 1921 VA2, James Isaac 1880 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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JUANITA PELLERIN ALFORD
DAILY ADVERTISER
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, LA—15 August 2008
RAYNE—Juanita P. Alford, 52, surrounded by her family at her home in Sterling, VA, died on August 10, after a three year battle with lung cancer.
Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother (MeMe) and friend, she is survived by her husband of 33 years, Billy Ray Alford of Sterling, VA, son Jeremy Alford of Sterling, VA, daughter Alanna Bourgeois, son-in-law Jared and three grandchildren Dominic Alexander, Sophie Layne, and Sydney Claire of Leesburg, VA, two sisters Linda P. Arceneaux of Rayne, LA, and Kathy P. Fruge of Sterling, VA, and two half-brothers Patrick Pellerin of Rayne, LA, and Mitchell Pellerin of Mamou, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Yolande B. Pellerin and Freddie J. Pellerin.
A native of Rayne, LA, and a 1974 graduate of Rayne High School, Juanita enlisted in the United State Air Force after high school and served proudly and honorably as a Security Police Officer for 20 years. During this time, she was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base (LA), Kadena Air Base (Japan), Malmstrom Air Force Base (MT), Myrtle Beach Air Force Base (SC), Florennes Air Base (Belgium), Soesterberg Air Base (Netherland), and Nellis Air Force Base (NV). When she began her Air Force career, Juanita had the distinction of being one of only a few women serving as a Security Police Officer. Over the course of her career, she earned a number of commendations, including the two of which she was most proud, the Air Force Meritorious Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters. At the time of her retirement, she held the rank of Master Sergeant.
In 1994, Juanita and her family returned to Rayne so that her two children could complete their high school educations in her home town. During her return to Rayne, she enjoyed a successful career at Robichaux Furniture in Layafette. In 1997, Juanita and Bill relocated to Sterling, VA, to begin new careers as federal employees. Juanita served seven years as a Federal Police Officer at the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Bill is currently employed at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
The family will receive friends at the Gossen Funeral Home (www.gossenfuneralhome.net), 504 N Polk Street, in Rayne, LA, on Friday, August 15, from 11:30 am—10:00 pm and on Saturday, August 16, from 8 am until the time of the funeral. Following a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rayne at 10:00 am, internment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, II.
Pallbearers include her nephews John Craig Arceneaux, Scott Arceneaux, Chad Arceneaux, Joseph C. Arceneaux, II, and Steven Arceneaux and her cousin Darrell Alleman. Honorary pallbearer is Patrick Sarsfield. Participants at the Funeral Mass include her close friends Myrtis Haure and Colleen Guidry, her nieces Aimee Arceneaux and Andre Arceneaux and her grandson Dominic Bourgeois.
On August 13, a viewing was held at the Adams-Green Funeral Home (www.adamsgreen.com) in Herndon, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Juanita’s name to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, her most loved and treasured charity.
Arrangements have been entrutsted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne, LA (337) 334-3141.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Juanita Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 10 Dec 1955, last residence Sterling, Loudoun Co., VA.
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JULIUS TURNER ALFORD, JR.
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 4 January 1956
Died at a local hospital Monday, Jan. 2, 1956, Julius Turner Alford, of 3005 Hillcrest Lane.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Mae K. Alford; 1 brother, Charles M. Alford, of Durham N.C.
Remains rest at the Joseph W. Billey Funeral Home, Third and Marshall, where services will be held Wednesday at 4 P.M. Interment Maury.
Photo from Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie L. Allen
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his brother Charles Moses Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Julius Turner Alford, age 40, born 26 Jan 1915 in NC, the son of Julius T. Alford and Mavis Cone and husband of Ida Mae K. Messer, died 2 Jan 1956 in Richmond, VA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Kisar Alford and Martha M. Upchurch.
His lineage: Julius Turner 1915 NC1, Julius Turner 1890 NC2, Berkley Moses 1849 NC3, Kisar 1814 NC4.
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KAREN DENISE SMOOT ALVORD
NORTHERN VIRGINIA DAILY
Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA—Thursday, 17 December 2015
Karen Denise Alvord, 44, of Front Royal, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at her home.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 7 until 9 p.m. at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home. All other services will be private.
Ms. Alvord was born in Front Royal on March 11, 1971, the daughter of Carl Davis and Dorothy Mae Woodard Smoot.
She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She was Baptist by faith.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Alvord is survived by her daughters, Misty Whittaker and Kayla Whittaker, both of Front Royal; her brothers, Teddy Smoot of Middletown and Jason Smoot of Front Royal; and her very special grandson, Jeremiah Garret.
Ms. Alvord was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Smoot….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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KAREN GAIL WILLIAMS ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Saturday, 26 June 2010
Karen Gail Williams Alford, 51, of Cloverdale, Va., and formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Glendon E. Williams; and is survived by her husband, Hoyt B. Alford III; daughter, Kaitlin A. Alford; her mother, Betty L. Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Charlie Becker; niece, Kelley; and nephew, Mathew.
Karen was a lover of animals, the underdog, and a wonderful friend and mother. We miss you and will see you later.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Oakey’s East Chapel with Pastor Michael DuVal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. The family request memorials be made to the Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23509. Arrangements by Oakey’s East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karen G. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 Aug 1958, last residence not listed.
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KATHLEEN ABRAHAMSEN ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Tuesday, 29 July 2008
CHESAPEAKE—Kathleen Alford, 58, of Hardwick Circle, passed away July 27, 2008, in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.
A native of Jersey City, N.J., she was a lifetime member and past president of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Laureate, Beta Nu Chapter.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald A. Alford; her mother, Charlotte Abrahamsen of Toms River, N.J.; her two sons, Adam Alford of Virginia Beach and Allen Alford of Martinsburg, W. Va.; three brothers, Harold Abrahamsen Jr. of Toms River, James Abrahamsen of Lakehurst, N.J. and Thomas Abrahamsen of Wichita, Kan.; and three grandchildren, Amanda, Amber and Autumn Alford.
A funeral service will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel. The burial will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens….
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
Photos from Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Seriani
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kathleen Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 28 Aug 1949 [her gravestone appears to say 23 Aug 1949], last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, Ronald Alvin Alford, in this compilation.
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KENNETH T. ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Friday, 19 March 2010
HAMPTON—Kenneth T. Alford was born on Sept. 23, 1951, and departed his earthly life on March 16, 2010.
His parents were the late Jessie Bradley and James H. Alford, Sr. His early years were spent in South Carolina and in Pennsylvania. He attended Morris Brown College in Sumter, S.C. In 1973, Kenneth moved to Hampton, Va., and resided until our heavenly father called him home. He worked for many years at Sentara Hospital in Hampton. Kenneth was an active member of St. Paul AME Church in Newport News, Va., and often chaired activities at the Church.
Kenneth’s immediate family includes his three brothers and one sister. His older brother, James H. Alford Jr. preceded him in death, as did his oldest sister, Dora.
His surviving siblings are Vern (Darlene) Alford of Frederica, Del., Clayton Alford, Marvin Alford, both of Valley Stream, N.Y., and his devoted sister, Janette Alford of York, Pa. His extended family is too numerous to name, but additional relatives include eight nieces and nephews, six aunts and two uncles and numerous cousins.
The family wants to convey their appreciation to everyone who has befriended Kenneth and supported him throughout his long illness. Your acts of kindness will forever be treasured by the Alford family. The family asks for your prayers and thoughts in their hour of bereavement.
Funeral services will be held noon Saturday, March 20, 2010, at St. Paul AME Church, 2500 Chestnut Ave., N.N., Va., with Pastor White, officiating. Mr. Alford will be sent to Job’s Mortuary, Sumter, S.C., for services and burial.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org.
Funeral services entrusted to Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kenneth T. Alford (SS# issued in SC), last residence Hampton, VA.
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LAWRENCE JOSEPH ALFORD, JR.
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—1 April 2003
Lawrence Joseph Alford Jr., of Crescent Road, died March 26, 2003. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Vine Oak Cemetery, Edenton [Chowan Co., NC]. Rowsom Funeral Home, Edenton, is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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LEAVENIA BEAN ALFORD LAMPROS
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 24 December 1989
Photo from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Al [AL]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leavenia Lampros (SS# issued in NC) was born 29 Jan 1915, last residence Newport News, VA.
We included the obituary of her first husband, John Allen Alford, in Maryland Obituaries.
From SSACI: Leavener Bean Alford was born 29 Jan 1915 in Troy, Montgomery Co., NC, daughter of Willie Bean and Lovie Sanders.
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LELIA NORMENT WILLS ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 10 August 2003
PORTSMOUTH—Lelia Wills Alford, 92, died Aug. 9, 2003.
She was a native of Portsmouth and a member of Windsor Baptist Church. Lelia was a retired registered nurse for Norfolk General Hospital and was a member of American Nurses Association.
Ms. Alford was predeceased by her husband, Donald N. Alford.
Survivors include a daughter, Emily A. Park; a sister, Emily W. Harrell; a brother, John Godfrey Wills; and three grandchildren, Catherine Riddick, Leonard Riddick Jr. and John Park Jr.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m Tuesday in Olive Branch Cemetery.... The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel....
In another article:
From her Find A Grave memorial
By her daughter Emily Alford Park
Christian
Active, lifelong member of the Southern Baptist Church.
Graduate of Kings Daughters Nursing School
Registered Nurse for 45 years
Wife of Donald Nathan Alford (1943–)
Mother of Mary Lynne Alford (1945–1945) and Emily Corrine Alford Park (1953–)
Grandmother to schoolteacher Catherine Elizabeth Riddick (1974–) and Senior Airman Leonard Ray Riddick, Jr. (1980–)—their one and only “MUH”!!
Photo from Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Poole
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lelia W. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 1 Aug 1911, last residence Portsmouth, VA.
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LENA JEFFERSON ALFRED
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Tuesday, 29 September 1998
On Sunday, September 27, 1998, at Woodbine Nursing Center, Lena Alfred, devoted mother of Jacqueline Smith, Veronica Dabney, Sandra Proctor, Edward Jr., Michael and Mark Alfred; beloved sister of Julia Hunt, Pinkie Lloyd, Vashti Moore, Margaret Rich and Joseph Jefferson. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three daughters-in-law; three sons-in-law; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Mrs. Alfred will lie in state at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 2700 S. 19th St., Arlington, VA, on Friday, October 2, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Pleasant Valley Memorial Park. Arrangements By Chinn-Baker Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lena L. Alfred (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 6 March 1921, last residence Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.
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LEONARD BERTRAM ALFORD
Uncle of George Robert Alford, Jr., AAFA #1412; and Harper Shelton Alford, AAFA #1487
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—15 February 1989
Leonard B. Alford, 76, a lawyer who had worked for the Veterans Administration for 30 years before retiring in 1975 as a member of its Board of Veterans Appeals, died Feb. 12 of cancer at his home in Springfield.
He came to the Washington area when he joined the Department of Agriculture in the late 1930s. He joined the Veterans Administration in 1945.
Mr. Alford was a native of South Carolina and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and the George Washington University law school.
He was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. During the 1960s and 1970s, he coached Little League and Babe Ruth League baseball in Springfield.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Janet W. Alford of Springfield; a daughter, Susan A. Crosby of Richmond; a son, James R. Alford of Springfield; a brother, George R. Alford of Ridgeland, S.C.; a sister, Elizabeth Williams of Charlotte, N.C., and three grandchildren.
Photo from Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax, Fairfax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stan Jett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leonard B. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 May 1912, last residence Springfield, Fairfax Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Janet Frances Whitesell Alford; son William Leonard Alford; and brother David Bright Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Leroy Bertram Alford and Sallie Singleton Reaves Alford; and brother George Robert Alford Sr. in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Leonard Bertram 1912 SC1, Leroy Bertram 1870 SC2, David 1836 NC3, Sion 1796 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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LEONARD EDWARD ALFRED
LOUDOUN TIMES-MIRROR
Leesburg, Loudoun Co., VA—Wednesday, 3 November 1999
Leonard Edward Alfred, 70, of Bluemont, died Oct. 25 at home. He was born Jan. 17, 1929, to Stadar and Martha Alfred.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy B. Alfred; eight brothers, Cecil, Lester, Floyd, Newman, Lawrence, Charles, Kenily, and Roy; and one sister, Elsie.
A service was Oct. 29 at Hall Funeral Home; interment was at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon.
Photo from Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hope
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Leonard E. Alfred (SS# issued in VA), last residence Purcellville, Loudoun Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his brothers Floyd Russell Alfred and Lester Stoddard Alfred in this compilation.
This family’s last name evolved from Alford to Alfred.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALFRED lineage: Leonard Edward 1929 VA1, Walter Stoddard 1883 VA2, Walter J. 1849 CT3, Ely L. 1796 CT4, Ely ALFRED 1766 CT5, Alexander ALFORD 1741 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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LESLIE HOWARD ALFORD
Senior photo, 1958 Hornet’s Nest, Wilson Memorial High School, Fishersville, VA
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Monday, 19 August 1991
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JLR
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, David Elbert “Jack” Alford and Ruth Mary Shiflett Alford; and siblings Donald Elwood Alford and Janet Marie Alford Maupin in this compilation.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Leslie Howard Alford, age 24, married Patricia Danlene [sic] Reade, age 18, on 6 March 1964 in Rockingham Co., NC.
From VA Divorces: Leslie Howar[d] Alford, age 48, and Patricia Darlene Read, age 43 born 22 May 1945, separated 1 Aug 1986 and divorced on 11 Oct 1988 in Augusta Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Leslie Howard 1940 VA1, David Elbert 1908 VA2, Francis Luther 1880 VA3, Francis Marion 1857 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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LESTER HERMAN ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—22 October 2000
Lester Herman Alford, of Forest, died Saturday, October 21, 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, E. Neal Alford, and R. Kent and his wife, Jane Morris Alford of Richmond.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Hill Memorials Park, Lynchburg. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Service (804) 239-2405, 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg.
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ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—22 October 2000
Alford, Lester Herman, of Forest, died Saturday, October 21, 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, R. Kent Alford, E. Neal and his wife, Gail Taylor Alford of Moneta.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in Fort Hill Memorials Park, Lynchburg….
Photo from Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lester H. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 28 June 1909, last residence Forest, Bedford Co., VA.
See the obituary of his third wife, Elizabeth Mattox Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Clyde Odell Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
From West Virginia, Marriages Index (Ancestry): Lester Herman Alford, age 36 born in Bontetot [sic: Botetourt Co.], VA, son of O.L. and Nellie Alford, married Evelyn Mae Henson, age 32 born in Buena Vista, WV, daughter of John Hansford Henson and Muriel Henson, on 18 March 1946 in Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., WV.
From VA Marriages: Lester Herman Alford, age 39 son of Robert O. Alford and Nellie Shaw, married Dolores Alverna Cole, age 29 daughter of John H. Wolfe and Gertrude Aker, on 1 June 1949 in Fredericksburg, VA.
From VA Divorces: Lester Herman Alford, age 41, and Dolores Cole Alford, age 31, were divorced on 29 March 1952 in Lynchburg, VA.
From VA Marriages: L.H. Alford, age 43 son of R.O. Alford and Nellie Shaw, married Elizabeth Ann Mattox, age 26 daughter of C.B. Mattox and Carrie Hodges, on 2 Aug 1952 in Gretna, VA.
His father’s name is listed as Robert Ollie and Ollie Robert in various records.
His lineage: Lester Herman 1909 VA1, Robert Ollie 1884 VA2.
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LESTER STODDARD ALFRED
CULPEPER STAR-EXPONENT
Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA—Monday, 13 November 2006
Lester Stoddard Alfred, 89, of Reva [Culpeper Co.], died Sunday, November 12, 2006 at his residence. Lester was born July 16, 1917 in Herndon [Fairfax Co.], to the late Walter Stoddard and Martha Lowe Alfred.
Lester is survived by his two sons, Lester Dale Alfred and his wife, Dolly of Reva and Wayne Russell Alfred also of Reva; four grandchildren, Ronda and her husband, John Seymour, Lester Dale Alfred Jr. and his wife, Margie, Dennis Alfred and David Alfred; eight great-grandchildren, Jessica, John Jr. and William Seymour, Kyndal, Brandy, Dylan, Katelyn and Kaylee Alfred. Lester is also survived by one sister, Elise Allnut and five brothers, John, Lawrence, Cecil, Charlie and Kinley Alfred.
In addition to his parents, Lester was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Alfred and one sister, Mary Scott, and five brothers, Walter, Norman, Leonard, Roy and Floyd Alfred.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 13, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, at Novum Baptist Church Cemetery, Novum.... Pallbearers named are Samuel Fox, John Paul Woodard, Jr., Joe Ference, Walton Thompson, Mike Tanner, William Henshaw, Randy Henshaw and Oliver Bowles.... Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lester S. Alfred (SS# issued in VA).
See the obituaries of his brother Floyd Russell Alfred and Leonard Edward Alfred in this compilation.
This family’s last name evolved from Alford to Alfred.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His ALFRED lineage: Lester Stoddard 1917 VA1, Walter Stoddard 1883 VA2, Walter J. 1849 CT3, Ely L. 1796 CT4, Ely ALFRED 1766 CT5, Alexander ALFORD 1741 CT6, Job 1708 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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LEVERN ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 22 September 1973
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cleemiller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Levern Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 Oct 1940 and died _____ Sept 1973, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Mae Ragland Alford; mother, Eva Mae Alford Alford; and siblings Anna Beatrice Alford White Ferebee and Lionel Alford in this compilation.
His name is misspelled on his gravestone. In all other records it is spelled Levern.
From SSACI: Levern Alford was born 7 Oct 1940 and died _____ Sept 1973.
From VA Marriages: Levern Alford, black age 20, son of Son Alford and Eva Alford, married Daisy M. Ragland, daughter of Buck Ragland and Lena Jacobs, on 19 Oct 1960 in Richmond, VA.
From VA Deaths: Levern Alford, age 32, died 20 Sept 1973 in Richmond, VA. He was born 7 Oct 1940 in NC, son of Talf and Eva Alford. He died of “complications of fractures of arm & leg,” an injury caused by “pedestrian struck by auto” in 15 Sept 1973
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LEVON ROT’A ALFORD
Photo from Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home
Photo from Richmond Times-Dispatch, 17 January 2012
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 24 April 2009
Alford, Levon R., of Richmond, departed this life April 18, 2009.
He is survived by one daughter, Lanique Alford; his mother, Sheree Alford; his father, Roger Wilson; his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Wilson; one sister; Latoya Alford; one adopted sister, LaVonda Johnson; one brother, Brandon Lunsford; two adopted brothers, LeeVontae Johnson and Charles Christian; four aunts, Wendy Hines and Chiffon, Zena and Horlles Alford; two uncles, Levern Alford and Jeffery Wilson; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, among them a devoted, Franiqua Brown.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m….
In another article:
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—23 April 2009
Alford, Mr. Levon Rot’a, 24, of Richmond, a laborer
In another article:
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—21 April 2009
Richmond police announced yesterday that they are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the weekend killing of Levon R. Alford. Alford, 24, was shot early Saturday and found shortly after 3 a.m. on a sidewalk in the 00 block of West Marshall Street in the Jackson Ward neighborhood. He later died at VCU Medical Center.
In another article:
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—18 April 2009
Richmond police are investigating a homicide that took place early this morning in the Jackson Ward neighborhood.
Shortly after 3 a.m., police were called to the 00 block of West Marshall Street, between North Adams and First streets, where they found Levon R. Alford, 24, shot on the sidewalk. Alford, who lived in the 2500 block of Merle Street in Henrico County, was taken to VCU Medical Center, where he died just before 5 a.m.
Detectives are looking into the possibility of robbery as a motive, police said....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Levon Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 17 Jan 1985, last residence not listed.
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LILLIE MYRTLE STONE ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—2 January 2002
Alford, Lillie Myrtle Stone, (Butch), 82, died Saturday, December 29, 2001. Funeral 12 noon Friday at Collins Funeral Home in Bassett [Henry Co., VA].
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillie M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 15 Apr 1919, last residence Mount Ida, Montgomery Co., AR, and last benefit to Milford, Geary Co., KS.
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LINDA CAROL MORICLE ALFORD
Memorialized by: Jennings Funeral Home Heritage Chapel
Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home
Virginia Beach, VA—_____ October 2006
July 9, 1944 – October 26, 2006
NORFOLK—Linda Carol Alford, 62 passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 26, 2006.
Ms. Alford was the daughter of the late Irvin and Emma Grace Moricle. She was a loving and dedicated companion and caregiver to her late aunt, Hazel Miles.
Ms. Alford worked in the moving business as an office manager for Nester Transfer, OK Moving & Storage and Cook’s Moving. She was a former co-owner of Four Seasons Catering. She was a member of American Business Women’s Association, and had volunteered for Azalea Little League. She had a passion for life and will be deeply missed by those she touched with her kindness and thoughtful gestures. Although her mobility became limited, she never let it stop her from being a powerful presence in church or the lives of others. Carol loved to celebrate life’s special occasions and milestones with friends and family. She never met a stranger and passed that wonderful trait on to both of her children.
Survivors include a son, Jerry F. Alford and his wife, Mary Lou of Chesapeake, VA; a daughter, Bonnie Helms and her husband Wayne of Lynchburg, VA; a brother, Carl Moricle and his wife, Judy of NC; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, three aunts of NC; and a host of cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, 2:00 p.m. at Ingleside Baptist Church….
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Linda C. Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Norfolk, VA.
Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.
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LIONEL ALFORD
Photo from Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 5August 2020
Alford, Lionel, age 82, of Richmond, departed this life July 31, 2020.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Alford; two daughters, Joanna Bryce (Larry) and Robin Harris; one son, Jeffery Harris (Wanda); a host of grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, among them Sheree, Chiffon, Zena and Levern Alford; and cousins; one brother-in-law, Raymond Hall; and other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Astoria Beneficial Club.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, 3:30 p.m., at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Eva Mae Alford Alford; and siblings Anna Beatrice Alford White Ferebee and Levern Alford in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Lional Alford, black, age 42 son of Talf Alford and Eva Mae Alford, married Joan Louise Hall Harris on 22 Nov 1980 in Richmond, VA.
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LIRTY FOREST ALFORD
Caption:
Mike Alford’s Children – Left to right:
Back row: Lirt, Punch
Front: Wade, Carmen, Bill
Photo from Davida Basham’s Basham-Alford Family Tree (Ancestry)—used with permission
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Sunday, 6 July 1969
Photo from Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elizabeth Casto
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ July 1969) dates of Lirty Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Daisy Blair Camden Alford; daughters Iris Madeline Alford Figgers and Gracie Alford Pugh Burks; and sister Carmen Virlee Alford Duff in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Lirty Forest 1901 VA1, George Michael 1883 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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LOIS MARIAN CAMPBELL ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 14 August 1999
Lois Marian Campbell Alford of Richmond, died Thursday, August 12, 1999 in a local hospital after a long illness.
Born in Waynesboro, Va. on January 4, 1922, Mrs. Alford was an avid golfer who was well-known in the Richmond area ladies golf circles. She and her husband, Roy, who predeceased her, were charter members of the Waynesboro Country Club.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughter, Alois A. Ellis and her husband, Jack, four children, and three grandchildren; her sons, Roy Alford II (Skip), Thomas D. Alford and his wife, Lynnie and their three children, all of Richmond and Robert P. Alford and his wife, Sharon and their two sons of Chesapeake, Va. She also had a brother, Boyd Campbell and his wife, Rosalind of Hendersonville, N.C.; and sisters-in-law, Norma L. Alford (Bunny) and Helen Beardsworth; and brother-in-law, Dick Beardsworth; plus numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Charles Morris at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, where she was a member, at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 16. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, 12609 Patterson Ave., Richmond. The family will receive friends at Woodys Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd., between 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Linda C. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Richmond, Chesterfield Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Roy William Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Roy William “Skip” Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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LULA V. ALFORD
STAUNTON DISPATCH-NEWS
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Sunday, 18 June 1911
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie McLaughlin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, James Alexander Alford and Louisa Walters Alford; and siblings Hester Bell Alford, Mollie F. Alford, and Odie Theodore Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Grace E. Alford Ewing in Maryland Obituaries; of her sister Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; of her brother Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of her brother William Andrew Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
From Augusta County, Virginia Births, 1876–1879 (Ancestry): Lavinia Alford was born 10 Sept 1879, daughter of James and Louisa.
She is listed as Luvenia on the 1880 census, Middle River, Augusta Co., VA:
Jas. A. Alford head 29 VA VA VA laborer
Louisa wife 27 VA VA VA
Mary F. dau 6 VA VA VA
Wm. Amis son 4 VA VA VA
Luvenia dau 8/12 VA VA VA born Sept
In 1900, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA, she is Luvina Alford, age 20 born Sept 1879, living with her parents, James A. and Louisa A. Alford, and 7 younger siblings.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Lula V. 1879 VA1, James Alexander 1850 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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LORENZO ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Friday, 10 January 2003
HAMPTON—Lorenzo Alford, husband of Jane Alford, died Jan. 9, 2003. Arrangements by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lorenzo Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 22 Feb 1937, last residence Hampton, VA.
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LORENZO ALFORD
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Friday, 9 June 2006
On Monday, June 5, 2006 at his home. Lorenzo Alford, husband of Nancy Alford. He is also survived by four brothers, one sister and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 7836 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, VA Saturday, June 10, 2006 from 11 a.m. until time of service at Noon.... Interment with honors in Arlington National Cemetery, June 20, 2006 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home, Alexandria, VA.
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WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Friday, 9 June 2006
Lorenzo Alford, 70, a retired Army sergeant first class and Defense Department civilian worker, died June 5 at his home in Alexandria. He had cancer.
Sgt. Alford was born in Clayton, N.C., and served about 20 years in the Army before retiring in the 1970s.
A combat engineer early on, he served two tours in the Vietnam War. He later worked on the atomic demolition munitions project, a nuclear mine for battlefield use.
His final active-duty assignment was at Fort Belvoir. His decorations included the Bronze Star and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal.
After his active-duty retirement, he spent 19 years with the Defense Department and worked with the Army Department on engineering research and development projects.
He was an American Red Cross volunteer and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Alexandria.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Nancy Young Alford of Alexandria; four brothers; and a sister.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Cady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lorenzo Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 25 Oct 1937, last residence Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA.
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LOTTIE FRANCES CLAYTOR ALFORD
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Wednesday, 5 June 1957
AAFA NOTES See the obituaries of her husband, Francis Luther Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children David Elbert “Jack” Alford, Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Otis Lee Alford, Robert Ray Alford Sr., Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald, and Ward Hamilton Alford Fitzgerald in this compilation.
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LOTTIE LYDIA HICKS ALVORD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Friday, 23 January 1948
Page A-14
In another article:
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Friday, 23 January 1948
Page A-23
Photo from Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Prince George’s Co., MD—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Fred Sanford
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Charles Hulbert Alvord Sr., in this compilation.
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LOU EVA HEVENER ALFORD
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Tuesday, 22 August 1972
Photo from Green Hill Cemetery, Churchville, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nell Griffin
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (Aug 1972) dates of Lou Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Churchville, Augusta Co., VA.
Her husband’s obituary:
SASKATOON STAR-PHOENIX
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada—Monday, 3 November 1930
Her husband’s lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Merritt E. 1882 Ontario, Canada1, Gordon Jeremiah 1842 Canada2, Hiram Arnold 1807 Canada3.
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LOUISA WALTERS ALFORD
EVENING LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Saturday, 27 September 1924
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie McLaughlin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Alexander Alford; and children Hester Bell Alford, Lula V. Alford, Mollie F. Alford, and Odie Theodore Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her daughter Grace E. Alford Ewing in Maryland Obituaries; of her daughter Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; of her son Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of her son William Andrew Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
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LULA L. ALFORD
RICHMOND NEWS LEADER
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 7 January 1941
AAFA NOTES: See the parents, James Archie Alford Sr. and Emma L. Pettaway Alford; and sister Pollie Annie Alford Ferguson in this compilation.
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LULA PETERS ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Saturday, 27 January 1990
ROCKY MOUNT—Mrs. Lula Peters Alford, age 73, of Rt. 5, Rocky Mount, died Thursday, January 25, 1990, in a Roanoke Hospital. She was retired from E.I. Dupont Company and was a member of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Denver Edward and Glenda Peters, Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Brenda, David and Priscilla Peters; one sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Bonnie Quinn, Ferrum; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John Paul and Goldie Peters, Ferrum; Irvin Edward and Ann Peters, Danville; Frank Lester and Ileta Peters, Ferrum; Eva Peters, Ferrum.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Arrington-Bussey Chapel with the Rev. Larry Craddock and the Rev. Bill Doss officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Ferrum. Arrangements are by Arrington-Bussey Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lula P. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 15 Jan 1917, last residence Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA.
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LYNN ORRELL ALFORD, JR.
John Eldredge Alford, his father Lynn Orrell Alford Sr., sister Mary Virginia, and brother Lynn Orrell Jr.
Photo from Lynette Eldredge’s Eldredge Family Tree (Ancestry) – used with permission
TRUMBULL TIMES
Trumbell, Fairfield Co., CT—Thursday, 2 April 2015
Mr. Lynn Orrell Alford, Jr., 90, of Warrenton, Virginia, died on Friday, March 20, 2015.
He was born in Peoria, Illinois on February 15, 1925, a son of Lynn Sr. and Mabel Kowalski Alford.
Mr. Alford was raised in Columbus, Ohio, and was a graduate of Bexley High School and The Ohio State University. Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Army during World War II and had a long career as a Mechanical Engineer in both Ohio and Connecticut.
He was a 35-year resident of Trumbull, CT and resided in Warrenton, VA for the last 15 years and was a member of the Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Young Alford; a son, Timothy John Alford; and a daughter, Nancy Ellen Salerno. Mr.
Alford had five grandchildren: Wendy Alford Haft, Andrew Alford, Serafina Salerno, Emma Salerno and Grant Salerno.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Michael Alford, and his siblings, Virginia Alford and John Edward Alford.
Graveside services were held at Bright View Cemetery on March 22, 2015, in Warrenton, VA. Moser Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Va., handled arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Lions Club.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his brother John Eldgedge Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and his paternal grandfather, Orrell Cyrus Alford, in Illinois Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Lynn Orrell 1925 IL1, Lynn Orrell 1891 IL2, Orrell Cyrus 1866 IL3, Cyrus Edgar 1818 VT4, Ruel 1891 VT5, Ashley Owen 1770 VT6, Benedict 1716 CT7, Benedict 1688 CT8, Jeremiah 1655 CT9, Benedict 1619 England10, Thomas 1598 England11.
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MACIE JENNINGS ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—6 March 1995
Alford, Macie Jennings, 82, of Rt. 1, Austinville, the Poplar Camp Community, died Saturday, March 4, 1995 in the Malin Health Care Center in Wytheville. She was born in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Robert Heath and Nora Bowman Jennings. She was a school teacher and a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association, a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Christian Women’s Club and the Senior C itizen’s Club of Bethany. For over forty years she worked with her husband and his brother in the Alford Brothers General Store in Poplar Camp. She also wrote the “Bethany News” column for the Southwest Virginia Enterprise for over forty years and was preceded in death by her husband, Kent K. Alford.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Bill Ward, Montvale, Judith and Joseph Sclafani, Christiansburg; one grandson, Joey Sclafani; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Emmett and Catherine Jennings, Norfolk, Robert and Josephine Jennings, Rt. 1 Austinville; special sisters-in-law, Reta and Bernice Jennings.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church…. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time…. Arrangements by Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Macie J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 17 Sept 1912, last residence Austinville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituares of her brothers-in-law Marvin Morrell Alford and Zelma Strader Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Kent Kermit 1908 VA1, George Washington 1860 VA2, James Stephen 1831 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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MAGGIE ATLENA CROCKETT THOMPSON ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 3 May 1983
Mrs. Maggie T. Alford died unexpectedly May 1, 1983 at her home, 3306 Barton Ave at the age of 79.
She is survived by a devoted husband, James Alford; a daughter, Mrs. Ida T. Gayles; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lita Gray Alford; five sisters, Mrs. Aretha Temple, Mrs. Lucy Herndon, Mrs. Estelle Cephas, Mrs. Sara Smith and Mrs. Betty Daniel; one brother, Jacob Thompson; one son-in-law, Moses A. Gales Jr. one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Christine Thompson; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, a devoted friend, Mrs. Narcicuss Dunn a number of nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a member of Cary Wheaton Chapter, O.E.S. and Amanda Tent No 43.
Remains rest at the Scotts Funeral Home, Brookland Park Blvd at Lamb Ave. until 10am Wednesday. Then will rest at the St. John Baptist Church 4317 North Ave. where funeral services will be held 12 noon….
Interment First Union Cemetery, Mechanicsville Va….
Photo from First Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jess Kilgore
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Maggie Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 Jan 1904 and died _____ May 1983, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of her husband, James Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: James Alford, colored widowed, born in Greenville, SC, son of Jim and Isabell Alford, married Maggie Atlena Thompson, colored widow, born in Hanover, VA, daughter of James Hutson Crockett and Adell Wilson Washington, on 9 Jan 1965 in Richmond, VA.
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MALCOLM TREVERCE HALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Saturday, 23 June 2012
NORFOLK—Malcolm T. Halford, son of John Harrison and Quincy Smithwick Halford, was a good man, born October 15, 1916 in Gibson County, Tenn. At age 95, he went to be with His Lord peacefully early Thursday morning, June 14, 2012.
Malcolm (nicknamed “Hal” by his WWII comrades) is survived by his devoted 2nd wife, Margaret B. (Hobbs) Halford of Norfolk, Va. and loving stepdaughter, Linda Hobbs Trotter of Norfolk. The Halfords enjoyed nearly 23 years of marriage.
Hal’s first wife of 33 years, Effie Creel of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., predeceased him June 9, 1988. His only sibling, Raymond Halford, also predeceased him.
Hal is survived by one nephew, Raymond Halford of Obion County, Tenn., one great-niece, Keri Chappell, one great-nephew Alan Halford and his three children. There remain many loving cousins and nieces of his first wife’s family.
Malcolm was a long-time member of the Church of Christ and a dedicated Christian. Chief Halford retired from the USN with 33 years of government service which included service during WWII, Korean crises, and civil service. Malcolm was a Plank owner of the USS Sterrett DD-407 and the USS Amphion AR-13. He also served on the USS Augusta during the invasion of North Africa, Normandy, and the invasion of Southern France in WWII as Chief Boilerman. He later sailed Antarctica on the USS Wyandot. He loved to talk about WWII. He was also received the American Defense, American Area Campaign, World War II Victory, Good Conduct and National Defense Service Medals.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 25 at the Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Va. Mike Lucas, Minister of the Bayside Church of Christ, will be facilitating the internment. Hollomon-Brown Tidewater Chapel will direct….
Photo from Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, SWF
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Malcolm Halford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his second wife, Margaret Browning Hobbs Halford, in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Malcolm Treverce Halford died 14 June 2012 in Virginia Beach, VA.
From VA Marriages: Malcolm Treverce Halford, age 34 born Gibson Co., TN, son of John Harrison Halford and Quincy Smithwick, married Effie Creel, 32 born Franklin Co., AL, daughter of James Wills Creel and Martha Elizabeth Jester, on 23 Dec 1950 in Elizabeth City, VA.
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MARGARET ALFORD HARPER
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Thursday, 28 February 2008
Margaret Alford Harper died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.
A native of Spring Hope, N.C., she had been a peninsula resident since 1939. Mrs. Harper was a member of North Riverside Baptist Church, where she enjoyed keeping the nursery.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, H. Ruffin Harper, and a grandson, Ryan W. Kausch.
Survivors include three children, Janet Parker of Gloucester, Nancy Kausch and her husband, Dave, of Yorktown and David Harper of Boston, Mass.; two grandchildren, Todd Parker of Williamsburg and Sherry Kausch of Charlottesville; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Peninsula Memorial Park…. Arrangements by W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
Photo from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lawrence L. Morgan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret A. Harper (SS# issued in VA) was born 20 Apr 1915, last residence Newport News, VA.
We included the obituaries of her parents, James Vincent Alford and Della Perry Alford; and siblings Earl Vincent Alford,, Ethel Alford Daniel, and Mavis Alford Lamm in North Carolina Obituaries; and of her sister Minda Rhubelle Alford Hollingsworth Pridgeon in Ohio Obituaries.
Marriage announcement:
NEWS & OBSERVER
Raleigh, Wake Co., NC—Sunday, 21 April 1940
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Lockhard Alford and Tabitha Cook.
Her lineage: Margaret 1915 NC1, James Vincent 1876 NC2, John 1843 NC3, John I. 1815 NC4, Lockhard H. 1790 NC5.
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MARGARET BEATRICE “BOBBY” FITZGERALD DAMERON ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Thursday, 19 June 1997
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marline Diehl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Margaret B. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Robert Ray Alford Sr.; and son Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Alford in this compilation.
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MARGARET BROWNING HOBBS HALFORD
Photo from Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—19 March 2017
NORFOLK—Margaret B. (Hobbs) Halford’s long Alzheimer’s journey ended peacefully early in the morning of March 9, 2017, with her devoted daughter by her side.
She was born on April 13, “forever young” (and a true Southern Belle), in Hinson, NC to the late William S. Browning and Queen Elizabeth Mizelle. She was the widow of Alvin Arthur Hobbs (d. 1987) and, later, Malcolm T. Halford (d. 2012). Margaret grew up in the Plymouth, NC area, moved to Hopewell, VA, during WWII where she met and married Alvin after the war. As a loyal, supportive Navy wife, she moved many times to various places around the country and co-reared two children. While stationed in California, Margaret obtained her associate degree in Business from San Diego State. When Chief Hobbs was ready to retire, they moved back to Norfolk, VA in 1965. Margaret loved Norfolk and went to work as a Supervisor in Social Services for the City during which time she also served as a State Officer in the Virginia Council on Social Welfare.
After 42 years of marriage, she retired in 1986 to be Al’s primary caregiver for the last year of his 13-year battle with cancer. She was a devoted caregiver. Margaret was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, and her faith sustained her with a can-do driven attitude that she passed on to her two children and other people she met.
Family was very important to her. On occasion, when Al was at sea, she would drive the children on a 6,000-mile round trip to the East Coast to visit family, the three of them singing favorite hymns all the way.
In November, 1989, she became the wife of widower Malcolm T. Halford, USN Retired. They were happily married for almost 25 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda H. (Trotter) Starbranch and her husband, Charles, of Norfolk, VA; her sister, Louise B. Purdy of Castleton, VA; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her husbands, she was predeceased by her son, Robert Browning Hobbs; her twin brother, M.S. (Pete) Browning and his wife, Hazel; and her two younger sisters, and their spouses: Loreitta M. and Melvin A. Manning, and Phyllis J. and Bernard Butler, and her brother-in-law, Col. Harry Purdy, Ret.
The family would like to thank the many wonderful caregivers during the past seven years at Brookdale Sr. Living, Medi Home Health & Hospice, and church/family helpers and singers from many different groups.
A “Life Celebration Service” will be held at the Bayside Church of Christ, 5025 Shell Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2017. Burial will be at the convenience of the family….
Photo from Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LLM
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Malcolm Treverce Halford, in this compilation.
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MARGARET COALTER ALLEY PLESSINGER ALLFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 2 October 1991
HAMPTON—Margaret Coalter Allford, 74, a native of Hampton and lifelong Peninsula resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Mrs. Allford was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
Survived by a sister, Iola L. Thomas of Hampton; and two grandchildren, Sarran Turlington and Howard L. Normandeau Jr. of Hampton.
Visitation from 7 to 8:30 tonight at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. Graveside service at 2 p.m. Thursday in Parklawn Memorial Park….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Allford (SS# issued in VA) was born 19 Aug 1917, last residence Newport News, VA.
See the obituary of her second husband, John Jefferys Allford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From VA Births: Margarete Coalter Alley was born 19 Aug 1917 in Warwick, VA, daughter of Waveley F. Alley and Annie F. Johnson.
From VA Marriages: Albert Henry Plessinger, age 52, son of H.H. Plessinger and Elizabeth Turner, married Margaret Alley, age 26 daughter of Waverly Alley and Annie Johnson, on 22 Jan 1943 in Newport News, VA.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Margaret Plessinger, age 33, daughter of Waverly Alley and Annie Johnson Alley, married John Allford, age 54, son of Caldwell Allford and Bonnie Cain Allford, on 10 Dec 1950 in Pasquotank Co., NC.
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MARGARET ELIZABETH KAIN KENNEDY ALFORD
Mother of Margaret Jean Alford, AAFA #0282
Stepmother of Geary Simmons Alford, AAFA #0312
SOUTH HILL ENTERPRISE
South Hill, Mecklenburg Co., VA—Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Mrs. Margaret Kain Alford, age 92, of South Hill, died Sunday, October 6, 2013 in the Hundley Center. She was a retired beautician and the widow of Percy Knapp Alford.
She is survived by three daughters: Bonnie S. Anderson of South Hill, Carol E. Drown and Margaret J. Alford, both of Tucson, Ariz.; two sons: Donald A. Kennedy of Swananoa, N.C., and William C. Kennedy of Chicoteague, Va.; two sisters: Dorothy McCurdy of Hershey, Pa., and Helen Wilson of Milroy, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted in Pennsylvania at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences may be sent to www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of local arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her third husband, Percy Knapp Alford, in Arizona Obituaries; and stepson Geary Simmons Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: Percy Knapp Alford, age 46 attorney divorced (married once previously), born in Magnolia, MS, the son of George Howard Alford and Mayme Simmons, married Margaret Elizabeth MacDannald [Kain, age 38 hairdresser divorced (married twice previously), born in Liverpool, PA, the daughter of Daniel Kain and Catherine A Fulkrod, on 28 Jun 1957 in Arlington, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4 [Percy’s children’s birthdates are incorrect].
Her husband’s lineage: Percy Knapp 1911 MS1, George Howard 1875 MS2, Jeptha Josephus 1854 LA3, Ira Payne 1822 MS4, Edwin Barksdale 1792 NC5, Jacob 1761 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARGARET JUANITA RICHMOND ALFORD SPENCER
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Friday, 17 March 2000
Margaret Juanita Alford, 50, of Max Meadows, died Sunday, March 12, 2000, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville....
She was born in Wythe County, VA, daughter of the late Robert P. and Hattie Wright Richmond.
She is survived by her husband, Clark Udell Spencer of the home; two daughters, Cindy Tickle of Max Meadows and Rhonda Alford of Wytheville; two sons, Larry Garland of the home and Johnny Garland of Wytheville; four stepdaughters, Jeannie Spencer, Jessie Spencer both of Wytheville, Stacey Spencer and Randa Spencer, both of Pulaski; two stepsons, David Spencer of Wytheville and Nikki Spencer of Pulaski; three sisters, Ruby Moore, Edna Hess, both of Maryland, and Irene Martin of Woodbridge; three brothers, Jack Scott of Piney, John Scott of Maryland and Emory Scott of Bland; and nine grandchildren....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MARGARET M. ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—13 April 1997
VIRGINIA BEACH—Margaret M. Alford, 84, of the 3700 block of Sentara Way, died April 11, 1997.
A retired civil service employee with the Veteran’s Administration, she was a Denver native and a Catholic.
Survivors include her sister, Mary Fowler of Virginia Beach; two nieces, Anita Priddy of Richmond and Letitia Matter of Virginia Beach; nephew, Bruce McKenna of Virginia Beach; great-nephew, Joe Lang of Charlottesville; and sister-in-law, Aleen McKenna of Virginia Beach.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997, in Church of the Holy Family.... Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is in charge.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret M. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 1 Feb 1913, last residence Virginia Beach, VA.
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MARGARET MARY “PEGGY” COX ALFORD
Margaret Mary “Peggy” Alford
August 19, 1941 ~ April 29, 2018
Photo, name, and dates from Covenant Funeral Service
THE FREE LANCE-STAR
Fredericksburg, VA—Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Margaret M. “Peggy” Alford, 76, of Stafford County passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Alford retired from Stafford County schools.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas D. Alford; children Dawn M. Woolfrey (Wallace), James W. Mellick, Daniel L. Alford, Tommy L. Alford (Lisbeth) and Jennifer L. Whittaker (Alex); grandchildren Trevor A. Zyler (Jaysen), Danielle Alford and Shane Alford; and sister Virginia L. “Ginny” Mulford (Bill); and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William and Margaret Mary Castle Cox; and brother Charles Cox.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 4 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From VA Divorces: Margaret Mary Cox Mellick, born 19 Aug 1943 in NJ, and James Eugene Mellick, were married 10 Aug 1964 in Cape May Co., NJ. They divorced on 7 May 1974 in Fairfax, VA. They had 2 children.
From VA Marriages: Margaret Mary Cox Mellick, born 19 Aug 1941 daughter of Charles Cox and Margaret Castle, married Thomas Dew Alford, born 19 Feb 1943, son of Willard Alford and Ada Mullen, on 24 May 1976 in Fredericksburg, VA. Both had been married once previously and were divorced.
From VA Divorces: Thomas D. Alford, born 19 Feb 1943, and Sheila Bell Cooper, born 6 March 1947, were married on 12 July 1963 and divorced on 27 Apr 1976 in Stafford, VA.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Dew 1943 VA1, Willard Pratt 1910 VA2, Willard Gillman 1876 VA3.
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MARGARET MAE HALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—1 October 1992
NEWPORT NEWS—Margaret Mae Halford, 94, a Peninsula resident for 36 years, died Monday, Sept. 28.
An Ontario, Canada, native, she retired in 1965 as a teacher after nine years with the Hampton school system.
Mrs. Halford was a member of United Church of Canada.
Survived by a daughter, Ann English of Newport News; and two sisters, Arthue Ney of Chatham, Ontario, and Louise Swanson.
Services will be private. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret M. Halford (SS# issued in VA) was born 9 May 1898, last residence Newport News, VA.
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MARGARET RUTH BRILEY ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 12 October 1981
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 11 Dec 1938 and died _____ Oct 1981, last residence Newport News, VA.
See the obituary of her husband, Ellis Clayton Alford, in this compilation.
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MARIAN LEE HOLLIS ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Sunday, 4 March 1990
LEXINGTON—Marian Lee Hollis Alford, age 65, died Friday, March 2, 1990, in Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born in Gerrardstown, W.Va., on February 20, 1925. [Date differs from SSDI and gravestone.] She was the daughter of the late Joseph William Hollis, Jr., and Cora Lee Morris Hollis. She was the widow of William S. Alford, Jr. She was a member of the Ebenezer A.R.P. Church and was retired from Crestar Bank.
Surviving are one daughter, Libby A. Griffith, Marion; one brother, Joseph William Hollis, Jr., Lexington; an aunt, Mrs. Nettie Deaver, Lexington; several nieces and nephews and a host of beloved friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the Harrison Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James M. Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the Harrison Funeral Home.
Photo from Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carl Weaver
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marian H. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 31 Jan 1925 and died 3 March 1990 [both dates different from obituary and gravestone], last residence Lexington, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: William Samuel 1924 VA1, William Samuel 1903 VA2, George Michael 1883 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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MARIE ELIZABETH ALLFORD FOSTER
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 7 April 1987
Photos from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Al [AL]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Bonnie Inez Cain Alford; and siblings Hyacintha Allford Jones, John Jefferys Allford, and Mittie Allford Wiggins in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her siblings Nathan Alfonza Allford and Ruth Allford Bailey Andrews in South Carolina Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Marie Elizabeth Foster died 5 Apr 1987 in Newport News, VA. She was born 3 June 1899, daughter of Caldwell Allford and Bonnie Cain.
Members of this family currently spell their last name Alford and Allford.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Marie Elizabeth 1899 SC1, Caldwell Reuben [ALFORD] 1867 SC2, John Calhoun ???? SC3.
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MARION ELMER “MIKE” ALFORD
AAFA #0004
From AAFA files
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Monday, 19 January 2015
PORTSMOUTH—Dr. M.E. ‘Mike’ Alford died January 16, 2015.
He was born in Taylor Co., Florida on December 29, 1919, the son of William D. Alford and Jessie McHargue Alford. He received a B.S. Degree in history and mathematics at Middle Tenn. State Univ. in Murfreesboro, TN.
He returned to Florida to teach math and history until he entered the Navy in World War II. After boot camp at the University of Notre Dame, he was assigned to the Naval Midshipman School at Columbia University in New York. He graduated from the Diesel Naval Engineering School at the University of Illinois in 1943. Next stationed aboard the USS Bannock based in Charleston, SC, he served in a variety of billets, the last assignment as Executive Officer and Navigator as a LtCdr. He was involved in a number of military engagements in both the Atlantic and Pacific; the D-Day invasion at Utah Beach, the invasion of Okinawa and the naval operations at Iwo Jima.
After the war, he earned an M.A. Degree at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. He moved to Virginia, working for Norfolk County as an elementary and high school principal, director of instruction, and assistant supt. of instruction. He received a doctorate in educational administration in 1958 from the University of Virginia. In 1960, he became a professor at Peabody College in Vanderbilt, two years later moving to Portsmouth, VA as President of Frederick College. Three years later he accepted the position of Superintendent of schools in Portsmouth, where he remained for nineteen years before retirement.
In 1984, he was selected as one of the top 100 executive educators in the U.S. and Canada. He was named as one of the three most distinguished alumni of Middle Tennessee State University in 1986. He was listed in Who’s Who of the South and Southwest; Who’s Who in American Education, and the Dictionary of International Biography. He served on the Board of Trustees of Norfolk State University, Ferrum College, the Salvation Army Board, was Chairman of the Tidewater Community College Board and participated in an international field study to the Soviet Union, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators. He held membership in the American Association of School Administrators, Alpha Phi Omega, and Kappa Delta Phi. He has served as President of the Rotary Club (a Paul Harris Award recipient), President of the Ruritan Club of Great Bridge, Chairman of the Red Cross Drive, Salvation Army Board, member of the Virginia Methodist Conference, men’s Bible class teacher at McKendree Methodist Church in Nashville, TN, men’s Bible Class teacher and lay leader at Oak Grove Methodist Church in Chesapeake. He was last a member of St. Andrews Methodist Church in Portsmouth.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eva Davis Alford; son, William Andrew Alford, Sr. and wife Elaine; and two grandchildren, William Andrew Alford, Jr. and Rebecca Luck; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 11 AM in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church….
Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel on Tuesday from 5-7 PM. Contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s UMC. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.
Photo from Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Charlotte Storer Fisher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Jessie E. McHargue Alford; and sister Ouida Lucille Alford Whitehurst in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Carl LaVerne Alford in Florida Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.
His lineage: Marion Elmer 1919 FL1, William D. 1893 NC2, William Franklin 1863 NC3, unknown4, Samuel 1812 SC5.
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MARJORIE M. GILDEA ALFORD
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Wednesday, 2 May 2007
Marjorie M. Gildea Alford (90)—On Monday, April 30, 2007 at her residence; wife of the late Bernard Alford. Marjorie is survived by three brothers; one sister; nine nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA on Wednesday, May 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 24th and St. Ives Sts., Arlington, VA.
Interment on Friday, May 4 at 12 noon St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Summit Hill, PA.
In another article:
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Friday, 4 May 2007
Marjorie Gildea Alford, 90, who spent 30 years with the Navy Department before retiring as a budget analyst in 1972, died April 30 at her home in Arlington [VA]. She had kidney failure.
In her Navy work, Mrs. Alford reviewed program budgets and established cost-saving initiatives.
She was a native of Coaldale, Pa., and a 1938 graduate of what is now Immaculata University in Pennsylvania. She received a master’s degree in comptrollership from George Washington University in 1959.
Her father, James H. “Casey” Gildea, was a Pennsylvania Democrat who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1935 to 1939.
Her avocations included gardening and hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
Her husband of 10 years, Bernard Alford, died in 1999.
Survivors include a sister, Kathleen Kelley of Bethesda, and three brothers, James Gildea of Vienna, Robert Gildea of Arlington and Daniel Gildea of Lansford, Pa.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Bernard S. Alford, in this compilation.
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MARTHA SCOTT SWINK ALVORD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Monday, 7 July 1913
Photo from Lewinsville Presbyterian Cemetery, McLean, Fairfax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Barrett Swink
From the photographer: “Since this is a memorial stone, I am not sure if any of these people are buried here. Martha may be buried with her husband, Henry E. Alvord. Annie could be with her husband, Wilkerson Hunter. Martha and Annie’s parents were William and Margaret Lindsay Swink. They are probably buried at Spring Hill Farm [VA]. Unfortunately, the headstones in the cemetery were removed about 100 years ago.”
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her husband, Henry Elijah Alvord, in District of Columbia Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Martha S. Alvord, age 80, was born _____ Dec 1832, daughter of William Swink and _____ Lindsey. She died 6 July 1913 in Providence, Fairfax Co., VA, and was buried in Lewinsville.
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MARVIN MORRELL ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—10 February 1991
FRIES [Grayson Co.]—Marvin M. Alford, age 84, of Route 1, Fries, passed away February 9, 1991. He was the son of the late George W. and Coara Guynn Alford of Carroll County, Virginia.
He is survived by his wife, Opal Smythers Alford of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dr. E.M. Litz of Bluefield, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Courtney Litz of Bluefield, Va. and Paige Litz of Smith College, Northampton, Mass.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Macie Alford, Austinville; Mrs. Edna Alford, Hillsville; Mrs. Pearl Alford, Princeton, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, James Goad, Hillsville; and Grover Carter, Woodlawn.
Mr. Alford was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Poole Alford.
He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church, Austinville. The Alford Brothers General Store of Poplar Camp was a forty-two year partnership of he and his brother, the late Kent Alford.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax….
Photo from Mount Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Peggy Cornett Greene
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marvin M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 May 1906, last residence Fries, Grayson Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Mary Poole Alford; second wife, Opal Ann Smythers Alford; and brother Zelma Strader Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Heath Johnson Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Marvin Morrell 1906 VA1, George Washington 1860 VA2, James Stephen 1831 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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MARY ANNE “MAE” CARLSEN NETHERWOOD ALFORD
Mother of John Morris Alford III, AAFA #0162
“Mary Anne Carlsen Alford in 1940”
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—30 March 1996
Mary Anne “Mae” Alford, 74, an artist who accompanied her husband to Navy posts that included Korea, died of a heart attack March 19 at her home in Alexandria. She had lived in the Washington area off and on since 1946.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Englewood, N.J. She attended Cumberland College in Tennessee. She worked for New York Life Insurance Co. prior to World War II and was an art teacher. Her artwork was sold at a gallery in Newport, R.I., and privately.
She was a member of the Navy League of the United States and the Military Sea Transportation Service Wives’ Club, for which she raised money for scholarships for Navy dependents.
Her marriage to Douglas B. Netherwood Jr. ended in divorce. Her second husband, Rear Adm. John M. Alford, died in 1988.
Survivors include a son from her first marriage, Douglas B. Netherwood III of Hamilton; three children from her second marriage, John M. Alford III of Alexandria, Stephanie A. Brown of Salem, N.H., and Glenna M. Libby of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers, Arnold Carlsen of Red Bank, N.J., and Kenneth Carlsen of North Beach, N.J.; and seven grandchildren.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anne Cady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her second husband, John Morris Alford II, in District of Columbia Obituaries.
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MARY CATHERINE HOY ALFORD
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Tuesday, 17 August 1954
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Charles Franklin Alford and Robert Marion Alford in this compilation.
Marriage announcement:
BALTIMORE SUN
Baltimore, MD—Saturday, 17 January 1903
Members of this family also spelled their last name Alfred.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: Francis Marion 1857 VA1, Robert 1828 VA2.
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MARY CHRISTINE ALLSBROOK ALFORD
John Beckham Alford and his wife, Mary Christine Allsbrook Alford
Photo from Amee Silverdahl’s Silverdahl (Alford) Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—24 September 1999
SUFFOLK—Mary Christine Alford, 87, of the 200 block of W. Constance Road, died Sept. 23, 1999.
A native of Scotland Neck, N.C., she was a retired salesperson from Pilzers Department Store and a member of Grove Park Baptist Church. She was the widow of John B. Alford.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Rogers of South Boston, Va., and Sylvia JoAnne Edwards of Chesapeake; four sons, the Rev. John B. Alford of Littleton, N.C., Raymond T. Alford of Sumter, S.C., Donald A. Alford of Corapeake, N.C., and Howard W. Alford of Portsmouth; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Olive Branch Cemetery…. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel….
Photo from Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Steve Poole
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Christine Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 2 Jan 1912, last residence Suffolk, VA.
See the obituary of her daughter Mary Elizabeth Alford Rogers in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Raymond Turner Alford in South Carolina Obituaries; and of her daughter-in-law Nancy Elizabeth Boylan Alford in North North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: John Beckham 1901 VA1, James Richard 1865 NC2, James Isaac 1837 NC3, Elias 1795 NC4, Isaac 1748 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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MARY CORNELIA FORREST ALFORD
DAILY DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 9 August 1864
In another article:
RICHMOND ENQUIRER
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 9 August 1864
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Francis Marion “Frank” Alford, in this compilation.
In 2021, a Find A Grave photographer reported that Mary has no gravestone.
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MARY EDNA ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—2 March 2002
Alford, Mary Edna, 91, of Hillsville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2002. Funeral service 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2002, Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 25 July 1910, last residence Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA.
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MARY ELIZABETH ALFORD ROGERS
Melvin and Mary Alford Rogers
Photo from Mary’s Find A Grave memorial
GAZETTE VIRGINIAN
South Boston, Halifax Co., VA—Thursday, 26 February 2015
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Alford Rogers of South Boston passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at her home.
She was born in Norfolk March 4, 1939 and was 75 years old. She was the daughter of the late John Beckham Alford and Mary Christine Allsbrook Alford and was married to the late Melvin Eugene Rogers.
She was a retired beautician and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Dawn Elizabeth Percival, and husband Tim of South Boston; one son, Ricky Melvin Rogers, and wife Penny of South Boston; one sister, Sylvia Edwards, of Chesapeake; three brothers, John B. Alford of Littleton, North Carolina, Donald Alford of Suffolk and Howard “Butch” Alford of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, Ashley Rose, Brynn Smith and John Hopkins; four great-grandchildren, Noah Smith, Camden Jones, Londyn Fallen and Jordan Best; numerous nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Alford.
The services will be held at Powell Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Don Bryant and the Rev. John Alford officiating.
The burial will follow at Halifax Memorial Gardens….
For memorials, consider the Halifax Cancer Association…. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, South Boston.
Photo from Halifax Memorial Gardens, South Boston, Halifax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Tina Booth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Mary Christine Allsbrook Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Raymond Turner Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Elizabeth 1939 VA1, John Beckham 1901 VA2, James Richard 1865 NC3, James Isaac 1837 NC4, Elias 1795 NC5, Isaac 1748 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MARY ELIZABETH FRANKLIN ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—9 August 2011
NEWPORT NEWS—Mary Elizabeth Alford, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011 at The Newport
She was preceded in death by her brother, Leonard Franklin; and great-grandson, Matthew.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, the love of her life, Harris Alford; her daughter, Gloria Fontecha (Ted) of Oak Harbor, Wash.; her son, William Alford (Janet) of Newport News; grandchildren, Jeanette, Maryanne, Rhonda, Crisie, Jennifer, and Andy; 12 great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and a sister, Inez Parnell of Punta Gorda, Fla.
Her wishes of cremation and her ashes scattered in the water have been honored. Services are private.
A special thanks to the staff at The Newport for the care they had given her the past three years.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary E. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 1 Jan 1926, last residence Newport News, VA.
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MARY KELLY ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 11 August 2013
HAMPTON—Mary Kelly Alford, 92, died Friday, August 9, 2013.
Born September 4, 1920 to the late George Michael and Catherine Dempsey Kelly, she graduated from Holy Rosary High School and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Scranton, PA, then joined the Naval Nursing Corps, serving from 1944–1946.
She was a longtime Hampton resident where she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its St. Jude Society. She was also a member of the Hampton Womens’ Club, the Military Order of World Wars and the James River Hunt Club. Well known as the “cookie lady” or “Nurse Mary”, she volunteered for more than 25 years as a nurse at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School. She loved to travel with friends, visit her grandchildren, and swing on her backyard swing.
Preceded in death by her husband, Cmdr. William L. Alford, USN and her sister, Catherine Kelly Halloran; survivors include her children, Anne A. (John) Zawistoski of Proctor, VT, Beth (Harry) Hutchison of Charlotte, NC, John M. Alford of Hampton, and Kelly (Susan) Alford of Hampton; her sister, Ann Kelly Dolan of Scranton, PA; six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7PM Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 15, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will take place beside her husband in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date….
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Hays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary K. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her husband, William Lewis Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY LOU WALTZ ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—8 May 2012
CHESAPEAKE—Mary Lou “ML” Alford ended a courageous battle May 6, 2012 after an unfair fight with breast cancer.
She was born in 1957 to John and Janie Waltz. She was predeceased by her parents and mother-in-law.
Mary Lou resided in the Tidewater area since age 5. She retired after a 31 year career in software development for the DOD. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and had a passion for making soap.
She is survived by her husband and best friend Jerry Alford, daughter Kelly Andrews and husband, Mark; son William Clinkscales, 4 grandchildren Joseph, Kaley, Christina and Madison, brother John Waltz, sister Judy Pogue, and Gracie- her loving dog.
Mary Lou will be best remembered for her quick witted humor, her cooking and the wonderful soap that she made. Her “never give up” attitude inspired all who knew her.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Great Bridge Chapel of Oman Funeral & Crematory, 653 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake….
Friends are invited to send condolences and to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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MARY LUCILLE HARRIS BOWMAN ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 3 February 1957
Photo from Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wilkie
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of her second husband, Lester Ernest Alford, in Florida Obituaries.
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MARY OLIVIA ALLIGOOD POWELL ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 31 August 1993
HAMPTON—Mary Olivia Alford, 76, a native of Washington, N.C., died Saturday, Aug 28.
Mrs. Alford retired as a district supervisor after 42 years with C&P Telephone Co. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Lois Lane Circle, Colonial Place Women’s Club and C&P Telephone Pioneers of Virginia.
Survived by a sister, Ellen A. Wrenn of Hampton.
Visitation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home and at other times 106 Cumberland Ave. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home…. Burial in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Photo from Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Hampton City, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anna Taylor
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary A. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 20 March 1917, last residence Hampton, VA.
We included the obituary of her second husband, John Calhoun Alford, in South Carolina Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: Mary Olivia Alligood, age 28 daughter of James Walter Alligood and Mary Florence Hudnell, married Francis Sykes Powell on 17 Mary 1945 in Hampton, VA.
From VA Marriages: Mary Olivia Alligood Powell, age 43, married John Calhoun Alford on 28 May 1960 in Norfolk, VA.
From VA Divorces: Mary Alligood Alford, age 45, and John Calhoun Alford were divorced on 26 Feb 1963 in Norfolk, VA.
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MARY OWEN ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 27 June 2001
Mary Owen Alford, 75, of Richmond, died Monday, June 25, 2001. She is survived by four sons, John, Michael, Patrick and his wife, Ginger and Tony Alford; her brother, Donald Owen and his wife, Irene; seven beloved grandchildren, Gordon, Zachary, Maggie, Sadie, Travis, Joshua and Katie Alford; devoted friends, Janet and Craig Harvey, Marian Hudson, Phil Jones, John O’Donnell, Emily Powell and Dot Wade.
Memorial Mass will be held 11 a.m, Friday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Adoption Fund.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary O. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 13 Jan 1926, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of her son Thomas Michael Alford in this compilation.
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MARY POOLE ALFORD
GALAX GAZETTE
Galax, VA—7 December 1939
Mrs. Mary Virginia Poole Alford, 38, wife of Marvin Alford, Foster Falls, passed away at her home on Monday night, December 4. The deceased woman was a daughter of William Charles Poole and wife, Mrs. Sarah Frazier Poole.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday (Wednesday) at Foster Falls, and burial was in a cemetery there.
Photo from Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, Austinville, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Martha Fontaine Patterson
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Marvin Morrell Alford, in this compilation.
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MARY VIOLA JOHNSON ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—25 June 1993
CHESAPEAKE—Viola J. Alford, 90, of the 2500 block of Norris Lane, a homemaker, died June 23, 1993, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Alford was born in Portsmouth and was the widow of James W. Alford Sr. She was a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star, Tidal Wave Chapter.
Survivors include two sons, Robert S. Alford of Chesapeake and the Rev. William L. Alford of Front Royal, Va.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel…. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her sons Robert Stafford Alford and William Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.
In 2019, a Find A Grave photographer reported that although Viola’s husband and son James Warren Alford Jr. have gravestones in the Johnson family plot in Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, her grave is unmarked.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Viola Johnson, age 19, married James W. Alford, age 21, on 15 Feb 1922 in Pasquotank Co., NC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: James Warren 1902 NC1, Dougal McCallum 1867 NC2, Nathan Thompson 1843 NC3, Jacob 1789 NC4, James 1764 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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MAUDE CROXTON SMITH ALLFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Tuesday, 7 June 2011
PORTSMOUTH—Maude Croxton Allford, 90, of the 5100 block of Portsmouth Blvd., passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 in her residence after complications from kidney failure.
She was born May 4, 1921 in Warsaw [Richmond Co.], Va., and was a member of Portsmouth Assembly of God.
Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Caldwell Allford; her parents, Wilbur and Fannie Maude Smith; and two great-grandchildren.
She is survived by five daughters, Faye Coates and her husband Kenny, Peggy Ann Lane and husband Alvin, Sandra Eanes and her friend Elton Wells, Janice Marshall and her husband Chuck, and Debbie Frye and her husband Eddie; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, in Portsmouth Assembly of God, 912 Elmhurst Lane, Portsmouth…. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel today from 6 to 7:30 p.m….
Photo from Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Dottie
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maude C. Allford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Portsmouth, VA.
From VA Marriages: Maude Croxton Smith, age 21 single, born in Warsaw, VA, daughter of William W. Smith and Fannie M. Croxton, married Caldwell Allford, age 34 divorced, born in Florence, SC, son of Caldwell Allford and Bonnie Cain, on 4 Sept 1942 in Newport News, VA. Caldwell was a sailor in the U.S. Navy.
From VA Divorces: Caldwell Allford, age 27 of Newport News, VA, and Louise P. Allford, 24, were divorced on 11 July 1935 in Newport News, VA. They were married on 9 Feb 1929 in Florence, SC.
In 1930, Caldwell Allford, age 23 born SC, shipyard painter, widowed, is boarding in Newport News, VA.
Her husband’s ALLFORD lineage: Caldwell 1908 SC1, Caldwell Reuben [ALFORD] 1867 SC2, John Calhoun SC3.
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MAUDE LEANA ALFORD BORDERS KIDD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Thursday, 26 June 1941
Photo from Flint Hill Cemetery, Oakton, Fairfax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hope
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, Orville Rufus Alford and Lulu Elizabeth Dean Alford, in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of her brother Leon Earl Alford in District of Columbia Obituaries.
From Indiana, Marriages (Ancestry): Maude Alford married Wilmer Borders, born 29 March 1884 in TX, son of Samuel Borders and Belle Smith, on 22 Feb 1909 in St. Joseph Co., IN.
1910 census, Harris, St. Joseph Co., IN:
Orval R. Alford head 51 OH PA OH 1st marriage 25 years
Telephone exchange agent
Lulu wife 51 OH Scot OH 1st marriage 25 years
4 children, 4 living
Leon E. son 18 IN OH OH
Ruth E. dau 7 IN OH OH
Maude Border dau 21 IN OH OH 1st marriage 2 years
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Maude Leana 1888 IN1, Orville Rufus 1859 OH2, Royal Freeman 1830 PA3, Hiram 1800 VT4, Oliver 1767 CT5, Benedict 1716 CT6, Benedict 1688 CT7, Jeremiah 1655 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9.
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MAXINE PHYLLIS BLAKEY ALFORD TOWNES
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 17 April 1970
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 14 April 1970
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 11 March 1971
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 8 May 1971
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cleemiller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her son Cousar X. Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Maxine Phyllis Alford, black, age 33, daughter of Eddie Blakey and Beatrice Terry, married Samuel Archie Townes, age 43, son of Hampton Townes and Ella Cooper, on 14 Sept 1966 in Richmond, VA. Maxine and Samuel were both divorced and had been married once previously.
From VA Divorces: Cousar Alford, black age 55, born 3 Oct 1910 in Dillon, SC, and Maxine Phyliss Blakey, black age 32, born 5 March 1933 in Richmond, VA, were divorced on 8 Dec 1965. They were married on 25 Jan 1953 and had 5 children.
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MICHAEL LEE ALFORD
Michael Lee Alford
October 23, 1956 – May 3, 2021
Photo from Woody Funeral Home
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 9 May 2021
Alford, Michael L., 64, of New Kent County, passed away May 3, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, June; son, Chris Alford (Megan); stepson, Robert Snyder (Nan); granddaughter, Madison, whom he adored; and a granddaughter on the way.
Mike retired from Philip Morris USA with 31 years of service; and was an avid golfer, achieving seven holes-in-one.
Please join family and friends on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Washington Memorial Park to share your memories of Mike.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Milton Lee Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Divorces: Michael Lee Alford and Laura Ellen Briggs were divorced on 24 July 1985 in Henrico Co., VA. They were married on 3 Apr 1982. They had no children.
From VA Marriages: Michael Lee Alford, age 28 born 23 Oct 1956 in VA, son of Milton Lee Alford and Margaret Louise Warren, married Roberta Lynn Gregory, age 27 born 24 Apr 1958 n OH, daughter of David Pennington and Barbara Lee Brown, on 31 Aug 1985 in Chesterfield Co., VA. Both had been married once previously.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Michael Lee 1956 VA1, Milton Lee 1931 VA2, Hubert Gray 1907 VA3, James Isaac 1880 VA4, John Franklin 1845 VA5, John 1795 VA6, John 1768 VA7, Thomas 1736 VA8, John 1696 ??9.
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MILDRED KATHERINE CROUCH ALVORD
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—16 August 1991
Mildred Crouch Alvord, 73, a founding member of St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington, died of cardiac arrest Aug. 13 at the National Hospital for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Alvord was born in Washington and graduated from Western High School. In the 1930s and 1940s she worked at Hamilton National Bank in Washington, where she was a switchboard operator, secretary and bond writer.
She had lived in Arlington since 1939.
Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Alvord of Arlington; four children, Charles H. Alvord III of Reston, Chris Alvord of Arlington, Margaret Straubs of Alexandria and Melinda Calkins of Byfield, Mass., and eight grandchildren
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred C. Alvord (SS# issued in DC) was born 11 Sept 1917, last residence Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.
See the obituary of her husband, Charles H. Alvord Jr., in this compilation. It provides her middle name.
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MILTON LEE ALFORD
[He died in California, but we are also including his obituary here because Virginia was his home.]
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Sunday, 15 May 1983
Milton Lee Alford, of 3314 Sandy Lane, died Thursday, May 12 1983 in San Bernadino [sic], Ca.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Dale Alford of Richmond; two daughters, Sandra and Terry Ann; two sons, Michael Lee and Patrick James; his parents, Hubert Gray and Annie Mae Alford of Hopewell; two grandchildren.
Remains will rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. after 10 A.M. Tuesday, where services will be conducted 2 P.M. Tuesday.
Interment Bermuda Memorial Park.
Photo from Bermuda Memorial Park, Enon, Chesterfield Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Taken by unidentified “inactive” Find A Grave photographer
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Milton Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 25 Sep 1931 and died _____ May 1983, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his son Michael Lee Alford; and mother, Annie May Hoover Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Births: Milton Lee Alford was born 25 Sept 1931 in Prince George Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Milton Lee Alford, age 41, son of Hubert Gray Alford and Annie May Hoover, married Virginia Dale Taylor Claytor, age 31, daughter of Richard Hines Taylor and Rebecca Hines Garnett, on 4 Aug 1973 in Richmond, VA.
From California, Death Index, 1940–1997: Milton Lee Alford died 12 May 1983 in San Bernardino Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Hoover.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Milton Lee 1931 VA1, Hubert Gray 1907 VA2, James Isaac 1880 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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MITTIE ALLFORD WIGGINS
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 21 April 1968
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mittie Wiggins (SS# issued in VA) was born 19 July 1897 and died 15 Apr 1968 [different than obituary], last residence Williamsburg, James City, VA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Bonnie Inez Cain Alford; and siblings Hyacintha Allford Jones, John Jefferys Allford, and Marie Elizabeth Allford Foster in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her siblings Nathan Alfonza Allford and Ruth Allford Bailey Andrews in South Carolina Obituaries.
Members of this family currently spell their last name Alford and Allford.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Mittie 1897 SC1, Caldwell Reuben [ALFORD] 1867 SC2, John Calhoun ???? SC3.
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MOLLIE F. ALFORD
EVENING LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Friday, 20 June 1941
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie McLaughlin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, James Alexander Alford and Louisa Walters Alford; and siblings Hester Bell Alford, Lula V. Alford, and Odie Theodore Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Grace E. Alford Ewing in Maryland Obituaries; of her sister Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; of her brother Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of her brother William Andrew Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
On the 1880 census, Middle River, Augusta Co., VA, she is listed as Mary F., but she apparently never used Mary because in all other records she is Mollie:
Jas. A. Alford head 29 VA VA VA laborer
Louisa wife 27 VA VA VA
Mary F. dau 6 VA VA VA
Wm. Amis son 4 VA VA VA
Luvenia dau 8/12 VA VA VA born Sept
From VA Deaths: John Key and Mollie Alford are listed as the parents of Harald Alford, 1902–1918, on his death certificate. He died in Augusta Co., VA, of Spanish influenza and pneumonia. J.A. Alford, probably Harold’s grandfather, is the informant.
Harold has a large monument in Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery; his name is engraved as Harold E. Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mollie F. 1874 VA1, James Alexander 1850 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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MURIEL HOYLE ALVORD
From U.S., Passport Applications (Ancestry): Muriel Hoyle’s 1924 passport photo
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 10 June 2003
NEWPORT NEWS—Muriel Hoyle Alvord died June 9, 2003, in Riverside Convalescent Center in Newport News.
She was born April 13, 1908, in Somerville, Mass., to Charles A. and Florence Hoyle.
Her son, Allan Field Alvord, preceded her in death in 1981.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Kelly Alice Alvord of Newport News and Samuel Lincoln Alvord of Pascagoula, Miss.; daughter-in-law, Alice A. Alvord of Virginia Beach; and her good friends, Charles and Anita Lee of Yorktown.
Burial will be private.... Altmeyer Funeral Home, Newport News Chapel, is handling the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Muriel H. Alvord (SS# issued in VA), last residence Newport News, VA.
See the obituary of her son Allan Field Alvord in this compilation.
From California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (Ancestry): Muriel Hoyle married Jack W. Alvord on 21 March 1939 in CA.
Wedding announcement:
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Los Angeles, CA—20 March 1939
Her husband, Jack Waldorf (1908–1994) shares a gravestone with his parents in Grand View Memorial Park and Crematory, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), pp. 451–452:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Jack Waldorf 1908 IL1, Wilbur Clinton 1849 MA2, Joseph Field 1811 MA3, Caleb 1772 MA4, Zebadiah 1724 MA5, John 1696 MA6, Jonathan 1669 MA7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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NANCY ELIZABETH BEALE ALFORD
LEXINGTON NEWS-GAZETTE
Lexington, VA—Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Nancy Elizabeth Alford, 96, of Lexington died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at The Mayflower.
She was born Oct. 4, 1918, in Lexington, a daughter of Forest Beale Sr. and Saluda Evans Beale.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Francis Alford Sr. and one son, Clyde F. Alford Jr.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sisters, Gladys Dorkins, Janie Mae Carter and Julia Rae Penn; one granddaughter and one greatgranddaughter.
A graveside service was conducted Saturday, May 23, at Evergreen Cemetery by Dr. Louis Grandberry.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lexington Fire Department, 708 S. Main St., Lexington, VA 24450.
Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.
Photos from Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carl Weaver
Photos posted 18 Sept 2015 – photographer noted that no other Alfords are nearby
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
In 1930, Nancy E. Beale, age 11 born VA, is listed in Lexington, Rockbridge Co., VA, with her parents, Forest W. Beale, 43 VA, and Saluda L. Beale, 38 VA, and 6 younger siblings. This is an African-American family.
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NANCY JANE WASH ALFORD
[Although she died in Tennessee, we are including her obituary here because she spent most of her life in Virginia and is buried there.]
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—1 January 1997
Alford, Nancy Jane Wash, (“Granny”), 68, of Tazewell, died Monday, December 30, 1996, at a Kingsport, TN hospital. Born July 23, 1928 at Rockbridge County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Hubert Earl and Lena Elsie Martin Wash. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church at Tazewell, Va.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin F. Alford, Sr., one sister, Betsy Wash and one aunt, Lois Craft Lewis.
Survivors include four sons, Calvin F. Alford, Jr. and his wife Diane of Athens, Ga., Michael Alford and his wife Pam, Robert B. Alford and his wife, Vicki, and Willie S. Alford and his wife, Wendy, all of Tazewell, Va.; three daughters, Susan A. Dowdy and her husband, Bill of Tazewell, Jenny A. Walk and her husband, Tom of Tazewell and Mary A. Adkins and her husband Dean of Newport, TN; one brother, Hubert E. “Pete” Wash, Jr. of Chesapeake; one sister, Peggy Jo Chaffin of Huntington, W. Va.; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a special little friend, Cara Cecil of Tazewell, Va.
Funeral services will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 1997 at the Main Street United Methodist Church at Tazewell, Va., with Dr. Thomas A. Conley officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in the Mount Zion Methodist Church Cemetery near Glasgow, Va. in Rockbridge County. Friends may call at the Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home at Tazewell, Va. from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 1997.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church Building Fund, 315 E. Main St., Tazewell, Va. 24651.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nancy J. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Tazewell, Tazewell Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Calvin F. Alford Sr., includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Jenny Alford Walk in this compilation.
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NANCY REBECCA “NANNIE” ALFORD HUDSON
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—Friday, 24 November 1939
Mrs. Nannie Hudson, 73, wife of Crockett Hudson, who was stricken with paralysis about ten days ago, died at her home Tuesday.
She is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Armond Hudson of Fieldale, Buford Hudson of Marion, Frank, Douglas and Malcomb Hudson of Max Meadows; Mrs. Arthur Alford of Max Meadows and Mrs. Virgie Coon of Columbus, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock…. Burial followed in the Hudson cemetery near Siloam.
Pallbearers were: Thomas and John Hudson, Walter, Paul and Harlo Alford, Fred Jackson and Chester Humphries.
Flower girls were: Eva and Nancy Rickey, Sylvia and Ruby Hudson, Mrs. Nellie Friend, Hazel Hudson, Mrs. John Hudson, Mrs. Elizabeth Umberger and Maria Alford.
Photo from Hudson Cemetery, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DRS
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Nora Bell Hudson Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Nannie Rebecca Hudson, age 73, died 21 Nov 1939 in Wythe Co., VA. She was born 10 Dec 1865, daughter of Isaac Alfred Alford and Virginia Nixon. Her husband was J. Crockett Hudson.
She is Nancy R. Hudson on the 1900–1930 censuses.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Nancy Rebecca 1865 VA1, Isaac 1826 VA2, John 1795 VA3, John 1768 VA4, Thomas 1736 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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NEILL HERBERT ALFORD, JR.
Father of Neill Herbert Alford III, AAFA #1514
[Although he died in Virginia, we are also including his obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
DAILY PROGRESS
Charlottesville, Albemarle Co., VA—Tuesday, 23 October 2007
Neill Herbert Alford, Jr., professor emeritus of law at the University of Virginia, died Saturday, October 20, 2007, in Charlottesville. He was 88.
He was born July 13, 1919, in Greenville, S.C., the only child of the late Neill Herbert Alford Sr. and the late Elizabeth Robertson Alford.
He was a distinguished legal scholar and teacher, a loving husband, an imaginative father, a devoted grandfather, and a thoughtful son and son-in-law. He will be remembered for his integrity, unpretentious manner, keen mind, kindness and generosity, adventurous spirit, and good sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Talbot Smith Alford, whom he married on June 26, 1943, in Columbus, Ga.
He also is survived by three children, Neill H. Alford, III of Virginia Beach and his wife, Pattie; Margaret Dudley Alford Cloud of Hillsborough, N.C., and her husband, Bill; and Eli Thomas Stackhouse Alford of Raleigh, N.C., and his wife, Anne. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Diane Elizabeth Alford Croce and her husband, Andrew, of Springfield, Va.; Eli T.S. Alford, Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; and Lindsay Talbot Alford Ramspott and her husband, Jason, of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; and one great-grandson, Walker Merritt Ramspott.
Prof. Alford earned a B.A. in history from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., in 1940; an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1947; and a J.S.D. (doctoral degree) from Yale University Law School in 1966. He was a Sterling Fellow at Yale in 1950-51 and a Ford Fellow at the University of Wisconsin in 1958.
He joined the University of Virginia law faculty in the fall of 1947 and spent most of his career at Virginia, teaching there from 1947 to 1974 and from 1976 until his retirement in 1990. He was Doherty Foundation professor of law from 1966 to 1974 and Percy Brown Jr. professor of law from 1976 to 1990.
He was a gifted teacher whose lively law lectures were remembered vividly years later by former students. He taught courses including trusts and estates, international law, professional responsibility (ethics), legal history, tax law and insurance law.
From 1961 to 1962, he held the Chair of International Law at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I.; he was a consultant for the war college from 1962 to 1968.
From 1974 to 1976, he was dean of the law school and Joseph Henry Lumpkin professor of law at the University of Georgia.
He was Lehman distinguished visiting professor of law at Washington University (St. Louis) in 1991; DrinkoBaker & Hostetler professor of law at Ohio State University in 1992; and a visiting professor at the Washington and Lee University law school in 1992.
He was a summer law teacher at George Washington University, the University of North Carolina, and the University of Alabama.
He was chairman of the board of directors of the University Press of Virginia from 1970 to 1974 and from 1987 to 1989. He also served on numerous university committees.
In 1990, he received the University of Virginia’s Raven Award in recognition of excellence in service and contributions to the university.
At the University of Virginia, he was special counsel to the president and was legal adviser to the rector and board of visitors from 1972 to 1974. In this position, he was attorney for the university and its hospital.
He was state reporter (the editor of court opinions) for the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1977 to 1984. He was special counsel to the Virginia Code Commission from 1954 to 1957.
He was the author of a book, Modern Economic Warfare: Law and the Naval Participant (1967); and co-author of a widely used law casebook, Cases and Materials on Decedents Estates and Trusts (Ritchie, Alford and Effland; 8th edition, 1993). He also wrote numerous legal articles for professional journals.
After he retired from teaching, he practiced law in Charlottesville from 1991 to 1997 as counsel to Slaughter & Redinger (later Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove).
During his career, he provided thousands of hours of free legal assistance to people from all walks of life.
He was a fellow of the Virginia Bar Foundation and the American Bar Foundation. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the American Law Institute, the Selden Society, the American Society for Legal History, the Selden Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of the Coif, Phi Alpha Delta, the Raven Society, and the Colonnade Club.
He served on active duty in the Army as an infantry officer from 1941 to 1946. He was deployed to Europe in December 1944 with the Army’s 65th Infantry Division and fought in France, Germany and Austria. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for his service. After the war ended, he remained on Army duty in Europe. He oversaw displaced persons camps near Linz, Austria, being responsible at the age of 25 for the welfare of 225,000 people. Later, he was the officer in charge of the Allied military government in Berchtesgaden, Germany. He returned to the United States in March 1946 and was discharged from active duty at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served in the Army Reserve from 1946 to 1969, commanding a civil affairs unit in Charlottesville for many years. He retired at the rank of colonel in 1969.
He loved reading, especially history. He also liked traveling and was an energetic person who walked to work and took his family on camping trips and other adventures. While in law school in 1941, he walked from Charlottesville to Scottsville one day to prepare for Army infantry duty. He liked animals and cared for dogs, cats and other creatures over the years. He never found a home or yard project that was too difficult. He was a gifted woodworker who repaired, refinished and built furniture.
The Alford family thanks David L. Morris, MD, for his compassionate care of Mr. Alford. The family also thanks the staffs of the Martha Jefferson House Infirmary and the Hospice of the Piedmont for their kindness and skillful care.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Citadel Foundation (The Citadel Foundation, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409); to Brookgreen Gardens, a garden and wildlife preserve that Mr. Alford loved (Brookgreen Gardens, P.O. Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585); or to an organization of one’s choice.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
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MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Thursday, 25 October 2007
Neill Herbert Alford, Jr., professor emeritus of law at the University of Virginia, died Oct. 20, 2007, in Charlottesville, Va. He was 88.
He was born July 13, 1919, in Greenville, S.C., the only child of the late Neill Herbert Alford Sr. and the late Elizabeth Robertson Alford.
He was a distinguished legal scholar and teacher, a loving husband, an imaginative father, a devoted grandfather, and a thoughtful son and son-in-law. He will be remembered for his integrity, unpretentious manner, keen mind, kindness and generosity, adventurous spirit, and good sense of humor.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Talbot Smith Alford, whom he married on June 26, 1943, in Columbus, Ga.
He also is survived by three children, Neill H. Alford, III of Virginia Beach, Va., and his wife, Pattie; Margaret Alford Cloud of Hillsborough, N.C., and her husband, Bill; and Eli Thomas Stackhouse Alford of Raleigh, N.C., and his wife, Anne. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Diane Alford Croce and her husband, Andrew, of Springfield, Va.; Eli T.S. Alford, Jr. of Alexandria, Va.; and Lindsay Alford Ramspott and her husband, Jason, of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; and one great-grandson, Walker Merritt Ramspott.
Prof. Alford earned a B.A. in history from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., in 1940; an LL.B. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1947; and a J.S.D. (doctoral degree) from Yale University Law School in 1966. He was a Sterling Fellow at Yale in 1950-51 and a Ford Fellow at the University of Wisconsin in 1958.
He taught at the University of Virginia Law School from 1947 to 1974 and from 1976 until his retirement in 1990. He was Doherty Foundation professor of law from 1966 to 1974 and Percy Brown Jr. professor of law from 1976 to1990.
He was a gifted teacher whose lively law lectures were remembered vividly years later by former students. He taught courses including trusts and estates, international law, professional responsibility (ethics), legal history, tax law and insurance law.
From 1961 to 1962, he held the Chair of International Law at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I.; he was a consultant for the war college from 1962 to 1968.
From 1974 to 1976, he was dean of the law school and Joseph Henry Lumpkin professor of law at the University of Georgia.
At the University of Virginia, he was special counsel to the president and was legal adviser to the rector and board of visitors from 1972 to 1974. In this position, he was attorney for the university and its hospital. He was state reporter (the editor of court opinions) for the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1977 to 1984.
In 1990, he received the University of Virginias Raven Award in recognition of excellence in service and contributions to the university.
He was the author of a book, Modern Economic Warfare: Law and the Naval Participant (1967); and co-author of a widely used law casebook, Cases and Materials on Decedents Estates and Trusts (Ritchie, Alford and Effland; 8th edition, 1993).
After he retired from teaching, he practiced law in Charlottesville from 1991 to 1997 as counsel to Slaughter & Redinger (later Woods, Rogers & Hazlegrove).
During his career, he provided thousands of hours of free legal assistance to people from all walks of life.
He served on active duty in the Army as an infantry officer from 1941 to 1946. He was deployed to Europe in December 1944 with the Army’s 65th Infantry Division and fought in France, Germany and Austria. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge for his service.
After the war ended, he remained on Army duty in Europe. He oversaw displaced persons camps near Linz, Austria, being responsible at the age of 25 for the welfare of 225,000 people. Later, he was the officer in charge of the Allied military government in Berchtesgaden, Germany. He returned to the United States in March 1946 and was discharged from active duty at the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served in the Army Reserve from 1946 to 1969, commanding a civil affairs unit in Charlottesville for many years. He retired at the rank of colonel in 1969.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Citadel Foundation (The Citadel Foundation, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409); to Brookgreen Gardens, a garden and wildlife preserve that Mr. Alford loved (Brookgreen Gardens, P.O. Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC, 29585); or to an organization of ones choice.
A graveside service will be held at the Alford Cemetery at Minturn on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. Cooper Funeral Home of Dillon is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held in Charlottesville at a later date.
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 24 October 2007
By Jeremy Slayton
Times-Dispatch Staff Writer
Neill Herbert Alford Jr. was always quick to offer a helping hand.
Whether teaching his students the finer points of law or trapping a raccoon loose in a neighbor’s house, Mr. Alford was there when people needed him.
“He just never made a fuss about what he was doing, he just helped people,” said his daughter, Margaret Alford Cloud of Hillsborough, N.C.
Mr. Alford, a professor emeritus of law at the University of Virginia, once paid back taxes on a house that a woman who worked in Virginia’s law school inherited from a family member. He also straightened out the legal problems so she was able to keep the house, Margaret Cloud said.
That’s just who he was -- a man with a big heart who was “very generous with his talents and his time,” she added.
Mr. Alford, who taught in Virginia’s law school for 41 years and retired in 1990, died after a period of declining health in a Charlottesville nursing home. He was 88.
With a deep Southern drawl, Mr. Alford was a commanding presence in the classroom and was well-respected by students and colleagues alike.
His use of storytelling and anecdotes helped bring the material he was teaching to life, said former student and current U.Va. law professor A.E. Dick Howard.
“[Mr. Alford] taught cases and legal concepts in terms that would have a story behind it, so we could relate to it,” said former student Suzan Moore, who added that Mr. Alford had the most impact on her life of any teacher she had.
Mr. Alford, whose teaching career began in 1947, taught courses ranging from trusts and estates to international law.
He was so well-regarded that students “wanted to be in Alford’s class,” said former Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Charles Thomas.
While teaching at U.Va., Mr. Alford also served as special counsel to the president of the university and was legal adviser to the rector and board of visitors from 1972-74. He also was state reporter, a job that required him to edit opinions, for the Supreme Court of Virginia from 1977-1984.
He received the Raven Award in 1990 in recognition of his excellence in service and contributions to the university.
A native of Greenville, S.C., Mr. Alford served as an officer in the Army during World War II. At the end of the war, he remained in Europe and oversaw a camp for displaced people near Linz, Austria, where he was responsible for the lives of 250,000 people, his daughter said.
An avid reader, Mr. Alford earned a bachelor’s in history from The Citadel in 1940. That love of history never waned as he continued to read books on history and often took his family to battlefields and other historical places.
In addition to his daughter, Mr. Alford is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Smith Alford of Charlottesville; two sons, Neill H. Alford III of Virginia Beach and Eli T.S. Alford of Raleigh; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held in Charlottesville at a later date.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Slappy the Wonder Duck
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Neill H. Alford (SS# issued in VA).
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth Talbot “Lib” Smith Alford; and parents, Neill Herbert Alford Sr. and Elizabeth Robertson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Neill Herbert 1919 SC1, Neill Herbert 1880 SC2, Neill Little 1848 SC3, James Little 1811 NC4, Warren 1770 NC5, Jacob 1738 VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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NEILL HERBERT ALFORD, SR.
Grandfather of Neill Herbert Alford III, AAFA #1514
[Although he died in Virginia, we are also including his obituary in South Carolina Obituaries because of his close ties there.]
Senior photo, The Oconeean, 1903 yearbook, Clemson College, Clemson, SC
MORNING NEWS
Florence, Florence Co., SC—Sunday, 16 November 1969
MARION—Neill Herbert Alford, 89, a native of Marion, died Friday in Charlottesville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at Alford Cemetery near Dillon Monday at 2 p.m.
Mr. Alford spent most of his life in Greenville and later moved to Orange, Va.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Robinson [sic] Alford, and a son, N.H. Alford, both of Charlottesville; three grandchildren; a sister, Miss Lillian Alford of Marion; and a brother, Thomas Lee of Darlington.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Minturn, Dillon Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by photographer, Slappy the Wonder Duck
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Neill Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 21 Sept 1880 and died _____ Nov 1969, last residence Orange, Orange Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Elizabeth Robertson Alford; and his son Neill Herbert Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Neill Little Alford; and siblings Lillian Alford and Thomas Lee Alford in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Neill Herbert 1880 SC1, Neill Little 1848 SC2, James Little 1811 NC3, Warren 1770 NC4, Jacob 1738 VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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NELLIE ALFORD EPPS
Norfolk, VA—_____ May 2019
Nellie Epps slipped quietly and peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, May 11, 2019 at Norfolk Healthcare in Norfolk, VA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, James Epps; mother and father, Henry B. Alford and Mozell Alford; brother, James W. Alford (Catherine Alford) two sisters, Fannie Mae Smith and Annie Beulah McCormick.
Nellie was a longtime member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA. Nellie was born August 1, 1935 in Bennettsville, South Carolina. She received her education in South Carolina as well. She was a devoted and dedicated wife and mother to her four children. She retired from DePaul Hospital Dietary Department with 30 years of service. She was gifted with many talents.
Nellie leaves to cherish her memory, her four devoted children, one daughter, Ivory Epps and three sons, James Lee Bethea (Dorothy), Marion Bethea (Janice Bethea) and very special friend, Iris Byrd and Alexander Bethea Marvalene); seven grandchildren, Wynika, Alexander (Boo), Shante, McLean (Moon) Bernard, Nicole and Dana; great grandchildren, Exaviah, Christasha, Jalen, Makyla, Alexander (Lil’Bo), Devin, Thomas, Jadis, Jaysara and Carmello; two sisters, Ida Mae Johnson of Bennettsville, South Carolina and Hattie Bostic of Bennettsville, South Carolina; two brothers, Willie B. Alfred and Frank, Jr. both of Bennettsville, South Carolina; three sisters-in-law, Mary McCallum, Maggie Pugh and Rosa Stanton (Keith) of Lumberton, North Carolina and a host of other relatives and friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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NELLIE MAE PRUITT ALFORD
[She died while visiting in North Carolina, but we are including her obituary here because Virginia was her home.]
THE PROGRESS-INDEX
Petersburg, VA—Monday, 15 June 1959
Photo from—Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George Co., VAwww.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ron Stewart
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Everett Lee Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From her Find A Grave memorial: “She was the daughter of Charles Hobert Pruitt (1895–1975) and Flora Belle Smith (1899–1979 listed incorrectly on death certificate). She lived most of her childhood with her Aunt Nannie [Nannie Maude Troxler] and Uncle Obed [Alexander] Smith.”
Her name is frequently listed, incorrectly, as Nellie Mae Smith.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Everett Lee 1918 VA1, John Thomas 1864 VA2, Thomas R. 1824 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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NETTIE JEAN TYRE ALFORD
Mother of Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting, AAFA #1463
Aunt of Daniel Ray Alford, AAFA #0522
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 1 April 1969
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Ruel Jerusha Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Ruel Jean Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her children Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting and Leon Webster Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: Nettie J. Alford, born in Jasper, FL, on 13 Nov 1908, daughter of Matthew A. Tyre and Elizabeth Wingate, died 30 March 1969 in Williamsburg, VA. She was a resident of York Co., VA.
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NORA BELL HUDSON ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—21 March 1996
Alford, Nora Bell Hudson, 92, of Max Meadows, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday, Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville.
Photo from West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Traci C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nora H. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 14 July 1903, last residence Max Meadows, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her children Dennis Leroy Alford, Sherman Leo Alford, and Viola Marie Alford Armbrister; and mother, Nancy Rebecca “Nannie” Alford Hudson, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s lineage: Arthur Lewis 1900 VA1, John Wesley 1871 IN2, Isaac 1826 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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NORA VIRGINIA REXRODE ALFORD
Photo from McDow Funeral Home
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Sunday, 3 March 2019
Nora Virginia (Rexrode) Alford, 100, a resident of Lyndhurst, Va., passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, peacefully in her sleep at home.
A daughter of the late Ernest and Ressie Rexrode, she was born May 29, 1918 in Rockingham County, Va. A longtime member of Mountain Top Christian Church, Mrs. Alford was an avid bowler, golfer and gardener.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ward H. Alford.
Surviving are her son, Butch Alford and his wife, Jane, of Love, Va.; daughter, Nancy Newell and her husband, Bo, of Charlottesville, Va.; four grandchildren, Andy Hernandez, Benjamin Hernandez, Rene Alford, and Christopher Alford; and three great-grandchildren. She was the oldest of 11 children, and is survived by Berley Rexrode of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Roy Rexrode of Waynesboro, Va., Genevieve Allebaugh of Waynesboro, Va., and Linda Carr of Stuarts Draft, Va. She also leaves behind her cat “Fancy”.
The family is planning a memorial service at a later date…. McDow Funeral Home is assisting the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Ward Hamilton Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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NORMA JEAN KEMP ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 6 June 2012
NEWPORT NEWS—Norma Jean Alford, 71, went to her eternal home in heaven with Jesus on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Born in Newport News on Dec. 16, 1940, she had been a Newport News resident all of her life.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Kemp; stepfather, Clarence Mayhew and stepmother, Lou Ellen Kemp.
She is survived by her mother, Virginia Mayhew, of Cedartown, Ga.; her sisters, Patricia Owsley, of Hertford, N.C., and Barbara Kemp, of Cedartown, Ga.; her sons, Michael and his wife, Maria, Kenneth, Douglas and Bryan Alford, all of Newport News; three grandchildren, Edgar Browning, Johnathan and Heather Alford all of Newport News.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the Weymouth Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Norma’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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NORMA LEE “BUNNY” ALFORD
Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & Crematory
Waynesboro, VA—______ May 2016
Norma “Bunny” Lee Alford, 95, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Royal Care.
She was born June 2, 1920 in Harriston [Augusta Co.], a daughter of the late James and Viola Baber Alford. Bunny was a member of Waynesboro Church of the Brethren and retired from the former DuPont Company in Waynesboro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Beardsworth; two brothers, Roy Alford and Herbert “Bud” Alford.
Survivors include three nieces, Alois Rae Ellis of Richmond, Donna Jo Morris of Richmond, Mary Donna Beardsworth of Waynesboro; three nephews, Tom Alford of Richmond, Robert “Bob” Alford of Virginia Beach, Richard Beardsworth, lll of Ft. Meade, Md., as well as a number of great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes…. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will Jack Ellis, Tom Alford, Richard Beardsworth lll, Bill Lambert and Glenn Burton.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Bunny’s bowling team….
The family would like to give a sincere appreciation to Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah, the staff of Royal Care and Waynesboro Manor for their care given to “Bunny”….
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Franklin Alford and Perena Viola Baber Alford; and siblings Helen Leona “Bea” Alford Beardsworth, Herbert Rodgers Alford, and Roy William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Norma shares a gravestone with her mother.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Norma Lee 1920 VA1, James Franklin 1888 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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NORWOOD GARBER ALFRED
DAILY NEWS-RECORD
Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA—Wednesday, 10 July 2002
Norwood Garber Alfred, 86, died Tuesday, July 9, 2002, at Shenandoah Nursing Home in Fishersville, where he had been a resident since July, 2000.
Mr. Alfred was born Sept. 6, 1915, and was the only child of the late John William and Laura Garber Alfred.
Until two years ago, he had spent his entire life at his family homestead adjoining his farm in the Madrid community.
A graduate of New Hope High School, he was a lifelong member of Middle River Church of the Brethren, which had been founded by one of his ancestors.
Prior to World War II, he was employed at the DuPont Company in Waynesboro, but for most of his life, he devoted his time to farming and cattle raising. For many years, he farmed in partnership with L.R. “Dude” Western of New Hope.
Survivors include two second cousins.
The Rev. Chester L. Fisher will conduct a graveside service Thursday, 11 a.m., at Middle River Church of the Brethren near New Hope.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the church’s cemetery fund, c/o Middle River Church of the Brethren, Box 17, New Hope, Va., 24469.
The Lindsey Harrisonburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norwood G. Alfred (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALFRED lineage: Norwood Garber 1915 VA1, John W. 18876 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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NOURSANN “ANN” LITTLE ALFORD
Photo, birth, and death information from Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home
Born in Greenville, North Carolina on Oct. 25, 1953
Departed on Apr. 12, 2010 and resided in Lorton, VA.
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Friday, 16 April 2010
LORTON—Noursann L. “Ann” Alford, 56, passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Wayne T. Alford; daughter of Noursie Kornegay; and sister of Carolyn Rodman, Linda Little, James E. Little Jr., William J. Little, Ronnie Little and Eric E. Little.
Friends may call at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, Va., on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. until the start of the service at 2 p.m. Interment to follow in Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Marymount University, Attn: Office of Development, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207. www.FMFH.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Noursann Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Lorton, Fairfax Co., VA.
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ODIE THEODORE ALFORD
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Friday, 11 January 1957
Photo from Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Debbie McLaughlin
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Virgie Leona Scrogham Alford; son Donald Venton Alford; parents, James Alexander Alford and Louisa Walters Alford; and sisters Hester Bell Alford, Lula V. Alford, and Mollie F. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sister Grace E. Alford Ewing in Maryland Obituaries; of his sister Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; of his brother Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his brother William Andrew Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Odie Theodore 1902 VA1, James Alexander 1850 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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OPAL ANN SMYTHERS ALFORD
GALAX GAZETTE
Galax, VA—9 August 2011
Opal Ann Smythers Alford, 95, of Galax, Va., died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, in the Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va.
She was born in Carroll County, Va., on July 5, 1916, to Walter and Augusta Jones Smythers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin M. Alford; and sister, Emma Louise Smythers.
Survivors include a sister, Daphna Rosenbaum of Galax, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Helen Smythers of Abingdon, Va.; sister, Ruth Smythers of the home with whom she lived since 1994; nephew and wife, Ken and Shirley Rosenbaum; niece, Elsie Davis; nephew and wife, W.L. (Butch) and Patricia Sexton; niece and husband, Susie and Robert Waller; nieces, Linda Rosenbaum, Janet Smythers; nephew, David Smythers; step-daughter and husband, Mary and Dr. Ned Litz; step granddaughters, Paige and Courtney; several great nieces and nephews who loved her like their “Granny”; caretakers, Debbie Lundy, Betty Jo Vaughan, Lorraine Westerman and Sharon Cooper. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She graduated from Fries High School in 1934 and attended Business College in Bluefield, W.Va. Her employment included The Rationing Board during World War II for which she received a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Government. She worked for Appalachian Power Company in Pulaski, Va., until she and her husband, along with other family members, ran the Alford Brothers Store in Poplar Camp, Va. Interstate 77 created closure of it in the 1970’s.
She belonged to Bethany United Methodist Church where she held offices. Later, when moving to the Fries area, she was a member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church also holding many offices and teaching Sunday School in both churches for many years. She was secretary of the Carroll County Senior Center Board until her health prevented her from writing the minutes.
Her motto was to “return good for evil” and “to live today as if there would be no tomorrow.”
The funeral service was held Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at 2 p.m., in the Mount Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tim Smith and the Rev. Ron Hill officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Hope Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Mount Hope Cemetery Fund, c/o Warren Johnson, 223 Winterberry Road, Galax, Va. 24333.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is serving the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Opal S. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Galax, VA.
See the obituary of her husband, Marvin Morrell Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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OTIS LEE ALFORD
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Monday, 11 November 1991
Otis Lee Alford, 66, of 21 Wildcat Cove, a prominent businessman for more than 35 years, died Saturday afternoon in Waynesboro Community Hospital.
He was born Oct. 20, 1925, at Harriston [Augusta Co.], son of F. Luther and Lottie Claytor Alford. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was the owner of Alford Enterprises. Mr. Alford was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church and attended Blue Ridge Chapel Church of the Brethren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Terry Alford, on Jan. 9, 1988.
Survivors include one son, Gregory S. Alford of Waynesboro; two daughters, Mrs Butch (Terry) Thompson and Mrs. Scott (Marsha) May, both of Waynesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Alford Fitzgerald of Waynesboro and Naomi Alford Hodges of Huntsville, Ala.; three grandchildren, Jeremy Scott Alford, Jason Michael Alford and Jordon Leigh Layman; and a number of nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a daughter by a previous marriage, Linda Roberts of Luray.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in the Blue Ridge Church of the Brethren…. Burial will be in Augusta Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Bill Sprouse, Eric Miller, Carl Hewitt, Curtis Cash, Donnie Whitlock, Ray Ross, Butch Alford and Bill Arey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Marshall, Jim Walters, Charlie Ross, Gary Scrogham, Humes Franklin Jr., David Alford, Kevin Roberts, Larry Harris, Bill Ross and Ronald Wayne Alford.The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 tonight in the Waynesboro chapel of Etter Funeral Home….
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Otis L. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Peggy Jean Terry Alford; parents, Francis Luther Alford and Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; and siblings David Elbert “Jack” Alford and Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Robert Ray Alford Sr., Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald, and Ward Hamilton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Otis Lee 1925 VA1, Francis Luther 1880 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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OUIDA LUCILLE ALFORD WHITEHURST
Sister of Marion Elmer “Mike” Alford, AAFA #0004
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Saturday, 7 March 2009
PORTSMOUTH—Ouida Alford Whitehurst, 81, formerly of Saunders Drive, died March 6, 2009, in a Chesapeake hospital.
A native of Taylor County, Florida, and a graduate of Florida State University, she was the widow of Floyd Thomas Whitehurst. Mrs. Whitehurst was a member of Portsmouth Church of the Nazarene and a retired biology teacher, teaching at Broad Street Junior High, Churchland High and Wilson High. She was a superb student who loved teaching and learning her entire life.
Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Carol Whitehurst; a son, Floyd David Whitehurst and wife Bonnie; a brother, Dr. M.E. Alford; two grandchildren, Sascha Demerjian and husband Peter and Isadora Pennington; and a great-grandson, Luca Demerjian.
A funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by the Rev. Ken Rice. Entombment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens….
Photo from Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Colby
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ouida A. Whitehurst (SS# issued in VA) was born 5 Sept 1927, last residence Chesapeake, VA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Jessie E. McHargue Alford; and brother Marion Elmer “Mike” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Carl LaVerne Alford in Florida Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Samuel Alford born Feb 1812 SC.
Her lineage: Ouida Lucille 1927 FL1, William D. 1893 NC2, William Franklin 1863 NC3, unknown4, Samuel 1812 SC5.
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PAMELA JOYCE MCCRAW JONES ALFORD
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Pamela Joyce McCraw Alford, age 32, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at the Twin Co. Community Hospital.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Marie Camper, Max Meadows; sons, Tyler Levi Jones, Logan Matthew Jones, and Braden Michael Alford; fiancé, John Richard, Austinville; step-daughter, Natasha Marie Richard; two sisters, Ashley Renee McCraw and Lisa Nicole and Cody Umberger; niece, Emily Marie McCraw; nephews, Briar Levi Umberger and Parker Layne Umberger; cousins and a host of dearly loved friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 2, 2017, at 4 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home…. The Reese Funeral Home, Austinville is serving the Alford family.
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WYTHEVILLE ENTERPRISE
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—Friday, 29 September 2017
An Austinville woman died in a single-vehicle crash Thursday in Carroll County. Virginia State Police officials said Pamela J. Alford, 32, died at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt. VSP Trooper J.D. Delp is investigating the crash, which occurred at 8:30 a.m. on U.S. 52, north of Route 785.
According the VSP, a 2007 Dodge Nitro was traveling along Route 52 when it ran off the right side of the road and struck an embankment. The vehicle then struck a tree and overturned. It came to rest on its roof.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From VA Births: Pamela Joyce McCraw was born 18 Feb 1985 in Wythe Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Pamela Joyce McCraw married Philip Dustin Jones on 26 May 2005 in Wythe Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Pamela Joyce McCraw married John Michael Alford Jr. on 6 Oct 2007 in Wythe Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her second husband’s lineage: John Michael 1981 VA1, John Michael 1961 VA2, John Dexter 1937 VA3, Walter Robert 1912 VA4, John Wesley 1871 IN5, Isaac 1826 VA6, John 1795 VA7, John 1768 VA8, Thomas 1736 VA9, John 1696 ??10.
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PATRICIA ANN OLIVER FITZGERALD ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Thursday, 7 July 1994
Photo from Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Carolyn Clark
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Patricia A. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
From VA Marriages: Chester Vernon Alford, age 30 son of Charles Franklin Alford and Sally Lawson, married Patricia Oliver Fitzgerald, age 33, born 25 Feb 1942 daughter of Leonard Berkley Oliver and Mary Gladys Kidd, on 20 Feb 1976 in Waynesboro, VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Chester Vernon 1945 VA1, Charles Franklin 1913 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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PATRICIA ANNE TULLY ALFORD
Photo from Kansas City Star, 17 October 1948
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—18 February 2000
Patricia Tully Alford died at home on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000.
She was the beloved wife of Dr. T. Crandall Alford, and mother of Regan Alford Forrester, Susan A. Alford, Theodore C. Alford and T.J. Tully Alford.
She is also survived by three granddaughters.
A memorial will be held at St. Bede Catholic Church at noon on Saturday, Feb. 19. Donations may be made to Williamsburg Hospice Program.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Virginia.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia T. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 6 Dec 1927, last residence Naples, Collier Co., FL.
See the obituary of her husband, Theodore Crandall Alford Jr., in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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PAULA HICKS ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 21 April 2017
Alford, Paula H., of N. Chesterfield, departed this life April 18, 2017.
She is survived by her daughter, Alrica Alford; mother, Pauline Robinson Hicks; grandchildren, Aliyah Brown (four) and the expected Alivia Thornton; siblings, Wendell “Cut” Hicks Jr. (Annie), DeVance Hicks, DeVence Hicks, Jessie Hicks, Walter “Dingo” Hicks; three devoted friends, Alycia Long, Lucille Young and Louise Perry; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, 12 noon at Worship and Praise Church, 3006 E. Laburnum Ave….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
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PAULINE GERTRUDE HALFORD DUTTON
SMYTH COUNTY NEWS
Marion, Smyth Co., VA—21 June 1990
Pauline Halford Dutton, age 73, of Summerfield, Fla., formerly of Rural Retreat, died early Tuesday, June 19, in the Malin Health Care Center in Wytheville.
She was born in Polk County, N.C., the daughter of Collins and Maude Cochran Halford and was a member of Rural Retreat United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Maurice L. Dutton; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jean and Bill Rogers of Gasburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wiley C. and Susan L. Dutton, and David C. and Jeanette M. Dutton, all of Rural Retreat; one sister, Jeanette H. Carswell of Mill Springs, N.C.; three brothers, Jonas Halford, Clyde Halford, and Ed Halford, all of Columbus, N.C.; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 21, at 2 p.m. from the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Buford W. Hankins officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Mountain View Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, PatB
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Pauline H. Dutton (SS# issued in NC) was born 6 Aug 1916, last residence Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., VA.
We included the obituaries of her half-siblings Clyde Amos Halford, Edward Walter Halford, and Jeanette Halford Carswell in North Carolina Obituaries; and Margaret Marie Halford Dowdy Masten Hudson in Florida Obituaries.
Pauline was the daughter of David Collins Halford and Maude Jane Cochran, who were married in 1915. David, his brother Callie’s first wife, Mary Sue Cochran (Maude’s sister), and David and Callie’s father David J. Halford died during the flu epidemic. After the deaths of David and Mary Sue, their surviving spouses, Callie and Maude, married each other in 1919.
Her middle name is from her daughter’s family tree on Ancestry, DuttonHalfordFamilyTree_2012-07-28.
Her HALFORD lineage, from Ancestry family trees: Pauline Gertrude 1916 NC1, David Collins 1887 NC2, David J. 1855 NC3, Francis Asbury 1821 NC4, David C. 1792 NC5, John 1768 VA6, James 1737 NC7.
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PAULINE VIRGINIA HOWARD ALFRED
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Monday, 22 February 1999
Alfred, Pauline Howard, 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Covington, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, February 21, 1999.
She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. She was the widow of Wilmer Franklin (Mutt) Alfred.
Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Russell Carner, Roanoke, Liza and Roger Fizer, Botetourt; brother and sister-in-law, Woodrow and Dovetta Howard, Roanoke; grandchildren, Becky, Wayne, Ricky, Susan, Randy, Tammy, Brian and Jennifer. Also surviving are many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.... Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke.
Photo from Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
On Wilmer Franklin Alfred’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 33, born 1 March 1907 in Augusta Co., VA, living in Covington, Alleghany Co., VA. His wife is Pauline Virginia Alfred.
Wilmer F. Alfred was enumerated with his parents Robert F. and Sallie Alfred in Alleghany County, VA, in 1920.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Wilmer Franklin 1907 VA1, Robert Franklin 1884 VA2, Cornelius V. 1858 VA3, Robert [ALFORD] 1828 VA4.
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PEARL P. ALFORD PICKRON LATELLA
THE BEE
Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA—Monday, 5 May 1947
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ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA—Wednesday, 7 May 1947
Photo from Hillcrest Cemetery, East Point, Fulton Co., GA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Charles Chambers
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her father, Thomas Miles Alford, in Florida Obituaries; of her sister Minnie Alford Newell in Ohio Obituaries; of her sister Victoria Alford Lee in Georgia Obituaries; of her half-sister Azelina Patricia Alford Collins in Louisiana Obituaries; and of her half-sister Frances Louise Alford Masaitis Cordine in Indiana Obituaries.
Victoria was the daughter of Thomas Miles Alford and his first wife, Sarah Angeline Adkinson.
From VA Deaths: Pearl Alford LaTella died 4 May 1947 in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA. She was born 23 Jan 1897 in Coffee Co., AL. Her spouse was Dominick LaTella. The informant was Michael LaTella of the same address as Pearl in Alexandria, Fairfax Co., VA. He mistakenly named her father as James A. Alford.
Her first husband was Israel Pleasant Pickron.
From Florida, County Marriages, 1830–1957 (FamilySeach.org): Israel Ples Pickron married Pearl Alford on 7 May 1918 in Jackson Co., FL.
In 1930, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA: Isrial P. Pickron, age 34 born AL; his wife Pearl 33 AL; and children Bessie M. 10 AL, and Michael 1-2/12 GA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Pearl P. 1897 AL2, Thomas Miles 1873 AL3, Richard Reddin 1843 AL4, Henry Miles 1815 SC5, Job 1763 NC6, Julius 1717 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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PEGGY JEAN TERRY ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Monday, 11 January 1988
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death [_____ Jan 1988] dates of Peggy Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA..
See the obituary of her husband, Otis Lee Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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PEGGY KEISER ALFORD MASSIE
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Tuesday, 23 November 1999
Massie, Peggy Keiser Alford, 69, of Glasgow, died Monday, November 22, 1999, in the Lucy Coor Nursing Home in Chesterfield. Mrs. Massie was born on November 22, 1930, in Rockbridge Co. and was a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church, the Glasgow Women’s Club and was a retired medical aid with the Lynchburg Training School and Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Douglas Massie. Mrs. Massie is survived by two daughters, Deborah Alford Ogden, and Dana Alford Gordon, both of Chesterfield; one son, Jerald David “Jay” Alford, Glasgow; two brothers, Horace Keiser, and Zane Keiser, both of Buena Vista; and six grandchildren, Missy and Jennifer Ogden, Berkley and Brittany Gordon, and Elizabeth and Jordan Alford.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 1999, from the Glasgow Baptist Church..., with burial to follow in the Glasgow Cemetery.... The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington.
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 23 November 1999
GLASGOW—Peggy Keiser Alford Massie, 69, of Glasgow, died Monday, November 22, 1999 in the Lucy Corr Nursing Home in Chesterfield. Mrs. Massie was born on November 22, 1930, in Rockbridge County, and was the daughter of the late Earl Cleveland and Ella Piddity Cash Keiser.
Mrs. Massie was a member of the Glasgow Baptist Church, the Glasgow Womenís Club, and was a retired medical aide with the Lynchburg Training School and Hospital.
Preceded in death by her husband, Earl Douglas Massie, she is survived by two daughters, Deborah Alford Ogden and Dana Alford Gordon, both of Chesterfield, one son, Jerald David “Jay” Alford, Glasgow, two brothers, Horace Keiser and Zane Keiser, both of Buena Vista, and six grandchildren, Missy and Jennifer Ogden, Berkley and Brittany Gordon, and Elizabeth and Jordan Alford.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at the Glasgow Baptist Church with burial following in the Glasgow Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Peggy K. Massie (SS# issued in VA), last residence Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., VA.
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PERENA VIOLA BABER ALFORD
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Wednesday, 17 June 1981
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ June 1981) dates of Viola Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Franklin Alford; and children Helen Leona “Bea” Alford Beardsworth, Herbert Rodgers Alford, Norma Lee “Bunny” Alford, and Roy William Alford Sr. in this compilation.
She shares a gravestone with her daughter Norma.
From VA Deaths: Perena Viola Alford died 16 June 1981 in Waynesboro Community Hospital, Waynesboro, VA.
Ancestry family trees list her as Viola Perna, Viola Perena, Viola Perina, Perna Viola, and Perena Viola.
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PETER ALFRED
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 23 January 2009
Alfred, Peter, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Port Arthur, Texas, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2009.
He is survived by his wife, Inez Braxton Alfred; his stepdaughter, Deloris Yvonne Bailey; father, Johnny Alfred, Sr.; brothers, Johnny Alfred Jr. (Glenda Fay), Ronald Alfred (Glenda Kay); sisters, JoAnn A. Knox, Gloria A. Alfred and Mary L. Cary; sister-in-law, Ida L. Chapple; brothers-in-law, Jack Charm, Willie F. Braxton (Jerri), Samuel T. Braxton (Grace), Nathaniel Braxton, Charles E. Braxton (Portia); godson, Charles E. Braxton II; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Peter worked for Reynolds Metals Company (now Kaiser Aluminum) for 33 years.
Remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2700 North Ave., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday January 23. Funeral services will be held at the Watkins Community Chapel, 2701 Garland Ave., on Saturday January 24, at 1 p.m. Rev. Terry O. Johnson officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Peter Alfred (SS# issued in TX) was born 22 Feb 1942 and died 19 Jan 2009, last residence Richmond, VA.
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PHEBE BUELL ALVORD TALCOTT
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 8 January 1929
Photo from Mount Hope Cemetery, Talcottville, Tolland Co., CT—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sue
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituaries of her parents, Henry Alvord and Mary Williams Gillett Alvord; and siblings Carrie Alvord, Charles Hubbell Alvord, Emma Gillett Alvord Beardslee, and Louisa Alvord Carpenter in Connecticut Obituaries; of her brother Henry Clay Alvord in Massachusetts Obituaries; and of her sister Mary Jane Alvord Loughead in Florida Obituaries.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 561:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #6.
Her ALVORD lineage: Phebe Buell 1852 CT 1, Henry 1819 CT2, Saul 1781 CT3, Saul 1753 MA4, Saul 1717 MA5, John 1685 MA6, Thomas 1653 CT7, Alexander 1627 England8, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England9.
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PHYLLIS PAULINE TERRELL LAWRENCE CURRY JENNINGS ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 15 January 1996
HAMPTON—Phyllis Lawrence Alford, 78, mother of Joey Lawrence, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 1996, at Riverside Convalescent Center, Hampton.
Born in Waynesboro, she had lived on the Peninsula 55 years, where she was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Newport News. Mrs. Alford had been manager of the Warwick Hotel Dining Room and later worked at Virginia Specialty Stores. She was a volunteer of Contact Peninsula for more than 20 years.
In addition to her son, she is survived by six sisters, Sylvia Sandridge, Ann Dunnington, Vinton Ham, Marguerite Basham and Edith Cash, all of Waynesboro, and Rachel Ramsey of Sylmar, Calif.; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Parklawn Memorial Park….
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Phyllis L. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 9 May 1917, last residence Hampton, VA.
From SSACI: Phyllis Terrell, born 9 May 1917 daughter of George Terrell and Annie Summers, is listed as:
1936 Phyllis Terrell Lawrence
1948 Phyllis Terrell Curry
1956 Phyllis Lawrence Jennings
1968 Phyllis Lawrence Alford
1995 Phyllis L. Alford
From VA Divorces: Phyllis Pauline Curry, age 36, and Thomas Edward Curry divorced on 28 July 1953. They were married on 31 Dec 1947.
From VA Marriages: Phyllis Terrell Lawrence, age 38, married Mack Welford Jennings on 23 Oct 1955 in Hampton, VA.
From VA Divorces: Phyllis L. Jennings, age 46, and Mack W. Jennings were divorced on 12 Sep 1963 in Newport News, VA.
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POLLIE ANNIE ALFORD FERGUSON
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Monday, 15 March 1982
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of parents, James Archie Alford Sr. and Emma L. Pettaway Alford; and sister Lula L. Alford in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Polly A. Alford, black age 24 daughter of James Alford and Emma Pettaway, married Harvey Ferguson, black age 23 son of Walter Ferguson and Alberts [sic] Ford, on 3 Sept 1948 in Richmond, VA.
From VA Divorces: Harvey Ferguson and Polly A. Alford were divorced on 2 July 1979 in VA.
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POLLY HUFFMAN ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Wednesday, 7 September 2005
Polly Huffman Alford, 85, of Buena Vista, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5, 2005. A devoted mother and grandmother. Mrs. Alford was born June 19, 1920 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Charles L. Huffman and Rena Claytor Huffman. She was a member of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church for 71 years where she was presented an Honorary Life Membership. She also retired from Burlington with 35 years of service.
Mrs. Alford was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Alford; four sisters, Margaret Albertoli, Violet Bryant, Christine Hall and Mary Campbell; eight brothers, Harry, Gardner, Sheridan, Robert, Francis “Hank”, Warren, Basil, Floyd “Booker” Huffman; and a special friend, Harry Fox.
Mrs. Alford is survived by two sons, Charles Alford and wife Marie of Glasgow, Harold Alford and wife Betty of Moneta. Two daughters, Molly Hamilton and husband Ralph, Dolly Cash and Husband Jim Wagner, all of Buena Vista; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Matilda “Tillie” Paxton of Buena Vista; brother, Russell “Buck” Huffman of Natural bridge; and a very special friend, Stella Camden.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday in the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brian Weger and Rev. William Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Falling Spring Memorial Fund, Rockbridge Area Hospice or the Buena Vista First Aid Crew. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Va.
Photo from Falling Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glasgow, Rockbridge Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Polly Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Buena Vista, VA.
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PRESTON WARD ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Thursday, 30 October 1930
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 23 October 1930
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THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Saturday, 25 October 1930
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Francis Marion “Frank” Alford and Susan Caroline McPherson Strange Alford; and sister Agnes Hortense Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Preston Ward Alford was born 21 Oct 1871 in Gates Co., NC, son of Frank Alford and Susan C. Strange, husband of Laura Alford. He died 22 Oct 1930 in Suffolk, VA. Agnes Alford was the informant.
From North Carolina Marriage Records (Ancestry): Preston Alford, age 21 son of Frank and Susan Alford, married Laura Griggs, age 20 daughter of M.H. Holland and a deceased father, on 10 Oct 1888 in Gates Co., NC.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Preston Ward 1871 NC1, Francis Marion 1827 VA2, Benjamin Ward 1790 NC3, Warren 17?? NC4, Lodwick 1710 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA7.
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PRISCILLA BARBARA PERRY ALFORD
DAILY STAR
Fredericksburg, VA—Thursday, 9 December 1920
Photo from Fredericksburg Cemetery, Fredericksburg, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Keeping Time
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, Willard Gillman Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Priscilla Perry, age 23 born Spotsylvania, VA, daughter of Robt. And Lavinia Perry, married Wm. Ballard, age 47 born Spotsylvania, VA, son of S. and F. Ballard, on 19 Nov 1898 in Spotsylvania Co., VA.
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RACHEL MAE ALFORD INGRAM
Posted to her Find A Grave memorial by David Alford
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Friday, 31 May 2002
PORTSMOUTH—Rachel Alford Ingram, 82, went to be with the Lord May 29, 2002.
She was a native of Johnston County, N.C. A member of Lee Memorial Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School to children for 60 years. She retired from Smith and Welton as a bridal consultant and sales lady; after her retirement she continued to work as a seamstress from her home.
Mrs. Ingram was the widow of the late Russell Ingram.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Brinkley and husband Don of Carolina Beach, N.C., and Libby Christine Pantelides of Portsmouth; a granddaughter, Donna Brinkley Hamilton and husband Scott of King William County, Va.; two grandsons, James Pantelides and Jeremy Pantelides; a great-grandson, Tyler Hamilton; four sisters, Willie Sue Currin of Raleigh, N.C., Sallie Rue Jefferys, Lila Ruth Mincy, both of Windell, N.C., and Emma Jean Claffey of Greensboro, N.C.; and a brother, Bobby Alford of Windell, N.C.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Lee Memorial Baptist Church... with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland Chapel....
Photo from Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous (#47146793)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rachel A. Ingram (SS# issued in VA) was born 7 May 1920, last residence Portsmouth, VA.
We included the obituaries of her father, Alma Alexander Alford; and siblings Alma Carlton Alford, Bobby Alford, Jane Ellen Alford Bailey, Lila Ruth Alford Mincey, Sallie Rue Alford Jefferys, and Valton “Red” Alford in North Carolina Obituaries; and of her sister Edith Alford Walker in Pennsylvania Obituaries
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Kisar Alford and Martha M. Upchurch.
Her lineage: Rachel Mae 1920 NC1, Alma Alexander 1889 NC2, Bryant 1845 NC3, Kisar 1814 NC4.
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REBECCA FRANCIS ALFORD DOXEY PRESTON
NORFOLK LANDMARK
Norfolk, VA—Friday, 8 April 1892
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NORFOLK LANDMARK
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 10 April 1892
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her half-brother Francis Marion “Frank” Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Elizabeth Ann Alford Miles in Maryland Obituaries.
Rebecca was the daughter of Benjamin Ward Alford and his first wife, Martha Pugh Cherry Alford.
From VA Marriages: Benjamin W. Alford married Mrs. Martha Cherry on 29 Apr 1809 in Norfolk, VA.
From VA Marriages: Rebecca F. Doxy, widow, married Robert G. Preston on 7 July 1847 in Norfolk, VA.
From Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications (Ancestry):
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her lineage: Rebecca Francis 1821 VA1, Benjamin Ward 1790 NC2, Warren 17?? NC3, Lodwick 1710 VA4, James 1687 VA5, John 1645 VA6.
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RECCILLA ALFORD RAINEY
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 6 May 1999
Reccilla Rainey of 3206 Carolina Ave. departed this life Sunday, May 2, 1999. She leaves cherishing her memories daughters, Joyce Williams and Baria (Morris) Mahoney of Richmond, and Shenetta Adams of Fayetteville, N.C.; one brother, Matthew (Sarah) Alford of Richmond; ten grandchildren, Charles, Christopher, Paul, Justin and Aleta Winston, Kevin and Kim Williams, Marissa and Christopher Mahoney, and Shanell Adams; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, fellow church members and friends.
Professional services provided by Crawley Funeral Home, 3810 Meadowbridge Rd.... Funeral services Friday 12:30 p.m. from Glorious Church of God in Christ, 1525 Jacquelin St.... Interment Oakwood Cemetery....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Recilla [sic] M. Rainey (SS# issued in VA) was born 13 Dec 1923, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituaries of her siblings Eva Mae Alford Alford, James Alford, and William H. Alford in this compilation.
In 1930 Resilla Alford, age 6, is living with her parents, Henry and Anna Alford, and 5 siblings in Rowland, Robeson Co., NC. This is an African American family.
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REINA ALVORD WEEKS
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—2 March 1994
Reina Alvord Weeks, 82, a retired Navy rear admiral’s wife who accompanied her husband on duty assignments to Hawaii, Long Beach, Calif., Newport, R.I., and Norfolk, died of heart and lung ailments Feb. 25 at Arlington Hospital.
Mrs. Weeks, who lived in Arlington, was born in Catskill, N.Y., and grew up in Longmeadow, Mass. She had lived in the Washington area for 30 years.
She had done animal control volunteer work with SPAY.
Survivors include her husband, retired Rear Adm. Robert H. Weeks of Arlington; two children, John A. Weeks of Silver Spring and Sigrid Benson of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reina A. Weeks (SS# issued in VA) was born 10 March 1912, last residence Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.
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RENA RENFREW CLARK ALFORD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Tuesday, 9 January 1968
Photo from Machpelah Cemetery, Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Susan Cross Shouse
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Bernard Stanley Alford, in this compilation.
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RHONDA JO ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—1 July 2002
Alford, Rhonda Jo, 28, of Wytheville, died Saturday, June 29, 2002. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Barnett Funeral Chapel, Wytheville. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Barnett Funeral Home
Wytheville, VA—_____ June 2002
Online at www.wyve.com/obits/02june.htm—not active September 2010
Rhonda Jo Alford, age 28, of Wytheville, Virginia, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2002 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Richmond Spencer, her maternal grandmother, Hattie Richmond and her paternal grandfather, Paul Alford. She is survived by: her father and step-mother—Julian and Mary Ann Alford; paternal grandmother—Juanita Greathouse all of Wytheville, VA; one half-sister—Cindy Brickhouse of Max Meadows; two half-brothers—Larry Garland and Johnny Garland both of Wytheville, VA; one step-brother—Mathew Porter of Wytheville; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel.... Interment will follow in the Bethany UMC Cemetery at Poplar Camp....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rhonda J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 24 July 1973, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
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RICHARD DANIEL ALFORD
[He died in Tennessee, but we are including his obituary here because Virginia was his home.]
Photo from Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Wednesday, 12 December 2018
SUGAR GROVE, Va.—Richard Daniel Alford, age 62, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.
Richard was born in Sparta, N.C. to the late James Buddy and Mamie Bryant Alford. He was a loving husband, father and papaw. “Alford” as many called him, was the ultimate family man. When he wasn’t working at General Dynamics, where he spent almost forty years, he could be found spending time with his family, fishing or collecting old cars. Mr. Alford’s faith and church were very important in his life. He was a long-time, thirty plus years member of Mount Zion Temple in Marion where he was active in several ministries, especially taking care of and loving on the babies. He just loved people. To relax after work, he would often come home and help a neighbor with one of their projects around the house. He was an honest and hardworking man.
Richard and his wife Brenda, of almost thirty-nine years, together raised a wonderful family who will miss him dearly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Bell; and brother, William Alford.
Richard is survived by his wife, Brenda Perkins Alford of Sugar Grove, Va.; daughters, Monica Bowers and husband, Shawn, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Lauren Alford of Marion, Va.; sons, Brenton Alford and Zachary Alford, both of Sugar Grove, Va.; sisters, Joyce Alford of Ennice, N.C., Mary Howard and husband, Roy of Ormond Beach, Fla., Gloria Perrin and husband, Paul, of Washington, D.C., and Margie Kyle and husband, Stanley of Ennice, N.C.; brothers, John Alford and wife, Valerie, of Washington, D.C., James Alford and wife, Erika, of Winston-Salem, N.C., Bill Alford and wife, Ann, of Greensboro, N.C.; two grandchildren, Xavier Bowers and Amelia Bowers; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel…. Burial will follow at Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove, Va…. Care for Richard’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, VA 24354.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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RICHARD EUGENE ALFORD
AAFA #1168
Brother of Janet Lee Alford Trockenbrot, AAFA #0585
Richmond, VA—Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Alford, Richard E., passed away, at home, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, after a 252-day firefight with cancer.
Richard did not go willingly, but instead shooed away angels who were forced to come back with reinforcements to end his unwaveringly, determined battle.
He was resistant to leave behind his wife of 50 years, Carolyn, but preceded her in death, assured she will be looked after by their four children and spouses, Becky and John Young, Suzanne and John Harlow, Emilie and Paul Kiritsis, all of Midlothian and Lindsay and Rick Alford of Las Vegas.
Papa was incredibly proud of his four grandchildren, Kathryn Young, a freshman at Washington & Lee, Reid Kiritsis, a sophomore at St. Christopher’s School and Mia and Oliva Alford, preschoolers in Las Vegas.
He was thrilled to have recently visited with all three of his brothers, Jim, Cliff and Donald; and his sister, Janet; as well as their spouses.
Richmond Spider games will no longer be as spirited, but Richard’s cherished Fiji brothers can rest knowing their secrets are now officially safe. Christmas lights will never shine quite as brightly here on Earth. However, Richard was carried to Heaven so that he himself will be the angel atop the most glorious Christmas tree of all.
Saying he will be greatly missed is simply no description of the gaping hole his absence leaves in our hearts. The world was a better place with his blue eyes throwing sparks and his gregarious laugh carrying through the nave of St. Peter’s Church. Semper Fidelis.
Visitation has been scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 1, at Bliley’s-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A noon service will be held in Cannon Memorial Chapel, at the University of Richmond, on Friday, October 2, before he is laid to rest in Hollywood Cemetery….
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 25 September 2015
Mr. Richard Eugene Alford, of Richmond, a Marine Corps veteran, husband of Carolyn Alford.
Photo from Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Bob Olsen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Carolyn Bartos Alford; and brother Clifton Boyd Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his mother, Hazel Denbow Alford; and brother Donald Gordon Alford in Maryland Obituaries; and of his sister Janet Lee Alford Trockenbrot in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: Richard Eugene Alford, age 25 born in Perryman, MD, son of Leon Alford and Hazel Denbow, married Carolyn Ann Bartos, age 22 born Richmond, VA, daughter of Joseph John Bartos and Mildred Dansey, on 29 May 1965 in West Point, VA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Joel Alford and Clarky B. Carroll.
His lineage: Richard Eugene 1940 MD1, Leon Berkley 1909 SC2, John Thomas 1861 SC3, Joel/Joseph 1842 SC4, Joel 1800 SC5.
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ROBERT CARROLL ALFORD
Father of Edward Carroll Alford, AAFA #1291
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Sunday, 16 January 1994
Alford, Robert Carroll, (“Big A”), 55, of Rt. 1 Hillsville, passed away Friday, January 14, 1994 at his home. He worked for Hercules in Quality Control for 28 years. He was a member of the OCAWIU Local 3-495 AFL-CIO.
He was born August 25, 1938 in Carroll County to Harold Guynn Alford and Edna Farmer Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Semones Alford; two sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Amy Alford, Galax, Terry Alford, Hillsville; mother, Edna Farmer Alford, Hillsville; two granddaughters, Mindy Alford, April Alford, both of Galax.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 1994 at the Hillsville First Baptist Church, with Dr. William Gunter officiating. Burial in Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Laurel Rescue Squad. Arrangements by Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert C. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Robert Carroll 1938 VA1, Harold Guynn 1909 VA2, George Washington 1860 VA3, James Stephen 1831 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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ROBERT FRANKLIN ALFRED, SR.
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Thursday, 1 October 1936
Photo from Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JandA
AAFA NOTES: We included the obituary of his son Robert Franklin Alfred Jr. in Florida Obituaries.
From VA Deaths: R.T. Alfred died 27 Sept 1936 in Covington, Alleghany Co. [listed as this county on death certificate], VA. His wife is listed as Lelia Kirby and his parents as Neal Alfred and Katie Davis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His ALFRED lineage: Robert Franklin 1884 VA1, Cornelius V. 1858 VA2, Robert [ALFORD] 1828 VA3.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—30 August 1995
HAMPTON—Dr. Robert Lee Alford, 55, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1995, at Sentara Hampton General Hospital.
Born in Dillon, S.C., he had been a resident of Hampton for the past 20 years where he was a member of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. Dr. Alford retired as Director of Testing and Associate Professor of Psychology from Norfolk State University in 1994 with 17 years of service. He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Norfolk and the Eastern Star Lodge (NU) 13 F.& A.M., Hampton.
His survivors include a daughter, Inglish Alford of Hampton; a sister, Eunice Hansford of Paterson, N.J.; two brothers, Franklin Alford of Hampton and Lindwood Baldwin Jr. of Paterson, N.J.; his mother and stepfather, Nancy and Lindwood Baldwin Sr.; and two aunts, Alice Crawford of Paterson, N.J. and Bertha Brown of Newark, N.J.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 1995, in St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church.... Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert L. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was born 8 Aug 1940, last residence Hampton, VA.
See the obituary of his brother Franklin Alford in this compilation.
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ROBERT MARION ALFORD
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Thursday, 15 February 1962
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Catherine Hoy Alford; brother Charles Franklin Alford; and half-brother Francis Luther Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Marion 1906 VA1, Francis Marion 1857 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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ROBERT R. ALFORD
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Thursday, 23 November 2006
Robert R. Alford—On November 21, 2006; beloved husband of 52 years to Shirley L. Alford. Father of Susan D. Williams and her husband Roger Williams; grandfather of Brett Williams. He is also survived by his two sisters, Jackie Wesoloski and Darline May; one brother, Bud Alford and sister in-law Sherwood Hart.
The family will receive friends at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 7401 St. Michaels Ln., Annandale, VA on Friday, November 24, from 2 p.m. until funeral Mass beginning at 3 p.m. Interment will be held Saturday, November 25, 11 a.m. at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA.... Inquiries may be directed to Advent Funeral Services.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert R. Alford (SS# issued in IL) was born 6 Dec 1927, last residence Springfield, Fairfax Co., VA.
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ROBERT RAY ALFORD, SR.
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Sunday, 2 April 1961
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Marline Diehl
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Beatrice Fitzgerald Dameron Alford; son Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Alford; parents, Francis Luther Alford and Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; and siblings David Elbert “Jack” Alford, Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Otis Lee Alford, Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald, and Ward Hamilton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Ray 1923 VA1, Francis Luther 1880 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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ROBERT STAFFORD ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—18 November 1993
CHESAPEAKE—Robert S. Alford, 65, a former produce manager, died Nov. 16, 1993, in a local hospital.
Mr. Alford was born in Portsmouth and was formerly employed with Colonial Stores Inc. He was a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church and was an Army veteran of Korea.
Survivors include one brother, the Rev. William L. Alford of Front Royal, Va.; three nephews; and one niece.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Olive Branch Cemetery…. The family will be at Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Robert S. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 14 Dec 1927, last residence Chesapeake, VA.
See the obituaries of his mother, Mary Viola Johnson Alford; and brother William Lee Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From SSACI: Robert S. Alford was born 14 Dec 1927 in Portsmouth, VA, son of James W. Alford and Mary V. Johnson.
On Robert Stafford Alford’s 1945 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry) he says he was born 14 Dec 1927 in Portsmouth, VA. His contact is his mother, Viola Alford.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Robert Stafford 1927 VA1, James Warren 1902 NC2, Dougal McCallum 1867 NC3, Nathan Thompson 1843 NC4, Jacob 1789 NC5, James 1764 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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RONALD ALVIN ALFORD
Photo from Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Wednesday, 14 June 2017
VA BEACH—Ronald Alvin Alford, 74, passed away on June 11, 2017.
Born in Joliet, IL, he was the son of the late Myron and Alfreda Alford and the husband to the late Kathleen Alford. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy and a veteran of Vietnam.
Left to cherish his memory: two sons, Adam Alford of Virginia Beach and Allen Alford of West Virginia; three granddaughters, Amanda, Amber, and Autumn Alford; two sisters, Susan and Nannette; and two brothers, Dennis and Richard.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel on Friday, June 16, 2017, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens….
Photos from Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Natalie Rockwell
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his wife, Kathleen Abrahamsen Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Rodney Alford in Illinois Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Ronald Alvin 1942 IL1, Myron Alvin 1920 IL2, Franklin George 1891 IL3, Myron 1860 IL4, Orman Franklin 1821 NY5, Orman 1795 VT6, Ashley Owen 1770 VT7, Benedict 1716 CT8, Benedict 1688 CT9, Jeremiah 1655 CT10, Benedict 1619 England11, Thomas 1598 England12.
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RONALD ANTHONY ALFORD
Richmond, VA—_____ February 2016
Ronald Anthony Alford of Glen Allen died February 10, 2016.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Elsie Livingston; godson, Justin James; two devoted cousins, Barbara Flagg and Marcia Harris of Hampton Va.; other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd…. Funeral services will be held Monday February 15, at 2 p.m. at Staples Mill Rd. Baptist Church, 10101 Staples Mill Rd…. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 11 February 2016
Alford, Mr. Ronald Anthony, 47, of Glen Allen, an information special analyst with the Richmond school system.
Photo from Roselawn Memory Gardens, Hanover Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jennifer Resch Hofmann
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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RONALD WAYNE “RONNIE” ALFORD
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Monday, 8 March 2011
Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Alford, 60, of Waynesboro, left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2011, at Augusta Health Center.
He was born on November 26, 1950, in Waynesboro, Virginia, to the late Robert Ray and Margaret “Bobby” Fitzgerald Alford.
He is survived by one son, Dennis Lee Alford of North Carolina; two granddaughters, Olivia and Brooke Alford of Florida; four brothers, Bob and Steve Alford of Dayton, Virginia, Freddie Dameron and his wife Libby, Kenneth Dameron and his wife, Pat, of Waynesboro, Virginia; one aunt and uncle, Edith and Franny Thompson of Waynesboro, Virginia.
He leaves behind a special niece, Sherry Dameron Allen; and special friends A. W. Sprouse and Donnie Flynn.
A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Riverview Cemetery….
Family and friends may visit anytime at the home of Freddie and Libby Dameron of 68 Beagle Gap Run, Waynesboro.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Photo from Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald W. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of his parents, Robert Ray Alford Sr. and Margaret Beatrice “Bobby” Fitzgerald Dameron Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ronald Wayne 1950 VA1, Robert Ray 1923 VA2, Francis Luther 1880 VA3, Francis Marion 1857 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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ROSEMARY ALFORD WHITEHURST
Sister of Brenda Alford, AAFA #1076
Norfolk, VA—_____ August 2018
Rosemary Alford Whitehurst
Sunset: August 24, 2018
Rosemary was born in Atlanta, Georgia, as the first offspring of Rev. James A. and Rosette B. Alford. She was surrounded by Christian values and had a remarkable capacity to make moral choices, which she imparted to her three younger sisters and a brother. She was a role model, and throughout her life touched the lives of all who met her. She attended public schools in Atlanta and Newnan, Georgia. As a tribute to her father, a Morehouse College alumnus, she attended Spelman College and became a member of the Spelman’s Daughters’ Club.
Later, Rosemary moved to Washington DC to begin her professional career as a technical and non-technical Commercial Illustrator, creating drawings for print materials, commercial products and digital media in a field that was mostly dominated by men. She broke barriers professionally when she worked in the private sector as a designer for the engineering and architectural firms of David Taylor Model Basin, W.E. Merrimack, and Vitro Laboratories.
While visiting Norfolk, Virginia, Rosemary met her soul-mate and the love of her life Ronald Quincy Whitehurst. After her marriage, she made Norfolk her home and joined the First Baptist Church of Bute Street, her husband’s church, where three generations of his family worshipped. She and Ronald celebrated 50 years of a loving and happy marriage until her death. A family-oriented couple, they planned numerous family activities and trips over the years and generously donated resources to keep family members intact.
Rosemary’s skills led her to a successful transition to the federal government where she was a dedicated public servant and employed as an Illustrator for the U.S. Naval Safety Center in Norfolk and a Photo Journalist with the U.S. Coast Guard. Later, she rose to higher management, switched careers and became an Equal Employment Opportunity Manager where she focused on job discrimination in the workplace. She took pride in supporting the staff at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering, Norfolk District. Her outstanding work resulted in her being recognized with several prestigious awards.
Helping others was a lifelong love of Rosemary. She was driven to help others outside of work, emulating their pain and suffering and helping them find solutions. She had a keen sense of understanding health care issues and was a caretaker for many of her ill family members. She encouraged all to get medical checkups and in fact advised several friends throughout their illnesses. She set an example of love, devotion and dedication for her family and friends. Her zeal for care was unmatched by anyone from caring for her grandfather, parents, sister and brother. Family knew that if they were sick, Rosemary would be there. She had a plan of action when she arrived to see you and immediately began implementation.
She was involved in many organizations and was one of three founders of the American Association of Black Women Entrepreneurs where she brought her solid professional skills to the national trade association. As a national board member, she was responsible for the image, branding and media coverage of the organization in national and local publications. A successful entrepreneur, she managed RABA, Inc. specializing in graphic design, marketing, printing and advertising.
She positively impacted many other organizations, including the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity, Blacks in Government, Federally Employed Women, National Active and Retired Federal Employees (Norfolk Chapter Legislative Officer), Chrysler Museum Friends of African American Art, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Lake Taylor Civic League, American Contract Bridge League, American Bridge Association and Afro-American Genealogy and Historical Society.
She leaves to mourn her husband Ronald Quincy Whitehurst, sisters Harriette A. Meriwether and Brenda Alford, nephews Dell Meriwether and Percy Meriwether, niece Jennifer Medlock and numerous other relatives….
Interment: Calvary Cemetery 1600 St. Julian Avenue Norfolk, VA 23505.
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THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Tuesday, 28 August 2018
NORFOLK—Rosemary Alford Whitehurst beloved wife of Ronald Q. Whitehurst. A graveside service will be held, 11 am, Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 St. Julian Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504. Services are entrusted to Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her brother James Arthur Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, James Arthur Alford Sr., in Georgia Obituaries; and of her mother, Rosette Brasman Alford; and sister Jacquelyn A. Alford in Maryland Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: Rosemary Alford, age 33 daughter of James Arthur Alford and Rosette Elizabeth Brasmon, married Ronald Quincy Whitehurst, age 29 son of Joseph Otis Whitehurst and Aline Mildred Watkins, on 20 Feb 1968 in Norfolk, VA.
Her lineage: Rosemary 1934 GA1, James Arthur 1893 GA2, Charles 1858 GA3, James born in slavery4.
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ROY WILLIAM “SKIP” ALFORD, JR.
[Although Roy died in CO, we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close ties to VA.]
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 16 July 2008
Alford, Roy William “Skip” II, 53, of Avon, Colorado, passed away suddenly on July 2 at his home. He was a longtime resident of Bon Air, Va. Skip graduated from Midlothian High School in 1973 and from Virginia Tech in 1980, with a Mechanical Engineering degree. Skip also completed several Microsoft Computer degrees, which he used in his profession. He was a former employee of the Town of Avon’s information technology department. Skip was the son of the late Roy and Lois Alford.
He is survived by sister, Alois Alford Ellis and husband, Jack; brother, Thomas Alford and wife, Lynnie, all of Richmond; and brother, Robert Alford and wife, Sharon, of Chesapeake; aunts, Helen “Bea” Beardsworth and Norma “Bunny” Alford of Waynesboro; and 17 nieces and nephews. Skip was the loving godfather of Shannon Ellis Denvil and Matthew Alford.
He was an avid fisherman, outdoorsman and music enthusiast. His love and laughter will be missed by his family and friends, especially the children.
A memorial celebration will be held at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 Huguenot Road, Richmond, Va. 23235 at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Roy William Alford Sr. and Lois Marian Campbell Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roy William ???? VA1, Roy William 1922 VA2, James Franklin 1888 VA3, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA4, Robert 1828 VA5.
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ROY WILLIAM ALFORD, SR.
NEWS VIRGINIAN
Waynesboro, VA—Tuesday, 6 January 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Roy W. Alford 75, of Richmond, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998.
Mr. Alford was a graduate of Waynesboro High School and of VPI. He was a WWII Army veteran of the 49th Infantry Division, a corporal in Reconnaissance Division, involved in the D-Day landing and received the Purple Heart medal. He was retired after 37 years of service with Du Pont. He was a charter member of the Waynesboro Country Club.
Survivors include his wife, Lois C. Alford; his children, Alois Ellis, Roy W. Alford II, Thomas D. Alford, and Robert P. Alford; two sisters, Norma L. Alford and Helen Beardsworth; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A service was conducted at 10:30 a.m. today at Huguenot Road Baptist church. Internment followed in Greenwood Memorial Gardens…. Huguenot chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot road, was in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Goochland Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, B. Mowen
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy W. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 1 Oct 1922, last residence Richmond, Chesterfield Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lois Marian Campbell Alford; son Roy William “Skip” Alford Jr.; parents, James Franklin Alford and Perena Viola Baber Alford, and siblings Helen Leona “Bea” Alford Beardsworth, Herbert Rodgers Alford, and Norma Lee “Bunny” Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Roy William Alford died 4 Jan 1998 in Richmond, VA.
From SSACI: He was born 1 Oct 1922 in Crimora, Augusta Co., VA, son of James F. Alford and Perena V. Baber. He is listed as:
1939 William Roy Alford
1952 Roy William Alford
1998 Roy W. Alford
From VA Marriages: Roy William Alford, age 20 sonof James F. Alford and Viola Baber, age 21 daughter of Walter C. Campbell and Augusta Ramsey, married Lois Marian Campbell on 23 Oct 1942 in Waynesboro, VA.
On Roy William Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 19, born 1 Oct 1922 in Crimora, Augusta Co., VA. He signs his name “Roy Wm. Alford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Roy William 1922 VA1, James Franklin 1888 VA2, William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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RUBELL SMITH ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 19 March 2007
ISLE OF WIGHT [Isle of Wight Co.]—Rubell Smith Alford, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2007 in her home.
A native of Bethel, North Carolina, she had been a resident of Newport News for over 50 years, and a resident of Isle of Wight for the last 10 years. Rubell was a charter member of Newmarket Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday School teacher. She also worked in many teachers classes at Parkview School, and was a member of the PTA where she was chairman of the membership program.
She is survived by her husband, Arlie D. Alford, of Isle of Wight, her daughter, Sharon Alford Peddicord of Maryland, her son, Gary W. Alford of Isle of Wight, granddaughter, Mary Pratt, great grandson Joey Pratt, both of Maryland, granddaughter, Amanda Alford, and grandson, Jason Alford both of Isle of Wight
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Peninsula Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007 in Peninsula Memorial Park....
Photo from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mikey
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Rubell S. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 28 June 1929, last residence Windsor, Isle of Wight Co., VA.
Anniversary article:
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 24 October 1999
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RUBY COATES ALVORD
WYTHEVILLE ENTERPRISE
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—31 January 2013
RICHMOND, Va.—Ruby C. Alvord, 93, passed away on Jan. 24, 2013 in a Richmond nursing home.
Ruby was preceded in death by her father, Charles M. Coates; brother, Junior Coates; and sisters, Emma, Claris and Evie.
She is survived by one brother, James Coates of Copper Hill, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby Alvord (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 Dec 1919, last residence not listed.
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RUBY MAE ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 5 April 1989
Photo from Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Isaac Alford and Dora Mae Alford Alford; and siblings Edwin Lee Alford and Helen Cleere Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Lillian Elnora Alford Dowling in Nebraska Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ruby Mae 1910 VA1, James Isaac 1880 VA2, John Franklin 1845 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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RUEL JEAN ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting, AAFA #1463
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—19 December 2000
Author: Norman Tippens, Daily Press
WINCHESTER—The band in heaven had been warming up all day and as he sang his sweetest, silent song, Ruel Jean Alford Jr. was welcomed home to his amazing arms of grace Friday night, Dec. 15, 2000. He was in his fire-lit home surrounded by his four daughters, family and dearest friends. His earthly presence never ceased to surprise and challenge us to be better, more generous humans. He was a uniquely wonderful man on earth and will surely stir things up in heaven.
He is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his daughters, Ellen Jean, Kathy, Beth and Becky; sons-in-law, Hank, Tommy, Paul and Jerry; sister, Alice; eight grandchildren; and all those who danced to his music.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Loudoun Hall at the First Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary, immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The College of William and Mary, In Honor of Jean Alford 1954, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg, VA 23187 or The Building Fund of James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that R.J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 28 May 1931, last residence Norfolk, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Grace Mariah Minor Alford; and parents, Ruel Jerusha Alford and Nettie Jean Tyre Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting and Leon Webster Alford in Florida Obituaries.
It is not clear why he is “Jr.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Ruel Jean 1931 FL1, Ruel Jerusha 1907 FL2, Daniel Webster 1874 FL3, Wiley Walton 1811 GA4, Cullen 1775 NC5, James 1741 NC/VA6, Lodwick 1710 VA7, James 1687 VA8, John 1645 VA9.
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RUEL JERUSHA ALFORD
Father of Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting, AAFA #1463
Uncle of Daniel Ray Alford, AAFA #0522
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 25 November 1987
WILLIAMSBURG—Mr. Ruel Jerusha Alford, 80, of 389 Rochambeau Drive, died Monday [November 23] at Williamsburg Community Hospital.
He was born in Ocheesee [Calhoun Co.], Fla., and had been a Peninsula resident since 1949. He was a member of James River Baptist Church. In 1967, he retired from the civil service after 25 years’ service.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hyacinth Heidi Alford; a daughter, Mrs. Alice A. Whiting of Mount Jackson; two sons, Jean Alford Jr. of Winchester and Leon W. Alford of Lake Park, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Chleo A. Saunders of Chattahoochee, Fla., and Mrs. Libby A. Kry of Jasper, Fla.; a brother, Duncan U.F. Alford of Chattahoochee, Fla.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at James River Baptist Church…. Burial will follow in the church cemetery…. Bucktrout Funeral Home is in charge.
Photo from James River Baptist Church Cemetery, Williamsburg West, James City Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gregory Johnson
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruel Alford (SS# issued in WI) was born 9 Jan 1907 and died _____ Nov 1987, last residence Williamsburg, VA.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Nettie Jean Tyre Alford; second wife, Hyacinth Mae “Heidi” Sivills Powell Holton Alford; and son Ruel Jean Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his children Alice Fay Alford Lundberg Womick Whiting and Leon Webster Alford; mother, Jurusha Lucretia Dickson Alford; and siblings Duncan U. Fletcher Alford, Elon Daniel Alford, and Libbey Jean Alford Kry in Florida Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: On 5 Dec 1970 in Norfolk, VA, Ruel Jerusha Alford of Williamsburg, VA, age 63, born 9 Jan 1907 in FL, son of Daniel Webster Alford and Jerusha Lucrasa Dickson, married Hyacinth Mae Holton of Memphis, Shelby Co., TN, age 64, born 12 Nov 1906 in NC, daughter of John Thomas Sivills and Addie Leola Williams.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Ruel Jerusha 1907 FL1, Daniel Webster 1874 FL2, Wiley Walton 1811 GA3, Cullen 1775 NC4, James 1741 NC/VA5, Lodwick 1710 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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RUTH ELIZABETH FREEMAN ALFORD TEAL MARSHBURN
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Monday, 21 May 1990
HAMPTON—Ruth Elizabeth Teal, 80, died Sunday, May 20, in Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News.
A native of Franklin County, N.C., Mrs. Teal had been a Peninsula resident 45 years. She was a member of Phoebus Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Edna E. Douglas of Gloucester Point, Levithan Steed of Springfield, and Emily R. Prim of Tucson, Ariz.; a son, Charles H. Alford of Pine Level, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News…. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News….
Photos from Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wheaton Hogate
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth E. Teal (SS# issued in NC) was born 23 Oct 1909, last residence Gloucester Point, Gloucester Co., VA.
See the obituary of her daughter Edna Earle Alford Douglas in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her first husband, Herbert A. Alford; and son Charles Herbert Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From VA Marriages: Ruth Elizabeth Freeman Teal, age 54 widow, daughter of Crocker Harrison Freeman and Vennie Bunn, born in Wake Forest, NC, married Woodrow Marshburn, age 54 single, son of J.S. Marshburn and Della P. Suggs, on 28 Jan 1966 in Hampton, VA. Woodrow had never been married. Ruth was married once previously [actually twice].
From VA Divorces: Ruth Elizabeth Freeman Teal, age 57 born 23 Oct 1909, and Woodrow Marshburn, age 55, were divorced on 4 Apr 1967.
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RUTH GRIFFIN SHERARD ALFORD
Richmond, VA—_____ June 2009
August 8, 1927 - June 11, 2009
Our beloved Ruth Griffin Alford, 81 of Augusta, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2009.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Willie Griffin Sr. son, Calvin Sherard Jr.; and her brother, Willie Griffin Jr.
She graduated from Hanes Institute in Augusta, Georgia. She was baptized in Augusta, Georgia at Tabernacle Baptist Church and worshipped at Fourth Baptist Church. Ruth was kind, giving, warm spirited and would do anything for you. The families and children in the neighborhood referred to her as “grandma” or “Ms. Ruth”. Ruth was an exceptional cook and enjoyed the home decorating and the cooking shows. She loved life and loved people. One of her past-times was assisting the elderly. She served as a companion on the weekends to the Sanger and Seiwert families for many years. She formerly worked at the Medical College of Georgia. She later moved to Richmond in 1963 and worked for the Richmond Public School system at Mary Munford Elementary School. She enjoyed her job and especially seeing the children daily.
She leaves to cherish her memory four grandchildren, Michael Neely, Angela Bell, Shante Williams and Wilbur Olivis; three step-grandchildren, Irvin, Theresa and Elizabeth Olivis; eight great-grandchildren; Jamaris Sellers, Tia Simmons, Christian Simmons, Ahmad and Ahmir Nathan, Tarshira Barrett, Tarris Barrett Jr. and Delaney Anderson; sister-in-law, Leola Griffin; devoted friend, Emma Cole; caregiver and friend, Cheryl Wise and son, Jordan Wise; loving friends, Sylvia Pryor, Vonda “Gail” Tillman, Johnetta Christian and Talley Harris; a host of other relatives and friends….
In another article:
AUGUSTA CHRONICLE
Augusta, Richmond Co., GA—Sunday, 14 June 2009
RICHMOND, Va.—Entered into rest Thursday, June 11, 2009, Ruth Griffin Alford, 81, of Richmond, Virginia, daughter of Ruth and Willie Griffin Sr., and former employee of the Medical College of Georgia.
She was preceded in death by her son, Calvin Sherard Jr.; parents, Ruth and Willie Griffin Sr.; and her brother, Willie Griffin Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory four grandchildren, Micheal Neely, Angela Bell, Shante Williams and Wilbur Olivis; three step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a devoted friend, Emma Cole; and a host of other relatives and friends….
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the March Funeral Home Chapel….
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA. W.H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA….
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cleemiller
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth G. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 8 Aug 1927, last residence Richmond, VA.
From VA Deaths: Ruth Griffin Alford died 11 June 2009 in Henrico Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Ruth Griffin and Calvin Thomas Sherard Sr. are listed as the parents of Calvin Thomas Sherard Jr.
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RUTH M. ALFORD BOTTOMS
KALAMAZOO GAZETTE
Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI—31 December 2002
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003
Bottoms, Ruth M., age 93, of Arlington, VA, passed away Monday, December 23, 2002 in Dayton, OH. Ruth was a very active member of Little Falls United Presbyterian Church and their Ruth Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric in 1975; parents, Harry & Lucille Alford; & brother, Harold Alford.
She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law, Diane & Leonard O. Holmes of Kalamazoo, MI, Cynthia & Ronald Glenn Harrison of Dayton, OH; 3 granddaughters; & 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on December 26, 2002 at Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights, OH. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Falls Church, VA.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Falls Church, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenneth Fawcett
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruth M. Bottoms (SS# issued in VA) was born 17 Apr 1909, last residence Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI.
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RUTH MARY SHIFLETT ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Saturday, 1 June 1991
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, David Elbert “Jack” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Donald Elwood Alford, Janet Marie Alford Maupin, and Leslie Howard Alford in this compilation.
From VA Births: Ruthy Mary Shiflett was born 24 Nov 1912 in Albermarle Co., VA, daughter of Newman R. and Athelie A. Shiflett
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RUTH MILLER ALFORD FITZGERALD
NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Thursday, 11 November 2004
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor JLR
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth A. Fitzgerald (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA.
See the obituaries of her parents, Francis Luther Alford and Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; and brothers David Elbert “Jack” Alford, Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Otis Lee Alford, Robert Ray Alford, and Ward Hamilton Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Ruth Miller 1919 VA1, Francis Luther 1880 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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SALLIE ESTELLE ALFORD MATHEWS
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Friday, 21 May 1999
Sallie E. Mathews, 89, died May 18, 1999.
Mrs. Mathews was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey W. Mathews and a son, John W. Mathews.
Survivors include two daughters, Jane Ross of Chesapeake, Carol Kelvinton of Portsmouth; a son, the Rev. Ned Mathews of Gastonia, N.C.; a sister, Elsie Andrews of Tarboro, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, by the Rev. Ned Mathews.
Photo from Greenwood Cemetery, Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Posted by Pamela Thompson, with permission of photographer Robert Wilfrid Alford Jr.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sallie E. Mathews (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 Oct 1909, last residence Chesapeake, VA.
See the obituary of her brother William Joseph Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her father, his father, Alonzo Alfred Alford; and siblings Alonzo Durand “Lonnie” Alford, Annie Lee Alford Cherry, Bessie Novella Alford Jones, Effie Della Alford Whitehurst, Garland Cleophus Alford Sr., and John Henry Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
From SSACI: Sallie Estelle Mathews was born 27 Oct 1909 in Tarboro, Edgecombe Co., N, daughter of Alonza A. Alford and Sallie J. Bullock.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
Her lineage: Sallie Estelle 1909 NC1, Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC2, Jesse 1836 NC3, Edmund 1814 NC4, Jesse 1765 NC5.
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SALLIE L. FLEMING ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 17 February 1939
Photo from Youngsville Cemetery, Youngsville, Franklin Co., NC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Amy Robbins-Tjaden
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Annie Lynn Alford Mitchell in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Josephine Augusta Alford Peeler in California Obituaries.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Sallie L. Fleming, age 24 daughter of Thos. and Lettie Fleming (both deceased), married Eugene I. Alford, age 28 son of Tom and Duck Alford, on 20 Aug 1901 in Franklin Co., NC.
Sallie was raised by Joseph W. Duke and Octavia Harris. In Octavia Harris Duke’s 1912 will, Franklin Co., NC, she names Mrs. Sallie Fleming Alford several times without giving a relationship; and Sallie’s daughters “Josephine Augusta and Mary Fleming Alford,” who received her piano. Octavia names no natural children in her will. Interestingly, she gives “the Baptist Orphanage at Thomasville N.C.” the proceeds from the sale of property.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s lineage: Eugene Theodore 1873 NC1, William Thomas 1849 NC2, Julius 1823 NC3, Thomas 1795 ??4, John 1747 NC5, Julius 1717 VA6, James 1687 VA7, John 1645 VA8.
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SALLY ANN BEATRICE LAWSON ALFORD
DAILY NEWS LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Tuesday, 1 September 1987
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Aug 1987) dates of Sallie Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Crimora, Augusta Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Franklin Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Francis Earl Alford in this compilation.
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SARAH BROWN ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 15 August 2003
The beloved Sarah Brown Alford of Richmond departed this life August 14, 2003.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Matthew T. Alford; one son, Thurmond Alford; ten grandchildren, among them three devoted, Sheila Philips, Thurmond Alford Jr. (Holly), and Shawn Holder; four devoted great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Wayne Philips, and Alec and Ava Alford; one brother, Martin Brown; four sisters, Mary Anderson, Martha Johnson, Idia Bryant, and devoted Bessie Walker; one aunt, Mary Katherine Perkins; a host of nieces and nephews, among them devoted niece, Brenda Simms and devoted nephew, Dr. DeVance Walker Jr.; devoted daughter-in-law, Tess Royal; her devoted goddaughter, Sylvia Hill; other relatives and friends, among them devoted friends, Elizabeth Flax and Lucy Brown.
Mrs. Alford worked at the American Tobacco Company for approximately 20 years, and for the City of Richmond’s Juvenile Detention Home for 30 years.
Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home.... Remains will lie in state Saturday, 12 noon at Thirty-first Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st St., where funeral services will be held 1 p.m…. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sarah B. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 10 June 1920, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of her husband, Theadrick Matthew “Essau” Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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SARAH CATHERINE CLAYTOR ALFORD
EVENING LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Wednesday, 14 October 1925
Photo from Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Crimora, Augusta Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joan Mays
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons George Michael Alford and James Franklin Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her husband’s lineage: William Andrew Alexander 1855 VA1, Robert 1828 VA2.
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SHELIA A. HEMBRICK ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—3 November 2010
Alford, Mrs. Shelia A., of Richmond, departed this life October 30, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Edwin A. Alford Sr.; two sons, Edwin A. Alford Jr. (Nicole) and Jamaal M. Alford (Candance); mother, Dorothy O. Hembrick; two grandchildren, Edwin A. Alford III and Jamaal A. Alford; four brothers, Herman Hembrick Jr., Ralph Hembrick (Larene), George Hembrick (Gloria) and Welton Hembrick (Marilyn); one sister, Edith Sessom; two sisters-in-law, Bambie L. Alford and Denise D. Alford; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Thursday at 12 noon. Burial Oakwood Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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SHERMAN LEO ALFORD
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE
Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—Tuesday, 26 February 1980
Funeral services for Sherman L. Alford, age 53 of Wytheville who died Sunday in a Charlottesville hospital, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel … with interment following in the Hudson Family Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, his mother, one sister and one brother….
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Wythe County Heart Fund….
Photo from Hudson Cemetery, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DRS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sherman Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 29 March 1926 and died _____ Feb 1980, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Wilma Jean Lewis Tharp Alford; mother, Nora Bell Hudson Alford; and siblings Dennis Leroy Alford and Viola Marie Alford Armbrister in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Sherman Leo 1926 VA1, Arthur Lewis 1900 VA2, John Wesley 1871 IN3, Isaac 1826 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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SHERMAN WESLEY ALFORD
BLAND COUNTY MESSENGER
Bland, Bland Co., VA—Saturday, 6 February 2016
Sherman Wesley Alford, age 67, of Wytheville, Va. passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
He was born April 13, 1948 in Wythe County, the son of the late Paul Isaac and Lula Juanita Fortune Alford.
He is survived by his wife, Vena Lou Peak Alford; three daughters, Tracy and Ken Testerman of Marion, Va., Tabitha and Tom Frye of Wytheville, Va., and Stacy Alford of Galax, Va.; son, Sherman Lee and Cindy Gross Alford of Rural Retreat, Va.; two stepsons, Tommy Rhea, Jamie Rhea and Markaya Dexter; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Julian and Mary Ann Alford of Wytheville, Va., Tony and Sandy Alford of Rural Retreat, Va., Rickey Alford of Wytheville, Va., and Mickey and Kim Crawford Alford of Wytheville, Va.; four sisters, Linda and Jake Dowdy of Wytheville, Va., Vickey and Tom Nichols of Wytheville, Va., Tina and Robert Ratcliffe of Wytheville, Va., and Patricia Pugh of Wytheville, Va.; multiple loving and caring nieces and nephews; and beloved four-legged friend, “Zeus.”
A memorial gathering will be held from 2 until 4 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Morning Star Apostolic Church…. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is serving the Alford family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Sherman Wesley 1948 VA1, Paul Isaac 1914 VA2, John Wesley 1871 IN3, Isaac 1826 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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SHUDARRYL LAVALE ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Saturday, 13 January 2007
Shudarryl LaVale Alford was born June 20, 1974. He departed this life January 10, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Horlles Alford; his father, Cordell Hayes Sr.; two brothers, Mario Alford and Cordell Hayes Jr.; a great-grandmother, Ms. Lilly Hayes; grandparents, Mrs. Anna Ferebee, Mrs. Alice Jasper and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hayes; also a devoted friend, Ms. Tiffany Cosby; and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 5607 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Shurdarryl [sic] L. Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence not listed.
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STEPHANIE E. ALFRED
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Wednesday, 4 October 2006
Stephanie E. Alfred—Suddenly departed this earthly world on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters, Barbara Alfred, Helen Butler and Alfreda Gibson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Homegoing service will be held Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, 311 N. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA. Interment National Memorial Park. Services by Peyton Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Stephanie E. Alfred (SS# issued in VA) was born 13 Jan 1947, last residence Falls Church, Fairfax Co., VA.
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SUSAN CAROLINE MCPHERSON STRANGE ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 19 February 1933
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her second (?) husband, Francis Marion “Frank” Alford; and children Agnes Hortense Alford and Preston Ward Alford in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Mrs. Susanne C. Alford, age 80 born 12 July 1852 in Camden Co., NC, daughter of Dr. McPherson and Mary Williams and widow of Francis Alford, died 18 Feb 1933 in Suffolk, VA. Agnes Alford was the informant.
On Susan Caroline Alford’s Confederate Pension Application (Ancestry), she says she married Francis Marion Alford on 27 Jan 1870 in Sunbury [Gates Co.], NC. He died 26 May 1901 in Suffolk, VA.
From North Carolina, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Francis M. Alford, son of Benjamin and Sarah Alford, married Susan Virginia [?], parents not named, on 26 Jan 1870 in Gates Co., NC.
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SUSIE ALFORD THOMAS
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—11 December 1992
LA CROSSE—Mrs. Susie Alford Thomas, 92, a homemaker and widow of Robin M. Thomas.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Susie A. Thomas (SS# issued in VA) was born 12 June 1900, last residence La Crosse, Mecklenburg Co., VA.
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THEADRICK MATTHEW “ESSAU” ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Alford, Mr. Theadrick Mathew “Essau,” departed this life July 15, 2011.
He is survived by his son, Thurmond Alford Sr.; a host of grandchildren, among them Sheila Phillips and Thurmond Alford Jr. (Holly); also a host of great-grandchildren, among them Jasmine and Wayne Phillips and Alec and Ava Alford; a host of other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. Remains will lie in state at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st Street, where homegoing services will be held at 12 noon…. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Photo from Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, Henrico Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, LLL-SAL
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that [blank first name] Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 27 June 1919, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of his wife, Sarah Brown Alford, in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Matthew Alford, black age 25, married Sarah Brown, black age 24, on 18 Dec 1944 in Richmond, VA. Matthew was a meat packer, born in Laurinburg, NC, son of Henry Alford and Annie McCarthy. Sarah was born in Rocky Mount, NC, daughter of Joe Brown and Eula Bennett.
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THEODORE CRANDALL ALFORD, JR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 22 October 2003
WILLIAMSBURG—Theodore Crandall Alford, MD, 79, of Naples, Fla., and Williamsburg, Va., died on Oct. 20, 2003, after a brief illness.
Dr. Alford was born in Kansas City, Kan., and moved to Washington, D.C., at the age of 7, when his father became the Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star. He was graduated from Landon School for Boys, where he was AAC tennis champion, Haverford College and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Alford served as a Captain in the U.S. Navy where he helped establish the first American hospital, Bad Kreuznach, in occupied Germany.
Following his military service, he returned home to do a surgical oncology fellowship at Sloane Kettering Memorial Hospital in NY City. Dr. Alford later became one of the first head and neck oncology surgeons in the Washington, D.C., area. Dr. Alford was the professor of surgery at George Washington University Medical Center and did extensive cancer research at National Institutes of Health. Among his notable accomplishments were his significant contributions on the genetic potential for the identification and treatment of cancers.
Dr. Alford was married to the late Patricia Tully Alford, who preceded him in death in 2000, and is survived by his four children and their spouses, Regan and William R. Forrester Jr. of New Orleans and Susan Alford of St. Louis, Dena and Theodore C. Alford III of Annapolis and Cynthia and Terence John Tully Alford of Portland, Ore.; his granddaughters, Tully Anne Forrester, Celine Penn Forrester and Madeline Tully Alford. He is also survived by his wife, Betty M. Alford, and nine stepchildren and their spouses, Kathryn and Jack Richardson, Nancy and Terry Mularkey, Leslie and Scott Goetsch, Carol and Rone Baldwin, Carol and Jerry Frishman, Sharon and Clark Baldwin, Tracy and Hunter Creech, Margaret and Gary Bohlken, Kam and Ron Lemberger, Ross Mirmelstein and 15 step-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, at Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Street NW, Washington, D.C….
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WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Friday, 24 October 2003
Crandall Alford of Naples [Collier Co.], FL and Williamsburg, VA died on October 20, 2003 at age 79 after a brief illness.
Dr. Alford was born in Kansas City, KS and moved to Washington, DC at the age of seven, when his father became the Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star. He was graduated from Landon School for Boys, where he was IAC tennis champion, Haverford College and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Alford served as a Captain in the U.S. Navy where he helped establish the first American hospital, Bad Kreuznach, in occupied Germany.
Following his military service, he returned home to do a surgical oncology fellowship at Sloane Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York City. Dr. Alford later became one of the first head and neck oncology surgeons in the Washington, DC area. Dr. Alford was the professor of surgery at George Washington University Medical Center and did extensive cancer research at National Institutes of Health. Among his notable accomplishments were his significant contributions on the genetic potential for the identification and treatment of cancers.
Dr. Alford was married to the late Patricia Tully Alford, who predeceased him in 2000, and is survived by his four children and their spouses, Regan and William R. Forrester, Jr. of New Orleans and Susan Alford of St. Louis, Dena and Theodore C. Alford, III of Annapolis and Cynthia and Terence John Tully Alford of Portand, OR; his granddaughters, Tully Anne Forrester, Celine Penn Forrester and Madeline Tully Alford. He is also survived by his wife Betty M. Alford and nine stepchildren and their spouses, Kathryn and Jack Richardson, Nancy and Terry Mularkey, Leslie and Scott Goetsch, Carol and Rone Baldwin, Carol and Jerry Frishman, Sharon and Clark Baldwin, Tracy and Hunter Creech, Margaret and Gary Bohlken, Kam and Ron Lemberger, Ross Mirmelstein and fifteen step-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Monday, October 27, 2003 at 1 p.m. at Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Sts. NW, Washington, DC....
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WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Saturday, 25 October 2003
THEODORE ALFORD DIES; ONCOLOGY SURGEON
Theodore Crandall Alford, 79, a retired oncology surgeon who had a practice in Washington and taught surgery at George Washington University, died of brain cancer Oct. 20 at his home in Williamsburg, where he lived for the past five years.
Dr. Alford, who also had a home in Naples, Fla., retired in 1984 after nearly 30 years in Washington. During that time, the former Georgetown and Bethesda resident shared a private practice with Calvin Klopp and taught oncology surgery at George Washington Hospital.
Dr. Alford was born in Kansas City, Kan., and he was brought up in Washington, where his father was employed as the Washington correspondent for the Kansas City Star.
The younger Alford graduated from the Landon School for Boys, where he was a noted tennis player; Haverford (Pa.) College; and Johns Hopkins University school of medicine.
He interned at Johns Hopkins University Hospital and did his residency in ear, nose and throat medicine there as well.
In the early 1950s, Dr. Alford served as a captain in the Navy for two years. He was stationed in Germany, where he helped established the American-run Landstuhl Hospital.
After his military service, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Alford conducted research at the National Institutes of Health on genetic potential for identification and treatment of cancers.
He was a member of the Head and Neck Society.
His wife, Patricia Tully Alford, died in 2000 after 52 years of marriage.
Survivors include his wife of two years, Betty M. Alford of Williamsburg; four children from his first marriage, Regan Forrester of New Orleans, Susan Alford of St. Louis, Theodore C. Alford III of Annapolis and Terence John Tully Alford of Portland, Ore.; nine stepchildren; and 18 grandchildren.
Photos from Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, E Hanson
The gravestone of Theodore’s parents is behind his; his mother’s mother is on the left.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Theodore C. Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 23 Nov 1923, last residence Naples, Collier Co., FL.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Patricia Anne Tully Alford; and his second wife, Betty Jean Frost Baldwin Creech Watkins Mirmelstein Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Theodore Crandall Alford Sr. and Adaline Ledbetter Harvey Alford, in District of Columbia Obituaries; and of his grandfather Daniel Stillman Alford in Kansas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Theodore Crandall 1923 KS1, Theodore Crandall 1885 KS2, Daniel Stillman 1848 CT3, Alfred A. 1812 CT4, Arba 1768 CT5, Nathaniel 1737 CT6, Nathaniel 1698 CT7, Josiah 1649 CT8, Benedict 1619 England9, Thomas 1598 England10.
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THOMAS MICHAEL ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Wednesday, 25 July 2001
Mr. Thomas Michael Alford, 49, of Richmond, died July 13, 2001.
He is survived by his father, John W. Alford Jr. and his wife, Barbara; three brothers, John and Tony Alford, Patrick Alford and his wife, Ginger; seven nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are private.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas M. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 18 Nov 1951 and died 15 July 2001, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituary of his mother, Mary Owen Alford, in this compilation.
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TONY ANTHONY ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—8 September 2005
Tony Anthony Alford, 44, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005. Viewing will be 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News. Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Home, Portsmouth, Va.
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Lamar, SC—_____ September 2005
Born February 24, 1961
Died September 6, 2005
Tony Anthony Alford was born February 24, 1961 in Lamar, South Carolina, a son of George Alford and the late Henrietta Johnson Alford. At an early age, he moved to Newport News, Virginia and received his formal education there. He attended Warwick High School.
Mr. Alford was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Newport News where he served as an usher. He worked at Costco for nearly six years and was previously employed with Farm Fresh as a baker. He worked in the bakery industry for over twenty-five years.
Tony enjoyed bowling, cooking and interior decorating. He liked being with people and was a joy to be around. He loved his church and will surely be missed by friends and family alike.
Surviving to cherish the loving memory of Tony Anthony Alford, in addition to his father, George Alford of Newport News, VA, include his stepmother, Kay Frances Alford of Newport News, VA; four sisters, Teresa (Robert) Swift of Leesburg, VA, Diane Alford and Antoinetta Alford both of Newport News, VA and Georgetta Williams of Lamar, SC; one brother, Eddie (Cheryl) Jones of Charlotte, NC; his nieces, Dyesha Karon Alford and Shekinah Lacresha Alford both of Newport News, VA and Treaka Williams of Lamar, SC; his nephews, Alonza Levell Alford, Shaphan Akai Alford and James Warren Alford all of Newport News, VA, Michael Trevor McAlpin of Leesburg, VA, Ronnie Williams of Lamar, SC and Jerome Jones of Charlotte, NC; his great niece, Kimara Pashell Alford and his great nephew Na?Juan Sontez? Gray both of Newport News, VA; his great aunt, Jessie Mae Mixon of Lamar, SC; a special friend Sherry Ricks and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and very dear friends.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tony A. Alford (SS# issued in FL), last residence not listed.
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VALERIE POLLARD ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Thursday, 18 May 2000
Departed this life May 15, 2000, Mrs. Valerie Pollard Alford of 2223 Rosewood Ave.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin L. Alford; one aunt, Lora M. Pollard; and cousins, among them, Maxine Bailey, Christine Starkes, Mary Ann Starkes, Doris Parker and Gloria Finch; three sisters-in-law, Shelly Alford, Annie B. Walker and Dorothy Scott; three brothers-in-law, William M. Alford and Edward and Dennis Holmes; and other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. FuneralHome, 2011 Grayland Ave. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 1223 N. 25th St., where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Darryl Husband, Pastor, officiating.
Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 9:45 a.m. Friday. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Visit: Legacy. com.
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RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—17 May 2000
Alford, Mrs. Valerie Pollard, 49, of Richmond, a computer technician, wife of Melvin L. Alford.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Valerie P. Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was born 4 June 1950, last residence Richmond, VA.
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VAUGHN RAYMOND ALFORD
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—Sunday, 8 January 1995
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1995
Vaughn Raymond Alford—On Friday, January 6, 1995, beloved son of Stanley Alford, Arlene Alford; brother of Arlene Alford–Blomer, Karen Alford–Brown, Joseph Stanley Alford, Janet Alford–Ransom, Dominic Alford, Patricia Alford–Taylor, Joan Yvonne Alford and Vernon Alford. He is also survived by a long–time friend, Ronald Mountain, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
On Tuesday, January 10 from 6 to 9 p.m., friends may call at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Ave. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 12th and Monroe Sts. NE. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vaughn R. Alford (SS# issued in DC) was born 22 May 1961, last residence Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.
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VERNON R. ALFORD, SR.
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—7 June 2000
Vernon R. Alford Sr., 69, died Sunday, June 4, 2000.
A memorial service will be held at noon Thursday, June 8, at Gilmore’s Funeral Home.
A wake will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Jackson Funeral Home in Laurinburg, N.C. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Piney Grove United in Maxton, N.C. Interment will be at Cedar Falls Cemetery in Blenem, S.C.
He is survived by his wife, Mae Willie Galloway of Laurel Hill, N.C.; children, John E. Galloway, Vernon R. Alford Jr., Shirley Cooley, Leroy Alford, Mary Joe McKoy, Elaine Wright, Deborah McRae and Randy Alford; 23 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren; five daughters-in-law and three sons- in-law; his brother, Wade H. Alford; and sister, Ruth McRae.
Cards, flowers and other thoughts of kindness for the memorial services should be sent to Gilmore’s Funeral Home, c/o Vernon R. Alford Jr., 3314 Roanoke Ave. The family would like to recognize Dula Morre, Josephine, Jennetter McDaniel of Newport News, Brenda Jones and Lorraine Harden of Lynchburg.
Arrangements by Gilmore’s Funeral Home.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vernon R. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 28 Sept 1931, last residence Newport News, VA.
See the obituaries of his brothers Evans B. Alford and Wade Hampton Alford (including census information) in this compilation.
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VIOLA ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—19 May 1998
PORTSMOUTH—Viola Alford, 57, of the 3900 block of Greenwood Drive, died May 18, 1998. The body was cremated. Corprew Funeral Home, Portsmouth handled arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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VIOLA MARIE ALFORD ARMBRISTER
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—Tuesday, 6 October 2007
Marie Alford Armbrister, 85, of Max Meadows, Va., died on Thursday, October 4, 2007. Funeral, 3 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2007 at Locust Hill United Methodist Church. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marie A. Armbrister (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 June 1922, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her mother, Nora Bell Hudson Alford; and brothers Dennis Leroy Alford and Sherman Leo Alford in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: Viola Marie Alford, age 30 daughter of Arthur Lewis Alford and Nora Belle Hudson, married Charlie Graham Armbrister on 22 Nov 1952 in Wythe Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her lineage: Viola Marie 1922 VA1, Arthur Lewis 1900 VA2, John Wesley 1871 IN3, Isaac 1826 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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VIRGIE LEONA SCROGHAM ALFORD
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Thursday, 18 November 1971
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Odie Theodore Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Donald Venton Alford in this compilation.
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VIRGINIA K. DAVIS ALFORD
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—18 October 1997
VIRGINIA BEACH—Virginia K. Davis Alford, 85, of the 1600 block of Old Donation Parkway, died Oct. 16, 1997, in her residence, where she was the first resident of Windermere.
Born in Jackson, Tenn., she had lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Fla. She was the widow of Boyd E. Alford. During World War II, Mrs. Alford was employed as a welder in Jacksonville shipyard.
Survivors include a daughter, Paula F. “Pat” Roebuck of Virginia Beach; a sister, Frances Davis Pittman of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Paul M. Roebuck, Laurie Virginia Jennings and her husband, John P. Jennings, all of Virginia Beach; a great-granddaughter, Caitlin Jennings of Virginia Beach; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Joe W. Davis.
A memorial service will be held at Windermere at a later date. The body will be sent to Hardage and Giddens Funeral Home, Jacksonville, for services and burial. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling arrangements.
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FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Sunday, 19 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Funeral services for Virginia K. Davis Alford will be held 2:00 PM Monday at the graveside in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Alford, a long time Jacksonville resident, died Thursday [October 16] in Virginia Beach, VA, where she had made her home.
During WWII she was employed as a welder in the Jacksonville Shipyards.
Survivors include a daughter, Paula F. “Pat” Roebuck of Virginia Beach; sister, Frances Davis Pittman; two grandchildren, Paul M. Roebuck and Laurie Virginia Jennings, both of Virginia Beach; great-granddaughter, Caitlin Jennings, and several nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by a brother, Joe W. Davis.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 6940 Atlantic Blvd.
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FLORIDA TIMES-UNION
Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL—Thursday, 23 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Virginia K. Alford, widow of Boyd E. Alford, died Thursday, October 16, in Virginia Beach, VA at 1604 Old Donation Parkway. She was the first resident of Windermere at Virginia Beach where she had resided for the last six years.
Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, she was a long time resident of Jacksonville.
Survivors include a daughter, Paula F. “Pat” Roebuck and her husband James W. of Virginia Beach; sister, Frances Davis Pittman of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Paul M. Roebuck and Laurie Virginia Jennings and her husband, John P.; great-granddaughter, Caitlin Jennings, all of VA Beach, plus various nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by a brother, Joe W. Davis of Jackson, Tennessee.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia K. Alford (SS# issued in FL) was born 5 Feb 1912, last residence Virginia Beach, VA.
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VIRGINIA KATE REYNOLDS ALFORD
THE PROGRESS-INDEX
Petersburg, VA—Friday, 24 November 2017
Virginia Kate Alford, 91, of Disputanta, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oyama and Rosie Clark Reynolds; husband, Coyt Alford; great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Nunnally; and brother, Johnny B. Reynolds.
She is survived by her two daughters, Beryl A. Nunnally and husband, Jack, Sr., and Virginia A. Bass; five grandchildren, Jack Nunnally, Jr., William Epps Jr., Angela Pruett, Matthew Andrews and Thomas Andrews; two great-grandchildren, Donald Glenn Pruett, Jr., and Paige Pruett; great-great- granddaughter, Paisley Pruett; three sisters, Melinda Fuzy, Alma Lesley and Lucy Ellen Hartsell; and brother, Charles Reynolds.
The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Coyt Alford, in this compilation.
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VIVIAN ALLFORD NORMANDEAU
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 20 May 1979
Photo from Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Wheaton Hogate
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father, John Jefferys Allford, in this compilation.
From VA Deaths: Vivian Allford Normandeau was born 3 May 1928 in SC, daughter of John Washington [?] Allford and Clara Blackville, and died 19 May 1979 in Hampton, VA.
In 1930, Ebenezer, Florence Co., SC:
John J. Alford head 32 SC SC SC lumber yard inspector
Clara wife 19 SC SC SC
Vivien dau 1 SC SC SC
Members of this family currently spell their last name Alford and Allford.
Her ALLFORD lineage: Vivian 1928 SC1, John Jefferys 1894 SC2, Caldwell Reuben [ALFORD] 1867 SC3, John Calhoun ???? SC4.
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WADE HAMPTON ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Wednesday, 9 April 2008
Wade Hampton Alford died Thursday, April 3, 2008. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Piney Grove Methodist Church in Maxton, N.C. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Local arrangements by O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
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FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC—Wednesday, 9 April 2008
HAMPTON, Va.—Wade Hampton Alford, 85, of Hampton, formerly of Laurinburg, N.C., died Thursday, April 3, 2008.
Services: Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday in Piney Grove United Methodist Church in Maxton, N.C. Burial in church cemetery.
Viewing: 1 to 6 p.m. today at Jackson Funeral Home in Laurinburg.
Survived by: Sons, Wade Jr. and Fred; daughters, Elizabeth and Carolyn; and two grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wade H. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 31 Jan 1923, last residence Newport News, VA.
See the obituaries of his brothers Vernon R. Alford and Evans B. Alford in this compilation.
This African-American family is listed on the 1930 census in Clio, Marlboro Co., SC:
John D. Alford head 33 SC SC SC farmer age 20 at 1st marriage
Sarah C. wife 30 SC NC SC age 17 at 1st marriage
John T. son 12 SC SC SC
Theda dau 8 SC SC SC
Myrtle dau 7 SC SC SC
Wade H. son 6 SC SC SC
Luther G. son 1-6/12 SC SC SC
Ruth M. dau 3-2/12 SC SC SC
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WALTER NORRIS ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 9 December 2018
Walter Norris Alford, 78, of Mathews, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018.
Walter started his career in Economic Development for the City of Virginia Beach in 1963 as the Industrial Development Coordinator. He was the brain child of Oceana West. He then moved into the private sector to continue his successful career in commercial development as Director of Eastern International. He developed parks in the following cities; Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Williamsburg.
He then semi-retired in Mathews, VA to raise horses and enjoy life. After semi-retirement he decided to get back into the fray and was instrumental in the development of the Town Center in Mathews, VA working together with Mr. J. Ellis Hall and Mr. Harry Corr (deceased). Walter’s latest effort was on Edgehill Town Center in Gloucester, VA. His goal was to see this project completed for J. Ellis Hall. Unfortunately he passed with the project at only 75% completion.
As an Army veteran he believed in giving back. He volunteered religiously with Southeastern Correctional Ministry and as a member of Westville Baptist Church. His passion was to see growth and change for the better in people.
Walter is survived by his loving, devoted wife Bonnie Alford; son Walter Alford, Jr.; daughter Sherri Harper and son-in-law Faron Harper; grandson Tyler Harper; granddaughter Falon Harper; sisters Sue Sischo and Barbara Faircloth and brother Mike Alford.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 6-8 pm at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, 160 Main Street, Mathews, VA. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Westville Baptist Church with burial to follow at H.C. Smither Cemetery, Hudgins, VA….
Photo from H.C. Smither Memorial Cemetery, Hudgins, Mathews Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Diane Riley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
We included the obituary of his sister Helen Kay Alford Tucker in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: Walter Norris 1940 NC1, Elvis Elvin NC 1907 2, Charles Berry 1882 NC3, Patrick Hines 1858 NC4, Hines Berry 1827 NC5, Thomas 1795 GA6, John 1747 NC7, Julius 1717 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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WARD HAMILTON ALFORD
STAUNTON LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Tuesday, 13 December 1977
Photo from Augusta Memorial Park, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA,—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, McCrea-Brady
Photo posted in Feb 2020
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1977) dates of Ward Alford (SS# issued in VA), last residence Waynesboro, VA, and last benefit to Lyndhurst, Augusta Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Nora Virginia Rexrode Alford; parents, Francis Luther Alford and Lottie Frances Claytor Alford; and siblings David Elbert “Jack” Alford and Emmett Clyde Alford Sr., Otis Lee Alford, Robert Ray Alford Sr., and Ruth Miller Alford Fitzgerald in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Ward Hamilton 1916 VA1, Francis Luther 1880 VA2, Francis Marion 1857 VA3, Robert 1828 VA4.
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WESLEY GARLAND ALFORD
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—23 June 2008
Wesley G. Alford died, at age 71, Saturday, June 21, 2008. He was born on Dec. 11, 1936 in Fries, Va., to Robert Alford and Gladys Kennard. He came to the Peninsula while serving in the U.S. Air Force, around 1956, and lived here for about 20 years. His career involved accounting, data processing and administrative management for Newport News Shipbuilding, Brown & Root and Daniels Construction Company.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Scarborough and a brother, Phillip Kennard.
His survivors include his wife, Bettie Alford of Elizabethtown, N.C.; sons, Michael (Maria), Kenneth, Douglas and Bryan Alford, all of Newport News; sister, Nancy Hoyle (Gordon) of Hampton; brother, John Kennard (Jan) of San Diego, Calif.; and his grandchildren, Edgar Browning, Johnathan and Heather Alford, all of Newport News.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, June 23, at Bladen Funeral Home and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wesley Chapel Church, both in Elizabethtown, NC.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
His middle name appeared in the obituary headline.
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WILLARD GILLMAN ALFORD
DAILY STAR
Fredericksburg, VA—Wednesday, 20 August 1924
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Priscilla Barbara Perry Alford, in this compilation.
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), Willard Gillman Alford is age 42, a moulder living in Fredericksburg, VA. He was born 20 May 1876 and names Mrs. Priscilla Alford as his nearest relative. He clearly signs his name.
From VA Marriages: Wil_____ Gilman Alford, age 23 son of Lucy Alford, married Priscilla Perry, age 23 daughter of Robert and Lavinia Perry, on 21 Oct 1899 in Fredericksburg, VA.
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WILLARD MARLEN “MUZZ” ALFORD
CULPEPER STAR-EXPONENT
Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA—4 December 2013
Willard Marlen “Muzz” Alford, 80, of Culpeper, Virginia, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 2, 2013, at his residence.
He was born on October 19, 1933, in Hurricane, West Virginia, to Willard and Gladys Alford. Marlen attended New Salem Baptist Church until his failing health, where he was a youth leader during the 1970’s. He enjoyed sports and coached the Astro baseball team in 1972 and 1973. Marlen worked for AT&T from 1953 until he retired in 1983.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois Alford of Culpeper; his children, Mike Alford and Sue Alford, both of Culpeper; and his grandsons, Justin and Kevin Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, David W. Alford.
A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Clore-English Funeral Home, Friday, December 6, 2013, with Pastor Sandy Martin conducting the service at 11 a.m….
Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Randy Rooper, Billy Rooper, Mathew Berry, Chuck Coates, Bill Huff, and Virgil Jones….
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701.
Photo from Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Anonymous (#47823044)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Willard M. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of his mother, Gladys Gertrude Epling Alford, in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #5.
His lineage: Willard Marlen 1933 WV1, Willard Winton 1901 WV2, Joseph Willard 1875 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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WILLIAM H. ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—Friday, 1 March 1985
Departed this life, February 25, 1985, at MCV Hospital, Mr. William H. Alford of 1944 Accomodation St.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosa Mae Alford; two sons, William and Melvin Alford; one daughter Annie Berdell Stanley; four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, three brothers, Leewood, Joseph and Matthew Alford; two sisters, Naomi Bennett and Reccilla Rainey; several nieces and nephews, one aunt, Mother-in-law, Annie Mae Holmes; ten sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law, a devoted friend, Richard (Dave) Woodley, other relatives and friends.
Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m…. Burial Oakwood Cemetery….
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gate Keeper
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 25 Nov 1921 but that he died _____ Feb 1985, last residence Richmond, VA.
See the obituaries of his siblings Eva Mae Alford Alford, James Alford, and Reccilla Alford Rainey in this compilation.
In 1930 William H. Alford, age 8, is living with his parents, Henry and Anna Alford, and 5 siblings in Rowland, Robeson Co., NC. This is an African American family.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH “JOE” ALFORD, JR.
AAFA #0088
Father of William Joseph Alford III, AAFA #0144, and Stephen Michael Alford, AAFA #0536
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Sunday, 29 August 2010
HAMPTON—William J. Alford Jr. (Joe), 86, left to join his much loved wife, Jeanne, on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
He was preceded in death by Jeanne and a grandson, Benjamin Brand; and daughter-in-law, Cheri Alford.
Joe was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Marine, engineer, civil servant and patriot. He was a graduate of Granby High School and Virginia Tech, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and pursued a master’s degree.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, as a Naval Aviator, in the Pacific Theatre in World War II and attained the rank of Captain. Joe was employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Langley Research Center for 31 years. He held several patents in the field of aeronautics and was instrumental in developing the design of the variable sweep wing.
He is survived by his sons, Joe of Yorktown [AAFA #0144], Tom and wife, Donna of Hampton, and Stephen of Destin, Fla.[AAFA #0536]; daughter, Bonnie Alford-Restaino and husband, Jerry of Suffolk; seven grandchildren, Mary Jeanne Ball of Ashburn, Va., Kimberly Shray of Virginia Beach, William Alford of Williamsburg, Jerry Restaino of Suffolk, and Megan Alford, Chandler Alford, and Alexander Alford, all of Destin; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea Jenkins and Benjamin Shray of Virginia Beach, and Jessica Ball and Benjamin Ball of Ashburn. He is also survived by his niece, Patsy Alexander of Norfolk.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr., Hampton, VA 757-825-8070. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 29 August 2010
HAMPTON—William J. “Joe” Alford Jr., 86, left to join his much loved wife, Jeanne, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
He was preceded in death by Jeanne; a grandson, Benjamin Brand; and daughter-in-law, Cheri Alford.
Joe was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Marine, engineer, civil servant and patriot. He was a graduate of Granby High School and Virginia Tech where he earned his bachelor’s degree in aeronauticalengineering and pursued a master’s degree. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a naval aviator in the Pacific Theatre in World War II and attained the rank of captain. Joe was employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Langley Research Center for 31 years. He held several patents in the field of aeronautics and was instrumental in developing the design of the variable sweep wing.
He is survived by his sons, Joe of Yorktown, Tom and wife Donna of Hampton and Stephen of Destin, Fla., and daughter Bonnie Alford-Restaino and husband Jerry of Suffolk; seven grandchildren, Mary Jeanne Ball of Ashburn, Va., Kimberly Shray of Virginia Beach, William Alford of Williamsburg, Jerry Restaino of Suffolk, and Megan Alford, Chandler Alford and Alexander Alford, all of Destin, Fla.; four great- grandchildren, Chelsea Jenkins and Benjamin Shray of Virginia Beach and Jessica Ball and Benjamin Ball of Ashburn. He is also survived by his niece, Patsy Alexander of Norfolk.
A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, VA, 757-825-8070.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 27 Dec 1923, last residence Suffolk, VA.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jeanne Sabina Higgins Alford; son William Joseph Alford III; and parents William Joseph Alford Sr. and Irene Alberta Morris Mason Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter-in-law Cheri Landsberger Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From VA Births: William Joseph Alford was born 27 Dec 1923 in Norfolk, VA.
Joe was the Virginia State Representative for AAFA. Joe and Jeanne attended AAFA’s 1992 annual meeting in Destin, FL.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Joseph 1923 VA1, William Joseph 1886 NC2, Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC3, Jesse 1836 NC4, Edmund 1814 NC5, Jesse 1765 NC6.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH ALFORD, SR.
Father of William Joseph Alford Jr., AAFA #0088
Grandfather of William Joseph Alford III, AAFA #0144, and Stephen Michael Alford, AAFA #0536
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Monday, 4 June 1962
NORFOLK—William Joseph Alford Sr., 75, husband of Mrs. Betty Horton Alford and son of Alonzo A. and Mrs. Sallie Bullock Alford, died in his home, 718 Virginia Ave. Sunday [June 3] at 6:25 a.m.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son, William J. Alford Jr.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Barbara J. Gaither of Norfolk, Mrs. Mabelle Trousdale of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Dorothy Hill of New York City; two stepsons, Charles H. Rainier and Robert M. Rainier, both of Norfolk; five sisters, Mrs. Sally Mathews of Portsmouth, Mrs. Elsie Mae Andrews of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mrs. Bessie Jones of Greenville, N.C., Mrs. Annie Cherry of Bethel, N.C., and Mrs. Effie Whitehurst of Tarboro, N.C.; four brothers, John H. Alford of Tarboro, Alfred Alford of Whitaker, N.C., Cleo Alford of Rocky Mount, N.C. and Paul W. Alford of Ahoskie, N.C. and 18 grandchildren.
He was a native of Tarboro and lived in Norfolk 57 years. He was a member of Freemason Street Baptist Church, Mens Bible Class, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and F.O.E. Until his retirement in 1953 he was employed by the Norfolk & Western Railway 44 years.
A funeral service will be held in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home Tuesday at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery
Photo from Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, SWF
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Irene Alberta Morris Mason Alford; son William Joseph Alford Jr.; and sister Sallie Estelle Alford Mathews in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his father, Alonzo Alfred Alford; and siblings Alonzo Durand “Lonnie” Alford, Annie Lee Alford Cherry, Bessie Novella Alford Jones, Effie Della Alford Whitehurst, Garland Cleophus Alford Sr., and John Henry Alford in North Carolina Obituaries.
William is buried between his first and second wives.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Joseph 1886 NC1, Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC2, Jesse 1836 NC3, Edmund 1814 NC4, Jesse 1765 NC5.
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WILLIAM JOSEPH ALFORD III
AAFA #0144
Son of William Joseph Alford Jr., AAFA #0088
Brother of Stephen Michael Alford, AAFA #0536
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—13 February 2014
YORKTOWN—William Joseph Alford, III, 67, passed away from this life on January 31, 2014.
The first born of Jeanne H. and William J. Alford, Jr., he spent his youth in Hampton. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1964, then he attended Virginia Tech for a period of time before proudly serving in the US Marines Corp. After residing in California, he returned to Tidewater in 2001 where he became a resident of Yorktown. During the last several years of retirement, Joe was quite active with his dog Rhett and the Therapy Dogs program. He devoted much of his time to different schools and nursing homes.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Mary Jeanne Ball and her husband Douglas; grandchildren, Jessica and Benjamin; sister, Bonnie Alford-Restaino and her husband Jerry; brothers, Thomas J. Alford and his wife Donna and Stephen M. Alford; numerous nieces and nephews; and good friends Helen and Johnnie Noles and Joe Baslione.
A Memorial service will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday at Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton….
The family wishes in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexander, VA 22312. Arrangements are by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, 2609 Cunningham Dr. in Hampton, 757-825-8070.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 Aug 1946, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, William Joseph “Joe” Alford Jr. and Jeanne Sabina Higgins Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister-in-law Cheri Landsberger Alford in Florida Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #7.
His lineage: William Joseph 1946 VA1, William Joseph 1923 VA2, William Joseph 1886 NC3, Alonzo Alfred 1860 NC4, Jesse 1836 NC5, Edmund 1814 NC6, Jesse 1765 NC7.
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WILLIAM LEE ALFORD, SR.
THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Norfolk, VA—Sunday, 16 February 2014
VIRGINIA BEACH—William Lee Alford, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014.
Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was a retired Baptist minister. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Churchland Baptist Church.
Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his wife, Eleanor Marie Griffith, to whom he was happily married for 64 years; three sons, Dr. William L. Alford, Jr. of Virginia Beach, Edward “Ned” M. Alford of Afghanistan and Byron P. Alford of New York; a daughter, Martha V. Morfit of Portsmouth; five grandchildren, Angela, Sylvia, Christopher, Griffith and Odessa; and two great grandchildren, Carolina and Sophia.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth….
Photo from Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Joe Colby
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William L. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 1 Apr 1924, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Eleanor Marie Griffith Alford; mother, Mary Viola Johnson Alford; and brother Robert Stafford Alford in this compilation.
From VA Marriages: William L. Alford, age 25, son of James W. Alford and Mary V. Johnson, married Eleanor M. Griffith, age 24, daughter of David R. Griffith and Harriet V. McCoy, in Richmond, VA, on 20 Aug 1949.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William Lee 1924 VA1, James Warren 1902 NC2, Dougal McCallum 1867 NC3, Nathan Thompson 1843 NC4, Jacob 1789 NC5, James 1764 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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WILLIAM LEONARD ALFORD
EVENING STAR
Washington, DC—Thursday, 18 January 1973
Photo from Fairfax Memorial Park, Fairfax Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Stan Jett
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Leonard Bertram Alford and Janet Frances Whitesell Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
His lineage: William Leonard 1950 VA1, Leonard Bertram 1912 SC2, Leroy Bertram 1870 SC3, David 1836 NC4, Sion 1796 NC5, Warren 1770 NC6, Jacob 1738 VA7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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WILLIAM LEWIS ALFORD
SAN DIEGO UNION
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 13 October 1959
U.S. TEST PILOT DIES IN BRITAIN
SOUTHHAMPTON, England, Oct. 12—A U.S. pilot and a crewman were killed today in the crash of a secret British jet fighter.
The plane, a Blackburn NA39 strike fighter designed to carry nuclear weapons, was on a test flight.
The Ministry of Supply in London identified the plane’s pilot as William Lewis Alford, 37-year-old American aeronautical research engineer and flier from Hampton, Va.
The other victim of the crash was not immediately identified.
The U.S. government is contributing to the cost of the development of the NA39.
The U.S. Navy spokesman in London said Alford was a civilian attached to the Office of Naval Research.
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ROCKFORD REGISTER-REPUBLIC
Rockford, IL—Tuesday, 13 October 1959
SECRET PLANE CRASHES
LONDON—The government ordered a thorough investigation today of a crash which wrecked the second secret British jet fighter which has come to grief in two weeks. An American was killed in the latest crash.
A supersonic NA-39 navy twin-jet fighter-bomber, designed to “smuggle” atomic bombs into enemy territory at levels too low for efficient detection by radar, crashed and exploded during a test flight Monday.
The two men aboard, American pilot William Alford of the U.S. office of naval research’s London branch and a British crewmate, were killed in the crash. Alford, on temporary assignment in London, was from Hampton, Va.
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Paul Hays
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Mary Kelly Alford, in this compilation.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy,
Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: William Lewis 1921 MO1, John O. 1890 MO2, William Owen 1859 TN3, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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WILLIE C. ALFORD
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
Richmond, VA—25 March 2013
Alford, Willie C., of Richmond, departed this life Thursday, March 21, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clydemae W. and P.L. Alford.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Ola G. Alford; four daughters, Ola M. Roach (Russell), Donna and Melissa Alford, and Belinda Harris (James); son, Dennis Ray Alford; 10 grandchildren; sister, Mary Boone (Henry); and a host of other relatives and friends….
Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave…. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in the March Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Willie C. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 5 Jan 1938, last residence not listed.
From VA Deaths: Willie C. Alford died 21 March 2013 in Hanover Co., VA.
From VA Marriages: Willie C. Alford, born 5 Jan 1938 in NC, son of P.L. Alford and Clyde Nae [sic] White, married Ola Grace Darden, born 9 July 1944 in NC, daughter of Carrie Darden (father unknown), on 3 Feb 1981 in Richmond, VA. It was the first marriage for both.
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WILLIE CHARLES “BILLY” ALFRED
WASHINGTON POST
Washington, DC—2 September 1996
Included in AAFA ACTION, Spring 1998
Alfred, Willie Charles (Billy)—On Sat., Aug. 31, 1996 at his residence, Willie Charles Alfred. Devoted husband of Denise Dial Alfred. Loving father of Kia Denise Alfred. Brother of Barbara Alfred, Helen Butler, Alfreda Gibson and Stephanie Alfred. He also is survived by his mother-in-law Beatrice Phillips, five nieces, four nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Mr. Alfred will lie in state at Second Baptist Church, 6626 Costner Dr., Falls Church VA on Thursday Sept. 5, from 10 am until time of funeral services at 12 noon. Rev. James Brown, pastor.
Interment National Memorial Park, Falls Church. Arrangements by Chinn Funeral Service.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that W.C. Alfred (SS# issued in VA) was born 19 Feb 1949 and died _____ Aug 1996, last residence not listed.
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WILMA JEAN LEWIS THARP ALFORD
ROANOKE TIMES
Roanoke, VA—12 December 2001
Alford, Wilma Lewis, 69, of Wytheville, died Monday, December 10, 2001. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel.
Photo from West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DRS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wilma L. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 7 Apr 1932, last residence Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA.
See the obituary of her second husband, Sherman Leo Alford, in this compilation.
From SSACI: Wilma Jean Lewis was born 7 Apr 1932 in Greenbriar Co., WV, daughter of Lamard L. Lewis and Elizabet J. Boggs. She is listed as:
1947 Wilma Jean Lewis
1952 Wilma Lewis Tharp
1968 Wilma Lewis Alford
From VA Divorces: Wilma Jean Lewis, age 35 born 7 Apr 1932, and Enoch Reed Tharp were married on 23 June 1950 and divorced on 5 July 1967 in Wythe Co., VA.
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WINNIE BELL CRAIG ALFORD VOURIOTIS
DAILY PRESS
Newport News, VA—Tuesday, 19 January 1999
CARROLLTON—Winnie Bell Alford, 74, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999.
Born in Waynesboro, she had been a Peninsula resident for 41 years. She retired from Maida Development Co. after 23 years. She was also the owner of Danny’s Grill for 10 years.
Mrs. Alford is survived by her daughter, Deborah K. Bryan of Carrollton; her sisters, Frances Saunders of Poquoson, Gertrude Lam of Newport News and Josie Dunn of Hampton; her brothers, Daniel Lamb of Hampton, Johnnie Craig of Phoebus, Robert Craig of Richmond and Herman Craig of Pennsylvania; and four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton. A funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. on Wednesday…. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
The family wishes any memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Winnie B. Vouriotis (SS# issued in VA) was born 26 March 1924, last residence Carrollton, Isle of Wight Co., VA.
See the obituaries of her first husband, Emmett Clyde Alford Sr.; and son Emmett Clyde Alford Jr. in this compilation.
From SSACI: Winne Bell Craig Alford Vouriotis was born 26 March 1923 [different than SSDI], daughter of George M. Craig and Lula R. Davis.
From VA Marriages: Winnie Bell Craig Alford, age 43 daughter of George Craig and Lula Davis, married Peter Vouriotis, age 47 son of Kostos Vouriotis and Harriet Lazzarus, on 17 July 1967 in Newport News, VA.
From VA Divorces: Winnie Craig and Peter K. Vouriotis were divorced on 26 Apr 1974
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ZELMA STRADER ALFORD
CARROLL NEWS
Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA—Thursday, 16 December 1982
Zelma Strader Alford, 84, of Woodlawn Route 1, died December 10 in a Galax hospital.
Surviving are two brothers, Kent Alford, Max Meadows; and Marvin Alford, Fries; Pete and Bobby Fender, with whom he made his home and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held December 12 at 11 a.m. in the Reece Morehead Funeral Chapel, Austinville,... Interment was in the Alford Family Cemetery.
Photo from Alford Family Cemetery, Woodlawn, Carroll Co., VA—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna Sutphin Armentrout
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Zelma Alford (SS# issued in VA) was born 21 May 1898 and died _____ Dec 1982, last residence Woodlawn, Carroll Co., VA. Note that his gravestone spells his first name “Zelmer.”
See the obituary of his brother Marvin Morrell Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Heath Johnson Alford in West Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Zelma Strader 1898 VA1, George Washington 1860 VA2, James Stephen 1831 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
