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West Virginia Obituaries
WEST 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: 16 SEPTEMBER 2023
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The families of many of the subjects of these West 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. Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group 2)
2. Known Descendants of Charles J. Alfred and Agnes Langford
3. Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford (DNA Group 97)
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry and Family Search Historical Record Collections, West Virginia, usually linked to images of the certificates at West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Vital Research Records Search Selection:
WV Births: West Virginia Births, 1853–1930; also, West Virginia Births Index, 1804–1938 (Ancestry)
WV Marriages: West Virginia Marriages, 1780–1970; also West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785–1971 (Ancestry)
WV Deaths: West Virginia Deaths, 1804–1999; also West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853–1973 (Ancestry)
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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ABIGAIL CRANOGWEN THOMAS ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 16 December 1968
Mrs. Abigail Alford, 83, of 930 Park St., St. Albans, died Sunday [December 15] in Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the St. Albans First Presbyterian Church.
Her son, Clyde Alford, is the assistant football coach at St. Albans Junior High School and a councilman in St. Albans.
Service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Bartlett Funeral Home in St. Albans by the Rev. Leonard Underwood. Burial will be in Teays Hill Cemetery….
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Frank Leslie Alford; and son Clyde Daniel Alford Sr. in this compilation.
From WV Deaths: The death certificate for Abigail Corrighan Alford says she was born 25 July 1885 in Minersville, Meigs Co., OH, the daughter of Daniel Thomas and Emma Morgan, both born in Wales. (Emma lists her birth place as WV on the 1900 and 1910 censuses.)
From WV Marriages: Frank Leslie Alford, age 25, married Abigail Cranogwen Thomas, age 21, in Winfield, Putnam Co., WV, on 2 June 1907.
Ohio County Births, 1841–2003 (FamilySearch.org) lists Abigail Thomas, born 25 July 1885 in Minersvile, Meigs Co., OH, daughter of Daniel C. Thomas and Emma Morgans. This source also lists the births of 3 brothers of Abigail (William, Richard, and Ed) in Meigs Co. from 1877 to 1883, parents listed as Daniel L. Thomas and Emma J. Morgan.
From WV Deaths: Daniel Llewlyn Thomas and Emma Morgan are listed as the parents of Richard Glyndwr Thomas, born 1883 OH and died 1962 WV.
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ADA CATHERINE ALFORD ENNIS MCCOY
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 3 November 1998
HUNTINGTON—A. Catherine Ennis McCoy, 49, of Huntington died Nov. 1, 1998, in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Buckhannon, after a short illness.
She was a supervisor at Oliver’s Restaurant, Huntington, a part-time employee of the Wren’s Nest, St. Albans, and a Baptist.
Surviving: husband, Joseph McCoy; son, Darrell Gene Ennis of Garretts Bend; brother, Wilbern Alford of Wilmington, N.C.; sister, Ellen Harrison of Burgaw, N.C.; two grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans…. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar….
Photo from Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenny Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her father Andy William Alford; her brother Jasper William Alford; and her half-brother Wilbern Lee “Shorty” Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Catherine was born 23 Nov 1948, the daughter of Andy William Alford and Oma Jane Wheeler. Her first husband was Larry Franklin Ennis.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ada Catherine 1948 WV1, Andy William 1912 WV2, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV3, James Bird 1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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ADA V. WOOFTER ALFRED
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 8 June 2000
RAVENSWOOD—Ada V. Alfred, 77, of Ravenswood, Jackson County, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at home.
She was a homemaker, a member of Vaughn United Methodist Church, Leachtown, and a native of Lewis County.
Surviving: husband, Harold C. “Bud” Alfred; sons, Kent, Dean and Keith of Ravenswood, Don of Belpre, Ohio; brother, Lewis Woofter of Hepzibah; sister, Irene Craft of Vienna; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood…. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the chapel at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Parkersburg. Burial will be in Arlington Memorial Gardens....
Photo from Evergreen Cemetery North, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Craig Hart
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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AGNES JANE “JENNIE” ALFORD KENNEDY
THE LEADER
Hinton, Summers Co., WV—Thursday, 22 July 1943
Photos from Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Memorial Granny
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Delila Belle Alford, Luther Lyle Alford, Olen Bucy Alford, and Thomas Fletcher Alford in this compilation.
From WV Births: Agnes Jane Alford was born in 1856 in Monroe Co., WV.
From WV Marriages: Agnes Jennie Alford, age 46, married Harvey Fulton Kennedy, age 53, on 28 May 1903 in Monroe Co., WV.
Agnes’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Agnes Jane 1856 WV1, Merican V. 1831 VA2, Joseph 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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ALICE LORRAINE ADKINS ALFORD
Alice Lorraine Alford
August 4, 1924–March 24, 2021
Photo and dates from Gatens-Harding Funeral Home
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 28 March 2021
Alice Lorraine Adkins Alford, 96 of Poca went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.
Mrs. Alford is preceded in death by her late husband of 57 years, Mr. Roy Washington Alford, Jr.
Alice was born in Boone County to the late C. Frazier and Myrtle Adkins. She began her teaching career in Boone County and Michigan and then came to Poca High School in 1947 and taught for 38 years, retiring in 1985. She founded PHS Future Business Leaders of America Club, served as member and officer in Southern Business Education Association, member of Phi Delta Kappa Education honorary society and was a member of Putnam County Association of Retired School Employees. Alice was a member of Poca United Methodist Church and was always found supporting her late husband in all his positions with the Lions Club.
Alice is survived by her daughters Clora Craigo and Charlene and her husband Glen Lovejoy and grandson Anthony Lovejoy.
A tribute to the life of Mrs. Alice Alford will be 3 p.m., Tuesday March 30, 2021 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Roy Washington Alford Jr., in this compilation.
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ALICE MARY ALFORD CHILDRESS
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ April 1994
Alice Alford Childress, 80 of So. Charleston, died Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at home after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Julian Childress.
She was a charter member of Hilltop Missionary Baptist Church, So. Charleston. She was a member of the Dunbar Chapter 133 Eastern Star and White Shrine #7 of Charleston, and a member of Alum Creek Lioness Club.
She is survived by her 1 daughter: Marcella “Marcie” Bell of Charleston, WV; 1 brother: Rev. Herbert Alford of Beckley, WV; 1 sister: Mamie Alford of So. Charleston, WV; 1 granddaughter: Alice Bell Weaver of Fairmont, WV.
Services will be held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, on Saturday, April 16, 1994 at 11:00 AM…. Burial will be held at Graceland Memorial Park, So. Charleston….
Photos from Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Alice Childress (SS# issued in WV) was born 5 March 1914, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
From SSACI: Alice Mary Childress was born 5 March 1914 in South Charleston, WV, daughter of Columbus J. Alford and Zora A. Draper. She died 13 Apr 1994.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Alice Mary 1914 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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AMY JOY CROUCH ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 27 October 2022
Amy Joy Alford, 49, of St. Albans, WV died October 24, 2022. There will be no services and her remains will be cremated. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, St. Albans is in charge of the arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
From U.S., Index to Public Records (Ancestry): Amy J. Crouch / Amy J. Alford was born 19 Feb 1973. She resided in Saint Albans, WV.
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AMY MARIE ALFORD THOMAS
St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 17 April 2007
August 29, 1922 - April 17, 2007
Amy M. Thomas, 84, of Nitro, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Heartland of Charleston.
She was the co-owner of Thomas Lawnmower in Nitro.
She was the last surviving child of the late Jonas and Genevieve Alford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forest Thomas, grandson, Robbie Adams, five brothers and three sisters.
Amy is survived by her sons, Ray Thomas and his wife, Louise and Ron Thomas and his companion, Liz Rhodes, all of St. Albans; daughter, Carol Sue Buck and her husband, Terry, also of St. Albans.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 20, 2007, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B Street, St. Albans, WV…. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans....
Photos from Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Amy M. Thomas (SS# issued in WV) was born 29 Aug 1922, last residence Nitro, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and siblings Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Amy Marie 1922 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ANDREW MILTON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 6 February 1948
Alford, Andrew Milton, 86, of Trace Fork, Putnam County, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Verna Woods, St. Albans, Friday morning.
Surviving also are six children, Mrs. Lula Miller, Montgomery, Mrs. Mary Booth, Akron, O., John Alford, Olney, W. Va., William D. Alford, Trace Fork, Andrew J. Alford, Barberton, O., and Charles H. Alford, Detroit, Mich.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete. The body is at the Bartlett funeral home of St. Albans.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Malinda Ann Cockram Alford; and children Lula Garnett Alford Forbes Miller, John Calvery Alford, William Dolan Alford, Henry Sherman Alford, and Jack Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Andrew Milton 1862 WV1, Robert 1814 VA2, George 1763 Ireland3, John 1735 Ireland4.
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ANDY WILLIAM ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—14 December 1975
Andy William Alford, 66, of Rt. 1. Sod. Lincoln County, died Saturday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving: wife Oma; daughters, Mrs. Ellen Harrison of Amma, Mrs Catherine Ennis of St. Albans; sons, Jasper and Wilbern both of St. Albans; brother, Palmer of Charleston; sisters, Mrs. Ova Thornton of Beckley, Mrs. Onna McClure of Barboursville; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home. St. Albans.... Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park....
Photo from Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenny Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his children Ada Catherine Alford Ennis McCoy and Jasper William Alford; stepson Wilbern Lee “Shorty” Alford Sr.; mother, Isabel Short McCallister Alford; and siblings Onna Ival Alford McClure, Ova May Alford Thornton, and Palmer Mason Alford, Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Andy William 1912 WV1, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ANGIE BELL ALFORD SOWARDS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 24 September 1990
Mrs. Angie Bell Sowards, 8 of Huntington, died Sept. 21, 1990, in Cabell Huntington Hospital after a short illness.
Surviving: sons, Floyd of Kenova, Marvin Emmerson Arbaugh of Huntington; sister, Virginia Curry of Huntington; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial will be in the Alford Cemetery, near Hurricane….
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Angie Sowards (SS# issued in WV) was born 7 July 1907, last residence Kenova, Wayne Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Robert Alford and Clara Irene Moss Alford; and siblings Joseph Cephas Alford, Leslie Ceber Alford, Virginia Elizabeth Alford Curry, and William Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Angie Bell 1907 WV1, James Robert 1881 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ANNA MAE ALFORD JEFFERS DONEFF
Milton, Cabell Co., WV—_____ February 2015
Anna Mae Alford Jeffers Doneff, 74, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
She was born September 26, 1940 a daughter of the late Earl “Junior” Alford and Emma Mae Smith.
She is also preceded in death by the father of her children Cecil “Slim” Jeffers; one granddaughter, Mandy Stickler; one great granddaughter, Keylei Ann Meadows ; one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by her husband Thomas Eugene Doneff; one son, Wade Jeffers; four daughters, Reta Nudo, Sheila Finley, Donna Cupp (Johnny) and Tina Jeffers; one brother, Roger Alford; 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
…. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton….
Photo from Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sheila Finley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Emma Mae Smith Alford Lesher Smith; sister, Earlenna Alford McDonald; and half-siblings Karen Francis Alford Cremeans Holley and Roger Earl Alford in this compilation.
Anna’s father’s name is engraved as Earl Wine Alford Jr. on his military gravestone in Lunsford Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Anna Mae 1940 WV1, Earl Wine 1922 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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ANNA MARGARET DEUBEL ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 20 May 1960
POCA [Putnam Co.]—A long illness ended in death Thursday [May 19] for Mrs. W.C. (Anna) Alford, 84, of Poca. She died at her home. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Charleston and Rebekah Lodge No. 143 of Poca and St. Albans Chapter of Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Cary, Mrs. Bertha Thomas and Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Stewart, all of Poca.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Gatens Funeral Home at Poca.... Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park at St. Albans.
Photos from Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Walter Clyde Alford, in this compilation.
From WV Deaths: Her death certificate lists her middle name, her birth date 1 Feb 1876 [different than gravestone] and her parents: John C. Deubel and Elizabeth Fulmer.
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ANNIE ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Hinton, Summers Co., WV—Friday, 21 October 1910
MONROE COUNTY NEWS
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her sister Effie Park Alford Delp in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Annie 1899 WV1, Edon Park 1860 WV2, Louis/Lewis Marion 1839 VA3, Robert 1800 VA4, Thomas 1771 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ANNIE L. ALFORD CASH
Annie Alford and William Cash
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 – used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 12 September 1960
HAMLIN—Mrs. Annie Alford Cash, 81, of Garretts Bend [Lincoln Co.], died yesterday at her home after a short illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Garretts Bend.
Surviving are four sons, C.B. of.Garretts Bend, Denver of Griffithsville, Glen of Milton and Destel of Charleston; three daughters, Mrs. J.W. Woodyard of Garretts Bend, Mrs. H.W. Bishop of St. Albans and Mrs. Lloyd Eggleton of Scott Depot; three brothers, J.V., L.D., and F.E. Alford of Garretts Bend; three sisters. Mrs. Lon Spurlock, Mrs. Frank McCallister and Mrs. Cora Meadows of Hurricane; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Dry Branch Elementary School by Minister Gerald Watts. Burial will be in McDowell Cemetery at Garretts Bend. The body is at Koontz Funeral Home here.
Photo from McDowell’s Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Cora Alice Alford Meadows, Georgia Allen Alford Spurlock, Fernandin Ezra Alford, and Jonas Vernon Alford in this compilation.
Annie L. Alford was born 15 Jan 1879 in Turkey Creek, Putnam Co., WV, the daughter of James Bird Alford and Sarah Wheeler. She married William E. Cash.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Annie L. 1879 WV1, James Bird 1855 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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ARMOND CHESTER ALFORD
Brother of Christine Elizabeth Alford Harris Dawson, AAFA #0960; Margie Morine Alford Sisk, AAFA #0959; Naomi Alford Jacobs, AAFA #0952; and William Harlan Alford, AAFA #0956
MESSENGER-INQUIRER
Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY—Wednesday, 21 April 1993
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Armond C. Alford (SS# issued in KY) was born 28 Aug 1918, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituary of his sister Naomi Alford Jacobs in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Harlan Alford and Ellen L. James Alford; and siblings Christine Elizabeth Alford Harris Dawson, Loren Glendon Alford, and William Harlan Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
On Armond Chester Alford’s 1945 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 26, unemployed, living in Madisonville, Hopkins Co., KY. He was born 18 Aug 1918 in Williamson, WV.
From SSACI: Armond Chester Alford was born 28 Aug 1918 in Williamson, WV, son of Harlen Alford and Ellen James.
From Kentucky, Birth Index (Ancestry): Armond C. Alford was born 28 Aug 1918 in Pike Co., KY, mother’s name Ellen James.
For more information on his family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller.
His lineage: Armond Chester 1918 KY1, Harlan 1894 KY2, Delaney 1871 KY3, Wilson L. “Cap” 1840 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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BARBARA ANN MCVEY ALFRED
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—_____ September 2009
Barbara Ann Alfred, 75, of Old Mill Road Weston passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at her residence following a short illness.
She was born in Muskeegum County, Ohio on December 23, 1933: daughter of the late John Ross McVey and Carrie Nevada (Hodge) McVey. On October 7, 1954, she married Dick Alfred, who survives.
Also surviving is one daughter: Debbie Murray and husband Bill of Weston, four grandchildren: Danny Murray (Chasidy), Sam Murray (Jennifer), Jon Murray and Ashley Murray, four great grandchildren: Megan Brooke Murray, Ian Thomas Murray, Nicholas Michael Murray and McKensie Jo Murray and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Alfred was preceded in death by two brothers: infant brother Roger McVey and Norman McVey and five sisters: infant sister Mary McVey, Gracie Drumm, Eloise Dublin, Vera Murphy, and Madeline McMaster.
Mrs. Alfred was co-owner of Alfred Exterminating from 1971-1997. She also retired from Weston State Hospital as a psychiatric aide and later a switchboard operator. Barbara was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Weston and a graduate of Weston High School with the “Class of 1952.”
Family and friends will be received at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home 730 N. Main Avenue Weston on Friday, September 4, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. from St. Patrick Catholic Church of Weston with Father Steve Vellalonga as celebrant. Interment will follow services in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Jane Lew, WV. A Rosary will be recited on Friday at 7:00 p.m. from the funeral home chapel….
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of arrangements for Barbara Ann Alfred.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Barbara A. Alfred (SS# issued in SC), last residence Weston, Lewis Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, Clarence Dixon “Dick” Alfred, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BARBARA LEONE ALFRED SHAVER
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 17 January 1999
ALUM BRIDGE [Lewis Co.]—Barbara L. Shaver, 40, of Alum Bridge, Lewis County, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998, in United Hospital Center, Clarksburg [Harrison Co.], after a long illness.
She was an agent with Real Estate Marketing and a member of the Eagles Auxiliary 2481, Moose Lodge 1376, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Leading Creek, and the church’s Altar Society.
Surviving: companion Rick Davidson; daughter, Keely Riley of Alum Bridge; father and stepmother, Dewayne and Carlen Alfred of Camden; stepfather and mother, John and Ada “Dot” Aman of Alum Bridge; brother, Michael Alfred of Coxs Mills; maternal grandmother, Geneva Talbott of Camden.
Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church.... Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Boyle Funeral Home, Weston, where there will be a rosary service at 8.
Photo from Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Camden, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, RLE
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Barbara Leone 1958 WV1, Dewayne Lee 1938 WV2, Arnold S. 1908 WV3, James 1836 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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BERNICE IRENE ALFRED
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—_____ January 2014
Bernice Irene Alfred of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Dec. 31 [2013].
She was born Jan. 15, 1925, in Pricetown, W.Va, to the late Omer and Delphia Alfred. She was a Protestant by faith and worked in Home Health Care in the Parkersburg area for many years.
She is survived by two sisters, Doloris Wiseman of Vienna and Annabell Gorrell of Alma, W.Va; one brother-in-law, Richard Brady, and several nieces and nephews.
She is also preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Herman and Glenn Alfred, and two sisters, Brenice Brady and Vonice Brady.
There will be no services held….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Bernice I. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her sister Vonice G. Alfred Brady in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Bernice Irene 1925 WV1, Omer Freer 1917 WV2, James 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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BERTHA EDNA TORMAN ALFORD
SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 16 October 1989
Mrs. B. Edna Torman Alford, 82, of Hurricane, died Oct. 14, 1898, in Putnam General Hospital, Teays Valley, after a long illness.
Surviving: sister, Mary Grass of Hurricane.
Service will be at 11 A.m. Tuesday at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane…. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery, near Hurricane….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bertha E. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 30 Dec 1906 and died _____ Oct 1989, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, William Dolan Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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BESSIE JOSEPHINE ALFORD MASSEY
[Although she died in Ohio, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to West Virginia.]
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 17 March 1975
PATRIOT [Gallia Co.], Ohio—Mrs. Bessie Alford Massey, 76, of Patriot, Ohio, formerly of St. Albans and Nitro, was dead on arrival Sunday at Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio, following a long illness.
She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, near Tornado.
Surviving: husband, Harry Massey; daughters, Mrs. Thelma McCallister, Mrs. Opal Miles and Mrs. Lucille White of St. Albans, Mrs. Arlene Beaver of Libya, North Africa, Mrs. Jean Sanson of Masury, Ohio: sons, Bradford of Patriot, Ohio, Eugene of Nitro; brothers, Romea Alford and Elvin “Butch” Alford of South Charleston, the Rev. Herbert Alford of Scott Depot; sisters, Miss Mamie Alford and Mrs. Alice Childress of South Charleston; 18 grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
The body is in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans. Arrangements are incomplete.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bessie Massey (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 29 Apr 1898, last residence Patriot, Gallia Co., OH.
See the obituaries of her parents Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford and in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Bessie Josephine 1898 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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BETTY JEAN ALFORD GOODWIN
Thomas Goodwin and Betty Alford on their wedding day, 29 Sept 1951
Photo from Marcia Corbett’s Corbett Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 11 February 2012
Betty Jean Goodwin, 83, of Lewisburg [Greenbrier Co.] passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Brier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Ronceverte after a short illness.
The family thanks the staffs of both Greenbrier Valley Medical Center and the Brier, as well as Dr. Connie Anderson and Betty’s “ladies,” Barbara Duff, Carol Holt, Janice McCarty and Becky Patterson for all the wonderful care they gave.
Mrs. Goodwin was born June 8, 1928, in Lewisburg, and was the daughter of the late Clark and Gladys Morgan Alford. She was one of seven children, two boys and five girls. Two sisters survive, Dorothy Schlegelmilch of Elk Grove, Calif., and Patty Keeler of Delaware, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Goodwin; brothers, Donald G. Alford and Harry Kent Alford; and sisters, Barbara Lee Holliday and Doris Hudson.
She is survived by her daughter, Marcia and husband, Rick Corbett; grandson, Jeffry Thomas Corbett; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grand-nieces and grand-nephews throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, California and Alaska.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, February 11, at Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Lewisburg…. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Lewisburg.
Photo from Greenbriar Memorial Gardens,, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leslie Acord
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. Goodwin (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her parents, Clark Lee Alford and Gladys Laura Morgan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in Ohio Obituaries; of her brother Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries; and of her sisters Doris Ann Alford Hudson and Dorothy Mae Alford Tupper Schlegelmilch in California Obituaries.
Barbara’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Betty Jean 1928 WV1, Clark Lee 1902 WV2, Olen Bucy 1877 WV3, Merican V. 1831 VA4, Joseph 1802 VA5, John 1773 VA6, John 1732 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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BLANCHE MABEL MCCORMICK ALFORD
Aunt of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Denver Cline Alford and Blanche Mabel McCormick Alford
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 – used with permission
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 27 February 1986
Mrs. Blanche M. Alford, 67, of Alum creek, died Wednesday [February 26] in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of Bible Center Church, Charleston.
Surviving: husband, Cline; daughter, Mrs. Betty Turley of Alum Creek; sons, Darrell of St. Albans, Jack of South Charleston, Gary of Nitro; sisters, Mrs. Olive White of Nitro, Mrs. Virginia Bonham of Charleston; brothers, Edgel McCormick of South Charleston, Bernie McCormick of Okeechobee, Fla., Dorsey McCormick of Winfield; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Friday in Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Blanche Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 29 July 1917 and died _____ Feb 1986, last residence Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, Denver Cline Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Gary David Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her son Darrell Eugene Alford in Virginia Obituaries; and of her daughter Betty Lou Alford Turley in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
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BRUCE “BUN” ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 12 March 1989
Bruce ‘Bun’ Alford, 71, of Hamlin, Lincoln County, died March 11, 1989, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, after a long illness.
He was a retired farmer and was a Mason.
Surviving: wife, Jessie Settles Alford; sons, James of Hamlin, Clayton of Fraziers Bottom, Joe of Albuquerque, N.M., and Kenny of West Hamlin; daughters, Doris Triplett and Darlene Neil, both of Hamlin, Phyllis Prichard of Culloden; brothers, Tom of Teays Valley and Fred of Sod; sisters, Verlie Cross of Parkersburg, Amy Thomas of Nitro and Reva Alford of Hamlin; 11 grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin…. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin, with Masonic graveside rites….
Photo from Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, William Stevens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Bruce Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 16 May 1917, last residence Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jessie Settle Alford; son James Vernon Alford; granddaughter Jessica Diane Alford; parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Bruce “Bun” 1917 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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CELIA ROSELLA BRADY COX ALFORD
From a Brady Family Reunion photo, Barbour County, 1913
Photo from PLUMBETREE’s PLUMB family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
Photo posted to her Find A Grave memorial by PLUMB
EAST LIVERPOOL REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Tuesday, 3 March 1936
Mrs. Celia Alford, 59, near Hookstown, Pa., died today at 1:15 a.m., in the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.N. Dean, 249 Louisiana avenue, Chester.
Mrs. Alford, born in Junior, W. Va., a daughter of Granville and Mary Brady, lived in Hancock county 12 years.
Besides her husband, she leaves another daughter, Mrs. W.A. Husted of East Liverpool; eight sons. W.G. Cox of East Liverpool; Earl C. Cox of Newell; Murrel T. Alford of Chester; Francis J. Alford of New Cumberland; Everett C. Alford, Lonnie A. Alford, Allan A. Alford and Harry M. Alford, at home; five brothers, and O.D. and F.G. Brady of Junior, W. Va.. W.P. Brady of Heater, W. Va., G.H. Brady and Charles Brady and three sisters. Mrs. T.F. Valentine of Belington, W Va.; Mrs. J.S. DeSau of Beach Creek, Pa., and Mrs. Maude Harvey of Painesville, O.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Dean home in charge of Rev. J.T. Vorhis. pastor of the Chester United Presbyterian church.
Burial will be made Friday at Junior, W. Va….
Photo from Valley River Brethren Cemetery, Junior, Barbour Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Elaine Everitt
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, Charles Morgan Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Allen Aldine Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
From WV Marriages: William A. Cox, age 38, married Celia R. Brady, age 21, on 12 Feb 1898 in Palatine, Marion Co., WV.
From WV Marriages: Charles M[organ] Allford, age 29 born in Randolph Co., WV, married Mrs. Celia Brady Cox, age 31 born in Barbour Co., WV, on 12 Feb 1909 in Junior, Barbour Co., WV.
From her death certificate: Celia Alford, born 9 Oct 1877 [different than gravestone] to Granville Brady and Mary Row, died 3 March 1936 in Chester, Hancock Co., WV. Her husband is listed as C.M. Alford.
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CHARLES JEFFERSON ALFRED
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 20 October 1911
Alfred, Charles J. Confederate veteran died at his home on Polk Creek Wednesday. He was in his 74th year.
Survived by wife and four sons, Perry G., Frank and Harry Alfred of Weston, and Ralph Alfred of Clarksburg.
Services at the Polk Creek M.E. Church.
Mr. Alfred was born in Albemarle county, Va. and came to this section in early life.
In another article:
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 27 October 1911
Alfred, Charles J.—Died Wednesday, October 18th, at age of 73 years, 2 months and 22 days, buried on the 19th.
He was eight years old, when he came with his father, Charles J. Alfred, to Lewis county in the year 1846 from Albemarle county, Va.
His widow and four sons survive.... An older brother, James Alfred, and four sisters, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Waggy, Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Hoover, all living and residing in this county, survive.”
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donell Moneypenny Henthorne
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Catherine Snyder Alfred; son Ralph E. Alfred; and brother Pleasant Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Charles Jefferson 1838 VA1, Charles J. 1808 VA2.
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CHARLES MORGAN ALFORD
[He died in Ohio, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to West Virginia.]
From a Brady Family Reunion photo, Barbour County, 1913
Photo from PLUMBETREE’s PLUMB family tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
EAST LIVERPOOL REVIEW
East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH—Saturday, 26 October 1963
Charles M Alford, 85, of Chester [Hancock Co., WV] R.D. 1, a retired farmer, died Friday at 1:25 p.m. at City Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Barbour County, W. Va., April 7, 1878, to Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Alford, and resided in this vicinity for 40 years.
His wife, Mrs. Celia Alford, died in 1936.
He is survived by six sons, Thomas Alford and Harry Alford of East Liverpool, Alford of Los Angeles, Everett Alford of Salineville, Lonnie Alford of Orlando, Fla., and Allen Alford of St. Louis, Mo.; two step-sons, Earl Cox of Newell and Vearl Dean of Chester, a step-daughter, Mrs. Ann Husted of East Liverpool, and 22 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday at 3 p.m. at the Chester Arner Chapel by the Rev. Donald L. Rettgwer, pastor of the Pleasant Heights Baptist Bible Church. Burial will be at Shadow Lawn Cemetery, Newell….
Photo from Shadow Lawn Memory Garden, Newell, Hancock Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janet Ryan Waite
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Charles Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 3 Apr 1879 and died _____ Oct 1963, last residence WV.
See the obituary of his wife, Celia Rosella Brady Cox Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Allen Aldine Alford in Kentucky Obituaries; and of his grandson Jerry Lee Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
From Ohio, Deaths, 1908–1932, 1938–2007 (Ancestry): Charles M. Alford, born 1878, died 25 Oct 1963 in East Liverpool, Columbiana Co., OH, widowed, age 85.
On Charles Morgan Alford’s 1942 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 63 living in R.D. 1 Chester, Hancock Co., WV. He says he was born 3 Apr 1879 in Randolph Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Charles Morgan 1879 WV1, James H. 1842 VA2, James 1812 VA3, Thomas 1757 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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CHRISTOPHER EDWIN PHOENIX ALFRED
HUR HERALD
Hur, Calhoun Co., WV—18 November 2003
Christopher Edwin Phoenix Alfred, 2 days old, of 3248 Vadis Road, Alum Bridge, West Virginia, died at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2003, in West Virginia University’s Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
Born at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2003, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV, he was a son of Christopher Dale Alfred and Felicia Dawne (Lamp) Alfred, who reside in Alum Bridge.
He was a Methodist by faith.
Survivors also include maternal grandparents, Herbert and Michele Morrell of Grantsville, WV; paternal grandparents, Edwin A. and Donna J. Alfred of Alum Bridge; maternal great-grandparents, Lou E. Grimm and Lewis C. Smith of Belpre, Ohio, and Bill and Marie Morrell of Grantsville; paternal great-grandparents, Marjorie B. Alfred of Alum Bridge, and George and Betty Hardbarger of Harrisville, WV; several aunts and uncles including Amanda D. Alfred and Eric S. Fisher of Alum Bridge, Alicia D. Morrell of Grantsville, and Kenneth and Teresa Harris of Grantsville; several great-aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by paternal great-grandfather, Oran Dale Alfred and maternal great-grandfather, Kenneth Dale Grimm.
Friends were received at Floyd Funeral Home of Weston, WV, graveside services and interment were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at Carder Cemetery in Vadis, WV….
Photo from Carder Cemetery, Vadis, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donna White
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his paternal great-grandfather, Oran Dale Alfred, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Christopher Edwin Phoenix 2003 WV1, Christopher Dale ???? WV2, Edwin A. ???? WV3, Oran Dale 1930 WV4, Arnold S. 1908 WV5, James 1836 VA6, Charles J. 1808 VA7.
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CLARA IRENE MOSS ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 10 July 1951
HURRICANE, July 9—(Special)—Mrs. Clare [sic] Irene Alford, 72, of RFD 2, Hurricane died today at home.
She is survived by her husband, James R. Alford of Hurricane; four daughters, Mrs. Angie Sowards, Mrs. Vosta Willis and Mrs. V.A. Curry, all of Huntington and Mrs. D.J. Dunn of Akron, O.; five sons, Herman, L.C., Lonnie and Cephas, all of Hurricane and Cecil of St. Albans; a sister, Mrs. Mary Wheeler of Hurricane and a half-brother, I.H. Lemons of Alderson.
The body is at Allen Mortuary in Hurricane.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Robert Alford; and children Angie Bell Alford Sowards, Joseph Cephas Alford, Leslie Ceber Alford, Virginia Elizabeth Alford Curry, and William Cecil Alford in this compilation.
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CLARENCE DIXON “DICK” ALFRED
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—_____ March 2011
C.D. “Dick” Alfred, 80, of 2965 Old Mill Rd., Weston passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at his residence.
He was born in Weston on June 28, 1930: son of the late Clarence Warder Alfred and Laura [sic: Lura] Irene (Sholes) Alfred. On October 7, 1954, he married the late Barbara Ann (McVay) Alfred
Mr. Alfred is also survived by one daughter: Debra Darlene Murray and husband Bill of Weston, four grandchildren; William Daniel Murray, Samuel Joseph Murray, Jonathan Lee Murray, & Ashley Nicole Murray, and four great grandchildren: Megan Brooke Murray, Ivan Thomas Murray, Nicholas Michael Murray, & McKenzie Jo Murray.
Mr. Alfred was a businessman, and operated Alfred Exterminating for many years in Weston. He was a Methodist by faith. He enjoyed taking great care of his lawn and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
…. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday from the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home chapel…. Interment will follow services in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens of Weston with full Military Services….
Photos from Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Jane Lew, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Heidi Crup
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence D. Alfred (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Weston, Lewis Co., WV.
See the obituary of his wife, Barbara Ann McVey Alfred, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Clarence Dixon 1930 WV1, Clarence Warder 1899 WV2, Ulva Victor 1867 WV3, Pleasant 1845 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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CLARK LEE ALFORD
[Although he died in Ohio, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to West Virginia.]
Photo from Marcia Corbett’s Corbett Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
BECKLEY POST-HERALD
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Friday, 9 March 1951
HINTON, March 8—Clark L. Alford, 49, died at his home in Columbus, O., Tuesday [March 6] at 10:15 p.m. after an extended illness. Mr. Alford had moved to Columbus from Beckley in September, 1950. He was a former employee of the Beckley Newspapers Corporation.
Mr. Alford was born at Marie, Summers County, February 10, 1902, a son of the late O.B. and Norma Brown Alford. He was a member of the West Park Methodist Church at Columbus, and the Lewisburg Masonic Lodge. The body will be removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Leonard Ballard at Alderson Friday from the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Lewisburg…. Burial will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery at Lewisburg. The Lewisburg Masonic Lodge will have charge of the graveside services.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gladys Alford, of Columbus; two sons, Harry and Homer, of the U.S. Army, stationed on Okinawa; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Holiday, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Robert Tupper, of California; Mrs. Thomas Goodwin, of Roanoke, Va.; Patricia and Doris at home; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Burns, of Ronceverte, and Mrs. Virginia Ballard, of Alderson, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Alford is a nephew of Roxie and Lura Brown of Hinton.
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From his Find A Grave memorial, contributed by his son-in-law Charles Edward Holliday:
Clark Lee Alford worked a lifetime as a printer in Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Beckley and Charleston, WV, then in Zanesville and Columbus, OH.
At one time he was the editor of The Sentinel newspaper at White Sulphur Springs and published a weekly for the Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Lewisburg Methodist Church.
On 6 Sep 1924 married Gladys Laura Morgan, a student nurse at Greenbier Valley Hospital in Ronceverte, WV. They had 7 children and after living in Lewisburg and Beckley moved to Columbus, Ohio in September 1950.
Shortly after moving to Columbus Clark became ill and died March 6, 1951. Gladys started to work at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus and worked there until she became ill.
Photo from Rosewood Cemetery, Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Leslie Acord
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife Gladys Laura Morgan Alford; daughter Betty Jean Alford Goodwin; parents, Olen Bucy Alford and Nora D. Brown Alford; and sisters Mary Ellen Alford Burns and Virginia Alford Ballard in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in Ohio Obituaries; daughters Doris Ann Alford Hudson and Dorothy Mae Alford Tupper Schlegelmilch in California Obituaries; and son Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries.
Clark was born 10 Feb 1902 in Summers Co., WV.
Clark’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Clark Lee 1902 WV1, Olen Bucy 1877 WV2, Merican V. 1831 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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CLAYTON ROBERT ALFORD
[He died while working in Montana, but we are also including his obituary here because his home was in West Virginia.]
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Wednesday, 5 October 1938
In another article:
DAILY MISSOULIAN
Missoula, Missoula Co., MT—Thursday, 6 October 1938
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Robert Lee Alford and Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and brother Ralph Douglas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Carl Lucas Alford and Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in Ohio Obituaries; and brother Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
From Montana, County Births and Deaths (Ancestry): Clayton Robert Alford, age 18 born 24 Oct 1919 in Eckman, McDowell Co., WV, son of Robert Alford, died 2 Oct 1938 in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., MT.
Clayton’s birth year on his death certificate and his gravestone is incorrect. He is not listed on the 1920 census, and he is age 1 in 1930—see census reports included with his father’s obituary.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Clayton Robert 1921 WV1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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CLYDE DANIEL ALFORD, SR.
Photos posted to his Find A Grave memorial by Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 – used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 3 May 1983
FORMER S.A. MAYOR ‘COACH’ ALFORD DIES
Service will be Wednesday for Clyde “Coach” D. Alford, 73, of 930 Park St., St. Albans, who died Monday in Thomas Memorial Hospital of an apparent heart attack.
He was mayor of St. Albans from 1973 to 1977 and also was a former councilman. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Greenbrier Military School and Marshall University. He was a member of the football team and wrestling team at Marshall and played professional football for an independent league. He was a member of the National Retired Teacher’s Association. He was a coach and teacher for 39 years and retired from St. Albans Junior High School in 1973. He also taught at Poca and St. Albans high schools. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Albans.
Surviving: wife, Elizabeth; sons, Frank Thomas of Rockford, Ill., Daniel of Colorado; daughters, Mrs. Susan Daniels of Cross Lanes, Mrs. Diann Foster of St. Albans.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church of St. Albans…. Burial will be in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Clyde Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 9 May 1908 and died _____ May 1983, last residence Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Mary Maxine Leasure Alford; third wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Phipps Hunter Alford; and parents, Frank Leslie Alford and Abigail Cranogwen Thomas Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his first wife, Evelyn “Bobbye” Wiggins Alford; and son Clyde Daniel Alford Jr. in Colorado Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Clyde Daniel 1908 WV1, Frank Leslie 1881 WV2, John D. 1846 WV3, William 1822 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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COLUMBUS JACKSON ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 16 July 1946
Alford, Columbus Jackson (Bub)—76, of Smith Creek, St. Albans, died yesterday morning [July 15] at his home.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Massey of Gallipolis, O. Mrs. Alice Childress of Alum Creek, the Misses Mamie and Sylvia Alford. both at home; four sons, Roy Alford of Parksburg, Pa., Elvin and Herbert Alford, both of St. Albans, and Romea Alford of South Charleston; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Service will be at 3:30 p. m. tomorrow at the Wesleyan Methodist Mission in St. Albans…. Burial will be In Teays Hill cemetery with the Bartlett mortuary of St. Albans in charge.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Zora Alice Draper Alford; children Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford; and siblings Minnie Golden Alford Lawson and Rhoda Ann Alford Thornton in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Columbus Jackson 1866 WV1, George Washington 1837 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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CONNIE FAYE CRIST ALFORD DAUGHENBAUGH
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ July 2013
Connie Faye Daughenbaugh, 60, of Sod went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 18, 2013 at home.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie, of 28 years; children, Jamie Alford, Brian (Brandi) Alford and Jeremy (Jessica) Alford; mother, Nina Cypert; six brothers, Eugene, Richard, Randy, Roy, Russell and David Crist, three sisters, Nancy Harvey, Wanda Pittman and Rhonda Crist, eleven grandchildren, one great granddaughter and best friend Judy Carr.
A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 27, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Connie F. Daughenbaugh (SS# issued in WV) was born 14 July 1953, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her son Jeremy Dewayne Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her first husband’s lineage: David ???? WV1, Elvin Samuel 1927 WV2, Elvin Samuel 1903 WV3, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV4, George Washington 1837 VA5, Robert 1814 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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CONRAD CLINE ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Tuesday, 13 January 2004
Conrad Cline Alford, 55, of Culloden, W.Va., passed away in the comfort of family and friends, Monday January 12, 2004, in St. Mary’s Medical Center after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, Conrad Charlton Alford.
He was employed by Tri-State Chrysler of Huntington and Oak Hill Chrysler of Oak Hill; member of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane; a Mason, Scottish Rite, West Virginia Motor Sports board member and a member of the Mustang Club of West Virginia.
He is survived by his loving wife Connie; daughters Marsha Alford of Scott Depot and Marlene Alford of Hurricane; his mother, Ruth [Ashworth[ Alford of Hurricane; sister, Linda Kaye Carter of Endicott, N.Y.
Funeral service 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel, Hurricane; entombment in Valley View Memorial Park Mausoleum [Hurricane, Putnam Co.]....
Photo from Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candie Freeman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Conrad Cline 1948 WV1, Conrad Charlton 1920 WV2, Herman Clyde 1898 WV3, James Robert 1881 WV4, Joseph A. 1840 VA5, Robert 1814 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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CORA BUTLER ALFRED
CALHOUN CHRONICLE
Grantsville, Calhoun Co., WV—26 May 1994
Cora Alfred, 81, of Rosedale, died Saturday, May 21, 1994, at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.
She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Thomas and Sally Parsons Butler. She was a 1985 Calhoun County Belle. She was a member of Linden Order of Eastern Star, Minnora Rebekah Lodge, Orma/Arnoldsburg Home Extension Club, and Orma United Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Lenora Eggeman of Orville, Ohio, and Carolyn Miller of Rosedale; three brothers, Doy Butler of Chloe, Milton “Dolen” Butler of Monroe Falls, Ohio, and Nolen Butler of Naples, Fla.; three sisters, Chloe Alfred of Arnoldsburg, Flava Fisher of Cottageville, and Floda Dulaney of Naples; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Johnie Alfred; one daughter; one grandson; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services were held at Stump Funeral Home, Arnoldsburg…. Burial was in Orma Cemetery.
Photo from Orma United Methodist Church Cemetery, Orma, Calhoun Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jaime Paxton Booher
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituaries of her daughter Chloe Lenora Alfred Eggeman Smith in Ohio Obituaries; and sister Chloe Butler Alfred in Florida Obituaries.
She and her sister, daughters of Thomas Butler and Sally Parsons, married Alfred brothers, sons of Charles Leroy Alfred and second wife Mary Elizabeth White.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Johnie Ray 1911 WV1, Charles Leroy 1866 WV2, James S. 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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CORA ALICE ALFORD MEADOWS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 4 May 1965
Meadows, Mrs. Cora Alice—88, Hurricane, Putnam County, Monday at home. Hurricane Church of Christ, Lincoln County native.
Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Virgie Burns, Mrs. Zelpha Davis, both Culloden, Mrs. Helda Kinder, Mrs. Clara Terry, Mrs. Pansy Gillespie, all Hurricane; son, Jasper, Hurricane; brothers, Dow, Ezra and Jonas Alford, all Garrets Bend; sisters Mrs. Wilda McCallister, Mrs. Georgia Spurlock, Hurricane.
Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hurricane Church of Christ, Riddle Cemetery, Charlie’s Creek. Body at home of daughter, Mrs. Gillespie. Allen Funeral Home.
Photo from Charleys Creek Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her siblings Annie L. Alford Cash, Georgia Allen Alford Spurlock, Fernandin Ezra Alford, and Jonas Vernon Alford in this compilation.
Cora Alice Alford was born 19 Dec 1876 in Turkey Creek, Putnam Co., WV, the daughter of James Bird Alford and Sarah Wheeler. She married George Benton Meadows.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Cora Alice 1876 WV1, James Bird 1855 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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DAVID WAYNE ALFORD
[He died in Florida, where he spent winters, but we are including his obituary here because his home was in West Virginia.]
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Sunday, 17 February 2013
David W. Alford, 66, of Ona, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.
David was born on Feb. 13, 1946 to the late Richard and Mary Beth Alford. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a retired employee of BASF.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Irwin Alford; his son, Sean Alford, daughters, Dr. Tara (Brian) Ray and Jessika (Clete) Fisher, all of Hurricane, W.Va.; brothers, Barry (Annie) Alford of St. George, Utah, and Mike (Stacie) Alford of Cheyenne, Wyo., and sister, Joy Alford, also of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Priscilla and Lisa.
A celebration of life will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 3653 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV, on Feb. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, 3350 W. Audubon Park Path, Lecanto, FL 34461.
In another article:
CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE
Crystal River, Citrus Co., FL—10 February 2013
David W. Alford, 66, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Hospice of Citrus County, Lecanto. Private arrangements by Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.
In another article:
Inverness, Citrus Co., FL—_____ February 2013
David W. Alford, age 66, West Virginia and winter residents here for three years, died Thursday, February 7, 2013.
David was born on February 13, 1946 to the late Richard and Mary (Willis) Alford. He served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed geo-caching and making model airplanes.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 45 years, Bonnie Alford; his son Sean Alford, daughters Tara (Brian) Ray and Jessika (Clete) Fisher, all of Hurricane, WV; brothers Barry (Anne) Alford, St. George, UT and Mike (Stacie) Alford, Cheyenne, WY; sister Joy Alford, Cheyenne, WY; ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Priscilla and Lisa.
Private arrangements under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
We included the obituary of his mother, Mary Elizabeth Willis Fassett Alford, in Wyoming Obituaries.
David was the son of Mary and her first husband, Dale Fassett. He was adopted by Mary’s second husband, Richard Hallie Alford. Adoption notice:
DAILY SENTINEL
Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO—Friday, 23 October 1959
1950 census, Greeley, Weld Co., CO:
Dale W. Fassett head 29 CO
Mary B. wife 24 KS
David W. son 4 CO
Barry Lynn son 2 CO
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His adopted lineage: David Wayne 1946 WV1, Richard Hallie 1924 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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BELLE ALFORD
THE LEADER
Hinton, Summers Co., WV—Thursday, 11 October 1928
Photo from Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Agnes Jane “Jennie” Alford Kennedy, Luther Lyle Alford, Olen Bucy Alford, and Thomas Fletcher Alford in this compilation.
Her ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Delila 1862 WV1, Merican V. 1831 VA2, Joseph 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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DENVER CLINE ALFORD
Uncle of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Source unknown
_____, WV—Wednesday, 18 October 1995
Cline Alford, 84, of Alum Creek died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1995, at PCH #2, St. Albans, after a long illness.
He was a retired chemical operator for Union Carbide, South Charleston. He was a member of the Bible Center Church.
Surviving: daughter, Betty Turley of Alum Creek; sons, Darrell Alford of Richmond, Va., Jack Alford of South Charleston, and Gary Alford of Alum Creek; brother, Ellis Alford of Scott Depot; sister, Faye Chandler of South Charleston; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek….
Photo from Forks of Coal Community Cemetery, Alum Creek, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Cline Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 16 July 1911, last residence Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Blanche Mabel McCormick Alford; son Gary David Alford; brother Norris Ellis Alford; stepmother Nellie Adkins Alford Nicholas; and half-siblings Faye Frances Alford Chandler and Forrest Wilmer Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Darrell Eugene Alford in Virginia Obituaries; of his daughter Betty Lou Alford Turley in Pennsylvania Obituaries; and of his sister Martha Lillian Alford Blankenship Wolfe in South Carolina Obituaries.
In 1920, Denver C. Alford, age 7, is living with his father, stepmother, and siblings in Washington, Lincoln Co., WV.
From WV Births: Denver C. Alford was born in 1912 in Lincoln Co., WV. [He may have been born in 1912 since he was age 7 in 1920.]
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Denver Cline 1911 WV1, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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DIANA YVONNE FORREN ALFORD
THE REGISTER-HERALD
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Saturday, 10 January 2009
GRASSY MEADOWS [Greenbrier Co.]—Diana Yvonne Alford, 70, of Grassy Meadows, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 in the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center at Fairlea following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 9, 1938 in Pike County, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Laylie Sellards Forren.
She served in the United States Navy; worked for the Bank of Alderson and Greenbrier Valley National Bank as a teller before retiring and was known by her family as a real ‘homebody.’
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Jacqueline Lytle.
Survivors include her husband James W. Alford; one son Greg Alford of Clearwater, Fla.; one daughter Cindy Alford of Grassy Meadows; one brother Hobert Forren and wife Pauline of Grassy Meadows; one sister Naomi Clary and husband Horace of Fredericksburg, Va.; and four grandchildren Jimmy Alford, Heather Breault, Heaven Stewart, and Kylie Alford.
Services will 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, in the Meadow Grove Baptist Church at Dawson…. Burial will follow in the Wallace Memorial Cemetery at Clintonville….
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the American Cancer Society, 1816 Jefferson Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
Arrangements by Smathers Funeral Chapel, Rainelle.
Photo from Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Crawley, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pamela Pomeroy
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Diana Y. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV.
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DILEMMA LAFERNE “DOLLY” ALFORD MCCLAIN
Sister of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Photos from her Find A Grave memorial, posted by Family Heritage of the Virginias [her brother Norris Lynn Alford]
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Dilemma Laferne ‘Dolly’ Alford McClain, 83, of Scott Depot WV, left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on December 4, 2021, at Saint Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV.
She was born June 5, 1938, in St. Albans, WV to the late Norris Ellis and Jewell Kathryn Webster Alford. Her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert Gary McClain died in 2019.
Dolly graduated from Winfield High School, Class of 1956. She worked for the Travelers Insurance in Charleston as a typist in the later 1950’s-early 1960’s. Dolly was active in church activities for most of her life. She served as secretary at The Depot in Scott Depot for many years. Dolly currently attended Teays Valley Church of God.
Dolly is survived by a son, Robert McClain, and wife Lynn Braskey McClain, of Daniels, WV; three grandchildren: Elizabeth McClain (Manny Santana), of Kalamazoo, MI, Caleb McClain, of St. Joseph, MI and Richard Tyler Underwood (Battine Batina), of Washington, DC; great-grandson Sebastian Santana; sister Lowella Morris (Roger), of Wilmington, DE; brother Norris Alford; of Tucson, AZ; a niece, Sarah White, of Tucson, AZ; a nephew John Alford, of Parkersburg; and her precious Furbaby ‘Sassy.’
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 8, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane…. A private family burial will take place at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV.
Memorial donations may be made in Dolly’s name to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023….
Photos from Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Norris Ellis Alford and Jewell Kathryn Webster Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dilemma Laferne 1938 WV1, Norris Ellis 1908 WV2, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV3, Lafayette 1850 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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DOROTHY L. ALFORD HARSHBARGER MEADOWS
Source unknown, but probably:
Poca, Putnam Co., WV—_____ December 2008
Dorothy L. Meadows, 77, of Eleanor passed away December 16, 2008.
Mrs. Meadows is survived by her children, Pam Meadows of Eleanor, Brenda and husband, Roger Shull, of Milton and Kevin and wife, Ruth Harshbarger, of Lavallette; brother, Homer Alford of Milton; and four grandchildren, Carrie Shull, Matthew Shull, Aaron Harshbarger and Nichole Harshbarger.
Services will be held. Entombment will be in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium, Red House. Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Meadows family….
Photo from Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ruby Angela Winter Vickers
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy L. Meadows (SS# issued in WV) was born 11 May 1931, last residence Eleanor, Putnam Co., VA.
See the obituary of her mother, Garnette Virginia Cooper Alford, in this compilation.
Dorothy married (1) Harold Harshbarger on 10 May 1947 in Cabell Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Dorothy 1931 WV1, Homer Holley 1897 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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DOROTHY ELIZABETH PHIPPS HUNTER ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 30 September 1990
Mrs. Elizabeth Phipps Alford, 72, of St. Albans, died Sept. 29, 1990, in Vineyard-Parkway Personal Care Home, St. Albans, after a long illness.
She was a retired saleswoman for McClung & Morgan Department Store. She was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Albans, and a 35-year resident of St. Albans.
Surviving: daughter, Diann H. Foster of St. Albans; grandson, Mark Alexander Foster of St. Albans.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church…. Burial will be in Danville Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bartlett Funeral Home, St. Albans, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Photo from Danville Cemetery, Danville, Boone Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Mark Persons
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that D. Elizabet H. Alford [sic] (SS# issued in WV) was born 24 Feb 1918 and died _____ Sept 1990, last residence Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituary of her second husband, Clyde Daniel Alford Sr., in this compilation.
Dorothy Elizabeth Phipps was born in Danville, Boone Co., WV, daughter of John Wilbur Phipps and Ethel Appleton Thompson.
From WV Marriages: Elizabeth Phipps, age 18, married Roscoe Hunter, age 31, on 1 June 1936 in Boone Co., WV.
From WV Marriages: Dorothy Elizabeth Hunter married Clyde Daniel Alford on 1 Oct 1949 in Winfield, Putnam Co., WV.
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EARLENNA ALFORD MCDONALD
Photo from Sheila Finley’s Finley Family Tree (Ancestry)
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 7 April 2004
MASON—Earlenna McDonald, 60, of Mason died April 5, 2004. Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, at Tucker Funeral Home, Mason. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Letart.
Photo from Union Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Jim and Elizabeth
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her mother, Emma Mae Smith Alford Lesher Smith; sister, Anna Mae Alford Jeffers Doneff; and half-siblings Karen Francis Alford Cremeans Holley and Roger Earl Alford in this compilation.
Earlenna’s father’s name is engraved as Earl Wine Alford Jr. on his military gravestone in Lunsford Cemetery.
From WV Births: Erlenna Alford was born in 1943 in Putnam Co., WV.
From Marriage License Application, Mason Co., WV—West Virginia Archives and History: Earlena Alford, age 17, married Ernest Deo McDonald, age 28, son of Doyle McDonald and Mirta Leasher McDonald Sams on 21 Jan 1961 in Milton, Cabell Co., WV. Consent for Earlena’s marriage was given by her father: “Consent given by Earl W. Alford, Jr., father of the Bride, as full Custody.” His residence is Barberton, Summit Co., OH. Her residence is Akron, Summit Co., OH.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Earlenna 1943 WV1, Earl Wine 1922 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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EARLY WINE ALFORD, SR.
“Missouri (Edmonds) & Early Wine Alford—Photo courtesy of Forest & Stella Alford”
Photo from paison430’s Elsie Virginia Wallace Family Tree (Ancestry)
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 12 November 1976
MILTON—Earl W. Alford, 81, of Milton, who has 108 survivors, died Thursday in Huntington Hospital after a short illness.
He was a retired employee of the Chessie System.
Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Mabel Byrd and Mrs. Charlene Null of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Audrey Arthur of Milton, Mrs. Eva Holley of Huntington, Mrs. James Davis of Scott Depot; sons, Thomas, Earl Jr., Richard and Forest of Milton, Paul of Ray, Ohio, Milton of Columbus, Ohio, William of Denver, Herbert of Ona, Wendell of Fraziers Bottom; 42 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Milton.... Burial will be in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton.
Friends may call today from 2 to 9 p.m. at Heck Funeral Home, Milton.
Photo taken at Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Early Alford (SS# issued by the RR Board) was born 18 Jan 1895, last residence Milton, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his children Julia Audrey Alford Arthur, Lois Rozella Alford Davis, and Wendell Wayne Alford; daughters-in-law Elsie Mae Adams Ferrell Alford and Lucy Virginia Ward Alford; and sister-in-law Garnett Virginia Cooper Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his sons Milton Reece Alford and Paul Desmond Alford in Ohio Obituaries; of his daughter Mabel Glenna Alford Byrd Barboe in Colorado Obituaries; and of his daughter-in-law Mary Beth Willis Alford in Wyoming Obituaries.
Early Wine Alford was born 8 Jan 1895 in Lincoln Co., WV, the son of Milton Eli Alford and Emma Hager. They had 14 children. Early died 11 Nov 1976 in Huntington, Cabell Co., WV, and is buried in Lunsford Cemetery.
Milton Eli Alford was born 30 Dec 1860 in Cabell Co., WV, the son of James Alford and Mary Jane Wilkinson. He married Emma Hager. They had 2 children. Milton died in 1932 and is buried in the Alford Cemetery in Milton, Cabell Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3. This genealogy spells Early’s name Earlewine, but his family, his gravestone, and most records show him as Early W. Alford or Early Wine Alford.
His lineage: Early Wine 1895 WV1, Milton Eli 1860 VA2, James 1825 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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EDNA E. MUNDELL ALFRED
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
WV—Friday, 18 November 1966
Mrs. Edna E. Alford, 83, of Mineral Wells, died Friday afternoon [November 18] following an extended illness.
Born in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Lee and Adeline Gaston Mundell, she was the widow of J.T. Alfred, a member of the Pisgah Methodist Church, and a charter member of the D of A Hope Council No. 24 of Pee Wee, W.Va. Mrs. Alfred spent the greater part of her life in Wirt County, coming to Mineral Wells 18 years ago to reside with a daughter.
Survivors include two sons, James L. Alfred, Parkersburg, Duane Alfred, Marietta, O.; three daughters, Mrs. Roy Smith, with whom she made her home, Mrs. J.W. Ott and Mrs. E.W. Thomas, both of Parkersburg; one brother, Ernest G. Mundell, Akron, O.; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Norman, Weston, Mrs. Osa Andrick, Parkersburg and Grace Mundell of Clarksburg; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Dale Young and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pisgah Church…. Burial will be in the Pisgah Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Leavitt Funeral Home after 6 p.m. today until one hour prior to services.
Photo from Pisgah Cemetery, Elizabeth, Wirth Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Mike Windland
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna Alfred (SS# issued in WV) was born 4 June 1883 and died _____ Nov 1966, last residence Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her daughters Imogene Mardell Alfred Thomas and Olga Nelia Alfred Ott in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Edna Maxine Alfred Smith in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: James Thaddeus 1869 WV1, James 1836 VA2, Charles J. 1808 VA3.
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EDNA EARL SMITH ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 14 April 1991
Mrs. Edna E. Smith Alford, 65, of 4881 Big Tyler Road, died April 12, 1991, at home after a long illness. She was a retired custodian from Perrow Presbyterian Church, Cross Lanes, and a former employee of Lincoln County Board of Education.
Surviving: husband, Palmer; daughters, Corrine Shauver of Fairmont, Sandra K. Thaxton of Cross Lanes; sons, Palmer Jr. of Sod, Carl Chandler of Fairmont, Billy and Bobby, both of Cross Lanes; stepdaughters, Phyllis Adams of Rock Hill, S.C., Patricia Williams; sisters, Mary Mosteller of Sod, Ruth Mosteller of Teays Valley, Dorothy Mosteller of St. Albans; brothers, Junior Chandler of Yawkey, Denver Chandler of Hurricane, Arthur Mosteller of Sod, Donald and Roger Mosteller, both of St. Albans; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Edna E. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 19 Jan 1926, last residence Sod, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, Palmer Mason Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Palmer Mason Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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EFFIE PARK ALFORD DELP
RALEIGH REGISTER
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Monday, 21 February 1966
Photo from Green Hill Cemetery, Union, Monroe Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Effie Delp (SS# issued in WV), last residence Mullens, Wyoming Co., WV.
See the obituary of her sister Annie Alford in this compilation.
From WV Marriages: Effie Park Alford, age 21, married John James Delp, age 23, on 19 June 1912 in Monroe Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Effie Park 1890 WV1, Edon Park 1860 WV2, Louis/Lewis Marion 1839 VA3, Robert 1800 VA4, Thomas 1771 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ELLEN VALERIA ALFORD WOODALL
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 13 January 1953
HAMLIN [Lincoln Co.], Jan. 12 (Special)—Mrs. Ellen Woodall, 72, died this a.m. today at her home near Hamlin after an illness of several weeks. She was the widow of William Woodall.
Surviving are two sons, Hursey and Hurxel, both of Hamlin; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Stewart, Kayford; a sister, Mrs. Alice Sink, Decatur, Tenn.; a brother, James Alford, Hurricane, and 10 grandchildren.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Koontz mortuary at Hamlin…. Burial will be in the Evans Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and flower girls, nieces….
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her brother James Robert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Virginia Caroline Alford Meadows in Tennessee Obituaries.
From Find A Grave: She was born 18 July 1880 and died 12 Jan 1953, burial in Woodall Cemetery in Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Ellen Valeria 1880 WV1, Joseph A. 1840 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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ELSIE MAE ADAMS FERRELL ALFORD
Photo from Heck Funeral Home
Photo from gravestone
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—11 September 2007
Elsie Ferrell, 81, of Milton, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at her daughter’s residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Heck Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will follow in Bicker Cemetery.
She was born December 28, 1925 in Milton, a daughter of the late Elijah Adams and Virginia Shaffer.
She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ferrell and one daughter, Sharon Miller.
She was a member of Freewill Baptist Church of Charleston, W.Va.
She is survived by one son, Jack Ferrell and his wife Kim; one daughter, Roseann Cuny Newsome and her husband Robert; three sisters, Mabel Beshaers, Malinda Supthin and Margie Scarberry; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren….
Photo from Bicker Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Louise (previously Weez)
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her father-in-law, Early Wine Alford, in this compilation.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
Her obituary on the Heck Funeral Home website is identical to the one in the newspaper above, but the headline is “Obituary for Elsie Ferrell Alford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her second husband’s lineage: Earl Wine 1922 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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ELSIE JEWELL ALFORD WHITE
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Sunday, 6 November 2005
Elsie Jewell White, 93, of Milton peacefully passed away on Nov. 5, 2005, following a long illness. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at Heck Funeral Home…. Burial will follow in the Bicker Cemetery on Barkers Ridge Road, Milton.
Jewell was born Jan. 15, 1912, in Hurricane, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph Willard “Pete” and Flora Ann Woodall Alford. She was retired from BASF and as a personal caregiver. She was a long time member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Hurricane, being baptized at the age of 16.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oval Lee White; three brothers, Homer, Willard and Bernie Alford; five sisters, Verba White, Velma Scarberry, Margie Barnett, Virgie Fizer and Gracie Alford.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Jean and Floyd “Jack” Hickman of Milton; one grandson, Randy Lee Hickman; one granddaughter, Benita Lynn Ryalls, both of Milton; three great-grandchildren, Cassie Lynn Ryalls of Asheville, N.C., Zachary Brad Ryalls of Milton and Jasmin Lee Chaney Hickman of Culloden; and several special nieces and nephews. Thanks to Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation, especially to the employees of the North Front Hall and to Hospice Care of Kanawha County. Online condolences may be sent at www.heckfuneralhome.net.
Thanks to Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation, especially to the employees of the North Front Hall and to Hospice Care of Kanawha County.
Photo from Bicker Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Weez
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elsie J. White (SS# issued in WV), last residence Milton, Cabell Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Elsie Jewell 1912 WV1, Joseph Willard 1875 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ELVIN SAMUEL ALFORD, JR.
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ October 2014
Samuel Alford, Jr., 87, of South Charleston, left to be with Jesus Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice, Charleston.
He was a retired Waymaster from Union Carbide, South Charleston; he attended the Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene and served in the Army Air Corps in Korea during World War II.
Junior was preceded in death by his grandson, Marc Sparks; parents, Elvin Sr. and Thelma Alford; brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and his first wife, Katie Alford and Ray and Betty Alford; and sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Charles Blalock.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret “Peggy” Stafford Alford; daughters, Karen Sparks of South Charleston and Margie (Robert) Childress of North Carolina; sons, David Alford of South Charleston and Terry (Tereasa) Alford of Garretts Bend; 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, October 31, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek…. Entombment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW 4768….
Photo from Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret Jane “Peggy” Stafford Alford; father, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr.; and brother Romea Curtis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Ray Edwin Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and sister Jessie Louise Alford Blalock in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Elvin Samuel 1927 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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ELVIN SAMUEL “BUTCH” ALFORD, SR.
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 8 April 1978
Elvin “Butch” Alford Sr., 74, of Route 2 St. Albans, died Friday in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was retired from Union Carbide and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving: wife Thelma; daughter, Mrs. Jessie L. Blalock of Annandale, Va; sons Elvin S. Jr. and Curtis, both of South Charleston, Ray of Willoughby, Ohio; sisters, Miss Mamie Alford and Mrs. Alice Childress, both of South Charleston; brothers, the Rev. Herbert Alford of Scott Depot, Romea of South Charleston; 11 grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans…. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park….
Photos from Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Schoening
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that E. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 28 July 1903 and died _____ Apr 1978, last residence St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his sons Elvin Samuel Alford Jr. and Romea Curtis Alford; parents Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his son Ray Edwin Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and daughter Jessie Louise Alford Blalock in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Elvin Samuel 1903 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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EMMA MAE SMITH ALFORD LESHER SMITH
Photo from her Find A Grave memorial
BEACON JOURNAL
Akron, Summit Co., OH—Sunday, 20 September 1987
Photo from Forest Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Lori
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Emma M. Smith (SS# issued in OH) was born 6 Sept 1923, last residence Milton, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her daughters Anna Mae Alford Jeffers Doneff and Earlenna Alford McDonald in this compilation.
From SSACI: Her name is listed as:
Jan 1944: Emma Mae Alford
Mar 1948: Emma Mae Lesher
Nov 1967: Emma Lesher Smith
Nov 1973: Emma Mae Smith
No marriage records have been found for Emma. A family member reports that she and Earl Wine Alford Jr., father of her daughters, were never married.
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ERMA MAE ALFORD WADE
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ October 2011
Erma Mae Wade, 93, of Griffithsville [Lincoln Co.], went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Hospice West, South Charleston, after a long illness.
She was a very loving mother and grandmother to her family, and a member of Sand Fork Baptist Church.
Erma was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt; sons, Ricky and Robert Wade; parents, Cora and Mann Alford; brother, Virgil and sisters, Myrtle and Gladys.
She is survived by daughter, Janice (Bill) Fore; four sons, Freeman (Wilma) Wade of Tango; Bill (Sharon), Joe (Jeannie) and Dale (Frances) Wade all of Griffithsville; sister, Francis Torman of Sod; 20 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek…. Burial will follow in Samson Cemetery, Griffithsville….
The family wants to give a special Thank You to the staff at Hospice West for their loving and professional care.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma M. Wade (SS# issued in WV) was born 26 May 1920, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of her father, Fernandin Ezra “Mann” Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her brother Ezra Virgil “Tom” Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Erma Mae 1920 WV1, Fernandin Ezra 1894 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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EUGENE E. ALFORD
Cousin of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 10 May 1999
Eugene E. Alford, 59, of Charleston died Saturday, May 8, 1999, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Kanawha County.
Surviving: cousins, Stafford Chandler of South Charleston, Joan Parsons of Ceredo.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans.... Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum, St. Albans....
Photos from Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene E. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 18 June 1939, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his parents, Forrest Wilmer Alford and Margaret M. Price Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Eugene E. 1939 WV1, Forrest Wilmer 1915 WV2, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV3, Lafayette 1850 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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EVERETT BOWMAN ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 19 December 1973
Everett B. Alford, 82, of 439 B St., St. Albans, died Tuesday [Dec. 18] in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after a long illness. Mr. Alford was a retired St. Albans merchant and a World War I veteran.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bartlett Funeral Home in St Albans. Burial in Teays Hill Cemetery....
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Everett Alford (SS# issued in WV or NC) was born 12 Oct 1891, last residence Saint Albans, KanawhaCo., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lucy P. Hoffman Alford, and his parents, James Dolan Alford and Sarah E. McCown Alford, in this compilation.
He is listed in The Political Graveyard: “Alford, Everett B.—of Kanawha County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1956.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Everett Bowman 1891 WV1, James Dolan 1848 WV2, William 1822 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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FAYE FRANCES ALFORD CHANDLER
Aunt of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 – used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 19 November 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
Faye F. Chandler, 79, of South Charleston died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997, in Arthur B. Hodges Center after a long illness.
She was a homemaker, a lifelong resident of Kanawha County, a member of Women of the Moose, St. Albans, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, South Charleston, and St. Albans American Legion Auxiliary 73. She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth James Chandler.
Surviving: daughter, Joan Chandler Parsons of Ceredo; son, Stafford Chandler of South Charleston; brother, Ellis Alford of Scott Depot; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church…. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, where a Moose memorial service will be 7:30 p.m. today….
Photo from Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Faye F. Chandler (SS# issued in WV) was born 10 Sept 1918, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her brother Forrest Wilmer Alford; mother, Nellie Adkins Alford Nicholas; and her half-brothers Denver Cline Alford and Norris Ellis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-sister Martha Lillian Alford Blankenship Wolfe in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Faye Frances 1918 WV1, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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FERNANDIN EZRA “MANN” ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Monday, 24 July 1989
F.E. ‘Man’ Alford, 95, of Garretts Bend died Monday at his residence. He was a retired farmer.
Surviving are three daughters, Erma Wade of Griffithsville, Myrtle Green of Alum Creek and Frances Torman of Sod; and one son, Virgil Alford of Holt, Mich.
Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek; burial in Sansom Cemetery….
In another article:
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 25 July 1989
F.E. “Mann” Alford, 95, of Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, died July 24, 1989, at home after a long illness.
He was a retired farmer.
Surviving: daughters, Erma Wade of Griffithsville, Myrtle Green of Alum Creek, Frances Torman of Sod; son, Virgil of Holt, Mich.; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Samson Cemetery, Garretts Bend….
Photo from Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fernandin E. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 23 July 1894, last residence Sod, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his daughter Erma Mae Alford Wade; siblings Annie L. Alford Cash, Georgia Allen Alford Spurlock, Cora Alice Alford Meadows, and Jonas Vernon Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his son Ezra Virgil “Tom” Alford in Michigan Obituaries.
From SSACI: Fernandin E. Alford was born 23 July 1894 and died 26 July 1989.
He was called “Mann” and married Cora Bays, the daughter of James Bays and Mary Lambert.
His name is listed in records with many different spellings, with frequent use of initials “F.E.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Fernandin Ezra 1894 WV1, James Bird 1855 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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FLOY LOIS HINZMAN ALFRED
Aunt of Robert E. Lee Alfred, AAFA #0844
Ford Funeral Home, Allen Chapel
Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV—_____ April 2012
F. Lois Alfred, 89 years of age, of Bridgeport went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Good Friday, April 6, 2012.
She was born May 23, 1922 at Cox’s Mill, WV a daughter of the late Patrick E. and Minnie Emmaline Bailey Hinzman. She was married to Philip C. Alfred on May 5, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Nancy Alfred Cleghorn, two sons P. Charles Alfred and wife Norma, Tim Alfred and wife Barbara . Dearly loved Grandchildren: Thomas P. Cleghorn and wife Michelle and children Lindsay and Trey of Greensboro, NC; Chris Cleghorn and wife Amy and children Jared and Alyssa of Bridgeport; Philip Cleghorn and wife Nicole and children A.J. and Jack of Minot, ND. Casey Alfred and wife Tracy and children Kaylee, Victoria and Joseph of Jane Lew, WV; Heather Kelly and husband Luke and children Taylor and Emily of Wellsville, NY; Michael Alfred and wife Alicia and children Grant and Carter of Colchester, CT; and Matthew Alfred and wife Kristen of Springfield, Va. A sister, Reta Hinzman Bailey of North Ridgeville, Ohio and many much loved nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews; dear friends, Barbara Messenger, Donna Cleghorn and Liz Biafore.
She was preceded in death by her son in law, George L. Cleghorn in August 2011, her brother, Ralph Bailey Hinzman, and her sister Helen Hinzman Hacker.
Mrs Alfred was a graduate of the class of 1940 from Weston High School. She loved to design house plans and to her credit there are several homes in Bridgeport built using her designs. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a member for many years of Simpson Creek Baptist Church where she was an active member of the American Baptist Women, until her health interfered. She delighted in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved hearing about all their endeavors.
Friends will be received at the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV on Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. The funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. C. Michael Hopkins presiding. Interment will follow in the Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, WV Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com. The Alfred Family has entrusted the care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Philip Charles Alfred, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Philip Charles Alfred Jr. in this compilation.
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FORREST WILMER “FROSTY” ALFORD
Uncle of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 – used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 1 April 1977
Forrest (Frosty) Alford, 61, of 817 Greenbrier St., St Albans, died Wednesday [March 30] at home apparently of a heart attack.
He was a retired carpenter from Union Carbide, a 15-year resident of St. Albans and World War II veteran.
Surviving: son, Eugene at home; sisters, Mrs. Faye Chandler of South Charleston, [half-sister] Mrs. Lillian Wolfe of St Albans; [half-]brothers, Ellis of Teays Valley, Cline of Alum Creek.
Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans.... Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum....
Photo from Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
See the obituary of his son Eugene E. Alford for a photo of the mausoleum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Forrest Alford (SS# issued in WV or NC) was born 17 May 1917, last residence Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Margaret M. Price Alford; son Eugene E. Alford; mother, Nellie Adkins Alford Nicholas; sister Faye Frances Alford Chandler; and half-brothers Denver Cline Alford and Norris Ellis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-sister Martha Lillian Alford Blankenship Wolfe in South Carolina Obituaries.
On Forrest Wilmer Alford’s 1940 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 25, born 17 May 1915 in Griffithsville [written as Griffisville], Lincoln Co., WV. He is living in South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. His contact is his mother, Nellie Nichols [sic]. He clearly signed his name “Forrest Wilmer Alford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Forrest Wilmer 1915 WV1, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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FRANCES ELIZABETH HART ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 2 February 1920
Mrs. Elizabeth Alford, widow of the late John Alford, a well-known resident of St. Albans, died yesterday morning [Feb. 1] at the home of her son, Frank Alford, at the Majestic Hotel.
Illness of a few days duration of pneumonia caused the death of Mrs. Alford.
She is survived by two sons, Frank Alford, of St. Albans, and Walter Alford, of Poca.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her sons Frank Leslie Alford and Walter Clyde Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: John D. 1846 WV1, William 1822 VA2, James 1795 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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FRANK LESLIE ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—21 April 1942
FORMER OPERATOR OF HOTEL CALLED
Funeral services for Frank Leslie Alford, 60, one-time operator of the Alford hotel at St. Albans and a retired traveling salesman, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist church in St. Albans…. Burial will be in Teays Hill cemetery.
Mr. Alford died unexpectedly of a heart attack near midnight Monday at his home in St. Albans. He had been playing checkers with his son, Clyde Daniel Alford, athletic coach at St. Albans high school, and went to the kitchen to get a drink of water when he suffered the attack.
He was a member of Washington lodge No. 58, A.F. and A.M., Scottish Rite and Beni Kedem temple. He had resided in St. Albans for 32 years.
Also surviving are his widow, Mrs. Abbie Alford and a brother Walter Alford of Poca.
The body is at the Bartlet mortuary at St. Albans and will be returned to the residence Tuesday evening.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: Frank was b. 27 Dec 1881 in WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Abigail Cranogwen Thomas Alford; son Clyde Daniel Alford Sr.; mother, Frances Elizabeth Hart Alford; and brother Walter Clyde Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Frank Leslie 1881 WV1, John D. 1846 WV2, William 1822 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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FRANKLIN DELANO ALFORD
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—_____ Dec 1992
Frank was the son of Cecil and Vada Alford.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Frank was the Husband of Lana “June” McGhee-Alford. He is also survived by his children including son Timothy Alford his wife Patricia Brown-Alford, Carol Adams her husband Roger, Susan Pauley her husband Mark and Rebecca Fridley her husband Gary. He is the Grandfather of Tracy and Shane Alford, Alisha and Roger Adams, Christopher and Tiffany Pauley and the late Stephen Fridley.
Frank was the brother of Lee Alford.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frank Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 20 Jun 1937, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lana June McGhee Alford; his parents William Cecil Alford and Vada Hazel Chaney Alford; his brother Wondal Lee Alford; and his half-brother James Clyne Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Evelyn Marie Alford Frasher Arnold in North Carolina Obituaries.
His Find A Grave memorial includes family photos.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Franklin Delano 1937 WV1, William Cecil 1902 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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FRED ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 30 April 1994
Fred Alford, 79, of Sod, died April 29, 1994, at Care Haven Nursing Home, Winfield, after a long illness.
Surviving: sisters, Verlie Cross of Parkersburg, Amy Thomas of Nitro.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin…. Burial will be in Sansom Cemetery, Griffithsville….
Photo from Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Fred Alford (SS# issued in TX) was born 11 March 1915, last residence Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Fred 1915 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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FREDRICK LEROY ALFORD
Poca, Putnam Co., WV—
February 2, 1949–February 26, 2021
Mr. Fredrick L. Alford, 72 of Nitro went home to be with the Lord February 26, 2021.
Fred is retired from CAMC Putnam General Hospital and a Christian.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Skeens Alford; children Emily Alford of Red House and Jared Alford of Hurricane; sisters Marge and her husband Okey Mitchell of Hurricane and Pam Alford of Hurricane; grandchildren Luke Wade of North Carolina and Levi Wade of Winfield and a host of nieces and nephews.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Fredrick L. Alford will be 2:00 PM Wednesday March 3, 2021 at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar….
Photo from Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Ms. Rutherford
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Leroy Alford and Mahulda Belle Vance Alford, in this compilation.
The death date on his gravestone is incorrect.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Fredrick Leroy 1949 WV1, Leroy 1924 WV2, Joseph Cephas 1902 WV3, James Robert 1881 WV4, Joseph A. 1840 VA5, Robert 1814 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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GARNET VIRGINIA COOPER ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 12 April 1975
Mrs. Garnet Alford, 74, of Milton, died Friday [April 11] in Doctors Memorial Hospital, Huntington.
Surviving: son, Homer E. Alford of Milton; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Meadows of Eleanor; adopted daughter, Mrs. John Lewis, address not listed; sister, Mrs. Ruby Waugh of Huntington; brothers, Andrew Cooper of Lesage, Russell Cooper of Barboursville, Jess Cooper of Huntington, Dock Cooper of Grayson, Ky., Bill Cooper of Oak Hill.
Service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Heck Funeral Home, Milton. Burial will be in Wyant Cemetery....
Photo from Wyont-Irwin Cemetery, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Cathy Jones
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Garnett Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 27 March 1902 and died_____ Apr 1975, last residence Milton, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her daughter, Dorothy L. Alford Harshbarger Meadows; and brother-in-law Early Wine Alford in this compilation.
From WV Births: Her delayed birth certificate, filed in 1958, lists her as Garnette Virginia Cooper, born 27 March 1902 in Montgomery, Fayette Co., WV, daughter of Lee Cooper and Calie Thompson.
Her husband is listed as Homer Holley Alford on his death certificate.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Homer Holley 1897 WV1, Milton Eli 1860 VA2, James 1825 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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GARRY WAYNE ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—11 March 2011
Garry Wayne Alford, 59, of Hurricane passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at his residence after an extended illness.
Garry was a construction worker.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather Alford of Hilton Head, S.C., son, Anthony Alford of Charleston, S.C.; mother, Mary Mallory of Hurricane; father and stepmother, Jim “JC” and Beverly Alford of Hurricane; sister and brother-in-law, Lesa and David Skaggs of Caddo Mills, Texas; and brother, Stephen Alford of Hurricane.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane…. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery, Hurricane….
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Garry W. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 15 May 1951, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Clyne Alford and Mary Pearl Shamblin Alford Mallory, in this compilation.
From WV Marriages:
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Garry Wayne 1951 WV1, James Clyne 1925 WV2, William Cecil 1902 WV3, James Robert 1881 WV4, Joseph A. 1840 VA5, Robert 1814 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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GARY DAVID ALFORD
Photo from Curry Funeral Home
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Gary David Alford, Sr., 75, of Cross Lanes, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Hubbard Hospice West, South Charleston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cline & Blanche Alford.
Gary worked for 33 years for National Cash Register as a Field Engineer, a 1963 Duval High School graduate, and attended Bible Center Church and working faithfully in the Children’s Center. He was in the US Army 3rd Batallion 24th Armored Division - Specialist 5th Class during the Vietnam War.
Gary is survived by his wife, Jean, son, Gary (Crystal), daughter, Heather (Ray) Brown, step-daughter, Jeannine Chandler, step-son, Fred (Kelli) Chandler IV. He is also survived by grandsons, Tyler Mullins and Corey Alford, step-grandsons, Ethan Chandler and Elliott Chandler, great-grandchildren, Molleigh Chappel and Braxton Sweeney, brother, Jack (Barbara) Alford, and beloved pets, Radar and Hershey.
Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, with military graveside rites by Alum Creek VFW Post 4768…. Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV has been family owned since 1950.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Denver Cline Alford and Blanche Mabel McCormick Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brother Darrell Eugene Alford in Virginia Obituaries; and of his sister Betty Lou Alford Turley in Pennsylvania Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Gary David 1945 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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GENEVA CYNTHIA “JENNIE” COON ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 5 January 1954
GARRETT’S BEND, Jan. 4—(Special)—Mrs. Geneva Cenethia Alford, 77, wife of J.V. Alford of this Lincoln County community, died at 3:30 a.m. today at her home.
She was a native of Lincoln County and had lived here most of her life.
Also surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Ruby Powell of West Hamlin, Miss Reva Gay Alford at home, Mrs. Verlie Cross of Spencer and Mrs. Amy Thomas of St. Albans; four sons, Withrow [sic] and Tom of Garrett’s Bend, Fred at home and Bruce of West Hamlin; and 17 grandchildren.
The body is at the residence. Koontz mortuary at Hamlin is in charge of arrangements.
In another article:
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 4 January 1954
HAMLIN (Special)—Mrs. Geneva Cenethia Alford, 77, of Garretts Bend, Lincoln county, died early this morning at her home.
She was a daughter of the late Adam and Mary Kuhn of Garretts Bend and had been a lifelong resident of that section.
Surviving are her husband, J.V. Alford, a retired farmer and stockman; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Powell of West Hamlin, Mrs. Verlie Cross of Spencer, Mrs. Amy Thomas of St. Albans, and Reva Gay Alford at home; four sons, Woodrow and Tom, both of Garretts Bend, Bruce of West Hamlin, and Fred at home and; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the residence…. Burial will follow in Sansom cemetery at Garretts Bend.
The body was to be taken this afternoon from Koontz mortuary at Hamlin to the residence at Garretts Bend.
AAFA NOTES: Geneva Cynthia “Jennie” Coon was born 12 Feb 1874, the daughter of Adam A. Coon and Mary A. Brynside (daughter of Benjamin Elijah Byrnside and Cynthia Alford).
See the obituaries of her husband, Jonas Vernon Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and her children Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her Alford lineage, from her maternal grandmother: Cynthia 1811 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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GEORGE W. ALFORD
RALEIGH HERALD
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Friday, 1 November 1912
In another article:
SUNDAY REGISTER
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Thursday, 31 October 1912
Mr. George W. Alford; a well-known citizen of Eccles, died at his home at that place on Saturday last of typhoid fever.
Mr. Alford was thirty-three years of age, and is survived by his wife three sisters and one brother.
The remains were interred in Wildwood cemetery on Sunday afternoon the interment being in charge of the Odd Fellows, of which organization he was a member.
AAFA NOTES: From Ohio, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): George W. Alford married Ida M. Pritchard on 31 Aug 1898 in Gallia Co., OH.
In 2/2021, a Find A Grave photographer reported that he has no gravestone.
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GEORGE WILLIAM “BUD” ALFRED
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—_____ February 2013
George W. “Bud” Alfred, 88, of 3092 Alum Fork Road, Camden WV died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born on June 23, 1924 in Lewis County, son of the late William B. and Florence B. (Dodd) Alfred.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his only sister Geraldine P. Alfred. Also preceding him in death was an infant grandson, George Stanley O’Dell. George was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Surviving are his children: Susan Lydon (husband Edward) of Weston WV, Dr. Nancy Alfred of Morgantown WV, Kathy Amodio(husband Larry) of Bridgeport WV, Michael Alfred (wife Debby) of Weston, WV and Stephen Alfred of Camden WV and a very special niece Patricia Alfred of Weston WV. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren: Joyce Lydon of Martinsburg WV, Nancy Campbell (husband Doug) of Raleigh, NC, Janice Lydon of Weston WV, Audra O’Dell of Seattle, WA, Traci Amodio of Henderson, TN, Chad Amodio (wife Rachel) of Charlotte, NC, Stephanie Smith (husband Brian) of Chicago, IL, Courtney Moore (husband Jerry) of Boling Spring, SC, Tyressa Rohrbough of Weston WV. Also surviving are 6 great-great grandchildren: Chad Wall, Brady Ott, Kacey Campbell, Kylee Campbell, Gracie Smith and J.D. Moore.
Also a special remembrance to Dr. Maurice Rhodes who was regarded as his surrogate son and who provided years of loving care.
Mr. Alfred retired from Consolidated Gas after 40 years of service. George also served in the U.S. Army from May 1943 to October 1945. His rank was technician 5th grade Corporal. He served with the 106th Army Reconnaissance squadron known as “the Black Horse Outfit.” He was the recipient of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and Bronze Star. He was decorated by Charles DeGaulle. His children honored him with his induction into the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, “Tribute to a Generation.”
George loved the outdoors and seeing old and new friends during hunting season. He was an avid NASCAR and WVU fan. He always looked forward to family gatherings and the love he shared with those he held close to his heart.
Family and friends may gather at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home on Monday, February 11, 2013 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10a.m. from St. Patrick Catholic Church of Weston…. Interment will follow mass in the Weston Masonic Cemetery, where Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Lewis County Honor Guard….
Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home of Weston is in charge of arrangements for George W. “Bud” Alfred.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George W. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
From WV Marriages: George William Alfred married Sarah Davita Rohr in 1947, Lewis Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: George William 1924 WV1, William B. 1893 WV2, George Douglas 1861 WV3, James 1836 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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GEORGIA ALLEN ALFORD SPURLOCK
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 1 March 1975
HURRICANE—Mrs. Georgia A. Spurlock, 87, of Hurricane, died Thursday [February 27] at home.
Surviving: sons, Matthew of Hurricane, Rommie Goodland of Indiana, Boyd of Charleston, Clay of Kenova; daughters, Mrs. Agnes Arnold of Hurricane, Mrs. Goldie Carnes of Wheeling; brother, Mann Alford of Garretts Bend.
Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Church of God in Hurricane.... Burial will be in Culloden Cemetery. Friends may call after noon today at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane.
Photo from Culloden Cemetery, Culloden, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, JC
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Georgia A. Spurlock (SS# issued in WV) was born 15 March 1888 but that she died 15 Feb 1975 (different than obituary), last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her siblings Annie L. Alford Cash, Cora Alice Alford Meadows, Jonas Vernon Alford, and Fernandin Ezra “Mann” Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Georgia Allen 1888 WV1, James Bird 1855 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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GLADYS GERTRUDE EPLING ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 15 October 1975
HURRICANE—Mrs. Gladys Gertrude Epling Alford, 75, of Hurricane, died Monday [October 13] at home after a long illness. She has been a grade school teacher in Putnam County for 35 years. Mrs. Alford was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Surviving: husband, Willard W. Alford; daughter, Mrs. Anna Laura Mullens of Hurricane; son, Willard M. Alford of Culpepper, Va.; brothers, Harold Epling, Arnold Epling and Palmer Epling, all of Hurricane; sisters, Mrs. Margie Mynes, Miss Ethel Epling and Mrs. Alvia Chapman all of Hurricane, Mrs. Hazel Hornish of Nitro, Mrs. Ruby Meadows of Spring City, Tenn.; three grandchildren.
Service will be 3 p.m. Thursday in Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Hurricane.... Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery. The body will be taken to the home from Chapman Funeral Home in Teays Valley.
Photo from Mount Olive Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Hines
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 10 Dec 1899, death date listed as _____ Oct 1975, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
We included the obituary of her son Willard Marlen “Muzz” Alford in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Willard Winton 1901 WV1, Joseph Willard 1875 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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GLADYS LAURA MORGAN ALFORD
[Although she died in Ohio, we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to West Virginia.]
Photo from Marcia Corbett’s Corbett Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 4 January 1965
LEWISBURG [Greenbrier Co., WV]—Mrs. Gladys Alford, a former resident here died Saturday [January 2] at her home in Columbus, Ohio. She was 61 and had been ill for a long time.
A former resident of Beckley, she was a member of West Park Methodist Church in Columbus.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Lewisburg Methodist Church … and burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery.
Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Barbara Holiday of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs. Dorothy Tupper of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Betty Goodwin of Ronceverte, Mrs. Patti Keeler of Columbus and Mrs. Doris Hudson of Ayer, Mass.; sons, Harry with the Air Force in Rome, N.Y., and Donald of Columbus; sisters, Mrs. Helen Morgan of Ronceverte, Mrs. Janet Martin and Mrs. Ina Poage of Covington, Va.; half sisters, Mrs. Wanda Morgan of Florida, Mrs. Vera Armentrout of Chimney Corner, Mrs. Faye Shafer of Organ Cave, Mrs. Bonnie Tingler of Covington, Va., Mrs. Ida Linn of Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Jewell Johnson of Bluefield, Va.; half brothers, Richard Morgan of Covington, Va., and Charles Morgan of Oklahoma.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Clark Lee Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Betty Jean Alford Goodwin in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Barbara Lee Alford Holliday in Ohio Obituaries; daughter Doris Ann Alford Hudson and Dorothy Mae Alford Tupper Schlegelmilch in California Obituaries; and her son Harry Kent Alford in Alaska Obituaries.
From her Find A Grave memorial: Gladys Laura Morgan, daughter of William R. Morgan and Barbara Kent Morgan was born on 1 Feb 1902 in Alderson, WV, one of 13 children. In 1924, she was a student nurse at Greenbier Valley Hospital in Ronceverte, WV, later working as a nurse and midwife in Lewisburg, WV.
Her middle name is from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422, who maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford.
From Ohio Deaths, 1908–1932, 1938–2007 (Ancestry): Gladys L. Alford was born in 1904 and died at her home on 2 Jan 1965 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. She was a widow.
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GLENNA M. ROBERT SNYDER ALFORD
NEWS AND SENTINEL
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—31 July 2011
Glenna M. Snyder Alford, 89, loving wife and devoted mother, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2011, at Cedar Grove Personal Care.
She was born at Central in Wood County, a daughter of the late Arch and Macel Rawlings Roberts. Glenna was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, had served as a volunteer at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Alford, a resident of Cedar Grove Personal Care; one daughter, Barbara Murray (Charles A.) of Parkersburg; one stepdaughter, Linda Goosman (Keith) of Charlotte, N.C.; one son, Edgar D. Snyder (Margaret) of Fairfield, Ohio; four grandsons, Scott Snyder (Noy), Chris Snyder (Rhonda), Todd Burner (Amy) and Shawn Burner (Mary Ellen); two step-grandchildren, Kent Harris (Heather) and Courtney Harris; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edgar M. Snyder in 1982; and three brothers, Lee, Harry and Jack Roberts.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg…. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery….
Photo from Mount Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teresa LeMaster Fordyce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Glenna M. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 11 Feb 1922, last residence Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV.
See the obituary of her second husband, Robert Lamance Alford, in this compilation.
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GREGORY SCOTT “SCOTTIE” ALFORD
Photo from Chapman Funeral Home
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 19 July 2012
Gregory Scott “Scottie” Alford, 49, of Hurricane, passed away July 17, 2012, at his home.
Born September 30, 1962, in Huntington, Scottie was a son of Keith and Dorothy “Dottie” Alford of Hurricane. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce Crouse, Marie Crouse and Dorsel Johnson.
Scottie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula, La., and was an active participant in the Putnam County Special Olympics for many years. He loved bowling and the Cincinnati Reds.
In addition to his parents, Scottie is survived by his sister, Vicki Alford of Hurricane; his brother, Brian (Wendi) Alford of Hurricane; his grandmother, Inez Bird of Hurricane; niece and nephew, Ashley Alford (Mike) and Josh Smith; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and Special Olympics friends.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane…. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Gregory S. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence not listed.
On 10 Apr 2013, Find A Grave contributor/photographer Candie Freeman reported that the cemetery office confirmed that there is no gravestone for Gregory.
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HARRY CARL ALFRED
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Wednesday, 29 July 1998
Carl Alfred, 82, of Alum Bridge died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, following a brief illness.
He was born March 8, 1916, at Vadis, a son of the late John and Bertha Hurst Alfred.
His wife, the former Marvell Bailey, whom he married October 23, 1936, survives.
Also surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Wayne Sommerville of Buckhannon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Vickey Alfred of Waynesburg, Pa., and Gary and Kathryn Alfred of Belmont; eight grandchildren, Connie Painter, David Sommerville, Donna Smith, Kim Rubottom, Mike Alfred, Greg Alfred, Kathy Eddy, and Megan Phillips; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Brannon, and one brother, James Alfred.
Mr. Alfred was a utilityman with Consolidated Natural Gas Company with 32 years of service; a member of Rock Grove Baptist Church of Linn; and a veteran of World War II, having served in the Seabees of the United States Navy.
A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Floyd Funeral Home.... Interment followed in the Rock Grove Cemetery of Linn.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harry C. Alfred (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Alum Bridge, Lewis Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Harry Carl 1916 WV1, John Floyd 1883 WV2, James S. 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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HAZEL ALMA DENT ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 8 September 2005
Hazel Alma Alford, 90, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005, at the Candlelight Cottage Care Home, St. Albans after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Romea Alford; brothers and sister, Ray Dent, Delbert Dent, Orville Dent, Harvey Dent, and Opal Smith.
Hazel was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by her son, Darrell Alford of Greenville, S.C.; twin daughters, Marilyn Pauley and Carolyn Edwards, both of Tornado; brother, Denver Dent; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek…. Entombment will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Hazel A. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was born 16 Feb 1914, last residence Tornado, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her husband, Romea Columbus Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Mary Ann Alford in this compilation.
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HEATH JOHNSON ALFORD
CARROLL NEWS
Hillsville, Carroll Co., VA—Thursday, 31 December 1981
Funeral services for Heath Alford, 79, of Pageton [McDowell Co.], West Virginia were conducted Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. Burial followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in West Virginia.
Mr. Alford died Dec. 18, in Stevens Clinic Hospital at Welch following a long illness.
A retired miner, he was born Jan. 24, 1902 at Woodlawn [Carroll Co.], a son of the late George and Cora Guynn Alford.
Survivors include a son, Jarrell Alford of Gary, WVA, three brothers, Kent Alford, Poplar Camp, Marvin Alford, Fries and Zelma Alford, Woodlawn; 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild.
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Dec 1981) dates of Heath Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence Gary, McDowell Co., WV.
See the obituary of his son Jarrell Clyde Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Marvin Morrell Alford and Zelma Strader Alford in Virginia Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Heath Johnson 1902 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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HELEN MAE CREAKMAN ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Saturday, 7 July 2001
Helen Mae Creakman Alford, 75, of West Logan died Thursday [July 5] in Logan General Hospital. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, John Paul Alford, with whom she lived, and Eugene Alan Alford of Tampa, Fla.; three daughters, Christine Briner of McCleary, Wash., Connie Dingess Kirk of Rossmore and Frances Nelson of Stollings; and two sisters, Belle Bays of Barboursville and Betty Hendershot of Vienna.
Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville; burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill....
Photo from Forest Lawn Cemetery, Pecks Mill, Logan Co., WV—www.findagrave.comPermission granted by the photographer, B. Walls
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen M. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 12 Oct 1925, last residence Logan, Logan Co., WV.
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HENRY A. ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—13 January 1954
EAST BANK (Special)—Henry A. Alford, 67, of Dry Branch, died yesterday in Charleston General hospital after a long illness. He was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA Local 6572 and a veteran of World War I.
Surviving are his widow, Garnett; two daughters, Mrs. Lester Sevy of Charleston and Miss Kathleen Alford of Cleveland, O.; his stepfather, Harry Brose of Dry Branch; a half-brother, Patrick Jeffrey of Logan and four grandchildren.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Free Will Baptist church at Dry Branch. Burial will be in Spring Hill cemetery in Charleston with Pryor Mortuary of East Bank directing....
Photo from Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Schoening
AAFA NOTES: Henry was the son of David French Alford and Susan Betsey Jeffrey. He married Garnett G. Frazier, the daughter of Bert Frazier and Myrtle King.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Henry A. 1887 WV1, David French 1869 WV2, Adam A. 1841 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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HENRY SHERMAN ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—1 April 1949
LEGION MILITARY RITES SLATED FOR PVT. ALFORD
Kanawha Valley Post No. 58, American Legion, will conduct military rites in Montgomery Memorial park at Loudon Sunday for Pvt. Henry Alford, 36, of Van after service at 2 p.m. in B.C. Hooper mortuary chapel at Montgomery….
Pvt. Alford was wounded in September, 1944 in Belgium, and died in October that year. He was serving in the 36th Infantry Reg.
Before entering the service in March, 1943, he was employed by the Y&O Coal Co. at Van.
Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Lula Miller and Mrs. Madeline Aquino of Smithers, Mrs. Sallie Woods of St. Albans, Mrs. Paul Booth of Akron, O., and Mrs. Irene Edwards, address unknown; five brothers, Jack of Smithers, Andrew of Barberton, O., Charles of Detroit, Mich., John of Ronda and William of St. Albans.
Photo from Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, April K
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Andrew Milton Alford; siblings Lula Garnett Alford Forbes Miller and Jack Alford Sr.; and half-brothers John Calvery Alford and William Dolan Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-brother Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
Henry was the son of Andrew Milton Alford and Jettie Adkins. They were not married, and Andrew was apparently fathering children with Jettie, in Lincoln Co., while he was married to Malinda, in Putnam Co. See census reports below, where Henry is listed as Henry Adkins in 1910 and Henry Mines in 1920 and 1930.
1900 CENSUS
Union (District 47), Lincoln Co., WV
Dwelling #54
Hamilton Adkins head 68 Apr 1832 WV WV WV
m. 40 years farm laborer
Malinda wife 64 Sep 1835 WV WV WV
m. 40 years 13 children, 6 living
Jetta A. granddau 17 Dec 1882 WV WV WV
single
Solomon grandson 14 Oct 1885 WV WV WV
single
Madora B. dau 21 May 1879 WV WV WV
Divorced 0 children
Goldsberry son 22 Dec 1877 WV WV WV
m. 0 years
Rozella dau-in-law 17 Nov 1882 WV WV WV
m. 0 years
1900 CENSUS
Curry (District 76), Putnam Co., WV
Dwelling #194
Andrew M. Alford head 38 Jan 1862 WV WV WV
single dry goods merchant
Malind A. Cochren housekeeper 27 Sep 1872 WV WV WV
Widow 0 children
[difficult to read, looks like “Wd”]
1910 CENSUS
Washington (District 59), Lincoln Co., WV
Dwelling #336
Solomon Adkins head 25 WV WV WV 1st marriage, 3 yrs
Maria wife 19 WV WV WV 3 children, 0 living
Lulie niece 5 WV WV WV
Jasper nephew 4 WV WV WV
Henry nephew 2 WV WV WV
Esther niece 1/12 WV WV WV
Jettie sister 27 WV WV WV single
1910 CENSUS
Curry (District 160), Putnam Co., WV
Dwelling #185
Andrew M. Alford head 47 WV WV WV 1st marriage 12 yrs
Malinda A. wife 41 WV WV WV married 12 yrs
4 children, 3 living
Sarah E. dau 6 WV WV WV
John C. son 4 WV WV WV
William D. son 9/12 WV WV WV
1920 CENSUS
Washington (District 16), Lincoln Co., WV
Dwelling #271
John Mines head 48 WV VA VA coal co. engineer
Jennie wife 35 WV WV WV
Lula dau 17 WV WV WV
Jasper son 16 WV WV WV
Henry S. son 11 WV WV WV
Anna E. dau 9 WV WV WV
Maddaline dau 1-11/12 WV WV WV
1920 CENSUS
Curry (District 105), Putnam Co., WV
Dwelling #32
Andrew M. Alford head 56 WV WV WV farmer
Malinda wife 47 WV WV WV
Sallie dau 16 WV WV WV
John C. son 14 WV WV WV
William D. son 10 WV WV WV
Marry E. dau 7 WV WV WV
Andrew J. son 6 WV WV WV
Charlie H. son 2 WV WV WV
Lattie Derry m-in-law 75 VA VA VA widow
1930 CENSUS
Washington (District 14), Lincoln Co., WV
Dwelling #316
John Mines head 55 WV US US coal miner
Jettie Adkins wife 41 WV WV WV
Henry son 22 WV WV WV
Maddaline dau 12 WV WV WV
Dwelling #317
Jasper A. Mines head 24 WV WV WV
Violet wife 18 WV WV WV
Jasper J. son 2 WV WV WV
1930 CENSUS
Curry (District 6), Putnam Co., WV
Dwelling #131
Andrew M. Alford head 68 WV VA VA farmer
Malinda wife 56 WV VA VA
William D. son 19 WV WV WV
Andrew son 15 WV WV WV
Charlie son 12 WV WV WV
From WV Deaths: Jettie Mynes’ death certificate says she was born 4 Oct 1881 in Lincoln Co., WV, and died 31 January 1935 in Van, Boone Co., WV. Her obituary:
Mrs. John Mynes, 53, died January 31 at her home at Van. She is survived by her husband; six children, Mrs. Lula Miller of Eagle, Misses Selina and Madeline Mynes of Van, Mrs. Ethel Conner of Ohio, John [Jack] Alford of Smithers and Henry Alford of Van.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Henry Sherman 1908 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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HERBERT CECIL ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 14 October 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
BECKLEY [Raleigh Co.]—The Rev. Herbert Cecil Alford, 91, of Beckley died Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness.
He was retired shift fire chief from Union Carbide with 32 years of service, a retired Church of God minister, having pastored in Putnam and Kanawha counties, and attended the Church of God, MacArthur.
Surviving: wife, Reba M. Hale Alford; son, Clyde J. of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Marie Hicks of Beckley; sister, Mamie Alford of South Charleston; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity.... Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans....
Photo from Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herbert C. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 13 Feb 1906, last residence Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Reba M. Hale Alford; parents, Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Virginia Elizabeth Alford Spurlock in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Herbert Cecil 1906 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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HERMAN MAURICE ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—14 January 2000
HURRICANE—Herman Maurice Alford, 62, of Hurricane died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, at home after a long illness.
He was a retired foreman from Coca-Cola USA, Columbus, Ohio, and was a member of VFW Lodge 9097, American Legion Post 3, Hamlin, and Nitro Moose Lodge 565.
Surviving: daughters, Marilyn Ewing of Columbus, Susan E. Young of Hurricane; grandsons, Brandon Hedrick of Columbus, Ohio, Nathan Young of Hurricane.
There will be no service. Burial will be in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley.
Photo from Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candie Freeman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Herman M. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 15 Nov 1937, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Herman Maurice 1937 WV1, Herman Clyde 1898 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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HOMER ELI ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 12 August 2022
Homer Eli Alford, 84, of Milton, W.Va., entered into eternity on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
He was born November 15, 1937, in Milton, W.Va., a son of the late Homer Hallie and Garnet Virginia Cooper Alford.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Timothy Lee Alford and a sister, Dorothy Meadows.
Surviving family members include his loving wife Gaye Lewis Alford; one daughter, Heidi Browning (son-in-law and friend Jimmy); two grandchildren, Ashley Ryan Alford Glance (Jacob) and Tyler Alford; step-granddaughter, Lexi Constintino (Marcus); one great-grandchild, Timothy Ridge Glance; and one daughter-in-law, Lisa Alford.
Homer was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church where he was saved and baptized. There he had many special friends. Homer worked as a glass blower and truck driver for US Food Service. His favorite place was Pocahontas County, W.Va. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping and the outdoors. He was truly loved by his family, friends, and neighbors. He will be sadly missed.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Milton…. Private burial for family will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.
Photo from Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candie Freeman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his son Timothy Lee Alford in this compilation.
From WV Deaths: Homer Eli Alford, age 23 son of Homer H. Alford and Garnett Cooper, married Lula Gay Lewis, age 18 daughter of Paul Lewis and Clova Spears, on 8 July 1960 in Teays Valley, Putnam Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Homer Eli 1936 WV1, Homer Holley 1897 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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HOWARD ALFORD
Photo from Chapman’s Mortuary
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Sunday, 27 August 2017
Howard Alford, P.E., 97, transitioned to Heaven after a brief illness on August 16, 2017, at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
He was born on his grandparents’ farm in East Bend, N.C., on July 13, 1920, to William and Mattie (nee Yarbur) Alford. The family moved to what is now Winston-Salem where Howard became fascinated with broadcast communication. He built his own amateur radio at age 12 and soon became a licensed amateur radio operator, a passion he continued throughout his life. Upon graduation from R.J. Reynolds High School, he worked for several area radio stations before moving to Raleigh to install and maintain two-way radios in N.C. State Highway Patrol vehicles.
As World War II loomed, Howard volunteered for the U.S. Army, becoming a member of the N.C. Third Engineers Special Brigade/Signal Corps. His service in the Pacific Campaign in New Guinea and the Philippines earned him a myriad honors, including the Bronze Star, and despite serious battle wounds at the hands of the Japanese enemy, he had yet to receive his Purple Heart after 73 years.
Upon his return to Raleigh, he married his beautiful sweetheart, Cora E. Hardy, and they moved to the Hampton Roads, Va., area where Howard was employed by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (later to become NASA). He moved on to work for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway/CSX in Richmond, Va., and became chief Communications Engineer after transferring to Huntington. He was a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
First and foremost, Howard was a devoted husband and father. Upon his retirement, he tirelessly volunteered his communication knowledge to third-world countries through AmeriCorps VISTA. He was a Civil War scholar; loved the folk music and language of Germany where he traveled several times; enjoyed spending hours in his radio “shack” connecting with fellow Hams around the world; and was a lifelong member of the A.R.R.L. He enjoyed books, television series and movies about the Old West.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Prentiss, Venice and Willie Alford, and a beloved sister, Ethel M. Keyes.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 71 years, Cora; loving children, William G. Alford (Diane) of Canton, Ohio, and Joan E. Alford of Wake Forest, N.C.; granddaughter, Mary M. Boyle (N.Y.); and his Bearded Collie buddy, Abbey.
…. Chapman’s Mortuary is assisting the family….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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IDA MAE CLAGG ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 18 November 1994
HURRICANE—Ida Mae Alford, 74, of Hurricane, died Nov. 16, 1994, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington, after a long illness. She was a charter member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, near Hurricane, a lifelong resident of Hurricane and a homemaker.
Surviving: son, David of Hurricane; daughters, Helen Moss of Hurricane, Connie Sowards of Concord, N.C.; brother, Morrison Clagg of Milton; sisters, Anna Templeton and Neva Jordan, both of Milton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial will be in Alford Family Cemetery, Clymers Creek, near Hurricane….
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ida M. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 29 June 1920, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
We included the obituary of her daughter Connie Sue Alford Sowards in North Carolina Obituaries.
Her husband was Lonnie Morrison “Jake” Alford (1914–1977).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lonnie Morrison 1914 WV1, James Robert 1881 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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IMOGENE MARDELL ALFRED THOMAS
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—_____ January 2009
Imogene M. Thomas, 92, formerly of Parkersburg, died January 20, 2009 in Celina, OH.
She was born August 21, 1916 in Wirt County, WV a daughter of the late James Thadeous and Edna Mundell Alfred. She was a member of the Seventh Street United Methodist Church and volunteered as a Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader for her children. She was a homemaker and had worked at the American Viscose before she was married.
She is survived by two sons, Stephen E. and Debbie Thomas of Washington, John W. and Robin L. Thomas of South Charleston, WV; one daughter, Jane C. and Dr. Richard A. Kesselring of Celina, OH; seven grandchildren, Tim Thomas and his wife Amanda, Chris, Matt, Megan, and Monica Thomas, Rikki Gudorf and her husband Ben and Dana Kesselring; step granddaughter, Lanique Younis and her husband Emad; and two great grandchildren, Sarah and Mallory Thomas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge W. Thomas; son, Roger L. Thomas; two brothers, Duane and James “Jack” Alfred; two sisters, Olga Ott and Edna Maxine Smith.
Services will be Saturday 11:00 am at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg…. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Imogene Mardell Thomas (SS# issued in WV), last residence Vienna, Wood Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her mother, Edna E. Mundell Alfred; and sister Olga Nelia Alfred Ott in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Edna Maxine Alfred Smith in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Imogene Mardell 1916 WV1, James Thaddeus 1869 WV2, James 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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ISABEL SHORT MCCALLISTER ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 21 March 1942
Mrs. Isabel Alford, 60, wife of L.D. Alford of Garrett’s Bend [Lincoln Co.], died yesterday [March 20] at her home after an illness of 18 months.
Services will be held at 1 p. m today at the residence ... and burial will be in Good cemetery at Garrett’s Bend.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ivel McClure of Madison and Mrs. Ova Thornton of Griffithsville; two sons, A.W. and Palmer at home; two brothers. J.B. and W.B. McCallister of Garrett’s Bend.
The Johnson and Koontz mortuary at Hamlin is in charge of arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Andy William Alford, Onna Ival Alford McClure, Ova May Alford Thornton, and Palmer Mason Alford, Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV1, James Bird 1855 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JACK ALFORD, JR.
[Although he died in Nevada, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to West Virginia.]
EVENING GAZETTE
Reno, Washoe Co., NV—Tuesday, 15 January 1974
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SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 20 January 1974
RENO, Nev.—Service for Jack Alford Jr., of Reno, Nev., a former resident of W. Va., was Wednesday in Ross, Burke and Knobel Funeral Home, Reno.
Surviving: sisters, Wanda Tankersley and Lorraine G. Danbery.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Jack Alford Sr. and Violet Elizabeth Tawney Alford, which includes a photo of the gravestone he shares with them; and his sister Lorraine Gaye Alford Danbery in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Wanda Virginia Alford Flint Tankersley in California Obituaries.
On Jack Alford’s 1946 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 3 Apr 1928 in Ivy Branch [Lincoln Co.?], WV. He is a student living in Montgomery, Fayette Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jack 1928 WV1, Jack 1906 WV2, Andrew Milton 1862 WV3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland
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JACK ALFORD, SR.
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 6 July 1954
80-FOOT FALL FROM BRIDGE FATAL TO FAYETTE COUNTIAN
MONTGOMERY, July 5—A fall of more than 80 feet from a railing of the Montgomery bridge into the Kanawha River at 4 p.m. today resulted in the death of a 48-year-old Fayette County restaurateur and former bus line operator.
Jack Alford Sr., of Boomer, was the victim.
Mrs. Don Vickers of Montgomery told police she saw Alford sitting on a railing of the bridge linking this Fayette County city with U. S. Rt. 60, and then suddenly tumble off and fall into the river below.
The body was recovered within a short time after the fatal fall by Woodrow Ramsey, 41, and J.C. Carver Jr., 24, both of Montgomery. The body was floating when it was recovered by the men, who reached the scene in a small boat.
Dr. R.A. Updike of Montgomery was called to the river bank where the body was pulled ashore. He gave artificial respiration, but the man never regained consciousness. Dr. Updike said the death was due to drowning and probable internal injuries.
Fayette County does not have a county coroner, and Justice of the Peace Montgomery Hancock, acting coroner for the Montgomery district was out of the city yesterday. It was not known whether or not an inquest will be held.
Mr. Alford was owner and operator of Boomer Lunch at the nearby community of Boomer. He formerly operated the Blue Ribbon Bus Lines and other independent bus services in this area.
Surviving are his wife, Opal; two daughters, Mrs. Lorraine Danbury of Cannelton and Mrs. Wanda Estep of Los Angeles, Calif.; a son, Jack Jr. of Boomer; and a sister, Mrs. Lula Miller of Cannelton.
The body is at the B.C. Hooper mortuary here.
Photo from Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Greg
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his father, Andrew Milton Alford; second wife, Opal Asbury Coon Alford; children Jack Alford Jr. and Lorraine Gaye Alford Danbery; siblings Henry Sherman Alford and Lula Garnett Alford Forbes Miller; and half-brothers John Calvery Alford and William Dolan Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Wanda Virginia Alford Flint Tankersley in California Obituaries; and of his half-brother Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
From WV Deaths: Jack Alford’s death certificate says he was born 20 July 1906 in Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV, the son of Andrew Milton Alford and Jettie Adkins. They were not married—see his brother Henry’s obituary with census reports, where he is listed as Jasper Adkins in 1910 and Jasper Mines in 1920 and 1930. His death date is 5 July 1954—the year on his gravestone is incorrect.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jack 1906 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JAMES BUCHANAN ALFORD
CIRCLEVILLE HERALD
Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH—Monday, 6 May 1929
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SCIOTO GAZETTE
Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH—Monday, 6 May 1929
AAFA NOTES: From WV Births: James Buchanan Alford was born 1856 in Mason Co., WV. Also, James Buckham [sic] Alford was born 7 Aug 1956 in Mason Co., WV, son of William and Nancy C. Alford.
In 1920, Arbuckle, Mason Co., WV, James Alford, single age 63 born WV, is living with his mother, Nancy C. Alford, widow age 86 born WV.
Although many newspaper articles say otherwise, his death certificate indicates that his death was accidental:
His lineage: James Buchanan 1856 WV1, William 1821 VA2.
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JAMES CHARLES “BUSTER” ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 6 July 1995
James C. “Buster” Alford, 53, of Renick, Greenbrier County, died July 3, 1995, at home after a short illness. He was a former employee of Rose Logging Co. and a Baptist.
Surviving: sons, Toney Bill of Ohio, James Matthew, address unavailable, Jimmy of St. Albans; daughters, Terri Bishop of St. Albans, Christina Fay Alford of Culpeper, Va.; five stepdaughters; brother, Dewey of Spring Hill; several grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. today at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston ….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James C. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 9 Sept 1941, last residence Cana, Carroll Co., VA.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Conner Alford and Leona Marcia McCoy Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Charles 1941 WV1, James Conner 1910 WV2, Alonzo Harvey 1890 WV3, Lafayette 1850 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JAMES CLYNE ALFORD
Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—_____ July 2016
James Clyne Alford, 91, of Hurricane passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at his home.
Born March 14, 1925 in Putnam County, he was a son of the late William Cecil and Iva Virginia Johnson Alford. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Wayne Alford and several brothers and sisters.
He was a retired machinist from American Electric Power and attended First Baptist Church of St. Albans. He had been an avid bowler in his earlier years. He served his country with the United States Marine Corp during World War II serving in the Pacific Theater.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly Alford; his children, Stephen Alford (Diana) of Teays Valley, Lesa Skaggs (David) of Caddo Mills, TX; step-daughters, Sarah Ginn (James Lilly) of St. Albans, Jessica James (Jimmy) of Hurricane; sister, Evelyn Arnold of Virginia Beach, VA; brother-in-law, John McCraw (Beverly) of Baltimore, OH; sister-in-law, Judith Jenkins of Medford, OR; eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 11am Monday, August 1, 2016 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane…. Burial with military honors will follow in Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, WV….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Mary Pearl Alford Mallory; son Garry Wayne Alford; father, William Cecil Alford; and half-brothers Franklin Delano Alford and Wondal Lee Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his half-sister Evelyn Marie Alford Frasher Arnold in North Carolina Obituaries.
From WV Marriages: James Clyne Alford married Mary Pearl Shamblin in 1947 in Kanawha Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Clyne 1925 WV1, William Cecil 1902 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JAMES CONNER ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 26 March 1986
James Conner Alford, 76 of Renick, Greenbrier County, died Tuesday at the home of a son in South Charleston after a long illness. He was a retired employee of Union Carbide.
Surviving: wife, Mrs. Leona McCoy Alford; sons, Dewey of South Charleston, James C. of Rainelle; brother, Woodrow of Florida; sister, Mrs. Aretta Conway of Florida; 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston.
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CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 27 March 1986
Alford, James Conner. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston…. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans….
Photo from Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 8 Jan 1910, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Leona Marcia McCoy Alford; and son James Charles Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Woodrow Harve Alford in Florida Obituaries.
James Conner Alford was born in Sumerco, Lincoln Co., WV, the son of Alonzo Harvey “Lon” Alford and Ellen Rebecca Cooper. Although his obituary spells his middle name Conner, his gravestone says “James Carner”.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Conner 1910 WV1, Alonzo Harvey 1890 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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JAMES DOLAN ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 1 December 1921
Lacking less than a month of reaching the age of 73 James D. Alford died yesterday at his home in St Albans from dropsy and other ailments incident to old age.
The funeral will take place Friday but the exact hour and place of the service had not today been determined. Interment will be made in St Albans cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah E., and one son, Everett B., the latter with a record of having served his country as a soldier during the entire period of the world war.
The widow is a member of the McCown family, well-known throughout Kanawha county, daughter of A.J. McCown.
Mr. Alford conducted a drygoods store in St. Albans during the last quarter of a century.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Sarah E. McCown Alford; and son Everett Bowman Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Dolan 1848 WV1, William 1822 VA2, James 1795 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JAMES IRLAND ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 29 June 2021
James “Ireland” Alford, 94 1/2, of Eleanor went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021 after a long illness at Genesis Health Care.
He was a member of the Hometown Independent Mission. He was a Sgt. In the U.S. Army and served in Korea.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mae Harris Alford; his parents, Joseph Cephas Alford and Elcie Lee Dalton Alford; his brother, Leroy Alford (Sis); and nephew, Fred Alford.
He is survived by his nieces, Margaret “Margie” Alford Mitchell (Okey) and Pam Alford, all of Hurricane. Stepdaughter Linda Martin of Buffalo and Stepson Roger Harris of St. Albans.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane…. Burial will follow in New Antioch Cemetery, Red House, WV….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Laura Mae McClanahan Harris Page Alford; father, Joseph Cephas Alford; and brother Leroy Alford in this compilation.
From WV Births: James Ireland Alford was born in 1926 in Cabell Co., WV.
On James Irland Alford’s 1945 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is living in St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV, age 18, born 31 Dec 1926 in Cabell Co., WV. His contact is his father, J.C. Alford, of the same address. He clearly signs his name “James Irland Alford.”
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Irland 1926 WV1, Joseph Cephas 1902 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JAMES ROBERT ALFORD
Photo from alford85713’s Family Heritage of the Virginias family tree (Ancestry—Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422)
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 7 September 1959
HURRICANE—James Robert Alford, 77, of Hurricane died Sunday night [September 6] in a Huntington hospital after a short illness. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church near Hurricane.
Survivors include, four daughters, Mrs. Angie Sowards, Mrs. Golden Willis and Mrs. Leland Curry of Huntington and Mrs. Danny Dunn of Akron. Ohio; five sons, Herman C., Cecil, Cephas, Lesley C. “Bill” and Lonnie of Hurricane; a sister, Mrs. Alice Sink of Tennessee; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
The body is at the Allen Funeral Home in Hurricane.
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CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 8 September 1959
Alford, James Robert—Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Clymers Creek by Rev. Horner Curry. Burial will be in Alford family cemetery near the church.
Mr. Alford, 77 of Hurricane, died Sunday night in Cabell-Huntington Hospital at Huntington after a short illness. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church near Hurricane.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Angie Sowards, Mrs. Golda Willis and Mrs. Leland Curry, all of Huntington, and Mrs. Danny Dun of Akron. Ohio; five sons, Herman C., Cecil, Cephas, Lesley C. (Bill) and Lonnie, all of Hurricane; a sister, Mrs. Alice Sink of Tennessee; 18 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The body will be taken from Allen mortuary at Hurricane to the church at service time.
Photo from Sink Family Tree, Ancestry (Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV)
Permission granted by the photographer, Jacqueline Sink Mygatt
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Clara Irene Moss Alford; children Angie Bell Alford Sowards, Joseph Cephas Alford, Leslie Ceber Alford, Virginia Elizabeth Alford Curry, and William Cecil Alford; and sister Ellen Valeria Alford Woodall in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Virginia Caroline Alford Meadows in Tennessee Obituaries.
James Robert Alford was born 7 May 1881, the son of Joseph A. Alford and Virginia “Lillie” Garrett.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Robert 1881 WV1, Joseph A. 1840 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JAMES ROSS ALFRED
Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV—_____ April 2013
James Ross Alfred, 79, of Bridgeport passed away on April 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on July 29, 1933 in Weston, a son of the late Teddy C. Alfred and Vivian King Alfred.
He is survived by his loving wife, Shirlee D. Taylor Alfred. They were married for 57 years.
He is also survived by his sons, Stephen J. Alfred and his wife Judy, Theodore (Ches) Alfred and James K. Alfred, all of Bridgeport; two daughters, Charlotte (Jodi) Piscura and her husband Jeff of Bridgeport and Terrah (Terri) Tillman and her husband Walter of Morgantown. His grandchildren, Stephanie Alfred, Daniel Piscura and his wife, Miranda, Dillon and Aubree Piscura and Emmalee and Abbie Alfred and Mary Beth Alfred; one sister, Charlotte Orrahood and her husband Charles; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Daniel Eric Alfred.
Jim attended Weston High School and following that enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. having served during the Korean War. Jim was very active in business in the area after his service. He returned to West Virginia as terminal manager for Helms Express. He then went into the travel trailer business and formed Alfred Mobile Acres. He also founded Alfred Construction, Inc. whose business is primarily in the Oil and Gas Service industry, which he operated until the time of his illness. He also was instrumental in the building of the American Legion Post 68 home, and getting the charter for the Sons of the American Legion. He took pride in all of the work and organizations in which he was involved.
He was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church for over 50 years and served on the Bridgeport City Council for several terms as well as the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid golfer and he belonged to several golf clubs in the area as well as in Florida. He was a 50 year member of the Late Lodge #63, 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Nemisis Shrine and North Central WV Shrine Club.
At Mr. Alfred’s request, donations may be made to the United Hospital Cancer Fund, 327 Medical Center Drive, Bridgeport WV 26330.
Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Ken A. Ramsey Presiding. Interment will be in Bridgeport Cemetery with Military Honors being accorded.
Photos from Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cynthia mullens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of James R. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: James Ross 1933 WV1, Teddy Clyde 1903 WV2, James Thaddeus 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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JAMES VERNON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 25 May 2010
James Vernon Alford of Hamlin, born February 17, 1950, passed away May 21, 2010, at the age of sixty years, three months and four days old.
He was the son of the late Bruce “Bun” and Jessie Settle Alford. James was formerly employed by Pennzoil Company, Yawkey, Pennzoil’s Elk Refinery, where he worked in the engineering and construction department and WV Department of Highways Disforce Division, where he worked until he was forced to take early retirement for health reasons. He enjoyed working on his farm where he raised tobacco, corn, hay and cattle.
James was a graduate of Hamlin High School and Marshall University. He also held the following memberships, Hurricane Church of Christ, Hamlin Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M., where he served as secretary, Hamlin Chapter 106 O.E.S., Hamlin, Beni Kedem Shriners, Charleston, Beni Kedem Temple Legion of Honor, Charleston, Scottish Rite Huntington, Huntington Commandry No. 9 Knights Templar, Huntington, Tri-County No. 51 Royal Arch Masons Hurricane, American Legion Post No. 111 Hamlin, and formerly served in WVARNG Co. B 2d SF Bn. 19th SFGA Huntington.
James is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lola Nida Alford; son, James Vernon Alford II of Luling, La.; three brothers, Joe Alford of Albuquerque, N.M., Clayton Alford of Sod, and Kennith Alford of Ona; three sisters, Doris Triplett of Hamlin, Phyllis Handley of Hamlin, and Sherry Darlene Neil of Hamlin; five nephews; and four nieces.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin…. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin, with Masonic graveside rites by Hamlin Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2010, at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that James V. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 17 Feb 1950, last residence West Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his parents, Bruce “Bun” Alford and Jessie Settle Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: James Vernon 1950 WV1, Bruce “Bun” 1917 WV2, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV3, James Bird 1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JARRELL CLYDE ALFORD
Photo from Memorial Funeral Directory
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV—Wednesday, 16 December 2009
PRINCETON [Mercer Co.]—Jarrell C. Alford, 81, of Ashley Lane, Princeton, formerly of Gary, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the Home Sweet Home Personal Care of Lashmeet.
Born June 3, 1928, at Gary [McDowell Co.], he was the son of the late Heath and Dora Jennings Alford. Jarrell was a graduate of Gary High School, Class of 1947. He worked for U.S. Steel in Gary, retiring after 36 years of service as a Supply Clerk in the warehouse. Jarrell was a former member of the Gary Lions Club and Gary Oddfellows Lodge.
Survivors: His loving and caring wife of 61 years, Juanita Myers Alford; one daughter, Sue Widener and her husband Dick; one granddaughter, Amy Harrison and her husband Shane; two great-grandchildren, Abby Kinzer and Noah Harrison, all of Princeton; an aunt, Opal Alford of Galax Va.; sisters-in-law, Margie Dula of Elkton Md., Doris Hermes of Carlsbad, Calif., Anna Myers of Panama City, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Donald Myers and wife Betty of Milton, Fla., Ralph Myers and wife Judy of Welch; several cousins also survive.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton…. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Wildwood Mausoleum, Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton….
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Princeton Advent Church, Building Fund, 706 Prince St., Princeton, WV 24740.The honor of serving the Alford family has been given to the Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.
Photo from Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jarrell C. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence Princeton, Mercer Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Juanita Jean Myers Alford; and father, Heath Johnson Alford, in this compilation.
On Jarrell Clyde Alford’s 1948 WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 18, born 3 June 1928 in Gary, WV.
From WV Marriages: Jarrell C. Alford married Juanita Jean Myers in 1948 in McDowell, WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Jarrell Clyde 1928 WV1, Heath Johnson 1902 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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JASPER WILLIAM ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, WV—Tuesday, 11 June 1985
Charleston rescue teams are expected to resume a search of the Kanawha River this morning for the body of a Lincoln County man who jumped from the South Side Bridge [Charleston, Kanawha Co.] Monday night. Kent Carper, director of public safety, said the search was called off at 10 p.m. because of darkness. The search was scheduled to resume at 8 a.m. today. Cpl. Dallas Staples of the Charleston Police Department said the man has been tentatively identified as Jasper Alford, 44, of Sod. Staples said identification was made through clothing and personal belongings the man left on the bridge before he jumped. Six divers from the Charleston Rescue Diving Team made up of police, fire and rescue personnel searched the river for about three hours. Carper said visibility in the water was limited to 6 inches. Witnesses said the man jumped at about 6:10 p.m. from the west railing near the north end of the bridge. The divers entered the water at 7 p.m. to search for the body. Ron Pittman, one of the witnesses, said the man was wearing a blue shirt and tennis shoes. He said the body was visible on the surface moments after the man jumped, then disappeared beneath the surface.
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Source unknown
_____, WV—12 June 1985
DROWNED IN KANAWHA RIVER.
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR BODY IN RIVER
Charleston rescue teams continued a search of the Kanawha River Tuesday for the body of a Lincoln County man believed to have jumped from the South Side Bridge. The man is tentatively identified as Jasper Alford, 44, of Sod, police said. Witnesses said the man jumped from the bridge at about 6:10 p.m. Monday.
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Source unknown
_____, WV—Friday, 14 June 1985
RESCUERS RECOVER SOD MAN’S BODY
A Charleston rescue team Thursday recovered a body from the Kanawha River of a Lincoln County man who jumped from the South Side Bridge. The dead man is Jasper William Alford, 44, of Sod. The body was taken to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy. Alford jumped from the bridge Monday night and was identified by clothing and belongings left near the railing. Cpl. Dallas Staples of the Charleston Police Department said the body was recovered 9:45 a.m. Thursday from the north side of the river near Magic Island. The incident is being investigated as an apparent suicide, he said. He was a construction worker and a lifelong resident of Lincoln County.
Surviving: sisters, Catherine Ennis of St. Albans, Mrs. Ellen Harrison of Pinch; half brother, Wilbern Lee Alford of St. Albans.
Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Grandview. Memorial Park, Dunbar....
Photo from Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenny Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jasper Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 22 Sept 1940, last residence St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his father Andy William Alford; his sister Ada Catherine Alford Ennis McCoy; and his half-brother Wilbern Lee “Shorty” Alford Sr. in this compilation.
Jasper was the son of Andy William Alford and Oma Jane Wheeler.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jasper William 1940 WV1, Andy William 1912 WV2, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV3, James Bird 1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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JEANNETTE BAKER ALFRED
WEST VIRGINIAN
Fairmont, Marion Co., WV—Wednesday, 5 February 1913
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WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 7 February 1913
Alfred, Mrs. William aged about 25, died at Dr. Hall’s hospital at Freemansburg Tuesday. Survived by her husband.
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donell Moneypenny Henthorne
AAFA NOTES: William Blaine Alfred’s second wife was Silvia Radcliff.
From WV Marriages: Jeannette Baker married William Bland [sic] Alfred in1904 in Lewis Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: William Blaine 1884 WV1, Pleasant 1845 VA2, Charles J. 1808 VA3.
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JENNIFER and REBECA ALFORD
SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 5 March 1972
CULLODEN—Jennifer and Rebeca Alford, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Alford of Culloden, Cabell County, died Feb. 26 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington shortly after birth.
Other survivors, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hager of Culloden and Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Alford of Wilmington, N.C.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. today in Culloden Cemetery…. The bodies are in the Heck Funeral Home in Milton.
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JEREMY DEWAYNE ALFORD
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ December 2916
Dewayne Alford, 37, of South Charleston, died Saturday, December 3, 2016 at CAMC – General Division.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Daughenbaugh and grandfathers, Elvin, Jr., Alford & Steve Crist.
He is survived by Daughter, Connie Marie Alford; Son, Jeremy Dewayne Alford, Jr., Father, David Alford; Brothers, James and Brian Alford; Sister, Crystal Alford, Grandmothers, Peggy Alford and Nina Cypert and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and other family and friends.
Memorial celebration Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 4:00pm at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his mother, Connie Faye Crist Alford Daughenbaugh, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jeremy Dewayne ???? WV1, David ???? WV2, Elvin Samuel 1927 WV3, Elvin Samuel 1903 WV4, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV5, George Washington 1837 VA6, Robert 1814 VA7, George 1763 Ireland8, John 1735 Ireland9.
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JESSICA DIANE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 1 December 2013
Jessica Diane Alford, 30, of Shepherdstown, passed away to her heavenly home while surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of her family and friends, on November 28, 2013.
She was born September 27, 1983. She was a member of Sousannah Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her father, Kenny (Mary) Alford of Ona; mother, Libby (Dennis) Nester Smith of Shepherdstown; step-sister, Janelle (Chris) Colt of Flatwoods, Ky.; step-brother, Doug (Cindy) Booth of Salt Rock; special sister and friend, Cindi (Robbie) Whitmore; and three special nieces, Allina, Cassidy, Madison of Shenandoah Junction; and a host of friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bruce “Bun” and Jessie Settle Alford; maternal grandparents, Ray Nester and Mary Pullen Nester; special cousin, Travis Prichard.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013 at Sousannah Freewill Baptist Church, Cuddoden. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Handley Funeral Home in Hamlin….
Photos from Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Libby Nester
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jessica D. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her paternal grandparents, Bruce “Bun” Alford and Jessie Settle Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Jessica Diane 1983 WV1, Kenneth 1957 W2, Bruce “Bun” 1917 WV3, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV4, James Bird 1855 VA5, Robert 1814 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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JESSIE SETTLE ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 1 May 2009
Jessie Settle Alford, 88, of Hamlin passed on to her heavenly home Wednesday, April 29, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family.
Jessie, an avid quilter and homemaker, was born Jan. 19, 1921, in Valley Fork and was a daughter of the late James and Valeria Settle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce “Bun” Alford; and grandson, Travis Prichard.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 106, Hamlin.
She left behind four sons, James (Lola) Alford of Hamlin, Joe Alford of Albuquerque, N.M., Clayton (Libby) Alford of Sod and Kennith (Mary) Alford of Ona; three daughters, Doris Jean (Allen) Triplett, Phyllis (David) Handley and Darlene (Steve) Neil, all of Hamlin; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin. Her final resting place will be in Lincoln Memorial Park, Hamlin….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jessie Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 19 Jan 1921, last residence Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her husband, Bruce “Bun” Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; son James Vernon Alford; and granddaughter Jessica Diane Alford in this compilation.
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JEWELL KATHRYN WEBSTER ALFORD
Mother of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Photo from her son Norris Lynn Alford – used with permission
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—8 November 2005
Jewell Webster Alford, 85, of Scott Depot passed from this life to be with her Lord Nov. 7, 2005, at Regency Place, Scott Depot, after a long illness, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Cora Campbell Webster; her sisters, Mae Lilly and Goldie Hughes; and her brothers, Charley, Roy Simon, Arnold and Herman Webster.
Jewell was a member of the Church of God and was a lifelong resident of St. Albans and Scott Depot. She was a homemaker and an avid cook.
She is survived by her husband and devoted soul-mate of 67 years, Norris Ellis Alford; her daughters and their husbands, Dolly and Gary McClain of Scott Depot and Lowella and Roger Morris of Landenberg, Pa.; her son, Norris Alford of Tucson, Ariz.; her grandchildren and their spouses, Sarah and Randy White of Charleston and John and Miranda Alford of Vienna; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Caleb McClain. Also surviving are her sisters-in-law, Naomi Webster of St. Albans and Bella Leadore of Sebastian, Fla.
Service will be 11 am. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane…. Burial will be in Pauley Cemetery, Tango....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jewell Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 15 Aug 1920, last residence Scott Depot, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her husband, Norris Ellis Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Dilemma Laferne “Dolly” Alford McClain in this compilation,
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JOHN CALVERY ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 29 January 1976
John C. Alford, 70, of Miami, Fla. [sic—actually Miami, Kanawha Co., WV], formerly of St. Albans, died Wednesday [January 28] in Charleston Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was a retired coal miner. Mr. Alford was a member of the UMWA.
Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Helen Inman of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Elizabeth Garnes of Decota, Mrs. Marilyn Kidd of Campbells Creek; son, Wilbur Lee Alford of St. Albans, sisters, Mrs. Sallie Woods of St. Albans, Mrs. Mary Booth of Akron, Ohio; brothers, Andrew Alford of Barberton, Ohio, Charles Alford of Florida; half-sister, Mrs. Lula Miller of Smithers.
Service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home. St. Albans.... Burial will be in Alford Cemetery.
Photo from Alford Cemetery (Sam’s Fork), Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that John Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 28 Dec 1905, last residence Miami, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Lucille Evelyn Goode; son Wilbern Lee “Shorty” Alford Sr. (by Oma Jane Wheeler); mother, Malinda Ann Cockram Alford; brother William Dolan Alford; and his half-siblings Henry Sherman Alford, Lula Garnett Alford Forbes Miller, and Jack Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John Calvery 1905 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JOHN WILLIAM ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 11 November 1953
Alford, John William—Service will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow at Curry Chapel near Hamlin…. Burial will be in Curry Cemetery.
Surviving are one nephew Ben Stowers of West Hamlin; and one sister, Mrs. Emma Childers of Huntington.
Mr. Alford, 88, of West Hamlin died Monday [November 9] at the home of his nephew. The body will remain Koontz mortuary in Hamlin until time for the service.
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DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 10 November 1953
HAMLIN [Lincoln Co.]—John William Alford, 88, died last night at the home of his nephew, Den Stowers, of West Hamlin, Rt. 1, after a two-week illness. Mr. Alford made his home with his nephew.
Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Emma Childers of Huntington.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Curry Chapel church near Hamlin….
Burial will follow in the church cemetery under direction of Koontz mortuary of Hamlin. The body is at the mortuary.
AAFA NOTES: John was born 24 Aug 1865, the son of James Alford and Mary Wilkinson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: John William 1865 WV1, James 1825 VA2, James 1795 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JONAS VERNON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 27 November 1970
HAMLIN [Lincoln Co.]—Jonas Vernon Alford, 90, of Sod, Lincoln County, a retired farmer and livestock dealer, died Thursday [Nov. 26] in a Charleston hospital.
Survivors: sons, Woodrow, Fred and Tom of Sod, Bruce of Hamlin; daughters, Mrs. Verlie Cross of Spencer, Mrs. Ruby Powell of Hamlin, Miss Reva Alford of Sod, Mrs. Amy Thomas of St. Albans; brother, F.E. of Sod; sisters, Mrs. Wilda McCallister and Mrs. Georgia Spurlock of Hurricane.
The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Koontz Funeral Home here.... Burial will be in Sampson Cemetery at Garretts Bend....
Photo from Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jonas Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 7 Oct 1880, death date listed as _____ Nov 1970.
See the obituaries of his wife, Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; his children Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford; and his siblings Annie L. Alford Cash, Cora Alice Alford Meadows, Fernandin Ezra Alford, and Georgia Allen Alford Spurlock in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries;
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Jonas Vernon 1880 WV1, James Bird 1855 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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JONATHAN GORDON ALFRED
[He died in Ohio, but we are including his obituary here because West Virginia was his home.]
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—_____ February 2015
Jonathan Gordon Alfred, 59, of Parkersburg, WV went home to be with our Lord and Savior on February 20, 2015 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH.
He was born in Weston, WV, March 9, 1955, a son of the late Thomas J. and Bertie Belle Shallenberger Alfred. John was employed by Erie Insurance Group as an investigator since 1987 and was a member of IASIU. Previously he had worked as Assistant State Fire Marshall from 1980 to 1987 and as a police officer with the Weston City Police Department from 1974 to 1980 where he obtained the rank of Sargent. He graduated from Lewis County High School in 1973, obtained his degree in Criminal Justice from Fairmont State College in 1979.
John’s most precious moments were spending time with family and spoiling his grandchildren. He enjoyed WVU football, woodworking, reading, music and traveling with his wife. John Attended Christ Mission Baptist Church.
John is survived by his wife Joanna Knox Alfred, whom he married May 10, 1997, son Perry G. Alfred, a Major in the USAF stationed at Hurlburt Field, FL, daughter Laura B. Thurman (Greg) of Morgantown, WV, step daughters Terra Miller, Trisha Law (Jared), Tasha Miller , all of Parkersburg, WV, granddaughter Beatrice and step grandchildren Eric, Ally Hallie, Austin, Lilly, Mason, Liam, Rowan, brothers and sisters Thomas Steven Alfred (Nancy) of Weston, WV, Mary Boggs of Salem, WV, Jennifer Bailey (Bob) of Weston, Alice Rittenhouse (Charles) of Weston, Sara Borchert of Mahaffey, PA, Susan Murray (Steve) of Weston, Joseph Alfred of Salem, father and mother in law Thomas D, Sr. and Sue Knox, brothers in law Joe Knox (Tonya), Steve Knox (Jeanette), Dail Kuhens (Rhonda), sister in law Darlene Kuhens and families.
The funeral service will be 11:00 am Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg…. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens….
The family wishes to thank Dr. Blossom and the staff in the Critical Care Unit at Riverside Methodist Hospital for the wonderful care given to John during his illness….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Thomas Jefferson Alfred, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Jonathan Gordon 1955 WV1, Thomas Jefferson 1919 WV2, Perry Gordon 1865 WV3, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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JOSEPH CEPHAS ALFORD
Joseph Cephas Alford and Elcie Lee Dalton Alford
Photo from alford85713’s Family Heritage of the Virginias family tree (Ancestry—Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422)
SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 31 August 1975
HURRICANE [Putnam Co.]—J. Cephas Alford, 73, of Clymers Creek, Putnam County, died Friday [August 29] in Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a retired steelworker and farmer.
Surviving: wife, Elcie Dalton Alford; sons, LeRoy and Irland, both of Hurricane; brothers, Herman, Lonnie and Bill, all of Hurricane; sisters, Mrs. Angle Sowards, Mrs. Bosta Willis, Mrs. Virginia Curry, all of Huntington; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Allen Funeral Home, in Hurricane.... Burial will be in the Alford Cemetery, in Clymers Creek....
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 27 June 1902, death date listed as _____ Aug 1975.
See the obituaries of his sons James Irland Alford and Leroy Alford; parents, James Robert Alford and Clara Irene Moss Alford; and siblings Angie Bell Alford Sowards, Leslie Ceber Alford, Virginia Elizabeth Alford Curry, and William Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Joseph Cephas 1902 WV1, James Robert 1881 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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JUANITA JEAN MYERS ALFORD
Photos from Memorial Funeral Directory—many more photos are posted here
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV—Saturday, 25 January 2020
PRINCETON—Juanita Myers Alford, 90, of Princeton formerly of Elbert, died suddenly Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born November 25, 1929 at Elbert, she was the daughter of the late Charles N. Myers and Nannie Geneva Wooldridge Myers. Juanita was a graduate of Gary High School, Class of 1947. Years later when her daughter became a Coaldigger, she was a booster mom offering hot dogs and hot chocolate at every home football game (even to the Maroon Waves fans at the Gary/Welch games, Dickie).
She retired from the West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs in Welch with 25 years of service treating every veteran she assisted like one of her eight brothers who served in the military. Juanita was a member of the Gary American Legion Auxiliary Unit #38. As a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, she made lifelong friends such as Carol Riggins, Helen Elswick, Betty Heizer, Gertie Stone, Josephine Cavallo, Alice Nofsinger, and many more. She was a faithful attendee at Princeton Advent Christian Church.
Juanita will long be remembered for her love and generosity towards her family, her meticulous organizational skills, and her ability to go into “Juanita” mode whenever there was a crisis. For instance, she left a detailed list for Sue Ellen and Amy to follow to make sure everything was done.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Jarrell C. Alford along with 9 siblings: Margie Dula, Lois Childress, Howard, Orville, Fremont, Wade, Bill, Roger and Donald Myers. Also, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dora and Heath Alford.
Those left to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted daughter & son in law, Sue Ellen & Dick Widener, a caring granddaughter and her husband, Amy & Shane Harrison, and her two beautiful great grandchildren Abby Kinzer and Noah Harrison all of Princeton. Two siblings, Ralph & Judy Myers of Welch, Doris Hermes of Carlsbad, CA and a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Juanita Alford will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 27, 2020 in the Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton…. Inurnment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Garden Mausoleum….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Jarrell Clyde Alford, in this compilation.
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JULIA AUDREY ALFORD ARTHUR
Milton, Cabell Co., WV—_____ January 2006
Julia Audrey Arthur, 87, of Milton went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, January 26, 2006. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 29, 2006, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial in Forest Memorial Park, Milton.
Audrey was born February 28, 1918, in Mason County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl Wine and Missouri Ann Edmonds Alford. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Woodrow Arthur; six brothers, Thomas Alford, Earl Alford Jr., Richard “Dick” Alford, Paul Alford, Milton “Stub” Alford and William “Bill” Alford; two sisters, Mable Byrd and Lois “Perk” Davis.
Audrey is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Archie Cleo and Shirley Arthur; two daughters and one son-in-law, Doris Ann and John Holley and Naoma Jean Stowasser; six grandchildren, Katrina Chapman, Debbie Spurlock, Dwight Arthur, Donna Allen, Kevin Stowasser and Melissa Ellis; 13 great-grandchildren, Christopher Chapman, Bethany Hayes, Christopher Abrams, Brandon Arthur, Chasity Hutchinson, Joshua Hutchinson, Shyanne Allen, Tabitha Allen, Tuesday Allen, Brianna Stowasser, Ashley Luker, Kimberly Luker and Hailey Ellis; one great- great-grandson, Camron Luker; two sisters Eva “Tootle” Holley and Charlene Null; three brothers, Forest Alford, Herbert Alford and Wendell Alford.
Photo from Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candie Freeman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Julia A. Arthur (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Milton, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her father, Early Wine Alford; and siblings Lois Rozella Alford Davis and Wendell Wayne Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Mabel Glenna Alford Byrd Barboe in Colorado Obituaries; and of her brothers Milton Reece Alford and Paul Desmond Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Julia Audrey 1918 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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KAREN FRANCIS ALFORD CREMEANS HOLLEY
Photo from Heck Funeral Home
CABELL STANDARD
Culloden, Cabell Co., WV—25 January 2011
Karen Francis Alford Cremeans Holley, 63, of Ona, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial followed in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton.
She was born Dec. 5, 1947, in Mason County, a daughter of the late Earl W. and Macil Francis Hinkle Alford. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Steve Alford, and one sister, Earlena McDonald.
Karen was a graduate of Hannan High School and a retired manager of Shop-Rite in Milton.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Charles Edward Holley; one son, Gary Brian (Kathy) Cremeans of Milton; stepchildren, Brian E. (Kathy) Holley of Barboursville, and Kathy Carrico of Barboursville; three brothers, Roger Alford of Milton, Wayne Neal of Wheelersburg, Ohio, and James Neal of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Anna Mae Doneff of Milton, and Beverly McBrayer of Alabama; and five grandchildren, Michael Cremeans and Breanna Cremeans, both of Milton, Jared Holley and Brian (Amanda) Holley, and Katelyn Carrico, all of Barboursville….
Photos taken at Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Karen F. Holley (SS# issued in WV), last residence Ona, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her brother Roger Earl Alford; and half-sisters Anna Mae Alford Jeffers Doneff and Earlenna Alford McDonald in this compilation.
Karen’s father’s name is engraved as Earl Wine Alford Jr. on his military gravestone in Lunsford Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Karen Francis 1947 WV1, Earl Wine 1922 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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KATHY J. ELLYSON ALFRED
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—_____ August 2010
Kathy Ellyson Alfred, 45, of 216 Pleasant Drive, Weston, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
She was born in Weston on February 10, 1965: daughter of Leon Ellyson and Mary (Oldaker) Ellyson who still survive.
She is survived by two daughters Stephanie Alfred and Whitney Alfred both of Weston. In addition to her children she is survived by one brother Steve Ellyson of Cox’s Mill and one sister Mary Jo Roberts of Glenville.
Mrs. Alfred was a member of Broad Street United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching all types of sports. She worked at the Lewis County Senior Center as a payroll clerk.
…. Funeral services will follow visitation and be held at the Hardman-Paletti Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment will follow services in the Horn Creek Cemetery in Cox’s Mill….
Photo from Horn Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Sandra Peake
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kathy J. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
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LANA JUNE MCGHEE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 16 August 2008
Lana June Alford, 66, of Hurricane, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Ruby McGhee; grandchild, Steven Fridley.
Surviving are her son, Tim Alford and his wife, Pat, of Hurricane; daughters, Carol Adams and husband, Roger, of Julian, Susan Pauley and husband, Mark, of Hurricane, Becky Fridley and husband, Gary, of South Carolina; grandchildren, Tracy Alford, Shane Alford, Carry Alford, Alisha Adams, Roger Eugene Adams, Christopher Pauley and Tiffany Pauley; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy Griffith and husband, Keith, of Hurricane; brother, Charles Vannater of Scott Depot; loving niece, Michelle Mullins of Hurricane.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park….
In another article:
Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
WV—_____ August 2008
L-R: June with her mother Ruby, niece Ashley, niece Missy, and son Timmy
Lana June Alford of Hurricane, West Virginia passed away August 17, 2008 at the home of her daughter and caregiver Susan Pauley.
She was the daughter of Charles Edward McGhee and Ruby Irene Hodge-McGhee.
In addition to her parents June was preceded in death by her Brothers Larry H. McGhee and Charles Eddie McGhee; Sister Jerry Joy Clay; Husband Frank Alford and Grandson Stephen Charles Fridley.
She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Charles David and Drew Vannater, her sisters and Brothers in law, Sandra “Kay” and Ray Cremeans, Kathy and Keith Griffith of Hurricane, and Judith Carol Arbaugh-Watts; her son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Patty Alford; her daughter and Sons-in-law, Susan and Mark Pauley, Carol and Roger Adams, and Rebecca and Gary Fridley; her Grandchildren Tracy, Shane, Christopher, Tiffany, Alisha and Roger. Several Great-grandchildren and Neices and Nephews.
Services were held at Allen Funeral Home Hurricane….
Photos from Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lana J. Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 24 May 1942, last residence Culloden, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, Franklin Delano Alford, in this compilation.
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LAURA MAE MCCLANAHAN HARRIS PAGE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 3 January 2014
Mrs. Laura Mae Alford, 83, of Red House, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 1, 2014, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side.
Laura was an active member of Hometown Independent Church for many years. Her passion was going to church and singing for the Lord. She also helped with Bible schools and various other church activities.
Laura was preceded in death by two husbands, Robert Harris and Collett Page; two daughters, Vicki Belcher and Lisa Shannon; sister, Carolyn Casto; and brother, Arnie “Frankie” McClanahan.
Laura is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, James “Arland” Alford; brother, Raymond McClanahan of Gallatin, Tenn.; daughter, Linda Martin and husband, Paul, of Buffalo; son, Roger Harris and Ladelle of St. Albans; grandchildren include Crystal Witt and husband, Richie, of Red House, April Chase and husband, Dustin, of Red House, Rickey Cobb Jr. and wife, Tina, of Winfield, Levi Harris of South Charleston, Amiee Harris of Kanawha City, Steven Jones of West Hamlin, Jessey Smith and husband, Tyler, of Apple Grove and Christopher Belcher of Liberty; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends that love her very much.
A tribute to the life of Laura will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Hometown Independent Mission Church…. Burial will follow in New Antioch Cemetery….
Gatens-Harding Funeral Home, 147 Main St., Poca, is serving the Alford family.
Photo from New Antioch Cemetery, Red House, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Hannah Lamb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her third husband, James Irland Alford, in this compilation.
Her Find A Grave memorial lists her birth date as 23 July 1930.
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LEONA MARCIA MCCOY ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—8 February 2000
Leona Marcia Alford, 84, of South Charleston died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
She was a homemaker, a member of Holley Memorial Baptist Church, a native of Putnam County and a lifelong resident of the Kanawha Valley.
Surviving: son, Dewey Alford of South Charleston; six grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston.... Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leona M. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 4 July 1915, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her husband, James Conner Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son James Charles Alford in this compilation.
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LEROY ALFORD
Photo from alford85713’s Family Heritage of the Virginias family tree (Ancestry—Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422)
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 12 March 2007
Leroy Alford, 82, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2007.
He was born April 16, 1924, to the late Joseph Cephas and Elcie Lee Dalton Alford.
He was a member of the Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired civilian railroad engineer for the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Mahulda Belle “Sis” Vance Alford.
He is survived by one brother, James Ireland Alford and his wife Laura of Eleanor; his three children, Margaret Ann “Margie” Mitchell and her husband Okey Ray of Hurricane, Frederick Leroy “Fred” Alford and his wife Cathy of Nitro, and Pamela Sue “Pam” Alford of Hurricane. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Lori Mitchell of Hurricane, Casey Mitchell and his wife Erika of Hurricane, Emily Wade of Milton, and Jared Alford of Hurricane; and five great-grandchildren, Lucas Wade, Levi Wade, Erabella Mitchell, Elijah Mitchell and Sophie Mitchell.
The family would like to thank Kanawha Hospice for all the care and support of our loved one during this time.
Friends may call from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12, at the Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Hurricane, with the funeral service to follow at 7:30 p.m....
Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, at the Alford Cemetery, Clymer Creek, Hurricane. Allen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
Photo posted in 2009
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mahulda Belle Vance Alford; son Fredrick Leroy Alford; father, Joseph Cephas Alford; and brother James Irland Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Leroy 1924 WV1, Joseph Cephas 1902 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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LESLIE CEBER “BILL” ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 9 February 1977
HURRICANE [Putnam Co.]—Leslie C. “Bill” Alford, 71, of Hurricane, died Tuesday [February 8] in St. Marys Hospital, Huntington [Cabell Co.] after a long illness.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Hurricane and was a former Hurricane chief of police.
Surviving; wife Virginia, daughter Carol J. Thompson of Gary, Ind.; sisters, Mrs. Angie Sowards, Mrs. Leland Curry and Mrs. Golden Willis, all of Huntington; brothers, Herman and Lonnie, both of Hurricane.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Allen Funeral Home. Hurricane.... Burial will be in Woodmere Cemetery, Huntington.
Photo from Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Ernie Wright
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Leslie Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 13 Aug 1905, death date listed as _____ Feb 1977, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his parents, James Robert Alford and Clara Irene Moss Alford; and siblings Angie Bell Alford Sowards, Joseph Cephas Alford, Virginia Elizabeth Alford Curry, and William Cecil Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Leslie Ceber 1905 WV1, James Robert 1881 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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LILLIAN FRANCES ALFRED
Aunt of Robert E. Lee Alfred, AAFA #0844
THE EXPONENT-TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV—9 August 2011
WESTON—Lillian Frances Alfred, 97, of Sunset Acres community, Weston, WV, died Saturday, August 6, 2011, at the Meadowview Manor Health Care Center in Bridgeport, WV, following a recent illness.
She was born March 18, 1914, in Weston, a daughter of the late Perry G. Alfred and Lillian Springston Alfred.
Surviving are one brother, Philip Charles Alfred, and his wife Lois of Bridgeport, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Helen Alfred, and three brothers, Robert E. Alfred, Richard B. Alfred and Thomas J. Alfred.
Frances was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weston and was involved in various church activities for over 85 years as a member of that church.
Frances graduated from Weston High School and attended West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon, WV. She retired from Danser Hardware after many years of service. She was also employed as a secretary for DaCosta Smith and Son law firm and worked at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Special thanks go to Cecile Hornung and Fran Stout, who provided Frances great joy and assistance in her later years and after the passing of her sister….
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011, from the Boyle Funeral Home Chapel…. Interment will follow in the Waldeck Cemetery….
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, maryb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lillian F. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence Weston, Lewis Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her siblings Mary Helen Alfred, Philip Charles Alfred, and Thomas Jefferson Alfred; and sister-in-law Nina Ruth Barnes Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Lillian Frances 1914 WV1, Perry Gordon 1865 WV2, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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LILLIE N. HOY ALFORD WALKER
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 2 July 1970
Mrs. Lillie Alford Walker, 85, of 5211 Church Dr., Rand, Wednesday at home after an extended illness.
Native of Crimora, Va., resident of Rand 24 years, member of the First Church of the Nazarene at Rand.
Surviving, daughters, Mrs. Helen Whitlock with whom she lived, Mrs. Virgie Jaumot of Clarksburg, stepdaughter, Mrs. Harry Folden of Charleston; stepsons, Gordon Walker of Brandywine, Md., Gilbert Walker of Marmet.
Service 1:30 p.m., Friday, Stevens-Grass Funeral Home, Malden, the Rev. Ned Crouch, Montgomery Memorial Park at London….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillie Walker (SS# issued in WV) was born 15 Feb 1885 and died _____ July 1970, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, William Andrew Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
From WV Deaths: Lillie Alford Walker, daughter of Robert Hoy and Nancy Barger, died 1 July 1970 in Kanawha Co., WV.
From WV Marriages: Lillie Alford married Joseph Walker in 1949 in Kanawha Co., WV.
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LINDA LEE “WINNIE” GRANT ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—15 September 2012
Linda Lee “Winnie” Alford, 68, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away September 13, 2012, at her home, after a long illness. She was surrounded by her family who loved her very much and will surely miss her.
Linda was preceded in death by her son, Scott Alford; her infant twins; her parents, Pete and Pauline Grant; her sister, Brenda Tully; and an infant sister.
Winnie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Wendell W. Alford; her daughter, Tammy Toney and her husband, Bryan, of Milton; her grandchildren, Charles “Chad” Withers IV, Olivia Elaine and Brooklyn Lee Toney of Milton and Dillon Scott Alford of Witcher Creek; her sisters, Jeannie Hedrick of Fraziers Bottom, Barbara (Bob) Paxton of Scott Depot, Mary Grant of South Charleston, Sharon (Billy) Steele of Glenwood, Gayle (Buddy) Chapman of Fraziers Bottom, Ruth (Steve) Ashley of Cottageville and Marsha (Greg) Bostic of Salt Rock; her brothers, Curtis (Sharon) Grant and Keith (Debbie) Grant, all of Winfield, Cary Grant of Proctorville, Ohio, and Kyle Grant and Craig Grant of Fraziers Bottom; and many nieces and nephews.
Winnie was a Christian and attended Five & Twenty United Baptist Church of Fraziers Bottom, where she was a member for many years.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane…. Burial will follow in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton….
The family would like to thank Hospice of Huntington for all their care and support….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Linda L. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 25 May 1944, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her husband, Wendell Wayne Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Wendell Scott “Scottie” Alford in this compilation.
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LOIS C. MULLINS ALFORD
From Curry Funeral Home
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Lois C. Alford, 80, of South Charleston, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Hospice West.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Belle Mullins.
She was retired from the State of West Virginia Department of Finance Administration, a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and later attended Bible Center Church.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jack, and daughter, Sandy Sayre and Gary Hannoush; three grandchildren, Jason Sayre and Heather, Jered Sayre and Tiffany and Jacqueline Powers and Frankie Akers; and six great-grandchildren, Gracie Powers, Jackson and Sophia Akers and Mason, Dillon and Amelia Sayre.
Graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek….
Photos from Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy Nicholas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Jack 1938 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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LOIS ROZELLA ALFORD DAVIS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 6 April 1992
Lois R. Alford Davis, 59, of Scott Depot died April 4, 1992, at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Milton, a former substitute mail carrier, a self-employed contract cleaner for Scott Depot, Pinch and Spring Hill post offices, and member of West Virginia Home Mission Church, Nitro, where she was a choir member.
Surviving: husband, Jim; daughters, Grace Gibson and Mary Davis, both of Scott Depot; sisters, Mabel B. Arboe and Charlene Null, both of Denver, Audrey Arthur of Milton, Eva Holley of Huntington; brothers, Tom and Forrest Alford, both of Milton, Dick Alford of Gallup, N.M., Melton [Milton] Alford of Columbus, Ohio, Herbert Alford of Ona, Wendell Alford of Fraziers Bottom.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at West Virginia Home Mission, with the Rev. W. David Lett....
Burial will be in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton…. Gatens Funeral Home, Poca, is in charge of arrangements.
Photo from Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lois R. Davis (SS# issued in WV) was born 13 Jan 1933, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her father, Early Wine Alford; and siblings Julia Audrey Alford Arthur and Wendell Wayne Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her sister Mabel Glenna Alford Byrd Barboe in Colorado Obituaries; and of her brothers Milton Reece Alford and Paul Desmond Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lois Rozella 1933 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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LORRAINE ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 22 August 2014
Lorraine Alford, 83, of Chapmanville, W.Va., died Aug. 21 at Trinity Healthcare Systems. She was a homemaker.
Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Evans Funeral and Cremation Services; burial at Highland Memory Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LORRAINE GAYE ALFORD DANBERY
MONTGOMERY HERALD
Montgomery, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Lorraine Alford Danbery died Nov. 4, 2008.
Born May 15, 1930, in Ivington, Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Alford and Violet Tawney Alford. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda, and brother, Jack Jr. Lorraine was the last of her immediate family.
During her growing up years, she was a tomboy. She could outride, outshoot and usually “whip” all those who would take her on. As an accomplished equestrian, she loved horses. She also loved dogs and those that came to live with her were treated as members of the family.
Lorraine lived the majority of her life in Cannelton, and was a faithful member of the Carbondale Baptist Church.
The tomboy grew into a beautiful woman with lovely blue eyes. Her adult life was spent rearing her children.
After they left home, she became very active in her church. When Carbondale Baptist Church decided to build a new church, members of the church began a major fundraising campaign. The women of the church were very instrumental in the completion of the new church. The church steeple was donated in honor of Lorraine’s mother and father. She, along with other members of the church, established a fund to help those who fell upon hard times. A great number in the community were helped.
She will be loved and missed forever.
Surviving: her husband of 62 years, Earl (Brother) Danbery Jr.; daughters, Sharon D. Griffith and Beverly Danbery Rosewell; sons, Rodney, Randy and Rick Danbery; son-in-law, Roger Griffith; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rodney (Patrizia) Danbery; granddaughter, Angela Danbery; grandsons, Travis Griffith and his wife, Allyson, Brian Rosewell and his wife, René, Douglas, Cody and Garrett Danbery; and her church family.
Service was Nov. 7 at Carbondale Baptist Church…. Burial followed in Montgomery Memorial Park, London. Arrangements by O’Dell Funeral Home, Montgomery.
Photo from Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Greg
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lorraine G. Danbery (SS# issued in WV), last residence Cannelton, Fayette Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, Jack Alford Sr. and Violet Elizabeth Tawney Alford; and her brother Jack Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Wanda Virginia Alford Flint Tankersley in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lorraine Gaye 1930 WV1, Jack 1906 WV2, Andrew Milton 1862 WV3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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LUCILLE EVELYN GOODE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 8 October 1964
Alford, Mrs. Lucille Evelyn—55 of 20 Church Ave., St. Albans, died Wednesday [Oct 7] at her home after a long illness. A longtime resident of St. Albans, she formerly worked for Federal Catering Service at the Carbide Institute plant and was a member of Fifth Avenue Church of God in South Charleston.
Surviving are her husband, John C. Sr.; two daughters, Mrs. Carlos Turner of Fairbanks, Alaska; and Mrs. Lansford Garnes of Miami; a son, John C. Jr., of Columbus, Ohio; her mother Mrs. Alex Goode of South Charleston; four brothers, Harold of Charleston; Robert of Massillon, Ohio; Paul in the Army in Germany; and Carl of Clendenin; two sisters, Mrs. Sidney Hamon of Massillon and Mrs. Edward Green of South Charleston; and five grandchildren.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Alley and Casdorph Funeral Home at St. Albans by Minister Thomas H. Wyatt. Burial will be in Alford Cemetery on Trace Fork in Putnam County....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lucille Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 25 March 1909 and died _____ Oct 1964.
See the obituary of her husband, John Calvery Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
Lucille was born in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, the daughter of Alex Goode and Frances Irene Barnhart. She married John Calvery Alford on 4 March 1936.
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LUCY P. HOFFMAN ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 13 May 1955
Mrs. Lucy P. Alford, 77, of 213 Church St., St. Albans, died last night [May 12] in a Charleston hospital after an extended Illness. She was the wife of Everett B. Alford, member of a prominent St. Albans family, who survives.
Mrs. Alford was a native of Kanawha County, and a resident of St. Albans for the past 37 years. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Also surviving is a brother, Luther Hoffman o£ St. Albans.
The body is at Bartlett Funeral Home in St. Albans.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Everett Bowman Alford, in this compilation.
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LUCY VIRGINIA WARD ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Saturday, 10 July 2004
Lucy Virginia Alford, 85, of Fraziers Bottom passed away Thursday, July 8, 2004, at her daughter’s residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Heck Funeral Home, Milton.... Burial will follow in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton.
Lucy was born April 13, 1919, in Putnam County, a daughter of the late Lavender and Sarah Ann Meadows Ward. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Tom Alford; seven brothers and six sisters.
Lucy attended 5 & 20 United Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita “Pam” and Delmer Chapman and Wilma and Wesley Chapman; one brother, Jerome Ward; two sisters, Delpha Rhodes and Fay Edwards; six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren....
Photo from Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Robin Hager
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lucy V. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence Fraziers Bottom, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her daughter Wilma Louise Alford Chapman; and father-in-law, Early Wine Alford, in this compilation.
Her husband was Thomas Rex Alford, the son of Early Wine Alford and Missouri Ann Edmonds.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Thomas Rex 1916 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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LULA GARNETT ALFORD FORBES MILLER
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 7 August 1976
SMITHERS—Mrs. Lula F. Miller, 74, of Smithers, died Friday [August 6] in Montgomery General Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Farbondale Baptist Church, Farbondale.
Surviving: sons, J.E. Forbes and John Aquino, both of Smithers; sisters, Mrs. Mary Boothe of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Sally Hedrick of St. Albans.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday in B. C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery…. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park, London….
Photo from Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Nina McComas Thomas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lula Miller (SS# issued in WV) was born 25 June 1902 and died _____ Aug 1976, last residence Smithers, Fayette Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her father, Andrew Milton Alford; siblings Henry Sherman Alford and Jack Alford Sr.; and half-siblings John Calvery Alford and William Dolan Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her half-brother Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
Lula was the daughter of Andrew Milton Alford and Jettie Adkins. They were not married—see her brother Henry’s obituary with census reports.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Lula Garnett 199-2 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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LUTHER LYLE ALFORD
SUNDAY REGISTER
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Sunday, 21 November 1948
ALDERSON [Greenbrier Co.]—Luther Lyle Alford, 80, died at his home at Alderson Friday [November 19] at 6:45 p.m. Death was attributed to complication following an illness of one week.
A retired carpenter, he resided Alderson. He was born at Wolf Creek [Monroe Co.] on October 14, 1868, the son of Mercian V. and Rachel Ellen Carie [sic: Cart] Alford.
He is survived by his brother, Olin B. Alford, of Alderson; two nieces, Mrs. Mary Burns, of Ronceverte, Mrs. Virginia Bullard, Alderson; and a nephew, Clark Alford, of Charleston.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Lobben Funeral Home at 2:45 p.m. today…. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery.
Photo from Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Agnes Jane “Jennie” Alford Kennedy, Delila Belle Alford, Olen Bucy Alford, and Thomas Fletcher Alford in this compilation.
Luther’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Luther Lyle 1868 WV1, Merican V. 1831 VA2, Joseph 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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MAHULDA BELLE VANCE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 27 July 1999
HURRICANE [Putnam Co.]—Mahulda Belle Vance-Alford, 80, of Hurricane died July 25, 1999, at home.
She was a housewife and a member of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church and Eastern Star.
Surviving: husband, Leroy Alford; son, Fred of Hurricane; daughters, Margaret “Margie” Mitchell and Pamela Sue Alford, both of Hurricane; brothers, Warren and George Vance, both of Hurricane, Homer Vance of Waynesfield, Ohio; sisters, Justine Gearheart of Greenfield, Ohio, Fannie Kriebel of Pennsylvania, Ann Ware of Marlinton, Mary Toler of Hurricane; four grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane.... Burial will be in the Alford Cemetery, Hurricane....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Leroy Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Fredrick Leroy Alford in this compilation.
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MALINDA ANN COCKRAM ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 25 November 1939
Mrs. Linda Ann Alford, 67 died Friday night at her home in Putnam County. Surviving are her husband, Andrew M. Alford; four sons, William Alford at home, John Alford of Lincoln county, and Andrew and Charles Alford of Akron, O.; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Winters of Akron and Miss Sally Alford at home, and a sister, Mrs. Minerva St. Clair of Ohley.
The Casto-Wilson Mortuary will be in charge of funeral arrangements.
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CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 27 November 1939
Services for Mrs. Malinda Ann Alford, 67, who died Friday [Nov 24] at her Putnam county home, are set for 11 a.m. today at the residence…. Burial will follow in Teays Hill cemetery, the Casto-Wilson mortuary in charge.
AAFA NOTES: Malinda was born 6 Sept 1872 in Wyoming Co., WV. She was the wife of Andrew Milton Alford.
See the obituaries of her husband, Andrew Milton Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and sons John Calvery Alford and William Dolan Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her son Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries
Malinda A. Terry, age 7 b. WV, is listed on the 1880 census in Slab Fork, Wyoming Co., WV, with her parents, Wm. R. Terry 30 and his wife Paulina E. 36, both b. VA, and 3 sisters: Manerva 6, Virginia C. 5, and Mary R. 3.
However, in 1900, Curry, Putnam Co., WV, William and Perlina E. Terry (Perlina had 4 children, 3 living) are listed with stepdaughters Virginia Stump and Manerva A. Rank, and the Stump and Rank children are listed as step-grandchildren. William was Paulina/Perlina’s second husband; her first husband and the father of her daughters was George Cockram.
In 1900 Malind A. Cochren is a housekeeper, age 27, listed as a widow with 0 children and living with her future husband, Andrew M. Alford, age 38.
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MAMIE E. ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 21 January 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
Mamie E. Alford, 89, of South Charleston died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in Americare-Dunbar after a long illness.
She was a former employee of the Navy Ordnance Plant and G.C. Murphy’s. She was a lifelong resident of Kanawha and Lincoln counties and a member and former Sunday school teacher of Hilltop Baptist Church.
Surviving: 16 nieces and nephews.
Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans.... Burial will be in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans....
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mamie E. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 26 July 1908, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mamie E. 1908 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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MARGARET A. BLANKENSHIP ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—25 March 1937
Mrs. Margaret A. Alford, 18, of Burnside, Putnam county, died yesterday [March 24] morning in a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon at the home of her brother, G.B. Blankenship of Burnside and burial will be in the Alford cemetery in Putnam county.
Survivors include her husband. P.M. Alford; an Infant daughter, Phylis Alford; three sisters. Mrs. D.C. McClaster and Mrs. Clyde McClaster of Lookout and Mrs. Ethel Nichols of Charleston, and four brothers, Leonard and Jarrel Blankenship of St. Albans, Robert Blankenship of South Charleston and G.V. Blankenship.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Palmer Mason Alford Sr., in this compilation.
Margaret was born 20 Oct 1918 in Kanawha Co., the daughter of James Blankenship and Louise Adkins.
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MARGARET JANE “PEGGY” STAFFORD ALFORD
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ March 2022
Margaret Jane “Peggy” Alford, 90, of South Charleston, born August 27, 1931, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was a member of Alum Creek Church of the Nazarene. She was the owner/operator of Alum Creek Beauty Shop for 40 yrs.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George H. Sr. and Mellissa J. Winters Stafford; husband, Elvin S. Alford, Jr.; twin sister, Lissie Egnor; brother, George “Sonny” Stafford, Jr.; three grandsons, Jeremy, Marc, and Michael.
Peggy is survived by daughters, Karen Sparkes of South Charleston and Margie (Robert) Childress of North Carolina; sons, David Alford of South Charleston and Terry (Tereasa) Alford of Sod; sister, Candy (Bob) Good; 8 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and numerous great great and great great great grandchildren.
Service will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home…. Entombment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Elvin Samuel Alford Jr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation.
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MARGARET M. PRICE ALFORD
Aunt of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 28 September 1976
Mrs. Margaret M. Alford, 55, of 817 Greenbrier St., St. Albans, died Monday [Sept. 27] in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was a 15-year resident of St. Albans and attended the Highlawn Baptist Church.
Surviving: husband, Forrest: son Eugene at home: daughter Jessie J. Price of Bluefield: sisters Mrs. Ruth Maxwell and Mrs. Dorothy Corvin of Wytheville. Va., Mrs. Mildred Donahoe of North Port Charlotte, Fla.
Service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Casdorph and Curry Funeral Home. St. Albans.... Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park Mausoleum.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Margaret Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 8 Sept 1921, last residence Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her husband, Forrest Wilmer Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Eugene E. Alford in this compilation.
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MARGUERITE ALFORD FLOUER
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV—Wednesday, 25 August 2010
KEENAN [Monroe Co.]—Marguerite Alford Flouer, 97, of Keenan, W.Va., died August 23, 2010 at the Glenwood Retirement Village in Princeton [Mercer Co.], W.Va., where she had been residing since 2006.
She was born on April 16, 1913 near Hillsdale [Monroe Co.], W.Va., the daughter of H.L. “Tide” and Rose Tomlinson Alford.
Marguerite was a graduate of Union High School and the National Business College of Roanoke, Va. She worked as a secretary for the law firm of Haynes and Ford and for Judge Charles Lobban, all of Lewisburg, W.Va., for nearly thirty-five years. She was also a member of the Union Presbyterian Church and was a member of the choir as well as the Women’s Circle. For many years, she volunteered as a Gray Lady at the former Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Home and, with her husband George, organized and assisted with Red Cross blood drives in Union.
Marguerite married George Flouer on October 29, 1937 in Wheeling, W.Va. The couple resided in Lost River State Park where George was Assistant Superintendent until he entered the U.S. Navy for the duration of World War II. Both avid naturalists throughout their lives, Marguerite and George were active in the Brooks Bird Club and were instrumental in the establishment and maintenance of the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory on Peters Mountain.
Marguerite is survived by her children, Jack Flouer and his wife Peggy of Manhattan, Kan., Joan Flynn and her husband H. M. “John” of Tazewell, Va.; five grandchildren, Michael Flouer of Atlanta, Ga., Christopher Flouer of Springfield, Mo., Gwyn Flouer Heidrick and her husband Brad of Olathe, Kan., Major John Flynn (USMC) and his wife Riley, stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Captain Bryan Flynn (USA) and his wife Meagan of Ft. Benning, Ga.; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband George; four sisters, Mary Allen, Eva Harris, Snowe Bobbit McCoy, Pauline Handlan Ballowe; and one brother, Hermon Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Union Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Greg Wood, Pastor, Tazewell Presbyterian Church, and the Reverend James Grant, retired pastor of Tazewell Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Keenan, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, at the Broyles-McGuire Funeral Home in Union.
A memorial has been established for the maintenance of the piano at the Union Presbyterian, P.O. Box 239, Union, WV 24983, in her name.
Photo from Fairview Christian Church Cemetery, Keenan, Monroe Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Janice Hall
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marguerite A. Flouer (SS# issued in WV), last residence Manhattan, Riley Co., KS [residence of her son].
We included the obituary of her brother Hermon Lee Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
Also buried in Fairview Christian Church Cemetery are Marguerite’s parents, Harvey Lee Alford (20 Mar 1865–1 Aug 1945) and Rose Edith Tomlinson Alford (26 Jan 1874–23 Mar 1966).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Marguerite 1913 WV1, Harvey Lee 1865 WV2, Louis/Lewis Marion 1839 VA3, Robert 1800 VA4, Thomas 1771 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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MARTHA ALFORD FRYE
SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 10 July 1966
Fry, Mrs. Martha—Service 1 p. m. today, Church of Christ, Harts Creek, Alford Cemetery, Harts Creek. Mrs. Fry, 97, of Harts, Lincoln County, died Friday, Gyan Valley Hospital.
Surviving: son, Charlie of Harts.
Body at the home of grandson, Victor Adkins, of Harts. McGhee Funeral Home, West Hamlin.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
Martha was born in 1876, the daughter of Adam A. Alford and Nancy Farley. She married Wash Fry.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Martha 1876 WV1, Adam A. 1841 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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MARY ANN ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 21 February 1956
Alford, Infant – daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Alford of 5228 Indiana St., South Charleston, at 1:30 p.m. in Snodgrass mortuary chapel…. Burial in Graceland Memorial Park.
AAFA NOTES: Her Find A Grave memorial lists her birth and death dates as 19 Feb 1956.
See the obituaries of her parents, Romea Columbus Alford and Hazel Alma Dent.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Ann 1956 WV1, Romea Columbus 1911 WV2, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV3, George Washington 1837 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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MARY CATHERINE SNYDER ALFRED
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 5 June 1914
Alfred, Mrs. C.J. died on Friday at the family home on Polk Creek. Four sons, Perry G., Ralph E., Frank and Harry S. Alfred, survive her.
Buried at the Waldeck cemetery on Sunday. She was 73 years of age.
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WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 12 June 1914
Alfred, Mrs. Mary Catherine born on Polk Creek April 26, 1841, daughter of Peter and Catherine Snyder. Married to Charles J. Alfred March 5, 1865. Died May 29, 1914.
Survived by four sons, Perry G., Ralph E., Frank and Harry S. Alfred; two brothers, Josiah and Hezikiah Snyder, and a half-brother, Peter Snyder.
Blanche, a daughter, died in infancy. Her husband, Charles J. Alfred died within the last two years.
Buried in the old graveyard not far from the home of her infancy and womanhood.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Charles Jefferson Alfred; and son Ralph E. Alfred in this compilation.
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MARY ELLEN ALFORD BURNS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 22 February 1969
Burns, Mrs. Mary Ellen, 62, of Ronceverte, Friday [February 21] in a Ronceverte hospital. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church at Ronceverte.
Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Nancy Underwood of Staunton, Va.
Service 11 a. m. Monday in the Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial in Alderson Cemetery. Body at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte.
Photo from Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy C.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Burns (SS# issued in WV) was born 12 Jan 1907 and died _____ Feb 1969, last residence Ronceverte, Greenbrier Co. WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, Olen Bucy Alford and Nora D. Brown Alford; and siblings Clark Lee Alford and Virginia Alford Ballard in this compilation
Mary’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Mary Ellen 1907 WV1, Olen Bucy 1877 WV2, Merican V. 1831 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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MARY HELEN ALFRED
Aunt of Robert E. Lee Alfred, AAFA #0844
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Wednesday, 9 March 2005
Mary Helen Alfred, 93, of Weston died at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital following a recent illness. She was born Nov. 17, 1911 in Weston, a daughter of the late Perry G. Alfred and Lillian Springston Alfred.
Surviving are one sister, Lillian Frances Alfred of Weston; and one brother, Philip Charles Alfred and wife Lois of Ft. Myers, Fla.; numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert E., Richard B. and Thomas J. Alfred.
Miss Alfred was a member of the First Baptist Church in Weston and was involved in various church activities that included chairman of the church circle and Sunday school teacher. She was instrumental in the formation of Fisher Baptist Camp on Gee Lick and served as the first secretary/treasurer for the camp. She was retired from the W.Va. Dept. of Highways with several years of service. She was an avid reader and well-known local historian. She was a 1930 graduate of Weston High School and attended W.Va. Wesleyan College.
Service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Boyle Funeral Home Chapel.... Interment will be in Waldeck Cemetery.
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, maryb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary H. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence Weston, Lewis Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her siblings Lillian Frances Alfred, Philip Charles Alfred, and Thomas Jefferson Alfred; and sister-in-law Nina Ruth Barnes Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Mary Helen 1911 WV1, Perry Gordon 1865 WV2, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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MARY JANE ALFORD DEMPSEY
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 23 May 1985
Mrs. Mary Jane Dempsey, 74, of Whitesville, Boone County, died Wednesday [May 22] in Boone County Health Care Center, Danville, after a long illness. Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Source unknown—posted to her Find A Grave memorial
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 23 May 1985
WHITESVILLE—Mrs. Mary J. Dempsey, 74, of Whitesville, Boone County, died Wednesday in Boone County Health Care Center, Danville, after a long illness.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Whitesville.
Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Brenda Simmons of Whitesville; sister, Mrs. Audra Allen of Whitesville; grandson, Freddie Simmons, whom she raised, with the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Armstrong Funeral Home, Whitesville…. Burial will be in Adkins Cemetery, Naoma….
Photo from Adkins-Pettry Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Penny Harris
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary Dempsey (SS# issued in WV) was born 29 March 1911 and died _____ May 1985, last residence Whitesville, Boone Co., WV.
See the obituary of her mother, Viola Thompson Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Jane 1911 WV1, James Samuel 1864 WV2, James 1825 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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MARY JANE “NETTIE” ALFORD BURNS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 23 October 1950
CULLODEN, Oct. 22—Mrs. Mary Jane Burns, 96, a life-long resident of Cabell County, died yesterday at her home at RFD 1, Culloden, after a brief illness.
She was born March 8, 1854 in what was then Cabell County, Va.
Surviving are three sons, Willie, Joshua and Grady, all of Culloden and three daughters, Mrs. Ravvena Sowards [sic—see note below] of Huntington, Mrs. Valarie Finley of Milton and Miss Lillie Burns of Culloden.
AAFA NOTES: Mary Jane “Nettie” Alford Burns was the daughter of Robert “Robin” Alford and Leanza Coon. Her husband was Frederick Lewis Burns.
As reported by her granddaughter Mary Jane Racer Harris, Mary Jane’s daughter’s name is Louvinia O. Sowards. She is Louvenie O. Sowards on her gravestone and on her death certificate.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Mary Jane 1854 VA1, Robert 1814 VA2, George 1763 Ireland3, John 1735 Ireland4.
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MARY LEE OGLE ALFORD
BECKLEY POST-HERALD
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Wednesday, 15 September 1965
PRINCETON—Mrs. Mary Lee Alford, 75, of Princeton died Tuesday morning in a Princeton hospital after a long illness.
Born in Carol County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Buna Katron Ogle.
Her husband, Robert Alford, preceded her in death.
Survivors include five sons, Cecil of Princeton, Lester of New York City, N.Y., Earl of Long Beach, Calif., and Roby and Carl, both of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn of Columbus, Ohio; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kee Street Methodist Church in Princeton…. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Princeton.
The body will remain at Memorial Funeral Directory in·Princeton where friends may call.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Robert Lee Alford; and sons Clayton Robert Alford and Ralph Douglas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her children Carl Lucas Alford and Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in Ohio Obituaries; and son Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
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MARY MAXINE LEASURE ALFORD
Source unknown
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Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 13 June 1948
A woman was killed and two other women and a man were injured early yesterday when the new station wagon in which they were riding struck a utility pole and turned over three times on the Coal River Road just west of St. Albans.
The victim was identified at the Bartlett mortuary in St. Albans as Mrs. Mary Maxine Alford of Danville, Boone county, 26-year old wife of Coach Clyde D. Alford of Madison high school.
State Trooper W.S. Webb of South Charleston and Mrs. Alford suffered a broken neck.
Two of her companions, Francis Noland Dawson, 26 of 108 Spring St., St. Albans, and Mrs. Louise Phillips Midkiff, 26, of Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, were in “fair” condition last night at Herbert J. Thomas Memorial hospital in South Charleston, but attendants said their chances for recovery are “good”.
Dawson, who was driving the automobile, received a fractured shoulder and possible internal injuries.
Mrs. Midkiff received severe scalp and head lacerations, attending physicians said, but she was “resting comfortably” last night.
A third occupant of the vehicle and sister-in-law of the dead woman, Mrs. Helen Arthur Leasure, 22, of Washington D.C., received minor bruises and shock in the mishap, state police said. She was not hospitalized.
Trooper Webb said Dawson apparently lost control of the car on a slight curve and crashed into the utility pole, turning over three times. The vehicle was demolished.
The accident occurred at 3 a.m. three-fourths of a mile off the old Midland Trail.
Mrs. Alford and the other three occupants of the car earlier had attended a party given by the St. Albans American Legion post, Trooper West said, and left the party for Lower Falls on Coal river to see if anyone was swimming. The accident occurred while they were returning from the beach, he said.
Mr. Alford was in Morgantown attending West Virginia university’s summer coaching school.
Trooper Webb, Cpl. R.T. Cummings and St. Albans Patrolman Lewis Fizer investigated the accident.
Funeral service for Mrs. Alford will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Bartlett mortuary chapel in St. Albans … and interment will follow in Cunningham Memorial park….
Surviving Mr. Alford besides her husband are her parents, whom she was visiting, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Leasure of 1007 Pennsylvania Av., St. Albans; a two-year-old daughter, Susan; and three brothers, Charles and Paul Leasure, both of St. Albans, and William Leasure of Washington, D.C.
AAFA NOTES: She was born 2 July 1922, the daughter of Clarence Leasure and Etta Ross.
See the obituary of her husband, Clyde Daniel Alford Sr., in this compilation. She was his second wife.
Mary is buried in Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV, in Sec. G, 391, but no gravestone was found there (3/2016).
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MARY PEARL SHAMBLIN ALFORD MALLORY
Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—_____ July 2016
Mary P. Mallory
February 26, 1929 - January 8, 2021
Mary Alford Mallory, 91, of Scott Depot, passed away on January 8, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House from complications of COVID 19.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, James C. Alford and William Mallory and her son Gary W. Alford.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Lesa (David) Skaggs of Cado Mills, TX and her son, Stephen (Diana) Alford of Teays Valley, sister, Leona Casto of Hurricane, grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Funeral Service for Mary will be 2:00pm Tuesday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane WV. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her first husband, James Clyne Alford; and son Garry Wayne Alford in this compilation.
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MARY VIRGINIA JOHNSON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 2 November 2009
Mary Virginia Alford, 81, of Garretts Bend passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Alford; parents, Charlie and Sally Johnson; and sister, Janice McCallister.
Mary will be missed by all her family and friends.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Arlene and Danny Johnson of Alum Creek, Chester and Mary Kay Alford of Garretts Bend, Clifford Alford of Yawkey and Jerry and Cheryl Alford of Garretts Bend; two brothers, Danny and Terry; four sisters, Ethel, Justine, Martha Mae and Beverly; nine grandchildren, Timothy, Kimberly, Barbara, Andy, Nikki, Holly, Chad, Mandy and Kristy; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Samson Cemetery, Garretts Bend….
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary V. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 24 July 1928, last residence Sod, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, Woodrow Wilson Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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MATTHEW ALAN ALFRED
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—_____ April 2014
Matthew Alan Alfred, 45, of Parkersburg, passed away April 6, 2014, as a result of an ATV accident.
He was born in Parkersburg, Aug. 26, 1968, the first born son of Robert A. Alfred and Rebecca E. McMurray.
His memory will be forever in the hearts and minds of his extended family and many friends as he was much loved by many and was a dedicated friend to countless people. As a child, he attended Seventh St. United Methodist Church, where he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife and daughters camping and just hanging out. He was a fan of NASCAR and was owner of Pit Lane Auto Service Center in Parkersburg.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Bernstein Alfred; daughters, Stephanie Dawn Brooks (Tyler), Ashley Nicole Alfred (Cedar), Rebecca Jane Hughart (Jerod) and Jamie Michelle Alfred; one grandson, Damien James Alan Brooks; his maternal grandmother, Kathleen Rice Smith; his mother, Rebecca E. McMurray (Bill); his father, Robert A. Alfred (Candy); his sisters, Joy Elizabeth Elder (Gary) and Mary Kathleen Trefz (Todd); his brother, Timothy Andrew Alfred (Ashley); his nieces and nephews, Amanda, Zakary, Valerie, Izabella, Chase, Kearsten and Kaitlynn; and his step-brothers and sisters, Vicki Adams (David), Donna McIntyre (Rodney), Randy McMurray, Michael McMurray (Jackie), Robert Cress and Chris Cress (Shannon), and their children. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, A. Melvin Rice; his paternal grandfather, Herman A. Alfred; and his paternal grandmother, Mary Jane Harris.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg…. Burial will be in the Evergreen North Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
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MAUDE MAY MOONEY ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 27 December 1962
Alford, Mrs. Maude M.—Service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Fifteenth Street Church of God at Nitro…. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens at Hometown.
Mrs. Alford, 67, of 3616 36th St., Nitro, died Tuesday in South Charleston hospital after a long illness. The body is at Gatens Funeral Home in Poca.
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Roy Washington Alford Sr., which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and son Roy Washington Alford Jr. in this compilation.
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MILDRED JANE FRASHER ALFORD
Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—_____ November 2018
Mildred Jane Frasher Alford 74 of Culoden, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2018.
Mildred was born September 15, 1944 to the late Harry and Sylvia Frasher. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Wondal Lee Alford; sister, Dorothy Jewel Frasher; and brothers, Richer Lee Frasher, Robert Paul Frasher and Harry S. Frasher Jr.
She was a loving wife, mother and friend and was a member of Freedom Independent Church, Bradrick, OH.
Mildred is survived by her daughter Vickie Norris of Hurricane; son, Christopher Alford (Michelle) of Culloden; sister Linda Ruth Kasyer (Dayton) of Baltimore, OH; brother Ralph Frasher (Kathy) of Hebron, OH; grandchildren, Charles Adam Norris (Kera), Timothy Wayne Norris (Leigh Ann), Katelynn Alford, Madelynn Alford; great grandchildren, Evelynn Norris, Jaqulynn Norris, Hailey Norris, Gracie Norris and Ryan Zitzelsberger; and many other extended family and friends.
Love and special thanks to Karen and Greg Wallace as special friends and always taking your time, love and concern with Mom.
Visitation will be at 11:00 am followed by a funeral service at 12:00 Noon Monday November 19, 2018, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane…. Burial will follow in Alford Family Cemetery, Hurricane….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituary of her husband, Wondal Lee Alford, in this compilation.
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MINNIE GOLDEN ALFORD LAWSON
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 17 June 1930
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Minnie Lawson, of Hamlin, who died at her home Monday after a long illness.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.Belmer Kingsburg of California; four sons, Boyce. Homer, Other [Solomon Oather] and Woodrow Lawson, all of Hamlin; one brother, C.J. [Columbus Jackson] Alford; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Thornton and Mrs. Emma Shilling, of Garretts Bend.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at Hamlin cemetery.
Photo from Powell Cemetery, Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WF—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rhonda Adkins
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Columbus Jackson Alford and Rhoda Ann Alford Thornton in this compilation.
Her husband was Solomon Lawson, 1849–1927.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Minnie Golden 1876 WV1, George Washington 1837 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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MYRTLE B. DRAGOO ALFORD
Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—_____ October 2014
Myrtle B. Alford, 90, of Hurricane passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Cabell Health Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Hattie Lovejoy Dragoo; her husband, Tom Alford; her daughter, Sandra Hatfield.
Mrs. Alford was a member of First Baptist Church, Hurricane and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 116, Hurricane. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are her daughters, Helen Kaye Bowman of South Charleston, Betty Simmons of Ona, Hattie Alford of Summersville and Cindy Francis of Scott Depot; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm Friday, October 31, 2014 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane…. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list yet her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, Tom Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and daughter Sandra Faye Alford Hatfield in this compilation.
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NANCY LOUVENIA LAWSON ALFRED
WESTON INDEPENDENT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Tuesday, 16 June 1903
Alfred, Mrs. U.V.—Died at her home on Dry Fork Wednesday of last week. Remains interred in the Polk Creek M.E. Church cemetery Thursday. Leaves husband and three small children. Mrs. Alfred was a daughter of B.F. Lawson of Murphy Creek.
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WESTON INDEPENDENT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—30 June 1903
ALFRED, NANCY L. IN MEMORIAM
Born July 22, 1870 in Harrison county, WV, died June 10, 1903 on Dry Fork of Polk Creek in Lewis County, WV. She was the daughter of Benj. and Mary E. Lawson, and was married to U.V. Alfred September 27, 1898. Three children, all sons, survive.
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, maryb
AAFA NOTES: From her Find A Grave memorial: Nancy Louvenia Lawson Alfred’s parents were Benjamin F. Lawson and Mary Elizabeth Ross Lawson.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Ulva Victor 1867 WV1, Pleasant 1845 VA2, Charles J. 1808 VA3.
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NAOMI ALFORD JACOBS
AAFA #0952
Mother of Harlan Jarrett Jacobs, AAFA #0953; Terah A. Jacobs, AAFA #0954; and Wanda Sue Jacobs Halstead, AAFA #0955
Sister of Christine Elizabeth Alford Harris Dawson, AAFA #0960; Margie Morine Alford Sisk, AAFA #0959; and William Harlan Alford, AAFA #0956
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 11 April 2000
Naomi A. Jacobs, 79, of Charleston died April 10, 2000, in Heartland Nursing Center after a long illness.
She was a homemaker and a Protestant.
Surviving: daughters, Terah A. Jacobs and Wanda Halstead, both of Charleston; son, William H. Alford [sic—should probably be Harlan Jarrett Jacobs] of Charleston; sister, Margie M. Sisk of Owensboro, Ky.; brother, William H. Alford of Owensboro; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at J.E. Johnson Funeral Home, Kanawha City.... Burial will be in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville....
Photos from Floral Hills Garden of Memories Cemetery, Sissonville, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kenny Davis
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Naomi A. Jacobs (SS# issued in KY) was born 15 Nov 1920, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituary of her brother Armond Chester Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her parents, Harlan Alford and Ellen L. James Alford; and siblings Christine Elizabeth Alford Harris Dawson, Loren Glendon Alford, and William Harlan Alford in Kentucky Obituaries.
Naomi’s son Harlan Jacobs, probably the misnamed son William H. Alford in her obituary, died in 2001. See AAFA Member Memorials for his In Remembrance.
For more information on her family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Mary Miller.
Her lineage: Naomi 1920 KY1, Harlan 1894 KY2, Delaney 1871 KY3, Wilson L. “Cap” 1840 KY4, William 1804 VA5, William 1775 VA6.
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NELLIE ADKINS ALFORD NICHOLAS
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 12 May 1957
Mrs. Nellie Nicholas, 63, of 209 Virginia Ave., St. Albans, died yesterday in St. Francis Hospital after a two-week illness.
She was a member of Church of God and was born at Fall Creek.
Mrs. Nicholas moved from South Charleston to St. Albans three years ago.
Surviving are her husband, Froud; one daughter, Mrs. Fay Chandler of South Charleston; one son, Forest Alford of Dunbar; two stepsons, Ellis Alford of Teays Valley and Cline Alford of Alum Creek; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Lillian Blankenship of St. Albans; one brother, Charles Adkins of Yawkey; two sisters, Miss Emma Adkins and Mrs. Mariah Sanson, both of St. Albans; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Snodgrass mortuary chapel in South Charleston by Rev. Eugene Huffman. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park. The body will remain at the mortuary until the service.
Photo from Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Richard Schoening
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children Forrest Wilmer Alford and Faye Frances Alford Chandler; and her stepsons Denver Cline Alford and Norris Ellis Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her stepdaughter Martha Lillian Alford Blankenship Wolfe in South Carolina Obituaries.
Her first husband, Stafford Garfield Alford, died in 1930.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Stafford Garfield 1883 WV1, Lafayette 1850 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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NINA RUTH BARNES ALFRED
Mother of Robert E. Lee Alfred, AAFA #0844
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Wednesday, 24 June 1998
WESTON—Nina Alfred, 91, of Charleston and formerly of Weston, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at her residence following a brief illness.
She was born Feb. 27, 1907, in Weston, a daughter of the late Thomas N. and Mattie Proudfoot Barnes.
Her husband, Robert E. Alfred, preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Lillian F. Alfred and Susan Alfred, both of Charleston; one son, Robert E. Alfred Jr., Newport News, Va. and three sisters, Lillian A. Barnes and Grace Barnes Waldrop, both of Weston and Joan Harrison, South Charleston.
She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Nordeck and Eleanor O. Barnes.
Mrs. Alfred was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Temple and the Grace Philathea Sunday School Class. She was a member of the American Baptist Women Ministries, was a former Deaconess, and a member of the Chancel Choir, the Charleston Womens Club, Blue Hills Garden Club, Kanawha Valley Historical and Preservation Society and a former member of the Civic Chorus. She had attended the first Mothers Day service in Grafton.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Boyle Funeral Home.... Interment followed in the Waldeck Cemetery.
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Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Pop-pop
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Nina B. Alfred (SS# issued in WV), last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her daughter, Lillian Frances Alfred; sister-in-law Mary Helen Alfred; and brothers-in-law Philip Charles Alfred and Thomas Jefferson Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her husband’s ALFRED lineage: Robert E. Lee 1908 WV1, Perry Gordon 1865 WV2, Charles Jeffrey 1838 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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NORA D. BROWN ALFORD
THE INDEPENDENT-HERALD
Hinton, Summers Co., WV—Wednesday, 17 December 1941
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Owen Bucy Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Clark Lee Alford, Mary Ellen Alford Burn, and Virginia Alford Ballard in this compilation.
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NORRIS ELLIS ALFORD
Father of Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
Norris was buried holding the “100 Years Old” cap that he’s wearing in this photo.
Photos from his son Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Norris Ellis Alford, 100, of Scott Depot, passed away from this life to be with the Lord on July 6, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Jewell Webster Alford; his parents, Stafford and Lyda Escue Alford; his sisters, Lillian Wolfe and Faye Chandler; his brothers, Elwood, Cline, and Forrest Alford.
Ellis was a member of the Church of God and was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, St. Albans, and the Scott Depot areas. He retired from FMC in 1971 after 38 years of dedicated employment and operated Alford’s Lawnmower and Fixit Shop in Teays Valley for over 35 years.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Hospice Care and Putnam Aging for their caring support.
He is survived by his daughters, Dolly McClain and her husband, Gary, of Scott Depot, and Lowella Morris and her husband, Roger, of Landenberg, Pa.; his son, Norris Lynn Alford of Tucson, Ariz.; his grandchildren and their spouses, Robert McClain of Beckley, Sarah and Randy White of Eugene, Ore., John and Miranda Alford of Milan, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Jordan and Caleb McClain and Isabella Rose Alford.
Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane…. Burial will follow in the Pauley Cemetery, Tango….
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THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 11 July 2008
PUTNAM COUNTY MAN BLESSED OTHERS FOR MANY, MANY YEARS
By Bill Ellis
Tuesday morning, March 18, 2008, in Naples, Fla., I called my dear friend, Norris Ellis Alford, and asked, “How does it feel to be 100 years and one day old?” He replied with a chuckle, “I’m starting on my second hundred today.”
He lived at Scott Depot, until he passed from this life at 8:30 on Sunday morning, July 6.
Norris Alford, the son of Stafford and Lyda Escue Alford, was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, St. Albans (Kanawha County) and Scott Depot (Putnam County), all within close proximity. He was a member of the Church of God. He and my dad, Clarence Ellis, were ushers at the Scott Depot Church of God with Paul Eggleton, Cecil Fulks, William Eggleton, Lon Perry, Hank Maddox, Clarence Smith, Homer Maddox and Ralph Briscoe.
After retiring from FMC in 1971, following 38 years of employment, he continued to operate “Alford’s Lawnmower and Fixit Shop” in Teays Valley for more than 35 years. Gary Young of G & G Builders said, “Mr. Alford kept my mowers running in good shape for many years.”
Not long before his 100th birthday, I took his mail in and watched him read it without glasses. Having left my watch at home, I looked across the dining room to the kitchen from the living room, to glance at the clock on the microwave, but couldn’t see it. He looked up, without glasses, and said, “It’s 3:30.” He had been blinded many years earlier in one eye by an acid mishap at the plant. After that painful accident, he was soon back to work at the same job.
Speaking during the service of remembrance, at Chapman Funeral Home on Thursday, July 10, the Rev. Keith Hudson, officiating minister, spoke of his tremendous knowledge about many things. He recalled that engineers would often ask him about things in the plant they did not have answers for. He usually did and was able to help. The Rev. Dr. Rodney Taylor spoke of the times when he had talked with Mr. Alford about the things of God and eternal life and the many times they prayed together. He was a man of deep faith and commitment to the will of God. He now understands more completely than St. Paul did when he wrote about being “absent from the body and ... present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).
Norris Ellis Alford loved his family, his church, his country and God. He missed his beloved wife, Jewell, of 67 years. They were sweethearts forever. He often talked about her, especially on days like their wedding anniversary, her birthday and Mothers Day.
He looked forward to daily phone calls from one or more of his children. Dolly, Lowella and Norris loved their father and often brought or sent special gifts for him. They set an example for all children in terms of being attentive to parents in their older years.
He lived closer than any other neighbor. He was one of the great men I have known. I was honored to speak at his funeral. Psalm 116:15 puts it best, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
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Photo from Pauley Cemetery, Tango, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that N.E. Alford (SS# issued in WV or NC) was born 17 March 1908, last residence Scott Depot, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Jewell Kathryn Webster Alford; daughter Dilemma Laferne “Dolly” Alford McClain; brother Denver Cline Alford; stepmother Nellie Adkins Alford Nicholas; and half-siblings Faye Frances Alford Chandler and Forrest Wilmer Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Martha Lillian Alford Blankenship Wolfe in South Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Norris Ellis 1908 WV1, Stafford Garfield 1883 WV2, Lafayette 1850 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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OLEN BUCY ALFORD
Photo from his great-grandson Randy Keeler rkeeler146’s Keeler Family Tree (Ancestry) - used with permission
BECKLEY POST-HERALD
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Friday, 3 December 1948
RITES FOR O.B. ALFORD SET AT 2 P.M. ON SUNDAY
ALDERSON [Greenbrier Co.], Dec. 2—Funeral services for Olin B. Alford, 71 of Alderson, who died at 10:55 a.m. yesterday [December 2] following an illness of six weeks, will be conducted at the Johnson Memorial Church, of which he was a member, at 2 p.m. Sunday Dec 5…. Burial will follow in Alderson Cemetery.
The body will be removed from the Lobban Funeral home to his residence at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Born at Wolf Creek, July 24, 1877, he was the son of Rachel Ellen Carter and Merican Alford, and was a retired carpenter.
His wife Mrs. Nora Brown Alford preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son, Clark L. Alford of Charleston; two daughters, Mrs. Mary A. Burns, of Ronceverte, and Mrs. Leonard Ballard, of Alderson, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be members of the S.R. Neel Bible Class.
Photo from Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Nora D. Brown Alford; children Clark Lee Alford, Mary Ellen Alford Burn, and Virginia Alford Ballard; and siblings Agnes Jane “Jennie” Alford Kennedy, Delila Belle Alford, Luther Lyle Alford, and Thomas Fletcher in this compilation.
From WV Marriages: Olen B. Alford married Nora D. Brown on 28 March 1901 in Summers Co., WV.
His first name is spelled Olen and Olin in census records:
1880 Olen B. Alford
1900 Olen B. Alford (he and his father are living in the household of Nora Brown’s family)
1910 Olen B. Alford
1920 O.B. Alford
1930 Olen B. Alford
1940 Olin B. Alford
On his 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he signed his name Olen B. Alford, but the registrar wrote it as Alan B. Alford.
His middle name appears on his WWII Draft Registration Card (Ancestry)—he signed as O.B. Alford, but the registrar wrote it as what appears to be Olen Bucy Alford.
Olen’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Olen Bucy 1877 WV1, Merican V. 1831 VA2, Joseph 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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OLGA NELIA ALFRED OTT
Source unknown
WV—_____ July 1990
Olga Nelia Ott, 83, of 1250 31st St., Parkersburg, died Saturday [July 21] at Marietta Convalescent Center.
She was born in Alum Bridge, Lewis County, W.Va., a daughter of the late J.T. Alfred and Edna Mundell Alfred. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkersburg. She taught in the junior department at the Calvary Baptist Church for many years. She also served on various church boards and was a member of the Good Will Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jesse William Ott; one son, William A. Ott of Parkersburg; one brother, James L. Alfred of Vienna; two sister, Imogene Thomas and Maxine Smith, both Parkersburg; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vaneta C. Barr; and one brother, Duane Alfred.
Services will be 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg…. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Olga N. Ott (SS# issued in WV) was born 2 Oct 1906 and died 21 July 1990, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her mother, Edna E. Mundell Alfred; and sister Imogene Mardell Alfred Thomas in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Edna Maxine Alfred Smith in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Olga Nelia 1906 WV1, James Thaddeus 1869 WV2, James 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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ONNA IVAL ALFORD MCCLURE
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 16 November 2003
Onna Ival McClure, 90, of Barboursville [Cabell Co.], W.Va., formerly of Danville, W.Va., died at her home on Nov. 15, 2003.
The widow of Lawrence McClure, she was born in Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, W.Va., on Dec. 3, 1912. She was the daughter of the late L.D. and Isabelle McCallister Alford. She was a member of Danville Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Owen “Dutch” and Kathleen McClure of Kissimmee, Fla., James and Gloria McClure of Kenova, W.Va., Clint and Joyce McClure of Merritt Island, Fla., and Carl Ray and Marijo McClure of Warner Robbins, Ga.; two daughters, Ms. Eloise McClure of Bunnell, Fla., and Levana “Pug” Griffith and son-in-law, Robert H. Griffith of Huntington, W.Va.
Preceding her in death were two brothers, Andy Alford and Palmer Alford; and one sister, Ova Thornton.
She leaves 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be ... at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, W.Va., at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2003. Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey, Lincoln County, W.Va....
Photo from Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DebThom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Onna I. McClure (SS# issued in WV or NC), last residence Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her mother, Isabel Short McCallister Alford; and siblings Andy William Alford, Ova May Alford Thornton, and Palmer Mason Alford, Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Onna Ival 1912 WV1, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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OPAL ASBURY COON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 4 February 1970
CANNELTON—The funeral for Mrs. Opal Alford, 52, of Cannelton, Fayette County, will be Thursday at l p, m. at the Cannelton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Montgomery Memorial Park at London.
Mrs. Alford, a lifelong resident of Fayette County and a member of the Cannelton United Methodist Church, died Monday [February 2] at home after a long illness.
Survivors: son, George K. Coon of Haddonfield, N.J.: stepson, Jack Alford Jr. of California; sisters, Mrs. Goldie Parish of Smithers, Mrs. Maggie Overington of Thelma Stone Smithers, Mrs. _____ of McDonald, Ohio, Mrs. Beatrice White of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mrs. Juanita Aldridge of Cannelton, Mrs. Elvira McCoy of Dayton, Ohio; brothers, Ted Asbury of Cannelton, Thomas Asbury of Niagara Falls; half brothers, Army and Andrew, addresses unknown; half sister, Mrs. Mabel Fisher, address unknown.
Friends may call at the B. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery today after 3 p.m.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her second husband, Jack Alford Sr.; stepchildren Jack Alford Jr. and Lorraine Gaye Alford Danbery in this compilation.
From WV Deaths: Her death certificate lists her birth date as 22 Sept 1917 and her parents as Mathew Asbury and Hattie Page.
Opal married (1) Kelly Coon on 17 Aug 1935 in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., WV. They were divorced, and she married (2) Jack Alford Sr. on 22 Nov 1948, in Smithers, Fayette Co.
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ORAN DALE ALFRED
THE EXPONENT-TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV—Wednesday, 8 April 1992
WESTON—Lt. Col. Oran Dale Alfred, U.S. Army retired, 62, of Vadis, died Monday, April 6, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Gilmer County, a son of the late Arnold S. Alfred and Olive Moore Alfred of Weston.
On Dec. 24, 1949, he was married to Marjorie Sullivan who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Susan Farnsworth, Vadis, and Mrs. Connie Myers, Mt. Clemons, Mich.; three sons, Stephen Dale Alfred, Allentown, Pa., Kenneth Wayne Alfred, Crawfordsville, Ind., and Edwin Arnold, Vadis; one brother, Dewayne L. Alfred, Camden, and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Bradford Jay Alfred, and one brother.
Lt. Col. Alfred served 26 years in the U.S. Army, with service in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. No. 1976 in Weston, the American Legion Post No. 4, Weston, and a member of the Vadis United Methodist Church.
Photo from Carder Cemetery, Vadis, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Donell Moneypenny Henthorne
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Orran D. Alfred (SS# issued in NC or WV).
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Oran Dale 1930 WV1, Arnold S. 1908 WV2, James 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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OVA MAY ALFORD THORNTON
Source unknown
_____, WV—15 October 1987
BECKLEY—Mrs. Ova May Thornton, 76, of Beckley, formerly of Griffithsville, Lincoln County, died Oct. 14, 1987, in Care Haven of Raleigh Rest Home, Beckley, after a long illness. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend.
Surviving: son, Calvin of Crab Orchard; daughters, Miss Kathy Thornton of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Jean Phillips of Wise, Va., Mrs. Marvella Woodrum of South Charleston; sister, Mrs. Ona McClure of Barboursville; brother, Palmer Alford of Garretts Bend; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey….
Photo from Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, DebThom
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ova M. Thornton (SS# issued in WV) was born 11 Feb 1911, last residence Crab Orchard, Raleigh Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her mother, Isabel Short McCallister Alford; and siblings Andy William Alford, Onna Ival Alford McClure, and Palmer Mason Alford, Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ova May 1911 WV1, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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PALMER MASON ALFORD, JR.
Nitro, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ June 2016
Palmer Mason Alford, Jr, 63, of South Charleston passed away June 23, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents Palmer and Edna Alford, brothers Melvin Alford, Bobby Alford, Carl Chandler, sister Corrine Shaver, and great-grandson Mykel Hanshaw.
JR is survived by daughters Alisha Alford Harrah and Regina Alford, sisters Sandra Kay Crewdson (Bob) and Phyllis Adams (Gene), brother Billy Alford (Gail). Grandchildren Brandon Hanshaw, Bridgett Hanshaw, Joseph Harrah, Harlie Wehrle, Cotye Wehrle, and great-grandson Justin Hobbs. He is also survived by his ex-wife and friend Linda Blanton (Jeff) and sister-in-law Jackie Slater Alford, a host of nieces and nephews and family friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 24 July 2016
Palmer M. Alford Jr., 63, of South Charleston, passed away June 23, 2016. Everyone is welcome to join the family for a celebration of Jr.’s life from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Shawnee Park, Shelter No. 3, Dunbar. Please bring a covered dish….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Palmer Mason Alford Sr. and Edna Earl Smith Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Palmer Mason ???? WV1, Palmer Mason 1915 WV2, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV3, James Bird 1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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PALMER MASON ALFORD, SR.
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 21 April 1991
GARRETTS BEND—Palmer Mason ‘Pal’ Alford, 76, of Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, died April 19, 1991, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, after short illness. He was a retired construction worker and a lifelong resident of Lincoln County.
Surviving: daughters, Phyllis Adams of Rock Hill, S.C., Patricia Williams, Sandra K. Thaxton of Cross Lanes; sons, Palmer Jr. of Garretts Bend, Billy and Bobby, both of Cross Lanes; stepdaughter, Corrine Shauver of Fairmont; stepson, Carl Chandler of Fairmont; sister, Ona Ival McClure of Barboursville; 14 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson.
Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey….
Photo from Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Palmer M. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 10 Jan 1915, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Margaret A. Blankenship Alford; second wife, Edna Earl Smith Alford; son Palmer Mason Alford Jr.; mother, Isabel Short McCallister Alford; and siblings Andy William Alford, Onna Ival Alford McClure, and Ova May Alford Thornton in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Palmer Mason 1915 WV1, Lorenzo Dow 1883 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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PHILIP CHARLES ALFRED, JR.
Cousin of Robert E. Lee Alfred, AAFA #0844
Ford Funeral Chapel – Allen Chapel
Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV—_____ December 2017
Mr. Philip Charles Alfred, Jr., of Jane Lew, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2017 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 7, 1947, the son of the late Philip C. and Lois Hinzman Alfred, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife Norma Schilling Alfred. They had celebrated 48 years of marriage. He is also survived by a son Casey Alfred and his wife Tracy of Jane Lew, W.Va., and their children Kaylee Kirkpatrick and her husband Brandon, Victoria Vankirk and Joseph Alfred-Rubio; a daughter Heather Kelley and husband Luke of Wellsville, N.Y., and their children Taylor and Emily Kelley; a brother Tim Alfred and his wife Barbara of Bridgeport, W.Va.; a sister Nancy Cleghorn of Bridgeport, W.Va., and several nephews and nieces.
He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law George Cleghorn.
Charlie was a 1965 graduate of Bridgeport High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1966–1970. While in the military, he worked as a specialist on Air Force planes automatic flight control systems. In 1978, he earned a bachelor of science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from Salem College. He retired from Dominion as a supervisor and provided technical support to electronics instrumentation and natural gas transmission and storage compressor stations.
Charlie and Norma traveled and enjoyed the outdoors. They shared this passion with their children and grandchildren. They belonged to the Central West Virginia Corvette Club, Summers Knight Car Club of Weston and enjoyed trips on their Honda Gold Wing. They attended St. Matthews United Methodist Church in Weston.
Friends will be received at the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, W.Va. on Friday from 2–8 p.m. The funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Saturday, Dec. 23, at 11 a.m…. The interment will follow in the Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, W.Va. The United States Air Force and the Harrison County Honor Guard will provide full military rites….
Photo from Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Find A Grave contributor Shannon
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Philip Charles Alfred Sr. and Floy Lois Hinzman Alfred, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Philip Charles 1947 WV1, Philip Charles 1917 WV2, Perry Gordon 1865 WV3, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA4, Charles J. 1808 VA5.
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PHILIP CHARLES ALFRED, SR.
Uncle of Robert E. Lee Alfred, AAFA #0844
THE EXPONENT-TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, Harrison Co., WV—Saturday, 19 January 2013
BRIDGEPORT [Harrison Co.]—Mr. Philip C. Alfred, 95 years of age, of Bridgeport, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17, 2013.
He was born September 28, 1917, at Weston, WV, a son of the late Perry G. and Lillian Springston Alfred.
He was married to his love, F. Lois Alfred, on May 4, 1943, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2012.
He also was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert E.L. Alfred, Thomas Jefferson Alfred and Richard Bland Alfred, and his sisters, Mary Helen Alfred and Lillian Frances Alfred. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was also preceded in death by his beloved son-in-law, George L. Cleghorn.
Philip is survived by a daughter, Nancy Alfred Cleghorn; two sons, Philip C. (Charles) Alfred Jr. and his wife Norma, Tim Alfred and wife Barbara; dearly loved grandchildren, Thomas P. Cleghorn and wife Michelle and children Lindsay and Trey of Greensboro, NC, Chris Cleghorn and wife Amy and children Jared and Alyssa of Bridgeport, WV, Philip Cleghorn and wife Nicole and children A.J. and Jack of Spring, TX, Casey Alfred and wife Tracy and children Kaylee, Victoria and Joseph of Jane Lew, WV, Heather Kelly and husband Luke and children Taylor and Emily of Wellsville, NY, Michael Alfred and wife Alicia and children Grant, Carter and Luke of Colchester, CT, and Matthew Alfred and wife Kristen and baby son of Springfield, VA. Also, surviving are his beloved sister-in-law, Reta Hinzman Bailey of North Ridgeville, OH, and many beloved nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces.
Philip graduated from Weston High School. In 1939, he graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. After the war, he started at what was then Hope Natural Gas Co. and later becoming Consolidated Natural Gas Co. and continued there for 42 years as a supervisor of property accounting.
His Lord and his family were the reason for his life. He prayed daily for his family and always asked what they were doing and how they were. He served the Lord in many ways throughout his life at both Clarksburg Baptist Church and Simpson Creek Baptist Church, working as Sunday school superintendent, usher and deacon, as well as many other charitable works throughout the community.
His last months were spent with his family and extended family at Golden Harvest/Visiting Angels, where he was loved and cared for by those who attended there. A very special thank you goes to his dear friend, Kathy Costello, who became like a second daughter to him after the loss of his wife.
Friends will be received at the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV, on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. The funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 11 a.m…. The interment will follow in the Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, WV.
The West Virginia Army Honor Guard and the Harrison County Honor Guard will provide military rites at graveside.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com.
The Alfred family has entrusted the care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV.
Photo from Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, cynthia mullens
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Philip C. Alfred (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Floy Lois Hinzman Alfred; son Philip Charles Alfred Jr.; siblings Lillian Frances Alfred, Mary Helen Alfred, and Thomas Jefferson Alfred; and sister-in-law Nina Ruth Barnes Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Philip Charles 1917 WV1, Perry Gordon 1865 WV2, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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PHYLLIS ANN SCHUCK ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 26 June 2014
Phyllis Ann Alford, 77, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2014.
A devoted daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Phyllis was born in Charleston to Mary and Eugene Schuck on April 6, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of Charleston High School. She was employed by The Diamond, the Lindy Co. and Waco Scaffolding. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Phyllis is survived by her two daughters, Sherrie Ellison of Fort Mill, S.C., and Kelly (John) Farry of Wilmington, N.C.; her three grandchildren, Hayden Ellison of Fort Mill, S.C., Zachary Farry of Charlotte, N.C., and Jordan Farry of Wilmington, N.C.; and her sister, Janet (Blair) Pridemore of St. Albans.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 27, at Cunningham Memorial Park lower mausoleum chapel, St. Albans…. Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, is assisting the Alford family….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
We included the obituary of her former husband, Darrell Eugene Alford, in Virginia Obituaries.
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PLEASANT ALFRED
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 4 May 1906
Alfred, Pleasant—Died at his home on Keiths Fork of Polk Creek Saturday [April 28]. He was 61 years of age, and was well known and highly respected.
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WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 11 May 1906
Resolutions of Respect: Pleasant Alfred, age 61 years, 7 months and 28 days. Morris Post No. 50 GAR.
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, maryb
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Charles Jefferson Alfred in this compilation.
Pleasant’s last name is Alford on his gravestone and in some records.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Pleasant 1845 VA1, Charles J. 1808 VA2.
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RALPH DOUGLAS ALFORD
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV—Tuesday, 14 July 1931
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RALPH DOUGLAS ALFORD
Funeral service was held yesterday afternoon at the home in Highway addition, East Princeton, for Ralph Douglas Alford, three-year-old son of Mrs. R.L. Alford, who died late Saturday afternoon following a week’s illness. The service was conducted by the Rev. Z.F. Maybury, and interment took place in Oakwood cemetery.
The boy’s father died three months ago, and he leaves his mother, six brothers and one sister.
Photo from Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Robert Lee Alford and Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and brother Clayton Robert Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his siblings Carl Lucas Alford and Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in Ohio Obituaries; and brother Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His lineage: Ralph Douglas 1928 WV1, Robert Lee 1888 VA2, William Franklin 1866 VA3, John Franklin 1845 VA4, John 1795 VA5, John 1768 VA6, Thomas 1736 VA7, John 1696 ??8.
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RALPH E. ALFRED
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Friday, 13 August 1915
Alfred, Ralph E. Sustained fatal injuries as the result of a fall from a dwelling house he was building, on Monday of this week. Remains taken to the Alfred home at Polk Creek and interment at the M.E. cemetery Wednesday.
He was 47 years of age on the 25th of March. Married some years ago to Maude Bice, who survives, with a son and daughter. Also his mother [she died in 1914].
He was a son of the late Charles J. Alfred and Mary Snyder Alfred, a brother of Perry G., Frank and Harry E. Alfred.
Photo from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, maryb
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Charles Jefferson Alfred and Mary Catherine Snyder Alfred, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Ralph E. 1868 WV1, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA2, Charles J. 1808 VA3.
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REBA M. HALE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—20 August 1998
BECKLEY—Reba M. Hale Alford, 91, of Beckley died Aug. 18, 1998, in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after a long illness.
She was a homemaker and attended Church of God, MacArthur.
Surviving: son, Clyde J. Alford of Chattanooga, Tenn.; daughter, Marie Hicks of Beckley; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Prosperity, with the Rev. Jeff Alford officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Reba Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 7 April 1907, last residence Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV.
See the obituary of her husband, Herbert Cecil Alford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Virginia Elizabeth Alford Spurlock in California Obituaries.
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REVA GAY ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 24 March 1989
Miss Reva Alford, 79, of Sod Lincoln County, died March 22, 1989, in Continuous Care Nursing Home, Hamlin, after a long illness. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend.
Surviving: brothers, Tom Alford of Teays Valley, Fred Alford of Sod; sisters, Verlie Cross of Parkersburg, Amy Thomas of Nitro.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin…. Burial will be in Sanson [Sansom] Cemetery, Garretts Bend….
Photo from Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Reva Gay 1906 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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RHODA ANN ALFORD THORNTON
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 12 February 1946
Thornton, Mrs. Rhoda Ann, 78, South Charleston, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. A.A. Little of Dunbar.
Surviving are her husband, Mr. H.H. Thornton; two other daughters, Mrs. Ross Lawson of South Charleston and Mrs. Lillie Lee of Spring Hill; two sons, George of South Charleston and Delbert of Winfield; a brother, A.J. Alford of Smith Creek.
The body is at the Snodgrass funeral home pending funeral arrangements
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her siblings Columbus Jackson Alford and Minnie Golden Alford Lawson in this compilation.
Her husband was Rufus Hopkins Thornton, 1870–1963.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Rhoda Ann 1868 WV1, George Washington 1837 VA2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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RICHARD MICHAEL “RICK” ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Monday, 14 December 2009
Richard Michael “Rick” Alford, 50, of Huntington, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will follow in Lunsford Cemetery.
Rick was born Feb. 7, 1959, a son of Forrest Dale and Stella Dalton Alford. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by one son, Barry Michael Alford; one stepson, Steven Cooley; his ex-wife, Jenifer Hamm; two sisters, Freda Canterbury and her husband, Tom, and Veronica Alford; one brother, Bradford Alford; two nephews, Jeremy Dye and Zachary Canterbury….
Photo taken at Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard M. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Richard Michael 1959 WV1, Forrest Dale ???? WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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ROBERT LAMANCE ALFORD
NEWS AND SENTINEL
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—18 September 2012
Robert (Bob) Lamance Alford, 88, of Parkersburg, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 17, 2012, at Cedar Grove Personal Care Home in Parkersburg.
He was born Aug. 29, 1924 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Robert V. and Louisa Alford. He spent most of his childhood growing up in Newton, Miss. Robert graduated from college with a degree in accounting. He worked in the accounting department at Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood, W.Va. when the plant first opened in the early 1950s, and then later at Chem Gas until his retirement in 1993. He loved Gospel singing and was a member of several different Gospel Quartets throughout his lifetime. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Vienna. He also was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Boxer during World War II.
He is survived by his daughter, Lynda Goosman (Keith) of Charlotte, N.C.; one step-daughter, Barbara Murray (Charles A.) of Parkersburg, W.Va.; one step-son, Edgar Snyder (Margaret) of Fairfield, Ohio; one grandson, Dr. William Kent Harris (Heather) of Roanoke, Va.; one granddaughter, Cortney Harris of Parkersburg; four step-grandsons, Scott Snyder (Noy), Chris Snyder (Rhonda), Todd Burner (Amy) and Shawn Burner (Mary Ellen); one great-granddaughter, Rhiannon Harris of Parkersburg; 10 step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine Donaldline Bush Alford in 1984; his second wife, Glenna Snyder Alford in 2011; one brother, James; and one sister, Doris.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Vaughan Funeral Home, Parkersburg…. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens….
Photos from Sunset Memory Gardens, Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Teresa LeMaster Fordyce
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his second wife, Glenna M. Robert Snyder Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Robert Vinson Alford and Audry Louisa Hammond Alford; and siblings Doris Frances Alford Ball Matthews and James Basil Alford in Mississippi Obituaries.
From WV Marriages: Robert Lemance Alford, age 23 son of Robert and Audrey Alford, married Catherine Donaldine Bush, age 19 daughter of Andrew and Violet Bush, on 18 Aug 1947 in Wood Co., WV.
Robert’s first wife’s name is Donaldline on her gravestone and in Robert’s obituary. She also signed her name Donaldline on her marriage certificate even though the clerk wrote it as Donaldine. Other records also show it as Donaldine.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Isham Alford, b. 1755 NC, and Anne Ferrell.
His lineage: Robert Lamance 1924 WV1, Robert Vinson 1893 MS2, James Thomas 1861 MS3, Julius C. 1830 GA4, Spire Washington 1807 GA5, Brittain Washington 1782 NC6, Isham 1755 NC7.
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ROBERT LEE ALFORD
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bluefield, Mercer Co., WV—Sunday, 5 April 1931
RITES THIS AFTERNOON FOR ROBERT LEE ALFORD
Funeral services for Robert Lee Alford, 42, who died Friday afternoon will be held at the home in east Princeton this afternoon at 2 o clock followed by interment in Oakwood cemetery. Dr. W.M. Morrell, pastor of the First Methodist church, will conduct the service.
Robert Alford was a carpenter, and had been in ill health for several years.
He leaves a widow and eight children, Lester Alford, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Clarence Dunn, Cecil Alford, Carl, Clayton, Roby, Earl and Ralph Alford of Princeton; and two sisters, Mrs. A.B. Dean [Lillie] of Princeton, and Mrs. J.W. Howell [Hattie] of Jefferson, N.C.
Photos from Oakwood Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, D. Mack
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Lee Ogle Alford; and sons Clayton Robert Alford and Ralph Douglas Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his children Carl Lucas Alford and Myrtle Bell Alford Dunn in Ohio Obituaries; and son Earl Elwood Alford in California Obituaries.
On the 1910 census, Sulphur Spring, Carroll Co., VA: Robert L. Alford 21 second marriage married 0 years; his wife Mary L. 21 first marriage 1 child, 1 living; and son Cecil W. 2/12, all born VA.
Also in 1910, Lead Mines, Wythe Co., VA, Mary I. Alford, age 43 widow, is living with her son-in-law Abner B. Dean, his wife (Mary’s daughter) Lillie B. Dean 19, and Mary’s daughter Hattie M. Alford 11. All were born in VA. Mary has 6 children, 3 living.
In 1920, Browns Creek, McDowell Co., WV:
Robert L. Alfred head 31 VA VA VA carpenter
Mary L. wife 30 VA VA VA
Cecil son 9 VA VA VA
Lester son 8 VA VA VA
Myrtle dau 6 VA VA VA
Early son 1 WV VA VA
In 1930, East River, Mercer Co., WV:
Robert E. Alford head 40 VA VA VA carpenter
Mary L. wife 40 VA VA VA
Myrtle B. dau 17 VA VA VA
Early C. son 11 WV VA VA
Robert C. son 9 WV VA VA
Roby W. son 7 WV VA VA
Carl L. son 4 WV VA VA
Ralph D. son 1 WV VA VA
From Virginia Marriages, 1785–1940 (FamilySearch.org): Robt. L. Alford, born 1887 in Wythe Co. age 20, married Mattie M. Austin, born 1885 in Wythe Co. age 22, on 30 Nov 1907 in Wythe Co. Robert’s parents are Wm. F. Alford and Mary J. Dean. Mattie’s parents are Joseph Austin and Eliza Jane Pool.
From Virginia Marriages, 1785–1940 (FamilySearch.org): Robt. L. Alford, born 1889 in Wythe Co. age 20, married Mary Lee Ogle, born 1890 in Carroll Co., age 19, on 19 June 1909 in Wythe Co. Robert’s parents are W.F. Alford and Mary J. Dean. Mary’s parents are Thomas J. Ogle and Bennavista Farrier. Robert’s marital status is widowed.
From Virginia Marriages, 1785–1940 (FamilySearch.org): Wm. F. Alford, born 1866 in Wythe Co. age 20, married Mary I. Dean, born 1866 in Wythe Co., on 7 Oct 1886 in Carroll Co., VA. William’s parents are John F. and Elizabeth. Mary’s parents are Wm. H. and Margaret.
In 1880, William, age 14, is living with his parents, John 35 and Betsy 36, and 6 younger siblings in Lead Mines, Wythe Co., VA.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Robert Lee 1888 VA1, William Franklin 1866 VA2, John Franklin 1845 VA3, John 1795 VA4, John 1768 VA5, Thomas 1736 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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ROGER EARL ALFORD
Photo from Wallace Funeral Home
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Monday, 4 March 2019
Roger Earl Alford, 67, of Milton, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will be in the Lunsford Cemetery.
He was born January 14, 1952, in Milton, a son of the late Earl “Junior” Alford and Macil Hinkle Alford.
He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Alford; one brother, Steven Alford; and three sisters, Karen Cremeans, Anna Doneff and Earlina McDonald.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Sweat; one daughter, Kristina (Bill) Breesawitz of Parkersburg, W.Va.; four sons, Roger (Marissa) Alford and Clifford (Marcia) Alford, all of Carthage, N.C., Jeremy (Ginger) Sweat and Justin (Stephanie) Sweat, all of Milton; nine grandchildren, Codey, Aaron, Courtney, Caleb, Addison, RaeLee, Avery, Owen and Everly; and two great-grandchildren, Angelina and Kylee….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his sister Karen Francis Alford Cremeans Holley; and his half-sisters Anna Mae Alford Jeffers Doneff and Earlenna Alford McDonald in this compilation.
Roger’s father’s name is engraved as Earl Wine Alford Jr. on his military gravestone in Lunsford Cemetery.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Roger Earl 1952 WV1, Earl Wine 1922 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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ROMEA COLUMBUS ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 16 March 1988
Romea C. Alford, 76, of Route 7, South Charleston, died March 14, 1988, in Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
He was a retired operator for Union Carbide with 37 years’ service. He was former chairman of Capitol Soil and Conservation District. He was former director of Southern States Cooperative. He was trustee and member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Tornado.
Surviving: wife, Hazel; twin daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Pauley and Mrs. Carolyn Edwards, both of Tornado; son, Darrell of Ravenna, Ohio; sisters, Miss Mamie Alford and Mrs. Alice Childress, both of South Charleston; brother, the Rev. Herbert of Scott Depot; nine grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Casdorph-Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans…. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans….
Photo from Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Romea C. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 25 June 1911 last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Hazel Alma Dent Alford; daughter Mary Ann Alford; parents Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Romea Columbus 1911 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ROMEA CURTIS ALFORD
Alum Creek, Kanawha Co., WV—_____ October 2011
Romea Curtis Alford, 76, of South Charleston died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Valley Health Center after a long illness.
He was owner and operator of Alford Swimming Pools in South Charleston. He attended Maranatha Fellowship in St. Albans.
He is survived by one son, Tony C. Alford (Sharon) of St. Albans; daughter, Reva Louise Shealy (Keith) of Greenville, South Carolina; brother: Junior (Peggy) Alford of South Charleston; five Grandchildren: Chris (Cami) Alford and Melisa Alford (Larry), Ross, Rocky and Renee Lewis; and three Great Grandchildren: Jaylon Abbott, Caleb Alford and Trenton Lewis.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday, October 24, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek…. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that R.C. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 1 Apr 1935, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his father, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr.; and brother Elvin Samuel Alford Jr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Ray Edwin Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and sister Jessie Louise Alford Blalock in Virginia Obituaries.
From Find A Grave: He has no gravestone. He is buried in the plot of his parents.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Romea Curtis 1935 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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ROY WASHINGTON ALFORD, JR.
Roy W. Alford, Jr.
November 23, 1925–February 20, 2021
Photo and dates from Gatens-Harding Funeral Home
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Mr. Roy Washington Alford, Jr., 95 of Poca went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
Lion Roy has been a staunch member and supporter of the Lions Club. He has served all positions in the Poca Lions Club, including President and past district governor of District 29-0 of Lions Club International. Roy was the first chairman of the Board of Trustees at Putnam General Hospital and a former member of the Putnam County Fire Service Board. He served his community well and was the Mayor of Poca, twice.
He loved his church and was very instrumental on the building of the new addition of the Poca Methodist Church, having served as Building Committee Chairman, Finance Committee Chairman and Sunday School Teacher. He graduated from West Chester State Collage in 1947 and received a MA Degree in Administration from WVU in 1956. In 1970 Roy received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Virginia. He has worked for the VA Hospital in Coatesville, PA; Putnam County Schools as a teacher and as Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Appalachian Regional Laboratory and he retired from Shawnee Hills Mental Health Center as Director of Research and Evaluation and State retarded children programs.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mrs. Alice Lorraine Alford; daughters Clora Craigo and Charlene and her husband Glen Lovejoy and grandson Anthony Lovejoy.
A tribute to the life of Mr. Roy Alford will be 2 pm Wednesday February 24, at Gatens-Harding Funeral Home Chapel…. Burial will follow in Haven of Rest Memory Gardens, Red House….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his parents, Roy Washington Alford Sr. and Maude May Mooney Alford; and wife, Alice Lorraine Adkins Alford, in this compilation.
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ROY WASHINGTON ALFORD, SR.
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 16 July 1968
Alford, Roy W.—72, of 393 Kenna Dr., South Charleston, Monday [July 15], Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Retired employee Veterans Administration, member Southwest Church of God.
Surviving: widow, Mary; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Parter of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Elaine Hodges of Hurricane; son, Roy W. Jr. of Poca; sisters, Mrs. Bessie Massey of Ohio, Miss Sylvia Alford, Miss Mamie Alford and Mrs. Alice Childress, all of South Charleston; brothers, Herbert of Scott Depot, Elvin and Romie, both of South Charleston.
Service 1 p.m. Wednesday, Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Heaven of Rest, Hometown.
Photos from Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens, Red House, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Roy Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 28 Dec 1894, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his first wife and mother of his children, Maude May Mooney Alford; son Roy Washington Alford Jr.; parents, Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, and Sylvia Elva Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Roy Washington 1894 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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RUBY DELL ALFORD POWELL
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 12 July 1972
HAMLIN—Mrs. Ruby Dell Powell, 65, of Hamlin, died Tuesday [July 11] at home after a long illness.
She was a native of Garretts Bend.
Surviving: sons, Henry of Albuquerque, N.M., Howard of Chesapeake, Ohio, Darrell of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Mrs. Barbara Davis of Albuquerque, Mrs. Jean White of Parkersburg, Mrs. Callie Miller of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Lillie Berry of Lorain, Ohio; brothers, Woodrow Alford and Fred Alford, both of Sod, Bruce Alford of Hamlin, Tom Alford of Griffithsville; sisters, Miss Reva Alford of Sod, Mrs. Verlie Cross of Spencer, Mrs. Amy Thomas of St. Albans.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin…. Burial will be in Powell Cemetery in Hamlin….
Photo from Powell Cemetery, Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Glenda Adkins
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby Powell (SS# issued in WV) was born 17 Nov 1906, last residence West Hamlin, Lincoln Co., WV. Her gravestone says she was born 17 Nov 1908, but Rubydel Alford is listed on the 1910 census in Lincoln Co., WV, age 3.
See the obituaries of her parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Tom Alford, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Ruby Dell 1906 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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SANDRA FAYE ALFORD HATFIELD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Friday, 20 September 1996
SUMERCO—Sandra Alford Hatfield, 41, of Sumerco, Lincoln County, died Sept. 19, 1996, at home after a short illness. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church and a nursing assistant for Home Care Services.
Surviving: son, Thomas Keith Hatfield at home; daughter, Victoria Clay of Alum Creek; mother, Myrtle Alford of Teays Valley; sisters, Helen Kaye Bowman of South Charleston, Betty Simmons of Hurricane, Hattie Patchell of Dunbar, Cindy Francis of Teays Valley.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, McCorkle….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sandra A. Hatfield (SS# issued in WV) was born 27 Dec 1954, last residence Sumerco, Lincoln, WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, Tom Alford and Myrtle Dragoo Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Sandra Faye 1954 WV1, Tom 1919 WV2, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV3, James Bird 1855 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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SARAH CATHERINE V. ADAMS ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—1 November 1938
SOD, Nov. 1 (Special)—Mrs. Catherine Alford, 89, native of Lincoln county, died today at her home here after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Cobbs’ Creek Baptist Church … and burial will follow in Mt. Taber cemetery at St. Albans.
The only survivors are 15 grandchildren.
Photo from Mount Tabor Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: Sarah Catherine V. Adams was the daughter of John Quincy Adams Jr. and Sarah “Sally” Goode. She was born 2 March 1849 in Franklin Co., VA.
See the obituary of her son John Robert Alford in Texas Obituaries.
Catherine’s husband was Lafayette Alford. They had 6 children. Despite what it says in the obituary, their son John died in 1960 and was still living at the time of his mother’s obituary.
Her husband, Lafayette Alford, 1850–1921
Photo from Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Lafayette 1850 VA1, Robert 1814 VA2, George 1763 Ireland3, John 1735 Ireland4.
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SARAH E. MCCOWN ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 24 July 1924
Mrs. Sarah E. Alford, 57 years old, widow of James D. Alford of St. Albans, died yesterday [July 23] at Johns Hopkins hospital at Baltimore. Mrs. Alford has conducted a dry goods store in St. Albans for thirty years. She had gone to Baltimore for treatment of goiter two weeks ago.
Her brother Theodore McCown, and her son, Everett Alford were with her when she died. Her body was brought to St. Albans this morning on the C. & 0. No. 6 for burial.
She is survived by her son, E.B. Alford, one sister, Mrs. Virginia Gillard, and six brothers, George W., Fred, Adam I., Lawrence, G.S. and Theodore McCown, all of Charleston.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the services will be held sometime tomorrow.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, James Dolan Alford; and son Everett Bowman Alford in this compilation.
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SHARON KAY GILLISPIE ALFORD
Photo from Dignity Memorial
CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 18 May 2021
Sharon Kay Alford’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Sharon passed away on May 15, 2021 at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Born April 29, 1955 in Cuyahoga, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Zella Mae Gillispie. Sharon retired from Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 years of service. She loved the Lord and was actively involved in church bus ministry, children’s church and youth ministry throughout the years while raising two children, coaching sports, and managing a farm alongside her loving husband. Sharon loved her grandkids and never missed an event when given the opportunity to attend. She loved gardening, bring life back into any flower and feeding the birds. She was loved by all and will forever be in our hearts.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 47 years, Tony Curtis Alford; Son, Christopher Alford (wife Cami); Daughter, Melisa Testa (husband Paul); Grandkids, Jaylon, Caleb and Jett; Father, Walter “Bob” Gillispie; Sisters, Debbie (Rusty) Hoover, Pat (Mike) Peal, Tammy (Tim) Shell, Linda Harding, Karen (Chuck) Bennett, Shawn Rinchich; Brother, Ronnie Gillispie; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Homegoing Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home…. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
Her obituary at Dignity Memorial includes many photos.
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SYLVIA ELVA ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 18 January 1971
Miss Sylvia Elva Alford, 69, of South Charleston Rt. 7, died at home late Sunday after a short illness. She was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.
Survivors: sisters Mrs. Bessie Massey of Albany, Ohio, Miss Mamie Alford and Mrs. Alice Childress of South Charleston; brothers, Elvin (Butch) Alford of St. Albans, R.C. [Romea Columbus] Alford of South Charleston and the Rev. Herbert Alford of Scott Depot.
Service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans….
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Sylvia Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV) was born 25 Feb 1901, last residence Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her parents Columbus Jackson Alford and Zora Alice Draper Alford; and siblings Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, and Roy Washington Alford Sr. in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Sylvia Elva 1901 WV1, Columbus Jackson 1866 WV2, George Washington 1837 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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THOMAS FLETCHER ALFORD
SUNDAY REGISTER
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Sunday, 10 January 1943
AGED MAN HAD LIVED ENTIRE LIFE, EXCEPT FOR FOUR YEARS, IN AREA
ALDERSON [Greenbrier Co.]—Last rites for Thomas Fletcher Alford, 83, were held Saturday morning, at the North Alderson home of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Yates. The Rev. Nat G. Barnhart was assisted by Dr. W. S. Dunlop in conducting the services, and burial was in the Mount Pleasant cemetery at Sink Grove, beside the body of his late wife. His death occurred at the Yates home, Thursday [January 7], the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered perhaps two years ago.
Mr. Alford was a son of the late Amarican V. and Ellen Cart Alford, and was born at Johnson Cross Roads, in Monroe county. He spent his entire life in the section except for four years in the West. He was a retired farmer, and for many years has made his home in Alderson.
Mr. Alford’s wife, the late Nora Humphreys Alford, died in 1919.
He was a member of the Methodist church.
Surviving Mr. Alford are two brothers, Luther L. Alford and Olan B. Alford and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Kennedy, all of Alderson. He also leaves two nieces Mrs. Mary Burns and Mrs. Leonard Ballard, both of Alderson, and one nephew, Clark Alford of White Sulphur Springs.
Photos from Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Cemetery, Sinks Grove, Monroe Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Margaret
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his siblings Agnes Jane “Jennie” Alford Kennedy, Delila Belle Alford, Luther Lyle Alford, and Olen Bucy Alford in this compilation.
Thomas’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so he has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: Thomas Fletcher 1859 WV1, Merican V. 1831 VA2, Joseph 1802 VA3, John 1773 VA4, John 1732 VA5, John 1696 ??6.
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ALFRED
Uncle of Robert E. Alfred, AAFA #0844
WESTON DEMOCRAT
Weston, Lewis Co., WV—Wednesday, 24 January 1996
Thomas J. Alfred, 76, of Route Four, Weston, Sunset Acres community, died at 7:29 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, in Charleston, following a brief illness.
He was born at Weston, June 29, 1919, a son of the late Perry G. and Lillian Springston Alfred.
His wife, the former Bertie Belle Shallenberger, whom he married December 20, 1947, survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Thomas Stephen Alfred and Jonathan G. Alfred, both of Weston, and Joseph D. Alfred of Madison, Wisconsin; five daughters, Mary Gladkosky of Indiana, Pa., and Jennifer Bailey, Alice Rittenhouse, Sarah Borchert, and Susan Murray, all of Weston; two sisters, Mary and Frances Alfred, both of Weston; one brother, Philip C. Alfred of Bridgeport; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Richard Alfred.
Mr. Alfred was retired from Equitable Gas Company, Weston office, with 30 years of service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Weston, a charter member of the Civil War Reenactment Unit, past chairman of the Lewis County Democratic Executive Committee, and a graduate of WV Wesleyan College, Class of 1947. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army, Signal Corp., 80th Division.
A funeral service was held Friday, January 19, at 1 p.m., at Boyle Funeral Home.... Interment followed in the Waldeck Cemetery.
Photos from Waldeck Cemetery, Waldeck, Lewis Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, maryb
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Thomas J. Alfred (SS# issued in WV or NC), last residence Weston, Lewis Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his son Jonathan Gordon Alfred; siblings Lillian Frances Alfred, Mary Helen Alfred, and Philip Charles Alfred; and sister-in-law Nina Ruth Barnes Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
His ALFRED lineage: Thomas Jefferson 1919 WV1, Perry Gordon 1865 WV2, Charles Jefferson 1838 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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TIMOTHY LEE ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Timothy Lee Alford, 52, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2014, at home.
He was born June 20, 1961, in Cabell County, a son of Homer and Gaye Lewis Alford of Milton.
He is also survived by his wife Lisa Hacker Alford; one daughter Ashley Ryan Alford and one son Tyler Alford; one sister Heidi Scott and her husband Jesse; special friends Dave Stricklin, Tony Johnson, and Wayne Martin.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton….
Photo from Forest Memorial Park, Milton, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Tracy Nicholas
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his father, Homer Eli Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Timothy Lee 1961 WV1, Homer Eli 1936 WV2, Homer Holley 1897 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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TOM ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 25 April 1990
Tom Alford, 70, of 106 Teays Hollow Road, Hurricane, died April 23, 1990, in Putnam General Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Painters union and a Mason.
Surviving: wife, Myrtle Dragoo Alford; daughters, Helen K. Bowman of South Charleston, Betty Jane Simmons of Louisville, Ky., Hattie Blanche Patchell of St. Cloud, Fla., Sandra Faye Hatfield of Sumerco, Cindy Francis of Teays Valley, Ramona Londarbi of Seattle; brother, Fred of Hamlin; sisters, Amy Thomas of St. Albans, Verlie Cross of Parkersburg; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Koontz Funeral Home, Hamlin…. Burial with Masonic rites will be in Valley View Cemetery, Hurricane….
Photos from Valley View Memorial Park, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Rodney
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Tom Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 29 Dec 1919, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his wife, Myrtle B. Dragoo Alford; daughter Sandra Faye Alford Hatfield; parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, and Woodrow Wilson Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Tom 1919 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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VADA HAZEL CHANEY ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 19 May 1976
HURRICANE—Mrs. Vada Hazel Alford, 62, of Hurricane, died Monday [May 17] in Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Surviving: daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Arnold of Virginia, Mrs. Mildred Frances Chandler of St. Albans; sons, Franklin Alford and Wondal Lee Alford of Hurricane; stepsons, James Cline Alford of Hurricane, William Clyde Alford of Kentucky; brothers, Basil Chaney of St. Albans, Randall Chaney of Culloden, Hasil Chaney of Flint, Mich.; sisters, Mrs. Opel Cooper of Culloden, Mrs. Sylvia Nutter of Huntington.
Service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane…. Burial will be in Clymer Creek Cemetery, Hurricane….
Photo from Sink Family Tree, Ancestry (Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putham Co., WV)
Permission granted by the photographer, Jacqueline Sink Mygatt
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
See the obituaries of her husband, William Cecil Alford; sons Franklin Delano Alford and Wondal Lee Alford; and grandson Garry Wayne Alford in this compilation.
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VIOLA THOMPSON ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 26 October 1954
WHITESVILLE (Special)—Mrs. Viola Alford, 81, of Whitesville, Boone county, died yesterday [October 25] at her home after a long illness. She had been a seamstress for area residents for many years.
Mrs. Alford was a member of the Whitesville First Baptist church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Dempsey and Mrs. Audrey Allen, both of Whitesville; a son, William, also of Whitesville; a sister, Mrs. Edna Miller of Charleston; three brothers, William Thompson of Colcord, and Van and Hilda, both of Dry Branch; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the First Baptist church.... Burial will follow in Adkins cemetery at Naoma under direction of the Armstrong mortuary....
Photos from Adkins-Pettry Cemetery, Naoma, Raleigh Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Penny Harris
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her daughter Mary Jane Alford Dempsey in this compilation. We included the obituaries of her grandchildren James Clyde Alford and Diane Sue Alford Sahagun Cooper in Virginia Obituaries.
Viola was born 18 Sept 1873, the daughter of Lorenzo Thompson and Pauline Jarrell.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: James Samuel 1864 WV1, James 1825 VA2, James 1795 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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VIOLET ELIZABETH TAWNEY ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Thursday, 4 December 1947
Alford, Mrs. Violet Elizabeth—37, of Smithers [Fayette Co.], died in a Montgomery hospital Wednesday [December 3]. Service will be at 3 p. m. Friday at Carbondale Baptist Church.... Burial will be in the Montgomery Memorial Park at London [Kanawha Co.].
Surviving are the husband, Jack Alford; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Flint and Mrs. Lorraine Danbury, both of Kimberly; a son, Jack Jr., at home; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tawney of Madison; five sisters, Miss Emma Fay Tawney of Madison; Miss Ruth of Charleston; Mrs. Marcellus Mullens and Miss Frances Tawney, Madison, and Mrs. Ruby Dent, South Charleston; three brothers, Dennis Tawney of Kimberly; Shelby of Charleston, and James Paul Tawney of Madison, and one grandchild....
AAFA NOTES: Violet was born 1 Dec 1910 and was the second wife of Jack Alford Sr.
See the obituaries of her children Jack Alford Jr. and Lorraine Gaye Alford Danbery in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Wanda Virginia Alford Flint Tankersley in California Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her husband’s lineage: Jack 1906 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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VIRGINIA ALFORD BALLARD
SUNDAY REGISTER
Beckley, Raleigh Co., WV—Sunday, 8 June 1952
ALDERSON—Mrs. Virginia Alford Ballard, 39, of Alderson, died in Laird Memorial Hospital, Montgomery, Friday night following an illness of two weeks.
A member of the Johnson Memorial Methodist church, she was born at Alderson the daughter of the late Olin B. and Nora Brown Alford.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard M. Ballard; a sister Mrs. Mary Alford Bird, of Ronceverte.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the Johnson Memorial Church…. Burial will follow in the Alderson Cemetery.
The body will be removed to the home from the Lebban Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Sunday and to the church an hour prior to the service.
Photo from Alderson Cemetery, Alderson, Greenbrier Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Margaret
AAFA NOTES: Virginia was born 14 May 1913.
See the obituaries of her parents, Olen Bucy Alford and Nora D. Brown Alford; and siblings Clark Lee Alford and Mary Ellen Alford Burns in this compilation.
Virginia’s ancestor John 1773 VA married Margaret Alford 1774 VA, daughter of John 1735 Ireland, so she has two Alford lines. See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
Her lineage: Virginia 1913 WV1, Olen Bucy 1877 WV2, Merican V. 1831 VA3, Joseph 1802 VA4, John 1773 VA5, John 1732 VA6, John 1696 ??7.
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VIRGINIA AMANDALINE WATTERSON MCQUEEN ALFORD
Photo from Deal Funeral Home
Virginia Amandaline Watterson McQueen Alford, 75, of Apple Grove, WV passed away July 8, 2020.
She was born July 12, 1944, in Mason County, WV, a daughter to the late Arnold and Aileen Watterson. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Russell McQueen; son, Troy McQueen; brother, Edward Watterson; and second husband, Wendell Alford.
She is survived by her daughters, Angela Nowlin and Tonya McQueen; grandchildren, A.J. (Nikki) Powell, Chris (Crystal) Spears, Darren (Nichole) McQueen, Trent (Sarah) Doss, Troy Doss, Donovan Nowlin, Nathan McQueen, and McKenzie McQueen; great-grandchildren, Ali Powell, Eli Powell, Christopher Spears, Cameron Spears, Aubrey Spears, Aliyah Spears, Bryson Spears, Braydon McQueen, Logan McQueen, Myah McQueen, Brynlee Doss, Owen Doss, and Jayse Doss; and many friends who loved her dearly.
Graveside services will he held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 11 A.M. at Apple Grove Memorial Gardens…. Deal Funeral Home is serving the family.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her second husband, Wendell Wayne Alford, in this compilation.
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VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ALFORD CURRY
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Sunday, 28 September 2003
Virginia Alford Curry, 84, of Huntington, widow of Leland Curry, died Saturday [September 27] in Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center of Putnam. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane; burial in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington….
Photo from Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Barboursville, Cabell Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Candie Freeman
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia E. Curry (SS# issued in OH) was born 17 Sept 1919, last residence Huntington, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of her parents, James Robert Alford and Clara Irene Moss Alford; and siblings Angie Bell Alford Sowards, Joseph Cephas Alford, Leslie Ceber Alford, and William Cecil Alford in this compilation.
From Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Ancestry): Virginia Elizabeth Alford was born 17 Sept 1919 in Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
From WV Marriages: William Leland Curry married Virginia Lee Alford, daughter of J.R. Alford and Clara Moss, on 10 Jan 1939 in Putnam Co.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3, where she is listed as Virginia Lee Alford.
Her lineage: Virginia Elizabeth 1919 WV1, James Robert 1881 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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VONICE G. ALFRED BRADY
Parkersburg, Wood Co., WV—19 December 2004
Vonice G. Brady, 70, of Williamstown, WV died Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.
She was born January 6, 1934 in Hurst, WV, a daughter of the late Omer and Delphia Hurst Alfred. She attended the Summit United Methodist Church and had worked at the Holiday Inn in Parkersburg.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Brady; four sons, Mark Brady and his wife, Bonnie, of Snow Camp, NC, Joe Brady and his wife, Reva, of Williamstown, WV, Scott Brady and his wife, Dreama, of Waverly, WV and Wesley Brady of Williamstown, WV; five grandchildren; three sisters, Delores Wiseman and Bernice Alfred, both of Vienna, WV and Anna Bell Gorrell of Middlebourne, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harold, Herman and Glen Alfred; and one sister, Brenice Brady.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2004 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, WV…. Burial will follow in Burnt Hill Cemetery….
Photo from Burnt Hill Church Cemetery, Williamstown, Wood Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David McInturff
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vonice G. Brady (SS# issued in WV), last residence Williamstown, Wood Co., WV.
See the obituary of her sister Bernice Irene Alfred in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.
Her ALFRED lineage: Vonice G. 1934 WV1, Omer Freer 1917 WV2, James 1836 VA3, Charles J. 1808 VA4.
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WALTER CLYDE ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Wednesday, 29 December 1948
W.C. ALFORD, RETIRED POCA MERCHANT, DIES
Walter Clyde Alford, 73, retired, who had been a merchant at Poca [Putnam Co.] for 38 years, died Monday night [December 27] at his home.
Mr. Alford was a 32d degree Mason and a Shriner and a member of Coal Valley lodge, A.F. & A.M. at Montgomery and Beni Kedem temple, Charleston.
Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Annie Reubel [sic—Deubel] Alford.
Service will be at 10:30 a. m. tomorrow at the Poca Baptist church ... and burial will be in Cunningham Memorial park.
The body will be taken from the Bartlett mortuary, St. Albans, to the residence this morning and to the church one hour before services.
Photos from Cunningham Memorial Park, Saint Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Anna Margaret Deubel Alford; and his mother, Frances Elizabeth Hart Alford, in this compilation.
Walter was b. 21 Sept 1875 in Lincoln Co., WV.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Walter Clyde 1875 WV1, John D. 1846 WV2, William 1822 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WARREN V. ALFORD
Nephew of Mary Ellen Alford Spoor, AAFA #0388
POINT PLEASANT REGISTER
Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV—Friday, 16 February 2007
Warren V. Alford, 52, of Point Pleasant, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at his home.
He was a welder and pipefitter and a member of the Pipefitter and Welder Local Union No. 521 in Huntington.
Born June 8, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio, he was a son to William E. and Vesta Mae Wood Alford of Point Pleasant.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Warren “J.R.” and his wife, Cheryl Alford Jr. of Crossville, Tenn.; daughter and her companion, Jillian S. Alford and Jessie Saunder of Point Pleasant; grandchildren, Ellayne, Joshua and Aubrey of Crossville and Caleb, Andrew and Dawson of Point Pleasant; one brother and sister- in-law, Raymond E. and Stacha Alford of Jacksboro, Tenn.; and one niece and one nephew.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant…. Burial will be at the convenience of the family….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Warren A. Alford (SS# issued in WV), last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his father, William Evans Alford Jr., in this compilation.
Ohio Deaths (Ancestry) lists Warren V. Alford, born 8 June 1954 in OH, died 14 Feb 2007 in OH, last residence Ashtabula, OH.
His lineage: Warren V. 1954 OH1, William Evans 1923 WV2, William Evans 1885 WV3, Richard Mecula 1863 WV4, William 1821 VA5.
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WENDELL SCOTT “SCOTTIE” ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 23 March 2012
Wendell Scott “Scottie” Alford, 43, of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., passed away March 17, 2012, at his home.
He was employed by Frontier Communications and was an Air Force veteran, having served 8 years as a fireman.
He is survived by his son, Dillon Scott Alford (whom he loved with all his heart) of Witcher Creek, W.Va. He is also survived by his parents Wendell Wayne and Linda Lee Grant Alford of Fraziers Bottom; his sister Tamara Lee Toney and her husband Bryan, a very special nephew Charles “Chad” Withers IV and two special nieces Olivia Elaine Toney and Brooklyn Lee Toney, all of Milton, W.Va. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and a very special friend, Crystal Howsare of Chesterfield, Michigan.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012, at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane, W.Va….. Burial will follow in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton. Military honors will be provided at the cemetery by the James Marshall American Legion Post #187 Winfield….
Photos from Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wendell S. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 27 Oct 1968, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of his parents, Wendell Wayne Alford and Linda Lee “Winnie” Grant Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wendell Scott 1968 WV1, Wendell Wayne 1940 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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WENDELL WAYNE ALFORD
THE HERALD-DISPATCH
Huntington, Cabell Co., WV—Friday, 6 September 2019
Wendell Wayne Alford, 78, of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019.
He was a Christian man of great strength who graduated from Hannan High School, served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps and attended 5&20 United Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Early Wine and Missouri Edmunds Alford; first wife, Linda “Winnie” Alford; and son, Wendell Scott Alford. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters: Thomas Alford, Mabel Barboe, Audrey Arthur, Eva “Tootle” Holley, Early Wine Alford “Junior,” Richard “Dick” Alford, Milton “Stub” Alford, Paul Alford, William “Bill” Alford, and Lois “Perk” Davis.
He is survived by wife Amanda Alford; daughter Tammy (Bryan) Toney; grandchildren Chad Withers, Dillon Alford, Olivia Toney, and Brooklyn Toney; step-daughters, Angie McQueen and Tonya McQueen; several step-grandchildren/great-grandchildren and a special step great-grandson, Jayse Doss. He is also survived by brothers Forrest (Stella) Alford and Herbert (Reda) Alford; and sister Charlene Null; and many nieces and nephews, including special nephew Mike (Kelly) Alford, who spent countless hours with him throughout his long illness.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will follow in Lunsford Cemetery, Milton, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 139, Milton….
Photo from Lunsford Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographers, Bryan & Melissa Fizer Conley
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituaries of his first wife, Linda Lee “Winnie” Grant Alford; second wife, Virginia Amandaline Watterson Mcqueen Alford; son Wendell Scott “Scottie” Alford; father Early Wine Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his brothers Milton Reece Alford and Paul Desmond Alford in Ohio Obituaries; and of his sister Mabel Glenna Alford Byrd Barboe in Colorado Obituaries;
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wendell Wayne 1940 WV1, Early Wine 1895 WV2, Milton Eli 1860 VA3, James 1825 VA4, James 1795 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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WILBERN LEE “SHORTY” ALFORD, SR.
[He died in North Carolina, but we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to West Virginia.]
Photo from Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 17 May 2010
Wilbern Lee “Shorty” Alford Sr., 80, of Wilmington, N.C., formerly of St. Albans, W.Va., passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010, in Wilmington, N.C.
Born June 1, 1929, in St. Albans, Wilbern was a son of the late John and Oma Wheeler Alford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Vada Louise Russell Alford.
Wilbern retired from Union Carbide Corporation after 33 years of service and after retirement moved to Wilmington, N.C. He was a Baptist by faith.
He is survived by his children, Karen (Thomas) Kapl, Dora Jones, Richie (Angie) Alford, and Wilbern Alford Jr.; grandchildren, Wayne Meadows, Channing Alford, Jeremie Jones, Christopher Jones, Kaytlen Noles, and Kevin Noles; great-grandchildren, Teaga Meadows, Triste Gralak and Christina Gralak; and sister, Ellen (David) Harrison.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans…. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar….
Photo from Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Gwen Henson Smith
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilbern L. Alford (SS# issued in NC or WV), last residence Wilmington, New Hanover Co., NC.
See the obituaries of his father, John Calvery Alford; his stepfather, Andy William Alford; and his half-siblings Ada Catherine Alford Ennis McCoy and Jasper William Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his wife, Vada Louise Russell Alford, in North Carolina Obituaries.
On the 1930 census in Curry, Putnam Co., WV, Omah Wheeler, age 20 single, is living with her father, Tom Wheeler 51, and her son Wilbur Wheeler, 11/12. No marriage record for Oma Wheeler and John Calvery Alford has been found.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wilbern Lee 1929 WV1, John Calvery 1905 WV2, Andrew Milton 1862 WV3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WILLIAM ANDREW ALFORD
STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER
Staunton, Augusta Co., VA—Friday, 15 July 1938
Photo from Montgomery Memorial Park, London, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Heather Manley-Duncan
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his wife, Lillie N. Hoy Alford Walker, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, James Alexander Alford and Louisa Walters Alford; and siblings Hester Bell Alford, Lula V. Alford, Mollie F. Alford, and Odie Theodore in Virginia Obituaries; of his sister Nannie Lee Alford Ellinger in South Carolina Obituaries; and of his brother Paul David Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
From WV Deaths: William A. Alford, son of James A. Alford and Lula Bond [sic], died [Thursday] 7 July 1938 [different than obituary] in Kanawha Co., WV. His wife is Lillie Hoy.
On William Andrew Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry), he is age 41, born 14 Feb 1877, a laborer living in Crimora, Augusta Co., WV. His nearest relative is Lillian Alford. He signed his name with his mark.
He is listed as Wm. Amis or Amus 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
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.
His lineage: William Andrew 1877 VA1, James Alexander 1850 VA2, Robert 1828 VA3.
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WILLIAM ANTHONY ALVORD
THE FREE LANCE-STAR
Fredericksburg, VA—Saturday, 28 September 2013
William “Bill” Anthony Alvord, 51, of Charleston, W.Va., was taken to be with the Lord as a result of heart failure on Friday evening, Sept. 13, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston.
Bill was one of eight children born to Charles and Priscilla Alvord of Paragould, Ark.
Bill had a personality and voice that will never be forgotten. He loved to cook, collect old records and fish. Most of all he loved people. He never met a stranger.
Bill is survived by two children, Dustin Alvord of Virginia and Natasha Alvord of Michigan; three grandchildren, Natalie, Jocelyn and Zoe; brothers Charles Alvord II of Michigan, Robert Alvord of Virginia, Randy Alvord, Shawn Alvord and Mark Alvord, all of Arkansas; sisters Catherine Bridges and Melissa Martin, both of Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends….
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DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Tuesday, 24 September 2013
William “Bill” Alvord, 51, of South Charleston, went home to be with his heavenly father on September 13, 2013.
Born June 2, 1962, in Niles, Mich., he was one of nine children born to Charles and Priscilla Alvord.
Bill had a zest for life and never met a stranger he wasn’t willing to help.
Surviving are his girlfriend, Beth Hammonds, her daughter, Mercedes McCarty, and his faithful companion, Weezy, and a host of friends. He will be sadly missed.
Services will be held in Fredericksburg, Va., where his family resides.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William A. Alvord (SS# issued in MI) was born 2 June 1962, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of his parents, Charles Conrad Alvord Jr. and Priscilla Joan Bishop Alvord, in Arkansas Obituaries.
His lineage: William Anthony 1962 MI1, Charles Conrad 1939 MI2.
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WILLIAM CECIL ALFORD
SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 3 March 1968
Alford, William Cecil—Service 2 p. m. Monday, Clymers Creek Church. Family cemetery.
Mr. Alford, 65, of Hurricane, died Friday in a Huntington hospital. Employe of Gravely Tractor in Dunbar.
Surviving: widow, Vada; sons, Clyde of Covington, Ky., James, Franklin and Lee, all of Hurricane; daughters, Mrs. Garnet Poe of California, Mrs. Mildred Chandler and Mrs. Evelyn Frazier, both of Hurricane; brothers, Herman, L.C., Cephas and Lonnie, all of Hurricane; sisters, Mrs. Vosta Willis, Mrs. Angie Sowards and Mrs. Virginia Curry, all of Huntington, Mrs. Martha Dunn of Akron, Ohio.
Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane.
Photo from Alford Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 27 June 1902, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his second wife, Vada Hazel Chaney Alford; sons Franklin Delano Alford, James Clyne Alford, and Wondal Lee Alford; parents, James Robert Alford and Clara Irene Moss Alford; and siblings Angie Bell Alford Sowards, Joseph Cephas Alford, Leslie Ceber Alford, and Virginia Elizabeth Alford Curry in this compilation. We included the obituary of his daughter Evelyn Marie Alford Frasher Arnold in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Cecil 1902 WV1, James Robert 1881 WV2, Joseph A. 1840 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WILLIAM DAWSON “DOSS” ALFORD
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Saturday, 18 December 1915
Word was received here from Huntington today of the death there of Doss Alford, 69, former resident of St. Albans. He had been in ill health for a long time, suffering with complication of disorders.
Mr. Doss was a substantial citizen. He owned the Majestic hotel and other property in St. Albans, and for a number of hears conducted the hotel.
The widow and son, William Alford, of Huntington, survive, as do James and Milton Alford, brothers, of St. Albans, and Mrs. Mary Elkins, a sister, also of St. Albans.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his son William Jackson Alford in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Dawson 1850 WV1, William 1822 VA2, James 1795 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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WILLIAM DOLAN ALFORD
SUNDAY GAZETTE-MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Sunday, 13 January 1974
William Dolan Alford, 64, of Hurricane, Putnam County, died Friday [Jan 11] at his home.
He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II.
Surviving: wife, Edna Torman Alford, brothers, John of Miami, Charles of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Andy of Barberton, Ohio; sisters, Mrs. Sallie Wood of St. Albans and Mrs. Mary Booth of Akron, Ohio.
Service will be at 2 p.m. today in Allen Funeral Home, Hurricane…. Burial will be in the Mount Meriah Cemetery near Hurricane.
Photos from Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Hurricane, Putnam Co., SC—www.findagrave.com
Taken by Sandy Littlejohn Green
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that William Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 23 July 1909, last residence Hurricane, Putnam Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Bertha Edna Torman Alford; parents, Andrew Milton Alford and Malinda Ann Cochran Alford; brother John Calvery Alford; and his half-siblings Lula Garnett Alford Forbes Miller, Henry Sherman Alford, and Jack Alford Sr. in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother Andrew Jackson Alford in Ohio Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Dolan 1909 WV1, Andrew Milton 1862 WV2, Robert 1814 VA3, George 1763 Ireland4, John 1735 Ireland5.
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WILLIAM EVANS ALFORD, JR.
Brother of Mary Ellen Alford Spoor, AAFA #0388
POINT PLEASANT REGISTER
Point Pleasant, Mason Co., WV—25 June 2014
MASON COUNTY—William Evans Alford Jr. peacefully passed away from this world Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Pleasant Valley Hospital. “Junior” was 91 years old and a resident of Mason County most of his life. He served his country during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy with the Pacific fleet. He worked for the city of Point Pleasant and later for the state of West Virginia.
He was born April 12, 1923, to William Alford Sr. and Elizabeth Sprinkle Alford.
He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Warren V. Alford Sr.; and two brothers, Joseph and John Alford.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Vesta Mae Wood Alford; son Raymond Alford and his wife, Stacha, of Cumberland Gap, Tenn.; grandchildren Warren V. Alford Jr. (Cheryl), and Jillian Alford (Ryan Slinde), of Point Pleasant, Cody Alford and Amber (Austin) Jarstfer, of Knoxville, Tenn.; great-grandchildren Ellayne Garrison, Caleb Gourley, Joshua Alford, Andrew Gourley, Aubrey Alford and Dawson Sanders; and great-great-grandson Evan Alford, all of Point Pleasant. Also surviving are his sister Mary Ellen Alford Spoor, of Crown Point, Ind.; friends Lois Sheppard and Polly Sheppard; and former daughter-in-law Wanda Oliver.
“Pa Pa” will be remembered and kindly missed by all his family and friends.
Services will be held at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with full military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant, and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard of West Virginia, on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at 1 p.m….
Burial will follow in his family plot at Siloam Baptist Church Graveyard on Big 16, Southside, W.Va….
Photos from Siloam Cemetery, Mason Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Katie Litchfield
Photo posted 14 Aug 2014
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list his death.
See the obituary of his son Warren V. Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his brother John Richard Alford in Indiana Obituaries.
His lineage: William Evans 1923 WV1, William Evans 1885 WV2, Richard Mecula 1863 WV3, William 1821 VA4.
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WILLIAM JACKSON ALFORD
[Although he died in Florida, we are also including his obituary here because of his close ties to West Virginia.]
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 19 April 1965
Service will be held Wednesday for a former St. Albans resident, William J. Alford, 75, of Winter Park, Fla. He died Friday [April 16] at his home after a heart attack.
.... Service at 2:30 p. m. in Tornado Methodist Church where Mr. Alford was a member. Burial will follow in Teays Hill Cemetery.
He was a retired C. & O. Railway engineer, a World War I veteran, and a member of St. Albans Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Esther. The body is at Alley and Casdorph Funeral Home at St. Albans.
Photos from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
See the obituary of his father, William Dawson “Doss” Alford, in this compilation.
William Jackson Alford was the son of William Dawson “Doss” Alford and Cleopatra Wood.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: William Jackson 1889 WV1, William Dawson 1850 WV2, William 1822 VA3, James 1795 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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WILMA LOUISE ALFORD CHAPMAN
Milton, Cabell Co., WV—_____ October 2022
Wilma Louise Chapman, 84, of Milton, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the home where she raised her four children.
She was born July 28, 1938. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devout Christian since the age of eleven. She attended Rock of Ages Free Will Baptist Church and sang with her father, husband and quartet Chapelaires for many years.
She is preceded in death by her father, Tom Rex Alford, her mom, Lucy Ward Alford, and her husband, Wesley Norman Chapman of 61 years, and son, Wesley Allen Chapman.
She is survived by one son, Larry (Sandra) Chapman; two daughters, Angie (Tim) Perry and Monetta (Jason) Black, all from Milton W.Va.; one sister, Pam (Delmer) Chapman of Fraziers Bottom, W.Va.; one brother-in-law, Clifford (Gusty) Chapman of Ashton, W.Va.; and one sister-in-law, Nancy (Johnny) Adkins of Culloden, W.Va.; two uncles, Forrest (Stella) Alford from Milton, W.Va. and Herbert (Rita) Alford from Ona, W.Va.; fourteen grandchildren, Jody, Joanie, Brian, Kay, Aaron, Tiffany, Nikki, Steven, Kalah, Samuel, Daniel, Karly, McKenzie and Byron; ten great-grandchildren, Eli, Dillion, Jolena, Mason, Remmy, Rowan, Lalah, Sawyer, Wesley and Rylee. She will really be missed by her daughter, Monetta, daughter-in-law, Sandra, and her grandchildren, Byron and McKenzie who took care of her for many years….
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton…. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Fraziers Bottom, W.Va….
Photo from Pine Grove Cemetery, Pliny, Putnam Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Katie Litchfield
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Lucy Virginia Ward Alford, in this compilation.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
Her lineage: Wilma Louise 1938 WV1, Thomas Rex 1916 WV2, Early Wine 1895 WV3, Milton Eli 1860 VA4, James 1825 VA5, James 1795 VA6, George 1763 Ireland7, John 1735 Ireland8.
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WONDAL LEE ALFORD
[Although he died in Ohio, we are including his obituary here because West Virginia was his home.]
DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 27 April 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1998
CULLODEN [Cabell Co.]—W. Lee Alford, 56, of Culloden died Saturday, April 25, 1998, in University Hospital of Cleveland after a long illness.
He was a member of the Bradrick (Ohio) Freedom Independent Baptist Church, a retired maintenance supervisor for Standard Foods, Hurricane and a lifelong resident of Hurricane.
Surviving: wife, Mildred Jane Frasher Alford; daughter, Vickie Jane Norris of Hurricane; son, Christopher Lee of Culloden; sister, Evelyn Arnold of North Carolina; brother, James C. of Culloden; grandson, Adam Norris of Hurricane.
Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chapman Funeral Home, Teays Valley.... Burial will be in the Alford family cemetery, Hurricane....
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Wondal L. Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 10 Feb 1942, last residence Culloden, Cabell Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mildred Jane Frasher Alford; parents, William Cecil Alford and Vada Hazel Chaney Alford; brother Franklin Delano Alford; and half-brother James Clyne Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Evelyn Marie Alford Frasher Arnold in North Carolina Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Wondal Lee 1942 WV1, William Cecil 1902 WV2, James Robert 1881 WV3, Joseph A. 1840 VA4, Robert 1814 VA5, George 1763 Ireland6, John 1735 Ireland7.
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WOODROW WILSON ALFORD
Source unknown
_____, WV—5 June 1986
GARRETTS BEND, WV—Woodrow Wilson Alford, 72, of Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, died June 3, 1986, in Riverside Nursing Home, St. Albans, after a long illness. He was a retired construction worker and a veteran of World War II.
Surviving: wife, Mary; daughter, Mrs. Arlene Vickers of Ruth; sons, Chester, Clifford and Jerry, all of Garretts Bend; brothers, Bruce of Hamlin, Fred of Garretts Bend, Tom of Scott Depot; sisters, Mrs. Virlie Cross of Parkersburg, Mrs. Amy Thomas of Nitro, Reva Alford of Garretts Bend; nine grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Friday in Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek…. Burial will be in Samson Cemetery, Garretts Bend….
Photo from Sansom Cemetery, Garretts Bend, Lincoln Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Family Heritage of the Virginias [Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422]
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Woodrow Alford (SS# issued in WV) was born 16 Feb 1914, last residence Sod, Lincoln Co., WV.
See the obituaries of his wife, Mary Virginia Johnson Alford; his parents, Jonas Vernon Alford and Geneva Cynthia Coon Alford; and his siblings Amy Marie Alford Thomas, Bruce “Bun” Alford, Fred Alford, Reva Gay Alford, Ruby Dell Alford Powell, and Tom Alford in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Verlie Mae Alford Cross in Texas Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #3.
His lineage: Woodrow Wilson 1914 WV1, Jonas Vernon 1880 WV2, James Bird 1855 VA3, Robert 1814 VA4, George 1763 Ireland5, John 1735 Ireland6.
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ZORA ALICE DRAPER ALFORD
CHARLESTON GAZETTE
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 28 June 1937
Mrs. Zora Alice Alford, 63, died at her home on Smith creek Sunday [June 27] following a long Illness.
She is survived by her husband, C.J. Alford; four sons, Elwin and Herbert of St. Albans, Roy of Parksburg, Pa., and Romeo of Spring Hill; four daughters, Mrs. H.E. Massey of Farrell, Miss Silvia Alford and Miss Mamie Alford at home and Mrs. J.C. Childress of Ruth; her mother, Mrs. J.M. Draper of Los Angeles, Calif., three brothers and three sisters in California, and one sister; Mrs. Lucy Lee of College Hill, St. Albans.
The body is at the Bartlett funeral home and will be removed to the home tonight at 7 o’clock....
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DAILY MAIL
Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV—Monday, 28 June 1937
Mrs. Zora Alice Alford, 63-year-old resident of Smith creek, died Sunday at her home after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Smith creek.
The body will be removed from the Bartlett mortuary at St. Albans Monday night at 7 o’clock to the home. Final rites will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home … and interment will be in Teays Hill cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, C.J. Alford, four sons, Elwin and Herbert Alford, of St. Albans, Roy Alford, of Parksburg, Pa., and Romea Alford, of Spring Hill; four daughters, Mrs. H.E. Massey, Mrs. J.C. Childress, Miss Sylvia and Mamie Alford, at home; her mother, Mrs. J.M. Draper, of Los Angeles, Calif.; three brothers and three sisters in California, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Lee, of St. Albans.
Photo from Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., WV—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Robert Fitch
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Columbus Jackson Alford; and children Alice Mary Alford Childress, Bessie Josephine Alford Massey, Elvin Samuel “Butch” Alford Sr., Herbert Cecil Alford, Mamie E. Alford, Romea Columbus Alford, Roy Washington Alford Sr., and Sylvia Elva Alford in this compilation.
From WV Deaths: Her death certificate says her parents were Samuel Draper and Nancy N. Eggleton.
