In the late 1800s,W.A."Alf" Hawkins was a barber in Bridgeport. In those days, the local funeral director would call a barber to shave, bathe and cut the hair of the loved one. That's when Alf Hawkins first began his experience with a funeral...
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Facts about the city
Alvord is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,334 at the 2010 census, an increase of 327 residents, or 32 percent growth, over the 2000 population.Originally known as Nina, Alvord adopted its present name in 1882 in honor of the president of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. There is no connection with the Arizona bandit Burt Alvord. A post office was established in 1882. By 1890, Alvord was a retail center for area farmers. In 1925, Alvord had 1,376 residents (42 more than in 2010), a high school, an elementary school, four churches, and a weekly newspaper. The Burlington Northern Railroad stopped there.The population dropped during the Great Depression because of a decline in watermelon farms and cattle ranches. In 1940, the population totaled 821, with 35 businesses; in 1960, e 720 people and 19 businesses; in 1990, 865 residents and 16 businesses. In 2000, the population was 1,007, with 62 businesses.
Alvord Obituaries
It was revealed by Wise County Messenger on August 29th, 2015 that Brenda Fennell (Schooling) passed away in Alvord, Texas. Ms. Fennell was 51 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Brenda's life.
It was reported by Wise County Messenger on August 12th, 2015 that Royce Edward "Colton" Hodges died in Alvord, Texas. Hodges was 76 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Royce Edward "Colton"'s life.
It was noted by Wise County Messenger on July 8th, 2015 that Kenneth Gray West died in Alvord, Texas. West was 83 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kenneth Gray's life.
It was reported by Wise County Messenger on June 10th, 2015 that Talmage Hiram Jr Morrison perished in Alvord, Texas. Morrison was 93 years old and was born in Santa Monica, CA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Talmage Hiram Jr's life.
It was noted by Wise County Messenger on April 8th, 2015 that Coretz "Tez" Johnson (Goza) perished in Alvord, Texas. Ms. Johnson was 93 years old and was born in Marlow, OK. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Coretz "Tez"'s life.
It was reported by Wise County Messenger on April 4th, 2015 that Sue Vaughn (Peterson) passed on in Alvord, Texas. Ms. Vaughn was 69 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sue's life.
It was disclosed by Wise County Messenger on March 25th, 2015 that James C Norman perished in Alvord, Texas. Norman was 72 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James C's life.
It was written by Wise County Messenger on March 18th, 2015 that Ashley Joelynn Williams (Hunt) died in Alvord, Texas. Ms. Williams was 22 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ashley Joelynn's life.
It was revealed on February 21st, 2015 that Audra Fay Copeland (Perkins) died in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Ms. Copeland was 90 years old and was born in Alvord, TX. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Audra Fay's life.
It was reported by Sierra Star on February 4th, 2015 that Edna Zoe Curington (McPherson) passed on in Coarsegold, California. Ms. Curington was 94 years old and was born in Alvord, TX. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Edna Zoe's life.
History
Alvord is a town in Wise County, Texas County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,007 at the 2000 census. . . .
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