Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Dexter Alford on September 13, 2026. Dexter Alford was born on March 14, 1966.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Sewell Mortuary Chapel.

Viewing will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sewell Mortuary.

Dexter Lamar Alford, age 60, entered into eternal rest on Sunday,

September 13, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1966, in Meriwether

County, Georgia. He was the beloved son of the late Bobby Lee

Alford and Dorothy Lee Alford, and the third of five children.

He was a proud graduate of Greenville High School, Class of 1985.

Dexter was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.

Throughout his career, he provided faithful service to Neely

Asphalt Company, alongside various other professional endeavors.

Dexter was joined in holy matrimony to Mariea Daniel, with whom

he built a life filled with family, love, and cherished memories.

Dexter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and

friend whose warmth and presence touched many lives.

Dexter was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee Alford;

his step-fathers, H.G. Ellison and Bishop J.T. McCauley; his

grandparents, Charlie and Essie M. Alford and Willie Frank Gates;

and his brothers, Baby Alford and Bobby D. Alford.

He leaves to treasure his legacy, his loving wife, Mariea Alford; his

mother, Mrs. Dorothy McCauley; and his grandmother, Carrie Lee

Gates of Newnan, GA.

His memory will be cherished by his children, Deante Alford,

Dedrick Alford (Trishea), Dexter Alford, Desmond Alford, Kaesha

Alford, Khadijah Alford, and Iyana Alford; his step-children,

Ambershia Daniel, Jasmine Daniel, and Jermiah Searcy.

He is survived by his brothers, Calvin Alford (Cathy) and Gregory

Alford (Angela); his step-siblings, Joanne Suggs, Brenda Mitchell

(Larry), Zelma Ellison, Henry Ellison (Tammy), Lamar Ellison,

Tammy Sanders (Michael), Arazada McCauley, Jackie Foster

(Andy), and Eric McCauley (Audrey); and his sister-in-law, Cynthia

Alford of LaGrange, GA.

Dexter's legacy lives on through his 19 grandchildren and 2 great

grandchildren. He will also be fondly remembered by his special

aunt, Shirley Johnson of Woodbury, GA; his special uncle, W.C.

Godfrey of Luthersville, GA; his aunts, Barbara A. Colton of Newnan,

GA, Brenda Bussie (Rayford) of Luthersville, GA, and Tommie L.

Rosser (Samuel) of Newnan, GA; his special friends, Willie Parks

and Teresa Mitchell; along with a loving host of nieces, nephews,

cousins, extended relatives, and dear friends; and special friends,

Stephanie Snelling and Andrea Moreland-Lovett

The staff of Sewell Mortuary is honored to be selected to provide end-of-life services for the family of Dexter Alford.