Dear Ms. Walker-Adams,

I am posting this just in case this is YOUR Alfred Dobbins:

Southwestern Christian Advocate (New Orleans, LA), November 28, 1889:

Brother Alfred Dobbins, after a lingering illness of ten months, died in the full triumph of faith, on the 30th day of October last. He leaves a wife, two children, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. He was a faithful member and steward of Center Ridge M.E. Church, and was a great friend to the ministry and church of which he was a member. Our loss is his eternal gain.
- N. Toole, Mashulaville, Miss.

Hope this helps!

With apologies if this is not the right Alfred Dobbins,

Shannon in Shreveport, LA