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     Glenda Myrene Bagwell was also known as Myrene Bagwell. She was born on 29 May 1926 in Superior, Pinal County, Arizona. She was the daughter of James Oscar Bagwell and Mary Lou Monroe. As of 25 January 1946,her married name was Oathout. Glenda Myrene Bagwell married Raymond N. Oathout on 25 January 1946 at Seymour, Indiana. Glenda Myrene Bagwell died on 11 December 1997 in San Bernardino County, California, at age 71.

     Raymond N. Oathout married Glenda Myrene Bagwell, daughter of James Oscar Bagwell and Mary Lou Monroe, on 25 January 1946 at Seymour, Indiana.

     Margaret Oreta Meek was born on 8 July 1915 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ As of 11 September 1949,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Wayne Bagwell, son of James Leonard Bagwell and Mattie F. Gillespie, on 11 September 1949 at Memphis, Tennessee. Margaret Oreta Meek died on 29 October 1983 in University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, at age 68.¹ She was buried on 1 November 1983 at Forest Hill Cemetery East, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹

     George Wayne Bagwell is the son of George Wayne Bagwell and Margaret Oreta Meek. George Wayne Bagwell married Deborah Lee Branch on 30 December 1971 at Grimes Memorial United Methodist Chruch, Memphis, Tennessee.

     Beverly Bagwell is the daughter of George Wayne Bagwell and Margaret Oreta Meek.

     Margaret Adams married George Wayne Bagwell, son of James Leonard Bagwell and Mattie F. Gillespie, after 1983.

     Benson Connevoy Bentley was born on 21 September 1920. He married Mary Anne Bagwell, daughter of James Henry Franklin Bagwell and Lena Bernice Holley, on 17 March 1946 at McLennan County, Texas. Benson Connevoy Bentley died on 10 August 2008 at age 87. He was buried at Elmwood Memorial Park, Abilene, Taylor County, Texas.

     Hugh Wesson Wood was born on 20 December 1911 in New Albany, Union County, Mississippi.¹ He married Maude Arlene Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Hape Bagwell and Mary Kathrine Gordon, on 10 April 1929.¹ Hugh Wesson Wood died on 31 July 2007 at age 95.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery East, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹

     Thelma Ozell Sullivan was born on 22 February 1904 in Mississippi.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Curtis Bagwell, son of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina Bell Love, after 1950. Thelma Ozell Sullivan died on 23 November 1989 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 85. She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery East, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹

     Raymond E. Wallace married Zelta Aileen Kemp on 22 December 1947 at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

     Albert Layfayette Pettey married Julia Marie Bagwell, daughter of Charles Curtis Bagwell and Zelta Aileen Kemp, before 1962.

     Robert Wayne Bagwell is the son of Bobby Gene Bagwell and Sherron Lind Witmer.

     Nancy Kaye Bagwell is the daughter of Bobby Gene Bagwell and Sherron Lind Witmer. Nancy Kaye Bagwell married (?) Baldwin after 1979.

     Richard Lee Earl Bagwell was born on 19 July 1956 in Yolo County, California. He was the son of Bobby Gene Bagwell and Sherron Lind Witmer.¹ Richard Lee Earl Bagwell married Nora Jean Cameron before 1978. Richard Lee Earl Bagwell lived in 1990 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. He died on 31 May 2026 in Southhaven, Mississippi, at age 69


Richard Lee Earl Bagwell, 70, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Southaven, MS. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a celebration of life immediately following at 1:00 p.m., all at Red Banks Baptist Church (North Red Banks Road, Red Banks, MS 38661). Bro. Guy Hughes will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements.

Richard was one of a kind and never met a stranger. Known for his humorous personality and spitfire spirit, he had a way of making every room brighter and every gathering more memorable. Whether through one of his famous dad jokes, a story told with perfect timing, or simply being himself, Richard was often the life of the party and kept those around him laughing-especially his coworkers and family.

Richard loved the outdoors and rarely passed up an opportunity to enjoy it. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and deer hunter who found joy in spending time outside. He was also a talented handyman who could fix just about anything and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Music was another passion of his, and he enjoyed singing and playing his guitar whenever he had the chance.

Above all else, Richard treasured his family. Being a grandfather was one of his greatest joys, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren, making memories, sharing laughs, and creating moments they will carry with them forever.

Richard is survived by his life partner, Judi Pruett of Southaven; children, Shellie Hunter and her husband Jamison of Southaven, and Jacob Jones of Hernando, MS; grandchildren, Charlie Hunter, Amaya Hunter, and Jamison Gabriel Hunter; father, Bobby Bagwell of Sardis, MS; and his siblings, Roger Bagwell of Sardis, Paula Littman and her husband Randy of Millington, TN, Denise Bagwell of Sardis, Karen Thompson of Sardis, Rhonda Bagwell of Millington, and Chris Bagwell and his wife Amy of Red Banks.

     (?) Baldwin married Nancy Kaye Bagwell, daughter of Bobby Gene Bagwell and Sherron Lind Witmer, after 1979.

     Nikole Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Richard Lee Earl Bagwell and Nora Jean Cameron.¹ Nikole Marie Bagwell married (?) Finnegan before 1999.¹ Nikole Marie Bagwell married Eugene William Frank on 3 June 2002 at Norfolk, Virginia. Nikole Marie Bagwell and Eugene William Frank were divorced on 24 January 2005 at Norfolk, Virginia. Nikole Marie Bagwell married (?) Shaffer before 2009.¹

     Eugene William Frank married Nikole Marie Bagwell, daughter of Richard Lee Earl Bagwell and Nora Jean Cameron, on 3 June 2002 at Norfolk, Virginia. Eugene William Frank and Nikole Marie Bagwell were divorced on 24 January 2005 at Norfolk, Virginia.

     Richard Gerald Jowers married Nancy Idell Ledingham on 26 November 1982 at Escambia County, Florida. Richard Gerald Jowers and Nancy Idell Ledingham were divorced on 7 April 1987 at Gadsden County, Florida.

     William Woodrow Hoyle married Nancy Idell Ledingham on 22 January 1971 at Santa Rosa County, Florida.

     Sharon Alberta Williamson married Sammy Gwin Bagwell, son of Robert J. Bagwell and Charlene Pearl Proctor, in April 1965 at Sumter County, Alabama. Sharon Alberta Williamson married Homer Lamar Vandevender on 7 February 1997.

     James Cayce Pullin was born on 16 April 1912. He married Jewell Bagwell, daughter of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott, before 1950. James Cayce Pullin died on 2 June 1980 at age 68. He was buried at Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi.

     Irine A. Turkek married James Houston Bagwell, son of Samuel Bagwell and Almamae Elizabeth Clowers, on 24 January 1959 at Imperial County, California.

     Homer Lamar Vandevender married Sharon Alberta Williamson on 7 February 1997.

     Nora Jean Cameron married Richard Lee Earl Bagwell, son of Bobby Gene Bagwell and Sherron Lind Witmer, before 1978. Nora Jean Cameron married (?) Travers after 1979.¹

     (?) Travers married Nora Jean Cameron after 1979.¹

     Zachary Frank is the son of Eugene William Frank and Nikole Marie Bagwell.¹

     (?) Finnegan married Nikole Marie Bagwell, daughter of Richard Lee Earl Bagwell and Nora Jean Cameron, before 1999.¹

     Michael Finnegan is the son of (?) Finnegan and Nikole Marie Bagwell.¹

     (?) Shaffer married Nikole Marie Bagwell, daughter of Richard Lee Earl Bagwell and Nora Jean Cameron, before 2009.¹

     Matthew Shaffer is the son of (?) Shaffer and Nikole Marie Bagwell.¹