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     Wiles Bunyan “Bun” Hammett was born on 20 February 1878 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He married Blanche Bagwell, daughter of William M. Bagwell and Frances B. Steadings, after 1894. Wiles Bunyan “Bun” Hammett died on 5 July 1944 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 66


Wiles Bunyan "Bun" Hammett, age 66, of Spartanburg, SC died at his home at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, July 5, 1944, after a long period of declining health.

A native of Spartanburg County, SC; son of the late James Thomas Hammett (1839–1901) and Sarah Adeline Hawkins Hammett (1850–1929).

A retired Spartanburg city policeman after more than 20 years of service and attended Green Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Blanche Bagwell Hammett; sisters, Lelia Alma Hammett (1887–1965) and Flora Mae Hammett Greer (1882–1963); and a brother, Oren Clinton Hammett (1892–1959).

Also predeceased by siblings, Howard H Hammett (1872–1900), Bertha Elizabeth Hammett Miller (1880–1942), Walter Crofton Hammett (1884–1922), Infant Hammett (1886–1886), and Bratton Alvin Hammett (1889–1919).

Spartanburg Herald-Journal
7/6/1944, p.3.


He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     John L. Haworth was born on 10 May 1858 in Iowa. He married Julia Ann Bagwell, daughter of Elijah Bagwell and Amanda Jane Cornett, on 16 April 1891 at Wilson County, Kansas. John L. Haworth died on 4 August 1910 in Coyville, Kansas, at age 52. He was buried at Coyville Cemetery, Coyville, Wilson County, Kansas.

     (?) McGuire married Margaret Bagwell, daughter of William Oscar Bagwell and Anna Jane Beard, after 1933.

     Baby Boy Bagwell died on 28 December 1932 in Phoenix, Mericopa County, Arizona.¹ He was born on 28 December 1932 in Arizona.¹ He was buried on 29 December 1932 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.¹ He was the son of Richard Wallace Bagwell and Mattabel "Mattie Bee" Ables.

     (?) Delaney married Mattabel "Mattie Bee" Ables after 1940.

     Arvilla Irene Hemphill was born on 5 July 1887 in Missouri.¹ As of before 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jesse Bradford Bagwell, son of Thomas Coffey Bagwell and Sophiah Elizabeth Hawkins, before 1950. Arvilla Irene Hemphill died on 17 May 1968 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.¹

     Lillian Agnes Aszmann was born on 10 May 1895 in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois.¹ She married Obed Alfonso Bagwill, son of Matthew Askins Bagwill and Cynthia Ann Cluster, before 1923.¹ Lillian Agnes Aszmann died on 31 July 1930 in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois, at age 35.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Randolph County, Illinois.¹

     Martha Alice Bagwill is the daughter of Obed Alfonso Bagwill and Lillian Agnes Aszmann.

     James Otto Bagwell was born in 1880 in Indiana. He was the son of James Allen Bagwell and Eliza Jane Hunsucker.

     K.Y. Cothran was born on 27 December 1907. He married Connie Willow Bagwell, daughter of Louis Greenberry 'Louie' Bagwell and Ethel Eudorah Compton, on 29 September 1961 at Laurens County, South Carolina. K.Y. Cothran died on 10 June 1987 at age 79. He was buried at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina.

     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.