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     Mary Lee Dolvin was born in October 1942. As of before 2025,her married name was Bagwell. She married David Ashley Bagwell, son of Richard Stockton Bagwell and Laura Jourolmon, before 2025. Mary Lee Dolvin died on 13 May 2026 in Kingsport, Tennessee, at age 83

Mary Lee Dolvin Bagwell passed away surrounded by her family and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and stepmother, treasured her family above all else. She is survived by her husband, David Bagwell; her daughters, Melissa (Charlie) Scheurer and Marsha (Michael) Ferguson; her grandchildren, Hannah and Sarah Scheurer, Emily and William Hammond, and Zachary Ferguson; her sister, Midge Dolvin Schultz; her nieces and nephews, Michelle Stapleton, Chad Brannon, Josh Brannon, and Christy Sieverts; and her stepsons, David (Marty) Bagwell, Jr. and Andrew Bagwell, along with their families.

Mary Lee lived her faith with joy as a longtime member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, joined Bible studies, and served in ministries including the Firewood Ministry with her grandson William, special needs outreach, Kairos, the Emmaus Community, the Prayer Chapel, and Meals on Wheels.

She served her community as a Washington County Commissioner and held leadership roles with Comcare International, the Junior Monday Club, Johnson City Evening Rotary Club, and P.E.O. International. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

As an audiologist and owner of East Tennessee Hearing Center, she served Upper East Tennessee families with special needs children through Tennessee Infant Parent Services (TIPS) and internationally through ComCare International serving the indigent hearing impaired in developing countries.

A graduate of Maryville College and the University of Tennessee, she loved to travel, visiting nearly 25 countries, and proudly served as a district delegate during her cousin President Jimmy Carter's campaign. She enjoyed time with friends, time on the water, and learning new instruments, including the harp later in life.

A Celebration of Life for Mary Lee will be held on Tuesday, May 19, at 3:30 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport, Tennessee, with visitation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com

Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821.

     Martha Elaine Thompson married David Ashley Bagwell Jr., son of David Ashley Bagwell and Roberta Faye Duncan, on 17 November 1984 at Lexington, Kentucky.

     Daniel Brian Bagwell is the son of David Ashley Bagwell Jr. and Martha Elaine Thompson. Daniel Brian Bagwell married Hannah Joy Dorsey on 31 December 2011 at Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

     Hannah Joy Dorsey married Daniel Brian Bagwell, son of David Ashley Bagwell Jr. and Martha Elaine Thompson, on 31 December 2011 at Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

     Jessica Caroline Bagwell is the daughter of David Ashley Bagwell Jr. and Martha Elaine Thompson. Jessica Caroline Bagwell married John Robert Bartlett on 10 July 2010 at River Falls, Johnson County, Indiana.

     John Robert Bartlett married Jessica Caroline Bagwell, daughter of David Ashley Bagwell Jr. and Martha Elaine Thompson, on 10 July 2010 at River Falls, Johnson County, Indiana.

     Cindy Lee Waits married Gary Lee Bagwell, son of David Aaron Bagwell Sr. and JoAnne Padgett, on 16 August 1987.

     Ronald Lee Bagwell is the son of Morris Bagwell and Juanita Orene Pierce. Ronald Lee Bagwell married Jean Marie Williams on 25 October 1969.

     Robert Edward Bagwell is the son of Ronald Lee Bagwell and Jean Marie Williams. Robert Edward Bagwell married Kelly Diane Wollenburg on 7 August 1993 at DeWitt County, Nebraska.

     Kelly Diane Wollenburg married Robert Edward Bagwell, son of Ronald Lee Bagwell and Jean Marie Williams, on 7 August 1993 at DeWitt County, Nebraska.

     Brandon Alan Bagwell is the son of Michael Alan Bagwell and Cathy Ann Dodd. Brandon Alan Bagwell married Keisha Nicole Landberg on 29 December 2001.

     Keisha Nicole Landberg married Brandon Alan Bagwell, son of Michael Alan Bagwell and Cathy Ann Dodd, on 29 December 2001.

     Caroline Dodd Bagwell is the daughter of Michael Alan Bagwell and Cathy Ann Dodd. Caroline Dodd Bagwell married (?) Tripp after 1999.

     Carson Alvin Bagwell is the son of Michael Alan Bagwell and Cathy Ann Dodd.

     (?) Tripp married Caroline Dodd Bagwell, daughter of Michael Alan Bagwell and Cathy Ann Dodd, after 1999.

     Cathy Ann Dodd married Michael Alan Bagwell, son of Alvin I. V. Bagwell and Edna Rebecca Jameson, on 30 December 1978.

     Evelyn Denise (?) married Ronald L. Bagwell, son of David Aaron Bagwell Sr. and JoAnne Padgett, after 1992.

     Chelsey Nicole Bagwell is the daughter of Ronald L. Bagwell and Evelyn Denise (?)

     Stephanie Bagwell is the daughter of Ronald L. Bagwell.

     (?) Givins married Jacqueline Joyce Bagwell, daughter of Jack Samuel Bagwell and Joyce Wardell, after 1963.

     Donnell Brewington married Gloria Mae Bagwell, daughter of Ernest Bagwell and Ora Mae Bizzell, on 5 February 1987 at Wayne County, North Carolina. Donnell Brewington and Gloria Mae Bagwell were divorced on 25 July 1988 at Wayne County, North Carolina.

     Johnnie Willie Houpe was born on 26 September 1920 in North Carolina. He married Ora Mae Bizzell on 8 June 1940 at Emporia, Virginia. Johnnie Willie Houpe married Clair Marie Ham on 25 September 1948 at Wayne County, North Carolina. Johnnie Willie Houpe died on 24 June 1990 in Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 69.

     Clair Marie Ham married Johnnie Willie Houpe on 25 September 1948 at Wayne County, North Carolina.

     Charles Winfield Osborne Jr. married Shannon Marie Casey, daughter of Daniel Patrick Casey and Donna Maria Feeney, on 17 June 2026 at Sapphire Beach, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

     Etha Audrey Dean was also known as Etha Story Dean. She was born on 13 February 1931 in Santa Monica, California. As of 13 August 1949,her married name was Scabery. She married James Thomas Scabery on 13 August 1949 at Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. Etha Audrey Dean and James Thomas Scabery were divorced on 10 January 1951 at Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana. As of 30 June 1951,her married name was Bagwell. Etha Audrey Dean married James Orville Bagwell, son of James Oscar Bagwell and Mary Lou Monroe, on 30 June 1951 at Spokane, Washington. As of 11 March 1962,her married name was Jernigan. Etha Audrey Dean married Thurmond James Jernigan on 11 March 1962 at Imperial, California. Etha Audrey Dean died on 28 January 1988 in San Diego County, California, at age 56.

     Michal Elizabeth Bagwell is the daughter of James Orville Bagwell and Etha Audrey Dean.

     Billy M. Corley married Mayo Monroe Bagwell, daughter of James Orville Bagwell and Etha Audrey Dean, on 10 July 1971 at Douglas County, Nevada. Billy M. Corley and Mayo Monroe Bagwell were divorced on 21 October 1977 at Hunt County, Texas.

     James Thomas Scabery married Etha Audrey Dean on 13 August 1949 at Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana. James Thomas Scabery and Etha Audrey Dean were divorced on 10 January 1951 at Townsend, Broadwater County, Montana.

     Thurmond James Jernigan was born on 19 February 1931 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. He married Etha Audrey Dean on 11 March 1962 at Imperial, California. Thurmond James Jernigan died on 26 November 1984 in San Diego County, California, at age 53.