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     Maletta Bagwell was born in December 1846 in Alabama. She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Poe. Maletta Bagwell married Elisha Glass on 5 February 1868 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Maletta Bagwell died in 1900.

     Elisha Glass was born on 1 October 1843 in Alabama. He married Maletta Bagwell, daughter of John Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Poe, on 5 February 1868 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Elisha Glass died on 22 August 1915 in Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 71.

     Jeremiah M. Bagwell was also known as Jerry Jeremiah Bagwell. He was born on 18 December 1849 in Alabama. He was the son of John Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Poe. Jeremiah M. Bagwell married Martha Jane Ross on 18 September 1870 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Jeremiah M. Bagwell died on 2 December 1930 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 80.

     Martha Jane Ross was born in 1855 in Alabama. She married Jeremiah M. Bagwell, son of John Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Poe, on 18 September 1870 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Martha Jane Ross died after 1930.

     Mary Polly Bagwell was born in 1851 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Poe. Mary Polly Bagwell married John Lewis Bagwell before 1875. Mary Polly Bagwell died in 1887 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     John Lewis Bagwell was born circa 1841 in Georgia. He married Mary Polly Bagwell, daughter of John Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Poe, before 1875.

     Marion Wilson Bagwell was born on 7 May 1875 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of John Lewis Bagwell and Mary Polly Bagwell. On 15 April 1898, he is listed in the US Army during the Spanish-American War. He enlisted in the 6th Regiment, Company F (Artillery). He was listed as a Corporal stationed in Military and Naval Forces, Cuartel de Eapana, Philippine Islands, in 1900 and discharged February, 1901. Marion Wilson Bagwell married Leona Elizabeth Turbeville on 25 April 1903 at Whitfield, Georgia. Marion Wilson Bagwell died on 20 June 1909 in Avondale, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 34 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Leona Elizabeth Turbeville was born on 22 June 1880 in Town Creek, Lawrence County, Alabama.¹ She married Marion Wilson Bagwell, son of John Lewis Bagwell and Mary Polly Bagwell, on 25 April 1903 at Whitfield, Georgia. Leona Elizabeth Turbeville died on 22 August 1974 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 94.¹ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, San Antonio, Bexas County, Texas.¹

     Marion Wilbert Bagwell was born on 15 November 1900 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Marion Wilson Bagwell and Leona Elizabeth Turbeville. Marion Wilbert Bagwell married Myrtle Ann Clarke on 21 July 1921.¹ Marion Wilbert Bagwell died on 29 March 1985 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 84

When Marion Wilbert BAGWELL was born on November 15, 1900, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, his father, Marion, was 25 and his mother, Leona, was 20. He married Myrtle A Clarke Bagwell on July 29, 1922. They had three children during their marriage. He died on March 29, 1985, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 84.¹
He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Myrtle Ann Clarke was also known as Myrtle Ann Clark. She was born on 21 October 1903 in Brunswick, Georgia.¹ As of 21 July 1921,her married name was Bagwell.² She married Marion Wilbert Bagwell, son of Marion Wilson Bagwell and Leona Elizabeth Turbeville, on 21 July 1921.² Myrtle Ann Clarke died on 8 July 1981 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 77

When Myrtle A Clark Bagwell was born on October 21, 1903, in Georgia, her father, Harland, was 18 and her mother, Lula, was 21. She married Marion Wilbert BAGWELL on July 29, 1922. She had three children by the time she was 27. She died on July 8, 1981, in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 77.¹ She was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. was born on 9 September 1926 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of Marion Wilbert Bagwell and Myrtle Ann Clarke. Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. married Gene-Watt Stokes on 4 October 1952 at Rockingham, North Carolina. Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. died on 24 June 1993 in Reidsville, North Carolina, at age 66.

     Gene-Watt Stokes was born circa 1931 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As of 4 October 1952,her married name was Bagwell. She married Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr., son of Marion Wilbert Bagwell and Myrtle Ann Clarke, on 4 October 1952 at Rockingham, North Carolina. Gene-Watt Stokes died on 21 December 2013 in Reidsville, North Carolina,

GENE-WATT STOKES BAGWELL REIDSVILLE Gene-Watt Stokes Bagwell, 82, died peacefully Saturday December 21, 2013 at the Beacon Place in Greensboro. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday December 28, 2013 at Main Street United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Daughter of the late William Capers and Sarah Watt Stokes, she was born in Winston-Salem and graduated from Reidsville Senior High School and Finch Junior College in New York City, where she majored in journalism. While attending Finch, she met her future husband Mike Bagwell, Jr. at a house party at Princeton University. After a brief courtship they married on October 4, 1952 and began a wonderful 41 year love story. They moved to Birmingham, AL where she was involved in the Birmingham, AL Junior Service League and where all three of her children were born. She faithfully supported her husband as he owned and managed General Steel Tank Co. in Birmingham, AL and Isometrics in Reidsville and Dublin, Ireland. Her service to the community included The American Red Cross, Sunday School Teacher at Main St. United Methodist Church, Reidsville Junior Service League, and as a Board Member of REMSCO House. She was also a member of the Tuesday Afternoon Reading Club of 1897. Known as "Sweetie" by many, her survivors include: daughters: Lindsey Bagwell Strope of Wrightsville Beach, NC, and Virginia "Ginny" Bagwell of Reidsville, NC, son: Marion W. Bagwell, III of Greensboro, NC, grandchildren: Sarah Lindsey Smith of Ridgeway, VA, Sissie Strope of Denver, CO, Alice Gosser of Greensboro, NC, William Strope of Raleigh, NC, Benjamin Strope and wife Mickey of Raleigh, NC, Mary Peyton Gosser of Raleigh, NC, Joseph Strope of Wrightsville Beach, NC, Erin Strope of Vienna, VA, and Julie Strope of San Diego, CA, great grandchildren: Jocelyn and Jase Kellam of Ridgeway,VA, Mason Woods of Greensboro, NC. In addition, she leaves behind many kind and wonderful friends. Beloved by all, Gene-Watt will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her generosity and graciousness, her concern for all those she knew, her sense of humor, her love of theatre, music, writing, reading, movies, fashion and, possibly most importantly, her fighting spirit. A quotation kept on her vanity mirror truly expressed her outlook on life "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward" - Soren Kierkegaard. The family will see friends following the service at the residence. Memorials may be sent to: The Reidsville Public Library 204 W. Morehead St. Reidsville, NC 27320 or to The Beacon Place c/o Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro 2500 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405 Citty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

     Ralph Clark Bagwell was born on 9 October 1929 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Marion Wilbert Bagwell and Myrtle Ann Clarke. Ralph Clark Bagwell died on 31 December 2020 in Guadalajara Municipality, Jalisco, Mexico, at age 91.¹ He was cremated.¹

     Jacquelyn Virginia Bagwell is the daughter of Marion Wilbert Bagwell and Myrtle Ann Clarke. Jacquelyn Virginia Bagwell married Franklin Allen Johnston on 15 November 1941 at Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Eva Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 15 September 1909 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Marion Wilson Bagwell and Leona Elizabeth Turbeville. As of 1929,her married name was Morse. Eva Elizabeth Bagwell married Percy Morse in 1929 at Hawaii. Eva Elizabeth Bagwell died on 31 March 2000 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 90.¹ She was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Percy Morse married Eva Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Marion Wilson Bagwell and Leona Elizabeth Turbeville, in 1929 at Hawaii.

     Jerry Mirah Bagwell was born on 25 December 1878 in Irondale, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of John Lewis Bagwell and Mary Polly Bagwell. Jerry Mirah Bagwell married Nancy Ellen Self before 1909. Jerry Mirah Bagwell died on 29 June 1964 in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 85. He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Nancy Ellen Self was born on 29 March 1885 in Alabama. She married Jerry Mirah Bagwell, son of John Lewis Bagwell and Mary Polly Bagwell, before 1909. Nancy Ellen Self died on 23 September 1967 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 82. She was buried at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Ora Mae Bagwell was born on 24 January 1910 in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. Ora Mae Bagwell married Belton Velva Creel before 1929. Ora Mae Bagwell died on 14 August 1982 at age 72


Obituary...
ORA MAE ADKINS, 72, of New Castle, died Saturday. She was a member of New Castle Baptist Church and Fultondale Homemakers Club. Funeral was today, with burial in Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Gardendale Chapel directing. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Creel, Huntsville, and Billy Ray Creel, Shreveport, La; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Sorenson, Pinson, and Mrs. Ellen Sullivan, Huntsville; four stepsons, Lewis Adkins, Sheffield, Glenn Adkins, Bradford, James Adkins, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Bill Adkins, Warrior, and three stepdaughters, Mrs. Irene Brooks and Mrs. Jean Bailey, both of Birmingham, and Mrs. Tressie Glass, Trafford.
- published in "The Birmingham News" on Monday, August 16, 1982, page 3D.


She was buried at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Belton Velva Creel was born on 28 September 1903 in Short Creek, Jefferson County, Alabama. He married Ora Mae Bagwell, daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self, before 1929. Belton Velva Creel died on 6 February 1966 in New Castle, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 62. He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Velma Emma Bagwell was born on 23 February 1912 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. As of 1929,her married name was Kennedy. Velma Emma Bagwell married George Bazal Kennedy in 1929. Velma Emma Bagwell died on 15 April 1999 in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 87. She died on 31 May 2008 in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 96. She was buried at Glennwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     George Bazal Kennedy was born on 1 February 1908 in Alabama. He married Velma Emma Bagwell, daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self, in 1929. As of 1929,his married name was Kennedy. George Bazal Kennedy died on 30 October 1967 at age 59. He was buried at Glennwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Robert Jason Bagwell was also known as Jason Robert Bagwell. He was born on 4 March 1914 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. Robert Jason Bagwell married Vera Fannie Coleman on 28 March 1936 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Robert Jason Bagwell died on 17 July 1986 in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 72. He was buried at Glennwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Vivian Audelle Bagwell was born on 4 March 1917 in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. Vivian Audelle Bagwell married Troy Chasteen after 1930. As of 13 June 1935,her married name was Chasteen. Vivian Audelle Bagwell married James Troy Chasteen on 13 June 1935 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Vivian Audelle Bagwell died on 27 September 1989 at age 72.

     Troy Chasteen married Vivian Audelle Bagwell, daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self, after 1930.

     John L. "Johnnie" Bagwell was born on 8 October 1919 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. John L. "Johnnie" Bagwell died on 15 October 1937 in Mulga, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 18 as a result of a coal mine explosion. He was buried at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Jemimia Elizabeth Bagwell was also known as Minnie Bagwell. She was born on 8 January 1922 in Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. Jemimia Elizabeth Bagwell married Calvin Hampton Masters in February 1940 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Jemimia Elizabeth Bagwell died on 10 August 2005 in Pleasant Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 83.

     Calvin Hampton Masters was born on 29 November 1922 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. He married Jemimia Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self, in February 1940 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Calvin Hampton Masters died on 29 March 2001 in Pleasant Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 78.

     Doris Celia Bagwell was born on 9 January 1925 in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jerry Mirah Bagwell and Nancy Ellen Self. As of 20 February 1943,her married name was Drake. Doris Celia Bagwell married James Hobert Drake on 20 February 1943 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Doris Celia Bagwell and James Hobert Drake were divorced in February 1956 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Doris Celia Bagwell died on 23 April 2008 in Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 83. She was buried at Glennwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Morris, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Robert Jason Bagwell was born on 25 December 1878 in Irondale, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was the son of John Lewis Bagwell and Mary Polly Bagwell. Robert Jason Bagwell married Emmaline Patterson before 1901. Robert Jason Bagwell died on 27 April 1936 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 57. He was buried at Cahaba Heights Baptist Church Cemetery, Vestavia Hills, Jefferson County, Alabama.