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     Thomas Poulson Bagwell was born on 19 March 1873 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. Thomas Poulson Bagwell married Sarah Agnes Norton in 1899. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and an unknown person were divorced circa 1925. He died on 11 November 1952 at age 79. He was buried at New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida County, New York.

     Harriet Twyford Bagwell was born on 14 March 1876 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. As of January 1905,her married name was Phillips. Harriet Twyford Bagwell married Francis Murray Phillips in January 1905. Harriet Twyford Bagwell died on 19 February 1953 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, at age 76. She was buried at Zion Episcopal Churchyard, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.

     Francis Murray Phillips was born on 29 July 1871 in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware. He married Harriet Twyford Bagwell, daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford, in January 1905. Francis Murray Phillips died on 9 December 1936 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, at age 65. He was buried at Zion Episcopal Churchyard, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia.

     Sarah Edmonia Bagwell was born on 22 January 1878 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. As of 2 March 1902,her married name was Jones. Sarah Edmonia Bagwell married Benjaman Frank Jones on 2 March 1902 at Isle of Wright County, Virginia. Sarah Edmonia Bagwell died on 29 April 1956 in Isle of Wright County, Virginia, at age 78. She was buried on 2 May 1956 at Smithfield, Virginia.¹

     Benjaman Frank Jones was born on 18 February 1878 in Isle of Wright County, Virginia. He married Sarah Edmonia Bagwell, daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford, on 2 March 1902 at Isle of Wright County, Virginia. Benjaman Frank Jones died in 1969 in Craddockville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     George McDonald Bagwell was born on 6 June 1880. He was the son of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford. George McDonald Bagwell died on 9 December 1884 at age 4.

     Faith Anderson Bagwell was born on 25 February 1884 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Captain George Hamilton Bagwell and Rose Dix Twyford.

     Elizabeth M. Bagwell was born on 12 March 1834 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise. As of 12 December 1855,her married name was Leathebury. Elizabeth M. Bagwell married Edward R. Leathebury on 12 December 1855. Elizabeth M. Bagwell died on 2 July 1922 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 88.

     Edward R. Leathebury was born on 29 January 1825 in Northampton, Accomack County, Virginia. He married Elizabeth M. Bagwell, daughter of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise, on 12 December 1855. Edward R. Leathebury died on 1 March 1913 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 88.

     Sarah Wise Bagwell was born in 1830 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise.^1,2 As of after 1848,her married name was Joynes. Sarah Wise Bagwell married Thomas Robinson Joynes Jr. after 1848.¹ Sarah Wise Bagwell died in 1899. She was buried at Saint Anne's Cemetery, Annnapolis, Ann Arundel County, Maryland.

     Thomas Poulson Bagwell was born on 15 April 1843 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise.¹ He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War in Wise's Brigade.¹ Thomas Poulson Bagwell died on 17 August 1892 at age 49.¹ He was buried at Saint Anne's Cemetery, Annnapolis, Ann Arundel County, Maryland.¹

     Margaret Susan Bagwell was born in January 1845 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise.¹ As of 1876,her married name was Gordon. Margaret Susan Bagwell married Reverend William Baker Gordon Sr. in 1876.¹ Margaret Susan Bagwell died in May 1932 at age 87. She was buried at Quaker Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Anna Douglas Bagwell was born on 22 September 1847 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise.^1,2 As of 18 November 1869,her married name was Handy. Anna Douglas Bagwell married Doctor Dennis Claude Handy on 18 November 1869 at Accomack County, Virginia.^1,2 Anna Douglas Bagwell died on 20 February 1921 in Annapolis, Maryland, at age 73. She was buried at Saint Anne's Cemetery, Annnapolis, Ann Arundel County, Maryland.

     Doctor Dennis Claude Handy was born on 10 April 1840 in Snow Hill, Worchester County, Maryland. He married Anna Douglas Bagwell, daughter of Dr. Thomas Poulson Bagwell and Sarah Hamilton Wise, on 18 November 1869 at Accomack County, Virginia.^1,2 Doctor Dennis Claude Handy died on 5 May 1889 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 49. He was buried at Saint Anne's Cemetery, Annnapolis, Ann Arundel County, Maryland.

     Mahlon Harry "Cotton" Bagwell Bagwell was born on 10 July 1917 in Henderson County, North Carolina. He was the son of John Littleton Bagwell and Ellen L. Garren. He served as a Staff Sergent in the US Army during World War II. Mahlon Harry "Cotton" Bagwell Bagwell married Damoris Nell Robinson circa 1950. Mahlon Harry "Cotton" Bagwell Bagwell died on 3 January 2005 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 87 Mahlon H. "Cotton" Bagwell, 87, of 6 Oakwood Drive, Weaverville, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005.

He was born July 10, 1917, in Henderson County and was a resident of Buncombe County since 1957. He was next to the last child of 12 children born to the late John Bagwell and Ellen Garren Bagwell. He attended Western Carolina University and Wofford College. He played baseball at Spartanburg-Methodist College and Wofford College. He enjoyed his professional baseball career with the Raleigh Capitals, the Richmond Colts and Mooresville. After returning from World War II, he returned to pro ball for a brief time, including mill ball with the Berkley Spinners, before his teaching/coaching career. He was a retired school teacher and coach at Erwin High School and coached many youth teams throughout the years. As a tribute to him, the baseball field at Erwin bears his name.

Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Nell Robinson Bagwell; sons, Kelly Bagwell and his wife, Stephanie, of Canton and Ken Bagwell and his wife, Libby, of Weaverville; a brother, Wood Bagwell of Asheville; and grandchildren, Josh, Drew, Bethany, Deanna and Veronica.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Woodland Hills Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Billy Cline officiating. Burial will be in West Memorial Park, Weaverville, with full military graveside rites conducted by Mars Hill VFW Post No. 5483.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Avenue, Weaverville, where the body will remain until placed in the church one hour prior to the services. He was buried at West Memorial Park, Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Damoris Nell Robinson married Mahlon Harry "Cotton" Bagwell Bagwell, son of John Littleton Bagwell and Ellen L. Garren, circa 1950.

     Kelly Bagwell is the son of Mahlon Harry "Cotton" Bagwell Bagwell and Damoris Nell Robinson.

     William Kenneth Bagwell is the son of Mahlon Harry "Cotton" Bagwell Bagwell and Damoris Nell Robinson. William Kenneth Bagwell married Elizabeth Jane Benjamin on 18 March 1978.

     Mary Louise Baldwin was born on 7 March 1908 in Henderson County, North Carolina. As of 18 December 1934,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Kern Bagwell, son of John Littleton Bagwell and Ellen L. Garren, on 18 December 1934 at Fletcher Methodist Church, Fletcher, North Carolina. Mary Louise Baldwin died on 18 August 1997 in Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 89.

     Lula Belle Bagwell was born on 24 July 1930 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Stanhope Bagwell and Grace Naomi Spivey. As of 24 August 1951,her married name was Hager. Lula Belle Bagwell married Eugene B. Hager on 24 August 1951 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Lula Belle Bagwell died on 10 January 2022 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, at age 91


Lula “Lou” Belle Bagwell Hager was born July 24, 1930, and passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022.

Lou was a good and faithful daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. She is known for her teaching service in Wayne County and Statesville-Iredell County school systems. Lou had a love for music and recognized the importance of teaching it to young children and adults. She was called to the music ministry at several local churches, including Adamsville Baptist Church in Goldsboro, N.C., and later Fairview Baptist Church in Statesville, N.C. Her devotion to church also included teaching adult sunday school classes.

Lou was the sixth of seven children born to Thomas and Grace Spivey Bagwell in Fletcher, N.C. She spent most of her childhood growing up Fairview, N.C. After graduating from Fairview High School, she did her undergraduate studies at Mars Hill College, Brevard College, and later Campbell College, N.C.

On August 24, 1951, Lou married her beloved husband, Eugene B. Hager, at First Baptist Church in Huntersville, N.C. They had three sons, Michael, David, and Mark; and one daughter, Linda. Her late husband was a Baptist pastor and director of Southern Baptist Associational Mission.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Eugene B. Hager; son David Hager; parents,Thomas and Grace Spivey Bagwell; parents-in-law, Eugene and Hatti Hager; sisters, Eldeva (Norman) Merrill, Lily Mae Bagwell, Ramona (Russell) Mercer, and Bertha Dellinger, brothers; Rev. Jack (Gloria) Bagwell and Dan Bagwell; and brother-in-law, Harry (Ruth) Hager.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Hager and his wife Ann, and Mark Hager and his wife Debbie; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Perez and her husband Richard; grandchildren; Sarah Hagar, Daniel (Heidi) Hager, Laura (Dan) Jackson, Caroline (Mike) CasaSanta, Jennie Rae (Jody) Johnson, and Tara Hager; and seven great grandchildren, Noah, Joel, Levi and Lydia Hager, Thomas and Liz Johnson, and Emma Lou Jackson. Also surviving are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Peggy Eldridge and husband Eddie; one brother-in-law, Jim Dellinger; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family expresses our gratitude to God for the life, labor, and love our beloved Mom gave to her family and friends. Our mourning embraces the diligent role she had in our lives, our churches, our schools, and our community.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 14, 2022, at 12 noon at the Eatons Baptist Church of Mocksville, N.C., with Pastor David Gilbreath officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of the church. A private burial will follow later in the First Baptist Church of Huntersville Cemetery.¹


She was buried at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Robert Edward Bagwell was born on 14 September 1933 in Henderson County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton. Robert Edward Bagwell married Mary Ann (?) after 1950. Robert Edward Bagwell died on 11 November 2021 in Arden, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 88. He was cremated.

     Marvin Ray Bagwell was born on 6 September 1930. He was the son of Walter Fate Bagwell and Lessie Mildred Middleton. Marvin Ray Bagwell married Loretta Lynn Glover circa 1960. Marvin Ray Bagwell died on 13 February 2019 at age 88
Marvin "Ray" Bagwell, 88, of Pisgah Forest, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at his mountain home with his wife and daughter by his side.

He was the son of the late Walter and Lessie Middleton Bagwell.

He lived a full and great life. He served in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot, and was a commercial pilot for Delta Airlines. He traveled all over the United States and the world.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Loretta Glover Bagwell; one daughter, Nancy Penley, and husband, Billy, of Pisgah Forest; one grandson, Trenton Penley; and one sister, Opal Sayles.

While this is a very difficult time, we are also glad and rejoicing that he has gone to be with his Lord and is no longer in any pain.

     Lillie Mae Bagwell was born on 24 February 1925 in Henderson County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas Stanhope Bagwell and Grace Naomi Spivey. As of after 1946,her married name was Ramona. Lillie Mae Bagwell died on 2 January 2012 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 86
ASHEVILLE - A service honoring the life of Miss Lillie Bagwell who passed away on Monday, January 2, will be held in a private gathering of friends and family in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dellinger of the Asheville community on Friday, January 6. Both Lillie Mae, and her brother, Dan, were residents of the Mitchell Homes in Asheville, where Dan is currently a resident. Miss Bagwell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom S. Bagwell of the Fairview community in Buncombe County.

Miss Bagwell was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church, and a graduate of Fairview High School, class of 1944. Employment included the S & W Cafeteria, Mt. Maker's Jewelry and Gift Shop, and the Gerber Mfg. Company, all located in or near the Asheville area.

She is survived by a brother, Rev. Jack Bagwell and his wife, Gloria, of Asheville; a sister, the late Mrs. Eldeva Merrell and husband, the late Rev. Norman Merrell, of Braselton, Ga., Mr. Dan Bagwell of Mitchell homes in Asheville; a sister, Mrs. Ramona Mercer and her husband, Dr. Russell Mercer, of Metter, Ga; a sister, Mrs. Lou Hager and the late Rev. Eugene B. Hager, of Statesville; and a sister, Mrs. Bertha Dellinger and husband, Dr. Jim Dellinger, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 5, 2012.

     Reverend Jack Raymond Bagwell was born on 19 December 1916 in Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Stanhope Bagwell and Grace Naomi Spivey. Reverend Jack Raymond Bagwell married Gloria Griffin circa 1946. Reverend Jack Raymond Bagwell died on 1 January 2020 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 103
Jack R. Bagwell passed away on Jan. 1, 2020 after celebrating his 103rd birthday surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born in Fletcher in 1916 and grew up in Fairview, NC. He graduated from Fairview High School, attended Brevard College and graduated from Wake Forest University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky). Jack pastored churches in WNC- Starnes Cove and Mt. Carmel Baptist and First Baptist in High Shoals, N.C. In 1955, Jack went to work for the NC Baptist Convention in the Sunday School Dept. and then became the Church Building Planning Director in Raleigh (1961-1965). The family then moved to Nashville, Tenn. where Jack worked as a Church Architecture Consultant for the Baptist Sunday School Board (1965-1982). Jack returned to North Carolina after retiring to live on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC and later returned home to the place he loved, Asheville. Jack’s beloved wife, Gloria Griffin, died in May of 2019 after 73 years of marriage. Jack’s father, Tom Bagwell and mother, Grace Spivey, of Fairview are deceased. Jack’s surviving sisters are Lou Hager and Bertha Dellinger. His brother Dan and sisters Eldeva Merrill, Lillie Mae Bagwell, Ramona Mercer and daughter, Linda Dawn Bagwell are deceased. Jack is survived by daughters Beth Bagwell Pappas and Anna Bagwell Arnold, grandson, Jake Arnold, granddaughter Jeana Arnold Bush and great granddaughters Olivia and Lucy Bush. The family expresses their gratitude to the staff and residents of Brooks-Howell Home for the excellent care and love given to Jack. The memorial service for Jack will be held in the Chapel at First Baptist Church Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 11th at 11am (5 Oak Street).
He was cremated.

     Leonard John Bagwell was also known as John Leonard Bagwell. He was born on 28 October 1907 in Pelham, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Lottie May Smith. Leonard John Bagwell married Jessie Lou Moody before 1928. Leonard John Bagwell died on 24 September 1972 in King's Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, at age 64

Son of Willis J. & Minnie Jones Bagwell; husband of Jessie Lou Moody Bagwell.
Name seen as both John Leonard and L.J; he went by the name Leonard

Survived by his wife; a son, L.J. Bagwell, Jr; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Pinley, McAdenville; a brother, Harold Bagwell of Lancaster, SC; a sister, Mrs. Foy C. (Mary) Mercer of Rocky Mount; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services: Tuesday, September 26, 1972, Carothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, conducted by Rev. W.H. Pheagin, Jr.

Burial: Westview Gardens

Carothers Funeral Home
Gastonia, NC

Full obituary may be located here:
The Gastonia Gazette
Bagwell, L.J. Sr.

NCDC Cleveland County 1972 #32175
Westview Gardens
Carothers Funeral Home, Inc.
Gastonia, NC

North Carolina, Deaths, 1931-1994
Name John Leonard Bagwell Sr.
Gender Male
Birth Oct 28 1907, SC
Marital status Married
Death Sep 24 1972
Kings Mountain, Cleveland, North Carolina
Burial Sep 26 1972
Westview Gardens Cemetery, Gastonia, NC
Age 64
Occupation Textiles
Father William Willis Bagwell
Mother Minnie Jones
Wife Jessie Lou Moody
Birth Year 1907
Reference ID v 32A cn 32175
GS Film number 1983664.¹


He was buried at Westview Gardens, Bessemer City, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Claude Thomas Bagwell was born on 16 August 1899 in Pelham, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones. Claude Thomas Bagwell married Pearl Virginia Waters after 1920. Claude Thomas Bagwell died on 18 February 1965 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 65.² He was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.²

     Ida Bell Bagwell was born in February 1892 in Reidville, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Lottie May Smith. As of before 1910,her married name was Grubbs. Ida Bell Bagwell married Frank Snyder Grubbs before 1910. Ida Bell Bagwell died on 8 February 1939 in South Carolina. She was buried at Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery, Reidville, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Hattie Bagwell was born in March 1890 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Lottie May Smith. As of before 1910,her married name was Mahaffey. Hattie Bagwell married Henry Seaborn Mahaffey before 1910. Hattie Bagwell died on 28 July 1930 in South Carolina at age 40. She was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lillie Mae Bagwell was born on 25 May 1886 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Lottie May Smith. Lillie Mae Bagwell married (?) Mahaffey after 1903. Lillie Mae Bagwell died on 24 October 1982 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 96.

     Mary Magdalene Bagwell was born on 27 January 1917 in Pelham, Greenville County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones. As of after 1935,her married name was Mercer. Mary Magdalene Bagwell married Reverend Foy C. Mercer after 1935. Mary Magdalene Bagwell died on 16 March 2001 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 84. She was buried at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina.