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     Myrtle Mae Griffin was born on 31 March 1895 in Missouri. As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elmer Desco Bagwell, son of Ancil Littleton Bagwell and Amanda Caroline Weaver, after 1910. Myrtle Mae Griffin died in March 1976 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Relenia Lee Bagwell was born on 28 December 1922 in Lebanon, Cooper County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. As of 30 July 1947,her married name was Bader. Relenia Lee Bagwell married Arnold William Bader on 30 July 1947. Relenia Lee Bagwell died on 5 February 2008 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 85
Relenia Lee Bader, 85, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at St. John's Hospital. Relenia was born December 28, 1922, in Lebanon, Mo., to Elmer and Myrtle Bagwell. The youngest of five children, she grew up in southeastern Nebraska. She was considered a bit of a tomboy growing up, so much so that her dad took to calling her "Bill" (short for "Billyboy") which stuck with her all her life. A hard worker, she held a number of different jobs over her life. Most notably she was employed at St. John's Hospital for 40 years.

On July 30, 1947, she married Arnold W. Bader. To this union six children were born.

In addition to her husband of 60 years, Arnold of Springfield, Mo., Relenia is survived by four sons, Arnie and wife, Debby, Jerry and wife, Carol, Wayne and wife, Cherry, all of Springfield, Mo., and David and wife, Susan, of Dallas, Texas; and two daughters, Sandra Bader of Springfield, Mo., and Tammy Bader and Tim McDonald of Strafford, Mo. She is survived by six grandchildren, Ryan and wife, Sarah, Ben, Zach, Alex Bader and wife, Whitney, Stacey Wolf and Kassidy Hensley; four great-grandchildren; and many friends and loved ones. An outstanding cook and dedicated homemaker, Relenia was loved by all who met her. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched.

Visitation will be held today, February 7, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, February 8, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Kitchen of the Human Society.
She was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Arnold William Bader was born on 14 July 1924 in Kinney Heights, Kansas. He married Relenia Lee Bagwell, daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin, on 30 July 1947. Arnold William Bader died on 4 September 2010 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 86.

     Amanda Luerene Bagwell was born on 19 November 1914 in Lebanon, Missouri. She was the daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Amanda Luerene Bagwell died on 11 December 2007 in Lincoln, Nebraska, at age 93.

     Lennual Settia Bagwell was born on 15 August 1918 in Missouri. She was the daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Lennual Settia Bagwell died on 15 December 1993 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 75. She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Warren Harding Bagwell was also known as Warren "Ward" Bagwell. He was born on 15 August 1920 in Missouri. He was the son of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Warren Harding Bagwell died on 13 October 1999 at age 79. He was buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Roseland Eldon Bagwell was also known as Eldon Roseland Bagwell. He was born on 19 September 1916 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Roseland Eldon Bagwell married Vida Evelyn Riley on 3 June 1944 at Columbus, Kansas. Roseland Eldon Bagwell died on 19 March 1987 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 70.¹ He was buried on 23 March 1987 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.¹

     Vida Evelyn Riley was born on 19 February 1927 in Blanche, Douglas County, Missouri.¹ As of 3 June 1944,her married name was Bagwell. She married Roseland Eldon Bagwell, son of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin, on 3 June 1944 at Columbus, Kansas. Vida Evelyn Riley died on 19 May 2011 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 84

Vida Evelyn Bagwell, age 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Springfield Rehabilitation. She was born February 19, 1927, in Blanche, Mo., to William and Ethel (Hicks) Riley. She was united in marriage to Eldon R. Bagwell on June 3, 1944 in Columbus, Kansas.

She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church where she actively served as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and Ladies Auxiliary member. Evelyn Retired from the Springfield Public School system after 22 years. She will be remembered as a great cook and an avid gardener who grew beautiful flowers. She loved fishing, painting, and good gospel singing; but her greatest loves were her church, family, and her dog, Angel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Bagwell; parents, William Riley and Ethel Walker; one sister, Lena Ruth Hendrix; three brothers, Lemuel (Buster) Riley, Robert Riley, William (Bill) Riley; and her beloved dog, Angel.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Brazeal and husband Roderick of Clever, Mo. and Evelyn Kay Summerfield and husband, Bill of Palm Coast, FL; one son, Eldon Ray Bagwell and wife, Betty of Lebanon MO; four grandchildren, Aleshia Garrison, Angela Summerfield, Erin Cook, and Riley Bagwell; three great- grandchildren, Lachele Schulze, Quentin Garrison, and Zachary Garrison; one brother, Carroll Riley; seven sisters, Lorene Robertson, Ethel Mae Versaw, Anna Adams, Lou Zona Hartin, Delphia Virginia Taylor, Beverly Jean Meredith, and Shirley Twitty; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, in First Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Alvin Hook and Don Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or First Freewill Baptist Building Fund.

Special thanks to caregivers and the entire staff at Springfield Rehabilitation Center and Hospice Compassus for their compassion and support.

Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.¹


She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Reverend Eldon Ray Bagwell is the son of Roseland Eldon Bagwell and Vida Evelyn Riley. Reverend Eldon Ray Bagwell married Audrey Phillips on 4 January 1958 at Washington County, Arkansas.

     Dewey Winfield Mills was born on 10 November 1914 in Lawrence County, Indiana.¹ He married Ruth A. Bagwell, daughter of Melvin Llary Bagwell and Esta M. Sowder, in 1935.¹ Dewey Winfield Mills died on 8 October 1958 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, at age 43 Dewey was dead on arrival at Dunn Memorial Hospital, his death was sudden. He was a Fabricast employee and a farmer. The son of Cyrus and Carried Belle Speer Mills. He married Ruth Bagwell in 1935.

Survivors include his wife, two sons, Dewey Jr. and Samuel, two daughters, Rita Jane and Mrs. Harvey Morrow, three grandchildren, the mother, three brothers William, Cecil and Vernon, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Brown and Mrs. David Watts.

A son, Robert Howard, and an infant daughter, Delores preceded him in death.

Services will be on Saturday at the Pinhook Christian Church with Brother Robert Williams officiating. Day and Carter Mortuary are in charge of the funeral.¹ He was buried at Pinhook Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.¹

     Viola L. Edwards was born on 23 June 1884 in Alabama. As of 1905,her married name was Bagwell. She married Andrew Wiley Bagwell, son of Emanuel York Bagwell and Amanda Malvinia Collins, in 1905. Viola L. Edwards died on 28 October 1982 in Northport, Tuscalsoosa County, Alabama, at age 98. She was buried at Piney Woods Cemetery, Windham Springs, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. was also known as Oliver Bagwell. He was born on 2 November 1907 in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. married Jessie Thelma Synder on 23 September 1924.² Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. died on 1 February 1998 in Northport, Tuscalsoosa County, Alabama, at age 90.¹ He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Annie Laura Bagwell was born on 23 March 1909 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. As of before 1940,her married name was Criswell. Annie Laura Bagwell married Ossie C. Criswell before 1940. Annie Laura Bagwell died on 6 June 1988 at age 79. She was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Manuel Wilson Bagwell was also known as Emanuel Bagwell. He was born on 7 November 1911 in Alabama. He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. Manuel Wilson Bagwell married Lilly Louise Simpson before 1936. Manuel Wilson Bagwell married Bessie Sue (?) in August 1967 at Tuscaloosa County. Manuel Wilson Bagwell died on 11 November 1985 in Tuscalsoosa, Tuscalsoosa County, Alabama, at age 74. He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Lucy Agnes Bagwell was also known as Agnes. She was born on 13 December 1913 in Dale County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. As of after 1927,her married name was Simpson. Lucy Agnes Bagwell married Osco Simpson after 1927. Lucy Agnes Bagwell died on 28 September 2001 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Travis Maloy Bagwell was born on 12 October 1919 in Alabama. He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. Travis Maloy Bagwell married Ethel May Simpson in January 1937 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He served as a US Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the US Marine Corps. Travis Maloy Bagwell married Margaret E. McGahey after 1992. Travis Maloy Bagwell died on 26 November 1994 in Alabama at age 75. He was buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Emamuel Bagwell was born in 1898 in Alabama. He was the son of Emanuel York Bagwell and Loveaser Louisa F Collins.

     Sarah T was born in 1889 in Georgia.¹ As of after 1905,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She was a 2nd Lieutenant ANC during Word War I. She married William Harvey Bagwell, son of George Alexander Bagwell and Lucinda Boyles, circa 1929.¹ Sarah T died on 5 June 1968.¹ She was buried at Macon Memorial Park, Macon, Bibb County, Georgia.¹

     Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 24 October 1918 in Cross Plains, Texas. She was the daughter of William Charles "Willie" Bagwell and Betty Mae Patterson. As of after 1935,her married name was Skinner. Elizabeth Bagwell married (?) Skinner after 1935. Elizabeth Bagwell died on 26 September 2002 in Wilberley, Texas, at age 83.

     Major William Charles "Bill" Bagwell Jr. was born on 22 March 1922 in Texas. He was the son of William Charles "Willie" Bagwell and Betty Mae Patterson. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in Houston, Texas during World War II. He served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He acheived the rank of Major. Major William Charles "Bill" Bagwell Jr. married Patricia Cecilia Cody after 1945. Major William Charles "Bill" Bagwell Jr. died on 19 July 2013 at age 91


William Charles Bagwell Jr., 91, of Georgetown, Texas passed away on July 19, 2013. He was deeply loved by family and friends.

Bill was soft spoken and gentle while being a superb football player. He started his career at Breckenridge High School. Upon graduation, he received the honor of being named "All State". He went on to play for Rice University on a full scholarship. The U.S. had entered WWII, so he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he continued to play football for the Randolph Flyers. He graduated from Rice after the war, but was soon recalled. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Patricia Cody. They married and soon began seeing the world. He was stationed on Kwajalein for the A Bomb tests, Patrick AFB, Florida, for the beginning of the space program, Hahn AFB Germany for the Berlin Wall Crisis among other assignments. He retired after 25 years as a Major. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Georgetown, Texas; his sons: Bill Bagwell (Suzanne) of Georgetown, Texas and Thad Bagwell (Birdie) of San Marcos, Texas; his daughters: Barbara Cipolla (David) of San Ramon, California and Patricia Knox (Daniel) of Tigard, Oregon. There are six grandchildren: Bob, Brian, Laurel, Cody, Sophie and Zach. Lastly, are the wonderful great grandchildren: Ashley, Ian, Cody, Bailey, Joshua and D.J. who love their "Peepaw".

Bill's kindness, sense of humor, humility and warmth will always be in our hearts; his sweet smile on our faces.

A time of visitation will be held at Ramsey Funeral Home beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24th at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas with military honors.



He was buried on 24 July 2013 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, Bell County, Texas.

     Infant Bagwell was born on 10 June 1899 in DeLeon, Comanche County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of James Wiley Bagwell and Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon. Infant Bagwell died on 15 June 1899 in DeLeon, Comanche County, Texas.¹ She was buried at DeLeon Cemetery, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas.¹

     Jerry Ernest Bagwell was born on 15 October 1892 in Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. Jerry Ernest Bagwell married Bessie Ann Green before 1930. Jerry Ernest Bagwell died on 25 April 1975 in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     James Bagwell was also known as Jim Bagwell.¹ He was born on 14 August 1894 in Courtney, Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. James Bagwell married Ola Roberta Wood on 24 December 1916 at Harmony, Floyd County, Texas. James Bagwell died on 13 October 1988 in Dimmit, Castro County, Texas, at age 94


Funeral services for Jim Bagwell, 94, longtime Dimmitt resident, were held Saturday in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Vernon O'Kelly, pastor, officiating.

Burial followed in Castro memorial Gardens under the direction of Foskey-Flemins Funeral Home.

He died last Thursday morning in Plains Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Born in Indian Territory, Mr. Bagwell moved to Castro County in 1917. He married his wife, Robertha, on Dec. 24, 1926, in the Harmony community. She died on March 26. He was a retired farmer and rancher and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Robert of Hazlehurst, Miss., and J.A. of Morgan, Wyo; three daughters, Christine Bell of Perryton, Grace Marie Holland of Midland and LaTrelle Bagwell of Apple Valley, Calif; two sisters, Hattie Howell and Mildred Gullion, both of Weatherford; two brothers, George and Ivor, both of Dimmitt; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to a favorite charity.

Pallbearers were Jimmy Howell, Jack Howell, Herbert Howell, Monty Boozer, George Sides and Milton Bagwell.¹


He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     Ola Roberta Wood was also known as Roberta Wood. She was born on 20 September 1895 in Texas.¹ As of 24 December 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Bagwell, son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley, on 24 December 1916 at Harmony, Floyd County, Texas. Ola Roberta Wood died on 26 March 1988 in Dimmit, Castro County, Texas, at age 92.¹ She was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     Grace Margaret Bagwell was born on 16 March 1896 in Orr, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). She was the daughter of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley.

     George Aubrey Bagwell was born on 24 January 1900 in Oklahoma. He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. George Aubrey Bagwell married Ruby Lois McClung on 16 June 1933. George Aubrey Bagwell died on 3 January 1993 at age 92. He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.

     Charles Bagwell was born in January 1900 in Oklahoma. He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley.

     Mildred Bagwell was born on 26 April 1904 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. As of before 1940,her married name was Gullion. Mildred Bagwell married John Elza Gullion before 1940. Mildred Bagwell died on 4 December 1999 in Weatherford, Texas, at age 95.

     Ada Marie Bagwell was also known as Marie L. Bagwell. She was born on 1 June 1910 in Texas. She was the daughter of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. As of 9 May 1929,her married name was Teague. Ada Marie Bagwell married James Seaborn Teague on 9 May 1929 at Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas. Ada Marie Bagwell died on 26 August 1960 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, at age 50. She was buried at Englewood Cemetery, Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas.

     Seth Bagwell died in 1862 in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was born in 1862 in Ohatchee, Calhoun County, Alabama. He was the son of John Murry Bagwell and Millie Jane Singleton.