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     Thomas Robert Bagwell was born on 19 January 1930 in Georgia. He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Thomas Robert Bagwell died on 18 March 2015 at age 85.

     Martha Ann Bagwell was born in 1933 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. As of after 1950,her married name was Slappey.² Martha Ann Bagwell married Carl Edward Slappey after 1950.² Martha Ann Bagwell died on 2 October 2016 in Georgia.¹ She was buried at Hillandale Memorial Gardens, Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Raymond D. Bagwell was born in 1939 in Georgia. He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Raymond D. Bagwell married Margaret (?) after 1955. Raymond D. Bagwell died on 2 January 2019 in Covington, Newton County, Georgia,
Raymond D. Bagwell, age 80, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Mr. Bagwell excelled at woodworking and was a cabinet maker for over 25 years. As a young man, he enjoyed being outdoors where he worked on a dairy farm, rode horses and oftentimes went camping. A genuine family man, Mr. Bagwell counted time spent with loved ones as one of life’s greatest joys. His favorite pastimes were NASCAR racing, trips to the mountains, and relaxing in his rocking chair. Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his parents, Forest B. and Nellie M. (Hayes) Bagwell; and six siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bagwell; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Gene McIntyre, Kay and Jack Wells, Vickie Moore, Pam and Brad Parson, Susie Miller, Faye and David Russell; sons and daughter-in-law, David Todd Bagwell, Wesley Bagwell, Bobby and Robin Bagwell; 17 grandchildren; as well as several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A Gathering of Family and Friends for Mr. Bagwell will be held Friday, January 4, 2019, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Bagwell to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

     John Wesley Bagwell was born on 12 January 1941 in Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. John Wesley Bagwell married Barbara Ann Stephens after 1957. John Wesley Bagwell died on 9 July 2001 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at age 60. He was buried on 11 July 2001 at Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett County, Georgia.

     Donald Woodrow Bagwell died in 1935.¹ He was born in 1935.¹ He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Donald Woodrow Bagwell was buried at Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     Baby Bagwell died in 1931. Baby Bagwell was born in 1931. Baby Bagwell was the child of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Baby Bagwell was buried at Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.

     Betty Joann Crocker was born on 20 November 1928.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Herman William Bagwell, son of William Steadman Bagwell and Clara Brown, after 1945. Betty Joann Crocker died on 8 October 2007 in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Walter Shealy Cash was born on 6 September 1925 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. He married Nellie Bagwell, daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons, after 1945. Walter Shealy Cash died on 4 February 2005 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 79 Walter Shealy Cash, 79, of Cowpens, SC, died Friday, February 4, 2005, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

A native of Cherokee County, he was the widower of Nellie (Bagwell) Cash and a son of the late M. C. Cash and Mary (Richards) Cash.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Chesnee Masonic Lodge #294, and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter Annette Cash Tipton; and a grandson, Brian Tipton.

He is survived by three sons, Earl Cash and wife Rita of Cowpens, Ricky Cash and wife Gayle of Cowpens, Jimmy Cash and wife Cynthia of Blacksburg; four sisters, Cleo Quinn, Marie McCraw and Jenez Cash, all of Cowpens, Edna Wagner of Chesnee; two brothers, Floyd Cash and Wayne Cash, both of Cowpens; five grandchildren, Tracy Clyde, Sheila Cash, John Cash, Matthew Cash, Casey Cash; and five great-grandchildren, Brittney Briggs, Collin and Rylee Cash, Chance and Justin Clyde.

The family received friends 7:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2005, at Eggers Funeral Home in Chesnee. Masonic rites were held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the visitation.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Darrell Revels and Larry Fleming officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Memorial Gardens.

Eggers Funeral Home
Chesnee, South Carolina

Published Sunday, February 6, 2005
Spartanburg Herald Journal.
He was buried at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     John Curtis Morrow was born on 17 November 1904. He married Martha Jane Bagwell, daughter of William Jeter Bagwell and Corrie Sue Eugenia Jennings, after 1920. John Curtis Morrow died on 5 April 1995 at age 90. He was buried at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Aline Short was born on 23 May 1923 in Tennessee. As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold Calvin Bagwell, son of Dock Cleveland Bagwell and Clara Azile Brannon, after 1940. Aline Short died on 1 January 2024 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, at age 100. She was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Julia M. (?) was born in 1916. As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married James L. Bagwell, son of Robert Pickney Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Senn, after 1932. Julia M. (?) died in 1988. She was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Annie Lee Hyatt was also known as Annie Jane Hyatt. She was born on 16 February 1903 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Horace Lewis Bagwell, son of James William Augustus Bagwell and Clevia L. Riddle, before 1927. Annie Lee Hyatt died on 18 October 1973 at age 70. She died on 18 October 1973 in Fairforest, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 70.¹ She was buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Thomas Calvin Bagwell was born on 9 October 1927 in South Carolina. He was the son of Horace Lewis Bagwell and Annie Lee Hyatt. Thomas Calvin Bagwell died on 11 March 1936 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 8. He was buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Robert Glenn Hagan was born on 7 January 1915 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina. He married Dorothy I. Bagwell, daughter of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford, after 1935. Robert Glenn Hagan died on 18 February 1982 in Fairdale, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 67. He was buried at Mount Holly Cemetery, Fairdale, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Joy Lee Bagwell was born on 10 April 1940 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Paul Samuel Bagwell and Lela Frances Garrett. As of after 1955,her married name was Weaver. Joy Lee Bagwell married Robert Ernest Weaver after 1955. Joy Lee Bagwell died on 4 August 2021 at age 81


Joy Bagwell Weaver
April 10, 1940 - August 4, 2021

Mrs. Joy Lee Bagwell Weaver, 81 of Umatilla, FL passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

Joy was born in Belmont, NC on April 10, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Paul and Lela Garrett Bagwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Robert Weaver, and her daughter, Cheryl O'Berry.

She is survived by her son: Paul (Jennifer) Weaver; grandchildren: Evelyn Weaver, Brittany, Matthew, and Nathan O'Berry, and son-in-law: Sean O'Berry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, at Christ Church (Formerly East Belmont Presbyterian Church), 901 Catawba Street, Belmont with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, with Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with the Releasing of the Doves. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Christian Education Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, P.O.Box 407, Umatilla, Florida 32784. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC is serving the Weaver family.

Source Citation: Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service.


She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Rufus Bagwell was born in 1927. He died in 1927.¹ He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford.¹ Rufus Bagwell was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Ruben Bagwell died in 1927.¹ He was born in 1927.¹ He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford.¹ Ruben Bagwell was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Ellen Norwood was born on 13 September 1899 in Cocke County, Tennessee. As of 16 September 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Lee Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones, on 16 September 1919 at Greenville County, South Carolina. Mary Ellen Norwood died on 5 July 1939 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 39. She was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     John C. Stone was born in 1918. He married an unknown person after 1935. He died in 1996. He was buried at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Reverend Foy C. Mercer was born on 19 August 1918 in Candler County, Georgia. He married Mary Magdalene Bagwell, daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones, after 1935. Reverend Foy C. Mercer died on 15 June 2015 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 96 Gastonia

Rev. Foy C. Mercer, 96, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.

He was a native of Candler County, Georgia, son of the late William Walton and Alice Moseley Mercer. In addition to his parents Foy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bagwell Mercer and a son, Rev. Roger Dale Mercer.

Foy was a retired Bishop with the Church of God. He pastored seven churches, two of which he organized; Grover and Catawba Heights Church of God. He served on the Church of God State Licensing Board. He was a current member of Dallas Church of God. He was active in God's work until his mid nineties.

Foy was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II.

Foy is survived by his wife, Susan Carpenter Mercer; daughter, Joyce(Richard); brother, William (Alma); sisters, Mable (Boyd), Nadine; daughter-in-law, Myra; five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, first wife and son, he was preceded in death by brother, Ernest D. Mercer; and sisters, Lorene Mercer Stamey and Dottie Mercer Benoy.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Dallas Church of God.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Dallas Church of God with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Military Honors rendered by the Gaston County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolences messages may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
He was buried at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Mary Elizabeth Skipper was born on 28 April 1911 in Horry County, South Carolina. As of 8 January 1939,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willard William Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones, on 8 January 1939 at Marion, South Carolina. Mary Elizabeth Skipper died in April 1984 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina. She was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Albert J Hittner married Virginia Ruth Bagwell, daughter of Hoke Demorest Bagwell and Lillian Eunice Holcomb, on 14 February 1993.

     Robert J. Allen married Virginia Ruth Bagwell, daughter of Hoke Demorest Bagwell and Lillian Eunice Holcomb, on 15 September 1951. Robert J. Allen died on 21 April 1982.

     Frances Marcelle Lowe was born on 29 October 1924 in Gaston County, North Carolina. As of after 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Cecil Mack Bagwell, son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Lillian Smith, after 1938. Frances Marcelle Lowe died on 16 December 2000 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 76. She was buried at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Helen Lynn was born on 17 September 1919 in Gaston County, North Carolina. As of after 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clarence Lloyd Bagwell, son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford, after 1938. Helen Lynn died on 25 July 1999 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 79. She was buried at Sharon Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     James Mitchell Bagwell was born on 9 August 1937 in Liberty County, Texas. He was the son of Leonard Mitchell Bagwell and Opal Estelle McFarling. James Mitchell Bagwell married Ruthie Pearl Wallace after 1953. James Mitchell Bagwell died on 11 October 2013 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas, at age 76 OBITUARY - Sterling Funeral Home (Anahuac) Website:

James Mitchell Bagwell, Sr., 76, of Anahuac, Texas passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Bayside Community Hospital in Anahauc, Texas with his family by his side. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

James was a good christian man who loved the Lord, very dedicated to his family and determined to be the best Father possible. Always looking at the glass half full, not half empty. He worked as a Draftsman. Being very active in his community, he umpired and coached baseball and softball games, was instrumental in creating and distributing the"Don't forget to Pray" Bracelets and instrumental in reinstating the baccalaureate services in the schools. James was a member of the Christian Caring Center, Ministerial Alliance, and served on the Anahuac Hospital Board. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and above all else his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

James is preceded in death by his parents; Opal Estel and Leonard Bagwell, wife; Ruthie Bagwell, and sister; Mary Louise (Bagwell) Tulley.

James is survived by his son; James Bagwell, Jr., wife Marcia, daughters; Cheryl Sanders, husband Ken, Theresa Greco, husband Pete, Margaret Bennett, husband David, grandchildren; Reese Bagwell, wife Hannah, Christin Bagwell-Hyde, husband CJ, Justin Sanders, wife Kaitlyn, Jessica Hawthorne, husband Paul, Russell Greco, wife Sara, Will Davis, wife Gina, Angela Greco, Megan Harrison, husband Brian, Paul Joe Greco, Kaitlyn Bennett, Maci Bennett, Ashley Bennett, Four great grandchildren, brother; Gerald Bagwell, wife Nan, sister; Betty McCluskey, husband Eugene, and host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. at the Methodist Church in Anahuac, Texas. Interment will following at the Anahuac Cemetery. A gathering of James' family and friends will be Monday, October 21, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Reese Bagwell, Justin Sanders, Will Davis, Russell Greco, and Paul Joe Greco and Jace Bagwell.

Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac, Texas. He was buried at Anahuac Cemetery, Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas.

     Ruthie Pearl Wallace was born on 1 October 1942 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas. As of after 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Mitchell Bagwell, son of Leonard Mitchell Bagwell and Opal Estelle McFarling, after 1953. Ruthie Pearl Wallace died on 19 September 2004 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas, at age 61. She was buried at Anahuac Cemetery, Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas.

     John Walter Bagwell is the son of Bobby Joe Bagwell and Mary Ellen Winslett.¹

     Ellen Bagwell is the daughter of Bobby Joe Bagwell and Mary Ellen Winslett.¹