Texana Marie Maxwell

F, b. 26 November 1907, d. 21 March 1936
     Texana Marie Maxwell was born on 26 November 1907 in Athens, Henderson County, Texas. As of 8 September 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Edward Bagwell, son of Jeanne M. Bagwell, on 8 September 1928 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Texana Marie Maxwell died on 21 March 1936 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 28.

Child of Texana Marie Maxwell and George Edward Bagwell

Charlotte Marie Bagwell

F, b. 3 December 1930, d. 24 December 1979
     Charlotte Marie Bagwell was born on 3 December 1930 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She was the daughter of George Edward Bagwell and Texana Marie Maxwell. As of after 1946,her married name was McCray. Charlotte Marie Bagwell married J. B. McCray after 1946. Charlotte Marie Bagwell died on 24 December 1979 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, at age 49.

J. B. McCray

M, b. 8 July 1929, d. 22 February 2016
     J. B. McCray was born on 8 July 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He married Charlotte Marie Bagwell, daughter of George Edward Bagwell and Texana Marie Maxwell, after 1946. J. B. McCray died on 22 February 2016 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 86.

Joseph Gene Bagwell

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     Joseph Gene Bagwell is the son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy. Joseph Gene Bagwell married Ann Cowan circa 1958. Joseph Gene Bagwell married Janet June Bishop circa 1988.

Janet June Bishop

F, b. 29 July 1945, d. 15 October 2008
     Janet June Bishop was born on 29 July 1945 in Gatlinburg, Polk County, Tennessee.1 As of after 1964,her married name was Harris. She married John H. Harris Jr. after 1964. As of circa 1988,her married name was Bagwell. Janet June Bishop married Joseph Gene Bagwell, son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy, circa 1988. Janet June Bishop died on 15 October 2008 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, at age 63.1 She was buried on 15 October 2008 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.1

Citations

  1. [S5232] June L Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr.

M, b. 17 January 1932, d. 23 November 2023
Ross Kennedy Bagwell
Photograph of the American Marketing Association
     Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. was born on 17 January 1932 in Tennessee.1 He was the son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy. Ross Bagwell is a pioneer in cable television, having produced thousands of hours of programming. He built one of the largest privately held production companies in the United States before selling to Scripps Howard in 1994. Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. married Edna Sue Burchfield in 1951 at Knoxville, Tennessee. Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. died on 23 November 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at age 91

Media pioneer and trailblazing television producer Ross K. Bagwell Sr., age 91, passed away November 23, 2023 in Knoxville, TN. He was well known as a successful entrepreneur, a creative genius, and gifted storyteller. He was also a dedicated husband, a loving father and friend/teacher/mentor to countless East Tennesseans.

Bagwell grew up on Knoxville’s Lilly Avenue, attending Staub School, Tyson Middle School and Knoxville High School. He then served in the United States Air Force stationed in Biloxi, MS and Cape Cod, MA. After his service he worked at Oak Ridge National Labs while attending The University of Tennessee.

In 1951 Ross saw his first television broadcast and fell in love with the idea of creating television programming. With Sue’s blessing he took a bus to New York City, enrolled in NYU and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and accepted a position as a pageboy at NBC. He rose through the ranks at NBC until 1964 when his wife Sue convinced him to move the family back to Knoxville.

He initially worked at WATE-TV, then moved on to advertising, working at Lavidge, Davis and Newman before starting his own agency, Bagwell Advertising. Unable to resist the lure of television he also launched Cinetel Productions in 1975 which would go on to become one of America’s most prolific independent production companies. He created and produced hundreds of hours of programming including popular series like I-40 Paradise, Club Dance, Exploring America, Hey Dude, and America’s Castles to name just a few. In 1994 he sold the company to Scripps Howard to become home to HGTV and the Scripps Networks. Following the sale he started Ross Television Productions as an outlet for his genuine love of creating television, film, games and other creative properties. He was a passionate creative who loved collaboration with coworkers throughout his career. Bagwell is generally credited as the catalyst that brought East Tennessee’s growing film and television industry to life.

Throughout his life his wife, Sue Burchfield, was steadfast beside him. They met as 8th graders at Tyson Middle School and remained completely devoted to each other throughout their lives. Ross missed her greatly following her passing in June of 2022.

Ross was a wonderful father to Ross Jr. and Dee Haslam. They worked beside each other, traveled together and greatly enjoyed each other’s company. Learning under him was an incredible gift.

Friends knew him as a true gentleman who cared deeply about people. He was a father figure to many. He never said goodbye without saying, “Be careful!” and “Call me if you need me.”

He is survived by his daughter Dee Haslam and her husband, Jimmy. Grandchildren James Bagwell Haslam, Whitney Haslam Johnson and husband JW, Cynthia Haslam Arnholt and husband David. Six great-grandchildren Jack, Susan and James Arnholt, Hank, Ross and Max Johnson. Brother Joe Bagwell, sister-in-law Joan Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Sue, son Ross, parents Charles and Jeanette Bagwell, brother Barney, in-laws Ed and Naomi Burchfield, Dr. Dewey Thomas and Rhea and Jim Copeland.

Ross also leaves behind Carmita Wright, his devoted assistant of 38 years, his incredible caregivers, Shiela Sexton and Etra Helms, and all the caregivers who cared deeply for both Sue and Ross through the years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cherokee Country Club on December 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM followed by receiving of friends between 12:00 PM-2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lakeshore Park, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919; Emerald Youth Foundation, 1014 Heiskell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921; and University of Tennessee Medical Center Pastoral Care, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Bagwell family.


He was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

Children of Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. and Edna Sue Burchfield

Citations

  1. [S5229] Sr Ross K Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Edna Sue Burchfield

F, b. 22 July 1932, d. 21 June 2022
     Edna Sue Burchfield was born on 22 July 1932 in Knoxville, Tennessee.1 As of 1951,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr., son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy, in 1951 at Knoxville, Tennessee. Edna Sue Burchfield died on 21 June 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at age 89. She was buried on 25 June 2022 at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Children of Edna Sue Burchfield and Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr.

Citations

  1. [S5230] Sue B Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Ross Kennedy Bagwell Jr.

M, b. 22 July 1952, d. 4 October 2008
Ross Kennedy Bagwell, Jr. - Obituary
The Knoxville News Sentinel - October 6, 2008 - Page 14
     Ross Kennedy Bagwell Jr. was born on 22 July 1952.1 He was the son of Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. and Edna Sue Burchfield. Ross Kennedy Bagwell Jr. died on 4 October 2008 at age 56.1 He was buried on 7 October 2008 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.1

Citations

  1. [S5231] Jr Ross Kennedy Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

William Henry Bagwell

M, b. 18 July 1876, d. 21 September 1948
William Henry Bagwell - Obituary
The Daily Mail (Anderson, South Carolina) - September 22, 1948 - Page 05
     William Henry Bagwell was born on 18 July 1876 in South Carolina.1 He was the son of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Suza Pitts. William Henry Bagwell married Nannie J. Whitley before 1896. William Henry Bagwell married Lillie Suzanne Watts before 1916. William Henry Bagwell died on 21 September 1948 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 72.1 He was buried on 22 September 1948 at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Moonvile, Greenville County, South Carolina.1

Children of William Henry Bagwell and Nannie J. Whitley

Children of William Henry Bagwell and Lillie Suzanne Watts

Citations

  1. [S7123] William Henry Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245832243

Lillie Suzanne Watts

F, b. 22 November 1877, d. 11 February 1967
     Lillie Suzanne Watts was born on 22 November 1877 in Lexington County, South Carolina.1 As of before 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Henry Bagwell, son of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Suza Pitts, before 1916. Lillie Suzanne Watts died on 11 February 1967 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 89.1 She was buried on 12 February 1967 at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.1

Children of Lillie Suzanne Watts and William Henry Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S7124] Lillie Suzanne Watts Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245832269

Alton Neville Bagwell

M, b. 16 June 1916, d. 10 June 1997
     Alton Neville Bagwell was born on 16 June 1916 in Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.1 He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Lillie Suzanne Watts. Alton Neville Bagwell married Pauline Carter before 1940. Alton Neville Bagwell died on 10 June 1997 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 80.1 He was buried at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Moonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.1

Children of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter

Citations

  1. [S7125] Alton Neville Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8339149

Pauline Carter

F, b. 7 March 1915, d. 14 May 1999
     Pauline Carter was born on 7 March 1915 in South Carolina.1 As of before 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alton Neville Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Lillie Suzanne Watts, before 1940. Pauline Carter died on 14 May 1999 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 84.1 She was buried at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Moonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.1

Children of Pauline Carter and Alton Neville Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S7126] Pauline Carter Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8339150

John William Bagwell

M, b. 13 November 1940, d. 25 October 2016
     John William Bagwell was born on 13 November 1940 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He was the son of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter. John William Bagwell married Martha Owens after 1955. John William Bagwell died on 25 October 2016 at age 75

John William Bagwell, 75, husband of Martha Owens Bagwell, passed away October 25, 2016.

Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Alton Neville and Pauline Carter Bagwell. He retired from Bi-Lo Distribution Center. He was a member of Washington Baptist Church where he formerly served as a deacon and taught Sunday School for more than forty years.

Additional survivors include daughters, Cherrie Roberson (Michael) of Westminster and Terrie Hensley (Brett) of Fountain Inn; son, Joel Bagwell (Shanon) of Piedmont; sister, Linda Hawkins (Mike); brothers, Larry Bagwell (Mary Ann) and Kenneth Bagwell; grandchildren, Matthew Roberson, Brittany, Jenna and Johnathan Bagwell.

He was predeceased by brother, Lynn Bagwell.

Burial: Washington Baptist Church cemetery.
He was buried at Washington Cemetery, Ware Place, Greenville County, South Carolina.

Children of John William Bagwell and Martha Owens

Martha Owens

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     Martha Owens married John William Bagwell, son of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter, after 1955.

Cherrie Bagwell

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     Cherrie Bagwell is the daughter of John William Bagwell and Martha Owens.

Terrie Bagwell

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     Terrie Bagwell is the daughter of John William Bagwell and Martha Owens.

Joel Bagwell

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     Joel Bagwell is the son of John William Bagwell and Martha Owens.

Linda Bagwell

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     Linda Bagwell is the daughter of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter.

Larry Bagwell

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     Larry Bagwell is the son of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter.

Kenneth Bagwell

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     Kenneth Bagwell is the son of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter.

Lynn Bagwell

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     Lynn Bagwell is the son of Alton Neville Bagwell and Pauline Carter.

Jewell Ligett Bagwell

M, b. 4 December 1918, d. 15 October 1921
     Jewell Ligett Bagwell was born on 4 December 1918 in Laurens County, South Carolina. He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Lillie Suzanne Watts. Jewell Ligett Bagwell died on 15 October 1921 in Laurens, South Carolina, at age 2 and died of influenza. He was buried at Fountain Inn Municipal Cemetery, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.

Nannie J. Whitley

F, b. August 1864, d. 23 February 1924
     Nannie J. Whitley was born in August 1864 in South Carolina. As of before 1896,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Henry Bagwell, son of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Suza Pitts, before 1896. Nannie J. Whitley died on 23 February 1924 in South Carolina at age 59.

Children of Nannie J. Whitley and William Henry Bagwell

Hattie Pearl Bagwell

F, b. March 1896, d. 22 April 1974
     Hattie Pearl Bagwell was born in March 1896 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Nannie J. Whitley. As of after 1910,her married name was Smith. Hattie Pearl Bagwell married Frank Henry Smith Sr. after 1910. Hattie Pearl Bagwell died on 22 April 1974 at age 78. She was buried at Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.

William Hitch Bagwell

M, b. 16 October 1897, d. 17 October 1960
     William Hitch Bagwell was also known as Hitch William Bagwell. He was born on 16 October 1897 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Nannie J. Whitley. William Hitch Bagwell married Noree Willie Curry before 1918. William Hitch Bagwell died on 17 October 1960 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 63. He was buried at Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.

Children of William Hitch Bagwell and Noree Willie Curry

Flora V. Lancaster

F, b. 14 February 1905, d. 15 April 1953
     Flora V. Lancaster was born on 14 February 1905 in Georgia.1 As of before 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married Hiram Harry Bagwell, son of George Alexander Bagwell and Lucinda Boyles, before 1928. Flora V. Lancaster died on 15 April 1953 in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, at age 48.1 She was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia.1

Child of Flora V. Lancaster and Hiram Harry Bagwell

Citations

  1. [S4137] Flora Lancaster Bagwell Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Montine Flora Bagwell

F, b. 27 May 1928, d. 20 June 2003
     Montine Flora Bagwell was born on 27 May 1928 in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia.1 She was the daughter of Hiram Harry Bagwell and Flora V. Lancaster. As of before 1945,her married name was Bolden. Montine Flora Bagwell married Willie Clay Bolden before 1945. Montine Flora Bagwell died on 20 June 2003 in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, at age 75.1 She was buried at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens, Buford, Hall County, Georgia.1

Citations

  1. [S4147] Montine Bagwell Bolden Grave Stone, Find a Grave, www.findagrave.com, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi

Willie Clay Bolden

M, b. 3 May 1922, d. 19 November 1996
     Willie Clay Bolden was born on 3 May 1922 in Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia. He married Montine Flora Bagwell, daughter of Hiram Harry Bagwell and Flora V. Lancaster, before 1945. Willie Clay Bolden died on 19 November 1996 in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, at age 74.

Dollie E. Page

F, b. April 1899
     Dollie E. Page was born in April 1899 in Georgia. As of before 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married Hiram Harry Bagwell, son of George Alexander Bagwell and Lucinda Boyles, before 1919.

Child of Dollie E. Page and Hiram Harry Bagwell

Alton Walker Bagwell

M, b. 30 September 1919, d. 27 October 1992
     Alton Walker Bagwell was born on 30 September 1919. He was the son of Hiram Harry Bagwell and Dollie E. Page. He served Private in the US Army during World War II. Alton Walker Bagwell married Pearl Lee Grace Arrowood before 1955. Alton Walker Bagwell died on 27 October 1992 in Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, at age 73.

Children of Alton Walker Bagwell and Pearl Lee Grace Arrowood