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     Hazel Virginia Caldwell married Fred T. Bagwell, son of James Lee Bagwell and Mary Ellen Norwood, after 1945 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Ester Nellie Bagwell was born on 17 January 1928 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of James Lee Bagwell and Mary Ellen Norwood. As of before 1966,her married name was Hamlett. Ester Nellie Bagwell married (?) Hamlett before 1966. As of 17 December 1966,her married name was Doeppe. Ester Nellie Bagwell married Harry Elmore Doeppe on 17 December 1966 at Newport News, Virginia. As of 8 December 1971,her married name was Craft. Ester Nellie Bagwell married Wiley Nobles Craft Jr. on 8 December 1971 at Hamtpon County, Virginia. Ester Nellie Bagwell died on 1 January 2001 in Hampton City, Virginia, at age 72 [:CR:]Daily Press
January 03, 2001
|Compiled by NORMAN TIPPENS Daily Press

HAMPTON — Mrs. Esther Bagwell Craft, 72, a native of Greenville, S.C., and a Peninsula resident since 1965, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001.

She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church, the Phillipian Sunday School Class and had worked as a sales associate with the former King's Department Store.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley N. Craft Jr., and is survived by four daughters, Joyce J. Rhyne of Hickory, N.C., and Brenda H. Jennings of Chesapeake, Marion Elizabeth Anderson of Easley, S.C., and Rhonda Sue Harrell of Oak City, N.C; three sons, Charles Thomas Hamlett of Simpsonville, S.C., William Terry Hamlett of Newport News, and Ronald E. Craft of Germany; five sisters, Gladys Harris of Tucker, Ga., Belvia Stone, Delno Mullins, Thelma Redding and Marie Bowen, all of Gastonia, N.C; four brothers, Grady Bagwell, and Albert Bagwell, all of Atlanta, Ga., Garland Jones, Redwood, Calif., and Marshall Bagwell of Gastonia, N.C; 20 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, in Maranatha Baptist Church, Tabb. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
She was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia.

     Harry Elmore Doeppe married Ester Nellie Bagwell, daughter of James Lee Bagwell and Mary Ellen Norwood, on 17 December 1966 at Newport News, Virginia.

     (?) Hamlett married Ester Nellie Bagwell, daughter of James Lee Bagwell and Mary Ellen Norwood, before 1966.

     Wiley Nobles Craft Jr. married Ester Nellie Bagwell, daughter of James Lee Bagwell and Mary Ellen Norwood, on 8 December 1971 at Hamtpon County, Virginia.

     Elizabeth C. (?) was born on 1 January 1912.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married John H. Bagwell, son of William Wyley Bagwell and Martha Eliza 'Mattie' Barfield, after 1930.¹ Elizabeth C. (?) died on 14 September 1988 at age 76.¹ She was buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     Joyce Doylene Branham was born on 28 August 1932 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas. As of 1947,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Lawrence Bagwell, son of William Cornelius "Neely" Bagwell and Mabel Evans, in 1947. Joyce Doylene Branham died on 20 August 2003 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 70.

     Roony Dale Bagwell was born after 1947. He was the son of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham. Roony Dale Bagwell died before 2017.

     Richard Bagwell is the son of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham.

     Randy Bagwell is the son of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham.

     Vanessa Bagwell is the daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham.

     Anna Mae Wilford was born on 29 March 1915.¹ As of 8 October 1938,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Chelsa Forbes Bagwell, son of Clarence Elbert Bagwell and Lura Bowen, on 8 October 1938.¹ Anna Mae Wilford died on 16 February 1977 at age 61.¹ She was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell was born on 15 November 1934 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Chelsa Forbes Bagwell and Oleta Inez Denney.¹ He was a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force.¹ Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell married Lorrita Zelpha Harris on 16 October 1954.¹ Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell died on 19 June 1996 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Lorrita Zelpha Harris married Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell, son of Chelsa Forbes Bagwell and Oleta Inez Denney, on 16 October 1954.¹

     Kenneth Wayne Bagwell was born on 23 July 1955 in Val Verde, Texas.¹ He was the son of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris. Kenneth Wayne Bagwell died on 9 December 2004 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 49.¹ He was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Terry Randall Bagwell was born on 8 October 1956 in Delrio Valve, Texas.¹ He was the son of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris. Terry Randall Bagwell died on 11 August 1978 at age 21.¹ He was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Mark A. Bagwell is the son of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris.

     Michelle Bagwell is the daughter of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris.

     Kimberly Bagwell is the daughter of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris.

     Evelyn Julia Archer married George Leslie Bagwell, son of Harley Abraham Bagwell and Myrtle Phillips, before 1944. Evelyn Julia Archer married Donald Selle after 1960.

     William Harley Bagwell was born on 21 October 1944 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.¹ He was the son of George Leslie Bagwell and Evelyn Julia Archer.¹ William Harley Bagwell married Betty Jean Henneman on 2 October 1965.¹ William Harley Bagwell died on 16 July 2017 in Washington at age 72
Our dad, William Harley Bagwell, was born on October 21, 1944, in Wenatchee, WA to George Leslie Bagwell and Evelyn Julia Archer Bagwell. Dad's dad was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis at an early age which left Dad as an only child to be raised by his mother, grandmother and a handful of uncles. Despite this non-traditional way of being raised, Dad always told the best stories about his childhood and teen years. The Corfu area will always hold a special place in our hearts as the place "where Dad grew up". Dad married our mom, Betty Jean Henneman Bagwell, on October 2, 1965. They began their adventure in various towns in the area before finally settling in Othello. After graduating from high school, Dad worked at Othello Hardware. From 1969 to 1986, Dad worked as a shipping supervisor at Carnation. In 1986, Dad went into business for himself and opened a radiator shop. Dad went to work for GL & Son Trucking and Tractor Salvage after selling the radiator shop. And then, one day in 2000, Dad's dream job became available and he went to work as a junkyard man. He met his buddy Lobo while working there. Mom and Dad raised 5 reasonably decent folk who produced 15 fine grandchildren. Those fine grandchildren have given Dad and Mom lots and lots of great-grandchildren with more to come. Dad leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Betty; his children, Kristine and Terry, Les and Martha, Kimberly and Bob, Donnie and Jennifer and Robyn and Jamey; his grandchildren, Adam, Brian, Chad, Billy, Rickiesha, Joshua, Zachary, Ryan, Anthony, Blake, Teddy, Breanna, Stefannie, Austin and finally, Madisyn, along with their spouses, fiances and sweethearts. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren who will carry on his legacy. When our always-expanding family would gather together, Dad would often say to Mom, "Look what we started." Although Dad was raised as an only child, when his mother married Donald Selle, he gained 7 siblings; Cliff and Carol, Lola and Don, Sparky, Judy and Bob, Donna and Steve, Jim and Jessica and Larry and Kathy. Dad also leaves behind his brother from another mother, Garrie Wash. Dad was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Selle, his father, George Bagwell and his step-father, Donald Selle. Dad shared many of his passions with us which then became our passions. Many of us are wrestling fans because of Dad, many of us are fishermen because of Dad and many of us are racing fans because of Dad. Mostly though, our Dad was our biggest fan. His quiet yet grand presence will be felt at every baseball game, gymnastics meet, demolition derby, wedding and family get-together.¹
He was buried at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens, Othello, Adams County, Washington.¹

     Betty Jean Henneman married William Harley Bagwell, son of George Leslie Bagwell and Evelyn Julia Archer, on 2 October 1965.¹

     Kristine Bagwell is the daughter of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹

     Les Bagwell is the son of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹

     Kimberly Bagwell is the daughter of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹

     Donnie Bagwell is the son of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹

     Robyn Bagwell is the daughter of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹

     Donald Selle married Evelyn Julia Archer after 1960.

     Empress Ann Hicks was born on 22 October 1937 in Rotan, Fisher County, Texas.¹ As of 20 December 1955,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Austin Bagwell, son of Claud Herbert Bagwell and Nancy Patience Austin, on 20 December 1955.¹ Empress Ann Hicks died on 13 June 2006 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 68 [:CR:]Empress Ann Hicks Bagwell passed away on June 13, 2006 after almost a year long fight against cancer. She was born October 22, 1937 to Charlie Delaney Hicks and Mary Jane Adams Hicks in Rotan, Texas and spent her early years there. After a year at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, she married Austin Bagwell on December 20, 1955 and they established their home in San Antonio in 1956. They raised 4 children and as the youngest child entered middle school, Empress returned to college to pursue her degree in education. She graduated from UTSA in 1982 and then taught 3rd grade at Gilbert Elementary in San Antonio from 1982-2002. During the mid-1970s she served as the children's coordinator at First Baptist Church where she was a member for many years. Since 1987, she joyfully served the Lord as a member at Alamo City Christian Fellowship. Over the years, she was a dedicated teacher in church and in school keeping in touch with many former students both from the public school and from Sunday School classes she taught.

She was preceded in death by one son Elton Bagwell and one brother C.D. Hicks.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years Austin Bagwell; sons Kerry Bagwell and wife Debbie, Craig Bagwell and wife Karen; daughters Lori Cuellar and husband Martin, and Jamie Bagwell; 13 grandchildren - Chad Pearson; Heather, Brittany, Ethan, Travis, Lindsay, Nicholas, Caitlin, Jessica, Katherine and Daniel Bagwell; Nathaniel and Benjamin Cuellar. Also she is survived by siblings/spouses: Willadean Hicks, Jesse and June Hicks, Ila Goodrum, Carol and Ray Howard, Leila and Larry Smith, George and Sherry Hicks, Thomas and Darlene Hicks, and sisters-in-law Marie Pyle and Dorothy Scifres.

She will be remembered as a person who loved the Lord Jesus Christ, a loving wife, dedicated mom, doting grandma, committed teacher, and prolific letter writer.

Visitation 5-7pm, Friday, June 16, at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Service, 3:00pm, Saturday, June 17 at Alamo City Christian Fellowship. Graveside Service 9:45am, Monday, June 19, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.¹
She was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Kerry Bagwell is the son of Austin Bagwell and Empress Ann Hicks.¹