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     Minnie Leona Bagwell was born on 16 September 1869 in Sanford, Niagara County, New York. She was the daughter of John Bull Bagwell Jr. and Lydia Mills. As of after 1887,her married name was Richardson. Minnie Leona Bagwell married (?) Richardson after 1887. Minnie Leona Bagwell died in 1945. She was buried at North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, Niagara County, New York.

     Alva Matthew "Mattie" Barber was born on 1 November 1860 in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York. He married Ella Eva Bagwell, daughter of John Bull Bagwell Jr. and Lydia Mills, on 28 December 1882 at New York. Alva Matthew "Mattie" Barber died on 24 April 1935 in Niagara County, New York, at age 74. He was buried at North Ridge Cemetery, North Ridge, Niagara County, New York.

     Selenia Moyer was also known as Selena Moyer. She was born in 1860 in Vineland Station, Niagara Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. As of 1884,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Thomas Bagwell, son of John Bull Bagwell Jr. and Lydia Mills, in 1884. Selenia Moyer died on 8 April 1937 in Sanborn, Niagara County, New York. She was buried at Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.

     Mildred L. Bagwell was born on 1 February 1886 in Sanborn, Niagara County, New York. She was the daughter of Charles Thomas Bagwell and Selenia Moyer. As of 8 April 1922,her married name was Oloughlin. Mildred L. Bagwell married William Clayton Oloughlin on 8 April 1922. Mildred L. Bagwell died in 1977 in Niagara County, New York. She was buried at Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.

     John Murray Bagwell was born on 8 March 1888 in Niagara County, New York. He was the son of Charles Thomas Bagwell and Selenia Moyer. John Murray Bagwell married Anna Shenk on 4 February 1922 at Niagara County, New York. John Murray Bagwell died on 29 December 1962 in Niagara County, New York, at age 74.

     Anna Shenk was born in 1891 in Niagara County, New York. As of 4 February 1922,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Murray Bagwell, son of Charles Thomas Bagwell and Selenia Moyer, on 4 February 1922 at Niagara County, New York. Anna Shenk died on 1 August 1943 in Erie County, New York. She was buried at Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.

     Donald Howard Bagwell was born on 25 November 1923 in Niagara Falls, New York. He was the son of John Murray Bagwell and Anna Shenk. He enlisted in the US Army Signal Corps in 12 October 1942 at Buffalo, New York. Donald Howard Bagwell married Jean Stephen on 2 August 1947. Donald Howard Bagwell died on 13 September 2005 in Arizonia? at age 81.

     Jean Stephen married Donald Howard Bagwell, son of John Murray Bagwell and Anna Shenk, on 2 August 1947.

     Marjorie Irene Bagwell was born on 20 July 1925 in Niagara County, New York. She was the daughter of John Murray Bagwell and Anna Shenk. As of after 1940,her married name was Ellsworth. Marjorie Irene Bagwell married (?) Ellsworth after 1940. She enlisted in the US Navy from 20 Nov 1951 to 19 Oct 1959. Marjorie Irene Bagwell died on 15 October 2008 in Ellsworth, Maine, at age 83.

     Robert Murray Bagwell was born on 26 September 1927 in Niagara Falls, New York. He was the son of John Murray Bagwell and Anna Shenk. Robert Murray Bagwell married Merle Joan Furu on 12 March 1958 at St. Louis, Minnesota. Robert Murray Bagwell died on 23 September 1994 in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, at age 66.

     Richard Clarence Bagwell was born on 9 October 1931 in Sanborn, Niagara County, New York. He was the son of John Murray Bagwell and Anna Shenk. Richard Clarence Bagwell married Violet Mustari in 1957. Richard Clarence Bagwell died on 12 April 2010 at age 78 Served as an MM2 US Navy during the Korean War.


Bagwell, Richard Clarence
beloved husband, son, stepfather, stepgrandfather, brother, uncle, co-worker, and friend passed away Monday, April 12, 2010, at the age of 78 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in 1931 in Sanborn, New York, to John Murray and Anna Barbara Bagwell, Richard entered the world as the youngest of four children. He was raised on a sprawling fruit farm in Sanborn where he spent many days exploring the beautiful farmland with his brothers. As a very young boy, it was obvious Richard had a very strong natural artistic ability. He loved to draw pictures and often used his mother's white porcelain stove as his personal canvas. His father soon realized that art was a very im
portant part of Richard's life and encouraged his interest by sending him for private lessons under the talented watch of Heinrich Feldmann, a portrait and landscape artist well-known in the area. When he was eleven years old, Richard's mother passed away and his father became an integral part of his life. With his encouragement, Richard studied art until the end of high school, but art would continue to remain a significant part of his life for years to come. From 1951 to 1956, Richard served in the United States Navy and was fortunate enough to visit may places around the world such as England, France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, North Africa, Turkey, New Zealand, and the Philippine Islands. He fought in the Korean war and received an honorable discharge. He returned to his home after leaving the Navy and went into business with his father, designing, building, and landscaping custom homes in the Niagara Falls, New York area. In 1957, he married Violet Mustari and soon after moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he would spend the rest of his life. A few years later, he went to work for the City of Phoenix, where he earned five promotions to the level of Assistant Customer Services Administrator of the Customer Services Division of the Water Services Department. He received the the City Manager's Award for Excellence in Public Service in 1986 for his instrumental role in the implementation of the microcomputer meter reading system. He provided twenty-nine years of outstanding service to the City of Phoenix. He was very well known for his honesty, integrity, and dedication in all aspects of his life. Violet's health deteriorated in 1990, and after thirty-three years of marriage, Richard laid her to rest after a long battle with cancer. It was a very difficult time in his life, and he fought through it with the help of his faithful companions, Springer Spaniels Buddy and Babe. In 1996, Richard found love again with Mary Garza-Bagwell, and began a new life with her. They enjoyed antique shopping, and working on various arts and crafts projects together. He took on the role of stepdad and "grandpa," and loved her family as his own. Over the years, his love of arts and crafts increased and he immersed himself in books and magazines, broadening his knowledge of leather and copper tooling, sculpting, casting, wood carving, oil painting, water colors, pen and ink sketching, silversmithing, and wire art. He created many beautiful pieces of artwork that he sold to customers, but took pleasure in giving gifts of his art to friends and family. Along with his artwork, Richard had the remarkable gift of storytelling. Whether about his childhood on the farm, memories of time spent with his family, especially his older brother Bob, or his travels around the world, he had a special way of making his stories come to life. Sometimes his stories would make him laugh and other times they would bring tears to his eyes. He was sentimental and nostalgic about the time he spent as a youth in New York and always looked back fondly on those early years. In his spare time, he loved reading books on trivia and was known as the guy with all the "little known facts." He was especially knowledgeable about history and had a remarkable memory for dates and important events. Richard also had a wonderful sense of humor and was especially gifted at telling jokes. He had a heart of gold and loved to write funny stories on growing older and send them to his family. Even at the end of his life he would crack a joke to make us laugh. He was literally a jack-of-all-trades and knew something about everything. He took pride in all he did, from his morning shave to his meticulously handmade birdhouses. He would even complete every piece of artwork by attaching a tag that read, "Handmade In My Shop With Pride." Proud survivors include his wife, Mary Garza-Bagwell; step-daughter Krista Vasquez (Robert); step-daughter Anna Fennig (Alan); step-daughter Erica Bernal (Gilbert); step-son Roy Padilla; step-grandchildren Mirella Bernal, Darian Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Mishaela Padilla, Miranda Padilla, Victoria Bernal, Odysseus Tannehill, Sebastian Vasquez, Ethan Vasquez, Christian Bernal, and Clementine Vasquez; niece Marie Andreini; niece Elizabeth Green; nephew David Andreini; nephew Russell Andreini; nephew David Bagwell; nephew Daniel Bagwell, nephew Donald Jr Bagwell; and sister-in-law Bonnie Bagwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Bagwell; his brothers, Donald and Robert (Bob) Bagwell; sister Marjorie Bagwell; wife Violet Bagwell; best friend Weldon Lambert; and his cherished dogs, Lucky, Babe, and Buddy. He was an incredible man who lived an incredible life. He was a one-of-a-kind high falutin' New York cowboy. We believe that when Richard was born, God placed a tag on him that read, "Handmade In My Shop With Pride," and now he is back with his maker. You are missed, Richard. You were the love of Mary's life and will live in her heart for always. We love you. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Park Mortuary on Monday, April 19 at 8:30 a.m. 4310 E. Southern Avenue Phoenix, Ari
zona 85042 Memorial celebration to follow at 9:00 a.m. Interment services will take place immediately after at Veteran's National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 23029 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona 85024 Family extends invitation to reception for all immediately following burial.
He was buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

     William Clayton Oloughlin was born on 16 March 1880 in Beamsville, Niagara Regional Muncipality, Ontario, Canada. He married Mildred L. Bagwell, daughter of Charles Thomas Bagwell and Selenia Moyer, on 8 April 1922. William Clayton Oloughlin died on 14 June 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at age 76. He was buried at Niagara Falls Memorial Park, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.

     Rosa Beatrice Bracy was born on 29 January 1906 in Tennessee. As of before 1924,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lawrence Burney Bagwell, son of John Milton Bagwell and Annie Lillian Stewart, before 1924. Rosa Beatrice Bracy died on 13 September 1956 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 50. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Thelma Bagwell was born on 15 July 1924. She was the daughter of Lawrence Burney Bagwell and Rosa Beatrice Bracy. As of 1942,her married name was Norris. Thelma Bagwell married William Lans Norris in 1942. Thelma Bagwell died on 1 May 2017 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 92
Thelma (Bagwell) Norris was born on July 15, 1924, and she was the daughter of Lawrence Burney Bagwell (1903-1982) and his wife Rosa Beatrice (Bracy) Bagwell (1906-1956).

She was married about 1942 to William Lans Norris (1920-2002), the son of Benjamin Carlyle "Carol" Norris (1892–1954) and Jessie Weaver (Huffman) Norris (1894–1990).


For 24 years Thelma was a secretary and receptionist for CPA Jeff L Norris. She was also a homemaker who loved to sew and collect antiques and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

She was 92 years old when she passed away on May 1, 2017 at Spring Meadows Health Care Center in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, while survivors included two married sons; a married daughter; married brother; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside Services were held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.


Original obituary in The Leaf Chronicle on May 3, 2017.
She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     William Lans Norris was born in 1920. He married Thelma Bagwell, daughter of Lawrence Burney Bagwell and Rosa Beatrice Bracy, in 1942. William Lans Norris died in 2002.

     David Gary Bagwell was born on 2 November 1951 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of James Leroy Bagwell and Julia Kenneth Mooneyham. David Gary Bagwell married Sharon Diane Sligh after 1976. David Gary Bagwell died on 28 February 2002 in Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 50

David Gary Bagwell, 50, of 1113 Highway 290, Moore, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at his home after an extended illness.

A life-long resident of Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late James Leroy and Julia Mooneyham Bagwell. He was a 1970 graduate of Dorman High School, and was employed with the City of Spartanburg Department of Public Safety for 18 years. He was also owner and operator of a retail/wholesale shoe business for 10 years and the Whistle Stop Cafe in downtown Spartanburg. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moore and had coached Little League Baseball for a number of years.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon Sligh Bagwell, of the home; three children, Tracie Bagwell Mercer and husband Joel Barton Mercer, of Spartanburg, Brooks David Bagwell of Spartanburg and Private Mary Beth Bagwell, serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard, Mo; one stepson, Lee Wilson, of Mount Pleasant; two granddaughters, Isabelle Isaacs Mercer and Olivia Brook Johnson; one sister and brother-in-law, Catherine B. and Johnny Wingo, of Roebuck; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James R. "Jim" and Paita Bagwell of Boiling Springs, and Carl F. "Frank" and Ruth Bagwell of Spartanburg; and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Alvin Burdette and the Rev. Alan Bagwell. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Robert Walden, Curt Strickland, Dean Israel, Glenn Greer, Kenneth Wingo, Chad Bagwell and Tim Wingo. Honorary pallbearers will be City of Spartanburg Public Safety Officers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Foundation, Gibbs Regional Cancer Center, 101 E. Wood St., Spartanburg, SC 29303; or First Baptist Church of Moore, 1114 Moore-Duncan Highway, Moore, SC 29369.

The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the Lanford-Pollard Funeral Home; and, they will be at the home at 1113 Highway 290.

---The Greenville News, 2 March 2002.
He was buried on 3 March 2002 at Bethleham Baptist Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Helen Ruth West married Fred Frey Bagwell, son of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, on 8 January 1987 at Coffee County, Tennessee.

     Dottie Inez Sanders was also known as Dorothy Inez Sanders. Dottie Inez Sanders was also known as Inez Sanders. She was born on 6 May 1921 in Tennessee. As of before 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Fred Frey Bagwell, son of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, before 1940. Dottie Inez Sanders died on 30 September 1998 at age 77. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Gary Randell Bagwell was born on 12 April 1939 in Cheatham County, Tennessee. He was the son of Fred Frey Bagwell and Dottie Inez Sanders. Gary Randell Bagwell died on 8 October 1978 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 39. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Princess Eulalia “Eulalia” Green was born on 14 January 1893 in Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee. As of 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lester T. Bagwell, son of Alexander Bagwell and Viola Reese, in 1910. As of 9 February 1920,her married name was Shrader. Princess Eulalia “Eulalia” Green married Charles Thomas Marion Shrader on 9 February 1920. Princess Eulalia “Eulalia” Green died on 25 April 1977 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 84. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Lester Theron Bagwell was also known as Theron Bagwell. He was born on 30 August 1913 in Stewart, Houston County, Tennessee. He was the son of Lester T. Bagwell and Princess Eulalia “Eulalia” Green. Lester Theron Bagwell married Alice Kathryn Senseney on 1 April 1932 at Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Lester Theron Bagwell married Lula W. (?) after 1935. Lester Theron Bagwell died on 28 March 1998 in Palmyra, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 84. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Lula W. (?) was born on 28 February 1917. As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lester Theron Bagwell, son of Lester T. Bagwell and Princess Eulalia “Eulalia” Green, after 1935. Lula W. (?) died on 7 November 1994 at age 77. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Billy Ray Bagwell was born in 1934. He was the son of Lawrence Burney Bagwell and Rosa Beatrice Bracy. Billy Ray Bagwell married Margaret Sue Castleberry after 1950.¹ Billy Ray Bagwell died in 1999.

     Margaret Sue Castleberry was born on 24 August 1933 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Billy Ray Bagwell, son of Lawrence Burney Bagwell and Rosa Beatrice Bracy, after 1950.¹ Margaret Sue Castleberry died on 31 July 2018 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 84
Margaret "Sue" (Castleberry) Bagwell was born August 24, 1933 in Montgomery County, Tennessee, the daughter of James A Castleberry (1905-1982) and Bertha Mae (Ferrell) Castleberry (1902-1982).

She was married to Billy Ray Bagwell and was retired from South Central Bell where she worked for many, many years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Sue was 84 years old when she passed away on July 31, 2018 at Saint Thomas West Hospital.

Survivors included her husband, three married sons, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside Services were held in Greenwood Cemetery.


Original obituary in The Leaf Chronicle on August 2, 2018.¹
She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Sidney Reid Bagwell is the son of Billy Ray Bagwell and Margaret Sue Castleberry. Sidney Reid Bagwell married Athena Demetria Vanns on 6 September 1984 at Robertson County, Tennessee.

     Mitchell Pierce Bagwell is the son of Billy Ray Bagwell and Margaret Sue Castleberry. Mitchell Pierce Bagwell married Kelly Jean O'Neil on 8 April 1989 at St. Michael's Church, Garden City, South Carolina.

     Brook Lawson Bagwell is the son of Billy Ray Bagwell and Margaret Sue Castleberry. Brook Lawson Bagwell married Sheril Denise Patterson after 1973.

     Hazel Pardue was born on 10 October 1903 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹ As of before 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lattace Frazier Bagwell, son of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, before 1932. Hazel Pardue died in 1992.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Private First-Class Jerry Wayne Bagwell was born on 10 March 1932 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Lattace Frazier Bagwell and Hazel Pardue. Private First-Class Jerry Wayne Bagwell died on 23 July 1950 in Horry County, South Carolina, at age 18.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Jay David Bagwell was born on 30 January 1943 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of David Decator Bagwell and Novelle Bridges. Jay David Bagwell married Barbara Maynard circa 1960. Jay David Bagwell died on 2 August 2018 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 75
Jay David Bagwell, age 75, of Woodruff, SC, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Native of Spartanburg County, son of the late David D. an Novelle Bridges Bagwell.

Faithful member of Selma Baptist Church, a 1961 graduate of Woodruff High School, a retired employee of Cryovac and enjoyed farming.

Surviving are his loving wife, Barbara Maynard Bagwell; two daughters, Patty B. Dismukes of Liberty and Angie B. Chastain of Woodruff; one brother, Herb Bagwell of Simpsonville; four grandchildren, Jakob, Blair, Breck and Blake.

Predeceased by a brother, Belton Bagwell; two sisters, Betty Rogers and Lottie Vest.

The family received friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Forest Hills Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Selma Baptist Church, by Rev. Fred Quldley. Interment followed at Greenhaven Memorial Gardens.

Donations could be made to Selma Baptist Church, Building Fund, 850 Lawson Road, Woodruff, SC 29388.

Forest Hills Funeral Home, Stribling Memorial Chapel
Woodruff, SC

Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2018.
He was buried on 6 August 2018 at Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.