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     Bonnie Lynn Bagwell is the daughter of Daniel Howard Bagwell and Sarah Agnes Greene.¹

     Lesa Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Daniel Howard Bagwell and Sarah Agnes Greene.¹ Lesa Ann Bagwell married Randy Eugene Blackmon on 26 November 1992 at Richland County, South Carolina.

     Jamell Walker Salter was born on 6 April 1918. He married Rhoda E. Bagwell, daughter of James Mathew Bagwell and Arrie L. Cannon, before 1942. Jamell Walker Salter died on 11 September 1993 at age 75. He was buried at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.

     As of circa 1942,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Dorothy Lou “Jo” Maharrey married Cecil Riley Bagwell, son of George Adolphus Bagwell and Emma Jane Pace, circa 1942.¹ Dorothy Lou “Jo” Maharrey died in 2010.¹ She was buried at Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.¹

     Barbara Bagwell is the daughter of Cecil Riley Bagwell and Dorothy Lou “Jo” Maharrey.¹ Barbara Bagwell married Ken Rose circa 1965.¹

     Leilani Bagwell is the daughter of Cecil Riley Bagwell and Dorothy Lou “Jo” Maharrey.¹ Leilani Bagwell married James R. Horton circa 1965.¹

     James R. Horton married Leilani Bagwell, daughter of Cecil Riley Bagwell and Dorothy Lou “Jo” Maharrey, circa 1965.¹

     Ken Rose married Barbara Bagwell, daughter of Cecil Riley Bagwell and Dorothy Lou “Jo” Maharrey, circa 1965.¹

     Mamie Magalina Bagwell was also known as Manie Magalina Bagwell. She was born in 1881. She was the daughter of Moses Bagwell and Mary A Rew.

     Julius Raymond Bagwell was also known as Julius Roland Bagwell. He was born on 14 May 1901 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Ligthy Turner and Mamie Magalina Bagwell. Julius Raymond Bagwell married Mary Magdalene Stevens on 29 May 1921 at Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia. Julius Raymond Bagwell died on 24 February 1953 in Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 51. He was buried on 1 March 1953 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Mary Magdalene Stevens was born on 22 September 1904 in Pungoteague, Accomack County, Virginia. As of 29 May 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married Julius Raymond Bagwell, son of Ligthy Turner and Mamie Magalina Bagwell, on 29 May 1921 at Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia. As of 18 December 1959,her married name was Sample. Mary Magdalene Stevens married Frank Rogers Sample on 18 December 1959 at Accomack County, Virginia. Mary Magdalene Stevens died on 3 May 1961 in Nassawadox Estates, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 56.

     William Thomas Bagwell was born on 26 August 1936 in Savageville, Virginia. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. William Thomas Bagwell married Vivian Odetta Bailey on 15 January 1962 at Accomac County, Virginia. William Thomas Bagwell died on 28 April 1985 at age 48 of a heart attack. He was buried on 4 May 1985 at Curtis Cemetery, Bishopville, Worchester County, Maryland.

     Theodore Ernest Bagwell was born on 8 May 1926 in Savageville, Virginia. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. Theodore Ernest Bagwell married Hester Margaret Beckett on 26 July 1947 at Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia. Theodore Ernest Bagwell married Dorothy Frances Bracy after 1950. Theodore Ernest Bagwell died on 1 March 2001 in Selbyville, Sussex County, Delaware, at age 74. He was buried on 6 March 2001 at Saint John A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Bishopville, Worchester County, Maryland.

     Hester Margaret Beckett married Theodore Ernest Bagwell, son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens, on 26 July 1947 at Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     James Lee Bagwell was born on 2 April 1922 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. James Lee Bagwell married Lelia Mae Savage on 27 September 1942 at Melfa, Accomack County, Virginia. James Lee Bagwell married Stella Nock before 1994. James Lee Bagwell died on 1 February 1995 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 72. He was buried at Gaskins Chapel AME Church Cemetery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Johnnie Roland Bagwell was also known as John Roland Bagwell. He was born on 26 May 1924 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. He served as an S1 in the US Navy during World War II. Johnnie Roland Bagwell married Dollis Mae Wilson on 11 December 1948 at Guadalupe, Texas. Johnnie Roland Bagwell died on 15 April 1987 in Bexar County, Texas, at age 62.¹ He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Charles Edward Bagwell was born on 5 May 1931 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. He enlisted in the US Army on 14 March 1952 and during the Korean War and was released on 2 Mar 1954. Charles Edward Bagwell married Gladys Victoria Taylor after 1956. Charles Edward Bagwell died on 5 July 1992 at age 61. He was buried at Gaskins Chapel AME Church Cemet?ery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Julius N. Bagwell was born in 1932. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. Julius N. Bagwell died in 1960. He was buried at Gaskins Chapel AME Church Cemetery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Harold C. Bagwell was born on 11 May 1934 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. Harold C. Bagwell married Marva Tabita Wise, daughter of Richard Elmer Bagwell Sr. and Dorothy Hicks, on 5 July 1952 at Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland. Harold C. Bagwell and Marva Tabita Wise were divorced on 8 December 1960 at Accomack County, Virginia; cause of divorce - desertion. Harold C. Bagwell died on 13 March 1997 at age 62.

     Marion Elizabeth Bagwell was also known as Mamie. He was born on 5 March 1939 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens. Marion Elizabeth Bagwell married (?) Mitchell after 1957. Marion Elizabeth Bagwell died on 20 March 2009 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 70. He was buried at Gaskins Chapel AME Church Cemetery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Marva Tabita Wise was born on 21 January 1937 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Richard Elmer Bagwell Sr. and Dorothy Hicks. As of 5 July 1952,her married name was Bagwell. Marva Tabita Wise married Harold C. Bagwell, son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens, on 5 July 1952 at Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland. Marva Tabita Wise and Harold C. Bagwell were divorced on 8 December 1960 at Accomack County, Virginia; cause of divorce - desertion. As of after 1961,her married name was Matthews. Marva Tabita Wise married John Matthews after 1961. Marva Tabita Wise died on 31 March 2015 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 78. She was buried on 4 April 2015 at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Dollis Mae Wilson married Johnnie Roland Bagwell, son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens, on 11 December 1948 at Guadalupe, Texas.

     Lelia Mae Savage married James Lee Bagwell, son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens, on 27 September 1942 at Melfa, Accomack County, Virginia. Lelia Mae Savage and an unknown person were divorced in September 1958 at St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Burley Hampton Bagwell was born on 28 April 1892 in Locusville, Virginia. He was the son of Anthony Bagwell and Clara Walker. Burley Hampton Bagwell married Hortense Virginia Floyd on 12 September 1921.

     Hortense Virginia Floyd was born on 17 March 1898 in Accomack County, Virginia. As of 12 September 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married Burley Hampton Bagwell, son of Anthony Bagwell and Clara Walker, on 12 September 1921.

     Elizabeth Susan Bagwell was born on 24 February 1929. She was the daughter of Burley Hampton Bagwell and Hortense Virginia Floyd. Elizabeth Susan Bagwell died on 9 April 2016 in Savageville, Virginia, at age 87

Elizabeth Susan Bagwell was born February 24, 1929 to the late Hortense and Burley Bagwell.

She peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Savageville, Virginia.

“Lizzie” as she was known to many, was educated in the public schools of Accomack County. From a young age she had a love for learning. She was the valedictorian of her 7th grade class, a graduate of Mary N. Smith High School, and continued her education at Norfolk State College in Norfolk, Virginia, Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

After returning to the Shore, she was employed by Accomack County Public Schools as an Elementary school teacher at T.C. Walker and South Accomack Elementary Schools for over thirty years. She loved teaching and loved her students and wanted the best education for them.

She joined Gaskins Chapel AME Church, Savageville, Virginia in 1947 and served faithfully in several ministries, even as her health began to fail. Her service as a class leader, Sunday school teacher; member of the Adult Choir, Steward Board, Missionary Society, Lay Organization, and Culinary Committee, will long be remembered and appreciated for her excellence and dedication. She was nominated by her church for the Lifetime Missionary Warrior Award and will be honored, posthumously, at the Women's Missionary Society Annual Day on May 10, 2016. She loved her church and was a faithful member.

“Lizzie” enjoyed cleaning and organizing her home. She also loved trimming her shrubbery and reading. Everyone who met her will remember that she always had a “smile” on her face, loved to talk to everyone and possessed a caring heart.

Cherishing precious memories of dear Elizabeth are: a daughter, Ora Bagwell-Satchell; two sisters, Josephine Bagwell and Clara Miller; a grandson, Brandon Drummond; two great grandsons, Kanize and Ky’zerion Williams; a niece, Beverly Miller; a great niece, Muriel Bradbury and her daughter, Isabella Bradbury. A special cousin/sister, Vernice Willis; also four daughters, Marlene Thomas, Deborah Caldwell, Tracy Clarke, and Christine Lewis, a son Curtis Mapp, all who had adopted her as their mother; and a host of cousins and loving friends.


She was buried at Gaskins Chapel AME Church Cemet?ery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Clara Floyd Bagwell is the daughter of Burley Hampton Bagwell and Hortense Virginia Floyd. Clara Floyd Bagwell married (?) Miller after 1950.

     Josephine Rosetta Bagwell was born on 27 May 1932 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Burley Hampton Bagwell and Hortense Virginia Floyd. Josephine Rosetta Bagwell died on 1 April 2021 at age 88


Josephine Rosetta Bagwell, was born on May 27, 1932 to the late Burley and Hortense Bagwell. She peacefully transitioned into the arms of God on April 1, 2021 at the home of her niece, Ora, who was her caregiver.

Josephine was affectionately called ”Jo” by her family and friends. She was educated in the Accomack County Public School system. “Jo” worked at Holly Farms, now Tyson’s, for over twenty years.

“Jo” enjoyed cooking and watching the soaps; however, on Wednesdays you could find her in the market getting groceries with her sister, “Lizzie,” who preceded her in death five years ago. They were always together, where you saw one, you saw the other. They would occasionally travel across the Bay to visit their sister, Clara and niece, Beverly.

At an early age, “Jo” joined Gaskins Chapel A.M.E. Church, Savageville, Virginia. She was a member in the choir, served on the Missionary and Lay Society. In 2018, ”Jo” was Gaskins Chapel A.M.E. Church’s honoree at the Virginia Conference Red Flare Luncheon.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories: sister, Clara Miller of Norfolk, VA; nieces, Ora Satchell (who was like a daughter) of Onancock, VA and Beverly Miller of Norfolk, VA; great-nephew, Brandon Drummond (Deon Turlington and her daughter, Nyasia) of Hampton, VA; great-niece, Muriel Bradbury of Norfolk, VA; great, great-nieces, Skylar Drummond of Hampton, VA and Isabella Bradbury of Norfolk, VA; great, great-nephews, Kanize and Ky’Zerion Williams, both of Onancock, VA; special cousin, Vernice Willis of Onancock, VA; adopted nieces, Marlene Thomas, Deborah Caldwell, Tracy Clarke, and Christine Lewis; and a host of cousins and friends.

     Obediah Jennings Bagwell was born on 17 March 1934 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Burley Hampton Bagwell and Hortense Virginia Floyd. Obediah Jennings Bagwell died on 15 September 2009 in Petersburg, Virginia, at age 75.