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     Joshua Thomas Bagwell is the son of Richard W. Bagwell and Jodi (?) Joshua Thomas Bagwell married Jennifer Lynn (?) before 1999.

     Jennifer Lynn (?) married Joshua Thomas Bagwell, son of Richard W. Bagwell and Jodi (?), before 1999.

     Adam Chase Bagwell was born on 12 May 1999 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He was the son of Joshua Thomas Bagwell and Jennifer Lynn (?) Adam Chase Bagwell died on 20 May 1999 in Greenville County, South Carolina,

JONESVILLE - Adam Chase Bagwell, 9-day-old infant son of Jennifer Lynn Lawson of Jonesville and Joshua Thomas Bagwell of Union, died May 20, 1999, in Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Also surviving are maternal grandparents, Wayne and Shelia Burgess of the home and Kenneth E. and Rhonda Lawson of Jonesville; paternal grandmother, Jodi Bagwell of Union; paternal grandfather, Richard Bagwell of Six Mile; maternal great-grandparents, Harold and Irma Bradburn of Union and Kenneth and Nancy Lawson of Union; paternal great-grandmother, Mary Jo Hause of Union; paternal great-grandfather, Robert L. Bagwell of Laurens; maternal great-great-grandparents, Wallace and Inez Wilson of Union; and maternal great-great-grandmother, Mary M. Denny of Seneca.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home in Union. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Jonesville Church of God, conducted by the Revs. Lee Cook and Robert Reeves. Burial will be in Union Memorial Gardens. The body will be placed in the church at 2 p.m.

The family is at the home of his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Burgess, 615 Forest St., Jonesville.

He was buried at Union Memorial Gardens, Union, Union County, South Carolina.

     Bernard Rauchwerk was born on 15 April 1915. He married Oleta Inez Denney on 15 March 1941 at Butler, Bates County, Missouri. Bernard Rauchwerk died on 16 July 2005 at age 90. He was buried at Red Star Cemetery, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma.

     Bonnie Rauchwerk is the daughter of Bernard Rauchwerk and Oleta Inez Denney. Bonnie Rauchwerk married (?) Mullaney after 1965.

     (?) Mullaney married Bonnie Rauchwerk, daughter of Bernard Rauchwerk and Oleta Inez Denney, after 1965.

     Carolyn Marie Harris was born on 16 May 1935 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Harris. As of 9 June 1954,her married name was Bagwell. Carolyn Marie Harris married Tommy Leroy Bagwell, son of Chelsa Forbes Bagwell and Oleta Inez Denney, on 9 June 1954. Carolyn Marie Harris and Tommy Leroy Bagwell were divorced on 28 January 1975 at Harris County, Texas. Carolyn Marie Harris died on 9 July 2017 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Jean Elizabeth Lyons married Tommy Leroy Bagwell, son of Chelsa Forbes Bagwell and Oleta Inez Denney, before 1977.

     Tiffany Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Tommy Leroy Bagwell and Jean Elizabeth Lyons. Tiffany Jean Bagwell married Todd A. Shelttles on 21 August 1999 at Pulaski County, Arkansas.

     Jones Alan Bagwell was born on 28 December 1958. He was the son of Beattie Austin Bagwell and Clara Mae Parkins. Jones Alan Bagwell married Nancy A. Richardson on 28 June 1986 at Greenville, South Carolina. Jones Alan Bagwell died on 20 March 2020 in Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, Landrum, South Carolina, at age 61

Jones Alan Bagwell, 61, of Mill Spring, NC passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Clara Mae (Parkins) Bagwell and Beattie Austin Bagwell of Liberty, SC and loving partner of Cheryl Ineson. He is of devout Episcopal faith and enjoyed employment as sales manager for Napa Auto Parts following a career in textile management and real estate. He was a graduate of Calhoon Engineering School, Baltimore, MD, and served as Cadet Engineering Officer in the Merchant Marines. He attended Clemson University and graduated from Liberty High School. A promise kept: “GO TIGERS!” Alan was passionate about Clemson Football, animals, nature, gardening, cars, and tools. He cherished all the friends he made along the way. He is survived by sisters Elaine Bagwell and Judith Addington (Charles) and brother Joel Bagwell, of Liberty, SC and nieces Melissa Gardner, Dana Carver and Lisa Crowe. A celebration of his life will be held at the home post-COVID-19. Memorials may be made to Foothills Humane Society, 989 Little Mountain Rd, Columbus, NC 28722 and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.

He was cremated.

     Joel Austin Bagwell is the son of Beattie Austin Bagwell and Clara Mae Parkins.

     Elaine Bagwell is the daughter of Beattie Austin Bagwell and Clara Mae Parkins. Elaine Bagwell married (?) Crower after 1975.

     Judith Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Beattie Austin Bagwell and Clara Mae Parkins. Judith Marie Bagwell married Charles Addington after 1965. Judith Marie Bagwell married Alan Bauer Gardner on 3 July 1982.

     Charles Addington married Judith Marie Bagwell, daughter of Beattie Austin Bagwell and Clara Mae Parkins, after 1965.

     James Wyatt Bolding was born on 28 November 1921 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He married Ruth Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Joseph Seaborn Bagwell and Jane Inez Cantrell, after 1945. James Wyatt Bolding died on 13 May 2013 in Salem, Oconee County, South Carolina, at age 91. He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Milton H. Taylor married Annie Nell Bagwell, daughter of Joseph Seaborn Bagwell and Jane Inez Cantrell, after 1953.

     Phyllis Jane Gary was born on 20 January 1925. As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joseph Elvin Bagwell, son of Joseph Seaborn Bagwell and Jane Inez Cantrell, after 1945. Phyllis Jane Gary died on 6 December 1979 at age 54. She was buried at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis, Ottawa County, Kansas.

     Joseph Gary Bagwell is the son of Joseph Elvin Bagwell and Phyllis Jane Gary.

     Leann Bagwell is the daughter of Joseph Elvin Bagwell and Phyllis Jane Gary.

     Mack McCormick was born on 4 November 1895 in Kaufman County, Texas. He married Irene Catherine Bagwell, daughter of James William Bagwell and Nancy Catherine Owens, after 1920. Mack McCormick died on 11 February 1965 in Lubbock County, Texas, at age 69. He was buried at Englewood Cemetery, Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas.

     Mary Lou Smith was born on 16 August 1911 in Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico. As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Henry Bagwell, son of James William Bagwell and Nancy Catherine Owens, after 1930. Mary Lou Smith died on 11 September 1998 in Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico, at age 87. She was buried at Memorial Cemetery, Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico.

     Johnnie Lou Bagwell was born on 15 August 1933 in Melrose, Curry County, New Mexico. She was the daughter of John Henry Bagwell and Mary Lou Smith. As of after 1952,her married name was Ragsdale. Johnnie Lou Bagwell married Charles Melton Ragsdale after 1952. Johnnie Lou Bagwell died on 7 July 2022 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, at age 88


Obituary
Johnnie Lou Ragsdale, 88, a longtime resident of Alamogordo, NM, died peacefully of natural causes in her home on July 7, 2022.

Johnnie Lou was survived by her (5) siblings: ..., (6) children: ..; 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and beloved in-laws. She was predeceased by her husband Charles M. Ragsdale, son John Carlton Ragsdale, who died in infancy, and her brothers Elmo and Nolan Bagwell.

Johnnie Lou was born at Melrose, NM on August 15, 1933 to John Henry Bagwell and Mary Lou Smith. Shortly after her birth, her father moved his then small family to Muleshoe, Texas for several years, then returned to New Mexico to run his own farm and ranch north of Melrose, NM. Johnnie Lou graduated from Melrose High School in 1951, then attended New Mexico State University for two years before meeting and marrying Charles Melton Ragsdale, a handsome young Air Force sergeant returning from the Korean War.

She was active in the Methodist Church, sharing her fine soprano voice as a member of the church choir, as a soloist and as choir director. She attended Perkins School of Theology at SMU and worked as Christian Education Director at First United Methodist Church in Alamogordo, and also in two Methodist Churches in Oklahoma.

Johnnie Lou loved God, her family, singing, and her garden. She spoke proudly of how she earned the part of Laurie in Oklahoma while in high school, and her beautiful voice graced many Sunday services.

In 2013, Johnnie's daughter and granddaughter helped her write an autobiography. She ended her narrative with the words of Corinthians 13: "And now abideth faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love of which there is no end." She followed that with, "My undying love to all of you, who have made my life so rich and happy!"

A funeral service is scheduled for July 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church of Alamogordo, 1206 Greenwood ln, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Randy Wallace will officiate at the service. A lunch reception will follow the service.

The Ragsdale family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the arrangements.


She was buried on 20 July 2022 at Las Palomas Cemetery, Las Palomas, Sierra County, New Mexico.

     Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell was born on 13 July 1935 in Brownfield, Texas. He was the son of John Henry Bagwell and Mary Lou Smith. Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell married Wanda Fay Williams on 23 August 1957. Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell died on 14 May 2020 at age 84


Elmo Eugene (Gene) Bagwell, 84, of Lockhart went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 14, 2020. He was born in Brownfield, Texas on July 13, 1935 to John H. and Mary Lou Bagwell. He married Wanda Fay Williams on August 23, 1957.

Gene grew up on a farm in Melrose, NM, the oldest son of seven children. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy for four years. Following the Navy, he worked for LTV in Arlington, TX. In 1970, he moved his family to Lockhart and started a business in Austin. In his later years, he spent most of his time raising cattle. He was a member of Clear Fork Baptist Church, where he served as deacon for many years. He also obtained his private pilot’s license and served as president of the Lockhart Breakfast Lion’s Club.

Gene was proceeded in death by his wife of 53 years, Wanda Fay Bagwell, his parents, brother Nolan Bagwell, and grandson Benjamin Rich.

He is survived by his sons, Larry Bagwell and wife, Kim, Terry Bagwell and wife, Janet; and daughter, Brenda Hagan and husband, Billy. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tabitha Rich, Emily Bagwell, Brodie Hagan, Addison Hagan and Trent Hagan; great-grandsons, Trevor Rich and Hayden Rich; and siblings, Johnnie Lou Ragsdale, Patricia Romero, Flora Bradley, Karen Meyers and Gary Bagwell.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2020 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday at 10 am also at McCurdy Funeral Home with burial at the Lockhart City Cemetery.


He was buried at Lockhart Municipal Burial Park, Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas.

     Wanda Fay Williams was born on 5 December 1938. As of 23 August 1957,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell, son of John Henry Bagwell and Mary Lou Smith, on 23 August 1957. Wanda Fay Williams died on 13 January 2011 in Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas, at age 72

Wanda Fay Bagwell, 72, of Lockhart went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan.13, 2011. She was born in Lockhart, Texas, on Dec. 5, 1938, to Troy and Bernice Williams. She married Elmo "Gene" Bagwell on Aug. 23, 1957.

Wanda retired in 2000 after 30 years of teaching in the Lockhart Independent School District. She was a member of Clearfork Baptist church for 64 years. She was also a member of Lockhart Retired Teachers Association and Lockhart Victims Assistance Team.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Troy Lee and Jessie Bernice Williams; sister, Nettie Lea Staton; brothers, Donald Ray, Bobby Joe and Roger Williams; and grandson Benjamin Rich.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gene Bagwell; sons: Larry Bagwell and wife, Kim, Terry Bagwell and wife, Janet; and daughter, Brenda Hagan and husband, Billy. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Tabitha Rich, Emily
Bagwell, Addison Hagan, Brodie Hagan and Trent Hagan and great-grandson, Trevor Rich.

Lockhart Post-Register (Jan 21 2011.)

She was buried at Lockhart Municipal Burial Park, Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas.

     Larry Alan Bagwell is the son of Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Wanda Fay Williams. Larry Alan Bagwell married Kimberly K. Jacobs on 7 October 1989 at Caldwell County, Texas. Larry Alan Bagwell and Kimberly K. Jacobs were divorced on 9 November 1995 at Caldwell County, Texas.

     Terry Bagwell is the son of Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Wanda Fay Williams. Terry Bagwell married Janet (?) after 1978.

     Brenda Gayle Bagwell is the daughter of Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Wanda Fay Williams. Brenda Gayle Bagwell married William R. Hagan on 16 December 1995 at Caldwell County, Texas.

     Kimberly K. Jacobs married Larry Alan Bagwell, son of Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Wanda Fay Williams, on 7 October 1989 at Caldwell County, Texas. Kimberly K. Jacobs and Larry Alan Bagwell were divorced on 9 November 1995 at Caldwell County, Texas.

     Janet (?) married Terry Bagwell, son of Elmo Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Wanda Fay Williams, after 1978.