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     Timothy J. Bagwell is the son of James Monroe Bagwell and Christine Fitzgerald. Timothy J. Bagwell married Ashlyn Dari (?) after 1970.

     Ruth Anderson married Sergeant Whitte Olsvert Bagwell, son of William Wiley Bagwell and Sarah Lela Baker, on 4 September 1917 at Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming.¹

     Anthony J. Bagwell is the son of James Anthony Bagwell and Marjurey Armita Lyle.

     William P. Bagwell was born in November 1876 in Bowman, Elbert County, Georgia. He was the son of Martin VanBuren Bagwell and Sara Emily Nelms. He enlisted in the US Army for a period of 3 years. William P. Bagwell lived in 1900 in Bongas, Philippines. He lived in 1900 in Military and Naval Forces, Bongas, Philippine Islands. (an unknown value.) Enlisted in the US Army on 2 April 1915 at Camp Stotsenburg, Phillipine Islands. He was a Sergeant on Jul 17, 1915. He served at Camp Stotsenburg to Jul 5, 1918 and then at Fort McKinley, Phillipine Islands and was Honorably discharged on June 11, 1919. (Army Serial Number 315217). He served in the US Army. He is shown on a transport (Sheridan)from the Philippines Oct 15 1920 to San Francisco as a Sergent in the
Quartermaster Corps.

(Armty Serial Number: 315217.) He died on 1 May 1932 at age 55.¹ He was buried at Angeles, Pampanga Province, Central Luzon, Philippines.¹

     Arneatta Franklin was born on 26 January 1931 in Humphreys County, Tennessee. As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Thomas Bagwell, son of Thurman Selmer Bagwell and Alpha Omega Burgess, after 1940. Arneatta Franklin died on 3 December 2020 in Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee, at age 89. She was buried at Union Cemetery, Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee.

     Bonnie Bagwell was born on 25 December 1955 in Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of James Thomas Bagwell and Arneatta Franklin.¹ Bonnie Bagwell died on 23 April 2017 in Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee, at age 61


Bonnie Bagwell, age 61 of Dickson, died on April 23, 2017 at the Dickson Health and Rehab Center.

Bonnie was born December 25, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. She had worked at France Power Solutions/SFEG in Fairview, TN for 35 years. She was a shipping manager. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Bagwell; her brother-in-law, Tim Mason.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle "Missy" Hughes and her late husband, Mark, of Dickson; her mother, Arneatta Peeler of Dickson; her 2 grandsons, Jeremy Hughes and Isaac Hughes; her 3 sisters, Delilah Alexander (Donnie) of Dickson, Tina Mason of White Bluff, Joy Knight (Dale) of Clarksville, TN; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 5pm until 8pm. A funeral service is scheduled for 11am on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Franklin officiating. Place of rest will be in the Union Cemetery.

Services under the direction of the Taylor Funeral Home.¹


She was buried at Union Cemetery, Dickson, Dickson County, Tennessee.¹

     Roy Holland married Melba Ilene Bagwell, daughter of Thurman Selmer Bagwell and Alpha Omega Burgess, on 4 November 1946 at Henry County, Ohio.

     Billy James Hood married Ruth Edith Bagwell, daughter of Thurman Selmer Bagwell and Alpha Omega Burgess, on 7 October 1950 at Detriot, Wayne County, Michigan.

     Eleanor Ann Alden married Leonard Elvin Bagwell, son of Arthur Claude Bagwell and Edna Garrison, on 1 September 1975 at Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.

     Guadalupe (?) married James Orville Bagwell, son of James Orville Bagwell and Rayola Turnbow, after 1986.

     Drenetta "Goldie" Bagwell is the daughter of James Anthony Bagwell and Marjurey Armita Lyle.

     Linda Jean Bagwell is the daughter of James Anthony Bagwell and Marjurey Armita Lyle.

     DJ Bagwell is the son of Reverend Darrell Anthony Bagwell and Beverly Ann Baker. DJ Bagwell married Denice (?) after 2006.

     Denice (?) married DJ Bagwell, son of Reverend Darrell Anthony Bagwell and Beverly Ann Baker, after 2006.

     Kimberly (?) married Reverend Darrell Anthony Bagwell, son of James Anthony Bagwell and Marjurey Armita Lyle, after 1985.

     Brian Edward Bagwell married Jessica Annettia Saunders after 1986.

     Jessica Annettia Saunders was born on 19 July 1968 in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, Delaware. As of after 1986,her married name was Bagwell. She married Brian Edward Bagwell after 1986. Jessica Annettia Saunders died on 5 November 2020 in TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, Salisbury, Maryland, at age 52


Jessica Annettia Bagwell, 52, of Salisbury, Maryland, was born at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. She departed this life on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.

Jessica attended Cape Elementary School in Millsboro, Delaware. She moved to Salisbury and attended East Salisbury Elementary School, Wicomico Middle School, and Wicomico Senior High School, from where she graduated.

In 1986, she became a city police officer and was an officer for a number of years. She also worked at the District Court. Her final job was at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, where she was a secretary and did payroll, before becoming ill.

Jessica was a member of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church where she served as a class leader and member of Feet to the Street, an outreach program. She had a passion for outreach.

She will be lovingly remembered by: her husband of 19 years, Brian E. Bagwell; two children, Dennis Roelke and Alisha (Bryan) Smart; her mother, Ellen Oney Thompson; two sisters, Carolyn Waller and Maxine Thompson; two brothers, Clifton and Dennis (Yolanda) Thompson; three grandchildren, Bryan “Nuk” Smart, Jr., Braylen “Bud” Smart, and Bri’Anna “Butterfly” Smart; several bonus siblings, godchildren, and god-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, in-laws, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Saunders.

Mrs. Bagwell will lie in repose on Saturday, November 14, 2020, from 10 to 11 AM at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, 521 Mack Avenue, Salisbury. The funeral service will begin at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Green Acres Memorial Park, Inc., West Road, Salisbury. If you wish to sign the guestbook, please do so online.


She was buried on 14 November 2020 at Green Acres Memorial Park, Salisbury, Maryland.

     Bertah Sue Slack married Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell, son of Paul William Bagwell Sr. and Sarah Anne Blum, after 1957.

     Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. is the son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Geraldine Ridge. Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. married Deborah Irene Harper before 1975. Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. married Lana Elizabeth Parker on 7 November 1987 at Shreveport, Louisiana.

     Lana Elizabeth Parker married Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr., son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Geraldine Ridge, on 7 November 1987 at Shreveport, Louisiana.

     Timothy G Bagwell is the son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Bertah Sue Slack. Timothy G Bagwell married Kristina (?) after 1977.

     Kristina (?) married Timothy G Bagwell, son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Bertah Sue Slack, after 1977.

     Travis Bagwell is the son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Bertah Sue Slack. Travis Bagwell married Mandy (?) after 1977.

     Mandy (?) married Travis Bagwell, son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Bertah Sue Slack, after 1977.

     Deborah Irene Harper was born on 23 December 1955 in Louisiana. As of before 1975,her married name was Bagwell. She married Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr., son of Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell and Geraldine Ridge, before 1975. Deborah Irene Harper died on 6 April 2012 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, at age 56


Mrs. Deborah Powers, age 56 of Jonesboro, died Friday, April 6, 2012 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria following a brief illness.

Friends may visit with the family 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Full Gospel Christian Center, 207 W 7th Street, Jonesboro, La. with Reverend Eric McBride officiating. Interment will be at Harper Cemetery in Saline.

Mrs. Powers is survived by her husband, Tommy Powers, Jr; son, Jeff Bagwell; brothers, Julius Harper and wife Rebecca, David Harper; sisters, Mary Cole and husband Robert, Elizabeth Johnson and husband Marlon; a host of neices, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Benjamin Harper and Irene (Patterson) Harper; son, Greg Bagwell; brother, Carlton Harper; sister, Cordillia Harper, Ruby Burns.

Pallbearers are, Julius Francis Harper, Jr, Joe Harper, John Barber, Thomas Poole, Tommy Cole and Dawn Sims.

Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

She was buried at Harper Family Cemetery, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

     Gregory Neal Bagwell was born on 25 November 1975 in Louisiana. He was the son of Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. and Deborah Irene Harper. Gregory Neal Bagwell died on 27 November 2010 in Jonesboro, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, at age 35


Mr. Gregory Neal Bagwell, age 35 of Jonesboro, died Saturday, November 27, 2010.
Friends may visit with the family 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Southern Funeral Home of Jonesboro. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, November 29, 2010 in the chapel of Southern Funeral Home with Reverend David Holton officiating. Interment will be at Antioch Community Cemetery near Goldonna.
Mr. Bagwell is survived by his mother, Debra Powers and husband Tommy of Jonesboro; father, Melvin Bagwell of Brewton's Mill; brother, Jeffrey Bagwell of Ruston; a host of other relatives and friends.

(source: Southern Funeral Homes.)


He was buried on 29 November 2010 at Antioch Community Cemetery, Winn Parish, Louisiana.

     Jeffrey N. Bagwell is the son of Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. and Deborah Irene Harper.

     Haley E. Bagwell is the daughter of Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. and Lana Elizabeth Parker.

     Brandon Bagwell is the son of Melvin Russell Bagwell Jr. and Lana Elizabeth Parker.

     Geraldine Ridge was born on 30 November 1941 in Hickory Tavern, Laurens County, South Carolina. She married Melvin Russell "Buck" Bagwell, son of Paul William Bagwell Sr. and Sarah Anne Blum, on 27 February 1959 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. As of after 1960,her married name was Bagwell. Geraldine Ridge lived in 2020 in Homer, Louisiana. She died on 4 November 2022 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 80


Geraldine Ridge Bagwell, age 80, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana following a brief illness. A private ceremony will be held to spread Gerry’s ashes in her beloved hometown of Hickory Tavern, South Carolina. Gerry and her family moved from Laurens, South Carolina to Ruston, Louisiana in 1968. Gerry loved the outdoors and spending time working in her yard on Lake Claiborne. She enjoyed living a simple life at home playing her piano. Gerry loved reminiscing about her childhood, her heritage and visiting with her family. She was always up for telling stories over a cup of coffee and a "Little Debbie" cake. She was preceded in death by her father Wayne Washington Ridge, mother Maggie Turner Ridge, brother Warren Burrell Ridge, and sister Emily Ridge Smeal. She is survived by her treasured sons Russell Bagwell (Lane), Tim Bagwell (Kristina), and Travis Bagwell. Known as “Grandma Gerry” she has four grandchildren, Haley Bagwell Lewis (Morgan), Brandon Parker Bagwell, Maggie Bagwell Bell (Andrew), and Mollie Kay Bagwell. Gerry is survived by her sister Barbara Ridge Elgin, brother Gary Wayne Ridge, sister Susan Ridge Schofield and numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Turner/Ridge Families in South Carolina. The family would like to thank the CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center nurses, doctors, and hospice for their care and compassion.


She was buried at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.