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     William Robert McWhorter was born on 8 July 1888 in South Carolina. He married Addie Maude Bagwell, daughter of John Luther Bagwell and Essie Jane Foster, before 1912.¹ William Robert McWhorter died in August 1975 in Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 87.

     Cora Cassell was born on 22 June 1900 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.² She was the daughter of Edward D. Cassell and Nancy Ellen Garren. As of 22 February 1916,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Cora Cassell married George Albert Bagwell, son of John Luther Bagwell and Essie Jane Foster, on 22 February 1916 at Pickens, South Carolina.^1,3 Cora Cassell died on 19 July 1975 at age 75.² She was buried at Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, South Carolina.²

     Edward D. Cassell married Nancy Ellen Garren.

     Nancy Ellen Garren married Edward D. Cassell. Her married name was Cassell.

     Margaret Mozelle Bagwell was born in 1931. She was the daughter of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. Her married name was Lollis. Margaret Mozelle Bagwell married Clyde Henry Lollis. Margaret Mozelle Bagwell died on 8 December 2001 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina,
Margaret Bagwell Lollis, 70, of 165 Hagood St., died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital.
Mrs. Lollis was born in PickensCounty, and was the daughter of the late George A. Bagwell Sr. and Cora Cassell Bagwell Thomas.
Mrs. Lollis was a retired nursing home administrator with Blue Ridge Nursing Home and a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church. She was a charter member of Pickens County Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, a former member of South Carolina Healthcare Association and a former member of Easley Professional Business Women's Association, American College of Health Care Administrators.
Survivors include three daughters, Susan Lollis Merritt of Easley, Vicki Lollis Major of Aiken, and Tammie Lollis Mitchell of Edgemoor; one son, Jerry Lollis, of Simpsonville; one sister, Juanita L. Entrekin, of Ocala, Fla; sister-in-law, Helen Bagwell, of Easley; nine grandchildren, Lance Lollis, Stephanie Brown, Corrie Beth Martin, Matthew Merritt, Jennifer Merritt, Blake Mitchell, Evan Mitchell, Timmy Major and Grant Major; and two great-grandchildren, Aiyanna Lollis and Bryson Martin.
Mrs. Lollis was predeceased by one son, Chuck Lollis; one sister, Blanch B. Hendrix; and two brothers, L. Lafayette Bagwell and George Albert Bagwell Jr.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, at 4 p.m. at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, with visitation immediately following.
Memorials may be made to Billy Graham Ministries; Charles Stanley In Touch Ministries; or the charity of ones choice.
Published in The Greenville News on Dec. 15, 2001.

     Clyde Henry Lollis married Margaret Mozelle Bagwell, daughter of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell.

     Blanche Bagwell was born on 14 September 1916 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. Her married name was Hendrix. Blanche Bagwell married Cleo Esley Hendrix. Blanche Bagwell died on 1 April 1980 at age 63. She was buried at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Cleo Esley Hendrix was born on 13 November 1909. He married Blanche Bagwell, daughter of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. Cleo Esley Hendrix died on 15 September 1985 at age 75.

     Luther Lafayette Bagwell was also known as Lafayette Bagwell.¹ He was born on 16 December 1924 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. Luther Lafayette Bagwell married Sarah Helen Rice. He was a US Navy veteran serving during World War II. Luther Lafayette Bagwell died on 5 August 1999 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 74.² He was buried on 7 August 1999 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens County, South Carolina.²

     Sarah Helen Rice was born on 20 March 1926 in Greenville County, South Carolina. Her married name was Bagwell. She married Luther Lafayette Bagwell, son of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. Sarah Helen Rice died on 25 September 2015 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 89 Sarah Helen Rice Bagwell, 89, widow of Luther Lafayette Bagwell, passed from this life on , September 25, 2015 at The Magnolias in Easley.

Mrs. Bagwell was born in Greenville County, a daughter of the late John Nathaniel and Mamie Estelle Hendricks Rice. She was retired from Easley Textiles, was a member of Geer Memorial Baptist Church and attended Tabor United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Lane Short (John) of Easley and her son, Danny (Bo) Bagwell (Gail) of Easley. Grandchildren include, LaSonya Bagwell, Brad Short (Tiffany), Kerri McKinney (David), and Steven Brown and great grandchildren, Sarah Katherine Short, Addison Short, Landan McKinney, and Sadie McKinney.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Joyce Brown.

Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Park and Gardens. She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     George Albert Bagwell Jr. was born on 5 July 1922 in South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. He was a Private in the US Army during World War II.² George Albert Bagwell Jr. married Evelyn Crum on 2 February 1946 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.³ George Albert Bagwell Jr. died on 9 March 1993 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 70.² He was buried at Arial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Pickens County, South Carolina.²

     Juanita L. Bagwell was born on 4 June 1919 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. Her married name was Entrekin. Juanita L. Bagwell married James Thompson Entrekin. Juanita L. Bagwell died on 27 September 2009 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, at age 90. She was buried at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Marion County, Florida.

     James Thompson Entrekin was born on 2 March 1915 in South Carolina. He married Juanita L. Bagwell, daughter of George Albert Bagwell and Cora Cassell. James Thompson Entrekin died on 17 July 1998 in Marion County, Florida, at age 83. He was buried at Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Marion County, Florida.

     Elizabeth Spearman was born on 21 March 1877.¹ Her married name was Bagwell. She married Monroe Mastin Bagwell, son of Frederick Bagwell and Samantha Caroline Callaham.^2,1 Elizabeth Spearman died on 15 March 1965 at age 87.¹ She was buried on 17 March 1965 at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Andrew Walker Bagwell was born on 23 May 1915 in Anderson, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. Andrew Walker Bagwell married Willine Leeila Moody after 1930. He served as a SFC in the US Army. Andrew Walker Bagwell died on 13 December 1987 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.¹

     Beatrice Ann Bagwell was born on 16 June 1907.¹ She was the daughter of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. Beatrice Ann Bagwell married James Daniel Hudgens on 1 June 1940 at Anderson, South Carolina. As of 1 June 1940,her married name was Hudgens. Beatrice Ann Bagwell died on 28 January 2002 at age 94.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Frederick Bagwell was born on 23 January 1905.¹ He was the son of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. Frederick Bagwell married Ida Marie Wilson on 1 April 1927 at South Carolina. Frederick Bagwell died on 19 May 1985 in South Carolina at age 80.¹ He was buried at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     James Luther Bagwell was born on 14 August 1896.¹ He was the son of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. He served as a Private in the 3rd Regiment Field Artillery Replacement Depot during World War I. James Luther Bagwell married Mildred Evangeline Wright on 28 December 1918 at Anderson, South Carolina. James Luther Bagwell died on 27 February 1960 in Anderson, South Carolina, at age 63.¹ He was buried at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Thelma Jacob Bagwell was born on 19 February 1903. She was the daughter of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. Thelma Jacob Bagwell married Robert Haddon Tate on 24 December 1925. As of 24 December 1925,her married name was Tate. Thelma Jacob Bagwell died on 26 April 1968 at age 65.

     Ruth Iola Bagwell was born on 20 March 1901 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. Her married name was Tolly. Ruth Iola Bagwell married G. Fred Tolly. Ruth Iola Bagwell died on 24 January 2002 in Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 100.¹ She was buried on 26 January 2002 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     G. Fred Tolly married Ruth Iola Bagwell, daughter of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman.

     Anna Louise Bagwell was born on 8 March 1911 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. As of 27 December 1930,her married name was Ashley. Anna Louise Bagwell married Bernum Benjamin Ashley on 27 December 1930. Anna Louise Bagwell died on 5 July 2001 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 90
Ann (Bagwell) Ashley, 90, of Greenville, SC, died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Oakmont East Nursing Center after a long illness.

Born in Anderson County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Monroe Maston and Elizabeth (Spearman) Bagwell.

A homemaker, she was a 60-year member of First Baptist Church of Greenville where she was a member of the Loyalty Sunday School Class, taught children's Sunday School for many years, and was a member of the Exchangettes.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, B. B. Ashley; three sons and daughters-in-law, B. B. "Bernum" and Jean Ashley Jr. of Inman, Monroe M. and Roberta Ashley of Brevard, N.C., and Louis and B. J. Ashley of Greenville; two sisters, Ruth Tolly of Williamston, S.C., and Bea Hudgens of Florence; a brother, Martin Bagwell of Williamston; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Sunday, July 7, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Greenville with Dr. Baxter Wynn officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials could be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 7 Woodlawn Office Park, 5019 Nationscrossing, Suite 217, Charlotte, NC 28217.

Gaffney Ledger
July 9, 2001.¹ She was buried on 8 July 2001 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Bernum Benjamin Ashley was born on 1 June 1910 in Anderson County, South Carolina. He married Anna Louise Bagwell, daughter of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman, on 27 December 1930. Bernum Benjamin Ashley died on 26 January 2003 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 92. He was buried on 29 January 2003 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Martin Monroe Bagwell was born on 23 March 1913 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman. Martin Monroe Bagwell married Carolyn Gaillard.^1,2 Martin Monroe Bagwell died on 21 November 2002 in Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 89 Greenville News: 11-23-2002

Martin Monroe Bagwell, 89, of 705 Welcome Road, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002.

Survivors: Wife, Carolyn Gaillard Bagwell; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann Bagwell of Greenville, Jane and Grover Owings, of Powdersville, and Debbie and Woody Thrasher, of Anderson; grandchildren, Nicole and Lee Lawless, Dana and Chris Holt, Zach Thrasher and Jake Thrasher; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Sunday, at Beaverdam Baptist Church, with the service at 3 p.m.

Memorials: Beaverdam Baptist Church Building Fund, 1904 Beaverdam Road, Williamston, SC 29697. — Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.¹ He was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church, Williamston, South Carolina.¹

     Carolyn Gaillard was born on 9 September 1915 in Piercetown, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ Her married name was Bagwell. She married Martin Monroe Bagwell, son of Monroe Mastin Bagwell and Elizabeth Spearman.^2,1 Carolyn Gaillard died on 2 August 2004 in Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 88
Greenville News: 08-03-2004

Carolyn Bagwell
Williamston

Carolyn Gaillard Bagwell, 88, of 705 Welcome Road, widow of Martin Monroe Bagwell, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at her home.

Born in Piercetown, Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Walter DuPre and Anna Wilson Gaillard. She was an elementary school teacher, and taught most of her forty years in School District 1 of Anderson County. She was a member of Beaverdam Baptist Church, where she taught the Young Adult Women's Sunday School Class for over twenty years, and was a former active member of the WMU and the choir.

Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann Bagwell, of Williamston; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Grover Owings, of Powdersville, Debbie and Woody Thrasher, of Anderson; grandchildren, Nicole and Lee Lawless, Dana and Chris Holt, Zach Thrasher, Jake Thrasher; and great-grandchildren, Tyler and Lauren Smart, Walker Lawless and Nick Holt.

She was predeceased by sisters, Mae Griffith, Geneva Owen, Ettie Stone; and brothers, Lawrence Gaillard, Palmer Gaillard and Walter Gaillard.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Beaverdam Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Jimmie Farmer and the Rev. Gene Burdette. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family is at the home, and will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church, prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Beaverdam Baptist Church, 1904 Beaverdam Road, Williamston, SC 29697. -- Gray Mortuary, Inc.¹

She was buried at Beaverdam Baptist Church Cemetery, Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Tillman Bennett Owens married Sarah Lou Cantrell.

     Sarah Lou Cantrell married Tillman Bennett Owens. Her married name was Owens.

     Bobby Joe Bagwell was born on 13 May 1932.¹ He was the son of Ora Bruce Bagwell and Lillie Maude Owens. Bobby Joe Bagwell married Mary Ellen Winslett after 1945. He served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War.¹ Bobby Joe Bagwell died on 22 December 2000 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Ellen Winslett was born on 28 November 1932 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ Her married name was Bagwell. She married Bobby Joe Bagwell, son of Ora Bruce Bagwell and Lillie Maude Owens, after 1945. Mary Ellen Winslett died on 24 May 2016 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 83
Mary Ellen Winslett Bagwell, lifelong resident of Easley, born on November 29, 1932, was the daughter of the late Horace Winslett and Katherine Ballentine Winslett. She passed away at home on May 24, 2016 after a long and valiant battle with lung cancer.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Bobby Joe Bagwell, in 2000. Also predeceasing her were two sisters, Helen W. Lynes and Eme W. Smith, and two brothers, Horace Lee Winslett, Jr. and Walter "Pop" Almon Winslett.

She leaves to cherish her memories her son, John Walter Bagwell of Mauldin, SC; daughter, Ellen Ethridge and son-in-law, Tim Ethridge of Easley; two precious grandchildren, Mary Magill and Cole Ethridge. Also surviving are two sisters, Catherine W. Brown of Easley and Dora H. Twiford (Doc) of Concord, NC, and a brother Jimmy Winslett (Jo Ann) of Easley; sisters-in-law, Lorna Winslett, Evelyn B. McEntyre (Mac), and Nancy G. Bagwell (Charles - deceased); brother-in-law, Larry D. Bagwell (Lunita).

Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Park in Easley.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Charles Furman Bagwell was born on 20 January 1934. He was the son of Ora Bruce Bagwell and Lillie Maude Owens. Charles Furman Bagwell married Nancy Ann Greer after 1951. Charles Furman Bagwell died on 25 November 2006 in Lexington, South Carolina, at age 72
Charles F. Bagwell
GREENWOOD — Charles Furman Bagwell, husband of Nancy Bagwell, of 25 Royal Oak Drive, formally of Easley, passed away November 25, 2006, in Lexington, SC.

Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Bruce Bagwell and Maude Owens Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell was a graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. Degree, graduate of Executive Development of USC, he was formally a Vice President of Kent Manufacturing in Pickens, former member of the board of Pickens County Country Club, member of Easley Lions Club, 30 year member of Easley First United Methodist Church and currently a member of Main Street United Methodist Church in Greenwood.

Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter, Maria Bagwell Ellison of Lexington; son, Joseph Bagwell and wife, Sharon Hughes, of Greenwood; sister, Evelyn McEnytre of Easley; brother, Larry Bagwell of Easley; five grandchildren, Megan Bagwell, Anna Greer Bagwell, Adrienne Bagwell, Timothy Joseph Scott, Charles Daniel Scott.

A brother, Bobby Bagwell predeceased him.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Easley First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Jim Corell officiating.

A reception will follow at the church fellowship hall.

The family is at the home of Larry Bagwell, 505 Laurel Road, Easley, SC.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of South Carolina, 600 E. Washington Street, Suite 614, Greenville, SC 29601 or the charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com

Dillard Funeral Home of Pickens is assisting the Bagwell family.


«Obituary posted: November 27, 2006».