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     Marie Williams married Terry Louis Bagwell, son of Terry Louis Bagwell and Ora Lee Bennett, on 25 March 1982 at Arlington County, Virginia.

     Terry Louis Bagwell is the son of Perry Bagwell. Terry Louis Bagwell married Emma Eva Taylor on 3 July 1953 at Richmond, Virginia. Terry Louis Bagwell married Ora Lee Bennett before 1955.

     Ora Lee Bennett was born on 18 July 1933. She married Terry Louis Bagwell, son of Perry Bagwell, before 1955. As of before 1955,her married name was Bagwell. Ora Lee Bennett died on 4 December 2011 at age 78. She was buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, Garner, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Emma Eva Taylor married Terry Louis Bagwell, son of Perry Bagwell, on 3 July 1953 at Richmond, Virginia.

     Benjamin Terry Couch married Mary Jane Bagwell, daughter of Henderson Onie Bagwell and Margaret Stone, before 1870.

     Carole Jane Bagwell is the daughter of John Earle Bagwell and Margaret Maudene Puckett.

     John Earl Bagwell Jr. is the son of John Earle Bagwell and Margaret Maudene Puckett. John Earl Bagwell Jr. married Suzanne Erden Parris on 1 August 1964 at Cowpens, South Carolina.

     Suzanne Erden Parris was born on 12 April 1941 in Cowpens, South Carolina. As of 1 August 1964,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Earl Bagwell Jr., son of John Earle Bagwell and Margaret Maudene Puckett, on 1 August 1964 at Cowpens, South Carolina. Suzanne Erden Parris died on 6 December 2024 in Spartanburg Regional Hospital, Spartanburg, South Carolina, at age 83


Suzanne Parris Bagwell passed away December 6th at Spartanburg Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne was born in Spindale, NC on April 12, 1941. She grew up in Cowpens, SC, where she was a graduate of Cowpens High School. Suzanne then went on to graduate from Spartanburg Junior College and Limestone College. Suzanne was a public school teacher before starting her family.

In 1964, Suzanne married John Earl Bagwell, Jr. John and Suzanne lived in Spartanburg where they led an active, happy life in the community. Suzanne is survived by her husband of sixty years; her son, John Bagwell of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Suzette Laney of Spartanburg, SC, and Molly Colbath (Greg) of Spartanburg, SC; as well as her six wonderful grandchildren, Shelton Laney, Wells Laney, Annie Colbath, Caroline Colbath, Helen Colbath, and Jane Colbath. Suzanne is also survived by a sister, Peggy Watkins. She was predeceased by her parents, Ebbie Sue Matheny and Bill Parris, as well as her brother, Billy Parris.

Suzanne was a member of First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg. “Susu”, as she was known by many, was a friend of all people, and loved everyone she met.

The family wishes to thank Drs. James Beaden, Pamela Davenport, David Ike, and the exceptional staff at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

A memorial service is planned for 2pm on Friday, December 13th at First Presbyterian Church, 393 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302.


She was cremated.

     John Bagwell is the son of John Earl Bagwell Jr. and Suzanne Erden Parris.

     Suzette Bagwell is the daughter of John Earl Bagwell Jr. and Suzanne Erden Parris. Suzette Bagwell married (?) Laney after 1983.

     Molly Bagwell is the daughter of John Earl Bagwell Jr. and Suzanne Erden Parris. Molly Bagwell married Greg Colbath after 1983.

     Greg Colbath married Molly Bagwell, daughter of John Earl Bagwell Jr. and Suzanne Erden Parris, after 1983.

     (?) Laney married Suzette Bagwell, daughter of John Earl Bagwell Jr. and Suzanne Erden Parris, after 1983.

     Wruble Emory married Norman Richard Bagwell, son of John Earle Bagwell and Margaret Maudene Puckett, after 1950.

     Norman Richard Bagwell Jr. was born on 12 January 1956. He was the son of Norman Richard Bagwell and Wruble Emory. Norman Richard Bagwell Jr. married Debra Joan Zimmerman on 24 April 1982 at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Norman Richard Bagwell Jr. died on 9 September 1997 at age 41. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Debra Joan Zimmerman married Norman Richard Bagwell Jr., son of Norman Richard Bagwell and Wruble Emory, on 24 April 1982 at Plattsmouth, Nebraska.

     Ellen Bagwell was born on 16 December 1951 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Arthur Miller Bagwell and Pauline Cochrum. As of after 1969,her married name was Depew. Ellen Bagwell married Ralph Clayton Depew after 1969. Ellen Bagwell died on 7 December 2024 in Inman, South Carolina, at age 72. She was buried on 11 December 2024 at Holly Springs Baptist Church, Inman, South Carolina.

     Ralph Clayton Depew married Ellen Bagwell, daughter of Arthur Miller Bagwell and Pauline Cochrum, after 1969.

     John Thomas Nicholson was born on 15 October 1886. He married Nettie Callie Bagwell, daughter of Richard Allen Bagwell and Allie Onie Cassandra Smith, before 1930. John Thomas Nicholson died on 9 February 1964 at age 77.

     J. W. Dickerson married Nettie Callie Bagwell, daughter of Richard Allen Bagwell and Allie Onie Cassandra Smith, on 23 April 1917 at Robertson County, Tennessee.

     Dr. Lynda Weldon is the daughter of John Weldon and LaVerne Bagwell. Dr. Lynda Weldon married Chuck McCollum after 1980.

     Chuck McCollum married Dr. Lynda Weldon, daughter of John Weldon and LaVerne Bagwell, after 1980.

     Paula Weldon is the daughter of John Weldon and LaVerne Bagwell. Paula Weldon married John Williams after 1980.

     John Williams married Paula Weldon, daughter of John Weldon and LaVerne Bagwell, after 1980.

     Jane Weldon is the daughter of John Weldon and LaVerne Bagwell.

     Brian Douglas Bagwell is the son of Jerry Franklin Bagwell and Dorothy Anne Baggett.¹ Brian Douglas Bagwell married Ingrid Cornelia Leek on 27 March 1993 at Gwinnett County, Georgia. Brian Douglas Bagwell married Paige Sullivan in February 2025.¹

     Ingrid Cornelia Leek married Brian Douglas Bagwell, son of Jerry Franklin Bagwell and Dorothy Anne Baggett, on 27 March 1993 at Gwinnett County, Georgia.

     Jessica Anne Bagwell is the daughter of Brian Douglas Bagwell and Ingrid Cornelia Leek.¹ Jessica Anne Bagwell married Andrew D. Coker after 2013.¹

     Andrew D. Coker married Jessica Anne Bagwell, daughter of Brian Douglas Bagwell and Ingrid Cornelia Leek, after 2013.¹