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     Jessie Pauline Bagwell was born on 13 April 1936 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Samuel Whitfield Bagwell and Alice Theodocia "Allie" Barnes. As of circa 1958,her married name was Murphree. Jessie Pauline Bagwell married Milburn Gilmer “Bill” Murphree circa 1958. Jessie Pauline Bagwell died on 11 January 2026 in Ruleville, Sunflower County, Mississippi, at age 89

Jessie Pauline Murphree

April 13, 1936 - January 11, 2026

Jessie Pauline Bagwell Murphree of Ruleville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Jessie was the wife of the late M.G. "Bill" Murphree, Jr., and the daughter of the late Allie Bagwell Norwood and the late Samuel Bagwell. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family was the heart of her life.

She is survived by her children, Randy Murphree of Greenville, MS, Cindy (Allen Potter) Murphree of Indianola, MS, and Vicky (Eddie) Parish of Minter City, MS; Jessie was blessed with six grandchildren, Matthew (Ashly) Baldwin of Berthoud, CO, Michael (April) Baldwin of Money, MS, Marshall (Hillary) Baldwin of Artesia, NM, Brian Parish (Alana Palmer) of Cleveland, MS, Jessica Parish of Phillip, MS, and Jake (Jessie) Murphree of Coila, MS. Her joy continued to grow with her great-grandchildren, Brynlee Baldwin and Matthew Baldwin of Berthoud, CO, Adalyn Baldwin, Alice Kate Baldwin, and Yates Baldwin of Money, MS, Garrett Baldwin, Gavin Baldwin and Grant Baldwin of Artesia, NM, Tristan Darling and Ava Grace Hays of Phillip, MS, Ryan Murphree of Coila, MS, and Abram Parish of Cleveland, MS.

Jessie was a long-time employee of the Bank of Ruleville until her retirement. She will be remembered for her strength and steadfast love to those closest to her. She leaves behind devotion that will live on through the many lives she touched. The family would like to acknowledge Mae Jee, mom's closest neighbor and family friend for over 60 years. Jessie's family would also like to thank Peaches Walker and Starmeka Shepherd for the compassionate care of Mom in her final days.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 14, from 12 pm to 2 pm at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Ruleville. Graveside services will be held immediately after the visitation in Lehrton Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Turner will officiate.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home of Ruleville is in charge of arrangements.


She was buried on 14 January 2026 at Lehrton Cemetery, Ruleville, Sunflower County, Mississippi.

     William W. Goff was born on 4 February 1843. He married Elmira F. Bradley before 1870. William W. Goff died on 9 July 1906 at age 63. He was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Elmira F. Bradley was born in 1845 in South Carolina. As of before 1870,her married name was Goff. She married William W. Goff before 1870. Elmira F. Bradley died on 27 February 1927 in DeKalb, Kershaw County, South Carolina. She was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Sally Jane Goff was born on 6 June 1870 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. Sally Jane Goff died on 18 December 1931 in DeKalb, Kershaw County, South Carolina, at age 61.

     William Levi Goff was born on 24 June 1872 in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. He was the son of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. William Levi Goff died on 3 December 1948 in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, at age 76. He was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Frances Vermelle Goff was born on 20 December 1873 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. Frances Vermelle Goff died on 19 December 1942 at age 68. She was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     George Gates Goff was born on 11 October 1880. He was the son of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. George Gates Goff died on 26 February 1940 at age 59. He was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Margaret Della Goff was born on 15 March 1881 in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. Margaret Della Goff died on 15 February 1941 in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, at age 59. She was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Ben Campbell Goff was born on 7 May 1882 in South Carolina. He was the son of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. Ben Campbell Goff died on 8 May 1951 in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, at age 69. He was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     John Kershaw Goff was born on 27 July 1891 in Kershaw County, South Carolina. He was the son of William W. Goff and Elmira F. Bradley. John Kershaw Goff died on 3 July 1963 in Kershaw County, South Carolina, at age 71. He was buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina.

     Helen Anita Bagwell was born on 4 January 1919 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Thomas Washington Bagwell and Flora Faver. As of after 1935,her married name was Clanton. Helen Anita Bagwell married Joseph Thomas Clanton after 1935. Helen Anita Bagwell died on 8 December 1969 in Georgia at age 50. She was buried at Church of Life Cemetery, South Fulton, Fulton County, Georgia.

     Joseph Thomas Clanton was born on 6 February 1916 in Fulton County, Georgia. He married Helen Anita Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Washington Bagwell and Flora Faver, after 1935. Joseph Thomas Clanton died on 4 January 2006 in Georgia at age 89. He was buried at Church of Life Cemetery, South Fulton, Fulton County, Georgia.

     John Elbert Williamson was born on 21 January 1903. He married Ela Mae Bagwell, daughter of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans, before 1920. John Elbert Williamson died on 25 February 1941 at age 38. He was buried at Centralhatchee Cemetery, Centralhatchee, Heard County, Georgia.

     Gertrude Alice Martin was born on 13 January 1913 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Waymon Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Georgia A. (?), after 1950. Gertrude Alice Martin died on 12 January 1991 in Union, Newton County, Mississippi, at age 77.

     Ronald Lee Bagwill married Audra Jenell Cravens on 12 February 1981 at Grayson County, Texas. Ronald Lee Bagwill and Audra Jenell Cravens were divorced on 21 October 1988 at Grayson County, Texas. Ronald Lee Bagwill married Tammy Rene Pierce on 21 October 1988. Ronald Lee Bagwill and Tammy Rene Pierce were divorced on 21 July 2000 at Collin County, Texas.

     Audra Jenell Cravens married Ronald Lee Bagwill on 12 February 1981 at Grayson County, Texas. Audra Jenell Cravens and Ronald Lee Bagwill were divorced on 21 October 1988 at Grayson County, Texas.

     Tammy Rene Pierce married Ronald Lee Bagwill on 21 October 1988. Tammy Rene Pierce and Ronald Lee Bagwill were divorced on 21 July 2000 at Collin County, Texas.

     Whitney Rene Bagwill is the daughter of Ronald Lee Bagwill and Tammy Rene Pierce. Whitney Rene Bagwill married Dieter Wade Thompson on 6 December 2019 at Taylor County, Texas.

     Dieter Wade Thompson married Whitney Rene Bagwill, daughter of Ronald Lee Bagwill and Tammy Rene Pierce, on 6 December 2019 at Taylor County, Texas.

     Christopher Bagwell is the son of Ronald Lewis Bagwell and Brenda Kay (?)

     Linda Gail Bagwell was born on 14 September 1946 in Greenville County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Johnson Bates Bagwell and Mozelle Louise Hensley. As of 5 December 1964,her married name was Harrison. Linda Gail Bagwell married Austin Franklin Harrison on 5 December 1964. Linda Gail Bagwell died on 10 January 1979 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 32. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Austin Franklin Harrison was born on 15 December 1945. He married Linda Gail Bagwell, daughter of Johnson Bates Bagwell and Mozelle Louise Hensley, on 5 December 1964. Austin Franklin Harrison died on 19 April 1992 at age 46.

     Harrison Benjamin Moore married Mary Ellen Bagwell, daughter of James Lawrence Bagwell and Elsie Hyacinth Allsion, on 3 December 1955 at Middleburg, Virginia. Harrison Benjamin Moore and Mary Ellen Bagwell were divorced on 19 January 1965 at Sterling, Virginia.

     Silas W. Davenport was born in 1825 in South Carolina. He married Louisa Bagwell, daughter of Johnson Jack Bagwell and Nancy Gambrell, before 1862. Silas W. Davenport died in 1902 in South Carolina.

     George Elmer Arnett was born in 1885. He married Ida Pearl Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Terry Bagwell and Rachel Weeks, after 1910. George Elmer Arnett died in 1969.

     John B. Taylor was born in 1891. He married Virgie Rachel Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Terry Bagwell and Rachel Weeks, after 1907. John B. Taylor died in 1957. He was buried at Poplar Flat Cemetery, Winston County, Mississippi.

     John Bryan Roberts was born on 20 February 1887. He married Illda Belle Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Terry Bagwell and Rachel Weeks, after 1910. John Bryan Roberts died on 6 November 1970 in Tennessee at age 83. He was buried at Poplar Flat Cemetery, Winston County, Mississippi.

     Robert Wesley Williams was born on 9 April 1888. He married Anna Elnoir Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Terry Bagwell and Rachel Weeks, before 1910. Robert Wesley Williams died on 4 December 1956 at age 68.

     William Archie Corley was born in 1878 in Mississippi. He married Lula Jane Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Terry Bagwell and Rachel Weeks, before 1920. William Archie Corley died in 1948 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.

     Anne Marjorie Fraser married Dr. Howard Roberts Bagwell Jr., son of Howard Roberts Bagwell and Ruth Hedwig Matilda Herbold, in 1965 at Manhattan, New York.