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     Sarah Carson Mays was also known as Sarah Carson Mayes. She was born on 21 December 1849.¹ As of 23 December 1870,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward Baxter Clegg Bagwell, son of Lorenzo Dow Bagwell and Agnes Elizabeth Morrison, on 23 December 1870 at Alexander County, North Carolina. Sarah Carson Mays died on 18 July 1907 at age 57


Landmark of Statesville
7-19-1907

Mrs. E.B. Bagwell died suddenly at her home at Loray at 9 o'clock last night from heart disease. While she had been sick for some time, the condition had not been alarming. She was better yesterday than usual. She was about 60 years old. Her husband, three sons and two daughters survive. One of the sons lives in Oklahoma and another in Georgia. The interment will be at Concord graveyard this afternoon.

Sarah was the daughter of Sheriff Hiram W Mays and Eliza Scroggs. Sarah married Edward Baxter Bagwell. Sarah and Edward had at least four children.¹


She was buried at Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.¹

     William Morrison Bagwell was born on 13 March 1854 in Rocky Springs, Alexander County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Lorenzo Dow Bagwell and Agnes Elizabeth Morrison. William Morrison Bagwell married Alice Rebecca Moore on 15 July 1875 at Burke County, North Carolina. William Morrison Bagwell married Elizabeth Catherine Quartermus on 17 April 1902 at Martin, North Carolina. William Morrison Bagwell died from 1920 to 1922 in Alexander County, North Carolina.¹

     Alice Rebecca Moore was born on 1 January 1857 in Johnson County, Tennessee.¹ She married William Morrison Bagwell, son of Lorenzo Dow Bagwell and Agnes Elizabeth Morrison, on 15 July 1875 at Burke County, North Carolina. As of 15 July 1875,her married name was Bagwell. Alice Rebecca Moore died on 2 July 1934 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Salem Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.¹

     Elizabeth Blanche Wilson was also known as Blanche Wilson.² She was born on 2 October 1871 in Maryland.² She married John Edgar Bagwell, son of Josiah W. Bagwell and Melvina Elizabeth Lockman, on 10 August 1904.¹ As of 10 August 1904,her married name was Bagwell. Elizabeth Blanche Wilson died on 11 May 1960 at age 88.² She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.²

     Josiah Walter Bagwell was born on 21 November 1908 in South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of John Edgar Bagwell and Elizabeth Blanche Wilson.¹ Josiah Walter Bagwell married Margaret McIntosh on 17 September 1938.³ Josiah Walter Bagwell died on 10 September 1995 in McDowell County, North Carolina, at age 86.^1,2 He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Josiah Walter Bagwell Jr. was born on 9 May 1939 in Concord, North Carolina.² He was the son of Josiah Walter Bagwell and Margaret McIntosh. Josiah Walter Bagwell Jr. married Dorothy J. Burch circa 1960. Josiah Walter Bagwell Jr. married Gloria Cagle circa 1998. Josiah Walter Bagwell Jr. died on 18 November 2018 in Marion, North Carolina, at age 79
Mr. Josiah (Joe) Walter Bagwell, Jr. age, 79, of Nebo, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Autumn Care of Marion following several years of declining health. Joe was born in Concord, NC on May 9, 1939 to the late Walter Bagwell, Sr. and Margaret McIntosh Bagwell. Upon graduation from Greenville (SC) High School, he attended Clemson University and graduated in 1961 with a degree in Industrial Management. While at Clemson, he was the head cheerleader and became a distinguished member of the Block C Letterman’s Club. After graduation, Joe enrolled in Officer Candidate School for the US Navy. He served faithfully for several years including time on the USS Randolph aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crisis.



After the Navy, he worked for Burlington Industries at the Clinchfield plant in East Marion. He later went to work for Etta Packaging (now known as West Rock) and retired as the lead Sales Manager after more than 30 years. In his life, he was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Marion Civitan Club, and Marion Lake Club. Known as “Poppo” to his grandchildren, he loved to travel with his family to Garden City Beach, SC to surf fish and eat doughnuts. His devotion and love for his family was the most important thing in his life. He was an avid golfer, having scored holes-in-one at Mt. Mitchell and Marion Lake Club. He was also a 30-year Clemson football season ticket holder, having attended hundreds of games through the years. His “retirement home” on Lake James gave him a beautiful view of the lake. He loved looking at the view every day and night. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Dorothy “Dot” Burch Bagwell. He was also preceded in death by a half-brother, Dr. Lloyd Vann Seawell.



Joe is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Gloria Cagle Bagwell; children, Josiah “Walt” Bagwell and wife Tabitha Foster Bagwell of Marion and their two children, Brooklyn and Josh, Dorothy “Dee Dee” Bagwell Heberling of Rochester Hills, MI and her children Luke, Jakob and Meredith, Andy Bagwell and wife Stephanie Jackson Bagwell of Cary, NC and their children Abigail and Stewart, Cathy Bagwell Marsh and husband Kris of Staunton, VA and their children Will and Louie, Jennifer Ward and husband Bobby of Peachtree City, GA and their children Kaleigh and Alden, and Scott Moses and wife Rajni of Burnsville, NC and their daughter Rajni Ann.



A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 2:00pm at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Warren Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00pm prior to the service at the church. Burial, with military honors provided by the US Navy, will follow at McDowell Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 31 College Place, Asheville, NC 28801.
He was buried at McDowell Memorial Park, East Marion, McDowell County, North Carolina.²

     Michael Andrew Bagwell is the son of Josiah Walter Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy J. Burch.¹ Michael Andrew Bagwell married Stephanie Michele Jackson on 20 May 1995.

     Edgar Wilson Bagwell was born on 8 July 1905.¹ He was the son of John Edgar Bagwell and Elizabeth Blanche Wilson. Edgar Wilson Bagwell married Sara Francis Dowling after 1930.² Edgar Wilson Bagwell died on 2 December 1956 at age 51.¹ He was buried at Claybank Cemetery, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama.¹

     Melvina Blanche Bagwell was born on 9 May 1907.¹ She was the daughter of John Edgar Bagwell and Elizabeth Blanche Wilson. As of after 1920,her married name was Curen.² Melvina Blanche Bagwell married Louis Edward Cook Curen Jr. after 1920.² Melvina Blanche Bagwell died on 5 December 1980 at age 73.¹ She was buried at Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Dorchester County, Maryland.¹

     Howard Alton Bagwell was born on 6 June 1912.¹ He was the son of John Edgar Bagwell and Elizabeth Blanche Wilson. He served in the 118th Infantry, 30th Division, United States Army during World War II. He served 5 years which he spent in Europe, Ireland, England, France and Germany. He was awarded the bronze star for valor.¹ Howard Alton Bagwell died on 12 October 1952 at age 40.¹ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Nettie Estell Bagwell was born on 21 February 1874 in South Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Josiah W. Bagwell and Melvina Elizabeth Lockman.¹ As of before 1899,her married name was Begg. Nettie Estell Bagwell married George Shackleford Begg before 1899. Nettie Estell Bagwell died on 11 November 1951 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 77.² She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.²

     Nellie Eugenia Bagwell was born on 20 July 1877 in South Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Josiah W. Bagwell and Melvina Elizabeth Lockman.¹ As of circa 1906,her married name was Wright. Nellie Eugenia Bagwell married Walter DuFay Wright circa 1906. Nellie Eugenia Bagwell died on 19 March 1967 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 89.² She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.²

     Lilla Bunola Bagwell was born on 18 February 1872. She was the daughter of Josiah W. Bagwell and Melvina Elizabeth Lockman. Lilla Bunola Bagwell died on 16 March 1872.

     Winkfield Holcomb Bagwell was born on 5 October 1817 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Winkfield Holcomb Bagwell married Hannah Harlan on 24 January 1843 at Union District, South Carolina. Private in Company G, 5th Regiment, South Carolina State Troops. Winkfield Holcomb Bagwell died on 16 June 1879 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Spartanburg, South Carolina.^2,1

     Frederick Bagwell was born circa 1810. He was the son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Frederick Bagwell died before 1815.

     Nancy Bagwell was born circa 1807. She was the daughter of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Her married name was Gore. Nancy Bagwell married James Gore. Nancy Bagwell died in 1850.

     Josiah William Bagwell was born on 12 November 1801 in South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Josiah William Bagwell married Mary A. Tracy before 1844.² Josiah William Bagwell appeared on the 1850 United States Federal Census for Division 12, Gordon County, Georgia, enumerated on 12 November 1850.² He and Mary A. Tracy appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, enumerated on 2 June 1860.¹ Josiah William Bagwell died before 1880 in Georgia.

     Rachael Lenora Bagwell was born on 10 June 1799 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Rachael Lenora Bagwell married John D. Cannon. Her married name was Cannon. Rachael Lenora Bagwell died on 8 January 1848 in Glendale, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 48.¹ She was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Spartanburg, South Carolina.^2,1

     Lunsford Bagwell was born on 13 March 1797 in North Carolina. He was the son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Lunsford Bagwell married Rispa Truet on 14 April 1820 at Wilson County, Tennessee.

     Allen Bagwell was born on 17 December 1794 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb. Allen Bagwell married Sarah Lancaster on 14 October 1815 at Knox County, Tennessee. Allen Bagwell married Mary Elizabeth Lemons before 1839. Allen Bagwell died circa 1849 in Barren County, Kentucky. He died circa 1851.

     Hiram Bagwell died before 1815. He was born before 1815. He was the son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb.

     Elender (?) was also known as Elenor (?) She was born circa 1735 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her married name was Bagwell. She married Littleton Bagwell, son of Emanual Bagwell. Elender (?) died in 1787 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

     Luverna Palmer Todd married Josiah Harris Bagwell, son of Lewis Edward Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Easterly, on 17 March 1905. As of 17 March 1905,her married name was Bagwell. Luverna Palmer Todd died before 1920.

     Lonnie Bagwell was born on 22 September 1909.¹ He was the son of Josiah Harris Bagwell and Luverna Palmer Todd.¹ Lonnie Bagwell died in 1911.¹ He was buried at Altoga Cemetery, Altoga, Collin County, Texas.¹

     Eva (Ewa) Bagwell is the daughter of Josiah Harris Bagwell and Luverna Palmer Todd.¹

     Naomi Bagwell was also known as Oma Bagwell. She was born on 7 November 1890 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Edward Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Easterly.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was Lawson. Naomi Bagwell married Rowe Lawson after 1920. Naomi Bagwell died on 28 January 1971 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 80. She was buried at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

     Joseph Lewis Bagwill was also known as Joseph Lewis Bagwell. He was born on 9 January 1916 in Princeton, Texas. He was the son of Elmer All Buto Bagwell and Susan Elizabeth Murray. Joseph Lewis Bagwill married LaVera Emily Hall on 2 January 1938. F2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II. Joseph Lewis Bagwill and LaVera Emily Hall lived in 1950 in Mill Creek, Missouri. Joseph Lewis Bagwill died on 25 August 1997 in Syracuse, Morgan County, Missouri, at age 81. He was buried on 28 August 1997 at Akinsville Cemetery, Fortuna, Missouri.

     Dorothy Geraldine Bagwell was born on 15 July 1919 in Princeton, Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of Elmer All Buto Bagwell and Susan Elizabeth Murray. Dorothy Geraldine Bagwell married Lester Lecil Hensley on 24 September 1937. As of 24 September 1937,her married name was Hensley. Dorothy Geraldine Bagwell died on 12 March 2008 in Teague, Freestone County, Texas, at age 88.

     Paul Dwight Bagwell was born on 19 December 1924 in Collin County, Texas. He was the son of Elmer All Buto Bagwell and Susan Elizabeth Murray. Paul Dwight Bagwell married Irene Bowers on 20 November 1941 at Hunt County, Texas. Paul Dwight Bagwell married Myrtie Geneva Campbell in March 1953. Paul Dwight Bagwell and Myrtie Geneva Campbell were divorced on 21 August 1989 at Collin County, Texas. Paul Dwight Bagwell died on 27 January 2012 in Texas at age 87. He was buried at Altoga Cemetery, Altoga, Collin County, Texas.

     Leanna Bagwell was born in November 1890 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Edward Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Easterly.¹