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     Elmetta Whitley was born on 30 November 1880 in Stanly County, North Carolina.¹ She married Elbert Bagwell in 1900 at South Carolina. Elmetta Whitley died on 24 April 1915 in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, at age 34.¹ She was buried at Canton Baptist Church Cemetery, Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina.¹

     Hattie Bagwell was born on 30 December 1882 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Josiah Simpson Bagwell and Ellen Jane Devine.¹ Hattie Bagwell died on 25 June 1884 in South Carolina at age 1.¹

     John Hiram Bagwell was born on 22 December 1867 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Josiah Simpson Bagwell and Ellen Jane Devine.¹ John Hiram Bagwell married Lula May Pearson in 1890.^3,2 John Hiram Bagwell died on 16 May 1935 in South Carolina at age 67.^1,2 He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Lula May Pearson was born on 16 August 1872.¹ As of 1890,her married name was Bagwell.^1,2 She married John Hiram Bagwell, son of Josiah Simpson Bagwell and Ellen Jane Devine, in 1890.^1,2 Lula May Pearson died on 21 May 1956 in South Carolina at age 83.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Hattie Bagwell was born on 7 February 1891.¹ She was the daughter of John Hiram Bagwell and Lula May Pearson.¹ Hattie Bagwell died on 11 June 1891.¹ She was buried at Thompson Chapel, Cowpens, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Josiah Bagwell was born on 27 August 1895.¹ He was the son of John Hiram Bagwell and Lula May Pearson.¹ Josiah Bagwell died on 13 August 1896.¹ He was buried at Thompson Chapel, Cowpens, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Joel Fred Bagwell was also known as Joel Freddie Bagwell. He was born on 4 January 1881 in North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid. Joel Fred Bagwell married Eva Jane Mull on 5 August 1906.^3,2 Joel Fred Bagwell died on 16 August 1957 at age 76.¹ He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Eva Jane Mull was born on 2 January 1888 in North Carolina.^1,2 She married Joel Fred Bagwell, son of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid, on 5 August 1906.^1,2 Eva Jane Mull died on 10 January 1986 at age 98.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. was born on 26 November 1913 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.¹ Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. married Rebecca Roach before 1937. Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. died on 28 July 2004 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 90.² He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Rebecca Roach was also known as Reb. She was born on 10 December 1913 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ As of before 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Claude Herman Bagwell Sr., son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull, before 1937. Rebecca Roach died on 21 February 1994 in Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Taylors First Baptist Church Cemetery, Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Eva Louise Bagwell is the daughter of Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. and Rebecca Roach. Eva Louise Bagwell married (?) Rabb after 1961.

     Cynthia Bagwell is the daughter of Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. and Rebecca Roach. Cynthia Bagwell married (?) West after 1961.

     Columbus Freddie Bagwell was also known as Fred Bagwell. He was born on 26 October 1936 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. and Rebecca Roach. Columbus Freddie Bagwell married Donna Margaret Bothfeld after 1950. Columbus Freddie Bagwell died on 12 October 2013 in South Carolina at age 76

Columbus Freddie Bagwell, 76, husband of Donna Bothfeld Bagwell, of Mauldin, died Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Claude and Reb Roach Bagwell.

A graduate of Parker High School Class of 1954, Mr. Bagwell served in the United States Army during the Berlin Air Lift.

He retired from Kemet Corporation after 28 years of service as a mechanical engineer.

Mr. Bagwell was a member of Dunean Lodge #359 and the Hejaz Shrine where he was Captain of the Guard.

He was Past Captain of Hejaz Marching Patrol; Past President of Southeastern Shrine Marching Patrol; Past Captain of Hejaz Provost Guard, and Past President of Southeastern Provost Guard.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 56 years, are three daughters, Cheri Free and husband Brad, and Frieda Hughes and fiancée David Calvert, all of Anderson, and Kimberly Barton and husband David, of Powdersville; a son, William Bagwell, of Anderson; eight grandchildren, Lyndsey Walden and husband John, Kari Perry and husband Eric, Megan Hughes, Drew, Jonathan and Shane Bagwell and wife, Socorro, and David and Christie Barton; six great-grandchildren, Jett and Caleigh Walden, Alyssa, Aliyah, and Alayna Morris, and Carson Bagwell; two sisters, Louise Rabb and husband Bobby, and Cynthia West, and two brothers, David and Herman Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by a son, Arthur Bagwell.


Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, 1604 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, SC. The Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 in the Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Graceland East Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.



.Published in The Greenville News from Oct. 14 to Oct. 16, 2013.¹
He was buried on 16 October 2013 at Graceland East Memorial Park, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     David Bagwell is the son of Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. and Rebecca Roach.

     Claude Herman Bagwell Jr. was born on 20 August 1943 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of Claude Herman Bagwell Sr. and Rebecca Roach. Claude Herman Bagwell Jr. married Nancy Jo Herman before 1964. Claude Herman Bagwell Jr. died on 13 September 2016 in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 73. He was buried on 15 September 2016.

     Joel William Bagwell was born on 16 December 1909 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull. Joel William Bagwell married Anna Amelia Behre after 1927. Joel William Bagwell died on 16 March 1973 in Greenville, South Carolina, at age 63.¹ He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Anna Amelia Behre was also known as Amelia Behre. Anna Amelia Behre was also known as Amelia Anna BeHere. She was born on 20 March 1912 in North Carolina.¹ As of after 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joel William Bagwell, son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull, after 1927. Anna Amelia Behre died on 19 November 1991 at age 79.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Claude Ernest Bagwell was also known as C. Ernest Bagwell. He was born on 5 July 1934 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joel William Bagwell and Anna Amelia Behre. Claude Ernest Bagwell married Dorothy Eller "Dot" Page after 1947.² Claude Ernest Bagwell married Arlene Burns after 1989. Claude Ernest Bagwell died on 20 March 2017 at age 82

Claude Ernest Bagwell, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Winston Salem, NC on July 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Joel W. Bagwell and the late Amelia Behre Bagwell. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Capsco Inc. After retirement he worked with Recycling Centers for Anderson County. He enjoyed his Western movies. Claude recently received Christ in his heart.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Burns Bagwell; his children, Elaine Nix and Rick E. Bagwell; stepdaughters, Lisa Haynie and Karen McClain; a brother, Edwin Bagwell; and a son -in-law, Bill Owens; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his pride and joy, a Jack Russell, Lady.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Page Bagwell; daughters, Joyce Owens and Susan Hester; and a son, Joel E. Bagwell.
The Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Graceland Cemetery West at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Rick Smith and Reverend Dr. Steve Silvey officiating.
The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 4521 Liberty Highway, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC.¹ He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Johnson Bates Bagwell was also known as John B. Bagwell.² He was born in 1918 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.^1,2 Johnson Bates Bagwell married Mozelle Louise Hensley after 1940.³ He served in U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater.¹ Johnson Bates Bagwell died on 6 June 2009 in Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, Greenville News: 06-09-2009

J.B. Bagwell
Taylors

Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell, 90, of 106 Holborn Lane, Taylors, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, at his residence.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Joel Fred and Eva Mull Bagwell and widower of Mozelle Hensley Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and the Pacific Theater.

He retired after 43 years in the trucking industry. He was a member of Groveland Baptist Church in Taylors.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mitzi Bagwell of Greer; five grandchildren, Angela Hudson, Stevie Bagwell, Michael Harrison and wife Nancy, Shauna Bagwell, and Regina Harrison; three great-grandchildren, Destini Bagwell, Austin Hudson, and Hailey Harrison; and one sister, Doris Jane Goldsmith of Travelers Rest.

Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda G. Harrison; five brothers; and two sisters.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Downtown Chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. Burial to follow the service in Graceland West Cemetery.¹ He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Mozelle Louise Hensley was born in 1924 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.¹ She married Johnson Bates Bagwell, son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull, after 1940.¹ Mozelle Louise Hensley died on 18 January 2001 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Steve Randall Bagwell is the son of Johnson Bates Bagwell and Mozelle Louise Hensley.¹ Steve Randall Bagwell married Mitzi Rene Truett after 1971.

     Fred Elcaney Bagwell was also known as Alcaney Bagwell.¹ Fred Elcaney Bagwell was also known as Elcaney Bagwell. He was born on 7 April 1911 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.¹ Fred Elcaney Bagwell married Mildred Hand after 1928. Fred Elcaney Bagwell married Louise Childress after 1955. Fred Elcaney Bagwell died on 1 February 1994 in St. Francis Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina, at age 82. He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Ellen Juanita Bagwell was born on 29 August 1917 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was Dorr. Ellen Juanita Bagwell married Claude Henry Dorr after 1920. Ellen Juanita Bagwell died on 12 September 1997 at age 80.

     James Cecil Bagwell was also known as Cecil Bagwell. He was born on 5 September 1923 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.¹ James Cecil Bagwell married Ruth Evelyn McGaha after 1940. James Cecil Bagwell died on 7 March 1972 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 48.² He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Carl Mull Bagwell was born on 25 July 1925 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.¹ Carl Mull Bagwell married Ruth Shandon McCarter. Carl Mull Bagwell died on 12 February 2000 at age 74
Carl Mull Bagwell, 74, of 622 Crestwood Drive, died February 12, 2000.
Born in Greenville County, he was a son of the late Joel Fred and Eva Jane Mull Bagwell.

He worked for WundaWeve and Brookline Carpet, retired from Fur man University and was affiliated with Bagwell Asphalt Company after his retirement.

He graduated from Parker High School Class of 1942 and was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.

Mr. Bagwell was a Charter Member of Bethel Baptist Church and attended North Greenville Christian Fellowship Church.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Shandon McCarter Bagwell of the home; a daughter, Pamela B. Free of Berkeley, Calif; two sons, Bob Bagwell and Richard Bagwell of Greenville; a sister, Doris B. Goldsmith of Travelers Rest; two brothers, Johnson Bates "J.B." Bagwell and Claude H. Bagwell of Taylors; two grandchildren, Scott and his wife Kim Bagwell of Augusta, Ga., and Clayton Bagwell of Greenville; great-grandson, Logan Bagwell.

Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive with burial in Graceland East Memorial Park. The Rev. Johnny Stidham will officiate.

Visitation: 7 until 8:30 p.m. tonight at the mortuary.²
He was buried at Graceland East Memorial Park, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Doris J. Bagwell was born on 15 November 1927 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Goldsmith. Doris J. Bagwell married Thomas F. Goldsmith after 1940. Doris J. Bagwell married Reverend Thomas Franklin Goldsmith after 1945. Doris J. Bagwell died on 1 August 2020 at age 92

Doris Bagwell Goldsmith, 92, wife of the late Rev. Thomas “Frank” Goldsmith, went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2020.

Born in Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Mull Bagwell. Doris was retired from the former Liberty Life Insurance Company and a member of City View Baptist Church and the Golden Circle Sunday School Class.

Doris is survived by her niece and nephew: Betty and Ronald Taylor; step-grandson: Jeffery Spear and wife Janice; step-great-granddaughter: Cayla Spear and step-great-grandson: Josh Spear.

Along with her parents and husband, Doris was also predeceased by 2 sisters: Bonnie Jefferson and Juanita Dorr; 6 brothers: Joel W. Bagwell, James C. Bagwell, Claude H. Bagwell, J.B. Bagwell, Carl M. Bagwell and Elcaney Bagwell; stepdaughter: Jenoka Frazier.

Burial at Graceland West Cemetery in Greenville.

She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Sara Isabelle Morgan was born on 8 October 1856 in Georgia.¹ As of 1877,her married name was Bagwell. She married Giles Lafayette Bagwell, son of William Washington Bagwell and Mary Coleman Poole, in 1877 at Franklin County, Georgia. Sara Isabelle Morgan died on 21 April 1913 in Franklin County, Georgia, at age 56.¹ She was buried at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery, Carnesville, Franklin County, Georgia.¹

     Adda Bagwell was born in 1878 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Giles Lafayette Bagwell and Sara Isabelle Morgan.

     Thomas Claude Bagwell was born on 3 September 1879 in Carnesville, Georgia. He was the son of Giles Lafayette Bagwell and Sara Isabelle Morgan. Thomas Claude Bagwell married Mary Elizabeth Spears in 1896. Thomas Claude Bagwell died on 13 February 1930 at age 50. He was buried at Lebanon Cemetery #2, Pavo, Brooks County, Georgia.

     William Oscar Bagwell was born on 8 November 1881 in Carnesville, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Giles Lafayette Bagwell and Sara Isabelle Morgan.¹ William Oscar Bagwell married Bertha Lawrence before 1912. William Oscar Bagwell died on 10 December 1919 in Lakeview, Hall County, Texas, at age 38 of pneumonia and spanish flu.¹ He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Lakeview, Hall County, Texas.¹