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     Dicy Dessoree Bagwell was born on 21 June 1901 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Lewis Bagwell and Nancy ("Nannie") Murphy.¹ As of after 1917,her married name was Kay. Dicy Dessoree Bagwell married Robert Herman Kay after 1917. Dicy Dessoree Bagwell died on 13 January 1975 at age 73.¹ She was buried at Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Vivian Bagwell was born in 1910 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Lewis Bagwell and Nancy ("Nannie") Murphy.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was Tripp. Vivian Bagwell married Grady Ellis Tripp after 1920.² Vivian Bagwell died in 1976.¹ She was buried at Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Bernice Bagwell was born on 28 February 1910 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Lewis Bagwell and Nancy ("Nannie") Murphy.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was LaBoone.² Bernice Bagwell married Jack W. LaBoone after 1920.² Bernice Bagwell died on 15 November 1963 at age 53.^1,2 She was buried at Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.²

     Earl Jackson Bagwell was born on 3 April 1914 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of William Lewis Bagwell and Nancy ("Nannie") Murphy.^1,3 Earl Jackson Bagwell married Mary Bernice Roper after 1930.¹ Earl Jackson Bagwell died on 2 January 1969 at age 54.^1,2 He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Mary Bernice Roper was also known as Bernice Roper.² She was born on 17 January 1917 in Powderville, Anderson County, South Carolina.^1,2 She married Earl Jackson Bagwell, son of William Lewis Bagwell and Nancy ("Nannie") Murphy, after 1930.¹ Mary Bernice Roper died on 26 August 1987 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 70.^1,2 She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Curtis Elliott Bagwell was born on 16 May 1936 in Easley, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Earl Jackson Bagwell and Mary Bernice Roper.^1,2 Curtis Elliott Bagwell married Jimmie Cox Davis on 19 July 1958 at Easley County, South Carolina. Curtis Elliott Bagwell lived in 2012 in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.² He died on 10 August 2022 at age 86


Curtis Elliot Bagwell, 86, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
Born in Easley, he was the son of the late Earl and Bernice Bagwell. He graduated from Easley High School Class of 1954 and attended Clemson University. After college, he worked at Thompson Dental Company until he joined Patterson Dental Company, where he served as general manager for the state of South Carolina until his retirement. After over 50 years in the dental industry, he continued to work with dentists throughout the upstate on a volunteer basis to assist with dental practice establishment, assessments, and management.
He received the Presidential Citation from the South Carolina Dental Association in 2006 in recognition of his mentorship and hard work on behalf of dentists throughout the state and regions of Georgia and North Carolina.
Mr. Bagwell served his country as a United States Army Reserves member. He was a life member of The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina and a member of Hejaz Shrine. He was also a member of Edwards Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family at Garden City Beach, Rocky Bottom, and of course, rooting for the Clemson Tigers as a long-time member of IPTAY. Curtis loved college football, antique cars, and sharing stories about family history.
Mr. Bagwell is predeceased by his loving wife, Jimmie Davis Bagwell, and his younger brother, Dr. Benson Bagwell. He is survived by sons Curtis Scott Bagwell and wife, Paula; Dr. James Keith Bagwell and wife, Amy; and a daughter, Lisa Leigh Osborn and husband, Marty; seven grandchildren, Curt Bagwell and wife, Meg, Ashley Alderson and husband, Ryan, Jessica Bagwell, Jamie Osborn, Dr. Davis Osborn, Emmeline Bagwell, and Sarah Bagwell; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Bagwell; nephew, Elliot, and niece, Eliza; brother-in-law, Charles Davis; and cousins and other extended family members.
The family wishes to thank Caris Hospice and caregivers Bobbie and Elaine for providing support to Curtis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edwards Road Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC 29615, or The Greenville Free Medical Clinic Dental Services, P.O. Box 8993, Greenville, SC 29604.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Edwards Road Baptist Church. The funeral services will follow at noon. A private burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
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Published by Thomas McAfee Funeral Home - Downtown Chapel on Aug. 12, 2022.


He was buried on 19 August 2022 at Woodlawn Memorial Park., Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell D.D.S. was born on 16 January 1947 in South Carolina His marriage license states his date of birth is January 19, 1944.¹ He was the son of Earl Jackson Bagwell and Mary Bernice Roper.¹ Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell D.D.S. married Mary Ann Webb Stender on 5 December 1974 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell D.D.S. lived in 2012 in Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina.² He died on 1 October 2013 in Clemson, South Carolina, at age 66
Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell, DMD, of Clemson, SC died Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

Born in Easley, SC, he was a son of the late Earl Jackson and Mary Bernice Roper Bagwell. Dr. Bagwell grew up in Easley where he attended Eastside Grammar School and graduated from Easley High School. He was a 1966 graduate of Clemson University where he was a member of the Numeral Society. Upon graduation he entered the US Army and served as an Executive Officer for a helicopter rescue unit in Viet Nam. He taught high school for two years before entering and graduating from the MUSC Dental School in 1974. He moved to Clemson where he practiced dentistry for 39 years. He was very involved in the Clemson community and provided dental service not only through his regular practice but provided dental service to both needy children and adults in the Pickens County area.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Bagwell of the home; a son, Benson Elliott Bagwell of Rapid City, SD; daughter, Eliza Kirk Bagwell of Clemson; brother, Curtis Elliott Bagwell of Simpsonville, SC; and uncles James Jeter and Houston Roper both of Powdersville, SC.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson with Reverend John Neiman officiating.

A private internment will be held prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Clemson Free Clinic, 1200 Clemson Blvd., Suite 1, Clemson, SC 29631 www.clemsonfreeclinic.org or to Clemson Community Care, 105 Anderson Highway, Clemson, SC 29631 www.clemsoncommunitycare.org.

Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.
Published in The Greenville News on Oct. 3, 2013.²
He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Curtis Scott Bagwell is the son of Curtis Elliott Bagwell and Jimmie Cox Davis. Curtis Scott Bagwell married Paula Marie Richardson on 28 July 1984 at First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, South Carolina.

     Lisa Leigh Bagwell is the daughter of Curtis Elliott Bagwell and Jimmie Cox Davis. Lisa Leigh Bagwell married Martin James Osborn on 18 June 1988 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Dr. James Keith Bagwell D.D.S. is the son of Curtis Elliott Bagwell and Jimmie Cox Davis. Dr. James Keith Bagwell D.D.S. married Amy Michele Kaufman on 18 June 1995 at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Mary Ann Webb Stender married Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell D.D.S., son of Earl Jackson Bagwell and Mary Bernice Roper, on 5 December 1974 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.

     Eliza Kirk Bagwell is the daughter of Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell D.D.S. and Mary Ann Webb Stender.

     Benson Elliott Bagwell is the son of Dr. Benson Lewis Bagwell D.D.S. and Mary Ann Webb Stender. Benson Elliott Bagwell married Natalia (?) on 8 May 2015 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Jimmie Cox Davis was born on 14 March 1938 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. She married Curtis Elliott Bagwell, son of Earl Jackson Bagwell and Mary Bernice Roper, on 19 July 1958 at Easley County, South Carolina. Her married name was Bagwell. Jimmie Cox Davis died on 5 January 2015 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, at age 76. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Amy Michele Kaufman married Dr. James Keith Bagwell D.D.S., son of Curtis Elliott Bagwell and Jimmie Cox Davis, on 18 June 1995 at Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Emmeline Hannah Bagwell is the daughter of Dr. James Keith Bagwell D.D.S. and Amy Michele Kaufman.

     Martin James Osborn married Lisa Leigh Bagwell, daughter of Curtis Elliott Bagwell and Jimmie Cox Davis, on 18 June 1988 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Paula Marie Richardson married Curtis Scott Bagwell, son of Curtis Elliott Bagwell and Jimmie Cox Davis, on 28 July 1984 at First Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, South Carolina.

     Curtis Scott Bagwell Jr. is the son of Curtis Scott Bagwell and Paula Marie Richardson.

     Ashley Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Curtis Scott Bagwell and Paula Marie Richardson.

     Jessica Mae Bagwell is the daughter of Curtis Scott Bagwell and Paula Marie Richardson.

     Mardlen M. Bagwell was born circa 1841 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of William O. Bagwell and Mary Catherine Ballard.

     Stephen Bagwell was also known as Steven Bagwell.¹ He was born on 23 March 1841 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William O. Bagwell and Mary Catherine Ballard. Stephen Bagwell married Martha Tummins on 5 June 1863 at Dickson County, Tennessee. 12th Calvary Tennessee (Union.) Stephen Bagwell married Rachel (?) after 1865. Discaharged from Union Service. Stephen Bagwell and Rachel (?) lived in 1870 in Lake County, Tennessee. Stephen Bagwell married Lutilla A. Mayberry before 1880 at Butler County, Missouri. Stephen Bagwell and Lutilla A. Mayberry lived in 1880 in Ash Hill, Butler County, Tennessee. Stephen Bagwell lived in 1890 in Ash Hill, Butler County, Missouri. He married Rosy "Rosetta" Norman on 28 February 1904 at Butler County, Missouri. Stephen Bagwell died on 3 March 1914 in Butler County, Missouri, at age 72.¹ He was buried on 5 March 1914 at Mole Hill Cemetery, Broseley, Butler County, Missouri.¹

     Elizabeth J. Bagwell was born in 1845 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of William O. Bagwell and Mary Catherine Ballard. Elizabeth J. Bagwell died in 1860.

     Daniel Bagwell was born in 1847. He was the son of William O. Bagwell and Mary Catherine Ballard. Daniel Bagwell died in 1850.

     Martha A. Bagwell was born in 1849 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of William O. Bagwell and Mary Catherine Ballard. As of 3 October 1867,her married name was Tummins. Martha A. Bagwell married William H. Tummins on 3 October 1867 at Dickerson County, Tennessee.

     Rachel (?) was born circa 1848 in Kentucky. She married Stephen Bagwell, son of William O. Bagwell and Mary Catherine Ballard, after 1865. Rachel (?) and Stephen Bagwell lived in 1870 in Lake County, Tennessee. Rachel (?) died before 1880.

     Elizabeth Bagwell was born circa 1875 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of Stephen Bagwell and Rachel (?)

     George Bagwell was born in 1859 in Kentucky. He lived in 1880 in Ash Hill, Butler County, Missouri.