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     Della Bagwell was born on 17 November 1902 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Marion Newton Bagwell and Mary Etta Bearden. Della Bagwell died in April 1995 in Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 92.

     Novelle Bridges was born on 25 October 1902.¹ As of 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married David Decator Bagwell, son of William Doritha Bagwell and Martha Lou McKinney, in 1927 at Greenville, South Carolina. Novelle Bridges died on 2 December 1974 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 72.¹ She was buried at Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Belton Lee Bagwell was born on 23 July 1937.¹ He was the son of David Decator Bagwell and Novelle Bridges. Belton Lee Bagwell married Carol Ann Vaughn on 2 September 1955 at Clarke County, Georgia. He was a US Army veteran. Belton Lee Bagwell died on 16 January 1994 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, at age 56.¹ He was buried at Graceland East Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Alethia Mae Dill was born in 1914 in Anderson County, South Carolina. She married Robert Curtis Bagwell, son of Oscar Henry Bagwell and Lillian Eva Henderson, before 1930. Alethia Mae Dill died on 19 November 2007 in South Carolina. She was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Otis Curtis Bagwell was born on 9 August 1930 in South Carolina. He was the son of Robert Curtis Bagwell and Alethia Mae Dill. He served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. Otis Curtis Bagwell married Betty Jo Jones after 1953. Otis Curtis Bagwell died on 17 September 2012 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 82. He was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Helen Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 19 March 1933 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Robert Curtis Bagwell and Alethia Mae Dill. As of 17 June 1952,her married name was McKinney. Helen Elizabeth Bagwell married Ira Lee McKinney on 17 June 1952 at Greenville, South Carolina. Helen Elizabeth Bagwell died before 2024.

     Ann B. Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Curtis Bagwell and Alethia Mae Dill.

     John Tee Bagwell was born on 3 March 1899 in South Carolina. He was the son of William Doritha Bagwell and Martha Lou McKinney. John Tee Bagwell married Della Garrison before 1923. John Tee Bagwell died on 23 August 1994 in South Carolina at age 95. He was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Della Garrison was born on 17 November 1902 in South Carolina. As of before 1923,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Tee Bagwell, son of William Doritha Bagwell and Martha Lou McKinney, before 1923. Della Garrison died on 11 April 1995 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 92. She was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Claude Melvin Bagwell was born on 27 April 1928 in Pelham, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Tee Bagwell and Della Garrison. Claude Melvin Bagwell died on 8 September 2010 in Taylors, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 82

Claude Melvin Bagwell, 82, of 701 Edwards Mill Road, Taylors, SC, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at his home following an extended illness.

Born April 27, 1928 in Pelham, Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late John Tee and Della Bagwell. He was predeceased by his late wife, Addie Lee "Terry" Bagwell, and step-son, Jack Marion Pepper.

He was retired after serving twenty-three years in the military as an SSG-E7 Army Sergeant Master Chef. [He also served in Korea and Vietnam war]. He was a member of Light House Baptist Church, Taylors, SC.

Surviving are his step daughter, Mrs. Bobby Denise Ferguson; six grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the MJ "Dolly" Cooper Veteran's Cemetery in Anderson.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Lighthouse Baptist Church, Taylors.
Published in The Greenville News from September 9 to September 11, 2010.¹


He was buried at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     William Riley Bagwell was also known as Riley Bagwell. He was born on 26 December 1923 in South Carolina.² He was the son of John Tee Bagwell and Della Garrison. William Riley Bagwell married Elizabeth M. Babb after 1940. He was an S1 in the US Army during World War II. He enlisted in 21 May 1943.² William Riley Bagwell and Margaret (?) were divorced on 26 October 1970 at Brevard County, Florida. William Riley Bagwell died on 20 May 1972 at age 48.² He was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     George Wallace Bagwell was also known as Wallace Bagwell. He was born on 13 August 1925 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina. He was the son of George Washington Bagwell and Mamie Mason. President of Eastern Industrial Supplies in Greenville and President of Southern Progress Controls in Augusta, Georgia.
Presbyterian and served in U.S. Coast Guard. George Wallace Bagwell married Francis Myra on 8 September 1947 at Greenville, South Carolina. George Wallace Bagwell married Carolyn Lee Lee after 1950. George Wallace Bagwell died on 31 December 1986 in Watauga, North Carolina, at age 61. He was buried on 3 January 1987 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Betty Louise Peace was born on 20 February 1916 in Anderson County, South Carolina. As of before 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold James Bagwell, son of Oscar Henry Bagwell and Lillian Eva Henderson, before 1932. Betty Louise Peace died on 25 December 1980 in Greenville, South Carolina, at age 64. She was buried on 27 December 1980 at Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Louie James Bagwell was born on 15 June 1934 in South Carolina. He was the son of Harold James Bagwell and Betty Louise Peace. Louie James Bagwell married Willie Kyle Miller on 5 December 1953 at Greenville, South Carolina. Louie James Bagwell married Kyle Oliver before 1955. Louie James Bagwell married Linda Virginia Gosnell after 1965 at Greenville, South Carolina. Louie James Bagwell died on 30 June 2019 in Spartanburg Regional Hospital, Spartanburg, South Carolina, at age 85
Louie Bagwell passed away on Sunday July 30 at Spartanburg Regional hospital of Heart failure. Louie Bagwell a resident of Greer was 85 years old and is survived by his two sons Randy and Robert Bagwell, two daughters Pat Rumsey and Lisa Bagwell, two sisters Thelma Duncan, and Betty Dillard, and 4 granddaughters Savannah, Sharaya, Cheyenne, and Alyssa. Louie was a retired employee of General Electric. There will be a Memorial Service at Duncan Church 3340 O'neil Church Rd in Greer on July 4th 1:30.
He was buried at Duncan Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Thelma Bagwell was born in August 1936 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Harold James Bagwell and Betty Louise Peace. As of after 1953,her married name was Duncan. Thelma Bagwell married (?) Duncan after 1953.

     Frank A. Fowler married Annie Eugenia Bagwell, daughter of William Doritha Bagwell and Martha Lou McKinney, after 1900.

     Kinchen T. Holcombe was born on 15 October 1872. He married Margaret Bagwell, daughter of Josiah Sires Bagwell and Rebecca Spoon, after 1885. Kinchen T. Holcombe died on 13 November 1955 at age 83. He was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     George W. Thompson was born on 9 May 1918. He married Mattie Christine Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Henry Bagwell and Lillian Eva Henderson, before 1937. George W. Thompson died on 9 December 1983 at age 65. He was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Netti Jeanne Hunter was born on 3 January 1888 in Putnam County, Tennessee. She married Richard Jackson Bagwell, son of John Logan Bagwell and Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Callahan, before 1903. Netti Jeanne Hunter died on 4 April 1977 in Cookeville General Hospital, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee, at age 89. She was buried at Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee.

     Winton A. Bagwell was born on 28 March 1903 in Tennessee. He was the son of Richard Jackson Bagwell and Netti Jeanne Hunter. Winton A. Bagwell married Ruby Countiss on 27 December 1940 at Putnam County, Tennessee. Winton A. Bagwell died on 30 January 1976 at age 72. He was buried at Shipley Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee.

     Ruby Countiss was born on 11 April 1909. She married Winton A. Bagwell, son of Richard Jackson Bagwell and Netti Jeanne Hunter, on 27 December 1940 at Putnam County, Tennessee. Ruby Countiss died on 15 April 1985 at age 76. She was buried at Shipley Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee.

     Fannie Ann Bagwell was born on 22 June 1906 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Richard Jackson Bagwell and Netti Jeanne Hunter. Fannie Ann Bagwell married Thomas Hershall Boatman before 1926. Fannie Ann Bagwell was buried on 29 November 1979 at Cookeville City Cemetery, Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee.¹ She died on 29 November 1979 at age 73.¹

     Thomas Hershall Boatman married Fannie Ann Bagwell, daughter of Richard Jackson Bagwell and Netti Jeanne Hunter, before 1926.

     Samuel A. Lawson was born on 1 January 1879 in Tazewell, Clairborne County, Tennessee. He married Betty Jane Bagwell, daughter of Drury Richard Bagwell and Amanda Frances Todd, after 1895. Samuel A. Lawson died on 27 October 1963 in Putnam County, Tennessee, at age 84. He was buried at Whittaker Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee.

     Ella Bagwell died on 19 March 1905. She was born on 19 March 1905. She was the daughter of Drury Richard Bagwell and Amanda Frances Todd. Ella Bagwell was buried at Whittaker Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee.

     Mitchell Elder Ledbetter was born on 24 November 1886. He married JoMimia Ann Bagwell, daughter of Drury Richard Bagwell and Amanda Frances Todd, before 1905. Mitchell Elder Ledbetter died on 11 January 1980 at age 93. He was buried at Whittaker Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam County, Tennessee.

     Ellie Mae Huey was born on 2 September 1892. As of before 1914,her married name was Bagwell. She married Young Antley Bagwell, son of Milton Young Bagwell and Harriet Effie Wood, before 1914. Ellie Mae Huey died on 6 February 1953 at age 60. She was buried at Clear Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     T. L. Bagwell was born on 13 April 1923 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He was the son of Young Antley Bagwell and Ellie Mae Huey. T. L. Bagwell married Lillian Brown after 1940. He served in the US Army during World War II. T. L. Bagwell died on 15 March 2002 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 78 T.L. Bagwell, 78, of 244 Ligon St., husband of Lillian Brown Bagwell, died March 15, 2002, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Greenville County, he was a son of Y.A. and Ellie Bagwell, a retired employee of Saco-Lowell, a former member of Dunean Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite of Greenville, a member of the Hejaz Shrine, a U.S. World War II Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Earl Bagwell, of Greenville; one daughter, Nancy Rodgers, of Elizabeth City, N.C; one brother, Ralph Bagwell, of Commerce, Ga; one sister, Evelyn Dunaway, of Clinton; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 tonight at The Wood Mortuary.

Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Wood Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Warren.

The family is at the residence.

Published in The Greenville News: 03-16-2002. He was buried at Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Lillian Brown was born on 22 September 1923 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She married T. L. Bagwell, son of Young Antley Bagwell and Ellie Mae Huey, after 1940. Lillian Brown died on 14 February 2012 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 88 Greenville - Lillian Brown Bagwell, 88, formerly of 244 Ligon Street, widow of T.L. Bagwell, died February 14, 2012 at Glorified Health and Rehab.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late Barney and Lola Leopard Brown, she was a retired employee of J.P. Stevens and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Janice Bagwell of Greenville; a daughter, Nancy Rodgers of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 2p.m. Friday at Wood Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Danny Monroe. Visitation will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at The Wood Mortuary.

The families are at their respective homes. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com Published in The Greenville News on February 15, 2012.
She was buried at Wood Memorial Park, Duncan, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Nancy C. Bagwell is the daughter of T. L. Bagwell and Lillian Brown. Nancy C. Bagwell married (?) Rodgers after 1963.