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     Elizabeth Leffler was born on 29 October 1800 in Virginia.¹ She married Wiley Hays Bagwell, son of Hays Bagwell and Margaret (?), on 28 June 1821 at Boone County, Missouri. Elizabeth Leffler died on 5 April 1854 in Montgomery, Tennessee, at age 53.¹ She was buried at Bagwell-Gill, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹

     William W. Bagwell was born in 1822 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was the son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Elizabeth Leffler. William W. Bagwell married Lucinda Poole, daughter of John Poole Poole and Mary Polly Coleman, in 1838 at St. Clair County, Alabama. William W. Bagwell died in 1880 in St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Lucinda Poole was born in 1821 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of John Poole Poole and Mary Polly Coleman. Lucinda Poole married William W. Bagwell, son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Elizabeth Leffler, in 1838 at St. Clair County, Alabama. Lucinda Poole died in 1880 in St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Berry Washington Bagwell was born in 1830 in South Carolina. He was the son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Rebecca Taft. Berry Washington Bagwell married Harriet R. Dobbins before 1855. Berry Washington Bagwell died on 15 June 1862 in Adams Run, Charleson County, South Carolina.

     Katherine Martha Simpson was born on 16 July 1924 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ As of 24 December 1941,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lewis Powell Bagwell, son of Landrum Earle Bagwell and Dovie Effee Powell, on 24 December 1941 at South Carolina. Katherine Martha Simpson died on 2 July 2017 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 92.¹ She was buried at Gillespie Evergreen Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Lillie Mae Jones was born on 16 November 1900 in South Carolina.¹ She married Arthur Gardner Bagwell, son of William Alfred Bagwell and Leanna Anna Lesley, on 14 January 1916 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. Lillie Mae Jones died on 4 September 1956 in South Carolina at age 55.¹ She was buried at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Haskell Thamer Bagwell was born on 6 September 1925 in Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones.^2,3,4 Haskell Thamer Bagwell married Nettie Lou Bagwell, daughter of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin, after 1940.² Served as a private in the US Army during World War II.² Haskell Thamer Bagwell died on 15 June 2004 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 78.^1,4,2 He was buried on 18 June 2004 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.^1,4

     Nettie Lou Bagwell is the daughter of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin. Nettie Lou Bagwell married Haskell Thamer Bagwell, son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones, after 1940.¹

     Captain Grady Louis Bagwell was born on 4 August 1922 in Easley, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones.¹ Served in the US Army until 1954 during World II and Korea. Worked for the US Postal Service until his death in 1965.¹ Captain Grady Louis Bagwell married Nelta Gertrude Cater in 1949 at Richland County, South Carolina.¹ Captain Grady Louis Bagwell died on 12 November 1965 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 43 of a suicide.^2,1,3 He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.^2,1

     Nelta Gertrude Cater was born on 1 August 1928 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ As of 1949,her married name was Bagwell.² She married Captain Grady Louis Bagwell, son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones, in 1949 at Richland County, South Carolina.² Nelta Gertrude Cater died on 15 May 1991 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 62, where she wishes to donate her body to medical science.¹

     Dewey Eugene Bagwell was born on 1 April 1920 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones.^2,3,4 Dewey Eugene Bagwell married Pauline Elizabeth Watts circa 1943. Dewey Eugene Bagwell died on 27 September 2005 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 85.^1,3 He was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Pauline Elizabeth Watts was born on 13 February 1921 in Charolette, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹ She married Dewey Eugene Bagwell, son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones, circa 1943. Pauline Elizabeth Watts died on 27 January 2007 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Larry Eugene Bagwell was born on 28 February 1944 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was the son of Dewey Eugene Bagwell and Pauline Elizabeth Watts. Larry Eugene Bagwell married Joyce Sandra Watkins before 1980. Larry Eugene Bagwell and Joyce Sandra Watkins were divorced on 9 June 1980 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Larry Eugene Bagwell married Sandra Lou Springs on 29 August 1980 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Larry Eugene Bagwell married Margaret Jackson Tucker on 25 October 1996 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Larry Eugene Bagwell died on 17 June 2011 in Charolette, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 67.

     Betty Jean Bagwell was born on 28 April 1945 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Dewey Eugene Bagwell and Pauline Elizabeth Watts. Betty Jean Bagwell died on 10 November 2017 in Charolette, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 72
Betty Jean Bagwell, age 72 of Charlotte passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee and went on to enjoy a long career as a second grade teacher at Oakdale Elementary School in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County School district. She was also a life-time member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Charlotte. Betty loved the Lord and dedicated much of her life to being a servant to others. Throughout her life, she faced many battles, but ultimately, she has now won the war.
Preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Pauline Bagwell; and brother, Larry E. Bagwell Sr. Survivors include one nephew, Larry (Lee Ann) Bagwell of Mooresville, NC; three nieces, Cathy (Chuck) Smith, Dana (James) Pender of Lincolnton, NC, and Denise (Ronnie) Webb of Mooresville, NC; 9 great-nieces and nephews; and 1 great-great nephew; and loyal caretaker, Sharon Shreve.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 6031 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte NC 28208 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 noon followed by interment in Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Church of the Nazarene.¹
She was buried at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Claude Raymond Bagwell was born in 1917 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones.² Claude Raymond Bagwell married Elizabeth Lesley after 1935. Claude Raymond Bagwell died in 1942 in Lockport, New York.^1,2 He was buried at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Bertha Louise Bagwell was born on 5 March 1919 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones.^2,3,4 As of 1939,her married name was King. Bertha Louise Bagwell married Lloyd Smith King in 1939.⁴ Bertha Louise Bagwell died on 9 November 2004 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, at age 85.^1,3 She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Lloyd Smith King was born on 6 October 1916 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He married Bertha Louise Bagwell, daughter of Arthur Gardner Bagwell and Lillie Mae Jones, in 1939.¹ Lloyd Smith King died on 6 February 1997 in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 80. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Leotto Cantrell was also known as Letha Mae Martin. Leotto Cantrell was also known as Leoda Mae Cantrell. She was born on 7 April 1879.¹ She married Elijah Walker Bagwell, son of Calvin Lynch Bagwell and Margaret Melissa Lesley, in 1899 at Pickens County, South Carolina. Leotto Cantrell died on 7 April 1965 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 86. She was buried at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Roscoe Elijah Bagwell was born on 25 January 1917 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell. Roscoe Elijah Bagwell married Ethel Mae Hawkins after 1938.² Roscoe Elijah Bagwell died on 29 October 1995 in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ He was buried on 31 October 1995 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Margaret E. Bagwell is the daughter of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell.

     Calvin Lloyd Bagwell was also known as Lloyd Calvin Bagwell. He was born on 12 November 1904 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell. Calvin Lloyd Bagwell married Nannie Etta Dillard before 1927 at South Carolina. Calvin Lloyd Bagwell married Nannie Etta Dillard on 3 July 1976 at Riverside, California. Calvin Lloyd Bagwell died on 22 March 1984 in Riverside, California, at age 79. He was buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, Riverside County, California.

     Nannie Etta Dillard was born in 1909. As of before 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Calvin Lloyd Bagwell, son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell, before 1927 at South Carolina. Nannie Etta Dillard married Calvin Lloyd Bagwell, son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell, on 3 July 1976 at Riverside, California. Nannie Etta Dillard died on 5 March 1990. She was buried at Crestlawn Memorial Park, Riverside, Riverside County, California.

     Jewel Estelle Bagwell is the daughter of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell. Jewel Estelle Bagwell married Albert Luther Phillips on 26 November 1927 at Greenville, South Carolina. Jewel Estelle Bagwell married (?) Wright after 1930.

     Lizzie Mae Bagwell was born on 14 April 1915 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leotto Cantrell. As of before 1935,her married name was Powell. Lizzie Mae Bagwell married Elbert E. Powell before 1935. Lizzie Mae Bagwell died on 18 February 1966 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 50.¹ She was buried at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Leitha Mae Martin was born on 10 May 1893 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She married Elijah Walker Bagwell, son of Calvin Lynch Bagwell and Margaret Melissa Lesley, after 1920. Leitha Mae Martin died on 7 April 1965 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Verner David Bagwell was born on 27 December 1923 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin. He enlisted in the US Army on 7 April 1943 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, during World War II. Verner David Bagwell married Evelyn Anita Ramey before 1954. Verner David Bagwell died on 21 February 1994 at age 70. He was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Evelyn Anita Ramey was born on 6 June 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia.¹ As of before 1954,her married name was Bagwell. She married Verner David Bagwell, son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin, before 1954. Evelyn Anita Ramey died on 28 October 2009 in Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 82


Evelyn Anita Ramey Bagwell
Greenville

Evelyn Anita Ramey Bagwell, 82, passed away on Oct. 28, 2009 at Laurel Hill Living Center in Pickens.

Mrs. Bagwell was born on June 6, 1927 in Atlanta, Ga. and is the wife of the late Verner David Bagwell. She is also the daughter of the late John C. "Shorty" and Marie Sams Ramey.

Mrs. Bagwell was previously employed by Carolina Blouse at both the Brandon and Dunean plants and retired from Shoney's Restaurant. She was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Bagwell is survived by two sons: Lanny D. and Etta Bagwell of Greenville and Rodney A. and Virginia Bagwell of Greenville; one daughter: Debbie and Danny Davis of Greenville; and four brothers: Floyd and Rachel Ramey, Bruce and Marcia Ramey, Douglas Ramey, and Harvey and Doris Ramey; one sister: Jean and Johnny Smith; grandchildren: Jacque Mack, Candice Bruce, Jeff Robinson, Robin Nalley, Jamie Robinson, and Keith Bagwell; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by brothers and sisters: Helen Ramey Shulik, Louise Ramey Nelson, David Ramey, and Lloyd Ramey.

A special thanks to her extended family at Laurel Hill Living Center in Pickens, where she was a resident for the last few years.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 9 a.m. in the chapel of Graceland Mortuary. There will be a visitation on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the mortuary.

The family will be at the Davis residence 257 Blackberry Valley Road Greenville, SC 29617.

Graceland Mortuary is handling the arrangements.

Published in The Greenville News: 10-30-2009.


She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Johnny Monroe Bagwell was born on 11 October 1922 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin. He served in the US Army during World Wa II. Johnny Monroe Bagwell married Lillian West before 1947. Johnny Monroe Bagwell married Carol Nix Spearman after 1950. Johnny Monroe Bagwell died on 5 July 1999 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 76. He was buried on 7 July 1999 at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Walker Earl Bagwell was born on 6 August 1921 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin. He served as Navy Seaman 1st Class (S1) in the US Navy during World War II.¹ Walker Earl Bagwell married Mildred Gertrude Ravan in February 1945. Walker Earl Bagwell died on 23 February 1998 in Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, at age 76.¹ He was buried on 5 March 1998 at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida.¹

     Mildred Gertrude Ravan was born on 23 October 1920 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ As of February 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Walker Earl Bagwell, son of Elijah Walker Bagwell and Leitha Mae Martin, in February 1945. Mildred Gertrude Ravan died on 23 September 2008 in Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, at age 87 MILDRED BAGWELL COCOA Mildred G. Bagwell, 87, of Cocoa, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Walker "BilI" Bagwell, in 1998. Born in Easley, South Carolina, on October 23, 1920, she was the daughter of James and May Condrey Ravan, and the stepdaughter of Lillian Holder Ravan. Mrs. Bagwell worked in South Carolinas textile mills before moving with her family to Cocoa in 1958. She was a member of the Clearlake Baptist Church. As a young woman, she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was her family's matriarch, a dedicated mother and constant presence in the lives of her grandchildren. She was known by all she met for her sense of humor, quick wit, and unconditional love. Mrs. Bagwell is survived by her children, Sondra Thibideau (Ray), James Bagwell (Ada), and Betty Garrett (Mark); her grandchildren, Joey (Phyllis), Michelle (Paul), Angie (Mike), Shawn, Chris (Mary Ann), Ryan, Dusty, Jason, Jeff, and Jeremy (Ashley); and her great grand children, Amanda, Chelsea, Reyn, Walker, Lauren, Ashley, Tyler, Tanner, Bronte, Aidan, Breana, Logan, and Hayley. Mildred was preceded in death by four sisters, Alma, Edna, Etta Mae, and Faye; and two brothers, Ralph, and Boyce. She is also survived by her sisters, Kitty Fulbright (Click), Ruth Major, Dot Franklin (Ron), Edith Stidmon (Gary), and Gail Roberts (James); her brothers, Jack and Bill Ravan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bagwell is also survived by her beloved dog, Shiloh. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 25, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Florida Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 5950 South US Highway #1, Rockledge, FL, 32955. Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 26, 2008 at 4 p.m., at the Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Florida Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be received by Florida Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be sent to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice Care Center, 110 Longwood Ave, Rockledge, FL 32955.¹ She was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida.¹