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     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

     Mentora May Worley was born on 1 November 1900 in Oglethorpe, Macon County, Georgia. She married Homer Lester Bagwell Sr., son of William Alfred Bagwell and Leanna Anna Lesley, before 1924. Mentora May Worley died on 15 February 1973 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 72. She was buried at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens Couny, South Carolina.

     Homer Lester Bagwell Jr. was born on 28 November 1936 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Homer Lester Bagwell Sr. and Mentora May Worley. He served in the US Marine Corps as a Private First Class in Korea and Vietnam.¹ Homer Lester Bagwell Jr. married Shirley Ann Whitman on 16 October 1956 at Greenville, South Carolina. Homer Lester Bagwell Jr. died on 29 August 2002 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 65. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Edna Mae Bagwell was born on 21 January 1927 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Homer Lester Bagwell Sr. and Mentora May Worley. As of after 1945,her married name was Eubanks. Edna Mae Bagwell married Mercer Booth Eubanks after 1945. Edna Mae Bagwell died on 31 January 2003 in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, at age 76
Edna Bagwell Eubanks, 76, of Indiana, PA, died January 31, 2003, at her home.

Daughter of Homer Lester and Mentora Worley Bagwell, she was born January 21, 1927 in Easley, SC.

She lived most of her life in South Carolina, and lived in Aventura, FL prior to moving to Indiana, PA in December. She was self-employed as owner of various rental properties.

Survived by her husband, Mercer Booth Eubanks; four children, Doneata Ann Vaughn and husband, Larry; Mercer Delane Eubanks, both of Greenville, SC; Mentora Diane Bloom and husband, Richard of Indiana; Homer Dale Eubanks of Miami, FL; four brothers, Rev. Robert H. Bagwell of Union; Jim E., Johnny H., and Harold K. May, all of Greenville; three sisters; Ruby Byrd McCall of Easley, Ella Lee Holcombe, Dorothy May Barnette, both of Greenville; five grandchildren, Arundle David Vaughn of Franklin, NC, Mentora Gratix of Mishawaka, IN, Larry D. Vaughn, Jr. of Greenville, Carolina Remos of Indiana, PA, Adrienne Eubanks of Central; and one great-grandson, Adam Vaughn of Franklin, NC.

Predeceased in death by her parents; four brothers, William, Garnette, Rufus James, and Homer L. Jr. Bagwell.

Contact Mackey Mortuary, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC for visitation and funeral arrangements. Interment will be in Westview Cemetery, Easley, SC.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice Foundation, Inc., Suite 303, 1265 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701.

Williamston Journal Week of February 5, 2003.¹
She was buried at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Garnett Ralph Bagwell was also known as Garnette Ralph Bagwell. He was born on 2 June 1924 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Homer Lester Bagwell Sr. and Mentora May Worley. His first enlistment in the US Army was from from 9 April 1943 to 6 November 1943 during World War II. He was admitted to Camp Hood, Killen, Texas where he was medically discahrged for Floating cartilage; Diagnosis: Loose bodies in joint. Garnett Ralph Bagwell married Clara Belle Bridgeman in 1944. His second term of service in the US Army was from from 19 October 1944 to 5 December 1944. Garnett Ralph Bagwell married Leila Irene Brown on 20 June 1956 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. Garnett Ralph Bagwell married Dorothy Eleanor Cartee before 1982. Garnett Ralph Bagwell died on 16 February 1982 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 57.¹ He was buried on 18 February 1982 at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Ruby Lee Margaret Bagwell was born on 24 September 1925 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Homer Lester Bagwell Sr. and Mentora May Worley. As of after 1945,her married name was Byrd. Ruby Lee Margaret Bagwell married Claude Thomas Byrd after 1945. As of after 1980,her married name was McCall. Ruby Lee Margaret Bagwell married William Herschel McCall after 1980. Ruby Lee Margaret Bagwell died on 13 May 2015 in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 89
Mrs. Ruby Bagwell Byrd McCall, age 89, widow of Hershal McCall, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, May 13, 2015.

Mrs. McCall was born September 24, 1925, a daughter of the late Homer and Mentoir Worley Bagwell. She graduated Tri-County Technical College, receiving her LP degree and retired from the Pickens Co. Health Dept. and was formerly a nurse at the Easley Hospital. Mrs. McCall was first married to the late Claude Byrd and was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Surviving are a son, Rev. Roger Byrd of Jonesville and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Bobbie Jean Byrd.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Easley Church of God conducted by Rev. David Sustar and Rev. Rogers Childers. Burial will be Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

Visitation will be held 1:30 until 3:00 PM at the church prior to the services.

Memorials may be made to the Jonesville Church of God, 625 Forest St., Jonesville, SC 29353.

The family will be at the home of her son, Rev. Roger Byrd, 621 Forest St.,
Courtesy Of Holcombe Funeral Homes.
She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Reverend Robert Henry "Bob" Bagwell was born on 23 April 1928 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Homer Lester Bagwell Sr. and Mentora May Worley. Reverend Robert Henry "Bob" Bagwell married Betty Jo Shook before 1953.² Reverend Robert Henry "Bob" Bagwell died on 16 May 2003 in Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 75 Rev. Robert "Bob" Henry Bagwell Sr., 75, of Inman, South Carolina, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2003 at his home.

A native of Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Homer Lester Bagwell, Sr and Mentora (Worley) Bagwell.

He was the associate pastor at Fairforest Church of God, where he was a member; he was also a member of the Advisory Board for Holmes Bible College, former president of Holmes Bible College Alumni, and former member of the Church of God Christian Education Board.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Jo (Shook) Bagwell; one daughter, Joette (Bagwell) Carroll; two sons, Robert Henry Bagwell Jr., Stephen W. Bagwell; one sister, Ruby McCall; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Fairforest Church of God, conducted by the Revs. Terry Sherfield, William "Bill" Waters, and Jerry Chitwood.

Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.¹ He was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     William Clarence Bagwell was born on 6 August 1921 in Anderson County, South Carolina. He was the son of Homer Lester Bagwell Sr. and Mentora May Worley. William Clarence Bagwell lived in 1966 in Walterboro, South Carolina. He died on 29 May 1966 in Walterboro, South Carolina, at age 44. He was buried on 2 June 1966 at Westview Cemetery, Easley, South Carolina.

     James Walker Bagwell is the son of Walker Earl Bagwell and Mildred Gertrude Ravan. James Walker Bagwell married Kathy Anne Garrett in September 1968 at Brevard County, Florida. James Walker Bagwell and Kathy Anne Garrett were divorced on 7 October 1983 at Brevard County, Florida. James Walker Bagwell married Ada Marie Long on 23 June 1984 at Brevard County, Florida.

     Sondra Bagwell is the daughter of Walker Earl Bagwell and Mildred Gertrude Ravan. Sondra Bagwell married (?) Thibideau after 1966.

     Betty Bagwell is the daughter of Walker Earl Bagwell and Mildred Gertrude Ravan. Betty Bagwell married (?) Garrett after 1966.

     Anne Elizabeth Ball married (?) Ryals before 1980. Anne Elizabeth Ball married Wayne Parker Bagwell, son of John Tilmon Bagwell II and Marjorie Helen Goff, on 17 March 2013 at Sacred Heart Chapel, Point Clear, Baldwin County, Alabama.

     Betty Ray Brown was born on 26 April 1931 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. She married Buford Melvin Bagwell, son of Clarence Wilburn Bagwell and Eva Verda Durbin, after 1940. Betty Ray Brown died on 29 August 2014 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 83. She was buried at Antioch Community Cemetery, Winn Parish, Louisiana.

     Terry Bruce "Bruce" Bagwell was born on 26 January 1949 in Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of Buford Melvin Bagwell and Betty Ray Brown. Terry Bruce "Bruce" Bagwell married Charlotte Gayle Reeves before 1972. Terry Bruce "Bruce" Bagwell married Vivian Yancey on 22 November 1985 at Jefferson County, Texas. Terry Bruce "Bruce" Bagwell lived in 1992 in Buma, Louisiana. He and Vivian Yancey were divorced on 9 November 2011 at Jefferson County, Texas. Terry Bruce "Bruce" Bagwell died on 20 May 2018 in Buna, Jasper County, Texas, at age 69
Terry Bruce Bagwell, Sr.
February 26, 1949 - May 20, 2018

Terry Bruce Bagwell, Sr., 69, of Buna, Texas died Sunday, Mary 20, 2018, at his home.

a graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 25, at Morse Cemetery in Buna. There will be no visitation prior to services.

Born February 26, 1949, in Winnfield, LA to Buford and Betty Ray Bagwell, he had lived most of his life in Buna and was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include a son Terry Bruce Bagwell, Jr. of Buna; daughters, Angie Noland of Buna and Maggien Bagwell of Pt. Neches; a sister Teresa Riser of Shreveport, LA; granddaughter Britteny Knoblock & Jonathan; and a great granddaughter Blayke Knoblock.
He was buried at Morse Cemetery, Buna, Jasper County, Texas.

     Teresa Bagwell is the daughter of Buford Melvin Bagwell and Betty Ray Brown. Teresa Bagwell married (?) Riser after 1965.

     Josiah "Joe" Bagwell was born on 6 September 1909 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee. Josiah "Joe" Bagwell died on 27 June 1965 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 55. He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Henry Allen Bagwell was born in 1907 in Tennessee. He was the son of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee. Henry Allen Bagwell married Nellie May Gentry on 27 August 1932 at Pike County, Arkansas. Henry Allen Bagwell lived in 1984 in Louisville, Kentucky. He died on 7 December 1989. He was buried on 8 December 1989 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Tennessee.

     Nellie May Gentry was also known as Willie Mae Gentry. She was born in 1906 in Tennessee. She married Henry Allen Bagwell, son of David Thompson Bagwell and Nora Pearl McGee, on 27 August 1932 at Pike County, Arkansas. Nellie May Gentry died on 25 October 1942 in South Carolina.

     Allen Leon Bagwell was born on 5 March 1934 in Tennessee. He was the son of Henry Allen Bagwell and Nellie May Gentry. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. Allen Leon Bagwell died on 7 December 1999 in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 65. He was buried at Hermitage Memorial Gardens, Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Frances Bagwell was born on 2 March 1925 in Marshall County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Tilmon Monroe Bagwell and Mattie Alpha Conley. As of after 1940,her married name was Woods. Frances Bagwell married Millard Lelton Woods after 1940. Frances Bagwell died on 21 November 2012 in Arab, Marshall County, Alabama, at age 87 Frances Bagwell Woods, 87, of Arab died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at her residence.

Mrs. Woods was born March 2, 1925, in Marshall County to Monroe and Mattie Conley Bagwell. She was married to Millard Lelton Woods, who preceded her in death.

She was retired from Wrangler and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Her pleasure in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter and sons-in-law: Betty and David Wallace, Patsy and Bobby Miller and Linda and Roger Bales; grandchildren: Joe Wallace, Lelton Miller, Suzette and Gary Borden; great-grandchildren: Tristan, Tyler and Calli Wallace, Clayton Miller, Whitney and Abby Borden; brothers: Kenneth Bagwell and John Earl Bagwell; and sister and brother-in-law: Bonnie and Ken Westra.

She was preceded in death by and infant son: James Woods; and brothers: Calvin and Nolen Bagwell.

The funeral was at noon Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Gober Funeral Chapel with Ennis Stone officiating. Burial was in Roswell Creek Cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel directing.

Pallbearers were David Wallace, Bobby Miller, Roger Bales, Lelton Miller, Joe Wallace and Tristan Wallace.¹ She was buried at Roswell Creek Cemetery, Strawberry, Blount County, Alabama.¹

     Sarah Frances Motte was also known as Frances Williams. She was born in 1837 in South Carolina. She married Private James Thomas Lort Bagwell, son of Frederick Bagwell and Winfred Ellis, in 1856 at Laurens County, South Carolina. Sarah Frances Motte died in 1880.

     Enos Arthur Bagwell was also known as John Enos Bagwell. He was born on 15 July 1879 in Laurens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Private James Thomas Lort Bagwell and Sarah Frances Motte. Enos Arthur Bagwell married Nancy Elmina Harvey on 25 April 1919 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. Enos Arthur Bagwell died on 17 March 1941 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 61. He was buried on 19 March 1941 at Mount Olive Cemetery, South Carolina.

     John Henry Bagwell Sr. was born on 8 January 1875 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina. He was the son of Private James Thomas Lort Bagwell and Sarah Frances Motte. John Henry Bagwell Sr. married Margaret Josephine Crawford in 1904. John Henry Bagwell Sr. and Alice H. Hall lived in 1930 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. John Henry Bagwell Sr. died on 23 December 1950 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 75. He was buried at Mount Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina.

     Ambrose Bagwell was born on 4 April 1870 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Private James Thomas Lort Bagwell and Sarah Frances Motte. Ambrose Bagwell married Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin in 1892. Ambrose Bagwell died on 16 August 1953 in Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin was born on 12 January 1874 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of 1892,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ambrose Bagwell, son of Private James Thomas Lort Bagwell and Sarah Frances Motte, in 1892. Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin died on 10 October 1956 in Donalds, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 82.¹ She was buried on 11 October 1956 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Ida Belle Marsh was born on 24 January 1876 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. She married Reverend Edward Homer Hildreth, son of Robert Henry Jackson Hildreth and Julia Spikes Hamner, on 20 December 1893 at Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama. Ida Belle Marsh died on 19 August 1915 in Coffee County, Alabama, at age 39.