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     Walter DuFay Wright was born on 9 September 1876 in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He married Nellie Eugenia Bagwell, daughter of Josiah W. Bagwell and Melvina Elizabeth Lockman, circa 1906. Walter DuFay Wright died on 18 September 1956 at age 80. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Sara Francis Dowling was born on 29 September 1913.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Edgar Wilson Bagwell, son of John Edgar Bagwell and Elizabeth Blanche Wilson, after 1930.¹ Sara Francis Dowling died on 16 December 1991 at age 78.¹ She was buried at Claybank Cemetery, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama.¹

     Margaret McIntosh was born on 25 April 1904.¹ As of 17 September 1938,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Josiah Walter Bagwell, son of John Edgar Bagwell and Elizabeth Blanche Wilson, on 17 September 1938.¹ Margaret McIntosh died on 6 June 1984 at age 80.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Zebedee Alexander Bagwell was born on 24 November 1882 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Thomas Bagwell and Maggie Mason. Zebedee Alexander Bagwell married Lydia Jones before 1907. Zebedee Alexander Bagwell died on 9 March 1963 at age 80.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Lydia Jones was born on 24 October 1888 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1907,her married name was Bagwell. She married Zebedee Alexander Bagwell, son of William Thomas Bagwell and Maggie Mason, before 1907. Lydia Jones died on 13 August 1963 at age 74.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Ruth Bagwell is the daughter of Zebedee Alexander Bagwell and Lydia Jones. Ruth Bagwell married (?) Duncan after 1923.

     Jack Blease Bagwell was born on 2 February 1913 in Pelham, South Carolina. He was the son of Zebedee Alexander Bagwell and Lydia Jones. Jack Blease Bagwell married Ollie Millwood in 1932 at Greenville, South Carolina. He enlisted in the US Army (Fort Bragg, North Carolina) during World War II. Jack Blease Bagwell died on 27 January 1973 at age 59. He was buried on 29 January 1973 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Ollie Millwood was born on 8 May 1914 in Virginia. As of 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jack Blease Bagwell, son of Zebedee Alexander Bagwell and Lydia Jones, in 1932 at Greenville, South Carolina. Ollie Millwood died in 1995 in South Carolina. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Peggy Ann Bagwell was born on 31 January 1938 in Danville, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Jack Blease Bagwell and Ollie Millwood. As of 29 January 1955,her married name was Gunnell. Peggy Ann Bagwell married James Willard Gunnell on 29 January 1955. Peggy Ann Bagwell and James Willard Gunnell were divorced on 15 December 1970 at York County, Virginia. As of 24 May 1972,her married name was Davies. Peggy Ann Bagwell married Horace W. Davies on 24 May 1972 at Pasquotank County, North Carolina. As of before 1973,her married name was Monore. Peggy Ann Bagwell married (?) Monore before 1973. As of after 1978,her married name was Milne.¹ Peggy Ann Bagwell married (?) Milne after 1978.¹ Peggy Ann Bagwell and Horace W. Davies were divorced on 24 July 1978. Peggy Ann Bagwell died on 1 November 1996 at age 58.¹ She was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia.¹

     Robert Thomas Bagwell Jr. is the son of Robert Thomas Bagwell and Amelia Beatrice Noga.

     Julia Warfield Duvall was born on 6 March 1886 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia.¹ As of 22 January 1908,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Irvin Glenn Bagwell, son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer, on 22 January 1908 at Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia.¹ Julia Warfield Duvall died on 6 June 1928 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 42.¹ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Helen Watkins was born in 1899.¹ As of before 1918,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Wilton Horace Bagwell, son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer, before 1918.¹ Helen Watkins died in 1982.¹ She was buried at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Robert Harold Bagwell was born on 21 January 1920 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins.¹ Robert Harold Bagwell married Sara Sue Kennedy on 5 October 1956 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Robert Harold Bagwell and Sara Sue Kennedy were divorced on 14 May 1959 at Virginia. Robert Harold Bagwell married Joan Frances Chambers on 17 September 1959 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Robert Harold Bagwell died on 19 October 1994 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 74
Occupation: Construction Millwright.¹
He was buried at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Margaret Louise Bagwell was born on 22 May 1923 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Setzer.² Margaret Louise Bagwell married C. J. Setzer after 1935.² Margaret Louise Bagwell died on 14 March 2014 in Loganville, Walton County, Georgia, at age 90.¹ She was buried at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina;
Margaret L. Setzer, 90, died Friday, March 14, 2014, in her home in Loganville, GA. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Wilton H. and Helen Watkins Bagwell, and lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She lived her final years in Loganville, GA, with her daughter and granddaughter's family. She was employed by S & W Cafeteria until becoming a mother and dedicating her life to her family. She was a charter member of Abernethy United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, C.J. Setzer, Jr., and two brothers, Robert and John Bagwell.
She is survived by her two daughters, Llinda Kay Yost of Fernandina Beach, FL and Barbara Jo Jones of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Oliver Bagwell of Raleigh and Marvin Bagwell of Candler; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren with one on the way. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue with graveside services immediately following at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler.¹

     C. J. Setzer was born in 1912.¹ He married Margaret Louise Bagwell, daughter of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins, after 1935.¹ C. J. Setzer died in 1993.¹ He was buried at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     John Lockman Bagwell was born in 1925. He was the son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins. John Lockman Bagwell married June Inez Ballard after 1945. John Lockman Bagwell died in 1989. He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia.

     Harry Everett Boone was born on 15 June 1892 in Haywood County, North Carolina.¹ He married Lydia Louise Bagwell, daughter of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer, on 27 February 1917 at Henderson County, North Carolina.¹ Harry Everett Boone died on 30 August 1959 in Haywood County, North Carolina, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Bon-A-Venture Cemetery Old, West Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina.

     Bessie O. Wyatt was also known as Elizabeth Watt. She was born on 29 January 1900.¹ As of 17 July 1917,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Frank Whittington Bagwell, son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer, on 17 July 1917 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ Bessie O. Wyatt died on 23 September 1982 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Unknown Bagwell died before 12 June 1900. Unknown Bagwell was born before 12 June 1900. Unknown Bagwell was the child of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer.

     Hilliard William Bagwell was born on 3 August 1902.¹ He was the son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer.¹ Hilliard William Bagwell married Nellie Pearl C. after 1925.² Hilliard William Bagwell died on 24 May 1973 at age 70.¹ He was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Nellie Pearl C. was born on 17 January 1910.¹ As of after 1925,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Hilliard William Bagwell, son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer, after 1925.¹ Nellie Pearl C. died on 29 September 2003 at age 93.¹ She was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Clyde Gilmer Bagwell was born on 9 April 1905 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer.¹ Clyde Gilmer Bagwell married Sarah Pereda Wilson on 28 June 1925 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.² Clyde Gilmer Bagwell died on 6 December 1976 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 71.¹ He was buried at Big Tom Wilson Family Cemetery, Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina.¹

     Sarah Pereda Wilson was born on 7 March 1903.¹ As of 28 June 1925,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Clyde Gilmer Bagwell, son of William Lockman Bagwell and Ella Gilmer, on 28 June 1925 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ Sarah Pereda Wilson died on 27 May 1991 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Big Tom Wilson Family Cemetery, Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina.¹

     Gilmer Wilson Bagwell was born on 17 May 1926 in Yancey County, North Carolina. He was the son of Clyde Gilmer Bagwell and Sarah Pereda Wilson. Gilmer Wilson Bagwell married Dorothy A. Ronald on 6 January 1951. Gilmer Wilson Bagwell died on 20 May 1994 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 68. He was buried at Big Tom Wilson Family Cemetery, Pensacola, Yancey County, North Carolina.

     Richard Duvall Bagwell was born on 28 March 1910 in North Carolina. He was the son of Irvin Glenn Bagwell and Julia Warfield Duvall. Richard Duvall Bagwell died on 17 October 1987 at age 77. He was buried at West Memorial Park, Weaverville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Ann Nellie Bagwell was born on 7 February 1921 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Frank Whittington Bagwell and Bessie O. Wyatt. As of after 1935,her married name was Alley. Ann Nellie Bagwell married William J. Alley after 1935. Ann Nellie Bagwell died on 15 June 1985 at age 64. She was buried at Lewis Memorial Park, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     William Franklin Bagwell was born on 5 February 1918 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Frank Whittington Bagwell and Bessie O. Wyatt. William Franklin Bagwell married Violet Marie Bollo circa 1940 at Laurens County, South Carolina. He was a 2nd Lt. in the US Army during World War II (Service Number: 01293179). William Franklin Bagwell died on 20 June 1944 in Normandy, France, at age 26 He died during the Normandy Invasion. His estate was probated on 14 May 1945 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Jack Whittington Bagwell was born on 13 July 1923 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Frank Whittington Bagwell and Bessie O. Wyatt.¹ He served as a Private in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific theater.¹ Jack Whittington Bagwell married Grace Harris before 1947.¹ Jack Whittington Bagwell died on 9 January 2009 in West Asheville, North Carolina, at age 85.^2,1 He was buried on 16 January 2009 at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 21 November 1925 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Frank Whittington Bagwell and Bessie O. Wyatt. As of after 1940,her married name was House. Mary Elizabeth Bagwell married George Winslow House after 1940. As of after 1965,her married name was Morris. Mary Elizabeth Bagwell married (?) Morris after 1965. Mary Elizabeth Bagwell died on 14 May 2003 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 77.

     Ella Jane Bagwell was born on 20 October 1929 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Frank Whittington Bagwell and Bessie O. Wyatt. As of after 1948,her married name was Rice. Ella Jane Bagwell married (?) Rice after 1948. Ella Jane Bagwell died on 14 September 2021 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 91


Ella Jane Bagwell Rice, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

An Asheville native, Ella Jane was a daughter of the late Frank Bagwell and Bessie Wyatt Bagwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marel "Red" Rice; daughters, Marlene Jones and Sandra Gail Rice; grandson, Frank Stallings; sisters, Ann Alley and Betty Morris; and brothers, William F. and Jack W. Bagwell.

Mrs. Rice is survived by her daughters, Shirley Godleski (Ted) and Betty Gunter (Larry); son, Marty Rice (Sandra); six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Mrs. Rice will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Zion Hill Baptist Church, where Mrs. Rice had been a longtime member. Pastor Bobby Smith will officiate. Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will take place the following morning, Monday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m. at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.

Her family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of CarePartners Solace Center, particularly Karen, Pam, Amanda and Ellen, for the care and compassion shown to Mrs. Rice.


She was buried at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, Ashveville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.