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     Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr. was born on 6 July 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Clinton Faulk Bagwell and Thelma Elizabeth Cauble. Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr. married Winifred Imagene Burgess after 1940.¹ Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr. died on 18 February 1993 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 65. He was buried at Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.²

     Winifred Imagene Burgess was born on 25 November 1927 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Clinton Faulk Bagwell Jr., son of Clinton Faulk Bagwell and Thelma Elizabeth Cauble, after 1940.¹ Winifred Imagene Burgess died on 2 May 2002 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 74.¹ She was buried at Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Eldeva Marie Bagwell was born on 31 March 1920 in Henderson County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Stanhope Bagwell and Grace Naomi Spivey.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Merrell. Eldeva Marie Bagwell married Reverend Norman Wilson Merrell after 1930. Eldeva Marie Bagwell died on 7 September 2000 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina.¹

     Reverend Norman Wilson Merrell was born on 6 February 1917 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. He married Eldeva Marie Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Stanhope Bagwell and Grace Naomi Spivey, after 1930. Reverend Norman Wilson Merrell died on 14 June 2006 in Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 89 Rev. Norman W. Merrell, 89, of Hendersonville, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Beverly Health Care.

A native of Asheville, he was born February 6, 1917, the son of the late James Lester Merrell and Bessie Jackson Merrell.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eldeva Bagwell Merrell; a daughter, Jean Ivester; three sisters, Ruth Wright, Ethel Murphy and Mildred Lisenbee; one brother-in-law, Rev. Eugene B. Hager.

Rev. Merrell attended High School in the Oakley and Biltmore areas of Asheville. He graduated from Mars Hill College in 1947, Furman University in 49, and Southwestern Baptist Seminary in 55. Pastorates included one in Peizer, S.C., one in Tyler, Texas, while he was a student in the seminary, Lookout Mountain in Lookout Mountain, Tenn., First Baptist, in Huntersville, N.C., and Green Memorial, in Charlotte. Two interim pastorates were Fairview, in Fairview, N.C., and Oak Grove, also in the Fairview community.

Noteworthy of his ministry, he was often an encourager to certain young people to pursue their goals by getting and completing a college education. A tremendous sense of humor often seemed his trademark.

After retirement, and most recently, he served as a Men's Sunday School Class teacher in Zion Baptist church in Braselton, Ga.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dot Sinclair of Fruitland; two granddaughters, Miss Kristi Ivester of Lynchburg, Va., and Keri Johns and husband, Rev. Jeremy Johns of Simpsonville, S.C; four great-grandsons, Eli, Josiah, Sam, and Philip Johns; one great-granddaughter, Maggie Ruth Johns.

Surviving also are several in-laws, Rev. & Mrs. Jack R. Bagwell of Mooresville, Mr. Dan H. Bagwell and Miss Lillie Mae Bagwell of Asheville, Dr. & Mrs. Russell Mercer of Metter, Ga., Dr. & Mrs. Jim Dellinger of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mrs. Lou B. Hager of Statesville, N.C.

A memorial service will be held at Hooper's Creek Baptist Church with The Revs. Jeremy D. Johns and Jack R. Bagwell officiating.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center is in charge of arrangements.

Published: 2006-06-16 Asheville Citizen Times.
He was buried at Hoopers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheville, Henderson County, North Carolina.

     Owen Bagwell was born on 7 November 1939.¹ He died on 8 November 1939 in Big Rock, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Glenn Zander Bagwell.¹ Owen Bagwell was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Maggie Shelby was also known as Maggie Shelby (?) Maggie Shelby was also known as Margaret Mae Zelma Teasley Teasley was her mother’s maiden name.² She was born in September 1887 in Tennessee.^3,1 As of before 1896,her married name was Bagwell. She married Milton John Wesley Bagwell, son of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson, before 1896. As of after 1900,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Maggie Shelby married Milton John Wesley Bagwell, son of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson, after 1900.¹ Maggie Shelby died on 16 July 1928 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 40 of tuberculosis.³ She died on 16 July 1928 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 40 of tuberculosis.¹ She was buried at Mount Herman Community Church Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.^1,3

     Roy Henry Bagwell was born on 12 November 1906 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby.¹ Roy Henry Bagwell married Armenthia Hunter in 1929.² Roy Henry Bagwell died on 18 December 1980 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 74.^1,2 He was buried on 22 December 1988 at Mt Herman Community Church Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹

     Cornelia Mary Elizabeth Bagwell Bagwell was born on 9 June 1905 in Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby. As of 1928,her married name was Cobb.¹ Cornelia Mary Elizabeth Bagwell Bagwell married Frank Cobb in 1928.¹ Cornelia Mary Elizabeth Bagwell Bagwell died on 5 May 1993 at age 87.^1,2 She was buried at Mount Herman Community Church Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.²

     Johnny Bagwell was also known as Johnnie Bagwell. He was born on 22 March 1908 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby. Johnny Bagwell married Elnora Majors in 1929.¹ Johnny Bagwell married Elnora Williams on 6 February 1933 at Cheatham, Tennessee. Johnny Bagwell died in December 1991 at age 83.¹

     Delia Bagwell was born on 21 June 1909 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby. As of 2 July 1938,her married name was Majors.¹ Delia Bagwell married Jerome Majors on 2 July 1938.¹ Delia Bagwell died on 29 May 2002 at age 92.¹

     Lena Belle Bagwell was born on 4 July 1915 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby. As of after 1933,her married name was Mallory.¹ Lena Belle Bagwell married Alfred Mallory after 1933.^1,2 Lena Belle Bagwell lived in 2002 in Clarksville, Tennessee.² She died on 6 June 2004 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Edgefield Benevolent Lodge Cemetery, Clarksville, Tennessee.

     Maggie Corine Bagwell was born on 2 November 1919 in Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby. As of 27 March 1943,her married name was Harris.¹ Maggie Corine Bagwell married Bishop Grant Harris on 27 March 1943 at Cheatham, Tennessee.¹ Maggie Corine Bagwell died on 12 October 1972 at age 52.^1,2 She was buried at Mount Herman Community Church Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.²

     James S. Bagwell was born on 6 February 1904 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Milton John Wesley Bagwell and Maggie Shelby. James S. Bagwell married Otha Mae Northington on 16 August 1925.¹ James S. Bagwell died on 12 July 1969 in Red River, Tennessee, at age 65 of drowning.^1,2 He was buried on 16 July 1969 at Foston Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.²

     Mary E. Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Curtis Bagwell and Zelta Aileen Kemp.

     Julia Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Curtis Bagwell and Zelta Aileen Kemp. Julia Marie Bagwell married Albert Layfayette Pettey before 1962.

     Leonard Bagwell was born on 26 December 1918 in Mississippi. He was the son of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina Bell Love. Leonard Bagwell lived in 1940 in Mississippi State Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Simpson, Mississippi, as a patient. He married Virginia Lee Stark before 1946. Leonard Bagwell died on 8 January 1992 at age 73. He was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.

     Mary Carruth was born on 3 March 1920.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Joseph Leonard Bagwell Sr., son of Edward Roland Bagwell and Minnie Susan Brady, after 1935.¹ Mary Carruth died on 14 July 2015 at age 95. She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Landrum, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Alice Avanelle Browning was born on 29 June 1922.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Boyce Roland Bagwell, son of Edward Roland Bagwell and Minnie Susan Brady, after 1935.¹ As of 1969,her married name was Hayes. Alice Avanelle Browning married Furman Jerome Hayes in 1969. Alice Avanelle Browning died on 12 February 1996 at age 73.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Landrum, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Lonie Velle Simmons was born in 1900 in North Carolina.¹ As of after 1915,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Albert Bagwell, son of Perry T. Bagwell and Millie Thornton, after 1915.¹ Lonie Velle Simmons died in 1932 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She was buried at Thompson Chapel Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Claude Bagwell was born on 9 March 1924.¹ He was the son of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons.¹ He served in the US Army during World War II.¹ Claude Bagwell died on 30 November 1992 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Thompson Chapel Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Nellie Bagwell was born on 27 June 1925.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons. As of after 1945,her married name was Cash. Nellie Bagwell married Walter Shealy Cash after 1945. Nellie Bagwell died in March 1991 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 65.¹ She was buried at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Ethel Sue Bagwell was born on 15 January 1919 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons. As of after 1946,her married name was Evans. Ethel Sue Bagwell married (?) Evans after 1946. Ethel Sue Bagwell died on 26 September 1998 in Magnolia Manor, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 79.

     Marie Bagwell was born on 10 June 1927 in Cherokee County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons. Marie Bagwell died on 6 December 1973 at age 46.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Glider Vale Bagwell was born on 20 August 1929 in Cherokee County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons. As of after 1947,her married name was Burke. Glider Vale Bagwell married Roy Vernon Burke after 1947. Glider Vale Bagwell died on 14 July 1999 at age 69 FROM THE GENEALOGYBANK.COM WEBSITE:
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SOUTH CAROLINA OBITUARIES
State, The (Columbia, SC) — Thursday, July 15, 1999
GREENWOOD - Services for Glider Burke, R.N., 69, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Harley Funeral Home.
Mrs. Burke, widow of Roy V. "R.V." Burke Sr., died Wednesday. Born in Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Lona Simmons Bagwell. She was a graduate of Lander University and the Anderson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing.
Surviving are her sons, Roy Vernon Burke Jr., Stanley David Burke, Jeffery Scott Burke, all of Greenwood; six grandchildren.
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State, The, Columbia, South Carolina, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/0FE2A08AA4A352DB-0FE2A08AA4A352DB : accessed 26 February 2017) Mrs Glider Burke RN.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Eugene Bagwell was born on 21 July 1923 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. He was the son of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons. Eugene Bagwell married Dorothy Jean "Ma" Timmons after 1946. Eugene Bagwell died on 22 October 1985 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 62 Obituary: Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal, Thursday, October 24, 1985, page B2.
TEXT OF OBITUARY: (October 24, 1985)
Eugene Bagwell
CLIFTON--Eugene Bagwell, 62, husband of Dorothy Timmons Bagwell of Main Street, died Tuesday in Spartanburg General Hospital.
Native of Cherokee County; son of the late Albert and Velle Simmons Bagwell; retired Mayfair Mills; a Baptist.
Also surviving: sons, Wade Dean and Eugene Bagwell of Clifton; brother, Claude Bagwell of Immokalee, Fla; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Evans and Mrs. Walter Cook of Cowpens, Mrs. Vell Burke of Greenwood, Mrs. Rae Rogers of Caledonia, Mich.
Services 3 today at First Baptist Church of Clifton by the Revs. Faye Walker, Terry Evans; burial in Thompson Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Mitchell and Mickey Jones, Simpson and McCoy Westbrooks, Paul Robbins, Glenn Ruppe, Larry, Ray and Gerald Evans.
Body in church at 2:30.
Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home.
He was buried at Thompson Chapel Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Ramouth Cothenia Bagwell was born on 16 July 1917 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons. Enlisted in 26 July 1944 in the US Womens Army Corps during World War II. As of 12 July 1947,her married name was Rogers. Ramouth Cothenia Bagwell married John A. “Bud” Rogers Jr. on 12 July 1947 at Caledonia, Kent County, Michigan. Ramouth Cothenia Bagwell lived on 22 October 1985 in Caledonia, Michigan. She died on 16 November 1990 in Allegan County, Michigan, at age 73. She was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cascade Township, Kent County, Michigan.

     Joe Ada Israel was also known as Joada Israel. She was born on 6 May 1898.¹ As of after 1905,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Edward Judson Bagwell, son of Thomas Jenkins Bagwell and Fannie Jones Brown, after 1905.¹ Joe Ada Israel died in December 1989 at age 91.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Louise Wood was born on 31 July 1910.¹ As of 22 July 1936,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Thomas Jenkins Bagwell, son of Josiah Simpson Bagwell and Ellen Jane Devine, on 22 July 1936 at Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Mary Louise Wood died on 7 July 1958 at age 47.¹ She was buried at Caroleen Avondale Henrietta Cemetery, Avondale, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Jennings B. Harrill was born on 29 November 1905.¹ He married Ruth E. Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Bagwell and Fannie Jones Brown, after 1920.¹ Jennings B. Harrill died on 10 August 1980 at age 74.¹ He was buried at High Shoal Baptist Cemetery, Henrietta, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Jospeh Peter Corn married Louella Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Jenkins Bagwell and Fannie Jones Brown, after 1920. Jospeh Peter Corn died on 17 April 1984.