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     Arthur Leighton Bagwell was born on 23 April 1893 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. He was the son of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid. Arthur Leighton Bagwell married Nettie Wilson before 1912. Arthur Leighton Bagwell died on 15 December 1945 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 52. He was buried at Carrs Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     Nettie Wilson was born on 6 September 1891 in North Carolina. As of before 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married Arthur Leighton Bagwell, son of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid, before 1912. Nettie Wilson died on 3 January 1976 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 84. She was buried at Carrs Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     Ruby Annie Bagwell was born on 12 January 1912 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Arthur Leighton Bagwell and Nettie Wilson. As of after 1925,her married name was Heath. Ruby Annie Bagwell married John Andrew Heath after 1925. Ruby Annie Bagwell died on 25 October 1994 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 82. She was buried at Carrs Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     John Andrew Heath was born on 4 June 1914 in South Carolina. He married Ruby Annie Bagwell, daughter of Arthur Leighton Bagwell and Nettie Wilson, after 1925. John Andrew Heath died on 6 June 1962 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 48.

     Fannie Olivia Bagwell was born on 19 April 1893 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid. As of 11 October 1914,her married name was West. Fannie Olivia Bagwell married Clayton L. West on 11 October 1914 at Transylvania County, North Carolina. Fannie Olivia Bagwell died on 22 April 1980 in Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 87. She was buried at Carrs Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     Clayton L. West was born on 16 January 1884 in Jackson County, North Carolina. He married Fannie Olivia Bagwell, daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid, on 11 October 1914 at Transylvania County, North Carolina. Clayton L. West died on 20 July 1932 in Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 48. He was buried at Queen Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina.

     Myrtle Mae Bagwell was born in December 1897 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid. As of after 1910,her married name was Wilson. Myrtle Mae Bagwell married Benjamin Clayton Wilson after 1910. Myrtle Mae Bagwell died on 12 April 1930 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 32. She was buried at Carrs Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     Benjamin Clayton Wilson was born on 28 January 1893 in North Carolina. He married Myrtle Mae Bagwell, daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid, after 1910. Benjamin Clayton Wilson died on 10 June 1982 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 89. He was buried at Carrs Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     Carrie O. Bagwell was born on 26 October 1899 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid. As of 17 September 1919,her married name was Heath.¹ Carrie O. Bagwell married Charles Wade Heath on 17 September 1919 at Dunns Rock, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ Carrie O. Bagwell died on 15 January 1962 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 62.¹ She was buried at Dunn's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Charles Wade Heath was born on 11 September 1894 in Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹ He married Carrie O. Bagwell, daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid, on 17 September 1919 at Dunns Rock, Transylvania County, North Carolina.² Charles Wade Heath died on 26 January 1961 in Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Dunn's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Transylvania County, North Carolina.¹

     Verna Pearl Bagwell was born on 17 October 1907 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Henry Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Reid. As of 1923,her married name was Wilson. Verna Pearl Bagwell married George Washington Wilson in 1923. As of after 1940,her married name was Perry. Verna Pearl Bagwell married James King Perry after 1940. Verna Pearl Bagwell died on 29 June 1963 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 55. She was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Translvania County, North Carolina.

     Ruth Shandon McCarter was born on 9 December 1926 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. Her married name was Bagwell. She married Carl Mull Bagwell, son of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull. Ruth Shandon McCarter died on 1 March 2020 at age 93
Ruth Shandon Bagwell, 93, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2020.
Ruth was born Dec 9, 1926, daughter of Ottaway and Nellie Hughes McCarter, in Greenville, SC. She is survived by her son, Richard and wife Donna of Greenville; daughter, Pamela B. Free and husband Greg, of San Francisco, CA; daughter-in-law, Cadie Bagwell of Greenville; grandson Scott Bagwell and his wife Kim, and two great grandsons, Logan and Evan Bagwell, all of Louisville, KY.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Carl M. Bagwell; son Robert (Bobby) Bagwell; grandson Clayton Bagwell; two brothers and three sisters.

Ruth graduated from Parker High School in 1943 and then began a lifetime of work. During WWII she worked in the War Department in Washington, DC; came back home and began raising a family. She later worked at Vaughn’s Trim Shop; City Glass & Trim; BYRD Furniture and retired from Celanese Fibers. She then spent 15 years working in the office of her youngest son’s business.

She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church.

The family wishes to express our deepest appreciation to Dr. Bruce Gray, his nurse Shawn and the staff at Vascular Surgery of Greenville. Also, Louise Bryant and Elizabeth Hayes, care givers, for their dedicated time and service to mother.

Internment at Graceland East on 2206 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville.
She was buried at Graceland East Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Pamela Bagwell is the daughter of Carl Mull Bagwell and Ruth Shandon McCarter. Pamela Bagwell married Greg Free after 1970.

     Robert A. "Bob" Bagwell was born on 6 January 1958 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Carl Mull Bagwell and Ruth Shandon McCarter. Robert A. "Bob" Bagwell married Cadie (?) after 1975. Robert A. "Bob" Bagwell died on 11 September 2008 in South Carolina at age 50

Robert A. "Bob" Bagwell, 50, beloved husband of Cadie Bagwell, died Thursday, September 11, 2008, after a brief illness.

Born in Greenville, Bob was the son of Ruth Shandon Bagwell and the late Carl Mull Bagwell. He attended Wade Hampton High School and was self-employed as a paving contractor.

Bob had a tremendous passion for life. His colorful style and love for life allowed him to live each day to its fullest. Bob's trusting nature and big heart were his most endearing qualities, and his love for family and friends will never be lost.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Ruth Shandon Bagwell; his brother, Richard Bagwell and wife Donna; his sister, Pamela B. Free and husband Greg; and his dearly loved dogs, Jed and Luke.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, followed by burial at Graceland East Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605.

Obituaries and online registry at www.mackeymortuary.com Published in The Greenville News on September 14, 2008.¹

He was buried at Graceland East Memorial Park, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Carl Richard Bagwell is the son of Carl Mull Bagwell and Ruth Shandon McCarter. Carl Richard Bagwell married Donna Lee Wenzel after 1965.

     Thomas F. Goldsmith married Doris J. Bagwell, daughter of Joel Fred Bagwell and Eva Jane Mull, after 1940.

     Thomas Simpson Bagwell was also known as Simpson Bagwell. Thomas Simpson Bagwell also went by the name of Simp. He was born on 28 January 1874 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.^2,1 He was the son of Alford Bagwell and Mattie Bolding.¹ Thomas Simpson Bagwell married Maggie Lou Godfrey before 1894. Thomas Simpson Bagwell died on 25 November 1943 in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 69.^1,2 He was buried at Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.²

     Maggie Lou Godfrey was born on 27 January 1877 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1894,her married name was Bagwell. She married Thomas Simpson Bagwell, son of Alford Bagwell and Mattie Bolding, before 1894. Maggie Lou Godfrey died on 7 January 1965 in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Harold Lee Bagwell was born on 20 April 1912.¹ He was the son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey.¹ Harold Lee Bagwell married Frances Marler after 1930. Harold Lee Bagwell died on 16 January 1990 at age 77.¹ He was buried at Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Frances Marler was born on 17 October 1915.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold Lee Bagwell, son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey, after 1930. Frances Marler died on 14 August 1977 at age 61.¹ She was buried at Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Thomas Hoyt Bagwell was born on 3 March 1903 in South Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey. Thomas Hoyt Bagwell married Nellie Mae Abercrombie after 1922.¹ Thomas Hoyt Bagwell married Eunice Mostella before 1940. Thomas Hoyt Bagwell married Kate Fannie Hurley Hawkins after 1978. Thomas Hoyt Bagwell died on 30 April 1989 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 86. He was buried on 2 May 1989 at Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Horace Eugene Bagwell was born on 16 April 1901 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey. Horace Eugene Bagwell married Gurtha Louise Chasteen before 1926. Horace Eugene Bagwell died on 20 August 1967 in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 66.¹ He was buried on 22 August 1967 at Cannon Memorial Park, Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Harris Bagwell was born in 1898 in South Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey.

     William Joe Bagwell was also known as Billy Joe Bagwell. William Joe Bagwell also went by the name of Joe William Bagwell. He was born on 5 April 1905 in South Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey. William Joe Bagwell married Ethel L. Fowler before 1934. William Joe Bagwell died on 18 July 1993 in Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 88. He was buried at Standing Springs Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Sarah Martha Bagwell was born on 5 March 1910 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey. Sarah Martha Bagwell died on 13 April 2001 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 91.

     John R. Beaman Bagwell was also known as John Beaman Bagwell. He was born on 6 October 1896 in Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey. John R. Beaman Bagwell married Allie Bishop in 1916.¹ John R. Beaman Bagwell died on 9 April 1975 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Highland Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Margaret G. Bagwell was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina. She was born on 11 March 1908. She was the daughter of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey. As of after 1926,her married name was Holcombe. Margaret G. Bagwell married (?) Holcombe after 1926. As of before 1930,her married name was Brookshire. Margaret G. Bagwell married (?) Brookshire before 1930. Margaret G. Bagwell died on 8 January 1994 at age 85.

     Nora Carrie Bagwell was born on 25 August 1873. She was the daughter of Alford Bagwell and Mattie Bolding. As of after 1887,her married name was Kirby. Nora Carrie Bagwell married William Dexter Kirby after 1887. Nora Carrie Bagwell died on 31 August 1895 at age 22. She was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Mary Lula Bagwell was born on 25 July 1876 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Alford Bagwell and Mattie Bolding. As of before 1899,her married name was Hammond. Mary Lula Bagwell married William Edward Hammond before 1899. Mary Lula Bagwell died on 14 July 1935 in Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 58.¹ She was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina.¹

     Nellie Mae Abercrombie was born on 9 October 1905 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1922,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Thomas Hoyt Bagwell, son of Thomas Simpson Bagwell and Maggie Lou Godfrey, after 1922.¹ Nellie Mae Abercrombie died on 29 March 1939 in Simpsonville, South Carolina, at age 33 of Cervical Cancer.¹ She was buried at Simpsonville Municipal Cemetery, Simpsonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹