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     Earnest McDowell Drake was born on 25 April 1891 in North Carolina.¹ He married Oda Mae Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham, after 1905.¹ Earnest McDowell Drake died on 11 September 1980 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 89.¹ He was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     LeVictor Elizabeth Bagwell was also known as Victor Elizabeth Bagwell. She was born on 31 January 1905 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham.¹ As of after 1915,her married name was Lockaby.² LeVictor Elizabeth Bagwell married Thomas Batie Lockaby after 1915.² LeVictor Elizabeth Bagwell died on 9 July 1958 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 53.¹ She was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina.¹

     Thomas Batie Lockaby was born on 27 November 1900 in Henderson County, North Carolina.¹ He married LeVictor Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham, after 1915.¹ Thomas Batie Lockaby died on 7 May 1968 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Ethelene "Mae" Whitaker was born on 13 May 1875 in Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ As of 7 February 1892,her married name was Bagwell. She married Andrew Brizille Bagwell, son of Jonathon Stanhope Harrison Bagwell and Tempa Malinda Ledbetter, on 7 February 1892 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Mary Ethelene "Mae" Whitaker died on 25 August 1896 in Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 21.¹ She was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Susan Malinda "Linnie" Bagwell was born on 21 December 1892 in Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Mary Ethelene "Mae" Whitaker. As of before 1911,her married name was Stroup. Susan Malinda "Linnie" Bagwell married George Frederick Stroup before 1911. Susan Malinda "Linnie" Bagwell died on 28 May 1968 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 75.¹ She was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     George Frederick Stroup was born on 1 April 1892 in Cane Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina. He married Susan Malinda "Linnie" Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Mary Ethelene "Mae" Whitaker, before 1911. George Frederick Stroup died on 27 December 1957 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 65.

     Ida Kathleen Bagwell was born on 4 February 1912 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham. Ida Kathleen Bagwell died on 20 June 1993 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 81.

     Mary F. Bagwell was born on 15 May 1909 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham. As of after 1910,her married name was Moore. Mary F. Bagwell married Boyce Robert Moore after 1910. Mary F. Bagwell died on 23 February 1998 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 88 Mary Bagwell Moore, 88 formerly of Church Road, Fairview, died Monday, February 23, 1998 at the home of her sister.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Andy and Flora Cunningham Bagwell and wife of the late Boyce Robert Moore, who died in 1984. She was a former employee of C P Clare and was a 70 year member of Fairview Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the choir.
She is survived by a sister, Margaret Bagwell Henry of Hendersonville, with whom she made her home; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 P.M. Thursday in the chapel of (Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Jock Ohs and Jack Plemmons officiating. Burial will be in the Cane Creek Cemetery. She was buried at Cane Creek Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Preston Stanhope Bagwell was born on 19 August 1903 in Fletcher, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham. Preston Stanhope Bagwell married Laura Jane Moody on 14 June 1924. Preston Stanhope Bagwell died in December 1966 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 63.¹ He was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Laura Jane Moody also went by the name of Lori Moody. She was born on 24 July 1890.¹ As of 14 June 1924,her married name was Bagwell. She married Preston Stanhope Bagwell, son of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham, on 14 June 1924. Laura Jane Moody died on 23 December 1974 at age 84.¹ She was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Preston Stanhope Bagwell Jr. was born on 7 May 1925 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Preston Stanhope Bagwell and Laura Jane Moody. Preston Stanhope Bagwell Jr. married Betty Louise Lunsford after 1940. He served as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps during World War II. Preston Stanhope Bagwell Jr. died on 18 May 2001 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 76 Asheville - Preston s. Bagwell, Jr., 76, died Friday, may 18, 2001.

Mr. Bagwell was a native of buncombe county and lived here for most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith, a veteran of the US Marine Corp, serving during WW II, and he had worked for the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, Asheville City Police Department., NC State Highway Patrol, and the Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept. From which he retired from in January, 2001.

He was the son of the late Preston S. and Laura Moody Bagwell, SR., and was also preceded in death by his son, Donald Ray Bagwell.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Lunsford Bagwell of the home, and a granddaughter, Kelly Bagwell of Atlanta, GA.

Burial will be in Tweeds Chapel Cemetery.
He was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.

     Irene Stella Bagwell was born on 12 March 1907 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham. As of 14 May 1927,her married name was Whitaker. Irene Stella Bagwell married Seaman Sam Whitaker on 14 May 1927. Irene Stella Bagwell died on 18 August 1981 in Horse Shoe, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 74 HORSE SHOE - Services for Irene Whitaker, 74, of North Mills River Road, who died Tuesday (August 18, 1981) will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mills River United Methodist Church. The Rev. Abe Cox will officiate. Burial will be in the Whitaker Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitaker was a native of the Cane Creek community and a resident of Henderson County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Andy and Flora Cunningham Bagwell, Sr.
Surviving are her husband, Seaman S. Whitaker; a daughter, Shirley Massey of Mills River; a son, Dewey R., Whitaker of Winston Salem; a brother, A. B. Bagwell of Hendersonville; three sisters, Mary Moore of Fairview, Kathleen Osborne of Mills River and Margaret Henry of Hendersonville; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was buried at Whitaker Cemetery, Henderson County, North Carolina.

     Seaman Sam Whitaker was born on 21 June 1901 in Mills River, Henderson County, North Carolina. He married Irene Stella Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Brizille Bagwell and Flora Serepta Cunningham, on 14 May 1927. Seaman Sam Whitaker died on 14 June 1989 in Horse Shoe, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 87.

     Betty Louise Lunsford was born on 16 October 1928.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Preston Stanhope Bagwell Jr., son of Preston Stanhope Bagwell and Laura Jane Moody, after 1940. Betty Louise Lunsford died on 13 July 2013 at age 84.¹ She was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     Donald Ray Bagwell was born on 1 November 1951 in Gaston County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Preston Stanhope Bagwell Jr. and Betty Louise Lunsford. Donald Ray Bagwell married Cathy Jane Carbone in 1969 at Florida. Donald Ray Bagwell and Cathy Jane Carbone were divorced on 5 February 1974 at Pinellas County, Florida. Donald Ray Bagwell married Kathy Helen Wallace on 30 August 1974 at Pinellas County, Florida. Donald Ray Bagwell died on 7 July 1989 in Pinellas County, North Carolina, at age 37.¹ He was buried at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery, Fairview, Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹

     George Luther Bagwell was also known as Walter George Lucas "Luke" Bagwell. He was born on 25 June 1893 in Indian Territory (Oklahoma).¹ He was the son of Jesse Ray Bagwell and Henrietta Eliza Johnson. George Luther Bagwell married Ava Lounette Boswell before 1917.² George Luther Bagwell died on 13 September 1963 in Erath County, Texas, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Live Oak Cemetery, Dublin, Earth County, Texas.¹

     Jessie Wilma Bagwell was born on 23 July 1899 in Indian Territory (Oklahoma). She was the daughter of Jesse Ray Bagwell and Henrietta Eliza Johnson. As of before 1927,her married name was Bettes. Jessie Wilma Bagwell married Eunice William Bettes before 1927. Jessie Wilma Bagwell died on 22 April 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas, at age 85. She was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma.

     Eunice William Bettes was born on 8 May 1893 in De Leon, Texas. He married Jessie Wilma Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Ray Bagwell and Henrietta Eliza Johnson, before 1927. Eunice William Bettes died on 8 April 1963 in North Richland Hills, Texas, at age 69.

     Etta May Bagwell was born on 12 January 1906 in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas. She was the daughter of Jesse Ray Bagwell and Henrietta Eliza Johnson. As of after 1917,her married name was Darden. Etta May Bagwell married Aubrey Lee Darden after 1917. Etta May Bagwell died on 19 February 1991 in McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, at age 85. She was buried at Oak Hill Memorial Park, McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.

     John Perry Bagwell was born on 26 January 1859 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster. John Perry Bagwell died on 27 May 1893 at age 34.¹ He was buried at Mount Zion Cemetery, Thackerville, Love County, Oklahoma.¹

     James Wiley Bagwell also went by the name of Jim Bagwell. He was born on 11 September 1861 in Texas.¹ He was the son of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster. James Wiley Bagwell married Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon on 2 December 1883 at Bosque County, Texas. James Wiley Bagwell married Mattie Sims after 1920. James Wiley Bagwell died on 22 December 1934 in Bryan County, Colorado, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan County, Colorado.¹

     Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon was born on 10 September 1866 in Cherokee, Texas.¹ As of 2 December 1883,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Wiley Bagwell, son of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster, on 2 December 1883 at Bosque County, Texas. Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon died on 23 February 1908 in Comanche, Texas, at age 41.¹ She was buried at DeLeon Cemetery, De Leon, Comanche County, Texas.¹

     Gordon Bagwell was also known as G. Gordon Bagwell. He was born on 23 August 1887 in Indian Territory (Oklahoma).¹ He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon. Gordon Bagwell died on 24 January 1909 in DeLeon, Comanche County, Texas, at age 21. He was buried at DeLeon Cemetery, De Leon, Commanche County, Texas.

     William Charles "Willie" Bagwell was born on 21 September 1891 in Thackerville, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).¹ He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon. William Charles "Willie" Bagwell married Betty Mae Patterson after 1905. William Charles "Willie" Bagwell died on 7 May 1964 in Tarrant, Texas, at age 72.¹ He was buried at DeLeon Cemetery, De Leon, Commanche County, Texas.¹

     Betty Mae Patterson was born on 16 September 1891 in Mississippi.¹ As of after 1905,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Charles "Willie" Bagwell, son of James Wiley Bagwell and Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon, after 1905. Betty Mae Patterson died on 16 September 1981 in Mississippi at age 90.¹ She was buried at DeLeon Cemetery, Comanche County, Texas.¹

     Thomas Tait Bagwell Bagwell was also known as Tate Bagwell. He was born on 26 March 1895 in Thackerville, Love County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Cynthia Elizabeth "Bettie" Gordon. His application for military headstone says he was part of the 866 Aero Spuadron.

Aero Squadrons were the designation of the first United States Army aviation units until the end of World War I. These units consisted of combat flying, training, ground support, construction and other components of the Air Service. After World War I ended, the majority of these squadrons were demobilized. Some however were retained during the interwar period of the 1920s and 1930s, and served in all theaters of operation during World War II. Today, the oldest squadrons in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard can trace their lineage back to the original Aero Squadrons of World War I. Thomas Tait Bagwell Bagwell died on 7 December 1929 in Bryan County, Oklahoma, at age 34.¹ He was buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma.¹

     Mattie Sims was born in December 1872 in Alabama.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Wiley Bagwell, son of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster, after 1920. Mattie Sims died in 1963 in Bryan County, Oklahoma.¹ She was buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma.¹

     Mary Ellen Bagwell was born in January 1870 in Texas. She was the daughter of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster. As of before 1891,her married name was Laster. Mary Ellen Bagwell married James Monroe Laster before 1891. Mary Ellen Bagwell died on 18 January 1922 in Cooke County, Texas. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas.

     James Monroe Laster was born on 29 October 1859 in St Clair County, Alabama. He married Mary Ellen Bagwell, daughter of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster, before 1891. James Monroe Laster died on 27 April 1908 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas, at age 48.

     Georgia Anna "Annie" Bagwell was also known as Anna Georgia Bagwell. She was born on 6 July 1873 in Erath County, Texas. She was the daughter of George LaFayette Bagwell and Mary Bethaney Laster. As of 19 August 1892,her married name was Moutray. Georgia Anna "Annie" Bagwell married Mathew George Moutray on 19 August 1892. Georgia Anna "Annie" Bagwell died on 21 May 1939 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas, at age 65 Anna Georgia "Annie" Bagwell Moutray

Annie's father George LaFayette Bagwell was 1/2 Cherokee. She helped him in his general store in Thackerville, Indian Territory, before she married. She and Matthew Moutray married in Thackerville.

While he was a Mason she was a member of the Eastern Star in Gainesville. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas.