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     Lizzie Hicks was born on 18 January 1893 in Alabama.¹ As of 1 December 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Bagwell, son of Peyton L. Bagwell and Lucy Tankersley, on 1 December 1912 at Cullman County, Alabama. Lizzie Hicks died on 5 May 1953 in Vinemont, Cullman County, Alabama, at age 60.¹ She was buried on 7 May 1953 at Ebenezer Cemetery, West Point, Cullman County, Alabama.¹

     James Travis Bagwell was also known as J. T. Bagwell. He was born on 17 August 1914 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of John Bagwell and Lizzie Hicks. James Travis Bagwell married Mabel Thompson on 19 October 1935 at Morgan County, Alabama.² James Travis Bagwell died on 31 July 2002 at age 87.¹ He was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, West Point, Cullman County, Alabama.¹

     May Bagwell is the daughter of John Bagwell and Lizzie Hicks. May Bagwell married (?) Johnson after 1933.

     Faye Lera Bagwell was born on 27 December 1919 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of John Bagwell and Lizzie Hicks. As of after 1930,her married name was Norred. Faye Lera Bagwell married Paul E. Norred after 1930. Faye Lera Bagwell died on 20 May 1997 at age 77.¹ She was buried at Ebenezer Cemetery, West Point, Cullman County, Alabama.¹

     Mary Lou Monroe was born on 2 August 1903. As of 16 December 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Oscar Bagwell, son of Hezekiah Calhoun Bagwell and Margaret Hardin, on 16 December 1921 at Van Zandt County, Texas. Mary Lou Monroe died on 28 February 1987 at age 83. She was buried at Bardsdale Cemetery, Fillmore, Ventura County, California.

     Ellen (?) was born circa 1907 in Alabama. As of after 1925,her married name was Bagwell. She married Henry Artemous Bagwell, son of James Paylor Bagwell and Alma Frances Staten, after 1925.

     Luther Earl Bagwell was born on 23 July 1929 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He was the son of Henry Artemous Bagwell and Ellen (?) Luther Earl Bagwell married Kathleen R after 1943. Luther Earl Bagwell died on 4 February 2010 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, at age 80 Luther Earl Bagwell

Luther Bagwell was born July 23, 1929, in Memphis, Tenn., and passed away Feb. 4 in Modesto.

Luther lived near Troy, Miss. until he was about 8-years-old when the family moved to California and settled in the Planada area. He graduated from Le Grand High School in 1948.

Luther served in both the Navy and the Army. He met and married his wife of over 52 years in 1957.

He was a trucker by trade. He used to say if something didn't have a gear shift or a steering wheel, he didn't know what to do with it.

Luther is survived by his widow, Kathleen, of Mariposa; a step-son, Bret Shelby of Chowchilla; a daughter, Mary Jane Mouw, also of Chowchilla; and a son, Andrew, of Oakhurst.

A memorial service was held Feb. 12 at St. Andrew's Anglican Church and was well attended by friends and family.
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Mariposa Gazette.

     Kathleen R was born in California. As of after 1943,her married name was Bagwell. She married Luther Earl Bagwell, son of Henry Artemous Bagwell and Ellen (?), after 1943. Kathleen R died on 24 June 2014 in Mariposa, Mariposa County, California, Kathleen R. Bagwell, a Mariposa resident for more than 30 years, passed away on June 24, 2014. She was 77.

Born in a small agricultural community in the Central Valley to parents Don and Neva Rencher, Kathleen moved to Mariposa with husband Luther E. Bagwell around 1980. Bagwell, who passed away in 2010, worked as a truck driver for many years, transporting gravel and other rock and aggregate material across Central California.

Kathleen was active in Mariposa's St. Andrews Anglican Church congregation. She was an accomplished piano and organ player, and played organ at the church until a few years ago. She also taught piano to adults and children.

Kathleen worked in several departments for the County of Mariposa over the decades she lived in the community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Andrew Bagwell, her husband and her older sister Donna Schopper—who died about a week before her.

Kathleen Bagwell is survived by a son, Brett Shelby, a daughter, Mary Jane Mouw, and three grandchildren.
No services are planned.
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Mariposa Gazette.

     James Ira Gullick was born on 26 June 1865 in Calhoun County, Mississippi. He married Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of James Leonard Bagwell and Eliza A. Cook, before 1894. James Ira Gullick died on 5 January 1952 in Quitman County, Mississippi, at age 86.

     Joseph T. Garrett was born on 15 June 1861 in Tennessee.¹ He married Eliza Jane Bagwell, daughter of James Leonard Bagwell and Eliza A. Cook, after 1875. Joseph T. Garrett died on 27 December 1917 in Oklahoma at age 56.¹ He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.¹

     Oddie Jewel May was born on 20 March 1925 in Arkansas. As of 27 October 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Earnie Bagwell, son of Samuel Bagwell and Almamae Elizabeth Clowers, on 27 October 1945 at Cross County, Arkansas. Oddie Jewel May died on 2 June 1999 at age 74. She was buried at Fairbanks Cemetery, Fairbanks, Van Buren County, Arkansas.

     Kathleen Gaines was born in December 1895 in Anderson County, South Carolina. Her married name was Bagwell. She married James Broadus Bagwell Sr., son of Baylis Earl Bagwell and Theresa Adeline Wilson. Kathleen Gaines died on 28 April 1959 at age 63. She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.

     James Broadus Bagwell Jr. was born on 22 November 1916 in Corona, Alabama. He was the son of James Broadus Bagwell Sr. and Kathleen Gaines. James Broadus Bagwell Jr. married Lillian Johnstone on 2 June 1946 at Georgetown, South Carolina. James Broadus Bagwell Jr. died on 31 March 2000 in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina, at age 83. He was buried at Christ Episcopal Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina.

     William Alan Bagwell was born on 8 February 1932 in Oconee County, South Carolina. He was the son of James Broadus Bagwell Sr. and Kathleen Gaines. He served from from 6 June 1950 to 5 March 1954 in the US Air Force. William Alan Bagwell married Catherine Rowell on 24 September 1954. William Alan Bagwell married Elana Katherine Stone after 1960. William Alan Bagwell died on 13 March 1987 in Darlington County, South Carolina, at age 55.

     Barthony T. McClure was born on 2 March 1874 in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. He married Eulela "Lele" Bagwell, daughter of Samuel Lemuel Bagwell and Margaret Dow, on 19 November 1899 at Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Barthony T. McClure died on 22 July 1918 in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, at age 44. He was buried at McClure Cemetery, Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

     William Edward Williams was born in 1862. He married Eulela "Lele" Bagwell, daughter of Samuel Lemuel Bagwell and Margaret Dow, after 1880. William Edward Williams died in 1896. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

     Tandy Walker Bagwell was born on 13 December 1889 in Hart, Georgia.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Martha Thompson. Tandy Walker Bagwell married Elizabeth Della Freeman before 1909. Tandy Walker Bagwell died on 15 March 1936 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 46 of Tuberculosis.¹ He was buried at Arial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Arial, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Elizabeth Della Freeman was born on 14 December 1893 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1909,her married name was Bagwell. She married Tandy Walker Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Martha Thompson, before 1909. Elizabeth Della Freeman died on 23 July 1974 at age 80.¹ She was buried at Arial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Arial, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Bertha Arkansas Bagwell was born on 24 February 1909 in Franklin, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman. As of after 1930,her married name was Swayngham. Bertha Arkansas Bagwell married Julian C. Swayngham after 1930. Bertha Arkansas Bagwell died on 12 August 1934 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 25.¹ She was buried at Arial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Arial, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Julian C. Swayngham was born on 17 May 1904 in South Carolina.¹ He married Bertha Arkansas Bagwell, daughter of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman, after 1930. Julian C. Swayngham died on 12 August 1969 at age 65.¹ He was buried at Arial United Methodist Church Cemetery, Arial, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Martha Thompson was born circa 1839. She was the daughter of Harrison Thompson Sr and Lucinda Graydon. As of after 1855,her married name was Smith. Martha Thompson married (?) Smith after 1855. Martha Thompson married William Henry Bagwell, son of Chester R. Bagwell and Sarah Ann Nabors, before 1885. As of before 1885,her married name was Bagwell.

     Sanford Bagwell is the son of William Henry Bagwell and Martha Thompson.

     Lewis Bagwell is the son of William Henry Bagwell and Martha Thompson.

     (?) Smith married Martha Thompson, daughter of Harrison Thompson Sr and Lucinda Graydon, after 1855. (?) Smith died before 1885.

     Harrison Thompson Sr was born in 1798 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. He married Lucinda Graydon before 1830. Harrison Thompson Sr died on 30 August 1873 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lucinda Graydon was born in 1806 in South Carolina. She married Harrison Thompson Sr before 1830. As of before 1830,her married name was Thompson. Lucinda Graydon died in 1881 in Dunklin, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Hubert Harold Bagwell was born on 7 February 1924 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman.¹ Hubert Harold Bagwell married Virginia E. Waldrop after 1940.² He was a US Army, World War II veteran. Hubert Harold Bagwell died on 10 March 1990 at age 66.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Virginia E. Waldrop was born on 11 August 1923.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Hubert Harold Bagwell, son of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman, after 1940.¹ Virginia E. Waldrop died on 23 January 1971 at age 47.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Lonnie Leon Bagwell was born on 13 October 1913 in Carnesville, Franklin County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman. Lonnie Leon Bagwell married Hazel Willene Medlin before 1939. He served as a Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He was a truck driver for the 487th Bomb Group.

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The 487th Bomb Group began operations as preparations for D-Day were reaching their crescendo and played their part by bombing airfields in northern France. Like the 486th Bomb Group, the 487th switched to B-17 Flying Fortress for missions from 1 August 1944 and undertook strategic missions against targets in Germany. The Group led the largest Eighth Air Force mission of the war, 24 December 1944, when clear weather led to a concerted attack by more than 2,000 bombers on airfields and communication sites in western Germany.

The nickname "Gentlemen From Hell" has only been used in connection with the Group since the 487th Bomb Group Association was formed in 1967. It was not an official wartime nickname. The "Gentlemen From Hell" patch was used by a very few members of the 487th Bomb Group at Alamogordo, New Mexico during training Jan–Mar 1944, and during the early days of operations at Lavenham, England. Most veterans of the 487th Bomb Group knew nothing about it during the war.¹ Lonnie Leon Bagwell died on 9 November 1984 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 71.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Eddie Mae Bagwell was born on 21 April 1917 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman. As of before 1940,her married name was Morton. Eddie Mae Bagwell married Emerson Govnor Morton before 1940. Eddie Mae Bagwell died on 17 May 2003 at age 86. She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.