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     Joseph Hill Garren was born on 5 July 1871 in Transylvania County, North Carolina. He married Laura Ann Bagwell, daughter of James Seaborn Bagwell and Rutha Jane Corbin, on 13 November 1893 at Transylvania County, North Carolina. Joseph Hill Garren died on 4 October 1945 in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina, at age 74.

     Larry Leon Bagwell was born in 1939 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Lonnie Leon Bagwell and Hazel Willene Medlin.¹ Larry Leon Bagwell married Gail Patric Childress on 23 December 1961. Larry Leon Bagwell and an unknown person were divorced on 29 September 1980 at Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He died on 12 October 2007 in Charolette, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, [:CR:]Larry Leon Bagwell, 68, of 3227 Sudbury Road, died Friday, October 12, 2007, at his home.

Born in Pickens County, a son of Hazel Medlin Bagwell of Easley and the late Lonnie Leon Bagwell, Mr. Bagwell retired as an accountant with Interstate Bakeries and was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are three daughters and sons-in-law, Leslie and Richard Wolf, Elizabeth and David Ells and Laura and Frederick Koerwitz, all of Charlotte; a brother, Jan Bagwell of Easley; a sister, Nadine Stvan of Dunwoody, Ga; eight grandchildren, Jaklyn Gail Wolf, Alexandria Rhea Wolf, Richard Brandon Wolf, Savannah Jane Ells, Patrick Donovan Ells, Melissa Kay Simpson, Frederick Braedon Koerwitz and Lauren Elizabeth Koerwitz.

Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 25 Woods Lake Road, Greenville, SC 29607.¹ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Hazel Willene Medlin was born on 15 September 1918 in Lavonia, Franklin County, Georgia.¹ As of before 1939,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lonnie Leon Bagwell, son of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman, before 1939. Hazel Willene Medlin died on 12 August 2015 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 96
Heaven received a new Angel on August 12, 2015 when Mrs. Hazel Willene Medlin Bagwell went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.

Hazel was born in Lavonia, GA on September 15, 1918 to the late Oscar and Bonnie Hand Medlin. The wife of the late Lonnie Leon Bagwell, she worked for many years in the various cotton mills around Easley. She loved to spend time with her family and friends, and was a member of Bible Methodist Church for over 40 years before moving her membership to the Neighborhood Church, where her Grandson is pastor.

She was preceded in death by her son; Larry Leon Bagwell.

Interment: Greenlawn Memorial Park.¹ She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Leslie Bagwell is the daughter of Larry Leon Bagwell and Gail Patric Childress. Leslie Bagwell married Richard Wolf after 1976.

     Elizabeth Bagwell is the daughter of Larry Leon Bagwell and Gail Patric Childress. Elizabeth Bagwell married David Ells after 1976.

     Laura Bagwell is the daughter of Larry Leon Bagwell and Gail Patric Childress. Laura Bagwell married Frederick Koerwitz after 1976.

     Jan Bagwell is the son of Lonnie Leon Bagwell and Hazel Willene Medlin.

     Nadine Bagwell is the daughter of Lonnie Leon Bagwell and Hazel Willene Medlin.

     Medley Bagwell is the daughter of Tandy Walker Bagwell and Elizabeth Della Freeman.

     Walter Edward Bagwell was born on 6 January 1922 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Homer Bagwell and Maybelle Johnson. Walter Edward Bagwell married Blanche Elizabeth Fowler after 1944.¹ Walter Edward Bagwell died on 22 August 1984 at age 62
Inman - Walter Edward "Pete" Bagwell, 62, husband of Blanche Elizabeth Fowler Bagwell of 15 Fifth St., died Wednesday in an Asheville hospital.

Native of Spartanburg County; son of the late William Homer Sr. and Maybelle Johnson Bagwell; retired from Inman Mill; member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Inman.

Also surviving: daughters, Carol Lynn Branch of Inman, Patricia Ann Lark of Spartanburg, Donna Lou Bagwell and Cassie Doreene Roberts of Chesnee; sons, Mark Bagwell of Inman, Roger Bagwell of New York; sisters, Nellie Condrey, Violet Ivey and Mary B. McCarter of Inman, Lois B. Reece of Greenville; brothers, Thurman W. Bagwell of Spartanburg, Gerald R. Bagwell of Inman; eight grandchildren.

Services 4 Saturday at First Free Will Baptist Church of Inman by the Rev. Earl Hendrix; burial in Fort Prince Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers: Arthur Fletcher, Dewey Peace, Howard and Jesse Fowler, Donnie Bagwell, Buck Messer, Bobby Gosnell.

Family will receive friends 7-9 tonight at J. F. Floyd Mortuary, North Church Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Inman Rescue Squad.

Published in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal on 8-24-1984.¹
He was buried at Fort Prince Memorial Gardens, Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Lois Bagwell was born on 6 April 1924 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of William Homer Bagwell and Maybelle Johnson. As of before 1950,her married name was Reece. Lois Bagwell married Norman E. Reece before 1950. Lois Bagwell died on 18 March 1997 at age 72. She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     James Hugh Bagwell was born on 24 July 1917 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Homer Bagwell and Maybelle Johnson.¹ James Hugh Bagwell married Ruth Mae Smith after 1935.² James Hugh Bagwell died on 23 May 1948 at age 30 of third-degree burns of the entire body from an airplane crash.¹ He was buried at Inman Cemetery, Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was killed when his aeronca Trailer plane crashed and burned.¹

     Ruth Mae Smith was born on 22 May 1917.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Hugh Bagwell, son of William Homer Bagwell and Maybelle Johnson, after 1935.¹ Ruth Mae Smith died on 2 January 2008 at age 90 Source: The Greenville News: 01-03-2008

Ruth Mae Bagwell
Greer

Ruth Mae Smith Bagwell, 90, of 627 Circle Rd., Greer, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Mrs. Bagwell was born in Inman on May 22, 1917, the daughter of the late Solomon Gola and Mary Adaline (Mintz) Smith and was the wife of the late James "Hugh" Bagwell.

She retired from Lyman Printing and Finishing and was a Charter member of the Inman Church of God.

She is survived by one daughter, Norma B. Nichols; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter, Lynda Mayfield; and a son-in-law, Dennis "Debo" Nichols, along with three brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at Seawright Funeral Chapel, Inman at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2008, with Dr. Richard Dillingham and Rev. Roger Allison officiating. Burial will be in Inman Cemetery, Inman.

The family is at the home of her daughter, Norma Nichols, 625 Circle Rd., Greer, SC and will receive friends Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Seawright Funeral Home.

Seawright Funeral Home and Crematory.¹ She was buried at Inman Cemetery, Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Norma Jean Bagwell was born on 11 September 1941 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of James Hugh Bagwell and Ruth Mae Smith. As of after 1960,her married name was Nichols. Norma Jean Bagwell married Dennis E. Nichols after 1960. Norma Jean Bagwell died on 5 April 2019 at age 77


Norma Jean Bagwell Nichols, 77, widow of Dennis Earl “Debo” Nichols, passed away April 5, 2019.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late James Hugh and Ruth Smith Bagwell and a retired employee of Nichols Chemicals, Inc.

Surviving are two sons, Dennis “Bo” Earl Nichols, Jr. and Caroll LaGrand Nichols; one daughter, Michelle N. Bayne; and five grandchildren, Kendall Bayne, Garrett Bayne, Cody Nichols, Grace Nichols and Carter Nichols.

She was also predeceased by one sister, Lynda Mayfield.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2019 at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Dr. Richard Dillingham and Mr. Lamar Nichols. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park.

The Wood Mortuary.


She was buried at Graceland East Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Simpsonville, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Lynda Bagwell was born in 1943.¹ She was the daughter of James Hugh Bagwell and Ruth Mae Smith. Lynda Bagwell died in 1992.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Memorials, Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Maude Mattocks was born on 1 November 1897 in Pinos Altos, Grant County, New Mexico.¹ As of before 1920,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Russia Alonzo Bagwell, son of Oscar Alonzo Bagwell and Mary Christine Scott, before 1920.¹ Maude Mattocks died on 16 June 1981 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, at age 83 Maude M. Bagwell of Silver City passed away Tuesday, June 16 in her residence. She was born November 1, 1897 in Pinos Altos, the daughter of James and Lilly Moore Mattocks and had lived in Silver City most of her life. She was employed as a clerk for the Silver Office Supply for many years. She was a life member and Past Matron of the Georgetown Chapter #4 Order of Eastern Star, Silver City Women's Club, a very active member of several organizations of the First Baptist Church, especially the Mary Martha Sunday School Class. She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Richard Ferne Nolan of Silver City; one son, Rush A. Bagwell of Steamboat Springs, Colo; one brother, George F. Mattocks of Silver City; three grandsons; one great-grandson. Her husband Rush A. Bagwell preceded her in death in 1965. Services were held Friday, June 19 at 2 p.m. in the Curtis Bright Chapel under the direction of Rev. Donald Wiley of the First Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Masonic Cemetery, Silver City. Serving as pallbearers were: Leroy Smith, Jap Housley, Howard Silvius, Charles Thurber, Bob Humphrey, and Meredith Neal. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to the First Baptist Church of Silver City. Arrangements by the Curtis Bright Funeral Home.¹ She was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico.¹

     Rush Adams Bagwell was born on 1 May 1925 in Santa Rita, Grant County, New Mexico.¹ He was the son of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks.¹ He served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor.¹ Rush Adams Bagwell married Clarice York on 29 August 1947 at Santa Rita, New Mexico.¹ Rush Adams Bagwell died on 15 August 2014 in Eckert, Delta County, Colorado, at age 89 Austin resident Rush Adams Bagwell died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert. He was 89.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 22, at Taylor Funeral Service Chapel in Delta with Father Tom Seibert officiating. Entombment will follow at Mesa View Cemetery.
Mr. Bagwell was born in Santa Rita, N.M., May 2, 1925, to Rush and Maude (Mattocks) Bagwell. He attended elementary school in Silver City and Santa Rita and graduated from Hurley High School in 1943.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor.
Following his discharge from the Navy, Mr. Bagwell returned to New Mexico and married Clarice York on Aug. 29, 1947, in Santa Rita. The couple lived in Denver and Steamboat Springs before retiring in Austin.
Mr. Bagwell enjoyed being with his family, sports, horses and the cowboy lifestyle.
He is survived by his wife, Clarice Bagwell of Austin; two sons, Brett Bagwell and Brian (Ann) Bagwell; two grandchildren, Travis (Deja) and Courtney (Chris); and three great-grandchildren, Jersey, Hunter and Brodie.
Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory handled the arrangements.
View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.¹ He was buried at Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, Delta County, Colorado.¹

     Clarice York married Rush Adams Bagwell, son of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks, on 29 August 1947 at Santa Rita, New Mexico.¹

     Brett Bagwell is the son of Rush Adams Bagwell and Clarice York.

     Brian Bagwell is the son of Rush Adams Bagwell and Clarice York.

     Viola Catherine Keel was also known as Viola Kell. She was born circa 1905 in Akin, South Carolina. As of 12 September 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Benjamin Perry Bagwell, son of Jasper A. Bagwell and Annie Davenport, on 12 September 1927 at Davidson County, North Carolina. Viola Catherine Keel died on 28 September 1978 in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina.

     Benjamin Percy Bagwell was born on 5 July 1928 in Richmond, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Viola Catherine Keel. Benjamin Percy Bagwell married Joyce Winkler on 3 September 1947 at Caldwell, North Carolina. He served in the US Air Force from 24 March 1952 to 30 Apr 1969. Benjamin Percy Bagwell died on 12 April 1992 at age 63.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clearmont, Nodaway County, Missouri.¹

     Mary Ella Bagwell was born on 12 August 1929 in Lumberton, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Viola Catherine Keel. Mary Ella Bagwell was buried on 25 September 1929 at Meadow Brook, Lumberson, Robeson County, North Carolina. She died on 25 September 1929 in Lumberton, North Carolina.

     John Spencer Keel Bagwell was born on 6 December 1930 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Viola Catherine Keel. He served as a Corporal in the US Air Force during the Korean War.¹ John Spencer Keel Bagwell married Sylvia Marie Lopez after 1950. John Spencer Keel Bagwell died on 17 July 2002 in Riverside, California, at age 71.¹ He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.¹

     Sylvia Marie Lopez was born on 1 July 1936 in Redlands, California.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Spencer Keel Bagwell, son of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Viola Catherine Keel, after 1950. Sylvia Marie Lopez died on 4 May 2013 in Yupcipa, California, at age 76.¹ She was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.¹

     Linda Joyce Bagwell died on 13 November 1951 in San Bernardino, California. She was born on 13 November 1951 in San Bernardino, California. She was the daughter of John Spencer Keel Bagwell and Sylvia Marie Lopez.

     Minnie Anderson was also known as Minnie Brooks. She was born on 25 April 1893 in South Carolina.¹ As of 14 November 1915,her married name was Bagwell. She married Benjamin Perry Bagwell, son of Jasper A. Bagwell and Annie Davenport, on 14 November 1915 at Anderson County, South Carolina. Minnie Anderson died on 25 September 1980 in South Carolina at age 87. She was buried at Chester Memorial Gardens, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.¹

     Marcelle Bagwell is the daughter of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Minnie Anderson. Marcelle Bagwell married (?) Fowler after 1933.

     Cullen Lafayette Bagwell was born on 18 December 1916 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Minnie Anderson. Cullen Lafayette Bagwell married Mae Belle White.² He enlisted in 6 Jul 1944 for the US Army at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina during World War II. He served in PFC CO 1 329 INFANTRY / WORLD WAR II BSM-PH.¹ Cullen Lafayette Bagwell died on 10 November 1962 in South Carolina at age 45.¹ He was buried at Chester Memorial Gardens, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.¹

     Mae Belle White was born on 5 November 1917.¹ Her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Cullen Lafayette Bagwell, son of Benjamin Perry Bagwell and Minnie Anderson.¹ Mae Belle White died on 27 September 2002 at age 84.¹ She was buried at Chester Memorial Gardens, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.