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     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 was born on 18 October 1928 in Cochise, Arizona. As of 29 August 1947,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Rush Adams Bagwell, son of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks, on 29 August 1947 at Santa Rita, New Mexico.¹ Clarice York died on 6 May 2025 in Grand Junction, Colorado, at age 96


Clarice Y. Bagwell passed away on May 6, 2025, at Hope West Care Center in Grand Junction, CO. Services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 10:30am at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 145 W. 5th St., Delta, CO 81416.

Clarice was born October 18, 1928, in Cochise, AZ to Marion and Helen York. She grew up in Santa Rita, NM.

Clarice was active with the Orchard City Women's Club. She also served on different ministry groups with St. Luke's Church in Delta. She lived in Orchard City with her husband, Rush, for over 42 years. Clarice enjoyed antiques, reading, playing cards, her friends, and taking care of her plants and flowers.

Clarice is survived by her sons Brian (Ann) and Brett; her grandchildren Travis Bagwell (Deja) and Courtney Devine; and her great - grandchildren James, Hunter, Brodie, and Gabrielle. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rush, and her sisters Jan and Maxine.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to St. Luke's Church, PO Box 724, Delta, CO 81416, or Hope West Hospice, PO Box 24 Delta, CO 81416.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

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

     Brian L. Bagwell is the son of Rush Adams Bagwell and Clarice York. Brian L. Bagwell married Ann (?) after 1973.

     Viola Catherine Keel was also known as Viola Kell. She was born on 15 December 1904 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, at age 73. She was buried at Richmond County Memorial Park, 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.

     Mamie Sue Wilbanks was born on 24 January 1907.¹ As of 13 April 1922,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Broadus Belton Bagwell, son of Sanford Eugene Bagwell and Margaret “Maggie” Cole, on 13 April 1922.¹ Mamie Sue Wilbanks died on 8 December 1979 at age 72.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.¹

     Zelma Pearlene Bagwell was born on 23 May 1934 in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Broadus Belton Bagwell and Mamie Sue Wilbanks.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Fairfax.² Zelma Pearlene Bagwell married William Harry Fairfax after 1945.² Zelma Pearlene Bagwell died on 20 April 2011 in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, at age 76.¹ She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.¹

     William Harry Fairfax was born on 9 September 1928.¹ He married Zelma Pearlene Bagwell, daughter of Broadus Belton Bagwell and Mamie Sue Wilbanks, after 1945.¹ William Harry Fairfax died on 28 October 1986 at age 58.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.¹

     Ada Vaneita Thomas was born on 2 August 1908 in Hensley, Pulaski County, Arkansas. As of 12 November 1925,her married name was Bagwell. She married Almer Sydney Bagwell, son of David Thompson (Thomps) Bagwell and Ada Tinsey Russell, on 12 November 1925 at Little River, Little River County, Arkansas. Ada Vaneita Thomas died on 23 June 1962 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, at age 53. She was buried at Orion Cemetery, Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas.

     Rodger Earl Bagwell was born on 15 May 1929 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Almer Sydney Bagwell and Ada Vaneita Thomas.¹ Rodger Earl Bagwell married Grace Joy George on 11 April 1950. He was a Staff Sargent in the US Air Force during Vietnam War.¹ Rodger Earl Bagwell died on 10 August 1978 in Little River, Pulaski County, Arkansas, at age 49.¹ He was buried at Edgewood Memorial Park, Little River, Pulaski County, Arkansas.¹

     Joy Anderson was born on 31 January 1922.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Lester Bagwell, son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford, after 1935.¹ Joy Anderson died on 25 November 2006 at age 84.¹ She was buried at Sunset Memory Gardens, Mont Hill, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Elijah B. Bagwell was born on 16 June 1865 in Laurens County, South Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of John Bird Bagwell and Mary Jane Fant.² Elijah B. Bagwell appeared on the 1880 United States Federal Census for Sullivan Township, Laurens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 15 June 1880.² He married Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley in 1889 at Laurens County, South Carolina. Elijah B. Bagwell died on 11 May 1949 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley was born on 27 May 1869 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of 1889,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elijah B. Bagwell, son of John Bird Bagwell and Mary Jane Fant, in 1889 at Laurens County, South Carolina. Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley died on 16 July 1948 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 79.¹ She was buried on 18 July 1948 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Rufus Franklin Bagwell was born on 9 November 1889 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Elijah B. Bagwell and Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley. Rufus Franklin Bagwell married Mittie Viola Wood on 9 October 1926 at Edgefield County, South Carolina. Rufus Franklin Bagwell died on 15 October 1951 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Mittie Viola Wood was also known as Mittie Martin. Mittie Viola Wood was also known as Mittie W. Long.¹ She was born on 5 February 1900 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of 9 October 1926,her married name was Bagwell. She married Rufus Franklin Bagwell, son of Elijah B. Bagwell and Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley, on 9 October 1926 at Edgefield County, South Carolina. Mittie Viola Wood died in 1974 in Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Joseph Franklin Bagwell was born on 16 December 1928 in Laurens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Rufus Franklin Bagwell and Mittie Viola Wood. Joseph Franklin Bagwell married Betty Ruth Seigler on 8 November 1947 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. Joseph Franklin Bagwell died on 3 July 2011 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, at age 82
PAGELAND - Joseph Franklin Bagwell, age 82, of Pageland, SC, died July 3, 2011.
Mr. Bagwell was the son of the late Rufus Franklin and Mittie Wood Bagwell.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Betty Bagwell of the home; a daughter, Jane (Ernie) Sluder of Conway, SC; a sister, Jean (Ed) Seigler of Greenwood, SC; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Jo Marie Bagwell.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Pageland. Interment will follow the service at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Bagwell to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110 or First Baptist Church Youth Fund, P.O. Box 126, Pageland, SC 29728.
Sutton-Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, SC (suttonfh@shtc.net) is handling the arrangements.
He was buried at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina.

     Jo Marie Bagwell was born on 22 January 1949 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Joseph Franklin Bagwell and Betty Ruth Seigler. Jo Marie Bagwell died on 17 August 2007 in Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, at age 58. She was buried at Kings Mountain Chapel Cemetery, Filbery, York County, South Carolina.

     Martha Jean Bagwell was born on 18 October 1927 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Rufus Franklin Bagwell and Mittie Viola Wood. As of 7 July 1947,her married name was Seigler. Martha Jean Bagwell married James Edward Seigler on 7 July 1947 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. Martha Jean Bagwell died on 22 April 2018 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 90. She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.

     Louis Greenberry 'Louie' Bagwell was born on 6 May 1891 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Elijah B. Bagwell and Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley. Louis Greenberry 'Louie' Bagwell married Ethel Eudorah Compton on 1 November 1912 at Laurens County, South Carolina. Louis Greenberry 'Louie' Bagwell died on 11 April 1964 in Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 72.¹ He was buried on 13 April 1964 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Ethel Eudorah Compton was born on 10 July 1892 in Laurens County, South Carolina. As of 1 November 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married Louis Greenberry 'Louie' Bagwell, son of Elijah B. Bagwell and Lydia Elizabeth 'Lillie' Manley, on 1 November 1912 at Laurens County, South Carolina. Ethel Eudorah Compton died on 15 July 1962 in Popular Springs, Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 70.

     Connie Willow Bagwell was born on 27 August 1913 in Laurens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Louis Greenberry 'Louie' Bagwell and Ethel Eudorah Compton. As of 29 September 1961,her married name was Cothran. Connie Willow Bagwell married K.Y. Cothran on 29 September 1961 at Laurens County, South Carolina. Connie Willow Bagwell died on 3 January 1996 in Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 82. She was buried at Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Ware Shoals, Laurens County, South Carolina.