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     Claude Bearden was born on 9 May 1890.¹ He married Ethel Mae Bagwell, daughter of James Albert Bagwell and Amanda Jane Talton, before 1919.¹ Claude Bearden died on 2 March 1964 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Rehoboth Cemetery, Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Henry Riley Bagwell was born on 5 May 1890 in Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Madison Bagwell and Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie' Thompson.¹ He enlisted in the US Army (Serial Number 207828) as a Corporal in the 3rd Compnay Ordnance Repair ( United States Army Ordnance Corps, formerly the United States Army Ordnance Department). Henry Riley Bagwell married Donna Hale on 28 June 1919 at Morgan County, Alabama.² Henry Riley Bagwell died on 27 April 1962 in Cobb County, Georgia, at age 71


Henry Riley Bagwell (1890-1962)... he married Donna Hale (1882-1958) from Alabama via Mississippi in 1919. After the War, Marietta was booming with new and growing businesses aside from farming and agriculture. Henry's appreciated talents allowed him to build a new home and a barn to accommodate his growing business for the prosperous town in the mid to late 20's. The house and barn for the business surprisingly are still here today and beautifully refurbished by Julie Rome and her husband...and to my surprise... they are only 3 doors down from where my grandmother's old house was on Maxwell, Ave., Marietta, GA. I played in this dusty old barn as a kid with Rohners, Wilson's, Wings and siblings.

The prosperous business became "Bagwell Sign Service" of Marietta, GA and the primary signs produced were for store front signs, store front lettering, truck lettering and stand alone road side or yard signs from about 1919 until 1960.

The photos came from grandson Mr. William Bagwell of Pickens County, GA and they are numerous photos from the 20's thru the 50's... I have scanned them all and will be posting over the duration. They consist of several commercial trucks, store fronts and road advertisements over the years. truly a rare treat. Enjoy and thanks William Bagwell.¹


He was buried at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     Donna Hale was born in 1882 in Mississippi.¹ As of 28 June 1919,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Henry Riley Bagwell, son of James Madison Bagwell and Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie' Thompson, on 28 June 1919 at Morgan County, Alabama.¹ Donna Hale died in 1958 in Cobb County, Georgia.¹ She was buried at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     D.P. Henderson was born on 7 February 1869.¹ He married Lura Bagwell, daughter of James Madison Bagwell and Amanda Parisade E Brewer, before 1896.¹ D.P. Henderson died on 11 June 1896 at age 27.¹ He was buried at Rehoboth Cemetery, Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Wash H. Cash was born on 20 March 1869.¹ He married Lura Bagwell, daughter of James Madison Bagwell and Amanda Parisade E Brewer, after 1897.¹ Wash H. Cash died on 26 March 1954 at age 85.¹ He was buried at Rehoboth Cemetery, Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     William A. Summerlin was born on 26 January 1874.¹ He married Caldona E. Bagwell, daughter of James Madison Bagwell and Amanda Parisade E Brewer, after 1890.¹ William A. Summerlin died on 23 July 1919 at age 45.¹ He was buried at Sweetwater Baptist Church and Cemetery, Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia.¹

     Willie Mae Allen was born on 21 February 1933 in Abbeville County, South Carolina. As of 18 December 1948,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Paul William "Jack" Bagwell Jr., son of Paul William Bagwell Sr. and Sarah Anne Blum, on 18 December 1948 at Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹ Willie Mae Allen died on 10 May 2019 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 86
Willie Mae Allen Bagwell, 86, resident of Sagewood Road, widow of Paul William “Jack” Bagwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 10, 2019 at Self Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Abbeville County, February 21, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Dee and Daisey Mae Luther Allen. Mrs. Bagwell was a member of Hodges Church of God, the Ladies Sunday School Class and was an avid Flower and Vegetable Gardener.

She is survived by a daughter, Jean Parsons and husband Jimmy of Hodges; twin sons, Ronnie Bagwell and wife Tammy of Charleston and Donnie Bagwell and wife Connie of Greenwood; son-in-law, Bob Campbell of Hodges; ten grandchildren, Shelley Renshaw and husband Jason, Michael Parsons and wife Amy, Melanie Davis and husband Cal, Chrissy Phillips and husband Sam, Amanda Hall and husband Tanner, Beth Graham and husband Brandon, Brandon Bagwell and wife Eliza, Josh Bagwell, Christopher Bagwell and Taylor Freel and husband Ben ; nineteen great-grandchildren, Brianna King, McKenzie Graham, Kaitlyn Phillips, Savanna Graham, Lauren Phillips, Landen Parsons, Alyssa Graham, Sara Renshaw, Perrin Bagwell, Megan Renshaw, Annslee Hall, Sawyer Bagwell, Aiden Hall, Blair Bagwell, Aiden Bagwell, Carter Bagwell, Arabella Freel, Haddie Bagwell and Ana Freel;

Mrs. Bagwell was predeceased by a daughter, Ann Bagwell Campbell, two great-grandsons, Conner Parsons and Paul Bryson Bagwell; brothers and sisters, James Allen, Estelle Suddeth, Lois Madden and Ruby Bagwell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM Monday, May 13, 2019, from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Caldwell and Rev. Rick Hendricks officiating.

Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Michael Parsons, Sam Phillips, Brandon Graham, Cal Davis, Brandon Bagwell, Christopher Bagwell, Landen Parsons and Butch Powers.

The family is at the home on Sagewood Road and will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 to 3:00 Monday afternoon.

Memorials may be made to Hodges Church of God, PO Box 65, Hodges, SC 29653 or to Hospice of South Carolina, 326 Montague Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646.

The family would like to express their appreciation to caregivers; her special niece, Shirley Surrett, Janice Cerdas, Ruby Erskine, Eldora Foster, Janice Abrams, Timberly Williams, Jeanette Flowers, Katula Bates, Anita Lee, along with the staff of Hospice of South Carolina.
She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.

     Patricia Ann Bagwell was born on 1 January 1950 in Greenwood County, South Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Paul William "Jack" Bagwell Jr. and Willie Mae Allen.^1,3 As of 18 August 1972,her married name was Campbell. Patricia Ann Bagwell married Robert Edward Campbell on 18 August 1972 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.^4,3 Patricia Ann Bagwell died on 9 January 2019 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 69
She was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Lander University with a degree in Sociology.²
She was buried at Oakbrook Memorial Park, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.²

     Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Paul William "Jack" Bagwell Jr. and Willie Mae Allen.^1,2 Jean Bagwell married Jimmy Parsons after 1965.²

     Ronald William Bagwell is the son of Paul William "Jack" Bagwell Jr. and Willie Mae Allen.^1,2,3 Ronald William Bagwell married Tammy (?) after 1965.²

     Donnie Bagwell is the son of Paul William "Jack" Bagwell Jr. and Willie Mae Allen.^1,2 Donnie Bagwell married Connie (?) after 1965.²

     Dewitte W. Bagwell was born on 5 February 1907 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Frederick Bagwell and Myrtle Lee Brown. Dewitte W. Bagwell married Annie Mae Cannon before 1928.² Dewitte W. Bagwell died on 16 December 1975 at age 68.¹ He was buried at Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Geneva Bagwell is the daughter of James Frederick Bagwell and Myrtle Lee Brown. Geneva Bagwell married Rufus Devenport on 7 September 1929 at Greenwood County, South Carolina.

     Reverend Ralph Leo Bagwell was born on 31 January 1909 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Frederick Bagwell and Myrtle Lee Brown.¹ Reverend Ralph Leo Bagwell married Ruby Lee Lindley circa 1928. He was a private in the US Army during World War II and enlisted on 31 March 1944 and released on September 28 1944.¹ Reverend Ralph Leo Bagwell died on 25 April 2000 at age 91.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Jessie Levi Gentry was born on 7 October 1925 in Newberry, South Carolina. He married Mary Lillian Bagwell, daughter of Jefferson Arnold Bagwell and Annie Bell Smith, in 1941. Jessie Levi Gentry died on 8 January 1965 in Joanna, Laurens County, South Carolina, at age 39.

     Helen Riles was born on 27 November 1914 in Darlington, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Lewis Bagwell, son of Jefferson Arnold Bagwell and Annie Bell Smith, after 1930. Helen Riles died on 8 December 2002 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary J. Bagwell was born on 8 April 1901 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Louvie Alice Hall. As of after 1917,her married name was Vanadore.² Mary J. Bagwell married Joseph D. Vanadore after 1917.² Mary J. Bagwell died on 6 March 1984 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Turkey Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹

     William Brayile Bagwell was also known as William Breal Bagwell. He was born on 28 January 1903 in Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Louvie Alice Hall. William Brayile Bagwell married Willie Mae Gilmer before 1923 at bef 1924. William Brayile Bagwell married Ruby Hughes before 1930. William Brayile Bagwell died on 26 November 1968 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 65
Ware Shoals SC – William B. “Breal” Bagwell, 65, of Rt. 1, Donalds, died Tuesday [November 26, 1968] in a Greenwood hospital. He was a native of Abbeville County, son of the late William Henry and Alice Hall Bagwell. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ruby Hughes Bagwell; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shockley and Mrs. Joanne Wright of Ware Shoals; a son, Lewis Bagwell of Ware Shoals; a brother, Jack Bagwell of Ware Shoals; three sisters, Mrs. C. P. (Marie) Ashley, Mrs. Mrs. J. D. (Mary) Vanadore and Mrs. Arthur (Annie Belle) Elledge of Ware Shoals; and four grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Parker-White Funeral Home. The Greenville News (Greenville SC), Wednesday, November 27, 1968.¹
He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Henry Branson Bagwell was born on 24 November 1904 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Louvie Alice Hall. Henry Branson Bagwell married Allie Mae Branyon after 1925.² Henry Branson Bagwell died on 23 May 1977 at age 72.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Annie Bell Bagwell is the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Louvie Alice Hall. Annie Bell Bagwell married (?) Elledge before 1943.

     Allie Mae Branyon was born in 1909.¹ As of after 1925,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Henry Branson Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Louvie Alice Hall, after 1925.¹ Allie Mae Branyon died on 10 February 1989.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Frances Bagwell was born on 19 February 1931.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Branson Bagwell and Allie Mae Branyon.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Boyter.² Frances Bagwell married Frank Watson Boyter after 1945.² Frances Bagwell died on 4 December 2003 at age 72.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Frank Watson Boyter was born on 16 September 1926.¹ He married Frances Bagwell, daughter of Henry Branson Bagwell and Allie Mae Branyon, after 1945.¹ Frank Watson Boyter died on 28 June 1986 at age 59.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Bobby L. Butler married Rebekah E. Bagwell, daughter of Herman Lee Bagwell and Mildred Eugenua Anderson, after 1942.¹

     Harold Leapheart was born on 14 January 1900 in Lexington County, South Carolina. He married Mamie Sue Bagwell, daughter of Ambrose Bagwell and Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin, after 1915.

     Cora Victoria May was born on 5 December 1902 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.¹ As of 1 July 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Ambrose Bagwell Sr., son of Ambrose Bagwell and Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin, on 1 July 1919 at Greenwood County, South Carolina. Cora Victoria May died on 19 February 1980 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Nancy Isabelle Corley was born on 30 September 1898 in Cross Hill, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1915,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Welsey Bagwell, son of Ambrose Bagwell and Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin, after 1915. Nancy Isabelle Corley died on 2 March 1982 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 83
Greenwood SC – Mrs. Isabelle Corley Bagwell, 83, widow of John W. Bagwell, died Tuesday [March 2, 1982] at Self Memorial Hospital. Born in Cross Hill, she was a daughter of the late John and Florence Corley. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nancy King of Greenwood; a sister, Mrs. Alma Gray of Greensboro NC; and three granddaughters. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Harley Funeral Home. The State, Wednesday, March 3, 1982.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Hardy Livingston Bagwell was also known as Pete Bagwell. He was born on 2 June 1911.¹ He was the son of Ambrose Bagwell and Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin.¹ Hardy Livingston Bagwell married Lila Woodson after 1930. Hardy Livingston Bagwell died on 7 February 1997 at age 85.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Martha Bagwell was born on 28 April 1922 in Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Ambrose Bagwell Sr. and Cora Victoria May.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Haynie.² Martha Bagwell married William Clinton Haynie after 1935.² Martha Bagwell died on 18 March 2000 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     William Clinton Haynie was born on 10 February 1912 in Franklin County, Georgia.¹ He married Martha Bagwell, daughter of Charles Ambrose Bagwell Sr. and Cora Victoria May, after 1935.¹ William Clinton Haynie died on 14 April 1977 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 65.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹