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     Hilda Maxine Williams was also known as Maxine Williams. She was born on 14 May 1928 in Calhoun County, Mississippi. As of after 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Samuel Percy Bagwell, son of Leonard Okney Bagwell and Annie Lee Gill, after 1937. Hilda Maxine Williams died on 20 September 1998 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, at age 70. She was buried on 23 September 1998 at Cedarlawn Cemetery, Philadelphia, Neshoba County, Mississippi.

     Francis Mauvalene Long was born on 27 July 1917 in Calhoun County, Mississippi. As of before 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Wiley Bagwell, son of Leonard Okney Bagwell and Annie Lee Gill, before 1935. Francis Mauvalene Long died on 12 July 2000 in Blytheville, Arkansas, at age 82.

     Amy Clair Bagwell was born on 28 July 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of James Wiley Bagwell and Francis Mauvalene Long. Amy Clair Bagwell died on 12 June 2012 in Macon, Georgia, at age 74.

     Albert Franklin Bagwell died on 14 January 1883 in Mississippi. He was born on 14 January 1883. He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Annie Eliza Davis.

     Z. L. Bagwell was born on 7 February 1880.¹ He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Annie Eliza Davis. Z. L. Bagwell died on 21 September 1886 in Mississippi at age 6.¹ He was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Bruce, Calhoun County, Mississippi.¹

     Clara Williamson was born on 3 August 1920 in Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Roy Ellis Bagwell, son of Jefferson Arnold Bagwell and Annie Bell Smith, after 1945.¹ Clara Williamson died on 24 February 2010 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 89
WARE SHOALS
Clara Williamson Bagwell, 89 widow of Roy E. Bagwell, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her home. She was born in Abbeville County, a daughter of the late Zema and Bertha Cathcart Williamson. She was a member of Broadmouth Baptist Church, the Broadmouth Honey Bees and attended A.D.Y. at Ware Shoals First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Willie Treadwell and Laura Robinson, both of Ware Shoals and a special niece, Cheryl Vanadore who lovingly cared for her.

She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Ruth Davis and Carrie Lou Jones and a brother, James Williamson.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Friday at Broadmouth Baptist Church with the Rev. Justin Phillips and Rev. Leon Jones officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Broadmouth Baptist Church, 543 Broadmouth Church Road, Honea Path, S.C. 29654.

The family is at the home of Mrs. Willie Treadwell, 901 Smith St. Ext. and will receive friends Thursday, 6-8 PM at Parker-White Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.parkerwhitepruitt.com.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Corina Lucille Bagwell was born on 12 March 1934 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ Corina Lucille Bagwell died on 18 April 2005 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, at age 71.¹ She was buried on 20 April 2005 at West View Cemetery, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Robert Adolph Bagwell was born on 29 November 1929 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War.¹ Robert Adolph Bagwell married Grace Broadwater in 1953.² Robert Adolph Bagwell married Shelby Jean Rainey in June 1960 at Greenville, South Carolina.³ Robert Adolph Bagwell died on 3 June 2006 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Clara Bell Bagwell was born on 15 April 1928 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ As of before 1960,her married name was Orr. Clara Bell Bagwell married Sylvester Maurice Orr before 1960. As of after 1960,her married name was Porter. Clara Bell Bagwell married John Claud Porter after 1960. Clara Bell Bagwell died on 25 January 1996 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 67.¹ She was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Flora Samantha Bagwell was born on 27 August 1922 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Roach. Flora Samantha Bagwell married (?) Roach after 1940. Flora Samantha Bagwell died on 22 March 1973 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 50.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Willie Clyde Bagwell was born on 5 December 1916 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ Willie Clyde Bagwell married Mary Frances Powell after 1940.² He served as Staff Sergent Company B, 313 Infantry during World War II from 20 February 1942 to 15 December 1945.¹ Willie Clyde Bagwell died on 11 September 1960 in Easley Hospital, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 43.¹ He was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Frances Powell was born on 16 February 1925 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Willie Clyde Bagwell, son of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter, after 1940.¹ Mary Frances Powell died on 16 October 2002 in South Carolina at age 77.¹ She was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Nancy Smith married Joe Edward Bagwell, son of Sethie Joe Calvin Bagwell and Mary Louise Swords, before 1959.

     Dale Edward Bagwell was born on 31 May 1959 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith.¹ Dale Edward Bagwell married Roxanne (?) after 1975.¹ Dale Edward Bagwell married Caroline (?) before 1981. Dale Edward Bagwell died on 31 December 2010 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 51.¹ He was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Roxanne (?) married Dale Edward Bagwell, son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith, after 1975.¹

     Joshua Heath Bagwell was born on 21 April 1981 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Caroline (?) Joshua Heath Bagwell died on 13 February 2018 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 36
Joshua Heath Bagwell, age 36, passed away February 13, 2018. Mr. Bagwell was born in Pickens County the son of his late father Dale Edward Bagwell and survived by his mother Caroline B Tripp and step-father John Tripp of Easley.

Survivors include his fiancé Amanda Brown of Pickens, one daughter; Skylyn Marie Brown of the home, one brother; Thaddus Dale Bagwell (Roxanne) of Liberty, two uncles; Brian Davenport (Jenny) of Seneca, Joey Bagwell (Tonda) of Liberty, niece Aubrey and nephew Dylan Bagwell, grandparents; Joe and Nancy Bagwell of Liberty, Patricia Ann Davenport of Texas.
He was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Thaddus Dale Bagwell is the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Roxanne (?) Thaddus Dale Bagwell married Roxanne (?) after 1995.

     Michael Joseph Edward Bagwell died on 28 September 1978.¹ He was born on 29 September 1978.¹ He was the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Roxanne (?)¹ Michael Joseph Edward Bagwell was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Joe Donnell Bagwell is the son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith. Joe Donnell Bagwell married Tonda Lee Lindely after 1980 at Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. was born on 15 June 1926 in South Carolina. He was the son of Lewis Hobson Bagwell Sr. and Eunice Elizabeth Painter. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. married Ruby Elizabeth Crain on 23 December 1945 at Greenville, South Carolina. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. died on 16 December 1998 in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, at age 72. He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.

     Nannie Pearl Bailey was born on 28 March 1880 in Cross Keys, Union County, South Carolina.¹ As of January 1913,her married name was Bagwell. She married David Hampton Bagwell, son of John Owen Bagwell and Ona Bailey, in January 1913. Nannie Pearl Bailey died on 14 January 1946 in Dorchester, South Carolina, at age 65.¹ She was buried on 15 January 1946 at New Prospect Cemetery, Sedalia, Union County, South Carolina.¹

     David Horace Bagwell was also known as Horace Bagwell. He was born on 6 April 1916 in South Carolina. He was the son of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. He served as a Sargent in Battery , 377 Parachute Field Artillery Battalion during World War II.

First activated on 16 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, as the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (377th PFAB). The 377th PFAB, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Weisberg, participated in the development of doctrine for the employment of Parachute Artillery. After training in the United States, the battalion sailed to England, arriving in Liverpool on 18 October 1943. During late 1943 and early 1944, the battalion participated in training in preparation for Operation Overlord (Normandy).

Normandy:
On 6 June 1944, the 377th PFAB participated in Operation Overlord, the Normandy Invasion, parachuting onto Drop Zone A east of St. Mere Eglise in support of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. The drop went poorly, and the battalion lost 11 of its 12 75mm pack howitzers. The Paratroopers of the battalion fought as infantrymen until replacement howitzers arrived on 14 June 1944.] The battalion executive officer, Major Louis H. Cotton, was wounded during the drop and had to be evacuated.

Operation Market-Garden:
During Operation Market, the 377th PFAB landed on 19 September 1944 (D+2), occupied firing positions at the landing zone, and supported 1/506th PIR's defense against a German counterattack near Zon, as well as the 502nd PIR's attack from Best toward St. Oedenrode. The battalion remained near St. Oedenrode until it was withdrawn with the division to Camp Mourmelon in France.

They also were involved in the Battle of the Bulge. David Horace Bagwell died on 2 February 1967 in South Carolina at age 50. He was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

     Roy Ernell Bagwell was born on 29 October 1918 in Cross Keys, Union County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. Joined the US Navy in 30 November 1939. He was a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) during World War II and Korea. Roy Ernell Bagwell married Helen Carlock in 1942 at New Jersey. Roy Ernell Bagwell died on 18 November 2011 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, at age 93.¹ He was buried at Germonds Cemetery, New York City, Rockland County, New York.¹

     Mary Louise Bagwell was born on 29 January 1924 in Union County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. As of after 1930,her married name was Amerson. Mary Louise Bagwell married Thomas James Amerson after 1930. Mary Louise Bagwell died on 10 July 2001 in Charleston, South Carolina, at age 77 Mary L. Bagwell Amerson, 77, of Charleston, widow of Thomas James Amerson, died Tuesday morning in a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2001, at 10 o'clock in Rantowles Baptist Church. Burial will be held at 2 o'clock, Thursday, in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C.
Friends may call James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association,
1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407, or to a charity of one's choice.
Born on January 29, 1924, in Union, S.C., a daughter
of the late David Horace Bagwell and Nan Bailey Bagwell. She was a graduate of Cross Anchor High School in Union, S.C. She was a retired Executive Secretary. She attended Rantowles Baptist Church.
Surviving are, three daughters, Katherine Bradway of Gerton, N.C., Mary Anne Morgan of Greenville, S.C., Lynn Postell of Ravenel, S.C; two sons, Robert Bradley Amerson of Birmingham, Ala., Marvin Phillip Amerson of Charleston, S.C; 12 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; one
brother, Roy Ernell Bagwell of Missoula, Mont. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
(The Post and Courier July 11, 2001.) She was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

     Thomas James Amerson was born on 1 August 1916 in Sumter, South Carolina. He married Mary Louise Bagwell, daughter of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey, after 1930. He was a M2C in the US Navy during World War II. Thomas James Amerson died on 27 September 1979 in Charleston, South Carolina, at age 63. He was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.

     Annie Mae Cannon was born on 14 August 1909.¹ As of before 1928,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Dewitte W. Bagwell, son of James Frederick Bagwell and Myrtle Lee Brown, before 1928.¹ Annie Mae Cannon died on 18 January 1993 at age 83.¹ She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Helen Bagwell was born on 5 May 1928.¹ She was the daughter of Dewitte W. Bagwell and Annie Mae Cannon.¹ As of after 1946,her married name was Armstrong. Helen Bagwell married (?) Armstrong after 1946. Helen Bagwell died on 14 March 2002 at age 73.¹ She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery, Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Levonia Louise Bateman was also known as Louise L. Bateman. She was born on 20 December 1921.¹ As of 4 April 1937,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Clarence Melvin Bagwell, son of Burrell Lafayette Bagwell and Lou Ella Hicks, on 4 April 1937 at Camden, North Carolina.¹ Levonia Louise Bateman died on 12 November 2004 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹

     Melvin Douglas Bagwell was born on 3 September 1938 in East Lake, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Clarence Melvin Bagwell and Levonia Louise Bateman.¹ Melvin Douglas Bagwell married Doris Louise Lesko on 1 March 1960 at Norfolk, Virginia. Melvin Douglas Bagwell and Doris Louise Lesko were divorced on 16 September 1963 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. Melvin Douglas Bagwell married Vivian Leigh Cornette on 24 August 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia. Melvin Douglas Bagwell died on 16 December 2012 at age 74
Melvin D. Bagwell, 74, of Norfolk went to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, December 16, 2012.

He was born in East Lake, North Carolina September 3, 1938 the son of the late Clarence and Levonia Bagwell. Melvin was a member of Gateway Free Will Baptist Church for 41 years. He retired from the Virginian Pilot Press Room after 44 years of service.

Melvin is survived by his loving family including his wife of 46 years Vivian Leigh Cornette Bagwell; three sons, Matthew Bagwell and his wife Tracy, Daniel Bagwell and Andrew Bagwell and his wife Judy; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted Thursday December 20, 2012 at 11:30 am in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Pastors Dale Burden and Brent Patrick will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:30 pm till 9:00 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.¹
He was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹

     Vivian Leigh Cornette was born on 7 September 1942 in Norfolk, Virginia. As of 24 August 1966,her married name was Bagwell. She married Melvin Douglas Bagwell, son of Clarence Melvin Bagwell and Levonia Louise Bateman, on 24 August 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia. Vivian Leigh Cornette died on 14 January 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia, at age 82

Vivian was born on Labor Day September 07, 1942 in Norfolk, VA and went to be with her Lord on January 14, 2025. Vivian was a resident of Norfolk since 1960 and a faithful worker at Fairmount Park Free Will Baptist Church now named Gateway Free Will Baptist Church and remained a faithful servant until she was no longer physically able. While serving at the Church she took on many jobs, she was a member of the choir, a teacher, helper, a member of the counting committee and at one time she was also President of the Steadfast Class. When called upon Vivian was always willing to help anyone in any way she could.

Vivian is survived by her sons Matthew and wife Tracy and Daniel Bagwell both of Norfolk, VA and a step-son Andrew Bagwell of Virginia Beach. Vivian leaves behind her grandchildren Justin, Kara, and Olivia and great grandchildren Mila, Leo, and Cole as well as many cousins and extended family members including Billy Cornette of Chesapeake, VA and Randall Mays and W.R. Mays of Corbin, Kentucky.

Vivian was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend of forty-six years Melvin D. Bagwell, her mother Reita Cornette, her father Joseph (Jack) Cornette and step-mother Melva Cornette as well as her loving and special Grand and Great Grandparents.

One of Vivians great joys in life was ensuring that every person she connected with knew that she cared which showed itself through her card and letter writings. If you ever received a card or letter from Vivian during her lifetime, be happy because she loved sending them and each one was unique, and if you ever received a banana nut bread consider yourself lucky as they will be missed.

The Bagwell family would like to say thank you to the Lord for his great mercy, love, and wonderful provisions and blessings for all our family.

A viewing will be held January 20, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home Va. Beach Southside Chapel.



Interment service will be held January 21, 2025 at 12:00pm at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Norfolk, VA.


She was buried on 21 January 2025 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, Virginia.