Person Page - 464

     Eula Mae Cooper was born on 30 June 1892 in Texas. As of 12 October 1909,her married name was Bagwill. She married James Homer Bagwill, son of William Henry Bagwell and Angeline Samantha Pilkey, on 12 October 1909 at Montague, Texas. Eula Mae Cooper married Stanley Berton Cooper on 5 December 1927 at Montague County, Texas. As of 22 March 1935,her married name was Medders. Eula Mae Cooper married Lawrence Medders on 22 March 1935 at Clay County, Texas. Eula Mae Cooper died on 25 March 1969 in Norona, Texas, at age 76. She was buried at New Spanish Fort Cemetery, Spanish Fort, Montague County, Texas.

     James Noble Bagwill also went by the name of Blackie. He was born on 11 February 1911 in Spanish Fort, Montague County, Texas. He was the son of James Homer Bagwill and Eula Mae Cooper. James Noble Bagwill married Marie Elizabeth Haney on 4 October 1931. James Noble Bagwill died on 20 November 1936 in Norona, Montague County, Texas, at age 25, caused by stroke by a freight train (the Missouri - Kansas - Texas [M-K-T] line. He was buried on 23 November 1936 at Old Spanish Fort Cemetery, Spanish Fort, Texas.

     Marie Elizabeth Haney was born on 13 August 1912 in Norona, Montague County, Texas. As of 4 October 1931,her married name was Bagwell. As of 4 October 1931,her married name was Bagwill. She married James Noble Bagwill, son of James Homer Bagwill and Eula Mae Cooper, on 4 October 1931. As of after 1936,her married name was Brown. Marie Elizabeth Haney married Hal Roe Brown after 1936. Marie Elizabeth Haney died on 12 September 2001 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, at age 89.

     Kenneth Lloyd Bagwell was born on 22 September 1936 in Norona, Montague County, Texas. He was the son of James Noble Bagwill and Marie Elizabeth Haney. Kenneth Lloyd Bagwell and Hal Roe Brown were adopted after 1937. Kenneth Lloyd Bagwell died on 18 January 2006 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, at age 69


Kenneth Lloyd Brown 69, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006 at Hospice House in Odessa.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. John Lyons officiating.
Kenneth was born September 22, 1936 in Ringgold, Texas. He worked as an auto mechanic at Bronco Chevrolet for 30 years. He loved NASCAR and was a drag racer in his younger years.
He is survived by his daughter Sherri Tennyson of Lubbock; stepdaughter Denise David of Odessa; stepson Wesley Cravens of Odessa; brothers Hal Brown Jr. of Orange, TX, James Brown of Roswell, Seth Brown of White, GA; sisters Joy Ray of San Antonio, Betty Joel Hester of Ruidoso and five grandsons.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.


He was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

     Betty Jo Bagwell was born on 6 August 1932 in Norona, Montague County, Texas. She was the daughter of James Noble Bagwill and Marie Elizabeth Haney. Betty Jo Bagwell and Hal Roe Brown were adopted after 1937. As of 31 July 1953,her married name was Neff. Betty Jo Bagwell married Charles Edward Neff on 31 July 1953. Betty Jo Bagwell died in May 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 80. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico.

     Charles Edward Neff was born on 29 May 1928 in Hale, Texas. He married Betty Jo Bagwell, daughter of James Noble Bagwill and Marie Elizabeth Haney, on 31 July 1953. Charles Edward Neff died on 26 July 1988 in Callahan, Texas, at age 60.

     Glen Alton Bagwill was also known as Glen Alton Bagwell. Glen Alton Bagwill also went by the name of Bo Bagwell. He was born on 5 July 1912 in Forestburg, Clay County, Texas. He was the son of James Homer Bagwill and Eula Mae Cooper. Glen Alton Bagwill married Frances Maude Staples after 1930. Glen Alton Bagwill died on 19 May 1996 in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas, at age 83. He was buried at Joy Cemetery, Joy, Clay County, Texas.

     Frances Maude Staples was born on 1 January 1913 in Texas. As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwill. She married Glen Alton Bagwill, son of James Homer Bagwill and Eula Mae Cooper, after 1930. Frances Maude Staples died on 17 February 1994 in Henrietta, Clay County, Texas, at age 81.

     Jimmie Glen “Jim” Bagwell was born on 26 July 1935 in Norona, Montague County, Texas. He was the son of Glen Alton Bagwill and Frances Maude Staples. Jimmie Glen “Jim” Bagwell married Annetta Gail Covington on 7 January 1957 at Gainesville, Texas. Jimmie Glen “Jim” Bagwell died on 17 July 2016 at age 80


Jimmie "Jim" Bagwill, 80, of Wichita Falls, Texas, formerly of Clay County, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Joy Cemetery with Wade Bryant, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Jim was born on July 26, 1935 to Glen and Maude Francis (Staples) Bagwill. He married Gail (Covington) on January 7, 1957 in Gainesville, Texas. Jim was a Truck Driver and a member of the Joy Baptist Church.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Ratonya Lea Bagwill.

Survivors include his wife Gail of Wichita Falls; two sons, Rickie Bagwill and wife Tonya of Wichita Falls, Texas and Rex Bagwill and wife Jolinda of Nocona, Texas; daughter, Rhonda Bagwill and Ron Kennedy of Wichita Falls, Texas; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Larry Bagwill and wife Marsha of Tucson, Arizona; two nieces.

The family will be at Davis Funeral Home on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308.

He was buried at Joy Cemetery, Joy, Clay County, Texas.

     Don Melton Bagwill was born on 12 October 1915 in Texas. He was the son of James Homer Bagwill and Eula Mae Cooper. Don Melton Bagwill married Anna Mae Priest before 17 September 1941. He served in the US Army during World War II. Don Melton Bagwill died on 7 December 1973 in Norona, Montague County, Texas, at age 58. He was buried on 9 December 1973 at New Spanish Fort Cemetery, Spanish Fort, Montague County, Texas.

     Thomas Edward "Ed" Swafford was born on 24 February 1878 in Larkinsville, Jackson County, Alabama. He married Opal Lee Bagwell, daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Angeline Samantha Pilkey, on 16 November 1904 at Childress, Texas. Thomas Edward "Ed" Swafford died on 19 October 1958 in Pampa, Gray County, Texas, at age 80.

     Cleo P. Bagwell was also known as Chloe Bagwell. She was born on 25 April 1888 in Texas. She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Angeline Samantha Pilkey. As of after 1900,her married name was Ellison. Cleo P. Bagwell married Ira Lee Ellison after 1900.

     Alta Bagwell was born on 18 November 1891 in Grayson City, Texas. She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Angeline Samantha Pilkey. As of 15 March 1908,her married name was Walker. Alta Bagwell married Amos Calvin Walker on 15 March 1908 at Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma. Alta Bagwell died on 10 August 1946 in Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma, at age 54.

     Henry Wayne Kay was born on 2 October 1916. He married Sarah Louise Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Monroe Bagwell and Clara Lee Smith, after 1930. Henry Wayne Kay died on 1 February 1993 at age 76.

     Oscar Monroe Bagwell Jr. was born in August 1933 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Oscar Monroe Bagwell and Clara Lee Smith. Oscar Monroe Bagwell Jr. married Sara Jane Dodson circa 1957.² Oscar Monroe Bagwell Jr. died on 22 October 2004 at age 71


Son of the late Oscar Monroe and Clara Smith Bagwell and the beloved husband of 47 yrs.to the late Sara Jane Dodson Bagwell.a 1951 graduate of White Plains High School,he was self-employed in business and as a cattle farmer.¹

He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Annie Kate Durham was born on 21 May 1906 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ As of before 1929,her married name was Bagwell. She married Furman George Bagwell, son of Alonzo Henderson Bagwell and Ruth Augustus Burgess, before 1929. Annie Kate Durham died on 5 March 1988 in Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Guthrie Grove Church of God Cemetery, Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Guy Furman Bagwell was born on 16 November 1931 in Anderson County, South Carolina. He was the son of Furman George Bagwell and Annie Kate Durham. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Guy Furman Bagwell married Louise Poore Marshall before 1955. Guy Furman Bagwell died on 28 June 1995 in Williamston, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 63.

     Mary Frances Ashley was born on 24 September 1919 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell.² She married Thaddeus Furman Bagwell, son of John Carter Bagwell and Mary Thompson Davis, after 1932.² Mary Frances Ashley died on 26 March 2003 in Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Genia Emma Richardson was also known as Emma Richardson. She was born on 2 January 1897 in South Carolina.¹ Her married name was Bagwell. She married William Frederick Bagwell, son of Alonzo Henderson Bagwell and Ruth Augustus Burgess. Genia Emma Richardson died on 1 June 1991 in Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 94.¹ She was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Edith Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 13 May 1917 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. As of after 1930,her married name was Harrison.² Edith Elizabeth Bagwell married Ottis Thomas Harrison after 1930.² Edith Elizabeth Bagwell died on 4 November 2001 at age 84.¹ She was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     William Frederick Bagwell Jr. was born on 31 March 1919 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. He enlisted in the US Army on 20 February 1942 and served as a TEC 5 during World War II.¹ William Frederick Bagwell Jr. married Edna Aliene Dickerson on 2 June 1946 at Shiloh Methodist Church, Anderson County, South Carolina. William Frederick Bagwell Jr. died on 12 October 1979 at age 60.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Gladys Bagwell was also known as Gladys Bagwell. She was born on 17 December 1920 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. As of after 1935,her married name was Spearman.² Mary Gladys Bagwell married J. C. Spearman after 1935.² Mary Gladys Bagwell died on 15 March 2011 at age 90

Mary Gladys (Bagwell) Spearman was the daughter of William Fred Bagwell and Emma (Richardson) Bagwell, the third of ten children.

She was married to J.C. Spearman (deceased). Together, they had five children: Linda Gladys McLeod, William Ivy Spearman, James Bryan Spearman, Jerry Carlton Spearman (deceased), and Mary Ann Barnett. J.C. and Gladys had sixteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Her family celebrates her life as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a loyal member of White Plains Baptist Church and a dedicated Christian. Her greatest contribution in life was her love to her family and to her God.¹
She was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     John Carl Bagwell was born on 18 March 1922 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. He served in the US Army during World War II. John Carl Bagwell married Kathryn Durham after 1945.¹ John Carl Bagwell died on 14 February 1998 at age 75.¹ He was buried on 16 February 1998 at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Martha Ruth Bagwell was born on 15 February 1924 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. Martha Ruth Bagwell died on 27 October 2001 at age 77

Martha Ruth Bagwell, 77, of 2402-A Lane Ave., Anderson, formerly of Pelzer, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001, at Anderson Area Medical Center.
Born in Anderson County, White Plains Community, she was a daughter of the late William Fred and Emma Richardson Bagwell Sr. She was employed at York Manufacturing Co. for over 40 years and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. She was recently honored for her service in the W.M.U.
Surviving are three sisters, Edith Harrison of Williamston, Gladys Spearman of Piedmont, Sybil Williams of Anderson; four brothers, Ellis Bagwell of Piedmont, Wade Bagwell of Greenville, Lonnie Bagwell of Anderson and Hoyt Bagwell of Pelzer.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at White Plains Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Spearman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorials may be made to White Plains Baptist Church Building or Cemetery Fund, 1435 Easley Highway, Pelzer, SC 29669.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer, is in charge of services.
Published in The Greenville News on Oct. 29, 2001.¹
She was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     James Ellis Bagwell was born on 15 November 1925 in Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. He served in the US Navy during World War II.¹ James Ellis Bagwell married Nancy Carolina Wilson after 1945. James Ellis Bagwell died on 2 March 2004 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 78
James Ellis Bagwell Sr., 78, of Piedmont, husband of Nancy Wilson Bagwell, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004.

Born in Pelzer, he was a son of the late W.F. Sr. and Emma Richardson Bagwell, of Pelzer. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was an active member of White Plains Baptist Church, where he was formerly a Sunday school teacher, deacon and trustee. He was employed by American Bakeries and was retired from the South Carolina Forestry Commission.

In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by daughters and their husbands, Carol and Bill Green, of Pelzer, and Cynthia and Ted Bunton, of Piedmont; a son and his wife, Jimmy and Susan G. Bagwell, of Piedmont; grandchildren, David and Amy Bagwell, Jonathan and Sherry Green, all of Piedmont, Ben Bunton, of Commerce, Ga., Brian Bunton, of Durham, N.C., David Green, of Anderson, Suzanne B. and Eric Gerisch, of Piedmont, and Rachel Green, of Pelzer; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Evan and AnnaBeth Bagwell and Wyatt Bradberry, all of Piedmont; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wade and Bobbie Bagwell, of Greenville, Lonnie and Jean Bagwell, of Anderson, and Hoyt and Carolyn Bagwell, of Pelzer; a sister, Gladys Spearman, of Piedmont; a sister and brother-in-law, Sybil and Frank Williams, of Anderson; a brother-in-law, O.T. Harrison, of Williamston; and sisters-in-law, Kathryn Bagwell and Edna Bagwell, both of Pelzer.

He was predeceased by brothers, William F. Bagwell Jr. and Carl Bagwell; and sisters, Edith B. Harrison and Ruth Bagwell.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004, at White Plains Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mark Spearman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service, at the church. Entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Plains Baptist Church "Catch the Vision" Fund, 1435 Easley Highway, Pelzer, SC 29669; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 10794, Greenville, SC 29603.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in The Greenville News on Mar. 3, 2004.¹
He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Sybil Inez Bagwell is the daughter of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. Sybil Inez Bagwell married (?) Williams circa 1946.

     J. C. Spearman was born on 17 July 1919 in South Carolina.¹ He married Mary Gladys Bagwell, daughter of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1935.¹ J. C. Spearman died on 7 August 1968 in South Carolina at age 49.¹ He was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     George Hulon Durham was born on 30 September 1903.¹ He married Eva Bagwell, daughter of Alonzo Henderson Bagwell and Ruth Augustus Burgess, before 1932.¹ George Hulon Durham died on 21 September 1973 at age 69.¹ He was buried at Guthrie Grove Church of God Cemetery, Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     James K. Merck married Peggy Bagwell, daughter of Frederick Bagwell and Ida Marie Wilson, after 1950.

     James Lee Goldsmith was born in 1928.¹ He was a Sergent in the US Army during World War II.¹ He married Margaret Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of James Luther Bagwell and Mildred Evangeline Wright, on 24 July 1952 at Greenville, South Carolina.¹ James Lee Goldsmith died in 1996.¹ He was buried at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹