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     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

     Richard Alvin Bagwell was born on 17 February 1950.¹ He was the son of Alvin I. V. Bagwell and Edna Jameson.¹ Richard Alvin Bagwell married Sylvia Gotshaw after 1968. Richard Alvin Bagwell died on 7 July 2000 at age 50.¹ He was buried at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Dr. Joyce Burris was born on 6 July 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina. As of before 1962,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Howard Bagwell, son of Frederick Bagwell and Ida Marie Wilson, before 1962. Dr. Joyce Burris died on 8 March 2021 in Summerville, South Carolina, at age 88


Dr. Joyce Burris Bagwell, 88, of Summerville South Carolina, wife of the late William Howard Bagwell passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 8, 2021.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Ave., Summerville, SC 29483. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memorial Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485.

Joyce was born in Charleston, South Carolina on July 6, 1932. She is survived by her son William Howard Bagwell, Jr. and daughter-in-law Linda Bagwell of Summerville, SC and sister Barbara Weeks of Savannah, GA. She had three grandchildren, Billy (wife Amanda) Bagwell, Kayla (husband David) Kincaid and Cierra (husband Austin) Cartee and four great-grandchildren Brantley and William Bagwell; Addison and Lily Kincaid. In addition to her husband William and parents, she was predeceased by: son, John Bagwell; and brother, Chalmers Eugene Burris, Jr.

Joyce was the daughter of the late Chalmers and Jennie Burris of Charleston, South Carolina along with her sister Barbara. She was active in ADK Honorary Teachers Sorority, the Charleston Woman’s Club, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and an active member of Summerville Baptist Church for over 50 years.

She graduated from Meminger High School in Charleston then received her degree from Furman University in 1954. In 1982, she received her master’s degree from Clemson University and her Doctorate Degree from the University of South Carolina in 1992. Most of her 44-year teaching career was at Charleston Southern University and was awarded the Distinguished Professor of Geology. She was bestowed The South Carolina Order of The Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award, in 1997.

Affectionately known as the “Earthquake Lady,” Joyce headed the Earthquake Preparedness Department at Charleston Southern University, writing and publishing numerous publications about earthquake safety in the Southeast. She monitored seismic activity in South Carolina for the United States Geological Survey for more than 20 years.


She was buried on 13 March 2021 at Dorchester Memorial Gardens, Summerville, South Carolina.

     John Frederick Bagwell was born on 21 September 1965.¹ He was the son of William Howard Bagwell and Dr. Joyce Burris.¹ John Frederick Bagwell married Lori Lee Williams on 26 June 1999 at First Baptist Church, Charleston, South Carolina. John Frederick Bagwell died on 31 December 2002 at age 37.¹ He was buried at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina.¹

     David M. Collier was born on 18 July 1838 in Colliers Creek, Letcher County, Kentucky. He married Martha Ann Bagwell, daughter of Willis Bagwell and Ada Privett, on 23 February 1859 at Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky. David M. Collier died on 26 July 1904 at age 66.

     Stephen Sergent was born on 18 March 1844 in Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky. He married Elvira Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Willis Bagwell and Ada Privett, on 3 May 1866 at Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky. Stephen Sergent died on 13 February 1917 in Letcher, Letcher County, Kentucky, at age 72.

     Neetumn George Bagwell was born on 8 March 1916. He was the son of John Littleton Bagwell and Ellen L. Garren. Neetumn George Bagwell married Homerene Evelyn Lance on 16 May 1944 at Greenville, South Carolina. Neetumn George Bagwell died on 20 July 2004 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 88

Neetumn G. Bagwell, 88, of Greenville, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late John and Ellen Garren Bagwell, and was the husband of the late Homerene Lance Bagwell, who died in 1998.

A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he graduated from Christ School in Arden, and attended Spartanburg Methodist College. In 1940, he graduated from Wofford College, and completed his master's degree at Furman University.

A devoted teacher and coach, he retired from the Greenville County School System in 1980, after 31 years of service. He was a member of Piedmont Park United Methodist Church, where he was active in the United Methodist Men and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He was an avid gardener.

Surviving are two brothers, Mahlon "Cotton" Bagwell, of Weaverville, N.C., and Woodfin "Wood" Bagwell, of Asheville, N.C; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two special friends, Ann Thomas and Sandra Bridwell; and his beloved pet, Brindie Bagwell.

Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard. Military graveside honors will be rendered by the Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post #77, Hedrick-Rhodes VFW Post #5206 and Chapter #14 of the DAV.

He was buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina.

     Homerene Evelyn Lance was born on 7 March 1924 in Henderson County, North Carolina. As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Neetumn George Bagwell, son of John Littleton Bagwell and Ellen L. Garren, on 16 May 1944 at Greenville, South Carolina. Homerene Evelyn Lance died on 8 September 1998 at age 74. She was buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina.

     Amanda Bagwell was born in 1879 in Georgia. She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Margaret Zilley Lawrence. As of before 1910,her married name was Todd. Amanda Bagwell married (?) Todd before 1910.

     Sarah Caroline Sanders was born on 21 April 1853 in Hart County, Georgia. As of 10 January 1873,her married name was Herring. She married John N. Herring on 10 January 1873 at Hart County, Georgia. As of 4 December 1888,her married name was Bagwell. Sarah Caroline Sanders married William H. Bagwell on 4 December 1888 at Hart County, Georgia. Sarah Caroline Sanders died on 19 March 1950 in Franklin County, Alabama, at age 96. She was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Liberty Hill, Franklin County, Alabama.

     Velma Butler was born on 18 October 1904 in Alabama. As of 9 November 1924,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alonzo Cornelius Bagwell Jr., son of Alonzo Cornelius Bagwell and Margaret Elizabeth Harp, on 9 November 1924 at Franklin County, Alabama. Velma Butler died on 15 April 1931 in Haleyville, Winston County, Alabama, at age 26. She was buried at Phil Campbell Cemetery, Phil Campbell, Franklin County, Alabama.

     Annie Sue Bagwell was born in 1926. She was the daughter of Thomas Wilton Bagwell and Eunice Ida Trotter. Annie Sue Bagwell died on 22 July 1993.

     Virginia Helderman was born on 18 February 1901 in North Carolina. As of after 1915,her married name was Bagwell. She married Larry Erwin Bagwell, son of Marcus B. Bagwell and Emmaline "Emily" Conly, after 1915. Virginia Helderman died on 9 January 1975 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, at age 73
Her obituary appears in the Spartanburg Herald Journal Obituary Section on, Saturday, Jan. 11, 1975, on page A3.

Columbia, SC - Mrs. Virginia Helderman Bagwell died on Friday morning, Jan. 10, 1975, in a local nursing home, following a lengthy illness. Native of Hickory, NC and widow of Erwin Bagwell. Daughter of the late Jacob F. and Frances Keeber Helderman and a former resident of Spartanburg, SC. Resident of Columbia, SC for 19 years and a member of the Earlwood Baptist Church and a retired beautician. Survivors included: sister, Mrs. Lee A. Harley; brother, J. F. Helderman. She was 72 years of age at demise and interment was in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Original Obituary was rewritten to conform to Findagrave Rules by Record Hunter, Findagrave Member #47130288.)¹
She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Betty Rice was born on 13 April 1926.¹ As of 13 November 1943,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Mac Bagwell, son of James Callie Bagwell and Bertie Eva Pruitt, on 13 November 1943 at Hart County, Georgia.² Betty Rice died on 3 September 1988 at age 62.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Cemetery, Bowman, Elbert County, Georgia.

     Mary Ruth Bagwell was born on 11 March 1917 in Hart County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Callie Bagwell and Bertie Eva Pruitt. As of 18 December 1942,her married name was Cunningham. Mary Ruth Bagwell married Luther Martin Cunningham Jr. on 18 December 1942 at Hart County, Georgia.¹ Mary Ruth Bagwell died on 17 March 2012 in Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia, at age 95 Date:
March 11th, 1917 - March 17th, 2012

Obituary:
Mrs. Mary Ruth Bagwell Cunningham, 95, of 620 East Howell Street, Hartwell, died Saturday, March 17 at Hartwell Health Care Center.

Born on March 11, 1917 in the Goldmine Community of Hart County GA, she was the daughter of the late James Callie Bagwell and Bertie Pruitt Bagwell. Mrs. Cunningham worked for Hartwell Garment Company, Miss Melba's Kindergarten and retired from the Hart County School System, where she was a paraprofessional at Eagle Grove and Airline Elementary Schools. After retiring, she worked as a Wal-Mart greeter until she retired the second time at age 80. Mrs. Cunningham was a member of the Hartwell First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her daughter, Linda C. Chipman of Buford GA; her son, Luther M. Cunningham III of Hartwell; her grandson, Luther M. "Marty" Cunningham IV and his wife Kim of Kennesaw GA; four grandsons, Thomas Martin Cunningham of Cabot AR, Erik Perez, Aleks Perez and Markus Perez all of Kennesaw GA and a daughter-in-law, Margaret Bloomberg of Hartwell also survive. Mrs. Cunningham was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, L. M. Cunningham Jr; her son-in-law, Alan D. Chipman; seven brothers, J.C. Bagwell, Thomas Bagwell, Glenn Bagwell, Frank Bagwell, Mac Bagwell, Ralph Bagwell and Hoyt Bagwell and two sisters, Merle B. Snelling and Ina E. Bagwell.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Dr. R. Allen Stewart and Rev. Eddie Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.

The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell where the family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The family is at the home. Flowers optional, memorials may be made to the Hartwell First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 200 East Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643.

Cemetery:
Nancy Hart Memorial Park
1171 Royston Hwy.
Hartwell, GA 30643

(Published March 19, 2012 by Strickland Funeral Home, Hartwell, Georgia.)¹ She was buried at Nancy Hart Memorial Park, Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia.¹

     Luther Martin Cunningham Jr. was born in 1909 in Hart County, Georgia. He married Mary Ruth Bagwell, daughter of James Callie Bagwell and Bertie Eva Pruitt, on 18 December 1942 at Hart County, Georgia.¹ Luther Martin Cunningham Jr. died on 20 December 1998 in Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia. He was buried at Nancy Hart Memorial Park, Hartwell, Hart County, Georgia.

     Candler Marion Ginn was born on 23 August 1887.¹ He married Anna Blanche Bagwell, daughter of Charles Albert Bagwell and Frances "Fannie" Kentucky Cox, in 1914.² Candler Marion Ginn died on 28 October 1968 at age 81.¹ He was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston, Franklin County, Georgia.¹

     Mary M (?) was born in 1816 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1844,her married name was Bagwell. She married Josiah Bagwell, son of William Bagwell and Sarah Holcomb, before 1844. Mary M (?) and Josiah Bagwell appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, enumerated on 2 June 1860.¹

     Sarah A. Bagwell was born in 1844 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Josiah Bagwell and Mary M (?) Sarah A. Bagwell appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, enumerated on 2 June 1860.¹

     Josiah Lunsford Bagwell was born in 1850 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Josiah Bagwell and Mary M (?) Josiah Lunsford Bagwell appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, enumerated on 2 June 1860.¹

     John Madison W. Bagwell was also known as John W. Bagwell.^1,2 He was born in 1852 in Georgia.³ He was the son of Josiah Bagwell and Mary M (?) John Madison W. Bagwell appeared on the 1860 United States Federal Census for Calhoun, Gordon County, Georgia, enumerated on 2 June 1860.³ He married Savannah Nancy Bagwell, daughter of Robert Johnson Bagwell and Rebecca Eliza Brannon, in 1878. John Madison W. Bagwell died on 8 February 1935 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 23 March 1826. She was the daughter of Lunsford Bagwell and Rispa Truet. As of 13 January 1848,her married name was Clemmons. Elizabeth Bagwell married John Clemmons on 13 January 1848 at Wilson County, Tennessee.

     John Clemmons married Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Lunsford Bagwell and Rispa Truet, on 13 January 1848 at Wilson County, Tennessee.

     Lillian Gunnells married Columbus B. Bagwell, son of Henry Burress Bagwell and Mallie Eugenia Lollis, before 1918.

     Alene Bagwell was born on 22 August 1918 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Columbus B. Bagwell and Lillian Gunnells. As of before 1957,her married name was Harris. Alene Bagwell married Wilbur Wallace Harris Sr. before 1957. Alene Bagwell died on 27 February 1992 at age 73 Mrs. Alene B. Harris, 73, of Route 1, Box 128, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992.
Burial will be in Graniteville Cemetery.
Mrs. Harris, a native of Anderson, had retired from the Warrenville Division of the Graniteville Co. She had lived in Graniteville for 50 years and was a member of Christian Heritage Congregational Holiness Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wilbur Harris Sr; a daughter, Patricia Grover, Graniteville; a son, Wilbur Harris Jr., Graniteville; two sisters, Frances Sprouse, North Augusta, and Bessie Lee McGahee, Honea Path; and four grandchildren.
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Page: B02
Copyright (c) 1992 The Augusta Chronicle.¹ She was buried at Graniteville Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Wilbur Wallace Harris Sr. was born on 8 October 1916 in Fulton County, Georgia.¹ He married Alene Bagwell, daughter of Columbus B. Bagwell and Lillian Gunnells, before 1957. Wilbur Wallace Harris Sr. died on 7 February 2002 in Aiken, South Carolina, at age 85 Entered into rest February 7, 2002, Mr. Wilbur Wallace Harris Sr., age 85, of Aiken, husband of the late Alene Bagwell Harris, son of the late William M. Harris Sr., and the late Alberta Pledger Harris.
He is survived by a daughter, Patricia H. Grover; a son, Wilbur Harris Jr; a brother, Edward "Bo" Harris; four grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Harris was a World War II Army veteran.
The interment will follow in the Graniteville Cemetery, Graniteville, S.C.
The Augusta Chronicle February 9, 2002
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Page: B04
Copyright (c) 2002 The Augusta Chronicle.¹ He was buried at Graniteville Cemetery, Graniteville, Aiken County, South Carolina.¹

     Bessie Lee Bagwell was born on 23 September 1920 in Aiken, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Columbus B. Bagwell and Lillian Gunnells. As of before 1936,her married name was McGaha. Bessie Lee Bagwell married Herman Clinton McGaha before 1936. Bessie Lee Bagwell died on 28 January 1996 in Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 75.

     Herman Clinton McGaha was born on 23 December 1915 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina. He married Bessie Lee Bagwell, daughter of Columbus B. Bagwell and Lillian Gunnells, before 1936. Herman Clinton McGaha died on 3 June 1980 in Augusta, Georgia, at age 64.

     Irene Ouida Price Hatfield was born on 12 September 1907 in Augusta, Georgia. As of after 1925,her married name was Bagwell. She married Columbus B. Bagwell, son of Henry Burress Bagwell and Mallie Eugenia Lollis, after 1925. Irene Ouida Price Hatfield died on 8 July 1987 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at age 79.

     Henry Buress Bagwell Jr. was born on 24 April 1926 in South Carolina. He was the son of Henry Burress Bagwell and Mallie Eugenia Lollis. Henry Buress Bagwell Jr. died on 1 June 1927 in South Carolina at age 1.