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     Martha Ruth Owensby was also known as Martha Naomi Owensby. Martha Ruth Owensby was also known as Ruth Martha Owensby. She was born on 21 March 1919 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ She married Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell, son of William Weldon Bagwell and Susan Ann Newman, on 2 October 1939 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina. As of 2 October 1939,her married name was Bagwell. Martha Ruth Owensby died on 13 April 2004 in Florida.¹ She was buried at Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida.¹

     Jonathon Stanhope Bagwell was born on 22 April 1837 in Bills Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Stanhope as he was called joined the Confederate states army during the civil war, he enlisted on 9-2-1861.He was wounded in the Right shoulder and hospitalized in Richmond, Va on 7-1-1862. When he recovered he returned to duty and was wounded a second time, this time he was his right leg at Chancellorville, VA on 5-3-1863. He was amoung those who surrendered at Appamattox Court House in Virgina.
He and his wife Tempia had 8 children. He died on 10 April 1917 in Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 79.

     Volley Vance Bagwell was born on 12 September 1948 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. He was the son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby. Volley Vance Bagwell married Ramona May Bragg on 8 December 1973 at Brevard County, Florida. Volley Vance Bagwell married Sharon S. (?) after 1983.¹ Volley Vance Bagwell and Ramona May Bragg were divorced on 8 December 1983 at Harris, Texas. Volley Vance Bagwell married Patsy Garner on 11 September 1985 at Brevard County, Florida. Volley Vance Bagwell died on 28 June 2008 in Lakemont, Rabun County, Georgia, at age 59

Obituary for Volley Bagwell,Sr.Volley Vance Bagwell, Sr.Husband, Our Brother, Great Father, Uncle, and Best Friend stepped from this world into Glory Saturday, the 28th of June 2008.Born in Hendersonville, NC on September 12, 1948, to Mr. Jonathan S. Bagwell, Sr. And Martha Ruth Owensby.Volley was a US Marine and served 11 months in Viet Nam.A perfectionist, if you were blessed to know him, you were respected, loved and taught never to give up. Always do your best, for to do your best you can see life with a different perspective.Volley is survived by his wife Sharon S. Bagwell and daughter Logan of Viera; son Volley, Jr; and daughter Pauline Bagwell, their mother Ramona Bragg of Melbourne; brother Jonathan S, Jr (Gerda) Bagwell of Palm Bay; Weldon F. And James D. Bagwell of Lakemont, Ga; sister Mayo R. and (Kenneth Murrell; Linda B. And (Tommy) Carter of Melbourne, Judy L. And (Michael Cowart of Palm Bay; six grandchildren, and many nephew and nieces.A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church of Eau Galle, W. Eau Galle Blvd, Melbourne, Fl. 32935 on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 11:00 am with Pastor Mark Harpold officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to William Childs Hospice House or to The Eau Galle First Baptist Church Building Fund.Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Seawinds Funeral Home, Melbourne. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php.

     Sharon S. (?) married Volley Vance Bagwell, son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, after 1983.¹

     Logan Bagwell is the daughter of Volley Vance Bagwell and Sharon S. (?)

     Volley Vance Bagwell Jr. is the son of Volley Vance Bagwell and Ramona May Bragg.¹ Volley Vance Bagwell Jr. married Holli Lynn Deloach on 6 January 2001 at Brevard County, Florida.

     Ramona May Bragg married Volley Vance Bagwell, son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, on 8 December 1973 at Brevard County, Florida. Ramona May Bragg and Volley Vance Bagwell were divorced on 8 December 1983 at Harris, Texas.

     Pauline Bagwell is the daughter of Volley Vance Bagwell and Ramona May Bragg.¹

     Gladys Margaret Marden married Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell Jr., son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, in October 1965 at Pinellas County, Florida.

     Patsy Garner married Volley Vance Bagwell, son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby, on 11 September 1985 at Brevard County, Florida.

     Holli Lynn Deloach married Volley Vance Bagwell Jr., son of Volley Vance Bagwell and Ramona May Bragg, on 6 January 2001 at Brevard County, Florida.

     Weldon Frank Bagwell is the son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby.

     Mary Robey was born on 6 September 1902 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.¹ As of circa 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell, son of William Weldon Bagwell and Susan Ann Newman, circa 1933. Mary Robey died on 19 January 1938 in Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 35.¹ She was buried at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina.¹

     Carolyn Jean Bagwell was born on 19 April 1936 in Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Mary Robey. As of after 1950,her married name was Branch. Carolyn Jean Bagwell married Billy Branch after 1950. Carolyn Jean Bagwell died on 9 January 2010 in Center Hill, Sumter County, Florida, at age 73. She was buried at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida.

     Billy Branch married Carolyn Jean Bagwell, daughter of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Mary Robey, after 1950.

     Pearlie Mae Cobb was born on 17 August 1907. As of circa 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell, son of William Weldon Bagwell and Susan Ann Newman, circa 1921 at Henderson, North Carolina. Pearlie Mae Cobb died on 10 July 1939 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 31.

     James D. Bagwell is the son of Jonathan Stanhope Bagwell and Martha Ruth Owensby.

     Richard Bernell Bagwell was born on 16 June 1956.¹ He was the son of Lee Bernell Bagwell and Peggy Ann Hudson.¹ Richard Bernell Bagwell died on 29 January 1958 at age 1.¹

     Michelle Bagwell is the daughter of Lee Bernell Bagwell and Peggy Ann Hudson.¹

     Christopher Bagwell is the son of Lee Bernell Bagwell and Peggy Ann Hudson.¹

     Jensen Kyle Bagwell is the son of Jimmie Allen Bagwell and Debra Sue Love.¹ Jensen Kyle Bagwell married Nicole Mandrell before 2013.¹

     Nicole Mandrell married Jensen Kyle Bagwell, son of Jimmie Allen Bagwell and Debra Sue Love, before 2013.¹

     Larkin Rory Bagwell is the daughter of Jensen Kyle Bagwell and Nicole Mandrell.¹

     Debra Sue Love married Jimmie Allen Bagwell, son of Thomas Clinton Bagwell and Annie Mae Odell.¹

     Shirley J. married Thomas Ray Bagwell, son of Thomas Clinton Bagwell and Annie Mae Odell, circa 1985.¹

     Ronald Gary Findlay is the son of Robert "Bob" Findlay and Jessie Beatrice Bagwell.¹

     Margaret Ann Findlay is the daughter of Robert "Bob" Findlay and Jessie Beatrice Bagwell.¹

     Serena Annie Amanda Harper was born after 1854.¹ She was the daughter of Greenberry Washington Harper and Clarissa Emaline Bagwell.¹ As of after 1870,her married name was Cates.¹ Serena Annie Amanda Harper married John Robert Cates after 1870.¹

     John Robert Cates was born circa 1850.¹ He married Serena Annie Amanda Harper, daughter of Greenberry Washington Harper and Clarissa Emaline Bagwell, after 1870.¹

     David Spurgeon Bagwell Bagwell is the son of Dr. John Spurgeon Bagwell Jr. and Elwyn Hatchett.¹ David Spurgeon Bagwell Bagwell married Ella E. Shamburger on 5 September 1969 at Dallas County, Texas.