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     Charles Dent Hicks was born on 31 December 1886 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. He married Rosa Lee Bagwell, daughter of Joseph W. Bagwell and Charity Harris, in 1908. Charles Dent Hicks died on 19 January 1971 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, at age 84. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     George W. Bagwell was born on 10 December 1900 in Floyd County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Joseph W. Bagwell and Charity Harris.¹ George W. Bagwell died on 13 February 1919 in Floyd County, Georgia, at age 18.¹ He was buried at Pleasant Valley North Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.¹

     Clarence C. Bagwell is the son of Joseph W. Bagwell and Charity Harris. Clarence C. Bagwell married Ella Mae Rosenbalm on 21 May 1924 at Bristol, Virginia. Clarence C. Bagwell married Beatrice Eve Grover on 17 October 1926 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. Clarence C. Bagwell and Beatrice Eve Grover were divorced on 21 October 1944 at Ingham County, Michigan.

     V. A. Wright was born on 8 June 1914.¹ He married Ola Mae Bagwell, daughter of Reverend James Andrew Bagwell and Lucy Gilstrap, before 1939.¹ V. A. Wright died on 2 March 2003 at age 88.¹ He was buried at West View Cemetery, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. was born on 8 November 1930 in Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was the son of Henry Paul Bagwell and Viola M. Rogers. Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. married Dorothy Marie Smitley on 11 September 1953. Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. died on 2 May 2015 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 84
Henry P. Bagwell Jr. went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2015 at the age of 84. Henry was born November 8, 1930 to Henry & Viola Bagwell in Pauline, South Carolina. He attended school in Pauline and Campobello near Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Henry's parents Henry & Viola, brother Maurice (Bill), sister-in-law Brenda, and sister Mary preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Dorothy and his children: Linda (Bruce) Laugherty, Don (LaDonna) Bagwell, Mark (Wilma) Bagwell, David (Theresa) Bagwell, and Mike Bagwell, grandchildren: Amber (Hadyn) Hollister, Benjamin Bagwell, Aaron Bagwell, Andrea Bagwell, Rick Bagwell, Wendy (Dane) Mortimer, great grand-daughter Isabelle Hollister, and brother-in-law Lamar Redmon.
He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1953, serving in Germany during the Korean War. While stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri he met his loving wife Dorothy Smitley and they married September 11, 1953.
Henry worked 41 years at Lily Tulip Cup Corporation in Springfield, MO. changing to Sweetheart to Solo Cup, he retired as a supervisor over the print shop ink & plate department.
Henry was a member at Central Assembly of God church where he served faithfully as a greeter and usher sixty years until the time of his death.
Burial with full Military Honors at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
Published in the News-Leader from May 5 to May 7, 2015.
He was buried on 7 May 2015 at Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     William Maurice "Bill" Bagwell was born on 2 February 1927 in Pauline, Spartanburg, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Henry Paul Bagwell and Viola M. Rogers. William Maurice "Bill" Bagwell married Florine (?) after 1935. William Maurice "Bill" Bagwell died on 7 January 1993 at age 65.¹ He was buried at Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett County, Georgia.¹

     Mary Bagwell was born on 9 April 1939 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Paul Bagwell and Viola M. Rogers. Mary Bagwell died on 26 May 2009 in North Carolina at age 70

Mary Bagwell Redmon, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC on April 9, 1939, daughter of the late Henry Paul and Viola Rogers Bagwell. Mrs. Redmon was a retired Department manager for Rose's Stores. Burial will be in Lakeland Memorial Park.

Mrs. Redmon is survived by her husband, Ralph Lamar Redmon, sons, Monty Lamar Redmon and wife Kimberly of Aynor, SC, Randy Maurice Redmon of Wingate, daughter, Vickie R. Strickland and husband Walter of St. Matthews, SC, brother, Henry Paul Bagwell and wife Dorothy of Springfield, Missouri, 6 grandchildren, Blake Price, Stephen Strickland, Matthew, William, Andrew and Jessica Redmon, 1 great grandchild, Gabriel Price.¹ She was buried at Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina.¹

     Dorothy Marie Smitley was born on 26 July 1930. As of 11 September 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married Henry Paul Bagwell Jr., son of Henry Paul Bagwell and Viola M. Rogers, on 11 September 1953. Dorothy Marie Smitley died on 17 April 2023 at age 92.

     Linda Sue Bagwell is the daughter of Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Smitley. Linda Sue Bagwell married Ronald F. Brockett on 13 May 1978 at Springfield, Missouri. Linda Sue Bagwell married Bruce Laugherty after 1979.

     Donald Paul Bagwell is the son of Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Smitley. Donald Paul Bagwell married LaDonna Dee Williams on 11 February 1976 at Glad Tiddings Assembly of God Church, Springfield, Missouri.

     Mark Bagwell is the son of Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Smitley. Mark Bagwell married Wilma (?) after 1974.

     David Bagwell is the son of Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Smitley. David Bagwell married Theresa (?) after 1974.

     Mike Bagwell is the son of Henry Paul Bagwell Jr. and Dorothy Marie Smitley.

     Myrtle Mae Griffin was born on 31 March 1895 in Missouri. As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elmer Desco Bagwell, son of Ancil Littleton Bagwell and Amanda Caroline Weaver, after 1910. Myrtle Mae Griffin died in March 1976 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Relenia Lee Bagwell was born on 28 December 1922 in Lebanon, Cooper County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. As of 30 July 1947,her married name was Bader. Relenia Lee Bagwell married Arnold William Bader on 30 July 1947. Relenia Lee Bagwell died on 5 February 2008 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 85
Relenia Lee Bader, 85, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at St. John's Hospital. Relenia was born December 28, 1922, in Lebanon, Mo., to Elmer and Myrtle Bagwell. The youngest of five children, she grew up in southeastern Nebraska. She was considered a bit of a tomboy growing up, so much so that her dad took to calling her "Bill" (short for "Billyboy") which stuck with her all her life. A hard worker, she held a number of different jobs over her life. Most notably she was employed at St. John's Hospital for 40 years.

On July 30, 1947, she married Arnold W. Bader. To this union six children were born.

In addition to her husband of 60 years, Arnold of Springfield, Mo., Relenia is survived by four sons, Arnie and wife, Debby, Jerry and wife, Carol, Wayne and wife, Cherry, all of Springfield, Mo., and David and wife, Susan, of Dallas, Texas; and two daughters, Sandra Bader of Springfield, Mo., and Tammy Bader and Tim McDonald of Strafford, Mo. She is survived by six grandchildren, Ryan and wife, Sarah, Ben, Zach, Alex Bader and wife, Whitney, Stacey Wolf and Kassidy Hensley; four great-grandchildren; and many friends and loved ones. An outstanding cook and dedicated homemaker, Relenia was loved by all who met her. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched.

Visitation will be held today, February 7, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, February 8, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to The Kitchen of the Human Society.
She was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Arnold William Bader was born on 14 July 1924 in Kinney Heights, Kansas. He married Relenia Lee Bagwell, daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin, on 30 July 1947. Arnold William Bader died on 4 September 2010 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 86.

     Amanda Luerene Bagwell was born on 19 November 1914 in Lebanon, Missouri. She was the daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Amanda Luerene Bagwell died on 11 December 2007 in Lincoln, Nebraska, at age 93.

     Lennual Settia Bagwell was born on 15 August 1918 in Missouri. She was the daughter of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Lennual Settia Bagwell died on 15 December 1993 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 75. She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Warren Harding Bagwell was also known as Warren "Ward" Bagwell. He was born on 15 August 1920 in Missouri. He was the son of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Warren Harding Bagwell died on 13 October 1999 at age 79. He was buried at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Roseland Eldon Bagwell was also known as Eldon Roseland Bagwell. He was born on 19 September 1916 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin. Roseland Eldon Bagwell married Vida Evelyn Riley on 3 June 1944 at Columbus, Kansas. Roseland Eldon Bagwell died on 19 March 1987 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 70.¹ He was buried on 23 March 1987 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.¹

     Vida Evelyn Riley was born on 19 February 1927 in Blanche, Douglas County, Missouri.¹ As of 3 June 1944,her married name was Bagwell. She married Roseland Eldon Bagwell, son of Elmer Desco Bagwell and Myrtle Mae Griffin, on 3 June 1944 at Columbus, Kansas. Vida Evelyn Riley died on 19 May 2011 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 84

Vida Evelyn Bagwell, age 84, of Springfield, MO, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 in Springfield Rehabilitation. She was born February 19, 1927, in Blanche, Mo., to William and Ethel (Hicks) Riley. She was united in marriage to Eldon R. Bagwell on June 3, 1944 in Columbus, Kansas.

She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church where she actively served as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and Ladies Auxiliary member. Evelyn Retired from the Springfield Public School system after 22 years. She will be remembered as a great cook and an avid gardener who grew beautiful flowers. She loved fishing, painting, and good gospel singing; but her greatest loves were her church, family, and her dog, Angel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Bagwell; parents, William Riley and Ethel Walker; one sister, Lena Ruth Hendrix; three brothers, Lemuel (Buster) Riley, Robert Riley, William (Bill) Riley; and her beloved dog, Angel.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Brazeal and husband Roderick of Clever, Mo. and Evelyn Kay Summerfield and husband, Bill of Palm Coast, FL; one son, Eldon Ray Bagwell and wife, Betty of Lebanon MO; four grandchildren, Aleshia Garrison, Angela Summerfield, Erin Cook, and Riley Bagwell; three great- grandchildren, Lachele Schulze, Quentin Garrison, and Zachary Garrison; one brother, Carroll Riley; seven sisters, Lorene Robertson, Ethel Mae Versaw, Anna Adams, Lou Zona Hartin, Delphia Virginia Taylor, Beverly Jean Meredith, and Shirley Twitty; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2011, in First Freewill Baptist Church with Pastors Alvin Hook and Don Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or First Freewill Baptist Building Fund.

Special thanks to caregivers and the entire staff at Springfield Rehabilitation Center and Hospice Compassus for their compassion and support.

Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.¹


She was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Reverend Eldon Ray Bagwell is the son of Charles Abner Bagwell and Edith Evelyn Nelson. Reverend Eldon Ray Bagwell married Audrey Phillips on 4 January 1958 at Wahington County, Arkansas.

     Dewey Winfield Mills was born on 10 November 1914 in Lawrence County, Indiana.¹ He married Ruth A. Bagwell, daughter of Melvin Llary Bagwell and Esther M. Sowder, in 1935.¹ Dewey Winfield Mills died on 8 October 1958 in Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, at age 43 Dewey was dead on arrival at Dunn Memorial Hospital, his death was sudden. He was a Fabricast employee and a farmer. The son of Cyrus and Carried Belle Speer Mills. He married Ruth Bagwell in 1935.

Survivors include his wife, two sons, Dewey Jr. and Samuel, two daughters, Rita Jane and Mrs. Harvey Morrow, three grandchildren, the mother, three brothers William, Cecil and Vernon, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Brown and Mrs. David Watts.

A son, Robert Howard, and an infant daughter, Delores preceded him in death.

Services will be on Saturday at the Pinhook Christian Church with Brother Robert Williams officiating. Day and Carter Mortuary are in charge of the funeral.¹ He was buried at Pinhook Cemetery, Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana.¹

     Viola L. Edwards was born on 23 June 1884 in Alabama. As of 1905,her married name was Bagwell. She married Andrew Wiley Bagwell, son of Emanuel York Bagwell and Amanda Melvinia Collins, in 1905. Viola L. Edwards died on 28 October 1982 in Northport, Tuscalsoosa County, Alabama, at age 98. She was buried at Piney Woods Cemetery, Windham Springs, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. was also known as Oliver Bagwell. He was born on 2 November 1907 in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. married Jessie Thelma Synder on 23 September 1924.² Elmer Oliver Bagwell Sr. died on 1 February 1998 in Northport, Tuscalsoosa County, Alabama, at age 90.¹ He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Annie Laura Bagwell was born on 23 March 1909 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. As of before 1940,her married name was Criswell. Annie Laura Bagwell married Ossie C. Criswell before 1940. Annie Laura Bagwell died on 6 June 1988 at age 79. She was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Manuel Wilson Bagwell was also known as Emanuel Bagwell. He was born on 7 November 1911 in Alabama. He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. Manuel Wilson Bagwell married Lilly Louise Simpson before 1936. Manuel Wilson Bagwell married Bessie Sue (?) in August 1967 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Manuel Wilson Bagwell died on 11 November 1985 in Tuscalsoosa, Tuscalsoosa County, Alabama, at age 74. He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Lucy Agnes Bagwell was also known as Agnes. She was born on 13 December 1913 in Dale County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. As of after 1927,her married name was Simpson. Lucy Agnes Bagwell married Osco Simpson after 1927. Lucy Agnes Bagwell died on 28 September 2001 in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Memory Hill Gardens, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.¹

     Travis Maloy Bagwell was born on 12 October 1919 in Alabama. He was the son of Andrew Wiley Bagwell and Viola L. Edwards. Travis Maloy Bagwell married Ethel May Simpson in January 1937 at Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. He served as a US Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the US Marine Corps. Travis Maloy Bagwell married Margaret E. McGahey after 1992. Travis Maloy Bagwell died on 26 November 1994 in Alabama at age 75. He was buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

     Emamuel Bagwell was born in 1898 in Alabama. He was the son of Emanuel York Bagwell and Loveaser Louisa Collins.