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     Dorothy Rowena Bagwell was born on 19 April 1937 in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Floyd Eugene Bagwell and Lois Chrystine Boggs. Dorothy Rowena Bagwell died on 22 August 2015 in Bandera, Bandera County, Texas, at age 78

KERRVILLE – Dorothy Rowena Bagwell, 78, of Bandera, Texas passed from this life on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at a local hospital to spend an eternity with her Lord and Savior. She was born on April 19, 1937 in Roswell, New Mexico to Floyd Eugene and Lois Christyne Boggs Bagwell.

Growing up in Pharr, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley’ she was lifelong educator, earning her Masters Degree from Pan American University (formerly Pan American College), Edinburg, Texas. In her teaching career, she was associated with the school districts in Pharr, San Juan, and Alamo. Dorothy was also a counselor at the Hatch, New Mexico schools, and was part of the Job Corp. at Roswell, New Mexico along with being the coordinator for HOSTS Program at P.S.J.A. until her final retirement.

Touching many lives, she was an encouragement to many young people as a teacher. She was loved by many friends and will be sadly missed. Dorothy spent many summers at her favorite mountain campsite in New Mexico – many family get-togethers on Bonita Lake, near Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Carole Romero; and a brother, Alan Bagwell..

She is survived by sisters, Norma Bagwell Floyd of Noblesville, Indiana, and Kathy Bagwell Callaway of Bandera, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews who will all miss her dearly.

Dorothy will be laid to rest in her hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. At her request, there will be no local services.

In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests Memorial Contributions be made in her memory to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Literacy, 516 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (barbarabush.org).

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.

     Luther Edward Thornton was born on 6 October 1902.¹ He married Cynthia Leoder Bagwell, daughter of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Ruth Almira Townsend, before 1932.¹ Luther Edward Thornton died on 14 October 1986 at age 84.¹ He was buried at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.¹

     Nancy Patience Austin was born on 21 September 1900 in Texas. As of 14 December 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Claud Herbert Bagwell, son of Leonard T. Bagwell and Ova M. Harpole, on 14 December 1927. Nancy Patience Austin died on 1 November 1990 in Rotan, Fisher County, Texas, at age 90. She was buried at Belvieu Cemetery, Rotan, Fisher County, Texas.

     Lois Marie Bagwell was born on 16 September 1928 in Clyde, Callahan County, Texas. She was the daughter of Claud Herbert Bagwell and Nancy Patience Austin. As of 24 October 1947,her married name was Cobb. Lois Marie Bagwell married James Cobb on 24 October 1947 at Fishers County, Texas. As of 3 October 1987,her married name was Pyle. Lois Marie Bagwell married William H. Pyle on 3 October 1987 at Nuesces County, Texas. Lois Marie Bagwell died on 18 January 2020 in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas, at age 91. She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Robstown, Nuesces County, Texas.

     Austin Claude Bagwell was also known as Austin Claudell Bagwell. He was born on 12 November 1930 in Winters, Runnels County, Texas. He was the son of Claud Herbert Bagwell and Nancy Patience Austin.¹ Austin Claude Bagwell married Empress Ann Hicks on 20 December 1955.² Austin Claude Bagwell died on 14 August 2023 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 92


Austin Claudell Bagwell passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born November 12, 1930 to Claud Herbert Bagwell and Nancy Patience Austin Bagwell in Bradshaw, TX. He graduated from Rotan High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant from January 1950 to December 1953 and was stationed in Bermuda much of that time. When he returned to the U.S., he attended LeTourneau University in Longview, TX.

Austin married Empress Ann Hicks on December 20, 1955, and they celebrated their 50th anniversary before she passed away on June 13, 2006. They established their home in San Antonio in 1956 and raised 4 children. Austin (or A.C. as co-workers called him) worked for IBM as a customer engineer for more than 35 years, retiring on December 31, 1991. He was an active member at First Baptist Church running the sound booth, serving as a deacon, and teaching 6th grade boys Sunday School. Since 1987 he continued serving the Lord as a member of Alamo City Christian Fellowship.

Austin was preceded in death by one son Elton Bagwell and three sisters - Lois Marie Lambert, Dorothy Nell Scifres, and Alma Sue Bagwell. He is survived by sons Kerry Bagwell and wife Debbie, Craig Bagwell and wife Karen; daughters Lori Cuellar and Jamie Bagwell; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren – Chad Pearson and wife Ruth; Heather Moore and husband Donavan and their children Kiana, Isaiah, Elijah and Micah; Brittany Bagwell; Ethan Bagwell; Travis Bagwell and wife Martha and their daughter Charlie; Lindsay Juarez and her husband Marco and their children Caleb, Briella, Levi, Madelyn, and Joshua; Nicholas Bagwell; Caitlin Salazar and her husband Corderro and their son Cade; Jessica Bagwell; Katherine Bagwell; Daniel Bagwell; Nathaniel Cuellar and his children Olivia and Graham; Benjamin Cuellar and his wife Hailey. He is also survived by brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law Doyle Lambert, Ila Goodrum, Carol Howard, Leila and Larry Smith, George and Sherry Hicks, and Thomas and Judy Hicks.

He will be remembered as a man who loved the Lord Jesus, a devoted husband, a supportive and dependable dad, and a caring grandpa.



He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

     Dorothy Nell Bagwell was born on 22 November 1932 in Taylor, Texas. She was the daughter of Claud Herbert Bagwell and Nancy Patience Austin. As of 2 April 1955,her married name was Scifres. Dorothy Nell Bagwell married Curtis Ray Scifres on 2 April 1955 at Sweetwater, Texas. Dorothy Nell Bagwell died on 10 March 2019 in Hamlin, Jones County, Texas, at age 86. She was buried at Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, Hamlin, Jones County, Texas.

     Peggy Rae Acker was born on 25 November 1928 in Texas.¹ As of 12 September 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married Hulen Rex Bagwell, son of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston, on 12 September 1946. Peggy Rae Acker died on 19 September 1996 in Colorado City, Texas, at age 67.¹ She was buried at Hillside Memorial Gardens, Snyder, Scurry County, Texas.¹

     Lon P. Cowan married Nevelyn Faye Bagwell, daughter of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston, on 23 November 1979.

     Melvin J. Welch was born on 30 August 1928 in Texas. He married Nevelyn Faye Bagwell, daughter of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston, on 28 December 1984. Melvin J. Welch and Nevelyn Faye Bagwell were divorced on 31 May 1989 at Texas. Melvin J. Welch died on 18 February 1995 in Texas at age 66.

     Wanda F. was born in 1928. As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alton Ray Bagwell, son of Clyde Henry James Bagwell and Zelma Sallie Johnston, after 1940. Wanda F. died in 1990.

     Chuck Bagwell is the son of Alton Ray Bagwell and Wanda F.

     Debbie Bagwell is the daughter of Alton Ray Bagwell and Wanda F.

     Cindy Bagwell is the daughter of Alton Ray Bagwell and Wanda F.

     Hiram Michael Cook was born in 1912 in Callahan, Texas. He married Edith Harpole Bagwell, daughter of Leonard T. Bagwell and Ova M. Harpole, on 26 December 1931. Hiram Michael Cook died on 31 December 1999 in Abilene, Texas.

     William M. Bagwell was born on 22 September 1854 in Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Madison M. Bagwell and Amanda Elizabeth Escoe. William M. Bagwell married Sinthy Ellen (?) before 1878.^3,2 William M. Bagwell died on 26 October 1932 in East Point, Georgia, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.¹

     Sinthy Ellen (?) was born on 10 February 1858.¹ As of before 1878,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married William M. Bagwell, son of Madison M. Bagwell and Amanda Elizabeth Escoe, before 1878.^1,2 Sinthy Ellen (?) died on 5 January 1904 at age 45.¹

     Lillian Lee Bagwell was born on 7 December 1889 in Georgia The 1900 US Census says her birth year is 1890.^1,2 She was the daughter of William M. Bagwell and Sinthy Ellen (?)^1,2 Lillian Lee Bagwell died on 1 May 1914 at age 24.¹ She was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.¹

     Earnest Thomas Jesse Bagwell Bagwell was born on 1 September 1895 The 1900 US Census says his birth year is 1894.^1,2 He was the son of William M. Bagwell and Sinthy Ellen (?)^1,2 Earnest Thomas Jesse Bagwell Bagwell died on 24 October 1907 at age 12.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.¹

     Mattie Lou Bagwell was born on 27 April 1879.¹ As of after 1895,her married name was Brack. She married W. H. Brack after 1895. Mattie Lou Bagwell died on 4 March 1929 at age 49.¹

     W. H. Brack married Mattie Lou Bagwell after 1895.

     Emma Bagwell was born on 31 December 1876.¹ As of after 1890,her married name was Hines. She married (?) Hines after 1890. Emma Bagwell died on 2 November 1944 at age 67.¹

     (?) Hines married Emma Bagwell after 1890.

     Furnie Joe Bagwell was born on 30 January 1926 in Grady, Curry County, New Mexico.¹ He was the son of Knox Earnest Bagwell and Rosa Pearl Wilson.¹ Furnie Joe Bagwell married Rose Ann Driver on 11 August 1964 at Lovington, New Mexico.² Furnie Joe Bagwell died on 3 September 2005 in Comanche, Comanche County, Texas, at age 79
Mr. Bagwell was born in Grady, NM to Ernest Knox Bagwell and Rosa Pearl Wilson Bagwell. He married Rose Driver on August 11, 1964 in Lovington, NM.Joe passed away at the Western Hills Care Center in Comanche, Texas. He is survived by his wife; three daughters; two sons; one sister; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.He was preceded in death by two children, Gail Revera in 1991 and Michael Bagwell in 1989.¹
He was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas.¹

     Rose Ann Driver was born on 31 December 1939 in Erath County, Texas.¹ As of 11 August 1964,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Furnie Joe Bagwell, son of Knox Earnest Bagwell and Rosa Pearl Wilson, on 11 August 1964 at Lovington, New Mexico.¹ Rose Ann Driver died on 12 February 2014 in Caprock, Lea County, New Mexico, at age 74 Rose Ann Driver Bryant Bagwell was born on December 31, 1939 in Erath County, Texas. She was the sixth child born to Joseph Lonzo Driver and Clarise Ophelia Barnett Driver.

The Lord took her home on February 12, 2014 after a bravely fought battle with her illness. She died at her home at Caprock, New Mexico with her much loved family by her side.

Rose is survived by brother Morris (Chris) Driver of Pampa, Texas, daughter Pam (Craig) Dallas of Caprock, NM, sons Russell (Delia) Bryant of Tatum, NM, Mitchell Bagwell of Artesia, NM. She was known as Mimi to grandchildren: Jared & Patrick Dallas, Kelcia (Tyler Roberts) Bryant & Cody (Sandra Rosas) Bryant, Samantha Bagwell (Bran) Tinker & Elisha Bagwell. She was blessed with great grandchildren: Emersyn & Rolan Bryant and Jordan Roberts.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Joe Bagwell, sons Richard Wayne Bryant and Michael Dale Bagwell, sisters Helen Chambers, Doris Jaggers, Gladys Ramey, Betty Vaughn and brother Joseph Lyn Driver.

Rose raised her family in Lea County, NM moving to Comanche, TX after her husband's retirement where they had a pecan farm. She loved nature, reading, traveling, baking and cooking for her family as well as playing dominoes at the Gustine, TX Senior Citizens Center and attending the Board Baptist Church in Comanche.

Services for Rose will be held on February 15 at 11:00 at Stevens Funeral Home in Lovington with Bro. Harry Pittam officiating. Services also will be held on February 17th at 2:00 pm at the Heartland Funeral Home of Comanche with Bro. Gerald Burns officiating.

*In lieu of flowers the family asks donations for Board Baptist, Tatum Baptist Church, St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

*Pallbearers will be Jared & Patrick Dallas, Cody Bryant, Bran Tinker, Tyler Roberts, Randy Ramey, Sonny Thackerson, Alec Vaughn, Mike Ramey. Honorary pallbearers grand children, great grand children, nieces, and nephews.

Published by Stevens Funeral Home on February 13, 2014.¹ She was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas.

     Michael Dale Bagwell was born on 23 December 1966 in Hobbs, New Mexico.¹ He was the son of Furnie Joe Bagwell and Rose Ann Driver. He served as a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corps. Michael Dale Bagwell died on 3 December 1989 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, at age 22.¹ He was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas.¹

     Mitchell Joe Bagwell was born on 28 October 1965 in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico. He was the son of Furnie Joe Bagwell and Rose Ann Driver. Mitchell Joe Bagwell died on 4 January 2019 in Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, at age 53
Mitchell Joe Bagwell left his earthly home to go to his heavenly home on January 4th 2019 in Artesia, NM. He was born on October 28th 1965 to Joe and Rose Bagwell in Hobbs, New Mexico. Mitch was a graduate of Lovington High School, Class of 1983.

Mitch was preceded in death by his parents Joe & Rose Bagwell of Comanche Texas, two sisters: Gail Rivera and Betty Jean Hay, and two brothers: Richard Wayne Bryant and Michael Dale Bagwell. He was survived by two beloved daughters and his beautiful granddaughter, all of Artesia, NM, a sister, and a brother, and many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews. He has also left behind a sister of Phoenix, AZ.

He was a talented mechanic and heavy machinery operator. He loved the outdoors and all it had to offer such as hunting and fishing. He had a true passion for ranching. His family likes to envision him sitting at the dining room table having a pot of coffee with all of the loved ones he had missed all of these years, free from pain and smiling that smile we will all miss so much.

Graveside services January 12th , 2019, at the Garden of Memories Cemetary between Comanche and De Leon, TX.

from obituary a Heartland Funeral Home.
He was buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Comanche, Comanche County, Texas.

     Pamela Bagwell is the daughter of Furnie Joe Bagwell and Rose Ann Driver.

     Haskell Wynn Bagwell was born on 16 January 1921.¹ He was the son of William Furney Bagwell and Lorraine Dotton Bills. Haskell Wynn Bagwell died on 12 April 1922 at age 1.¹ He was buried at Citiizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.¹

     Bell Lee Sartor was also known as Lee. She was born on 31 October 1864 in Mississippi.¹ As of before 1920,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Prevoice Lucas Bagwell, son of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Mary L. (Mollie) Wimberly, before 1920.¹ Bell Lee Sartor died on 8 August 1952 at age 87.¹ She was buried at Bluff Cemetery, Bagwell, Red River County, Texas.¹

     Ollie May Tyler was born on 11 October 1888.¹ As of before 1911,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Prevoice Lucas Bagwell, son of Elbert Franklin Bagwell and Mary L. (Mollie) Wimberly, before 1911.¹ Ollie May Tyler died on 28 December 1976 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Weslaco Cemetery, Welaco, Hidalgo County, Texas.¹