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     Kimbell Bagwell was born in 1908 in Texas. He was the son of Boyd Russell Bagwell and Ruby L. Ridley. Kimbell Bagwell died in 1924. He was buried at Rosemound Cemetery, Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.

     William Madison Bagwell was born on 18 October 1886 in Memphis, Hall County, Texas.¹ He was the son of George Washington Boyd Bagwell and Sallie H. Spears. William Madison Bagwell married Nova Alla Blanton on 20 May 1908 at Texas. William Madison Bagwell and Nova Alla Blanton lived in 1954 in Daytona Beach, Florida. William Madison Bagwell died in June 1957 at age 70.¹ He was buried at Shady Rest Cemetery, Holly Hill, Volusia County, Florida.¹

     Pearl E. Bagwell was born on 6 May 1890 in Texas. She was the daughter of George Washington Boyd Bagwell and Sallie H. Spears. Pearl E. Bagwell died on 10 July 1914 at age 24. She was buried at Fariview Cemetery (South Section), Memphis Hall County, Texas.

     Nancy Bagwell was born in 1859 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Charles Burk Bagwell and Frances Simpson. As of 3 August 1876,her married name was Shiflet. Nancy Bagwell married Silas Andrew Shiflet on 3 August 1876 at Woodruff, Arkansas. Nancy Bagwell died in 1891.

     Mary Ann "Pop" Bagwell was born in 1833 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Warren Thomas Bagwell Jr. and Dicey McLendon. Mary Ann "Pop" Bagwell married Evan H. Bagwell, son of Furney Orin Bagwell and Parthenia Bayles, on 6 June 1850 at Union Parish, Louisiana. Evan H. Bagwell and Mary Ann Bagwell were first cousins. Mary Ann "Pop" Bagwell died after 5 June 1880.

     Eliza Catherine Moore married Evan H. Bagwell, son of Furney Orin Bagwell and Parthenia Bayles, on 10 May 1885 at Union Parish, Louisiana.

     Lois Ernestine Bagwell was born in 1912 in Tallaopoosa, Haralson County, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Ernest Bagwell and Maude Velma Bennett.¹ Lois Ernestine Bagwell died in 1967 in Carroll County, Georgia.¹ She was buried at Buchanan City Cemetery, Buchanan, Haralson County, Georgia.¹

     Dorris John Newman was born on 5 March 1922.¹ He married Enid Lynett Bagwell, daughter of Henry Ernest Bagwell and Maude Velma Bennett, in 1942.¹ Dorris John Newman died on 16 May 2012 at age 90.¹ He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia.¹

     Bouie Alexander Bagwell also went by the name of Buck. He was born on 16 July 1919 in Tallapoosa, Haralson County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Henry Ernest Bagwell and Maude Velma Bennett. Bouie Alexander Bagwell married Frances (?) after 1940. Bouie Alexander Bagwell died on 9 August 1998 in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 79.¹ He was buried at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East, Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Larkin Bagwell was born in 1820.¹ He enlisted in the 11th Alabama Regiment, Company K at Pinetucky, Alabama on 1861. He was wounded at Charlesburg, Virginia. He married Elizabeth Terry, daughter of Daniel Terry, on 19 December 1869 at Perry County, Alabama. Larkin Bagwell purchased land on 14 March 1889 at Jefferson County, Alabama, He bought 80.19 acres in Township 18-S, Range 2-W, Section 12, Accession Number: AL4550__.372. He died in 1919.¹ He was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Tempa "Tempy" Bagwell was also known as Tempie Bagwell. She was born in 1827 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Mary "Polly" Raybourn.² As of 13 April 1845,her married name was Glass.³ Tempa "Tempy" Bagwell married John Glass on 13 April 1845 at Jefferson County, Alabama.^3,2 Tempa "Tempy" Bagwell died in 1889 in Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ She was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     John Glass was born in 1805 in Georgia.¹ He married Mary Jane McDonald before 1832. John Glass married Tempa "Tempy" Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Mary "Polly" Raybourn, on 13 April 1845 at Jefferson County, Alabama.^1,2 John Glass died on 18 September 1873.¹ He was buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery, Leeds, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Mary Jane McDonald was born in 1810. As of before 1832,her married name was Glass. She married John Glass before 1832. Mary Jane McDonald died in 1841 in Mississippi.

     Jack York Bagwell was born on 9 January 1938 in Empire, Walker County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Virgil Hoyt Bagwell and Melva Lucille York.¹ Jack York Bagwell married Dorothy Faye Moore in November 1968 at Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ Jack York Bagwell died on 13 July 2013 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Corner, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Dorothy Faye Moore was born on 12 July 1943.¹ As of November 1968,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Jack York Bagwell, son of Virgil Hoyt Bagwell and Melva Lucille York, in November 1968 at Jefferson County, Alabama.¹ Dorothy Faye Moore died on 14 December 2022 in Corner, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 79. She was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Corner, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Melissa Susannah Bagwell is the daughter of Jack York Bagwell and Dorothy Faye Moore.¹ Melissa Susannah Bagwell married David Seifert circa 1988.¹

     David Seifert married Melissa Susannah Bagwell, daughter of Jack York Bagwell and Dorothy Faye Moore, circa 1988.¹

     Jimmy Melvin Bagwell was born on 11 May 1933 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Virgil Hoyt Bagwell and Melva Lucille York.¹ Jimmy Melvin Bagwell married Betty Jo Harden before 1958. Jimmy Melvin Bagwell died on 13 July 2002 in Empire, Walker County, Alabama, at age 69
Birmingham News (AL) - Sunday, July 14, 2002

BAGWELL, JIMMY MELVIN, age 69, of Corner, AL, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2002. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Sumiton, AL. He was a graduate of Corner High School and Auburn University. He was an U.S. Army Veteran (1st Lt., Tank Division). He was the owner and operator of Jim Bagwell Farms for 44 years. He was preceded in death by parents, Hoyt and Lucille Bagwell; and granddaughter, Michelle Rice.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Bagwell; daughter, Cynthia Brakefield and her husband, Larry of Corner, AL; son, James Daniel Bagwell of Redhook, New York; brothers, Jack Bagwell (Dorothy) and Jerry Bagwell (Shelba), all of Corner, AL.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 11:00 AM at New Horizon Memorial Chapel with burial in Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, AL. Rev. Doug Tate officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2002 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home directing.

He was the son of Virgil H. Bagwell and Melva L. York.¹
He was buried at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Betty Jo Harden was born on 10 August 1937. As of before 1958,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jimmy Melvin Bagwell, son of Virgil Hoyt Bagwell and Melva Lucille York, before 1958. Betty Jo Harden died on 29 June 2022 at age 84

Betty Harden Bagwell, age 84, of Empire, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Betty was born August 10, 1937.
Betty was preceded in death, by parents, Marvin and Huldie Harden of Warrior, AL; her husband, Jimmy Melvin Bagwell of Empire, AL; brother, Theron Harden, Pinson, AL; daughter, Cynthia Jo Moore, Empire, AL; granddaughter, Erica Michelle Rice, Corner, AL. She is survived by her son, James Daniel Bagwell and his wife Teresa Buchholz of New York, New York.

Betty worked in partnership with her husband for many years in the development and success of Jim Bagwell Farms. Additionally, she worked in the pharmacy department of Carraway Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She was also an award-winning sales associate at Rich’s Department Store in Birmingham. Betty loved travel and took particular pride in the landscaping of her home in Empire, AL. A graduate of Warrior High School, she was active in the alumni association there. She viewed herself most importantly as a loving mother to Cynthia and James, and as grandmother to Michelle. Known for her grace, style, and kindness, Betty will be deeply missed in the community where she lived since 1956.

Services for Betty will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 AM; funeral service at 11:00 AM: followed by her burial at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, AL.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Bagwell family.

She was buried on 2 July 2022 at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Cynthia Jo Bagwell was born on 29 May 1958.¹ She was the daughter of Jimmy Melvin Bagwell and Betty Jo Harden. As of after 1975,her married name was Moore. Cynthia Jo Bagwell married Calvin Wayne Moore after 1975. As of after 1976,her married name was Brakefield. Cynthia Jo Bagwell married (?) Brakefield. Cynthia Jo Bagwell died on 4 September 2013 at age 55 Cynthia Jo Bagwell Brakefield, age 55 of Empire died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at her residence. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Bell Sumiton Chapel with Rev. Doug Tate officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Saturday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Mrs. Brakefield graduated from Corner High School and received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Samford University. She was employed at Surgical Care Affiliates Outpatient Surgery Center for 15 years. An avid sports fan and animal lover, she rode horses as a teenager. She also studied music and remained connected to the arts throughout her life. Preceding her in death were her daughter, Erica Michelle Rice and father, Jimmy Bagwell.

Survivors include her husband, Calvin Wayne Moore of Empire; mother, Betty Jo Harden Bagwell of Empire; and brother, James Bagwell of New York, NY.¹ She was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Corner, Jefferson County, Alabama.¹

     Calvin Wayne Moore married Cynthia Jo Bagwell, daughter of Jimmy Melvin Bagwell and Betty Jo Harden, after 1975.

     James Daniel Bagwell is the son of Jimmy Melvin Bagwell and Betty Jo Harden. James Daniel Bagwell married Teresa Buchholz before 2021.

     Lindsey Bagwell is the daughter of Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. and Gene-Watt Stokes.

     Virginia Bagwell is the daughter of Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. and Gene-Watt Stokes.

     Marion Wilbert Bagwell III is the son of Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. and Gene-Watt Stokes.

     Willard Otis Bagwell was born on 7 April 1915 in Wake County, North Carolina. He was the son of Walter Clarence Bagwell and Emma Poole. Willard Otis Bagwell married Lillian Louise Brummett after 1935. Willard Otis Bagwell died on 8 December 2001 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 86


Willard Otis Bagwell, 86, passed away on Dec. 8, 2001.A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001, in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
W.O. Bagwell worked for Seaboard Coastline Railroad / Amtrak for over 35 years.
He is survived by four children, Shirley B. Raynor of North Hollywood, Calif., Dr. and Mrs. Willard Ray Bagwell of Reidsville, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tex Bagwell of Savannah, Ga. and Donna Kay Bagwell and Kathleen A. McHugh of Kennebunk, Maine; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his dog, Tobi. Tobi now resides in Kennebunk, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to New Hope Valley Railway, P.O. Box 40, New Hill, N.C. 27562. This is the East Carolina Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society.
Arrangements with Mitchell Funeral Home, St. Marys Street.


He was buried on 11 December 2001 at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Lillian Louise Brummett was born on 23 March 1918 in Wake County, North Carolina. As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willard Otis Bagwell, son of Walter Clarence Bagwell and Emma Poole, after 1935. Lillian Louise Brummett died on 4 July 2001 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 83 Lillian Louise Bagwell, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2001.A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh.
She is survived by her husband, Willard Otis Bagwell; four children, Shirley B. Raynor of North Hollywood, Calif., Dr. and Mrs. Willard Ray Bagwell of Reidsville, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tex Bagwell of Savannah, Ga., and Donna K. Bagwell and Kathleen A. McHugh of Kennebunk, Maine; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and her dog, Tobi.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Mitchell Funeral Home, 600 St. Marys Street, Raleigh. She was buried at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Dr. Willard Ray Bagwell is the son of Willard Otis Bagwell and Lillian Louise Brummett. Dr. Willard Ray Bagwell married Nancy S. Suttles, daughter of Lee Suttles, after 1955.

     Donald Tex Bagwell is the son of Willard Otis Bagwell and Lillian Louise Brummett. Donald Tex Bagwell married Sharon Kethryn Elam in February 1963. Donald Tex Bagwell married Virgie Parker circa 1998.

     Shirley Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Willard Otis Bagwell and Lillian Louise Brummett. Shirley Jean Bagwell married Michael Franklin Raynor on 21 December 1957 at Wake County, North Carolina. Shirley Jean Bagwell and Michael Franklin Raynor were divorced on 23 July 1982 at Hillsborough, Florida.