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     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 in Empire, Alabama, 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.

     Sarah Lindsey Bagwell is the daughter of Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. and Gene-Watt Stokes. Sarah Lindsey Bagwell married (?) Strope after 1973.

     Virginia Stokes Bagwell is the daughter of Marion Wilbert Bagwell Jr. and Gene-Watt Stokes. Virginia Stokes Bagwell married (?) Gosser after 1973.

     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 on 23 November 1935 at Dillon, South Carolina. 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 23 November 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willard Otis Bagwell, son of Walter Clarence Bagwell and Emma Poole, on 23 November 1935 at Dillon, South Carolina. 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 on 6 July 2001 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 Lee Suttles, daughter of Lee Suttles, on 20 December 1959 at Park Baptist Church, Rock Hill, South Carolina.

     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.

     Donna Kay Bagwell is the daughter of Willard Otis Bagwell and Lillian Louise Brummett.

     Kathleen A. Bagwell is the daughter of Willard Otis Bagwell and Lillian Louise Brummett. Kathleen A. Bagwell married (?) McHugh after 1960.

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

     Ella Lynn Oetgen is the daughter of Robert Eric Oetgen and Jennifer Lynn Ginner.¹

     Katherine Mays was born on 17 April 1901 in South Carolina.¹ As of 17 March 1917,her married name was Oetgen. She married Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr., son of William Hottendorff Oetgen and Emma Johanna Meyer, on 17 March 1917. Katherine Mays died on 5 July 1977 at age 76.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.¹

     Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr. was born on 15 January 1895 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Hottendorff Oetgen and Emma Johanna Meyer. Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr. married Katherine Mays on 17 March 1917. Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr. lived in 1958 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He died on 20 March 1964 at age 69.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.¹

     Emma Katherine Oetgen also went by the name of Katherine Oetgen.¹ She was born on 25 August 1922 in Savannah, Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr. and Katherine Mays. As of 1955,her married name was Woods.¹ Emma Katherine Oetgen married John Toby Woods Jr. in 1955.¹ Emma Katherine Oetgen lived in 2015 in Harris Point, Georgia.¹ She died on 29 April 2016 at age 93
Emma Katherine Woods, 93, died at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, April 29, 2016.

Born in Savannah, she was a resident of Midway. She was a 1940 graduate of Savannah High School and completed her Private Duty Nurse training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1943. In 1945, she joined the US Navy, serving as a nurse in WWII for 16 months, and, after graduating Vanderbilt University in 1952, was commissioned a LTJG. She married John T. Woods, Jr., in 1955. She became a Public Health Nurse for the Liberty County Health Department and continued there until her retirement.

Mrs. Woods was a member of Midway United Methodist Church where she served as President of the UMW and was a charter member of the Happy Hearts.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Woods Waller, and brothers, Ernest and Frank Oetgen.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John T. Woods, Jr., of Midway; son, John T. Woods, III, (Sissy); granddaughter, Bonny Katherine Woods; son-in-law, Steve Waller; brother, Bobby Oetgen; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 1:30-3 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Midway United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will follow at 3 p.m. with Reverend Dan Pegram officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in Dorchester Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Little, Glenn Little, Craig Watson, Benny Chapman, Lupert Miles, Paul Papour, Buck Meeks, and Ennis Hager.

Remembrances may be made to Midway United Methodist Church, 215 Martin Road, Midway, GA 31320.

Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com. She was buried on 1 May 2016 at Dorchester Cemetery, Liberty County, Georgia.

     Ernest Julian Oetgen Jr. was born on 24 November 1926 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr. and Katherine Mays. He served as a Seamen 1st Class in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II.¹ Ernest Julian Oetgen Jr. died on 15 April 1955 at age 28.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.¹

     Frank Edward Oetgen was born on 29 February 1928 in Georgia. This was a leap year so they celebrated his birthday on February 28th every year.¹ He was the son of Ernest Julian Oetgen Sr. and Katherine Mays. Frank Edward Oetgen married Murial Nelson after 1950. Frank Edward Oetgen died on 3 July 1993 at age 65.

     William Hottendorff Oetgen was born on 31 January 1873 in Charleston, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Herman Gerhardt Oetgen and Marguerite Rebecca Katharine Meyer. William Hottendorff Oetgen married Emma Johanna Meyer before 1893. William Hottendorff Oetgen and Emma Johanna Meyer lived in 1900 in Ward 3, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina. William Hottendorf Oetgen and spouse, Emma J., are listed in the 1906 City Directory for Savannah for the address of Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

Also John Herman Gerhardt Oetgen and spouse, Maggie, are listed at the same address. William Hottendorff Oetgen lived in 1910 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He and Emma Johanna Meyer lived in 1911 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was the Superintendent of Mail for the United States Government. on 12 September 1918. William Hottendorff Oetgen and Emma Johanna Meyer lived on 12 September 1918 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. William Hottendorff Oetgen and Emma Johanna Meyer lived in 1920 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. William Hottendorff Oetgen lived in 1927 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He died on 17 July 1939 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, at age 66 of angina and diabetes. He was buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery (North), Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.