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     Edith Leota Bagwell was born on 19 October 1901 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Ephriam Otto Bagwell and Elzora Elizabeth Boulnois. Edith Leota Bagwell died on 19 March 1996 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, at age 94. She was buried at Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino County, California.

     Elizabeth Alexandra "Libbie" Banning was born in 1853 in on the family farm, Wardsville, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. As of 1881,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Albert Bagwell, son of John Bull Bagwell and Mary Ann Rooke, in 1881. Elizabeth Alexandra "Libbie" Banning died in 1933. She was buried at O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii.

     Nannie Susan Hale was born on 28 August 1881 in Tennessee.¹ As of 14 January 1900,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clarence Hugene Bagwell, son of James Wiley Bagwell and Caroline Matilda Addeline Burns, on 14 January 1900. Nannie Susan Hale died on 26 February 1955 in Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, at age 73.¹ She was buried at Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas.²

     Olen Cyers "Jack" Bagwell was born on 4 August 1904 in Texas.¹ He was the son of Clarence Hugene Bagwell and Nannie Susan Hale. He enlisted in the US Army on 6 March 1943 during World War II at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Olen Cyers "Jack" Bagwell married Ima Jean House on 7 June 1947. Olen Cyers "Jack" Bagwell died on 8 May 1992 in Mitchell, Texas, at age 87.¹ He was buried at Colorado Cemetery, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.¹

     Floy Bagwell was born on 27 August 1902 in Taylor County, Texas. She was the daughter of Clarence Hugene Bagwell and Nannie Susan Hale. Floy Bagwell died on 11 September 1995 in Taylor County, Texas, at age 93.

     Lola May Bagwell was born on 11 December 1900 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Hugene Bagwell and Nannie Susan Hale. As of 9 March 1919,her married name was Finch. Lola May Bagwell married Dee Monroe Finch on 9 March 1919 at Texas. Lola May Bagwell died on 3 February 1992 in Mitchell County, Texas, at age 91.¹ She was buried at Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas.¹

     Leona Adeline Bagwell was born on 16 July 1909 in Mitchell, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence Hugene Bagwell and Nannie Susan Hale. As of after 1925,her married name was Banks. Leona Adeline Bagwell married Clyde C. Banks after 1925. Leona Adeline Bagwell died on 17 February 1985 in Mitchell County, Texas, at age 75.¹ She was buried at Loraine Cemetery, Loraine, Mitchell County, Texas.¹

     Virgil Robert Bagwell was also known as Wilby Bagwell. He was born on 18 March 1880 in Macon, Georgia. He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Caroline Matilda Addeline Burns. Virgil Robert Bagwell married Mary Myrtle (?) after 1900. Virgil Robert Bagwell died on 8 September 1973 in Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas, at age 93. He was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas.

     Ima Jean House was born on 9 March 1925.¹ As of 7 June 1947,her married name was Bagwell. She married Olen Cyers "Jack" Bagwell, son of Clarence Hugene Bagwell and Nannie Susan Hale, on 7 June 1947. Ima Jean House died on 12 January 1997 in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Colorado Cemetery, Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas.¹

     George J. Haynes was born on 10 March 1838.¹ He married Elizabeth Jane Bagwell, daughter of Willis B. Bagwell and Emily Sheats, before 1860. George J. Haynes died on 10 August 1902 at age 64.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Martha Alice Eppler was born on 17 December 1880 in Scott, Arkansas. As of 15 December 1898,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Thomas Bagwell, son of William Jefferson Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Solley, on 15 December 1898 at Waldron, Scout County, Arkansas. Martha Alice Eppler died in 1905 in Abbott, Scout County, Arkansas.

     Auburn J. Bagwell was born in January 1900 in Arkansas. He was the son of James Thomas Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields. Auburn J. Bagwell died in 1914.

     Pearl O'Shields was born on 14 July 1881 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. As of before 1903,her married name was Bagwell. She married James William Bagwell, son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Elizabeth Brickey, before 1903. Pearl O'Shields died on 25 February 1968 in Adona, Perry County, Arkansas, at age 86. She was buried at White Church Cemetery, Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas.

     Elmer Bagwell was born in 1903 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. He was the son of James Thomas Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields. Elmer Bagwell died in March 1979 in Tupelo, Arkansas.

     Jessie Bagwell is the son of James Thomas Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields.

     Edna Bagwell was born in 1909 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. She was the daughter of James Thomas Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields. Edna Bagwell died on 19 February 2006.

     Cleo Bagwell was born on 17 December 1914 in Arkansas City, Arkansas. He was the son of James William Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields. Cleo Bagwell married Ruby Bowen in 1937 at Woodruff County, Arkansas. Cleo Bagwell died on 19 September 1992 in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, at age 77.

     Lee Arvil "Judge" Bagwell was born on 9 December 1910 in Scott County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Adolphus Leroy Martin Bagwell and Pearlie Mae Logan. Lee Arvil "Judge" Bagwell married Minnie Gregory on 18 April 1930.¹ Lee Arvil "Judge" Bagwell died on 10 May 1987 at age 76 L. A. "Judge" Bagwell, age 73, passed away May 10. He was born Dec. 9, 1910 at Scott County, Ark. He married Minnie Gregory April 18, 1930 at Wilburton. He was retired from the State of Oklahoma.

Services were held May 13, at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dan Stanley officiated. Interment followed at Center Point Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home.¹ He was buried at Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma.¹

     Minnie Gregory was born on 26 September 1913 in Featherston, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.¹ As of 18 April 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lee Arvil "Judge" Bagwell, son of Adolphus Leroy Martin Bagwell and Pearlie Mae Logan, on 18 April 1930.² Minnie Gregory died on 2 April 2006 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 92 She was the daughter of George W. and Mollie Gregory. She married Lee Arvil Bagwell in May of 1931. She operated Minnie's Arts and Crafts Store in Wilburton for many years. She was a member of the Wilburton First Assembly of God Church and a member of the local arts guild. She enjoyed cooking, serving and making quilts. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mollie Gregory; her husband, Lee Arvil Bagwell; a sister, Vina Myers; two brothers, Carey Gregory and Leonard Gregory, and a grandson, Billy Ray Bagwell. Services were Wednesday, April 5 with the Reb. Greg Tiffany officiating.¹ She was buried at Centerpoint Cemetery, Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma.¹

     Dewey Bagwell was born on 24 December 1905 in Mississippi. He was the son of Thomas Hape Bagwell and Mary Kathrine Gordon. Dewey Bagwell married Willie Pleasants before 1935. Dewey Bagwell died in 1997. He was buried at Forrest Memorial Park, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.

     Willie Pleasants married Dewey Bagwell, son of Thomas Hape Bagwell and Mary Kathrine Gordon, before 1935.

     William R. "Bill" Bagwell was born on 25 December 1936.¹ He was the son of Dewey Bagwell and Willie Pleasants.¹ William R. "Bill" Bagwell married Carolyn Ann Marsh. William R. "Bill" Bagwell died on 15 February 1998 at age 61 William Bagwell

CORINTH William R. “Bill” Bagwell, 61, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 1998, at his residence. He was a member of Biggersville First Baptist Church. He was retired from Small Engine Repair Business. He was preceded in death by his son, Dan Bagwell; his father, Dewey Bagwell; his mother, Willie Pleasants.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raybon Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park in Corinth.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Bagwell of Corinth; one sister, Martha Howell of Selmer, Tenn; one brother, David Pleasants of Saltillo; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Patterson of Corinth; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Leland Harris, George Harris, Charlie Reeder, Gary Dickey, Chris Dickey, Rich Howell, Lamar Harris, Spencer Pleasants and Joey Harris.

Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. today.¹ He was buried at Forrest Memorial Park, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.¹

     Carolyn Ann Marsh was born on 10 June 1935 in Henderson, Tennessee. Her married name was Bagwell. She married William R. "Bill" Bagwell, son of Dewey Bagwell and Willie Pleasants. Carolyn Ann Marsh died on 13 February 2013 at age 77.

     William Daniel Bagwell was also known as Dan Bagwell. He was born on 28 January 1970. He was the son of William R. "Bill" Bagwell and Carolyn Ann Marsh. William Daniel Bagwell died on 2 May 1991 at age 21. He was buried at Forrest Memorial Park, Corinth, Alcorn County, Mississippi.

     Francel Merle Ferguson was born on 9 July 1920 in Orosi, California. As of 1943,her married name was Bagwell. She married Captain Phillip H. Bagwell, son of Oscar Judson Bagwell and Mary Saphronia Cope, in 1943. Francel Merle Ferguson died on 1 February 2013 in Benson, Cochise County, Arizona, at age 92



Feb. 1, 2013

Frances Merle Bagwell, 92, of Benson passed away peacefully in Benson, Arizona, on Feb. 1, 2013 after a short illness. Born on July 9, 1920, in Orosi, Calif., she was the daughter of Oliver Earl and Myrtle Belle (Hill) Ferguson. Her family moved to the Brownwood, Texas area in 1928, where she was reared. She graduated from Howard Payne University. She taught elementary school in Hatch and Lordsburg, N.M., and was a longtime teacher at Sarah Marley and Clawson Schools in Douglas, Ariz., retiring in 1983.

Frances was married to Phillip H. Bagwell from 1943 to 1960. They ranched in Salem and Rodeo, New Mexico and moved to Portal, Ariz. in 1957, where they continued ranching. (Her Valley View Ranch remains in the family today.)


They were the parents of four children: Marilyn Bagwell Hoffman, Elizabeth Bagwell Daneker (Thomas), Myrtle Bagwell Young (Charles “Red”), and Phillip E. Bagwell (Marianne). She is survived by her children and step-daughter, Emlyn Bagwell Lydford, as well as 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. She also was the beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Raymond E. Ferguson, Frederick W. Ferguson, Maribelle Miller, Elwood H. Ferguson and Aubrey L. Ferguson.

Frances was a talented photographer (with many of her prints displayed in public offices), artist, musician and composer with several copyrighted Christian praise songs. She directed the Rodeo-Portal Youth Choir in the 1960s. She was also a gifted writer and poet, as well as an accomplished seamstress. She was known for her enthusiasm for life, her active and inquiring mind, her love for her churches (Rodeo Baptist Church and Benson Heights Baptist Church) and her devotion to family and friends. Most important was her witness to her faith; one of her last legacies was to present each grandchild with a beautifully inscribed Bible. She was a compassionate woman who was always ready to reach out to support those in need. We will remember her as a member of “The Greatest Generation”.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Benson Hospital and TMC Hospice for their care and compassion.

Donations may be made in Frances Bagwell’s memory to either the Benson Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, designating the Youth Building, at P.O. Box 751, Benson, AZ 85602, or to Portal Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 16331, Portal, AZ 85632, which serves the Portal community nestled at the base of “her” beloved Chiricahua Mountains.,

Services are scheduled at 4 p.m. on May 3 at the Benson Heights Baptist Church, with her ashes to be scattered at the Valley View Ranch in Portal on Saturday afternoon, May 4, 2013.

“The Lord has done great things for our family.” Psalm 126:3.

     Marilyn Francis Bagwell is the daughter of Captain Phillip H. Bagwell and Francel Merle Ferguson. Marilyn Francis Bagwell married Gerard Hoffman on 26 December 1969 at Sacramento County, California.

     Elizabeth Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Captain Phillip H. Bagwell and Francel Merle Ferguson. Elizabeth Ann Bagwell married Thomas Mark Daneker circa 1973.

     Myrtle Bagwell is the daughter of Captain Phillip H. Bagwell and Francel Merle Ferguson.

     Phillip E. Bagwell is the son of Captain Phillip H. Bagwell and Francel Merle Ferguson.

     Ruby Lee Griffith was born on 30 November 1909. As of 26 December 1929,her married name was Bagwell. She married Attis Lee Bagwell, son of Bryant Bruce Bagwell and Adalee Hunt, on 26 December 1929 at Paulding County, Georgia. Ruby Lee Griffith died on 26 March 1994 in Douglas, Georgia, at age 84. She was buried on 28 March 1994 at Holly Hill Cemetery, Fairburn, Fulton County, Georgia.