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     Charles Ervin Bagwell was born on 21 January 1866 in Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James. Charles Ervin Bagwell married Hattie Jane Dorsey circa 1887.³ Charles Ervin Bagwell died on 14 September 1932 in Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, at age 66.^1,2 He was buried at Haysville Cemetery, Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky.^1,2

     Hattie Jane Dorsey was born in 1870.^1,2 As of circa 1887,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Ervin Bagwell, son of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James, circa 1887.² Hattie Jane Dorsey died on 28 January 1959.^1,2 She was buried at Haysville Cemetery, Gravel Smith, Marion County, Kentucky.^1,2

     John J. Bagwell was born on 29 December 1869 in Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James.³ John J. Bagwell married Eva Alice Rollins on 22 December 1897 at Marion County, Kentucky. John J. Bagwell died on 5 August 1936 in Kentucky at age 66.^1,2 He was buried on 6 August 1937 at Haysville Cemetery, Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky.¹

     John Hugh "John Boy" Bagwell was born in 1909 in Gravel Switch, Marion County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of John J. Bagwell and Eva Alice Rollins. John Hugh "John Boy" Bagwell married Edythe Belle Rawlings on 8 November 1931 at Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. John Hugh "John Boy" Bagwell died on 11 May 1991 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹

     Sallie Bagwell was born on 22 December 1872 in Kentucky.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James. Sallie Bagwell died on 6 August 1915 in Kentucky at age 42.^1,2 She was buried at Haysville Cemetery, Gravel Smith, Marion County, Kentucky.^1,2

     Della Bagwell was born on 11 October 1874 in Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James. As of after 1890,her married name was Shewmaker. Della Bagwell married John B. Shewmaker after 1890. Della Bagwell died on 9 July 1955 at age 80.¹ She was buried at Perryville Cemetery, Perryville, Boyle County, Kentucky.¹

     Emma Lee Bagwell was born on 6 November 1876 in Gravel Smith, Marion County, Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James. As of 1901,her married name was Hays.² Emma Lee Bagwell married William Nelson Hays in 1901.² Emma Lee Bagwell died on 31 May 1938 in Texas, Washington County, Kentucky, at age 61.¹ She was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky.¹

     William Bagwell was born on 27 August 1878.^1,2 He was the son of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James. William Bagwell married Lorna Isham after 1900.³ William Bagwell died on 25 August 1966 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 87.^1,2 He was buried at Haysville Cemetery, Gravel Smith, Marion County, Kentucky.^1,2

     Rebecca Priscilla Robertson was born on 20 July 1851 in Laurens County, South Carolina.^1,2 As of 1872,her married name was Bagwell. She married George H. Bagwell, son of Josiah Sires Bagwell and Rebecca Spoon, in 1872 at South Carolina. Rebecca Priscilla Robertson and George H. Bagwell appeared on the 1880 United States Federal Census for Sullivan Township, Laurens County, South Carolina, enumerated on 22 June 1880.² Rebecca Priscilla Robertson died on 12 March 1930 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Columbia Baptist Church Cemetery, Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Nellie Mae Bagwell was born on 19 August 1904 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Josiah Travis Bagwell and Lillie Azalea Traynham. Nellie Mae Bagwell married Paul Jones Ross on 23 February 1919 at Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina.^1,2 As of 23 February 1919,her married name was Ross. Nellie Mae Bagwell died on 5 February 1964 in South Carolina at age 59.¹ She was buried at Washington Cemetery, Ware Place, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Paul Jones Ross was born on 20 January 1895. He married an unknown person before 1923. He died in September 1937 at age 42.

     Clifton Murphy Anderson Bagwell was also known as Clifton Murphy Bagwell. He was born on 2 February 1905 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Josiah Travis Bagwell and Lillie Azalea Traynham. Clifton Murphy Anderson Bagwell married Jessie Mae Hicks on 7 November 1923. Clifton Murphy Anderson Bagwell died on 14 November 1963 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     William Ralph Bagwell was also known as Ralph Bagwell. He was born on 22 October 1929 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Clifton Murphy Anderson Bagwell and Jessie Mae Hicks. William Ralph Bagwell married Martha Rachel Henderson circa 1965.¹ William Ralph Bagwell died on 29 February 2012 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 82
Ralph Bagwell was the son of Jessie Mae Hicks Bagwell and Clifton Murphy Anderson Bagwell, he was the brother to margaret, jewell, jake, and norma jean and the loving husband to rachael and father to suzanne, in 1968 ralph became one of the founding members of belmont fire department serving for 43 years and he enjoyed every minute of it he was a mentor and friend to many that has been a part of belmont he loved to cook though he had a very unique way of showing you how much of this and that into measurements
nobody shook his hand because he would slowly squeeze harder and harder. ralph was a point blank honest type of person who wasn't afraid to tell it like it was he loved his family very much and we all loved him he will greatly be missed rest in peace uncle ralph.


this is his obituary below,

Wm. Ralph Bagwell, 82, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Clifton M. and Jessie Mae Hicks Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell retired from Greenville Distribution Center. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley, a former member of Reedy Fork Baptist Church in Moonville, and a member of Mauldin Masonic Lodge. He was the oldest founding member of Belmont Fire Department with forty-three years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rachel Henderson Bagwell; a daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and DeWayne Martin; a sister, Norma Jean Jones; a brother, J. Jewell Bagwell (Vera); and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Green and a brother, J. W. Bagwell.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive, with burial following in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 2, 2012, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, Reedy Fork Baptist Church or Belmont Fireman's Fund.¹
He was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Ella Bagwell was born on 2 September 1899.¹ She was the daughter of James Wiley (Wesley) Bagwell and Josephine Emeline Newton.¹ As of before 1918,her married name was McLean.² Mary Ella Bagwell married John Lovick McLean before 1918.² Mary Ella Bagwell died on 21 July 1993 at age 93.¹ She was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Dale County, Alabama.¹

     John Lovick McLean was born on 11 March 1893 in Alabama.¹ He married Mary Ella Bagwell, daughter of James Wiley (Wesley) Bagwell and Josephine Emeline Newton, before 1918.¹ John Lovick McLean died on 26 April 1949 in Daleville, Dale County, Alabama, at age 56.¹ He was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Dale County, Alabama.¹

     Lela Speigner was born on 6 January 1892 in Coffee County, Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Jessie Speigner and Cornelia Thomas. As of 23 April 1910,her married name was Bagwell. Lela Speigner married Middleton Marchman Bagwell, son of Private Curtis G. H. Bagwell and Martha Ann Stevens, on 23 April 1910 at Dale County, Alabama. Lela Speigner died on 20 January 1972 in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, at age 80.¹ She was buried on 22 January 1972 at Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Headland, Henry County, Alabama.¹

     Lloyd B. Bagwell was born on 3 July 1921 in Dale County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner. Lloyd B. Bagwell married Rosa Lee Davis on 24 January 1942. Lloyd B. Bagwell died on 17 August 2014 in Abbeville, Henry County, Alabama, at age 93
Lloyd Bagwell

ABBEVILLE. . .Lloyd Bagwell, a resident of Abbeville, died early Sunday morning, August 17, 2014, at his home. He was 93.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in the Holman-Abbeville Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Harrison Steege and Chaplain Paul Cowley officiating. Burial will follow in the Pilgrim’s Rest Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday at the mortuary.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Tumbleton Community Pentecostal Church “Building Fund”, P.O. Box 149, Headland, AL 36345.

Mr. Bagwell was born in Dale County, and was reared in the Union Community of Henry County, son of the late Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner Bagwell. He formerly lived in Clewiston and Moorehaven, Florida before moving to the Wills Crossroads Community of Henry County in 1987. He was a member of the Tumbleton Community Pentecostal Church and was retired as a mechanic. Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Rosa Lee Davis Bagwell, a son-in-law, Bill Young, two sisters, Evy Rae Woodham and Irene Maddox, and three brothers, Lewis Bagwell, Oscar Bagwell, and Ralph Bagwell.

Surviving relatives include two daughters, Rose Ellen Brooks (Edward), and Annie Ruth (Sonnie) Young, all of Abbeville; a very special grandson, Robert L. Young (Saundra), Abbeville; two great-grandchildren, Bridget Williams (Ty), and Tiffany Lucier (Chris); six great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Elizabeth Pitts, Dewey and Donna Sue Grimes, and Louise Johnson.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Wayne Money, Ed Davis, Dewey Grimes, William Shelley, Greg Wilson, and Lee Fortson.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Donovan Wewers and to Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and kindness shown to Mr. Bagwell and his family during his illness.¹


He was buried at Pilgrims Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Wills Crossroads, Henry County, Alabama.¹

     Rosa Lee Davis was born on 24 September 1925. As of 24 January 1942,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lloyd B. Bagwell, son of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner, on 24 January 1942. Rosa Lee Davis died on 9 January 2010 at age 84
Rosa Lee Davis Bagwell, a resident of Abbeville, died Saturday, January 9, 2010, in a Dothan hospital. She was 84. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in the Pilgrim's Rest Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Harrison Steege, Rev. Clarence L. Culpepper and Rev. Cecil Beck officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:30 P.M. until 6:30 P. M. Monday at the mortuary in Abbeville. Mrs. Bagwell was born and reared in Henry County, daughter of the late Robert Morgan (Pete) Davis and Clara Belle Money Davis. She formerly lived in Clewiston and Moore-haven, FL. before moving to Headland where she lived several years before returning to the Wills Crossroads community in 1987. She was a member of the Pilgrim's Rest Free Will Baptist Church and attended the Tumbleton Community Church. Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Gross and Clara Parkinson and a brother, Bob Davis. Surviving relatives include her husband, Lloyd Bagwell; two daughters, Rose Ellen Brooks and husband, Edward H. Brooks, Annie Ruth (Sonnie) Young and husband, Bill Young; a very special grandson, Robert L. Young, all of Abbeville; three sisters, Martha Nell Bentley, Atlanta, Johnnie Louise Wynn, Georgetown, GA, and Karolyn Faye Wiggins, Nashville, TN; a brother, James Clayton Davis and wife, Shirley Davis, Abbeville; numerous nieces and nephews. Serving as active pall-bearers will be Ed Davis, Keith Davis, Peter Parkinson, Murphy Phipps, Joey Riley and Wayne Money. The family would like to express their appreciation to Amedisys Home Health for the loving care and kindness shown to Mrs. Bagwell during her illness. Holman-Abbeville Mortuary, (334) 585-5261 is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Dothan Eagle on January 11, 2010.¹ She was buried at Pilgrims Rest Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Wills Crossroads, Henry County, Alabama.

     Evie Rae Bagwell was born on 25 July 1912 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner. As of after 1930,her married name was Woodham. Evie Rae Bagwell married Guy Tell Woodham after 1930. Evie Rae Bagwell died on 10 April 1992 in Dale County, Alabama, at age 79 OZARK...Mrs. Evie R. Woodie, 79, of the Ewell Community died Friday morning, April 10, 1992 at her son's home following an extended illness.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday (April 13) from the Chalkhead Baptist Church with the Rev. Thaxton Whiddon officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing.

Mrs. Woodham was a native of Dale County where she lived most of her life. During her lifetime she helped raise approximately 29 foster children in her home through the State Department of Health and Human Services. Mrs. Woodham was a member of the Chalkhead Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, John W. Fowler, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Irene Maddox, Kinsey, AL; one brother, Lloyd Bagwell, Abbeville; three grandchildren also survive.¹ She was buried at Chalkhead Baptist Church Cemetery, Ewell, Dale County, Alabama.¹

     Guy Tell Woodham was born on 15 August 1894 in Dale County, Alabama. Private in the US Army during World War I. He married Evie Rae Bagwell, daughter of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner, after 1930. Guy Tell Woodham died on 13 March 1976 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, at age 81. He was buried at Chalkhead Baptist Church Cemetery, Ewell, Dale County, Alabama.

     William Oscar Bagwell was born on 5 May 1915 in Dale County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner. William Oscar Bagwell married Sallie Van Roberson after 1932. William Oscar Bagwell died on 28 May 1973 in Fort Gaines, Clay County, Georgia, at age 58.¹ He was buried at New Park Cemetery, Fort Gaines, Clay County, Georgia.¹

     Sallie Van Roberson was born on 16 May 1917 in Alabama.¹ As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Oscar Bagwell, son of Middleton Marchman Bagwell and Lela Speigner, after 1932. As of after 1976,her married name was Chevez. Sallie Van Roberson married Emelio Jarmillo 'Joe' Chevez after 1976. Sallie Van Roberson died on 24 March 2016 in Fort Gaines, Clay County, Georgia, at age 98.¹ She was buried at New Park Cemetery, Fort Gaines, Clay County, Georgia.¹

     William Lewis Bagwell was born on 18 January 1934 in Alabama. He was the son of William Oscar Bagwell and Sallie Van Roberson. William Lewis Bagwell married Marlene Ann Sprouse on 17 August 1957 at Newport News, Virginia. William Lewis Bagwell died on 2 August 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee, at age 79. He was buried on 10 August 2013 at Glenwood Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee.

     Middleton M. Bagwell was born on 21 March 1937 in Abbeville, Alabama. He was the son of William Oscar Bagwell and Sallie Van Roberson. He served in the US Navy. Middleton M. Bagwell married Rebecca Ann Cannon before September 1964. Middleton M. Bagwell died on 17 August 1975 in Donalsonville, Georgia, at age 38. He was buried on 19 August 1975 at New Park Cemetery, Fort Gaines, Clay County, Georgia.

     Rebecca Ann Cannon married Middleton M. Bagwell, son of William Oscar Bagwell and Sallie Van Roberson, before September 1964.

     Mertie Emily Bagwell was born on 21 May 1905 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Daniel Franklin Bagwell and Laura Francis Keahey. As of before 1929,her married name was Blankenship. Mertie Emily Bagwell married J. T. Blankenship before 1929. Mertie Emily Bagwell died on 10 September 1977 in Early County, Georgia, at age 72. She was buried at Blakely Cemetery, Blakely, Early County, Georgia.

     J. T. Blankenship was born on 15 February 1908. He married Mertie Emily Bagwell, daughter of Daniel Franklin Bagwell and Laura Francis Keahey, before 1929. J. T. Blankenship died on 4 November 1973 at age 65.

     William Goddin Coleman was born in 1871.² He married Nora Frances Bagwell, daughter of Daniel Miller Bagwell and Sarah Ann Barnes, before 1894. William Goddin Coleman died in 1936.² He was buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Friday, Trinitiy County, Texas.²

     William Nelson Hays was born on 27 April 1876 in Texas, Washington County, Kentucky.¹ He married Emma Lee Bagwell, daughter of Henderson O'Neal Bagwell and Sarah Chrisantha "Cassie" James, in 1901.¹ William Nelson Hays died on 26 June 1935 in Pottsville, Washington County, Kentucky, at age 59.¹ He was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky.¹

     Ollie Irene Bagwell was born on 27 April 1917 in Marion County, Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of John J. Bagwell and Eva Alice Rollins.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Roseberry. Ollie Irene Bagwell married Harry Roseberry after 1935. Ollie Irene Bagwell died on 30 March 1993 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 75. She was buried on 1 April 1993 at Louisville Memorial Gardens, Shively, Jefferson County, Kentucky.