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     Thomas Ray Bagwell was born on 18 March 1939 in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas. He was the son of Harvie Jay Bagwell and Lorine Lavere McQuay. Thomas Ray Bagwell married Ruth Moore before 1958. Thomas Ray Bagwell married Carmeta Stogsdill on 19 January 1980. Thomas Ray Bagwell died on 16 January 2003 in Emboden, Lawrence County, Arkansas, at age 63. He was buried at Old Lebanon Cemetery, Eaton, Lawrence County, Arkansas.

     William James Bagwell was born on 11 December 1948 in Parkin County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Harvie Jay Bagwell and Lorine Lavere McQuay. William James Bagwell died on 13 July 2003 in Powhatan, Lawrence County, Arkansas, at age 54.¹ He was buried at Powhatan, Lawrence County, Arkansas.¹

     Wayne Bagwell is the son of Harvie Jay Bagwell and Lorine Lavere McQuay.

     Harvie Jay Bagwell Jr. was born on 13 September 1953 in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. He was the son of Harvie Jay Bagwell and Lorine Lavere McQuay. Harvie Jay Bagwell Jr. died on 24 August 2021 in Powhatan, Lawrence County, Arkansas, at age 67


Harvie Jay Bagwell, 67 of Powhatan, died August 24, 2021, at his residence. Born September 13, 1953, in Jonesboro; son of the late, Harvie Jay Sr. and Lorine McQuay Bagwell.

He was a self-employed local land contour surveyor and an avid outdoorsman. Jay enjoyed having pets, being in the woods, and hunting and fishing.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Thomas and William Bagwell; and three sisters, Wanda Caron, Renea Mans and Joy Shanks; and his best dog, Bandit.

Survivors include his daughter, Priscilla (Michael) Cobble of Minturn; two sons, Casey Bagwell of Powhatan, and Nick (Chasity) Bagwell of Imboden; six grandchildren, Ethan Pickett, Remington and Jayde Cobble, Baylor, Owen and Avie Lee Bagwell; two brothers, Louie Wayne (Wilma) Bagwell of Powhatan and Wesley Bagwell of Mt. Home; two sisters, Judy Merrel and Tina Brunson both of Jonesboro; a nephew but like his brother, Garry Bagwell of Ash Flat; and his puppy, Rascal; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside service conducted Thursday, August 26, 2021; at 6:30 P.M. in the Powhatan Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Will Lynch, Richard Bowker, Michael Cobble and Chad Orrick.


He was buried on 26 August 2021 at Powhatan Cemetery, Powhatan, Lawrence County, Arkansas.

     Wesley Bagwell is the son of Harvie Jay Bagwell and Lorine Lavere McQuay.

     William Alfred Bagwell was born on 12 April 1914 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Thomas James Bagwell and Hattie Jane Wagner. William Alfred Bagwell married Roma Evelyn McQuay on 4 April 1936 at Lawrence County, Arkansas. He served in the US Army during World War II from from 10 August 1942 to 16 November 1945. William Alfred Bagwell died on 15 September 1974 at age 60.¹ He was buried at Markham Cemetery, Egypt, Lawrence County, Arkansas.¹

     Roma Evelyn McQuay was born on 26 July 1917 in Arkansas.¹ As of 4 April 1936,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Alfred Bagwell, son of Thomas James Bagwell and Hattie Jane Wagner, on 4 April 1936 at Lawrence County, Arkansas. Roma Evelyn McQuay died on 26 May 1993 at age 75.¹ She was buried at Markham Cemetery, Egypt, Lawrence County, Arkansas.¹

     Cazie B. Bagwell was born on 7 March 1924.¹ He was the son of Thomas James Bagwell and Amanda Lucinda Gann. He served as a SERGEANT in the US Army during World War II.¹ Cazie B. Bagwell died on 5 November 1981 at age 57.¹ He was buried at Markham Cemetery, Egypt, Lawrence County, Arkansas.¹

     Walter Bagwell is the son of Thomas James Bagwell and Hattie Jane Wagner.

     Arthur Ostes Bagwell was born on 16 June 1919.¹ He was the son of Thomas James Bagwell and Hattie Jane Wagner. Arthur Ostes Bagwell married Janie Gray before 1941. He served in the US Army during World War II.¹ Arthur Ostes Bagwell died on 19 March 1989 at age 69.¹ He was buried at Whittaker Cemetery, Minturn, Lawrence County, Arkansas.¹

     Josie Marie Bagwell was also known as Josephine Marie Bagwell. She was born on 2 March 1929 in Wilter Ridge, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Thomas James Bagwell and Amanda Lucinda Gann. As of July 1946,her married name was Smith. Josie Marie Bagwell married George L. Smith in July 1946 at Arkansas. As of after 1957,her married name was Collins. Josie Marie Bagwell married Gervace Wright Collins Sr. after 1957. Josie Marie Bagwell died on 10 July 1997 in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, at age 68. She was buried at Joe Slater Memorial Cemetery, Wright City, McCurtain County, Oklahoma.

     Lula Gallups was born on 27 October 1896. As of before 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joseph William Bagwell, son of George N. Bagwell and Martha Lee Chambliss, before 1920. Lula Gallups died on 30 July 1976 at age 79. She was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Eva Virginia Bagwell was born on 2 October 1920. She was the daughter of Joseph William Bagwell and Lula Gallups. As of before 1960,her married name was Helton. Eva Virginia Bagwell married (?) Helton before 1960. Eva Virginia Bagwell died on 21 April 1995 at age 74. She was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Cecil Bagwell died on 14 November 1926. He was born on 14 November 1926. He was the son of James Mearn Bagwell and Claudia L. Campbell. Cecil Bagwell was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Infant Bagwell died on 12 May 1917. Infant Bagwell was born on 12 May 1917. Infant Bagwell was the child of James Mearn Bagwell and Claudia L. Campbell. Infant Bagwell was buried at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.

     Fornie B. Bagwell was born on 28 October 1915 in Ragland, St. Clair County, Alabama.¹ He was the son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell. Fornie B. Bagwell married Doris Estelle Jones on 14 November 1937. He served as a Private in the US Army during World War II.¹ Fornie B. Bagwell died on 24 November 2004 in Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois, at age 89.¹ He was buried at Egyptian Memorial Gardens, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois.¹

     Ruth Bagwell was born on 28 October 1915 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell. As of after 1933,her married name was Jones. Ruth Bagwell married Clyde Jones after 1933. Ruth Bagwell died on 24 November 2004 at age 89.

     Otis Lester Bagwell Jr. was born on 19 October 1922 in Alabama. He was the son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell. Otis Lester Bagwell Jr. died on 28 February 1989 in Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma, at age 66.

     Dorse Ralph Bagwell was also known as Ralph Bagwell. He was born on 24 December 1924 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell. He enlisted in the US Navy on 15 June 1943 and served during World War II and was release on 18 April 1946. He served on the USS Sanders (DE-40) in 1943 which was an Evarts class destroyer escort .

He served on the USS Leutze (DD-481) in 1944 and 1945 which was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II.

He served on the USS Kent Island (AG-78/AKS-26) in 1946 which as was a Belle Isle-class miscellaneous auxiliary acquired by the U.S. Navy shortly before the end of World War II. She was used to transport personnel and cargo. Dorse Ralph Bagwell married Wanda Marie Buckingham on 30 December 1951 at Pigott, Arkansas. Dorse Ralph Bagwell died on 30 October 1987 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois, at age 62.¹ He was buried at Zeigler Cemetery, Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois.¹

     Arvel Dean Bagwell was born on 13 April 1927 in Carterville, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell. He served in the US Navy during World War II and was SG (Qualified in subamarines).¹ Arvel Dean Bagwell married Dorothy Lillian Brumm on 22 October 1960.¹ Arvel Dean Bagwell died on 30 November 1993 in Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois, at age 66.¹ He was buried on 3 December 1993 at Zeigler Cemetery, Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois.¹

     John Lee Bagwell was born on 27 December 1928 in Carterville, Williamson County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell. He served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean War.¹ John Lee Bagwell married Carolyn A. Unknown on 19 July 1975. John Lee Bagwell died on 11 May 1993 at age 64.¹ He was buried at Saint Aloysius Cemetery, Royalton, Franklin County, Illinois.¹

     Carolyn A. Unknown married John Lee Bagwell, son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell, on 19 July 1975.

     Doris Estelle Jones was born on 16 March 1916 in Missouri. As of 14 November 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Fornie B. Bagwell, son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell, on 14 November 1937. Doris Estelle Jones died on 21 January 2001 in Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois, at age 84. She was buried at Egyptian Memorial Gardens, Herrin, Williamson County, Illinois.

     Howard Fornie Bagwell was born on 23 July 1939 in Zeigler, Franklin County, Illinois. He was the son of Fornie B. Bagwell and Doris Estelle Jones. Howard Fornie Bagwell married Judith Ann Shumaker on 19 September 1959 at Carbondale, Illinois. Howard Fornie Bagwell died on 25 November 2008 in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia, at age 69.

     Judith Ann Shumaker married Howard Fornie Bagwell, son of Fornie B. Bagwell and Doris Estelle Jones, on 19 September 1959 at Carbondale, Illinois.

     Kevin Howard Bagwell is the son of Howard Fornie Bagwell and Judith Ann Shumaker. Kevin Howard Bagwell married Marvette (?) after 1979.

     Mark W. Bagwell is the son of Howard Fornie Bagwell and Judith Ann Shumaker. Mark W. Bagwell married Connie (?) after 1980.

     Melanie Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Howard Fornie Bagwell and Judith Ann Shumaker.

     Leuna Bagwell is the daughter of Fornie B. Bagwell and Doris Estelle Jones.

     John Poole Poole was born on 28 January 1774 in Granville, North Carolina. He married Mary Polly Coleman in 1800 at South Carolina. John Poole Poole died on 2 January 1848 in Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 73.