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     Almeda Jean Bagwell was born in June 1892 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson.¹ Almeda Jean Bagwell appeared on the 1900 United States Federal Census for 15th District, Montgomery County, Tennessee, enumerated on 15 June 1900.¹

     John Alva Bagwell was born on 7 December 1894 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson.² John Alva Bagwell appeared on the 1900 United States Federal Census for 15th District, Montgomery County, Tennessee, enumerated on 15 June 1900.² He married Mollie Jellie Carney circa 1916.³ John Alva Bagwell married Clara Shook before 1930. John Alva Bagwell died on 7 July 1955 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 60


John Bagwell was born on December 7, 1894 in Tennessee, the son of Jacob Bagwell and Frances (Caldwell) Bagwell.

A janitor for Lowe & Campbell and living at 1033 18th Avenue North in Nashville, he was 60 years old and a widower when he died of bilateral pulmonary edema at Meharry Hubbard Hospital on July 7, 1955. Burial was six days later in Greenwood Cemetery, Nashville.

The above is from his Death Certificate, with his daughter at 1033 18th Avenue North as the informant.¹


He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹

     Clarence Newman Bagwell was born on 17 June 1898 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Thomas Lee Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Fisher. Clarence Newman Bagwell was born in 1899 in Auburn, Logan County, Kentucky. He married Ester M. Groseclose on 25 June 1919 at Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Clarence Newman Bagwell died on 20 April 1955 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, at age 56.¹ He was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.¹

     Jacob Columbus Bagwell was also known as Jacob Christopher Columbus Bagwell. He was born on 30 July 1899 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson.¹ Jacob Columbus Bagwell appeared on the 1900 United States Federal Census for 15th District, Montgomery County, Tennessee, enumerated on 15 June 1900.¹ He married Ada Whittaker on 5 July 1946 at Williamson County, Tennessee. Jacob Columbus Bagwell died on 17 October 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 60.

     Howard Bagwell was born in 1901 in Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson. Howard Bagwell died on 16 November 1910 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. He was buried at Mount Herman Community Church Cemetery, Hickory Point, Montgomery County, Tennessee.¹

     Bessie G. Bagwell was born on 21 August 1904 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson. Bessie G. Bagwell died on 12 August 1954 in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 49. She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee.

     Robert Elmer Bagwell was born on 30 January 1907 in Montgomery County, Tennessee. He was the son of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson. He enlisted in the US Army during World War II. Robert Elmer Bagwell married Queen Mable Tandy after 1946. Robert Elmer Bagwell died on 1 January 1997 in Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, at age 89. He was buried at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     William Lawrence Bagwell was born on 7 August 1909 in Hickory Point, Davidson County, Tennessee. He was the son of Jacob Bagwell and Francis R. Thompson. William Lawrence Bagwell married Camille Carey after 1941. He enlisted on 3 September 1943 in the US Army during World War II. William Lawrence Bagwell died on 23 September 1992 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 83. He was buried on 29 September 1992 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

     Ester M. Groseclose was born on 11 June 1898 in Iowa. As of 25 June 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clarence Newman Bagwell, son of Thomas Lee Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Fisher, on 25 June 1919 at Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Ester M. Groseclose died on 24 January 1986 in Brewster, Okanogan County, Washington, at age 87.

     James Verle Davis was born in 1920. He married Evelyn Atrell Bagwell, daughter of William Shelby Bagwell and Hazel Galloway, after 1935. James Verle Davis died in 2009.

     Raymond Harrison Bagwell was born on 7 April 1926. He was the son of Claude Harrison Bagwell and Era Webb. He enlisted in the US Army on 15 September 1944 during World War II at. Raymond Harrison Bagwell married Sylvia Folsom on 28 February 1948 at Pike County, Arkansas. Raymond Harrison Bagwell died on 1 September 2006 at age 80. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas.

     James Wallace Bagwell was born on 27 December 1935.¹ He was the son of Claude Harrison Bagwell and Era Webb. James Wallace Bagwell married Judith Lorraine Daniels on 1 February 1958 at Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas. James Wallace Bagwell died on 14 May 2002 at age 66.¹ He was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     Jack C. Bagwell was also known as J. C. Bagwell. He was born on 30 August 1931. He was the son of Claude Harrison Bagwell and Era Webb. Jack C. Bagwell married Maudie May Lamb on 31 July 1950. Jack C. Bagwell died on 29 April 2007 at age 75. He was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Pike County, Arkansas.

     Maudie May Lamb was born on 16 October 1935 in Arkansas. As of 31 July 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jack C. Bagwell, son of Claude Harrison Bagwell and Era Webb, on 31 July 1950. Maudie May Lamb died on 7 December 2003 at age 68. She was buried at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Pike County, Arkansas.

     Ricky Don Bagwell was born on 26 March 1961 in Nashville, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of James Wallace Bagwell and Judith Lorraine Daniels. Ricky Don Bagwell died on 21 January 1962 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.¹ He was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     Marguerite Germaine Andrews was also known as Germaine Marguerite Andrews. She was born on 8 October 1932. As of after 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married Dallas Maryland Bagwell Jr., son of Dallas Maryland Bagwell and Nobie Estelle Webb, after 1946. Marguerite Germaine Andrews died on 3 May 2007 at age 74. She was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

     Nina Ruth Hall was born on 25 June 1934 in Springhill, Faulkner County, Arkansas.¹ As of 30 March 1954,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Perry Bagwell, son of Dallas Maryland Bagwell and Nobie Estelle Webb, on 30 March 1954 at Pike County, Arkansas. Nina Ruth Hall died on 8 January 2012 in Pope County, Arkansas, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Billstown Cemetery, Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas.¹

     Gene Black married Ima Lee Bagwell, daughter of Clifford Lee Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Smith, on 19 February 1946 at Jefferson County, Alabama. Gene Black died before 1965.

     Elmer Ray Bagwell was born on 18 November 1913 in Arkansas. He was the son of Seaborn Franklin Bagwell and Cora Walker. Elmer Ray Bagwell married Sonja Marvene Younger on 16 November 1942. Elmer Ray Bagwell married Mary Anna (?) before 1945. Elmer Ray Bagwell died on 7 November 1992 in Midland, Texas, at age 78. He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Midland, Texas.

     Delmer D. Bagwell was born on 3 June 1922 in Arkansas. He was the son of Seaborn Franklin Bagwell and Cora Walker. Delmer D. Bagwell died on 16 June 1939 in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, at age 17. He was buried at Carolan Cemetery, Carolan, Logan County, Arkansas.

     Thelma Faye Bagwell was born on 16 July 1910 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Seaborn Franklin Bagwell and Cora Walker. As of 23 April 1942,her married name was Fuller. Thelma Faye Bagwell married Jack Fuller on 23 April 1942. Thelma Faye Bagwell died on 26 June 1998 in Hemet, California, at age 87. She was cremated ; Cremains scattered in the Rose Garden.

     Jack Fuller was born on 3 February 1903. He married Thelma Faye Bagwell, daughter of Seaborn Franklin Bagwell and Cora Walker, on 23 April 1942. Jack Fuller died on 13 March 1980 in Hemet, Riverside County, California, at age 77.

     Mary Anna (?) was born on 11 May 1924. As of before 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elmer Ray Bagwell, son of Seaborn Franklin Bagwell and Cora Walker, before 1945. Mary Anna (?) died on 29 March 1987 in Midland, California, at age 62. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Midland, Midland County, Texas.

     Sonja Marvene Younger was born on 2 December 1922 in St. James, Stone County, Arkansas. As of 16 November 1942,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elmer Ray Bagwell, son of Seaborn Franklin Bagwell and Cora Walker, on 16 November 1942. Sonja Marvene Younger died on 2 February 2007 in Midland, Midland County, Texas, at age 84 Sonja Marvene Manning of Midland went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2007.

She was born on December 2, 1922 in Saint James, Arkansas to Cora Greenway and Stanley Younger.

It was in Arkansas that she got her education, married and had two of her children.

Sonja's family moved to Texas in 1957, and it was there that she gave birth to her last child.

She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.

Sonja was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brother Boyce, her husband John Manning, and daughter Jama Davis, and twin sister Melvene Williams.

She leaves behind her son Jack Bagwell and wife Dixie, and daughter Gwen Bagwell. Granddaughter Robin Grosse, and her husband David, their children, Jonathan and Brian Grosse. Granddaughter Jacqueline Bagwell, Granddaughter Samantha Blackwood and husband Jeff, and their children Baylee and Daegan. Grandson Chad Venters.

She also leaves behind two sisters' Elsie Davis and Pauline Reeves, Brother Sam Younger and many nieces and nephews.

Sonja's family was her joy, and she will be missed greatly but her family knows that they will see her again in her new home in Heaven where her body will once again be whole.

The family will be having private services and requests in Lieu of flowers, donations would be made to: Hospice of Midland.

Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on February 6, 2007.

     Melba Webb was born on 4 October 1936 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ira Andrew Bagwell, son of Parker George Bagwell and Myrtle Clark, after 1950. Melba Webb died on 7 February 2016 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 79 Melba Webb Bagwell, 79, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born October 4, 1936 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Marvin and Margaret Elizabeth Israel Webb and widow of Ira Andrew Bagwell.

She was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church.

Surviving are her daughters, Kim B. Duncan and spouse, Roger Duncan of Boiling Springs, SC; Lisa B. Arteaga and Tammy B. Smith, both of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Martha Bridges of Spartanburg, SC; and brother, Thomas Webb of Greenwood, SC; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother and two sisters.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, conducted by the Rev. Charles Hall. Visitation will follow at Lisa Arteaga’s home. She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Leslie B. Brandon was born on 19 June 1915 in Decker, New Mexico. As of 31 October 1934,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edgar Andrew Bagwell, son of James Wooster Bagwell and Myrtle Prigmore, on 31 October 1934 at Coke County, Texas. Leslie B. Brandon died on 3 June 1988 in Tom Greene County, Texas, at age 72. She was buried at Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee, Coke County, Texas.

     Nell Gwen Bagwell was born on 13 March 1945 in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Elmer Ray Bagwell and Sonja Marvene Younger. Nell Gwen Bagwell died on 20 January 2016 in Texas at age 70 January 20, 2016 Nell Gwen Bagwell, 70, of Midland, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved nephew, Chad Venters. Also surviving is her brother, Jack Bagwell, his wife Dixie; their three daughters, Robin Grosse, her husband David, and their children Jonathan and Brian Grosse and their wives; Jacque Bagwell; Samantha Blackwood and her husband Jeff and their children, Baylee and Daegan Blackwood. Preceding her in death were her mother, Sonja Marvene Manning; father, Elmer Ray Bagwell; and sister, Jama Dell Venters. Gwen was born March 13, 1945, in Boonville Arkansas to Sonja Marvene Manning and Elmer Ray Bagwell. She then proceeded to move to Midland in 1957 where she lived for 59 years. In Midland, she owned and operated a quaint beauty shop that she held dear to her heart. She loved each one of her customers and made sure to give them the best experience she could. She found joy in cooking, and would often make meals for those in need. She also enjoyed gardening and yard work. Any stray pet that found its way to Gwen's house was welcomed with love, warmth and food. She had a heart of gold. Gwen accepted Jesus as her Savior at Temple Baptist, along with her mother and sister. In later years, she attended Ranchland Heights Baptist Church. Even in her last days, she put everyone else's needs above her own. She lived out the words of Philippians 2:3 which says, "Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." Gwen truly had a servant's heart. We rejoice knowing that Gwen is now in heaven with her Maker. Gwen will be missed by many, but never forgotten. She touched the hearts of everyone she came in contact with and left them better than she found them. Gwen's family would like to thank Senior Care Rehabilitation and Hospice of Midland for taking care of her in her last days. They would also like to thank her dear friends Jeanette Cockrell, Abby Garrett, Betty Kirby, and all of her beloved customers for the love and support they showed her. There will be no services held, as per Gwen's request.
Published in Midland Reporter-Telegram on Jan. 31, 2016.

     Cindi Henderson married Charles G. Driggers, son of Charles Bennie Driggers and Dorothy Jones, on 13 June 1975.

     Mary Annie Clark was born on 2 May 1902 in Transylvannia County, North Carolina.¹ As of before 1934,her married name was Bagwell. She married Frank Feaster Bagwell, son of John Christopher Bagwell and Mary Adeline Cisson, before 1934. Mary Annie Clark died on 20 July 1994 in Bevard, Transylvannia County, North Carolina, at age 92.¹ She was buried at Carsons Creek Baptist Church, Transylvannia County, North Carolina.¹

     Joseph Donald Bagwell Sr. was born on 23 January 1934. He was the son of Frank Feaster Bagwell and Mary Annie Clark. Joseph Donald Bagwell Sr. died on 16 January 2016 at age 81 Joseph Donald Bagwell Sr was born January 23, 1934, in Brevard, North Carolina, son of Frank Feaster and Annie (Clark) Bagwell. He departed this life January 16, 2016, at his home in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 24 days.

Joseph served his Country with the US Air Force and was a member of UAW #1482. He was a machinist for McDonald Douglas Aircraft Manufacturing. Joseph never complained, was a kind hearted and stubborn man, yet gentle and would give you the shirt off his back if necessary.

He is survived by five daughters, Deborah Lara of Norwalk, California, Theresa Cox of Asheville, North Carolina, Geraldine Thomas (Tim) of St. Paul, Minnesota, Cheryl Woods of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Barbie James of Salem, Arkansas; six sons, Philip Bagwell (Leslie) of Salem, Arkansas, Joe Bagwell Jr (Rhonda) of Greenville, Tennessee, Michael Bagwell of Balsam Grove, North Carolina, Jimmy Canulli and Joey Canulli, both of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Chuck Deakins of Gassville, Arkansas; two sisters, Elaine Pridemore (Daniel) of Obrien, Florida, and Adele Ashburn (Don Edmondson) of Miami, Florida; one brother, Frank Foster Bagwell (Shirley) of Madison Heights, Virginia; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Raylene Locke.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in Barker Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM with Bro. Allen Cartwright officiating. Interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery in Salem, Arkansas, with arrangements entrusted to Barker Funeral Home of Salem. Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 20, from 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Jacob Raeber, Stephen Eubanks, Jarrod Cook and Charles Deakins. He was buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, Viola, Fulton County, Arkansas.