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     Nancy Lee Clark married Floyd Donald Bagwell, son of Adrian Leroy Bagwell and Evie Thompson, on 1 October 1960.

     Richard Eugene Bagwell was born on 25 May 1936 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of Adrian Leroy Bagwell and Evie Thompson. He served as a Private First Class in the US Army. Richard Eugene Bagwell married Janet Sue Clark on 29 September 1962 at Summitt County, Ohio. Richard Eugene Bagwell died on 29 January 2016 at age 79
Richard Bagwell, 79, went home to be with the Lord January 29, 2016. Richard was born May 25, 1936 in Akron to the late Adrian and Evie Bagwell.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired with over 40 years of service as a meat cutter with the Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Company. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and Barberton Masonic Lodge #750 and was an avid collector of antique engines.

Richard was preceded in death by his brother, David. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janet; sons, Richard and Timothy Bagwell; granddaughters, Tina (Ray) Colegrove and Beth Bagwell; four great grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319 (SR619) with Rev. Glenn Rogers, Jr, Rev. Curt Hecker and Rev. Mike LaMar officiating. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To leave a special message online for the family, visit our website at www.schermesserfh.com.
He was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina County, Ohio.

     Persephoni Yates is the child of Matthew Spencer Yates and Brittany Kay Bagwell.¹

     Matthew Spencer Yates is the son of George Denton.¹ Matthew Spencer Yates married Brittany Kay Bagwell, daughter of Charles Burton Bagwell Jr. and Sandra Kay Mahler, on 4 November 2015.¹

     Sarah E. Mead was born in October 1864 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Lewis. As of circa 1889,her married name was Bagwell. Sarah E. Mead married William F. Bagwell, son of Aaron Bagwell and Roseline (?), circa 1889. As of after 1900,her married name was Holcomb. Sarah E. Mead married W. M. Holcomb after 1900.

     Mary E. Bagwell was born on 13 March 1889 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.¹ As of circa 1906,her married name was Miles. Mary E. Bagwell married Luther Miles circa 1906. Mary E. Bagwell died on 15 July 1966 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 77.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.¹

     Luther Miles married Mary E. Bagwell, daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead, circa 1906.

     Elizabeth Lewis was born in 1833 in Georgia. She died in 1902 in Craighead County, Arkansas.

     W. M. Holcomb married Sarah E. Mead, daughter of Elizabeth Lewis, after 1900.

     Elizabeth Bagwell was also known as Mary Elizabeth Bagwell. She was born in February 1892 in Arkansas. She was the daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead. As of between 1906 and 1908,her married name was Miles. Elizabeth Bagwell married Luther Miles between 1906 and 1908 at Arkansas. Elizabeth Bagwell died on 6 March 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, at age 74.

     James A. Bagwell was born in January 1895 in Arkansas. He was the son of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.

     Albert Bagwell is the son of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.

     Jennie Pearl Bagwell was also known as Pearl Bagwell. She was born in August 1897 in Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead.¹ As of 16 November 1913,her married name was Byerly. Jennie Pearl Bagwell married John Wesley Byerly on 16 November 1913 at Bay County, Arkansas. Jennie Pearl Bagwell died on 13 April 1969 at age 71.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.¹

     John Wesley Byerly was born on 21 October 1891 in Marshall County, Kentucky. He married Jennie Pearl Bagwell, daughter of William F. Bagwell and Sarah E. Mead, on 16 November 1913 at Bay County, Arkansas. John Wesley Byerly died on 5 September 1984 at age 92. He was buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas.¹

     Littleton Bagwell was born circa 1795 in North Carolina. He lived in 1830 in Lawrence County, Arkansas. He married Mahala "Mary" Brown on 20 February 1834.

     William Bagwell was born in 1822 in North Carolina. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell. William Bagwell married Nelly McVay before 1847. William Bagwell and Nelly McVay lived in 1850 in Powell, Greene County, Arkansas. William Bagwell died circa 1856 in Arkansas.

     Nelly McVay was born in 1826 in Tennessee. As of before 1847,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Bagwell, son of Littleton Bagwell, before 1847. Nelly McVay and William Bagwell lived in 1850 in Powell, Greene County, Arkansas.

     Joseph H. Bagwell was born circa 1847 in Arkansas. He was the son of William Bagwell and Nelly McVay.

     Aaron Bagwell was born circa 1849 in Arkansas. He was the son of William Bagwell and Nelly McVay.

     Mahala "Mary" Brown married Littleton Bagwell on 20 February 1834.

     Nora Mae Chewning was born on 23 July 1896 in Texas.¹ As of 2 September 1918,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willie Nelson Bagwell, son of David Thompson (Thomps) Bagwell and Ada Tinsey Russell, on 2 September 1918 at Sevier County, Arkansas. Nora Mae Chewning died on 31 August 1975 at age 79.¹ She was buried at Red Lick Cemetery, Red Lick, Bowie County, Texas.¹

     Thomas Clyde Bagwell was also known as Clyde Bagwell. He was born on 25 December 1921 in Horatio, Sevier County, Arkansas. He was the son of Willie Nelson Bagwell and Nora Mae Chewning. Thomas Clyde Bagwell married Wilma Jean Edwards on 30 April 1951. Thomas Clyde Bagwell died on 31 March 2016 in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, at age 94

Thomas "Clyde" Bagwell, of Texarkana, Texas, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was 94 years old. Clyde was born on December 25, 1921, to Will Nelson Bagwell and Nora Chewning Bagwell in Horatio, Arkansas.

While growing up, Clyde lived in Horatio, DeKalb, and Texarkana with his siblings Edith Brower Qualls, Will C. Bagwell, and Jimmie C. Bagwell. After the war, Clyde worked as at the Pine Bluff Arsenal in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and the FAA and VA Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He later worked at the Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, Oklahoma and Texarkana, Texas, and the Lone Star Ordinance Plant in Hooks, Texas until retiring from the Federal Government.

Clyde belonged to the American Legion where he received his 50 year membership award in 2015. He was a member of the National Association of Federal Retired Employees. Volunteer work with The Boy Scouts of America and the Westlawn Junior High and Texas High Band Booster Clubs was also important.

Most importantly, Clyde was an active member of Westlawn Missionary Church for over 53 years.

Clyde had a distinguished military career serving with the US Navy in 1937 until 1945. His World War II Service as a boiler operator was on the USS Fairfax, the USS Laramie, the USS Baltimore, the USS Montpelier, and the USS Shenandoah.

Clyde Bagwell was, without apology, deeply proud of his family, his faith and his country. He loved to share stories from his time of service in World War II. He enjoyed time spent with his family. He loved any time spent fishing. Clyde never met a stranger. He was always eager to share a good fish tale or a war story. He treasured his friends, and he never was too busy to spend a moment with you.

Clyde is survived by his loving wife of 64 years and 11 months, Jean Edwards Bagwell and his children Thomas "Dale" Bagwell (Susan) of Spring, Texas and Lynn Bagwell Park (Bill) of Texarkana, Texas. Survivors also include grandchildren Noah Thomas Bagwell of Nanjing, China, Zak Bagwell (Ely) of Nanjing, China, Samantha Weesner (Roy) of Spring, Texas, Bryan Park (Rebecca) of Gonzales, Texas, Katelyn Park of Texarkana, Texas and two great grandchildren, Owen Bagwell and Oliver Weesner. A niece, Leta Qualls Easterwood of Temple, Texas, and a nephew, Ray Bagwell of Paducah, Kentucky, along with other extended family and many friends also survive Clyde.

His parents and siblings preceded him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Monday, April 4th at Chapelwood Funeral Home with Steve Reeves and Tom Sannes officiating. Graveside services will be at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens following the funeral. He was buried at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, Wake Village, Bowie Chapel, Texas.

     Wilma Jean Edwards was born on 24 March 1932 in Rye, Arkansas. As of 30 April 1951,her married name was Bagwell. She married Thomas Clyde Bagwell, son of Willie Nelson Bagwell and Nora Mae Chewning, on 30 April 1951. Wilma Jean Edwards died on 12 April 2022 in Texarkana, Texas, at age 90

Wilma Jean Edwards Bagwell, age 90, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at her residence.


Mrs. Bagwell was born March 24, 1932 in Rye, Arkansas. She was retired from JC Penney and was a member of the Westlawn Missionary Baptist Church.


She loved gardening, cooking and decorative painting.


She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Clyde Bagwell.


She is survived by her children, Dale Bagwell and wife Susan of Spring, Texas and Lynn Park and husband Bill of Texarkana, Texas; two brothers, James Edwards and wife Jean of Warren, Arkansas and Billy Mac Edwards and wife Fronie of Hermitage, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Bryan Park, Katelyn Park, Noah Bagwell, Zachary Bagwell and Samantha Weesner; five great grandchildren, Owen Bagwell, Oliver Weesner, Harriet Weesner, Jack Park, Charlie Park and numerous other relatives.


Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.



She was buried on 15 April 2022 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Texarkana, Texas.

     Thomas Dale Bagwell is the son of Thomas Clyde Bagwell and Wilma Jean Edwards. Thomas Dale Bagwell married Susan Louise Gore on 1 September 1973.

     Lynn Bagwell is the daughter of Thomas Clyde Bagwell and Wilma Jean Edwards. Lynn Bagwell married Bill Park after 1970.

     Dollie Caddell was born in 1907. As of before 1925,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Hugie Bagwell, son of Americus Madison Bagwell and Mary Eva Lena Smith, before 1925. Dollie Caddell died in 1992.

     Clovis Wayne Bagwell was born on 13 October 1925 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of John Hugie Bagwell and Dollie Caddell. He was a Private in US Army during World War II.¹ Clovis Wayne Bagwell married Mary Helen Kilgore on 19 May 1944 at Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma. Clovis Wayne Bagwell died on 23 November 1978 in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, at age 53.¹ He was buried at Frederick Memorial Cemetery, Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma.¹

     Mary Helen Kilgore was born on 22 February 1926.¹ As of 19 May 1944,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clovis Wayne Bagwell, son of John Hugie Bagwell and Dollie Caddell, on 19 May 1944 at Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma. Mary Helen Kilgore died on 5 February 2009 at age 82.¹ She was buried at Frederick Memorial Cemetery, Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma.¹

     Hubert Frederick Bagwell was born on 19 December 1934 in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Madison Bagwell and Eva G. Mitchell. Hubert Frederick Bagwell married Jo B. (?) after 1950. Hubert Frederick Bagwell died on 5 April 2016 in Georgia at age 81
Hubert Frederick “Fred” Bagwell, age 81, of Kennesaw, Georgia passed away April 5, 2016 after losing his battle with cancer. Funeral Services were held at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Tommy Foster officiating. Interment was at Kennesaw Memorial Park.

Fred was born in Marietta December 19, 1934 to James Madison Bagwell and Eva Mitchell Bagwell, both of whom preceded Mr. Bagwell in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother William “Bill” Bagwell.

He was a former member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Marietta, where he taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country for 14 years. Mr. Bagwell had worked at Lockheed two different times during the 50’s and 60’s and was part of the original C-5 rollout. He was a successful business owner of Fred Bagwell and Son Automotive for over 25 years and was a multi-talented individual who enjoyed being creative with his hands doing leatherwork and woodworking. He loved music and was very talented in many areas. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and hike the mountain trails. He was a member of the Riverbend Gun Club in Cumming, the Kennesaw Masonic Lodge # 33 F&AM, and the Lockheed Retirees.

He is survived by his wife, three children, three siblings, 11 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to Bagwell relatives, Fred leaves behind seven sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law from the Bennett family.¹
He was buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     William Garland 'Chubby' Bagwell was born on 4 July 1937.¹ He was the son of James Madison Bagwell and Eva G. Mitchell. William Garland 'Chubby' Bagwell married Nellie M. (?) after 1955. William Garland 'Chubby' Bagwell died on 27 March 2006 at age 68.¹ He was buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹