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     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

     Nellie M. (?) was born on 10 November 1940.¹ As of after 1955,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Garland 'Chubby' Bagwell, son of James Madison Bagwell and Eva G. Mitchell, after 1955. Nellie M. (?) died on 12 September 2005 at age 64.¹ She was buried at Kennesaw Memorial Park, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     Oakford Clark Bagwell was born on 7 January 1911 in Baxter County, Arkansas. He was the son of James William Bagwell and Lula Lamb. Oakford Clark Bagwell married Ollie Mae Perrin on 12 May 1953 at Woodruff County, Arkansas. Oakford Clark Bagwell died on 9 September 1965 in Tupelo, Jackson County, Arkansas, at age 54. He was buried on 12 September 1965 at White Church Cemetery, Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas.

     Paralee Bagwell is the daughter of James William Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields.

     Estelle Kendall was born on 20 November 1927 in Lumpkin County, Georgia.¹ She married George Truitt Bagwell, son of James Alex Bagwell and Ida M. Shankles, before 1951. As of circa 1958,her married name was Bagwell. Estelle Kendall died on 11 April 2016 in Georgia at age 88 In Memory

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Flat Creek Baptist Church for Mrs. Estelle Kendall Bagwell. Mrs. Bagwell was called for her final journey to her heavenly home on Monday, April 11, 2016 following an extended illness. The Rev. Joe Vernon, Pastor Mike Taylor, and Rev. Johnny Foster will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, April 14 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Little & Davenport Funeral Home.

Mrs. Bagwell, 88, was born in Lumpkin County to the late Mark and Mamie Kendall, and lived most of her life in Hall County. Married 58 years, she was a devoted wife and mother, and shared the role of mother and grandmother to many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Truitt Bagwell; daughter, Joan Elaine Bagwell; and her beloved cat, Rocky.

Hers was a life well lived and full of faith, strength, laughter and adventure. With her family and friends, Mrs. Bagwell traveled extensively. She visited all 50 states, Egypt, Israel, Italy, France and many other locations.

She was equally happy at home, organizing family Christmas parties and reunions; working in her gardens; and playing at the lake. With Truitt driving the boat and Estelle keeping a watchful eye, most of her nieces and nephews were taught to waterski and cherish the happy times together.

Mrs. Bagwell was also preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor Seabolt; brothers and sisters in law, Clyde and Ethel Kendall, C.T. and Jocelyn Kendall, J.B. Kendall and Herbert Kendall; sisters in law and brothers in law, Irene and S.R. Merritt, Jeanette and Theodore Smith, Helen and Thurmond McKinzey, Willie and Jessie Brown, Lorene and Boyd Brown, Herbert and Evelyn Bagwell, J.W. and Eula Mae Bagwell, Bunyan and Carolyn Bagwell.

She is survived by her sisters and brothers in law, Lela Bell Crenshaw, Hazel and Harold Collins, Loy Seabolt; sisters in law, Dolene Kendall and Drusilla Kendall; a host of loving nieces, nephews and families; a special caregivers.

Obituary courtesy of Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501.¹ She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery and Columbarium, Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia.¹

     William Henry Bagwell was born on 30 July 1898 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Nathaniel Bagwell and Sarah Alice Bayley. William Henry Bagwell married Jennie Clementine Simpkins on 31 December 1919 at Accomack County, Virginia. William Henry Bagwell died on 10 February 1966 in Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia, at age 67 and died as a result of injuries from an automobile accident on December 24, 1965. The imediate casue of death was Pulmonary Embolism from fracture of his left femur. He was buried at Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Jennie Clementine Simpkins was born on 10 June 1895 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ As of 31 December 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Henry Bagwell, son of Nathaniel Bagwell and Sarah Alice Bayley, on 31 December 1919 at Accomack County, Virginia. Jennie Clementine Simpkins died on 11 May 1979 in Accomack, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 83.¹ She was buried at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Kenneth Lowell Bagwell was born on 21 October 1934 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Jennie Clementine Simpkins. Enlisted in the US Army and served as a Private First Class. Kenneth Lowell Bagwell married Betty Lou Byrd on 16 December 1957 at Accomack County, Virginia. Kenneth Lowell Bagwell died on 4 October 2014 at age 79. He was buried at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

     Robert Leander Bagwell was born on 29 May 1928 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Jennie Clementine Simpkins. He served as a Specialist 3 (SP3) in the US Army during the Korean War from 17 June 1954 to 28 May 1956.¹ Robert Leander Bagwell died on 24 December 2008 in Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 80.¹ He was buried at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Nathaniel Bagwell was born on 20 December 1875 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of W. E. Kellam and Mary Bagwell. Nathaniel Bagwell married Sarah Alice Bayley on 3 September 1893 at Drummond Town, Virginia. Nathaniel Bagwell died on 6 March 1920 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 44. He was buried on 8 March 1920 at Graysville Cemetery, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Sarah Alice Bayley was also known as Alice Bailey. Sarah Alice Bayley was also known as Alice Custis. She was born in 1872 in Accomack County, Virginia. She married Nathaniel Bagwell, son of W. E. Kellam and Mary Bagwell, on 3 September 1893 at Drummond Town, Virginia. As of 3 September 1893,her married name was Bagwell. Sarah Alice Bayley died on 5 June 1933 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was buried on 7 June 1933 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Nathaniel Bagwell Jr. was born on 4 November 1906 in Virginia. He was the son of Nathaniel Bagwell and Sarah Alice Bayley. Nathaniel Bagwell Jr. married Bessie Alma Jones after 1930. Nathaniel Bagwell Jr. died in January 1988 at age 81.

     Charlie Benjamin Bagwell was born on 5 April 1902 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Nathaniel Bagwell and Sarah Alice Bayley. Charlie Benjamin Bagwell married Viola Roberts on 6 February 1921 at Accomack County, Virginia.¹ Charlie Benjamin Bagwell died on 8 September 1991 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 89.