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     Mary Bertie Lee "Bertie" Rochester was born on 28 December 1912 in Washington. As of 12 September 1931,her married name was Bagwell. She married Frank Joshua Bagwell, son of George Washington Bagwell and Katherine "Kate" Miessen, on 12 September 1931.¹ Mary Bertie Lee "Bertie" Rochester died on 9 January 1990 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, at age 77. She was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.

     Joseph Arthur Bagwell was born on 24 December 1936 in Washington. He was the son of Frank Joshua Bagwell and Mary Bertie Lee "Bertie" Rochester. Joseph Arthur Bagwell married Cynthia (?) after 1950. Joseph Arthur Bagwell died on 15 August 2015 at age 78
Wenatchee Valley, WA

Joe Arthur Bagwell, born December 24, 1936, entered into rest with our loving Lord on August 15, 2015. Joe was born to Mary Bertie Lee and Frank J. Bagwell in Chelan, WA. He grew up ranching with three sisters: Vera, Jane and Shirley.
Joe graduated from Chelan High School in 1956 and served with the U.S. Air
Force for four years before working with Wen Air Alaska and the Boeing Company. Joe met his wife, Cynthia, while stationed at McCord Air Force Base in Tacoma, WA. Together, they had three boys: Brian, Allen and Glen. Joe was a functional test electrician, where he would initiate “power on” to completed Boeing 737’s. Joe retired from Boeing and resided in the Wenatchee Valley. In retirement, Joe enjoyed his family, friends, eating out for breakfast and coffee, metal detecting, fishing and watching the Atlanta Braves.

Joe is survived by Brian Bagwell of Wenatchee, WA, Allen Bagwell of Oakland, CA, Glen (Jennifer) Bagwell of Riverside, CA; and three grandchildren: Jayden, Taryn and Conrad; sister, Vera Sorenson, Entiat, WA.

A Memorial Service was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Wenatchee, WA on
September 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

     Vera Mae Bagwell was born on 11 April 1934 in Entiat, Chelan County, Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Joshua Bagwell and Mary Bertie Lee "Bertie" Rochester. As of after 1956,her married name was Sorenson. Vera Mae Bagwell married (?) Sorenson after 1956. Vera Mae Bagwell died on 16 July 2021 in Entiat, Chelan County, Washington, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Chelan Fraternal Cemetery, Chelan, Chelan County, Washington.¹

     Mary Jane Bagwell was born on 3 November 1939 in Winesap, Chelan County, Washington. She was the daughter of Frank Joshua Bagwell and Mary Bertie Lee "Bertie" Rochester. As of 10 November 1959,her married name was Roundy. Mary Jane Bagwell married Rush D. Roundy on 10 November 1959 at Chelan County, Washington. As of 23 November 1963,her married name was Kanzler. Mary Jane Bagwell married Gary Kanzler on 23 November 1963. Mary Jane Bagwell and Gary Kanzler were divorced on 11 September 1969 at Douglas County, Washington. As of 15 September 1969,her married name was Bruketta. Mary Jane Bagwell married Gaylord Bruketta on 15 September 1969. Mary Jane Bagwell died on 1 June 2005 in Custer, Custer County, South Dakota, at age 65


By The Wenatchee World Staff Jun 6, 2005

Mary Jane (Bagwell) Bruketta

Custer, South Dakota

Mary Jane (Bagwell) Bruketta, 65, passed away June 1, 2005, at her home after a short illness. She was born November 3, 1939, to Frank and Bertie Bagwell at her
grandparents home at Goosetail Rock near Winesap, WA. Jane was raised at Stayman Flats where her parents had an apple orchard. She attended and
graduated from Chelan High School and represented the Chelan community as Apple Blossom Princess. Jane married Gaylord Bruketta September 15, 1969, and they made their home in Ellensburg, WA, where they owned and operated a large ranch and raised race horses. Jane was an avid gardener and antique restorer. Jane and Gaylord sold their ranch in the summer of 1999, and relocated to Custer,
South Dakota. In Custer, Jane owned and operated Espresso More Coffeeshop.
Jane is survived by her husband, Gaylord; one brother, Joe Bagwell; a sister, Vera Sorensen; many special cousins; nieces; and nephews; and her life-long friends in the Chelan and Wenatchee area. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lyle; and one sister, Shirley. A Memorial Service will be held at Custer, South Dakota.

     Cynthia (?) married Joseph Arthur Bagwell, son of Frank Joshua Bagwell and Mary Bertie Lee "Bertie" Rochester, after 1950.

     Brian Bagwell is the son of Joseph Arthur Bagwell and Cynthia (?)

     Glen Bagwell is the son of Joseph Arthur Bagwell and Cynthia (?)

     Allen Bagwell is the son of Joseph Arthur Bagwell and Cynthia (?)

     Drennon T. Bagwell was born on 25 February 1934 in Graves County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Ralph Ewing Bagwell and Mary Cleo Thurmond. Drennon T. Bagwell married Carolyn Jean Work after 1949. Drennon T. Bagwell died on 29 June 1954 in Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky, at age 20.¹ He was buried at Cube Church of Christ Cemetery, Cuba, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Carolyn Jean Work was born on 15 November 1933 in Pilot Oak, Graves County, Kentucky. As of after 1949,her married name was Bagwell. She married Drennon T. Bagwell, son of Ralph Ewing Bagwell and Mary Cleo Thurmond, after 1949. As of after 1955,her married name was Ross. Carolyn Jean Work married Harold Lee Ross after 1955. Carolyn Jean Work died on 24 December 2005 in South Fulton, Obion County, Tennessee, at age 72.

     Jane 'Yvette' Bagwell was born on 23 September 1933 in Calloway County, Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Bagwell and Thelma Grugett. As of after 1945,her married name was Freeman.² Jane 'Yvette' Bagwell married James William Freeman after 1945.² Jane 'Yvette' Bagwell died on 13 May 2009 in McCracken County, Kentucky, at age 75 Yvette Freeman, 75, of Paducah passed away at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at Lourdes hospital.

Funeral services for Mrs. Freeman will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2009, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with the Rev. Johnny Sams and James Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Kenton Cemetery.

Born in Murray, Kentucky, Mrs. Freeman was a member of Heartland Worship Center. She was employed by the City of Paducah Board of Education as a head start teacher, and was the owner and operator of Little Country Pre-School.

Mrs. Freeman is survived of her husband of 59 years, James W. Freeman; one daughter, Beth Trena Wilson and husband Carey of Paducah; two sons, Terry Freeman and wife Cathy of Sharpe, and Ronald J. Freeman and wife Barbara of Coldwater, Michigan; one sister, Ruth Milo of Plymouth, Michigan. Mrs. Freeman is also survived by six grandchildren, Terry Freeman Jr. and his wife Tangela, Lucas Freeman, Erin Kennedy and husband Billy, Serena Wilson, Danny Freeman and Nicole Freeman; and five great-grandchildren.

Her parents were Ben Bagwell and Thelma Grugett Bagwell.

Friends may call after 5:00 p.m. today at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

The Paducah Sun.¹ She was buried at Mount Kenton Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.¹

     Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell was born on 8 March 1932 in Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Samuel Burnett Bagwell and Maurine Chester. Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell married Sarah Nell Moore after 1950. Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell died on 30 January 2008 in Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky, at age 75
Published in The Paducah Sun, Paducah, McCracken Co., Ky., 1 Feb 2008 - BARDWELL, Ky. - Rev. Joe Bert Bagwell, 75, of Bardwell died Wednesday at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery.

He was a retired minister and served as pastor at Pleasant Grove, Sugar Creek, New Liberty, Oak Grove, Burkley and Moscow Baptist Churches. Mr. Bagwell was head of the Carlisle County Adult Education Office.

Surviving are his wife, Sara Bagwell; son, Joe William Bagwell; two daughters, Diane Dalton and Susan Hardison; two brothers, Ted and Charles Bagwell; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

His parents were Samuel Burnett and Marine Chester Bagwell.¹ He was buried at Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Ted B. Bagwell was born on 10 May 1935 in Kentucky. He was the son of Samuel Burnett Bagwell and Maurine Chester. Ted B. Bagwell married Suzanne Good on 8 June 1977. Ted B. Bagwell married June Ann Sullivan on 19 December 1979.¹ Ted B. Bagwell died on 19 June 2022 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, at age 87


Mr. Ted B. Bagwell, age 87, of Mayfield passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
He was a member of Cuba Church of Christ, a retired employee of Continental General Tire & Rubber Company and a U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Bagwell is survived by his wife of 13 years, Brenda Bagwell; two daughters, Hope Reasons and Kelly (Mark) Davis both of Paducah, KY; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, June Ann Sullivan Bagwell; two brothers, Joe Bagwell and Charles Bagwell; one daughter, Bren Bagwell Watson; one step-daughter, Susie Mitchell Boeshel; and his parents, Sam and Marine Chester Bagwell.
Funeral services for Mr. Ted B. Bagwell will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Will McSweeney will officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Bradford, TN.
Pallbearers will be Rick Grogan, Matt Grogan, Matthew Davis, Patrick Davis, Andrew Davis and Adam Watson.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to: Mayfield Graves Co. Animal Shelter, 500 N. 12th St., Mayfield, KY 42066 or Hope Center, 1216 Paris Rd., Mayfield, KY 42066.


He was buried on 22 June 2022 at Pleasant View Church of Christ Cemetery, Skullbone, Gibson County, Tennessee.

     Charles Thomas Bagwell was born on 7 September 1929 in Kentucky. He was the son of Samuel Burnett Bagwell and Maurine Chester. He was a Sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War. Charles Thomas Bagwell died on 13 November 2017 at age 88. He was buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County, Michigan.

     Sarah Nell Moore was born on 10 June 1931 in Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell, son of Samuel Burnett Bagwell and Maurine Chester, after 1950. Sarah Nell Moore died on 28 January 2011 in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, at age 79 Mrs. Sara Moore Bagwell died at her daughter's home in Paducah on Friday morning at 11:07AM. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mayfield on June 10, 1931, the youngest daughter of Albert and Jessie Rogers Moore. She married Joe Bagwell on December 26, 1951. Together, they ministered at several Southern Baptist Churches throughout Western Kentucky and West Tennessee, including Pleasant Grove, Sugar Creek, New Liberty, Oak Grove, Burkley and Moscow. Many lives were affected by "Bro. Joe and Mrs. Sara". Survivors include 3 children: Susan Hardison (David) of Benton, Joe Bagwell (Euchie) and Diane Dalton (Russell) of Paducah, grandchildren Laura Sheridan, Jonathan Hardison, Eli Chester; great-grandchildren Faith, Emma, Nathanael and Caleb Sheridan, Dylan and Joy Hardison, Gage Chester and Balke Choate. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sisters Nancy Magness and May Lyon. A Celebration of her life will be at 11:00AM Monday at Byrn Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Allred and Rev. Rick Hatley officiating. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery. Friends may call from 3:00-8:00PM Sunday at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield. She was buried at Farmington Cemetery, Farmington, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Joe William Bagwell is the son of Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell and Sarah Nell Moore.

     Diane Bagwell is the daughter of Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell and Sarah Nell Moore.

     Susan Bagwell is the daughter of Reverend Joe Bert Bagwell and Sarah Nell Moore.

     June Ann Sullivan was also known as June Ann Mitchell. She was born on 6 June 1934.¹ As of 19 December 1979,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ted B. Bagwell, son of Samuel Burnett Bagwell and Maurine Chester, on 19 December 1979.¹ June Ann Sullivan died on 17 May 2007 at age 72
Paducah Sun, May 19, 2007

MAYFIELD, Ky. -- Services for June Ann Bagwell, 72, of Mayfield will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Byrn Funeral Home with Will McSweeney officiating. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery.

Mrs. Bagwell died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday at her home.

She was a member of Cuba Church of Christ.

Surviving are her husband, Ted B. Bagwell; two stepdaughters, Hope Patterson of Jackson, Tenn., and Kelly Davis of Paducah; one brother, Harold Sullivan of Mayfield; three sisters, Norma Bard and Sandra Childers, both of Mayfield, and Adalee Crowder of Des Moines, Iowa; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Susie Mitchell Boeschel; one stepdaughter, Bren Watson; two sisters; and one brother. Her parents were Dick and Opal Mace Sullivan.¹ She was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky.¹

     Clovis Othell Bagwell was born on 22 March 1922 in Asher, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Ardnial Dewey Bagwell Bagwell and Recy Ester Hicks. Clovis Othell Bagwell married Ruth Helen Boster on 8 September 1939.¹ Clovis Othell Bagwell died on 5 July 2003 in Alturas, Modoc County, California, at age 81 Clovis Othel Bagwell
Modoc record, Altus, CA. (07-10-03)

Long-time building contractor and Alturas resident Clovis Othel Bagwell, 81, passed away following a lengthy illness on July 5, 2003 in Alturas, CA. Pastor Bud Kirk of the Alturas Baptist Church conducted graveside services with the Alturas Veterans organizations at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9 at the Alturas Cemetery.

Born on March 22, 1922 in Byers, Oklahoma, the son of Recy (Hudson) and Dewey Bagwell, Clovis received his education in Putnum City, Oklahoma. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country during World War II, from May 18, 1944 until his honorable discharge as a Corporal on January 25, 1946.

Mr. Bagwell married Ruth Boster on September 8, 1939 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and the two shared 55 years of marriage, before Ruth preceded him in death October 8, 1994.

Mr. Bagwell moved to Alturas, CA in 1959, where he worked for contractors Gibbons and Zick, and also Harry Pinneo prior to starting his own building contracting business Bagwell Construction. He constructed numerous buildings and homes in and around the Alturas area.

He was considered a wonderful father and grandfather, always thinking of his children's and grandchildren's welfare. His family was his pride and joy.

He is survived by his mother, Recy Hicks of Alturas, CA; his sons, Tim, Terry, Glen of Alturas; daughter Cindy Wright of Sparks, NV., nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Pat Bagwell of Alturas, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.¹ He was buried at Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, California.¹

     Recy Ester Hicks was born on 20 January 1903 in Moreland, Pope County, Arkansas.¹ As of 20 April 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ardnial Dewey Bagwell Bagwell, son of Arzro Berry Bagwell and Luvina V. "Liew" Williams, on 20 April 1921. Recy Ester Hicks died on 18 October 2009 in Alturas, Modoc County, California, at age 106 Modoc County's oldest resident, Recy Ester Hicks, age 106, died on Oct. 18, 2009, at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital in Alturas of natural causes.
Mrs. Hicks was born on Jan. 20, 1903, in Moreland, Ark., to Andrew Jackson Hudson and Tamzie Lucenda Simpson Hudson. She was the middle child of seven children, two boys and five girls. She had a deep love for her parents and many times said how thankful she was to be born into a Christian family.
Mrs. Hicks spent her childhood in Arkansas and Oklahoma, moving back and forth by covered wagon or train. She rode in a car for the first time at age 11. As a child, Recy loved school. She said that after children worked hard on the farm they were thrilled to spend time in school. She finished eight grades and later was able to take some college courses.
In the fall before her 18th birthday, she was offered a teaching job for first through fourth grades. She made $100 per month. She teased that, at that time, she didn't know much, but neither did the children. She met her husband, Dewey Bagwell, during this period of time and married him on April 20, 1921. Her first son, Clovis Othell, was born on March 22, 1922, and eight years later she had her second son, James Ardenel, who was born on April 4, 1930. Both preceded her in death. Her sons were her pride and joy.
She was a single mother for several years. She worked as a sales person at a department store and, when World War II started, she received one of four jobs offered to women at the Douglas Airplane Plant. She later owed a small grocery store.
She married Mr. Hicks on April 10, 1947, and moved to Klamath Falls, Ore. They moved to Canby, Calif., in 1949. In 1950, she started cooking at Modoc Medical Center. She was proud to tell people she cooked the first meal at the hospital. She worked there until 1961 and started selling real estate in 1964. She actively sold real estate until she was 100 years old. She believed she was the oldest real estate broker alive for several years.
She moved to Alturas in 1951 and felt fortunate to be able to live at home until Aug. 1, 2008, when she moved to Warnerview. Both of her sons and their families followed her move to Alturas. She was thankful that many of her family members lived close by.
Mrs. Hicks was well known for her love of her family, friends, church and the Lord. She was a charter member of Alturas Baptist Church and, for several years, the only charter member still alive. If her health permitted, she never missed a service until recent years.
For several years, she organized trips across the United States and into Canada on a tour bus for seniors, their families and friends. She enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and the Holy Land.
She loved holidays with her family and enjoyed her many birthday parties. At her 90th birthday party, she said I'll see everyone at my 95th and at the 95th she said I'll see everyone at the 100th. After that, she said she wasn't sure if she would see everyone at her 105th birthday party ? but she did.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Pat Bagwell; grandchildren, Tim, Terry and Glen Bagwell, Cindy Nielsen and Linda Harris; 13 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren and their families.
Two daughters-in-law preceded her in death, Nell and Ruth Bagwell, and two grandchildren, Scott and Robert Bagwell.
Her family and church invites everyone to share in honoring her life at a service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Alturas Baptist Church with a short service at Alturas Cemetery. A potluck luncheon will follow at the church.¹ She was buried at Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, California.¹

     James Ardenal Bagwell was born on 30 March 1922 in Earlsboro, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Ardnial Dewey Bagwell Bagwell and Recy Ester Hicks. James Ardenal Bagwell married Robbie Nell (?) after 1946.² James Ardenal Bagwell married Patsy Ann Woolley in November 1974. James Ardenal Bagwell died on 23 March 2006 in Alturas, Modoc County, California, at age 83 James 'Jim' Ardenel Bagwell

Graveside services were held for James "Jim" Ardenel Bagwell on Wednesday,March 29, 2006 at the Alturas Cemetery. Pastor Curtis Barber officiated. Jim passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006, at his home in Alturas, CA, after a short battle with cancer. He was 75.

Jim was born April 4, 1930, in Earlsboro, OK. He was a horse trader, worked in floor covering, was an avid hunter in his younger years, and was happiest spending time drinking coffee and talking with his friends. He also served in the United States Army from May of 1946 until December of 1946 when he received an Honorable Discharge. He spent more than 50 years in Modoc County where he owned and operated The Beacon Coffee Shop.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Bagwell, his son Scott Bagwell, and his brother Clovis Bagwell. He is survived by his wife Pat Bagwell of Alturas; his mother Recy Hicks of Alturas; son Robert Bagwell of Roseville;
daughter and son-in-law Linda and Roy Harris of Toelle, UT; stepdaughter Rita Merino of Roseville; stepdaughter Patricia Merino Griffin of Bethany, OK; stepson and daughter-in-law Butch and Judy Merino of Oklahoma City, OK; stepdaughter and son-in-law Michelle (Merino) and Kendell Ayers of Yukon, OK; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other friends and family.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

The family would especially like to thank Leonard Sykes, Karla Yancey, the doctors and nurses at Merle West Medical/Cancer Center and at the Modoc County Hospital for their support and dedication to his care. We would also
like to thank all of Jim's friends for their outpouring of love during this difficult time.¹
He was buried at Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Modoc County, California.¹

     Patsy Ann Woolley was born on 31 May 1930 in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma. As of November 1974,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Ardenal Bagwell, son of Ardnial Dewey Bagwell Bagwell and Recy Ester Hicks, in November 1974. Patsy Ann Woolley died on 12 February 2015 in Oklahoma at age 84 Patsy Ann Woolley Merino Bagwell was born on May 31, 1930 on a small farm in Stephens County near Marlow, OK. She was the 6th of 8 children born to Homer and Mary Frances Woolley. On June 9, 1950 she married Ralph Merino, Sr., and they made their home in Oklahoma City. They had four children. In November of 1974 Patsy remarried Jim Bagwell, and the couple lived in Alturas, CA. Patsy relocated to Bethany, OK in January of 2013, where she spent her final years.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, James Ardenel Bagwell, her son Ralph "Butch" Merino, Jr., her son-in-law Kendell Ayers, and the father of her children Ralph B. Merino, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Rita Merino of Bethany, Patricia Griffin of Bethany, and Michelle Ayers of Yukon. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Mission Hospice and Visiting Angels for the love and care they gave to their precious mom, as well Anne Chockpoyah and Jessica Salter, our cousins.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 16, at Bill Merritt Funeral Service, 6201 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK. She was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

     Howard Tilman Lollis was also known as Howard Tilman Bagwell. He was born on 12 October 1891 in Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina. He was the son of Calvin L. Lollis and Louisa Isabelle Bagwell. Howard Tilman Lollis married Bessie Lee Garrison on 7 April 1920 at Jackson County, Georgia. Howard Tilman Lollis married Annie Ruth Clark circa 1943. Howard Tilman Lollis died on 4 May 1967 in Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 75. He was buried at Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison County, Georgia.

     Bessie Lee Garrison was born on 31 December 1898 in Madison County, Georgia. As of 7 April 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married Howard Tilman Lollis, son of Calvin L. Lollis and Louisa Isabelle Bagwell, on 7 April 1920 at Jackson County, Georgia. Bessie Lee Garrison died on 23 July 1937 in Jackson County, Georgia, at age 38. She was buried at Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison County, Georgia.

     Joseph Hiram Garrison Bagwell was born on 23 July 1918 in Jackson County, Georgia. He was the son of Howard Tilman Lollis and Bessie Lee Garrison. Joseph Hiram Garrison Bagwell married Sallie Mae Whitehead on 25 December 1940 at Jackson County, Georgia. He was a SGT in the US Army during World War II. His tombstone indicates he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM).

The Bronze Star Medal is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.

He enlisted in 9 Jun 1944 and was released on 13 Feb 1946. I believe he served in the 104th Infantry Division. The 104th Infantry Division sailed for the Western Front on 27 August 1944. It landed in France on 7 September 1944. The division was assigned to III Corps of the Ninth United States Army, part of the Twelfth United States Army Group. The division then organized and assembled at Manche, France before heading into combat.

Joining the Battle of Hürtgen Forest, the division moved into defensive positions in the vicinity of Wuustwezel, Belgium on 23 October 1944. The Timberwolves were then assigned to British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's Anglo-Canadian 21st Army Group under the British I Corps, along with the U.S. 7th Armored Division, in order to clear out the Scheldt Estuary and open the port of Antwerp. While the U.S. 7th Armored Division was assigned static duty holding the right flank of the gains made during the failed Market Garden operation, the 104th Infantry Division was to assist the First Canadian Army in the taking of the Scheldt. The Timberwolves travelled across France by train and debarked near the Belgian-Dutch border and waited for word to take part in a new allied offensive, Operation Pheasant, taking the place of the experienced British 49th Infantry Division on the left flank and the Polish 1st Armored Division on the right.

The Americans were given responsibility for taking 22 miles of wet, low country from the Belgian border to the Maas River. The width of their front was approximately 8,000 yards. General Allen planned to employ all three of his regiments at the same time, shoulder to shoulder. The 104th began combat operations on 25 and 26 October, and began to attack the Germans, who offered varying levels of resistance. Along the division's front, the Germans were spread thinly and did not have continuous lines of defense. However, they did possess deadly strong points, and endeavored to make the Timberwolves' progress as time consuming and costly as possible, making heavy use of mines, booby traps, and roadblocks. Despite this, advance was steady, though paid for in the lives of the 104th Division soldiers. Conditions were rainy, chilly, wet and muddy. Moisture seemed to grip everything and everyone. Sleet beat down on the troops, who went for days soaked to the skin and slimy with mud. On 30 October, after five days of continuous operations the division had pushed about 15 miles to within sight of the Mark River and had liberated Zundert, gained control of the Breda-Roosendaal Road, and overrun the Vaart Canal defenses. Leur and Etten fell as the division advanced to the Mark River, arriving there by 31 October. A coordinated attack over the Mark River at Standdaarbuiten on 2 November established a bridgehead and the rest of the division crossed the river. With the Allies firmly on the north side of the Mark River, German resistance collapsed. For the next two days, the Timberwolves pursued enemy remnants north to the Maas River. Zevenbergen was captured and the Maas River was reached on 5 November. That same day, General Allen received orders from the U.S. First Army, releasing it from British control. While the bulk of the division moved near Aachen, Germany, elements remained to secure Moerdijk until 7 November, when they were relieved. During this time, the division was reassigned to VII Corps of the U.S. 1st Army, also part of the Twelfth Army Group. By 7 November, the fighting in the Netherlands cost the Timberwolves 1,426 casualties, including 313 killed and 103 missing. Montgomery and the Canadian commanders sent their congratulations, and General Allen disseminated copies of their letters to his regiments and wrote a personal letter of thanks to everyone in the division, concluding with his favorite motto, "Nothing in Hell must stop the Timberwolves!" As a result of the actions of the 104th and their Allied counterparts, the Scheldt Estuary was cleared. The Royal Navy took three weeks to sweep the estuary waters clear of mines, and in early December 1944, the port of Antwerp was open to Allied shipping.

While under American command on 16 November 1944, the division went on another offensive, taking Stolberg and pushing on against heavy resistance. Eschweiler fell on 21 November and the enemy was cleared from the area west of the Inde River, including Inden by 2 December 1944. Lucherberg was held against enemy counterattacks on 3 December, and all strongholds west of the Roer River were captured by the 23rd. It took temporary command of the 60th Infantry Regiment of the 9th Infantry Division. During the Battle of the Bulge, the 104th actively defended its sector near Duren and Merken (in German only) from 15 December 1944 to 22 February 1945. During that time, it was reassigned to XIX Corps of the Ninth United States Army. It then moved across the Roer taking Huchem-Stammeln, Birkesdorf, and North Duren. On 5 March, after heavy fighting, it entered Köln. After defending the west bank of the Rhine River, the division crossed the river at Honnef on 22 March 1945, and attacked to the east of the Remagen bridgehead. During this time, some of the division's assets fell under command of the 1st Infantry Division and the 3rd Armored Division. After a period of mopping up and consolidation, it participated in the trap of enemy troops in the Ruhr pocket. The 104th repulsed heavy attacks near Medebach and captured Paderborn on 1 April 1945. After regrouping, it advanced to the east and crossed the Weser River on 8 April, blocking enemy exits from the Harz Mountains. On 11 April 1945 the Division was involved in the liberation of a large German concentration camp at Nordhausen. The division then crossed the Saale River and took Halle in a bitter five-day struggle from 15 to 19 April. The sector to the Mulde River was cleared by 21 April, and after vigorous patrolling, contacted the Red Army at Pretzsch on 26 April. The division took temporary command of assets from the 69th Infantry Division in early May. Joseph Hiram Garrison Bagwell died on 15 September 1973 in BJC Hospital, Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, at age 55. He was buried at Grey Hill Cemetery, Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia.

     William Henry Bagwell was also known as William Homer Bagwell. He died on 20 January 1921 in Jackson County, Georgia. He was born on 20 January 1921 in Jackson County, Georgia. He was buried on 21 January 1921 at Blacks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Madison County, Georgia. He was the son of Howard Tilman Lollis and Bessie Lee Garrison.

     Annie Ruth Bagwell was born on 1 August 1922 in Jackson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Howard Tilman Lollis and Bessie Lee Garrison. As of after 1940,her married name was Howington. Annie Ruth Bagwell married Ralph H Howington after 1940. Annie Ruth Bagwell died on 25 November 2013 in Georgia at age 91. She was buried at Cabin Creek Cemetery, Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia.

     Homer Franklin Bagwell was born on 15 August 1935 in Jackson County, Georgia. He was the son of Howard Tilman Lollis and Bessie Lee Garrison. Homer Franklin Bagwell married Tomiko Easki before 14 December 1956 at Japan. Homer Franklin Bagwell died on 23 January 2006 in Jackson County, Georgia, at age 70. He was buried at Nicholson City Cemetery, Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia.

     Sarah Lee Lollis was also known as Sarah Lee Bagwell. She was born on 14 May 1930 in Jackson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Howard Tilman Lollis and Bessie Lee Garrison. As of after 1946,her married name was Autry. Sarah Lee Lollis married Frank Autry Jr. after 1946. Sarah Lee Lollis died on 5 July 1999 in Barrow County, Georgia, at age 69
Mrs. Sara Lee B. Autry, 69, of Statham, died Monday, July 5, 1999.
A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Autry was a daughter of the late Tilman and Bessie Bagwell.
She had resided in Barrow County since 1944. Mrs. Autry was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Carolyn Autry.

Burial was in the Cabin Creek Baptist Church cemetery, Jackson County.

Survivors include her husband, Frank Autry Jr; four sons, David Autry, Rock Mountain, N.C., Ralph Autry, Statesboro, and Frank Autry III and Glenn Autry, both of Statham; five daughters, Dale Willoughby, Rosa Lee Hamrick, Connie Cudak and Brenda Autry, all of Statham, and Gail Allred, Auburn; brothers and sisters, Tilman Bagwell, Homer Bagwell, Ruth Anthony, Mary Embrick and Frances Worley, all of Commerce, Lois Moore, Honea Path, S.C., Frances Shedd, Akins, S.C., Martha Reeves, Woodrougg, S.C., Bobby Bagwell, Mary Duncan and Euri Patrick, Bogart, Charles Patrick, Stockbridge, Clyde Beck, Arcade, Ann Akins, Winder, Opal Sherwood, Hull, Howard Bagwell, Farmington, and Morris Patrick and Pam Cash, both of Statham; 31 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

The Commerce News, July 7, 1999.
She was buried at Cabin Creek Cemetery, Nicholson, Jackson County, Georgia.