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     Joy Lee Bagwell was born on 10 April 1940 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Paul Samuel Bagwell and Lela Frances Garrett. As of after 1955,her married name was Weaver. Joy Lee Bagwell married Robert Ernest Weaver after 1955. Joy Lee Bagwell died on 4 August 2021 at age 81


Joy Bagwell Weaver
April 10, 1940 - August 4, 2021

Mrs. Joy Lee Bagwell Weaver, 81 of Umatilla, FL passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

Joy was born in Belmont, NC on April 10, 1940, and was the daughter of the late Paul and Lela Garrett Bagwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Robert Weaver, and her daughter, Cheryl O'Berry.

She is survived by her son: Paul (Jennifer) Weaver; grandchildren: Evelyn Weaver, Brittany, Matthew, and Nathan O'Berry, and son-in-law: Sean O'Berry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive family and friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, at Christ Church (Formerly East Belmont Presbyterian Church), 901 Catawba Street, Belmont with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, with Rev. Ron Watts officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with the Releasing of the Doves. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Christian Education Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, P.O.Box 407, Umatilla, Florida 32784. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC is serving the Weaver family.

Source Citation: Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service.


She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Rufus Bagwell was born in 1927. He died in 1927.¹ He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford.¹ Rufus Bagwell was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Ruben Bagwell died in 1927.¹ He was born in 1927.¹ He was the son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford.¹ Ruben Bagwell was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Ellen Norwood was born on 13 September 1899 in Cocke County, Tennessee. As of 16 September 1919,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Lee Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones, on 16 September 1919 at Greenville County, South Carolina. Mary Ellen Norwood died on 5 July 1939 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 39. She was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     John C. Stone was born in 1918. He married an unknown person after 1935. He died in 1996. He was buried at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Reverend Foy C. Mercer was born on 19 August 1918 in Candler County, Georgia. He married Mary Magdalene Bagwell, daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones, after 1935. Reverend Foy C. Mercer died on 15 June 2015 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 96 Gastonia

Rev. Foy C. Mercer, 96, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015.

He was a native of Candler County, Georgia, son of the late William Walton and Alice Moseley Mercer. In addition to his parents Foy was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Bagwell Mercer and a son, Rev. Roger Dale Mercer.

Foy was a retired Bishop with the Church of God. He pastored seven churches, two of which he organized; Grover and Catawba Heights Church of God. He served on the Church of God State Licensing Board. He was a current member of Dallas Church of God. He was active in God's work until his mid nineties.

Foy was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II.

Foy is survived by his wife, Susan Carpenter Mercer; daughter, Joyce(Richard); brother, William (Alma); sisters, Mable (Boyd), Nadine; daughter-in-law, Myra; five grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, first wife and son, he was preceded in death by brother, Ernest D. Mercer; and sisters, Lorene Mercer Stamey and Dottie Mercer Benoy.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the Dallas Church of God.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2015 at the Dallas Church of God with Pastor Danny Shortridge and Pastor Brett Davis officiating.

Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Gardens, Mt. Holly with Military Honors rendered by the Gaston County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to: Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Condolences messages may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family.
He was buried at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Mary Elizabeth Skipper was born on 28 April 1911 in Horry County, South Carolina. As of 8 January 1939,her married name was Bagwell. She married Willard William Bagwell, son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Minnie Jones, on 8 January 1939 at Marion, South Carolina. Mary Elizabeth Skipper died in April 1984 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina. She was buried at Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Albert J Hittner married Virginia Ruth Bagwell, daughter of Hoke Demorest Bagwell and Lillian Eunice Holcomb, on 14 February 1993.

     Robert J. Allen married Virginia Ruth Bagwell, daughter of Hoke Demorest Bagwell and Lillian Eunice Holcomb, on 15 September 1951. Robert J. Allen died on 21 April 1982.

     Frances Marcelle Lowe was born on 29 October 1924 in Gaston County, North Carolina. As of after 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Cecil Mack Bagwell, son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Lillian Smith, after 1938. Frances Marcelle Lowe died on 16 December 2000 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 76. She was buried at Hillcrest Gardens, Mount Holly, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     Helen Lynn was born on 17 September 1919 in Gaston County, North Carolina. As of after 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clarence Lloyd Bagwell, son of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford, after 1938. Helen Lynn died on 25 July 1999 in Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 79. She was buried at Sharon Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery, Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina.

     James Mitchell Bagwell was born on 9 August 1937 in Liberty County, Texas. He was the son of Leonard Mitchell Bagwell and Opal Estelle McFarling. James Mitchell Bagwell married Ruthie Pearl Wallace after 1953. James Mitchell Bagwell died on 11 October 2013 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas, at age 76 OBITUARY - Sterling Funeral Home (Anahuac) Website:

James Mitchell Bagwell, Sr., 76, of Anahuac, Texas passed away Friday, October 11, 2013 at Bayside Community Hospital in Anahauc, Texas with his family by his side. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

James was a good christian man who loved the Lord, very dedicated to his family and determined to be the best Father possible. Always looking at the glass half full, not half empty. He worked as a Draftsman. Being very active in his community, he umpired and coached baseball and softball games, was instrumental in creating and distributing the"Don't forget to Pray" Bracelets and instrumental in reinstating the baccalaureate services in the schools. James was a member of the Christian Caring Center, Ministerial Alliance, and served on the Anahuac Hospital Board. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and above all else his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.

James is preceded in death by his parents; Opal Estel and Leonard Bagwell, wife; Ruthie Bagwell, and sister; Mary Louise (Bagwell) Tulley.

James is survived by his son; James Bagwell, Jr., wife Marcia, daughters; Cheryl Sanders, husband Ken, Theresa Greco, husband Pete, Margaret Bennett, husband David, grandchildren; Reese Bagwell, wife Hannah, Christin Bagwell-Hyde, husband CJ, Justin Sanders, wife Kaitlyn, Jessica Hawthorne, husband Paul, Russell Greco, wife Sara, Will Davis, wife Gina, Angela Greco, Megan Harrison, husband Brian, Paul Joe Greco, Kaitlyn Bennett, Maci Bennett, Ashley Bennett, Four great grandchildren, brother; Gerald Bagwell, wife Nan, sister; Betty McCluskey, husband Eugene, and host of other family and friends.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. at the Methodist Church in Anahuac, Texas. Interment will following at the Anahuac Cemetery. A gathering of James' family and friends will be Monday, October 21, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Reese Bagwell, Justin Sanders, Will Davis, Russell Greco, and Paul Joe Greco and Jace Bagwell.

Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.sterlingfuneralhome.com.
Services are under the direction of Sterling Funeral Home in Anahuac, Texas. He was buried at Anahuac Cemetery, Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas.

     Ruthie Pearl Wallace was born on 1 October 1942 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas. As of after 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Mitchell Bagwell, son of Leonard Mitchell Bagwell and Opal Estelle McFarling, after 1953. Ruthie Pearl Wallace died on 19 September 2004 in Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas, at age 61. She was buried at Anahuac Cemetery, Anahuac, Chambers County, Texas.

     John Walter Bagwell is the son of Bobby Joe Bagwell and Mary Ellen Winslett.¹

     Ellen Bagwell is the daughter of Bobby Joe Bagwell and Mary Ellen Winslett.¹

     Ivor Bagwell was born on 2 July 1902 in Tribbey, Pottawattomie, Oklahoma Territory.¹ He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. Ivor Bagwell married Hazel Ann Dunn on 19 November 1933 at Hereford, Texas. Ivor Bagwell died on 29 May 1999 in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas, at age 96.¹ He was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     Hazel Ann Dunn was born on 13 April 1912 in Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado.¹ As of 19 November 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ivor Bagwell, son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley, on 19 November 1933 at Hereford, Texas. Hazel Ann Dunn died on 16 September 1998 in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     Nelda Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Ivor Bagwell and Hazel Ann Dunn. Nelda Jean Bagwell married Marion Altus Fallwell on 27 March 1987 at Dallas, Texas.

     Marion Altus Fallwell was born on 11 December 1937 in Dallas, Texas. He married Nelda Jean Bagwell, daughter of Ivor Bagwell and Hazel Ann Dunn, on 27 March 1987 at Dallas, Texas. Marion Altus Fallwell died on 5 August 2009 in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas, at age 71.

     Milton Ivor Bagwell was born on 13 May 1935 in Deaf Smith, Texas.¹ He was the son of Ivor Bagwell and Hazel Ann Dunn. Milton Ivor Bagwell married Sandra Joyce Neumayer on 20 August 1954. Milton Ivor Bagwell married Gainell Bielk on 4 October 2009 at Castro County, Texas. Milton Ivor Bagwell died on 29 June 2021 in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas, at age 86


Milton “Paw Paw” Ivor Bagwell
Milton Ivor Bagwell gained his eternal reward on June 29, 2021. His final moments were spent with his beautiful bride, Gainell, by his side. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 2:00PM in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Jonathan Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow in Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the care of Colonial Funeral Home of Dimmitt. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:30PM – 8:00PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Bagwell was born May 13, 1935, in Hereford, TX, and after living there only about a week, his parents took him home to grow up in Dimmitt, Texas.
He graduated from Dimmitt High School and completed two years of college at West Texas State in Canyon, TX. He continued his boots-on-the-ground agricultural education at his farm near Dimmitt and, later, ranching near Salida, Colorado. When his father retired, Milton returned to Dimmitt with his young wife, Sandra, and their six children to run the Bagwell family farm. Sandra preceded him in death in 2009, after 54 loving and faithful years together. Milton was a deacon at First Baptist Church, Dimmitt, TX, performing many roles. He also was a member of the Dimmitt Cemetery board for many years. Milton exemplified Jesus’s love to others, not by preaching, but by demonstrating Christ’s genuine patience and kindness, never envying or boasting, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of twelve years, Gainell Bagwell, and his seven children, Steve Bagwell (Anita), Randy Bagwell, Rick Bagwell, Scott Bagwell (Carolyn), Kyle Bagwell (Sandy), Carol Horner, and Shellie Collins (Kyle). Milton, “Paw Paw,” will also be fondly remembered by his eleven grandchildren, Royce Moyers (Kaci), T. J. Moyers (April Cowell), Heather Johnson (Derrick), Eric Bagwell, Hayley Bagwell, Austin Bagwell (Taylor Coil), Ian Bagwell (Jessica), Jessica Jackson (Benjamin), Jaxtyn Bagwell, Cody Collins and Carolyn Balderaz (Randall). “Paw Paw” also leaves behind nine great-grandchildren, Rylyn Moyers, Hallee Johnson, Austann Johnson, Dalton Johnson, Milton Jackson, Aster Jackson, Esther Balderaz, Benjamin Balderaz, and Tristan Bagwell. He is also survived by one sister, Nelda Falwell of Dallas, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews who love him very much.
He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Sandra, and his parents Ivor and Hazel (Dunn) Bagwell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First Baptist Church of Dimmitt, 1201 Western Circle Dr., Dimmitt, Texas 79027, Country View Living of Dimmitt, 701 Butler Blvd., Dimmitt, Texas, 79027 or St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Please sign the online guestbook at colonialfuneralhome.org.


He was buried on 3 July 2021 at Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dimmitt, Texas.

     June Inez Ballard was born on 8 July 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Lockman Bagwell, son of Wilton Horace Bagwell and Helen Watkins, after 1945. June Inez Ballard died on 19 November 2011 in Lynchburg, Lynchburg City, Virginia, at age 84. She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia.

     James Marion Bagwell was born on 1 May 1856.¹ He was the son of D. K. Bagwell and Martha A. Buntyn.¹ James Marion Bagwell married Sophronia Urminia Evans in 1876. James Marion Bagwell died on 7 July 1926 in Carroll County, Georgia, at age 70 of nephritis. Nephritis is often caused by infections, and toxins, but is most commonly caused by autoimmune disorders that affect the major organs like kidneys. Pyelonephritis is inflammation that results from a urinary tract infection that reaches the renal pelvis of the kidney.¹ He was buried at Tallapoosa Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Sophronia Urminia Evans was born on 18 August 1853 in Spalding County, Georgia.¹ As of 1876,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Marion Bagwell, son of D. K. Bagwell and Martha A. Buntyn, in 1876. Sophronia Urminia Evans died on 16 June 1921 in Carroll County, Georgia, at age 67.¹ She was buried at Tallapoosa Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Joseph Madison Bagwell was born on 8 November 1881 in Meriweather County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans. Joseph Madison Bagwell married Lola Lee Barber on 25 December 1910 at Heard County, Georgia. Joseph Madison Bagwell died on 25 October 1955 at age 73.¹ He was buried at Stone Mountain Cemetery, Stone Mountain, Dekalb County, Georgia.¹

     Lola Lee Barber was born on 24 April 1895 in Georgia.¹ As of 25 December 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joseph Madison Bagwell, son of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans, on 25 December 1910 at Heard County, Georgia. Lola Lee Barber died on 5 August 1984 at age 89.¹ She was buried at Stone Mountain Cemetery, Stone Mountain, Dekalb County, Georgia.¹

     Chester Lamar Bagwell was born on 23 March 1913 in Centealhatchee, Heard County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Joseph Madison Bagwell and Lola Lee Barber. Chester Lamar Bagwell married Ella Mildred Hicks after 1935. He served in the US Army during World War II. Chester Lamar Bagwell died on 14 October 1996 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, at age 83.¹ He was buried at Stone Mountain Cemetery, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Ella Mildred Hicks was born on 5 June 1917 in Georgia.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married Chester Lamar Bagwell, son of Joseph Madison Bagwell and Lola Lee Barber, after 1935. Ella Mildred Hicks died on 29 December 2009 in Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 92 Mildred Bagwell, age 92 of Stone Mountain, GA passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009. She is survived by sons, Lamar Bagwell, Jr. - Teddi Bagwell, Hugh Bagwell - Susan Bagwell Hicks, Daughters, Carolyn Dixon & Ted, Camilla Stephens & Charles, Granddaughters, Stacey Dotson & Dennis, Ami Ray & John, Grandsons, James Bagwell & Amber, Chad Stephens & Shelli, Joshua, Jeremiah, and Jonathan Bagwell, Great Grandchildren, Makenzie, Madeline, Major, Ainsley, Ethan, Drew, Aiden, Adam and Mya.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday January 3, 2010 at 2PM at Wages & Sons Chapel with Rev. Steve King officiating. Burial will follow at Stone Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at Wages & Sons Stone Mountain Chapel.¹ She was buried at Stone Mountain Cemetery, Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Herschel Milton Bagwell was born on 11 January 1919 in Heard County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Joseph Madison Bagwell and Lola Lee Barber. He served from from 19 February 1943 to 2 March 1946 in the US Army during World War II. Herschel Milton Bagwell married Dora Frances Hutchinson circa 1946. Herschel Milton Bagwell died on 18 August 1998 in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, at age 79.¹ He was buried at Resthaven Cemetery, Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Lena Sofronia Bagwell was born in May 1886 in Georgia. She was the daughter of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans. As of before 1907,her married name was Meadows. Lena Sofronia Bagwell married Earnest B. Meadows before 1907. Lena Sofronia Bagwell died on 5 October 1956 in DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 70.