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     Thomas Walter Bagwell was born on 27 April 1929 in Henderson County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton. Thomas Walter Bagwell married Lois Mae Wright after 1952. Thomas Walter Bagwell died on 24 February 2003 at age 73. He was buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Avon Park, Highlands County, Florida.

     William Charles Bagwell was born on 12 October 1926 in Henderson County, North Carolina. He was the son of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton. William Charles Bagwell married Sarah Estella Roberts before 1954. William Charles Bagwell died on 25 April 2011 in Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina, at age 84


William Charles Bagwell, 84, of Fletcher, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2011.

Charles was born in Henderson County on Oct. 12, 1926, the son of William Clay and Leona Singleton Bagwell. He attended Wofford and Western Carolina University. He then served in WW II as a Navy Seal on a Submarine. He did Crop Dusting thereafter and later he ran the Bagwell Lumber Company as President until he retired. He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Bagwell Oct.25, 2006, a daughter Sandy Bagwell and a grand daughter Amie Bagwell Barnes.

Surviving is a son Jeff Bagwell of Pickens, SC; two daughters, Pat Bagwell Youngblood of Fletcher and Carol Bagwell of Hendersonville; six grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren; three sisters
and two brothers.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday April 30, 2011 at Oak Forest Baptist Church.


He was cremated.

     Richard Dickie Bagwell was born in 1957.¹ He was the son of Franklin Delano Bagwell and Peggy Wynema Jones. Richard Dickie Bagwell died in 2000.¹ He was buried at Silver Hill Cemetery, Frostproof, Polk County, Florida.¹

     William Alvin Bagwell was born on 23 September 1941 in Honea Path, Abbeville County, South Carolina. He was the son of William Furman Bagwell and Alva V. Campbell. William Alvin Bagwell married Catherine Joanne Carter in December 1963 at Hamilton County, Florida. William Alvin Bagwell married Callie Agnes Patterson before 1974. William Alvin Bagwell and Callie Agnes Patterson were divorced on 18 December 1981 at Polk County, Florida. William Alvin Bagwell married Wanda McKenney on 23 December 1981 at Polk County, Florida. William Alvin Bagwell died on 1 April 2005 in Bartow, Polk County, Florida, at age 63. He was buried at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, Polk County, Florida.

     Wanda McKenney married William Alvin Bagwell, son of William Furman Bagwell and Alva V. Campbell, on 23 December 1981 at Polk County, Florida.

     Forrest Eugene Bagwell was born on 27 September 1928 in Georgia. He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Forrest Eugene Bagwell married Betty Julia Parker on 19 August 1995. Forrest Eugene Bagwell died on 19 July 2000 in Covington, Newton County, Georgia, at age 71. He was buried at Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington, Newton County, Georgia.

     Thomas Robert Bagwell was born on 19 January 1930 in Georgia. He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Thomas Robert Bagwell died on 18 March 2015 at age 85.

     Martha Ann Bagwell was born in 1933 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. As of after 1950,her married name was Slappey.² Martha Ann Bagwell married Carl Edward Slappey after 1950.² Martha Ann Bagwell died on 2 October 2016 in Georgia.¹ She was buried at Hillandale Memorial Gardens, Lithonia, DeKalb County, Georgia.¹

     Raymond D. Bagwell was born in 1939 in Georgia. He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Raymond D. Bagwell married Margaret (?) after 1955. Raymond D. Bagwell died on 2 January 2019 in Covington, Newton County, Georgia,
Raymond D. Bagwell, age 80, of Covington, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Mr. Bagwell excelled at woodworking and was a cabinet maker for over 25 years. As a young man, he enjoyed being outdoors where he worked on a dairy farm, rode horses and oftentimes went camping. A genuine family man, Mr. Bagwell counted time spent with loved ones as one of life’s greatest joys. His favorite pastimes were NASCAR racing, trips to the mountains, and relaxing in his rocking chair. Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his parents, Forest B. and Nellie M. (Hayes) Bagwell; and six siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bagwell; daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Gene McIntyre, Kay and Jack Wells, Vickie Moore, Pam and Brad Parson, Susie Miller, Faye and David Russell; sons and daughter-in-law, David Todd Bagwell, Wesley Bagwell, Bobby and Robin Bagwell; 17 grandchildren; as well as several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

A Gathering of Family and Friends for Mr. Bagwell will be held Friday, January 4, 2019, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mr. Bagwell to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memorial Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

     John Wesley Bagwell was born on 12 January 1941 in Snellville, Gwinnett, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. John Wesley Bagwell married Barbara Ann Stephens after 1957. John Wesley Bagwell died on 9 July 2001 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at age 60. He was buried on 11 July 2001 at Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett County, Georgia.

     Donald Woodrow Bagwell died in 1935.¹ He was born in 1935.¹ He was the son of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Donald Woodrow Bagwell was buried at Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.¹

     Baby Bagwell died in 1931. Baby Bagwell was born in 1931. Baby Bagwell was the child of Forrest Buren Bagwell and Nellie Mae Hayes. Baby Bagwell was buried at Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia.

     Betty Joann Crocker was born on 20 November 1928.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Herman William Bagwell, son of William Steadman Bagwell and Clara Brown, after 1945. Betty Joann Crocker died on 8 October 2007 in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Walter Shealy Cash was born on 6 September 1925 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. He married Nellie Bagwell, daughter of Albert Bagwell and Lonie Velle Simmons, after 1945. Walter Shealy Cash died on 4 February 2005 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 79 Walter Shealy Cash, 79, of Cowpens, SC, died Friday, February 4, 2005, at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care.

A native of Cherokee County, he was the widower of Nellie (Bagwell) Cash and a son of the late M. C. Cash and Mary (Richards) Cash.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Chesnee Masonic Lodge #294, and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter Annette Cash Tipton; and a grandson, Brian Tipton.

He is survived by three sons, Earl Cash and wife Rita of Cowpens, Ricky Cash and wife Gayle of Cowpens, Jimmy Cash and wife Cynthia of Blacksburg; four sisters, Cleo Quinn, Marie McCraw and Jenez Cash, all of Cowpens, Edna Wagner of Chesnee; two brothers, Floyd Cash and Wayne Cash, both of Cowpens; five grandchildren, Tracy Clyde, Sheila Cash, John Cash, Matthew Cash, Casey Cash; and five great-grandchildren, Brittney Briggs, Collin and Rylee Cash, Chance and Justin Clyde.

The family received friends 7:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2005, at Eggers Funeral Home in Chesnee. Masonic rites were held at 6:30 p.m. prior to the visitation.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Revs. Darrell Revels and Larry Fleming officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Memorial Gardens.

Eggers Funeral Home
Chesnee, South Carolina

Published Sunday, February 6, 2005
Spartanburg Herald Journal.
He was buried at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     John Curtis Morrow was born on 17 November 1904. He married Martha Jane Bagwell, daughter of William Jeter Bagwell and Corrie Sue Eugenia Jennings, after 1920. John Curtis Morrow died on 5 April 1995 at age 90. He was buried at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Pauline, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Aline Short was born on 23 May 1923 in Tennessee. As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold Calvin Bagwell, son of Dock Cleveland Bagwell and Clara Azile Brannon, after 1940. Aline Short was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Julia M. (?) was born in 1916. As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married James L. Bagwell, son of Robert Pickney Bagwell and Elizabeth Jane Senn, after 1932. Julia M. (?) died in 1988. She was buried at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Moore, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Annie Lee Hyatt was also known as Annie Jane Hyatt. She was born on 16 February 1903 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Horace Lewis Bagwell, son of James William Augustus Bagwell and Clevia L. Riddle, before 1927. Annie Lee Hyatt died on 18 October 1973 at age 70. She died on 18 October 1973 in Fairforest, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 70.¹ She was buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Thomas Calvin Bagwell was born on 9 October 1927 in South Carolina. He was the son of Horace Lewis Bagwell and Annie Lee Hyatt. Thomas Calvin Bagwell died on 11 March 1936 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 8. He was buried at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Robert Glenn Hagan was born on 7 January 1915 in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina. He married Dorothy I. Bagwell, daughter of Berry Washington Bagwell and Mary Emma Bradford, after 1935. Robert Glenn Hagan died on 18 February 1982 in Fairdale, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 67. He was buried at Mount Holly Cemetery, Fairdale, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     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.