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     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.

     James Emmitt Bagwell was born on 26 April 1890 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans. James Emmitt Bagwell married Sarah Johnson before 1922.² James Emmitt Bagwell died on 6 August 1983 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, at age 93.¹ He was buried at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Thomas Washington Bagwell was born on 23 June 1893 in Georgia. He was the son of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans. Thomas Washington Bagwell married Flora (?) after 1920.

     Ela Mae Bagwell is the daughter of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans.

     Earnest B. Meadows was born on 13 December 1879 in Georgia. He married Lena Sofronia Bagwell, daughter of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans, before 1907.

     Flora (?) married Thomas Washington Bagwell, son of James Marion Bagwell and Sophronia Urminia Evans, after 1920.

     Martha A. Buntyn was also known as Martha Brown.¹ She was born circa 1840 in Georgia. As of before 1856,her married name was Bagwell. She married D. K. Bagwell before 1856.

     D. K. Bagwell married Martha A. Buntyn before 1856.

     William "Bill" Bagwell was born on 6 June 1924 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia. He was the son of William B. Bagwell and Bessie Ada Nixon. He served as a Technician Fourth Grade (abbreviated as T/4 or TEC4) was one of three United States Army technician ranks established on January 8, 1942 during World War II. Those who held this rank were often addressed as Sergeant. William "Bill" Bagwell married Susie Catherine Sullivan in 1944. William "Bill" Bagwell died on 7 September 2000 at age 76. He was buried at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia.

     Josiah Benjamin Foster was born on 15 December 1875 in Union County, South Carolina. He married Annie Bagwell, daughter of Charles Nicholas Bagwell and Sarah Francis Acklin, before 1910. Josiah Benjamin Foster died on 4 June 1941 in Union County, South Carolina, at age 65. He was buried at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, Union County, South Carolina.

     Eugenia Valentine Harrison was born on 1 February 1858 in Georgia.¹ As of 23 September 1875,her married name was Bagwell. She married Samuel Jones Bagwell, son of Willis B. Bagwell and Emily Sheats, on 23 September 1875. Eugenia Valentine Harrison died on 15 December 1933 in Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia, at age 75.¹ She was buried at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Ollie Fuller Bagwell was also known as Oliver Fuller Bagwell. He was born on 25 August 1876 in Georgia His birth year is listed as 1875 on Find-A-Grave.¹ He was the son of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison. Ollie Fuller Bagwell married Dora Idella Smith on 23 December 1900 at Carroll County, Georgia. Ollie Fuller Bagwell died in July 1963 at age 86.¹ He was buried on 25 July 1963 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Jessie V. Bagwell was born on 29 June 1880 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison. As of after 1895,her married name was Mitchell. Jessie V. Bagwell married Robert Washington Mitchell after 1895. Jessie V. Bagwell died on 28 February 1972 at age 91. She was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery #1, Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia.

     Nettie M. Bagwell was born in March 1883 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison.

     Fred Patterson Bagwell was born on 1 June 1886 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison. Fred Patterson Bagwell married Etta Pounds after 1903. Fred Patterson Bagwell died on 11 January 1956 at age 69.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Claud H. Bagwell was born in November 1894 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison. As of before 1919,her married name was Warner. Claud H. Bagwell married Guy S. Warner before 1919. Claud H. Bagwell died on 11 July 1967 in Grand Traverse, Michigan, at age 72.

     Etta Pounds was born on 14 July 1896 in Georgia.¹ As of after 1903,her married name was Bagwell. She married Fred Patterson Bagwell, son of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison, after 1903. Etta Pounds died on 3 January 1991 in Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia, at age 94.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Dora Idella Smith was born in February 1874 in Georgia.¹ As of 23 December 1900,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ollie Fuller Bagwell, son of Samuel Jones Bagwell and Eugenia Valentine Harrison, on 23 December 1900 at Carroll County, Georgia. Dora Idella Smith died on 10 February 1965 in Fulton County, Georgia.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Villa Rica, Carroll County, Georgia.¹

     Corporal Jack Jasper Bagwell was born on 10 February 1921 in Carroll County, Georgia. He was the son of William B. Bagwell and Bessie Ada Nixon. He served in the US Army during World War II. Corporal Jack Jasper Bagwell married Dulcie Ashmore on 7 December 1946. Corporal Jack Jasper Bagwell died on 14 March 1992 in Mount Zion, Carroll County, Georgia, at age 71. He was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Zion, Carroll County, Georgia.

     Homer Lee Bagwell was born on 18 May 1919 in Carroll County, Georgia. He was the son of William B. Bagwell and Bessie Ada Nixon. He served in the US Amry during World War II. Homer Lee Bagwell married Opal Faye (?) after 1946. Homer Lee Bagwell died on 15 October 1989 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia, at age 70. He was buried at New Hope Methodist Church Cemetery, Carroll County, Georgia.

     Verdie Christina Bagwell was born on 31 March 1917 in Carroll County, Georgia. She was the daughter of William B. Bagwell and Bessie Ada Nixon. As of before 1955,her married name was Rowe. Verdie Christina Bagwell married Harrell L. Rowe before 1955. Verdie Christina Bagwell died on 2 May 1980 in Carroll County, Georgia, at age 63. She was buried at Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery, Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia.

     Dulcie Ashmore was born on 12 August 1922 in Carroll County, Georgia. As of 7 December 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married Corporal Jack Jasper Bagwell, son of William B. Bagwell and Bessie Ada Nixon, on 7 December 1946. Dulcie Ashmore died on 29 April 2015 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia, at age 92

Dulcie Ashmore Bagwell, 92, died on April 29. She was born on August 12, 1922, in Carroll County where she lived all her life.
Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bagwell; a daughter, Judy Ann Bagwell; her parents, Samuel Douglas and Eunice Windom Ashmore; two brothers, Samuel Douglas Ashmore, Jr.and Kenneth Troy Ashmore; and a sister, Sara Ashmore Gammon. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Larry Pate of Whitesburg; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Sam and Becky Gentry of Carrollton; and four great-grandchildren, Samantha Brook Gentry, Will Shead, Audrey Shead and Judith Grace Gentry. She also is survived by her sister, Margaret Ashmore Carroll and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Bagwell was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church and after its closing attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church for many years. She worked at Arrow Shirt Company before her children were born and was the bookkeeper for her husband’s garage and hydra lift business.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Hearn and Rev. Bob Infinger officiating. Music will be provided by Harold McWhorter and Cathy Gambrell. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Church, Brad Cole, Lindel Foster, Cal Gordon, Scott Hawkins, Johnny Lynn, Donald Nixon and John Pate. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Bloodworth, Harold Henry and William Jenkins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Bagwell to the Mt. Zion Cemetery, 515 Newnan Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117; to the Whitesburg Public Library Book Fund, Post Office Box 451, Whitesburg, Georgia 30185; or to the Community Foundation of West Georgia, 807 South Park Street, Carrollton, Georgia 30117. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.
(By: Don Sharp.)

She was buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Cemetery, Mount Zion, Carroll County, Georgia.