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     Dorothy Drew Smith was born on 27 March 1897 in Georgia. As of before 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jesse Clinton Bagwell, son of William Oliver Bagwell and Mary Ella Juhan, before 1916. Dorothy Drew Smith died on 9 July 1971 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, at age 74.

     Jesse Clinton Bagwell Jr. was born in July 1916 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Jesse Clinton Bagwell and Dorothy Drew Smith. Jesse Clinton Bagwell Jr. died on 6 January 1984 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.¹

     Dorothy Moreland Bagwell was born on 2 August 1919 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Jesse Clinton Bagwell and Dorothy Drew Smith. As of after 1940,her married name was Yankey. Dorothy Moreland Bagwell married Worth Edwin Yankey after 1940. Dorothy Moreland Bagwell died on 8 January 1995 in Elk Grove, Sacramento County, California, at age 75.

     Worth Edwin Yankey was born on 27 January 1916 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. He married Dorothy Moreland Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Clinton Bagwell and Dorothy Drew Smith, after 1940. Worth Edwin Yankey died on 16 September 1955 in Clark Air Force Base, Manilla, Philippines, at age 39.

     Lavella Bagwell was born in 1889 in Georgia. She was the daughter of William Oliver Bagwell and Mary Ella Juhan.

     John H. Bagwell was born in 1892 in Georgia. He was the son of William Oliver Bagwell and Mary Ella Juhan.

     Ruby Lois McClung was born on 2 August 1904 in Hopkins, Texas.¹ As of 16 June 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Aubrey Bagwell, son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley, on 16 June 1933. Ruby Lois McClung died on 4 August 1996 in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas, at age 92.¹ She was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹

     Douglas Dewey Bagwell was born on 19 February 1898 in Orr, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (Oklahoma). He was the son of James Andrew Bagwell and Nancy Adaline Ashley. Douglas Dewey Bagwell died on 5 September 1898 in Orr, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).

     Montie Lee Bybee was born on 12 November 1912 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.¹ As of before 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lewis A. Bagwell, son of John Milton Bagwell and Ada Jane Vaughan, before 1930. Montie Lee Bybee died on 8 April 1992 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida, at age 79
Ocala Star-Banner (FL) - April 10, 1992

OCALA -- Montie L. Greathouse, 79, retired machine operator with the electronics industry, died April 8, 1992, at Surrey Place Convalescent Center.

A native of Goodluck, Ky., Mrs. Greathouse came here eight years ago from Lafayette, Ind. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

She was previously married to Lewis A Bagwell.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty J. Harp, Indianapolis; sister, Arlene Clark, Ocala; and five grandchildren.¹ She was buried at Good Shepard Memorial Gardens, Ocala, Marion County, Florida.¹

     Betty Jane Bagwell was born on 11 August 1930 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis A. Bagwell and Montie Lee Bybee. As of after 1945,her married name was Harp. Betty Jane Bagwell married Willard Harp after 1945. Betty Jane Bagwell died on 2 November 2004 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, at age 74
Betty Jane Harp 74, formerly of Indianapolis, died November 2, 2004 in Providence, Rhode Island. She was a homemaker and the widow of Willard Harp. She is survived by her son, Daniel (Hillary) Harp.
Burial will take place at Floral Park Cemetery

Betty mother married twice. Her second spouse (Montie L Greathouse) is whom she is buried with in Florida.

Social Security Application and the SSDI do not agree on the birth year. Other records found show birth year as 1930.¹ She was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.¹

     Willard Harp was born on 9 May 1931 in Gatliff, Kentucky. He married Betty Jane Bagwell, daughter of Lewis A. Bagwell and Montie Lee Bybee, after 1945. Willard Harp was buried at Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.¹ He died in July 1997 at age 66.¹

     Leslie Aaron Bagwell was born on 15 April 1932 in Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. He was the son of Lewis A. Bagwell and Montie Lee Bybee. He served in the US Air Force from December 20, 1951 to December 15, 1955. Leslie Aaron Bagwell married Ellen F. (?) on 5 June 1956 at Georgia. Leslie Aaron Bagwell died on 13 April 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia, at age 55. He was buried at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia.

     Ellen F. (?) was born in 1935. As of 5 June 1956,her married name was Bagwell. She married Leslie Aaron Bagwell, son of Lewis A. Bagwell and Montie Lee Bybee, on 5 June 1956 at Georgia. Ellen F. (?) died in 2003. She was buried at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker, DeKalb County, Georgia.

     Finley Winslow Griffin married Muncie Decora Hildreth, daughter of Robert Henry Jackson Hildreth and Julia Spikes Hamner, on 3 April 1895 at Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama.¹

     Etta Bernice Smith was born on 14 October 1926 in Oklahoma. As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Marion Verdell Bagwell, son of Marion Robert Bagwell and Pearl Ann Winters, after 1945. Etta Bernice Smith and Marion Verdell Bagwell lived in 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Etta Bernice Smith died on 3 July 1996 in Springfield, Henry County, Missouri, at age 69. She was buried at Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.

     Verdell Marion Bagwell Jr. is the son of Marion Verdell Bagwell and Etta Bernice Smith. Verdell Marion Bagwell Jr. married Sandra Lee (?) after 1965.

     Esthel William Bagwell was born on 30 January 1912 in Bloxom, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of George Augustus Bagwell and Rachel Lewis. Esthel William Bagwell married Annie Francis Bernard before 1943. Esthel William Bagwell died on 20 August 1997 in Bloxom, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Annie Francis Bernard was born on 17 May 1911 in Virginia.¹ As of before 1943,her married name was Bagwell. She married Esthel William Bagwell, son of George Augustus Bagwell and Rachel Lewis, before 1943. Annie Francis Bernard died on 16 March 2003 in Bloxom, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 91.¹ She was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Esthel William Bagwell Jr. was born on 16 February 1943 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Esthel William Bagwell and Annie Francis Bernard. Esthel William Bagwell Jr. married Linda Jean Hockman on 30 July 1967 at Virginia. Esthel William Bagwell Jr. and Linda Jean Hockman were divorced on 17 September 1975 at Stafford, Virginia. Esthel William Bagwell Jr. died on 20 November 1991 in Potomac Hospital, Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia, at age 48.¹ He was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Reginald Thomas Bagwell was born on 15 May 1915 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of George Augustus Bagwell and Rachel Lewis. He was in the US Army. Reginald Thomas Bagwell married Estelle Elizabeth Durham on 24 July 1944 at Accomac County, Virginia. Reginald Thomas Bagwell died on 11 November 2001 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Billie Ruth Johnson married James Walon Bagwell, son of George Walon Bagwell and Icy B. Sergent, on 7 May 1939 at Summit County, Ohio.

     Lila Woodson was born on 23 October 1911 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Hardy Livingston Bagwell, son of Ambrose Bagwell and Nancy "Nannie" Baldwin, after 1930. Lila Woodson died on 15 August 2006 at age 94.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Jewell Eugenia Vaughn was born on 29 August 1927 in Hickory Tavern, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of before 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edsel Rufus Bagwell, son of Robert Broadus Bagwell and Edith Adell O'Dell, before 1953. Jewell Eugenia Vaughn died on 24 March 2015 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 87.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Madge L. (?) was born in 1930.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Oren Lee Bagwell, son of Dock Cleveland Bagwell and Clara Azile Brannon, after 1945. Madge L. (?) died in 2004.¹ She was buried at Springhill Memorial Gardens, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Moses Watts was born on 1 November 1834 in Indiana.¹ He married Emily Bagwell, daughter of McCallan Bagwell and Rachel Waskom, in 1892.¹ Moses Watts died on 28 December 1916 in Medora, Jackson County, Indiana, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Kossuth, Kossuth, Washington County, Indiana.¹

     Jerry Bagwell is the son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker.¹

     Rodney Bagwell is the son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker.¹

     Davie Maxwell Bagwell is the son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker.¹ Davie Maxwell Bagwell married Debra Jean Littrell on 24 November 1973 at Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. Davie Maxwell Bagwell and Debra Jean Littrell were divorced on 14 May 1979 at Denver, Colorado. Davie Maxwell Bagwell married Sandy (?) after 1980.

     Carl Bagwell was born on 21 September 1951 in Lawrenceville, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker.¹ Carl Bagwell married Trena "Kim" (?) after 1975. Carl Bagwell died on 3 April 2019 in Springfield, Illinois, at age 67
Carl served his country in the United States Army in Panama as a member of the 534th military police, Southern Command. He was employed by the Comptroller’s office for many years and also worked as a security guard for the Convention Center and Concordia. Carl was a member of the Ma Fatz Horseshoe Club and the Teamsters. As a car enthusiast, he enjoyed working on cars in his spare time.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Kitty Bagwell; and two brothers, Dwayne and Steve Bagwell.

He is survived by his daughter, Brandy (Henry Taylor) Bagwell of Springfield; his wife, Trena “Kim” Bagwell of Springfield and her children, Amber, Richard, Jared, Jayce, Kaleb, and Laura; thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five siblings, Jerry, Mike, Rodney, Dave, and Rose Marie Bagwell; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many other children that affectionately referred to him as Pa Pa.

Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
He was buried at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

     Stephen Leon Bagwell was born on 23 August 1956 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker.¹ Stephen Leon Bagwell married Debra Watson on 20 May 1997 at Sangamon County, Illinois. Stephen Leon Bagwell died on 20 April 2010 at age 53
SPRINGFIELD - Stephen Leon Bagwell Sr., 53, of Springfield died on April 20, 2010.

He was born August 23, 1956, in Hammond, IN to Elmer and Rose Bagwell. He married Debra Watson on May 20, 1997, at the Sangamon County Courthouse. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife.

He graduated from Red Rock College in Denver, CO with a degree in master carpentry. He was the best husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend and helper to all humans and animals.

He is survived by his wife, Debra; son, Stephen Joseph O'Neill; two stepdaughters including Kristy Morrison; six brothers; one sister; 10 grandchildren including Danielle Morrison and Adyson and Maddyx O'Neill; brother-in-law, Clyde K. Watson; and his loyal companion Hooch.

Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home with Charles L. Lee officiating.

Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery

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Published in The State Journal-Register from 4/25/2010 - 4/28/2010.²
He was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.