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     Dorcas Antoinette Bagwell was born on 18 January 1922 in Nachagdoches County, Texas. She was the daughter of William Smith Bagwell and Izora Sylvia Lattin. As of after 1945,her married name was Lewis. Dorcas Antoinette Bagwell married William Jay Lewis after 1945. Dorcas Antoinette Bagwell died on 28 September 1977 in Richardson, Dallas County, Texas, at age 55. She was buried at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

     William Jay Lewis married Dorcas Antoinette Bagwell, daughter of William Smith Bagwell and Izora Sylvia Lattin, after 1945.

     Deloris May Wilder was also known as Dorothy Mae. She was born on 9 March 1924 in Catoosa Township, Rogers County, Oklahoma.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Basil Owen Bagwell, son of Joseph Allen Bagwell and Flora N. Pitchford, after 1950. Deloris May Wilder died on 5 January 1995 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 70.¹ She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.¹

     George Brooks Doshier was born on 28 March 1922 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. He married Johnnye Louise Bagwell, daughter of Robert Luke Bagwell and Bertie Ophelia Weeks, on 27 September 1946. George Brooks Doshier died on 9 July 1999 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, at age 77

George B. Doshier, 77, of Vega died July 9, 1999.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at Vega United Methodist Church with Reverend Paul Mayhugh, missionary with CBI International officiating. Reverend James Peach, pastor, First Baptist Church assisted. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery at Vega with the services under the direction of Vega Funeral Home.

Mr. Doshier was born in Amarillo. He graduated from Claude High School, then attended Texas A&M for one year before going into the Army Air Corps. He served 3 1/2 years during World War II as a staff sergeant in Newfoundland. Upon his return he attended WTSU for a year.
Mr Doshier had lived in Vega since 1948 before moving to Amarillo two months ago. He was a retired farmer and rancher.

Mr. Doshier was a member of the Vega United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Vega American Legion Post.

Mr. Doshier served on the board of the Vega Wheat Growers Association and the board of Amarillo Production Credit Association.

He married Johnnye Louise Bagwell on September 27, 1946 in Claude. Mr. Doshier was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Doshier, in 1998.

Survivors include his wife; one son, David Doshier of Vega; three daughters, Diana Mayhugh of Maxau, China, Nancy Brackett of Shallowater, Texas and Betty Backer of Taos, New Mexico; a sister LaNell Gunter of Claude, and 12 grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to Memorial Park Cemetery oat Vega, P.O. Box 496, Vega, Texas 79092 or a favorite charity. He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vega, Oldham County, Texas.

     David Edgar Bagwell was born in 1867 in Texas.¹ He married Martha Ann Kirk on 16 October 1905 at Johnson County, Texas. David Edgar Bagwell died on 9 November 1917 in Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, of Tabes Dorsalis with pneumonia as a contributor.¹ He was buried at City Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹

     Martha Ann Kirk was born on 8 February 1868 in Mississippi.¹ As of before 1893,her married name was Dorian. She married John J. Dorian before 1893. As of 16 October 1905,her married name was Bagwell. Martha Ann Kirk married David Edgar Bagwell on 16 October 1905 at Johnson County, Texas. Martha Ann Kirk died on 9 December 1940 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 72.¹ She was buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dalas County, Texas.¹

     Cleo Edward Bagwell was born in 1908 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹ He was the son of David Edgar Bagwell and Martha Ann Kirk. Cleo Edward Bagwell married Lucille Brooks on 7 November 1931 at Bryan, Oklahoma. Cleo Edward Bagwell died in 1946.¹ He was buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹

     Verda Dorian was born in April 1899 in Texas. She was the daughter of John J. Dorian and Martha Ann Kirk.

     Alma Dorian was born on 23 June 1895. She was the daughter of John J. Dorian and Martha Ann Kirk. Alma Dorian died in October 1968 at age 73.

     Cloe Kathleen Thompson was born on 19 January 1901 in Oska Loosa, Iowa. As of before 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married Glenn Wilson Bagwell, son of Richard S. Bagwell and Maude Mae Sharpnack, before 1932. Cloe Kathleen Thompson died on 3 October 1977 at age 76. She was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

     Lawrence Lee Bagwell was born on 4 August 1932 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. He was the son of Glenn Wilson Bagwell and Cloe Kathleen Thompson. He served as a Sergent in the US Marine Corp. Lawrence Lee Bagwell married Otilla Rosson. Lawrence Lee Bagwell married Barbara Lafern Crouch on 29 November 1951 at Rockwall, Texas. Lawrence Lee Bagwell married Velam Jean Mass on 26 November 1953 at Robertson County, Tennessee. Lawrence Lee Bagwell and Otilla Rosson lived in 1972 in Dallas, Texas. Lawrence Lee Bagwell married Suzanne Quintero on 2 May 1975 at San Bernardino County, California. Lawrence Lee Bagwell and Suzanne Quintero were divorced in December 1976 at San Bernardino County, California. Lawrence Lee Bagwell married Rebecca Anne Barsalone on 4 November 1978 at Clark County, California. Lawrence Lee Bagwell and Rebecca Anne Barsalone were divorced on 2 February 1984 at San Bernardino County, California. Lawrence Lee Bagwell married Shannon L. Griffith on 22 April 1995 at Henderson County, Texas. Lawrence Lee Bagwell died on 19 December 2012 in Malakoff, Texas, at age 80. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

     Mary Louise Bagwell is the daughter of Glenn Wilson Bagwell and Cloe Kathleen Thompson.

     (?) Selm married Margaret Bell "Maggie" Bagwell, daughter of Richard S. Bagwell and Maude Mae Sharpnack, after 1925.

     Oleta Lois Bagwell was born on 15 February 1911 in Fayette County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Richard S. Bagwell and Maude Mae Sharpnack. As of after 1927,her married name was Davis. Oleta Lois Bagwell married (?) Davis after 1927. As of June 1932,her married name was Spradlin. Oleta Lois Bagwell married Melvin F. Spradlin in June 1932. Oleta Lois Bagwell died on 7 March 1995 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 84. She was buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dalls County, Texas.

     (?) Davis married Oleta Lois Bagwell, daughter of Richard S. Bagwell and Maude Mae Sharpnack, after 1927.

     (?) Olive married Nannie Bagwell, daughter of James Wilson Bagwell and Ruth Caroline Kate Collins, after 1900.

     Thomas Shepard was born in May 1870 in Alabama. He married Margaret Ann "Maggie' Bagwell, daughter of James Wilson Bagwell and Ruth Caroline Kate Collins, in 1894. Thomas Shepard died on 15 July 1962 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, at age 92.

     George Edward Bagwell was born on 3 May 1904 in Athens, Texas. He was the son of Jeanne M. Bagwell. George Edward Bagwell married Texana Marie Maxwell on 8 September 1928 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. George Edward Bagwell died on 3 September 1976 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 72.

     Texana Marie Maxwell was born on 26 November 1907 in Athens, Henderson County, Texas. As of 8 September 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Edward Bagwell, son of Jeanne M. Bagwell, on 8 September 1928 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Texana Marie Maxwell died on 21 March 1936 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 28.

     Charlotte Marie Bagwell was born on 3 December 1930 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She was the daughter of George Edward Bagwell and Texana Marie Maxwell. As of after 1946,her married name was McCray. Charlotte Marie Bagwell married J. B. McCray after 1946. Charlotte Marie Bagwell died on 24 December 1979 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, at age 49.

     J. B. McCray was born on 8 July 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He married Charlotte Marie Bagwell, daughter of George Edward Bagwell and Texana Marie Maxwell, after 1946. J. B. McCray died on 22 February 2016 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 86.

     Joseph Gene Bagwell is the son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy. Joseph Gene Bagwell married Ann Cowan circa 1958. Joseph Gene Bagwell married Janet June Bishop on 2 September 1988 at Bradley County, Tennessee.

     Janet June Bishop was born on 29 July 1945 in Gatlinburg, Polk County, Tennessee.¹ As of after 1964,her married name was Harris. She married John H. Harris Jr. after 1964. As of 2 September 1988,her married name was Bagwell. Janet June Bishop married Joseph Gene Bagwell, son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy, on 2 September 1988 at Bradley County, Tennessee. Janet June Bishop died on 15 October 2008 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, at age 63.¹ She was buried on 15 October 2008 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.¹

     Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. was born on 17 January 1932 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy. Ross Bagwell is a pioneer in cable television, having produced thousands of hours of programming. He built one of the largest privately held production companies in the United States before selling to Scripps Howard in 1994. Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. married Edna Sue Burchfield in 1951 at Knoxville, Tennessee. Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. died on 23 November 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at age 91

Media pioneer and trailblazing television producer Ross K. Bagwell Sr., age 91, passed away November 23, 2023 in Knoxville, TN. He was well known as a successful entrepreneur, a creative genius, and gifted storyteller. He was also a dedicated husband, a loving father and friend/teacher/mentor to countless East Tennesseans.

Bagwell grew up on Knoxville’s Lilly Avenue, attending Staub School, Tyson Middle School and Knoxville High School. He then served in the United States Air Force stationed in Biloxi, MS and Cape Cod, MA. After his service he worked at Oak Ridge National Labs while attending The University of Tennessee.

In 1951 Ross saw his first television broadcast and fell in love with the idea of creating television programming. With Sue’s blessing he took a bus to New York City, enrolled in NYU and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and accepted a position as a pageboy at NBC. He rose through the ranks at NBC until 1964 when his wife Sue convinced him to move the family back to Knoxville.

He initially worked at WATE-TV, then moved on to advertising, working at Lavidge, Davis and Newman before starting his own agency, Bagwell Advertising. Unable to resist the lure of television he also launched Cinetel Productions in 1975 which would go on to become one of America’s most prolific independent production companies. He created and produced hundreds of hours of programming including popular series like I-40 Paradise, Club Dance, Exploring America, Hey Dude, and America’s Castles to name just a few. In 1994 he sold the company to Scripps Howard to become home to HGTV and the Scripps Networks. Following the sale he started Ross Television Productions as an outlet for his genuine love of creating television, film, games and other creative properties. He was a passionate creative who loved collaboration with coworkers throughout his career. Bagwell is generally credited as the catalyst that brought East Tennessee’s growing film and television industry to life.

Throughout his life his wife, Sue Burchfield, was steadfast beside him. They met as 8th graders at Tyson Middle School and remained completely devoted to each other throughout their lives. Ross missed her greatly following her passing in June of 2022.

Ross was a wonderful father to Ross Jr. and Dee Haslam. They worked beside each other, traveled together and greatly enjoyed each other’s company. Learning under him was an incredible gift.

Friends knew him as a true gentleman who cared deeply about people. He was a father figure to many. He never said goodbye without saying, “Be careful!” and “Call me if you need me.”

He is survived by his daughter Dee Haslam and her husband, Jimmy. Grandchildren James Bagwell Haslam, Whitney Haslam Johnson and husband JW, Cynthia Haslam Arnholt and husband David. Six great-grandchildren Jack, Susan and James Arnholt, Hank, Ross and Max Johnson. Brother Joe Bagwell, sister-in-law Joan Thomas and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Sue, son Ross, parents Charles and Jeanette Bagwell, brother Barney, in-laws Ed and Naomi Burchfield, Dr. Dewey Thomas and Rhea and Jim Copeland.

Ross also leaves behind Carmita Wright, his devoted assistant of 38 years, his incredible caregivers, Shiela Sexton and Etra Helms, and all the caregivers who cared deeply for both Sue and Ross through the years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cherokee Country Club on December 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM followed by receiving of friends between 12:00 PM-2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lakeshore Park, 5930 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919; Emerald Youth Foundation, 1014 Heiskell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921; and University of Tennessee Medical Center Pastoral Care, 1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Bagwell family.


He was buried at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

     Edna Sue Burchfield was born on 22 July 1932 in Knoxville, Tennessee.¹ As of 1951,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr., son of Charles Herman Bagwell and Jeanette Kennedy, in 1951 at Knoxville, Tennessee. Edna Sue Burchfield died on 21 June 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at age 89. She was buried on 25 June 2022 at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee.

     Ross Kennedy Bagwell Jr. was born on 22 July 1952.¹ He was the son of Ross Kennedy Bagwell Sr. and Edna Sue Burchfield. Ross Kennedy Bagwell Jr. died on 4 October 2008 at age 56.¹ He was buried on 7 October 2008 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.¹

     William Henry Bagwell was born on 18 July 1876 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Suza Pitts. William Henry Bagwell married Nannie J. Whitley before 1896. William Henry Bagwell married Lillie Suzanne Watts before 1916. William Henry Bagwell died on 21 September 1948 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 72.¹ He was buried on 22 September 1948 at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Moonvile, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Lillie Suzanne Watts was born on 22 November 1877 in Lexington County, South Carolina.¹ As of before 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Henry Bagwell, son of John Bagwell and Elizabeth Suza Pitts, before 1916. Lillie Suzanne Watts died on 11 February 1967 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 89.¹ She was buried on 12 February 1967 at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Alton Neville Bagwell was born on 16 June 1916 in Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of William Henry Bagwell and Lillie Suzanne Watts. Alton Neville Bagwell married Pauline Carter before 1940. Alton Neville Bagwell died on 10 June 1997 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 80.¹ He was buried on 13 June 1997 at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Moonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Pauline Carter was born on 7 March 1915 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alton Neville Bagwell, son of William Henry Bagwell and Lillie Suzanne Watts, before 1940. Pauline Carter died on 14 May 1999 in Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Reedy Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Moonville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹