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     Minnie Lee Bagwell was born on 20 June 1922 in Cheriton, Northampton County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Bagwell and Gladys Mae Hanby. As of 26 December 1942,her married name was Duncan. Minnie Lee Bagwell married William Alexander Duncan on 26 December 1942 at Cape Charles, Virginia. Minnie Lee Bagwell died on 13 October 2020 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 98


Minnie Lee Bagwell Duncan, 98, wife of the late William A. Duncan, Jr. and a resident of Onancock, VA, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at her residence. A native of Cheriton, VA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Bagwell and the late Gladys Hanby Bagwell. She was a retired Bank Manager for Crestar Bank and a member of Market Street United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, W. Thomas Duncan of Boca Raton, FL; two grandchildren, Elizabeth D. Betty and her husband, Scott, Foothill Ranch, CA, and William M. Duncan; and four great granddaughters, Lila, Tess, Jana, Betty, and Emily Duncan.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Cape Charles Cemetery with Pastor Virginia Greer officiating. Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.

She was buried on 17 October 2020 at Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia.

     William Alexander Duncan was born on 4 October 1919. He served as a Major in the US Army during World War II. He married Minnie Lee Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Henry Bagwell and Gladys Mae Hanby, on 26 December 1942 at Cape Charles, Virginia. William Alexander Duncan died on 23 April 2002 at age 82. He was buried at Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia.

     Verna Laura Rooks was born on 8 December 1892. As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell, son of George William Bagwell and Mary Virginia Wyatt, after 1910. Verna Laura Rooks died in May 1975 at age 82. She was buried at Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia.

     Rue Lamont Bagwell was born on 21 January 1929 in Northampton County, Virginia. He was the son of Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell and Verna Laura Rooks. Rue Lamont Bagwell died on 23 July 1947 in De Paul Hospital, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, at age 18. He was buried at Cape Charles Cemetery, Cape Charles, Northampton County, Virginia.

     Beverley Fern Bagwell was born on 22 June 1926 in Northampton County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell and Verna Laura Rooks. As of after 1946,her married name was Brooks. Beverley Fern Bagwell married (?) Brooks after 1946. Beverley Fern Bagwell died on 10 October 2004 at age 78. She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

     Wilmer Ronald Bagwell was born on 18 April 1925 in Johnsontown, Northampton County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell and Verna Laura Rooks. He enlisted in the US Army during World War II on 24 June 1943. Wilmer Ronald Bagwell married Rose Enthall Parron on 28 February 1948 at Norfolk City, Virginia. Wilmer Ronald Bagwell died on 13 March 2021 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, at age 95

W. Ronald Bagwell, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in a local hospital. Ronnie was a retired civil service manager at the Naval Air Rework Facility, NAS. Born in Johnsontown on Virginia's Eastern Shore, he was the son of the late Verna Rooks Bagwell and Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Rose Parron Bagwell, his two sisters, Virginia Gast and Beverly Brooks, and his brother, Rue L. Bagwell.

Ronnie served in the Pacific Theater of World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, and in Korea as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a Past Worshipful Master and long-time member of Norview Masonic Lodge No. 113, and was a member of Khedive Shrine Temple of Norfolk. He was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church and was past President of its Wesleymen Bible Class.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Rue L. Bagwell II (Bonnie); two grandsons, Ron Bagwell (Stacie) and Clint Bagwell; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Katie Rose, Austin, and Alex; and a multitude of friends who will miss him dearly.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 18, at Epworth United Methodist Church, with Rev. Saunnie Butts officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, 124 W. Freemason St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.¹

He was buried on 18 March 2021 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹

     Rose Enthall Parron was born on 6 February 1928 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹ As of 28 February 1948,her married name was Bagwell. She married Wilmer Ronald Bagwell, son of Wilmer Wyatt Bagwell and Verna Laura Rooks, on 28 February 1948 at Norfolk City, Virginia. Rose Enthall Parron died on 21 December 2017 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, at age 89

NORFOLK - Rose Parron Bagwell, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. Parron, Sr., and Mary Owens Parron.
The youngest of seven siblings, she was preceded in death by her three brothers and three sisters. Rose was a graduate of Maury High School, Class of 1946, and attended Madison College in 1946 and 1947. She was employed for many years as office manager for the Liberty Loan Corporation, Wards Corner branch. A faithful, sixty-year member of Norfolk's Epworth United Methodist Church and its Wesleymen Bible Class, she was a former “Class Mother”. Additionally, she was a member of Epworth's Crusader Bible Class, as well as the Soroptimist Club International of Hampton Roads.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband of almost 70 years, W. Ronald Bagwell; her son, Rue L. Bagwell, II (Bonnie) of Chesapeake; two grandsons, Ron Bagwell (Stacie) and Clint Bagwell; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler, Katie Rose, Austin, and Alex; several nieces and nephews; and many friends who loved her dearly.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27th in the Norfolk Chapel of H. D. Oliver Funeral Apts., 1501 Colonial Ave., with Reverend Ned Alderman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church or the Wesleymen Bible Class. Online condolences may be offered at www.hdoliver.com.¹

She was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹

     Elizabeth M. Johnson was born circa 1830 in Virginia. She married George T. Bagwell on 19 December 1848 at Northampton County, Virginia. As of before 1851,her married name was Bagwell.

     Lyttleton Bagwell was also known as Lytt Bagwell. Lyttleton Bagwell was also known as Littleton Bagwell. He was born in 1851 in Virginia. He was the son of George T. Bagwell and Elizabeth M. Johnson. Lyttleton Bagwell lived in 1870 in Franktown, Northampton County, Virginia. He married Louisa Henderson on 8 July 1878 at Northampton County, Virginia.

     Susan Bagwell was born circa 1856 in Virginia. She was the daughter of George T. Bagwell and Elizabeth M. Johnson.

     George T. Bagwell was born circa 1829. He married Elizabeth M. Johnson on 19 December 1848 at Northampton County, Virginia.

     Louisa Henderson was born circa 1860. As of 8 July 1878,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lyttleton Bagwell, son of George T. Bagwell and Elizabeth M. Johnson, on 8 July 1878 at Northampton County, Virginia.

     Littleton Bagwell was born in 1805 in South Carolina. He married Unknown (?) before 1835.

     David Bagwell was born circa 1835 in Tennessee. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell and Unknown (?)

     George Bagwell was born circa 1842 in Tennessee. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell and Unknown (?)

     Crawford Bagwell was born circa 1845 in Tennessee. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell and Unknown (?)

     Joseph Bagwell was born circa 1846 in Tennessee. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell and Unknown (?)

     Littleton Bagwell was born circa 1848 in Tennessee. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell and Unknown (?)

     Wyley Bagwell was born circa 1849 in Tennessee. He was the son of Littleton Bagwell and Unknown (?)

     Unknown (?) was born in 1815 in Tennessee. As of before 1835,her married name was Bagwell. She married Littleton Bagwell before 1835.

     George Erwin Brady was born on 13 February 1900 in Dawson County, Texas. He married Ester Ada Slate, daughter of Henry F. Slate and Della Tyler, after 1917. George Erwin Brady died on 19 July 1974 in San Bernardino County, California, at age 74. He was buried at Hermosa Memorial Gardens, Colton, San Bernardino County, California.

     Earl Nolan Bagwell was born on 19 December 1912 in Scott, Lonoke County, Arkansas. He was the son of James Thomas Bagwell and Della Tyler. Earl Nolan Bagwell married Nadine V. (?) on 26 October 1933 at California. Earl Nolan Bagwell married Helen Rowena Jackson on 2 September 1940 at Yuma County, Arizonia. Earl Nolan Bagwell died on 11 June 1986 in Herperia, San Bernardino County, California, at age 73.

     John Linwood Mathews married Ester Frances Bagwell, daughter of William Staley Bagwell and Ester Tillery Wyatt, on 6 June 1953.

     Lois Alberta Gordon was born on 25 June 1920 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. As of 26 December 1941,her married name was Bagwell. She married Chester A. Bagwell, son of Clarence Elsworth Bagwell and Lena Olive Ball, on 26 December 1941. Lois Alberta Gordon died on 19 January 2014 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 93 To the outsider, Lois Bagwell was a quiet and unassuming woman, a homemaker most of her long life. But to her husband, Chester, and her two sons, Steven and Keith, she was a loving wife and mother who devoted herself to their well-being and happiness.

Lois and Chet were married, happily, for more than 72 years. They formed a team to raise and support their sons, both of whom obtained advanced college degrees and are engaged in successful careers. Evan more important to Lois and Chet, the sons both have enjoyed long and loving marriages of their own.

Lois was born in Kokomo, Indiana, in 1920. She was raised in Tipton, Indiana, where she graduated from high school. She attended Franklin College in Indiana for one year.

She met Chet in 1941 and they married on December 26, 1941, immediately before Chet's induction into the Army. The couple moved to Phoenix in 1953 because of Lois' troublesome health problems, with their sons, then aged 5 and 3, in tow.

The family moved into a new home on the near east side in Phoenix in April 1954, and they raised their children as Lois made a warm and convivial home. They remained in the same home until declining health forced them into an assisted-living facility in March 2012.
Lois fell in October 2013, breaking three bones. She rallied for a time, but the damage was too great. She passed away on Sunday, January 19. She was buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.

     Keith Bagwell is the son of Chester A. Bagwell and Lois Alberta Gordon.

     Chester Lamar Bagwell Jr. was born on 15 December 1942 in Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Georgia. He was the son of Chester Lamar Bagwell and Ella Mildred Hicks. Chester Lamar Bagwell Jr. married Betty (?) in December 1969 at Pickens County, Alabama. Chester Lamar Bagwell Jr. died on 7 September 2016 in Tennessee at age 73.

     Hugh Bagwell is the son of Chester Lamar Bagwell and Ella Mildred Hicks.

     Carolyn Bagwell is the daughter of Chester Lamar Bagwell and Ella Mildred Hicks.

     Camilla Bagwell is the daughter of Chester Lamar Bagwell and Ella Mildred Hicks.

     John William Littlejohn married Ruth Delight Bagwell, daughter of Clarence Elsworth Bagwell and Lena Olive Ball, on 24 March 1945 at Grosse Ile, Wayne County, Michigan.