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     John Riles Bagwell Sr. was born on 18 June 1890. He was the son of Dr. William Henry Bagwell and Nancy Dorothy Speir. John Riles Bagwell Sr. married Mary C. Lashley on 22 June 1915 at Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina. John Riles Bagwell Sr. married Grace Viola Covington on 25 February 1922 at Durham County, North Carolina. John Riles Bagwell Sr. married Lettie McPherson on 20 May 1944 at Forsyth County, North Carolina. John Riles Bagwell Sr. died on 29 August 1964 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, at age 74. He was buried on 31 August 1964 at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina.

     Fannie Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 12 November 1888 in Pitt, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Dr. William Henry Bagwell and Nancy Dorothy Speir. Fannie Elizabeth Bagwell died on 23 July 1966 in Wake Forest, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 77.

     John Bagwell was born in June 1845 in North Carolina. He married Kate H. Brandon, daughter of Haywood Brandon and Betty Vernon, before 1901.

     Kate H. Brandon was born on 17 March 1878 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Haywood Brandon and Betty Vernon. As of before 1901,her married name was Bagwell. Kate H. Brandon married John Bagwell before 1901. Kate H. Brandon died on 31 March 1950 in Duke Hospital, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, at age 72. She was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina.

     Haywood Brandon Bagwell was born on 13 May 1901 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Bagwell and Kate H. Brandon. He served as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps during World War I.¹ Haywood Brandon Bagwell married Robina Norwood Tillinghast on 18 August 1923 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Haywood Brandon Bagwell died on 10 October 1958 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 57
Haywood Brandon Bagwell, 57, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday morning, October 10, 1958 at 5:15 a.m. in Spartanburg General Hospital after an illness of five weeks.

A well know fixtures and cabinet maker, he was a native of Durham, NC; son of John and Kate H Brandon Bagwell; wife of Robina Tillinghast Bagwell.

Member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, a World War Marine Corp. veteran and has been a resident of Spartanburg for the last 22 years.

Spartanburg Herald Journal
10–11–58 p. 12.¹
He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Robina Norwood Tillinghast was born on 10 December 1898 in Belfast, County Dublin, Ireland, United Kingdom.¹ As of 18 August 1923,her married name was Bagwell. She married Haywood Brandon Bagwell, son of John Bagwell and Kate H. Brandon, on 18 August 1923 at Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Robina Norwood Tillinghast died on 28 September 1994 in Summerville, Dorchester County, South Carolina, at age 95
Robina Tillinghast Bagwell, 95, of Summerville, SC, died Wednesday, September 28, 1994 in Presbyterian Home.

Native of Belfast, Ireland; daughter of Joseph Alexander (1872-1944) and Claudia Stinson Tillinghast (1870-1936).

A graduate of Converse College, she was a proofreader with the Spartanburg Journal, the former afternoon paper, for 28 years and also was an arts critic for the paper.

Member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg.

Spartanburg Herald Journal
10–5–94 B2.¹
She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Katherine Brandon Bagwell is the daughter of Haywood Brandon Bagwell and Robina Norwood Tillinghast. Katherine Brandon Bagwell married Thomas Brem Hoover Jr. on 6 February 1954 at Richland County, South Carolina.

     Reverend Haywood Brandon Bagwell Jr. was born on 15 October 1928 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Haywood Brandon Bagwell and Robina Norwood Tillinghast. Reverend Haywood Brandon Bagwell Jr. married Cecile A. Lewis on 8 June 1957 at Marin, California. Reverend Haywood Brandon Bagwell Jr. died on 12 August 2019 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, at age 90
HAYWOOD (WOODY) B. BAGWELL JR.
1928 - 2019

Haywood (Woody) B. Bagwell Jr. of Bakersfield, CA, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2019 at the age of 90.

Woody was born in Charlotte, NC in 1928. He graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1946 and continued on to earn a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. He received his MDiv from San Francisco Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in January 1960.

Woody married Cecile in 1957. Together they served as Presbyterian missionaries in Pakistan during the 1960s. Upon returning to the States, Woody received a M.Ed. from CSU Fresno and began a teaching career with Bakersfield City School District. He retired in 1990.

Cecile died in February of this year. Woody is survived by his children: Bruce of Bakersfield and his children Tayler, Shaefer, Bryce and Noah; Bobi (David) of Roanoke, VA and their sons Luke, Timothy and Ian; Steve (Rosalind) of Waxhaw, NC and their daughter Laura; his sisters Catherine of Colfax, NC and Robina of Clarkston, MI.

Woody will be warmly remembered for his frequent puns and great sense of humor, his love for and loyalty to his family, his friendly smile, and especially his deep and devoted love for the Lord Jesus. In the last period of his life he looked forward to dancing with his beloved Cecile again, this time in the presence of Jesus, and to experience all that heaven has to offer.

Woody and Cecile loved to open their home and provide hospitality and fellowship to missionaries on home assignment or who were passing through Bakersfield.

The family wishes to thank Woody and Cecile's extended family, friends, fellow church members and colleagues who have so lovingly supported them through the years.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31st at 2:00 at Trinity Anglican Church, 11300 Campus Park Dr, Bakersfield, Fr. Karl Dietze officiating. The reception will be held at 3:30 in Westminster Hall at First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church, First Presbyterian Church, Global Teams or Hoffman Hospice.

Published in Bakersfield Californian on Aug. 25, 2019.¹
He was cremated.¹

     Robina Norwood Bagwell is the daughter of Haywood Brandon Bagwell and Robina Norwood Tillinghast.

     Cecile A. Lewis was born on 27 March 1935 in China.¹ As of 8 June 1957,her married name was Bagwell. She married Reverend Haywood Brandon Bagwell Jr., son of Haywood Brandon Bagwell and Robina Norwood Tillinghast, on 8 June 1957 at Marin, California. Cecile A. Lewis died on 7 February 2019 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, at age 83
Cecile (Lewis) Bagwell, 83, of Bakersfield CA, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2019.

Cecile was born in China on March 27, 1935 to Presbyterian missionary parents, Dr. Ralph Lewis and Roberta (Taylor) Lewis. She attended Whitworth University in Spokane, WA before transferring to Stanford University School of Nursing, graduating with her BSN in 1957.

Cecile married Haywood (Woody) Bagwell in 1957. Together they served as Presbyterian missionaries in Pakistan during the 1960s. Upon returning to the States, Cecile continued working as an RN until becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. She worked at Kern Medical Center and then developed her private practice.

Cecile is survived by Woody, her husband of 61 years; her children: Bruce of Bakersfield and his children Tayler, Shaefer, Bryce and Noah; Bobi (David) of Roanoke, VA and sons Luke, Timothy and Ian; Steve (Rosalind) of Waxhaw, NC and daughter Laura; her siblings Harry (Norma) of Sacramento, CA, Charles (Nelda) of Mt. Hermon, CA, and Wendy (Darrell) of Bakersfield; as well as many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

Cecile will be fondly remembered for her bright and warm smile, her open and affectionate heart, her willingness to listen with compassion, cheerful silliness and her deep and profound love for the Lord Jesus. She looked forward in her last days to seeing Jesus face to face and to his embrace.

Cecile loved her time as a volunteer with Global Teams and participating in Altar Guild and the Order of St. Luke at Trinity Anglican Church. She and Woody loved to provide hospitality and fellowship to missionaries on home assignment or who were passing through Bakersfield.

The family thanks Cecile's friends, fellow church members and colleagues who have so lovingly supported her through the years.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 12th at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 11300 Campus Park Dr, Bakersfield, Fr. Karl Dietze.¹
She was cremated after 7 February 2019.¹

     Augustus Bagwell was born in January 1876 in Petersburg City, Virginia.¹ He was the son of William Henry Hawes Bagwell II and Ann Augusta Gresham. Augustus Bagwell died on 30 July 1876 in Petersburg City, Virginia.¹ He was buried at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia.¹

     Edna (Edith) Pope Harvey was born on 18 July 1904 in Grifton, Pitt County, North Carolina. As of 26 June 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Henry Hawes Bagwell III, son of William Henry Hawes Bagwell Jr. and Indiana Bernice Rudd, on 26 June 1930 at Pitt County, North Carolina. Edna (Edith) Pope Harvey died on 20 June 1947 in Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, at age 42. She was buried at Grifton Cemetery, Grifton, Pitt County, North Carolina.

     Louella Bagwell was also known as Eula Bagwell.¹ She was born on 23 April 1889 in Georgia.² She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Ellen A. Butler. As of after 1900,her married name was McAfee. Louella Bagwell married Luther Elmer McAfee after 1900. Louella Bagwell died on 2 March 1965 in Bartow County, Georgia, at age 75.² She was buried at Pine Log United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rydal, Bartow County, Georgia.²

     Luther Elmer McAfee was born on 5 January 1884. He married Louella Bagwell, daughter of William Henry Bagwell and Ellen A. Butler, after 1900. Luther Elmer McAfee died on 27 December 1948 at age 64. He was buried at Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery, Ryo, Gordon County, Georgia.

     Racilla Robinson was also known as Racilla Bailey. She was born in July 1896 in Virginia. As of 11 August 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Plez Bagwell, son of Nathaniel Bagwell and Sarah Alice Bayley, on 11 August 1912. Racilla Robinson died on 29 June 1936 in Accomack, Virginia, at age 39.

     Hattie Lee Bagwell was born on 14 May 1913 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson. As of circa 1928,her married name was Kellam. Hattie Lee Bagwell married Booker Taliaferro Kellam circa 1928. Hattie Lee Bagwell died on 6 September 1972 in Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 59.

     Charlie V. Bagwell was also known as Charlie Benjamin Bagwell. He was born on 12 August 1915 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson. Charlie V. Bagwell married Lottie (?) after 1934. Charlie V. Bagwell died on 31 July 1986 in Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, at age 70. He was buried on 7 August 1986 at Tindley Memorial Park Cemetery, Maryland.

     William Henry Bagwell was born on 2 February 1918 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson. William Henry Bagwell married Lillian A. Miller after 1935.¹ William Henry Bagwell married Margaret (?) before 1952. William Henry Bagwell died on 2 February 1999 in Franklin, Virginia, at age 81.

     Ida Mae Bagwell was born on 22 November 1920 in Virginia. She was the daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson. As of after 1938,her married name was Hughes. Ida Mae Bagwell married Joseph Hughes after 1938. Ida Mae Bagwell died on 28 September 1989 at age 68.

     Priscilla Emaline Batterson was born on 15 January 1913 in Hartford, Washington. She married William Morrison Bagwell Jr., son of William Morrison Bagwell and Elizabeth Catherine Quartermus, on 19 June 1943 at Skagit, Washington. As of 19 June 1943,her married name was Bagwell. As of before 1950,her married name was Kitchum. Priscilla Emaline Batterson married Ira Neil Kitchum before 1950. Priscilla Emaline Batterson died on 3 July 1992 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, at age 79. She was cremated.

     William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell was born on 28 January 1945 in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. He was the son of William Morrison Bagwell Jr. and Priscilla Emaline Batterson. William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell married Toshi Iju circa 1967. William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell died on 14 September 2011 in Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, at age 66 SMSGT (USAF-Ret) William H. "Bags" Bagwell, 66, of Alamogordo NM, passed away suddenly on Sept. 14, 2011. He was born in Everett WA on Jan. 28, 1945, to the late William M. and Priscilla E. (Batterson) Bagwell.

Bill enlisted in the USAF in October 1963; while serving in Okinawa, Japan, he met and married his wife of 44 years, Toshi Iju. After 26 years of service, he retired on Dec. 31, 1989. Bill received his Associates Degree from NMSU-A, Bachelors Degree from Park University, and a Masters Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After completing his education he was the Center Director for Embry-Riddle at Holloman AFB until he retired in April 2010. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his wife at the Senior Center and shooting pool in the city pool league and at the VFW.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Toshi Bagwell; his son, Billy Bagwell of Alamogordo; and sister Dorna Larson of Everett WA.

Military honors provided by Holloman AFB Steel Talons Honor Guard

(obituary from Hamilton O'Dell Funeral Home, Alamogordo NM.)
He was buried at Monte Vista Cemetery, Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico.

     Toshi Iju married William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell, son of William Morrison Bagwell Jr. and Priscilla Emaline Batterson, circa 1967.

     Billy Bagwell is the son of William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell and Toshi Iju.

     Dorna Bagwell is the daughter of William Morrison Bagwell Jr. and Priscilla Emaline Batterson. Dorna Bagwell married (?) Larson after 1965.

     Marie Antoinette Rice was born on 10 June 1893 in Granville County, North Carolina. As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Montgomery Bagwell, son of Dr. William Henry Bagwell and Nancy Dorothy Speir, after 1910. Marie Antoinette Rice died on 17 January 1978 at age 84. She was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, Granville County, North Carolina.

     Leland L. Raines was born on 5 September 1888 in Wake County, North Carolina. He married Mable Texie Bagwell, daughter of Hardy (Hardie) Bryant Bagwell and Ella Smith, on 21 December 1921 at Wake County, North Carolina. Leland L. Raines died on 12 October 1950 in Wake County, North Carolina, at age 62. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Helen Bernece Odle was also known as Helen Odell. She was born on 9 February 1915 in McKinney, Texas. As of 17 July 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Howard "Ike" Bagwell, son of John Abner Bagwell and Willie Mae Castleman, on 17 July 1932 at Coal, Oklahoma. Helen Bernece Odle died on 21 May 2001 in Cedar Hill, Dallas County, Texas, at age 86.

     Ronald Clifford Bagwell is the son of James Howard "Ike" Bagwell and Helen Bernece Odle. Ronald Clifford Bagwell married Pamela Rose (?) on 1 August 1967. Ronald Clifford Bagwell and Pamela Rose (?) were divorced on 19 June 1968 at Dallas, Texas. Ronald Clifford Bagwell married Rebecca Lynn Bell on 15 October 1969 at Dallas, Texas. Ronald Clifford Bagwell and Rebecca Lynn Bell were divorced on 13 October 1970 at Dallas, Texas. Ronald Clifford Bagwell married Virginia Lee Caskey on 17 December 1975. Ronald Clifford Bagwell and Virginia Lee Caskey were divorced on 13 December 1982 at Dallas, Texas. Ronald Clifford Bagwell married Cynthia Carol Martin on 27 February 1983 at Grayson County, Texas. Ronald Clifford Bagwell married Diane Marie Trofholz on 5 December 1994 at Kaufman County, Texas.

     Virginia Lee Caskey was born on 7 November 1949 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. As of 17 December 1975,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ronald Clifford Bagwell, son of James Howard "Ike" Bagwell and Helen Bernece Odle, on 17 December 1975. Virginia Lee Caskey and Ronald Clifford Bagwell were divorced on 13 December 1982 at Dallas, Texas. Virginia Lee Caskey and an unknown person were divorced on 13 December 1982 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She died on 9 April 2014 in Double Oak, Denton County, Texas, at age 64. She was buried at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas.

     Steven Lynn Bagwell was born on 6 October 1976. He was the son of Ronald Clifford Bagwell and Virginia Lee Caskey. Steven Lynn Bagwell married Lori Gaye Stiles before 1986. Steven Lynn Bagwell died on 26 September 1996 at age 19. He was buried at Red Oak Cemetery, Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas.