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     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 was born on 5 November 1931 in Nakagusuku-Son, Okinawa, Japan. As of circa 1967,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell, son of William Morrison Bagwell Jr. and Priscilla Emaline Batterson, circa 1967. Toshi Iju died on 22 September 2024 in Alamogordo, New Mexico, at age 92


Toshi Bagwell, 92, was called home on September 22, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on November 5, 1931, in Nakagusuku-Son, Okinawa, Japan to Seizen and Tsuru Iju.

Toshi was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who spent much of her long life caring for those she loved. Having met the love of her life, William H. Bagwell, Sr., combined with an adventurous and courageous spirit, she married, left her island and moved to the United States. With her tenacious personality, she learned to read, write and speak English fluently, quickly naturalized, fully embraced her American citizenship, acclimated to her new country, and was extremely proud to be an American! At the age of 57, Toshi earned a high school diploma, an accomplishment unachieved due to WWII. As a dependent, Toshi was afforded the opportunity of experiencing several states and with orders, she even returned “home” (to Okinawa) for several years. In 1985, the Bagwells were stationed at Holloman AFB, their last duty station prior to her husband, SMSgt William H. Bagwell, Sr., retiring. After retirement, the Bagwells chose to plant roots in Alamogordo, where she resided for nearly 40 years. Toshi enjoyed many American pastimes, but she loved football! She was a diehard Green Bay Packers and Washington Huskies fan; she spent many Saturdays and Sundays tuning in and cheering on her teams. Over many years, she spent countless hours in the stands or on the sidelines cheering on her son and many other local youth athletes. Toshi was a true fan of football and thoroughly understood the game! During retirement, Toshi was a member of the Alamogordo Senior Center, where she delighted in visiting with numerous friends and sharing a meal. Over the years, Toshi also enjoyed participating in country line dancing, aerobics, and pinnacle at the center. Fiercely independent, Toshi disliked having to ask for assistance and would only do so if the task was physically impossible. Her deep love, inner strength, independence, strong will, and active lifestyle attribute to her long and happy life.

Toshi is survived by her sisters and brother, Fumiko, Kiyoko, and Michio, of Okinawa, Japan; son, William H. (Michele) Bagwell, Jr; granddaughters, Amaia, Ashley (Augustine) and Alyssa (John); great grandson, Christian, of Alamogordo, NM.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bagwell, Sr; parents, Seizen and Tsuru Iju; sister, Sueko Iju; brother, Seisyun Iju; and great granddaughter, Ariana Diaz.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Monte Vista Cemetery with Augustine Candelaria officiating.

Friends may visit from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Scenic Chapel; 1334 N. Scenic Drive.

     William Halsey Bagwell Jr. is the son of William Halsey "Bags" Bagwell and Toshi Iju. William Halsey Bagwell Jr. married Michele (?) after 1986.

     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.

     Betsy Bagwell is the daughter of Enoch Russell Bagwell and Claudine H. Westbrooks.

     Infant Son Bagwell died on 3 May 1921.¹ He was born on 3 May 1921.¹ He was the son of James Howard Bagwell and Martha Jewel Oliver. Infant Son Bagwell was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Grice was born in September 1894 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. As of 19 January 1918,her married name was Bagwell. She married Romulous Lee Bagwell, son of Arvestus Bagwell and Amanda Bailey, on 19 January 1918 at Petersburg, Virginia. Mary Elizabeth Grice died in 1977.

     Richard Stockton Bagwell JR. was born on 30 July 1933. He was the son of Richard Stockton Bagwell and Laura Jourolmon. Richard Stockton Bagwell JR. married Margaret Estelle Jones on 12 June 1961 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Richard Stockton Bagwell JR. lived in 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He died in January 2017 at age 83.¹

     Margaret Estelle Jones was also known as Margarette.¹ She was born on 24 July 1939 in North Carolina.² As of 12 June 1961,her married name was Bagwell. She married Richard Stockton Bagwell JR., son of Richard Stockton Bagwell and Laura Jourolmon, on 12 June 1961 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. Margaret Estelle Jones died on 6 March 2017 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at age 77 Margaret Estelle Jones Bagwell, 77, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Asbury Place at Baysmont. She was born July 24, 1939 in Winston Salem, NC to the late John Eugene Jones and Lena Estelle Long Bagwell.
Mrs. Bagwell held a B.A. Degree from U.N.C. Greensboro, NC. She was a housewife and was especially fond of cats.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Bagwell, Jr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Gordon Stuart Bagwell; sisters, Connie Capps and Kathryn Lane; brother, Johnny E. Jones, Jr; nephew, Mark Lane.
Those who prefer memorials may make a donation in Margaret’s honor to, S.P.C.A. or another animal rescue organization.
Margaret had chosen cremation and there will be no visitation or funeral service.
The care of Margaret Estelle Jones Bagwell and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.²

     Gordon Stuart Bagwell is the son of Richard Stockton Bagwell JR. and Margaret Estelle Jones.

     David Bagwell is the son of Richard Stockton Bagwell and Laura Jourolmon.¹ David Bagwell married Roberta Faye Duncan on 1 September 1958 at Knoxville, Tennessee.

     Dorothy Ann Sommer was also known as Dorothy Ann Dunn. She was born on 16 June 1923 in Los Angeles, California.¹ As of before 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married Samuel Edward Bagwell, son of J. Rice Bagwell and Hazel L. Autry, before 1946. Dorothy Ann Sommer died on 21 July 1987 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, at age 64.¹ She was buried at Palm Desert Memorial, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.¹

     Timothy Joseph Bagwell is the son of Samuel Edward Bagwell and Dorothy Ann Sommer. Timothy Joseph Bagwell married Victoria M. Katapka on 7 May 1977 at Los Angeles, California.

     Victoria M. Katapka married Timothy Joseph Bagwell, son of Samuel Edward Bagwell and Dorothy Ann Sommer, on 7 May 1977 at Los Angeles, California.

     Julius Lee Bufkin was born on 19 August 1919 in Epps, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. He married Mabel Inez Bagwell, daughter of James Paul Bagwell and Joyce Ione Colvin, before 1950. Julius Lee Bufkin died on 17 September 2000 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 81.

     Robert Joseph Jernberg was born on 14 September 1931. He married Dorothy Mae Bagwell, daughter of James Paul Bagwell and Joyce Ione Colvin, after 1948. Robert Joseph Jernberg died on 11 May 1958 at age 26.