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     Ella Ruth Bagwell was born on 26 January 1933 in Choctaw County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Doyle Turner Bagwell and Virgie Marie Burdine. As of after 1951,her married name was McGinn. Ella Ruth Bagwell married (?) McGinn after 1951. Ella Ruth Bagwell died on 25 March 2019 at age 86. She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Walnut Corner, Phillips County, Arkansas.

     Herman Mitchell Bagwell was born on 20 October 1934 in Choctaw County, Mississippi. He was the son of Doyle Turner Bagwell and Virgie Marie Burdine. Herman Mitchell Bagwell married Ruby Nell Mann on 24 January 1959 at Winona, Mississippi. Herman Mitchell Bagwell lived in 2016 in Popular Creek, Mississippi. He died on 18 October 2021 in French Camp, Choctaw County, Mississippi, at age 86


Funeral services for Herman Mitchell Bagwell, of French Camp, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery in Kilmichael, MS. Rev. Don Smith will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held at Oliver Funeral Home on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Pallbearers will be Steve Clark, Brooks Jones, Mark Newell, Bubba Nix, Billy Michael McClurg, and Andy Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joshua Bagwell, Joseph Bagwell, Jacob Bagwell, Dan Robin, Jerry Stafford, Terry Thomas, and Hosea Henson.

Mr. Bagwell, 86, passed away at his home on Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born October 20, 1934, in Choctaw County to Doyle Turner and Virgie Marie Burdine Bagwell. The family moved to Poplar Creek around 1940. He attended Poplar Creek School and graduated from Big Black High in Kilmichael, MS. He joined the U.S. Marines in 1956 and had an honorable discharge in 1958. He became an independent truck driver moving people all over the U.S. and Canada. He worked for Mayflower, Global, and United Van Line until he retired in December 1995.

He is survived by his children, Dawn Bagwell Meeks, of Brandon, MS, Kipp Mitchell Bagwell (Melissa) of Richland, MS, and Narcissa Faye Bagwell Harvey (Chad) of Covington, LA. He leaves nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two sisters, Rebecca Bagwell Wilson (Boyce) of Kilmichael, MS and Sue Bagwell Burns Pemberton (Curtis) of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Gerald H. Bagwell (Shirley) of Clinton, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews and family members. He also leaves a special bonus sister, Jan Thomas, that had helped him in many ways over the last years. He leaves his little candy-eating buddy, Blake, and also his fur companion, Dixie, that has stayed by his side for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Ruth Bagwell McGinn, and Jo Ann Bagwell Dees Thrailkill.

Herman was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and loved taking care of his bees. He attended Poplar Creek Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by the community of Poplar Creek, MS.
Contributor: Kimberly Clark-Bell (50455762) • klc936@msstate.edu

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Funeral services for Herman Mitchell Bagwell, of French Camp, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery in Kilmichael, MS. Rev. Don Smith will officiate the service.

Visitation will be held at Oliver Funeral Home on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Mr. Bagwell, 86, passed away at his home on Monday, October 18, 2021.

A completed obituary will be forthcoming.


He was buried on 23 October 2021 at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Mississippi.

     Harvey Gerald Bagwell is the son of Doyle Turner Bagwell and Virgie Marie Burdine. Harvey Gerald Bagwell married Charlene Grice on 17 June 1956 at Jackson, Mississippi. Harvey Gerald Bagwell married Shirley Self before 2016.

     Jo Ann Bagwell was born on 23 November 1937 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Doyle Turner Bagwell and Virgie Marie Burdine. As of after 1957,her married name was Dees. Jo Ann Bagwell married James Arthur Dees after 1957. As of after 1960,her married name was Thrailkill. Jo Ann Bagwell married Pete Thrailkill after 1960. Jo Ann Bagwell died on 27 December 2015 in Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi, at age 78. She was buried at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Kilmichael, Montgomery County, Mississippi.

     Charlene Grice married Harvey Gerald Bagwell, son of Doyle Turner Bagwell and Virgie Marie Burdine, on 17 June 1956 at Jackson, Mississippi.

     Deneen LaVerne Mangrum was born on 21 November 1931 in Tennessee.¹ As of before 1961,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Jesse Robert Bagwell, son of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden, before 1961.¹ Deneen LaVerne Mangrum died on 10 May 2017 at age 85.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Robyn Lynette Bagwell is the daughter of Jesse Robert Bagwell and Deneen LaVerne Mangrum.¹ Robyn Lynette Bagwell married Charlie Payne before 2007.

     Mattie Elizabeth "Bessie" Martin was born on 21 August 1904 in Overby, Hickman County, Tennessee.¹ She married Elijah Bagwell, son of John Henry Bagwell and Maloney 'Lena' Booher, before 1954.¹ Mattie Elizabeth "Bessie" Martin died on 12 August 1954 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 49 shot by her ex-husband, Elijah Bagwell, before he shot himself.



Bessie was first married to Maze Mangrum 9 Dec 1923 in Tennessee, They divorced early 1950's.
Of this union three children were born:
Maze Zebia Mangrum
Thomas Freeman Mangrum
Carmen Franklin Mangrum

Bessie then married Elijah Bagwell about 1954, they divorced Summer of 1954. They did not have any children.
After Bessie and Elijah divorced, he confronted Bessie in front of her work place (Kress 5 & 10 Store), shot and killed Bessie and then turned the gun and shot himself in the head.¹
She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Linda Marie Bagwell was born on 19 September 1948 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell Jr. and Clarene Jones.¹ Linda Marie Bagwell died on 24 December 2014 in Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 66

Linda was employed for more than 20 years with Service Merchandise Company. She was a graduate of Antioch High School. She was struck down by dementia after several years of battling the disease. She was a member of Crievewood Baptist Church and loved working with young children at the church on Sundays.



She is survived by her father Harvey S. Bagwell and three siblings; Michael, Stephen and Susan Sanders (Mike) and other relatives.



Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home on Sunday, December 28, 2014 from eleven o’clock in the morning until service time at one o’clock in the afternoon. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.¹

She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Eli Erskine Sawyer was born on 25 February 1915 in Tennessee. He married Effie Pearl Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden, circa 1937. Eli Erskine Sawyer married Maude Florence Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Greely Bagwell and Tennie Rebecca Vaden, after 1938.¹ Eli Erskine Sawyer died on 12 November 1995 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 80.

     George W. Bagwell was born in October 1847 in Tennessee. He married Martha Jane Shoemaker on 9 January 1872 at Robertson County, Tennessee. George W. Bagwell died in April 1936 in Sumner County, Tennessee, at age 88.

     Martha Jane Shoemaker was born on 2 April 1849 in Robertson County, Tennessee. As of 9 January 1872,her married name was Bagwell. She married George W. Bagwell on 9 January 1872 at Robertson County, Tennessee. Martha Jane Shoemaker died on 19 September 1937 in Sumner County, Tennessee, at age 88. She was buried at Lutons United Methodist Church Cemetery, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Fannie Ida Bagwell was born on 22 May 1873 in Robertson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker. As of after 1890,her married name was Savely. Fannie Ida Bagwell married Jesse Edmond Savely after 1890. Fannie Ida Bagwell died on 1 June 1947 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 74. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     James Henry Bagwell was born on 20 March 1876 in Robertson County, Tennessee. He was the son of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker. James Henry Bagwell died on 9 April 1965 in Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 89. He was buried at Lutons United Methodist Church Cemetery, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Richard Bagwell was born circa 1879 in Robertson County, Tennessee. He was the son of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker.

     Claudie Bell Bagwell was born on 2 October 1882 in Sumner County, Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker.¹ As of 22 December 1899,her married name was Carr. Claudie Bell Bagwell married Arthur Hillman Carr on 22 December 1899 at Davidson County, Tennessee. Claudie Bell Bagwell died on 30 September 1961 in Sumner County, Tennessee, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Hattie May Bagwell was born on 28 July 1886 in Sumner County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker. As of 24 December 1905,her married name was Swift. Hattie May Bagwell married Daniel Richard Swift on 24 December 1905. Hattie May Bagwell died on 8 March 1951 in Sumner County, Tennessee, at age 64. She was buried on 9 March 1951 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidon County, Tennessee.

     Nick Crossway Bagwell was born on 6 April 1889 in Sumner County, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker. Nick Crossway Bagwell married Mamie Holleman after 1905. Nick Crossway Bagwell married Ottie Hall on 3 December 1910 at Davidson County, Tennessee. Nick Crossway Bagwell died on 18 August 1953 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 64 of a coronary thrombosis.¹ He was buried at Lutons United Methodist Church Cemetery, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Ottie Hall was born on 7 October 1891. As of 3 December 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married Nick Crossway Bagwell, son of George W. Bagwell and Martha Jane Shoemaker, on 3 December 1910 at Davidson County, Tennessee. Ottie Hall died on 15 June 1974 at age 82. She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee.

     Bessie Catherine Bagwell was born on 6 February 1913 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Shores. Bessie Catherine Bagwell married Ike Pardue Shores after 1930. Bessie Catherine Bagwell died on 18 November 1989 in Tennessee at age 76.¹ She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Ethel Louise Bagwell was born on 29 March 1924 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield. As of circa 1943,her married name was Hunter. Ethel Louise Bagwell married Robert Denzil Hunter circa 1943.¹ Ethel Louise Bagwell died on 26 April 2016 in Clarskville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 92
Ethel Louise (Bagwell) Hunter was born on March 29, 1924 in Thomasville, Tennessee, the daughter of Samuel W Bagwell (1881-1967) and his wife Nancy C (Satterfield) Bagwell (1882-1979).

She was married about 1943 to Robert Denzil Hunter (1923-2001).

Ethel worked for Acme Boot Company, was retired from Montgomery County Nursing Home and was also a private healthcare sitter.

She loved sewing, quilting, canning, reading and teaching children at her home church. Most of all she loved her family and rejoiced as the circle grew. She was also a lifelong member of Mallory's United Methodist Church in Thomasville.

Ethel was 92 years old when she passed away on April 25, 2016 at Montgomery County Signature Health.

She was preceded in death by her husband; an infant son who died at birth in August 1957; her parents; brothers Frazier Bagwell, Allen Bagwell, E George Bagwell, F Grover Bagwell and Fred Bagwell; and by her sisters Catherine and Ruby. Survivors included four married sons; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and two 2nd-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held at the Chapel of Cheatham County Funeral Home, and burial was in Mallory's Cemetery in Thomasville.


Original obituary in The Leaf Chronicle on April 27, 2016.¹ She was buried at Mallorys Cemetery, Thomasville, Cheatham County, Tennessee.¹

     Robert Denzil Hunter was born on 24 January 1923 in Cheatham County, Tennessee. He married Ethel Louise Bagwell, daughter of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, circa 1943.¹ Robert Denzil Hunter died on 17 May 2001 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 78.

     Ada F. (?) was born on 17 January 1884.¹ As of after 1900,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Welsey Bagwell, son of Martin Van Buren Bagwell and Mary Ann "Mollie" Quinn, after 1900.¹ Ada F. (?) died on 28 December 1959 at age 75.¹ She was buried at Glenfield Memorial Park, New Albany, Union County, Mississippi.¹

     Celia Bratton was born on 25 August 1908.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Darden Lamar Bagwell, son of Robert Fulton Bagwell and Mattie Frazier, after 1930.¹ Celia Bratton died on 10 May 1997 at age 88.¹ She was buried at Glenfield Memorial Park, New Albany, Union County, Mississippi.¹

     Frances Irene Jernigan was born on 10 October 1916 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.¹ As of after 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Curtis Van Bagwell, son of Wiley Van Bagwell and Mary Ethel Gray, after 1933. Frances Irene Jernigan died on 25 June 2015 in New Albany, Union County, Mississippi, at age 98.¹ She was buried at Glenfield Memorial Park, New Albany, Union County, Mississippi.¹

     William C. Thomas was born on 31 October 1918. He married Ellon Oleta Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Van Bagwell and Mary Ethel Gray, after 1935. William C. Thomas died on 8 August 1991 at age 72.

     Maxine (?) married Travis G. Bagwell, son of Wiley Van Bagwell and Mary Ethel Gray, after 1945.¹

     Eudell Elizabeth McCrea was born on 15 May 1913 in Broxton, Georgia. As of before 1934,her married name was Bagwell. She married Forest Elbert Bagwell, son of William Robert Bagwell and Mattie Laura Lawson, before 1934. Eudell Elizabeth McCrea and Forest Elbert Bagwell lived in 1943 in Richmond, Virginia. Eudell Elizabeth McCrea lived in 1954 in Greenville, Greeenville County, South Carolina. As of before 1992,her married name was Riley. She married (?) Riley before 1992. Eudell Elizabeth McCrea died on 20 February 1993 at age 79.

     Iris Jeanette Bagwell was born on 19 November 1934 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Forest Elbert Bagwell and Eudell Elizabeth McCrea.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Sherwood. Iris Jeanette Bagwell married James Walter "J.W." Sherwood after 1950. As of 1 July 1966,her married name was Broadwater. Iris Jeanette Bagwell married Alfred Eugene Broadwater on 1 July 1966 at Norfolk, Virginia. Iris Jeanette Bagwell died on 12 April 2017 in Slocomb, Geneva County, Alabama, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama.¹

     James Walter "J.W." Sherwood was born on 2 February 1948 in Antigua and Barbuda. He married Iris Jeanette Bagwell, daughter of Forest Elbert Bagwell and Eudell Elizabeth McCrea, after 1950. James Walter "J.W." Sherwood died on 19 October 2012 in Slocomb, Geneva County, Alabama, at age 64
Mr. James Walter (J.W.) Sherwood

Mr. James Walter "J.W." Sherwood of Slocomb went home to rest with the angels after a courageous two year battle with cancer on Friday, October 19, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 64.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, in Sorrells Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to St. Jude Hospital or to Alacare Hospice.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Mr. Sherwood was born on February 2, 1948 in Antigua, West Indies to the Molly Aileen McSevney Sherwood and the late George Lester Sherwood. Mr. Sherwood proudly served his country in the Army with the 30th Infantry Division and in the Long Range Patrol in Vietnam. He graduated from Wallace College with a degree in Business. J.W. was the owner and operator of J. W.'s Sign Service for the past 30 years. J.W. was devoted to helping all the children with Child Advocacy Center and Children's Network. J.W. was also a devoted fisherman. He fished with the Southern Kingfish Association for several years. He was the captain of the Hunker Down and loved to go to his lake house in Eufaula and fish on Lake Eufaula with his special friend, Jerry Brown. He was a member of the Home Builders Association, the VFW and the Elks Club. Our lives will never be the same without such a great man.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Lester Sherwood; two brothers: Michael Floyd Sherwood and Steven James Sherwood; and a son-in-law: Jimmy Edwin Dansby.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Jeanette Bagwell Sherwood of Slocomb; his mother: Molly Aileen Sherwood of Dothan; one son: Kevin David Sherwood (Glenda) of Slocomb; two daughters: Stacy Lee Allen (John) of Slocomb, Deborah Ann Dansby (Santiago) of Slocomb; nine grandchildren: Victoria, Kenny, Crystal (Sedrick), Jamie, Ashley, Kristen, Elizabeth, Erica and Emma; three step-grandchildren: Casey (Kimberly), Corey (Ashley), and Sydney; nine great grandchildren: Jordan, Jheri, Tyler, Baylee, Saige, Paige, Christain, Dakota, Zachary; five step great grandchildren: Alycety, Euany, Jaden, McKinley, Destiny and Oktober; two brothers: Kevin Paul Sherwood (Kathlein), David George Sherwood; three sisters: Patricia Price (James), Laura Stephenson (Dale), Aileen Monroe (Horace).

The family wishes to extend a special thank you for all the care and kindness that was given to Mr. Sherwood during this journey of his life: Dr. Hejal Patel, Dr. Thomas Brown, Dr. Mark Fischer, Dr. Stavros Diavolitsis, Dr. Michael Soppet, Dr. Jason Beaver; all of the staff on 4th and 6th floors of Flowers Hospital; all of the 3rd floor oncology staff; and the staff of Alacare Hospice. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Anne Sherwood for always being there with all of her love and caring kindness. Our warmest thanks go to Jerry and Barbara Brown for always being there to assist with whatever was needed.
He was buried at Memory Hill Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama.