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     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.

     Jessie Speigner was born in March 1866 in Daleville, Dale County, Alabama. He married Cornelia Thomas, daughter of William H. Thomas and Catherine Holland, on 22 March 1885 at Dale County, Alabama. Jessie Speigner died on 6 September 1911 in Enterprise, Coffee County, Alabama, at age 45. He was buried at Clyhatchee, Dale County, Alabama.

     Cornelia Thomas was born in November 1865 in Alabama. She was the daughter of William H. Thomas and Catherine Holland. Cornelia Thomas married Jessie Speigner on 22 March 1885 at Dale County, Alabama. As of before 1892,her married name was Speigner.

     William H. Thomas was born circa 1814 in South Carolina. He married Catherine Holland before 1857.

     Catherine Holland was born circa 1831 in Alabama. She married William H. Thomas before 1857. As of before 1857,her married name was Thomas.

     Martha Gayle Bagwell was born on 28 October 1945. She was the daughter of Henry Hershel Bagwell and Virgie Mae Johnson. Martha Gayle Bagwell died on 31 August 2015 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 69.

     Freda Wilson was born in 1939 in Panama City, Florida.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Charles Bagwell, son of Calvin David Bagwell and Etta L. Hopkins, after 1945.¹ Freda Wilson died on 14 May 2017 in Greenville County, South Carolina,
Mrs. Freda Wilson Bagwell
May 14, 2017
Easley, South Carolina

Freda Wilson Bagwell, wife of the late James "Charlie" Bagwell, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Laura Wilson of Panama City, FL.

Left to cherish her memory are sons, Ricky Bagwell (Rebecca) of Piedmont and Dea Bagwell of Greenville; daughters, Laura Becknell (Doug) of Easley and Dawn Thompson King (Robert) of Townville; brothers, Lawson Wilson (Grace) of Panama City, FL, Larry Wilson (Susan) of Chattanooga, TN; a sister, Manona "Sissy" Davis of Tallahassee, FL; six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and loving husband, Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by a brother, Al "Bud" Wilson of Houston, TX.

She loved her family, the mountains, camping, gardening, and bird watching. She was well known for her loving nature and was an excellent caregiver for those in need.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the Chapel of Liberty Ministries. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery West.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Liberty Ministries in Greenville.

Liberty Ministries
3006 Old Easley Bridge Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 295-4018

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.¹ She was buried at Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Ricky Bagwell is the son of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Dea Bagwell is the son of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Laura Bagwell is the daughter of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Dawn Bagwell is the daughter of James Charles Bagwell and Freda Wilson.¹

     Kathleen H. Knight was born on 6 June 1918. As of 15 October 1932,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Lewis Bagwell, son of Jefferson Arnold Bagwell and Annie Bell Smith, on 15 October 1932 at Ware Shoals, South Carolina. Kathleen H. Knight died on 11 May 1983 at age 64.

     Maureen Bagwell is the daughter of Henry Branson Bagwell and Allie Mae Branyon.

     Hilda E. Davis was born on 8 January 1912 in Arden Little, Arkansas. As of before 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Benjamin Allen Bagwell, son of Oscar Alonzo Bagwell and Mary Christine Scott, before 1933. Hilda E. Davis died on 8 February 1991 in San Diego, California, at age 79.

     Bonnie Charline Bagwell was born on 11 September 1933 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis. As of after 1950,her married name was Wells. Bonnie Charline Bagwell married Robert Lee Wells after 1950. Bonnie Charline Bagwell died on 25 August 2004 in Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana, at age 70.¹ She was buried at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana.¹

     Robert Lee Wells was born on 25 July 1928 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.¹ He married Bonnie Charline Bagwell, daughter of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis, after 1950. Robert Lee Wells died on 18 July 1997 in Indianapolis, Indiana, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Augusta, Marion County, Indiana.¹

     Betty Allen Bagwell was born on 23 September 1936 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She was the daughter of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis. Betty Allen Bagwell died on 24 June 2003 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California, at age 66.

     Benjamin Eugene Bagwell is the son of Benjamin Allen Bagwell and Hilda E. Davis. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell married Camille Claudine Stull on 11 November 1961 at Dallas County, Texas. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell married Cynthia G. Newman on 12 April 1974 at Rockwell County, Texas. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell and Cynthia G. Newman were divorced on 5 May 1976 at Dallas County, Texas. Benjamin Eugene Bagwell married Cynthia G. Newman on 9 June 1976 at Dallas County, Texas.

     Ferne H. Bagwell was born on 28 May 1920 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks. As of after 1935,her married name was Nolan. Ferne H. Bagwell married Richard H. Nolan after 1935. Ferne H. Bagwell died on 1 December 2004 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, at age 84.

     Richard H. Nolan was born on 23 March 1917 in New Mexico. He married Ferne H. Bagwell, daughter of Russia Alonzo Bagwell and Maude Mattocks, after 1935. Richard H. Nolan died on 20 July 2011 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, at age 94.

     Samuel Jones Keith was born on 16 January 1889 in Graham, Texas. He married Ida L. Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Alonzo Bagwell and Mary Christine Scott, before 1911. Samuel Jones Keith died on 17 September 1940 in Pampa, Gray County, Texas, at age 51.