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     Maurice Emmerson Baker was born on 18 October 1910.¹ He married Ruth Virginia Bagwell, daughter of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell, after 1927.¹ Texas P. A. United States Navy World War II.¹ Maurice Emmerson Baker died on 9 August 1973 at age 62.¹ He was buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Friday, Trinity County, Texas.¹

     Vada Bagwell was born on 27 October 1920 in Trinity County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Klaus.² Vada Bagwell married John T. Klaus after 1935.² Vada Bagwell died on 14 February 2011 in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, at age 90
Vada Klaus was a woman beloved by many. She lived most of her life in Flat Prairie, Texas and attended Zion Hill Baptist Church. The church and cemetery sit on land donated by her family, the Bagwells. Vada's childhood home still stands not far from the church, and is over 100 years old.

The sister to 10 others, Vada grew up knowing how to make a simple life great, and how to make a little go a long way.

She married John Tillman Klaus who she loved very dearly, and had three children: John, Joe and David. Her sons married and produced many grandchildren and great-grandchildren for Vada to spoil.

After a few years of living in Houston, the family moved back to Flat Prairie. Vada worked at Groveton Elementary School as a teacher's aid for most of her career and many of the students she worked with remember her fondly.

Vada Klaus was most well known for her legendary smile, warm and kind personality, the job she loved, great cooking, her afternoon Dr Pepper and her fervent devotion to her family and to God. She embodied true Christianity in her every day life, helping others before herself, exhibiting compassion and kindness in all things.

When Vada died, the amount of people who attended her funeral could not all fit in the church. Many stood, some were forced to crowd around the entrance outside straining to hear the pastor speak. People travelled from all over the US, and overseas - as far as Australia - to say goodbye. She will always be missed by those who knew her.

Sons: John Tillman Klaus II, Joe Klaus and David Lynn Klaus(d).

Updated July 2015.¹
She was buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Friday, Trinity County, Texas.¹

     John T. Klaus was born on 2 March 1918.¹ He married Vada Bagwell, daughter of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell, after 1935.¹ John T. Klaus died on 8 March 1975 at age 57
John Tillman Klaus was a descendant of German migrants who moved to the USA in the late 1700s. As a young man, John was devastatingly handsome and his wife, Vada, famously snatched him from the clutches of the wrong woman. They made an attractive couple, married and had three beautiful children together: John, Joe and David (in that order). He served most of his career as a policeman and became Chief of Police in Groveton, Texas.

His brother, Joe Bartee Klaus died in WWII when his plane was shot down over Burma.¹

He was buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Friday, Trinity County, Texas.¹

     Cora Bell Mcgoughey was born on 13 May 1915.¹ As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Leo Bagwell, son of Levi Wilburn Bagwell and Evaline Virginia Fussell, after 1932.¹ Cora Bell Mcgoughey died on 9 May 1946 in T. B. Hospital, Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 30 of pulomanary Tuberculosis at T. B. Hospital, Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹ She was buried at Zion Hill Cemetery, Friday, Trinity County, Texas.¹

     Esta Ruth Bagwell is the daughter of William Staley Bagwell Jr. and Mary Agnes Tacheulin.¹

     Leda Dawn Bagwell is the daughter of William Staley Bagwell Jr. and Mary Agnes Tacheulin.¹ Leda Dawn Bagwell married (?) Larson after 1965.

     Gregory Bruce Bagwell was born on 29 July 1960 in Denver, Colorado.¹ He was the son of Bobbie Dee "Bob" Bagwell and Jessie M. Green.¹ Gregory Bruce Bagwell died on 27 March 2009 at age 48
Gregory Bruce Bagwell, 48, of Wichita Falls, passed away at home Friday, March 27, 2009, after a courageous battle with pancreatitis.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Moye of Western Hills Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

Gregory was born July 29, 1960 in Denver, Colorado. He was a member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church of Abilene. A true American, he loved his country dearly, and proudly flew the American Flag daily at his home. He enjoyed working with computers, and was a Ham Operator known as "KE5TPN". He never met a stranger, and was always there to help anyone. He will be missed dearly by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayland and Estella Bagwell, and Walter and Willie Green.

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Jessie Bagwell of Wichita Falls; two sisters, Sharon Cox and husband Wes of Weatherford, and Lisa Pickett and husband Damon of Wichita Falls; three nieces, Elisha Cox of Irving, Mandi Pickett, and Amber Pickett both of Wichita Falls; and his two faithful companions whom he loved dearly, Sheba and Heidi.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

For those desiring, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Wichita Falls Humane Society, 4360 Iowa Park Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76301.

     Eva Jo Bagwell was born on 13 February 1934 in Donley County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Wayland Bagwell and Estella P. Martin.¹ As of after 1950,her married name was Taylor. Eva Jo Bagwell married (?) Taylor after 1950. Eva Jo Bagwell died on 25 June 2007 in Yamhill, Oregon, at age 73.

     Wanda Nell Bagwell was born in 1939.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harvey Wayland Bagwell and Estella P. Martin.¹ As of after 1955,her married name was Richardson. Wanda Nell Bagwell married Gaylord Richardson after 1955. Wanda Nell Bagwell and Gaylord Richardson were divorced on 15 May 1981 at Denver, Colorado. Wanda Nell Bagwell died in 2002.² She was buried at Chapell Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.²

     Mike Bagwell is the son of Harvey Wayland Bagwell and Estella P. Martin.¹

     Sharon Marie Bagwell was born on 6 June 1954 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.¹ She was the daughter of Bobbie Dee "Bob" Bagwell and Jessie M. Green.¹ As of 29 July 1979,her married name was McMurray. Sharon Marie Bagwell married David McMurray on 29 July 1979. As of 15 July 1980,her married name was Cox. Sharon Marie Bagwell married David Wesley Cox on 15 July 1980 at Tarrant County, Texas. Sharon Marie Bagwell died on 8 September 2012 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, at age 58


Married to David McMurray July 29, 1979-November 14, 1979(0) Children
Married David Wesley Cox July 15, 1980 in Tarrant County, Texas

Sharon Marie Cox, 58, of Weatherford passed away Monday, October 08, 2012. Sharon was born July 6, 1954 in Denver, Colorado to Jessie Monette and Bob Bagwell.
Mrs. Cox was a legal secretary who worked for Jerry Buckner and others in the Weatherford community. She was a life-long Baptist. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob and brother, Bruce Bagwell.
Survivors include her husband, David W. Cox; daughters, Elisha Rene Cox and Stephanie Marks; step-sons, Robert M. and James A. Cox; mother, Jessie M. Bagwell; sister, Lisa Pickett and husband, Damon; nieces, Mandi and Amber Pickett and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
There will be a private viewing for family.

Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services
Weatherford, Texas.

     Lisa Bagwell is the daughter of Bobbie Dee "Bob" Bagwell and Jessie M. Green.¹

     Annabelle Reid was born on 2 January 1922 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. As of after 1932,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Wiley Hixon Bagwell, son of William Thomas Bagwell and Ola Estelle Hixon, after 1932.¹ Annabelle Reid died on 21 December 2000 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, at age 78.

     Barry Neal Bagwell was born on 16 February 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Wiley Hixon Bagwell and Annabelle Reid.¹ Barry Neal Bagwell married Rosemary Sanders in 2004. Barry Neal Bagwell died on 10 January 2017 in Elkton, St. Johns County, Florida, at age 76


Barry N Bagwell
February 16, 1940 - January 10, 2017     
Barry N. Bagwell, age 76, of Elkton, passed away on January 10, 2017 at Bailey Center for Caring. Born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Miami, Florida, he graduated from Miami Jackson High School and then attended Tennessee Temple University where he received his Bachelors in Music with a proficiency in voice. He went on to attend Clarksville School of Theology in Tennessee, where he received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Religion. From 1965-1999, Barry served as a Pastor in various churches throughout the country. Many interests brought happiness to his life, but his two greatest joys were spending time with family and furthering his relationship with his Savior. He spent his last 13 years with the love of his life, Rosemary Sanders-Bagwell, whom he affectionately called “his” Rosie-Mae. He is survived by Rosemary, his daughters, Ashley Fuller, Julie Sanders, Nancy Smith, Debbie Lawrence, 12 grand children and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Annabelle (Reid) and Wiley Bagwell. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Ancient City Baptist, where he was an active member.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to TCM International Institute, (Taking Christ to Millions by Training Christians for Ministry): 6337 Hollister Drive #105 PO Box 24560, Indianapolis, IN 46224-2996 or www.tcmi.org. Through this donation, Barry will still be able to spread the gospel throughout the world.St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.¹
He was cremated.

     Ashley Bagwell is the daughter of Barry Neal Bagwell.¹ Ashley Bagwell married (?) Fuller after 1973.¹

     (?) Fuller married Ashley Bagwell, daughter of Barry Neal Bagwell, after 1973.¹

     (?) Woodson married Betty Lou Bagwell, daughter of Arthur Vaughan Bagwell and Alberta Stone, after 1957.

     Melvin Louis Bagwell was born on 16 March 1929.¹ He was the son of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris. He served in the US Navy during Korean War.¹ Melvin Louis Bagwell married Ola Gray Revels on 27 November 1953 at Suffolk County, Virginia. Melvin Louis Bagwell and Ola Gray Revels were divorced on 13 January 1960 at Martin County, North Carolina. Melvin Louis Bagwell married Lillie Mae McCracken at Suffolk County, Virginia.² Melvin Louis Bagwell lived in 1990 in 23669, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia. He died on 15 January 1990 in Newport News, Virginia, at age 60.¹ He was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia.¹

     Lillie Mae McCracken was born on 5 May 1926.¹ Her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Melvin Louis Bagwell, son of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris, at Suffolk County, Virginia.¹ Lillie Mae McCracken died on 14 November 2004 at age 78.¹ She was buried at Hampton Memorial Gardens, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia.¹

     Jesse Tenner Bagwell was also known as Jessie Tanner Bagwell. He was born on 30 June 1902 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Death certificate has birth date as July 29, 1902. Find-A-Grave has birth date as June 5 1902.^1,2 He was the son of James Lee Bagwell and Arminnie Isabella Cantrell.^1,3 Jesse Tenner Bagwell married Nancy Della Harris before 1925. Jesse Tenner Bagwell lived in 1940 in Danville, Danville City, Virginia. He was He worked at Riverside And Dan River Cotton Mills. in 1942 at Riverside And Dan River Cotton Mills. He was born on 14 July 1944. He and Nancy Della Harris were divorced before 1966.³ Jesse Tenner Bagwell died on 9 March 1966 in Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina, at age 63.^1,2 He was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina.²

     Carl Lee Andrew Bagwell was born on 1 April 1925 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina. He was the son of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris. Carl Lee Andrew Bagwell lived in 1990 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. He died on 24 September 2008 at age 83
Carl Lee Andrew "Pop" Bagwell, age 83, of Six Points, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at his residence.

Born in Lancaster County, SC and a long-time resident of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Jessie and Nancy Della Harris Bagwell.

Carl was a US Army veteran who served his country during World War II.

He was well-known for his ability to Clog dance and left a legacy by teaching many young people the art of Clogging.

He was also a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by one brother, Melvin Bagwell; one sister, Eula Mae Metcalf and a granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Spratt.¹
He was buried at Fellowship Holiness Cemetery, Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Nancy Della Harris married Jesse Tenner Bagwell, son of James Lee Bagwell and Arminnie Isabella Cantrell, before 1925. Nancy Della Harris and Jesse Tenner Bagwell were divorced before 1966.¹

     Charles Bagwell is the son of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris.

     Eula Mae Bagwell was also known as Eulamae Bagwell. She was born on 23 December 1934 in Lancaster, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris. As of after 1945,her married name was Metcalf.² Eula Mae Bagwell married Millard Metcalf after 1945.² Eula Mae Bagwell died on 30 March 1998 at age 63. She was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina.¹

     Millard Metcalf was born on 14 February 927.¹ He served in the US Army during World War II.¹ He married Eula Mae Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris, after 1945.¹ Millard Metcalf died on 18 June 2003 in Charolette, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at age 1076.¹ He was buried at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina.¹

     Ola Gray Revels married Melvin Louis Bagwell, son of Jesse Tenner Bagwell and Nancy Della Harris, on 27 November 1953 at Suffolk County, Virginia. Ola Gray Revels and Melvin Louis Bagwell were divorced on 13 January 1960 at Martin County, North Carolina.

     Michael Gene Bagwell is the son of Carl Lee Andrew Bagwell.

     Barbara Elaine Bagwell is the daughter of Carl Lee Andrew Bagwell. Barbara Elaine Bagwell married (?) Rowe after 1960.

     (?) Rowe married Barbara Elaine Bagwell, daughter of Carl Lee Andrew Bagwell, after 1960.

     Myrtle Goins married Willis Barzillie Bagwell, son of Thomas Jenkins Bagwell and Fannie Jones Brown, before 1930.¹