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     Ronald Bill Bagwell was born on 2 January 1950 in Runnels County, Texas. He was the son of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham. Ronald Bill Bagwell died on 6 April 1952 in Winters Hospital, Winters, Texas, at age 2. He was buried on 7 April 1952 at Lakeview Cemetery, Winters, Runnels County, Texas.

     Richard Neal Bagwell is the son of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham.

     Randy Mike Bagwell is the son of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham.

     Vanessa Bagwell is the daughter of William Lawrence Bagwell and Joyce Doylene Branham.

     Anna Mae Wilford was born on 29 March 1915 in Oklahoma.¹ As of 8 October 1938,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Chelsa Forbes Bagwell, son of Clarence Elbert Bagwell and Lura Bowen, on 8 October 1938.¹ Anna Mae Wilford died on 16 February 1977 at age 61.¹ She was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell was born on 15 November 1934 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Chelsa Forbes Bagwell and Oleta Inez Denney.¹ He was a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force.¹ He enlisted in the United States Air Force from 22 May 1954 to 30 July 1974. Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell married Lorrita Zelpha Harris, daughter of John H. Harris, on 16 October 1954.¹ Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell died on 19 June 1996 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Lorrita Zelpha Harris was born on 7 May 1933.¹ She was the daughter of John H. Harris. As of 16 October 1954,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Lorrita Zelpha Harris married Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell, son of Chelsa Forbes Bagwell and Oleta Inez Denney, on 16 October 1954.¹ Lorrita Zelpha Harris died on 30 December 2019 at age 86. She was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

     Kenneth Wayne Bagwell was born on 23 July 1955 in Val Verde County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris. Kenneth Wayne Bagwell died on 9 December 2004 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 49.¹ He was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Terry Randall Bagwell was born on 8 October 1956 in Del Rio, Val Verde County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris. Terry Randall Bagwell married Loretta J. Carr on 17 February 1968 at Witchita County, Texas. Terry Randall Bagwell died on 11 August 1978 in Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 21.¹ He was buried at Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.¹

     Mark A. Bagwell is the son of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris.

     Michelle Bagwell is the daughter of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris. Michelle Bagwell married Kenneth L. Dean after 1985.

     Kimberly Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Bagwell and Lorrita Zelpha Harris. Kimberly Marie Bagwell married Micheal D. Seals after 1978.

     Evelyn Julia Archer married George Leslie Bagwell, son of Harley Abraham Bagwell and Myrtle Phillips, in 1939 at Washington. Evelyn Julia Archer married Donald Selle after 1960.

     William Harley Bagwell was born on 21 October 1944 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.¹ He was the son of George Leslie Bagwell and Evelyn Julia Archer.¹ William Harley Bagwell married Betty Jean Henneman on 2 October 1965.¹ William Harley Bagwell died on 16 July 2017 in Washington at age 72
Our dad, William Harley Bagwell, was born on October 21, 1944, in Wenatchee, WA to George Leslie Bagwell and Evelyn Julia Archer Bagwell. Dad's dad was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis at an early age which left Dad as an only child to be raised by his mother, grandmother and a handful of uncles. Despite this non-traditional way of being raised, Dad always told the best stories about his childhood and teen years. The Corfu area will always hold a special place in our hearts as the place "where Dad grew up". Dad married our mom, Betty Jean Henneman Bagwell, on October 2, 1965. They began their adventure in various towns in the area before finally settling in Othello. After graduating from high school, Dad worked at Othello Hardware. From 1969 to 1986, Dad worked as a shipping supervisor at Carnation. In 1986, Dad went into business for himself and opened a radiator shop. Dad went to work for GL & Son Trucking and Tractor Salvage after selling the radiator shop. And then, one day in 2000, Dad's dream job became available and he went to work as a junkyard man. He met his buddy Lobo while working there. Mom and Dad raised 5 reasonably decent folk who produced 15 fine grandchildren. Those fine grandchildren have given Dad and Mom lots and lots of great-grandchildren with more to come. Dad leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Betty; his children, Kristine and Terry, Les and Martha, Kimberly and Bob, Donnie and Jennifer and Robyn and Jamey; his grandchildren, Adam, Brian, Chad, Billy, Rickiesha, Joshua, Zachary, Ryan, Anthony, Blake, Teddy, Breanna, Stefannie, Austin and finally, Madisyn, along with their spouses, fiances and sweethearts. He also leaves behind his great-grandchildren who will carry on his legacy. When our always-expanding family would gather together, Dad would often say to Mom, "Look what we started." Although Dad was raised as an only child, when his mother married Donald Selle, he gained 7 siblings; Cliff and Carol, Lola and Don, Sparky, Judy and Bob, Donna and Steve, Jim and Jessica and Larry and Kathy. Dad also leaves behind his brother from another mother, Garrie Wash. Dad was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Selle, his father, George Bagwell and his step-father, Donald Selle. Dad shared many of his passions with us which then became our passions. Many of us are wrestling fans because of Dad, many of us are fishermen because of Dad and many of us are racing fans because of Dad. Mostly though, our Dad was our biggest fan. His quiet yet grand presence will be felt at every baseball game, gymnastics meet, demolition derby, wedding and family get-together.¹
He was buried at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens, Othello, Adams County, Washington.¹

     Betty Jean Henneman was born on 24 March 1947 in Winner, Tripp County, South Dakota. As of 2 October 1965,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married William Harley Bagwell, son of George Leslie Bagwell and Evelyn Julia Archer, on 2 October 1965.¹ Betty Jean Henneman died on 20 April 2025 in Othello, Adams County, Washington, at age 78


DOB 03/24/1947
DOD 04/20/2025

Written and provided by family.

Our mother, Betty Jean Bagwell, was born on March 24, 1947, in Winner, SD, to Harry William Henneman and Fern Alice Rash Henneman. She passed peacefully in her sleep during the early hours of Easter day, April 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Mom was the 4th of 5 children, sandwiched between her older sister, Patricia, and her little sister, Beverly. Her older brothers are Alfred and Harry, Jr., who passed in 1996.

Mom was raised with her siblings in South Dakota until about 1955, when they followed the migration of folks who moved from the Midwest states to the dust bowl of Washington state, first settling in the Royal Slope area.

Mom married our dad, William H., on October 2, 1965. They began their adventure in various towns in the area before finally settling in Othello. Mom was a housewife and stay-at-home mom until our youngest sister went off to school. She went to work for The Printers in 1979 and moved to the Othello Outlook as the Advertising Editor until the mid-2000s. Mom also enjoyed taking census door-to-door periodically throughout the years. Mom’s favorite “job” and the one she is most well known for is seamstress. Mom mended and tailored for Magoteaux’s Men’s Store as well as various dry cleaners in the area. Out of their home though, Mom made hundreds of dresses for women in the community – wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, Rainbow dresses, Junior Miss dresses, dresses for all occasions. Eventually, mom’s love of sewing evolved into making quilts for EVERYONE. She also taught quilt-making classes through the Community Schools for many, many years.

Mom and Dad raised 5 kids of whom they were very proud. Those 5 children eventually married and blessed them with fifteen grandchildren as well as several bonus grandchildren. Many of those grandchildren have gone on to add more blessings to our family with even more to come. If mom were here, she’d tell you precisely how many.

Mom leaves behind her children, Kristine and Terry, Kimberly and Bob, Donnie and Jennifer and Robyn and Jamey; her grandchildren, Adam, Brian, Chad, Billy, Rickiesha, Joshua, Zachary, Ryan, Anthony, Blake, Teddy, Breanna, Stefannie, Austin and finally, Madisyn, along with their spouses. She is also survived by her brother, Al, and his wife, Carol; her sisters Pat and Bev and her husband, Jerry as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Bagwell, her son, George Bagwell aka Les, as well as her parents and brother.

It’s difficult to some up the life of your 78-year-old mother in a few short paragraphs, a handful of songs, a hundred photos and an hour of ceremony. Our mom was more than “just” our mom. She was a seamstress, a bowler, a lap counter, a Yahtzee player, a Bingo player, a census taker, a scorekeeper, a friend, a crafter, a diabetic, a TOPS member, a COVID survivor, a family historian, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a daughter-in-
law, a mother-in-law, an aunt, a great-aunt, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. She was also a blessing to each and every one of us.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 715 E. Scootney St., Othello, WA. Burial to follow at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens.


She was buried on 2 May 2025 at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens, Othello, Adams County, Washington.

     Kristine Bagwell is the daughter of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹ Kristine Bagwell married Terry (?).

     Kimberly Bagwell is the daughter of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹ Kimberly Bagwell married Robert C. Mead after 1986.

     Donald W. Bagwell is the son of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹ Donald W. Bagwell married Jennifer K. (?) after 1993.

     Robyn Bagwell is the daughter of William Harley Bagwell and Betty Jean Henneman.¹ Robyn Bagwell married Jamey (?).

     Donald Selle married Evelyn Julia Archer after 1960.

     Empress Ann Hicks was born on 22 October 1937 in Rotan, Fisher County, Texas.¹ As of 20 December 1955,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Austin Claude Bagwell, son of Claud Herbert Bagwell and Nancy Patience Austin, on 20 December 1955.¹ Empress Ann Hicks died on 13 June 2006 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at age 68 [:CR:]Empress Ann Hicks Bagwell passed away on June 13, 2006 after almost a year long fight against cancer. She was born October 22, 1937 to Charlie Delaney Hicks and Mary Jane Adams Hicks in Rotan, Texas and spent her early years there. After a year at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, she married Austin Bagwell on December 20, 1955 and they established their home in San Antonio in 1956. They raised 4 children and as the youngest child entered middle school, Empress returned to college to pursue her degree in education. She graduated from UTSA in 1982 and then taught 3rd grade at Gilbert Elementary in San Antonio from 1982-2002. During the mid-1970s she served as the children's coordinator at First Baptist Church where she was a member for many years. Since 1987, she joyfully served the Lord as a member at Alamo City Christian Fellowship. Over the years, she was a dedicated teacher in church and in school keeping in touch with many former students both from the public school and from Sunday School classes she taught.

She was preceded in death by one son Elton Bagwell and one brother C.D. Hicks.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years Austin Bagwell; sons Kerry Bagwell and wife Debbie, Craig Bagwell and wife Karen; daughters Lori Cuellar and husband Martin, and Jamie Bagwell; 13 grandchildren - Chad Pearson; Heather, Brittany, Ethan, Travis, Lindsay, Nicholas, Caitlin, Jessica, Katherine and Daniel Bagwell; Nathaniel and Benjamin Cuellar. Also she is survived by siblings/spouses: Willadean Hicks, Jesse and June Hicks, Ila Goodrum, Carol and Ray Howard, Leila and Larry Smith, George and Sherry Hicks, Thomas and Darlene Hicks, and sisters-in-law Marie Pyle and Dorothy Scifres.

She will be remembered as a person who loved the Lord Jesus Christ, a loving wife, dedicated mom, doting grandma, committed teacher, and prolific letter writer.

Visitation 5-7pm, Friday, June 16, at Sunset Funeral Home. Funeral Service, 3:00pm, Saturday, June 17 at Alamo City Christian Fellowship. Graveside Service 9:45am, Monday, June 19, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.¹
She was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Kerry Dean Bagwell is the son of Austin Claude Bagwell and Empress Ann Hicks.^1,2 Kerry Dean Bagwell married Deborah Lynn Powell on 27 June 1981 at Santa Clara County, California.²

     Craig Dell Bagwell is the son of Austin Claude Bagwell and Empress Ann Hicks.^1,2 Craig Dell Bagwell married Karen Elizabeth Kubena on 31 December 1983 at Bexar County, Texas.²

     Lori Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Austin Claude Bagwell and Empress Ann Hicks.^1,2 Lori Ann Bagwell married Martin Cuellar on 22 June 1985 at Taylor County, Texas.²

     Jamie Lynn Bagwell was born on 19 October 1964 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Austin Claude Bagwell and Empress Ann Hicks.^1,2 Jamie Lynn Bagwell died on 3 May 2026 at age 61

Jamie Lynn Bagwell was born October 19, 1964 in San Antonio, Texas. Her parents were Austin Claudell Bagwell and Empress Ann (Hicks) Bagwell. She had 3 older siblings and was often reminded by at least one of the others that she was the youngest and most spoiled child. Like most sibling assessments, she often disagreed with them.

Jamie grew up in San Antonio and attended First Baptist Church with her family until she left for college. Jamie accepted Christ as a child and grew up loving to sing in the choir as well as playing in a handbell choir. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and then earned a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in 1987. Later she continued her education at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth as well as earning a Master’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio.

Her primary interest was in reading books and especially books aimed at younger readers, mostly driven by what she found useful for her librarian roles. Other than books, she did have a surprisingly high interest in following the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio Spurs. That was probably a direct result of the fact that there was only one television in the house and her father and brothers had the only television tuned to the Dallas Cowboys every Sunday afternoon. If you wanted to watch TV then, there was only once choice. Supporting the Spurs must have been for a different reason but they did arrive in San Antonio right in the middle of her childhood.

After her time at Baylor, Jamie’s career started with teaching in Harlandale ISD for a couple of years followed by taking a librarian position for 2 more years. Then she had her first stint with the International Mission Board serving as a journeyman with some teaching/tutoring of missionary children in Japan and participating in Friendship classes with groups of women. She returned to San Antonio for a year teaching 5th grade at Alamo City Christian Academy. At the end of that year, she was sent by the IMB as a representative to East Asia where she served while teaching English as a Second Language to adults. Returning to San Antonio from overseas in 2006, she rejoined the church family at Alamo City Church where she sang for a time in the worship choir and has enjoyed her small group greatly. Jamie once again was able to find a position as a librarian this time in the Edgewood ISD and she worked almost 20 years there in elementary and middle school libraries originally at a specific school for the school year and then, in later years, roving around to cover several schools as the librarian positions were reduced in the district.

In April of 2025, Jamie suddenly noticed unsettling issues and was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a very fast growing and deadly brain tumor. In early May 2025, she had surgery to remove most of the tumor followed by chemotherapy and radiation followed by two other treatments to slow the cancer down. However, after a few months, she started to need more personal care, so she was moved into assisted living. She continued to get other treatments to slow the reemergence of the cancer, but it was slowly spreading again and resulted in more difficulty in communication as well as complete loss of use of the right side of her body. In the end, she was mostly asleep for the last few days and passed away peacefully on May 3.

Jamie is preceded in death by her parents, Austin and Empress Bagwell as well as a brother Elton who died as an infant. She is survived by brothers Kerry (and Debbie) Bagwell, Craig (and Karen) Bagwell, and sister Lori Cuellar. Jamie is also survived by her 13 nephews and nieces and their families, as well as much of her large extended family of uncles, aunts, cousins, and their families. As a believer in Jesus Christ, Jamie has moved on to join her Lord and to worship her Heavenly Father in fellowship with all the family and friends that have already gone before her.

     Colonel James Roy Bagwell was born on 7 September 1930 in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas.¹ He was the son of James Cecil Bagwell and Mildred Irene Marsh.¹ Colonel James Roy Bagwell married Zelma Anne Todd on 29 December 1951 at Smith County, Texas. Colonel James Roy Bagwell and Zelma Anne Todd were divorced on 5 July 1977 at Douglas County, Colorado. Colonel James Roy Bagwell married Joyce Glezen in 1978. Colonel James Roy Bagwell died on 21 September 2012 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 82
James Roy Bagwell passed away Sept. 21, 2012 at Christopher House Hospice in Austin, TX after a difficult battle with cancer. He was 82. He was born in Brownfield, TX on Sept. 7, 1930 to Mildred (Marsh) and Cecil Bagwell.

The family moved to Tyler, TX shortly after he was born. He graduated from Tyler High School and attended Tyler Junior College and the University of Texas.

He joined the USAF in 1950 as an airman. The Air Force sent him to complete his BS, MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering all at University of Texas. He loved the Longhorns!

Jim was a "unique breed" of officer. He was involved in early top secret satellite intelligence gathering. His final assignment in the Air Force was as Commander of Aerospace Data Facility at Buckley AFB, Aurora, CO at the rank of Colonel.

He continued working in the aerospace industry as a consultant for Department of Defense until he retired in 1992.

Jim had five children from his previous marriage. He married Joyce Glezen in 1978 and they were happily married for 33 years. In his retirement he and Joyce raised Boer goats in Manchaca, Black Angus cattle in Goliad, and his favorite Black belly ducks on the Boerne spread.

Jim began playing golf in his 30s. He was a scratch golfer for many years and shot under his age while in his 70s. He played in the Glen Campbell Open while stationed in Southern California with many of the great golfers of the 1970s. He and Joyce enjoyed golf course membership at Onion Creek, TX and in Alto Lakes, NM.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ray Bagwell and his daughter, Nancy Frazar.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Boerne and Lakeway, TX, brother, Bill Bagwell, Willis, daughter Suzanne Erickson (Wayne), Hutto, sons Todd Bagwell, MD (Terri), Austin, Scott Bagwell, Mansfield, Bill Bagwell (Tamara), Lewisville, and thirteen grandchildren. His four legged buddies Jeb and Princess will miss him sorely.

Services for Jim will be in the National Cemetery, Ft. Sam Houston, TX with military honors (Harry Wurzbach Road entrance). In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Austin Hospice, 2820 MLK Blvd., Austin, TX 78702. Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home, Austin TX directing services.

Published in Austin American-Statesman on September 23, 2012.¹
He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     James Lewis Watson was born on 20 December 1921.¹ He served as CM3 US Navy, World War II.¹ He married Ella Marie Bagwell, daughter of David Evan Bagwell and Mary Irene Millwee, after 1945.¹ James Lewis Watson died on 14 April 1991 at age 69.¹ He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     William Alan Bagwell was born on 22 November 1915.¹ He was the son of (?) Jones and Dicie O. Bagwell. William Alan Bagwell lived on 23 January 1920 in Florala, Covington County, Alabama.² He married Nancy Christine Bennich circa 1933. In 1940, he was living in Norfork, Virginia as a Machinist's Mate on the Naval Operating Base aboard the USS Boyet. William Alan Bagwell lived in 1940 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; He was serving onboard the USS Boggs, which was was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy. He served as a CMM - Chief Machinist Mate in the US Navy during World War II and and was killed in action.¹ He died on 11 December 1944 in Leyte Campaign, Phillippines, at age 29.¹ He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.¹

     Nancy Christine Bennich was born on 7 January 1919 in Franklin, Alabama. As of circa 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Alan Bagwell, son of (?) Jones and Dicie O. Bagwell, circa 1933. Nancy Christine Bennich lived in 1940 in Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. She lived in 1946 in Paris, Texas. She died on 22 August 1974 in Seagoville, Kaufman County, Texas, at age 55. She was buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

     (?) Spence married Hazel J. Bagwell, daughter of Lee Wilson Bagwell and Nancy Carolyn Jones, after 1952.