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     Birdie V. Martin was also known as Bertie V. Martin. She was born on 2 May 1882 in South Carolina.¹ As of after 1900,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Andrew Jackson Bagwell, son of William Pinkney Bagwell and Margaret Adeline Bagwell, after 1900.¹ Birdie V. Martin died on 15 October 1970 in Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Conya Florine Bagwell was also known as Florine C. Bagwell.¹ She was born in 1924.¹ She was the daughter of James Roy Bagwell and Iva Daphine Traynham.^1,2 As of after 1940,her married name was Italiano. Conya Florine Bagwell married Frank E. Italiano after 1940.² Conya Florine Bagwell died in 1983.¹ She was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Frank E. Italiano was born on 26 April 1920 in New York. He married Conya Florine Bagwell, daughter of James Roy Bagwell and Iva Daphine Traynham, after 1940.¹ Frank E. Italiano died on 21 November 1994 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 74.

     Olga Loralee Bagwell was also known as Olga Lauralee Bagwell. She was born on 2 August 1927 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of James Roy Bagwell and Iva Daphine Traynham.¹ As of 5 August 1945,her married name was Smith. Olga Loralee Bagwell married Haywood Charles Smith Jr. on 5 August 1945 at Portsmouth, Virginia.¹ Olga Loralee Bagwell died on 1 April 1968 in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, at age 40. She was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia.

     James Robert Bagwell was born on 18 June 1943 in Greenville County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of James Roy Bagwell and Iva Daphine Traynham.¹ James Robert Bagwell married Debbie Wilkerson after 1961. He served in the US Army from 8 March 1966 to 7 March 1969 during the Vietnam War. James Robert Bagwell married Lynda Williams before 2007. James Robert Bagwell died on 5 April 2007 in Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, at age 63.¹ He was buried on 1 May 2007 at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Thaddeus Furman Bagwell was also known as Furman Bagwell. He was born on 28 March 1915 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John Carter Bagwell and Mary Thompson Davis. Thaddeus Furman Bagwell married Mary Frances Ashley after 1932.¹ Thaddeus Furman Bagwell died on 5 July 1976 in Honea Path, South Carolina, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Maud Bagwell is the daughter of John Carter Bagwell and Mary Thompson Davis.

     Annie Pearl Bagwell was born circa 1920. She was the daughter of John Carter Bagwell and Mary Thompson Davis. Annie Pearl Bagwell died on 4 February 2014.¹ She was buried at East View Cemetery, Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     Robert L. Hart was born in 1900. He married Allie Bagwell, daughter of Henry Burress Bagwell and Mallie Eugenia Lollis, after 1923. Robert L. Hart died in 1971.

     Maude Bagwell was born on 27 May 1918 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Birdie V. Martin.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Mattison. Maude Bagwell married (?) Mattison after 1935. Maude Bagwell died on 9 March 2002 in South Carolina at age 83 [:CR:]Maude B. Mattison, 83, of Rock Hill, SC, died Saturday, March 9, 2002, at White Oak Manor.

A native of Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late A.J. and Birdie Martin Bagwell. She retired from Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Co., and was a member of Oakwood Acres Baptist Church.

Survivors: A son, Barron Mattison, of Rock Hill; a sister, Macie Terrell, of Greenville; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Graveside services were held Monday, March 11, 2002, at Garden of Memories in Belton. — Greene Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel.

(The Greenville News, Greenviklle, SC, March 12, 2002).¹
She was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     (?) Mattison married Maude Bagwell, daughter of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Birdie V. Martin, after 1935.

     William Haney Simpson was born in 1916 in Anderson County, South Carolina. He married Ellie Lou Bagwell, daughter of Joel Grady Bagwell and Minnie Lee Stone, on 26 August 1939 at Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ William Haney Simpson and Ellie Lou Bagwell lived in 1979 in Honea Path, South Carolina.¹ William Haney Simpson died in 1983 in Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina. He was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Ennis Theodore Bagwell Jr. was born on 18 September 1935.¹ He was the son of Ennis Theodore Bagwell and Ollie Virginia Hill. Ennis Theodore Bagwell Jr. married Rachel Frances Vaughn on 30 May 1952. Ennis Theodore Bagwell Jr. died in June 1982 at age 46.¹ He was buried at Garden of Memories, Belton, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹

     William Dee Bagwell was also known as Clinton William Dee Bagwell. He was born on 16 December 1931 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Dewitte W. Bagwell and Annie Mae Cannon.¹ William Dee Bagwell married Mary Elizabeth Reed after 1950. William Dee Bagwell died on 18 June 2002 at age 70
William "Bill" D. Bagwell, 72, widower of Mary Elizabeth Reed Bagwell, of 204 Florence St., died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at Laurens County Hospital.
Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late W.D. and Annie Mae Cannon Bagwell. He retired from the U.S. Navy as an aircraft mechanic.
Survivors: Two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Predeceased: A son, David Benjamin Bagwell.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, Fla., with Military rites. - Gray Funeral Home, Clinton.
Published in The Greenville News on June 20, 2002.¹
He was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County, Florida.¹

     David Benjamin Bagwell is the son of William Dee Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Reed.¹ David Benjamin Bagwell married Kathy Ann Enos on 14 December 1973 at Clay County, Florida.

     Shirley Black married Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell, son of Reverend Ralph Leo Bagwell and Ruby Lee Lindley, after 1945.¹

     Perry Vincent Bagwell is the son of Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell and Shirley Black.¹ Perry Vincent Bagwell married Shelia Jeffers after 1977.² Perry Vincent Bagwell married Carolyn (?) before 2009.

     Samuel Bagwell is the son of Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell and Shirley Black.¹ Samuel Bagwell married Diane (?) after 1966.

     Christopher Bagwell is the son of Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell and Shirley Black.¹ Christopher Bagwell married Diane (?) after 1966.

     Paula Bagwell is the daughter of Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell and Shirley Black.¹ Paula Bagwell married Wendell Black after 1966.

     Tonda Bagwell is the daughter of Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell and Shirley Black.¹ Tonda Bagwell married Steve Drewberry after 1966.

     Donna Bagwell is the daughter of Reverend / Sgt. Major Joseph Leo Bagwell and Shirley Black.¹

     William Anderson Davis was born on 15 November 1859. He married Tecora A Bagwell, daughter of Harmon Reed Bagwell and Irena Ann Davenport, after 1876. William Anderson Davis died on 8 November 1929 at age 69. He was buried at Washington Cemetery, Ware Place, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Cherri Bagwell is the daughter of Hoyt Edward Bagwell and Carolyn Grant.¹

     Eddie Bagwell is the son of Hoyt Edward Bagwell and Carolyn Grant.¹

     Lonnie Martin Bagwell is the son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. Lonnie Martin Bagwell married Janet Littleton before 1963 at Greenville, South Carolina. Lonnie Martin Bagwell and Janet Littleton were divorced on 24 September 1993 at Greenville, South Carolina. Lonnie Martin Bagwell married Jean Evelyn Shaffer in 1996.

     Wade Welborn Bagwell was born on 7 August 1930 in Anderson County, South Carolina. He was the son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. Wade Welborn Bagwell married Barbara Jean Ducworth after 1947. He served in the Unit Hq and Hqsq 1st Marine Air Control Group 1 at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and 2nd Marine Air Wing. Wade Welborn Bagwell died on 10 July 2023 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 92


Wade Welborn Bagwell, 92, of Greenville, SC passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late William F. Bagwell, Sr. and Emma Richardson Bagwell of Pelzer.

Wade was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He is survived by the love of his life, Bobbie, his wife of nearly 76 years, his daughter Kathy Sisk (Tim), granddaughter Lindsey Connell (John), grandson Leighton Sisk (Kendall), and great-granddaughter Addison Connell, all of Greenville. He is also survived by sister Sybil Williams and brother Lonnie Bagwell, both of Anderson.

As a member of the US Marine Corps, Wade proudly served his country during the Korean War. Wade was a Christian, and faithful member of Edwards Road Baptist Church for over 50 years. After a long and successful career, Wade retired from Winn Dixie. He enjoyed spending time outside fishing, golfing and gardening.

In addition to his loving parents, Wade was preceded in death by his brothers William F. Bagwell, Carl Bagwell, Ellis Bagwell and Hoyt Bagwell, and sisters Edith Harrison, Gladys Spearman, and Ruth Bagwell.

Funeral services will take place Friday, July 14, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Edwards Road Baptist Church, 1050 Edwards Road, Greenville, SC 29615. Prior to the service, his family will have visitation from 1:00-2:00 pm at the church. Contributions in Wade’s name may be made to Edward’s Road Baptist Church.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeycenturydrive.com for the Bagwell family.


He was buried on 14 July 2023 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Kathryn Durham was born on 18 March 1928 in West Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married John Carl Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1945.¹ Kathryn Durham died on 28 January 2024 in West Pelzer, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 95

Kathryn Bagwell Obituary
West Pelzer - Kathryn Durham Bagwell, 95, wife of the late John Carl Bagwell, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Born in West Pelzer, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Albert and Pearl Bargoil Durham. Mrs. Bagwell was a member of West Pelzer Baptist Church and was active in her community. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Owen of Hilton Head Island; her son, Ron Bagwell (Paige) of Flowery Branch, GA; granddaughters, Teresa Snipes (Sean) of Hilton Head Island, Julie Hinson (Chris) of Tomball, TX, Amanda Knope (Ed) of Greenville, and Lucy Bagwell of Flowery Branch, GA; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are her brother, Sam Durham of West Pelzer, and her sister, Dot Chapman of Anderson.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Boots Durham, Tommy Durham, and Donnie Durham; and her son-in-law, Terry Owen.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 1, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Gray Mortuary. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Pelzer Baptist Church, 29 Main Street, West Pelzer, SC 29669; or to Intrepid USA (Hospice), 75 A Towne Drive, Suite 101, Bluffton, SC 29910.

Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.


She was buried on 1 February 2024 at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Nancy Caroline Wilson was born on 1 February 1925 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina. As of 29 August 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Ellis Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, on 29 August 1946 at South Carolina. Nancy Caroline Wilson died on 11 February 2020 in Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 95
Nancy Caroline Wilson Bagwell
February 01, 1925 - February 11, 2020

Piedmont, SC
Nancy Caroline Wilson Bagwell, 95, wife of the late James Ellis Bagwell, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Born in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Edward Carlton Wilson, Sr., and Ruth Emily Martin Wilson. Mrs. Bagwell was a Godly mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was known to her family and friends as “Gammie”.
She retired from Anderson School District One after 31 years as an elementary teacher in Greenville and Anderson Counties. She enjoyed hand crafts and was an accomplished seamstress/tailor. As a member of White Plains Baptist Church since 1951, Mrs. Bagwell was an active member, serving in many leadership capacities, including church pianist for approximately 25 years.
Survivors include her daughters and their spouses, Carol and Bill Green of Pelzer, Cynthia and Ted Bunton of Piedmont; son, James Ellis, Jr. and Susan Bagwell of Piedmont; brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Cynthia Ann Wilson of Starr; six grandchildren, James David and Amy Bagwell, Suzanne and Steven Garrett, Ben Bunton, Brian Bunton, Jonathan and Sherry Green, and Rachel Green; and nine great-grandchildren, Tyler, Evan, and Annabeth Bagwell, Lauren, Emily, and Thomas Green, Wyatt Bradberry, Eli and Emily Garrett.
The family would like to acknowledge her special friend, Shirley West and her loving caregivers, Deborah Jennings, Kathy Doolittle, Martha Whitacre, Dino Hicks, and Anne Moore.
She was predeceased by brothers, Charles, Edward, Willis, Wallis, Kyle, and Sidney Wilson; and grandson, David Green.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gray Mortuary.
The service will be Thursday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. at White Plains Baptist Church, with entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Gray Mortuary, Inc.
52 Main Street
Pelzer, South Carolina 29669
Phone: (864) 947-6201.
She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Ottis Thomas Harrison was born on 20 January 1918.¹ He married Edith Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1930.¹ Ottis Thomas Harrison died on 30 November 2012 at age 94.¹ He was buried at White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Anderson County, South Carolina.¹