Person Page - 608

     James Herman “Omar” Bagwell was born on 2 August 1960 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Jesse Herman Bagwell and Mary Catherine Fowler.¹ James Herman “Omar” Bagwell married Vone Tumblin after 1979. James Herman “Omar” Bagwell died on 17 May 2023 in Honea Path, Abbeville County, South Carolina, at age 62


James Herman “Omar” Bagwell, age 62, of Honea Path, SC, and husband of Vone Tumblin Bagwell, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home.

Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late Jesse Herman and Mary Catherine Fowler Bagwell. Omar was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was retired from CPW. He loved fishing, bird dog hunting, dirt-track racing with his son, but most of all, he loved his family.

In addition to his wife, Vone, he is survived by his son, Jesse Brandon Bagwell of the home; a cousin, Joann Chastain of the home; special aunts, Betty Hazel of Laurens and Bernice Fowler of Royston, GA; and numerous cousins.

Omar is predeceased by an infant sister as well as his parents.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Northside Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Ronnie Blackwell and Rev. Jackie Hughes. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.

Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery immediately following the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to The Laurens Memorial Home for the Aged, 3744 Torrington Road, Laurens, SC 29360 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.


He was buried on 23 May 2023 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.

     Joann Bagwell is the daughter of Jesse Herman Bagwell and Mary Catherine Fowler.¹

     Mary Pearl Lyon was also known as Mary Pearl Lyons. She was born on 1 January 1927 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1946,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Maurice J. Bagwell, son of John R. Beaman Bagwell and Allie Bishop, after 1946.¹ Mary Pearl Lyon died on 12 October 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     John Arvel Bagwell was born on 13 February 1954 in Laurens, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Maurice J. Bagwell and Mary Pearl Lyon.¹ He served in the US Air Force for over 10 years. John Arvel Bagwell married Deborah Gist in November 1995. John Arvel Bagwell died on 21 July 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 65
John Arvel Bagwell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born on February 13, 1954 in Laurens, SC to Maurice and Mary Pearl (Lyons) Bagwell. John grew up in Laurens community, where he graduated from high school and went on to attend Limestone College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business. Upon graduating college, John went on to serve over 10 years for the United States Air Force.

John was a proud American. He loved serving his country and his fellow Americans in any way that he could. He believed in what the US flag stands for, lived in such a manner and bravely served to protect its values. Upon serving in the Air Force, John went on to work at the Laurens Walmart Distribution Center.

In 1994, John moved to Oklahoma City and began working at the Choctaw Trucking Company before becoming a Loss Prevention Supervisor for Bed Bath & Beyond, where he retired. During his time in Oklahoma City, he met Deborah Gist, and they married in November of 1995.

Above all else, John always put God and his faith first. He was a proud Christian and tried to live his life by example. John was known to be very funny and had a great sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. John enjoyed taking his children, Jason and Hilary, fishing and camping while they were growing up. One of his greatest joy in life was being able to share his fishing secrets with his grandchild, Keanon, and being able to take Mila fishing for her first time. John also enjoyed researching what some may consider “conspiracy theories,” and sharing his findings with his family.

John is survived by his wife, Deborah Bagwell; daughter Karissa Mills and her husband Chris; son, Jason Bagwell and his wife Angela; daughter Hilary Bagwell and grandchildren: Taryn, Keanon, Kaidence and Mila. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Rhodes.

A service celebrating the life of John will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Service Chapel, 610 NW 178th St. Edmond, OK 73012. There will be a reception following the service for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made out to Integris Hospice House, 13920 Quailbrook Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73134.

     Violet Foster was born in 1922.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Fred Bagwell, son of James Robert Bagwell and Evie Oneva Knight, after 1940.¹ Violet Foster died in 2005.¹ She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Roger Wood is the son of Fred Bagwell and Violet Foster.¹

     Ruby Nell Prather was born in 1918.¹ As of 12 April 1934,her married name was Madden. She married Woodrow Madden on 12 April 1934 at Laurens County, South Carolina. As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell.¹ Ruby Nell Prather married Claude Robert Bagwell, son of James Robert Bagwell and Evie Oneva Knight, after 1940 at Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ Ruby Nell Prather died on 12 January 1989 in Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Sylvia Bagwell was born on 11 February 1944 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Bagwell and Sibbel Evelyn Davenport.¹ As of after 1963,her married name was McSweeney. Sylvia Bagwell married James Richard “Jim” McSweeney after 1963. As of before 1976,her married name was Trayham. Sylvia Bagwell married (?) Trayham before 1976. Sylvia Bagwell died on 6 April 2017 in Ohio at age 73

Apple Creek, Ohio
Sylvia B. McSweeney, 73, of Apple Creek passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at her home.

She was born February 11, 1944 in Greenwood, SC, the daughter of Frank (1915-1976) and Evelyn Davenport (1915-1984) Bagwell.

She was a homemaker and had worked as a secretary for a law firm, had done factory work and worked in the cotton mills. She was a member of the Friendship Presbyterian Church in Hickory Tavern, SC.

She is survived by her children, Barbi (Nicholas) Peterson of Apple Creek, OH, Renee (John) Sears of Wooster, OH, Lance (Stefanie) Traynham of W. Salem, OH, Tammy Traynham of Ashland, OH and Frankie (Samantha) Traynham of Hickory Tavern, SC; grandchildren, Ashley Coker, Brittney Lothridge, Lindsey Harvley, Kayla Lothridge, Zackary Sears, Patrick Traynham, Brandon Peterson, Hope Petterson, Taylor Traynham, Collin Traynham Christian Traynham, Samantha Hall, Whitney Hall, Tayler Wilkie, Stasi Canfield, Logan Traynham, Dakota Traynham, Hunter Traynham, Courtney Bragg and Chris Hall, 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother Randy Bagwell.

Friends will be received at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St, Wooster, OH on Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 4-6:00 p.m.

Graveside services will be held at the Friendship Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hickory Tavern, SC on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.¹

She was buried at Friendship Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hickory Tavern, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Gladys Ruby F (?) married Fred Bagwell, son of James Robert Bagwell and Evie Oneva Knight, after 1940.

     Larry Kenneth Bagwell is the son of Fred Bagwell and Gladys Ruby F (?) Larry Kenneth Bagwell married Barbara Ann Barefoot on 15 February 1959 at Johnston County, North Carolina. Larry Kenneth Bagwell and Barbara Ann Barefoot were divorced on 25 May 1976 at Johnston County, North Carolina.

     Barbara Ann Barefoot married Larry Kenneth Bagwell, son of Fred Bagwell and Gladys Ruby F (?), on 15 February 1959 at Johnston County, North Carolina. Barbara Ann Barefoot and Larry Kenneth Bagwell were divorced on 25 May 1976 at Johnston County, North Carolina.

     Gladys Edens (?) was born on 30 October 1922.¹ As of after 1935,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married John Willie Bagwell, son of George Adolphus Bagwell and Emma Jane Pace, after 1935.¹ Gladys Edens (?) died in March 1993 in South Carolina at age 70.¹ She was buried at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Randy Bagwell is the son of Robert Bagwell.¹

     Pam Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Bagwell.¹

     Cindy Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Bagwell.¹

     Kim Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Bagwell.¹

     Robbie Bagwell was born after 1956.¹ He was the son of Robert Bagwell.¹ Robbie Bagwell died before 2017.¹

     Bonnie Jean Bagwell was born after 1956.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Bagwell.¹ Bonnie Jean Bagwell died before 2017.¹

     Logan Mulvaney was born on 2 September 1866. He married Ida E. Bagwell, daughter of Richard B. Bagwell and Louisa Brown, after 1895. Logan Mulvaney died on 14 December 1939 at age 73. He was buried at Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia.

     William Nicholas Sperin was born on 4 October 1845. He married Nancy Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Julia (?), after 1860. William Nicholas Sperin died on 10 July 1921 at age 75.

     Mary C. Bagwell was born circa 1852 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Julia (?)

     Caroline "Carrie" Bagwell was born on 8 November 1853 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Julia (?) As of 6 May 1875,her married name was Nelson. Caroline "Carrie" Bagwell married Holton Mack T. Nelson on 6 May 1875 at Chattooga, Georgia. Caroline "Carrie" Bagwell died on 14 April 1927 in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama, at age 73. She was buried at Noble Hill Cemetery, Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.

     Holton Mack T. Nelson was born on 29 December 1850. He married Caroline "Carrie" Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Julia (?), on 6 May 1875 at Chattooga, Georgia. Holton Mack T. Nelson died on 29 June 1924 at age 73. He was buried at Noble Hill Cemetery, Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.

     Arminda Bagwell was born on 17 March 1860 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Julia (?) As of before 1884,her married name was Saratain. Arminda Bagwell married Davis Asbury Saratain before 1884. Arminda Bagwell died on 22 December 1919 in Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia, at age 59.

     Davis Asbury Saratain was born on 18 October 1859. He married Arminda Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Bagwell and Julia (?), before 1884. Davis Asbury Saratain died on 22 July 1939 at age 79. He was buried at Chickamauga Cemetery, Chickamauga, Walker County, Georgia.

     Alma Ida Wheeler was born in 1906. As of after 1961,her married name was Bagwell. She married Abner Guy Bagwell, son of John S. Bagwell and Mary Viola Snearly, after 1961. Alma Ida Wheeler died in 1978. She was buried at Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois.

     James Coleman Bagwell was born in May 1871 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of James Callaway Bagwell and Agnes Cornelia Redden. James Coleman Bagwell married Henrietta Mae Jones on 14 October 1893 at Union Parish, Louisiana. James Coleman Bagwell and Henrietta Mae Jones lived on 2 April 1930 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.² James Coleman Bagwell died on 14 January 1939 at age 67.¹ He was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, Ouschita Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Henrietta Mae Jones was born in October 1875.¹ As of 14 October 1893,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Coleman Bagwell, son of James Callaway Bagwell and Agnes Cornelia Redden, on 14 October 1893 at Union Parish, Louisiana. Henrietta Mae Jones and James Coleman Bagwell lived on 2 April 1930 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.² Henrietta Mae Jones died on 8 February 1935 at age 59.¹ She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Monroe, Ouschita Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Endella "Della" Bagwell was also known as Della Bagwell. She was born in August 1894 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of James Coleman Bagwell and Henrietta Mae Jones. As of after 1920,her married name was Brownlee. Endella "Della" Bagwell married William Edward Brownlee after 1920. Endella "Della" Bagwell died on 30 November 1936 at age 42.

     Velma Bagwell was born on 14 April 1902 in Louisiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Coleman Bagwell and Henrietta Mae Jones. As of after 1920,her married name was Feazel. Velma Bagwell married G. Byanker Feazel after 1920. Velma Bagwell died on 12 July 1931 at age 29.¹ She was buried at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Point, Union Parish, Louisiana.¹