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

     Donna Bagwell is the daughter of Reverend 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 Jean Evelyn Shaffer after 1950. Lonnie Martin Bagwell married Janet Littleton before 24 September 1993. Lonnie Martin Bagwell and Janet Littleton were divorced on 24 September 1993 at Greenville, South Carolina.

     Wade Welborn Bagwell is the son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson. Wade Welborn Bagwell married Barbara Jean Ducworth after 1947.

     Kathryn Durham married John Carl Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1945.¹

     Nancy Carolina Wilson was born on 1 February 1925 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina. As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Ellis Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1945. Nancy Carolina 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

     Nellie Ruth Brown married James Wade Bagwell, son of Luther Broadus Bagwell and Gladys Bell Holland, after 1945.

     Mary F. (?) married Guy Ellis Bagwell, son of Luther Broadus Bagwell and Gladys Bell Holland, after 1953.

     Blanche Elizabeth Fowler was born on 22 October 1925 in White Stone, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. As of after 1944,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Walter Edward Bagwell, son of William Homer Bagwell and Maybelle Johnson, after 1944.¹ Blanche Elizabeth Fowler died on 5 January 2003 in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 77
Blanche Elizabeth Fowler Bagwell, 77, of Chesnee, SC, formerly of Inman, SC, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at her home.

Native of Whitestone, SC, widow of Walter Edward “Pete” Bagwell; daughter of the late Samuel and Viola Proctor Fowler.

Formerly employed with Inman Mills, was a member of Victory Baptist Church of Inman, and was a former charter member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Inman.

Surviving are four daughters, Carol Lynn Branch of Inman, Patricia Ann Lark of Woodruff, Cassie Doreen Gowan and Donna Lou Fowler, both of Chesnee; a son, Mark Bagwell of Inman; three half-sisters, Betty Lankford of Spartanburg, Nana Lou Mullinax of Rock Hill and Julia Chapman of Morganton, N.C; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at Victory Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Burrell Wyatt and the Rev. Earl Hendrix. Burial was in Fort Prince Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, S.C., 29304; or to Hospice Special Needs Fund, 120 Heywood Ave., Suite 300, Spartanburg, S.C., 29302.

Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel
Spartanburg, SC.
She was buried at Fort Prince Memorial Gardens, Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Carol Lynn Bagwell is the daughter of Walter Edward Bagwell and Blanche Elizabeth Fowler.¹

     Patricia Ann Bagwell was born on 12 September 1952 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Edward Bagwell and Blanche Elizabeth Fowler.¹ As of after 1970,her married name was Parker. Patricia Ann Bagwell married Dale Parker after 1970. Patricia Ann Bagwell died on 17 September 2016 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 64
Patricia Ann Bagwell Lark Parker, 64, of Woodruff, SC, died Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born September 12, 1952 in Spartanburg, SC, daughter of the late Walter Edward and Blanche Elizabeth Fowler Bagwell.

Payroll clerk for Rogers Cartage and was a longtime hairstylist; attended Carolina Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Dale Parker; daughter, Dana Williamson (Chris) of Cowpens, SC; step-son, John Parker (Amanda) of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Courtney, Dawson, Carson, Daxton, Colton Williamson; step-grandchildren, Christopher and Cameron Parker; brother, Mark Bagwell (Ginger) of Inman; sisters, Lynn Branch (Jimmy) of Inman; Donna Fowler of Inman; Doreen Gowan (Mike) of Chesnee; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by a brother, Roger Bagwell.

The family received friends from 3:00 - 3:45 PM Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Carolina Baptist Church, 256 Floyd Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Memorial service was 4:00 PM at Carolina Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Marc Williamson.

Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Sept. 19 to Sept. 20, 2016.
She was cremated after 17 September 2016.

     Donna Lou Bagwell was born on 29 November 1953 in Spartanbrug, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Edward Bagwell and Blanche Elizabeth Fowler.¹ Donna Lou Bagwell died on 21 July 2018 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 64
Donna Lou Bagwell Fowler, 64, of Inman, SC went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born November 29, 1953 in Spartanburg, daughter of the late Walter “Pete” Bagwell and Blanche Fowler Bagwell.

Formerly employed with Rainbow Child Care and attended Momentum Church.

Surviving is her son, Clayton Charles of Chesnee; sisters, Cassie Doreen Bagwell Roberts Gowen of Chesnee, Lynn Branch of Inman and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, Mark Edward Bagwell and Roger Bagwell; a sister, Patricia Ann Bagwell Lark Parker.

Memorial service was held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Momentum Church, 105 Fosters Grove Road, Chesnee, SC with Rev. Jonathan Weaver officiating.

The family received friends from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials could be made to the family.

Harris-Nadeau Mortuary
Chesnee, SC.
She was cremated after 21 July 2018.

     Cassie Doreene Bagwell is the daughter of Walter Edward Bagwell and Blanche Elizabeth Fowler.¹

     Mark Edward Bagwell was born on 2 May 1944 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Walter Edward Bagwell and Blanche Elizabeth Fowler.¹ He was in the US Army. Mark Edward Bagwell married Ginger Carole McIntyre on 1 May 1964 at Hartford, Connecticut. Mark Edward Bagwell died on 16 January 2018 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 73. He was buried at Fort Prince Memorial Gardens, Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Gladys Bell Holland was born on 2 October 1904 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina. As of circa 1923,her married name was Bagwell. She married Luther Broadus Bagwell, son of Joseph Ellis Bagwell and Margaret Ann Holiday, circa 1923. Gladys Bell Holland died on 9 June 1970 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 65.

     Barbara Jean Ducworth married Wade Welborn Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1947.

     Jean Evelyn Shaffer was born on 26 October 1935 in Curwensville, Pennsylvannia. As of after 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Lonnie Martin Bagwell, son of William Frederick Bagwell and Genia Emma Richardson, after 1950. Jean Evelyn Shaffer died on 22 December 2019 in Anderson, South Carolina, at age 84


Jean Evelyn Shaffer Bagwell, 84, of Anderson, SC, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at The Garden House of Anderson.

Born October 26, 1935 in Curwensville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry Shaffer and Marie Norris Shaffer. Jean worked in retail as a sales supervisor for JC Penney and was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Martin Bagwell; sons, Brad Hone (Bob) of Anderson, SC and Kelly Hone of Michigan; step-daughters, Kay Payne (Barry) and Pam Landreth, both of Simpsonville, SC; sisters, Shirley Spence of Bay City, TX and Sharon Rouge of Mechanicsburg, PA; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Tim Hone and sister, Gloria Brent.

The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30pm Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Boulevard Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm with Rev Jack Couch and Rev. Austin Carty officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boulevard Baptist Church, 700 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 or the Alzheimers Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.


She was buried on 26 December 2019 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Jimmy Bagwell is the son of Jesse Herman Bagwell and Mary Catherine Fowler.¹

     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. Sylvia Bagwell died on 6 April 2017 in Ohio at age 73.¹ 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.