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     Lawrence Estus Johnson was born on 28 November 1924. He married Bertha Virginia Bagwell, daughter of Walter Riley Bagwell and Willie Ruth Phillips, after 1945. Lawrence Estus Johnson died on 18 July 2000 at age 75. He was buried at Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia.

     Katie Witte was born on 15 September 1875. As of after 1899,her married name was Bagwell. She married Daniel Van Buren Bagwell, son of James Henry Bagwell and Mary Jane Brown, after 1899. Katie Witte died on 9 February 1920 at age 44. She was buried at New Bethlehem Memorial Park Cemetery, Bellefontaine Neighbors, St. Louis County, Missouri.

     Mescal Oradell Bagwell was born on 11 March 1912 in Willisville, Perry County, Illinois. He was the son of William Ora Bagwell and Leona M. Gore. Mescal Oradell Bagwell died in January 1913 in Willisville, Perry County, Illinois. He was buried at Looney Springs Cemetery, Campbell Hill, Jackson County, Illinois.

     Dorothy Lillian Brumm was born on 16 April 1938 in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. As of 22 October 1960,her married name was Bagwell. She married Arvel Dean Bagwell, son of Otis Lester Bagwell and Babe Campbell, on 22 October 1960.¹ Dorothy Lillian Brumm died on 23 August 2023 at age 85


Dorothy Lillian “Dottee” Bagwell-O’Brian, 85, of Zeigler passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her home.

In April of 2022, Dottee was diagnosed with both Parkinsons and lymphoma. She was a breast cancer survivor, having had a mastectomy in 2008. She began treatments at Siteman Hospital in St. Louis and in July 2023 and was in remission. Unfortunately, she was unable to regain her strength.

Dottee was born on April 16, 1938, in Hammond, Indiana to Willis and Grace (DeLaney) Brumm. She was first united in marriage to Arvel Dean Bagwell on October 22, 1960. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1993. She later married Benjamin O’Brian on May 22, 2005, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2008.

Dottee had held several different occupations in her life. She was the co-owner of DeLap Real Estate in West Frankfort, then went to college with her daughter and they both graduated with a degree in travel and tourism. Dottee then began a career with Presley Tours and was able to guide tours all over the world.

After retiring Dottee and her daughter traveled together and visited numerous countries. Some of her favorites were Israel, Egypt and Budapest Hungary. When not traveling she enjoyed spending time with her son and her dogs.

Dottee was raised Lutheran faith during her childhood years. She was baptized in the Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church in Zeigler with her husband, Dean, where she enjoyed working in the nursery. Dottee later became Catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Herrin.

Dottee was a Zeigler Council woman for many years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and served as past Worthy Grand Matron. She was also a member of the Zeigler Women’s Eagles Auxiliary and Pinochle Club.

Dottee is survived by her two children, David Bagwell of Zeigler, and Pam Bagwell of Zeigler. She is also survived by her dogs, Sophie and Sadie, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Dottee is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; two sisters, Virgene Hall and Carol Brumm.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Zeigler with Fr. Mark Reyling and Pastor Larry Shacklee officiating. Interment will follow in Zeigler City Cemetery.


She was buried on 29 August 2023 at Zeigler City Cemetery, Zeigler, Indiana.

     (?) Nix married Elaine Bagwell, daughter of Claude Ernest Bagwell and Dorothy Eller "Dot" Page, after 1965.

     Mary Edwards was born on 16 November 1883 in Illinois. As of 4 June 1901,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Oliver Bagwell, son of William Thomas Bagwell and Amanda Piatta Hayes, on 4 June 1901 at Clinton County, Illinois. Mary Edwards was buried at Prichett Cemetery, Boulder, Clinton County, Illinois. She died on 4 December 1969 in Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, at age 86.

     Claude Earl Bagwell was born on 14 August 1903 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards. Claude Earl Bagwell married Edith I. Dixon after 1920. Claude Earl Bagwell married Agatha Mae Mitchell on 29 April 1934 at Phillips County, Arkansas. Claude Earl Bagwell died in August 1981 in Cook County, Illinois,
Chicago Tribune, Dated Sept 3, 1981

BAGWELL
Claude E. Bagwell Sr., beloved husband of Edith; loving father of Claude Jr. (Carol) and Charles (Debbie); fond grandfather of four; dear brother of Marold and Oliver. Services Friday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m., at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. Visitation Thursday after 3 p.m. 561-6874.¹
He was buried at Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹

     Edith I. Dixon was born on 25 December 1905 in Illinois.¹ As of after 1920,her married name was Bagwell. She married Claude Earl Bagwell, son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards, after 1920. Edith I. Dixon died on 26 August 1986 in Cook County, Illinois, at age 80.¹ She was buried on 29 August 1986 at Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹

     Mary Bagwell is the daughter of Claude Earl Bagwell and Edith I. Dixon. Mary Bagwell married Richard Russell after 1945.

     Thomas Bagwell is the son of Claude Earl Bagwell and Edith I. Dixon.

     Claude Earl Bagwell Jr. is the son of Claude Earl Bagwell and Edith I. Dixon. Claude Earl Bagwell Jr. married Carol (?) after 1960. Claude Earl Bagwell Jr. married Sandra Margaret Freeman on 23 November 1991 at Clark County, Nevada.

     Charles Oliver Bagwell Jr. was also known as Oliver Bagwell. He was born on 14 April 1906 in Keyesport, Illinois. He was the son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards. Charles Oliver Bagwell Jr. lived in 1920 in West Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas. He married Helen Hamett Henderson on 28 February 1938 at Phillips County, Arkansas. Charles Oliver Bagwell Jr. and Helen Hamett Henderson lived in 1940 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Charles Oliver Bagwell Jr. died on 12 September 2000 at age 94. He was buried at High View Cemetery, Gray, Jones County, Georgia.

     Marold Thomas Bagwell was born on 15 December 1909 in Illinois. He was the son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards. Marold Thomas Bagwell married Bernice Thomas King on 3 September 1933 at Phillips County, Arkansas. Marold Thomas Bagwell died on 8 February 1994 in Marvell, Phillips County, Arkansas, at age 84. He was buried at Schaffhauser Cemetery, Marvell, Philips County, Arkansas.

     William Bagwell is the son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards.

     Agatha Mae Mitchell was born on 1 September 1913 in Arkansas. As of 29 April 1934,her married name was Bagwell. She married Claude Earl Bagwell, son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards, on 29 April 1934 at Phillips County, Arkansas. Agatha Mae Mitchell died on 27 December 1963 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 50. She was buried at Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

     Bernice Thomas King was born on 11 November 1911 in Philips County, Arkansas. As of 3 September 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Marold Thomas Bagwell, son of Charles Oliver Bagwell and Mary Edwards, on 3 September 1933 at Phillips County, Arkansas. Bernice Thomas King died on 20 September 1998 in Philips County, Arkansas, at age 86. She was buried at Schaffhauser Cemetery, Marvell, Philips County, Arkansas.

     Marilyn Janice Bagwell was born on 19 February 1940. She was the daughter of Marold Thomas Bagwell and Bernice Thomas King. As of after 1958,her married name was Schaffhauser. Marilyn Janice Bagwell married John Schaffhauser Jr after 1958. Marilyn Janice Bagwell died on 31 December 1963 at age 23. She was buried at Schaffhauser Cemetery, Marvell, Philips County, Arkansas.

     John Schaffhauser Jr married Marilyn Janice Bagwell, daughter of Marold Thomas Bagwell and Bernice Thomas King, after 1958. John Schaffhauser Jr was born on 24 July 1962. He died on 13 January 1992 at age 29. He was buried at Schaffhauser Cemetery, Marvell, Philips County, Arkansas.

     Mary Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Marold Thomas Bagwell and Bernice Thomas King.

     Ercy Henry Bagwell is the son of Abner Guy Bagwell and Mattie Jenkins.

     Yen-Tien Ma married Janice Leah Bagwell, daughter of Clessie Melburn Bagwell and Mary Lois Kirkendoll, before 2016.

     Juanita Bunn married Leo Hardy Bagwell, son of Hardy (Hardie) Bryant Bagwell and Ella Smith, on 17 December 1925 at Franklin County, North Carolina.

     John Delmar Poole was born in 1897. He married Ava Bagwell, daughter of Hardy (Hardie) Bryant Bagwell and Adelaide "Addie" Creech, after 1915. John Delmar Poole died on 18 March 1943 in Richmond City, Virginia. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia.

     James Cubie Hatley was born on 22 August 1884 in Chatham County, North Carolina. He married Lovie Ann Bagwell, daughter of Hardy (Hardie) Bryant Bagwell and Adelaide "Addie" Creech, in 1907. James Cubie Hatley died on 6 August 1963 in Pittsboro, Chatham County, North Carolina, at age 78.

     Ernest Tillet Allen was born on 4 January 1875 in Granville County, North Carolina. He married Ella Junior Bagwell, daughter of Hardy (Hardie) Bryant Bagwell and Ella Smith, after 1918. Ernest Tillet Allen died on 27 October 1949 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, at age 74. He was buried at Knightdale United Methodist Church Cemetery, Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Cebret Anne Bailey was also known as Sebria Anne Bailey. She was born circa 1854 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Cullen Bailey and Mary Willie Bagwell.¹ Cebret Anne Bailey married James G. Poole, son of Alfred Poole and Rebecca (?), on 12 January 1869 at Wake County, North Carolina.¹

     James G. Poole was born circa 1844 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Alfred Poole and Rebecca (?) James G. Poole married Cebret Anne Bailey, daughter of Cullen Bailey and Mary Willie Bagwell, on 12 January 1869 at Wake County, North Carolina.¹ James G. Poole died on 2 April 1921 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.

     Alfred Poole was born circa 1812 in North Carolina.¹ He married Rebecca (?) before 1832.¹

     Rebecca (?) was born circa 1812 in North Carolina.¹ She married Alfred Poole before 1832.¹ As of before 1832,her married name was Poole.¹