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     Helen Laverne Bagwell was born on 7 April 1932 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of Elgin Washington Bagwell and Edna M. Day. As of 21 April 1949,her married name was Sprayberry. Helen Laverne Bagwell married Hosea Malvern Sprayberry on 21 April 1949 at Columbia County, Arkansas. Helen Laverne Bagwell died on 12 September 2002 at age 70. She was buried at Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas.

     Hosea Malvern Sprayberry was born in 1926. He married Helen Laverne Bagwell, daughter of Elgin Washington Bagwell and Edna M. Day, on 21 April 1949 at Columbia County, Arkansas. Hosea Malvern Sprayberry died in 2008. He was buried at Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery, Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas.

     Mary Sue Bridgeman married William Calvin Bagwell, son of William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran, after 1946.

     Andrea Kay Bagwell is the daughter of William Calvin Bagwell and Mary Sue Bridgeman.

     Liz Bagwell is the daughter of William Calvin Bagwell and Mary Sue Bridgeman.

     Diane Bagwell is the daughter of William Calvin Bagwell and Mary Sue Bridgeman.

     Cathy Bagwell is the daughter of William Calvin Bagwell and Mary Sue Bridgeman.

     William "Bill" Bagwell is the son of William Calvin Bagwell and Mary Sue Bridgeman.

     Jesse Clovis Bagwell was born on 16 July 1933. He was the son of William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran. Jesse Clovis Bagwell married Ruth Marie Martinez on 11 January 1959 at Dallas County, Texas. Jesse Clovis Bagwell married Florine Wiggins on 8 August 1973 at Dallas County, Texas. Jesse Clovis Bagwell and Florine Wiggins were divorced on 22 May 1974 at Tarrant County, Texas. Jesse Clovis Bagwell married Mary Jean O'Connor on 8 August 1974 at Tarrant County, Texas. Jesse Clovis Bagwell died on 21 August 2025 in Rhone, Texas, at age 92


Jesse Clovis Bagwell, of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, was born July 16, 1933, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2025.
Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he worked as a cook and provided meals and comfort to his fellow servicemen.
After returning home, he began a long and dedicated career with GM Motors. He retired after 32 years of service, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment.
In retirement, Jesse devoted himself to the things he loved most—his family, his Arkansas Razorbacks, and his gardens. He became well known in the community for the huge gardens he grew each year, and especially for his tomatoes, which earned him a reputation as a master gardener and a generous neighbor. He also played a mean game of dominoes, and many family and friends will fondly remember the fun and laughter gathered around the table with him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 30 years, Mary “Bobbie” Bagwell, who passed away in 2004, as well as his sons Doug, Luther, and Sammy.
Jesse is survived by his children Terri, Randy (Angie), Mary, Judy, and Johnetta; and by his grandchildren Zach, Frankie (Quincy), Jarred (Peyton), Allison, and Paige.
Jesse will be remembered for his kindness, his dedication, and the simple but meaningful ways he enriched the lives of those around him.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro.

A graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in Murfreesboro Cemetery, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home of Murfreesboro.


He was buried on 26 August 2025 at Murfreesboro Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas.

     Jack Bagwell was born on 24 November 1919 in Arkansas. He was the son of William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran. Jack Bagwell died on 24 January 1921 in Ben Lomond, Sevier County, Arkansas, at age 1. He was buried at Ben Lomond Cemetery, Ben Lomond, Sevier County, Arkansas.

     Flossie Elizabeth Echols was born on 13 April 1919 in Arkansas.¹ As of 2 November 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward J. Bagwell, son of William Daniel Bagwell and Dora Blanche Moran, on 2 November 1940 at Glenwood, Pike County, Arkansas. Flossie Elizabeth Echols died on 12 November 2005 at age 86. She was buried at Sierra View Memorial Park, Olivehurst, Yuba County, California.¹

     Deborah Sue Bagwell is the daughter of Edward J. Bagwell and Flossie Elizabeth Echols.

     Sandra Lynn Wiesman married Troy Lynn Bagwell, son of John Melvin Bagwell and Faye Louise Pullin, on 17 August 1991 at North Richland Hills, Texas.¹

     Grace Louise Bagwell is the daughter of Troy Lynn Bagwell and Sandra Lynn Wiesman.¹

     Samuel Irvin Bagwell is the son of Troy Lynn Bagwell and Sandra Lynn Wiesman.¹

     Mary Bernice Kohutek was born on 22 April 1931 in Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas. As of 29 January 1980,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Curtis Leland Bagwell, son of John Melvin Bagwell and Faye Louise Pullin, on 29 January 1980 at Bee County, Texas.¹ Mary Bernice Kohutek died on 7 August 2024 at age 93

Mary Bernice Kohutek Bagwell passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. She was born April 22, 1931, at Sweet Home, Texas, to Albert and Lottie Lee Kohutek. In her 93 years of living loud and large, she worked hard, raising three children while homemaking, turkey farming, sewing, ranching, school bus driving, flower arranging and later management of several businesses she and her husband, Curtis, started. In leisure time, she truly enjoyed fishing, dancing and gambling. She grew up playing penny-ante poker with her brothers and sisters, and she was hard to beat. In later years, she was blessed to travel extensively to places like the Panama Canal, Alaska, Mexico (by train), and various cruise destinations. She became an art collector from her many finds at estate sales, and her and Curtis’ home has been a gallery for many years. She loved being out in nature and never ceased to marvel at God’s beautifulcreation.

B. Bagwell, as she was known by most, is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Curtis Bagwell; her three children, Brenda Boor (John) of Meyersville, Paul Wauson (Mitzi) of Victoria, and Jennifer Miramontez (Ray) of Wimberley; two stepchildren, Brian Bagwell and Robin Bagwell; and eleven grandchildren, Sarah Cusack, Chelsea Wauson, Ada Cusack Hooker, Hannah Cusack Cowart, David Cusack, Max Wauson, Jullianna Cusack Bevere, Vincent Wauson, William Cusack, Colton Wauson and Amanda Wauson. God also blessed “B.” with 12 great-grandchildren. Quite a brood she left behind to hold her in fond remembrance!

Of her eleven siblings, five survive her – Wayne Kohutek (Ginger) of New Braunfels, Al Kohutek of Pt. O’Connor, Betty Howard of Victoria, Glenn Kohutek (Alice) of Schroeder, and Janet Wisdom of Pearsall, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Those dear ones who predeceased her include her parents; brothers, Adam, Arlen, Dennis, Bobby and Allen Ray Kohutek; sister, Doris Eidem; nieces, Carol Kinder and Joanna LeGalley; and nephews, Phillip Kohutek and Scott Kohutek.

She will be remembered as a precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-grandmother, “hell-raiser” and friend, whose enthusiasm for life touched us all.

Visitation 9 a.m., Rosary 9:30 a.m., and Mass 10 a.m., will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Cuero. Interment of ashes will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero. The family requests your presence for a time of food and fellowship following interment at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Parish Hall in Cuero.


She was buried on 24 August 2024 at Hillside Cemetery, Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas.

     Brian Paul Bagwell is the son of Curtis Leland Bagwell and Phyllis Lorene Moore.¹ Brian Paul Bagwell married Kimberly Marie Buelow on 21 June 1986 at Texas. Brian Paul Bagwell and Kimberly Marie Buelow were divorced on 5 December 1995 at Victoria, Texas. Brian Paul Bagwell married Shalena Deann Wagoner on 22 July 1998 at Clark County, Nevada. Brian Paul Bagwell and Shalena Deann Wagoner were divorced on 24 November 2008 at Victoria County, Texas.

     Robin Lorene Bagwell is the daughter of Curtis Leland Bagwell and Mary Bernice Kohutek.¹

     Linda Mae Brown married John Darryl Bagwell, son of John Melvin Bagwell and Faye Louise Pullin, on 27 September 1970 at Karnes County, Texas.¹

     Amy Denise Bagwell is the daughter of John Darryl Bagwell and Linda Mae Brown.¹ Amy Denise Bagwell married Arron William Cazinha on 28 December 1996 at First Presbyterian Church, Victoria, Texas.

     Amber Lee Bagwell was born on 15 February 1977 in Houston, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of John Darryl Bagwell and Linda Mae Brown.¹ As of 20 September 2000,her married name was Van Tronk. Amber Lee Bagwell married Patrick Shea Van Tronk on 20 September 2000 at Victoria, Texas. Amber Lee Bagwell died on 10 May 2022 in Victoria, Texas, at age 45


Amber Bagwell, 45 of Victoria passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Victoria. She was born February 15, 1977 in Houston, TX to John and Linda Brown Bagwell.
Amber was a free-lance writer and worked in public relations.

Amber had a bigger than life personality. You always knew when she walked into a room. She was a TV personality, writer extraordinaire and the promoter of all. Her work with national media included Forbes Magazine, The Today’s Show, Wall Street Journal, Dallas Morning News and most recently the Victoria Advocate.

She had a passion for people and devoted countless hours to helping others. She loved her family and spent every sunny day she could with those she loved riding horses, lounging by the pool or at the lake enjoying the great outdoors.

She is survived by her parents, John and Linda Bagwell; partner Robert Boatright and son, Colton Boatright; sisters, Amy Mundy (Arron) of Victoria, April Wenske (Stephen) of Houston; brother, Doug Bagwell of Victoria; nieces, Felicity Wenske, Camilla Wenske, Patti Riley; nephews, John Mundy (Kelley), Sebastian Wenske, Colton Mundy and numerous aunts and uncles.

Preceded in death: Grandparents Clyde and Larice Brown, John Melvin and Faye Bagwell, Aunt Donna Donnell , Uncle Clifford Bagwell.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 3-5 pm at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Funeral service is 11 am on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with Rev. Ricky Bagwell, Amber’s uncle officiating. Private family graveside services will be held in Kenedy, Tx.

Pallbearers are Doug Bagwell, Arron Mundy, John Mundy, Colton Mundy, Stephen Wenske and Robert Boatright.

Memorials may be made to the Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, 802 E. Crestwood Drive, Victoria, TX 77901 or Restoration House Ministries, P.O. Box 1101, Victoria, Texas 77902.


She was buried on 15 May 2022 at Kenedy, Texas.

     Douglas Ryan Bagwell is the son of John Darryl Bagwell and Linda Mae Brown.¹

     April Bagwell is the daughter of John Darryl Bagwell and Linda Mae Brown.¹ April Bagwell married Stephen Wenske after 2003.

     Elmer Julius Brieden married Rosa Pearl Bagwell, daughter of William Jackson Bagwell and Flora Pearl Barnes, on 14 October 1942.

     Charlene Jurica married Curtis Leland Bagwell, son of John Melvin Bagwell and Faye Louise Pullin, on 5 May 1978 at Victoria County, Texas. Charlene Jurica and Curtis Leland Bagwell were divorced on 14 December 1979 at Victoria County, Texas.

     George Washington Bagwell was born on 22 February 1894 in Double Springs, Anderson County, South Carolina. He was the son of William E. Bagwell and Lucy Griffin Gaines. George Washington Bagwell married Mamie Mason after 1910. George Washington Bagwell died on 3 December 1940 in Oconee County, South Carolina, at age 46. He was buried at Oakway Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Oakway, Oconee County, South Carolina.

     Lucy Griffin Gaines was born on 6 December 1855 in Pickens County, South Carolina. As of before 1894,her married name was Bagwell. She married William E. Bagwell before 1894. Lucy Griffin Gaines died on 18 July 1926 in Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 70. She was buried at Center Methodist Church Cemetery, Oakway, Oconee County, South Carolina.

     William E. Bagwell married Lucy Griffin Gaines before 1894. William E. Bagwell died before 1926.

     Mamie Mason was born on 25 December 1893 in Oconee County, South Carolina. As of after 1910,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Washington Bagwell, son of William E. Bagwell and Lucy Griffin Gaines, after 1910. Mamie Mason died on 22 December 1960 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, at age 66.

     Glenn M. Bagwell was born on 6 April 1923 in Oconee County, South Carolina. He was the son of George Washington Bagwell and Mamie Mason. Glenn M. Bagwell was buried at Oakway Wesleyan Church Cemetery, Oakway, Oconee County, South Carolina. He died on 31 May 1936 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina, at age 13.