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     Ike Pardue Shores was born on 16 April 1913 in Tennessee. He married Bessie Catherine Bagwell, daughter of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, after 1930. Ike Pardue Shores died on 2 October 1999 in Tennessee at age 86. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     Gordie Beatrice Dowell was born on 2 February 1916. As of after 1933,her married name was Bagwell. She married Allen Andrew Bagwell, son of Samuel William George Bagwell and Nancie Carolyn Saterfield, after 1933. Gordie Beatrice Dowell died on 9 August 1995 at age 79. She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     (?) Richardson married Minnie Leona Bagwell, daughter of John Bull Bagwell Jr. and Lydia Mills, after 1887.

     Elizabeth Jean Bagwell is the daughter of Donald Howard Bagwell and Jean Stephen.

     Donald Murray Bagwell is the son of Donald Howard Bagwell and Jean Stephen.

     Latha Bagwell was born on 9 December 1910 in Antlers, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Charlie Wilson Bagwell and Lou Hopey White. Latha Bagwell died in May 1987 in Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma, at age 76.

     Clara May Reed was born on 27 November 1911. As of after 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married Horace Ray Bagwell, son of Oliver Winton Bagwell and Luther Zoe “Lou” Garrett, after 1928. Clara May Reed died on 1 November 1998 at age 86. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.

     James Oliver Bagwell was born circa 1933. He was the son of Horace Ray Bagwell and Clara May Reed. James Oliver Bagwell married Nena Louise Miles in October 1961 at Smyrna, Tennessee. James Oliver Bagwell married Pat (?) circa 2005. James Oliver Bagwell died on 15 October 2015. He was buried at Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee.

     Nena Louise Miles was born on 29 May 1938 in Tennessee. As of October 1961,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Oliver Bagwell, son of Horace Ray Bagwell and Clara May Reed, in October 1961 at Smyrna, Tennessee. Nena Louise Miles died on 15 December 2001 at age 63. She was buried at Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee.

     Pat (?) married James Oliver Bagwell, son of Horace Ray Bagwell and Clara May Reed, circa 2005.

     Thomas Ray Bagwell is the son of James Oliver Bagwell and Nena Louise Miles. Thomas Ray Bagwell married Michelle Denise Hiebert on 18 May 1996 at Sumner County, Tennessee.

     James Miles Bagwell is the son of James Oliver Bagwell and Nena Louise Miles. James Miles Bagwell married Jennifer Loll after 1987.

     Timothy Louis Bagwell is the son of James Oliver Bagwell and Nena Louise Miles.

     Evelyn Faye Ralls was born on 28 March 1919. As of 25 September 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Roderick Bagwell, son of William Bagwell and Lorna Isham, on 25 September 1937 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Evelyn Faye Ralls and Roderick Bagwell lived in 1940 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Evelyn Faye Ralls died on 11 May 2011 at age 92. She was buried at Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri.

     (?) Padgett married Lucille Bagwell, daughter of William Bagwell and Lorna Isham, before 1951.

     Lori A. Thomas married Victor Dalton Bagwell, son of Dalton Bagwell and Sophia Young, on 27 January 1995 at Jefferson County, Kentucky. Lori A. Thomas and Victor Dalton Bagwell were divorced in 1999.

     Pamela J. Lawson married Victor Dalton Bagwell, son of Dalton Bagwell and Sophia Young, on 18 September 1982 at Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Paula Watson married Victor Dalton Bagwell, son of Dalton Bagwell and Sophia Young, on 8 April 1966 at Jackson, Tennessee.

     Hugh Tabor Bagwell was born on 1 December 1941.¹ He was the son of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott. Hugh Tabor Bagwell lived in 1956 in Mississippi. He married Maxie Hunt before 1968. Hugh Tabor Bagwell died on 11 November 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Sturgis Cemetery, Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.¹

     Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell was born on 11 July 1968. He was the son of Hugh Tabor Bagwell and Maxie Hunt. Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell married Kathleen Taylor after 1985. Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell lived in 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee. He died on 30 August 2018 at age 50

Houston Tabor Bagwell "Tab", 50, died unexpectedly on August 30, 2018.

Predeceased by his father, Hugh Tabor Bagwell, he is survived by the love of his life, Kathleen Taylor Bagwell; his mother, Maxie Hunt Bagwell, and brother, Max Hunter Bagwell (Amy). He also leaves behind sister-in-law, Elizabeth Taylor Levy (Bob); brother-in-law, William Taylor (Calli), and brother-in-law, Ray Gentry (Becky).

Tab graduated from Briarcrest Christian School and attended the University of Mississippi. Tab never met a stranger and could always make people feel at ease in any situation. He was a man's man who loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, watching Ole Miss sports, or taking his two best friends, PJ and Daisy, running every day. His big deep voice will forever be in our hearts, hearing him say, "I'm your huckleberry" or a loud Hotty Toddy.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Memphis Humane Society.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on Sept. 7, 2018.

     Kathleen Taylor married Houston Tabor "Tab" Bagwell, son of Hugh Tabor Bagwell and Maxie Hunt, after 1985.

     Maxie Hunt was born on 25 September 1944 in Sturgis, Mississippi. She married Hugh Tabor Bagwell, son of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott, before 1968. As of before 1968,her married name was Bagwell. Maxie Hunt died on 11 August 2021 at age 76


Maxie Joe Bagwell. September 25, 1944- August 11, 2021. Wife, mother, grandmother, friend, loved by all who met her, passed away on August 11, 2021.

Maxie was predeceased by her husband, Hugh Tabor Bagwell, and son, Houston Tabor Bagwell.

Maxie was born in Sturgis, MS and moved to Memphis, TN with Hugh when they were newlyweds. She helped him run Central Plumbing Company for nearly 20 years. Her next career was with MCR Safety for over 20 years, touching the lives of many customers and friends along the way. Maxie was a member of South Woods Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of the children in the nursery. She was dedicated to Christ and her church, and it showed in how she lived her life. She was devoted to her family and was incredibly proud of her grandson, Hudson. Maxie had such a giving heart and never missed an opportunity to help someone. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her.

There will be a small graveside ceremony on August 25, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Sturgis Cemetery in Sturgis, MS.


She was buried on 25 August 2021 at Sturgis Cemetery, Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

     Max Hunter Bagwell is the son of Hugh Tabor Bagwell and Maxie Hunt.

     Robert Bagwell was born on 28 August 1897 in Winston County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Samuel Whitfield Bagwell and Sallie T. Hollis. Robert Bagwell married Laura Scott before 1921 at Mississippi. Robert Bagwell died on 17 December 1976 in Pearl, Rankin County, Mississippi, at age 79.¹ He was buried on 27 December 1976 at Sturgis Cemetery, Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.¹

     Laura Scott was born on 20 June 1904 in Mississippi.¹ As of before 1921,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Bagwell, son of Samuel Whitfield Bagwell and Sallie T. Hollis, before 1921 at Mississippi. Laura Scott died on 27 December 1981 at age 77.¹ She was buried at Sturgis Cemetery, Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.¹

     Opal G. Bagwell was born on 18 June 1925 in Lousiville, Winston County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott. As of after 1945,her married name was Ivy. Opal G. Bagwell married Thomas Franklin Ivy after 1945. Opal G. Bagwell and Thomas Franklin Ivy lived in 1989 in Flint, Michigan. Opal G. Bagwell died on 31 March 1992 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, at age 66. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.

     Thomas Franklin Ivy was born on 20 March 1921 in Choctaw County, Mississippi. He married Opal G. Bagwell, daughter of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott, after 1945. Thomas Franklin Ivy died on 21 March 1979 in Lena, Leake County, Mississippi, at age 58. He and Opal G. Bagwell lived in 1989 in Flint, Michigan.

     Robert J. Bagwell was also known as Bobby Bagwell. He was born on 7 November 1927 in Mississippi. He was the son of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott. Robert J. Bagwell married Charlene Pearl Proctor after 1945. Robert J. Bagwell died on 1 January 1989 in Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi, at age 61. He was buried on 8 February 1989 at Carson Ridge Cemetery, Ethel, Attala County, Mississippi.

     Jewell Bagwell was born on 16 August 1921 in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott. As of before 1950,her married name was Pullin. Jewell Bagwell married James Cayce Pullin before 1950. Jewell Bagwell died on 17 July 1976 in Rankin General Hospital, Rankin, Mississippi, at age 54. She was buried at Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi.

     Marie Bagwell was born on 27 November 1932 in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Jessie James Bagwell and Ora Melvina Powell. As of after 1945,her married name was Jeffers. Marie Bagwell married John Doy "Jeff" Jeffers after 1945. Marie Bagwell died on 23 May 2016 in Georgia at age 83


Born in Cullman, Alabama to the late Jess and Ora Bagwell, Mrs. Jeffers was raised in Crisp County. For more than twenty years, she was the food service manager at Byron Elementary School lunchroom. She loved to cook and put a lot of love into her cooking, both for her family at home and for her students at school. A member of Powersville United Methodist Church, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing.


She was buried at Byron City Cemetery, Byron, Peach County, Georgia.