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     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 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 is the daughter of Robert Bagwell and Laura Scott.

     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.

     John Doy "Jeff" Jeffers was born on 26 September 1926. He married Marie Bagwell, daughter of Jessie James Bagwell and Ora Melvina Powell, after 1945. John Doy "Jeff" Jeffers died on 27 August 2010 at age 83.

     Azalee Bagwell is the daughter of Jessie James Bagwell and Ora Melvina Powell.

     Laverne Bagwell is the daughter of Jessie James Bagwell and Ora Melvina Powell. Laverne Bagwell married (?) Ingram after 1955.

     (?) Ingram married Laverne Bagwell, daughter of Jessie James Bagwell and Ora Melvina Powell, after 1955.

     Charles James Bagwell was born on 26 June 1942 in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. He was the son of Jessie James Bagwell and Ora Melvina Powell. Charles James Bagwell married Roxie Ann Worley after 1960. Charles James Bagwell died on 3 May 2005 at age 62. He was buried at Oklahoma Baptist Church Cemtery, Pitts, Wilcox County, Georgia.

     Mimi Lue Ergle was also known as Minnie Lou Ergle. She was born on 9 June 1916 in Cullman County, Alabama. As of 21 June 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Pate L. Bagwell, son of William Nilas Bagwell and Edna Lewis, on 21 June 1938 at Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. Mimi Lue Ergle died on 10 April 1998 in Pulaski County, Georgia, at age 81.

     Alps Thomas was also known as Joseph A. Thomas. He was born on 27 January 1891. He married Maude Thomas Bagwell, daughter of Peyton L. Bagwell and Lucy Tankersley, on 24 December 1910 at Spalding, Georgia. Alps Thomas died on 14 October 1959 at age 68. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia.

     John W. Williams married Lavonia Mattie Bagwell, daughter of Blakley Bagwell and Nancy Riggins, on 11 October 1885 at Spalding County, Georgia.

     Mary G. Gunion was born on 8 July 1923 in Roann, Wabash County, Indiana. As of 27 February 1969,her married name was Bagwell. She married Harold Demoine Bagwell, son of Charles A. Bagwell and Grace McCloud, on 27 February 1969. Mary G. Gunion died on 5 September 2018 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, at age 95
Mary G. Bagwell, 95, Logansport, passed away September 5, 2018, in WoodBridge Health Campus.

Born in Roann on July 8, 1923, she was the daughter of Elmer L. and Daisy Kershner Gunion.

Mary was married to Edward L. Barnett, Sr., who passed away on August 28, 1997. They had four children together. She later married Harold Bagwell on February 27, 1969, and he preceded her in death on September 30, 2005.

She had done secretarial and office work. Mary enjoyed listening to music, especially, Gospel and old country. She also liked to knit, crochet, read, and watch television.

Surviving are children, Carolyn (Jack) Samuels, Logansport, Jackson (Phyllis) Barnett, Peru, Sandra (Art) Freed, Dade City, Florida, and Edward (Jennifer) Barnett, Springville; 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 23 great-great grandchildren.

Also preceding Mary in death were siblings, Lyman, Edna, Arthur, and Laura.

The visitation , September 8, 2018, at Kroeger Funeral Home, with the service following at 1:00 p.m., also at the funeral home, with Rev. Ken Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in the Riverview I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Monticello.
She was buried at IOOF Riverview Cemetery, Monticello, White County, Indiana.

     John Allen Willis III was born in 1950. He married Linda Sue Bagwell, daughter of Walter Raymond Bagwell and Sandra Lee Floyd, after 1975. John Allen Willis III died in 2017.

     Flora Bell Pollard was born on 6 July 1916 in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas. As of circa 1940,her married name was Bagwell. She married LeRoy Alvis Bagwell, son of James Sidney Bagwell and Eva Cordelia Lewis, circa 1940. Flora Bell Pollard died on 25 August 2007 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 91
Flora P. Bagwell, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007.
Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Flora was born July 6, 1916, in Gainesville to William H. and Ida Pollard. Flora retired from Colonial Country Club, where she spent many wonderful working years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Leroy, in 2002; sisters, Althea Pollard, Viola and Francis Sullivan; and brother, Bill Pollard.
Survivors: Daughter, Cordillia Totten; son, Alvis Bagwell; grandson, Tim and wife, Stephanie Totten; great-granddaughters, Ashley and Katelynn Totten; and several nieces and nephews.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 8/27/2007.
She was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

     Cordillia Bagwell is the daughter of LeRoy Alvis Bagwell and Flora Bell Pollard.

     Alvis Bagwell is the son of LeRoy Alvis Bagwell and Flora Bell Pollard.

     Debra Marie Smith was born on 30 November 1960. As of 19 September 1981,her married name was Bagwell. She married Phillip Bagwell, son of James Denson Bagwell and Helen Louise Phillips, on 19 September 1981. Debra Marie Smith died on 12 September 2018 at age 57
Debra Marie Bagwell, 57 of Arab passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in Huntsville Hospital.
Mrs. Bagwell was born November 30, 1960 in Arab, Alabama, the daughter of George and Clovis Loree Duke Smith. She was a 1979 graduate of Arab High School. She and her husband of 36 years, Phillip Bagwell were married September 19, 1981.
Debra is survived by her husband: Phillip Bagwell; two sons: Jarrod Bagwell and Chad (Kiliegh) Bagwell; a daughter: Telisha (Jason) White all of Arab; grandchildren: Grant, Jordan, Chase, Ayden, Karleigh, Dillan, Johnny Mack and Helen Gina-Grace; adopted Granddaughter, Rosie; a sister: Bettye (Larry) Dyar of Arab; a niece: Gina (Chris) Hall of Arab; a nephew: Brandon (Teresa) Dyar of Madison, several other nephews, great nephews, great nieces, cousins, other family members and many dear friends; she was preceded in death by her parents: George and Loree Smith, two brothers: Larry Buel Smith and Joel Wayne Smith and a niece: Tandy Dyar Yancey.
Funeral Service will be Sunday Sept. 16, 2018, at 3 PM at Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Arthur Feemster, Brother Daryl Ross, officiating and graveside committal by Brother Brandon Dyar. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery, Gober Funeral Chapel, directing.
Pallbearers will be Grant Bagwell, Chase Bagwell, Jordan Mitchell, Ayden Mitchell, Hunter Hall, Brandon Dyar, Jason White and Don Malone.
Visitation will be from Sat. Sept. 15, 2018, from 6-8 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel; she will also Lie-In-State at the Church on the day of the Service from 2-3 PM.
To honor the memory of Debra Bagwell her Family has requested that you please make memorials donations, in lieu of flowers, to Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church or to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice.
Information provided by Gober Funeral Home, Arab, Marshall County, AL.
She was buried at Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Cullman County, Alabama.

     Jarrod Bagwell is the son of Phillip Bagwell and Debra Marie Smith.

     Chad Bagwell is the son of Phillip Bagwell and Debra Marie Smith.

     Telisha Bagwell is the daughter of Phillip Bagwell and Debra Marie Smith.

     Pauline Smith was born circa 1875 in Georgia. As of 10 July 1900,her married name was Bagwell. She married Mathew D. Bagwell, son of Mathew Warren Bagwell Jr. and Susan Amanda Lee, on 10 July 1900 at Fulton County, Georgia.

     Charles Russell Bagwell was born on 8 September 1907 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of Mathew D. Bagwell and Pauline Smith. Charles Russell Bagwell lived in 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee. He died on 21 August 1986 at age 78. He was buried at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.