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     Wanda Jane Oxford was born on 11 January 1934 in Arkansas.¹ As of circa 1954,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alva Lewis Bagwell, son of John Marion Bagwell and Mina Lois Clement, circa 1954. Wanda Jane Oxford died on 7 July 2004 in Chico, Butte County, California, at age 70
Wanda Jane Bagwell passed away July 7, 2004 in Chico. Memorial services will be Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Bidwell Chapel, 341 W. 3rd St. Wanda was born January 11, 1934 to Clarence and Viola Oxford in Cincinnati, Arkansas. Wanda moved with her family to Westwood, Calif. when in elementary school. Wanda owned Butte Answering Service and Northern Sacramento Valley Attorney Service in Chico. She retired in 2002. Wanda was a member of the Calvary Chapel Church. Wanda enjoyed her family and friends, and traveling. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Alva Lewis Bagwell of Chico; two daughters, Linda Burton of Pittsburg, Calif. and Brenda Bagwell of Pittsburgh, Penn; one brother, Denver Oxford of Chester, Calif; her mother Viola Oxford of Chico; three grandchildren; one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Published in the Chico Enterprise-Record from 7/10/2004 - 7/13/2004.¹
She was buried at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, Butte County, California.¹

     Linda Bagwell was born on 13 July 1954 in Chico, Butte County, California.¹ She was the daughter of Alva Lewis Bagwell and Wanda Jane Oxford. Linda Bagwell died on 16 November 2021 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, California, at age 67.¹ She was cremated.¹

     Linda Bagwell is the daughter of Calvin Earlie Bagwell and Frances Mildred Cooper.

     Douglas Earl Bagwell is the son of Calvin Earlie Bagwell and Frances Mildred Cooper.

     Charles Langley Bagwell was born on 1 July 1944 in Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Ivy Sylvester Bagwell and Macie Belle South.¹ He was a U.S. Army veteran. Charles Langley Bagwell married Stacy Lee Taylor on 22 July 1980 at St. Lucie County, Florida. Charles Langley Bagwell died on 3 November 2016 in Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Highland Home Baptist Church Cemetery, Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     Faith Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Langley Bagwell and Stacy Lee Taylor.¹

     Freba Areba Hammers was born on 28 May 1914 in Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma. As of 1931,her married name was Bagwell. She married Hershel William Bagwell, son of Adolphus Leroy Martin Bagwell and Pearlie Mae Logan, in 1931. Freba Areba Hammers died on 8 July 2003 in Selma, Fresno County, California, at age 89. She was buried at Fowler Cemetery, Fowler, Fresno County, California.

     Cora G. Dimmick was born on 19 March 1896.¹ As of after 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married Samuel Bagwell, son of Stuart Mathis Bagwell and Martha E. Baldwin, after 1912. Cora G. Dimmick died on 25 August 1974 at age 78. She was buried at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio.

     Infant Bagwell died on 11 February 1950 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was born on 11 February 1950 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of John William Bagwell and Cloda Edwards. Infant Bagwell was buried at Reedy Grove Pentecostal Church Cemetery, Waterloo, Laurens County, South Carolina.¹

     John Curtis Bagwell was born circa 1944. He was the son of John William Bagwell and Cloda Edwards. John Curtis Bagwell died before 2005.

     Ronnie Eugene Bagwell was born on 4 March 1942 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. He was the son of John William Bagwell and Cloda Edwards. Ronnie Eugene Bagwell married Pansey Strickland before 1962. Ronnie Eugene Bagwell married Elizabeth Ann Maroney before 1980. Ronnie Eugene Bagwell died on 3 February 2002 in Monetta, South Carolina, at age 59. He was buried at Little Angels Memorial Park, Saluda, Saluda County, South Carolina.

     Linda Bagwell was born circa 1944. She was the daughter of John William Bagwell and Cloda Edwards. Linda Bagwell died before 2005.

     (?) White married Betty Bagwell, daughter of John William Bagwell and Cloda Edwards, after 1960.

     Madelyn Bright Gladney was born on 18 November 1925. As of 17 September 1947,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jeff Wilson Bagwell, son of George Earle Bagwell and Velma A. Watts, on 17 September 1947 at First Methodist Church, Jasper, Alabama. Madelyn Bright Gladney died on 30 November 1976 at age 51. She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.

     Roy Boy Bagwell was also known as Roy Bagwell.¹ He was born on 25 October 1945. He was the son of Harvey Wayland Bagwell and Estella P. Martin. Roy Boy Bagwell lived in 2010 in Caballo, New Mexico.¹ He died on 15 July 2018 at age 72 He was a CMSGT in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.

AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 2

Distinguished Flying Cross
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Air Force
GENERAL ORDERS:
Citation Courtesy of the Distinguished Flying Cross Society - www.dfcsociety.org

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat "V" to Staff Sergeant Roy B. Bagwell, United States Air Force, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as an HH-53 aerial Photographer in Southeast Asia on 12 December 1970. On that date, Sergeant Bagwell flew an extremely hazardous mission on which an American pilot downed deep within hostile territory was successfully recovered. Although constantly exposed to intense and accurate ground fire, Sergeant Bagwell silhouetted himself in the open doorway of the helicopter in order to take motion pictures of the entire recovery mission. The outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Bagwell reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. He was buried at Arizonia Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Marana, Pima County, Arizona.

     Gaylord Richardson was born in 1940. He married Wanda Nell Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Wayland Bagwell and Estella P. Martin, after 1955. Gaylord Richardson and Wanda Nell Bagwell were divorced on 15 May 1981 at Denver, Colorado. Gaylord Richardson married an unknown person on 18 September 1983 at Clark County, Colorado. He died on 6 July 2014. He was buried at Chapell Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

     (?) Taylor married Eva Jo Bagwell, daughter of Harvey Wayland Bagwell and Estella P. Martin, after 1950.

     Doris Elizabeth Taylor was born on 30 April 1933.¹ As of before 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Coley Rye Bagwell, son of John Milton Bagwell and Willye Era Fulcher, before 1945. Doris Elizabeth Taylor died on 9 March 1978 at age 44

Doris Taylor Bagwell, 44, of Louisville, Mississippi, died at the Winston County Medical Center in Louisville after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Louisville.

She is survived by her husband, Coley Bagwell of Louisville, her father, Cecil N. Taylor, Sr., and her mother, Pearl L. Taylor of Duck Hill, two daughters, Patty Elizabeth Bagwell and Nancy Ann Bagwell, both of Louisville; two sons, Corey Todd Bagwell and David Rye Bagwell, both of Louisville and one brother, Cecil N. Taylor, Jr., of Winona.

Services were held in Louisville Saturday, March 11 at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Bob Mounts officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Gardens in Louisville with Nowell Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

The Winona Times
Winona, MS
March 16, 1978.¹
She was buried at Memorial Park, Louisville, Winston County, Mississippi.¹

     Darnald Miller was born on 13 September 1927. He married Jo Anne Bagwell, daughter of John Milton Bagwell and Willye Era Fulcher, on 6 January 1943. Darnald Miller died on 23 May 2013 at age 85. He was buried at Murphy Creek Cemetery, Louisville, Winston County, Mississippi.

     Patty Elizabeth Bagwell is the daughter of Coley Rye Bagwell and Doris Elizabeth Taylor.

     Nancy Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Coley Rye Bagwell and Doris Elizabeth Taylor.

     Corey Todd Bagwell is the son of Coley Rye Bagwell and Doris Elizabeth Taylor.

     David Rye Bagwell is the son of Coley Rye Bagwell and Doris Elizabeth Taylor.

     Richard Lacey married Margaret Ross "Maggie" Bagwell, daughter of David Ashley Bagwell and Julie Ross Lott.

     Richard Lacey IV is the son of Richard Lacey and Margaret Ross "Maggie" Bagwell.

     Odessa Maye Tillman married Hulon Bascomb Bagwell, son of Henry Bascomb Bagwell and Ruby Ellen James, on 2 October 1946 at Liberal, Kansas.¹

     Henry Lee Bagwell is the son of Hulon Bascomb Bagwell and Odessa Maye Tillman.

     Delora Ladelle Lawrence was born on 1 August 1919. As of 17 August 1945,her married name was Bagwell. She married Leon Franklin Bagwell, son of William John "Willie" Bagwell and Maud Wafer, on 17 August 1945 at Rockwall, Texas. As of 1 January 1969,her married name was Brazel. Delora Ladelle Lawrence married Carl Barnard Brazel on 1 January 1969 at Collin County, Texas. Delora Ladelle Lawrence died on 14 September 1998 at age 79. She was buried at Macon Cemetery, Macon, Franklin County, Texas.

     Robert Jackson “Bobby Jack” Bagwell was born on 24 August 1929 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of William Mallory Bagwell and Carrie Velma O'Neal.¹ Robert Jackson “Bobby Jack” Bagwell married Ruby McNair on 18 December 1953 at Frankling Parish, Louisiana. Robert Jackson “Bobby Jack” Bagwell died on 18 November 2011 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, at age 82
Funeral services for Robert J. (Bobby Jack) Bagwell will be held at 10 am Monday, November 21, 2011 at Temple Baptist Church, Winnsboro, LA under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Boyd, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery of Winnsboro.

Robert was born in Choudrant, LA to the union of Willie M. and Velma O'Neal Bagwell on August 24, 1929 and departed this earthly life in Alexandria, LA on November 18, 2011. A graduate of Louisiana Tech, he was teacher and coach at the Bossier City and Baskin High Schools for seven years. Serving in various capacities with Chemical and Oil and Gas companies seventeen years before becoming employed by the LA Department of Labor in Minden and Natchitoches. He retired in 1990 as Supervisor of the Natchitoches office.

Ordained a Deacon by the Rayne, LA Baptist Church in 1962, he served as an adult Sunday School teacher most of his adult life as well as filling the duties of church treasurer and Deacon.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Alistine Simmons and Mary Grace Ormond. Survivors include Ruby McNair Bagwell, his wife of 58 years; sons William Bagwell and wife Wanda of Scottsdale, AZ and Rev. Richard Bagwell and wife Jana of Auburn, AL; grandchildren Brooke Stephens and husband Mark; Meredith, Kyle, Ross, Mallory and Mark Bagwell; great-grandchild Chloe Stephens; brothers William J. Bagwell and wife Joyce and Bruce B. Bagwell; brother-in-law Phil Simmons and sisters-in-law Mary Eva Bagwell and Nancy Ormond; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be grandsons along with Mark Stephens and Howard Way. Honorary pallbearers will be the young men he coached while at Baskin High School.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dr. James O. McNair Scholarship Fund at Louisiana College in Pineville, LA. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.gillfirstnational.com.
He was buried at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.

     Ruby McNair was born on 21 December 1929 in Baskin, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. As of 18 December 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married Robert Jackson “Bobby Jack” Bagwell, son of William Mallory Bagwell and Carrie Velma O'Neal, on 18 December 1953 at Frankling Parish, Louisiana. Ruby McNair died on 22 October 2018 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 88. She was buried at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.