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     Brian Scott Bagwell is the son of Jeffrey Todd Bagwell and Mary Ellen (?)

     Anna Claude Bagwell was born on 22 January 1876 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of General Edmund Robinson Bagwell and Margaret Douglas. As of 27 September 1898,her married name was Simmerman. As of 27 September 1898,her married name was Zimmerman. Anna Claude Bagwell married Hickman Speller Zimmerman on 27 September 1898 at Onancock, Virginia. Anna Claude Bagwell died on 4 August 1969 at age 93. She was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

     Hickman Speller Zimmerman was born circa 1870 in Wytheville, Virginia. He married Anna Claude Bagwell, daughter of General Edmund Robinson Bagwell and Margaret Douglas, on 27 September 1898 at Onancock, Virginia.

     Virginia Lee Stark was born on 17 September 1921. As of before 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married Leonard Bagwell, son of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina Bell Love, before 1946. Virginia Lee Stark died on 9 February 1988 at age 66. She was buried at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.

     Loyd "Leon" Bagwell was born on 31 July 1948 in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas. He was the son of Leonard Bagwell and Virginia Lee Stark. Loyd "Leon" Bagwell married Sandra Dodge on 7 September 1968. Loyd "Leon" Bagwell lived in 2009 in Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. He died on 27 June 2014 at age 65

Born in Wynne, AR to Leonard and Virginia (Stark) Bagwell on July 31, 1948 our beloved husband, father and Papa left us to follow on to another journey on Thursday, June 26th 2014.

On September 7, 1968 he married Sandra ( Dodge) in which they would have celebrated 46 years together. He proudly served his country in the Army including the Vietnam era.

Leon has coached midget basketball for four years, Little league baseball for 10 years, indoor floor hockey for 18 years and was the assistant Varsity softball coach at Buchanan High school for the last 25 years. He had many happy memories and stories in all of his coaching years. All his "kids" touched a special place in his heart. He loved them all!

He also has been a devoted employee for 42 years at National Standard in Niles. Everyone that knew him knows his love for the University of Michigan. Go Blue!

He leaves behind his wife Sandy, daughters Robyn (Tim) Coons, Sarah (Jesse) Kline and his beloved granddaughters Kendra and Kaitlyn Coons and Hannah Joy Kline. He also leaves behind his brother Johnny (Merri) Bagwell and sister in law, Corliss Bagwell, brother in law and sister in law Jim and Cheri Best, brother in law and sister in law Tracy and Donna Dodge and many nieces and nephews. He wants them all to know how much he loved them.

Pre deceased before him are his parents Leonard and Virginia, brother Charlie and nephews Craig Bagwell and Sam Reagan.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at both Niles and St. Joseph Lakeland Regional Hospital and a special thank you to Hospice at Home for all of the excellent care he was given in his short time with them.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Buchanan Softball program in c/o Rachel Carlson at 401 West Detroit St. Buchanan MI 49107, American Legion Post 51 at 403 East Front St. Buchanan MI 49107 or the Hospice at Home 4025 Health Park Lane St. Joseph MI 49085.

Visitation will be held at the Swem Chapel in Buchanan, Michigan on Monday, June 30th from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 11:00 am with military rites by American Legion Post # 51.

     Sandra Dodge married Loyd "Leon" Bagwell, son of Leonard Bagwell and Virginia Lee Stark, on 7 September 1968.

     Robyn Bagwell is the daughter of Loyd "Leon" Bagwell and Sandra Dodge. Robyn Bagwell married Tim Coons after 1985.

     Sarah Bagwell is the daughter of Loyd "Leon" Bagwell and Sandra Dodge. Sarah Bagwell married Jesse Kline after 1985.

     Johnny Bagwell is the son of Leonard Bagwell and Virginia Lee Stark. Johnny Bagwell married Merri VanLue on 20 June 1989 at Las Vegas, Nevada.

     Charlie Leonard Bagwell was also known as Charles Leonard Bagwell. He was born on 1 December 1946 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He was the son of Leonard Bagwell and Virginia Lee Stark. He served in the US Air Force as a SSGT from 1965 to 1969 in Vietnam. Charlie Leonard Bagwell married Corliss Ann Zanini on 22 August 1970 at Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Charlie Leonard Bagwell died on 23 November 2009 in Havana, Mason County, Illinois, at age 62


Charles was born to Leonard and Virginia (Stark) Bagwell. He married Corliss Zanini on August 22, 1970 in Michigan.

Mr. Bagwell is survived by his wife Corliss of Havana, two daughters, Carla Bagwell and Christine Kane, both of Havana, one son, Clint Bagwell of Oklahoma and four grandchildren, Chandelor and Cassidy Bagwell and Madaline and Olivia Kane, all of Havana. Also surviving are two brothers, Leon (Sandy) Bagwell and Johnny (Merri) Bagwell, both of Buchanan, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Craig.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Craig.

Mr. Bagwell served in the US Air Force from 1965-1969.

He currently worked for FPS in Havana, where he had been employed for the past 24 years.


He was buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana, Mason County, Illinois.

     Tim Coons married Robyn Bagwell, daughter of Loyd "Leon" Bagwell and Sandra Dodge, after 1985.

     Jesse Kline married Sarah Bagwell, daughter of Loyd "Leon" Bagwell and Sandra Dodge, after 1985.

     Dennon Chesley Braswell married Rosalee Bagwell, daughter of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina Bell Love, after 1930.

     Roy Stovall was born in 1912. He married Marguerite Bagwell, daughter of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina Bell Love, after 1932. Roy Stovall died in 1981. He was buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

     Louise Bennett was born on 28 March 1908. As of after 1925,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Hester Bagwell, son of Charlie Alexander Bagwell and Nina Bell Love, after 1925. Louise Bennett died on 27 December 2002 in Vaiden, Carroll County, Mississippi, at age 94
Louise B. Bagwell

Funeral services for Louise B. Bagwell, age 94, of Winona, were held held December 28. 2002 at Oliver Chapel in Winona with Rev. John L. Walker officiating and Rev. Rufus Carpenter assisting.

Mrs. Bagwell died December 27, 2002 at Vaiden Community Living Center in Vaiden. She was a seamstress and a member of First Baptist Church in Winona.

Survivors include a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her husband, William Hester Bagwell.

Pallbearers were Glenn Bennett, Jim Caffey, Clint Walker, Mike Bennett, Rufus Carpenter, and Dan Middleton.
She was buried at Oakwood Cemtery, Winona, Montgomery County, Mississippi.

     Debra Watson was born on 26 January 1952 in Ozark County, Missouri. As of 20 May 1997,her married name was Bagwell. She married Stephen Leon Bagwell, son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker, on 20 May 1997 at Sangamon County, Illinois. Debra Watson died on 20 November 2023 in Litchfield, Illinois, at age 71.

     Stephen Joseph O'Neill is the son of Debra Watson.

     Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus was born on 25 April 1878 in Hoston County, Texas. He married Velettie Mae Bagwell, daughter of Daniel Miller Bagwell and Sarah Ann Barnes, in 1914. Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus died on 21 January 1957 in Trinity, Trinity County, Texas, at age 78 cerebral thrombosis. He was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Hoston County, Texas.

     William Daniel Jeffus was born on 18 July 1918 in Pennington, Trinity County, Texas. He was the son of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. William Daniel Jeffus died on 7 November 1993 in Crocket, Houston County, Texas, at age 75. He was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Frankie Mae Jeffus is the daughter of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell.

     Locie Oleta Jeffus is the daughter of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell.

     Lemuel Finon Jeffus was born on 16 October 1919 in Texas. He was the son of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Lemuel Finon Jeffus died on 23 October 2000 in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas, at age 81. He was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Gleason Bradley Jeffus was born on 15 December 1921. He was the son of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Gleason Bradley Jeffus died on 8 August 1991 at age 69. He was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Jean Jeffus was born on 14 November 1924 in Houston County, Texas. She was the daughter of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Jean Jeffus died on 12 January 2017 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at age 92. She was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Ira Leo Jeffus was born on 13 June 1926 in Texas. He was the son of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Ira Leo Jeffus died on 14 July 1988 at age 62. He was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Herman Gee Jeffus was born on 29 January 1928. He was the son of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Herman Gee Jeffus died on 30 November 2006 at age 78. He was buried at Grapeland City Cemetery, Grapeland, Houston County, Texas.

     Billie Nell Jeffus was born on 19 February 1930. She was the daughter of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Billie Nell Jeffus died on 21 October 1932 at age 2. She was buried at Antioch Cemetery, Lovelady, Houston County, Texas.

     Caleb "David" Jeffus was born on 19 November 1933 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. He was the son of Reverend Lemuel Franklin Jeffus and Velettie Mae Bagwell. Caleb "David" Jeffus died on 25 October 2016 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas, at age 82. He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

     Infant Bagwell died on 7 June 1897.¹ Infant Bagwell was born on 7 June 1897.¹ Infant Bagwell was the child of Daniel Miller Bagwell and Sarah Ann Barnes.

     Infant Bagwell died on 29 July 1899.¹ Infant Bagwell was born on 29 July 1899.¹ Infant Bagwell was the child of Daniel Miller Bagwell and Sarah Ann Barnes.¹