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     William Brodley Bagwell was born on 5 April 1919 in Bartow County, Georgia. He was the son of John Milton Bagwell and Ada Jane Vaughan. William Brodley Bagwell died on 11 June 2006 at age 87.

     James Clyde Bagwell was born on 17 March 1918.¹ He married Melonee Clark before 1939.² James Clyde Bagwell died on 8 April 1972 at age 54.¹ He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Melonee Clark was born on 30 June 1920.¹ As of before 1939,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Clyde Bagwell before 1939.¹ Melonee Clark died on 13 August 1979 at age 59.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     James Hoyt Bagwell was born circa 1939. He was the son of James Clyde Bagwell and Melonee Clark. James Hoyt Bagwell married Ida Crawford after 1957. James Hoyt Bagwell died on 31 August 2007 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina,
James Hoyt Bagwell, 70, husband of Ida Crawford Bagwell, of 715 Railroad Street, passed away August 31, 2007, at his residence.

Born in Pickens County, he was a son of the late James Clyde Bagwell and Melonee Clark Bagwell. Mr. Bagwell was a former Detention Officer with Pickens County for 24 years and a member of Morning Star Independent Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to his wife are daughters, Sharon Powell of Central, Tammy Vaughn of Pickens; son, Joel Bagwell of Pickens; sister, Shelby Jean Mealor of Easley; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, September 1, 2007, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Garden of St. John.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday, at the funeral home.
He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Memorials, Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

     Ida Crawford married James Hoyt Bagwell, son of James Clyde Bagwell and Melonee Clark, after 1957.

     Sharon Bagwell is the daughter of James Hoyt Bagwell and Ida Crawford.

     Tammy Bagwell is the daughter of James Hoyt Bagwell and Ida Crawford.

     Joel Bagwell is the son of James Hoyt Bagwell and Ida Crawford.

     Shelby Bagwell is the daughter of James Clyde Bagwell and Melonee Clark.

     James Milton Bagwell was born on 6 November 1933.¹ He was the son of George M. Bagwell and Jessie Gertrude Sullivan.¹ He served in the US Army during the Korean War.¹ James Milton Bagwell married Barbara Ann Shellhorse in 1958. James Milton Bagwell died on 19 January 1996 at age 62.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia.¹

     Edwin W. Bagwell was also known as Eddie Bagwell. He was born on 26 June 1930.¹ He was the son of Bertie A. Bagwell.¹ Edwin W. Bagwell died on 28 October 1974 in Bulloch, Georgia, at age 44.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia.¹

     Robert Cleon Telford was born on 24 May 1868 in New Albany, Union County, Mississippi. He married Margaret Selna Bagwell, daughter of Martin Van Buren Bagwell and Mary Ann "Mollie" Quinn, on 6 December 1887 at New Albany, Union County, Mississippi. Robert Cleon Telford died on 15 June 1955 in Comanche County, Oklahoma, at age 87. He was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Stephens County, Oklahoma.¹

     Douglas Corbett Bagwell was born on 15 November 1924 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Leonard Jesse Bagwell and Ruby Louise Cowan.¹ Veteran of World War II.¹ Douglas Corbett Bagwell married Lois (?) after 1945. Douglas Corbett Bagwell and Lois (?) were divorced on 27 January 1958 at Forsyth County, North Carolina. Douglas Corbett Bagwell died on 5 March 1987 at age 62.¹ He was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.¹

     Henry Burgess Bagwell was born on 4 April 1904 in South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Henry Burress Bagwell and Mallie Eugenia Lollis.¹ Henry Burgess Bagwell died on 15 February 1958 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, at age 53.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.¹

     Walter Bagwell Stallings Sr. was born on 11 September 1910 in Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Walter Bryant Stallings and Martha Evangeline Bagwell.¹ Walter Bagwell Stallings Sr. died on 31 October 1992 in Wake County, North Carolina, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.¹

     Roscoe Sylvanus Bagwell was born on 7 May 1921 in Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.^1,3,2 Roscoe Sylvanus Bagwell married Elizabeth (?) after 1938.² Roscoe Sylvanus Bagwell died on 24 December 1984 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 63 of prostate cancer.^1,2 He was buried at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.^1,2

     Elizabeth (?) married Roscoe Sylvanus Bagwell, son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts, after 1938.¹

     Gladys Marie Bagwell was born on 12 November 1922 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.¹ As of 23 July 1951,her married name was Gunter. Gladys Marie Bagwell married William Gunter on 23 July 1951. Gladys Marie Bagwell lived in 1980 in Lakewood, New Jersey. She died on 17 January 2019 in Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 96


Gladys M. Bagwell Gunter was born on November 12, 1922 in Accomack, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charlie B. Bagwell and Viola Roberts Bagwell. Gladys lived and loved life, and her family until she was called home on Thursday January 17, 2019 at Shore Health and Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, Virginia. Gladys attended Accomack County Public Schools. She worked at Whispering Pines Hotel for several years before entering wedlock to William Gunter on July 23, 1951. Shortly after, the couples journey led them North where they made their home in Lakewood, NJ, until Williams timely death. Gladys worked many years at Princeton Avenue School in the culinary department as a cook until her retirement when she returned to her stomping grounds, Bagwell Lane in Accomac, Virginia. Gladys enjoyed cooking fried chicken and corn pudding for her family. Gladys would often become the life of the party when she would cut a rug and dance to the old sounds of Motown. She was preceded in death by her husband; William Gunter, father; Charlie Bagwell, mother; Viola (Roberts) Bagwell, brothers; Rosco, Floyd, George, and Ernest, and sisters; Doris Ann, Thelma, and Oneita. She leaves to cherish her memory; sisters; Arnetta Custis of Tasley, Va, and Betty Collins of Accomac, Va, brothers; Nathaniel (Delores) of Philadelphia, PA, and Donald (Alberta) of Paterson, NJ, 1 sister in law; Patricia Bagwell of Jackson, NJ, and 1 brother in law; Zollie Branch of Paterson, NJ, 1 god daughter; Nancy of Salisbury, MD, a devoted best friend; Roberta Oliver, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

     William Gunter was born on 25 July 1920. He married Gladys Marie Bagwell, daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts, on 23 July 1951. William Gunter died in July 1993.

     Floyd Eugene Bagwell was born on 14 February 1924 in Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. Floyd Eugene Bagwell and Myrtle Lavonia Chandler lived in 1945 in Doughery County, Virginia. Floyd Eugene Bagwell married Myrtle Lavonia Chandler on 28 August 1945 at Salisbury, Maryland. Floyd Eugene Bagwell lived in 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut. He died on 26 October 2000 at age 76.¹ He was buried at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹

     Oneita May Bagwell was also known as Onedia Bagwell. She was born on 5 April 1929 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.¹ As of after 1948,her married name was Chandler. Oneita May Bagwell married (?) Chandler after 1948. Oneita May Bagwell died on 10 January 2018 at age 88.

     Thelma May Bagwell was born on 5 January 1927 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. As of 9 May 1942,her married name was Downing. Thelma May Bagwell married John Downing on 9 May 1942. Thelma May Bagwell and John Downing were divorced on 2 April 1951 at Accomack County, Virginia. As of 27 November 1951,her married name was Logan. Thelma May Bagwell married Vernon Logan on 27 November 1951 at Accomack County, Virginia. Thelma May Bagwell died on 29 January 1995 in Northampton, Virginia, at age 68. She was buried at Household of Ruth, Accomac, Virginia.

     Nathaniel Bagwell is the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.

     Arnetta Frances Bagwell was born on 22 July 1933 in Accomac County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. As of 12 April 1956,her married name was Custis. Arnetta Frances Bagwell married James Thomas Custis on 12 April 1956 at Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. Arnetta Frances Bagwell died on 5 April 2022 in Nassawadox, Virginia, at age 88


Arnetta Bagwell Custis was born to Charlie and Viola Bagwell on July 22,1933 in Accomac County, Virginia. She was the 7th child of 12 siblings. Arnetta was educated in the Accomack County public school system then attended the University of Maryland. After graduation, she relocated to Paterson, NJ with her cousins, Mable & Lee Allen.

Shortly after her relocation, she married the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Custis on April 12, 1956. From this union they had 4 children. When she first relocated to Paterson, she worked at Spotless Cleaners. After raising her children, she started working at Fuji Photo for 30 years. After retiring from Fuji Photo she began working as a private Home Health-Aide Caregiver until returning back to Virginia.

Arnetta was preceded in death by her husband, James Custis; her parents, Charlie & Viola Bagwell; 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

She leaves to cherish her memories, 4 children, Theresa Webb, Denise Custis, Darlene Custis all of Paterson, NJ, and Eric (Tonya) Custis of Columbia, SC; 1 goddaugther Wanda Renee (Rosevelt) Foster of Portsmouth, VA; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Billy (Dolores) Bagwell of Philadelphia, PA and Donald (Alberta) Bagwell of Paterson, NJ; 2 special cousins, Bobby (Tanja) Bagwell and Frankie (Tasha) Savage both of Accomack County, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.


She was buried on 16 April 2022 at Wharton Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Betty Belle Bagwell was born on 8 April 1935 in Daugherty, Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.¹ As of after 1954,her married name was Collins. Betty Belle Bagwell married Milton Collins on 10 February 1958. Betty Belle Bagwell lived in 1980 in Accomack County, Virginia. She died on 2 October 2019 in Parksley, Virginia, at age 84


Betty Bagwell Collins was born on April 8, 1935 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charlie B. Bagwell and Viola Roberts Bagwell. Betty lived, loved life, and her family until she was called home Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, Virginia.

Betty attended Accomack County Public Schools. She worked at Whispering Pines Hotel for several years, where she met Milton Collins. Milton and Betty entered into wedlock on February 10, 1958 and she then moved to Onancock, Virginia with Milton and family. Shortly after, Betty began working for Richard & Virginia Hall, Sr., where she worked until 2017. The Halls were her second family, they loved and treated Betty as a member of the family, not an employee.

After the death of Milton, Betty worked hard and then purchased her house on Bagwell Lane with the white fence. She loved her fence because her father Charlie built the fence for her. Betty loved her family near and far. When family and friends would come and visit Accomac, Betty’s house was their first stop and when they departed Accomac, Betty’s house was the last stop. You could always count on a big smile, some food to eat, and some beverages. Betty loved to cook and was famous for her mac-n-cheese and chicken salad. She loved Christmas and New Year’s, because she would vacation in New Jersey with her brother, Donald and sister-in-law, Alberta. She would organize the family reunions and would play her music and dance. Her favorite song, I’ll Take You There by the Staple Singers, would become her family’s anthem. There are so many things Betty did well that would gain the hearts of many. She was loved by many and had many names, such as “Lefty, Big Betty, and Betty Bell.”

She was preceded in death by: husband, Milton Collins; father, Charlie B. Bagwell; mother, Viola Roberts Bagwell; brothers, Rosco, Floyd, George and Ernest; and sisters, Doris Ann, Thelma, Oneita, and Gladys.

She leaves to cherish her memory: sister, Arnetta Custis of Tasley, VA; brothers, Nathaniel (Delores) of Phildelphia, PA and Donald (Alberta) of Paterson, NJ; one sister-in-law, Patricia Bagwell of Jackson, NJ; one brother-in-law, Zollie Branch of Paterson, NJ; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.


She was buried at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Ernest Bagwell was born on 16 July 1938 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.² Ernest Bagwell married Daisey Allen, daughter of Lankford Allen and Susie (?), before 1956. Ernest Bagwell died on 10 February 2005 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 66.¹ He was buried on 18 February 2005 at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     George Thomas Bagwell was born on 10 March 1940 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. George Thomas Bagwell married Patricia Ann Dix before 1959. George Thomas Bagwell died on 3 September 2003 in Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, New Jersey, at age 63. He was buried on 13 September 2003 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Annie Brown Hopkins was born on 23 October 1879 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ As of 28 December 1898,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward Thomas Bagwell, son of George E. Bagwell and Evelyn Caroline Lewis, on 28 December 1898 at Drummond Town, Virginia. Annie Brown Hopkins died on 26 October 1960 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Preston Steward Bagwell was born on 16 June 1901 in Guilford, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins. Preston Steward Bagwell married Josephine Orriss Budd after 1930.² Preston Steward Bagwell died on 24 April 1957 in Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 55.¹ He was buried on 25 April 1957 at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Josephine Orriss Budd was born on 29 September 1902 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Preston Steward Bagwell, son of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins, after 1930.¹ Josephine Orriss Budd died on 4 August 1982 in Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹