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     Bettye Jan Bagwell was born on 29 July 1944 in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Robert Wayne Bagwell and Josephine Bette Kelln.¹ Bettye Jan Bagwell died on 23 July 2014 in Scottsdale, Maricipa County, Arizona, at age 69
Bettye Jan Bagwell Vermeulen was born July 29, 1944, to the late Dr. Robert Wayne and Josephine Kelln Bagwell of Borger, Texas.

She passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona July 23, 2014 with her loyal husband and companion of thirteen years, Larry Vermeulen, by her side.

Celebration of Life Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 4, 2014, at Claude United Methodist Church in Claude with Fr. James Schmitmeyer, St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in Claude Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers at Claude, 200 Parks Ave.

Jan was independent as a child, daring and adventurous as a young woman, talented and creative as a young mother, beautiful, and stylish, and a true trendsetter and leader throughout her life. She had an eye for beauty and fashion. At age 16 she attended John Robert Powers modeling school in Dallas. In her twenties she modeled for Swartz department store in Big Spring, Texas. She owned and operated Biarritz Gallery, interior design services featuring custom made draperies and fine fabrics.

She was an excellent cook, gardener, seamstress, travel agent and blackjack dealer.

What we all loved so much in her was her spirit; that inner radiance she at times was so successful in hiding. It was that light that we all saw in her and that we knew was always present. It expressed itself as art and beauty, as generosity, as leadership, as strength, vitality, flair, style and as caring sweetness.

Her daughter Lisa Powell and husband Clay of Lubbock, Texas, son Brandon Iden and wife Neasa of Big Spring, Texas, grandchildren Berkley, Brayden and Braxton Iden, Grant and McKeely Underwood and Madeline Powell, brother Robert Bagwell and wife Kathryn of Dallas, Texas, sister Terese Hammerle-Kelley and husband Ed Kelley of Watertown, Massachusetts and numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved Louie survive her. She is predeceased by sister Suzanne Colpitts.

(Published in Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 3, 2014.)¹
She was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.¹

     Elizabeth Bagwell was born on 21 May 1945 in Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Wiley Jackson Bagwell and Beulah Liza Merrick.¹ Elizabeth Bagwell died on 10 December 1945 in Stewart County, Tennessee.¹ She was buried at Bagwell Cemetery, Indian Mound, Stewart County, Tennessee.¹

     Carroll (?) married Jonathan Neal Bagwell, son of Joe Earl Bagwell and Phyllis Diane Jackson, after 1975.¹

     (?) Klemme married Holly Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Joe Earl Bagwell and Phyllis Diane Jackson, after 1976.¹

     Jody Reilly married Emily Shay Bagwell, daughter of Joe Earl Bagwell and Phyllis Diane Jackson, after 1976.¹

     Alexander Bagwell is the son of Jonathan Neal Bagwell and Carroll (?)¹

     Nicholas Bagwell is the son of Jonathan Neal Bagwell and Carroll (?)¹

     Wiley Bagwell was born circa 1816 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Crawford Bagwell and Margaret Bullock. Wiley Bagwell married Lucretia York before 1839.¹ Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York lived in 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.¹ Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.²

     Lucretia York was born circa 1816 in South Carolina.¹ As of before 1839,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Wiley Bagwell, son of Crawford Bagwell and Margaret Bullock, before 1839.¹ Lucretia York and Wiley Bagwell lived in 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.¹ Lucretia York and Wiley Bagwell lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.²

     Ancel Bagwell was born circa 1839 in Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York.¹ Ancel Bagwell lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.² He served in the 7th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Company C of the Confederate Army during the Civil War.

     Elizabeth Bagwell was born circa 1840 in Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York.¹ Elizabeth Bagwell lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.²

     James Bagwell was born circa 1842 in Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York.¹ James Bagwell lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.²

     Lucretia Bagwell was born circa 1848 in Mississippi The 1870 US Census has her year of birth approximately 1850.¹ She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York.¹ Lucretia Bagwell lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.² She lived in 1870 in Reeds Creek, Lawrence County, Arkansas.³ As of 3 May 1874,her married name was Griffith. She married Thomas F. Griffith on 3 May 1874 at Lawrence County, Arkansas.

     Mary Bagwell was also known as Polly Bagwell.² She was born circa 1850 in Mississippi.^1,3 She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York.¹ Mary Bagwell lived in 1860 in Jimmy's Creek, Marion County, Arkansas.² As of 10 October 1872,her married name was Lewsaw. She married William Lewsaw on 10 October 1872 at Lawrence County, Arkansas. Mary Bagwell lived in 1879 in Reeds Creek, Lawrence County, Arkansas.³ She lived in 1900 in Morgan, Lawrence County, Arkansas. She died on 15 February 1909 in Arkansas.

     Thomas F. Griffith married Lucretia Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York, on 3 May 1874 at Lawrence County, Arkansas.

     Eliza Bagwell was born circa 1854 in Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York.¹

     Bonnie Jean Olson was born on 16 June 1938 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin. As of 29 October 1955,her married name was Bagwell. She married Buford Dain Bagwell, son of Lewis Daniel Bagwell and Ockrey Lenor Horne, on 29 October 1955 at Bellvedere, Illinois. Bonnie Jean Olson died on 20 May 2024 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, at age 85


Bonnie Jean Bagwell, 85, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Lake Hallie Memory Care with her family at her side.

Bonnie was born June 16, 1938 in Chippewa County, to Gerald (Ole) and Margaret Olson. She
attended school at New Auburn. Bonnie moved to Rockford, Illinois where she met Bueford. On October 29, 1955 Bonnie married Bueford Dane Bagwell in Belvedere, Illinois.

Bonnie lived the majority of her life in New Auburn. Bonnie was a great cook and was known for her delicious salads and desserts. She served on the Ladies church group at New Auburn’s Bethel Lutheran Church. If you attended New Auburn School in the 90’s you may remember her
amazing homemade bread or her taking your lunch number. She worked in the kitchen prepping
the salad bar at Gilligans in Chetek, and later she worked at Dairy Queen in Bloomer.

When Bueford was working over the road trucking, Bonnie enjoyed having her grandchildren spend the night working on puzzles and teaching them to sew. Bonnie loved Thrift Sales, shopping and music. She could not read music but taught herself to play piano by ear and could play many church hymns and old time songs flawlessly. Bonnie also sang in the New Auburn Community Choir. Bonnie was known for her short stature and was often referred to as Bon Bon or Grandma Tutti.

Bonnie is survived by her daughters Kim (Charlie) Calkins of Chetek, Terri Nelson of Chippewa Falls, granddaughters Nikki (Mark) Deraitus of Bloomer, Erica (Marshall) Bowers of Appleton, Tiffany (Chris) Boettcher of Eau Claire, great-grandchildren Taylor Pierson of Chetek, Rorie Boettcher of Eau Claire, Landon Bowers of Appleton, Carter Deraitus of Bloomer, Levi Bowers of Appleton and Harper Deraitus of Bloomer. She is further survived by her brothers Dennis Olson of New Auburn, Kirby (Linda) Olson of Bloomer, sister, Jodelle of Green Bay and many
nieces and nephews.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband Bueford Bagwell, son, Danny Bagwell, parents
Gerald (Ole) and Margaret Olson, son in law, James Nelson, grandson, Ryan Calkins, brother,
Teri Olson, and sister in laws, Donna Olson and Mary Olson.

A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Bonnie’s family wishes to express their appreciation to the many caregivers at Lake Hallie

Memory Care that made her final months so special.

She was buried at New Auburn Cemetery, New Auburn, Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

     Terri Bagwell is the daughter of Buford Dain Bagwell and Bonnie Jean Olson. Terri Bagwell married (?) Nelson after 1975. Terri Bagwell and Ernest Bagwell were divorced on 28 November 1980.

     Danny Lee Bagwell died on 15 May 1956 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. He was born on 15 May 1956 in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. He was the son of Buford Dain Bagwell and Bonnie Jean Olson. Danny Lee Bagwell was buried at Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

     Kim Bagwell is the daughter of Buford Dain Bagwell and Bonnie Jean Olson. Kim Bagwell married John Johnson on 2 September 1978.

     Donna (?) married Rick Bagwell, son of Robert W. Bagwell and Janet Ann Henry, after 1970.¹

     Beverly (?) married Robert Michael Bagwell, son of Robert W. Bagwell and Janet Ann Henry, after 1970.¹

     Patricia Ann Glover was born on 23 May 1932 in Winnebago County, Illinois. As of 26 August 1949,her married name was Bagwell. She married Thatcher Bagwell, son of Lewis Daniel Bagwell and Ockrey Lenor Horne, on 26 August 1949 at Winnebago County, Illinois. Patricia Ann Glover died on 2 March 2021 at age 88. She was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, Winnebago County, Illinois.

     Jay Goen married Hattie Ethel Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Greenberry (Green) Bagwell and Mary Ellen Stowe, before 1930.

     (?) Swindle married Hattie Ethel Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Greenberry (Green) Bagwell and Mary Ellen Stowe, before 1922.

     William Lewsaw was born on 9 September 1851 in Arkansas. He married Mary Bagwell, daughter of Wiley Bagwell and Lucretia York, on 10 October 1872 at Lawrence County, Arkansas. William Lewsaw died on 5 March 1925 at age 73.

     Jack L. Davis was born on 17 October 1915.¹ He married Rowena O. Bagwell, daughter of Abner Guy Bagwell and Mattie Jenkins, after 1933.¹ Jack L. Davis died on 14 October 1977 at age 61.¹ He was buried at All Saints Cemetery, Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois.

     John Coffee Bagwell was also known as James Coffee Bagwell. He was born in 1845 in Mississippi.^1,2 He was the son of James Leonard Bagwell and Eliza A. Cook.¹ John Coffee Bagwell lived in 1850 in Western Division, Chickasaw County, Mississippi.³ He lived in 1860 in Calhoun County, Mississippi.² He was in Company D, 31st Mississippi Infantry, Confederate States of America.¹ He died on 29 November 1864 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, He died during the Battle of Franklin (TN).

The Battle of Franklin was fought on November 30, 1864, in Franklin, Tennessee, as part of the Franklin–Nashville Campaign of the American Civil War. It was one of the worst disasters of the war for the Confederate States Army. Confederate Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee conducted numerous frontal assaults against fortified positions occupied by the Union forces under Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield and was unable to break through or to prevent Schofield from executing a planned, orderly withdrawal to Nashville.

The Confederate assault of six infantry divisions containing eighteen brigades with 100 regiments numbering almost 20,000 men, sometimes called the "Pickett's Charge of the West", resulted in devastating losses to the men and the leadership of the Army of Tennessee—fourteen Confederate generals (six killed, seven wounded, and one captured) and 55 regimental commanders were casualties. After its defeat against Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas in the subsequent Battle of Nashville, the Army of Tennessee retreated with barely half the men with which it had begun the short offensive, and was effectively destroyed as a fighting force for the remainder of the war.

The 1864 Battle of Franklin was the second military action in the vicinity; a battle in 1863 was a minor action associated with a reconnaissance in force by Confederate cavalry leader Maj. Gen. Earl Van Dorn on April 10.^1,4 He was buried at Confederate Cemetery, Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee.⁴

     Emanuel Miller Kight was born on 24 February 1822 in Mineral County, West Virginia.¹ He married Elizabeth Towers in 1896.¹ Emanuel Miller Kight died on 24 October 1896 in Claude, Armstrong County, Texas, at age 74.¹ He was buried at Claude Cemetery, Claude, Armstrong County, Texas.²