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     Emma Clark was also known as Nancy Emma Clark. Emma Clark was also known as Emma Shipp. She was born on 14 November 1865 in Acworth, Cobb County, Georgia. She married George W. Clark on 16 December 1885 at Paulding County, Georgia. As of 14 November 1918,her married name was Bagwell. Emma Clark married James R. Bagwell, son of Bryant B. Bagwell and Sarah Towers, on 14 November 1918 at Paulding County, Georgia. Emma Clark died on 14 November 1930 in Paulding County, Georgia, at age 65. She was buried at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia.

     Mary Ophelia Bagwell was born in December 1877 in Georgia. She was the daughter of James R. Bagwell and Sarah A. Nease. As of 26 August 1894,her married name was Jarmon. Mary Ophelia Bagwell married Luke Jarmon on 26 August 1894 at Paulding County, Georgia.

     Luke Jarmon was born in December 1876 in Georgia. He married Mary Ophelia Bagwell, daughter of James R. Bagwell and Sarah A. Nease, on 26 August 1894 at Paulding County, Georgia.

     Debra Bagwell was born on 29 August 1926. She was the daughter of Bryant Bruce Bagwell and Adalee Hunt. Debra Bagwell died on 11 April 1933 at age 6. She was buried at Crossroads Baptist Church Cemetery, Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia.

     William Roscoe Davis was born on 25 July 1915 in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia. He married Inez Bagwell, daughter of Bryant Bruce Bagwell and Adalee Hunt, on 2 September 1934 at Paulding County, Georgia. William Roscoe Davis died on 17 January 2001 at age 85.

     George W. Clark was born in 1862. He married Emma Clark on 16 December 1885 at Paulding County, Georgia. George W. Clark died in 1902. He was buried at Old Harmony Grove Church Cemetery, Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia.

     Alfred Columbus Bagwell was born on 6 July 1886 in Georgia. He was the son of James J. Bagwell and Mae Hulda. Alfred Columbus Bagwell married Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson before 1908. Alfred Columbus Bagwell died on 11 May 1958 in Haralson County, Georgia, at age 71. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Haralson County, Georgia.

     Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson was also known as Rebecca S. Simpson. Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson was also known as Sabran Rebecca Simpson. She was born on 10 June 1884 in Haralson County, Georgia. As of before 1908,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alfred Columbus Bagwell, son of James J. Bagwell and Mae Hulda, before 1908. Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson died on 26 July 1983 in Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia, at age 99. She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Haralson County, Georgia.

     Bessie Lorena Bagwell was born circa 1908 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. As of 17 August 1924,her married name was Wood. Bessie Lorena Bagwell married William Samuel Wood on 17 August 1924. Bessie Lorena Bagwell died on 17 October 1991 in Haralson County, Georgia.

     William Samuel Wood was born in 1902. He married Bessie Lorena Bagwell, daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson, on 17 August 1924. William Samuel Wood died in 1984.

     Viola Rosetta Bagwell was born on 2 June 1909 in Haralson County, Georgia. She was the daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. As of after 1925,her married name was Rush. Viola Rosetta Bagwell married Benjamin Edward Rush after 1925. Viola Rosetta Bagwell died on 3 February 2001 in Powder Springs, Cobb County, Georgia, at age 91. She was buried at Piney Woods Community Cemetery, Haralson County, Georgia.

     Benjamin Edward Rush was born on 12 April 1909 in Haralson County, Georgia. He married Viola Rosetta Bagwell, daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson, after 1925. Benjamin Edward Rush died on 16 May 2006 in Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia, at age 97.

     Eliose M. Bagwell was born on 2 July 1911 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. Eliose M. Bagwell died on 21 June 1931 at age 19. She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Haralson County, Georgia.

     Frances Evelyn Bagwell was born on 4 August 1913. She was the daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. As of after 1930,her married name was Rainey. Frances Evelyn Bagwell married (?) Rainey after 1930. Frances Evelyn Bagwell died on 8 June 2010 at age 96. She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Haralson County, Georgia.

     (?) Rainey married Frances Evelyn Bagwell, daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson, after 1930.

     Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell was born on 1 July 1916 in Buchanan, Haralson County, Georgia.¹ He was the son of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell married Willie Lee Beard on 5 April 1942. Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell died on 23 November 2011 in Fling, Genesee County, Michigan, at age 95
Age 94, formerly of Bremen, son of the late Alfred C. Bagwell and Sara Ann Simpson Bagwell.

He served as a deacon of the Bremen First Baptist Church until his move to the Flint area in 2006. Mr. Bagwell was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy having served his country on active duty for 22 years through World War II and Korean Conflict as Aviation Machinist Mate. He was a member of the Buchanan Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Willie Lee Beard Bagwell of Flint, MI; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Michael and Marlena Bagwell, Grand Blanc, MI, Larry Edward and Christina Bagwell of Greenville, SC; five grandsons and spouses, Darren and Duyen Bagwell, Aaron and Kim Bagwell, Brett and Shelley Bagwell, Jason and Kim Bagwell, Matthew and Anna Bagwell; seven great grandchildren, Aaron, Jordan, Dylan, Macalister, Dakota, Josie and Lily.¹
He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia.¹

     Willie Lee Beard was born on 10 January 1923 in Okaloosa County, Florida.¹ As of 5 April 1942,her married name was Bagwell. She married Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell, son of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson, on 5 April 1942. Willie Lee Beard died on 14 February 2014 in Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia, at age 91


Obituary of Willie Lee Bagwell
Mrs. Bagwell died on February 14, 2014 at Genesys Convalescent Center in Grand Blanc, MI. Mrs. Bagwell was born in Crestview, FL on January 10, 1923 to Charles and Cora Beard. Orphaned by the death of both parents, she nonetheless finished high school and later became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She met and married US Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Bagwell on April 5, 1942. She was a devoted wife for 68 years and a wonderful mother for nearly 70 years. She followed her husband in his Naval career living at various times in Bremen GA, Pensacola and Jacksonville , FL, Norfolk, VA, Oakland, CA, Boston, MA and San Juan Puerto Rico before moving to Grand Blanc. A devout Christian, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bremen, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, siblings Henry, Ted, Sis, Ella Vee, Clara Belle and Maggie. She leaves behind two sons, Charles (Marlena)and Larry (Christina), 5 grandsons, Darren, Brett, Aaron, Jason, and Matthew, 8 great-grandchildren, Aaron, Jordan, Dylan, Macalister, Dakota, Lily, Josie, and Megan, and 1 great-great grandson on the way. We celebrate her "life well lived". The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Bremen, 331 Pacific Ave. Bremen, GA 30110. Funeral service and burial will be held at Hightower Funeral Home in Bremen, GA.¹


She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia.

     Charles Michael Bagwell is the son of Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell and Willie Lee Beard. Charles Michael Bagwell married Marlena (?) after 1965.

     Marlena (?) married Charles Michael Bagwell, son of Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell and Willie Lee Beard, after 1965.

     Larry Edward Bagwell is the son of Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell and Willie Lee Beard. Larry Edward Bagwell married Christina (?) after 1965.

     Christina (?) married Larry Edward Bagwell, son of Chief Petty Officer Charles Edward Bagwell and Willie Lee Beard, after 1965.

     Annie Mae Bagwell was born on 18 December 1918.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. As of after 1935,her married name was Kiser. Annie Mae Bagwell married Grover Gladstone Kiser after 1935. Annie Mae Bagwell died on 29 January 2013 at age 94
Annie Mae Kiser, of Bremen, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in a local health facility. She was born December 18, 1918, daughter of the late Alford Columbus Bagwell, Sr. and Sebra Ann Rebecca Simpson Bagwell. Mrs. Kiser was a retiree of Tanner Medical Center where she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and was, also, a beautician. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church and for many years was the teacher for the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover G. Kiser; a son, Charles Kiser; brothers, Joseph Bagwell, Charles Edward Bagwell, Alfred C. Bagwell Jr.(A.C.); sisters, Lorena Wood, Evelyn Rainey, Viola Rush and Eloise Bagwell.

Survivors include daughters, Sherry Gentry of Buchanan, Phyllis Parker of Boston, GA; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.¹
She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.¹

     Grover Gladstone Kiser was born on 16 August 1915 in Haralson County, Georgia.¹ He married Annie Mae Bagwell, daughter of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson, after 1935. He was in the US Navy during World War II.¹ Grover Gladstone Kiser died on 13 January 2006 in Floyd County, Georgia, at age 90.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia.

     Joseph Alvin Bagwell was born on 15 June 1921. He was the son of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. Joseph Alvin Bagwell married Evelyn Rudesael on 5 August 1946. Joseph Alvin Bagwell died on 11 October 2006 in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, at age 85. He was buried at Paulding Memorial Gardens, Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia.

     Evelyn Rudesael was born on 10 June 1925. As of 5 August 1946,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joseph Alvin Bagwell, son of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson, on 5 August 1946. Evelyn Rudesael died on 8 April 2005 at age 79. She was buried at Paulding Memorial Gardens, Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia.

     Donna Bagwell is the daughter of Joseph Alvin Bagwell and Evelyn Rudesael. Donna Bagwell married Jim Dochterman after 1965.

     Jim Dochterman married Donna Bagwell, daughter of Joseph Alvin Bagwell and Evelyn Rudesael, after 1965.

     Maury Lee Bagwell is the son of Joseph Alvin Bagwell and Evelyn Rudesael. Maury Lee Bagwell married Vickie E. Madden after 1973.

     Vickie E. Madden was born on 25 September 1953 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Georgia. As of after 1973,her married name was Bagwell. She married Maury Lee Bagwell, son of Joseph Alvin Bagwell and Evelyn Rudesael, after 1973. Vickie E. Madden lived in 2005 in Dallas, Georgia. She died on 18 September 2020 in Dallas, Paulding County, Georgia, at age 66. She was cremated.

     Alfred Columbus Bagwell Jr. was born on 26 April 1927.¹ He was the son of Alfred Columbus Bagwell and Sarah Ann Rebecca Simpson. Alfred Columbus Bagwell Jr. married Bobbie June Davis on 27 June 1947. Alfred Columbus Bagwell Jr. died on 30 April 1998 at age 71.¹ He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Bremen, Haralson County, Georgia.¹