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     Andy Hoover married Tammy Bagwell, daughter of Horace Kenneth Bagwell and Betty Jo Coxwell, after 1982.

     Tim Pope married Sherry Bagwell, daughter of Horace Kenneth Bagwell and Betty Jo Coxwell, after 1982.

     (?) Jefts married Rebecca Charlene Bagwell, daughter of Edward Carlton Bagwell and Bobbie Jean Evans, after 1968.

     Reverend Steven Douglas Bagwell was born on 18 May 1949 in Floyd County, Georgia. He was the son of Elbert Hamilton Bagwell and Connie Ruth Reid. He served as a SGT in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Reverend Steven Douglas Bagwell died on 18 April 1991 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, at age 41. He was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Richard Bruce Bagwell was born on 7 October 1946. He was the son of Elbert Hamilton Bagwell and Connie Ruth Reid. He served in the US Army from 22 December 1964 to 23 December 1965. He was convicted for forgery and larceny of an automobile (File No. 64720 - Floyd County, Georgia). Richard Bruce Bagwell married Carol Inez Lang on 7 October 1970 at Bell County, Texas. Richard Bruce Bagwell and Carol Inez Lang were divorced on 11 July 1980 at Bell County, Texas. Richard Bruce Bagwell died on 10 June 2005 at age 58. He was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Marcie Ann Bagwell was born on 7 March 1953. She was the daughter of Elbert Hamilton Bagwell and Connie Ruth Reid. As of after 1971,her married name was Poulos.¹ Marcie Ann Bagwell married (?) Poulos after 1971.¹ Marcie Ann Bagwell died on 24 May 1998 at age 45. She was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Raymond Eugene Bagwell was born on 14 October 1932. He was the son of Carl B. Bagwell and Maude Louise Holloway. Raymond Eugene Bagwell married Lois Faye Harris before 1957. Raymond Eugene Bagwell married Avanell Hovers on 2 September 1972. Raymond Eugene Bagwell died on 4 February 1980 at age 47
Raymond Eugene Bagwell, 47, 10 West Forrest St., died Monday morning in a Rome hospital following a short illness.

Mr. Bagwell was born in Floyd County Oct. 14, 1932, son of Maude Holloway Bagwell and the late Carl Bagwell, who died Sept. 13, 1968. Mr. Bagwell was a sheet metal worker, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War. A sister, Mrs. Shirley Lanier died in 1963.

Survivors include his widow, Avanell Hovers Bagwell, Rome, to whom he was married Sept. 2, 1972; one daughter, Mrs. Connie Tucker, Rome; two sons, Wyatt Eugene and Barry Edward Bagwell, both of Cartersville; two step-sons, Darrell Hovers and Danny Kelley, both of Rome; his mother, Maude Holloway Bagwell, Rome; three grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Henderson Frazier Funeral Home with the Revs. Glenn Higgins and Bobby Green officiating. Interment will be in Floyd Memory Gardens.

(Rome News-Tribune, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1980.)
He was buried at Floyd Memory Gardens, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Avanell Hovers was born on 29 August 1936 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.¹ As of 2 September 1972,her married name was Bagwell. She married Raymond Eugene Bagwell, son of Carl B. Bagwell and Maude Louise Holloway, on 2 September 1972. Avanell Hovers died on 23 February 1994 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, at age 57.¹ She was buried at East View Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Connie Bagwell is the daughter of Raymond Eugene Bagwell and Avanell Hovers. Connie Bagwell married (?) Tucker after 1990. Connie Bagwell married (?) Chandler after 1991.

     Wyatt Eugene Bagwell was born on 20 August 1957. He was the son of Raymond Eugene Bagwell and Lois Faye Harris. Wyatt Eugene Bagwell lived in 1980 in Cartersville, Georgia. He died on 4 June 1980 at age 22. He was buried at Mount Pisgah Baptist Cemetery, Kingston, Bartow County, Georgia.

     Barry Edward Bagwell was born on 16 November 1958 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. He was the son of Raymond Eugene Bagwell and Lois Faye Harris. Barry Edward Bagwell lived in 1980 in Cartersville, Georgia. He died on 1 April 2021 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, at age 62

Mr. Barry Edward Bagwell, age 62, of Rome, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Bagwell was born in Floyd County, GA on November 16, 1958, son of the late Raymond Eugene Bagwell and the late Lois Faye Harris Green. He was a self-employed mechanic and attended Sunny Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Marie Bagwell, Rome, and Nichole Hunt, Rockmart; 4 sons, Carl Edward Bagwell, Raymond Duane Bagwell, and his fiancee, Emily Edwards, Elvis Trevayne Bagwell (Britni), and Blaine Tucker, all of Rome; a sister, Connie Chandler (Jimmy), Rome; the mothers of his children, Alice Banks, Adairsville, Linda Tucker, Cartersville, and Angela Bannister, Rockmart; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson; nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, from 5 until 7pm. At other hours, the family may be contacted at the residence.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.

Source: The website of Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, Rome, Georgia.

     (?) Tucker married Connie Bagwell, daughter of Raymond Eugene Bagwell and Avanell Hovers, after 1990.

     Silas R. L. "Doc" Boswell was born on 7 September 1888 in Georgia. He married Pearl Bagwell, daughter of Samuel David Bagwell and Catherine Langley, in 1914. Silas R. L. "Doc" Boswell died on 11 January 1962 at age 73. He was buried at Pleasant Valley North Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Maude Louise Holloway was born in 1905.¹ As of before 1930,her married name was Bagwell. As of 19 July 1930,her married name was Bagwell. She married Carl B. Bagwell, son of Samuel David Bagwell and Catherine Langley, on 19 July 1930 at Cherokee County, Alabama. Maude Louise Holloway died on 7 November 1983 in Floyd County, Georgia.¹ She was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.¹

     Leonard Sherman Bagwell was born on 2 November 1930 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. He was the son of Carl B. Bagwell and Maude Louise Holloway. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Leonard Sherman Bagwell married Lenora Susie Waters on 26 September 1958 at Miami County, Ohio. Leonard Sherman Bagwell married Rena Sue (?) after 1959. Leonard Sherman Bagwell died on 25 February 2001 at age 70. He was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.

     Rena Sue (?) was born on 20 July 1939. As of after 1959,her married name was Bagwell. She married Leonard Sherman Bagwell, son of Carl B. Bagwell and Maude Louise Holloway, after 1959. Rena Sue (?) died on 1 November 1991 in Floyd County, Georgia, at age 52. She was buried at Oaknoll Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Florida.

     Lenora Susie Waters was born on 24 June 1907 in Ohio. As of 26 September 1958,her married name was Bagwell. She married Leonard Sherman Bagwell, son of Carl B. Bagwell and Maude Louise Holloway, on 26 September 1958 at Miami County, Ohio. Lenora Susie Waters died on 12 January 1970 in Orange County, Florida, at age 62. She was buried at Brevard Memorial Park, Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida.

     Maggie Ellen Phillips was born on 3 September 1932 in Spring Valley, Washington County, Arkansas. As of 19 September 1948,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Melory Bagwell Sr., son of Charles Abner Bagwell and Edith Evelyn Nelson, on 19 September 1948 at Madison County, Arkansas. Maggie Ellen Phillips died on 19 March 2023 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, at age 90


Maggie Ellen Bagwell, age 90, passed away on March 19, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Spring Valley, Arkansas on September 3, 1932, to the late Rev. Bruce Phillips and Elsie (Jones) Phillips. Maggie was a prayer warrior who leaves behind a legacy of the power of prayer to her family. She was a long time member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist in Springdale, Arkansas. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, George Bagwell Sr. and son, Bruce Duane Bagwell.

Maggie is survived by three sons, James Bagwell of Springdale, George Bagwell Jr. (Shirley) of Lowell, and Paul Bagwell (Connie) of Springdale; two daughters, Donna Burke (Donnie) of Springdale, and Beth Farmer of Fayetteville; two sisters, Pauline Kennard of Everett, Washington and Jean Bohannan of Dover, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a host of extended family.

Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, a Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist in Springdale, Arkansas. Funeral Service will begin that same day at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Watson and Rev. Eldon Bagwell officiating. Interment to follow at Burkshed Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Bagwell, Adam Bolin, Rodney Burke, Shawn Bagwell, Eric Bagwell, Nathan Bagwell and Jonathan Isaacs. Honorary Pallbearer is David Woody. Memorials can be made in her name to Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist (479) 756-6787.


She was buried on 25 March 2023 at Burkshed Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas.

     Bruce Duane Bagwell was born on 4 May 1950 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. He was the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Bruce Duane Bagwell married Brenda Kay Grigg circa 1969. Bruce Duane Bagwell died on 6 October 2022 in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, at age 72


Bruce “Duane” Bagwell, age 72 of Elm Springs, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born May 4, 1950 in Fayetteville. Duane was a Sunday school teacher, deacon, and actively involved with the music ministry at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed working on projects around his house and was devoted to his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda (Grigg) Bagwell; his mother, Maggie (Phillips) Bagwell; three children, Sheri Bagwell, Aaron Duane Bagwell and wife Dr. Holli, LaDawna Bolin and husband Adam; five siblings, Jim Bagwell, Donna Burke, George Bagwell, Jr., Beth Lynn Bagwell, Paul Bagwell; three grandchildren, Alexys Bolin, Cameron Bolin and Abigail Bagwell. Duane was preceded in death by his father, George Melroy Bagwell, Sr.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. Monday, October 10, at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be at Elm Springs Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for mission work.


He was buried on 10 October 2022 at Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.

     James Bagwell is the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips.

     George Melroy Bagwell Jr. is the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. George Melroy Bagwell Jr. married Shirley Wright after 1966.

     Paul Bagwell is the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Paul Bagwell married Connie Puryear on 24 June 1984 at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Hindsville, Arkansas.

     Donna Bagwell is the daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Donna Bagwell married Don Burk after 1966.

     Beth Lynn Bagwell is the daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Beth Lynn Bagwell married (?) Farmer after 1966.

     Brenda Kay Grigg was born on 26 May 1950 in Littlefield, Texas. As of circa 1969,her married name was Bagwell. She married Bruce Duane Bagwell, son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, circa 1969. Brenda Kay Grigg died on 3 September 2023 in Elm Springs, Arkansas, at age 73


Brenda Kay Bagwell, age 73 of Elm Springs passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her home. She was born May 26, 1950, in Littlefield Texas. Brenda was a seamstress as well as a retired cafeteria manager for Springdale Public Schools at Lee Elementary. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, gardening and landscaping, and shopping. She was devoted to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Elsa Cook Grigg along with her husband of 53 years, Bruce Duane Bagwell. Survivors include her children, Sheri Bagwell of Elm Springs, Aaron Bagwell and his wife, Holli of Elm Springs, LaDawna (Bagwell) Bolin and husband, Adam of Elm Springs. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Alexys Bolin, Cameron Bolin and Abigail Bagwell.

Funeral service will be 10:00AM, Thursday September 7, 2023 at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00AM till service time. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials in her name go to Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for Operation Christmas Child, 3074 South 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 or phillipschapel.org/shoebox.



She was buried on 7 September 2023 at Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm Springs, Arkansas.

     Shirley Wright married George Melroy Bagwell Jr., son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, after 1966.

     Connie Puryear married Paul Bagwell, son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, on 24 June 1984 at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Hindsville, Arkansas.

     Don Burk married Donna Bagwell, daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, after 1966.

     (?) Farmer married Beth Lynn Bagwell, daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, after 1966.

     Nancy Charlene Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Columbus Bagwell Jr. and Bessie May Tucker.