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     Anthony "Tony" Bagwell is the son of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry.

     Avery Dale Bagwell is the son of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry. Avery Dale Bagwell married Nancy (?) after 1973.

     Andrew James Bagwell was born on 3 September 1964 in Naval Hosptial, Oahu, Hawaii. He was the son of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry. Andrew James Bagwell lived in 2016 in Florida. He lived in 2020 in Houston, Texas. He died on 1 January 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida, at age 57


Andrew Bagwell Obituary
FORT MEYERS, Fla. — Andrew James Bagwell. September 3, 1964-January 1, 2022, Fort Myers, Florida.

Andrew was born at the naval hospital in Oahu, Hawaii and moved to Pickens when he was nine years old. He attended Pickens Elementary, Pickens Junior High and Pickens Senior High School.

Andrew worked at both the Gayley and Milikan plants, but his true passion was being on the water and he found great enjoyment working shrimp boats off the coast of Florida. His other passions included reading, shooting pool and listening to .38 Special.

Andrew is preceded in death by his father, Rufus James Bagwell and his mother, Kathleen Perry Bagwell. Surviving are his brothers, Anthony Bagwell; Avery (Nancy) Bagwell; Alan (Ivonne) Bagwell and his sisters, Amanda Bagwell and Annette (Drew) Weber, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

     Amanda E. Bagwell is the daughter of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry.

     Annette Isabelle Bagwell is the daughter of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry. Annette Isabelle Bagwell married Drew Weber on 25 April 1998 at Weber County, Texas.

     Nancy (?) married Avery Dale Bagwell, son of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry, after 1973.

     Alan Joseph Bagwell is the son of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry. Alan Joseph Bagwell married Ivonne (?) after 1973.

     Ivonne (?) married Alan Joseph Bagwell, son of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry, after 1973.

     Drew Weber married Annette Isabelle Bagwell, daughter of Rufus James Bagwell and Kathleen Anne Perry, on 25 April 1998 at Weber County, Texas.

     Rose Marie Petersen married Clarence Reuben Bagwell Jr., son of Clarence Reuben Bagwell, on 13 July 1985 at Alameda, California.

     Minnie Marie Handshy was born on 26 December 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri. As of before 1957,her married name was Bagwell. She married Elmer P. Bagwell Jr., son of Elmer P. Bagwell and Cornia Coleman, before 1957. Minnie Marie Handshy died on 5 January 2024 in Tupelo, Jackson County, Arkansas, at age 87


Mrs. Minnie Marie (Handshy) Bagwell of Tupelo, Arkansas departed this life on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born December 26, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of John and Minnie Handshy.

Mrs. Bagwell began working for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft and then became a Data Processor for Harris Hospital. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Tupelo. Mrs. Bagwell loved art and enjoyed creating pottery and painting.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Elmer Bagwell, Jr; five brothers, John, Orville, Arthur, Donald, and Emery; five sisters, Catherine, Margaret, Ruth, Violet, and Dorothy; and her parents.

Mrs. Bagwell is survived by her two sons, Jay Preston Bagwell and fiancé, Susie Combs, and Richard Lee Bagwell and wife, Krissten, all of Tupelo; four grandchildren, Amanda Dawn Spinks and husband, Levi, Amber Lynn Bagwell, Jordan Lee Bagwell, and Peyton Marie Bagwell; and two great grandchildren, Lily and T.J. Spinks.

Friends may visit at the funeral home Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Sandhill Cemetery, with Bro. Bobby Bowen officiating.

Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.


She was buried on 10 January 2024 at Sandhill Cemetery, Auvergne, Jackson County, Arkansas.

     Richard Lee Bagwell is the son of Elmer P. Bagwell Jr. and Minnie Marie Handshy.

     Jay Preston Bagwell is the son of Elmer P. Bagwell Jr. and Minnie Marie Handshy.

     Eugene Sylvester Ivy was born on 2 May 1928 in Grubbs, Jackson County, Arkansas. He married Janice Bagwell, daughter of Elmer P. Bagwell and Cornia Coleman, after 1945. Eugene Sylvester Ivy died on 9 December 2014 in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, at age 86.

     Sandra Kay Bagwell was born on 26 March 1950 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Ralph Eugene Bagwell and Margaret Ruth Crocker. As of after 1968,her married name was Collier. Sandra Kay Bagwell married (?) Collier after 1968. Sandra Kay Bagwell died on 1 April 2017 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 67.

     Ronald Woodrow Bagwell was born on 13 September 1954 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was the son of James Leslie Bagwell and Eva Woodina Freeman. Ronald Woodrow Bagwell married Cathy Henderson after 1970. Ronald Woodrow Bagwell married Katie Jane (?) before 1976. Ronald Woodrow Bagwell died on 26 May 2016 in Pineville, North Carolina, at age 61

Ronald W. Bagwell, 61, died Thursday, May 26, at CMC, Pineville, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, May 31, at Friendship UMC in Rock Hill with Pastor Nellie Cloninger officiating. The family will gather immediately following the service at the home of Donna Broome, 404 Link St., Fort Mill, SC. Interment will be private.

Mr. Bagwell was born September 13, 1954 in Rock Hill and was a son of the late James and Eva Freeman Bagwell. He attended the schools of Fort Mill and was retired from Springs Industries. Mr. Bagwell was totally devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by two daughters, April Sowle (Brian) of Catawba and Kimberly Cameron of York; one son, Shawn Bagwell of York; one stepson, Gary Lee Boatwright (Jessica) of Rock Hill; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Donna Broome of Fort Mill and Nancy Mace (John) of Mint Hill, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Henderson Bagwell Barron Funeral Home Chester, S.C.

     Shawn Bagwell is the son of Ronald Woodrow Bagwell and Cathy Henderson.

     April Bagwell was born on 11 April 1976 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Ronald Woodrow Bagwell and Katie Jane (?) As of after 1990,her married name was Sowle. April Bagwell married Brian Sowle after 1990. April Bagwell died on 29 January 2025 at age 48

Rock Hill, SC – April Sowle, 48, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

April was born in Rock Hill, SC on April 11, 1976, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ronald Woodrow Bagwell and the late Katie Jane Bagwell.

April is survived by her loving husband, Brian Sowle, and their cherished daughters, Kassidy Sowle, Samantha Sowle, and Lacy Sowle. She also leaves behind her brothers, Mac Boatwright and Shawn Bagwell, as well as her sister, Kimberly Bagwell.

April found great joy in gardening. She dedicated her life to her family as a devoted stay-at-home mom. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

     Kimberly Bagwell is the daughter of Ronald Woodrow Bagwell and Cathy Henderson. Kimberly Bagwell married (?) Cameron after 1990.

     Cathy Henderson married Ronald Woodrow Bagwell, son of James Leslie Bagwell and Eva Woodina Freeman, after 1970.

     (?) Cameron married Kimberly Bagwell, daughter of Ronald Woodrow Bagwell and Cathy Henderson, after 1990.

     Brian Sowle married April Bagwell, daughter of Ronald Woodrow Bagwell and Katie Jane (?), after 1990.

     Wilma Lucille Jennings was born on 6 July 1919 in Pike, Jay County, Indiana. As of 15 November 1936,her married name was Bagwell. She married Frank Burton Bagwell, son of Jesse Lewis Bagwell and Jeannie Mae Weaver, on 15 November 1936 at North Manchester, Indiana. As of September 1945,her married name was Garland. Wilma Lucille Jennings married (?) Garland in September 1945. Wilma Lucille Jennings married David Walker on 21 October 1950 at Portland County, Indiana. As of March 1966,her married name was Walker. Wilma Lucille Jennings and David Walker were divorced on 26 March 1969 at Darke County, Ohio; on the Grounds for Divorce of Gross Neglect/Extreme Cruelty. As of 17 May 1969,her married name was Stump. Wilma Lucille Jennings married Raymond Stump on 17 May 1969. Wilma Lucille Jennings died on 1 June 2001 at age 81. She was buried at Saratoga Cemetery, Saratoga, Randolph County, Indiana.

     Frank Burton Bagwell Jr. is the son of Frank Burton Bagwell and Wilma Lucille Jennings.

     Virginia Lee "Ginny" Bagwell was born on 10 May 1938 in Hollandsburg, Ohio. She was the daughter of Frank Burton Bagwell and Wilma Lucille Jennings. As of 1 August 1959,her married name was Moorman. Virginia Lee "Ginny" Bagwell married David Moorman on 1 August 1959. Virginia Lee "Ginny" Bagwell died on 28 March 2020 in Coldwater, Mercer County, Ohio, at age 81

Virginia L. Moorman age 81 of Minster, Ohio passed away at 7:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio.

She was born May 10, 1938 in Hollandsburg, Ohio to the late Frank and Wilma (Jennings) Bagwell, she was also preceded by her stepmother Thelma Bagwell. On August 1, 1959 she married David Moorman and he survives in Coldwater.

She is also survived by children: Frank & Kendra Moorman, Minster, Michelle & Clark Heckman, Minster, Stephanie & David Bornhorst, Dublin, Liz & Craig Mescher, Maria Stein, 12 grandchildren, Phillip, Connor, Jamie, Casey, Eli, Luke, Ben, Autumn, Katie, Ally, John & Austin, 5 great grandchildren Alayna, Grant, Ellie, Grace & Nora, stepsisters: Ethel Bagwell, Olive Critzer both of Weyers Cave, VA, Mary Bagwell, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by stepbrother John Bagwell and stepsister Brenda Baker. Ginny was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She retired as a cafeteria worker for Minster Schools and was a former employee at Wagner’s IGA & Jenni’s Hallmark Store. She would also volunteer at the election polls. Ginny enjoyed sewing, her card club and a avid reader of mysteries but most of all she adored her grandchildren.

Due to the COVID-19 virus a private family service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. A memorial mass will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the State of the Heart Hospice 230 W Main St. Coldwater, OH 45828 and Briarwood Village Activity Fund 100 Donald Desch Dr. Coldwater, OH 45828. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.

She was buried at Saint Augustines Cemetery, Minster, Auglaize County, Ohio.

     David Moorman married Virginia Lee "Ginny" Bagwell, daughter of Frank Burton Bagwell and Wilma Lucille Jennings, on 1 August 1959.

     Ethel Mae Bagwell is the daughter of Frank Burton Bagwell and Thelma Gladys Gaines.

     Olive Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Frank Burton Bagwell and Thelma Gladys Gaines. Olive Marie Bagwell married Benjamin Forrest Critzer on 21 June 1980 at Waynesboro County, Virginia. Olive Marie Bagwell and Benjamin Forrest Critzer were divorced on 4 April 1996 at Augusta County, Virginia.

     Mary Jane Bagwell is the daughter of Frank Burton Bagwell and Thelma Gladys Gaines. Mary Jane Bagwell married Ricky Lee Jimenez before 1987.

     Brenda Sue Bagwell was born on 29 August 1957 in Miami County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Frank Burton Bagwell and Thelma Gladys Gaines. As of 4 February 1985,her married name was Baker. Brenda Sue Bagwell married Robert Edward Baker on 4 February 1985 at Miami County, Ohio. Brenda Sue Bagwell died on 12 August 2014 in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, at age 56


Brenda Sue Baker, age 56, of Arcanum, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville.

She was born August 29, 1957 in Miami County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Thelma (Gaines) Bagwell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Bagwell.

Brenda attended the Family of God Church in Arcanum. She was faithful, caring and devoted to her family and friends. She will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Baker whom she married February 4, 1985; a son, Christopher (Stacie Reier) Baker of Greenville; step-daughter Angela (Thom Spurlock) of Greenville; three grandchildren, Swayze Baker, Zachary Baker and Michael Johnson, Jr; three sisters, Ethel Bagwell of Troy, Ohio, Mary Bagwell of Piqua, Ohio and Olive Critzer of Weyers Cave, Virginia; and one half sister, Virginia Moorman of Minster, Ohio.

Services will be held at 12pm, Monday, August 18, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Dr. Joe LeMaster officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10am until the time of the service at the funeral home.


She was buried at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Darke County, Ohio.