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     Paul Ebron Bagwell was born on 16 April 1934 in Carnesville, Georgia. He was the son of Daniel Lee Bagwell and Mattie Sue Childs. Paul Ebron Bagwell married Joyce Alice Irvin before 1956. Paul Ebron Bagwell married Joanne M. (?) before April 1960 at Dade County, Florida. Paul Ebron Bagwell and Joanne M. (?) were divorced in April 1960 at Dade County, Florida. Paul Ebron Bagwell married Patricia Moyers on 23 November 1960 at San Diego County, California. Paul Ebron Bagwell and Patricia Moyers were divorced on 24 April 1972 at Miami-Dade County, Florida. Paul Ebron Bagwell married Patricia Moyers on 5 December 1972 at Miami-Dade County, Florida. Paul Ebron Bagwell married Loretta Shafer on 9 August 1974 at Broward County, Florida. Paul Ebron Bagwell died on 15 September 1989 at age 55. He was buried at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia.

     Mary Russell Bagwell was born on 22 June 1937 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Daniel Lee Bagwell and Mattie Sue Childs. As of after 1950,her married name was Dills. Mary Russell Bagwell married John Floyd Dills Jr. after 1950. Mary Russell Bagwell and John Floyd Dills Jr. were divorced on 28 October 1958 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. Mary Russell Bagwell died on 16 March 2004 in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 66. She was buried at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina.

     John Floyd Dills Jr. was born on 1 July 1933. He married Mary Russell Bagwell, daughter of Daniel Lee Bagwell and Mattie Sue Childs, after 1950. John Floyd Dills Jr. and Mary Russell Bagwell were divorced on 28 October 1958 at Buncombe County, North Carolina. John Floyd Dills Jr. died on 4 October 2019 at age 86.

     Dwight David Bagwell Sr. was born on 24 January 1950. He was the son of Ralph David Bagwell and Mary Anne Beggs. Dwight David Bagwell Sr. married Charlene Houghton after 1970. Dwight David Bagwell Sr. died on 24 March 2015 at age 65

Dwight D. Bagwell, Sr.

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Tuesday, March 24, 2015, Mr. Dwight D. Bagwell, Sr., 65, loving husband to Charlene Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell was a native of Carnesville, GA but has lived in Augusta for the last 57 years. He was President of Bagwell Insurance Services.

A true southern gentleman, Dwight could most often be found spending time with his friends and family. Whether hosting casual gatherings at the lake, traveling on fishing trips with his best buddies, or cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, he was the happiest around those he loved. A dedicated husband and father to his family, and a loyal friend to many, he will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

Family members in addition to his wife include his sons: David Bagwell and wife Blair, Brad Bagwell and wife Elizabeth; daughter: Brittany Bagwell and special friend Damien Merk; mother: Anne Bagwell; and a host of other loving family members. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph D. Bagwell.

Dwight was President of the student body at South Georgia College, a member of Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority from 1977-1986, Chairman of the Young Insurance Agents of Georgia from 1984-1985, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 1986-1990, Inaugural Leadership Class for Columbia County in 1987, Chairman of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce in 1989.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Warren Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Dillard and Rev. Sonny Jones officiating. Burial followed in Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.


He was buried at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia.

     Mary Anne Beggs was born on 26 September 1932 in Carnesville, Georgia. As of before 1949,her married name was Bagwell. She married Ralph David Bagwell, son of Daniel Lee Bagwell and Mattie Sue Childs, before 1949. Mary Anne Beggs died on 8 May 2022 at age 89


Mrs. Mary Anne Beggs Bagwell, 89, loving wife of the late Ralph David Bagwell, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

She was born September 26, 1932, in Carnesville, GA to the late Rufus Fred and Wilna Beard Beggs. Mary Ann was a member of Pineview Baptist Church.

Mary Anne was a devoted wife and mother, and Grandmother. She deeply loved her family and friends. She always enjoyed serving them a home cooked meal. She worked part time in the family insurance business. She loved to spend her weekends with family and friends, traveling, or bargain shopping.

Mary Anne was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Ralph; three brothers, Will Beggs, Bobby Beggs, and Johnnie Heywood Beggs; two sisters, Jeanette Hebbard and Rosena Garrison; and her beloved son, Dwight David Bagwell, Sr.

She is survived by her daughter in law, Charlene Bagwell; three grandchildren, Dwight David Bagwell Jr. (Blair) of Evans, Bradley Jackson Bagwell (Elizabeth) of Lincolnton, and Brittany Marie Bagwell of Martinez; and four great-grandchildren, Alexandria Ayers Bagwell, Mary Baker Bagwell, Annsleigh Abigail Bagwell, and Dwight David Bagwell III (Tripp).

Graveside services will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, 4501 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown, GA 30813. The family will receive friends graveside one hour prior to service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pineview Baptist Church, 119 Pleasant Home Road, Augusta, GA 30907; and Golden Harvest Food Bank, 3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.


She was buried on 12 May 2022 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, Grovertown, Georgia.

     Charlene Houghton married Dwight David Bagwell Sr., son of Ralph David Bagwell and Mary Anne Beggs, after 1970.

     Dwight David Bagwell Jr. is the son of Dwight David Bagwell Sr. and Charlene Houghton. Dwight David Bagwell Jr. married Kimberly Blair Baker on 24 June 2012 at Augusta, Georgia.

     Bradley Jackson Bagwell is the son of Dwight David Bagwell Sr. and Charlene Houghton. Bradley Jackson Bagwell married Elizabeth Kay Aycock on 9 June 2013 at Augusta, Georgia.

     Brittany Bagwell is the daughter of Dwight David Bagwell Sr. and Charlene Houghton.

     Kimberly Blair Baker married Dwight David Bagwell Jr., son of Dwight David Bagwell Sr. and Charlene Houghton, on 24 June 2012 at Augusta, Georgia.

     Nancy Herrmann married Dale Bagwell, son of Morris Bagwell and Juanita Orene Pierce, on 17 October 1964 at Trinity Methodist Church, Madison, Nebraska.

     Vicki Bagwell is the daughter of Dale Bagwell and Nancy Herrmann. Vicki Bagwell married Mark Dehne after 1984.

     Mark Dehne married Vicki Bagwell, daughter of Dale Bagwell and Nancy Herrmann, after 1984.

     Douglas Bagwell is the son of Dale Bagwell and Nancy Herrmann. Douglas Bagwell married Janell (?) after 1984.

     Janell (?) married Douglas Bagwell, son of Dale Bagwell and Nancy Herrmann, after 1984.

     Edythe Belle Rawlings was born on 18 October 1898 in Marion County, Kentucky.¹ As of 15 July 1916,her married name was Dorsey. She married James Arthur Dorsey on 15 July 1916 at Clark County, Indiana. As of 8 November 1931,her married name was Bagwell. Edythe Belle Rawlings married John Hugh "John Boy" Bagwell, son of John J. Bagwell and Eva Alice Rollins, on 8 November 1931 at Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. Edythe Belle Rawlings died on 14 September 1971 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 72. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹

     James Arthur Dorsey was born circa 1900 in Kentucky. He married Edythe Belle Rawlings on 15 July 1916 at Clark County, Indiana. James Arthur Dorsey died on 7 December 2005.

     Roy Ansel Bandy married Flossie Bagwell, daughter of John J. Bagwell and Eva Alice Rollins, before 1930.

     Edward Dauley married Mary Ruth Lloyd on 4 June 1937 at Humphreys County, Tennessee.

     Sylvia May Bagwell was born on 5 February 1946 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of William Looper Bagwell and Mary Ruth Lloyd. As of after 1965,her married name was Biggerstaff. Sylvia May Bagwell married Larry Tim Biggerstaff after 1965. Sylvia May Bagwell died on 28 February 2000 at age 54

She was daughter of Mary Ruth Bagwell and the late William L. Bagwell and ex-wife of Larry Tim Biggerstaff. She was mother of a son, Jason Lloyd. She was a partner in the Hill and Thompson, Magid and Co., inc., brokerage firm in New York.

COURIER JOURNAL OBITUARY – 03/02/2000
Sylvia May Biggerstaff, 54, formerly of Louisville, died Monday in New York City. She was the former Sylvia Bagwell, a native of Nashville, Tenn., and a retired social worker. Survivors: a son, Jason Lloyd; her mother, Mary Ruth Bagwell; and sisters Joyce B. Carlisle and Loyce B. Keough. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Saturday, Cave Hill. Visitation: Carlisle residence, 2409 Cherokee Parkway, 1-2:45 p.m. Saturday. Arrangements: Pearson's. Memorial gifts: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc., 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1610, New York, NY 10119-0165.

She was buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

     Larry Tim Biggerstaff married Sylvia May Bagwell, daughter of William Looper Bagwell and Mary Ruth Lloyd, after 1965.

     James Andrew Morgan was born on 15 April 1903 in Leon, Texas. He married Minnie Mae Bagwell, daughter of John Augusta Bagwell and Amanda "Mandy" Rasco, on 29 April 1944 at Harris County, Texas. James Andrew Morgan died on 25 January 1968 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 64.

     Lia Mae Carr was born circa 1918 in Alabama. As of 11 February 1936,her married name was Bagwell. She married Roland Carl Bagwell, son of John Augusta Bagwell and Amanda "Mandy" Rasco, on 11 February 1936 at Madison, Texas. Lia Mae Carr died on 25 December 1999.

     Lois Bagwell is the daughter of Roland Carl Bagwell and Lia Mae Carr.

     Richard C. Bagwell is the son of Roland Carl Bagwell and Lia Mae Carr.

     Anthony Wade Rector was born on 19 September 1952 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. He married Judy Ellen Bagwell, daughter of Norman Paskins Bagwell and Marjorie Edith Burns, on 9 May 1973 at Witchita, Texas. Anthony Wade Rector died on 19 November 1987 in Dallas, Collin County, Texas, at age 35.

     Nancy Idell Ledingham married William Woodrow Hoyle on 22 January 1971 at Santa Rosa County, Florida. Nancy Idell Ledingham married Richard Gerald Jowers on 26 November 1982 at Escambia County, Florida. Nancy Idell Ledingham and Richard Gerald Jowers were divorced on 7 April 1987 at Gadsden County, Florida. Nancy Idell Ledingham married Sammy Gwin Bagwell, son of Robert J. Bagwell and Charlene Pearl Proctor, on 28 May 1994 at Pensacola, Florida.

     Cheryl (?) married Shannon Eugene Bagwell, son of Sammy Gwin Bagwell and Sharon (?), after 1992.

     Shanna Bagwell is the daughter of Shannon Eugene Bagwell and Cheryl (?)

     Lewis Middleton Bagwell was born on 1 February 1878 in Banner, Calhoun County, Mississippi. He was the son of Thomas Howard Bagwell and Nancy Elizabeth Whitt. Lewis Middleton Bagwell died on 7 September 1879 in Banner, Calhoun County, Mississippi, at age 1.