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     Gladys Victoria Taylor was born on 20 December 1937 in Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia. As of after 1956,her married name was Bagwell. She married Charles Edward Bagwell, son of Julius Raymond Bagwell and Mary Magdalene Stevens, after 1956. Gladys Victoria Taylor died on 25 January 2006 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Virginia, at age 68

Gladys V. Taylor Bagwell, 68, wife of the late Charlie Bagwell Sr. and a resident of Melfa, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox. Born in Onancock, (Mt. Nebo), Mrs. Bagwell was the daughter of the late Addie Madre and Walter Taylor Sr. She was a laborer and a member of Gaskins Chapel A.M.E. Church, Savageville. A funeral service was held at Gaskins Chapel A.M.E. Church on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Oretha Cross officiated. Interment was in Gaskins Chapel Cemetery, Savageville. Mrs. Bagwell is survived by sons, Michael, Gregory, Wayne, Charlie Jr., Bryant and Tracy Bagwell; daughters, Marguerite Weeks, Margaret Ann Davis, Mary and Tanisha Bagwell; brothers, Wayne and Walter Taylor Jr; sisters, Barbara Tindley, Marie Garris, Judy Sturgis, Norma Drummond, Asia Nock and Brenda Walker; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Cooper & Humbles Funeral Co., Accomac.

Obituary, Eastern Shore News, February 1, 2006.

She was buried at Gaskins Chapel AME Church Cemet?ery, Savageville, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Michael Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Gregory Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Wayne Alphonso Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Charles Edward Bagwell Jr. is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Bryant O'Neal Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor. Bryant O'Neal Bagwell married Joyce Ann Hinmon on 6 June 1988 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Tracy Bagwell is the son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Marguerite Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Margaret Ann Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Mary Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Tanisha Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor.

     Joyce Ann Hinmon married Bryant O'Neal Bagwell, son of Charles Edward Bagwell and Gladys Victoria Taylor, on 6 June 1988 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell was born on 31 August 1932. He was the son of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson. He served as a CPL in the US Army during the Korean War. Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell married Dorothy Marie Finney before 1956. Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell died on 8 January 2000 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Virginia, at age 67. He was buried on 15 January 2000 at Mount Nebo Church Cemetery, Mount Nebo, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Luetta Bagwell is the daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson. Luetta Bagwell married Jerry J. Pritchett after 1953.

     Annie Sue Bagwell is the daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson.

     John Lee Bagwell was born on 16 December 1938 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of George Plez Bagwell and Roberta Kellam. John Lee Bagwell married Sandra Uncles after 1956. John Lee Bagwell died on 28 February 2009 in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 70.

     Joseph Hughes married Ida Mae Bagwell, daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson, after 1938.

     Mary Bagwell is the daughter of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson.

     Sherri Len Fletcher married Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell Jr., son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney, on 12 March 1993 at Accomack County, Virginia. Sherri Len Fletcher and Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell Jr. were divorced on 25 February 2010 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Dorothy Marie Finney married Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell, son of George Plez Bagwell and Racilla Robinson, before 1956.

     Michael Anthony Bagwell is the son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Michael Anthony Bagwell married Keva Desiree Taylor on 25 August 1983.

     Keva Desiree Taylor married Michael Anthony Bagwell, son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney, on 25 August 1983.

     Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell was born on 21 August 1956 in Onancock, Virginia. He was the son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell married Connie Marie Reid on 21 August 1976. Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell and Connie Marie Reid were divorced on 6 September 1988 at Accomack County, Virginia. Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell married Mary Edwards after 1989. Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell died on 28 June 2015 in Parksley, Virginia, at age 58. He was buried on 4 July 2015 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Onancock, Virginia.

     Mary Edwards married Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell, son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney, after 1989.

     Connie Marie Reid married Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell, son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney, on 21 August 1976. Connie Marie Reid and Kevin Nathaniel Bagwell were divorced on 6 September 1988 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Beverly Ann Bagwell was born on 14 September 1953 in Pennsylvannia. She was the daughter of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Beverly Ann Bagwell married Bruce Eugene Bagwell, son of Ernest Reed Bagwell Jr. and Rosetta Griffin, on 23 June 1987 at Accomack County, Virginia. Beverly Ann Bagwell died before 2024.

     Juanita Bagwell is the daughter of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Juanita Bagwell married (?) Yarrell after 1980.

     Tobitha Thomas Bagwell is the daughter of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Tobitha Thomas Bagwell married Charles Albert Mapp on 13 October 1973 at Cheriton, Northampton County, Virginia. Tobitha Thomas Bagwell married Robert Lee after 1980.

     Robert Bagwell is the son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Robert Bagwell married Sarah (?) after 1977.

     Donald Rogers Bagwell was born on 6 April 1961 in Virginia. He was the son of Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell and Dorothy Marie Finney. Donald Rogers Bagwell married Marga Olivia Rogers on 22 April 1989 at Hampton County, Virginia. Donald Rogers Bagwell married Adeline McTavous on 28 December 2013 at Accomac, Virginia. Donald Rogers Bagwell died on 8 October 2024 in Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Virginia, at age 63


Donald Rogers Bagwell was born to Dorothy Bagwell and the late Thomas Nathaniel Bagwell, Sr. on April 6, 1961. He departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia.

At an early age, Donald was baptized and became a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, where he was part of the youth choir.

Donald received his education in the public schools of Accomack County, Virginia. He was a graduate of Onancock High School, Onancock, Virginia. He also graduated from the electronics program at the Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa, Virginia. He later became a Commercial Pilot Airplane Single & Multi Engine Land Instrument Airplane rated pilot. This is where his passion for aviation and software development began.

Donald, affectionately referred to by his family and close friends as “Duck” or “Don” by his colleagues and friends, worked at NASA, Wallops Island, Virginia for several years. He then relocated to the Hampton Roads area and worked at the Newport News Shipyard. Donald then re-started his career at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. where he worked for 33 years until he retired. Donald traveled the world while working for NASA Langley, visiting countries such as Australia, China, England, Brazil, and Japan, sometimes visiting some of those countries more than once. As a result of his travels, he made valuable contributions as a member of numerous working teams that received notable awards for their NASA achievements, providing weather-dependent, dynamic wake vortex spacing criteria to improve airport capacity safely. Thus, allowing the public to fly safer and quickly reach destinations.

Along with his passion for aviation and software development, he also loved roller skating and martial arts, Shorin Ryu style, to be specific. Tutored by his mentor…the late Franklin Hargrove, Donald trained and taught many students as he worked his way to earning a third-degree black belt. As part of his grand opening ceremony for his karate studio, he broke 10 stacked blocks of ice using his bare hand!

Donald loved sharing his knowledge and piloting experience with students, aeronautic clubs, colleges/universities, and other community forums. He was involved with various projects that helped schools and colleges improve their technology utilization. Donald was very proud of his involvement in ensuring the Tuskegee Airmen received the recognition they earned and deserved, serving first as chair of the Tuskegee Airmen Tidewater Chapter Youth Program, and subsequently as a leading member of the Youth Aviation Committee of the National Tuskegee Airmen Association. On any given day, you could find Donald at an airport talking with fellow pilots or flying his family members, friends and clients.

Donald was beloved by family, friends, and colleagues, always providing help, friendship, and

wisdom. He had a rare gift of connecting with people, putting them at ease no matter what the

situation was. Most importantly, he was a man of God; never boastful, or contentious. Donald was joyful to be around with his ever-present kindness and faith. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Donald was preceded in death by his father, Thomas N. Bagwell, Sr., sister Beverly Bagwell and brothers Kevin Bagwell & Thomas N. Bagwell, Jr. He leaves to celebrate his life: his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Bagwell; one daughter, Shannon White, one granddaughter Oliva, two sisters, Tobitha (Robert) Lee of Accomac, VA, and Juanita (Gary) Yarrell of Greenville, NC, two brothers, Robert (Sarah) Bagwell of Newark, DE and Michael (Keva) Bagwell of Chesapeake, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.

Lovingly Submitted,

The Family.