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     Sylvia Paulette Bagwell was born on 23 February 1945 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Roy Bagwell and Eula Viola Graham. As of after 1963,her married name was Patterson. Sylvia Paulette Bagwell married Ray Patterson after 1963. Sylvia Paulette Bagwell died on 26 August 2020 in Adams, Robertson County, Tennessee, at age 75

Sylvia "Paulette" Patterson, age 75, of Adams, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Paulette was born February 23, 1945, in Clarksville, TN, to the late Roy Bagwell and Viola Graham Bagwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray Patterson.

Mrs. Patterson was a member of Living Hope Baptist Church. She retired from Acme Boot and sold produce at the farmer's market at L&N Train Station.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 29, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Madewell officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, August 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, and Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.

Paulette is survived by two sons, Timothy (Donna) Patterson and Michael (Frankie) Patterson; brother, Gordon Bagwell; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Brian Patterson, Matt Patterson, Jacob Taylor, Ben Patterson, Stephen Bennett, James McKee, and Jonathan Bradley.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.

She was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Ray Patterson married Sylvia Paulette Bagwell, daughter of James Roy Bagwell and Eula Viola Graham, after 1963.

     Murray Thomas Bagwell is the son of Murray Issac Bagwell and Irma Sykes. Murray Thomas Bagwell married Rebecca Jane Abernathy before 1970.

     Rebecca Jane Abernathy married Murray Thomas Bagwell, son of Murray Issac Bagwell and Irma Sykes, before 1970.

     Jeffrey Dwayne Bagwell died on 11 October 1970 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was born on 11 October 1970 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was the son of Murray Thomas Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Abernathy. Jeffrey Dwayne Bagwell was buried at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Scott Thomas Bagwell is the son of Murray Thomas Bagwell and Rebecca Jane Abernathy. Scott Thomas Bagwell married Jodie Lynn Bagwell, daughter of Earnest David Bagwell and Juanita Stanley, on 27 January 1996 at Sango United Methodist Church, Clarksville, Tennessee.

     Charlie Lieding married Sandra Kay Bagwell, daughter of Murray Issac Bagwell and Irma Sykes, after 1965.

     Gary Weaver married Sherry Sue Bagwell, daughter of Murray Issac Bagwell and Irma Sykes, after 1972.

     Richard Lee Bagwell is the son of James Alvis Bagwell and Lois Cothram. Richard Lee Bagwell married Susan Rice before 1962.

     Paula Bagwell is the daughter of James Alvis Bagwell and Lois Cothram. Paula Bagwell married (?) Brandon after 1957.

     (?) Brandon married Paula Bagwell, daughter of James Alvis Bagwell and Lois Cothram, after 1957.

     Barbara A. Heath was born on 10 May 1928. As of 9 August 1953,her married name was Bagwell. She married Richard Spencer Bagwell, son of Jesse Spencer Bagwell and Christena Brown, on 9 August 1953. Barbara A. Heath died on 29 November 2024 at age 96


Barbara A. Bagwell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and educator, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024 at the age of 96. Born on May 10, 1928, Barbara grew up with a passion for learning and helping others. She pursued her education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL, where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to earn a Master’s in Education from the University of Chicago at the age of 40. On August 9, 1953, Barbara married the love of her life, Richard S. Bagwell. Together, they shared 51 wonderful years of marriage until Richard’s passing on August 10, 2004. Barbara’s life was centered on her family, education, and faith, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.

Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard, and her daughter, Maureen Leah Miller, who passed away on January 11, 2020. Maureen was married to Gary Miller of Chicago, IL. Barbara is survived by her son, John Alan Bagwell, and his wife, Bonnie (Simpson) Bagwell, of Alpharetta, GA. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Alex Heath Bagwell and his wife, Nerina (Bernal) Bagwell, of Cumming, GA, and Ellen Ann (Bagwell) Rhodes and her husband, Bryan Michael Rhodes, of Broomfield, CO. Barbara adored her great-grandchildren, Isabella Grace Bagwell and Liam Heath Bagwell, who brought immense joy to her life.

Barbara's legacy as an educator and matriarch will be cherished by all who knew her. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her dedication to learning, and her warm and kind spirit. Barbara loved to dance and enjoyed gardening, reading and visiting with friends.


She was cremated.

     Maureen Leah Bagwell is the daughter of Richard Spencer Bagwell and Barbara A. Heath. Maureen Leah Bagwell married (?) Gilliam after 1973.

     (?) Gilliam married Maureen Leah Bagwell, daughter of Richard Spencer Bagwell and Barbara A. Heath, after 1973.

     John Alan Bagwell is the son of Richard Spencer Bagwell and Barbara A. Heath. John Alan Bagwell married Bonnie Simpson after 1972.

     Bonnie Simpson married John Alan Bagwell, son of Richard Spencer Bagwell and Barbara A. Heath, after 1972.

     (?) Wycoff married Gracie V. Bagwell, daughter of Jesse Spencer Bagwell and Christena Brown, after 1945.

     Jennifer J. Frusetta married Michael Wayne Bagwell, son of Clarence Hoyet Bagwell and Janice Fielder, on 1 September 1984 at San Benito County, California.

     Michael W. Bagwell is the son of (?) Henslee.

     Michael Warren Bagwell is the son of (?) Kellebre.

     Michael Williams Bagwell was born on 22 March 1951 in Bruce, Calhoun County, Mississippi. He was the son of Samuel Percy Bagwell and Hilda Maxine Williams. Michael Williams Bagwell married Helen C. Crawford after 1970. Michael Williams Bagwell married Amelia A. (?) after 1978. Michael Williams Bagwell lived in 1991 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He died on 22 February 2025 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, at age 73


Until days before his passing on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, Michael Williams “Mike” Bagwell, though his body frail and tired, awoke each day with a big “thank you Lord for another day,” showing his spirit was full of grateful appreciation to be able to draw another determined breath every second he was graced on earth.
Mike was born March 22, 1951, in Bruce, Mississippi and resided in Mobile, AL. He is predeceased by his parents, Samuel P. Bagwell and Maxine Williams Bagwell of Philadelphia, MS; sister, Beth Upshaw Vollstedt, Vicksburg MS; brother, Sam L. Bagwell of Philadelphia MS and son, Dustin Reid Bagwell, Prairieville LA.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 47 years, Midge Bagwell, sons, Michael Williams Bagwell, Jr. of Waveland, MS; Chris Bagwell (Jenny) of Owosso, MI; Blake Bagwell (Traci) of Daphne, AL; Brett Bagwell of Mobile, AL and Nathalie Bagwell, widow of son, Dustin Bagwell. One of Mike’s greatest joys was not only being a great father to his five sons, and being involved in their lives, but also being a Papa to grandchildren, Emma and Grace Bagwell, Baton Rouge, LA; Jillian Bagwell, Oxford, Mississippi; Ethan Bagwell (Londyn Brown) of Prairieville, LA; Sam Bagwell, of Grand Bay, AL; and Christopher Bagwell, Jr., Owosso, MI. He is also survived by his nephew, Shane (Susan) Upshaw of Vicksburg, MS; and niece, Kim Upshaw.
Mike graduated from Yazoo City High School, Yazoo City, MS in 1969 and was recruited by many universities for his athletic prowess and leadership on and off the football field and received many collegiate offers. However, Mike’s love for Ole Miss won out, and in 1969, he signed his letter of intent to play for the Ole Miss Rebels under Coach Johnny Vaught. He loved all things Ole Miss and was a lifetime member of the M Club and the Ole Miss Alumni Association. His loyalty to Ole Miss Football, athletics, academics and the university carried over to his children and grandchildren who enjoyed the Grove and attending games with him.
Mike was a lifetime railroader. With degree in hand, he started as a laborer with Illinois Central Gulf (CN). He was quickly recognized for his ability to lead and rose through the ranks. While a Supervisor with ICG in Mississippi, he was moved to Illinois and Kentucky overseeing more territory. In 1986 he was offered a job as General Manager of Mississippi Export Railroad, Moss Point, MS and was later promoted to Vice President-General Manager and President of MSE Services. He raised his family in the East Central Community, and became deeply involved in the community of Hurley, his children’s sports, coaching and sponsoring teams, his church and all of Jackson County where he served on the Board of Directors of organizations such as the United Way and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Moss Point Rotary Club, where he served as President and was elected Rotarian of the year and Paul Harris Fellow. In 1990, Mike was selected Outstanding Male Citizen of Jackson County and in 1993 was appointed to the Singing River Hospital Board. He served as a member, Vice President and from 1998 to 2001, as President of the Board of Singing River Hospital. In 2002, Mike was sought out for the purchase and success of railroads such as Wallowa Union Railroad in Oregon and Great Lakes Central Railroad in Michigan. After the completion of the purchase of Great Lakes Central Railroad, Mike stayed on to finish out his railroad career as President and CEO. After mentoring his son Chris for many years, he made the transition into retirement while leaving Chris to continue the Bagwell railroad legacy.
During retirement, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and time with friends and family. A large portion of his weekends were spent at his happy place in Oxford Mississippi attending Ole Miss sports, most notably with his wife Midge by his side.
The family would like to offer sincere appreciation to Dr. Ian Lyn, cardiac surgeon, Dr. Mark Campbell, cardiologist, Drs. Brent Hardin and Andrew Gowdy, Urology, Nurse Practitioner, Lisa Clark, and the Intensive Care nurses and 5th floor Cardiac nurses at Baptist Hospital in Oxford, MS, who took such wonderful care of Mike, as well as Dr. Jack Winters and Dr. Ross Straughn at LCMC, New Orleans, LA and Dr. Kenneth Burnham, Mobile AL. Many thanks to so many of Mike’s classmates and friends from Holly Springs, Yazoo City and Oxford, for the many calls, prayers and visits, we love and appreciate you. To special friends, Amzi Sherling, Dustin and Valerie Matthews, Mary Ann and Bryan Harger, Jason and Shelly Ryals, South Coast Church and the South Coast Prayer Team a heartfelt thank you for your continued love and support, visits, meals, prayer vigils with the family and support of our family during this difficult season.
The family would further like to express their gratitude to SAAD’s hospice care team for their compassion and support during Mike's final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or South Coast Church, 9050 Jeff Hamilton Road, Mobile, AL.
A celebration of life for Mike will be held at the Serentiy Event Center, 8691 Old Pascagoula Road, Theodore, AL on Saturday, March 1, 2025, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. and service to begin at 2:00 p.m.


He was buried at Serenity Memorial Gardens, Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama.

     Raymond Arbie Bagwell was born on 29 March 1912 in Lorraine, Mitchell County, Texas. He was the son of Arbie Ishom Bagwell and Eddie Everline Mooty. Raymond Arbie Bagwell married Lois Irene Smith on 14 May 1938 at Irion County, Texas. Raymond Arbie Bagwell died on 24 March 1986 in Runnels County, Texas, at age 73. He was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas.

     Lois Irene Smith was born on 28 January 1914 in Texas. As of 14 May 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Raymond Arbie Bagwell, son of Arbie Ishom Bagwell and Eddie Everline Mooty, on 14 May 1938 at Irion County, Texas. Lois Irene Smith died on 2 June 1991 in Runnels County, Texas, at age 77. She was buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas.

     Benny Ray Bagwell was born on 21 January 1939 in Taylor County, Texas. He was the son of Raymond Arbie Bagwell and Lois Irene Smith. Benny Ray Bagwell died on 18 March 1939 in McCamey, Upton County, Texas. He was buried at Bradshaw Cemetery, Bradshaw, Taylor County, Texas.

     Grace Marie Bagwell was born on 4 January 1922 in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas. She was the daughter of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood. As of 13 July 1951,her married name was Holland. Grace Marie Bagwell married Dudley Howard Holland on 13 July 1951 at Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico. Grace Marie Bagwell died on 1 February 1999 in Marble Falls, Burnet County, Texas, at age 77. She was buried at Fairland Cemetery, Marble Falls, Burnet County, Texas.

     Dudley Howard Holland was born on 4 December 1919 in Burnet County, Texas. He married Grace Marie Bagwell, daughter of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood, on 13 July 1951 at Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico. Dudley Howard Holland died on 1 February 2013 in Burnet County, Texas, at age 93.

     Jim Aubrey Bagwell was born on 3 May 1927 in Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas. He was the son of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood. Jim Aubrey Bagwell married Edwyna Byrl Pugh on 21 June 1947 at Deaf Smith County, Texas.¹ Jim Aubrey Bagwell died on 5 November 2020 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, at age 93


Jim J.A. “Jim” Bagwell, 93, died Nov. 5, 2020, in Colorado Springs.

He was born May 3, 1927, near Dimmitt, Texas, to Jim and Robertha (Wood) Bagwell.

He spent his early school years at the Bethel Community school and then attended junior high and high school in Dimmitt where he played football during his senior year.

In 1944 the family moved to a ranch near Amistad, New Mexico.

He attended college at West Texas State College in Canyon, where he met Edwyna Pugh.

During college he rode a motorcycle and learned to fly small planes.

One of his favorite stories was about flying Edwyna to visit her parents and taking off in a strong wind storm.

The Bagwells were married on June 21, 1947, and were married 73 years.

While at Amistad, he farmed and ranched, taught school, and did custom combining in Texas and Oklahoma.

All three of the couple’s daughters were born in New Mexico.

In 1960 they moved to the San Luis Valley where Mr. Bagwell and his dad ranched.

He belonged to the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and served on the Salida Hospital Board.

He enjoyed hunting and took a week-long trip into the mountains each fall with his cousin Bob Williams and others to hunt elk.

For several years he was a member of the Saguache School Board. Twice, when the school needed a new school bus, the board sent him to Indiana to pick it up.

The family went with him by train and then came home in the school bus. Those were great adventures and some of our favorite family memories.

In 1970 they sold the ranch at Villa Grove, moved to Poncha Springs, Colorado, and bought a KOA Campground south of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Going from farming/ranching and working with cattle to running a campground and dealing with tourists was quite a change.

They made a very successful business of the campground, which they ran for 21 years.

He kept the campground open through hunting season and had great opportunities for more hunting stories.

The Bagwells made many friends during those years, in Jackson Hole and with campers who stayed there year after year.

After they sold the campground, they retired to Poncha Springs.

For several years, they spent summers in their RV back up at the campground in Wyoming, and they were also able to do a fair amount of traveling.

They took a high school reunion trip with Mr. Bagwell’s class from Dimmitt to Branson, Missouri, and he thoroughly enjoyed his old classmates again.

In 2016 Mr. and Mrs Bagwell moved to The Bridge assisted living facility in Colorado Springs.

Friends and family said he was a devoted family man and there was nothing more important to him than taking care of his family, not only his immediate family but his parents, brother and sisters, nieces and nephews, and Edwyna’s parents.

They said he was well-respected and well-loved, and he will be greatly missed by many.

Mr. Bagwell was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; sisters Christine Bell and Grace Marie Holland; and a grandson Brian Stillings.

Survivors include his daughters Mary Lynn (Glen) Stillings of Del Norte, Karen Bagwell (Mark Holdrege) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Barbara Bagwell of Colorado Springs; granddaughter Carol Stillings of Colorado Springs; brother Robert Bagwell of Hazlehurst, Mississippi; sister LaTrelle Bagwell of Marble Falls, Texas; nieces; nephews; and numerous cousins.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 13, 2020 at the Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dimmitt, Texas.


He was buried on 13 November 2020 at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.

     Edwyna Byrl Pugh was born on 11 July 1926 in Graham, Young County, Texas.¹ As of 21 June 1947,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jim Aubrey Bagwell, son of James E. Bagwell and Ola Robertha Wood, on 21 June 1947 at Deaf Smith County, Texas.¹ Edwyna Byrl Pugh died on 22 August 2020 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, at age 94


Edwyna Bagwell, 94, passed away August 22, 2020, in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born July 11, 1926, in Graham, Texas, to Alex and Winnie (Lisle) Pugh. She grew up in various Phillips Oil company towns in the Graham area. Her dad was later transferred to Sanford in the Texas Panhandle, and Edwyna graduated from high school at Phillips.

She received a Business Administration degree from West Texas State College in Canyon, where she met J.A. Bagwell. They eloped to Amarillo and were married 73 years. They farmed and ranched at Amistad, New Mexico, and Edwyna taught school there for a few years. All three of their daughters were born in New Mexico.

In 1960 they moved to the San Luis Valley in Colorado where J.A. and his dad ranched. Edwyna always said those years were some of the happiest of her life. In 1970 they sold the ranch at Villa Grove, moved to Poncha Springs, Colorado, and bought a KOA Campground south of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. They ran the campground seasonally for 21 years and made numerous life-long friends to add to the ones they already had.

After they sold the campground, they retired to Poncha Springs, where Edwyna was a member of the Salida Church of Christ. In 2006 J.A. and Edwyna, along with their daughters and granddaughter, visited Ireland to celebrate Edwyna’s 80th birthday. The trip was a highlight for the whole family, and J.A. and Edwyna talked about it often in the following years.

Edwyna was a smart, independent woman and also the ultimate nurturer. (She could drive a loaded grain truck with a baby and a 4-year-old on the seat beside her!) She grew up around a large extended family that she loved dearly and remained close to her entire life. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a dedicated friend, wonderful cook, and a great hostess. The girls’ friends often said how comfortable and welcome they felt in the Bagwell home. She sewed clothes for herself and her family, making Western shirts for J.A. and mending dozens of pairs of Levis for him. She also had jobs outside the home at various times. When they ran the campground, she became a full partner in the business, keeping the books and performing many other tasks around the campground, along with making three meals a day for family and employees. Despite all the hard work over the years, she was a fun person who loved to laugh. Family get-togethers always turned to telling funny family stories.

In 2016 she and J.A. moved to The Bridge assisted living facility in Colorado Springs. She was happy to be close to her youngest daughter, Barbara, as well as her granddaughter, Carol. She made several good friends and loved playing Bingo with them.

Edwyna is survived by her husband J.A. of Colorado Springs; daughters Mary Lynn (Glen) Stillings of Del Norte, Colorado, Karen Bagwell (Mark Holdrege) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Barbara Bagwell of Colorado Springs; granddaughter Carol Stillings of Colorado Springs; brother-in-law Robert Bagwell of Hazlehurst, Mississippi; sister-in-law LaTrelle Bagwell of Marble Falls, Texas; first cousins Glen Lisle Jr., Janice Keeth, George F. Lisle, and Sandra White; and nieces, nephews, and numerous distant cousins.

Edwyna was predeceased by her parents, her sister Hallie Wanda Williams, and her grandson Brian Stillings.

She will be missed by many, and we wait with hope for our reunion with her in Heaven.

There will be no service at this time. Colonial Funeral Home in Dimmitt, Texas, is handling arrangements, and burial will be in Castro Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dimmitt.

Cards may be sent to J.A, c/o Carol Stillings, 5606 Oro Grande Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918, and memorial contributions may be made to the Gooseneck Cemetery in Graham, Texas, or Feeding America.

Gooseneck Cemetery Association
P.O. Box 403
Newcastle, TX 76372

Feeding America.¹


She was buried at Castro Memorial Gardens, Dimmitt, Castro County, Texas.¹