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     Sandra Ates was born on 20 January 1939. She married Billy Troy Bagwell, son of James Coleman Bagwell and Vesta V. Fomby, before 1955. As of before 1955,her married name was Bagwell. Sandra Ates died on 1 April 2022 in West Monroe, Louisiana, at age 83. She was buried on 4 April 2022 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Louisiana.

     Kevin Bagwell was born on 8 September 1963. He was the son of Billy Troy Bagwell and Sandra Ates. Kevin Bagwell died on 4 February 1984 at age 20. He was buried at Hasley Cemetery, Wet Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     Coleman Bagwell married N. E. Page on 8 June 1957 at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     N. E. Page married Coleman Bagwell on 8 June 1957 at Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     Pauline Bagwell was born on 12 May 1939 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of James Coleman Bagwell and Vesta V. Fomby. Pauline Bagwell died on 21 November 1951 at age 12. She was buried at Hasley Cemetery, Wet Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

     Marvin L. Eakins was born on 20 November 1932 in Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma. He married Viola Bagwell, daughter of Moses Bagwell and Effie Evelina King, in 1952. Marvin L. Eakins died on 4 November 2013 in Stinnett, Hutchinson County, Texas, at age 80. He was buried at Stinnett Cemetery, Stinnett, Hutchinson County, Texas.

     Marie Bagwell was born on 16 May 1923 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of William Horace Bagwell and Odessa Mae Hicks. Marie Bagwell died on 27 April 1989 in Martinez, Contra Costa, California, at age 65.

     Dorothy Bagwell was born on 11 September 1925 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of William Horace Bagwell and Odessa Mae Hicks. Dorothy Bagwell died on 11 February 1992 in Contra Costa, California, at age 66.

     Bob Evans Bagwell was born on 4 August 1972 in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. He was the son of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry. Bob Evans Bagwell married Tricia Morris circa 1991. Bob Evans Bagwell died on 6 December 1996 in Neshoba County, Mississippi, at age 24 of an automobile accident. He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Neshoba County, Mississippi.

     Tricia Morris married Bob Evans Bagwell, son of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry, circa 1991.

     Michael Alexander Bagwell is the son of Bob Evans Bagwell and Tricia Morris.

     Brittany Neshay Bagwell is the daughter of Bob Evans Bagwell and Tricia Morris.

     Edward Evans Bagwell was born on 2 September 1939. He married Roberta May Fortenberry before 1972. Edward Evans Bagwell died on 5 January 1975 at age 35. He was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Neshoba County, Mississippi.

     Edward Earnest Bagwell is the son of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry. Edward Earnest Bagwell married Tammy Moudy after 1995.

     Christopher Quinton Bagwell is the son of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry.

     Roberta May Fortenberry was born on 18 July 1950. As of before 1972,her married name was Bagwell. As of before 1972,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward Evans Bagwell before 1972. As of before 1982,her married name was Barrett. Roberta May Fortenberry married David Earnest Barrett before 1982. Roberta May Fortenberry died on 7 September 2013 at age 63. She was buried at Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Neshoba County, Mississippi.

     Rebecca May Bagwell is the daughter of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry. Rebecca May Bagwell married (?) Hillman after 1992.

     (?) Hillman married Rebecca May Bagwell, daughter of Edward Evans Bagwell and Roberta May Fortenberry, after 1992.

     Dustin Lawrence Bagwell is the son of Larry Laurence Bagwell and Susan Jane Bennack. Dustin Lawrence Bagwell married Christina R. Silvers on 22 May 2010 at Kendall County, Texas.

     Susan Jane Bennack married Richard Lee Braden on 4 May 1968 at Bexar County, Texas. Susan Jane Bennack and Richard Lee Braden were divorced on 6 November 1970 at Kerr County, Texas. Susan Jane Bennack married Larry Laurence Bagwell, son of Jesse Tillman Bagwell and Mildred Marion Smith, before 1979.

     Christina R. Silvers married Dustin Lawrence Bagwell, son of Larry Laurence Bagwell and Susan Jane Bennack, on 22 May 2010 at Kendall County, Texas.

     James Homer Bagwell was born on 24 October 1934 in Montague County, Texas. He was the son of James Noble Bagwill and Marie Elizabeth Haney. James Homer Bagwell and Hal Roe Brown were adopted after 1937. James Homer Bagwell died on 18 July 2019 in Rosewell, Chaves County, New Mexico, at age 84


A U.S. Air Force veteran, James Homer Brown, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Roswell, New Mexico.

A viewing will be held at Roswell Fraternal Order of Eagles FOE on Friday, July 26, 2019, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM. Jack Ferguson will be officiating. Interment will follow at General Douglas L. McBride Veterans Cemetery.

On October 24, 1934, James was born to Hal Sr. and Marie Haney Brown in Nocona, Texas.

He graduated from Pecos High School, in Pecos, Texas. James enlisted in the United States Air Force, in Dyess AFB, Texas, on 26 Oct 1954, and he was honorably discharged 25 Oct 1962.

He married Anna Brown on December 2, 1983, in Roswell, New Mexico.

James was an active member of the Roswell Fraternal Order of Eagles FOE, #3187 and First Christian Church of Pecos, Texas and Roswell, New Mexico. He volunteered as a member of Chaves County Fire & EMS Sertoma. After twenty-eight years of dedicated service for the Roswell Fire Department, James retired.

James enjoyed singing karaoke and watching all sports with his friends, no sound needed, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Phillies. They were his favorite teams.

James was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those blessed enough to have known him.

Preceding James in death: his parents, Hal Sr. and Marie Haney Brown; siblings: Delores Marie Brown, Betty Jo Brown Hester, and Kenneth Brown

Those left to cherish memories of James’s are his loving wife, Anna J. Brown; children: Karen Billingsley (Kevin) of Gig Harbor, WA, Delores “Dedee” Stump (Chuck) of Highland’s Ranch, CO, Derek Brown of Federal Way, WA; grandchildren: Raegan Stump, Catherine Stump; siblings: Hal Brown (Johnnie) of Orange, TX, Seth Brown (Gail) of White, GA, Joy Ray (Carroll) of Raymondville, TX; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Marvin Carter, Jeff Smith, Stephen Eaton, Corky Hare, Kevin Billingsley, Chuck Stump, and Paul Mason.

Chosen to serve as honorary pallbearers are David Males, his “Bean Boys Gang,” “Eagle” brothers and sisters, and Ramon Martinez.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James’ honor to the Roswell Fireman Fund, Chaves County Veterans, or your favorite charity.

James’ family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to ENMMC-Roswell and Encompass Home Health & Hospice, especially Jimmie Turner.


He was buried at General Douglas L. McBride Roswell Vet. Cemetery, Rosewell, Chaves County, New Mexico.

     Charline Lee Boese married James Leroy "Blackie" Bagwell, son of James Ezmer (Red) Bagwell and Lida L. Love, before 1960.

     Scott Leroy Bagwell is the son of James Leroy "Blackie" Bagwell and Charline Lee Boese.

     Barbara A. Butner married Claude Lee Bagwell, son of Milton Wyatt Bagwell and Wanda Earlene Johnson, on 4 May 1985 at Harris County, Texas. Barbara A. Butner and Claude Lee Bagwell were divorced on 21 November 1996 at Lake County, Florida.

     Cheryl K. Bennett married Martin Langford Bagwell, son of Vardie Daniel Bagwell and Cascyle "Nellie" Thurston, on 20 March 1982 at Palo Pinto County, Texas.

     Johnny Robert Bagwell is the son of Juanita Burns. Johnny Robert Bagwell married Thelma Sue Burns on 23 January 1954 at Dallas, Texas.

     Thelma Sue Burns married Johnny Robert Bagwell, son of Juanita Burns, on 23 January 1954 at Dallas, Texas.

     Larry Robert Bagwell was born on 20 November 1954 in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of Johnny Robert Bagwell and Thelma Sue Burns. Larry Robert Bagwell died on 4 January 2014 in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, at age 59

Larry Robert Bagwell, 59, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Kaufman, Texas. Larry was born on November 20, 1954 to Johnny and Sue Bagwell in Dallas, Texas.

Larry work worked for several years as a custodian at the Terrell State Hospital in Terrell, Texas.

Larry is preceded in death by his mother, Sue Burns Lewis.

He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Shora; his father, Johnny Bagwell; grandmother Juanita Burns; uncles, Billy Ray Burns and his wife Patricia, Jimmie Bagwell and Ronald Bagwell; aunt, Helen Parker and her husband John; cousins, Debie Chisum and her husband Tim, Ryan Chisum and Kyle Burns; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. the same day, also at the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow the service at College Mound Cemetery.

He was buried at College Mound Cemetery, Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas.

     Shannon Hansard Bagwell is the daughter of Larry Robert Bagwell.