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     Ora Marvel Cook married Lillian Maxine Bagwell, daughter of George Franklin Bagwell and Almeda Jane McCallister, on 6 June 1941 at Grant County, Indiana.

     Roberta Faye Duncan was born circa 1935 in Wise County, Virginia. As of 1 September 1958,her married name was Bagwell. She married David Bagwell, son of Richard Stockton Bagwell and Laura Jourolmon, on 1 September 1958 at Knoxville, Tennessee. Roberta Faye Duncan died on 17 April 1994 in Johnson City, Tennessee.

     David Bagwell Jr. is the son of David Bagwell and Roberta Faye Duncan.

     Andrew Hendley Bagwell is the son of David Bagwell and Roberta Faye Duncan.

     William H. Cobb married Ada Bagwell, daughter of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson, in 1889 at Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     (?) Unknown married Cornelia Bagwell, daughter of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson, in 1890 at Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Alice Bagwell was born in December 1857 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson. As of 1875,her married name was Gardner. Alice Bagwell married Granville Gardner in 1875 at Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Granville Gardner was born in January 1856 in Tennessee. He married Alice Bagwell, daughter of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson, in 1875 at Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Isabella Bagwell was born circa 1859 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Henry Bagwell and Lucy Thompson.

     Randolph Bagwell was also known as Randof Bagwell. He was born on 22 May 1896 in Tennessee. He was the son of Sterling Bagwell and Mary Turnley. Randolph Bagwell died on 10 July 1914 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 18 of Tuberculosis (TB). He was buried on 12 July 1914 at Hickory Point Cemetery, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Mary Bell Bagwell was born on 5 January 1919 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of Finis Bagwell and Mary Burney. Mary Bell Bagwell died on 6 May 1923 in Montgomery County, Tennessee, at age 4 of spinal meningitis. She was buried on 7 May 1923 at Nevell Chapel Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee.

     Bertha Milans married Finis Bagwell, son of Sterling Bagwell and Mary Turnley, in January 1939 at St. Louis, Missouri.

     LaVera Emily Hall was born on 4 May 1917 in Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri. As of 2 January 1938,her married name was Bagwell. She married Joseph Lewis Bagwill, son of Elmer All Buto Bagwell and Susan Elizabeth Murray, on 2 January 1938. LaVera Emily Hall and Joseph Lewis Bagwill lived in 1950 in Mill Creek, Missouri. LaVera Emily Hall died on 20 August 2010 in Syracuse, Morgan County, Missouri, at age 93. She was buried on 24 August 2010 at Akinsville Cemetery, Akinsville, Missouri.

     Patricia Ann Bagwell was also known as Patricia Ann Bagwill. She was born on 18 November 1938 in Princeton, Collin County, Texas. She was the daughter of Joseph Lewis Bagwill and LaVera Emily Hall. As of 12 June 1956,her married name was Schoen. Patricia Ann Bagwell married Januarius Herbert Schoen on 12 June 1956. Patricia Ann Bagwell and Januarius Herbert Schoen lived in 1997 in Sedalia, Missouri. Patricia Ann Bagwell died on 7 April 2008 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri, at age 69.

     Januarius Herbert Schoen was born on 25 January 1928. He married Patricia Ann Bagwell, daughter of Joseph Lewis Bagwill and LaVera Emily Hall, on 12 June 1956. Januarius Herbert Schoen and Patricia Ann Bagwell lived in 1997 in Sedalia, Missouri. Januarius Herbert Schoen died on 18 January 2006 in Otterville, Cooper County, Missouri, at age 77.

     Debra Kay Bagwell died on 19 July 1959 in Bothwell Hospital, Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. She was born on 19 July 1959 in Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri. She was buried on 20 July 1959 at Akinsville Cemetary, West Fortuna, Missouri. She was the daughter of Joseph Lewis Bagwill and LaVera Emily Hall.

     Sharon Nations married Thomas Leroy Bagwell, son of Walter B. Bagwell and Ethel Lee, after 1965.

     Eula Allien Bagwell was born on 31 October 1926 in Butler County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Lee Bagwell and Bertha A. Fields.¹ Eula Allien Bagwell died on 21 April 1930 in Popular Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, at age 3.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Popular Bluff, Butler County, Missouri.¹

     Lorraine Joy Bagwell was born in 1949. She was the daughter of William Powers Bagwell and Catherine Margaret Lennon. Lorraine Joy Bagwell lived in 2011 in Sunnyside, New York. She died on 13 April 2020 in Elmhurst Hospital, Queens, New York,

Lorraine Joy Bagwell seemed to know every detail about every hotel, restaurant and tourist attraction in the city in her job for Qantas Airways. Bagwell, who died April 13 at the age of 71 at Elmhurst Hospital, was devoted to her job, ensuring guests enjoyed their time in New York, her family said. But she also never forgot a birthday, doted over her mother, sister and dog, Jojo, and rarely missed Sunday Mass. Her motto: "Always be kind, no matter what."

Source: https://projects.thecity.nyc/covid-19-deaths/.

     William Powers Bagwell Jr. was also known as Billy Bagwell. He was born on 4 June 1941 in Manhattan, New York City, New York. He was the son of William Powers Bagwell and Catherine Margaret Lennon. William Powers Bagwell Jr. married Honorine B. Dujany in 1979 at Manhattan, New York City, New York. William Powers Bagwell Jr. lived in 2010 in Fairfield, Connecticut. He died on 8 June 2011 in St. Vincent Medical Center, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 70


BAGWELL William "Billy" P. Bagwell, of Fairfield, the beloved husband of Honorine Dujany Bagwell, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in New York, NY to the late William and Catherine Bagwell, he was a Fairfield resident for over twenty years. Billy was a graduate of the City College of New York and a member of the National Society of Pershing Rifles. He was also a lector at the Holy Family Church. Billy had a successful career in sales. He worked for companies such as Pitney Bowes, C.P. Bourg, A.B. Dick, Compugraphics and he was the owner of Convenient Graphics. Billy was a big fan of sports, especially basketball and horse racing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Nicole Bagwell and her fiancé, Christopher Forrester of Wilmington, NC, Christina Bagwell of Fairfield and William Andrew Bagwell currently serving in the United States Navy in Pensacola, FL. He will also be missed by his sisters, Lorraine and Joan Bagwell of Sunnyside, NY; mother-in-law, Mary "Nene" Rhoad Dujany of Bridgeport; sister-in-law, Nannette Dujany Fatigate of Fairfield; nieces, Cathy Hirsch, Kelly-Anne Kellaher and Collette Fatigate; and nephews, Jonathan, Richie and Henri Fatigate and Jimmie Kellaher; and future grandson, Christopher William Forrester. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. directly at Holy Family Church in Fairfield for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private. Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield Center has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 333 Seventh Ave., 17th Fl., New York, NY 10001. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.


He was buried on 10 June 2011 at Holy Family Church, Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

     Joan M. Bagwell is the daughter of William Powers Bagwell and Catherine Margaret Lennon. Joan M. Bagwell married (?) Hirsch after 1962.

     (?) Hirsch married Joan M. Bagwell, daughter of William Powers Bagwell and Catherine Margaret Lennon, after 1962.

     Honorine B. Dujany married William Powers Bagwell Jr., son of William Powers Bagwell and Catherine Margaret Lennon, in 1979 at Manhattan, New York City, New York.

     Christina Bagwell is the daughter of William Powers Bagwell Jr. and Honorine B. Dujany.

     Nicole Bagwell is the daughter of William Powers Bagwell Jr. and Honorine B. Dujany.

     William Andrew Bagwell is the son of William Powers Bagwell Jr. and Honorine B. Dujany.

     Wilma Lee Bagwell was born on 9 March 1926 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Henry Bagwell II and Anna Louise Ragan. As of after 1946,her married name was Rooker. Wilma Lee Bagwell married Orbon Kennamer Rooker after 1946. Wilma Lee Bagwell died on 22 February 2002 in Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 75.

     Orbon Kennamer Rooker was born on 4 September 1922. He married Wilma Lee Bagwell, daughter of William Henry Bagwell II and Anna Louise Ragan, after 1946. Orbon Kennamer Rooker died on 27 February 2002 at age 79. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

     William Joseph Bagwell was also known as Billy Joe Bagwell. He was born on 28 November 1926 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of William Mallory Bagwell and Carrie Velma O'Neal.¹ He was in the US Army in a US Tank Battalion (for 21 months). William Joseph Bagwell married Joyce Denton after 1956. William Joseph Bagwell lived in 2019 in Homer, Louisiana. He died on 18 June 2023 in Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, at age 96


William "Billy Joe" Bagwell


Funeral services will be held for Mr. William Joseph “Billy Joe” Bagwell, age 96, at First Presbyterian Church in Homer, LA, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. John McClelland, officiating. Interment will be at Sibley Cemetery, 2091 LA 145, Choudrant, LA, with Rev. Marcelle Crow, officatiug. Visitation will be at the church from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service.



Billy Joe was born November 28, 1926, in Choudrant, LA, to Willie Mallory Bagwell and Velma O’Neal Bagwell. He entered into rest on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Homer, LA. After graduating high school, Billy Joe attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, i.e., Louisiana Tech before being drafted in the Army. He served the country he loved in the US Army during WWII and was proud of the Red, White, and Blue that represented the flag and Louisiana Tech baseball. After being discharged from the Army, he returned to LA Tech where he was a member of their baseball team. Billy Joe left LA Tech to play in Minor League baseball from 1948-1956. November of 1956, Billy Joe met the love of his life, Joyce Denton Shirey who was a widow with two daughters. They got married shortly after and were married for over 56 years. Billy Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf, and attending church. He was a member of MCAT, the Men Christian Action Team, of Claiborne Parish which is a multi-denominational organization that builds ramps for handicap individuals. He adored his church and church family at First Presbyterian Church. Billy Joe was the neighbor who welcomed everyone in his neighborhood in the Lakeview Drive area of Lake Claiborne to make sure they felt like family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by all.



He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Joyce Denton Bagwell; two brothers, Robert J. “Bobby Jack” Bagwell and wife Ruby, and Bruce Benson Bagwell; and two sisters, Alistine Simmons and husband Phil, and Mary Grace Ormond and husband Billy.



He is survived by his two daughters, Theresa Barnett and husband Larry and Marilyn Griffin and husband Jimmy; five grandchildren, Jennifer Barnett, Allison Barnett, James Jacob Griffin and wife Tamra, William Joseph Griffin, John Hudson Griffin and wife Nina; four great-grandchildren, Tripp Jameson Griffin, Finn Wilder Griffin, Rhett Maxwell Griffin, and Jackson Gray Griffin; sister-in-law, Mary Eva Womack Bagwell; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.



Billy Joe’s family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Sam Abshire and wife Camille, the staff at Presbyterian Village, and Bristol Hospice for the care and compassion given him during his final days.



Pallbearers will be John Griffin, Joey Griffin, Gary Denton, Gary Tom Denton, Neil Newman, and Lane Newman.



Honorary pallbearers will be MCAT members.



In lieu of flowers honoring Billy Joe, his family suggests memorials be made to MCAT of Claiborne Parish, 529 Colman Road, Homer, LA, First Presbyterian Church of Homer or donor’s choice.


He was buried on 24 June 2023 at Sibley Cemetery, Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Bruce Benson Bagwell was born on 16 September 1937 in Choudrant, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of William Mallory Bagwell and Carrie Velma O'Neal.¹ Bruce Benson Bagwell married Mary Eva Womack on 6 March 1966 at Oak Grove, Louisiana. Bruce Benson Bagwell lived from 1990 to 2020 in Delhi, Louisiana. He died on 20 April 2022 in Monroe, Louisiana, at age 84


Bruce Benson Bagwell of Delhi, Louisiana, passed away in Monroe, Louisiana, on April 20, 2022. He was born September 16, 1937, in Choudrant, Louisiana, the fifth child of Willie M. and Velma O’Neal Bagwell.

He graduated from Choudrant High School in 1955 and Louisiana Tech in 1960. Bagwell served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He worked in the retailing, banking, and manufacturing industries and retired from the Richland Parish Council on Aging as Director in 2000. Most recently, he worked part-time in the operations of the District Office of State Representative Francis C. Thompson.

Bruce was an active member of the Delhi United Methodist Church, serving it in many ways as a Sunday School teacher, chairman of the Administrative Council, member of the chancel choir, and bookkeeper. He enjoyed being involved with community and regional organizations such as the Original Richland Library Restoration Society, the Richland Parish Library Board, the Northeast Louisiana Livestock Show, the Northeast LA Private Industry Council, the Delhi Lions Club, and the Delhi Jaycees.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Alistine Bagwell Simmons and Mary Grace Bagwell Ormond, and brother, Robert J. Bagwell.

He is survived by his brother, William J. Bagwell of Homer, Louisiana; two children, Dorothy Bagwell Durband and husband Arthur of Lubbock, Texas, and Benson Womack Bagwell and Cherie McKeithen Bagwell; and grandson Benjamin Aaron Bagwell of Jonesboro, Louisiana. He was married to Mary Eva Womack Bagwell, originally of Oak Grove, Louisiana, for 24 years.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, at the Delhi United Methodist Church. A memorial gathering will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. His final resting place will be in the North Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Rayville. A family ceremony will be held at a later date.

The family expresses their gratitude to the nurses and staff who provided care at St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Louisiana.


He was buried at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana.