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     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.

     Wanda Retha Sibley married William Robert Bagwell, son of Robert Jackson “Bobby Jack” Bagwell and Ruby McNair, on 15 August 1975 at Louisiana.

     Tanner L. Bagwell was born on 22 August 1973.¹ He was the son of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins.¹ Tanner L. Bagwell married Jessie Jarvies on 17 March 1998.¹ Tanner L. Bagwell died on 31 October 2020 at age 47


Tanner L. Bagwell, loving husband, dad, uncle, son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend, went home to be with his Father in Heaven on October 31, 2020. He departed this life peacefully with his loving wife and parents by his side after a month-long illness.

Tanner was born on August 22, 1973 to Robert & Nellie May (Hutchins) Bagwell. He is the sixth in a family of eight children and is deeply loved by his parents, siblings, and all who came to know him. He will be greatly missed. Tanner had a wonderful childhood working with his Dad, Mom, and brothers on the family farm and ranch, going on mountain adventures with his cousins, and enjoying friends while attending school in Manassa and at Centauri. Tanner had a wonderful personality and was always making people laugh. Tanner served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mexico – Mexico City South Mission, leaving the same day as his birthday-buddy and close cousin, Clinton Huffaker. After his mission he attended and graduated from Adams State College.

Tanner was married and sealed in the Denver Colorado Temple to the love of his life, Jessie Jarvies, on March 17, 1998. God blessed their lives with three wonderful children, Reanna, Logan, and Conner. They became his best help on the family farm, he taught them well. He dearly loves his children and loved teasing them. Whether it was working together on the farm, going to the mountains, or just going for a drive, they found joy in just being together.

Tanner was highly active in his church and community. He served in many callings, including being Bishop of Manassa First Ward. He was a great man and enjoyed each calling he had, knowing it was service to his fellow men and to his Savior Jesus Christ.

Tanner is survived by his wife and children, his parents, and his mother-in-law, Ann Jarvies (Ron) Hartman. He is also survived by his siblings by birth and marriage: Anthony (JoAnn) Bagwell, Cindy (Brian) Jackson, Wendy (Larry) Helms, Natalie (Alan) Taylor, Leslie (Brian) Bechaver, Tyson (Brenda) Bagwell, Brandon (Michelle) Bagwell, Kirk (Shannon) Jarvies, Clinton Jarvies, Mitchell (Kristi) Jarvies, Natalie (Jim) Paine, Callie (Dave) Jensen, Rachel (Glenn) Barr, Andrew (Amber) Jarvies, April (Adam) Robins, and Donald (Ashley) Jarvies. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, and extended family. Tanner was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bruce Jarvies, and by his grandparents, LaVere and Dola (White) Bagwell, Troy and Winona (Schofield) Hutchins.

Graveside services for Tanner L. Bagwell will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Manassa Cemetery.

Tanner has dearly loved his wife and children, Bagwell and Jarvies families, huge extended family, farm and ranch, his home, his cattle and dog, his ward, and community. Many will miss great conversations with Tanner, his kindness, incredible laugh, strong opinions, quick wit, and great sense of humor. Tanner’s strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ was reflected in all that he did. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.¹


He was buried at New Manassa Cemetery, Manassa, Conejos County, Colorado.¹

     Jessie Jarvies married Tanner L. Bagwell, son of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins, on 17 March 1998.¹

     Conner Bagwell is the son of Tanner L. Bagwell and Jessie Jarvies.¹

     Logan Bagwell is the son of Tanner L. Bagwell and Jessie Jarvies.¹

     Reanna Bagwell is the daughter of Tanner L. Bagwell and Jessie Jarvies.¹

     Anthony Robert Bagwell is the son of LaVere Norland Bagwell and Mary Dola White. Anthony Robert Bagwell married JoAnn (?) after 1993.

     JoAnn (?) married Anthony Robert Bagwell, son of LaVere Norland Bagwell and Mary Dola White, after 1993.

     Tyson Bagwell is the son of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins.

     Brandon Troy Bagwell is the son of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins. Brandon Troy Bagwell married Michelle (?) after 1993.

     Michelle (?) married Brandon Troy Bagwell, son of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins, after 1993.

     Wendy Bagwell is the daughter of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins. Wendy Bagwell married Larry Helms on 29 April 1987.

     Larry Helms married Wendy Bagwell, daughter of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins, on 29 April 1987.

     Cindy R. Bagwell is the daughter of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins.¹ Cindy R. Bagwell married Brian Jackson after 1976.

     Brian Jackson married Cindy R. Bagwell, daughter of Robert L. Bagwell and Nellie May Hutchins, after 1976.

     Leslie Marie Bagwell was born on 30 January 1981.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Edward Bagwell and Patrice Andre Willett. Leslie Marie Bagwell died on 15 May 2013 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 32


Ms. Leslie Marie Bagwell, 32, a resident of Leemont, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Born January 30, 1981, she was the daughter of Patrice Willett Wallace and husband, Lowell, of Leemont, and Buster Bagwell of Eastville, VA; and a beloved granddaughter of Meta Willett of Leemont, and the late Nathaniel "Nate" Willett.

In addition to her parents and grandmother, she leaves behind her daughter, Maya Jasmine Bagwell; a sister, Gracie Wallace, both of Leemont; a half-brother, Ryan Bagwell of Girdletree, MD; a step-sister, Megan Wallace of Bloxom, VA; five aunts, Vicky Curtis, Tammy Willett, Sherri Glovier, Roberta Jennestreet and Terry Carver; one uncle, Billy Bagwell; and several cousins.

Leslie will forever be remembered for her free spirit, kind heartedness, and her unique ability to make everyone feel happy. There was never a time that you would see her that she didn't have a beautiful smile on her face and a shoulder on which to lean. Her greatest passions in life were music and art. You could often find her listening to her favorite ‘Phish' album while creating one of her many pieces of jewelry or artwork. Although she is no longer here with us, her memory will live on, and her spirit will forever shine through her sweet baby girl, Maya.

A celebration of Leslie's life will be conducted from the graveside at the Parksley Cemetery on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.¹


She was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Maya Jasmine Bagwell is the daughter of Leslie Marie Bagwell.

     Ryan Bagwell is the son of Robert Edward Bagwell and Amy Carol Belote.

     Thomas Lee Bagwell lived in Parksley, Virginia. He was born on 15 December 1978 in Northampton County, Virginia. He married Monica Lee Cummings on 14 September 2002 at Accomack County, Virginia. Thomas Lee Bagwell married Stephanie Lynn Colona on 1 October 2011 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Stephanie Lynn Colona married Thomas Lee Bagwell on 1 October 2011 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Monica Lee Cummings was born on 12 November 1981 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia.¹ As of 14 September 2002,her married name was Bagwell. She married Thomas Lee Bagwell on 14 September 2002 at Accomack County, Virginia. Monica Lee Cummings died on 28 February 2003 in Hallwood, Virginia, at age 21.¹ She was buried on 5 March 2003 at Parksley Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Marian Lee Bagwell is the daughter of Phillip Drummond Bagwell and Rosa Lee Walker. Marian Lee Bagwell married Kevin Wayne Moore on 30 December 1993 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Kevin Wayne Moore married Marian Lee Bagwell, daughter of Phillip Drummond Bagwell and Rosa Lee Walker, on 30 December 1993 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Linda Dryden Bagwell is the daughter of Isaiah William Bagwell III and Anne Virginia Nelson. Linda Dryden Bagwell married Henry Powell Custis Jr. on 8 June 1968 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Henry Powell Custis Jr. married Linda Dryden Bagwell, daughter of Isaiah William Bagwell III and Anne Virginia Nelson, on 8 June 1968 at Accomack County, Virginia.