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     Mary McCord Rood married John Bankhead Bagwell, son of Thomas Marier Bagwell, on 12 June 1969.

     Betty L. Keeffe was born on 29 December 1890 in Georgia. As of 30 December 1912,her married name was Bagwell. She married Horace Elliott Bagwell, son of John F. Bagwell and Mary Lou Bradford, on 30 December 1912 at Fulton County, Georgia. Betty L. Keeffe died on 23 November 1979 in Gordon County, Georgia, at age 88. She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Linda Raye Sudderth married David Keith Bagwell, son of Reverend Maurice Leland Bagwell and Alice D. (?), circa 1971.

     Captain Bernard Michael Davey married Martha Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Chester Augustus Bagwell and Ethel J. Morgan, in March 1945.

     Lucille Conner married Master Sergeant Eugene Edward Bagwell Jr., son of Eugene Edward Bagwell and Della Pearl Kimsey, on 5 February 1942 at Bishopville, South Carolina.¹

     Jean Marie Young was born on 27 June 1929. As of circa 1948,her married name was Bagwell. She married John Frank Bagwell, son of John Royce Bagwell and Rozelle Margaret Gaines, circa 1948. Jean Marie Young died on 20 March 2021 at age 91

Jean Marie Bagwell was a caring and loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away on March 20, 2021 at age 91.

She was born to Mary Jane and Henry Odell Young on June 27th 1929 and was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Frank Bagwell. After meeting John they lived in several places while he was in the service before settling down in Decatur Georgia. Together, they had 1 child, Don.

Jean loved spending time with friends and family, playing bridge, and listening to music. She enjoyed living and entertaining her friends from her home in Decatur, where she resided for 52 years. She enjoyed taking long walks from her home there, visiting with her many friends from the neighborhood on her walks. She was a dedicated member of Briarlake Baptist Church while living in Decatur and exhibited her Christian Faith throughout her life.

She is survived by her son Don, her sister Betty Guffin, three grandchildren Michael Bagwell, Andrew Bagwell, and Katie Crim, and 2 great grandchildren. Her son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren all live near West Chester, PA, where she was able to enjoy the last years of her life with them while still being proud of her southern heritage and accent.

     Donald Wayne Bagwell is the son of John Frank Bagwell and Jean Marie Young.

     (?) Seymour married Jane Bagwell, daughter of John Royce Bagwell and Rozelle Margaret Gaines, after 1945.

     Hunter Densel Bagwell is the son of Rickey Lewis Bagwell and Patricia Darlene Seward.

     Wanda Ruth Cummins was also known as Wanda Ruth Gumns. She was born on 17 September 1926 in Bruceville, Knox County, Indiana.¹ As of 14 December 1996,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married William Harris Bagwell, son of Thurman Selmer Bagwell and Alpha Omega Burgess, on 14 December 1996 at Trail Creek, La Porte County, Indiana.¹ Wanda Ruth Cummins died on 28 June 2019 in Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, at age 92


Wanda R. Bagwell (Cummins), age 92, of Trail Creek, IN, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Franciscan St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City.

Wanda was born on September 17, 1926 in Bruceville, Indiana.

Wanda is survived by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws and numerous other loving relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husbands: Arthur C. Gumns, Sr. and William Bagwell; parents: David Elmer Cummins and Esther Ellen Cummins (Brown); son: Arthur Gumns, Jr; daughter: Kathy Browning; siblings: Doyle Cummins, Mildred Hatfield, and Blanche Williams; grandsons: Todd and Scott Gumns.

Wanda retired in 1989 from Jaymar Ruby after 26 ½ years from the Quality Control Department. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, the Moose Lodge Auxiliary #980, and a Volunteer for four years with the Red Cross.

Wanda will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Cemetery in Michigan City.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St., Michigan City, IN.¹


She was buried at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.

     Dennis Homer Bagwell was born on 12 June 1933 in South Carolina. He was the son of Lloyd Luther Bagwell and Gladys Louise Dillard.¹ Dennis Homer Bagwell lived in 2007 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He died on 14 January 2007 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 73.

     Roger D. Bagwell is the son of Dennis Homer Bagwell.

     Cindy Bagwell is the daughter of Dennis Homer Bagwell. Cindy Bagwell married (?) Parris after 1970.

     (?) Parris married Cindy Bagwell, daughter of Dennis Homer Bagwell, after 1970.

     Joshua Z Bagwell is the son of Roger D. Bagwell.

     Elizabeth Gertrude Galloway was born on 10 December 1897.² As of 8 March 1920,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Marshall Everett Bagwell, son of Lorenzo Cortez Bagwell and Adelia Waring Watson, on 8 March 1920 at Grimesland, Pitt County, North Carolina.¹ Elizabeth Gertrude Galloway died on 11 August 1981 in Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 83.² She was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina.²

     Marshall Everett Bagwell Jr. was born on 17 April 1921 in Pitt County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Marshall Everett Bagwell and Elizabeth Gertrude Galloway. Marshall Everett Bagwell Jr. died on 24 March 1989 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina.¹

     James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. was born on 10 December 1922 in Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Marshall Everett Bagwell and Elizabeth Gertrude Galloway. Served as a 1st LT. in the US Army Air Corps during World War II as a 21 year old pilot of a B-24 bomber. He flew over 30 combat missions in the Western Pacific, New Guinea, Bismark-Archipleago, China Offensive, Luzon and the Southern Phillipines Campaign.¹ James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. married Hannah Watson Roberson on 22 June 1946 at Washington, North Carolina.¹ James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. died on 16 November 2005 in Washington, North Carolina, at age 82.^1,2 He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina.^1,2

     Hannah Watson Roberson was born on 12 December 1923 in Beaufort County, North Carolina.² As of 22 June 1946,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married James Frankllin Bagwell Sr., son of Marshall Everett Bagwell and Elizabeth Gertrude Galloway, on 22 June 1946 at Washington, North Carolina.¹ Hannah Watson Roberson died on 7 May 2014 in Beaufort County, North Carolina, at age 90

A Celebration of the life of Hannah Watson Roberson Bagwell, 90 years old, will be held Saturday, May 10, at 2 PM at the First United Methodist Church, officiated by Major Ron Busroe of the Salvation Army and Rev. Alan Sasser. Organist Michael Morgan will present a selection of Hannah's favorite organ music. The family will receive friends in the Parlor after the service. Also, visitation will be held at the Bagwell home at 1215 Summit Avenue on Friday, May 9th from 6:30 PM "?? 8:00 PM.

Hannah was born on December 12, 1923, in her childhood home at 319 West Second Street in Washington. Her parents, the late Rosa Jane Watson Roberson and William Riley Roberson, Sr., were the greatest influences in her life. Hannah attended the Washington City Schools and graduated in 1941. She enrolled at Greensboro College and in 1945 received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education with minors in piano and organ. After teaching music for one year in Elizabeth City, Hannah returned to Washington where she taught junior and senior high school music in 1947 at the old Washington High School location on the corner of West Second Street and Bridge Street.

She married the love of her life James Franklin Bagwell, Sr. on June 22, 1946. Hannah's wedding dress was made from James's silk parachute he brought home from his service in the Army Air Corps. They were married for 59 and ? years.

In 1947, Hannah became the Choir Director at First Christian Church where she served joyfully for 37 years. She was paid $25 a month. She was a Life Member of the First Christian Church. Hannah and James established the Roberson-Bagwell Music Endowment to enable the church musicians to attend workshops. Also, the endowment sponsors a yearly concert that unites the choirs from First Christian Church, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church to sing under the direction of a nationally known guest conductor. Hannah and James also loved the Bill Bagwell Hand Bell Choir. Bill's Sunday School class gave the hand bells in his memory.

Hannah was a Charter Member of the Stratford Book Club. Their 60th anniversary meeting was held at her home in September, 2013. She was also a member of the Junior Woman's Club, the Woman's Club and the Beaufort County Mental Health Association where she served as Chair Person. She was appointed by the City Council to the Human Relations Council and also served on the board of the United Way. Hannah was a faithful member of the Trinity Sunday School Class of the First Christian Church, and played the piano on Sundays as long as her health permitted.

Hannah and James had a very special place in their hearts for the Salvation Army. She was the first female Chairman of their Advisory Committee and the Salvation Army recognized her with a Life Membership. The Chapel at the Salvation Army was rededicated in her honor at a special ceremony on April 6, 2014.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane Roberson Bagwell Griffin and husband Pat, a son, James (Jim) Franklin Bagwell, Jr., a daughter-in-law Jill Bagwell Pike and husband Rev. Skip Pike; six grandchildren, Rose Elizabeth Griffin, Thomas Patrick Griffin and fiance Emily Dobbs, Joshua William Bagwell and wife Isabel, Joseph James Bagwell and wife Ali, John Zachary Bagwell and Lily Evangeline Bagwell; three step-grandchildren, Meghan Pike, Jessica Pike Currin and Spring Cecil; one great-grandchild, William (Liam) James Bagwell; two beloved nieces, Robin Roberson Potts and husband Zoph and Phyllis Roberson Hendrickson; and two beloved nephews, William Riley Roberson, III and wife Olivia and Joseph Philmore (Phil) Roberson, Jr.

Hannah was predeceased by her parents, her husband James F. Bagwell, Sr., her son, William (Bill) Roberson Bagwell, her brothers William (Bill) Riley Roberson, Jr. and Joseph Philmore (Phil) Roberson, Sr., her mother-in-law Elizabeth Galloway Bagwell and her brother-in-law Marshall Everett Bagwell, Jr.

Hannah was blessed by the professional care and personal friendship of Dr. Richard Young. Also, the family is grateful to her loving and Christian caregivers Ann Mey, Becky Hodges, and especially to Diane Hudson whose faithful care of both Hannah and James spanned twenty-seven years.²

She was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina.²

     James Frankllin Bagwell Jr. is the son of James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. and Hannah Watson Roberson.¹ James Frankllin Bagwell Jr. married Virginia Carol Mackie on 15 May 1976 at Beaufort County, North Carolina.

     Jane Roberson Bagwell is the daughter of James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. and Hannah Watson Roberson.¹ Jane Roberson Bagwell married Pat Griffin on 7 June 1972 at Washington, North Carolina.

     Pat Griffin married Jane Roberson Bagwell, daughter of James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. and Hannah Watson Roberson, on 7 June 1972 at Washington, North Carolina.

     William Roberson Bagwell was born on 10 December 1955.^1,2 He was the son of James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. and Hannah Watson Roberson.¹ William Roberson Bagwell married Jill (?) after 1974. William Roberson Bagwell died on 16 July 1989 at age 33.^1,2 He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Washington, Beaufort County, North Carolina.²

     Jill (?) married William Roberson Bagwell, son of James Frankllin Bagwell Sr. and Hannah Watson Roberson, after 1974. Jill (?) married Reverend Skip Pike after 1990.

     Reverend Skip Pike married Jill (?) after 1990.

     Roy William Bagwell was born on 28 June 1923 in Wingate, Runnels County, Texas.¹ He was the son of William Cornelius "Neely" Bagwell and Mabel Ola Evans.¹ He served in the US Army Air Corps from from 25 January 1943 to 22 January 1946 during World War II serving in North Africa and Egypt.¹ Roy William Bagwell married Venita Anna Fischer on 29 November 1950 at Olfen, Texas.¹ Roy William Bagwell died on 27 November 2001 in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

     Venita Anna Fischer was born on 26 March 1929 in Olfen, Runnels County, Texas. As of 29 November 1950,her married name was Bagwell. She married Roy William Bagwell, son of William Cornelius "Neely" Bagwell and Mabel Ola Evans, on 29 November 1950 at Olfen, Texas.¹ Venita Anna Fischer died on 3 December 2010 at age 81. She was buried on 7 December 2010 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa, Ector County, Texas.

     Dee Roy Bagwell is the son of Roy William Bagwell and Venita Anna Fischer. Dee Roy Bagwell married Jo Karen Horn on 9 August 1980 at The Kingston Avenue Baptist Church, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. Dee Roy Bagwell and Jo Karen Horn were divorced on 22 June 1992 at Ector County, Texas.

     Jo Karen Horn married Dee Roy Bagwell, son of Roy William Bagwell and Venita Anna Fischer, on 9 August 1980 at The Kingston Avenue Baptist Church, Odessa, Ector County, Texas. Jo Karen Horn and Dee Roy Bagwell were divorced on 22 June 1992 at Ector County, Texas.

     Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell was born on 26 July 1952 in Ector County, Texas. He was the son of Roy William Bagwell and Venita Anna Fischer. Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell died on 2 May 2023 in HSHS St John’s Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, at age 70


Reverend Jerry Don Bagwell, age 70, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 2:09 PM - Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at HSHS St John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Pastor Bagwell's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, May 6, 2023, at St John Lutheran Church, south of Dieterich, Illinois. Burial will be in the St John Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM – Saturday, at the church. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Jerry Don, better known as Pastor Bagwell was born on July 26, 1952, in Odessa, Texas, the son of Roy William and Venita Anna (Fischer) Bagwell. He graduated from Permian High School with the Class of 1970, and continued his education and graduated from Angelo State University earning his degree in education, graduating in 1975. Following this degree, he went on to study at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft Wayne, Indiana, and earned his Master of Divinity degree and graduated with the Class of 1981.

Pastor Bagwell was ordained on July 26, 1981, and served as a Lutheran Pastor for many years. He also taught high school English for several years. Following his retirement, he and his son moved to Effingham County to serve as the interim pastor for St John Lutheran Church and St Paul Lutheran Church. After he moved here, he decided that this was to be forever home.

Pastor Bagwell was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.

Pastor Bagwell is survived by:

Son – Ronnie Don Dell Bagwell of Effingham, Illinois

Brother – Dee Roy (wife Jill) Bagwell of Odessa, Texas

Nephew – Brett (Holly) Bagwell of Dallas, Texas

Niece – Blair Bagwell of Austin, Texas

Great Nephew – Johnnes Bagwell

Pastor Bagwell was preceded in death by his parents.


He was buried on 6 May 2023 at Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois.