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     Sylvester Maurice Orr married Clara Bell Bagwell, daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter, before 1960.

     (?) Roach married Flora Samantha Bagwell, daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter, after 1940.

     Nema Adams married Eugene Campbell Bagwell, son of John Tillett Bagwell and Margaret E. Casey, on 3 July 1895 at Morrillton, Conwway County, Arkansas.

     E. S. Bagwell was born circa 1880. He married Lela Edwards on 17 September 1913 at Nueces County, Texas. E. S. Bagwell died on 2 January 1930 in Brown County, Texas. He was buried on 2 January 1930 at Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas.

     Julia (?) was born circa 1857 in Georgia. She married Oliver Bagwell before 1872. As of before 1872,her married name was Bagwell.

     E. D. Bagwell was born in 1883.¹ He died in 1920.¹ He was buried at Cedar Tree Cemetery, Hackleburg, Marion County, Alabama.

     Suzanne Machelle Bagwell was born on 18 December 1964 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of Reverend Eldon Ray Bagwell and Audrey Phillips. As of after 1982,her married name was Graham. Suzanne Machelle Bagwell married Gerry "Wade" Graham after 1982. Suzanne Machelle Bagwell died on 31 July 2021 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, at age 56


Suzanne Machelle Graham, 56, of Hindsville passed away peacefully Saturday, July 31, in Springdale.
She was born December 18, 1964, in Springdale to Eldon and Audrey Bagwell of Hindsville.

Suzanne was the director of the Dazzling Diamonds Chorus, a coach for the AIM Trap Team, and a longtime member of Huntsville Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed sporting clays and had a special place in her heart for her school family. She will forever be in our hearts.

She is survived by her husband Gerry "Wade" Graham; two daughters, Amy Graham and Mandy Graham; her parents, Eldon and Audrey Bagwell; one sister, Leona Gurley and husband Brent; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of family.

A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in Springdale. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church followed by interment at Burkshed Cemetery in Hindsville. Masks are encouraged.
Arrangements with Heritage Funeral Home.¹


She was buried at Burkshed Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas.¹

     Gerry "Wade" Graham married Suzanne Machelle Bagwell, daughter of Reverend Eldon Ray Bagwell and Audrey Phillips, after 1982.

     Eva Mae Bagwell was born on 12 January 1920. She was the daughter of James William Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields. As of 8 February 1941,her married name was Hamby. Eva Mae Bagwell married Shelby Hamby on 8 February 1941 at Tupelo, Jackson County, Arkansas. Eva Mae Bagwell died on 8 June 1980 at age 60. She was buried at White Church Cemetery, Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas.

     Shelby Hamby married Eva Mae Bagwell, daughter of James William Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields, on 8 February 1941 at Tupelo, Jackson County, Arkansas.

     James William Bagwell Jr. was born on 7 January 1923. He was the son of James William Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields. He served in the US Army from 20 April 1944 to 16 February 1947 during and past World War II. James William Bagwell Jr. married Mary Lois Huett on 31 December 1974 at Pulaski County, Arkansas. James William Bagwell Jr. died on 15 February 1986 at age 63. He was buried at Sand Hill Cemetery, Auvergne, Jackson County, Arkansas.

     Mary Lois Huett married James William Bagwell Jr., son of James William Bagwell and Pearl O'Shields, on 31 December 1974 at Pulaski County, Arkansas.

     Pearl O'Shields was born on 14 July 1881. Her married name was Bagwell. She married James William Bagwell, son of Andrew Jackson Bagwell and Elizabeth Brickey, before 1920. Pearl O'Shields died on 25 February 1968 at age 86.

     Ollie Mae Perrin was born on 19 June 1930 in Swifton, Arkansas. As of before 1950,her married name was Henley. She married Windford Henley before 1950 at Arkansas. As of 12 May 1953,her married name was Bagwell. Ollie Mae Perrin married Oakford Clark Bagwell, son of James William Bagwell and Lula Lamb, on 12 May 1953 at Woodruff County, Arkansas. Ollie Mae Perrin died on 2 May 2023 in Harrison, Arkansas, at age 92


Mrs. Ollie Mae (Perrin) Bagwell, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, at the age of 92, in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Swifton, AR, to Oscar Perrin and Pearl (Young) Perrin Norris. Mrs. Bagwell was a member of the Assembly of God in Tupelo, where she found solace and peace in her faith.

Mrs. Bagwell lived a full and happy life, and she will be remembered by those who knew her as a warm and caring person. She worked as a farmer's wife and farmhand for many years, supporting her husband in his work until his untimely death. She then worked at Phillips Van Heusen for 25 years, where she retired from. Throughout her life, Mrs. Bagwell enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, baking, cooking, and listening to old gospel music.

Her green thumb was renowned among her friends and family, and she took great pride in her vegetable and flower gardens. Mrs. Bagwell's pies, particularly her coconut and chocolate pies, were famous in the community, and she enjoyed baking them for her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking and was known for preparing delicious meals for her family. Her love of old gospel music was something she shared with her family and friends, and it brought her much joy.

Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Perrin and Pearl (Young) Perrin Norris, and her beloved husband, Oakford Clark Bagwell. She is survived by her son, Gary Henley, and wife Sue of McCrory, daughter Cathy Drewry of Harrison, one brother, Harold Perrin and wife Delano of Newark, four grandchildren, Ann Drewry of Little Rock, James O. Drewry of Little Rock, Paul Henley of Newport, Eric Henley of Jacksonville, two great-grandchildren, Cody Henley and wife Brandy of Warren, Texas, and Leila Henley of Little Rock, two great-great-grandchildren, Parker Henley and Macy Henley, one nephew, Bill Perrin, and wife Judy of Imperial, MO, and one niece, Beth Korenak, and husband John of Lubbering, MO.

The family will receive friends and loved ones at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, followed by a graveside service at White Lake Cemetery.

Mrs. Bagwell's passing is a loss to the community and to those who knew her. Her kindness, generosity, and love for her family and friends will be deeply missed. She will be remembered fondly for her warm smile, gentle heart, and unwavering faith. May she rest in peace, knowing that she has left a lasting legacy of love and kindness in the hearts of those who knew her.


She was buried on 10 May 2023 at White Church Cemetery, Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas.

     Billy Jean Bagwell is the daughter of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton. Billy Jean Bagwell married (?) Pack after 1953.

     Phyllis Marie Bagwell is the daughter of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton. Phyllis Marie Bagwell married (?) Clark after 1953.

     Linda Gail Bagwell is the daughter of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton. Linda Gail Bagwell married (?) Fuller after 1953.

     (?) Fuller married Linda Gail Bagwell, daughter of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton, after 1953.

     (?) Clark married Phyllis Marie Bagwell, daughter of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton, after 1953.

     (?) Pack married Billy Jean Bagwell, daughter of William Clay Bagwell and Leona S. Singleton, after 1953.

     Susie (?) married Noel Reese Bagwell II, son of Noel Reese Bagwell and Henrietta Smith, after 1974.

     Holly Bagwell is the daughter of Noel Reese Bagwell II and Susie (?) Holly Bagwell married Josh Austin after 1995.

     Josh Austin married Holly Bagwell, daughter of Noel Reese Bagwell II and Susie (?), after 1995.

     Autumn Bagwell is the daughter of Noel Reese Bagwell II and Susie (?) Autumn Bagwell married Scott Zuckerman after 1995.

     Scott Zuckerman married Autumn Bagwell, daughter of Noel Reese Bagwell II and Susie (?), after 1995.

     William Henry Bagwell is the son of Noel Reese Bagwell III.

     Leslie Eugene "Gene" Bagwell was born on 4 October 1946 in Chester County, South Carolina. He was the son of Cullen Lafayette Bagwell and Mae Belle White. Leslie Eugene "Gene" Bagwell married Betty Pauline Simon after 1976. Leslie Eugene "Gene" Bagwell died on 7 August 2021 in Chester County, South Carolina, at age 74


Leslie Eugene Bagwell, age 74, passed away unexpectedly August 7, 2021. He was the widow of Pauline Simon Bagwell and the son of the late Cullen and Maebelle White Bagwell. Survivors are a daughter, Renee B. Britt (Darrell) of Chester; a son, Marshal Bagwell (Leasa) of Zirconia, NC; five grand-children, Brianna Britt, Wyatt, Britt, Mitchell Bagwell, Brandon Bagwell and Paige Bagwell; one great-grand-child, Harley Crisp. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn B. Henson and Shirley B. Vess.

Mr. Bagwell was a Christian. He enjoyed bird watching, working in his yard, listening to music and going to the beach with his family.

The family will greet friends 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Pollard Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel.


He was cremated.

     Betty Pauline Simon was born on 8 September 1957 in Chester County, South Carolina. As of after 1976,her married name was Bagwell. She married Leslie Eugene "Gene" Bagwell, son of Cullen Lafayette Bagwell and Mae Belle White, after 1976. Betty Pauline Simon died on 21 July 2018 in Chester County, South Carolina, at age 60. She was cremated.

     Shirley Anne Bagwell was born on 16 October 1939 in South Carolina. She was the daughter of Cullen Lafayette Bagwell and Mae Belle White. As of 23 July 1954,her married name was Vess. Shirley Anne Bagwell married Albert Leroy Vess Sr. on 23 July 1954 at Chester County, South Carolina. Shirley Anne Bagwell died on 7 February 2002 at age 62. She was buried at Chester Memorial Gardens, Chester, Chester County, South Carolina.

     Albert Leroy Vess Sr. was born on 29 May 1935 in Chester County, South Carolina. He married Shirley Anne Bagwell, daughter of Cullen Lafayette Bagwell and Mae Belle White, on 23 July 1954 at Chester County, South Carolina. Albert Leroy Vess Sr. died on 22 November 2015 in Chester County, South Carolina, at age 80.