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     Sam Lockaby married Michele Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Mason Bagwell, after 1980.

     Scott Dickard married Annette Bagwell, daughter of Thomas Mason Bagwell, after 1980.

     Sam Thomas married Lou Reba Graham after 1963.

     Mary Raylene Bagwell was born on 9 November 1933 in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham. As of 25 December 1949,her married name was Mainard. Mary Raylene Bagwell married John Vance Mainard on 25 December 1949 at Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas. As of before 1955,her married name was English. Mary Raylene Bagwell married William S. “Bill” English before 1955. Mary Raylene Bagwell died on 7 September 2021 in Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas, at age 87


Mary Raylene (Bagwell) English November 09, 1933 - September 07, 2021
Raylene English, who resided in Branch, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021, at Greenhurst Nursing Center in Charleston, Arkansas. She was born November 9, 1933, in Charleston to the late Raymond R. Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham Bagwell. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill English, a son, Larry Mainard, a sister, Kay Bell, and three brothers, Johnny, Tommy and Dee Bagwell.

Raylene was a retired USDA Inspector for OK Foods, and member of First Baptist Church in Branch.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 10th at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with Rev. Joe Bagwell officiating. Burial will follow at Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Douglas and husband Kenny of Lavaca; a son, Joe English of Branch; two sisters, Lela Chambers of Lillie, Louisiana, and Nancy Henson of Siloam Springs; two brothers, Jerry Bagwell and wife Janice of Fort Smith and Billy Bagwell and wife Brenda of Fort Smith; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and one great-great-grandson.

Pallbearers are Tyler English, Zachary English, Brayden English, Josh Eiland, Shawn Lovett, and Joe Yates.


She was buried at Nixon Cemetery, Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas.

     William S. “Bill” English was born on 25 October 1939 in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas. He married Mary Raylene Bagwell, daughter of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham, before 1955. William S. “Bill” English died on 4 November 2014 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 75


William S. "Bill" English who resided in Branch, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was born October 25, 1939 in Dover, Arkansas to the late William Parish English and Nettie (Freeman) English. He was 75 years old.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Larry Mainard; three sisters and eight brothers.

Bill was retired maintenance for Crane Industries in Fort Smith. He was a member of the Branch City Council, an avid fisherman, and was of the Assembly of God faith.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston with the Rev. Clinton Reddell and Rev. Tim Hobbs officiating. Burial will be at Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Raylene (Bagwell) English; two daughters, Shirley Douglas and husband Kenny of Lavaca and Pam Wood and husband Ken of Hector; two sons, Joseph English of Branch and Tony Cochran and wife Debbie of Appleton; four sisters, Evelyn Riddle of Harrison, Kathryn Riddle of Jasper, Virginia Marsh of Porter, Oklahoma and Lavern Pease of Muskogee, Oklahoma; two brothers, Gerald English of Harrison and Cecil Reddell of Dover; eleven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be James Spicer, Kelly Bottoms, Grover Jameson, Carroll Swain, Ryan Casalman, and Reggie Johnson.


He was buried at Nixon Cemetery, Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas.

     Jerry Leon Bagwell is the son of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham. Jerry Leon Bagwell married Janice Marion Chastain on 18 October 1959 at Branch, Franklin County, Arkansas.

     Janice Marion Chastain married Jerry Leon Bagwell, son of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham, on 18 October 1959 at Branch, Franklin County, Arkansas.

     Billy Gene Bagwell is the son of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham. Billy Gene Bagwell married Brenda Bell after 1965.

     Brenda Bell married Billy Gene Bagwell, son of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham, after 1965.

     John Vance Mainard was born on 30 July 1929. He married Mary Raylene Bagwell, daughter of Raymond Ralph Bagwell and Lou Reba Graham, on 25 December 1949 at Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas. John Vance Mainard died on 30 May 1985 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, at age 55.

     Anna Mathilde Haseley was born on 8 February 1883. As of 1900,her married name was Elsie. She married Robert Elsie in 1900. Anna Mathilde Haseley and Robert Elsie were divorced in 1907. As of 1909,her married name was Eidt. Anna Mathilde Haseley married John Eidt in 1909. Anna Mathilde Haseley and John Eidt were divorced in 1917. As of 1919,her married name was Bagwell. Anna Mathilde Haseley married Charles Thomas Bagwell, son of John Bull Bagwell Jr. and Lydia Mills, in 1919. Anna Mathilde Haseley died on 26 October 1959 at age 76. She was buried at Mount View Cemetery, Pekin, Niagara County, New York.

     Robert Elsie married Anna Mathilde Haseley in 1900. Robert Elsie and Anna Mathilde Haseley were divorced in 1907.

     John Eidt married Anna Mathilde Haseley in 1909. John Eidt and Anna Mathilde Haseley were divorced in 1917.

     Betty J. Smith married Everett Edward Bagwell, son of Edward Otto Bagwell and Bertha May Arnold, before 1947.

     Delores Isley married Terry Lynn Bagwell, son of Everett Edward Bagwell and Betty J. Smith, after 1965.

     Dorothy Bagwell was born on 24 August 1921 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Edward Foster Bagwell and Ruth Hinton. As of 28 January 1945,her married name was Allgood. Dorothy Bagwell married Roger Miles Allgood on 28 January 1945 at Greenville, South Carolina. Dorothy Bagwell died on 21 June 2006 in Palmetto Health Baptist, Easley, South Carolina, at age 84. She was buried at West View Cemetery, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Edith Kathleen Bagwell was born on 7 October 1924 in Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Edward Foster Bagwell and Ruth Hinton. As of 10 November 1944,her married name was Logue. Edith Kathleen Bagwell married Lester W. Logue on 10 November 1944 at Russell County, Alabama. Edith Kathleen Bagwell and Lester W. Logue were divorced on 27 August 1976 at Hillsborough County, Florida. As of after 1977,her married name was Trusley. Edith Kathleen Bagwell married Charles Wesley Trusley after 1977. Edith Kathleen Bagwell died on 16 January 1999 in Prince Edward County, Virginia, at age 74. She was buried at Crewe Cemetery, Crewe, Nottoway County, Virginia.

     Jacqueline Grace Bagwell was born on 10 September 1928 in New York, New York. She was the daughter of George Leonard Bagwell and Ermine Theodosia Adams. As of after 1955,her married name was Wilson. Jacqueline Grace Bagwell married Charles Wilson after 1955. Jacqueline Grace Bagwell died on 16 August 1991 at age 62. She was buried on 21 August 1991 at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, New Jersey.

     Charles Wilson married Jacqueline Grace Bagwell, daughter of George Leonard Bagwell and Ermine Theodosia Adams, after 1955.

     Ermine Theodosia Adams was born on 6 August 1895 in Bermuda. As of 29 February 1928,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Leonard Bagwell, son of Edmund Bagwell and Eleanora "Nora" Tyler, on 29 February 1928 at New York, New York. Ermine Theodosia Adams was naturalized on 7 February 1944 at New York, New York. She died on 10 April 1958 in Bronx, New York County, New York, at age 62.

     Upshur Conner was born in 1891 in Accomack County, Virginia. He married Charlotte Bagwell, daughter of Edmund Bagwell and Eleanora "Nora" Tyler, on 27 May 1917 at Accomack County, Virginia. Upshur Conner died on 13 December 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was buried on 22 December 1968 at Accommack Cemetery, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Edward Adams Bagwell was born on 21 November 1931 in Harlem, New York. He was the son of George Leonard Bagwell and Ermine Theodosia Adams. Edward Adams Bagwell died on 24 April 2022 at age 90


Edward Adams Bagwell, was born on November 21, 1931, in Harlem, New York, to George Lenard Bagwell and Erminie Adams-Bagwell. He had an older sister, Jackie, and a younger sister, June. The family lived at 267 West 113th Street in Harlem, New York. The Bagwells were long-time members of All Souls’ Episcopal Church, located at 88 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York. The Adams family, including his Mother, eight sisters, and three brothers, immigrated from Bermuda to New York by way of Ellis Island. Growing up with his family and the “aunts” Edward became the beloved boy in the family who was dotted on by all. He often shared stories of being the only boy in Harlem, who wore knickers and carried a violin to school! As a child, Edward spent summers with his paternal family in Accomac, Virginia. Edward was always an innovative thinker. He loved flashlights and electronic gadgets. He often gazed in amazement at the electrical display in the Woolworth Department Store windows on 125th Street. At a young age, he taught Morse code to his younger sister, June, which provided her and their neighborhood friends with a buzzer-signaling system. Edward’s foundation in electronics, math, and blueprint design sharpened while attending Central Commercial High School. Edward served in the United States Marine Corps from January 17, 1952, to February 18, 1954. He received the United Nations Service Medal, Korean War Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Service Medal. Upon returning home from service, Edward attended Collegiate Institute. He became intrigued with the mechanics of photography and audio engineering. He quickly became known for his 120mm, 4x5 large portrait photography, and 8x10 view camera. Edward’s ability to capture the natural essence of people made him a valuable resource as a photographer covering social-protest activities in support of the Civil Right Movement. n the 1960s, Edward established News Voice International (NVI), located at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue. NVI was a one-stop resource for Black businesses seeking professional photography and sound-system installation services. The office was a hub for the Harlem elite, prominent social activists, and cultural artists. During this time Edward met Lilly and was smitten by her striking natural beauty and intellect. It was love at first sight. Edward began booking her for some of his prominent advertisements. Edward happily embraced Lilly’s two young children Nelson and Sharon. Later, they were married and raised two daughters, Dorinda and Kadesha. Edward was a loving father, fully dedicated to his children, and always incorporated his family into his active career. During the era of Black Empowerment, Edward Bagwell’s photographs were featured in: The National Urban League, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The Amsterdam News, Time Magazine, Look Magazine, New York Age, Jet Magazine, Ebony Magazine, New York Courier, Saturday Evening Post, Physicians News Service, and the Library of Congress. He produced advertising campaigns for: Johnny Walker Red, Clairol, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Henry Street Settlement, and The Children’s Television Workshop (Sesame Street). In 1966, Edward was named Photographer of the Year by the Photographers Guild. Edward had extensive knowledge of sound-system installations. He installed and maintained all the original audio and intercom systems in Harlem’s Historic Black Churches: Antioch Baptist Church, Convent Avenue Baptist Church, Salem Methodist Church, Mother AME Zion Church, All Souls’ Church, and La Sinagoga Pentecostal Church. He designed and coordinated all the audio needs for the political tours for Senator Jacob Javits, Senator Kenneth Keating , Secretary of State of New York Basil Paterson, and American civil rights leader Whitney M. Young funeral service to name a few. Under Mayor John Lindsay’s administration, Edward Bagwell was the sound engineer for the 1969 “Harlem Cultural Summer Festival”, which was held throughout the five boroughs of New York City. He set up all the stage productions, grandstands, and light towers for performers like Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and Jimi Hendrix. Edward was also the audio engineer for the Broadway show “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope” (1972), and he managed community sound events at The Studio Museum for musicians like Babatunde Olatunji. He also was the sound engineer for events at the Audubon Ballroom, Renaissance Ballroom, Rockland Palace, the West Indian American Day Carnival, and,the annual African-American Day Parade grandstand located in front of the State Office Building, which was a highlight for our entire family from the onset until the 1990s. Looking for more space the family moved to a house in The Bronx. Edward discovered that he had a green thumb and diligently groomed the rose bushes, planted annuals, and perennials, and made mean, juicy burgers on the backyard grill! Edward was a kind, humble, and polite man. He was always a sharp, well-dressed gentleman, with a button-down shirt, tie, or an ascot. Edward loved listening to jazz music and would whistle his favorite tunes. He sported a black Tam, carried a newspaper under his arm, and wore a tan overcoat like his favorite detective, Columbo. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Edward Adams Bagwell, who was 90-years-old, passed away, quietly in his sleep, at the Hebrew Home in Riverdale, New York. While he suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease, he could still sing along to one of his favorite tunes, John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman’s “My One and Only Love”.





Edward Adams Bagwell, one of Harlem’s original sound engineers and photographers, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, from advanced dementia. He was 90.

Bagwell worked closely with the Amsterdam News during the 1960s covering political events during the social justice movement.

Bagwell was known for his sound work in Harlem from the 1960s to the 1980s. His business was called News Voice International (NVI) and was located on 110th Street and Lenox Avenue. Bagwell established NVI in the 1960s as a one-stop resource for Harlem businesses that needed professional photography and sound system installations.

His office was a hub for the Harlem elite, prominent social activists and cultural artists. He was a freelance photographer for the National Urban League, the NAACP, JET magazine, the Amsterdam News and a host of private clients that included the Children’s Television Workshop (“Sesame Street”).

Annually, he was the sound engineer for the Afro-American Day Parade since its onset. He was also booked as a sound engineer for private events at the Audubon Ballroom, Renaissance Ballroom, Rockland Palace and the Studio Museum.

He installed all the original audio systems in most of Harlem’s historic Black churches, including Antioch Baptist Church, Convent Avenue Baptist Church, AME Zion, All Souls Church and La Sinagoga.

Bagwell is also credited for doing the sound system for the Broadway show “Don’t Bother Me I Can’t Cope,” and he set up audio for live musicians like Babatunde Olatunji at the Studio Museum.

Under New York Mayor John Lindsay’s administration, he was the sound engineer for the “Harlem Cultural Summer Festivals” (1969) held in the five boroughs that featured performers like Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Jimmy Hendricks.

Bagwell served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954. He received the United Nations Service Medal, Korean War Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Service Medal.

Services will be held on Friday, May 6, at Saint Michael’s Church, 225 W. 99th Street, New York, NY 10025.

Viewing is from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the service.

     June E. Bagwell is the daughter of George Leonard Bagwell and Ermine Theodosia Adams. June E. Bagwell married (?) Gordon after 1953. June E. Bagwell married Arthur Branker Fenty in 1987 at Clark County, Nevada.

     (?) Gordon married June E. Bagwell, daughter of George Leonard Bagwell and Ermine Theodosia Adams, after 1953.

     Arthur Branker Fenty was born on 20 December 1936 in New York. He married June E. Bagwell, daughter of George Leonard Bagwell and Ermine Theodosia Adams, in 1987 at Clark County, Nevada. Arthur Branker Fenty died on 3 March 2018 at age 81.

     Charlie Conner was born in April 1882 in Virginia. He married Mary Bagwell, daughter of Henry R. Bagwell and Martha Jane Blake, before 1912.

     Delaphine Bagwell Conner was born on 15 June 1912 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Conner and Mary Bagwell. As of after 1930,her married name was Snead. Delaphine Bagwell Conner married John Arthur Snead after 1930. Delaphine Bagwell Conner died on 31 July 1940 in Washington, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 28 during child birth. She was buried on 2 August 1940 at Burton's Cemetery.

     John Arthur Snead married Delaphine Bagwell Conner, daughter of Charlie Conner and Mary Bagwell, after 1930.

     Jack Lynn Bagwell married Dixie Lee Long on 3 April 1965.

     Dixie Lee Long was born on 17 July 1944 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. As of 3 April 1965,her married name was Bagwell. She married Jack Lynn Bagwell on 3 April 1965. Dixie Lee Long died on 23 October 2016 in Texas at age 72


October 23, 2016 Dixie Lee Bagwell went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, October 23, 2016. Throughout her battle with cancer, she always glorified God and knew her life was temporary and her mission was simple - to love, serve, and make disciples. Dixie is survived by the love of her life, Jack Lynn Bagwell. Also surviving are her three daughters, Robin Grosse and her husband David, Jacque Bagwell, and Samantha Blackwood and her husband Jeff. Her grandson Jonathan Grosse and his wife, Lindsey, and their sons, Carter and Jack; her grandson Brian Grosse and his wife, Stacy, and their son, Crawford; her granddaughter Baylee Blackwood and her son, Beckham; and another grandson, Daegan Blackwood, also survive her. Dixie was born July 17, 1944 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to Mildred and C.W. Long. She moved to Texas shortly after where she would soon meet her "gray fox," Jack Bagwell. Dixie and Jack met at a young age through a blind date their mothers arranged. They lost touch for a few years but were later reunited and married April 3, 1965. Together, they raised their three daughters and loved taking them on family trips with their best friends, Carole and Ernie Gibson, and their daughters. In Midland, Texas, they were active members at Temple Baptist (formerly Corinth Baptist), Westside Freewill Baptist, and Kelview Heights Baptist Church where they made many lifelong friends. Like her parents, Dixie loved to sing and used her gift for the Lord, singing in The Romans Road Trio with Vernon Syler, and her daughter Jacque, and later included Marvae Blanscett. The group traveled to sing at various churches and festivals and won "Best Gospel Trio of the Year" at the Brand New Opry in Odessa, Texas. If one thing is certain about Dixie, it's that she absolutely adored her Savior. Almost every conversation she had with anybody led to talking about the Lord and her love for Him. She taught vacation Bible school, Sunday school, and was on Midland Memorial's Shepherd's staff for many years. She loved her Bible study groups, and when she became too weak to do her own, she loved her family to share with her what they were learning in God's Word. Dixie was a fun-loving, goofy, and God-fearing mom to her daughters. Some of her and her daughter's best memories where Saturdays, when they would rush to finish the chores so they could tune into American Bandstand and dance until they laughed themselves into delirium. Dixie also delighted in traveling, reading, playing games, writing both poetry and short stories, and chatting with family and friends. After years of residing in Midland, Texas, Dixie and her husband retired to Lindale, where they quickly joined First Baptist Church and started establishing new friendships. While living in Lindale, Dixie gained four great-grandsons that she took delight in. Above all, Dixie was always thinking about how she could minister to others. Having been saved at a young age, she knew her true mission in life. In her last years, she thought it her mission to witness to her doctors and nurses and would often have her granddaughter write Scripture on the whiteboard in her hospital room in hopes it would spark a conversation with her caregivers about the hope she found in the Lord. The last verse written in her hospital room was Hebrews 12:1-3, "Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfector of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of God. Consider Him who endured such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted," - and she did just that! She ran with endurance and unwavering faith. While we grieve for Dixie's precious life on earth, we also find abundant joy knowing that she is finally able to meet her Savior, whom she so eagerly longed to see. Private burial service will be held for family.
Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Oct. 30, 2016.