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     Kimberly Kenyon married John Robert Bagwell III, son of John Robert Bagwell Jr. and Judith Ann Hammer, on 25 September 2015 at Las Vegas, Nevada.

     Jarrod Woodson Bagwell is the son of John Robert Bagwell Jr. and Judith Ann Hammer.

     Jordan Thomas Bagwell is the son of John Robert Bagwell Jr. and Judith Ann Hammer.

     Carolyn Bagwell is the daughter of John Robert Bagwell. Carolyn Bagwell married (?) Bevard before 2000.

     (?) Bevard married Carolyn Bagwell, daughter of John Robert Bagwell, before 2000.

     Ethel Bagwell is the daughter of Bethel Doyle Bagwell and Alma O. Register.¹ Ethel Bagwell married (?) Chavis before 1984.

     (?) Chavis married Ethel Bagwell, daughter of Bethel Doyle Bagwell and Alma O. Register, before 1984.

     Betty Bagwell is the daughter of Bethel Doyle Bagwell and Alma O. Register.¹ Betty Bagwell married (?) Mickell before 1984.

     (?) Mickell married Betty Bagwell, daughter of Bethel Doyle Bagwell and Alma O. Register, before 1984.

     Sheril L. (?) married Floyd O'Neil Bagwell, son of Bethel Doyle Bagwell and Alma O. Register, after 1960.¹

     Unknown Bagwell is the son of Floyd O'Neil Bagwell and Sheril L. (?)

     Unknown Bagwell is the son of Floyd O'Neil Bagwell and Sheril L. (?)

     (?) Grogan married Vickie Sue Bagwell, daughter of Floyd Edward "Arkie" Bagwell and Alva Sue Barger, after 1978.

     (?) Lawrence married Brenda Kay Bagwell, daughter of Floyd Edward "Arkie" Bagwell and Alva Sue Barger, after 1978.

     (?) Malicki married Patsy Lynn Bagwell, daughter of Floyd Edward "Arkie" Bagwell and Alva Sue Barger, after 1978.

     Tamra Sue Waller married Carl E. Bagwell, son of Floyd Edward "Arkie" Bagwell and Ida Mae Reed, on 3 October 1987 at Albion, Michigan.

     Kendra M. Bagwell is the daughter of Carl E. Bagwell and Tamra Sue Waller.

     Reed E. Bagwell is the son of Carl E. Bagwell and Tamra Sue Waller.

     Shirley Bagwell is the daughter of Emmett Gilmore Bagwell and Ruby Inez Chism. Shirley Bagwell married (?) McKay after 1955.

     Peggy Joyce Bagwell is the daughter of Emmett Gilmore Bagwell and Ruby Inez Chism. Peggy Joyce Bagwell married John F. Schell circa 1960.

     John F. Schell married Peggy Joyce Bagwell, daughter of Emmett Gilmore Bagwell and Ruby Inez Chism, circa 1960.

     Janice Mildred Williams married Chris Jarman Bagwell, son of Jay Emmett Bagwell and Juanita Emma Tatum, on 12 April 1984 at Clarksville, Tennessee.

     Mathias David Fuchs married Gail A. Bagwell, daughter of Lawrence Lee Bagwell and Bonnie Jean Newkirk, after 1964.

     Charles Derek Bagwell is the son of Robert Douglas Bagwell. Charles Derek Bagwell married Lynn McCullough before 1981.

     Berriman Otto Bagwell was also known as Berm Bagwell. He was born in July 1954 in Greenwood, South Carolina. He was the son of Robert Douglas Bagwell and Jannie Ernestine Smith. Berriman Otto Bagwell married Julie Lynne Pratt on 17 March 1990 at United Methodist Church, Niney Six, South Carolina. Berriman Otto Bagwell lived in 1996 in Ninety Six, South Carolina. He died on 21 March 2026 in South Carolina at age 71


Berriman O. "Berm" Bagwell, 71, passed away on March 21, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Berm shared 36 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Julie Pratt Bagwell. The couple married on March 17, 1990, and had just celebrated their anniversary days before his passing. Together, they built a life centered on love, family, and lasting memories.

He is survived by his son, Doug Bagwell, and his seven cherished grandchildren: Jason, Zayne, Leon, Preston, Rose, Violet, and Julian, who were the pride and joy of his life. Berm also leaves behind his mother, Ernestine Bagwell; one sister, Robbi Bagwell of Brownwood, Texas; two brothers, Derek Bagwell of Hickory Tavern, South Carolina, and Bryant Bagwell (Leith) of Simpsonville, South Carolina; as well as sisters-in-law Robin Scott of Waterloo, South Carolina, and Toni Armstrong of Ninety Six, South Carolina. He is also remembered fondly by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Douglas Bagwell.

Berm proudly served his country in the United States Army as an Infantryman from 1974 to 1977. Following his military service, he worked for 15 years at Walmart Distribution Center, retiring in 2013.

Berm found his greatest happiness in spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was a passionate fan of Clemson football and Washington Redskins football.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Ninety Six. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and celebrate Berm's life.

Berm will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication, and the many lives he touched throughout his journey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the family to help with recent expenses.
Published by The Index-Journal on Apr. 1, 2026.

     Paul Bryant Bagwell is the son of Robert Douglas Bagwell and Jannie Ernestine Smith. Paul Bryant Bagwell married Dana Cathryn Buckles on 13 May 1989 at Northeast Presbyterian Church, Greenwood, South Carolina. Paul Bryant Bagwell married Leith Anne Ellis on 23 April 2005 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Robbi Jane Bagwell is the daughter of Robert Douglas Bagwell and Jannie Ernestine Smith. Robbi Jane Bagwell married Kenneth Leroy Butler on 4 December 1988 at Brown County, Texas. Robbi Jane Bagwell married Tracy B. Swingle on 11 February 1995 at Brown County, Texas.

     (?) Adams married Mildred Louise Bagwell, daughter of Paul William Bagwell Sr. and Sarah Anne Blum, after 1955.

     Sheri Lynn Bagwell is the daughter of Ernest Wayne Bagwell and Iris Elaine Nix. Sheri Lynn Bagwell married Timothy A. Helton after 1994.

     Timothy A. Helton married Sheri Lynn Bagwell, daughter of Ernest Wayne Bagwell and Iris Elaine Nix, after 1994.