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     Cora Cope married Herman Lester Bagwell, son of William Bagwell and Ella (?).

     Bella M. Chandler was born in July 1899 in Virginia. As of 20 December 1917,her married name was Bagwell. She married Herman Lester Bagwell, son of William Bagwell and Ella (?), on 20 December 1917 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Herman Lester Bagwell and Bella M. Chandler.

     Thomas Toppin was born circa 1882 in Accomack County, Virginia. He married Ella (?) on 23 December 1908 at Onancock, Virginia.

     Emeline Dickerson married George M. Bagwell, son of George Bagwell and Theodosia Pettit, on 29 September 1901 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Neva Constance Bagwell was born on 30 March 1910 in Baltimore City, Maryland. She was the daughter of John Watson Bagwell and Neva Constance Arther. As of 27 November 1933,her married name was Meeth. Neva Constance Bagwell married John Thomas Meeth on 27 November 1933 at Richmond, Virginia. Neva Constance Bagwell died on 29 May 1988 in Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 78. She was buried on 1 June 1988 at Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland.

     John Thomas Meeth was born on 14 October 1895 in Maryland. He married Neva Constance Bagwell, daughter of John Watson Bagwell and Neva Constance Arther, on 27 November 1933 at Richmond, Virginia. John Thomas Meeth died on 24 January 1974 at age 78. He was buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland.

     James Bagwell is the son of John Steven Bagwell and Gloria M. Flury. James Bagwell married Tammy (?) after 1993.

     Tammy (?) married James Bagwell, son of John Steven Bagwell and Gloria M. Flury, after 1993.

     Joshua Bagwell is the son of John Steven Bagwell and Gloria M. Flury. Joshua Bagwell married Melissa (?) after 2000.

     Melissa (?) married Joshua Bagwell, son of John Steven Bagwell and Gloria M. Flury, after 2000.

     John Steven Bagwell JR was born in September 1974. He was the son of John Steven Bagwell and Gloria M. Flury. John Steven Bagwell JR married Maddie (?) after 1993. John Steven Bagwell JR lived in 2025 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

     Maddie (?) married John Steven Bagwell JR, son of John Steven Bagwell and Gloria M. Flury, after 1993.

     Blaze Bagwell is the son of John Steven Bagwell JR and Maddie (?)

     Braden Bagwell is the son of Joshua Bagwell and Melissa (?)

     Bria Bagwell is the daughter of Joshua Bagwell and Melissa (?)

     Presli Bagwell is the daughter of James Bagwell and Tammy (?)

     George Anderson married Elizabeth Bagwell, daughter of Don Pyle Bagwell Jr. and Hope Brodie Irby, after 1995.

     Lucy Bagwell is the daughter of George Morgan Bagwell. Lucy Bagwell married Craig Look after 1988.

     Craig Look married Lucy Bagwell, daughter of George Morgan Bagwell, after 1988.

     Brandon R. Bagwell is the son of George Morgan Bagwell. Brandon R. Bagwell married Miranda (?) after 1996.

     Miranda (?) married Brandon R. Bagwell, son of George Morgan Bagwell, after 1996.

     Laura Bagwell is the daughter of George Morgan Bagwell. Laura Bagwell married James Otterburg after 1993.

     James Otterburg married Laura Bagwell, daughter of George Morgan Bagwell, after 1993.

     Nancylee Benyunes (?) was born on 7 June 1937 in Danville, Virginia. As of before 2024,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Morgan Bagwell, son of Don Pyle Bagwell Jr. and Hope Brodie Irby, before 2024. Nancylee Benyunes (?) died on 31 July 2025 at age 88


Nancylee Benyunes Bagwell, born on June 7, 1937, in Danville, Virginia, peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2025. Nancylee was a dedicated and passionate individual whose love for broadcasting shaped her impactful career in radio. She shared her voice with the communities of Danville with Piedmont Broadcasting and with WHLF in South Boston. Nancylee was very active with the Halifax Woman’s Club, who were instrumental in bringing the Halifax County War Memorial to fruition while she was President. Although she was not born in Halifax County, she embraced it and devoted herself to community service through the School Board and the Literacy Project.

Nancylee’s education paved the way for her pursuits, which included both high school and college, where she undoubtedly honed her talents. Beyond her remarkable career, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, cherished by her family and friends. Nancylee had a profound love for reading, teaching adults to read, nurturing her orchids, and above all, enjoying moments with her grandchildren. Her warm spirit and passion kept her closely connected with her loved ones.

Nancylee is survived by her two daughters, Charlotte B. Miller (Lewis) of Clarksville, VA, and Elizabeth B. Howell (Jim) of Tampa, FL. She leaves behind three adored grandchildren: Lewis Miller Jr. of Austin, TX, Virginia James Howell of Tampa, FL, and Wyatt Lee Howell of Tampa, FL; her sister, Debbie S. Morris (Ray) of Ringgold, VA. Her stepchildren, Lucy Bagwell Look (Craig) of Alexandria, Laura Bagwell Otterberg (James) of Greensboro, NC and Brandon Bagwell (Miranda) of Machipongo, VA; and five step grandchildren.

Nancylee was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Bagwell and her mother, Mildred Snead.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation at Beth Car Baptist Church in Halifax, Virginia, on August 9, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 PM, with the Rev. Thad Decker officiating. Burial to follow in Halifax Cemetery.


She was buried on 9 August 2025 at Halifax Cemetery, Halifax, Virginia.

     Jerry Wayne Bagwell JR was born on 3 December 1987. He was the son of Jerry Wayne Bagwell SR. Jerry Wayne Bagwell JR died on 5 November 2014 in Louisiana at age 26. He was buried on 9 November 2014 at Evergreen Cemetery, Bernice, Union Parish, Louisiana.

     Cayton Wayne Bagwell is the son of Jerry Wayne Bagwell JR.

     Brodi Wayne Bagwell is the son of Jerry Wayne Bagwell JR.

     Haley Pauline Bagwell is the daughter of Jerry Wayne Bagwell JR.

     Emily Ann Bagwell was born circa 1942 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Robert Lester Bagwell and Vallie Ivoris McCrow. As of 15 July 1961,her married name was Belk. Emily Ann Bagwell married Max Belk on 15 July 1961. Emily Ann Bagwell died on 14 September 2019 in Covington, Georgia.