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     Alexander Edgar Lark was also known as Alex Lark. He was born on 29 July 1914 in Anderson County, South Carolina.¹ He married Nettie Lou Bagwell, daughter of James Frederick Bagwell and Myrtle Lee Brown, after 1930.¹ Alexander Edgar Lark died on 11 April 2001 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Calvin A. Ford was born on 13 September 1904.¹ He married Anna Bell Bagwell, daughter of Burrell Lafayette Bagwell and Lou Ella Hicks, before 1930.¹ Calvin A. Ford died on 21 August 1982 at age 77.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Julia Amanda Lynch was also known as Mandy. Julia Amanda Lynch was also known as Amanda Lynch. She was born in March 1851 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of James Lynch. Julia Amanda Lynch married Willis Marion Bagwell, son of Wiley Hays Bagwell and Rebecca Taft, before 1875.² As of before 1875,her married name was Bagwell.² As of before 1888,her married name was Bagwell. Julia Amanda Lynch died on 17 October 1922 in Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina, at age 71.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, Gaston County, North Carolina.¹

     John S. Bagwell was born circa 1879 in South Carolina. He was the son of Willis Marion Bagwell and Inda C. (?)

     Etta Bagwell was also known as Henrietta Bagwell. She was born on 7 May 1867 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Inda C. (?) Etta Bagwell lived in 1900 in Cross Keys, DeKalb County, Georgia. As of after 1900,her married name was Adams. She married John T. Adams on 22 December 1901 at DeKalb County, Georgia. Etta Bagwell died on 14 December 1937 in Cross Key, DeKalb County, Georgia, at age 70. She was buried at Johns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Chamblee, DeKalb County, Georgia.

     Tabitha Bagwell was born circa 1869 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Inda C. (?) As of before 1900,her married name was Bogan. Tabitha Bagwell married E. A. Bogan before 1900. Tabitha Bagwell and E. A. Bogan lived in 1900 in Cross Keys, DeKalb County, Georgia. Tabitha Bagwell died on 15 March 1941. She was buried at Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, Clay County, Texas.

     Beulah L. Bagwell was born on 13 May 1891 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Julia Amanda Lynch. As of after 1900,her married name was Jones. Beulah L. Bagwell married Oliver Townsend Jones after 1900. Beulah L. Bagwell died on 25 May 1969 in South Carolina at age 78.¹ She was buried at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Oliver Townsend Jones was born on 2 August 1887 in South Carolina. He married Beulah L. Bagwell, daughter of Willis Marion Bagwell and Julia Amanda Lynch, after 1900. Oliver Townsend Jones died on 24 January 1965 at age 77.

     Hilda Maxine Williams was also known as Maxine Williams. She was born on 14 May 1928 in Calhoun County, Mississippi. As of after 1937,her married name was Bagwell. She married Samuel Percy Bagwell, son of Leonard Okney Bagwell and Annie Lee Gill, after 1937. Hilda Maxine Williams died on 20 September 1998 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, at age 70. She was buried at Cedarlawn Cemetery, Philadelphia, Neshoba County, Mississippi.

     Francis Mauvalene Long was born on 27 July 1917 in Calhoun County, Mississippi. As of before 1935,her married name was Bagwell. She married James Wiley Bagwell, son of Leonard Okney Bagwell and Annie Lee Gill, before 1935. Francis Mauvalene Long died on 12 July 2000 in Blytheville, Arkansas, at age 82.

     Amy Clair Bagwell was born on 28 July 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas. She was the daughter of James Wiley Bagwell and Francis Mauvalene Long. Amy Clair Bagwell died on 12 June 2012 in Macon, Georgia, at age 74.

     Albert Franklin Bagwell died on 14 January 1883 in Mississippi. He was born on 14 January 1883. He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Annie Eliza Davis.

     Z. L. Bagwell was born on 7 February 1880.¹ He was the son of James Wiley Bagwell and Annie Eliza Davis. Z. L. Bagwell died on 21 September 1886 in Mississippi at age 6.¹ He was buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Bruce, Calhoun County, Mississippi.¹

     Clara Williamson was born on 3 August 1920 in Abbeville County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1945,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Roy Ellis Bagwell, son of Jefferson Arnold Bagwell and Annie Bell Smith, after 1945.¹ Clara Williamson died on 24 February 2010 in Ware Shoals, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 89
WARE SHOALS
Clara Williamson Bagwell, 89 widow of Roy E. Bagwell, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her home. She was born in Abbeville County, a daughter of the late Zema and Bertha Cathcart Williamson. She was a member of Broadmouth Baptist Church, the Broadmouth Honey Bees and attended A.D.Y. at Ware Shoals First Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sisters, Willie Treadwell and Laura Robinson, both of Ware Shoals and a special niece, Cheryl Vanadore who lovingly cared for her.

She was pre-deceased by two sisters, Ruth Davis and Carrie Lou Jones and a brother, James Williamson.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 PM Friday at Broadmouth Baptist Church with the Rev. Justin Phillips and Rev. Leon Jones officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Broadmouth Baptist Church, 543 Broadmouth Church Road, Honea Path, S.C. 29654.

The family is at the home of Mrs. Willie Treadwell, 901 Smith St. Ext. and will receive friends Thursday, 6-8 PM at Parker-White Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to www.parkerwhitepruitt.com.¹ She was buried at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina.¹

     Corina Lucille Bagwell was born on 12 March 1934 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ Corina Lucille Bagwell died on 18 April 2005 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, at age 71.¹ She was buried on 20 April 2005 at West View Cemetery, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Robert Adolph Bagwell was born on 29 November 1929 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ He was a veteran of the US Army and served in the Korean War.¹ Robert Adolph Bagwell married Grace Broadwater in 1953.² Robert Adolph Bagwell married Shelby Jean Rainey in June 1960 at Greenville, South Carolina.³ Robert Adolph Bagwell died on 3 June 2006 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Clara Bell Bagwell was born on 15 April 1928 in South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ As of before 1960,her married name was Orr. Clara Bell Bagwell married Sylvester Maurice Orr before 1960. As of after 1960,her married name was Porter. Clara Bell Bagwell married John Claud Porter after 1960. Clara Bell Bagwell died on 25 January 1996 in Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 67.¹ She was buried at Greenville Memorial Gardens, Piedmont, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Flora Samantha Bagwell was born on 27 August 1922 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Roach. Flora Samantha Bagwell married (?) Roach after 1940. Flora Samantha Bagwell died on 22 March 1973 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 50.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.¹

     Willie Clyde Bagwell was born on 5 December 1916 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter.¹ Willie Clyde Bagwell married Mary Frances Powell after 1940.² He served as Staff Sergent Company B, 313 Infantry during World War II from 20 February 1942 to 15 December 1945.¹ Willie Clyde Bagwell died on 11 September 1960 in Easley Hospital, Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 43.¹ He was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Mary Frances Powell was born on 16 February 1925 in Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ As of after 1940,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Willie Clyde Bagwell, son of Newman Lindsay Bagwell and Malissie Samantha Porter, after 1940.¹ Mary Frances Powell died on 16 October 2002 in South Carolina at age 77.¹ She was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Nancy Smith married Joe Edward Bagwell, son of Sethie Joe Calvin Bagwell and Mary Louise Swords, before 1959.

     Dale Edward Bagwell was born on 31 May 1959 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith.¹ Dale Edward Bagwell married Roxanne (?) after 1975.¹ Dale Edward Bagwell married Caroline (?) before 1981. Dale Edward Bagwell died on 31 December 2010 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, at age 51.¹ He was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Roxanne (?) married Dale Edward Bagwell, son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith, after 1975.¹

     Joshua Heath Bagwell was born on 21 April 1981 in Pickens County, South Carolina. He was the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Caroline (?) Joshua Heath Bagwell died on 13 February 2018 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, at age 36
Joshua Heath Bagwell, age 36, passed away February 13, 2018. Mr. Bagwell was born in Pickens County the son of his late father Dale Edward Bagwell and survived by his mother Caroline B Tripp and step-father John Tripp of Easley.

Survivors include his fiancé Amanda Brown of Pickens, one daughter; Skylyn Marie Brown of the home, one brother; Thaddus Dale Bagwell (Roxanne) of Liberty, two uncles; Brian Davenport (Jenny) of Seneca, Joey Bagwell (Tonda) of Liberty, niece Aubrey and nephew Dylan Bagwell, grandparents; Joe and Nancy Bagwell of Liberty, Patricia Ann Davenport of Texas.
He was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.

     Thaddus Dale Bagwell is the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Roxanne (?) Thaddus Dale Bagwell married Roxanne (?) after 1995.

     Michael Joseph Edward Bagwell died on 28 September 1978.¹ He was born on 29 September 1978.¹ He was the son of Dale Edward Bagwell and Roxanne (?)¹ Michael Joseph Edward Bagwell was buried at Liberty Memorial Gardens, Liberty, Pickens County, South Carolina.¹

     Joe Donnell Bagwell is the son of Joe Edward Bagwell and Nancy Smith. Joe Donnell Bagwell married Tonda Lee Lindely after 1980 at Greenville County, South Carolina.

     Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. was born on 15 June 1926 in South Carolina. He was the son of Lewis Hobson Bagwell Sr. and Eunice Elizabeth Painter. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. married Ruby Elizabeth Crain on 23 December 1945 at Greenville, South Carolina. Lewis Hobson Bagwell Jr. died on 16 December 1998 in Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, at age 72. He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia.

     Nannie Pearl Bailey was born on 28 March 1880 in Cross Keys, Union County, South Carolina.¹ As of January 1913,her married name was Bagwell. She married David Hampton Bagwell, son of John Owen Bagwell and Ona Bailey, in January 1913. Nannie Pearl Bailey died on 14 January 1946 in Dorchester, South Carolina, at age 65.¹ She was buried on 15 January 1946 at New Prospect Cemetery, Sedalia, Union County, South Carolina.¹

     David Horace Bagwell was also known as Horace Bagwell. He was born on 6 April 1916 in South Carolina. He was the son of David Hampton Bagwell and Nannie Pearl Bailey. He served as a Sargent in Battery , 377 Parachute Field Artillery Battalion during World War II.

First activated on 16 August 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, as the 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion (377th PFAB). The 377th PFAB, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Weisberg, participated in the development of doctrine for the employment of Parachute Artillery. After training in the United States, the battalion sailed to England, arriving in Liverpool on 18 October 1943. During late 1943 and early 1944, the battalion participated in training in preparation for Operation Overlord (Normandy).

Normandy:
On 6 June 1944, the 377th PFAB participated in Operation Overlord, the Normandy Invasion, parachuting onto Drop Zone A east of St. Mere Eglise in support of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. The drop went poorly, and the battalion lost 11 of its 12 75mm pack howitzers. The Paratroopers of the battalion fought as infantrymen until replacement howitzers arrived on 14 June 1944.] The battalion executive officer, Major Louis H. Cotton, was wounded during the drop and had to be evacuated.

Operation Market-Garden:
During Operation Market, the 377th PFAB landed on 19 September 1944 (D+2), occupied firing positions at the landing zone, and supported 1/506th PIR's defense against a German counterattack near Zon, as well as the 502nd PIR's attack from Best toward St. Oedenrode. The battalion remained near St. Oedenrode until it was withdrawn with the division to Camp Mourmelon in France.

They also were involved in the Battle of the Bulge. David Horace Bagwell died on 2 February 1967 in South Carolina at age 50. He was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina.