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     Thelma May Bagwell was born on 5 January 1927 in Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. As of 9 May 1942,her married name was Downing. Thelma May Bagwell married John Downing on 9 May 1942. Thelma May Bagwell and John Downing were divorced on 2 April 1951 at Accomack County, Virginia. As of 27 November 1951,her married name was Logan. Thelma May Bagwell married Vernon Logan on 27 November 1951 at Accomack County, Virginia. Thelma May Bagwell died on 29 January 1995 in Northampton, Virginia, at age 68. She was buried at Household of Ruth, Accomac, Virginia.

     Nathaniel Bagwell is the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.

     Arnetta Frances Bagwell was born on 22 July 1933 in Accomac County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. As of 12 April 1956,her married name was Custis. Arnetta Frances Bagwell married James Thomas Custis on 12 April 1956 at Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. Arnetta Frances Bagwell died on 5 April 2022 in Nassawadox, Virginia, at age 88


Arnetta Bagwell Custis was born to Charlie and Viola Bagwell on July 22,1933 in Accomac County, Virginia. She was the 7th child of 12 siblings. Arnetta was educated in the Accomack County public school system then attended the University of Maryland. After graduation, she relocated to Paterson, NJ with her cousins, Mable & Lee Allen.

Shortly after her relocation, she married the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Custis on April 12, 1956. From this union they had 4 children. When she first relocated to Paterson, she worked at Spotless Cleaners. After raising her children, she started working at Fuji Photo for 30 years. After retiring from Fuji Photo she began working as a private Home Health-Aide Caregiver until returning back to Virginia.

Arnetta was preceded in death by her husband, James Custis; her parents, Charlie & Viola Bagwell; 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

She leaves to cherish her memories, 4 children, Theresa Webb, Denise Custis, Darlene Custis all of Paterson, NJ, and Eric (Tonya) Custis of Columbia, SC; 1 goddaugther Wanda Renee (Rosevelt) Foster of Portsmouth, VA; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, Billy (Dolores) Bagwell of Philadelphia, PA and Donald (Alberta) Bagwell of Paterson, NJ; 2 special cousins, Bobby (Tanja) Bagwell and Frankie (Tasha) Savage both of Accomack County, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.


She was buried on 16 April 2022 at Wharton Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Betty Belle Bagwell was born on 8 April 1935 in Daugherty, Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.¹ As of after 1954,her married name was Collins. Betty Belle Bagwell married Milton Collins on 10 February 1958. Betty Belle Bagwell lived in 1980 in Accomack County, Virginia. She died on 2 October 2019 in Parksley, Virginia, at age 84


Betty Bagwell Collins was born on April 8, 1935 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Charlie B. Bagwell and Viola Roberts Bagwell. Betty lived, loved life, and her family until she was called home Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Shore Health & Rehabilitation Center in Parksley, Virginia.

Betty attended Accomack County Public Schools. She worked at Whispering Pines Hotel for several years, where she met Milton Collins. Milton and Betty entered into wedlock on February 10, 1958 and she then moved to Onancock, Virginia with Milton and family. Shortly after, Betty began working for Richard & Virginia Hall, Sr., where she worked until 2017. The Halls were her second family, they loved and treated Betty as a member of the family, not an employee.

After the death of Milton, Betty worked hard and then purchased her house on Bagwell Lane with the white fence. She loved her fence because her father Charlie built the fence for her. Betty loved her family near and far. When family and friends would come and visit Accomac, Betty’s house was their first stop and when they departed Accomac, Betty’s house was the last stop. You could always count on a big smile, some food to eat, and some beverages. Betty loved to cook and was famous for her mac-n-cheese and chicken salad. She loved Christmas and New Year’s, because she would vacation in New Jersey with her brother, Donald and sister-in-law, Alberta. She would organize the family reunions and would play her music and dance. Her favorite song, I’ll Take You There by the Staple Singers, would become her family’s anthem. There are so many things Betty did well that would gain the hearts of many. She was loved by many and had many names, such as “Lefty, Big Betty, and Betty Bell.”

She was preceded in death by: husband, Milton Collins; father, Charlie B. Bagwell; mother, Viola Roberts Bagwell; brothers, Rosco, Floyd, George and Ernest; and sisters, Doris Ann, Thelma, Oneita, and Gladys.

She leaves to cherish her memory: sister, Arnetta Custis of Tasley, VA; brothers, Nathaniel (Delores) of Phildelphia, PA and Donald (Alberta) of Paterson, NJ; one sister-in-law, Patricia Bagwell of Jackson, NJ; one brother-in-law, Zollie Branch of Paterson, NJ; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.


She was buried at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Ernest Bagwell was born on 16 July 1938 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts.² Ernest Bagwell married Daisey Allen, daughter of Lankford Allen and Susie (?), before 1956. Ernest Bagwell died on 10 February 2005 in Shore Memorial Hospital, Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 66.¹ He was buried on 18 February 2005 at Household of Ruth Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     George Thomas Bagwell was born on 10 March 1940 in Accomack County, Virginia. He was the son of Charlie Benjamin Bagwell and Viola Roberts. George Thomas Bagwell married Patricia Ann Dix before 1959. George Thomas Bagwell died on 3 September 2003 in Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, New Jersey, at age 63. He was buried on 13 September 2003 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Annie Brown Hopkins was born on 23 October 1879 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ As of 28 December 1898,her married name was Bagwell. She married Edward Thomas Bagwell, son of George E. Bagwell and Evelyn Caroline Lewis, on 28 December 1898 at Drummond Town, Virginia. Annie Brown Hopkins died on 26 October 1960 in Accomack County, Virginia, at age 81.¹ She was buried at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Preston Steward Bagwell was born on 16 June 1901 in Guilford, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins. Preston Steward Bagwell married Josephine Orriss Budd after 1930.² Preston Steward Bagwell died on 24 April 1957 in Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 55.¹ He was buried on 25 April 1957 at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Josephine Orriss Budd was born on 29 September 1902 in Accomack County, Virginia.¹ As of after 1930,her married name was Bagwell.¹ She married Preston Steward Bagwell, son of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins, after 1930.¹ Josephine Orriss Budd died on 4 August 1982 in Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Viva Leigh Bagwell was born on 30 October 1899 in Accomack County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins. As of 27 March 1920,her married name was Jones. Viva Leigh Bagwell married Auta Dewey Jones on 27 March 1920 at Harrington, Kent County, Delaware. Viva Leigh Bagwell died on 25 January 1977 in Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia, at age 77. She was buried at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Oscar Harrison Bagwell was born in 1908 in Locustville, Accomack County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins.¹ Oscar Harrison Bagwell married Georgie Ewah Bundick after 1925. Oscar Harrison Bagwell died on 17 October 1937 in Nassawadox, Northampton County, Virginia, of the results of an auto accident.¹ He was buried on 18 October 1937 at Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Georgie Ewah Bundick married Oscar Harrison Bagwell, son of Edward Thomas Bagwell and Annie Brown Hopkins, after 1925.

     Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell was born on 16 May 1934. She was the daughter of Oscar Harrison Bagwell and Georgie Ewah Bundick. Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell lived in 1940 in Metompkin, Accomack County, Virginia. As of 30 July 1953,her married name was Crockett. She married Alvin Thomas Crockett on 30 July 1953. Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell and Alvin Thomas Crockett were divorced on 7 January 1969 at Accomack County, Virginia. As of 22 January 1971,her married name was Parks. Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell married Harry Samuel Parks on 22 January 1971 at Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia. Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell died on 12 April 2018 at age 83. She was buried on 16 April 2018 at Liberty Cemetery, Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.¹

     Alvin Thomas Crockett married Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Harrison Bagwell and Georgie Ewah Bundick, on 30 July 1953. Alvin Thomas Crockett and Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell were divorced on 7 January 1969 at Accomack County, Virginia.

     Harry Samuel Parks married Jacquelyn Faye Bagwell, daughter of Oscar Harrison Bagwell and Georgie Ewah Bundick, on 22 January 1971 at Parksley, Accomack County, Virginia.

     Norma Jean Bagwell was born on 20 September 1928 in Barberton, Ohio. She was the daughter of George Walon Bagwell and Icy B. Sergent. As of before 1962,her married name was Hively. Norma Jean Bagwell married Robert Lee Hively before 1962. Norma Jean Bagwell died in 2015. She was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

     Robert Lee Hively was born on 9 January 1926 in Akron, Ohio. He married Norma Jean Bagwell, daughter of George Walon Bagwell and Icy B. Sergent, before 1962. Robert Lee Hively died on 17 September 2013 at age 87. He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

     Charles E. Delong married Bessie Bagwell, daughter of Stuart Mathis Bagwell and Martha E. Baldwin, on 20 November 1908 at Boyd, Kentucky.

     Lillian Myrtle Jones was born on 23 May 1887 in Sussex, Ashe County, North Carolina.¹ As of 10 May 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married James French Bagwell, son of Stuart Mathis Bagwell and Martha E. Baldwin, on 10 May 1916 at Boyd, Kentucky. Lillian Myrtle Jones died on 29 October 1955 in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, at age 68.¹ She was buried at Slab Fork Church Cemetery, Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio.¹

     Hugh L. Mearan married Faye Olive Bagwell, daughter of Stuart Mathis Bagwell and Martha E. Baldwin, before 1942.

     Fannie Bagwell was born in 1903.¹ She died in 1942.¹ She was buried at Mount Peace Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio.¹

     John A. Rock married Gladys Creo Bagwell, daughter of Vollie Vernon Bagwell and Nancy Margaret Brown, in 1930 at Ohio, West Virginia.

     Charles Edmond Simpson married Gladys Creo Bagwell, daughter of Vollie Vernon Bagwell and Nancy Margaret Brown, on 1 June 1941 at Summit County, Ohio. Charles Edmond Simpson married Gladys Creo Bagwell, daughter of Vollie Vernon Bagwell and Nancy Margaret Brown, on 29 October 1951 at Summit County, Ohio.

     Duante Iuliano married Gladys Creo Bagwell, daughter of Vollie Vernon Bagwell and Nancy Margaret Brown, on 8 April 1947.

     Mary Agnes Fullerton was born circa 1888 in Marietta, Ohio. As of before 1916,her married name was Bagwell. She married Homer Lee Bagwell, son of William Weldon Bagwell and Susan Ann Newman, before 1916. Mary Agnes Fullerton and Homer Lee Bagwell lived in 1930 in Hamilton, Franklin County, Ohio. Mary Agnes Fullerton and Homer Lee Bagwell lived in 1940 in Miami, Dade County, Florida. Mary Agnes Fullerton and Homer Lee Bagwell lived in 1942 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Mary Agnes Fullerton died on 17 September 1953 in Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Florida.¹ She was buried on 19 September 1953 at Miami Memorial Cemetery, Miami, Florida.¹

     Joanna Bagwell was born on 4 November 1916 in Ohio. She was the daughter of Homer Lee Bagwell and Mary Agnes Fullerton. As of 15 April 1939,her married name was Starke. Joanna Bagwell married Joseph Bernard Starke on 15 April 1939 at Manhattan, New York City, New York. Joanna Bagwell died on 15 June 2010 at age 93.

     Joseph Bernard Starke was born on 28 August 1914 in Brooklyn, New York. He married Joanna Bagwell, daughter of Homer Lee Bagwell and Mary Agnes Fullerton, on 15 April 1939 at Manhattan, New York City, New York. Joseph Bernard Starke died on 20 April 1993 at age 78.

     John Hullinger was born on 26 August 1849 in Ohio. He was the son of John Hullinger and Rebecca Branstetter. John Hullinger died on 7 December 1879 at age 30.

     Mary Elydia Hullinger was born circa 1856 in Ohio. She was the daughter of John Hullinger and Rebecca Branstetter. Mary Elydia Hullinger died on 13 May 1943 in Hardin, Ohio.

     William Hullinger was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, De Graff, Logan County, Ohio. He was born on 5 July 1840 in Champaign County, Ohio. He was the son of John Hullinger and Rebecca Branstetter. William Hullinger died on 13 March 1911 in De Graff, Logan County, Ohio, at age 70.