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     Lillian Mae Landrigan was born on 20 August 1890 in Miami County, Indiana. As of before 1916,her married name was Bagwell. As of before 1930,her married name was Gappens. She married Howard Gappens before 1930. Lillian Mae Landrigan died on 16 June 1969 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, at age 78. She was buried at Albight Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana.

     Oleith Bagwell was also known as Keith Bagwell. He was born on 23 January 1916 in Waltz, Wabash County, Indiana. He was the son of Garry Falson Bagwell and Lillian Mae Landrigan. His parents were not married at the time of his birth. In addition, Oleith or Kevin Bagwell's father is listed as Gary Bagwell on the birth certificate and Scott Bagwell on the death certificate.

On the 1920 United States Federal Census, Keithis listed as living with his mother (Lillian Landrigan) who is a housekeeper in the home of William Needler in Harrison, Howard County, Indiana. Oleith Bagwell died on 20 March 1929 at age 13. He was buried at Albight Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana.

     Howard Gappens was born on 15 May 1903. He married Lillian Mae Landrigan before 1930. Howard Gappens died on 11 March 1976 at age 72. He was buried at Albight Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana.

     Judith Kay Bailey was also known as Judy Kay Bailey. She was born on 25 May 1937 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. As of before 1972,her married name was Bagwell. She married Richard Everett Bagwell, son of Garry Falson Bagwell and Mary Elizabeth Lorenz, before 1972. Judith Kay Bailey died on 20 June 2003 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, at age 66.

     Hope Bagwell died on 11 December 1972 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. She was born on 11 December 1972 in Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Richard Everett Bagwell and Judith Kay Bailey. Hope Bagwell was buried at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana.

     Frederick Lewis Harker married Delight Campbell on 6 November 1964 at Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.

     Robert L. Kiger married Delight Campbell after 1945.

     Maxwell Rickey Bagwell was born on 7 October 1952 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama. He was the son of Maxwell Zinnamon Bagwell and Levonia Galloway. Maxwell Rickey Bagwell married Sherryl Sue Speigner on 8 October 1971 at Bay County, Florida. Maxwell Rickey Bagwell married Janet Kay Taylor on 21 April 1987 at Bay County, Florida. Maxwell Rickey Bagwell died on 6 November 1989 in Hillsborough County, Florida, at age 37 He was shot to death during a robbery. He ran a Domino's Pizza store in Brandon, Florida. The robber shot him with a shotgun after midnight while Maxwell was counting the daily earnings. He was buried at Selma Baptist Church Cemetery, Dothan, Houston County, Alabama.

     As of 21 April 1987,her married name was Bagwell. Janet Kay Taylor married Maxwell Rickey Bagwell, son of Maxwell Zinnamon Bagwell and Levonia Galloway, on 21 April 1987 at Bay County, Florida. Janet Kay Taylor died on 8 September 2015.

     Sherryl Sue Speigner married Maxwell Rickey Bagwell, son of Maxwell Zinnamon Bagwell and Levonia Galloway, on 8 October 1971 at Bay County, Florida.

     As of 24 November 1973,her married name was Bagwell. Debra Jean Littrell married Davie Maxwell Bagwell, son of Elmer Lee Bagwell and Lois Marie "Rose" Scheidecker, on 24 November 1973 at Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. Debra Jean Littrell and Davie Maxwell Bagwell were divorced on 14 May 1979 at Denver, Colorado. As of 16 April 1985,her married name was Nick. Debra Jean Littrell married Robert L. Nick on 16 April 1985 at Lawrence County, Tennessee. Debra Jean Littrell died on 8 February 1998 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.

     David Ray Bagwell was born on 9 December 1974 in Denver, Colorado. He was the son of Davie Maxwell Bagwell and Debra Jean Littrell. David Ray Bagwell died on 22 October 2005 in Ossian, Wells County, Indiana, at age 30 of asphyxiation from carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator running in the basement of his house. He was cremated at Fort Wayne, Indiana.

     David Ray Bagwell was born on 20 May 1968 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. He was the son of Claude Jesse Ray Bagwell and Deborah Diane Moore. David Ray Bagwell married Anne Marie St. Pierre on 28 July 1996 at Essex Junction, Vermont. David Ray Bagwell married Melissa K. Gerald on 26 July 2008 at Tarrant County, Texas. David Ray Bagwell died on 23 December 2025 in Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center (OLGMC), Lafayette, Louisiana, at age 57

David Ray Bagwell, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Ochsner-LGMC Trauma ICU due to a tragic home accident. Originally from Fort Worth, TX, he was a resident of Lafayette, LA since 2018.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home at 1010 Pandora St. in Lafayette, LA on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 9:00 am until the service at 11:00 am.

Interment with military honors will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette, LA.

Senior Pastor Derrick Bledsoe, of City on a Hill in Fort Worth, TX, will officiate.

David was a proud veteran and served honorably in the United States Navy as a Quartermaster. He was a plank owner on the USS San Jacinto and completed a major Mediterranean cruise prior to the first Gulf War and to eventually support Operation Desert Shield. David witnessed the launch of the first Tomahawk Missiles in combat.

David loved Cajun country and the people. He tried his best to mimic the Cajun accent. His Louisiana family finally dubbed him “Honorary Cajun.” A seasoned cook, he loved preparing meals, especially gumbo, for his Louisiana and Texas families. David also loved gaming, card games and collecting gaming cards. He was a wonderfully talented artist and creator of hand-made goods. David was a wonderful lifeforce and no gathering will ever be the same without him. He was a dedicated truck driver at Westport Linen for the last 6 years. David was always willing to take the extra route and show up when needed. He completed a military-led honor walk as it was his desire to help others in his passing. David had family, friends and Ochsner-LGMC personnel supporting him.

He will be greatly missed by many people and left us way too soon and unexpectedly.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 17 ½ years, Melissa Gerald Bagwell, of Lafayette, LA; his mother, Deborah Coughlin, of Granbury, TX; his maternal grandmother, Audine Loftin, of Irving, TX; his two stepchildren, Geoffrey Adams (Lenora), of Phoenix, AZ and Caitlin Adams, of Seattle, WA; his sister, LaDonna Bagwell, of Granbury, TX; his stepsister, Joanne Flynn (Cameron), of Granbury, TX; his stepbrother, Keith Coughlin, of Aledo, TX and many dear aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, dear friends, his constant work companion, Nicolai and his precious cat, Lucia Erin.

He was preceded in death by his father, Claude J. R. Bagwell, his stepfather, Don Coughlin, his maternal grandfather, Ivy Moore, his maternal step grandfather, Tom Loftin and his paternal grandparents, Ray and Geneva Bagwell.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are William Gerald, Kevin Gerald, Tony Bourgeois, Dominic Lucchesi, Nicolai Lucchesi and Alex Lucchesi.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randall Moore, Keith Coughlin and Cameron Flynn.

The family wishes to thank the ‘Sarahs’ and all the ICU nurses, doctors, family advocates as well as the LOPA personnel at Ochsner-LGMC 5th Floor Trauma ICU unit. The family also treasures the prayers, visits and amazing support from The Bayou Church members and staff as well as his Louisiana and Texas families.


He was buried on 29 December 2025 at Fountain Memorial Cemetery, Lafayette, Louisiana.

     Anne Marie St. Pierre married David Ray Bagwell, son of Claude Jesse Ray Bagwell and Deborah Diane Moore, on 28 July 1996 at Essex Junction, Vermont.

     Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell was born on 18 March 1906 in DeWitt, DeWitt County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall. Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Arrowsmith, McClean County, Illinois, enumerated on 15 April 1910.² He appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Lake Creek, Calhoun County, Iowa, enumerated on 7 January 1920.³ He married Dorothy A. Bierd on 8 June 1928. Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell died on 11 October 1980 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 74.¹ He was buried at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹

     Dorothy A. Bierd was born on 9 November 1909 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹ As of before 1927,her married name was Cresse. She married Richard R. Cresse before 1927. As of 8 June 1928,her married name was Bagwell. Dorothy A. Bierd married Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell, son of James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall, on 8 June 1928. Dorothy A. Bierd married Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell, son of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Dorothy A. Bierd, on 17 November 1931 at Marion County, Indiana. She died on 28 August 1971 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 61.¹ She was buried at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹

     Richard R. Cresse was born on 2 April 1927 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. He was the son of Richard R. Cresse and Dorothy A. Bierd. Richard R. Cresse married Mardelle E. Hanning on 18 December 1946 at Minier, Illinois. Richard R. Cresse died on 13 June 1983 in Oxnard, Ventura County, California, at age 56. He was buried at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura County, California.

     Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell was born on 24 March 1930 in Illinois. He was the son of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Dorothy A. Bierd. Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell married Dorothy A. Bierd on 17 November 1931 at Marion County, Indiana. Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell married Helen L. McGee after 1949. Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell died on 10 November 1996 in El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois, at age 66. He was buried on 13 November 1996 at Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     Helen L. McGee was born in 1932. As of after 1949,her married name was Bagwell. She married Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell, son of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Dorothy A. Bierd, after 1949. Helen L. McGee died on 22 August 1986 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. She was buried at Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     Juanita C. Bagwell was born on 9 October 1939 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Dorothy A. Bierd. As of before 1957,her married name was Bess. Juanita C. Bagwell married (?) Bess before 1957. Juanita C. Bagwell died on 21 June 2014 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 74
Juanita C. Bess, 74, of Bloomington passed away Saturday evening (June 21, 2014) at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington.

She was born Oct. 9, 1939 in Bloomington to Theodore Roosevelt and Dorothy A. Beard Bagwell. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Jackie Bess.

She is survived by her two sons, Dewayne (Cathy) Bess and Michael (Joyce) Bess and three grandchildren.

Published in the Bloomington, Il. Pantagraph June 23, 2014.¹
She was buried at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹

     (?) Bess married Juanita C. Bagwell, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Dorothy A. Bierd, before 1957.

     Carolyn Sue Bagwell was born after 1950. She was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Helen L. McGee. As of after 1968,her married name was Lucas. Carolyn Sue Bagwell married (?) Lucas after 1968. Carolyn Sue Bagwell died on 5 March 2019 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     David A. Bagwell was born on 24 January 1952 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. He was the son of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Helen L. McGee. He served in the US Army. David A. Bagwell died on 28 January 2009 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, at age 57. He was buried on 4 February 2009 at Park Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.

     Rose Marie Bagwell is the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Helen L. McGee. Rose Marie Bagwell married (?) McWhorter after 1970.

     (?) McWhorter married Rose Marie Bagwell, daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Bagwell and Helen L. McGee, after 1970.

     James William Bagwell was born on 16 March 1878 in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of George Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Hannah Coyle. James William Bagwell married Susie B. Wall on 3 November 1896 at Washington County, Kentucky. James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall appeared on the 1900 United States Federal Census for Bradfordsville, Marion County, Kentucky, enumerated on 26 June 1900.² James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall lived in 1910 in Arrowsmith, McLean County, Illinois. James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Arrowsmith, McLean County, Illinois, enumerated on 15 April 1910.³ James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall lived in 1920 in Lake Creek, Calhoun County, Iowa. James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Lake Creek, Calhoun County, Iowa, enumerated on 7 January 1920.⁴ James William Bagwell married Minnie Shaffer on 14 March 1925 at Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa. James William Bagwell lived in 1940 in Okoboji, Dickinson County, Iowa. He died on 15 January 1954 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 75 fatally burned ina fire at his home.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹

     Susie B. Wall was born on 11 January 1876 in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky.¹ As of 3 November 1896,her married name was Bagwell. She married James William Bagwell, son of George Washington Bagwell and Elizabeth Hannah Coyle, on 3 November 1896 at Washington County, Kentucky. Susie B. Wall and James William Bagwell appeared on the 1900 United States Federal Census for Bradfordsville, Marion County, Kentucky, enumerated on 26 June 1900.² Susie B. Wall and James William Bagwell lived in 1910 in Arrowsmith, McLean County, Illinois. Susie B. Wall and James William Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Arrowsmith, McLean County, Illinois, enumerated on 15 April 1910.³ Susie B. Wall and James William Bagwell lived in 1920 in Lake Creek, Calhoun County, Iowa. Susie B. Wall and James William Bagwell appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Lake Creek, Calhoun County, Iowa, enumerated on 7 January 1920.⁴ Susie B. Wall died on 1 May 1970 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois, at age 94.¹ She was buried on 4 May 1970 at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois.¹

     Richard R. Cresse married Dorothy A. Bierd before 1927.

     Mardelle E. Hanning married Richard R. Cresse, son of Richard R. Cresse and Dorothy A. Bierd, on 18 December 1946 at Minier, Illinois.

     Jessie L. Bagwell was born on 2 October 1903 in DeWitt, DeWitt County, Illinois. He was the son of James William Bagwell and Susie B. Wall. Jessie L. Bagwell appeared on the 1910 United States Federal Census for Arrowsmith, McClean County, Illinois, enumerated on 15 April 1910.¹ He appeared on the 1920 United States Federal Census for Lake Creek, Calhoun County, Iowa, enumerated on 7 January 1920.² He married Hazel L. McClure on 9 April 1941 at Palmyra, Missouri. Jessie L. Bagwell died on 2 January 1968 in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, at age 64. He was buried on 5 January 1968 at East White Oak Cemetery, Woodford County, Illinois.