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     Maggie Ellen Phillips was born on 3 September 1932 in Spring Valley, Washington County, Arkansas. As of 19 September 1948,her married name was Bagwell. She married George Melory Bagwell Sr., son of Charles Abner Bagwell and Edith Evelyn Nelson, on 19 September 1948 at Madison County, Arkansas. Maggie Ellen Phillips died on 19 March 2023 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, at age 90


Maggie Ellen Bagwell, age 90, passed away on March 19, 2023, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born in Spring Valley, Arkansas on September 3, 1932, to the late Rev. Bruce Phillips and Elsie (Jones) Phillips. Maggie was a prayer warrior who leaves behind a legacy of the power of prayer to her family. She was a long time member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist in Springdale, Arkansas. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, George Bagwell Sr. and son, Bruce Duane Bagwell.

Maggie is survived by three sons, James Bagwell of Springdale, George Bagwell Jr. (Shirley) of Lowell, and Paul Bagwell (Connie) of Springdale; two daughters, Donna Burke (Donnie) of Springdale, and Beth Farmer of Fayetteville; two sisters, Pauline Kennard of Everett, Washington and Jean Bohannan of Dover, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and a host of extended family.

Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, a Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist in Springdale, Arkansas. Funeral Service will begin that same day at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Watson and Rev. Eldon Bagwell officiating. Interment to follow at Burkshed Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Bagwell, Adam Bolin, Rodney Burke, Shawn Bagwell, Eric Bagwell, Nathan Bagwell and Jonathan Isaacs. Honorary Pallbearer is David Woody. Memorials can be made in her name to Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist (479) 756-6787.


She was buried on 25 March 2023 at Burkshed Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas.

     Bruce Duane Bagwell was born on 4 May 1950 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. He was the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Bruce Duane Bagwell married Brenda Kay Grigg circa 1969. Bruce Duane Bagwell died on 6 October 2022 in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas, at age 72


Bruce “Duane” Bagwell, age 72 of Elm Springs, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville. He was born May 4, 1950 in Fayetteville. Duane was a Sunday school teacher, deacon, and actively involved with the music ministry at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed working on projects around his house and was devoted to his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda (Grigg) Bagwell; his mother, Maggie (Phillips) Bagwell; three children, Sheri Bagwell, Aaron Duane Bagwell and wife Dr. Holli, LaDawna Bolin and husband Adam; five siblings, Jim Bagwell, Donna Burke, George Bagwell, Jr., Beth Lynn Bagwell, Paul Bagwell; three grandchildren, Alexys Bolin, Cameron Bolin and Abigail Bagwell. Duane was preceded in death by his father, George Melroy Bagwell, Sr.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. Monday, October 10, at Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Interment will be at Elm Springs Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for mission work.


He was buried on 10 October 2022 at Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.

     James Bagwell is the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips.

     George Melroy Bagwell Jr. is the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. George Melroy Bagwell Jr. married Shirley Wright after 1966.

     Paul Bagwell is the son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Paul Bagwell married Connie Puryear on 24 June 1984 at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Hindsville, Arkansas.

     Donna Bagwell is the daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Donna Bagwell married Don Burk after 1966.

     Beth Lynn Bagwell is the daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips. Beth Lynn Bagwell married (?) Farmer after 1966.

     Brenda Kay Grigg was born on 26 May 1950 in Littlefield, Texas. As of circa 1969,her married name was Bagwell. She married Bruce Duane Bagwell, son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, circa 1969. Brenda Kay Grigg died on 3 September 2023 in Elm Springs, Arkansas, at age 73


Brenda Kay Bagwell, age 73 of Elm Springs passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, in her home. She was born May 26, 1950, in Littlefield Texas. Brenda was a seamstress as well as a retired cafeteria manager for Springdale Public Schools at Lee Elementary. She was a member of Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, gardening and landscaping, and shopping. She was devoted to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Elsa Cook Grigg along with her husband of 53 years, Bruce Duane Bagwell. Survivors include her children, Sheri Bagwell of Elm Springs, Aaron Bagwell and his wife, Holli of Elm Springs, LaDawna (Bagwell) Bolin and husband, Adam of Elm Springs. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Alexys Bolin, Cameron Bolin and Abigail Bagwell.

Funeral service will be 10:00AM, Thursday September 7, 2023 at Phillips Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00AM till service time. Burial will follow in Elm Springs Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials in her name go to Phillips Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for Operation Christmas Child, 3074 South 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 or phillipschapel.org/shoebox.



She was buried on 7 September 2023 at Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm Springs, Arkansas.

     Shirley Wright married George Melroy Bagwell Jr., son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, after 1966.

     Connie Puryear married Paul Bagwell, son of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, on 24 June 1984 at Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Hindsville, Arkansas.

     Don Burk married Donna Bagwell, daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, after 1966.

     (?) Farmer married Beth Lynn Bagwell, daughter of George Melory Bagwell Sr. and Maggie Ellen Phillips, after 1966.

     Nancy Charlene Bagwell is the daughter of Charles Columbus Bagwell Jr. and Bessie May Tucker.

     Frank Bernell Mayers was born on 8 January 1916 in Millport City, Lamar County, Alabama. He married Sarah Evelyn McEwen after 1937. Frank Bernell Mayers died on 8 July 2001 in Alliceville, Pickens County, Alabama, at age 85.

     Verna Mae Bagwell was born on 30 September 1914 in Alabama. She was the daughter of Lee Bagwell and Willie Dunn. As of after 1946,her married name was Laws. Verna Mae Bagwell married Eugene Laws Sr. after 1946. Verna Mae Bagwell died on 18 January 1986 in Wayne County, Kentucky, at age 71. She was buried at Elk Spring Cemetery, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky.

     Eugene Laws Sr. was born on 10 March 1923 in Kentucky. He married Verna Mae Bagwell, daughter of Lee Bagwell and Willie Dunn, after 1946. Eugene Laws Sr. died on 14 September 1998 in Kentucky at age 75.

     Roselyn L. Parker married George Newton Bagwell Jr., son of George Newton Bagwell and Eliza Templin, on 2 February 1981 at Pnaola County, Texas.

     Doris Inez Cheshire married George Newton Bagwell Jr., son of George Newton Bagwell and Eliza Templin, on 27 December 1951 at Shelby County, Texas.

     Sidney Louis Horton was born on 9 March 1912. He married Gladys Bagwell, daughter of George Newton Bagwell and Eliza Templin, on 26 May 1934 at Shelby County, Texas. Sidney Louis Horton died on 3 September 1988 at age 76. He was buried at Ramah Cemetery, Tenaha, Shelby County, Texas.

     Emily Caroline Bagwell is the daughter of James Ellis Bagwell and Nancy Caroline Wilson. Emily Caroline Bagwell married William Dwight Green after 1965.

     William Dwight Green married Emily Caroline Bagwell, daughter of James Ellis Bagwell and Nancy Caroline Wilson, after 1965.

     Cynthia Ann Bagwell is the daughter of James Ellis Bagwell and Nancy Caroline Wilson. Cynthia Ann Bagwell married Ted Bennett Bunton after 1965.

     Ted Bennett Bunton married Cynthia Ann Bagwell, daughter of James Ellis Bagwell and Nancy Caroline Wilson, after 1965.

     James Steven Bagwell is the son of James Wade Bagwell and Nellie Ruth Brown.

     Johnny Mack Brown was born in 1943. He married Patricia Marlene Bagwell, daughter of James Wade Bagwell and Nellie Ruth Brown, after 1965. Johnny Mack Brown died in 2003. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Louise Poore Marshall married Guy Furman Bagwell, son of Furman George Bagwell and Annie Kate Durham, before 1955.

     Susan Anne Bagwell was born on 21 March 1955. She was the daughter of Guy Furman Bagwell and Louise Poore Marshall. Susan Anne Bagwell died on 20 December 2019 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, at age 64
Susan Anne Bagwell Morehead, 64, beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother, died December 20, 2019 at Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, South Carolina.

Burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, South Carolina.

Born on March 21, 1955, she is preceded in death by her Father, Guy Furman Bagwell.

Susan is survived by her Mother, Louise Poore Marshall of Williamston; a husband, Mike Morehead of Piedmont; a brother, Lee Bagwell of Williamston; a sister, Bonnie Bagwell of Greenville; two children, Patrick Morehead of Belton and Meredith Rigdon of Greenville; and three grandchildren, Hope Morehead of Williamston, and Reagan and Luke Rigdon of Greenville.

Susan was a graduate of Palmetto High School and Lander University, where she received her Associates Degree in Nursing. Susan was a retired Registered Nurse, most recently at Bon Secours St. Francis in Greenville, South Carolina. Susan’s life was dedicated to the care of her patients. Some of her most notable care stations included Labor and Delivery in the former Spartanburg General Hospital. Then she worked as an RN for Dr. Dwight Smith at the Williamston Hospital. She was also a “CDL Driver-Nurse” for Carolinas Lithotripsy throughout North and South Carolina. Known to her co-workers affectionately as “SuMo”, Susan could be counted on for no-nonsense, compassionate and precise patient care.
She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina.

     Lee Bagwell is the son of Guy Furman Bagwell and Louise Poore Marshall.

     Bonnie Bagwell is the daughter of Guy Furman Bagwell and Louise Poore Marshall.

     Randall Todd Bagwell is the son of Patti Yvonne Bagwell.