Longtime Missouri Farmer Bruce Bagnell Dies at 65

Bagnell was a lifelong resident of Saline County and graduate of Santa Fe High School.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Bruce Bradley Bagnell, a 65-year-old farmer from rural Blackburn, Missouri, passed away on February 17, 2026 at his home. Bagnell lived in Saline County his entire life and was a 1978 graduate of Santa Fe High School. He is survived by five siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Why it matters

Bagnell's death marks the passing of a longtime member of the Blackburn farming community. As a lifelong resident and graduate of the local high school, Bagnell was deeply rooted in the area and his death will be felt by many in the close-knit rural community.

The details

Bagnell farmed for many years with his father, Charles Robert Bagnell, who preceded him in death. Memorial services will be held on March 27, 2026 at Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall, Missouri. Memorials are suggested to Santa Fe Agri Leaders or Blackburn Community Builders.

  • Bruce Bagnell passed away on February 17, 2026.
  • Memorial services will be held on March 27, 2026.

The players

Bruce Bradley Bagnell

A 65-year-old farmer from rural Blackburn, Missouri who lived in Saline County his entire life and was a 1978 graduate of Santa Fe High School.

Charles Robert Bagnell

Bruce Bagnell's late father, with whom he farmed for many years.

Mary Ruth Opel

Bruce Bagnell's mother, who survives and lives in Gainesville, Florida.

Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home

The funeral home in Marshall, Missouri where memorial services for Bruce Bagnell will be held.

Santa Fe Agri Leaders

An organization that memorials are suggested to be made to in Bruce Bagnell's honor.

Blackburn Community Builders

An organization that memorials are suggested to be made to in Bruce Bagnell's honor.

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The takeaway

Bruce Bagnell's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit farming community of Blackburn, Missouri, where he lived his entire life. As a lifelong resident and graduate of the local high school, Bagnell was deeply rooted in the area, and his death will be felt by many.