Jyllian and Meredith Beran made history on Feb. 20 by becoming the first female Scouts in Rapides Parish to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. The achievement was celebrated during a Court of Honor at St. Francis & Anne’s Catholic Church.

The sisters were recognized for their dedication, perseverance, leadership, and commitment to service—qualities that exemplify the highest standards of Scouting.

Scoutmaster Gabi Stiltner and Troop 626 were acknowledged for their mentorship, and the Berans’ parents were credited for providing guidance and support that helped make this milestone possible.

State Representative Mike Johnson attended the ceremony, calling it an “uplifting experience” and congratulating the sisters on their historic accomplishment.

It is with heavy hearts but profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Reverend Donald J. Gauthier, Sr., who departed this world on February 20, 2026, at the age of 86, at his cherished home in Alexandria, Louisiana. Born on July 20, 1939, Donald was a guiding light to all who knew him, most notably as a beloved husband, father, and dedicated minister.

The funeral services to honor Donald’s life will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Hope Baptist Church, with Brother Rusty Thrift officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.

The family requests that visitation be held at Hope Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Donald’s legacy is beautifully illuminated by the love he shared with his wife of many years, Carol Estes Gauthier, who stood by his side through life’s joys and challenges. Together, they cultivated a family rooted in faith and love. He is survived by his sons, Donald Gauthier, Jr., and David Gauthier, along with his devoted daughter-in-law, Patty. The laughter and light that will forever echo in their lives are embodied in his grandchildren—Brittany, David Jr., and his precious great-granddaughter, Annabell.

In addition to his loved ones, Donald is greeted in eternity by his parents, Amet Pierre and Cessna Bordelon Gauthier, and his dear brother, Marshall Pierre Gauthier.

The pallbearers honored to serve will be George Alford, Robert Bruce, Matthew Phillips, David Gauthier, Jr., Mark Poe, and Chad Wells.

In this moment of sorrow, we reflect on a life rich in service and devotion, where Donald Gauthier not only preached but lived out his faith with grace. His passion for the scriptures and tireless pursuit of truth have left an indelible mark on many hearts, making his memory a source of comfort and inspiration.

William Joseph (Billy) Liberto, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026.

Born in Alexandria, on March 22, 1935, to Charles and Viola Liberto, William attended Bolton High School, where he was a standout on the baseball, football, basketball, and track teams. After graduating, the right-handed pitcher signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers and was assigned to the Shawnee Hawks of the Dodgers farm system. He was promoted to the Union City Dodgers, in Union City, TN, where he married his high school sweetheart, Sammie Jean Stroup. After four years in the minors, William and Sammie returned home to start a family.

Back in Alexandria, William worked as a salesman for Firestone and later managed the contract sales department for Sears & Roebuck. In the early 1980’s, he entered the restaurant industry as a franchisee of Stark’s family restaurant, and later Dairy Queen. With the help of his wife and children, he owned and operated multiple DQ restaurants across Central Louisiana and also brought the Bless Your Heart franchise to Alexandria. He was elected to and served on the Rapides Parish School Board and was a high school football referee for many years.

Family was the most important thing in his life, and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. William’s favorite hobbies included fishing, gardening, woodworking, and watching sports. A long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Alexandria, William assisted on many church projects and in his later years enjoyed his time as a member of the church choir.

William is preceded in death by his father, Charles Liberto, Sr.; his mother Viola Liberto, his wife, Sammie Jean Liberto, daughter, Kathy Liberto Richardson, daughter, Tammy Liberto Fearrand, brother, Charles Liberto, Jr., sister Patricia Liberto, sister, Janelle Liberto Hendrix, and wife, Dorothy Corley Liberto.

Those left to cherish his memory include daughter, Cheryl Liberto Sooter (Rod), son, William Liberto, Jr.; grandchildren, Ricky Richardson (Stephanie), Danielle Liberto, Tiffany Herrington, Michael Fearrand, Jr. (Sydney), Gabrielle Liberto Moss (Matthew); stepdaughter, Tracy Ryder (Butch), stepson, Don Corley, Jr. (Dana); many nieces, nephews, and dearly beloved great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in Crowell Chapel at First United Methodist Church of Alexandria, 2727 Jackson Street, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m, with Reverend Kennon Pickett officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Honorary pallbearers include Rod Sooter, Lawyer Richardson, Kayne Richardson, Judah Richardson, Dylon Feazell, Logan Feazell, and Butch Ryder.

In lieu of flowers, the ever-frugal William would rather you save your money. However, if you insist, please consider making a donation to the First United Methodist Church of Alexandria.

Patrol deputies responded to a reported shooting Thursday afternoon in the 500 block of Bayou Maria Road in Pineville. Deputies were dispatched on Feb. 19 around 4:27 pm to the area after receiving a report of a subject who had sustained a gunshot wound. The suspect had left the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.

Deputies provided medical aid to the victim until Pafford Ambulance personnel arrived and assumed treatment. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The extent of injuries has not been released.

Sheriff’s detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to continue the investigation.

Authorities said no further information is available at this time. Additional details will be released as they become available.

The Alexandria Water Department issued a boil water advisory on Feb. 19 for all properties along Alex Mall Drive following repairs to a 6-inch water line that caused a temporary loss of water pressure.

According to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent of Water Operations, the disruption may have compromised water quality in the affected area. The advisory is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.

Residents and businesses in the advisory area are advised to disinfect water before consumption, including for drinking, ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation. Water should be boiled for one full minute in a clean container once it reaches a rolling boil. Tips for improving taste include shaking, pouring between containers, or adding a small pinch of salt per quart.

Once the advisory is lifted, residents and businesses should:

• Run cold-water faucets for one minute

• Run drinking water fountains for one minute

• Flush automatic icemakers by making and discarding three batches of ice

• Regenerate water softeners

• Run directly connected water coolers for five minutes

For more details and a map of the affected area, contact the Alexandria Water Department.

Scores of first-round LHSAA girls basketball games Thursday involving Rapides Parish teams:

SELECT DIVISION I

ASH 62, Mt. Carmel 54

Tioga 52, East Jefferson 14

SELECT DIVISION II

Booker T. Washington (Shreveport) 46, Peabody 42

SELECT DIVISION III 

Rapides 52, Independence 31

CLASS B

Oak Hill 54, Avoyelles Public Charter 36

CLASS C

Plainview 36, Summerfield 29

Three parish teams – Buckeye, Glenmora and Menard – earned first-round byes. Menard will host Rapides Monday night.

Is it just me, or when you come up with a mental image of the NCAA’s transfer portal, it’s a port-a-let?

Fits. Because most of the college players using the portal have flushed away their careers.

Over 11,000 football players entered the portal this winter. About 6,800 are stuck there, and they cannot rely on a plumber to save the day. Coaches have already allocated their roster spots to newcomers, whether they are transfers or even old-school signees.

The percentage is even worse for basketball players. Fewer roster spots, a higher rate of portal delusions.

In the X-box generation of sports, young athletes are used to hitting the reset button. It’s a habit formed before they get to high school.

There’s an overload of games, often a half-dozen or so a weekend for travel teams. The sting of losing does not linger for long. And there’s the constant chance to jump ship to another travel team or even school if Little Larry isn’t getting the playing time he needs – forget considering if he deserves it.

Travel ball isn’t new, but it’s never been this prevalent. It used to be summer ball but it’s spread faster than the Indiana Hoosiers football fan base.

It’s not totally terrible. There are positives and there are people who do it the right way, for the right reasons.

If your kid wants to play, and it’s financially feasible, tough to say “no.” At some point, I believe another word that should come up at least occasionally is “enough.”

There’s not only purity in backyard ball, pickup games at the park, and a lack of daily structure putting youngsters on a schedule from breakfast to bedtime. Freestyling sports and down time gives kids the chance to figure out things on their own, to be creative, to make their own fun.

Does anybody play Kick-the-Can around the carport lights these days? Red Rover Come Over? Or just a good 3-on-3 whiffleball game in the neighbor’s yard?

There’s a lot of (depending on how you see it) far-reaching (or far-fetched) long-term implications for the healthiest development of kids. Youth sports are an American standard; the grown-ups’ challenge is to not let them deteriorate into constant competition where the final score is the end-all be-all, instead of the final outcomes producing positive life lessons and lots of fun.

Jumping back to the college scene, this portal porn has fouled up so much of what we’ve enjoyed.

Bo Lamar died this week. You old-timers might remember him – the real Ragin’ Cajun, a guard who was for USL basketball what Pistol Pete Maravich was at LSU.

Pistol was flashier, played at a higher level, was other-worldly from the day he took the court for the Tigers. He’s the all-time college basketball scoring king and that was just one phase of his game.

Bo (real name Dwight) led the NCAA in scoring just after Pete moved into the pros. Pete averaged 44 points in his LSU career. Bo put up 31.2 per game for the Cajuns, scoring 3,493 points, lots of them from very long range.

“Bo Lamar is the purest shooter I’ve ever seen,” said Jerry Tarkanian, who saw a bunch in his Naismith Hall of Fame coaching career.

Pistol and Bo set records never to be broken. They’re absurdly out of reach.

But now with the portal in place, we won’t see very many career records topped anywhere in any major team sport. The good players will keep moving up the pay scale, changing teams 2-3-4-5 times (or more).

The classifications of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior are obsolete. The NCAA is allowing transfers to play for 5-6-7 years, even more, and at just as many colleges.

That’s the next iteration of travel ball.

The cash chase drives transfers. The need for NIL funds peaks with the super powers but every one of the 360-or-so Division I schools is trying to combine donor money with the new NCAA revenue share to reward current players and entice new ones.

It’s only going to take a few years before the people who feed the NIL accounts get weary of barely knowing the college kids they’re helping pay. They’ll get  frustrated when their generosity doesn’t produce enough wins.

Collective bargaining for the big boys, and some long overdue humble pie and common sense for everybody else, better come quickly if college sports in the ‘30s will look anything like it did just a few years ago, or even like it does today. 

Contact Doug at sbjdoug@gmail.com

Cynthia “Cindy” Henson (née Francis) was born on August 12, 1954 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and passed away in LeCompte, Louisiana, on February 12, 2026.

Cindy’s independence, resilience, creativity, and deep love for animals shaped every chapter of her life. After losing her home to a fire, she rebuilt with strength and quiet determination, continuing to find joy in her crafts and in the simple comforts that grounded her. Her new house became a home when she adopted her rescue dog Max.

During her professional career, Cindy served as an executive at a defense company, where she was known for her sharp mind, leadership, and unwavering work ethic. After retiring, she embraced her lifelong passion for arts and crafts, transforming it into a small business that brought joy to her and to those who cherished her handmade creations.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Williams (Eugene); her father, Ed Francis; and her many beloved canine companions.

She is survived by her son, Denny Smith (Kirsten); her sister, Julie Christie (Ed); her brother, Jason Francis (Cherish) and their children; and her father’s wife, Fran Francis. She is also survived by her loyal dog, Max, who remained faithfully by her side.

In keeping with her wishes, a private celebration of life will be held for family members. Those who wish to honor her memory may do so by donating to their local animal shelter, a cause that reflects her lifelong compassion for dogs and the many rescues she welcomed into her home.

She will be remembered for her creativity, resiliency, and the steady determination that carried her through life’s challenges.

Lillie Beatrice Paulk Newcomb, age 75, gained her heavenly wings and angelic voice, on Thursday February 19, 2026. Bea lived her entire life in Deville/Hickory Grove and died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

Bea was born on November 30, 1950 to Josh and Lillie McCann Paulk. She married her childhood best friend, Pinkie Newcomb on June 1, 1968. They resided in Hickory Grove their entire 57 years of marriage. Bea was a graduate of Buckeye High School where she enjoyed playing basketball during Jr. High School and was a majorette her 4 years of high school.

She worked at various firms as an executive secretary and legal secretary for almost 40 years. She was a Notary Public and Certified Administrative Professional. Bea grew up hunting with her dad, brothers and special hunting buddy Carroll Rosier. She loved hunting and fishing with Pinkie, her children and grandchildren, especially the competition of winning. She treasured the memories of vacations taken with best friends, Bert and Dorothy Rosier, Jan and Gerald Huffman, and David and Glenda Rosier. She was a member of Holloway Baptist Church and attended Unity Baptist Church for many years.

Bea is survived by her husband of 57 years, Pinkie Newcomb; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Harvey McDaniel and Stephanie and Jim Huffman.

Grandsons Clay McDaniel and wife Jessi, Brady Huffman and Jace Huffman. Nephew Dustin Newcomb(Ashley) and niece Marcy Newcomb Wiggins(Daniel), along with great-nephew Spencer Wiggins, whom she considered her grandchildren. She had too many nieces and nephews on the Paulk side to list but she loved them dearly and considered the older ones her sisters and brothers. She is also survived by her sister- in-law Derra Paulk.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Josh and Lillie Paulk, in-laws George and Wob Newcomb, and Inez Newcomb, and her stillborn infant son; Siblings and in/laws; A.C. and Geraldine Paulk, Marie and Shirley Wiggins, J.L. and Pat Paulk, Virginia and Hyman O’Neal, Jane and Buddy Nugent, and Buster Gandy, and Hershel Paulk. She is also preceded by her brother-in-law, W.D. Newcomb, sister-in-law, Tammy Newcomb, and nephew Zack Newcomb. Three other nephews also preceded her, Cletus Paulk, Edward O’Neal and Dustin Bonnette.

Her greatest joy was her family, and she lived for times spent with her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Their visits and phone calls were the highlights of her day.

The family request that visitation be on Thursday February 19, 2026 at Holloway Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again Friday February 20, 2026 until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery located at the Church. Officiating will be Dr. Jack West, Cathy Powell and Bro. Tim Shield.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Dustin Newcomb, Clay McDaniel, Brady Huffman, Jace Huffman, Ricky Nugent, and Brent Nugent. Honorary pallbearers are Darrell Paulk, Ralph Wiggins and Scott Paulk.

The family would like to thank Dr. Abi-Rachel and his entire staff, the Cabrini Infusion Center and her home- infusion nurses.

By JIM BUTLER

Settle or go to trial seem to be the Alexandria City Council’s choices regarding a suit filed in the wake of a 2023 traffic accident involving an on-duty police officer.

Council and counsel will discuss the matter in executive session Tuesday evening. 

The city’s lawyers recommend settling with a Risk Management Fund payment of $350,000 plus any attendant fees and charges. 

If settlement agreement is not reached the case goes to trial March 24, according to current district court docket information. 

The accident happened late on a February night at Monroe Street and Texas Avenue. 

Officer Hannah Paul was responding to a report of subjects breaking into a vehicle on the nearby AutoZone parking lot. 

She allegedly ran a red light in her city-owned patrol car, making a turn, losing control and crashing into a vehicle driven by Vanessa Moreno. 

The plaintiff’s suit alleges a number of adverse results.

The Rapides Parish Police Jury has scheduled a special meeting for Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Rapides Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, located at 701 Murray Street in Alexandria.

The agenda includes consideration of items requiring action by the Police Jury. The meeting is open to the public.

A new business is set to open its doors in downtown Pineville later this month as Hemingway House hosts its grand opening celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at 704 Main Street in Pineville.

Hemingway House will offer coffee, cocktails and more, providing a new gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. Organizers say the grand opening will mark the official launch of the business and invite the community to stop by and experience the new venue.

For additional information, call 318-704-0783.

The LHSAA girls basketball postseason tips off tonight with six Rapides Parish teams in action, while teams from Buckeye, Glenmora and Menard enjoy first-round byes and play early next week due to their high seedings based on strong regular-season performance.

Three locals have home games tonight.

In Select Division I, Tioga is the 10^th seed hosting No. 23 East Jefferson at 5:30. Alexandria Senior High is No. 12 and hosts No. 21 Mt. Carmel, also at 5:30.

In Division II, 16^th-seeded Peabody plays at home against No. 17 Booker T. Washington of Shreveport with a 6 p.m. tipoff.

Rapides hosts a Division III first-rounder. The Lady Mustangs, the 13^th seed, meet No. 20 Independence at 6.

On the road tonight are two small school teams.

In Class B, No. 17 Oak Hill goes to 16^th-seeded Avoyelles Public Charter at 6 o’clock.

A Class C first-round game sends 18^th-seeded Plainview to Claiborne Parish to meet No. 15 Summerfield at 5:30.

Three more teams are off tonight with first-round byes.

Menard is No. 4 in Division III and will host the winner of Rapides and Independence.

In Division II, Buckeye is the fifth seed and will host the survivor of No. 12 Loranger and No. 21 Istrouma.

Glenmora is the 10^th seed in Class B and will travel to No. 7 Hathaway next Monday at 6.

Louisiana Christian University invites high school students to its annual Spring Preview Day on Saturday, March 7, to learn what opportunities are available to them on campus.

All high school students in public, private and home school are encouraged to preregister to attend the event on campus from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration on the day of the event will be at 9 a.m.

“From the unity and hard work of our admissions team, faculty and staff to the encouragement we are receiving from churches across our state, there is a renewed sense of purpose and excitement surrounding LCU,” said President Dr. Mark Johnson. “Preview Day is more than just a campus visit; it is an opportunity to step into the vision of what God is doing here. We believe this is a season of growth, spiritually, academically and institutionally. I want to reiterate that the support from pastors and churches across Louisiana has been deeply encouraging, and our team is working tirelessly to ensure that every student who visits feels welcomed, valued, and inspired.”

At Preview Day, students and their parents will meet with faculty and learn about academic programs, athletics and extracurricular activities. Attendees will also hear from current students about their experiences in major fields of study and what it’s really like to be a Wildcat.

 “At Louisiana Christian, we are always excited to show students and parents our beautiful campus,” said Jana Lucky, executive director of Enrollment Management. “Our faculty and staff truly care about Louisiana Christian and are always excited to share what they are doing in their departments.” 

Interested students should sign up at the Preview Day registration form.

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

Feb. 18

Sean Christopher Duffy, 52, Boyce – stalking, two counts simple assault, $50,500 bail;

Elizabeth J. Phillips, 42, Pineville – possession of CDS, improper headlight, Louisiana fugitive, taking contraband to and from penal institution, obstruction of justice, probation violation, $100 bail;

Biron Ricardo Reed, 38, Alexandria – unauthorized entry into inhabited dwelling, disturbing the peace, $500 bail;

Christopher B. Spencer, 58, Oakdale – OWI first offense, improper turn, open container, possession of marijuana, $1,700 bail.

Feb. 17

Sheila Kay Easter, 54, Pineville – OWI first offense, open container, $1,100 bail.

Feb. 16

Willie Anthony Beverly, 29, Desoto, Texas – possession of CDS, paraphernalia, producing manufacturing distributing CDS, illegal carry firearm with drugs, possession of firearm by convicted felon, safety belt violation, tail lamps red light, $25,200 bail;

Freddie JaeDeVante Burnett, 33, Alexandria – possession of CDS, paraphernalia, illegal possession of stolen firearm, illegal possession of stolen things, illegal carry firearm with drugs, contempt of court, $42,500 bail;

Christian Deon Bynog, 19, Alexandria – illegal carry firearm with drugs, producing manufacturing distributing CDS, contempt of court, $10,000 bail;

Terry Dontay Dearbone, 36, Alexandria – unauthorized entry into inhabited dwelling, possession of CDS, paraphernalia, two counts contempt of court, $11,000 bail;

Rodolfo Fernandez, 37, Ball – OWI third offense, reckless operation of a vehicle, interlock device required, operating a vehicle under suspension for certain prior offenses, $1,500 bail;

Jakiesha L. Ford, 30, Alexandria – OWI first offense, careless operation of a vehicle, $1,100 bail;

Carl Randall Hull Jr., 50, Alexandria – OWI third offense, hit and run driving, driving under suspension, careless operation of a vehicle, $75,700 bail;

Delmarco Demtruis Pinkston, 52, Alexandria – OWI first offense, open container, possession of marijuana, possession of CDS, $3,100 bail;

Dianna Demetria Smith, 46, Alexandria – unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, $5,000 bail;

Cameron Drake Stanley, 22, Glenmora – domestic abuse battery with child present, resisting an officer, $1,500 bail;

Eldrick Dewayne Woods, 43, Pineville – OWI second offense, careless operation of a vehicle, canceled plate violation, $1,700 bail.

Feb. 15

Laiken Renee Carty, 20, Boyce – OWI second offense, improper lane usage, $1,600 bail;

Emily Rose Flek, 20, Colfax – reckless operation of a vehicle, hit and run driving, no driver’s license, $1,100 bail;

Larry Eugene Randol, 42, Alexandria – aggravated battery, $3,000 bail;

Colton S. Ryland, 19, Pineville – operating vehicle while intoxicated, hit and run driving, open container, possession or purchase of alcohol by minor, unlawful sale/purchase of tobacco, $3,200 bail;

Phoeby Shuntrell Thomas, 38, Alexandria – aggravated assault domestic abuse, domestic abuse battery, $17,500 bail.

Funeral services for Brenda Gail Dunn will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Hineston with Reverends Dustin “Flipper” Wilson, Eugene Williams, DeWayne Davis, and Tim Lee officiating. The burial will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be David Sumler, Jeremy Goodwin, Lucas Stewart, Sam Boles, Randy Hughes, and Joseph Hughes. The honorary pallbearers will be Korbyn Powell, Easton Irvin, Connor Martin, and Carter Martin.

A visitation will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church on Thursday, February 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 6:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Brenda was born May 16, 1957, in Leesville, Louisiana and passed away February 15, 2026, in her home in Hineston, Louisiana at the age of 68. Brenda proudly served in the U.S. Army and lived for a while in West Virginia and New Mexico before moving back to Louisiana. For many years she worked as an EMT and then as a pharmacy technician. Brenda enjoyed running the roads shopping, thrifting, or hunting for antiques. She had a green thumb and liked to be outdoors tending to her plants or creating a burn pile. She had a special place in her heart for animals and birds.

Brenda was preceded in death by her son, Jim Boles; daughter, Amanda Rachelle Dunn; parents, Leon Alexander and Gloria Alexander; brothers, Robert Alexander and Scott Simmons; and sister, Melissa Ocasio.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 30 years, Gary Dunn of Hineston, LA; children, Jamie Stewart (Lucas) of Dallas, TX, Bradley Irvin of Woodville, TX, Chris Irvin (Faith) of Woodville, TX, Sarah McDougal (Scott) of Elmer, LA; and Joshua Dunn (Jacquelyn) of Hineston, LA; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sisters, Janet Merchant (Jeff) of Leesville, LA, Tammy Sumler (Curtis) of Leesville, LA, Kathy (Jackson) of Alexandria, LA, Wanda (Alexander) of Eunice, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Harold Joseph Bagwell III (Harry), 56, of Boyce, LA, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Boyce, Louisiana. Unfortunately, Harry passed from brain, lung, and bone cancer. He was surrounded by friends and extended family who opened their home to him. He was born in St. Peters Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ in 1969 to Harold Joseph Bagwell, Jr., and Karen Katherine Edwards. Harry attended Marine Academy of Science & Technology (MAST) (NJROTC) program before entering the U.S. Navy NONPO/USNAD. Harold loved his kitty cats, the outdoors, fishing, and stained-glass creations. Harry was a great bass fisherman right up until he couldn’t anymore.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Kayla Ann Bagwell, and brother Kenneth Edward Northup, Jr., and Mother Karen Katherine Edwards-Machinski

Harry is survived by his father Harold Joseph Bagwell, Jr., sister Robin Lynn Northup, stepfather Frank C. Machinski, ex-wife Tina, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew, great niece, great nephews, and great-great nephew.

Harry will always be loved and missed. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society. There will be a private service at a later date.