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Timothy Scott Hardy, dedicated husband, father, “Pop”, brother, uncle, coach and friend passed away peacefully at his residence in Prosper, Texas, at age 59, on Friday, July 22, 2022.
Tim was born in Port Arthur, Texas to Minos Hardy and Ruby Trahan on January 23rd, 1963. He graduated from Barbers Hill High School in 1982, where he met his wife, Robin. Tim began his career as a police officer alongside his brothers in Abbeville, Louisiana, where he received the “Officer of the Year” award and was granted the nickname of “the Rook”. He then worked for EDS in Atlanta, Georgia and Plano, Texas in security and project management.
Tim later attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He then started his career in teaching and coaching, where he served at Prosper ISD, McKinney ISD, and Gunter ISD for a total of 18 years and received Secondary Teacher of the Year for Prosper ISD in 2013.
He was passionate about his work and his positivity inspired those around him. He will be remembered by all of his inspirational quotes, but most of all “Everyday’s a Holiday”.
In his personal life, you could always find Tim on a field, under a car, or in a gym. He loved sitting in the front yard with his brothers, working on various projects, or sitting on the deck at the beach drinking coffee. There was never a project that was presented to Tim that he could not find a solution to. He will be remembered as a kind, hard-working, passionate man that would do anything for his family.
Tim is survived by his wife of 36 years, Robin Hardy; children, Megan Letsos and husband, Nick of Plano, Texas, Brian Hardy and wife, Kym of Melissa, Texas, and Courtney Hardy of Melissa, Texas; grandchildren, Riley, Wyatt, Beckett, Kinsley, Kade and Bentley; stepmother, Mary Neva Hardy; and brothers, Mike Hardy (Janise), Chris Hardy (Kim), Tony Hardy, and Pat Hardy (Liz); sisters-in-law, Kelly Hardy and Gay Hargrave; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Minos Hardy and Ruby Trahan; brothers, John “Dooley” Hardy and David Hardy; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Laurie; father-in-law, Frank Laurie; sister-in-law, Trudy Hardy; niece, Trisha Hardy; and nephew, Josh Hardy.
Pallbearers will be Mike Hardy, Chris Hardy, Tony Hardy, Pat Hardy, JD Clemmons and John Laurie.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Marcus Ray, of Prosper, Texas, will conduct the funeral services. To convey condolences or sign an online registry, visit TJMfuneral.com.

ABBEVILLE — With deep sadness, we announce that Ja’Zaylon Lamarr Levy passed away at the age of 18 on July 14, 2022.
Although his shining light has been put out too soon, his love will shine on inside all those he cared about.
Ja’Zaylon was the son of Keresha Levy and the late Whitney Allen, Jr., both of Abbeville, La.
His siblings include three sisters and one brother. Riahana Levine and Ny’la Levy, both of Brunswick, Ga., Whitney Michelle Allen of Abbeville, La. and Kai Allen of Kaplan, La. He also leaves behind grandparents, cousins, and many other family members, as well as friends.
Ja’Zaylon was preceded in death by his father Whitney Allen, Jr. and uncle Dalton Lamarr Levy.
Viewing will be held at Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 407 BK Stevens Dr. Abbeville, La. on Saturday July 23 rd from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. Service will be held at 11:00 am at the same location. Repass to follow.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc. – 218 North St. Valerie Street, Abbeville, LA. – (337) 898-9595. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed via its website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

March 15, 1927 ~ July 18, 2022

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Yvonne Gaspard Stelly, 95, who died Monday, July 18, 2022, in Conroe, Texas at the home of her daughter, Glenda. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Chester Arceneaux officiating the services.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons Brian DuBois, Kevin DuBois, Cory Richard, Jude Richard, Bubba Stelly, and Jason Tomino. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly DuBois, Jacob Stelly, Phillip, Ryan and Justin Tomino. Lectors for the Mass will be her granddaughters, Karan Stelly and Alison Veazey. Giftbearers will be Jill Richard and Rachael Richard.
Yvonne was born on March 15, 1927 in Cow Island, Louisiana. She lived most of her life in Abbeville. She was devoted to her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was an excellent cook, loved her flowers and bird watching especially hummingbirds. She also loved angels and had a large collection of ceramic ones.
She is survived by her four children, Linda Susan “Sue” and her husband, Kirby DuBois, Glenda and her husband, Calvin Ledbetter, Otis “Johnny” Stelly, Jr. and his wife, Sarite, and Janice and her husband, Peter Tom Tomino; two brothers Augustin Gaspard, Jr. and his wife, Ruth, and James Gaspard and his companion, Deanna; two sisters, Delores Major and her husband, Joseph, and Marie Hebert and her husband, Edwin; sister-in-law, Una Stelly Bares and her husband, Sidney; grandchildren, Brian DuBois and his companion, Christina, Kevin DuBois, Kelly DuBois and his companion, Jessa, Cory Richard and his wife, Rachael, Jude Richard and his wife, Jill, Alison Richard Veazey and her husband, Chris, Otis “Bubba” Stelly, III and his wife, Yadira, Karen Stelly and her companion, Merlin, Jacob Stelly and his partner, Matt, Alaina Stelly and her fiancé, Manning, Jason Tomino, Phillip Tomino and his wife, Kristy, Ryan Tomino and his wife, Chanee, and Justin Tomino; great grandchildren, Mia, Chloe, and Oliver DuBois, Morgan, Cade, Evan, Luke, Kyle, Emily, and Audrey Richard, Katie and Karleigh Kirsh, Mason, OJ and Wyatt Stelly, Violet Pratte, Hannah Mergist, Parker Veazey, Sannah, Brianna, Leo, Emmitt, and Maxiumus Tomino; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Otis John Stelly, Sr., parents, Augustin Gaspard, Sr. and the former Ida Boudreaux; four brothers, John, Luke, Eldridge and Nolan Gaspard; six sisters, Ann Marie Gaspard, May Nolia Gaspard, Joyce Gaspard “Sister Elizabeth”, Naomie La Vergne, Cordrey Menard, and Ouida Sanderlin.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 8 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary being prayed at 11 a.m.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the family to Memorial Herman Hospice for their compassionate care.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — the new 3-digit number that replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to make it easier for people to receive assistance during a mental health crisis.
The previous 10-digit number has answered tens of millions of calls and saved countless lives. Now 988 will be the same trusted resource for those who are dealing with suicidal thoughts, substance abuse or other mental health challenges. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need immediate crisis support.
When you call, text or chat 988, you will be connected to trained compassionate crisis counselors who will listen to your concerns, provide support and connect you with local resources. The chat feature will also be available through the Lifeline's website. All calls are confidential. The service is being provided 24/7, free of charge.
“It is so important that we have resources in place to help people when they need it most and having a lifeline like this one is vital," said Gov. John Bel Edwards. “Tragically, Louisiana experienced more than 600 suicides in 2020 and nationally there is a death by suicide every 11 minutes. This is a serious problem and being able to text or chat with a trained and compassionate crisis counselor who can listen, provide support and connect people with local resources is going to make it easier for anyone to receive assistance during a mental health crisis. There is never any shame in reaching out for help and everyone needs help at some point in their lives. This is a very safe place to get that support.”
“One in five people above the age of 12 has a mental health condition in the U.S.," said LDH Secretary Dr. Courtney N. Phillips. “If you need help, know that you are not alone. It's OK to not be OK. Mental health impacts everyone and we need to make sure those who need help have access to it. This important initiative will make it easier for more residents to access critical mental health services when they need it most. A year in the making, Louisiana stands ready to join the nation for this launch.”
According to the CDC, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020, and the 3rd leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24 in the same year.
LDH’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) has contracted with two certified call centers to answer 988 calls in the state. The Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, located in Bossier City, will field calls in area codes 318 and 337 covering north, central and southwest Louisiana. VIA LINK, located in New Orleans, will answer calls for southeast Louisiana, covering area codes 504, 225 and 985.
Approximately $2.5 million has been allocated to fund the program including existing state and federal grant dollars.
If you have any questions, email OBH at 988@la.gov.