
Vivian Tynes
Many, Louisiana
Vivian Sandel Tynes 98 of Lumberton passed from this life on Tuesday February 10 2026. She was born on Wednesday February 16 1927 in Florien Louisiana to Luther and Alice Thompson Sandel Sr. Her family lived on a full working farm and raised hogs goats chickens and cattle. They also grew a vast assortment of fruit trees and vegetables. She and her sisters learned the art of preserving food by canning drying and pickling. The family entertainment was singing songs of praise and worship with father on the violin and mother on the piano. Vivian often spoke of being descended from two Methodist circuit rider preachers who probably had a charge of 400 miles each. They ministered to settlers in fields cabins or meeting houses where they spread the good news and caused in time the building of many churches across our country. Vivian was the last of her siblings…
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John Hardy
Many, Louisiana
John Herman Hardy age 62 passed away after a long illness on Saturday February 07 2026 in Peoria AZ where he has resided for 32 years. He was born June 16 1963 in Shreveport Louisiana. He married Deborah Renee Teddlie on June 14 1985 and was sealed for time and all eternity in the Dallas Texas Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints. He was a lifelong active member and served in many various callings including Young Mens President Ward Mission Leader Scout Master and many different teaching positions. He served an 18 month mission to the Independence Missouri Mission. John was an example of charity in action and loved selflessly serving his family friends and fellow men throughout his life. John had many talents and hobbies that he loved to share and many have benefited from his love to cook gourmet food photography of nature wood…
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