Obituaries in Napoleonville, LA

Dale "Dude" Pierre Thibodaux, 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, while surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Eric Thibodaux (Jenny), Tommy Thibodaux (Melissa), Angela "Angie" Thibodaux (Rusty), and Jason Thibodaux (Jes...

Jacqueline Jane "Jackie" Williams Ponson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born in Oceanport Boro, NJ in 1952 and was raised in Golden Meadow, LA.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bruce E. Ponson; children, Scott Ponson, Chad Ponson (Alicia Shackelford),...

Judge Walter Irving Lanier, Jr. passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at the age of 88 years old. He was born on February 28, 1937 in Thibodaux, Louisiana.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rita Claire McQueen Lanier; three children, Elizabeth Lanier Lovelace (Marcel), Walter I. Lanier, III (Nat...

Carole Ann Lamartina, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA passed away on February 4, 2026.Private services will be held at a later date.She is survived by her sisters, Connie Bouterie (Edward) and Janelle Fakier; nephews and nieces, Angela Hillman, Andree Cortez (Lee), Michelle Keife (Jonatha...

Gloria Rita M. Arboneaux, 98, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of Saint Martinville, Louisiana, passed away on January 20, 2026.She lived a long, full life leaving behind a powerful legacy of faith, service, and love for her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, a cherished grandmot...

Benton J. Lovoi, Jr., 63, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on January 23, 2026.A memorial visitation will be held in his honor on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux, Louisiana, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Military Hono...

Alvin “Shabby” Gros, Sr., 87, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Napoleonville, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family.Visitation will be held in his honor on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville from 9:00 am u...

Russell J. Knowles, Sr., 92, a native of Champaign, Illinois and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on January 19, 2026.A memorial visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church, Thibodaux, Louisiana on Saturday, January 24, 2026 beginning at 10:00 am until service at 11:00 am. M...

Byron A. Himel, 61, a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, and a resident of Schriever, Louisiana,  passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 17, 2026.A memorial visitation will be held in his honor on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux, Louisiana fro...

Julius Michael “Dudy” Sternfels was born on January 2, 1942, in Klotzville, LA. He passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Thibodaux, LA-January 11 also being the date of his baptism years earlier, marking the beginning of his life in Christ.He grew up in Klotzville and graduated from Assumpt...

Robert "Bobby" John Marcello, 77, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 7:48 p.m., at Thibodaux (La) Regional Hospital of complications after a 7-year battle with multiple myeloma. His family and close friends were with him.He was born July 8, 1948, in Thibodaux, to the late John Joseph Marcello and R...

Elliot J. Naquin, 82, a native of Labadieville, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on January 18, 2026.A private burial will be held by his family.He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Gaudet; and son Elliot J. Naquin Jr. (Marie); 5 grandchildren, Miranda Gaudet, Jonathan ...