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Lionel Thibodaux, 78, of Woodbridge, died September 24, 2021 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1943 in Louisiana to the late Joseph and Elvina (Ordoyne) Thibodaux.  He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. He is preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Leona Thibodaux, Gerald Nairn, and Alice Nairn.

Mr. Thibodaux is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virginia Thibodaux; his children, Tracy Wood (David), and Adam Thibodaux (Lori); James Wood, Aubrie, Joey, Jeremy, and Austin Thibodaux. He is also survived by his sisters, and Virginia Ordoyne (Charles),; brothers, Rogers Thibodaux (Bonnie); and in laws, Doris Whitlock, Berneda Usery and Roy Thibodaux,; along with many nieces and nephews.


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Man, 22 found dead inside car

From the Stafford sheriff’s office: At 10:18 p.m. Thursday, September 23, deputies responded to the 3400 block of Jefferson Davis Highway near Acadia Street for a fatal automobile accident. Relatives of the 22-year-old male victim located him deceased in the damaged vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The victim’s vehicle is a grey Hyundai coupe. The accident is believed to have occurred around 6:00 a.m. on September 23 and went undiscovered until last night. Anyone with information on this accident or may have witnessed this vehicle being operated in the area is asked to contact Deputy R.A. Weatherholtz at 540-658-4682.