Lamar'56: May 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

Marty Dean Campbell 1938-2026

Martha (Marty) Dean Campbell

1938-2026

Martha Louise Dean Campbell ("Marty"), beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and proud Texan, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and lifelong friends.

Born November 5, 1938, at Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas, Marty spent most of her life in the city she loved deeply. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1956 and remained fiercely proud of her Texas heritage throughout her life.

Marty attended Texas Tech University before marrying her first husband, Lieutenant Thomas Edward Lasater of the United States Air Force, in 1957. Following his tragic death in a plane crash in 1959, she returned to Houston and completed her degree in English at the University of Houston.

In 1961, she married William J. "Bill" Campbell, and together they raised their two children, Carter W. Campbell and Dr. Cory M. Campbell, in Houston's Memorial area. Later in life, she informally adopted her daughter-in-law, Theresa Campbell.

Marty was especially devoted to her grandchildren, Eoin Campbell and Harper Cardenas, who brought her tremendous joy throughout her life. She was their "Momo."

Marty delighted in language, literature, spirited conversation, and games of wit. She possessed an exceptional vocabulary and a lifelong love of learning. She was an avid student of Civil War history, proud of her family lineage, and deeply appreciative of the arts, theater, symphonies, travel, and bridge.

Following her divorce, Marty worked for many years at Smith Barney, now Morgan Stanley, where she became a Certified Financial Analyst and formed many enduring friendships with colleagues she valued greatly.

Known for her intelligence, humor, resilience, and fierce independence, Marty cultivated friendships that lasted a lifetime. She remained close with many dear friends from childhood and high school, including Ellen Cartwright May, Susie Kunkel Hanson, Sheila Scott, and Janice Fleming Roberts. She has had lifelong friendships from other chapters in her life, including with LeeAnn Hudson, Betsy Lake, Sydney Eichenrohdt, Carol Helms and Gail Marquette.

Though she endured significant illnesses and injuries in recent years, Marty faced each challenge with remarkable determination, optimism, and strength.

Marty is survived by her children, Carter W. Campbell and Dr. Cory M. Campbell; daughter-in-law Theresa Campbell; grandchildren, Eoin Campbell and Harper Cardenas; sister-in-law Florene Dean; niece Robin Nunley (Ron); nephews Gary Dean and Charles Campbell; great-nieces Caylee Campbell and Vanessa Nunley; great-nephews Christopher Campbell, Bryce, Connor, and Hayden Dean, and Grant Nunley; cousins Charles Roberts (Beverly), Esther Gebhardt (Larry), Steven Roberts (Linda Mundwiller), Kenneth Roberts, Douglas Roberts, Todd Roberts (Cyndi), Michael Roberts (Alison), Mary Beth Weatherford, Matthew Skinner (Melissa), and Robert Skinner; and many treasured lifelong friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Dale "Peg" Clarke; stepfather William Hungate ("Unkie"); brother Bill "Bubba" Dean; great-aunt Mary "Tink" Roberts; cousins Ronnie Roberts and Connie Colley; nephew Clay Campbell; niece Claire Campbell; longtime friends Janice Roberts, Sidney Eichenrodt, and Vera Jean Cromwell; and husbands Thomas Lasater and William J. Campbell.

As her cousin Esther said so beautifully, "She has left a huge hole in the hearts of all who knew her."

A memorial service will be held at Tallowood Baptist Church, 555 Tallowood Rd, Houston, on Saturday June 6th, at 11 am.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 31, 2026.

Source: Daughter Teresa Campbell

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Nancy Iselt 1938-2025

Nancy Iselt Van Eaton Broussard Prince

November 4, 1938 –

June 26, 2025

Nancy Van Eaton Broussard Prince, age 86, passed away on June 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Lafayette.

Entombment will be in the St. John Cemetery Mausoleum.

Nancy is survived by her devoted husband, James “Jim” Prince, and her children and their spouses: David Van Eaton (Karen) of Fort Worth, TX; Diane Dorsa of Brentwood, TN; Cheryl Mooney (Rob) of Princeton, NJ; Craig Van Eaton (Kerri) of Wellington, FL; and Mark Van Eaton (Christi) of Lafayette, LA. She also leaves behind fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, whose lives span across seven states.

She was predeceased by her parents, Erwin and Ursula Iselt, her husband, Arthur Broussard, a local banking executive, and one grandson, Adam Van Eaton.

Nancy was born in Houston, TX on November 4, 1938, and became a trailblazer in Lafayette’s real estate industry and a beloved presence in its philanthropic community for decades. She moved to Lafayette in the 1960s, and her remarkable professional journey began when her father offered to pay for her real estate license.

She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a broker and launching her own firm. Early on, she hired her best friend, Gail Romero, as one of her first agents. Encouraging Gail to pursue her own broker’s license, the two single mothers soon joined forces to create Van Eaton & Romero Realtors.

Their leadership and vision transformed the Acadiana real estate market. In the mid-1990s, Nancy and Gail were nationally recognized as two of the most powerful women in real estate by Real Estate Marketing & Relocation Magazine. Nancy was among the first women to found her own real estate firm and serve on the local Board of Realtors, helping pave the way for women in what had been a male-dominated industry.

Founded in 1977, Van Eaton & Romero quickly gained momentum. With a focus on marketing, public relations, technology, and training, the firm grew into the top real estate company in the region. By the late 1990s, it was consistently ranked among the top 500 real estate companies in the U.S. by RealTrends Magazine, with over 300 agents and staff across five offices. In 2012, the firm merged with Latter & Blum Inc., and in 2017, it acquired Coldwell Banker-Pelican.

Philanthropy was central to Nancy and her giving reflected a deep commitment to education, the arts, the world around us, and the well-being of children. She supported and volunteered for the United Way and Scenic America. At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, she supported numerous initiatives, including the Alumni Association, Friends of the Humanities, Friends of Music, Athletics, the College of the Arts, and the B.I. Moody III College of Business Sales Training Lab. One of her proudest achievements was the creation of a professorship chair in real estate through the UL Foundation.

Nancy’s generosity also reached dozens of community organizations, including the Lafayette Ballet Theater, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, Children’s Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette Science Museum, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Performing Arts Society of Acadiana, Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, Lafayette Education Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Acadiana, among many others.

In recognition of her visionary generosity, Nancy, Gail, and their business partner William “Bill” Bacqué received the Community Foundation of Acadiana’s Corporate Philanthropy Award in 2015, and in 2016, Nancy and Gail were honored at the UL Alumni Association Spring Gala.

Nancy was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and was a devoted friend and supporter of Fr. Joseph Brennan, now deceased. Nancy was a long-term parishioner of St. Mary Mother of the Church of Lafayette. She found great comfort in her faith, and it remained a guiding force throughout her life.

Later in life, Nancy and Jim married while both were preparing for retirement. They found shared joy in travel and a life enriched by time spent near the beach and lake. In retirement, Nancy cherished nothing more than being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A tradition close to her heart was taking each grandchild on a special trip of their choice after their high school graduation - a gift of love and adventure they will always treasure.

Nancy’s life was marked by determination, grace, and generosity. She was a beloved mother, mentor, role model, leader and friend. Her legacy will continue to inspire and uplift the community she helped shape.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

ALICE WRIGHT STROUD

March 15, 2026

ALICE WRIGHT STROUD, deceased in Dallas, TX March 15, 2026. Information from Bertee King Ford and Barbara Bayer Singleton. Alice’s daughter, Susan Edwards, wrote to Barbara Bayer Singleton and said there will be no obituary, and they are having a memorial service here in Dallas in June 2026. Alice lived at Tradition in Dallas along with her husband. He passed way several years ago.