William Newell Whitman Obituary
The family of William Newell Whitman of Kelly, Louisiana announces his passing on July 5, 2026. William, born on November 22, 1948 in Monroe, Louisiana, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Newell Whitman to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Newell Whitman and Betty Irene Whitman; his siblings, Rusty Whitman, Wilford Whitman and Ann Whitman; his nephews, John Whitman Jr. and Allen Fife; his daughter Tasha Stapleton; and his brothers-in-law, Bob Pedan and Mike Martien.
He is survived by: his wife Debbie Gilmore Whitman; his siblings, Goldman Whitman (Angie), Glen Whitman (Alice), John Whitman (Odell), Betty Ruth Martien and Alice Faye Pedan; his daughter Misty Breland (Kevin); his grandchildren, Dylan Breland (Brittany), Chelsey Nordstrom (Dylan) and Kade Stapleton; his great grandchildren, Haisley Nordstrom, Kinsley Nordstrom and Wesley Dewayne Nordstrom; and his nieces and nephews, Jason Whitman, Jim Whitman, Kevin Pedan, Keith Pedan, Jason Masters, Allen Masters, Cody Whitman, Chaunta Milam (CJ), Becky Smith, Rachel Whitman and Kandi Rainey.
