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Dolores Smith Obituary
Dolores Marie Smith, 73, of DeRidder, LA, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, July 18 from 11am-2pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be Friday, July 18 at 2pm at Chaddick Funeral Home. Rev. Charles Marsiglia will officiate.
Dolores is survived by her daughter, Lisa Rigsby of DeRidder, LA; son, Nathan Smith of DeRidder, LA; granddaughter, Katie Williams of Gainesville, FL; two sisters, Cathy Anthony & Kevin of Little Elm, TX, and Marie Tosh & Michael of Magnolia, AR; brother, Raymond Proulx & Carolyn of Azle, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Therese Proulx; father of her children, Marshall Smith; and two sisters, Michelle Hullum and Paula Proulx.
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