Obituary of JAMES MADISON NETHERLAND, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

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From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date:  May 7, 1936, Thursday

Headline:  In Memoriam

James Netherland, age 63, died suddenly about 10:30 o'clock Monday morning at 
his home.

His death came with shocking suddenness to everyone.

Without warning he died on March 16, just as he returned from the field at 
work.   

James Madison Netherland was born on Calcosilu River on February 22, 1873.  
His childhood surroundings wee humble, as were the children of his native 
community and his education was unknown.  He was married to Mrs. R. R. 
Stapleton in the year 1895.

Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Tuesday evening at the Nebo Cemetery, 
conducted by Rev. Jesse Albritton, the former pastor of the First Baptist 
Church at Midway.  Mr. Ruff offered the opening prayer.  He belonged to the 
Baptist church for about 38 years.

Mr. Netherland loved the Bible and he loved his home.  He loved God and he 
loved his many friends which he accepted as a sacred trust.  He met death 
with a smile.  He didn't know he was going, but he was not afraid.  His was a 
fine, clean life.

Mr. Netherland was survived by his wife, Mrs. R. R. Netherland of Nebo, La., 
one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Coon, and one stepson, Mr. Simp Stapleton, both 
of Nebo, La.  He has three grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren all of 
Nebo, La.  He has four half-brothers: Tom Netherland and Wash Netherland, 
both of Nebo, Ben Netherland of Wallace Ridge, and Benson Netherland of 
Manifest and many other relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Coon, and Family
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stapleton
Mrs. R. R. Netherland