Obituary of JAMES L. SMITH, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Copied and Submitted by: Doug McBroom, 15520 Swan Lake Blvd., Gulfport, MS 
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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:  Oct. 31, 1946

Headline:  James L. Smith of Jonesville Buried Sunday

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 20, at Heard Cemetery, Manifest, 
for James L. Smith of Jonesville.

Mr. Smith had many friends and relatives in LaSalle who regret to hear of his 
passing.  A retired farmer, the deceased resided in Catahoula Parish his 
entire life.  He was born December 25, 1872.  He was 74 years and 10 moths of 
age.  Death came Saturday, October 19, 1946, at 2:45 a.m., at his residence 
in Jonesville.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Rosie, three sons, Charlie, Willie and 
George, all of Jonesville; four daughters, Mrs. Jewell Wright, Mrs. Lessie 
Ford, Mrs. Lillie Cockerham, and Mrs. Bessie Brown, all of Jonesville; and 
one brother, Henry L. Smith, also of Jonesville.

Rev. McNair of Jonesville Baptist Church conducted final rites.  Hixson 
Bros., were in charge of funeral arrangements.