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Submitted: 10/13/20 • Approved: 10/13/20 • Last Updated: 10/16/20 • R289056-G0-S3
July 31, 1850 - November 22, 1921
This most worthy citizen after a lingering illness, passed from amongst us at an early hour Tuesday
morning.
Mr. Coltharp was born some 70 years ago at Rocky Spring, Miss., he came to Madison Parish about 1871,
and at once took a prominent place among its citizens; engaging in planting and the mercantile business;
was President of 5th District Levee Board for more than 20 years. He was a just, honest and upright man;
would rather give than take, one of nature's noblemen. And many, both white and black have cause to
remember him.
What was mortal was laid to rest at 3:30 P. M., Tuesday followed by his loved ones and many sorrowing
friends, who will miss his happy greetings. Funeral from residence, by Rev. Mr. Harrel. He leaves surviving
him his wife, Mrs. Lelia Coltharp (nee) Downs, two brothers, Mr. Chas. Coltharp, of Tallulah, and Mr.
M. H. Coltharp, of Oklahoma and daughter, Mrs. J. T. Dale, of Tallulah, who have the sympathy of many friends.
Contributed on 10/13/20 by debbraszymanski
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