Lozelle Cothran

CHARLESTON - Lozelle Cothran, 87, died Aug. 27, 2002, at the Charleston Manor.

Born Feb. 4, 1915, in Cherry, Tenn., son of the late Will and Jennie Sexton Cothram, he lived in Missouri since 1962 and was a member of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board.

On Feb. 17, 1972, he married Leola Biles who survives of the home.

He is also survived by three sons, seven stepdaughters and five stepsons.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. Saturday until service time at noon at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Wiley Reed will officiate.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston.

Sparks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.