LINWOOD A. COTHRAN

Linwood Alvin Cothran, 83, husband of Jean Minor Cothran, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at his home.

Born Aug. 15, 1927, in Richmond, Va., he was a son of the late Richard and Arlean Roaches Crouch. He was a World War II Navy veteran and member of the Sea Bees, a retired photographer, and was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving in addition to his wife of Manning are two sons, Richard Cothran and Dean Cothran, both of Richmond, Va.; two stepdaughters, Lynda Donahue and Judy Allen of Richmond; and two grandchildren.

A memorial services was held Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at the funeral home with Pastor Wayne Young officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Washington National Cemetery.

The family received friends prior to services at the funeral home.

Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.stephensfuneralhome.org.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179.