GAUTHREAUX, MURPHY JOSEPH "COACH MURPHY"
An employee of Red Simpson Electrical and a resident of Denham Springs, he died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. He was 40 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Visitation at Calvary Baptist Church, New Orleans, from 11 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Keith Manuel. Interment in Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn Gauthreaux of Denham Springs; and father of Gregory Joseph Gauthreaux and Chase Manning Gauthreaux. He is also survived by his parents, Earl and Sharon Gauthreaux; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Christine Gauthreaux of Jacksonville, Fla., and Joy and Greg Bazin of Slidell; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. He was a boys baseball coach with the Live Oak Sports Association since 1995. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Foundation.
GOSSERAND, FELTON JOSEPH "SKEET"
A retired professional painter and a resident of Los Angeles, he died Sunday, July 27, 2003, at his home. He was 65 and a native of Baton Rouge. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation at Winnfield Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, until recitation of the rosary at 10 a.m. Religious service at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Knaw Saah-Buckman, S.S.J. Interment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Ophelia Gosserand Stephens, Columbia, Md.; a brother, James Harris Gosserand, Baton Rouge; and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, William Trilon and Everlena Valdry Gosserand; and a brother, William Peter Gosserand. He was a martial arts karate expert, attended McKinley Senior High School and was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
HALL, CARL WINDELL "SHINE"
A laborer and resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, July 27, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales. He was 45 and a native of Gonzales. Visiting at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Do Right Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Adrien Claiborne. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his fiancee, Jacqueline Davis, Baton Rouge; three sisters, Barbara and Grace Hall, and Elisa Queen of Gonzales; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, mother, a brother and a stepson.
JAMES, PERCY
A retired pipe fitter with BASF, TDI Unit, Geismar, he died Monday, July 28, 2003, at 11:45 p.m. He was 68 and a resident and native of Baker. He received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force. Visiting at Shady Grove First Missionary Baptist Church, Baker, from 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth W. Chandler. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. He is survived by a daughter, Shena Michelle Byrd; and a sister, Jessie Mae James-Simon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine H. James; parents, Albert and Mattie James; and a brother, Albert James, Jr. Arrangements entrusted to Hall's Mortuary, Port Allen.
JOHNSON, ISABELL D.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Monday, July 28, 2003, at Flannery Oaks Nursing Home. She was 79 and a native of Louisiana. Visiting at Nazarene Baptist Church from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Albert Green. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. Survived by her husband, Joe Johnson; a son, Rosmon B. Johnson; a sister, Rosie Payne; and two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Donatto; parents, Charlie and Sara Denham; brothers, Charlie, Jr., Miason, Henry and Mathew; and sisters, Sara, Anna and Rhodi. Winnfield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON, MARGARET W. "MOMO"
She was a maintenance worker with the Iberville Parish School Board and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville. She died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2003, at her home, at age 61. Visiting at St. John Baptist Church, 58075 Barrow St., Plaquemine, from 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Ricardo Handy. Interment in True Friend Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Lois Janet Greene, Plaquemine; a sister, Carol Woods, Plaquemine; a brother, Charles Woods, Bayou Goula; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend special thanks to Hospice of Baton Rouge. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
LANDRY, DIANNE
A parking control supervisor with the city of New Orleans, she died Monday, July 28, 2003. She was 54 and a native of St. James. Visiting at First Pentecostal Church, 122 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. John Cupit. Interment in St. Luke Cemetery, Moonshine. Survived by a son, Allen Joseph Landry; and three brothers, Paul Landry, Jr., Melvin J. Landry, Sr. and Willie J. Landry, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents, Agnelia Temple Landry and Paul Landry, Sr. She was a graduate of Magnolia High School, St. James. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, in charge of arrangements.
LEE, DORSEY
A retired carpenter and cement finisher and a lifelong resident of Plaquemine, he died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at his home. He was 62 and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Kadoville, from 5 p.m. Friday until religious service at 8 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joseph Jones. Dismissal at noon Saturday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Ernestine Oliver Lee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Darell and Sharhonda Lee and Chris and Neisha Lee, all of Plaquemine; a brother and sister-in-law, Elder Solomon and Shirley Lee; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wesley Funeral Home, 23525 Livingston St., Plaquemine, in charge of arrangements.
LIPSCOMB, CLAUDE HYRED
A retired tester and inspector with Westinghouse and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Saturday, July 26, 2003, at 3:50 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 62 and a native of Erwinville. Visiting at Carney-Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Religious service at Agape Missionary Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Eddie Sulcer, Jr. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by his wife, Druzella Lipscomb; a daughter, Katrice Lipscomb; a son, Claude H. Lipscomb, II; a daughter-in-law, Alisa Latonia Lipscomb; a sister, Delores Sheppard; a brother, William C. Lipscomb, Jr.; and a grandchild, Cartez Lipscomb. Preceded in death by his father, mother and grandparents. He was a Scotlandville High School alumnus, former football star and an avid football fan.
MAGEE, BEVERLY MAE
Beverly Mae Magee, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 82. A graveside service conducted by the Rev. Thurston Brice will be held Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at 2:30 p.m. at Roselawn Memorial Park. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Earl Wayne and Lillian Davison; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth B., Sr. and Josie "Jo" Magee of Friendswood, Texas, and James C. and Margaret Magee of Liberty, Miss.; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce A. Magee; and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bornor B. Davison. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished by course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
MANNING, DIANA SUE
Born March 5, 1990, she died Thursday, July 31, 2003.
She was the child of David and Jackie Bankston Manning.
Arrangements are pending with Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs.
ALLEN, EDITH MAE
A homemaker and resident of Baton Rouge, she died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at Earl K. Long Medical Center. She was 69 and a native of Brusly. Visiting at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, conducted by Rev. Paul Pleasant. Interment in Gilbert Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Betty Moore and Linda Allen; one son, Larry Allen; one sister, Everlean Ayio; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, son, father and mother.
GUILLORY, LESSIE MARIE FONTENOT
A retired registered nurse with the East Louisiana State Hospital in Jackson, and a resident of Jackson, she died at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, at Country Manor Nursing Home, St. Francisville. She was 84, a native of Ville Platte, and a former resident of Mamou. Visiting at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Jackson, from 10 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Charlie Landry. Burial in Jackson Cemetery. Survived by a son, John Bradley Guillory, Sr. of Jackson; a brother, Harry Fontenot of Mamou; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Ray Guillory; parents, Pierre and Lula Fontenot; a daughter, Cassrine Underwood; a sister, Winnie Mae Aucoin; and three brothers, Roy, Voyrice and Berkman Fontenot.
