Obituaries from JANUARY 1981 in the Houma Courier, Terrebonne Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 24 Sep 2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ The date preceding the obituary is the date of the newspaper, not the date of death. ============================================================================ Houma Courier; Jan. 9, 1981, Friday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Edna Jones Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home for Edna Carnegle Jones, 68, who died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Religious services have been scheduled at the funeral home, Rev. Lawrence Hester officiating. Interment has been scheduled for the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 - 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Jones; mother of Lawrence Jones and Gloria Jones and the late James and Bill Jones. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Arrangements by Landry Funeral Home ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 9, 1981, Friday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Eva Rebstock Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at William Betz & Sons funeral home in Westwego, for Eva Rebstock, 91, who died Thursday at 11:30 a.m. She was a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Marrero for the past seven years. She was the wife of the late Hector Rebstock; mother of Mrs. Joseph Cheramie, Mrs. Carrie Morales and the late Harris Rebstock; sister of Mrs. Emily Curole and the late Lacresia Rebstock, Edmond Martin, Robert Martin and Telor Petrie. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Interment in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Westwego. Friends may call from 8 a.m. until funeral time Saturday. ============================================================== Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle L.A. Champagne Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for Lloydman (Lloyd) A. Champagne, 55, who died Sunday at 1:50 p.m. Religious services will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with interment in the Cheramie Cemetery, Gal liano. He was the husband of Olizia Autin Champagne; father of Mrs. Keith (Darlene) Kraemer, Lloydman Champagne Jr., Todd Champagne and the late Betty Ann Champagne; brother of Robert Champagne, Mrs. Lordie Anselmi; half brother of Madio Champagne, Largisa Kiffe, Loveless Kiffe, Harris Kiffe, Mrs. Morris Rousse, Mrs. Pierre Guidry, Mrs. Ivy Trosclair and the late Aznior Kiff, Mrs. Theo Henry and Mrs. Lydia Orgeron. A resident of Galliano, he is also survived by three grandchildren. Relatives and friends may visit from 10 a.m. today until funeral time. Falgout Funeral Home, Galliano, is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Sylvain Chiasson Funeral services were held today at 11:45 a.m. at West Side funeral Home in Marrero for Sylvain E. Chiasson, 72, who died Saturday at 6:10 p.m. Religious services followed at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with interment in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He was the husband of Louisiana Hartman Chiasson; father of Jerry and Sheddrick Chiasson, Mrs. Milton (Loretta) Delaune, and Mrs. Alvin (Geraldine) Dupre; brother of Edgar Chiasson, Ouida Plaisance, Eula Gautreaux and Winnie Grabert and the late Horace, Arthur, Maurice, Harris, Wilson, Wilfred, Vital, Clovis, Nellie, Anita, Bridgette, Ella, Marie, Verley and Anna Marie Chiasson; son of the late Joseph and Julia Chiasson. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Murphy Crosby Funeral services were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Grand Isle Church Hall for Murphy Crosby, 68, a native of Cheniere, Camanada and a resident of Grand Isle who died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday. Religious services were scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday with interment in Lady of the Isle Cemetery. He was the husband of Naomi Martin Crosby; father of Ronald and Russell Crosby; brother of Mrs. Marie McGarry and Mrs. Louise Garday and the late Uphmia Garcia, Melanie Chighizola, Stella Omes, Leopaul and Lewis Crosby; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Crosby. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Arrangements by Falgout Funeral Home. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Albert Folse Funeral services were held at 2:30 a.m. today for Albert "Pep" Folse, 86, a resident of Raceland who died Friday at 10:05 p.m. Religious services were held at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Judith Gaudet; father of Mrs. Levy (Louise) Porche, Mrs. Richard (Eula) Gierlinski, Jackson Folse, Mrs. Leo (Thelma) Minick, Mrs. Paul (Enid) Delahoussaye, Mrs . Wimmer Bauldin, Charlie Folse and Mrs. Marvin (Betty) Gervais; brother of Pierre and Etienne Folse and Mrs. Willard (Mae) Baudoin and the late Joseph, Adolph, Emile and Abel Folse, Mrs. Edna Babin, Mrs. Angelle Pertuit and Mrs. Adelle Folse. Falgout Funeral home, Raceland, was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Joshua J. Ledet Graveside services were earlier today for Joshua Joseph Ledet, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux who died Saturday at 11:48 p.m. He was 15 months. He is survived by his mother, Cornelia Ledet and a grandmother, Mrs. Sadie Ledet of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Alman Ledet. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Vermine Mire Funeral services were scheduled Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Landry Funeral Home in Thibodaux for Vermine (Mrs. Nick) Mire, 81, who died Sunday at 2 p.m. Religious services will follow at St. Genevieve Catholic Church with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was the wife of the late Nicholas Mire; mother of Mrs. Felix (Marie Louise) Triche, New Orleans, Rivers (Bud) Mire, Thibodaux, Earl (LeeLee) Mire, Jackson, Miss., and Mrs. Johnny (Gloria) Ledet, Thibodaux, and the late Marion Mire; sister of Herbert and Herman Thibodeaux, and the late Dennis Thibodeaux, Mrs. Conrad Perrillioux, Mrs. Gaston Leonard, Rivers Thibodeaux, Eves Thibodeaux, Alcide Thibodeaux Jr., and Whitney Thibodeaux. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday. Arrangements were by Landry Funeral Home. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 11, 1981, Sunday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Genevieve Phillips Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landry Funeral Home for Genevieve Grevemberg Gremillion Phillips, 80, who died Sunday at 11 a.m. Religious services are to follow at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral with interment in Morgan City Cemetery, Morgan City. She was the wife of Adia Gremillion by first marriage and the late Joseph Phillips by second marriage; mother of Mrs. Gilbert (Claire) Hebert. She is also survived by four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call today from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until funeral time. Landry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===================================================================== Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Mrs. Ada Samanie Mrs. Ada Albert Samanie, 91, died 10 p.m. Sunday. Visitation w ill be until 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with burial following in the St. Bridget Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bessie) Freeman of Houma and Mrs. Wilfred (Velma) Robichaux of Marrero; three sisters, Mrs. Lorena Daigle of New Orleans, Mrs. Milton Belanger of New Iberia, La. and Mrs. Doffey Landry of Houma; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Samanie; her parents, Louise Lesage and Marcellan Albert; a brother, Mack Albert; and a sister, Mrs. Sophie Trosclair. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Mrs. Cora Davis Mrs. Cora Davis, 93, a native and resident of Gibson, died 8:25 p.m. Friday at the South Louisiana Medical Center. The wake will be from 8:30 p.m. until midnight today at the Beulah Baptist Church. The funeral is set for noon Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Albert Royal, pastor, conducting services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Harding, Mrs. Louise Mathews, Miss Mandy Davis, Mrs. Josephine Lewis and Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews; 46 grandchildren, 93 great grandchildren and 27 gre at great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Davis; her parents, Fred and Louise Washington; a son, Samuel Davis; and a daughter, Evelina Short. Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Helen W. Vicknair Helen W. Vicknair, 71, a native of Garyville, La. and a resident of Mt. Airy, La. for 34 years, died 4:20 p.m. Monday. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the Millet Funeral Home in Reserve, La. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday from the funeral home, with religious services following 10:30 a.m. at St. Hubert's Catholic Church in Garyville. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery in Reserve. Survivors include her husband, Nolan Vicknair; two sons, Nolan Jr. and Raymond Vicknair; a brother, Richard Waguespack of Houma; a sister, Gertrude Darensburg of Garyville; and 10 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Leroy Vicknair. Millet Funeral Home, Reserve, La., is handling arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Mrs. Exelina Robichaux Mrs. Exelina Bourg Robichaux, 86, died 3:55 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 5 - 11 p.m. today at the Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Eddie (Olivia) Guidry of Houma; and foster children, Herbert Price of Bourg, Alton Boquet of Montegut and Mrs. Elma Price White of St. Bernard, La.; and other nieces and nephews. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Mrs. Amelia V. Dupont Mrs. Amelia V. Dupont, 78, a resident of Cut Off, died 12:15 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano. Visitation will be from 4 - 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Cut Off, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral is tentatively set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial following in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, James T. Dupont; a son, James T. Dupont Jr. of Athens, La.; daughter, Mrs. Florian (Gloria) Rivet of Kaplan, La.; two brothers; five sisters; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Cut Off, is in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Mrs. Josie Burkett Mrs. Josie Streetman Burkett, 70, died 4 p.m. Monday. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mulhearn Funeral Home in Rayville, La., with burial following in the Memorial Park in Monroe, La. Survivors include a son, James E. Burkett of Monroe, La.; two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Joan) Huffman of Houma and Mrs. O.J. (Jerri) Wiles of Rayville, La.; a brother, L.D. Streetman of Shreveport, La.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Osborne of Cheyenne, Wy.; and three grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Burkett; and her parents, Mandy Woods and Tom Streetman. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling local arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Joyce M. Walker Joyce Margaret Walker, 57, died 9:30 Monday. Visitation is continuing until funeral time at the Chauvin Funeral Home. The funeral was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel, with burial following in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Lorine Boquet Walker; a brother, James O. Walker of Houma; three sisters, Mrs. Richard (Eulah) Arcement and Miss Marie Walker of Houma and Mrs. Sheldon (Claire) Bergeron of Morgan City, La. She is preceded in death by her father, Willis Walker; and two brothers, Floyd and Willie (Sonny) Walker. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 12, 1981, Monday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Harris J. Scott Harris Joseph Scott, 74, died __:12 p.m. Monday. Visitation will be until 11 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, resuming 8 a.m. Wednesday and continuing until funeral time. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial following in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. Survivors include seven sons, Horace and Alcide Boudwin, Horace Scott of Bourg, Louis Scott of Little Caillou, Claude Scott of Houma, George Scott of Theriot, Sidney Scott of Montegut; four daughters, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Berthelot and Mrs. Jesse (Irene) Champagne of Houma, Mrs. Douglas (___) ____, of Montegut, Mrs. Franklin (Eunice) Pitre of Little Caillou; two brothers, Johnny Scott of Delcambre, La. and Norris Scott of Chauvin; five sisters, Mrs. Dalton (Orena) Bourg, Mrs. Wilton (Viola) Breaux, Mrs. Harold (Frances) Hebert, Mrs. Mary Ann Thibodeaux and Mrs. Eula Bascle of Houma; 59 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Liner; his parents, Marie Trosclair and Sidney Scott; four brother, Morris, Sidney Jr., Whitney and Paul Scott; and a sister, Mrs. Lorena Guidry. Chauvin Funeral Home is handling arrangements. ====================================================================== Houma Courier; Jan. 13, 1981, Tuesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Sidney Bourg Jr. Funeral services have been scheduled for __:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Lockp ort for Sidney A. Bourg Jr., 78, a native and resident of Lockport, who died at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Religious services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4 - 11 p.m. Tuesday and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to the Bishop Warren Boudreaux Diocesan Family Life Center Appeal Fund. He was the husband of Emily Adams Bourg; father of Sidney Bourg III, Houma, Raleigh Bourg, New Orleans, Robert Bourg, Houma, Marilyn Moore, Houma, Charles Bourg, Mathews, Carrie Banks, Houston, Texas; brother of Una Bourg and Inez Lefort, both of Lockport, and the late Mildred Ernest and Edwin Bourg; and son of the late Sidney Augustine Bourg and Sarah Williams of Bourg. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchild ren. Arrangem ents by Falgout Funeral Home. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 13, 1981, Tuesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Edmond D. Collins Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home for Edmond D. Collins, 69, a native of Cut Off and resident of Palacios, Texas, who died at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment has been scheduled in St. Bernard Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. today. He was the husband of the late Evela Guidry; son of the late Valarie Bourg an d Manuel Collins; father of Mrs. Anna Mae Elliot and Mrs. Eva Nicosia; brother of Mrs. Theresa St. Pierre, Mrs. Antoinette Charbert, Mrs. Victoria Callais, Ashton, Antoine, Joseph and Dourcelee Collins and the late Woodwell and Edward Collins. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 13, 1981, Tuesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle John B. Outler Religious services were scheduled for Wednesday for John Bentley Outler, 20, a native of Atlanta, Ga., and a resident of Chackbay, who died at 1:15 p.m. Monday. Funeral services were scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Wednesday from Thibodaux Funeral Home followed by religious services in the First Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Dr. James O. Dorriety and Rev. Don Brown will officiate. Outler is survived by his parents, Ray and Marilyn Outler; a sister, Tammy Eileen Outler; two brothers, Michael A. Outler and Philip S. Outler; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jeanne G. Bentley; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Outler. Visitation is scheduled from 5:10 today and from 8 - 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Thibodaux Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 13, 1981, Tuesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Ada Samanie Funeral services were scheduled Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma for Mrs. Ada Albert Samanie, 91, who died Sunday at 10 p.m. Interment will be in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. A native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, she was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bessie) Fremin of Houma, Mrs. Wilfred (Velma) Robichaux of Marrero; three sisters, Mrs. Lorena Daigle, New Orleans, Mrs. Milton Belanger, New Iberia, and Mrs. Doffey Landry Sr., Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Samanie; her parents, Louise Lesage and Marcelian Albert; a sister, Mrs. Sophie Trosclair; and a brother, Mack Albert. ====================================================================== Houma Courier; Jan. 14, 1981, Wednesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Julia S. Alario Religious services were scheduled for Thursday for Mrs. Julia Sylvia Alario, who died today at 6:40 a.m. in Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow followed by interment in the church cemetery. She was the wife of the late Natilus Alario Sr.; mother of Landon Alario of Cut Off, Natilus Alario Jr., and Donate Alario, both of Golden Meadow, Mrs. Victor Cheramie of Golden Meadow and the late Mrs. Houston Hebert of Houma; sister of Mrs. Alex Cheramie of Golden Meadow and the late Mrs. Levi Collins, Mrs. Avie Guidry, M rs. Xavier Duet, Octave Callais, Paul Callais and Camile Callais. She is survived by 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Cut Off, in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 14, 1981, Wednesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Elnora Breaux Elnora Breaux Dias of Napoleonville died Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. in Gonzales. She was 69. Mrs. Breaux is survived by her husband, Leston Dias; one daughter, Beverly Roux; two sisters, Lucille Simoneaux and Lois Mabile; three brothers, Junius, Thomas and Claude Breaux; and one grandchild. Funeral services are scheduled Thursday at 10 a.m. at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville followed by religious services at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 14, 1981, Wednesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Johnny Danos Funeral services are scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport for Johnny J. Danos, 58, who died Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. in Raceland. Religious services will follow at the Holy Savior Catholic church in Lockport with interment in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Clara Belle Allemand Danos; father of Mrs. Walter (Priscilla) Hebert; stepfather of Patrick and David Stevens and Mrs. Daniel (Julie) Toups; brother of Phillip, Harvey, Cullen and Donatian Danos and Mrs. Hudy (Elois) Bourgeois, Mrs. Louis (Earline) Zeringue, Mrs. Sam (Irene) Zeringue and the late Milton Danos. He is also survived by four grandchildren and three step grandchildren. A resident of Lockport. Relatives and friends may call from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. Wednesday and from 7 a.m. until funeral time Thursday. Falgout Funeral Home, Raceland in charge. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 14, 1981, Wednesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Amelia Dupont Funeral services were held today at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Cut Off for Mrs. Amelia V. Dupont, 78, a Maurice native and Cut Off resident who died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the wife of James T. Dupont Sr. and daughter of the late Donat and Marie Hebert Vincent. She is survived by her husband and children, James Dupont Jr and Mrs. Floran (Gloria) Rivet; five sisters, two brothers; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The Thibodaux Funeral Home in Cut Off was in charge of arrangements. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan. 14, 1981, Wednesday Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle John McDowell Wake and funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the St Matthew Baptist Church in Mathews for Johnny Edward McDowell, 67, a native of Raceland and a resident of Bakersfield, Cal, who died Jan 8. Dismissal is at 11 a.m. Friday and burial will take place at the church cemetery. McDowell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Meley McDowell of Raceland, and five sons, John McDowell, Thibodaux; Joseph McDowell, Laredo, Tex; William McDowell, Raceland (copy off page).... Daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Gallagher, Raceland; Mrs. Eunice Batiste, Raceland; Mrs. Ida Wheaton, Raceland and Mrs. Rita Monroe, Corpus Cristi. He was the brother of Herman McDowell, Milwaukee and Mrs. Celestine Teeve. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. McDowell was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Rita McDowell and Joseph McDowell, and two sons, James (copy off page) Note: Some names may be in error - not a clear copy. Newspaper obits are available on microfilm at Terrebonne Parish, LA Main Branch Library. ============================ Houma Courier; Jan.__, 1981, Submitted by: Cynthia F. Daigle Roy Barras Sr. Funeral services were scheduled for 1 p.m. today at Lamana-Panna-Fallo Funeral Home for Roy Emile Barras Sr., 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of St. Bernard Parish, who died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday. Religious services were scheduled immediately following at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with interment in St. Vincent DePaul No. 3 Cemetery. He was the husband of Louise Weaver Barras; father of Mrs. Anthony Fradelia, Mrs. J ack Markey, Mrs. Mike Evers and the late Roy Barras Jr.; son of the late Desiree Barras and Donatile Blanchard; brother of Morris and Howard Barras, Mrs. Frank Fredelia, Mrs. Joseph Bolton and the late Gertrude Rareslide. He is also survived by five grandchildren. Arrangements by Lamana-Panna-Fallo. ======================================================================