Obituaries

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John 'Gee' Gates Martin, Sr.

John 'Gee' Gates Martin, Sr., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Picayune, Ms., at the age of 93. Born May 2, 1930 to Odile Breaux and Samson Mitchell Martin. Brother of the late Shirley M. Berger and the late Samson J. Martin. Decorated China Service Medal from the USS Leonard F.
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Kevin Franklin Moon

Kevin Franklin Moon departed this earth on Saturday April 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born May 3, 1963 to the Late Louis F. Moon and Mildred Moon Jackson.
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Sallie Pauline Burras

Sallie Pauline Burras entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the age of 66. She was a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Harvey, La. Sallie was a graduate of Katie's Beauty College, and was employed as a licensed cosmetologist for many years.
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Rita Ragas Brooks

Rita Ragas Brooks passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Medical Center on Friday, April 21, 2023 at the age of 79. She was a native of Port Sulphur, La., and a resident of New Orleans, La. Rita was a 1962 graduate of Sunrise High School.
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Janiece Trichelle Harvey

Janiece Trichelle Harvey was born March 23, 1978, and departed this life on Friday, April 21, 2023. Janiece was a 1997 graduate of Phoenix High School and an employee of the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office. She would happily tell anyone she was 45 years old, followed by 'Don't I look Good?
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Gelanda Venessa Smith Riddick

Gelanda Venessa Smith Riddick entered peacefully into eternal rest at her residence on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the age of 63. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Belle Chasse, LA.
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Linda Sue Gober Smith

On April 8, 2023, Linda Sue Gober Smith beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away surrounded by her family. Linda is survived by her husband of 61 years, Marcus, her children, Marc (Michelle), Dr.
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Timothy 'Timmy' Joseph Spahr

Timothy 'Timmy' Joseph Spahr entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 24, 2023 at the age of 55. Beloved son of S. Paul Spahr and Ellen Langridge Spahr. Devoted father of Devin Michael Spahr. Loving brother of Greggory Spahr (Mae Ditta), Barry Spahr (Liz Richoux), and Cindy Richoux (Mark).
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Uella Lepine Strickland

Uella Lepine Strickland passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023 at the age of 91. She was the wife of the late Thomas Scott Strickland, and daughter of the late Clarence J. Lepine and Enola Bruce Lepine.
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August “Pat” Joseph Burmaster, II

August “Pat” Joseph Burmaster, a longtime resident of Folsom and Covington, La., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home in Folsom. He was born July 17, 1966 to August Joseph “A.J.” and Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Burmaster of Mandeville, La.