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  • Louisiana loses its last Pearl Harbor survivor, a former Baton Rouge resident

    September 29, 2023 1:37 PM

    CHURCH POINT - Funeral services are set for Saturday for Joseph W. Richard, Louisiana's last Pearl Harbor survivor, who died Wednesday at the age of 100. Richard was just 17 years old when he volunteered to join the U.S. Navy. He was on the USS Rigel when Japanese bombers... more »
  • Services scheduled for Southern Univ. student killed in New Orleans

    May 19, 2023 2:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Family and friends will remember a Southern University student who was killed one week ago outside a club in New Orleans, with funeral services announced on a Go Fund Me page established on behalf of the family. Imani Williams was celebrating her 20th birthday when she... more »
  • Sen. Bob Dole's funeral service to take place at Washington National Cathedral

    December 10, 2021 7:50 AM

    The late Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole who passed away last Sunday will be memorialized at Washington, DC's Washington National Cathedral Friday at 11 a.m. ET. According to CNN , Dole's family members and close friends are expected to attend, as is President Joe Biden. During the service,... more »
  • Deputies assist with clean-up at cemetery ahead of fellow deputy's funeral

    September 13, 2021 5:57 PM

    Deputies in Livingston Parish are being recognized for looking out for one of their own, even after her death. Deputy Laura James died after a month long battle with COVID-19 last week. James had been involved in Emergency Communication for 26 years, 9 of which were with... more »
  • Baker police officer dies of COVID one day before his wedding Play Video

    August 14, 2021 7:09 PM

    BAKER - A local police officer died Friday of complications caused by the coronavirus. The Baker Police Department announced officer Demarcus Dunn passed away from the virus on Aug. 13. The department said Dunn passed away just one day before he was supposed to be married. The Baker... more »
  • New cemetery faces one last hurdle, neighborhood fears flooding if passed Play Video

    July 20, 2021 6:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A new cemetery on Florida Boulevard is one step closer to being dug. The eight and a half acres for sale in the 14000 block of Florida Boulevard could be the future home of the new Resting Place Funeral Home and Cemetery. Monday night, it was... more »
  • Late Gov. Edwin Edwards memorialized this weekend: See coverage here

    July 16, 2021 1:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's only four-term governor will be memorialized in events throughout the weekend at both the New State Capitol and Old State Capitol. Scroll to the bottom of this article to watch WBRZ coverage. Gov. Edwin Edwards died earlier this week. Edwards was nearing his 94th... more »
  • Edwin Edwards will lie in state at Capitol this weekend; check here for the funeral arrangements

    July 13, 2021 5:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Edwin Edwards’ family has announced arrangements for the former governor's funeral, which could draw hundreds or more. A spokesperson for the family released Edwards' full obituary Thursday, which included plans for Edwards to lie in state. "Governor Edwards will lie in state at Louisiana’s State... more »
  • Tuesday morning funeral for former Louisiana governor, Buddy Roemer

    May 25, 2021 8:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana continues to mourn the loss of former Governor Buddy Roemer, the community is set to unite for a Tuesday, May 25 funeral service in his honor. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. at Baton Rouge's Istrouma Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service... more »
  • Funeral service for LSU student Kori Gauthier to take place Saturday

    April 22, 2021 5:53 AM

    OPELOUSAS - As communities across Louisiana continue to mourn the loss of 18-year-old Kori Gauthier , an LSU student who was confirmed dead on April 14, Gauthier's family is uniting to find closure and honor the beloved young woman's life. A 10:30 a.m. funeral service will be held in... more »
  • Funeral services for Sgt. Charles Dotson to be held Wednesday morning

    February 3, 2021 9:51 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Family and friends of Sgt. Charles Dotson , a respected member of the Baton Rouge Police Department, are honoring his life of service during a Wednesday (Feb. 3) morning funeral at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge. Dotson passed away due to complications associated with COVID-19... more »
  • Private funeral service to be held for former state Rep. Steve Carter

    January 29, 2021 11:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A private funeral service will be held for prominent capital city politician, coach, and respected community leader Steve Carter. The small service, limited to members of Carter's family, will take place at First Presbyterian Church. Condolences can be sent to his family by way of 7563... more »
  • Public visitation for former LSU football star, restaurateur Ruffin Rodrigue takes place Tuesday Play Video

    December 1, 2020 5:51 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Friends and family members of former LSU football player and well-known restaurateur Ruffin Rodrigue are gathering to honor his memory during a public visitation that will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Coleman Hall of Baton Rouge's St. James Episcopal Church... more »
  • Memorial services for former Gov. Kathleen Blanco held Thursday Play Video

    August 18, 2019 7:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco is being honored at multiple events in Baton Rouge and Lafayette this week. A family spokesperson said the state's first female governor died Sunday afternoon. Blanco was honored in an interfaith service at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge at... more »
  • Funeral services announced for Marksville kids killed in fiery crash

    January 13, 2019 7:29 PM

    MARKSVILLE- The funeral arrangements have been released following a fiery crash that took the lives of five Marksville kids in Florida. The crash happened on January 3rd, seven people, including five children, were killed in the wreck involving a van transporting members of a Louisiana church through Florida. ... more »
  • Known for selling cars with 'no unexpected fees' under a big flag, Mackie Robinson has died

    November 19, 2018 4:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - “Mackie” Robinson, owner of the Robinson Brothers car dealership has died. Robinson managed the family-owned Ford and Lincoln dealership at the corner of Sherwood Forest and Airline Highway. The dealership’s been in business for 70 years. Robinson was awarded for his family’s service to the Ford... more »
  • Funeral arrangements announced for longtime Ascension Parish deputy Play Video

    March 28, 2018 8:34 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that longtime Lieutenant Colonel Ward Webb has passed away after a month of battling health complications in the hospital. Visitation for Lt. Col. Webb is scheduled for March 30, from 5-9 p.m. at the Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales.... more »
  • Services tonight, tomorrow for life-long Livingston public servant

    December 5, 2017 11:44 AM

    LIVINGSTON – A life-long public servant who has been credited with saving an entire town during a disaster decades ago has died. Services for former Livingston mayor Derral Jones are Tuesday and Wednesday. Jones, 76, died Sunday. Jones was the fire chief of the town of Livingston... more »
  • Funeral arrangements announced for Richie Johnson

    November 29, 2017 8:08 AM

    PORT ALLEN- The funeral arrangements for long-time West Baton Rouge Parish lawman Richie Johnson have been released. Services will start tomorrow evening, with his burial on Friday. Johnson passed away Monday after a six-year battle with cancer. Visitation is Thursday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m and again... more »
  • Well known Baton Rouge surgeon has died; services this weekend

    October 20, 2017 11:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Well known surgeon “Dickie” Robichaux has died. Robichaux, 65, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. He was an orthopedic surgeon in Baton Rouge for more than 30 years. Dr. Robichaux graduated from LSU in 1973 and the LSU School of Medicine in 1979. Dr. Robichaux served many... more »
  • Family of murdered teen begs witnesses to come forward Play Video

    May 26, 2017 6:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE- McKinley High football quarterback Bryant Lee will be buried Saturday but police are no closer to finding his killer. "The mentality is [the witnesses] don't want to be labeled a rat, so they won't talk," said Sheketa Heard, Lee's cousin. Two weeks ago the 18-year-old was... more »
  • Community remembers fallen EBRSO Lt. Shawn Anderson Play Video

    March 23, 2017 8:42 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The funeral for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend took place Thursday. Lt. Shawn Anderson, 43, was shot and killed Saturday outside of an O’Neal Lane business near I-12. Anderson was responding to the scene in reference to a... more »
  • Funeral arrangements; processional route set for slain EBRSO deputy

    March 21, 2017 1:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Funeral arrangements are set for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who was killed on Saturday. Sergeant Shawn Anderson was killed outside of an O'Neal Lane hair salon while he was investigating a reported rape. He struggled with another man and was shot. Visitation will... more »
  • Teen crash victim remembered with balloon release Play Video

    February 22, 2017 11:20 PM

    NEW ROADS - A high school student killed in a weekend crash was laid to rest Wednesday. Students and staff at False River Academy held a balloon release in memory of 17-year-old Clayton Jarreau. Jarreau died Sunday morning when his car veered off Highway 417 in Pointe Coupee Parish. Two... more »
  • Funeral arrangements set for slain Westwego officer

    January 23, 2017 5:35 PM

    WESTWEGO – Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Westwego police officer that was shot and killed early Friday morning. Visitation for 26-year-old Michael Louviere will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Dove Fellowship Church in Harvey with a funeral service... more »
  • Funeral services for WBR deputy and daughter set for Saturday

    September 29, 2016 6:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A deputy who was killed along with her daughter in a double-murder suicide on Tuesday will be laid to rest on Saturday. Corporal Donna LeBlanc and her 21-year-old daughter, Carli Jo, were killed during a shooting at their home. Police identified the shooter as their neighbor,... more »
  • Ascension works to rebury caskets and vaults following flood

    September 27, 2016 11:43 AM

    GONZALES - Reburial of damaged or dislodged caskets and vaults will begin soon, Ascension Parish announced Tuesday. Family members of remains already identified are in the process of being notified. Other families, though, are asked to report the conditions of family grave sites. There are a number of caskets... more »
  • Dallas Police officer returns home to Baton Rouge for officers' funerals Play Video

    July 26, 2016 12:38 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of law enforcement officers from out of town made their way to Baton Rouge over the past week to pay their respects to the three officers killed in an ambush earlier this month. Among that group was Dallas Police Department officer Chris Langlois who has... more »
  • Slain officer's wife speaks of forgiveness at funeral Play Video

    July 25, 2016 7:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Overcast skies and rain moved through as Montrell Jackson's fellow officers removed his flag-covered casket from the hearse that brought him to his final resting place. With her family surrounding her, Jackson's wife felt compelled to give a statement. Ternish Jackson said, "I am deeply... more »
  • Likely closures and delays along Airline due to Montrell Jackson's funeral procession

    July 25, 2016 10:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Commuters may want to take an alternate route Monday due to a funeral procession on Airline Highway. Officer Montrell Jackson's funeral is likely to cause closures and delays on Airline from Winbourne Avenue to Florida Boulevard from approximately noon to 3 p.m. There is already heavy... more »
  • Thousands say goodbye to slain EBRSO Deputy Garafola Play Video

    July 22, 2016 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola was remembered Saturday as a man who ran to help his fellow officers during last week's shooting on Airline Highway. Deputy Garafola was laid to rest at Greenoaks Funeral Home Saturday afternoon. All 1,500 seats were filled at Istrouma... more »
  • Funeral of Alton Sterling Play Video

    July 15, 2016 9:59 AM

    CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR LIVE COVERAGE BATON ROUGE - A large number of family and friends of a man killed during a BRPD officer-involved shooting spent midday Friday at the man's funeral despite mid-morning storms. Hearse just arrived at F. G. Clark Activity Center at Southern... more »
  • State Police, EBRSO, others to work security at Sterling funeral Play Video

    July 14, 2016 10:22 PM

    Baton Rouge - Thousands are expected to attend a funeral for Alton Sterling on Southern University's campus Friday morning. News 2 learned new information about the security plan for the large event. The basketball court inside F.G. Clark Activity Center has been converted into a place where people will... more »
  • Law enforcement finalizing plans for Sterling funeral security Play Video

    July 13, 2016 11:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State Police and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office expect to have security plans finalized for Alton Sterling's funeral sometime Thursday. Law enforcement told News 2's Brett Buffington between 3,000 and 5,000 people are expected at the event at Southern University's F.G. Clark Activity Center. ... more »
  • Al Sharpton among speakers at Sterling funeral Friday

    July 11, 2016 5:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Alton Sterling's funeral will be held Friday at Southern Univeristy, according to a release from the school. Viewing will be from 8 to 10:30 am before the funeral at 11 am in the university's F.G. Clark Activity Center. Sterling, 37, was shot to death by... more »
  • Funeral for Jefferson Parish deputy to be held Monday

    June 27, 2016 1:20 PM

    GRETNA – Funeral services for a Jefferson Parish Sheriff's deputy that was shot and killed Wednesday, June 22 in the line of duty will be held Monday afternoon. Deputy David Michel, Jr., 51, was shot to death near a Dunkin' Donuts on Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey. Witnesses told investigators the... more »
  • Donaldsonville councilman dies at age 68

    May 23, 2016 6:30 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE- Donaldsonville Councilman Emile Spano unexpectedly passed away this weekend. According to the city’s website , Spano passed on Sunday, May 22 at the age of 68. He was serving as the District 5 Councilman for the city. He was a native of Donaldsonville and retired from the Ascension Parish... more »
  • Family, friends remember John Mahaffey Play Video

    April 30, 2016 11:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – For twenty years, John Mahaffey was the face of WBRZ News. That million-dollar smile, iconic voice, often mocked but never duplicated. Remembered as the duke by his colleagues and remembered as dad by his loving daughters. “I was so lucky to have him as my father.... more »
  • Funeral services to be held for two kids killed in bizarre Livingston crash

    April 20, 2016 8:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Funeral services for two children killed in a car crash in Livingston Parish, will be held on Wednesday morning. 4-year-old Samuel Shropshire and 6-year-old Khaiden Ramsey died in the crash on LA 447 south of I-12 on Sunday. It happened when one driver lost his... more »
  • Funeral arrangements set for Rep. Ronnie Edwards

    February 27, 2016 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Funeral service arrangements have been set for Louisiana Representative Ronnie Edwards who died Wednesday. The viewing will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on March 4 at the Living Faith Christian Center at 6375 Winbourne Ave. in Baton Rouge. The funeral service will... more »
  • Family, fans gather for Allen Toussaint funeral, tribute

    November 20, 2015 12:47 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - It was a rousing final tribute to New Orleans-born musician Allen Toussaint: Trombone Shorty joined the Preservation Hall Jazz Band in a spirited, up-tempo version of "I'll Fly Away" to close out a series of performances and eulogies at the historic Orpheum theater in New Orleans. Toussaint... more »
  • Plaquemine mayor's funeral service set for Wednesday

    September 16, 2015 9:24 AM

    PLAQUEMINE - People are getting ready to pay their final respects to the late Plaquemine Mayor Tony Gulotta. His body arrived Tuesday afternoon to lie in state at city hall. Groups of mourners stopped by to pay their final respects to the longest-serving mayor in the city's history. Gulotta was... more »
  • Body of Plaquemine mayor brought to lie in state

    September 15, 2015 5:14 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - The body of late Plaquemine mayor Tony Gulotta arrived Tuesday afternoon to lie in state at city hall. The casket was greeted by an honor guard and groups of mourners who stood by the pay their respects to the longest-serving mayor of Plaquemine. Gulotta's visitation at... more »
  • Funeral arrangements set for Plaquemine Mayor

    September 13, 2015 7:31 PM

    PLAQUEMINE, La. - The funeral arrangements have been set for Plaquemine Mayor Tony Gulotta, who died on Friday. The body will lie in honor at Plaquemine City Hall for public visitation on Tuesday, September 15, from 4 until 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held at St. John the... more »
  • Funeral arrangements released for murdered officer

    August 28, 2015 4:32 PM

    SUNSET - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office released funeral arrangements for a Sunset Police officer who investigators said was murdered during a man's violent rampage this week. Captain Clay Higgins said Officer Henry Nelson would be laid to rest Sept. 5 at Zion Traveler's Church in Sunset. Viewing... more »
  • Funeral for fallen trooper moved to larger venue

    August 26, 2015 7:15 PM

    CALCASIEU PARISH - Louisiana State Police say there was been a change of venue for Trooper Steven Vincent Friday funeral service due to the amount of people expected to attend the service. According to LSP, the service will remain on Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., but will... more »

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