Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
Mornings
Near Me
Health
Money
Nation World
Politics
Investigations
Entertainment
Features
Latest News Stories
NOFD puts out 2-alarm house fire on Hickory Street
3 Northshore coroners file restraining order against St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
10-Day and Hourly
Hurricane
Maps
Marine and Boating
Traffic
Latest Weather Stories
Nice, but warmer and more humid Easter weekend
Louisiana Radars
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
New Orleans, LA »
72°
New Orleans, LA »
Weather
Closings
Advertise With Us
WWL+
Radar
Hurricane Center
App
Mornings
Louisiana Made
Gas Prices
Traffic
YouTube
Mardi Gras
Links
Food
Election Results
Investigations
Contests
Great Day
A+ Athletes
Breaking News
More (
) »
New Orleans's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | New Orleans, Louisiana | WWLTV.com
Obits
Jim Bernazzani passes away at 68
Obits
Carnival ball musician Jimmy Maxwell dies
The bandleader had been well known among those who attended the balls for Rex and Comus on Mardi Gras night, as well as 15 to 20 other balls each year. He was 70.
Obits
Final goodbyes for Dooky Chase III
His sendoff was traditional New Orleans, with gospel singers and a second line to his famous restaurant.
Obits
More than 1,100 people gather to pay respects to Edgar 'Dooky' Chase III
The Chase Family asking to mark his passing with a donation to The Chase Family Foundation.
Obits
Locals, musicians, and loved ones gather to remember Kerry “Fatman” Hunter during funeral
Kerry 'Fat Man' Hunter was a drummer for the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and won a Grammy in 2021 for the Best Regional Roots Music Album.
Obits
Edgar L. 'Dooky' Chase III dies, Chase Family Foundation says
The Chase Family said "Dooky" Chase III was their "beloved patriarch," and that the educator and community leader died on Wednesday. He was 74.
Obits
Edgar L. 'Dooky' Chase III remembered by loved ones and public figures
"Dooky" Chase III was the "beloved patriarch" of The Chase Family, an educator and community leader that served on various local, state and regional boards.
Obits
What people are saying following the death of Edgar L. 'Dooky' Chase III at age 74
"Dooky" Chase III was the "beloved patriarch" of The Chase Family, an educator and community leader that served on various local, state and regional boards.
Obits
Edgar L. 'Dooky' Chase III remembered by son Edgar Chase IV and family at conference
"My father's legacy will be the words that he often preached to us. The words of service, love, and liberty for all," Edgar Chase IV said.
Obits
Locals, musicians, mourn the tragic loss of Grammy-winning musician
“I've seen Fatman at more parades than anybody else, any other musician. He was there. He was there for his community, and he was there for his family,” said Jaffe.
Obits
Gina Brown tribute at Fillmore
Gina Brown died at 59 on New Year's Day, a tribute is expected to start Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Fillmore.
Obits
Locals, musicians, mourn the tragic loss of Grammy-winning musician
Kerry 'Fatman' Hunter was a drummer for the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and won a Grammy in 2021 for the Best Regional Roots Music Album.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
WWL would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow