Treme Brass Band's 'Uncle Lionel' Batiste dies

Updated:

Written by: FOX8Live.com Staff

More Local NewsMore Local NewsMore>>
Suspect sought in Covington armed robbery
Suspect sought in Covington armed robbery
An armed robbery suspect used a taser device to subdue a woman as she walked to her car after leaving her place of employmentmore>>
An armed robbery suspect used a taser device to subdue a woman as she walked to her car after leaving her place of employmentmore>>
New Orleans' Tropical Isle wins trademark infringement lawsuit
New Orleans' Tropical Isle wins trademark infringement lawsuit
The owners of Bourbon Street's Tropical Isle have won a trademark infringement lawsuit worth $4 million.more>>
The owners of Bourbon Street's Tropical Isle have won a trademark infringement lawsuit worth $4 million.more>>
New Orleans judge carjacked outside home
New Orleans judge carjacked outside home
The NOPD says New Orleans Criminal Court judge Frank Marullo was carjacked outside his home Tuesday nightmore>>
The NOPD says New Orleans Criminal Court judge Frank Marullo was carjacked outside his home Tuesday nightmore>>
Mexican National arrested for killing 20-month-old baby
Mexican National arrested for killing 20-month-old baby
Lafourche investigators say the suspect, in the country illegally, has been charged with second degree murder of his girlfriend's baby.more>>
Lafourche investigators say the suspect, in the country illegally, has been charged with second degree murder of his girlfriend's baby.more>>
Test results up overall; voucher schools flat
Test results up overall; voucher schools flat
State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent to 69 percent in the latest round of standardized test scores.more>>
State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent to 69 percent in the latest round of standardized test scores.more>>
NOPD seeks stolen pig statue
NOPD seeks stolen pig statue
The statue was stolen on the morning of May 1, 2013 during Jazz Fest weekend.more>>
The statue was stolen on the morning of May 1, 2013 during Jazz Fest weekend.more>>
Man found shot to death in Cutoff
Man found shot to death in Cutoff
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead.more>>
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a 41-year-old man dead.more>>
Suspects wanted for robbing, beating a man in the CBD
Suspects wanted for robbing, beating a man in the CBD
The NOPD is searching for three suspects who robbed and beat a man on Carondelet Street Sunday morningmore>>
The NOPD is searching for three suspects who robbed and beat a man on Carondelet Street Sunday morningmore>>
Chris Franklin: Storms today, but not as warm
Storms today, but not as warm
Showers and storms headed into the area along a weak cold front.more>>
Showers and storms headed into the area along a weak cold front.more>>
New Orleans fugitive arrested in California
New Orleans fugitive arrested in California
California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.more>>
California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.more>>

New Orleans, La.- The beloved leader of the Treme Brass Band died Sunday morning.

He was 80-years-old.

Family members released this statement Sunday:

"It is with deep sadness that we inform the New Orleans community of the passing of our beloved ‘Uncle Lionel' this morning at Ochsner Hospital. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones and transitioned peacefully. The family wishes to extend its deep gratitude for the kindness and love shown during his illness."

Funeral arrangements have not been finalized at this time.

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>
New Orleans fugitive arrested in California
New Orleans fugitive arrested in California
California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.more>>
California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.more>>
Suspect arrested for car dealership burglaries
Suspect arrested for car dealership burglaries
A businessman gets results, after making a public plea to help him find the man who he says ripped him off.more>>
A businessman gets results, after making a public plea to help him find the man who he says ripped him off.more>>
Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments
Bob's Battle: Breck finds out the effect of his cancer treatments
All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.
more>>
All the weeks of Bob Breck's radiation therapy have come down to one moment. Blood test results reveal whether the treatments worked.more>>
Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting
Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting
A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.more>>
A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.more>>
La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook
La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook
Motorists in Louisiana will have to add tweets and Facebook updates to the list of activity banned while driving, in addition to texting.more>>
Motorists in Louisiana will have to add tweets and Facebook updates to the list of activity banned while driving, in addition to texting.more>>
Lafourche company announces major expansion plan
Lafourche company announces major expansion plan
Governor Bobby Jindal joined area leaders at Nicholls State University Tuesday for a big announcement. A company based in Lafourche Parish since the 1940's is planning a major expansion around the state.
more>>
Governor Bobby Jindal joined area leaders at Nicholls State University Tuesday for a big announcement. A company based in Lafourche Parish since the 1940's is planning a major expansion around the state.
more>>
No charges brought against 15-year-old driver involved in deadly crash
No charges brought against 15-year-old driver involved in deadly crash
State Police continue their investigation into a deadly accident involving a 15-year-old girl who was driving without a license and transporting three younger siblings, most of whom did not have on seat belts.
more>>
State Police continue their investigation into a deadly accident involving a 15-year-old girl who was driving without a license and transporting three younger siblings, most of whom did not have on seat belts.
more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions
Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions
Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies.more>>
Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies including FEMA and the Veterans Health Administration. The White House has demanded cuts amid the nation's fiscal crises, but some agencies are bucking the trend. We'll examine the sky-high bonuses in our special investigation, "Out of Bounds."more>>
Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans
Waterfalls within driving distance of New Orleans
Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
more>>
Clark Creek features dozens of waterfalls, nestled in the very southwestern corner of Mississippi
more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Full Senate to consider Galvan bill
Lee Zurik Investigation: Full Senate to consider Galvan bill
Lawmakers move one step closer to stripping financial control of the Coroner's Office from Dr. Peter Galvan and the St. Tammany Parish coroner and many of his higher-paid staff could be close to getting their paychecks cut.more>>
Lawmakers move one step closer to stripping financial control of the Coroner's Office from Dr. Peter Galvan, and the St. Tammany Parish coroner and many of his higher-paid staff could be close to getting their paychecks cut.more>>

Treme Brass Band's 'Uncle Lionel' Batiste dies - FOX 8 WVUE New Orleans News, Weather, Sports

Treme Brass Band's 'Uncle Lionel' Batiste dies

More Local NewsMore Local NewsMore>>

Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>