PHOTOS: New Orleans says goodbye to award-winning anchor Nancy Parker

Flowers and photos during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

PHOTOS: New Orleans says goodbye to award-winning anchor Nancy Parker

Parker anchored every newscast at WVUE-TV for more than 20 years.

by Michael DeMocker | August 26, 2019

Family, friends and the general public attended a memorial service for WVUE Fox 8 news anchor Nancy Parker. Parker anchored every newscast at the station for more than 20 years. She tragically died in an airplane wreck Aug. 16 while covering a story on stunt pilot Franklin J.P. Augustus. Augustus died in the crash as well.

Glen Boyd sings a song to his wife during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Jennifer Jones leads a procession following the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A second-line makes its way down Washington Avenue after the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Glen Boyd and his children walk in a procession from the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Glen Boyd holds an umbrella as a second-line makes its way down Washington Avenue after the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A horse-drawn carriage leaves in a procession from the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Glen Boyd thanks Saints owner Gayle Benson during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Her husband Glen Boyd (L) is consoled by New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell speaks during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Nancy Parker’s husband Glen Boyd (L) is embraced by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Lee Zurik greets well-wishers during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Glen Boyd talks about his wife during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Irma Thomas sings during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Nancy Parker’s parents smile as their son-in-law Glen Boyd tells a humorous story during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

A display outside the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Friends and colleagues console one another during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

P.J. Morton performs during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Nancy Parker’s longtime co-anchor John Snell tells a story of his friend and colleague during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Family members, friends and colleagues listen during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson speaks about her friend during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Her husband Glen Boyd receives a flower during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Nancy Parker’s longtime co-anchor John Snell shakes hands with Norman Robinson who hosted the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

People grieve during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Nancy Parker’s husband Glen Boyd (L) is consoled by New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson and Mayor LaToya Cantrell during the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

Flowers and photos adorn the stage at the public memorial service at the Xavier Convocation Center for Fox 8 journalist and anchor Nancy Parker who was killed last week in a small plane crash while working on a story. (Photo by Michael DeMocker)

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Michael DeMocker

Michael DeMocker has been a photojournalist in New Orleans for over twenty years. He’s been the National Press Photographer Association’s Regional Photographer of the Year three times and loves photographing all things New Orleans. He lives Uptown with his wife, son, and two dogs of varying intelligence.

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