Today Show stars rally around Sheinelle Jones during HEARTBREAKING farewell—Jenna Bush Hager, Al Roker, and others appear in emotional tribute as behind-the-scenes details of her husband’s FUNERAL leave fans in TEARS and unanswered questions lingering

In a somber and deeply emotional moment, Sheinelle Jones was surrounded by her Today Show family as she laid her husband to rest. Jenna Bush Hager, Al Roker, and several others were seen offering comfort and support in a display of unity that touched everyone present. But what wasn’t shown on camera? What moments left attendees visibly shaken—and what did Sheinelle whisper during the final goodbye that’s now making headlines?

Don’t miss the full story behind the powerful tribute and the emotional moments no one expected.

Sheinelle Jones’ “Today” show colleagues paid their respects at her husband Uche Ojeh’s funeral Friday.

Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin, Al Roker and his wife, ABC News journalist Deborah Roberts, were all photographed walking outside of Riverside Church in New York City.

Hoda Kotb — who left “Today” in January after 26 years at NBC — was also in attendance.

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“Today” co-hosts, including Al Roker (seen here), attended the funeral service for Sheinelle Jones’ husband Friday.William Regan

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Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin were spotted leaving Riverside Church with somber looks on their faces.William Regan

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Savannah Guthrie also paid her respects.William Regan

The entire group looked downcast, with serious expressions on their faces as they exited the church behind Ojeh’s casket. The father of three died after a long battle with brain cancer in May at age 45.

Jones, his widow, was photographed taking in the somber moment at his service Friday, placing a hand over her heart as she spoke with a loved one.

On May 23, Guthrie, 53, announced live on the air, “With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma.”

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Jones was seen sharing a special moment with a loved one.William Regan

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Her husband, Uche Ojeh, died this month at age 45 after a cancer battle.William Regan
“There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and her three young children. Uche was an incredible person, and we all loved him.”

The “Today” show then played a montage of videos highlighting special moments from Ojeh and Jones’ life together, including when they met, got married and welcomed their three children.

Jones, 47, briefly took to Instagram later that day to write, “Thank you, for all of your love and support. ❤️.”

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Jones and Ojeh were married since 2007 and shared three children together.sheinelle_o/Instagram

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In late 2024, Jones took a leave of absence from “Today” due to a “family health matter.”MediaPunch/Shutterstock

The journalist had taken a months-long hiatus from “Today” starting in late 2024. She then explained in January that it was due to “a family health matter.”

“It’s not lost how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today Show family, but to also have all of you,” she added at the time. “Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

Jones joined “Today” in 2014, as part of “Weekend Today.” In January 2019, she was promoted to co-host of the morning program’s third hour.