Obituary: Paul Edward Marker

Paul Edward Marker October 20, 1946 — October 27, 2024 Portland, Tennessee Paul Edward Marker, known affectionately to many as Ed, went home to be with Jesus on October 27, 2024, at the age of 78. Ed was...

Bethany Lemon Hurt Passes Away

Philadelphia, MS — Dunaway Music announces the recent passing of Bethany Lemon Hurt, who has been the office assistant and radio promoter for The Dunaways for the past decade, as well as radio promoter for la...

Peg McKamey Bean Promoted To Heaven

Veteran Hall of Fame artist Peg McKamey Bean has completed her earthy journey, passing away December 26, 2023 from complications related to a stroke suffered on December 11, 2023.   Peg McKamey was on...

Remembering Roy Pauley

Singing News has learned that longtime columnist Roy Pauley, age 74, passed away during the early morning hours of Saturday, August 12, 2023. Mr. Pauley, who had written for Singing News for more than four ...

Buddy Thrasher Passes Away

The Gospel Music world has lost one of its greatest showmen. Buddy went on to join that “Heavenly Parade” that he often sang about. Born Clyde Lamar Thrasher in 1940, he was known as “Buddy” most of hi...

UPDATED With Arrangements – Remembering Jerry Kirksey

Jerry served with Singing News Magazine from May 1969 until his retirement in 2010, encompassing a total of 492 issues. During his time at the magazine, Jerry created Southern Gospel music’s first National Radio Airplay Chart (1970) and the Singing News Fan Awards (1971).