Obituaries

Singing News has learned that long-time Southern Gospel Music broadcaster Paul Heil passed away during the evening of Sunday, Dec. 27th, following a heart attack. Mr. Heil, the founder of The Gospel Greats s...

Singing News has learned that SGMA Hall of Fame Member Bob Brumley has passed away. The legendary music publisher and concert promoter had celebrated his 83rd birthday on December 7th. As Mr. Brumley’s dea...

Christian singer/songwriter/comedian Aaron Wilburn passed away earlier today following a multi-week battle with COVID-19. He was 70 years old. Born July 9, 1950, in Ardmore, Alabama, he first gained national...

William Wayne "Curley" Gatlin, father of Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin, passed away on Monday, November 9, at age 93.

October 23, 2020 Here is a note from BSA. Our hearts and prayers are with the Hames Family. To our BSA family: It is with saddened hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Melinda Ha...

Legendary gospel bass singer John Hall has passed away at the age of 81. His graduation to Heaven was on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. John’s musical career spanned over 50 years, singing with such groups a...

Russell Easter, long-time member of The Easter Brothers, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the age of 90, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC. Russell was one third of the legendary group, th...

Ellender Smith LeFevre (Nov. 2, 1920 - Sept. 5, 2020) Better known as Ellie, Ellender Smith LeFevre was born in Montgomery, Alabama, to William Plummer Smith and Minnie Stroup Smith. Ellie grew up in Montgomer...

Leo Fouts, fondly known as “Foozy” gained his heavenly reward on August 9, 2020. He is the father of Sharon Ostrander, wife of Gospel singer BIG MO. Foozy was loved by everyone who knew him. He was the arti...

Ray Auden Jones, the father of Singing News publisher, Danny Jones, passed away early this morning.  Mr. Jones went into the hospital this weekend with complications from pneumonia.  The doctors were treati...