Obituaries

(Feb. 25, 2020) — Derrell Stewart, the beloved pianist for The Florida Boys, passed away Feb. 25, 2020, at the age of 85. Born Oct. 6, 1934, in Brunswick, Georgia, Mr. Stewart began to play piano at the ag...

Monroeville, PA (Feb. 19, 2020) — Joe Chioda of The Streets of Gold Ministry and Gospel Music Promotions has informed us that his 94-year-old mother Josephine, known to most as "Mom Chioda," went on to glory ...

Huntsville, AL (Feb. 10, 2020) — Singing News has learned that Gospel artist and songwriter Ken Apple passed away the morning of Sunday, Feb. 9.  Early in his career, Ken was the pianist for the Blackwoo...

Crossville, TN (Jan. 19, 2020) — Singing News has learned that Joseph "Joe" Kesterson, 68, of Crossville, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday January 17, surrounded by family. He was the father of Roland ...

Mascot, TN (Jan. 8, 2020) — Singing News has learned that Curtis "Curt" Doyle French, father of Kingdom Heirs owner Kreis French, passed away Jan. 6, 2020, at age 85. A resident of Mascot, Tennessee, Mr. F...

Jacksonville, FL (Nov. 28, 2019) — Maxie Franklin Combs, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019, at his residence in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by family. The father of Gospel artist Micha...

Huntington, WV (Nov. 30, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Gospel singer Will Adkins passed away Nov. 29 at age 64.  Will began his career as a Gospel singer at age 12 and was the bass singer for the ...

(Nov. 26, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Dr. Buck Morton, former longtime emcee of the National Quartet Convention, passed away the evening of Nov. 25 at his home. He was a faithful pastor for over ...

Rickman, TN (Nov. 20, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Rev. Coleman Looper, 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. A resident of Rickman, Tennessee, he was active in Gospel music for m...

Birmingham, AL (Nov. 7, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Jim Thrasher of The Thrasher Brothers passed away the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 6, surrounded by family. The following is taken from a statem...