Obituaries

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...

Gainesville, GA (Oct. 27, 2019) — Meurice E. LeFevre, son of Urias and Eva Mae LeFevre, passed away on Oct. 25, 2019, at age 82. He had been in declining health following a heart attack and surgery. Meuric...

*Updated with funeral arrangements at end of post Corryton, TN (Nov. 4, 2019) — Singing News has learned that William Dallas Chandler, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. A resident of Knoxville, Tenn...

Oct. 22, 2019 — The Blackwood Brothers Quartet has reported the sad news that Miriam "Mim" Blackwood, 97, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was the wife of Gospel legend James Blackwood (The Blackw...

Clinton, NC (Oct. 4, 2019) Ralph “Benny” Blackburn, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 5, 1951 in Sampson Count...

Lancing, TN (Oct. 1, 2019) — Roland Kesterson, lead singer for The Inspirations, reports that his grandmother, Mrs. Betty Sexton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019, at age...

**Updated to include funeral arrangements at end of post** Salem, VA (Oct. 1, 2019) — Gospel music lost one of its most ardent supporters and artists today. Marvin Parsons, 80, of Salem, Virginia, went hom...

Taylor, MI (Sept. 7, 2019) — We've learned that Gary G. Toney of The Toney Brothers passed away yesterday at age 79. He was the brother of Bob Toney and the youngest of 15 siblings. Mr. Toney sang bass for...

Titusville, FL (August 26, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Hal Kennedy, pastor and Southern Gospel artist, has passed away. He resided in Titusville, Florida, and served as the pastor of Titusville's F...