Dwayne Friend

Dwayne Friend Moves to His Heavenly Home

Willow Springs, MO (July 18, 2019) — Singing News has learned that longtime Gospel guitarist and songwriter Dwayne Friend, “Mr. Gospel Guitar,” passed away Wednesday, July 17, in Willow Springs, Missouri....

Funeral Arrangements for Dr. Jerry Goff Have Changed

(July 15, 2019) — These are the updated funeral arrangements for Dr. Jerry Goff, who passed away Friday, July 12: The Saturday, July 20, memorial services have been moved to Macland Baptist Church in Powde...
Art Negre

Arthur Negre Passes Away

Springfield, MO (July 15, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Arthur Paul Negre, 79, of rural Monett, Missouri, passed from this earthly home to his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday morning, July 14, 2019,...
Jerry and Jan Goff

Remembering Jerry Goff

May 1, 1935 – July 12, 2019 The funeral service for Dr. Jerry Goff is available for viewing here. The service begins around the 14-minute mark. Atlanta, GA  — The Southern Gospel Music community is i...

Jean Ollis Goes to Her Heavenly Home

Morganton, NC (June 4, 2019) — Singing News has learned that Jean Ollis passed away on June 2 following a period of declining health. She was the mother of Eric Ollis of The Ollis Family (pictured above with ...

Mark209’s Jimmy Reno Loses Father

(May 22, 2019) — Singing News has learned that William Reno, father to vocalist Jimmy Reno of the group Mark209, passed away on May 20. He was 80 years old and a resident of Pinson, Alabama. Jimmy posted the ...

Ray Hutchins Goes to His Heavenly Home

Johnson City, TN (May 8, 2019) — Ray Hutchins, father of Singing News Radio personality Gregg Hutchins (they're pictured together above), went to be with the Lord this morning. Gregg shared the following thou...

The Chosen Ones’ Mike Rueter Passes Away

Manchester, IL (May 6, 2019) —Singing News has learned that Mike Rueter, 60, of the Gospel group The Chosen Ones, passed away Sunday, May 5. The group released the following statement yesterday evening: M...