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...

Prayers Appreciated for Family of Betty Little

April 30, 2019 — The Blackwood Brothers Quartet has shared that Betty Little passed away in the early morning hours of April 30 following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Little was the mother of the quartet's tenor s...

Van Payne Passes Away

April 4, 2019 — Singing News has learned that Van Payne, widow of The Cathedrals’ Glen Payne, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, April 4, 2019. In a statement issued on Facebook, Darla Payne Ham...
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Former Courier Dave Kyllonen Passes Away

March 19, 2019 — Singing News has learned that Dave Kyllonen, a longtime member of The Couriers, has passed away after an extended illness. Dave joined The Couriers in 1955 as the bass singer. When Phil ...

Tragic Loss in Karl Rice’s Family

(March 19, 2019) — We are sad to learn of the recent death of Curtis Rice, the older brother of Karl Rice, who was the lead singer for The Williamsons before coming off the road earlier this month. Karl po...