RIP: Rodessa Barrett Porter, the Last of the Original Barrett Sisters
Rodessa Barrett Porter, the last of the original Barrett Sisters, passed away December 16, 2024, one day after her 94th birthday.
RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)
Gospel singer and background vocalist Emily "Cissy" Houston passed away October 7, 2024, at age 91.
RIP: Pastor Darryl Frierson of the Joy Boyz
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn today from Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group that Darryl Frierson, one-half of the twin duo the Joy Boyz, passed away. Homegoing details are below. From the Malaco Music Group bio on the Joy Boyz: If family groups are [...]
RIP Rev. Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens of “Rough Side of the Mountain” Fame
By Robert M. Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of the Reverend Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens. She transitioned from earth to glory on August 30, 2024, at age 80. The following is based on a bio I wrote for the Malaco Music Group website [...]
Homegoing Services Announced for the Reverend Quincy Fielding Jr.
First Lady Wanda Wilson Fielding submitted this homegoing information: We will celebrate Quincy‘s amazing God ordained life in the blessed facility of: Faithful Central Bible Church 400 W Florence Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301 (310) 330-8000 The viewing will be on Friday September 13 between 5pm-7pm. The Musical Tribute will follow [...]
RIP: Bishop Richard John “Mr. Clean” White Sr.
Bishop Richard John "Mr. Clean" White Sr. passed away on August 11, 2024. He was 60 years old.
RIP: Jerrold Norwood, Original Member of Shekinah Glory Ministry
Jerrold Paine Norwood, a founding member of the platinum-selling Chicago-based gospel music ensemble Shekinah Glory Ministry, passed away of cancer complications on August 4, 2024. He was 60.
Members of the Nelon Family and Friends Perish in Plane Crash
One of America’s most cherished Gospel music families, The Nelons, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday afternoon.
RIP – Bishop Michael A. Brooks, Keyboardist, Producer, Founding Member of Commissioned
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to hear that keyboardist, songwriter, producer, and group organizer Bishop Michael A. Brooks made his transition on July 16, 2024. He was 62.
RIP: Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon – Singer, Activist, Organizer, Educator
The Journal of Gospel Music is sad to report the passing of Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon.
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