Prayer List

RIP: Rodessa Barrett Porter, the Last of the Original Barrett Sisters

RIP: Rodessa Barrett Porter, the Last of the Original Barrett Sisters

Bob Marovich2024-12-17T17:46:06-06:00December 16th, 2024|

Rodessa Barrett Porter, the last of the original Barrett Sisters, passed away December 16, 2024, one day after her 94th birthday.

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RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)

RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)

Bob Marovich2024-10-07T21:02:07-05:00October 7th, 2024|

Gospel singer and background vocalist Emily "Cissy" Houston passed away October 7, 2024, at age 91.

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RIP: Pastor Darryl Frierson of the Joy Boyz

RIP: Pastor Darryl Frierson of the Joy Boyz

Bob Marovich2024-10-03T23:54:18-05:00October 3rd, 2024|

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 [...]

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RIP Rev. Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens of “Rough Side of the Mountain” Fame

RIP Rev. Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens of “Rough Side of the Mountain” Fame

Bob Marovich2024-09-05T16:06:26-05:00September 5th, 2024|

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 [...]

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Homegoing Services Announced for the Reverend Quincy Fielding Jr.

Homegoing Services Announced for the Reverend Quincy Fielding Jr.

Bob Marovich2024-09-03T19:51:59-05:00September 3rd, 2024|

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 [...]

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RIP: Bishop Richard John “Mr. Clean” White Sr.

RIP: Bishop Richard John “Mr. Clean” White Sr.

Bob Marovich2024-09-24T16:11:49-05:00August 13th, 2024|

Bishop Richard John "Mr. Clean" White Sr. passed away on August 11, 2024. He was 60 years old.

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RIP: Jerrold Norwood, Original Member of Shekinah Glory Ministry

RIP: Jerrold Norwood, Original Member of Shekinah Glory Ministry

Bob Marovich2024-08-12T17:00:54-05:00August 12th, 2024|

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.

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Members of the Nelon Family and Friends Perish in Plane Crash

Members of the Nelon Family and Friends Perish in Plane Crash

Bob Marovich2024-07-27T14:53:21-05:00July 27th, 2024|

One of America’s most cherished Gospel music families, The Nelons, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday afternoon.

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RIP – Bishop Michael A. Brooks, Keyboardist, Producer, Founding Member of Commissioned

RIP – Bishop Michael A. Brooks, Keyboardist, Producer, Founding Member of Commissioned

Bob Marovich2024-07-25T20:31:29-05:00July 25th, 2024|

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.

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