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GOSPEL LEGEND SANDRA CROUCH DIES AT 81

Sandra Crouch, Grammy® Award winning twin sister of gospel legend Andraé Crouch, and an artist in her own right, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 @ 12 PM PST at Northridge Hospital in Northridge, CA. She was 81. She died of complications from radiation for a non-cancerous brain lesion.

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This post was written by Kris Patrick | March 26, 2024

Shawn McLemore’s Wife Clears Up Cause of Death – Announces LIVE Streamed Funeral

Mary Mary, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond Share Condolences

Shawn McLemore listened to the audible words of his wife Rhonda McLemore one last time, and acknowledged her with a single tear.  Then the balladeer that meant so much to people around the world took his last breath.  The final words spoken by Rhonda were, “Your daughter will be alright.. REST!”  And then he let go.

Known to those closest to him as Shawn Mac, McLemore was a local Houston legend that was respected in many circles around the world.  It’s been said that his vocal range was one of the purest in the Gospel industry.  Able to hold and manipulate notes with clarity few have ever done before. 

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This post was written by Kris Patrick | October 12, 2021

Aretha Franklin’s Farwell Memorial to be Streamed by WORD and Bounce TV Networks

[Flyer]

Several networks are planning to stream farewell funeral services for Aretha Franklin this Friday. From big news stations to stations that cater to the faith-based community. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | August 29, 2018

Remembering Yvonne Staples of The Staple Singers, Passes at 80

[Yvonne Staples in 2011]

Yvonne Staples, whose voice and business acumen powered the success of the Staple Singers, her family’s hit-making gospel group that topped the charts in the early 1970s with the song “I’ll Take You There,” died April 10 at her home in Chicago. She was 80. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | April 24, 2018

Edwin Hawkins Celebration of Life Draws Top Performers, To Stream LIVE Feb. 6 & 7

[Celebration to stream LIVE]

Some of the biggest gospel artists of our time are headed West to pay tribute to four-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist, Edwin Hawkins, who passed away January 15th. The Hawkins Family is staging a two-night “Celebration of Life” event that takes place Tuesday, February 6th and Wednesday, February 7th @7 PM each evening at the Harbor Light Church, 4760 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536. The public is invited to attend the celebration and admission is free of charge. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | February 6, 2018

Houston Mourns the Loss of Radio Legend Robert “Bassman” Washington, Funeral Times Announced

[Robert “Bassman” Washington was known for his deep voice and his tagline, “I Love you and there ain’t nothing you can do about it”]

The city of Houston mourns the loss of Robert “Bassman” Washington who passed at 48. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | December 19, 2017

Funeral Times for Bishop Eddie Long Announced, TD Jakes Comments

[Bishop Eddie Long Funeral Time Announced]

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church released the funeral time for Bishop Eddie Long’s homegoing celebration. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | January 18, 2017

Gospel Star Earnest Pugh Tapped as Psalmist at Funeral for Parents Slain by 16 Year Old Son

[Antonio and Dawn Armstrong seen with son AJ Armstrong (16). AJ is accused of murdering his parents while they slept.]

The Houston community will come together this weekend to lay to rest two parents, Antonio and Dawn Armstrong, who were allegedly murdered by their 16 year old son recently. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | August 4, 2016

Kurt Carr Shares Photo of Good Friend Andraé Crouch’s Last Days

[Twin sister Sandra Crouch and Kurt Carr visit Andraé Crouch days before he passed at 72]

Gospel star Kurt Carr set in the front row of a packed house gathered to celebrate the 49th Annual Gospel Music Workshop of America, that was hosted this year in Birmingham, AL. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | August 2, 2016

BET’S SUNDAY BEST WINNER AMBER BULLOCK SLATED TO SING AT ALTON STERLING’S FUNERAL TODAY

The family of Alton Sterling is inviting the community to mourn with them on Friday, July 15 at a public funeral held at Southern University. The services will be held at the F. G. Clark Activity Center, which will provide seating capacity for about 4,500 people. BET’s Sunday Best Winner and Soul singer Amber Bullock will sing at the funeral. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | July 15, 2016

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