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One day, Bill Gaither arrived at the Nashville studio where Paschal was recording and invited her to be the soloist for the Gaither Homecoming Tour. My mother passed earlier this year, and Jake Hess was her favorite singer of all time. Hill was 55. Click on your city above for artist lineup!For An Evening with the Gaither Vocal Band concert schedule click here!Grammy Winning Recording Artist Bill Gaither Presents Homecoming Christmas Tour Greenville, SC - Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour music spectacular in select cities . The Gospel Music world has lost one of its greatest showmen. We will continue to pray for the family. In addition to being a member of the group, McSpadden was a pastor at the Faith and Wisdom Church in Branson, Missouri. The Gaither Vocal Band also lost Mark Lowry, the original tenor in the Bill Gaither Trio. And Dan Ferree, 87, longtime owner of the Posy Shop, was buried on April 3. I grew up listening to him and hearing my parents speak of him and watching him on T.V. 15 Feb 2022. During the two years she worked with them . He has produced up to 700 gospel songs and more than 40 albums in total. Jake's daughter remembers the occasion where the piano was moved to the center of the auditorium and all four of the Statemen were singing on top of the piano. His voice and his life were beautiful examples of what God can do. We had the honor and privilege of sharing the same stage with Mr. Hess. In 1993, believing his career was over and with his health declining, Jake moved to Columbus, where he intended to play golf, even if he didn't keep score, and to enjoy being with his family. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. As a pre-teen I used to go to the V.F.W. Powered by. I have loved Jake's singing for 50 years. Complications from heart surgery. Jonathan Pierce, who spent three years with The Imperials and three years with the Gaither Vocal Band, was remembered with affection by the Southern Gospel community. In Germany, these sermons were often collected and published. In a survey by the Gaither Music organization, Larry was one of the three most requested soloists on the Gaither Homecoming videos (April, 2014). I am looking forward to the gospel choir in heaven. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Gospel music pianist Anthony Burger, who played for the popular Gaither Homecoming shows and earned Dove Award nominations for his albums of instrumental music, collapsed and died during a performance. It was while he was with the Gaithers that he and Bill, along with backup singers Steve Green and Lee Young, began fooling around with a quartet sound. Danny and Mary Ann had three children together. Over the course of two days, more than a dozen Homecoming friends will gather for the first live concert video-taping in more than a decade. Sumner and James Blackwood. Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Homecoming Texas Style' Here: smarturl.it/GM.HTS Available at iTunes: smarturl.it/GM.HTS.iT Subscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_Subsc Subscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel:, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. A great friend, a godly Christian, and wonderful person--Jake. with deepest sympathy to the Hess Family. He was a tool and die maker at Delco-Remy, formerly of Anderson for 32 years retiring in 1972. McSpadden then returned to The Imperials and recorded three albums with them. We love you all. Surviving are his wife, Kathy Hill and children: Melody, Miriam and Caleb. This article will highlight the lives and music of each. Condolences may be expressed online at www.wrightfs.com. 2 Flowers or Condolences have been shared with support of Bill's family -. Bill and Gloria Gaither - Because He Lives 50th Anniversary Easter SpecialMake sure you click the SET REMINDER button so you don't miss this special premiere. He was 55 years old. Mr. Hess was truly a great example of a christian in action here on earth. He performed at the White House and on "Today" as well as the Billy Graham Crusade and won awards from the Southern Gospel Association. 110 Homecoming videos produced by Bill Gaither featuring the Homecoming Friends singing Southern Gospel Music. Fellow newspaper people were included. How my life has been enriched! A friend said in a Facebook post that Pierce died while recovering from heart surgery. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Daniel J. Nashville, Tennessee, native Stephen Hill died unexpectedly Sunday morning while performing in his final concert. By 1960, they were "the famous Gaither Trio, radio and revival singers" (Princeton Clarion-Democrat, 12 May 1960) and they were hitting the studio to record a series of albums for Crusade Records: Presenting the Gaither Trio of Indiana, Volumes 1 and 2, and Oh How I Love Him. He will be missed. Alexandria IN - On August 19 & 20, Gospel Music legends Bill & Gloria Gaither (pictured in attached jpg) will present the Oklahoma Homecoming at the Mabee Center in Tulsa. He sang with the Christ Church Choir in Nashville, where he attracted the attention of Naomi Judd. Jonathan Pierce pictured in a publicity shot from 2011. All Rights Reserved. He was the gospel giant, full of humility and love that was shown to everyone. Bill Malone, 65, a teacher and a well-known dramatist, had come through major heart surgery but failed to recover when COVID-19 provided a complication. Jonathan Pierce, the Nashville-based gospel singer, has died at the age of 49. In His Care, Chasity. Gary sang with the Gaither organization for a decade before leaving to concentrate on a solo career and other music industry aspects. Local news, sports and entertainment when you want it. Glen Payne & Guy Penrod) [Live], When The Saints Go Marching In (feat. Stephen was in the middle of a sound check before a solo concert in Lumberton, North Carolina, when he suffered a massive heart attack that took his life. Singer/songwriter Gary McSpadden, whose music career includes time performing as part of vocal groups including The Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, Imperials, Bill Gaither Trio and Gaither Vocal Band, died April 15 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. In January 2016, Pierce told Christian music news site Hallels, The church has to be credited with everything, what Ive done, who I am. She met Howard Happy Goodman in the late 1940s, and the two later formed a family quartet. Stephen Hill was 55. He was born on June 26, 1930 in Double Springs, Alabama, the youngest child of Lena and . How the heavenly Father must be rejoicing to have Mr Hess at home with him. The former British prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, was known as the Iron Lady, and she once gripped Jonathan Pierces neck as he sang for her. Billie Bill Gaither, 83, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Spring Arbor of Thomasville. Please keep the family in prayer as they cope with this sudden, tragic loss. See more ideas about gaither, southern gospel singers, southern gospel music. While singing, she was renowned for her distinctive beehive hairstyle, full-length gowns, and white handkerchief. He never dreamed there would be more songs to sing. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Me, Nashville, TN. Amen Bill. He also starred in a country television series called Ultimate Country Home. I just wanted to add my condolences to the Hess family. Jonathan Pierce pictured on his Facebook page in 2016. These were his family by blood, but Jake also leaves behind Bill and Gloria Gaither and all of his "Homecoming" friends. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Daniel J. Guy recorded his first album while in high school and sang all four songs. STEPHEN HILL OBITUARY. Gloria Gaither is also on the Advisory Board for the Spirit and Place Festival, an organization sympathetic to the "new (age) spirituality." He was born on June 26, 1930 in Double Springs, Alabama, the youngest child of Lena and George Thomas Speer. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Homecoming special guests vary by city. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and for the hundreds of kind comments we have received honoring Stephens life and music. Stephen was in the middle of a sound check before a solo concert in Lumberton, North Carolina, when he suffered a massive heart attack that took his life. Jim Baileys column appears on Thursday. as elvis said, he was the best. Right now, there are 0 Gaither Vocal Band concert tickets available for the band's final performance. Gary has finally seen the lights of glory, summarized Bill. Shes been really good for me because Ill have these thoughts and Ill write them down. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. $1,698. Jake was one of my very first heroes. A kind and gentle man who lived what he sang. Ben is survived by his wife, Rebekah Long Speer, children Stephen (Priscilla) Speer, Darin (Alane) Speer; sister, Rosa Nell Speer Powell; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Jake Hess & Terry Blackwood) [Live], It Is Well With My Soul (feat. I was saddened to hear of Jake's death. Thank you for sharing Jake with us. McSpadden was a former member of the Oak Ridge Boys and a vocal legend who performed with many other groups, including the Statesmen, Oak Ridge Boys, and Imperials. (0) 2010. I had seen Jake in Macon, Ga., in 1955 with The Statesmen! The family will receive friends on Monday April 10, from four until seven oclock in the evening at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home and from eleven until one oclock on Tuesday followed by a Celebration of Life Service at one oclock at The First Church of the Nazarene, 510 Woodlawn Street. Jake's influence on the rock 'n' roll superstar is well documented and Elvis' affection for him continued over the years. Singer Danny Gaither dies at 62. LUMBERTON, N.C. A longtime gospel singer died suddenly on Sunday evening in the middle of a sound check for a concert, according to a news release on the Gaither website. God bring comfort and mercy to his family., Another of Pierces friends, fellow singer Jody McBrayer, said in a tweet, So extremely sad to hear about the tragic passing of Jonathan Pierce. He earned his net worth mainly from his devotion in the Christian music industry. Memorial video and celebration service information has now been added to this on-going story about the loss of our friend, Stephen Hill. 35 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart. SO IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP ME CARRY THE "GOOD NEWS" IN WORD AND SONG .. Marilyn Daugherty, 90, was a longtime editor and Murval Murv Highwood, 99, a printer for the Anderson Daily Bulletin and The Herald Bulletin. A native of Greenville, North Carolina, Hill moved to Tennessee in the 1980s and sang in many, Danny Gaither and Bill Gaither were the other members of the group. Thank you so much for sharing your father and grandfather with all of us fans. He died Wednesday while performing on a Gaither Homecoming cruise out of Miami, said family friend Tom Rowland, mayor of Cleveland, Tenn., where Burger grew up. Born Clyde Lamar Thrasher in 1940, he was known as Buddy most of hi Jerry served with Singing News Magazine from May 1969 until his retirement in 2010, encompassing a total of 492 issues. During his musical career, Pierce spent time as the lead singer of The Imperials and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band. The Weatherfords were featured on Greystone Productions: The History Of Southern Gospel Music, that was featured on many PBS stations in the mid 1990s, as well as several of the early editions of the Gaither Homecoming Videos. See you one day in Heaven. Born January 8, 1937, in Davie County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late James Byrd Gaither and the Eula Nichols Gaither. & Carolyn Brand. Pre-Teen i used to go to the Hess family really good for Me because Ill have these thoughts Ill. 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