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30/12/2025

Official Transition Announcement of Gospel Maestro Richard Smallwood

Richard Smallwood graduated cm laude from Howard University with a dual B.A. degree in classical vocal performance and piano, in addition to graduate work in the field of ethnomusicology.Smallwood was a member of The Celestials, the first gospel group on Howard University’s campus. That group was the first gospel act to appear at Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival. Smallwood was also a founding member of Howard’s first gospel choir.
His recording career began in 1982 with the album The Richard Smallwood Singers. The album spent 87 weeks on Billboard’s Gospel chart. Its follow-up, Psalms was nominated for a Grammy. Two years later the album Textures was also nominated. Textures spawned the now-classic “Center Of My Joy” written by Richard Smallwood along with Bill and Gloria Gaither. Smallwood won his first Grammy, along with a Dove Award for his production on the Quincy Jones/Mervyn Warren project Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration.
Smallwood’s music has been recorded by artists such as Destiny’s Child, Yolanda Adams, Karen Clark-Sheard, and many more. He accompanied opera legend Leontyne Price at a White House Christmas celebration during the Reagan administration. Smallwood, with his current group Vision, has recorded several successful projects for Verity records. He finished his master’s degree in Divinity from Howard University in 2004 and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Thank You, Lord, for the life, legacy, and sacred sound of the legendary Maestro Richard Smallwood. Thank You for his gift, his heart, and the healing anthems that transcended borders, genres, and generations. His music will live on, continuing to uplift, comfort, and inspire for lifetimes.
Sending prayers of peace, comfort, and strength to the Smallwood family, Vision, and all who hold him dear.

29/12/2025

24/12/2025

The Life & Legacy of Dr. Roderick R. Paige, Sr.

National Celebration of Life service honoring the late Dr. Roderick R. Paige, Sr., held in Houston, TX as the remember a man of integrity, service, education, skills, experience, and knowledge.

One of the nation’s most respected education leaders, Dr. Paige served as the seventh United States Secretary of Education, appointed by President George W. Bush. He made history as the first African American and the first public school superintendent to hold the post in a presidential cabinet. Dr. Paige passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by his beloved wife, Stephanie.

17/12/2025

Officially Transition of Mr. Jeffery Newberry, Sr.

Known for his strong and powerful voice as he sings with feeling and anointing, Jeffery was one of the lead singers of famous renowned quartet group known as The Gospel Keynotes.

16/12/2025

Final Farewell Celebration of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson

Bishop Jackson was elected and consecrated at the 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference in July 2012, held in Nashville, Tennessee. His episcopal assignments included service as Bishop of the Twentieth Episcopal District (Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Uganda), Ecumenical and Urban Affairs Officer of the AME Church, the Sixth Episcopal District (Georgia), and most recently, the Second Episcopal District.

During his episcopal tenure, Bishop Jackson’s vision and determination brought transformative change. He guided the Sixth District in retiring its debts, championed the reaccreditation of Morris Brown College, and advocated for the passage of Georgia’s Hate Crimes Legislation in 2020. His ministry embodied the AME Church’s commitment to faith, justice, and service.

Bishop Jackson was married to the late Christy Davis Jackson, Esq., and is the beloved father of Regina Victoria Jackson and Seth Joshua Jackson.

The African Methodist Episcopal Church honors Bishop Jackson’s extraordinary legacy of preaching, teaching, advocacy, and servant leadership. We extend our prayers and deepest condolences to his family, the Second Episcopal District, and all who mourn his passing.

“Well done, good and faithful servant….”

15/12/2025

Official Funeral Program of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson

Bishop Jackson was elected and consecrated at the 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference in July 2012, held in Nashville, Tennessee. His episcopal assignments included service as Bishop of the Twentieth Episcopal District (Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Uganda), Ecumenical and Urban Affairs Officer of the AME Church, the Sixth Episcopal District (Georgia), and most recently, the Second Episcopal District.

During his episcopal tenure, Bishop Jackson’s vision and determination brought transformative change. He guided the Sixth District in retiring its debts, championed the reaccreditation of Morris Brown College, and advocated for the passage of Georgia’s Hate Crimes Legislation in 2020. His ministry embodied the AME Church’s commitment to faith, justice, and service.

Bishop Jackson was married to the late Christy Davis Jackson, Esq., and is the beloved father of Regina Victoria Jackson and Seth Joshua Jackson.

The African Methodist Episcopal Church honors Bishop Jackson’s extraordinary legacy of preaching, teaching, advocacy, and servant leadership. We extend our prayers and deepest condolences to his family, the Second Episcopal District, and all who mourn his passing.

“Well done, good and faithful servant….”

11/12/2025

Centennial, celebration and historical marker ceremony honoring the dedicated service of Palmer Memorial Chapel.

Where tradition meets compassion. Leading the way is Lorin Peri Palmer, president and LFD. Serving as the third-generation professional, joined by her son, Palmer A.D. Fielding, a fourth-generation Funeral Director continuing the family’s legacy of service.

For 100 years, Palmer Memorial Chapel has been “The Hallmark of Integrity Where Excellence is the Standard.” With deep roots in our community and a commitment to care and respect, honored to serve the families of Columbia and Sumter, South Carolina with unwavering excellence and heartfelt compassion.

11/12/2025

Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Georgia at the Columbus Civic Center for the funeral and celebration of life program for Marquay E. Collins.

He was an popular online personality, and content creator was known as “ Marquay the Goat” on TikTok.

03/12/2025

Official Service Details of Bishop ReginaldThomas Jackson

02/12/2025

Final Farewell Celebration for Mother Viola Ford Fletcher

Born in 1914, Mother Fletcher witnessed the destruction of Greenwood at the age of just seven—a trauma she carried for more than a century.

Her celebration of life welcomed mourners with music, dancing, and words from local and state leaders.

“She loved her family, she took people home, so just to get that life history of her being here all that time, it just did my heart good,” said Harper.

As people left the service, many of them came to Tulsa for a second celebration of life at the Greenwood Cultural Center.Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols attended the all-white attire event.

“we all are here reflecting on her ife, which is extraordinary, my prayers are with the family who lost someone incredibly important to them,” said Nichols.

She was Loved and will be missed dearly.

02/12/2025

Remembering Her Grace | Mother Viola Ford Fletcher

Born in 1914, Mother Fletcher witnessed the destruction of Greenwood at the age of just seven—a trauma she carried for more than a century.

Her celebration of life welcomed mourners with music, dancing, and words from local and state leaders.

“She loved her family, she took people home, so just to get that life history of her being here all that time, it just did my heart good,” said Harper.

As people left the service, many of them came to Tulsa for a second celebration of life at the Greenwood Cultural Center.Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols attended the all-white attire event.

“we all are here reflecting on her ife, which is extraordinary, my prayers are with the family who lost someone incredibly important to them,” said Nichols.

She was Loved and will be missed dearly.

02/12/2025

Official funeral program of Floyd R. Myers, Jr.

Floyd Myers, Jr. played younger Will Smith on an episode of ‘The Fresh Prince of Belair’ and young Marlon Jackson on the series ‘The Jacksons: An American Dream’