They are currently living in Orlando Florida. before it was over, he would spend 14 years of his illustrious career with the group. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Mixed or family groups were still a novelty. Last known to be living near Franklin TN. He was writing songs and wrote several songs that went on to be hit songs such as The Last Sunday and God On The Mountain. Lila was a longtime volunteer in her church serving on various committees, teaching Sunday School, supporting missions work especially combating human trafficking - and supporting City Union Mission. A memorial visitation will also be held from 1:30-2:30pm, Sunday, June 6th at Clarence United Methodist Church, 301 S Center St, Clarence, MO 63437. I have sold my home in Paoli, OK and will be moving to Broken Arrow, OK, where my daughter, Susan, and her husband Tim are living. As a 50,000 clear channel station with a nationwide reach, WOWO literally introduced America to The Weatherfords and the calls started coming. He then went on to work with the Homecoming tour with Bill Gaither. Low 67F. Went on to join the Power Team and pastor as well. class of 1943. With the 2013 tour to Florida with Roy Pauley holding down the 3rd part, Ben slips to a close second. January 12, 2013. Last known to be living near Franklin TN.Ted Simmons-1st lead singer Torrance CA ?? He moved from Suisun City CA to Nashville in 2008. The Ransomed One. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. - Lead Album Credit In The Garden , Ill Follow Jesus. He also liked I've Got a Longing. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Weatherfords 2nd Bass Singer Welder Deceased Southern California, Jim Holbrook- Piano, lead baritone Living in Michigan Album Credits-- more to follow. In 1945, lead singer Harold Turman left the group. Singer,A Paoli, Oklahoma native, EARL WEATHERFORD raced home from school every day to listen to the Frank Stamps Quartet? Doyle Mc Alister- Bass- bus driver Broken Arrow OK. Has Group the. (Oakland City TN ) with his wife Hazel do a very limited amount of concert every year as of 2005Armond Morales -Bass One of the best known former bass singers of the Weatherfords. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He went on to form his own California based group The Regents. If you wish to use this service, address an original emailto cathe@memorylanegospel.comHT, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message, I was able to gather information regarding the service for Glenn at the. Haskell had a publishing company called Homeward Bound. She was followedby the Oak Ridge Boys with "Life's Railway to Heaven" acapella. The Weatherfords departed Akron, Ohio, for California in 1963, and the groups The Cathedrals and The Imperials were formed from members of the Weatherfords at this time as well. Died in Knoxville TN 2010, Chris was from Gardena California and had a group with her 3 other sisters Cindy Frances and Joan. I wrote some of them for Earl and Lily Fern. Nathan started singing. Receive updates on the latest issues of Gulf Coast Giants. In 2005, she suffered from a brain aneurysm, and was not able to fully recover. All rights reserved. It changed a little from time to time. Cloudy this evening. Lily Fern Goble Weatherford Birth 25 Nov 1928. Wrote a song almost every day. Since retiredTim Chevront-Lead Smooth Country Album. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Bill was very complimentary to me.Man, it will take me a while to remember the songs I wrote. retired. I feel that this is what the Lord wants for my life at this time. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The enrollment fee being non refundable forced Bill to "go to school " Allowing Bill to have an illustrious career as an english teacher. $15, now $10.00 each inc. shipping! Joel Caldwell- Lead, baritone Atlanta GA Song writer and guitar. Lillie served several years as Auxiliary President for the West Columbia Volunteer Fire Dept. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. par | Nov 28, 2020 | starbucks font google | check if date field is empty salesforce apex | Nov 28, 2020 | starbucks font google | check if date field is empty salesforce apex He died in the Nashville area on Oct 15th 1999George Younce- BassWorked with the Weatherfords at the Cathedral of Tomorrow and came back to be a founding member of the Cathedrals.He also worked with the Blue Ridge Quartet. Lila worked as a waitress in her early teens, worked Pratt and Whitney in Kansas City producing radar antenna for military airplanes during WWII, and worked in a poultry processing plant. Church ministry is still their first love although they can be seen on many concert stages across America. Steve is planning to continue in some form. He went on to form his own California based group The Regents. Dale Rickards, 56 - May 22, 2020. now. It was said that Bill had to hire 3 people to take his place after he left. White spoke of making the funeralarrangements, and that he had one request from Val, his wife, thatbeing, that there be an altar call, as Glen would have wanted it. Out of that time his family was there came groups such as the Cathedrals and the Imperials along with several others. Throughout the sixties and seventies, The Weatherfords traveled the country. The latest news and hot topics trending among Christian music, entertainment and faith life. He and his wife Amy worked for many years as a Seventh Day Advent evangelist then went on his own in ???? Lillies homemade banana pudding and her sage dressing were a favorite of the firemen. There was an error deleting this problem. Be Nice. The Weatherfords (also Weatherford Quartet and Weatherford Trio) is an American southern gospel music vocal group. Failed to delete memorial. The one thing he never did get was the fact he taught me how to raise money in churches. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Returning to the group after Earls death. These nine actors are Christians. He liked that song. Try again later. Now living just north of Nashville TN. He took up his own offering that day. I saw him do it one time at Parker Memorial Baptist church in Lansing Michigan. Incredible Irish Kid's Dance Audition on Britai Comedian Explains Why You Dont Argue with The 3 Womens Hilarious Audition That Fooled Simon. hired from The Rangers? Glen Payne, Danny Coker? Life is going to throw us some challenges. Les Roberson- Lead El Paso Texas. Pastor from Connersville IN. was born November 25, 1928, in Bethany Oklahoma to a strict Nazarene family, Lily Fern Goble was a PK (preacher's kid). Bob Fowler- Bass deceased Atlanta GAMarvin Garret - LeadBob Gillis Weatherfords 1st Bass SingerScranton HallWeatherfords 2nd Bass Singer Welder Deceased Southern CaliforniaBilly Joe Hall Piano CaliforniaJim Holbrook- Piano, lead baritone Living in Michigan Album Credits-- more to followJames " Hoppy Hopkins- TenorWas leading music at a Baptist Church in Rome Georgia at the time of his untimely death.George Huston- PianoNorman Huxman- BassBuel Jarret- BassLee Jones- LeadRoy Jones-PianoAnn Keel - PianoJerry Kirk- PianoDanny Larson- PianoDanny Lawson Piano / Vocals Last known Las Vegas working in a churchRay Cude/ Piano California- Lois Ann Bryson-Piano.Ray Loman Weatherfords 1st Tenor SingerTroy Lumpkin Tenor Wrote the song Tell My Friends DeceasedAl Lyles- BassRichard Martin, Bass Player.Richard was singing with a group called The Gentry in Oklahoma City. Current Member of the Sonfgfellows, Last Known location Tulsa Ok Had a group called the Trumpteers out of Tulsa with Fulton Nash and Rosie Rosell. 1-20 of 2,354 Died in Knoxville TN 2010Chris Hammond- Piano Chris was from Gardena California and had a group with her 3 other sisters Cindy Frances and Joan. Join Facebook to connect with Lily Fern Weatherford and others you may know. . Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Marilyn Peters- PianoDoyle Mc Alister- Bass- bus driver Broken Arrow OK. Has Group the Tulsans. While the group was in the back of the church at the record table. I just don't believe I would have a ministry today had Earl not hired me at that time in my life." For nearly two hours, there was laughter, tears,excitement, stories of his life, great singing, and praising God, in avery worshipful atmosphere just as I believe Glen Payne would havewanted, and at the end, there was an altar call. Ken Felicano- Lead Pastor San Diego California ?? Last known to be driving a tour bus professionally out of Nashville. The Cathedrals sang "Healing," whichRoger explained that the verses adapted to him, George, and now Glen.Perhaps one of the greatest happenings at the service was a videoperformance of "We Shall See Jesus" sung by the Cathedrals featuringGlen. Close to 20,000 in attendance. Altho Nathen came after Mike. Edit Search New Search Filters (1). There was a problem getting your location. in 2007, Kelley Looper-lead baritone 2 time member. In 1944, she met Earl Weatherford. Earl Had Lily sing The Ransomed One for him and Gloria and they like it. came from the Couriers?. Try again later. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Henry Slaughter? Earl said he was the only guy he hired 3 times and fired twice. Showcase your loved one's life story with a featured obituary. But in Christ, we have the strength to get through it. December 15, 2022 (83 years old) View obituary. Lily soon tired of the constant replacements and in 1948 persuaded Earl to give her a regular singing position in the group. I still enjoy singing, but my heartbeat is the 160 children I have at the orphanage I helped start in the 80's in Thailand. i will be making our annual Florida tour that will last through February as well as one more tour to California and once that is completed at the end of May, I will be retiring. Queen Of The Silver Dollar. SHE played with the Weatherfords at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in ???? to sing baritone and Jerry Evans? Was known for his great recitations. Recently discharged Armond Morales was back. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. It was not unusual for him to walk five miles on a Sunday afternoon to attend a singing convention. He became a full time member on the 4th of July 1976. In 1953, WOWO went to "canned" music, which left The Weatherfords without a radio contract. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Currently a photographer Living near Portland Oregon. carry on with Kenny Payne?, whose mother was one of the group's original pianists. Throughout the late 1940's, The Weatherfords worked regular jobs and sang on weekends. Father, teacher, Pioneer, and great Gospel singer had come full circle and died on June 17, 1992, where it all started in Southern California. that wasn't a difficult decision because church work was Earl Weatherford's first calling. They are currently living in Orlando Florida. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. The group was working on material for an album when Dallas got a letter from the draft board informing him that he was invited to become a participant in the Vietnam War. Lila Marie (Carroll) Weatherford, passed away May 23, 2021. as baritone. He went on to be a member of the Kingsmen. Earls last piano player. Bill Gaither- Piano/ Vocals. Rex called these men into his office and told them of his plans for a full time group at the church. In the 1950s, they recorded for RCA Victor. She graduated High School from Shelbina H.S. You can contact him through his website at. The Weatherfords found themselves dinging from the stage of the brand new, ultra modern Cathedral Of Tomorrow. Please come out to these final dates and see us if you possible can. His voice was almost a carbon copy of Armond Morales but much much lower. Tim Chevront-Lead Smooth Country Album. He had an amazing range and could sell a song. Then back to pastoring in Ohio. The Weatherfords and the Cathedrals first full time bus driver. ?Kenny Payne- Piano, Bass , Lead, Baritone, Tenor, Driver, Mechanic , Bass Player. www.getconnectedministries.orgBILL SAYS:" I credit your Dad with saving my life, and helping me with my ministry. Tracy Dartt-Bass Album Credits The Last Sunday Listen To The Smooth Weatherfords ? Lily Weatherford, Jeanne Johnson, Ladye Love Smith - Official Video for 'Lead Me, Guide Me [Live]', available now!Buy the full length DVD/CD 'Harmony In The . She has a home recording studio and still ministers when the opportunities arise.In an interesting twist La Juanna toured with the Weatherfords when Steve was 8 years old, She once again made a tour with Steve on his 2nd West Coast tour when his son Skylar was 8 years old. God never let me forget it. e-mail: While the group was in the back of the church at the record table. You can contact him through his website at theweatherfords.com. While with the group, he painted the black Eagle bus that ended up belonging to Mercy Me. Went on to play piano for the Rambo's. Awards presented to Lily Weatherford include 'Female Entertainer of the Year' for 1993 and The current group was presented 'Favorite Mixed Group' in 1993. Went to pastor in Bakersfield California, now living in TexasKen Felicano- Lead Pastor San Diego California ? From Bolivia. You have permission to edit this article. Her family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when she was four years old so that her father could pursue his ministry. He had an amazing range and could sell a song. ?-1956 Armond Morales (b. The Hammond Sisters. Current Member of the SonfgfellowsHarold Porch- soloistBetty Reynolds- Piano/ vocalsClaude Riggs- Lead/baritone. Other notable members included Dallas Holm, whose time with the group was short due to his draft requirements during the Vietnam War; Jim Hammel, who went on to be a long-time member of the Kingmens Quartet; David Engles, who now owns and operates a radio network out of Tulsa, Oklahoma (KNYD); and Dave Roland (Dave & Sugar). In those days, afternoon singing conventions were a common occurrence. And he lives with his wife Faye in Brooksville Florida.Dallas Holm-Lead BaritoneDallas was a member of the group for a very short time. Buddy Cambell- Lead UnknownKen Carter- Lead, Last Known location Stillwater OklahomaBrenda Clark- Organ- vocalsVic Clay- Guitar, vocals, Producer in Nashville TNDon Cook- Baritone Had a deep rich voice that blended well with the Weatherford sound. Ben has filled in on several occasions. deceasedLast Known location Tulsa Ok Had a group called the Trumpteers out of Tulsa with Fulton Nash and Rosie RosellLes Roberson- Lead El Paso Texas. in 2007Jim Hammel- lead 3 time memberAn amazing singer who in his younger days with Earl was a constant source of joy and irritation. He was also spoken of as a "very" family oriented man.Some sixty "Homecoming Friends" assembled in the choir, which wascomprised of many former Cathedrals' members, and various soloists andmembers of many groups. (Oakland City TN ) with his wife Hazel do a very limited amount of concert every year as of 2005, One of the best known former bass singers of the Weatherfords. She went on to work with Danny Gaither and then to form a group with her husband Cloid Baker. Chance of rain 40%. The Hammond Sisters. English I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. Lily and Earl hit it off and were married in 1945. About five minutes before the service began, Lari Goss cameto the piano, and offered beautiful arrangements of two hymns, "I Won'tHave To Cross Jordan Alone" and "In The Sweet By And By. Last know to be in Troy Illinois. Bethany, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19844943/earl-weatherford. He thought he had a great joke. I was pretty messed up in my life when he hired me. Album Credit Both Sides Of The River Earls last album and Weatherfords first CD, MORE TO FOLLOW. was brought on board to fill that vancany. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It ended up being a part of the Cathedrals publishing group when Haskell joined that group in 19?? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. I was just a kid myself still in high school. Lily knew of mixed groups such as The Speers from her Nazarene connection . We went to Bill Gaithers house and Bill gave us Thanks to Calvary and The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference. Lily Fern Weatherford - What a Precious Friend Is He Live Performance!! He passed away in 1991 in Lakewood California just a few miles from where he had his first concert. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The only time that ever happened with the Weatherfords. he was seen on the nationally televised Old Time Gospel Hour program. You can contact him through his website at theweatherfords.com. Buy it now: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/how-great-thou-art/id262374787, To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Be Truthful. The "Come On Lets Sing " produced by Rosie Rosell has a unique sound like no other Weatherford album, much of that due to the piano work by James. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. ?? person will not be tolerated. Radio or Television station ??? Soon, Glen Payne and Henry Slaughter? Like his mother before him, Steve begged his dad for the chance to sing. He met Debbie Mc Queen at a Gaither/Weatherford concert in ?? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The Weatherfords were formed by husband and wife Earl Weatherford and Lily Weatherford, who began singing together in the mid-1940s in Long Beach, California, after their marriage in 1944. He moved from Suisun City CA to Nashville in 2008. . Earl favorite line was when he said he waded in water all the way up to his ankles. Had a deep rich voice that blended well with the Weatherford sound. several Weatherfords opted for the security of a "regular job" so Earl and Lily had to form a new group. We stood as he got into the last verse, and most folks wereworshiping. When he returned , he was influential in becoming one of Contemporary Christian music best loved performers and writers. Start uploading your Christian videos today! Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, His singing style added to the smooth sound that is distinctly Weatherfords. Upon leaving the Weatherfords, LaJuana joined with her own family, The Murphys, and continued to tour in music ministry for several more years. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Lily Fern Weatherford? ???? Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. ?-1956 The link is NOT to the James Hamill of the Kingsmen. Nathen was like plugging Armond back into the sound. Lila was preceded in death by her husband Bob S. Weatherford (m. July 1943), and a son, Alan Weatherford. They have a different look from a different era, kinda like Palmetto State, but their stage performance is strictly first class. ?Raye Roberson- piano Hemet California. Now living just north of Nashville TN. Fuel prices are outrageous as well as other costs of keeping on the road. I have sold my home in Paoli, OK and will be moving to Broken Arrow, OK, where my daughter, Susan, and her husband Tim are living. Signup today! One of the best vocal and parts teachers there is. Lily knew of mixed groups such as The Speers from her Nazarene connection. ?where he had lived since he joined the Cathedrals in 1964Bobby Clark-Tenor1961Tenor singer for the group while in Akron, another founding member of the Cathedrals. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Her best song was The Ransomed One. ?with the group they founded " Forgiven "Glen Couch-Lead A great song stylist can be heard on several Weatherford recordings The most notable being the "Come On Last Sing" album. After much prayer and thought, my years of traveling with the Weatherfords will be coming to a close at the end of May, 2013. When the situation finally came to a head, the group was EARL WEATHERFORD, Armond Morales?, Glen Payne, Bobby Clark, and Danny Coker?. Having formed the Gaither Trio with his brother Danny and sister Maryanne and later his wife Gloria, he went one to have yet another career in Gospel music. Whenever a new member was hired, Lily was replaced and sent back home. Then back to pastoring in Ohio. Richard was singing with a group called The Gentry in Oklahoma City. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. I was pretty messed up in my life when he hired me. They were married in ?? He was going to a church pastored by Doyle Ankrum and Doyle asked him to sing a song after a Weatherford concert. Use the 'Report' link on Rex Humbard at that time. She started and ran a daycare (The Tottery) from her home in the 1950s, worked for the Clarence, Mo and South Shelby School Districts as a cafeteria worker, was an advertising salesperson for Townsend Communications and help managed her husbands trucking business. Copyright 2023, GodTube.com. Bill directed the "HomecomingFriends" in "Oh Come, Angel Band," featuring solo verses by MarkTrammell, Johnny Minick, and Vestal Goodman, with the audience joiningin on the encore, followed by "What A Meeting," which was also encored.Roger Bennett sang a new song he had written for Glen, "Heroes Of TheFaith," which was loved by all. C. M. Ward said of Jim " He Has A Good Mind and a Sound Heart, But No Connection In Between. Popular video sections on Godtube include; Christian bands and singers in Christian music videos, Christian comedians and comedy skits, spoofs . George Younce: bass 19? Low 67F. With 2 W's on his team to start , he hit the mark. He went on to become a founding member of the Imperials when Jake Hess was looking to form a Statesmen style of performing group with a smooth singing style of the Weatherfords. then on to work with Phil Cross and Poet Voices where he changed his name from Hofacker to Allen. "One of the ministers said, "Glen was one of the best cheer leadersGospel Music ever had," as he spoke of Glen always being excited and onfire during his performances. Show us what you can do"" The rest is Weatherford history. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Scott Klepper Pastors son from Oklahoma City. Arrangements are under the direction of Church Archer Pasley Funeral Home, 816-781-2000. Earl moved to the lead position and Lily was asked to "fill in" until a new tenor could be located. He was an original founding member of the Cathedrals in 1964. He was the last regular bass singer that Earl hired. She is survived by her brother Ivan (DeEtte) Carroll of Clarence, MO; daughter-in-law Carol (Alans wife) of Eldon, MO, grand-daughter Robin Weatherford (h. Frank Mendoza) of Columbia, MO (great-grandsons, Zettye Brown and William Ayers and great-granddaughter Hanna Ayers), granddaughter Molly (Eric) Sappington of Oceanside, OR (great-grandsons Jack and Johnny); son Dale Weatherford of St. Augustine, FL, grandson Rex (Cathy) Weatherford of Shelbina, MO (great-granddaughters Caroline, Grace, Marley and great-grandson Wyatt), granddaughter Tatum (Jason) Bilbro of Ozark, MO (great-granddaughters Mirae and Mirielle); son Paul (Marlene) Weatherford of Kansas City, MO, granddaughter Whitney (James) Mueller of Arnold, MO (great-granddaughter Katie and great-grandson Andrew), granddaughter Alyssa (Edgar) Smith of Kansas City, MO (great-granddaughter Lucy and great-grandson Elliot), grandson Paul (Rachael) Weatherford of Chesterfield, MO (great-grandson Oliver); son Carl (Kim) Weatherford of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, grandson Duy Weatherford, grandson Luke (Tiffany) Weatherford of Ft. Smith, AR (great-granddaughter Adelyn and great-grandsons Dray and Dax), granddaughter Carly (Dustin) Collyge (and great-granddaughters Smith and Elle); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, both grand and great! 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Mark added an excitement to the sound with his ability to sing the high parts with power. So Scott would put on a post concert. Mike went on to work with a group out of Mississippi ?? I turned 84 this past November, and have just celebrated my 70th year in full time ministry. He also has sung with the Statemen QT the Blackwood QT. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for Lily Weatherford. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. From Bolivia. This is the definitive roster of Weatherfords Alumni. ---and was touring the country as a soloist before his death on May 28th 1994 - info via Scott Evans. Bill was hired on the same day that Bills dad had paid to enroll him in college. This is a carousel with slides. ?Bob brought to the group a sound like no other. Lily left the group to spend more time with a new son. It ended up being a part of the Cathedrals publishing group when Haskell joined that group in 19?? She had two children, Sherrie and Billy. Sign up for service and obituary updates. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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