Robert Lee “Sugar” Hightower of Slim and the Supreme Angels a/k/a The Supreme Angels died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, in Goldsboro, NC.

Many will remember Sugar as the musical genius behind so many of the recordings from The Supreme Angels. And, for the quartet gospel enthusiast, there will also be fond memories of Sugar as a member of The legendary Hightower Brothers.

The gospel music community has lost a giant of the industry. Mr. Hightower possessed extraordinary musical talent. Along with being an exceptional guitarist, he was a songwriter and arranger.

We extend our condolences to the Hightower Family and to the members of The Supreme Angels.

Visit Quartet Central Message Board for updates on funeral arrangements.

The Uplifters of of Passaic, New Jersey recently released new CD on the Serenity Grace Records label. The project is titled He’s Coming Back Again.

Some may remember The Uplifters from the CD Weeping. And that CD they had their house wrecking version of “Sit Down Servant.” At that time, they recorded under the name The New Uplifters.

Well, the original members are back with the group and they have reverted to the name The Uplifters. The members are Anthony Fuller, Rev. Leo Williamson, Richard Hollinshed and Jamal Dawson.

There are a few songs on the new CD from the Weeping project; songs like “Depending On You,” “He’s Coming Back Again,” and “Shower Your Blessings.” Thank You will probably be considered the drive song on the new CD. And, there are some great ballads on this CD; such as “Depending On You,” “Stop By Here,” and “Shower Your Blessings.”

The new CD should serve to solidify The Uplifters as one of the groups ready to take gospel quartet music to the next level.

Listen to the entire CD during the Quartet Mix at Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio broadcast beginning August 24, 2010.

Kevin Mathewis

Kevin Mathewis, drummer for The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, died on yesterday. According to Sandy Foster, Mr. Mathews was in Cincinnati, Ohio, at that time of his death.

Funeral Arrangements for Mr. Mathews

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Friday, August 27, 2010
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Word of Deliverance
11331 Southland Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
Bishop Bobby Hilton, Pastor

Home Going Services
Friday, August 27, 2010
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
Word of Deliverance
11331 Southland Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240
Bishop Bobby Hilton, Pastor

Funeral Home in charge of arrangements:
Walker Funeral Home
7830 Hamilton Avenue
Mt. Healthy, Ohio 45231

Expressions of condolence may be sent to:
The Mathewis Family
c/o Mr. Sandy Foster
6041 Lantana Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
(513) 681-1769

We encourage you to keep the Mathewis’ family and The Blind Boys in your prayers.