::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Edward "Dwight" Fields of The Manhattans has Succumb at the age of 66 Dwight Fields L o s A n g e l e s - O n F ri d a y , A u g u st 2 6 T h e Ma n h a t t a n s f e a t u ri n g G e ra l d A l st o n suffere d another loss with the passing of the new es t member , Edward Dwight Fields. Edward Dwight Fields was born A pril 16, 1950 in Henderson, North Carolina. Son of Mattie and the late Johnny Fields, one of the founding members of th e Five Blind Boys of A labama .  Dwight and Gerald Alston are f irst cousins and grew up together . They started singing at a early age and formed a group know n as Gerald A lston and the New Imperials on Saturday night and on Sunday The Gospel Jubilee . The group performed all over the Carolinas. A fter graduation in 1970 the group dissolved. Dwight went on to attend Halifax Community College in Halifax, V irginia. During that time he started a group known as the Authentics Unli...

buzzz worthy. . .   Funeral Arrangements for Letonya Pittman, daughter of Gospel's Melvin Williams Announced   McComb, MS – The Williams family regrets to announce the passing of LaTonya Williams Pittman, daughter of Melvin Williams (The Williams Brothers) of Smithdale, MS. She passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 29 at the young age of 35 years old at their home.  Ms. Pittman was a licensed cosmetologist, an advocate for Sickle Cell disease and loved to sing as well as write music. LaTonya leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 9 years, Robert Pittman, two daughters, Jaleona and Ariana Pittman, her parents, Melvin Williams and Donnice Jenkins; dear friend, Bridget Fleury and a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. Letonya Williams Pittman   Latonya Williams Pittman Homegoing Service is as follows:   Thursday, February 4,  2016   11 am Visitation   12 Noon Service East Fernwo...

buzzz worthy. . . World Renowned Pentecostal Leader, Builder, College Founder – William L. Bonner Dies at 93. Celebration of Life services to take place in New York and Detroit before Bonner is laid to rest on Saturday, April 25 in the Bronx, NY. The honorable Chief Apostle William Lee Bonner, a spiritual leader and book author who built an international organization, landmark educational institutions and churches, and reached millions in his ministry, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. Celebration of his life services will be held in Detroit, MI and New York, NY. Final viewing will take place at The Palace Cathedral in New York, NY on Friday, April 24, 2015.  (Please refer to the flyer included in this report for complete service details.) Bonner served as Senior Prelate of the General Assembly of the Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. Under his administration, the assembly grew from one hundred fifty-five (155) chu...

buzzz worthy. . . Days ago I posted  a report about Donnie McClurkin seeking prayers for his ailing father.  Nearly a week after undergoing a major surgery McClurkin's father has passed away. McClurkin's mother, Frances died earlier this year.   Details for the homegoing service of Donald Andy McClurkin, Sr.  are in the official press release below.               Donald Andy McClurkin, Sr.                   July 26, 1934 - November 13, 2013           MCCLURKIN FAMILY SAYS GOOD-BYE TO THEIR PATRIARCH LOS ANGELES, CA (NOVEMBER 15, 2013) – Multi- Award-winning gospel recording artist Donnie McClurkin and his Grammy-nominated siblings will say goodbye to family patriarch Donald Andy McClurkin, Sr. during home-going service and celebration of his life on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Gre...