Ward's mother, Gertrude Mae Ward (née Murphy;[1] 1901–1981), founded the Ward Singers in 1931 as a family group, then called, variously, The Consecrated Gospel Singers or The Ward Trio, consisting of herself, her youngest daughter Clara, and her elder daughter, Willarene Mae ("Willa"). These war-time tours were filmed and all the Ward Singers were given special certificates of recognition by the U.S. Gotham's Irv Ballen recorded some new Ward material, including "Surely God Is Able", and some of the Ward Singers' Gotham recordings were transferred to Savoy Record Company in Newark, New Jersey to settle a contract dispute. [2], In 1949, the Ward Singers toured from Philadelphia to California in their new Cadillac, appeared on national television programs, and recorded for the Miltone Record Company of Los Angeles. She had been in declining health over the past several months, which she spent enjoying her residence at … Essie was born on December 24, 1928 in Rogers, daughter of the late Charles and Clara Ward Gorby and had lived in this area all of her life. Miss Ward, leader of the Clara Ward Singers, had been in a coma at U.C.L.A. There are also several scenes of the Clara Ward Singers performing gospel songs in the film. The cause of her death is said to have been milk fever. Trivia (4) Relaciones en la lápida. [citation needed] In 1950, Clara Ward and the Famous Ward Singers of Philadelphia made their first Carnegie Hall appearance on a gospel program titled Negro Music Festival, produced by gospel music pioneer, Joe Bostic, sharing the stage with Mahalia Jackson, appearing at the famed venue for Bostic's program in 1952, as well.[2]. [1] Aretha Franklin and Rev. Williams left the group in 1958, when her demand for a raise and reimbursement for hotel expenses was rejected. Financial hardships caused her and her family to move 19 times before her adulthood. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Haddam City Cemetery, Haddam, KS. 16 January 1973, Los Angeles, CA, United States. Clara Ward was born on April 21, 1924 (to January 16, 1973). Find Clara Ward bio, music, credits, awards, & streaming links on AllMusic - Widely acclaimed among the greatest soloists in… Willa describes Clara as explaining her occasional lesbian encounters as the sexual expression likely to escape her mother's notice. She was a beloved gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s and 1950s as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. [citation needed] The Clara Ward Singers recorded an album together on the Verve label, V-5019, The Heart, The Faith, The Soul of Clara Ward, and the Ward Singers performed their music live in Philadelphia with the city's Symphony and the Golden Voices Ensemble. Medical Center since suffering a second stroke at her suburban Baldwin Hills home last week. All Pictures results for Clara Jane Ward. The first occurred in August 1967 which was listed as "massive". Clara Ward (17 June 1873 – 9 December 1916) was a wealthy American socialite who married a prince from Belgium. William A. The mill and timber holdings at Ludington passed into the hands of Clara's mother and were managed by her brother, Thomas R. Lyon , as the firm of Thomas R. Lyon, Agent. Aretha copied this version of the song for her debut album in 1956. Clara Ward died of kidney failure at UPMC Hamot, Bennie Ward said. Visitation is from 12 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Ward Funeral Home in Washington, KS. “And I never have a lonely moment. Tags: American Born in 1924 Died in 1973 Gospel singer. The Ward Singers narrowly missed death when their hotel in Vietnam was bombed and several guests died. Army. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. The story of Clara Ward, who commonly used one or another version of the title "Princesse de Caraman-Chimay", is poorly known today, but for some years in the early 1890s she was the toast of the United States. The stamp can still be purchased with a CD and other gospel singers' stamps online. Member of. Her mother, Gertrude Ward, also had a popular religious radio program in the Los Angeles market. She was born on January 6, 1940 to Kenneth and Lucille (Sigafoos) Lovell in Dalhart, Texas. ADVERTISEMENT. [citation needed] By this time, gospel singer Albertina Walker formed her group, The Caravans, in 1952, following the advice of her mentor Mahalia Jackson,[1] and their group began to grow in popularity. During her career, Miss Ward performed twice before President Lyndon Johnson, played at Carnegie Hall with Mahalia Jackson, and directed the music for a Broadway play. Leon Spinks Jr., who won the world heavyweight boxing championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali, died on Feb. 5. Two more strokes followed: one listed as "minor" during a recording session at her home in December 1972; another on January 9, 1973 which left Ward in a coma. 4-5, 1973) Born. Photograph of Clara Ward on the cover. Her only real happiness seems to have come from her longtime romance with Rev. Rev. Her mother, evangelist Gertrude Ward, founded the Ward Singers… Clara Ward, age 80, of Erie, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. Franklin, the father of Lady Soul Aretha Franklin, was revealed to be an open bisexual, by her own sister Willa Ward. Williams' singing style helped make the group nationally popular when they began recording in 1948. It was a very popular war-time tour supported by recorded radio broadcasts of the Ward Singers on U.S. Armed Forces Radio. [8], American gospel artist; singer, music arranger, songwriter. Actualizar a BG+ . She died on January 16, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Ward Singers began touring nationally in 1943, following a memorable appearance at the National Baptist Convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, earlier that year. The mill and timber holdings at Ludington passed into the hands of Clara's mother and were managed by her brother, Thomas R. Lyon , as the firm of Thomas R. Lyon, Agent. Her 1972 album Uplifting on United Artists, produced by Nikolas Venet and Sam Alexander, included an interpretation of Bill Wither's pop hit "Lean On Me" and a rearrangement of the Soul Stirrer's 1950's recording of "Thank You, Jesus". Salem - Essie Pearl Barnard, age 92, formerly of Rogers, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The story begins in 1973 at Clara Ward's funeral, after the performer died from a stroke at 49, then via flashback proceeds to depict her rough-ride from poverty to international fame. Ward was the first gospel singer to sing with a 100-piece symphony orchestra in the 1960s. Clara Ward was born on April 21, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Clara Ward. Waddy brought to the group a "rougher" alto sound and the enthusiastic stage manners learned from her South Carolina Pentecostal church background. To get better results, add more information such as Death Info—even a guess will help. They entered the house of C. Lauer Ward, stabbed Mrs. Ward and her maid to death, and snapped the neck of the family’s dog. Clara Ward biography. Clara arrived first alone, and was also stabbed to death. Cleveland hit on him. Other movie appearances include Its Your Thing, starring The Isley Brothers, and Spree, also known as Night Time In Las Vegas. NEW YORK, July 15.—The Princess of Chimay (nee Clara Ward) is dead at Buda Pest. She died after two strokes in 1973. Clara Mae Ward[1] (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973)[4][5] was an American gospel artist who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. The 1951 hymn by Clara Ward made history when it was performed by the "Queen of Gospel" at the historic March on Washington for Jobs and … Birthplace : Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was 48 … Category : Arts and Entertainment. Birth: date. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) Results 1-20 of 7,491. They were in constant demand on American television programs and appeared on The Mike Douglas Show over a dozen times. Starkweather later admitted to having thrown a knife at Clara, but insisted that Fugate had stabbed her numerous times, killing her. In addition, their meager earnings were further reduced as Gertrude and Clara provided the group's housing and charged them for it. Ward was president of the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad from 1860 until his death in Detroit on January 2, 1875. [citation needed]. Philadelphia, Penna. In her biography of Clara her sister Willa attests that Gertrude worked to prevent Clara from forming any romantic attachments. Date of birth : 1924-04-21. Ward was president of the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad from 1860 until his death in Detroit on January 2, 1875. When Lauer Ward returned home that evening, Starkweather shot and killed him. Clara Ward (April 21, 1924 - January 16, 1973) was a gospel artist who achieved great success, both artistic and commercial, in the 1940s and 1950s as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. ... Died: {{death_date}} {{/records}} See more nearby graves . Driving Jensen’s stolen car, their next stop was a wealthy area of Lincoln, Nebraska. Clara Ward, 1925-1973, memorial tribute. Germantown, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Records Categories. Ward co-starred in the Hollywood movie A Time to Sing, starring Hank Williams, Jr., Shelley Fabares, Ed Begley, and D'Urville Martin. The Ward … In 1977, Ward was honored posthumously at the Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York City, and her surviving sister, Willa, accepted an award in her honor. Edit your search or learn more. Gertrude Ward created a booking agency for gospel acts, sponsored tours under the name "The Ward Gospel Cavalcade", established a publishing house for gospel music, and wrote an instructional manual for churches, detailing how to promote gospel programs. Also in 1972 Ward, because she was under exclusive contract to United Artists at this time, provided vocals for a Canned Heat's album The New Age, on the ballad "Lookin' For My Rainbow"; it was released on that album and as a single 45 rpm record. Two more strokes followed: one listed as "minor" during a recording session at her home in December 1972;[6] another on January 9, 1973 which left Ward in a coma. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted the lead-switching style, previously used primarily by male gospel quartets, creating opportunities for spontaneous improvisation and vamping by each member of the group, while giving virtuoso singers such as Marion Williams the opportunity to perform the lead vocal in songs such as "Surely, God Is Able" (among the first million-selling gospel hits), "How I Got Over" and "Packin' Up". [citation needed]. Public Member Photos & Scanned Documents. Clara Ward. Willa Ward was the last of the original Ward Singers, the most renowned of whom was her younger sister, Clara. “We've been packing them in at the biggest night clubs and concert halls in the world, have been on every major TV show and we're still singing straight gospel.”, See the article in its original context from. Clara was born on April 29, 1946 and passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017.. Clara was a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of passing.. Clara was married to Manley. 1905 - 1974. edit Editar registro. Clara Ward, one of the greatest matriarchs of gospel’s golden era and close confidant to legendary preacher Rev. [citation needed] The Miltone recordings were purchased in a multi-artist package by Gotham Record Company, which had moved to Philadelphia. [citation needed]. Clara's depression resulted in alcoholism. The Clara Ward Singers toured in Australia, Japan, Europe, Indonesia, and Thailand during the late-1960s through the early-1970s. [citation needed] Ward suffered a series of strokes prior to her death. 21 April 1924, Philadelphia, PA, United States. Memorial ID. [Cover page]: "Exclusive funeral pictures. He was 67. [citation needed] Ward was invited back to Vietnam by U.S.O. C. L. Franklin sang at her funeral in Philadelphia in 1973; Marion Williams sang at her second memorial service held days later in Los Angeles, California. With “Just as I Am,” after a 60-plus-year career in show business, Tyson finally gives us the honor of knowing, in the words of the Clara Ward gospel hymn, how she got over. Ward sang backup for pop artists with her sister Willa's background group, most notably on Dee Dee Sharp's hit, "Mashed Potato Time", which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. Price $1.00. in 1969 for several more months. [Page 2]: A statement by Marvin Bunton, Publisher. Salem - Essie Pearl Barnard, age 92, formerly of Rogers, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The Clara Ward Singers - Topic; Playlists; About; Home Trending History Get YouTube Premium Clara Ward had female lovers. According to her sister Willa, Gertrude Ward recognized Clara's exceptional musical ability when Clara was a child and controlled and manipulated Clara throughout her life. Despite her career success Clara's life was an unhappy one. Their departure marked the end of the glory days for the Ward Singers, who later alienated much of their churchgoing audience by performing in Las Vegas, nightclubs, and other secular venues in the 1960s. Last modified : 2010-12-04. Sexually abused in childhood by a cousin and relentlessly driven as prime breadwinner by her mother throughout her life, Clara's life was one of constant work and little joy.