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Rick & Nona
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RICK CARROLL
Hobbies: Playing guitar,
bass, recording studio, fishing
Favorite Foods: Tater Tot
Casserole, Nona's Italian Beef
Favorite Gospel Group: Kingsmen
Quartet, Dove Brothers, (old) Statesmen Quartet, Dixie Echoes, Isaacs, Crabb Family......
NONA CARROLL
Hobbies: Collecting porcelin
dolls, reading, singing, fishing
Favorite Foods: Pizza, green
beans
Favorite Gospel Group: Melton
Family Singers, Cathedrals
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Rick & Nona Carroll ~
Nona and I were married on
November 20, 2005. We live in Galesburg, Illinois and have gone through many trials since that day. Nona's daddy passed away,
my mom went through many surgeries which were serious at times, and I had back surgery too. Without the help of the Lord,
I don't know how we could have made it through. He DOES and IS everything we sing about.
We are both retired now. I worked for 32 years at Gates
Rubber Co. and Nona worked at Heartland Bank and Trust after managing Monge Properties in Pekin. Nona takes care of the financial
end of Joyful Noyz, which keeps her quite busy, in addition to attending Life Christian University at the Central Illinois
Extension Campus. I do all the recording and mastering for not only our projects but for other individual vocalists and groups,
which also takes up a lot of time.
We have one son Sean and his wife Robin and three grandkids;
James, Nathan, and Bethany. They live in East Peoria, Illinois. Our grandkids are the light of our lives and love
it when they get to come to Nanny & Papa's house for a few days!
Nona and I attend the First Church of God in Galesburg and
are active in the praise teams and orchestra. Nona, being an ordained pastor, assists the Pastor in many functions. Nona and
I got together in a strange but Godly willed way. Ask us about it sometime. It's quite a story.
The journey we are on with Joyful Noyz is so rewarding and
yet has its trials. Continue to pray for our ministry as we take it to the lost and plant as many seeds as we can. We love
you all.
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Chuck & Lanni
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CHUCK HILLERY
Hobbies: Singing, fishing,
riding my motorcycle, and being with my family
Favorite Foods: Tacos, meat
and potatoes, or anything Lanni cooks
Favorite Gospel Group: Dove
Brothers, Crabb Family, and all those who love the Lord and sing His praises.
LANNI HILLERY
Hobbies: tole painting, floral
arranging, cross-stitch, crochet, crossword puzzles, riding the motorcycle with my husband.
Favorite Foods: Philly Steak
sandwiches, pizza, pasta and salads
Favorite Gospel Group: I really don't have a favorite group. I listen to all different kinds of Christian music. Southern gospel is my favorite.
The words and music speak to my heart.
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Chuck &Lanni Hillery~
Lanni and I were married on September 11, 1999. We live in Knoxville, Illinois. Our marriage has been a god send.
We have put together two families. At times it has been tough blending the two families together but when God is in the center
of your lives, all things are possible. I am currently employed as the Transportation Director
for Knoxville School District. I worked as an Auto Technician for 34 years. I enjoy working on automobiles; it
allows me to use the gifts God has given me. Lanni is employed as the Church secretary for First Church of God in Galesburg,
Illinois.
I handle booking the dates for Joyful Noyz, and send out our promo information. Lanni handles the secretarial duties for the
group. We both love singing with Joyful Noyz. It gives us the opportunity to lift our voices in praise to our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ. We have six children, two daughters, and four sons.
Three of our children are married. Tory and his wife, Sharon live in Peoria, Illinois. Kristin and her husband, Jeremy live
in Killeen, Texas. Ryan and his wife, Kaleena live in Galesburg, Illinois. Jennifer lives in Peoria Heights, Illinios.
Tyler lives in Knoxville, Illinois. Kody is still living at home in Knoxville. We are now the proud grandparents of four
beautiful grandchildren who are the treasures of our lives. We have a step-grandaughter, Bailey, who is 3.
Then, at this time, our only grandson, Caleb is 2 years old, the son of Tory and Sharon. Kiera, the daughter of Kristin
and Jeremy is now 1 year old.
Finally, we have Keeaira, the daughter of Ryan and Kaleena, and she is 6 months old.
Lanni and I attend church at the First Church of God in Galesburg and are active in the praise teams, Sunday school and committees
within the church.
It never ceases to amaze us the places God will send us if we are open and willing vessels. I could not imagine the blessings
we would miss if we were not willing to travel the journey He has sent us on. We covet your prayers daily for Joyful Noyz.
We look forward to seeing you here, there, or in the air. God bless you all.
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"Danny"
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"DANNY"
Hobbies: Collecting stuffed
humans, going for walks, singing
Favorite Foods: Chocolate
chip cookies, sausages, ham bones
Favorite Gospel Group: Joyful
Noyz (they made me write that)
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"Danny" ~
Well, I joined the group at
the MWQA concert in Rochester, Minnesota in 2003. I did not sing that night, I just did a little PR work at the product table.
I had such a great time. I was then incorporated into the group to do one song and a little talk session. They needed me to
jump-start the concerts. They said that I am due a raise and I will now start traveling with them in the van instead of the
trailer. I am so overjoyed. They are a little concerned about me wanting to drive the van so that is still on the negotiating
table. All in all I am having a wonderful time with Joyful Noyz and plan to stay with them for a long time (sob) (sob). We
are a close family.
Well, I should go ( I need to go outside). I hope
to see you all at one of our concerts soon. Byeeeee.......(ruff)
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