We are The Humphreys and have been singing as a family since 1997. Originally we used the name “The Doug Humphreys Family” until 2003 when we became known as “The Humphreys”. Doug and Sandy met while they were singing with two different local gospel groups (The Calvarymen and The Young Disciples) and were married in 1976. They have a son, Brian, and a daughter, Jessica (or Jessie as she prefers to be called) – It was never an intended goal for us to sing as a family but the Lord opened the doors for us and we are so thankful for His divine guidance in our lives. We are extremely blessed and trust that our ministry uplifts the Holy name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while encouraging our church family and allowing the Holy Spirit to work in the hearts and lives of all that hear the songs and our testimonies.

Doug retired in 2005 as a Lieutenant from the Charleston Police Department after 28 years. He is now employed as a tax compliance officer (better known as tax collector, a not so well-liked biblical character) for the City of Charleston and says that for all of those that didn’t already dislike him for being a police officer, they will now dislike him for being a tax collector. He sang with “The Calvarymen” in the mid-1970’s after Squire Parsons left the group to sing with “The Kingsmen”. Doug’s father, Jim, was part of this group until he, Doug’s Mom, Jo, and his brother, Jay began a family group called “Jim Humphreys and the Good News Singers”. They later became known as “The Humphreys” and Doug’s brother, Mark joined the group. This group disbanded in 2001 and in 2003, our family resumed the name.

Doug was saved in the mid 1980’s and our house became a “home”.

Sandy has worked for the State of West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection since 1973. She has five “older” brothers and being the baby of the family and the only girl, she insists she wasn’t spoiled – yeah right! Her desire is to be the wife and mother that God wants her to be and to be obedient to His will.

Sandy contributes her parents’ tough love and being raised in a God-fearing church to her desire to serve the Lord. She was saved at an early age and is so blessed that both of her children are saved. in fact, she was privileged to lead Jessie at the age of 6 (on Thanksgiving Day) to the Lord – what an experience!!

Soon after graduating high school, Sandy began singing with her brother, Jack, and Keith Skiles in a trio called “The Young Disciples”. While singing with them, she met Doug who sang with “The Calvarymen” and it was love at first sight. They dated six weeks when they became engaged and six months after their first date they were married at Sandy’s home church at that time, Maple Hill Baptist.

Jessie and Sheldon Sharp were married on February 24, 2007 and she is currently teaching fifth grade for Kanawha County Schools.  She has always been very active in our home church as a Sunday School teacher and singing instructor for Vacation Bible School that includes some sign language.  Jessie is very creative in many areas and has a tremendous love for the Lord and the ministry of singing for him.  She has been singing since she was born and accidentally sang perfect harmony at the age of five.

Brian sang with the family until 2004 when he married Laura and his job with the US Secret Service required him to move. They have since returned to West Virginia and Brian is a Kanawha County Deputy and Laura works for United Bank. You will hear Brian on our first family recording “Trusting In God”.

Sheldon is a mechanical engineer for J & M Industrial in Millwood, WV. The Lord has blessed him with many musical talents including the ability to play the piano, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, banjo, and just about anything else you put in his hands, along with his vocal talent. Our family is extremely blessed to have him join us in our ministry as well as our family.