1. She was a real sweetheart. I loved Padlock by Gwen Guthrie, also "Restless" and "Object of my Desire" by Starpoint. He played Lionel on The Jeffersons for much of its 11-year run, with the majority of his appearances occurring from 1979-1983. Sadly, Shirley Jones is the last sister standing after losing their sister Valorie in 2000 and now losing Brenda in a horrific accident. He sung lead on hits "Why Have I Lost You?" Got naked with Howard Stern in Private Parts. They were in heavy demand to sing on other artists' singles. Sadly, last year, Katherine Dunham died in her sleep in New York City on May 21, 2006, she was 97. Waurika. During the 1980s and 1990s, Wilder went on to record other albums with the group and later began a gospel career, singing a cappella on albumsMy Goal and One More Day. He also played Rudy's boyfriend Stanley on The Cosby Show. Carl Crawford Apologizes for Megan The Stallion Beef Delivery Man Slipping on Ice Aint Funny Its HILARIOUS + Viola, Angela & More | Was Wendy Williams Rude and Wrong to Refuse Help from Fan? + Whos Sexier: Damson Idris, Method Man or Mike Epps? How "natural" is dying in ones 50's? An additional hit followed in 1980, with the single "I Just Love The Man", charting at number 9 in January 1981. The case of the disappearance and death of Natalie Jones remains a mystery, and now thousands of people have signed a petition hoping to get her family answers. URBANA - Valorie Ann Deere-Jones, 51, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in her residence. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Valorie Jones (7742025)? They were the first act signed to the"LaFace,"label by Kenneth"Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L.A." Reid. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. It became a gold record. His uncle wasJames Wall, who played Mr. Baxter on Captain Kangaroo. "We're Going Out Tonight," and "Shake Your Pants.". By the time theForce M.D'smade a record deal, signing withTommy Boy Recordsin 1984, they had already developed into a pure quiet storm/urban R&B group, with their top-ten R&B hit"Tears" from the Love Lettersalbum, signified by their street attitude. Valerie Jones is a member of the Deseret News' Audience team and previously was a writer on the Rapid Relevance team. ActressTeresa Graves(pictured above) appeared on"Laugh-In," and starred in the television series, "Get Christie Love,"she popularized the word "sugar," in the series. 16-Jul-1980. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 24, 1955 - Depending on who you talk to, 16-year old actress,Tara McMullen (pictured above with Martin Lawrence)was either bi-racial or part Latino. Their hits included,"You're Going To Make Me Love Somebody Else," and "Dance Turned Into Romance." On a Sunday morning, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside his northwest Dayton recording studio around 7 a.m. Melvin died on March 24, 1997 at the age of fifty-seven. He had been diagnosed with the condition approximately six weeks earlier. Lead singer, Kenny "G-Love," Greene (pictured in the center) of the 90's group "Intro," died of AIDS complications in 2001. The woman, identified as 49-year-old Gwendolyn Jones by South Bend police logs, was found with a young child around 6:10 a.m. on the front porch of a home in the 1200 block of . They were in heavy demand to sing on other artists' singles. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Eye color: She has beautiful brown eyes. On November 9, 2002, Santana died after being shot in the head while sitting in the passenger seat of a friends car. *If you found this feature interesting, eye opening, and informative, continue reading ourBreaking Newscolumn (updated Mon-Fri.). (A single from the album, "Who Can I Run To," was a hit cover for the group Xscape in 1995.) SOUTH BEND Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of death for a woman found on the front porch of her College Street home early Friday morning, while a child who was with her is slowly recovering.. He was 58. The Four Tops sold50 million recordsand had hits includingReach Out (I'll be There) and I Can't Help Myself. Damien Andre Gates was convicted of the first-degree murder of Santana and the attempted murder of another man in the car, and was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences plus 70 years in prison. The single never sold but its arranger, Gil Askey, who was working for Diana Ross, recommended the Jones Girls as back-up singers for her on tour for a series of engagements that lasted two years and brought them some valuable exposure. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Valorie Jones of Seattle, Washington, who passed away on November 29, 2021, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. ", After the divorce, Clay portrayed in the 2001 film by actress Jada Pinkett Smith returned to Chicago from Miami, where the couple had made their home. By Allen (24.165.82.46) on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 11:54 am: Valerie died of complications from alcoholism. 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West Virginia Death Index, 1853-1970 at FamilySearch (free with registration) includes statewide death index for 1917-1956, and a county death index for 1853-1970 (appears to end c. 1973); coverage for the county death index varies by county; entries in this database link to images of the death certificates at the above website. She also said her sister, who was a dedicated mother to her two daughters and adored her granddaughter, was recently thinking about returning to the music industry. Miss Guthrie died of uterine cancer on February 3, 1999 at the age of 48. said that was and is still close to the two remaining sisters. The 57-year-old spent his final days in . [10] She was 62. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. R&B duo"Damian Dame"(pictured above) consisted of Debra Jean Hurd aka "Deah Dame," and Bruce Edward Brodus aka Damian. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Valerie in the. In 1997, Ronald, who had always had weight problems, suffered a massive heart attack, and experienced a miraculous recovery after the doctors had all but given him up on him. Renaldo "Obie" Benson (2nd photo, left)a member of Motown singing group theFour Tops,died two years ago at age 69. They were famous for the following hits,"Exclusivity," "Right Down To It," and "Gotta Learn My Rhythm." He was 72. Some of us are destined to be ill. Allen. may I ask? He chose to keep his last name of Santana to represent his Afro-Latino heritage. He began his career at the age of three as an advertising model for a fast food chain. Resend Activation Email. Kodak Black Caught Having Sex in White Teacher Hits The Jerk as Students Go Wild Are AKAs Too Insecure? Hi-Five lead singer Tony Thompson was found dead yesterday (June 1) in his hometown of Waco, Texas. Waddell died March 1, 2002 after she was hit by cars on a highway in Shoreham in southern England, Sussex police said. Asked if the GBI had identified a cause or time of death, GBI . https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7742025/valorie-jones. In May and June 2005, Ronald was admitted to Harper Hospital for observation after the doctors discovered that he was retaining an abnormal amount of fluid in his body. Singer. WhenStudio 54was at the height of its popularity, Crocker rode in through the front entrance on a white stallion. Robinson found out he had AIDS while he was hospitalized for pneumonia in an Illinois hospital, but he kept it a secret. They rose to fame after Ross got them a record deal to go out on their own. It was their first release on the PIR label and it was a smash. Although the company bared his name and he was the public figurehead, the majority of the revenue generated-went to white investors. Their first album, 1979's "The Jones Girls," included the R&B/Club Top 20 hit "You're Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else," which has been rapped over numerous times. Winfield also narrated the show "City Confidential," on the A&E channel. Though the cause of death is not yet known, Jones ' close pal and lead vocalist for the group . He later landed the recurring role of Stanley, the faithful admirer of young Rudy Huxtable (and romantic rival of Rudy's friend Kenny), on the hit comedy series "The Cosby Show." Lynn Collins(pictured above) who sung withJames Brownand recorded the smash hit"Think"in the early 70's died last year of cardiac arrhythmia. The 27-year-old woman was last seen leaving a home just after midnight on July 5 in Jackson Gap, Alabama after spending the Fourth of July with friends. Once again their voices were in splendid form, but once again chart success eluded them. Tulsa. He also co-wrote the Staples Singers hit, "Respect Yourself." Valorie was born March 18, 1971 in Urbana, Ohio. [2] The less successful "Nights Over Egypt" (1981), written by Dexter Wansel, charted at R&B number 23 in 1982.[2]. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Cash made her Broadway bow in the 1966 production The Wayward Stork. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. She was later charged. He was 31 and the father of two young daughters. Evans was born in Salisbury, North Carolina. In the letter, Dasan was described as a quiet student. Bra/cup size: Her bra cup size is 34E. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. [CDATA[ He was involved in a lawsuit with a security guard at Sunset/Gower Studios in Hollywood in which the guard accused Bentley and his friends of beating him. He also played the role of"Old Mister," opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover, in Steven Spielberg's film, "The Color Purple." Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. She was struck by three cars on the nearby A27 highway and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Their biggest hit was "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". Smith also designed clothes for Spike Lee 's 1987 film School Daze. His first screen appearance was as an extra in the Woody Allen film The Purple Rose of Cairo. Steve James died of pancreatic cancer in Burbank, California, at age 41 in 1993. [2] She is best remembered for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977) and its spinoff Rhoda (1974-1978). Ronald Winans (June 30, 1956 - June 17, 2005), also known as Ron Winans, was born the second of 10 children to David and Delores Winans. On Tuesday, a petition with. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. PENSACOLA, FL (WKRG) The autopsy results for murdered 12-year-old Naomi Jones don't reveal an exact cause of death. He was often considered a mentor to young black broadcast journalists. Learn more about managing a memorial . His brother was portrayed by Deon Richmond, who played Kenny on The Cosby Show. Singing trio"The Jones Girls,"(pictured above) were sisters who sung background forDiana Ross. This account has been disabled. Adolph Caesaris best remembered for his role in directorNorman Jewison's film, "A Soldier's Story,"for which he received a nomination for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" from both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. She was predeceased by : her parents, Lona E. George (Bay) and Samuel A. Eshmon; her siblings, Darryl, George LaGrone and Gwen Jones; and her step-father Willie LaGrone (Toby). Although The Jones Girls have now lost two of their sisters- Brenda and Valorie (Valorie's cause of death is unknown)- the phenomenal mark they left on music is priceless and we are truly grateful for their contributions to soul music. He played Romeo Santana on The Steve Harvey Show for the WB. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was killed along with his girlfriend in 2003. The only surviving original members areLevi Stubbs and Abdul "Duke" Fakir. Bentley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Los Angeles with his mother Loyce, who wished to ignite her career as a singer. He also did some artwork as a painter. A neighbor made the grim discovery yesterday when he climbed a ladder and peered in a window of the home. The New York Post reports . Cash died of cancer in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 56. R.I.P Valorie. Luther Ingram (November 30, 1937March 19, 2007) was an R&B soul singer and songwriter. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? His last television acting role was on Half & Half as a singer. At age three, her family moved to New York City. I just thought over time, the real reason had been disseminated. 1982's "Get As Much Love As You Can" features their jazzy-smooth rendition of Cynthia Biggs and Dexter Wansel's "Nights Over Egypt," (featuring Grover Washington), which is arguably the best song they've ever recorded. Weatherford. He appeared in the VH1 movie Play'd with Toni Braxton and Rashaan Nall as a rapper and had a role in Eddie Murphy's Showtime. He was taken toSt. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital,where he was pronounced dead at about 7:30 p.m. His doctors determined that he had suffered a massive heart attack. Valerie Kathryn Harper (August 22, 1939 - August 30, 2019) was an American actress. But the couple divorced by January 1966 amid conflict over Ali's increasing devotion to the Nation of Islam. Robinson never knew how he contracted the disease since he didnt engage in high-risk behavior. It was also reported that Shirley said her sis, Brenda, was recently thinking about returning to the music industry, but mostly dedicated her time to her two daughters and her granddaughter whom she adored. She often traveled with one of her daughters to help with her granddaughter as her daughter is a traveling nurse. Today in 2001, Valerie Jones died at age 45. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. They worked all their lives. Yes, the Jones Girls did make "You're Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else." I looked all over the Internet and asked people and noone seems to know what happenedI remember when someone announced it on a message board I was shocked,, Stephanie. Grover Washington, Jr.(December 12, 1943 December 17, 1999) was a jazz-funk musician born in Buffalo, New York. Suspected gang memberDamien Watts,20, was charged with her murder on March 1, 2006. Although The Jones Girls have now lost two of their sisters- Brenda and Valorie (Valories cause of death is unknown)- the phenomenal mark they left on music is priceless and we are truly grateful for their contributions to soul music. Learn more about merges. As sisters, they were tight. [2] After a sixyear tenure with GM, they then recorded for Philadelphia International Records with Gamble & Huff. Frankie "Hollywood" Crocker(December 18, 1937, Buffalo, New York - October 21, 2000, North Miami Beach, Florida) was a famous New York radio DJ. He is also notable for producing such recording artists asGladys Knight and the Pips, The Stylistics, Aretha Franklin, Brenda & The Tabulations, David Ruffin (Walk Away From Love) and Peaches & Herb, Melba Moore (Lean On Me) and Stacy Lattisaw. He did make it past midnight, but Ron Winans died peacefully early the next morning (June 17) due to heart complications, just two weeks shy of his 49th birthday. I didn't know that Marlin Santana had passed away, that sucks he was so cute and so young. "Nights Over Egypt" was covered by Incognito in their album, No Time Like The Future, and by Dexter Wansel himself in 2019. Shirley also stated that Brenda absolutely loved music to this day. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. With the exception of their first album, the group was also the first act on Tommy Boy to have major-label distribution through its then-parent Warner Bros. Records. A former Playboy model killed herself and her 7-year-old son after jumping from a hotel in Midtown New York City on Friday morning. At an appearance, before her death, she recalled meeting with Wallace in 1996, when the former governor was in frail health. a lot we didn't know ..R.I.P to our uncelebrated legends. He was 52. The original version was the B-side of "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". According to doctors, the 47-year-old had been shot several times in the torso and was in critical condition; he died during surgery at the local hospital"Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center." As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Sadly, member Valorie Jones, 45, died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. Weight: As a famous model she has maintained her body and her weight is 48 kg. According to Ebony, Brenda Jones was on her way to visit her sister in Wilmington, Delaware when she was struck on April 3 by several cars while attempting to cross the street. I thought I read where it was cancer. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Rollins was also nominated for the 1981 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the motion picture, Ragtime. Any info is appreciated, thanks. The song hit the Billboard Magazine Top 40 at number 38 in May 1979. It became a gold record. New the industry or seasoned, Great Read .. *If you found this feature interesting, eye opening, and informative, continue reading our. Renee Diggs(pictured above) was the lead vocalist for the group"Starpoint." Diggs died last year of heart-related complications and she also suffered from multiple sclerosis. enter your name or nickname into the "Username" box. online, CNN Headline News and TNT's "Roughcut," suffered a major coronary during a press screening of "A Mighty Heart" Thursday at the ArcLight Theatre in Los Angeles, and died shortly thereafter. One episode of The Steve Harvey Show marked the first time when Afro-Latinos communicated in Spanish on a commercial network. Ive wondered that myself---I just know it was at least a couple of years ago-funeral in Detroit I think. Heatwave was a popular group during the late-1970s, with hits such as"Boogie Nights," "Always and Forever" and "The Groove Line" on which Wilder sang co-lead vocals. She moved to Los Angeles, California and sang in the Venice High School choir. Brenda Jones, 62, of the Jones Girls was killed when she was struck by several cars while on the way to visit her daughter in Wilmington, Delaware. The entire family had gathered at Harper Hospital in Detroit to be with Ronald during his final moments. He is known for his role as Hakeem Campbell on Moesha, and Crazy K in Tales from the Hood. Jesse Jane. Jones also formed relations with the Nazis in Germany and even flew aboard Hitler's private plane. Most of the other surviving Jeffersons cast members were present, as well as Sally Struthers and the cast of "Amen.". When I was a child, I remember meeting Lockhart at a celebrity function I was attending with my parents. The cause of death was unknown. Seales is most famous for his role on"Silver Spoons." Her family was very tight-lipped about Valorie's cause of death. Clay first met Ali through his manager, Herbert Muhammad, back when the champ was still going by his birth name, Cassius Marcellus Clay. He was frequently cast in monster roles due to his extremely tall staturehe stood 7' 2" (2.20 m). He was 58 years old. Ingram is best known for his hit,"If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right)",written by Homer Banks, Carl Hampton and Raymond Jackson. Some reports indicate that Cooper died in a plane crash in 1981 and other reports claim that Cooper allegedly succumbed to AIDS in 1984 at the age of 28. There was a problem getting your location. One thing that set Cash apart from other African-American actresses was her refusal to play stereotypical roles. Roger Troutman is known for popularizing the talk box within the rap community. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Pierre Williams was arrested in the early hours on suspicion of murder after he telephoned police. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lindsey's show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name. He died from AIDS related lymphoma in Los Angeles, California at age 60. Derek Jones, the guitarist who co-founded the punk-pop band Falling in Reverse, has died. She was one-third of the sister group The Jones Girls, who sang back-up vocals with Lou Reed, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass and Betty Everett. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? He was buried on November 18, 2002, and left behind a now 11 year old daughter. 14-Jan-1975. She was 59. Last weeks was really good. Minyvonne Burke. "The Jones Girls Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography", "Brenda Jones of the Jones Girls Dies at 62", "Today in music history: Remembering singer Valerie Jones", "Valorie Jones (1956 - 2001) - Find A Grave Memorial", "Singer Brenda Jones, of the R&B Group the Jones Girls, Has Passed Away", "American certifications Jones Girls", Recording Industry Association of America, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Jones_Girls&oldid=1116952071. He is one of the most beautiful men I've ever seen. He is also remembered for his take on aDave Brubeck classic, called "Take Another Five", and for his hit "Soulful Strut." The California Death Index mirrors the death certificate: Gordon W. Jones, born 4/5/1912, Mother's maiden name of Naylor, and he passed away on 6/20/1963: https://familysearch.org . 9-Apr-1974. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. //
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