Please try again later. Lead singer, Kenny "G-Love," Greene (pictured in the center) of the 90's group "Intro," died of AIDS complications in 2001. Carl M. Brashear, 75First African-American Navy master diver whose inspirational story was the basis for the film"Men of Honor," died in 2006. Once again their voices were in splendid form, but once again chart success eluded them. 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. Lloyd Richards, 87The first black director on Broadway, he was the one who discovered the playwrightAugust Wilsonand then collaborated with him over two decades died in 2006. 'REAL LIFE DEATHS' OF 3 ACTORS WHO APPEARED IN THE FILM "A SOLDIER'S STORY". (Coined "Hollywood" for his keen sense of showmanship and self-marketing tactics.) His father, Theodore Evans Sr., was a dentist, and his mother, Annie Sue Evans, was a school teacher. The Cook County Medical Examiner listed Stingley's cause of death as an accident. Two more solo releases followed, 1990's "Silent Strength" and 1994's "With You." Weatherford. 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. "Nights Over Egypt" was covered by Incognito in their album, No Time Like The Future, and by Dexter Wansel himself in 2019. The episode was about Romeo being taken out of school by his father. She eventually stopped going to school and started hanging out with a older gangbanger. As sisters, they were tight. Singing trio"The Jones Girls,"(pictured above) were sisters who sung background forDiana Ross. According to published reports, Dobson died on October 2, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland of complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis, her brother, Peter Dobson, said. This is probably around the same time that he got a tattoo on his chest. The new contract was to be announced when the Patriots returned from the West Coast. Raymond St. Jacques (March 1, 1930 August 27, 1990) was an African-American actor. 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. Winfield died of a heart attack in 2004; he was 64. Would you like to offer Valorie Joness loved ones a condolence message? Family and friends will gather Tuesday to say goodbye to Navin Jones. When charged, Watts was already in custody for a separate shooting. Roger's brother Larry was discovered dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound to the head. Damn life is too cold sometimes.Vince, The Jones Girls Were Very WellKnownSo Was Lyn Collins Who Did The Soundtrack To Black Caesar Hell Up In HarlemShe Was Called The Female PreacherHad Many Hits IncludingMama Feelgood. In the fall of 1988, Robinson was in Washington to deliver a speech at Howard University's School of Journalism when he became increasingly ill. Robinson checked himself into Howard University Hospital, where he died of AIDS on December 20, 1988. Learn more about managing a memorial . The public did not find out about the shooting until Monday morning. R.I.P Valorie. Doreen Waddell, a former vocalist with the groupsSoul II Soul and KLF,died in a traffic accident, apparently after running from a store where she had been accused of shoplifting, police said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. GETTY Draper died from a rare form of leukemia. Robinson was survived by-three ex-wives and four children. The Four Tops sold50 million recordsand had hits includingReach Out (I'll be There) and I Can't Help Myself. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. . It became a gold record. Try again later. He was buried on November 18, 2002, and left behind a now 11 year old daughter. The daughters of Detroit-based gospel singer Mary Frazier Jones, The Jones Girl's were comprised of sisters Shirley, Brenda, and Valerie. Anyone know? He is known for his role as Hakeem Campbell on Moesha, and Crazy K in Tales from the Hood. Evans was also a real estate investor and owned properties in California's Inland Empire. The office on Wednesday said her death was reported to them as being of natural causes so no autopsy would be performed. Before joining Cameo, Cooper reportedly was featured on background vocals on Eddie Kendricks' solo albums. Sadly, memberValorie Jones, 45,died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. Tamara Dobson (May 14, 1947 or 1944 - October 2, 2006) was an actress and fashion model. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 24, 1955 - Valerie Kathryn Harper (August 22, 1939 - August 30, 2019) was an American actress. Valorie Jones died on December 2, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 45. She was 50. Claydes Charles Smith, 57 Co-founder of "Kool and the Gang"who played lead guitar and wrote hits like"Celebration" and "Hollywood Swinging," died in 2006 after a lengthy illness. His last television acting role was on Half & Half as a singer. Evans is most famous for creating the recurring role of Lionel Jefferson on All in the Family and was the first (and eventually final) actor to play Lionel on the spin-off The Jeffersons. Fred "Rerun" Berrywas an actor best known for the role ofFred "Rerun" Stubbson the popular 1970s television showWhat's Happening!! He was forced to give up his role in"Knots Landing,"because of his declining health due to the illness. 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. A songwriting partnership withPatrick Grant resulted in Ben E. King's comeback single, "Supernatural Thing," and "This Time I'll Be Sweeter,"covered by numerous artists. [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). R.I.P Valorie Although controversial, the hit was not a violation of NFL rules at the time. From what I've heard she was suffering from depression for quite a while before her death. Also Read: Suzanne Crough, 'Partridge Family' Star, Dead at 52 (Report) Crough played younger daughter Tracy Partridge on the ABC series, which ran from 1970 to . Kevin Peter Hall(pictured above) was an actor famous for his roles asDr.Elvin Lincoln in Misfits of Science (1985), the 'monsters' in Prophecy (1979), Harry and the Hendersons (1987), Predator (1987), and Predator 2 (1990). They married just 41 days later, on Aug. 14, 1964. His last TV role was in 2000, on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. Pierre Williams (above) turned himself in to police. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Around 1 a.m. on July 5, she texted a friend; "I made it." Naturally, her. After the release and failure of their fourth U.S. album, On Target, lead singer Shirley Jones pursued a solo career and had a number 1 R&B hit on Billboard with "Do You Get Enough Love", from her top-ten debut album Always in the Mood (1986). Pattie Darcy Jones, the raspy-voiced belter best known for her role in the long-running Broadway hit Smokey Joe's Cafe, was found dead in her Hopatcong, New Jersey home on the night of June . What was the cause of Valorie's demise? David Jones, a Boston University professor, died last year after falling through a rusted-out staircase. McMullen was also known for her temper, she got into scuffles with high school classmates and she threw furniture. *Sonji Clay-Glover, the first wife of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, was found dead in 2005 in her Hyde Park home on Chicago's South Side, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Miss Guthrie died of uterine cancer on February 3, 1999 at the age of 48. Vocalist/writer/producer David Townsend(pictured above in the hat) from the '80s vocal trio"Surface,"known for such lush ballads as"Happy," "Closer Than Friends," "Shower Me With Your Love" and "The First Time,"was found dead inside his Northridge, California home by a close friend. Berry died in 2003 at his Los Angeles home where he was recovering from a stroke. At one time, he was rumored to be involved with singerToni Basil (Mickey). based on information from your browser. Our sincerest condolences go out to their families. A teacher walks into the Classroom and says If only Yesterday was Tomorrow Today would have been a Saturday Which Day did the Teacher make this Statement? They rose to fame after Ross got them a record deal to go out on their own. Willi Smith (February 29, 1948-April 17, 1987) was one of the most successful African-American fashion designers in fashion history. She died in 1999 from kidney failure. | VIDEOs, City of Houston, Residents Honored for National Water Challenge. This browser does not support getting your location. 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 chose to keep his last name of Santana to represent his Afro-Latino heritage. Most of the other surviving Jeffersons cast members were present, as well as Sally Struthers and the cast of "Amen.". "We're Going Out Tonight," and "Shake Your Pants.". If this was on a previous thread, I missed it..please forgive me. She was found unconscious in a rear addition to the house where a faulty spare heater sparked the blaze and she was pronounced dead at the scene. In the fall of 1990, Hall was involved in a car accident in Los Angeles and required a blood transfusion, which was later discovered to be contaminated with HIV. Ebony.com reports: I read on another site beneath this one that she died from He played Lionel on The Jeffersons for much of its 11-year run, with the majority of his appearances occurring from 1979-1983. Serena Williams WIMBLEDON 2012 champion!! He died from AIDS related lymphoma in Los Angeles, California at age 60. The Jones Girls were an American R&B trio of sisters from Detroit, Michigan, best known for their many 70s/80s hits, including Youre Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else, Nights Over Egypt, Who Can I Run To (which was later covered by Xscape). She is survived by : her husband Danny Jones; her sons, Isaac LaGrone, Mandellgo LaGrone and Darryl LaGrone; her siblings, LeAnnis Eshmon, Alleny Eshmon (Angie), Reginald Eshmon (Ramona), Randel Eshmon, Ronald Eshmon, Angela Wooten and Leanice LaGrone; and her sisters-in-law, Ann Jones, Tambra Jones, Netta Jones and Charlene Jones. Her record "Do You Get Enough Love," went to number one on the R&B charts for two weeks in August 1986. The best result we found for your search is Valorie Jones age 60s in Nashville, NC. The group consisted of sisters Shirley, Valerie, and Brenda. I didn't know that Marlin Santana had passed away, that sucks he was so cute and so young. Harry Ray(first photo) was the original lead singer of the"Moments," and "Ray Goodman & Brown." Share this memorial using social media sites or email. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again later. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Valorie Jones (7742025)? She was 50. Hi-Five broke up around 1994 but reunited and released a new album The Return in 2006 on Thompson's record label N'Depth.Thompson also collaborated with Port Arthur, Texas rapper Bun-B on his 2006 single "Rock Ya Body," which was produced by Play-N-Skillz. The New York Post reports . Max Robinson (May 1, 1939 December 20, 1988) was a television journalist and was the Chicago based co-anchor of ABC News "World News Tonight" from 1978-1983in the United States, and is best known for being the only (as of 2006) African American broadcast network news anchor in the United States. The person that You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I'm GAY. Months after Natalie Jones was found dead in her car near Franklin, Georgia, authorities are continuing to probe her mystery death. 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. Almost forgotten, left their mark but deaths were not celebrated. 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. Dont Miss A Story. Valorie Jones died on December 2, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 45. His death was attributed to heart disease and pneumonia complicated by quadriplegia. New the industry or seasoned, Great Read .. *If you found this feature interesting, eye opening, and informative, continue reading our. Is it true Diana brought them to Gambel-Huff's attention. He died before any help could arrive. 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. He was 72. "Doc" White, Clay's friend and record producer, told the Sun-Times. Select this result to view Valorie Jones's phone number, address, and more. At 2:30 AM that day, Merlin was sitting in a parked car and a person approached the car and shot him (six times, according to one source). Robinson found out he had AIDS while he was hospitalized for pneumonia in an Illinois hospital, but he kept it a secret. //