The Jones Girls, best known for their many 70s/80s hits, including Who Can I Run To (which was later covered by Xscape, Nights Over Egypt, You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else, At Peace With Woman and more, consisted of sisters, Shirley, Valerie, and Brenda. May Brenda and Valorie Jones forever rest peacefully after a beautiful job done here on earth. We will listen to your family and help to arrange a celebration of your loved one's life through whatever means you choose. Almost forgotten, left their mark but deaths were not celebrated. There was an error deleting this problem. He also had a role in the mini-series Beulah Land. They rose to fame after Ross got them a record deal to go out on their own. PENSACOLA, FL (WKRG) The autopsy results for murdered 12-year-old Naomi Jones don't reveal an exact cause of death. In 1973, they were signed to the Curtom Records subsidiary imprint Gemigo. Valorie died in 2000 and recentlyBrenda passed following a horrific accident. Regardless, we decided to include her in this segment. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Eulogies at James' funerial service were delivered bySidney Poitierand director-writerS.C. Dacy. He attended Acenscion Catholic School in New York. His last film role was Carlos in The Blues with his former television brother, Deon Richmond. Valerie Harper, who became a television legend through The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rhoda, has died, according to ABC 7. Singer Brenda Jones of the R&B trio The Jones Girls has passed away; she was 62. This time, however, things did not go as well, and on June 16, 2005, the doctors announced that they did not feel Ron would make it through the night. He later worked for WBLS-FM as program director, taking that station to the top of the ratings during the late 1970's. He played Lionel on The Jeffersons for much of its 11-year run, with the majority of his appearances occurring from 1979-1983. Shirley also stated that Brenda absolutely loved music to this day. Police concluded it to be an apparent murder-suicide, but family members could not offer any reason or motive. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I think should go into more details of who they are. One and Done! Jones, who eventually became the schools first black graduate, died at Atlanta Medical Center, where she had been admitted Tuesday after suffering a stroke, said her sister, Sharon Malone. The group had numerous hits during the 70's, including"Wake Up Everybody," and "Bad Luck." To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Funeral arrangement under the care ofTerry Family Funeral Home. She was truly a wonderful person. The Sylvers hits include:"Boogie Fever," and "Hot Line.". 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. 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. Bentley was befriended by author and hotel magnate Christopher Spencer, who was his personal manager during his career on Moesha. In addition, Robinson was known to fight racism at any turn and often felt unworthy of the admiration he received and was not pleased with what he had accomplished. 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. Weatherford. Bentley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and moved to Los Angeles with his mother Loyce, who wished to ignite her career as a singer. This account has been disabled. How "natural" is dying in ones 50's? He was the father of Sterling St. Jacques (who died in 1984 from AIDS). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was 58. Add a Message "We're Going Out Tonight," and "Shake Your Pants.". Smith died unexpectedly at the relatively young age of 39 after contracting pneumonia while on a trip to India, apparently as a result of AIDS. Harry Ray(first photo) was the original lead singer of the"Moments," and "Ray Goodman & Brown." The Jones Girls were an American R&B vocal trio of sisters from Detroit, Michigan, United States. As Stingley leapt to make a catch, Tatum used his forearm in a head-on collision that knocked Stingley out cold. She was a Rhythm and Blues singer and part of the 1970s trio The Jones Girls. Our condolences go out to his family. David Jones, a Boston University professor, died last year after falling through a rusted-out staircase. His publicist, Deborah Robicheau,. He proudly represented the small number of Latino actors in the television industry. Yes alcoholism is a PRIMARY disease that can CAUSE depression or someone can have both. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He and his wife had two children. L.A. City Council Shutdown Because Council Members Caught on Opinion: Sacramento Mass Shooting Confirms What Experts Already Knew, What the Puck? The front page of the Daily News on June 4, 1968 regarding Warhol being shot and critically wounded by one of his female stars, Valerie Solanas. From what I've heard she was suffering from depression for quite a while before her death. Year should not be greater than current year. He contractedAIDSand died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. Grover Washington, Jr.(December 12, 1943 December 17, 1999) was a jazz-funk musician born in Buffalo, New York. At age 47, he would succumb to lung cancer in 2004, following a 10-month illness. He returned after Good Times was cancelled in 1979. May 18, 2018, 11:38 AM. [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). [8][9] In 2007, Shirley Jones released an album Ladies Night Out together with Jean Carn and Cherrelle, on CD and DVD. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. based on information from your browser. Opera singer/actor Damon Evans played the role for a few years of The Jeffersons, as Michael was occupied in the production of Good Times. Wilson was married to actressJoan Pringle. The song placed number one on Billboard magazine's R&B chart, and peaked at number three on that publication's Hot 100 chart in 1972(later successfully covered by Millie Jackson and Barbara Mandrell). His movie appearances include "The Onion Field," and "Star Trek.". They were in heavy demand to sing on other artists' singles. 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. Their hits included, "You're Going To Make Me Love Somebody Else," and "Dance Turned Into Romance." Sadly, member Valorie Jones, 45, died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. Waurika. An aspiring singer, she recorded a couple of singles for Aries Record Productions, including "I Can't Wait (Until I See My Baby's Face)," and the ballad "Here I Am and Here I'll Stay.". He sung lead on hits "Why Have I Lost You?" [1], The group consisted of sisters Brenda (December 7, 1954 April 3, 2017),[3][4] Valorie (April 17, 1956 December 2, 2001) and Shirley Jones (born September 22, 1953). By Ryan on May 24, 2018 2010s, 2018, Undisclosed Causes. Which is greater 36 yards 2 feet and 114 feet 2 inch? On August 12, 1978, in a pre-season game against the Oakland Raiders, Darryl Stingley (New England Patriots) was the victim of a hit by the Raiders' defensive back Jack Tatum. 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? Although the company bared his name and he was the public figurehead, the majority of the revenue generated-went to white investors. Sad, whatever the cause. She was 36. Draper died from a rare form of leukemia. Dobson, who stood 6 feet 2 inches, eventually became a fashion model for Vogue Magazine. Username: Davy Jones, Manchester-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, has died aged 66, his publicist has confirmed. Via Ebony: My sister was my life, she was probably one of the sweetest people youd ever want to meet, Shirley Jones told EBONY. Tara Correa-McMullen (May 24, 1989October 21, 2005) is the stage name ofShalvah McMullen,an actress who was well-known for a recurring role playing a gang member,Graciela Reyes,on theCBSTV series,Judging Amy. The Winans were discovered by contemporary gospel pioneer, Andrae Crouch. It became a gold record. She was a member of the. During her heyday in the 1940s, 50s and 60s she was renowned throughout Europe and Latin America as La Grande Katherine, and the Washington Post called her "Dance's Katherine the Great." Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Oops, we were unable to send the email. What are the disadvantages of a clapper bridge? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The group consisted of sisters Brenda, Valorie and Shirley Jones. I toured with them in the early 80's as their bassist and we talk now and then. That is such a shame because they have a good fan base and people were wondering what happened to them. Rihanna Announces the Launch of her Cosmetics Line Fenty Beauty, Ashanti is Up to Something: Singer Posts Teaser Clip on Instagram (Watch), Faith Evans Talks Her Biggie Smalls Tribute Album: The King & I. WhenStudio 54was at the height of its popularity, Crocker rode in through the front entrance on a white stallion. He died in 1998. She was a real sweetheart. Santana was then cast as a sharp-tongued 15-year-old in the comedy series Getting By, starring Cindy Williams and Telma Hopkins. enter your name or nickname into the "Username" box. Please enter your email and password to sign in. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. E-mail: enter your name or nickname into the "Username" box. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The sister's final album for Philadelphia International Records containss eight dressy urban soul tracks that work well. Valorie occasionally sang some parts on the Jones Girls songs, like On Target, Dance Turned into Romance & Baby I'm yours, just to name a few. He worked on the film Buffalo Soldiers with Danny Glover. She was 56 years old. The playful "I Just Love the Man" and the perky 12" single "Dance Turned Into a Romance," were major hits. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. He was often considered a mentor to young black broadcast journalists. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Pierre Williams was arrested in the early hours on suspicion of murder after he telephoned police. They were famous for the following hits,"Exclusivity," "Right Down To It," and "Gotta Learn My Rhythm." 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. At its peak, his company WilliWear Ltd. sold $25 million worth of clothing a year. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and received her degree in fashion illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. This woman was a'national treasure'and a renowned superstar in the world of dance. He sometimes called himself the "Chief Rocker," and he was as well known for his boastful on-air patter as for his off-air flamboyance. I read on another site beneath this one that she died from Alcoholism, she had been depressed for sometime. On December 17th, 1999, while waiting in the green room after taping four songs for theThe Early Show, at CBS Studiosin New York City, Washington collapsed. We have set your language to Our sincerest condolences go out to their families. Who makes the plaid blue coat Jesse stone wears in Sea Change. 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. ", According to Wireimage, Anderson Jones, a former critic for E! At an appearance, before her death, she recalled meeting with Wallace in 1996, when the former governor was in frail health. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7742025/valorie-jones. Family members linked to this person will appear here. It was nearly two weeks before her body was discovered in her home. Vinita. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He also played the role of"Old Mister," opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover, in Steven Spielberg's film, "The Color Purple." Include gps location with grave photos where possible. It became a gold record. Bra/cup size: Her bra cup size is 34E. 16-Jul-1980. Learn more about merges. However sales were marginal and the label decided not to renew their contract. She was 56. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Adding the proverbial insult to injury, Stingley had just finished negotiating a contract extension that would have made him one of the highest paid receivers in the NFL. Daytime-drama devotees know Cash best as the matriarchalMary Mae Ward on General Hospital,but she has made many appearances on television in series, telepics, and miniseries. I would think more a case of genetics than something like work. Jenna Jameson. She is a graduate of Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, and is a Utah native. (Coined "Hollywood" for his keen sense of showmanship and self-marketing tactics.) Lindsey's show also gave rise to a category of music of the same name. This browser does not support getting your location. Robinson was survived by-three ex-wives and four children. "Any death is a tragedy and his family, loved ones, students, and colleagues continue to mourn his untimely passing," Hayden previously said in a statement. 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