Ronald also had a thriving career as a solo artist, recording a series of CDs called "Ron Winans Family & Friends," and numbered I-V, each of which contained at least one song that became a smash hit, such as the extremely popular and encouraging "Stand," which featured Donnie McClurkin on lead vocals, and "But God," on which Ron's younger brother BeBe Winans (Benjamin) did an impassioned and deeply moving job on lead vocals. Allen, Allen: Thanks for the sad update. 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. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now! The cause of his death is unknown. 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. Police officers found the little boy unresponsive inside his parents' home last week. GETTY Renee Diggs(pictured above) was the lead vocalist for the group"Starpoint." Yes, the Jones Girls were singing background behind Diana Ross when Messrs. Gamble & Huff "caught their act" and signed them to the label. On April 3, 2017, Brenda was visiting her daughter in Wilmington, Delaware, and was hit by several cars and killed while attempting to cross the street. While police believe her death was gang-related (mirroring her most well-known role), "she may have just been at the wrong place at the wrong time," claimedSgt. He collaborated withTupac and Dr. Dre on "California Love,"which made the top 10 on the charts and was nominated for aGrammyfor best rap performance by a duo or group in 1997. Shirley called Brendas death a heartbreaking loss. [1] Consisting of Brenda, Shirley and Valorie Jones, the Jones Girls first signed and recorded for GM Records in 1970. The song was also a Top 5 R&B hit. We humbly honor the old school soul music era and will keep pushing forward to keep it alive. 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. From what I've heard she was suffering from depression for quite a while before her death. Though she rarely had the opportunity to demonstrate the full extent of her range and ability, Cash's characters were intelligent, independent, and sexy. The playful "I Just Love the Man" and the perky 12" single "Dance Turned Into a Romance," were major hits. 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). "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. She loved people and she loved music, especially.. They were in heavy demand to sing on other artists' singles. "Coming Back" was the long-awaited sixth album of The Jones Girls, but despite that the trio never recaptured the success they once enjoyed. Tuttle. A 32-year-old man is being questioned about the murder of a mother and her two children. Their biggest hit was You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else. The song broke the Billboard Magazine Top 40 at number 38 in May 1979. Content may contain racy and direct information but the info is. Please try again later. Sadly, this week another sibling member of a well-known group has died. An officer involved in the case testified that Monique King, reportedly the girlfriend of Gates and aged 15 at the time of Santana's death, falsely claimed that Santana had tried to rape her, which prompted Gates and Bynes to attack the car. "I asked him why did he do it," she said. 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." Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Did they ever find how and why valorie Jones 45 died in 2001? He later studied acting at Los Angeles City College. HEARD COUNTY, Ga. Three months after she was reported missing, the body of Natalie Jones was found inside her hot pink Chevrolet Cavalier in October near Franklin, Georgia. Goods from the store were found scattered across the road. Raymond St. Jacques (March 1, 1930 August 27, 1990) was an African-American actor. We have set your language to 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 . Their big hit was"Object Of My Desire." "Nights Over Egypt" was covered by Incognito in their album, No Time Like The Future, and by Dexter Wansel himself in 2019. Before that, she would arrive on the set with black eyes, claiming, she got jumped in during a gang initiation, she also started dressing in all red. Separated from her second husband of 7 years Michael Scorpio in 2003, but they never got officially divorce before her death 2 years later in June 2005. Levi Stubbs,lead singer of the Four Tops has cancer and suffered a stroke and is sometimes confined to a wheelchair. Im kinda intrigued. "Mickey Jones died at 2.17am today of the effects of a long illness," she said. At his peak, Crocker was the most famous black DJ in the world and the first to command and receive a six figure annual salary. By Allen (24.165.82.46) on Friday, June 13, 2003 - 11:54 am: Valerie died of complications from alcoholism. Harold Melvin (above, center) formed the group"Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes," with Teddy Pendergrasson lead vocals. Allen Without revealing too much was she just depressed or were the Jones girls not getting work? His death came as a result of "the effects of a long illness", his spokesperson explained. The public did not find out about the shooting until Monday morning. 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. According to popeducation.org, Frankie began his career in Buffalo, then moved to Soul station WWRL New York before being hired by top-40 WMCA in 1969. Source: Juicy News. Hair color: She has long Blonde hair. "She was an independent-minded woman and she wanted to be herself," H.D. 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. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, Roger was the fourth of nine children. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; It was their first release on the PIR label and it was a smash. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He chose to keep his last name of Santana to represent his Afro-Latino heritage. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [] She was probably one of the most talented women, her voice was like silk. Valorie Jones died on December 2, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 45. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Recently retired District Judge Valerie Adair, a Las Vegas native who spent nearly two decades on the bench, died Sunday, according to court officials. At one time, he was rumored to be involved with singerToni Basil (Mickey). 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. She made a few films in Hollywood but is best known for her roles in the Blaxploitation films, Cleopatra Jones (1973) and Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold (1975). 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. 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. He was 31 and the father of two young daughters. The funeral is set for the 8-year-old central Illinois boy found dead inside his Peoria home. Her family was very tight-lipped about Valorie's cause of death. Hmmm. 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. The journey of the deceased has sadly come to an end on earth. 1980's "At Peace With Woman" was their second album for and boasts some of the sisters' best work. What was the cause of death? Valerie Jones died from alcohol poisoning while on . ). He was 72. Ralph Middlebrooksdied in November 1997. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Their hits included,"Love On A Two Way Street," "Special Lady," and "Happy Anniversary." Franklyn Seales (pictured above, far left, back row) was born in St. Vincent, Caribbean Islands. On January 18, 2005, he was killed in a single-car accident in southern California's Ventura County. Allen: Does Valorie have a son? The original version was the B-side of "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". Carl M. Brashear, 75First African-American Navy master diver whose inspirational story was the basis for the film"Men of Honor," died in 2006. He was 58 years old. His last TV role was in 2000, on an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger. The best result we found for your search is Valorie Jones age 60s in Nashville, NC. 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. He contractedAIDSand died from complications related to the disease shortly afterwards. News. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Gibson Johns. The group rose to prominance 12 years ago with their smash hit,"Knockin The Boots.". R.I.P Valorie He was also a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists. There was a problem getting your location. An album entitled "Always in the Mood" was issued to favorable success. 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. Harold Melvin continued to tour with various lineups of Blue Notes until suffering a massive stroke. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, his songs appeared in the pop and R & B charts, even though he worked for a small label, Koko Records, owned by his manager and producer, Johnny Baylor. The office on Wednesday said her death was reported to them as being of natural causes so no autopsy would be performed. He also did some artwork as a painter. Before joining Cameo, Cooper reportedly was featured on background vocals on Eddie Kendricks' solo albums. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He was killed along with his girlfriend in 2003. Michael Jonas Evans (November 3, 1949 December 14, 2006) (usually credited as Mike Evans), was an actor and co-creator of the show "Good Times," with Eric Monte (Ralph Carter's character Michael Evans was named after him). Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Quickly moving over to RCA Records, The Jones Girls released "On Target" in 1983. He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. 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). A former prosecutor, Adair was. She last performed on 25th August at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park. Although the company bared his name and he was the public figurehead, the majority of the revenue generated-went to white investors. He was 35. (66 years old). Wilson also played the role ofAl Dunbarin a popular two-part episode of the 1970s sitcomWhat's Happening!!. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. At that point, we spoke I spoke of forgiveness. 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. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Clay-Glovers nephew believes she may have suffered a heart attack. RELATED: 8-year-old died from physical abuse and neglect, police say. Ohio Player members:Clarence "Satch" Satchelldied in January 1996 after suffering a brain aneurysm. In 1976, he brought "The Quiet Storm" to the station's late-night lineup, titled after a romantic hit single by tenor crooner Smokey Robinson. He died ofAIDSin 1992. He began his career at the age of three as an advertising model for a fast food chain. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Valerie Saxion of Branson, Missouri, who passed away on February 21, 2021, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Damian would die on the same day (June 27th) two years later of colon cancer. URBANA - Valorie Ann Deere-Jones, 51, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in her residence. This woman was a'national treasure'and a renowned superstar in the world of dance. Eric Banks Jr., 34, was initially arrested on charges of assault on a police officer and trying to disarm an officer, Anne Arundel County authorities said Wednesday during a . Try again later. She was in her 40's, not in her 50's as previously stated. Vance AFB. Sad, whatever the cause. Frankie "Hollywood" Crocker(December 18, 1937, Buffalo, New York - October 21, 2000, North Miami Beach, Florida) was a famous New York radio DJ. They had just left the studio when their vehicle was struck by a SUV that ran a red light. His publicist, Deborah Robicheau,. They have also lived in Rocky Mount, NC and Berry, KY. Valorie is related to Angela D Ratliff and Valerie Wright Jones as well as 3 additional people. Waddell died March 1, 2002 after she was hit by cars on a highway in Shoreham in southern England, Sussex police said. Her sisters Shirley and Brenda are living in Atlanta. 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. Pierre Williams (above) turned himself in to police. 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 . Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Browns out of Western Carolina in 1988, Jones played sparingly as a backup before emerging as a starter by . Rollins died in 1996 after complications from AIDS-related lymphomaand was interred in the Woodlawn Cemetery in his native Baltimore. He was forced to give up his role in"Knots Landing,"because of his declining health due to the illness. 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. Their biggest hit was "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". Family and friends will gather Tuesday to say goodbye to Navin Jones. The only surviving original members areLevi Stubbs and Abdul "Duke" Fakir. It is likely that a personal dispute had developed between the two brothers; as far as can be determined, Larry shot Roger, then shot himself. Winfield was openly gay in his private life, but remained discreet about it in the public eye. I would think more a case of genetics than something like work. In January, Lockhart made his last movie"Rain,"which was filmed in The Bahamas and not yet released. Melvin Lindsey died of AIDS in 1992, but the Quiet Storm format he originated remains a staple in radio programming today, three decades after its inception. 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. NY Daily News via Getty Images. His last television acting role was on Half & Half as a singer. Stingley eventually regained limited movement in his right arm, but spent the rest of his life as a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair. Anyone know? Townsend was the son of the late songwriter/producer Ed Townsend, who was responsible for co-writing"Let's Get It On" by the late great Marvin Gayeand had his own solo hit, "For Your Love" back in 1958. Weatherford. Her family was very tight-lipped about Valorie's cause of death. The song broke the Billboard Magazine Top 40 at number 38 in May 1979. Paul leaves behind a son, Paul Frederik, Jr. No cause of death has been made public. Police quiz triple murder suspect: Suspected gang memberDamien Watts,20, was charged with her murder on March 1, 2006. The hit compressed Stingley's spinal cord, breaking his fourth and fifth vertebrae. He worked on the film Buffalo Soldiers with Danny Glover. I loved the Jones Girls harmonies and vocals. Renaldo "Obie" Benson (2nd photo, left)a member of Motown singing group theFour Tops,died two years ago at age 69. Actress Shirley Hemphill (pictured above) appeared in the 70's sitcom "What's Happening." She died in 1999 from kidney failure. They rose to fame after Ross got them a record deal to go out on their own. Sadly, memberValorie Jones, 45,died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. He also co-wrote the Staples Singers hit, "Respect Yourself." Vinita. Wagoner. Sadly, Shirley Jones is the last sister standing after losing their sister Valorie in 2000 and now losing Brenda in a horrific accident. Ny MaGee is an entertainment reporter with over 15 years of experience working in the film industry in areas including production and post-production, marketing, distribution, and acquisitions. Vanessa Bryant Settles Lawsuit with LA County Over Kobe Crash Pics Bola Ahmed Tinubu Elected Nigerias President | VIDEO. a lot we didn't know ..R.I.P to our uncelebrated legends. Natalie Jones's death remains a mystery. He was 75. 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. SingerGwen Guthrieis best known for her hit,"Ain't Nothing Going On But The Rent,"in 1986. 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). A system error has occurred. From what I've heard she was suffering from depression for quite a while before her death. Tamara Dobson (May 14, 1947 or 1944 - October 2, 2006) was an actress and fashion model. Shirley also stated that Brenda absolutely loved music to this day. She was struck by three cars on the nearby A27 highway and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Serena Williams WIMBLEDON 2012 champion!! I toured with them in the early 80's as their bassist and we talk now and then. Graves died in a house fire four years ago. Eye color: She has beautiful brown eyes. His brother was portrayed by Deon Richmond, who played Kenny on The Cosby Show. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Correa-McMullen was born in Westminster, Vermont toDevra Correa and Thomas McMullen. He was best known for his portrayal of a Louisiana sharecropper who struggles to support his family during the Great Depression in the landmark film"Sounder," and as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the television miniseries "King." She was 56. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Thompson's body was found outside of an apartment complex around 10:00 pm. How did you use the result to determine who walked fastest and slowest? 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.. Eulogies at James' funerial service were delivered bySidney Poitierand director-writerS.C. Dacy. Robinson found out he had AIDS while he was hospitalized for pneumonia in an Illinois hospital, but he kept it a secret. Flawless skin, snow white teeth, naturally curly hair, beautiful black eyes and long lashes. As sisters, they were tight. During the 1990s he became a Baptist minister and lost 100 pounds after being diagnosed with diabetes. 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. He is known for his role as Hakeem Campbell on Moesha, and Crazy K in Tales from the Hood. Your e-mail address is optional. He played Lionel on The Jeffersons for much of its 11-year run, with the majority of his appearances occurring from 1979-1983. [10] She was 62. They perform occasionally with Brenda's daughter singing Valerie's parts. Jones, also known as Andy, was 38 and had been struggling with health issues in recent years. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. Larry Riley (pictured above on the set of A Soldier's Story) was an actor, best known to screen viewers for his role asC.J. Willie designed the wedding dress worn by Mary Jane Watson when she married Peter Parker in the Spider-Man comic book and comic strip in 1987 and the suits for Edwin Schlossberg and his groomsmen when he married Caroline Kennedy in 1986. He later worked for WBLS-FM as program director, taking that station to the top of the ratings during the late 1970's. Police say Kesha Wizzart, 18, her mother Beverley Samuels, 35, and her brother Fred, 13, were beaten to death sometime Wednesday or early Thursday at their home in Manchester, England. The neighbor became suspicious after a family member was unable to get an answer at the front door. Terry Family Funeral Home 2337 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227. The song hit the Billboard Magazine Top 40 at number 38 in May 1979. 9-Apr-1974. Melvin Lindsey (1955-1992) was an African American radio and television personality in the Washington, D.C. areawidely known for originating the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format. Today in 2001, Valerie Jones died at age 45. This blog is for industry insight and entertainment purposes only. He and his wife had two children. Regardless, we decided to include her in this segment. I had the opportunity to meetKatherine Dunhamin the late 90's. During her early years as an actress,Rosalind Cash moonlighted as a hospital aide, waitress, salesgirl, and nightclub singer. Berry died in 2003 at his Los Angeles home where he was recovering from a stroke. Ive wondered that myself---I just know it was at least a couple of years ago-funeral in Detroit I think. Tragedy struck the group three times with the passing of three of its members:Charles "Mercury" Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack in 1995, Antoine "TCD" Lundy died of Lou Gehrig's disease in 1998 and DJ Dr. Rock died under unknown circumstances. Sadly, member Valorie Jones, 45, died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. 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. A talented teen singer who won the hearts of millions on British TV show 'Stars In their Eyes' was found bludgeoned to death in her home yesterday. 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. New the industry or seasoned, Great Read .. *If you found this feature interesting, eye opening, and informative, continue reading our. They performed as backup singers for Lou Rawls, Teddy Pendergrass, Aretha Franklin, and Le Pamplemousse. She was 36. Smith was also the brother of model Tookie Smith. Crocker was once linked to actressJayne Kennedy after she divorced first husband Leon Issac Kennedy. By Ryan on May 24, 2018 2010s, 2018, Undisclosed Causes. Valorie died in 2000 and recentlyBrenda passed following a horrific accident. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Via Ebony: My sister was my life, she was probably one of the sweetest people youd ever want to meet, Shirley Jones told EBONY. On April 18, 2018, Paul Jones passed away at his home in Atlanta. Their hits included,"You're Going To Make Me Love Somebody Else," and "Dance Turned Into Romance." But in 1935 he was murdered in murky circumstances while reporting from Japanese-occupied . Brenda Elaine Jones Williams, was tragically killed in an automobile accident in April 2017. brenda, shirley & valorie https://www.facebook.com/The-Jones-Girls-167048646756292/ Albums: The Jones Girls (Philadelphia International Records 1979) 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. Thompson, was working on new material for an upcoming album as well. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [2] The song was also a Top 5 R&B hit. OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Rihanna Announces the Launch of her Cosmetics Line Fenty Beauty. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Brandon Douglas Bynes received 23 years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon. Udderly Ridiculous. 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. //