Im kinda intrigued. He had just finished his freshman year in Glen Burnie's BioMedical . The group consisted of sisters Shirley, Valerie, and Brenda. Valerie Saxion Obituary. 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 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. Quickly moving over to RCA Records, The Jones Girls released "On Target" in 1983. 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. Ebony.com reports: Weatherford. It took several days to identify her body. Sadly, memberValorie Jones, 45,died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. [2] The less successful "Nights Over Egypt" (1981), written by Dexter Wansel, charted at R&B number 23 in 1982.[2]. His first screen appearance was as an extra in the Woody Allen film The Purple Rose of Cairo. *Vivian Malone Jones, (pictured above with former Governor George Wallace) is one of two black students whose effort to enroll at the University of Alabama led to George Wallace's infamous stand in the schoolhouse door in 1963, died in 2005. Thompson and Hi-Five hit #1 with 1990's "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)," which was produced by R&B/Hip-Hop producer Teddy Riley and taken from the group's debut, Hi-Five.The album also produced singles like "I Can't Wait Another Minute" and "I Just Can't Handle It." Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. 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 email does not appear to be a valid email address. Sadly, member Valorie Jones, 45, died in 2001, cause of death is unknown. On Tuesday, a petition with. The playful "I Just Love the Man" and the perky 12" single "Dance Turned Into a Romance," were major hits. Valorie Jones died on December 2, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan,. 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. Failed to remove flower. *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. This browser does not support getting your location. They had four albums on the PIR label which were "The Jones Girls", "At Peace With Woman", "Get As Much Love As You Can", and "Keep It Comin." He married 227 actress Alaina Reed in 1989 after appearing on the program. 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. St. Jacques and actor Paul Winfield were common fixtures at gay clubs in the Castro district of San Francisco when they were in town in the 70s and 80s. He was married six times to four different women. Their biggest hit was "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". Memphisin the movie"A Soldier's Story,"and asFrank Williamsin the prime-time soap operaKnots Landing. Shirley also stated that Brenda absolutely loved music to this day. His last television acting role was on Half & Half as a singer. The Jones Girls were an American R&B vocal trio of sisters from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Police are still investigating the incident, but her sister called Brendas death a heartbreaking loss. Other popular tracks include "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)" and "I'll Be Your Shelter." The Sylvers hits include:"Boogie Fever," and "Hot Line.". One day, she arrived on the "Judging Amy," set and said, "I don't want to do this anymore," despite making thousands per episode, she simply preferred hanging out on the corners with gang buddies. Facebook gives people the power to. Her film career began when Charlton Hestonpersonally selected her to co-star in his 1971 sci-fi vehicle"The Omega Man.". 'REAL LIFE DEATHS' OF 3 ACTORS WHO APPEARED IN THE FILM "A SOLDIER'S STORY". It was nearly two weeks before her body was discovered in her home. 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 have every single album, 45, cd made. Bentley was befriended by author and hotel magnate Christopher Spencer, who was his personal manager during his career on Moesha. I thought I read where it was cancer. Singer. During the 1980s, Berry battled drug addiction and alcoholism. 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). In 2007, Shirley Jones released an album Ladies Night Out together with Jean Carn and Cherrelle, on CD and DVD. 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. 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. (66 years old). November 29, 2021 Rollins died in 1996 after complications from AIDS-related lymphomaand was interred in the Woodlawn Cemetery in his native Baltimore. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. How "natural" is dying in ones 50's? _taboola.push({ Vance AFB. His brother was portrayed by Deon Richmond, who played Kenny on The Cosby Show. 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. Allen: Does Valorie have a son? iloveoldschoolmusic.com. Singer Brenda Jones of the R&B trio The Jones Girls has passed away; she was 62. Sadly, this week another sibling member of a well-known group has died. Almost forgotten, left their mark but deaths were not celebrated. 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. Their hits included,"You're Going To Make Me Love Somebody Else," and "Dance Turned Into Romance." In 1973, they were signed to the Curtom Records subsidiary imprint Gemigo. The trio were best known for their singles during the late1970s through the 1980s; most notably 1979's "You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else". You must On January 18, 2005, he was killed in a single-car accident in southern California's Ventura County. 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 . }); Copyright 2015 . "Coming Back" was the long-awaited sixth album of The Jones Girls, but despite that the trio never recaptured the success they once enjoyed. Anyone know? Police concluded it to be an apparent murder-suicide, but family members could not offer any reason or motive. 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. 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. Crocker was once linked to actressJayne Kennedy after she divorced first husband Leon Issac Kennedy. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Every woman in the place was trying to get at Lockhart. He also played Rudy's boyfriend Stanley on The Cosby Show. The 57-year-old spent his final days in . Thanks for your help! She was 56. He attended Acenscion Catholic School in New York. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Last weeks was really good. She is also survived by six step-sons; two grandkids; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, some great great nieces & nephews, cousins and many, many, friends. 16-Jul-1980. At an appearance, before her death, she recalled meeting with Wallace in 1996, when the former governor was in frail health. The announcement of his death was not released until a week later. Lead vocalist of the group Ronnie Radke, 36, shared a series of photos with his bandmate as he broke the news to fans. He later worked for WBLS-FM as program director, taking that station to the top of the ratings during the late 1970's. Pathologist Dr Kudair Hussein told the inquest: 'When blood alcohol levels go above 350mg per 100ml, it is not unknown that people can die suddenly. 9 Derek Jones is dead at the age of 35 Credit: Getty Images 9 He was often considered a mentor to young black broadcast journalists. In February 1979, a van struck Wilder's car, paralyzing him from the neck down and hospitalizing him for a year. [2] The song was also a Top 5 R&B hit. Cash died of cancer in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at the age of 56. Paul leaves behind a son, Paul Frederik, Jr. No cause of death has been made public. Valerie Jones died from alcohol poisoning while on . This is probably around the same time that he got a tattoo on his chest. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Fred "Rerun" Berrywas an actor best known for the role ofFred "Rerun" Stubbson the popular 1970s television showWhat's Happening!! Robinson never knew how he contracted the disease since he didnt engage in high-risk behavior. Derek Jones, the guitarist who co-founded the punk-pop band Falling in Reverse, has died. Ive wondered that myself---I just know it was at least a couple of years ago-funeral in Detroit I think. 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.". Ralph Middlebrooksdied in November 1997. Write your message of sympathy today. Did they ever find how and why valorie Jones 45 died in 2001? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In January, Lockhart made his last movie"Rain,"which was filmed in The Bahamas and not yet released. Harold Melvin (above, center) formed the group"Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes," with Teddy Pendergrasson lead vocals. He is survived by his mother,Minerva Cooper; his wife, Jennifer Miles-Lockhart; sons Michael Lockhart and Julien Lockhart Miles; brothers Carney, Eric and Phillip Cooper; sisters, Melba and Delores. RELATED: 8-year-old died from physical abuse and neglect, police say. Try again. His publicist, Deborah Robicheau,. GREAT NEWS! Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. She was an actress. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. I had the opportunity to meetKatherine Dunhamin the late 90's. !,but would only be on that show for 1 year. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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). She has been called the"Matriarch" and "Queen Mother of Black Dance,"and had one of the most successful dance careers in American and European theater of the 20th century. For years, Harper had fighting a highly. Stingley eventually regained limited movement in his right arm, but spent the rest of his life as a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair. They perform occasionally with Brenda's daughter singing Valerie's parts. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Cooper is considered one of the best falsetto vocalists of all-time, in the same league as Bobby DeBarge and Philip Bailey. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Clay first met Ali through his manager, Herbert Muhammad, back when the champ was still going by his birth name, Cassius Marcellus Clay. McCoy died of a massive heart attack in 1979. www.soulwalking.co.uk.jpg" height="198" width="283" />. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Our condolences go out to his family. Family and friends will gather Tuesday to say goodbye to Navin Jones. The song broke the Billboard Magazine Top 40 at number 38 in May 1979. May Brenda and Valorie Jones forever rest peacefully after a beautiful job done here on earth. When Riley wasn't working as an actor, he was a respected craftsman who built Hollywood sets. Ronald L. "Ron" Townson of the "Fifth Dimension," ( died 2 August 2001, of kidney failure, in Las Vegas, Nevada). In 1973, they were signed to the. At age three, her family moved to New York City. Brandon Douglas Bynes received 23 years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon. "I asked him why did he do it," she said. Lynn Collins(pictured above) who sung withJames Brownand recorded the smash hit"Think"in the early 70's died last year of cardiac arrhythmia. 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. Recently retired District Judge Valerie Adair, a Las Vegas native who spent nearly two decades on the bench, died Sunday, according to court officials. Valerie Saxion's passing at the age of 59 has been publicly announced by Whelchel Grace Funeral Home in Forsyth, MO. His career in show business began with a push from his mother, who recognized her son's talent and wanted to keep him off the tough streets of New York. One thing that set Cash apart from other African-American actresses was her refusal to play stereotypical roles. This is a carousel with slides. Add to your scrapbook. Terry Family Funeral Home 2337 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97227. He died from AIDS related lymphoma in Los Angeles, California at age 60. Her sisters Shirley and Brenda are living in Atlanta. Melvin died on March 24, 1997 at the age of fifty-seven. Add a Message Oops, we were unable to send the email. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Valerie in the. Damian would die on the same day (June 27th) two years later of colon cancer. She was 50. A cause of death is not yet known. "We're Going Out Tonight," and "Shake Your Pants.". Username: He played Romeo Santana on The Steve Harvey Show for the WB. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. From what I've heard she was suffering from depression for quite a while before her death. 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. Sorry! But the couple divorced by January 1966 amid conflict over Ali's increasing devotion to the Nation of Islam. 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