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(Tiff Amnatou St.nr Saturday. April 27. 2002 Page 5A Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes of Grammy-winning band TLC dies in car eck By Freddy Cuevas Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras 1-isa "Left Lye" Lopes, of "the; Grammv-w in ered a message of female empowerment, with sassy, sexy lyrics. But they also addressed more serious topics, such as tlie dangers of AIDS in" "Waterfalls" and unrealistic heautv expectations in "Unpretty." The group made its debut in 1992 with the disc "(XxkxkIi On the TLC Tip!" Their unique sound, which paired Watkins and Thomas' vocals with Philadelphia-born Lopes" last-paced, squeaky-voiced rhymes, along with their baggy ardiobe ith condoms attached, made them an immediate sensation. Lopes' nickname came from her habit of replacing one lens of her glasses ith a condom during (vi lor-mances.

In 1994, the band relumed with was hospitalized several limes, suffering from sickle cell anemia. In 1994, Lopes pleaded guilty to arson in a fire that destroyed the million-dollar mansion of her boyfriend, former Atlanta Falcons receiver Andre Rison. Rison did not immediately release a statement, but his attorney.1 Max Richardson, said: "They were very close They had talked about getting things back together again. I don't know whether anything formal had been set. hut they cared for each other greatly.

It's just a sad day." Lopes' manager Hew to Honduras to bring her rxxiy home, her record lak l. Arista Records, said. She is siir- ied by her mother, and her younger brother and sister. turned 3 1 next month; was killed as she was driving on a Honduran road, said her publicist Jay Marose. Seven other people, including Lojvs' brother and sister, were in (he Mitsubishi Montero sports utility vehicle when the crash happened near Jutiapa.

150 miles north of Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital. "The car rolled for reasons that we still don't know, and that are being investigated." police spokesman Luis Aguilar said. Lovs was killed instantly; her body is being flown back to her home-town in Atlanta. Several other people in the car were taken to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. TLC members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Roonda "Chilli" "CrajSexvCool" Lopes was dubbed the "crazy" member of the group.

Thomas the "sexy" one and Watkins the "cixl" one. The quadruple platinum album saw the women abandon their sometimes gimmicks image to evolve into a critically acclaimed group. The disc won them the first two of their four Gramni) Awards, among the many trophies they would collect over the course of their careers. Lopes also helped start the group Blaque. an trio who had the hit "Bring It Home To Me." But ith success came enough turmoil to fill a VHI Behind the Muii special.

The trio declared bankruptcy a few years ago. citing pwrly structured record ina contracts. Watkins Thomas, said they were devastated by the death. The group had recently been working on the follow-up. to their Grammy-winning, triple-platinum disc "Fanmail," released in 1999.

"We are sisters, we had been together for more than 10 years." Watkins said Friday in a tearful phone interview with MTV's Total Request Live. The Atlanta-based group is the best-selling female group in history in terms of album sales, having sold 21 million. The Supremes are the top all-female group in terms of No. 1 hits, garnering 12 compared with TLC's four. TLC's hits included the No.

I smashes "Waterfalls," "No Scrubs" and "Creep." Their songs often deliv ning trio TLC. hail spent the past ni i Honduras working on a multitude of projects -a clothing line, a new solo project and a book about he colorful, sometimes troubled life. Lopes Hut she died before she was able to write the final chapter. The singer, who would have I -Obituaries Home in charge. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 p.m.

at the funeral home. Mr. Whorton died Thursday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law. Rhonda Shell and Rohyn Whorton, both of Piedmont and Mary Linda and Brian Quails of Whorton; three sisters, Lillian Cirissuni and Ella Mae McFry, both of Piedmont and Glenda Rhinehart of Rome, two brothers.

Hoy I Whorton of Jacksonville and Jack Whorton of Piedmont; two grandchildren. Heather Shell and Brandon Shell: and a ureat-grandehild, Hannah Steed. Pallbearers will be Randall Kerr. Randall Whorton, Dallas Whorton. Bobby Whorton, Johnny Barnwell and Reginald Buttram.

Mr. Whorton' was a native and lifelong resident of the Piedmont area. Prior to his retirement at SCT Yarn alter more than 30 years of service, he was employed by the Lear Siegler Company at Anniston Army Depot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Whorton, and a brother. Burr Whorton.

For the record Jenkins In the obituary for Willie J. Jenkins published in Friday's Anniston Star, his mother's named was misspelled. She is Bunnie McCullare. Also, the residence of one of his sons as incorrect. Willie Lee Jenkins lives in Visalia, Calif.

Mr. Jenkins also is survived by 12 grandchildren and seven Hay nes officiating. Burial will be in (inatville Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 tonight at the funeral home. Mrs.

Sharpton died Thursday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband. Henry B. Sharpton of Piedmont; three Vicky Breed of Piedmont, Pam Campbell of Gadsden and Kim Davis of Huntsville; two -sons. Timothy Sharpton of Sy lacauga and Kenny Sharpton of Virginia; a sister.

Joan Littlejohn of Gadsden; two brothers, Bruce Cobb of Jacksonville and Douglas Cobb of Oklahoma; and five grandchildren. Amber Breed, Trevor Breed, Madison Campbell, Mallory Campbell and Kendall Sharpton. Pallbearers will be Neil Littlejohn, Vernon Cobb, Tommy Campbell. Gary Cobb, Randy Cobb. Grandville Reid.

Henry Reynolds. Charles W. Smith Jr. and Russell Dav is. Honorary pallbearers ill be Drs.

George Miller and Alp Umar and their staffs. Mrs. Sharpton was a native and lifelong resident of the Gnatville community. She was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death, by her parents, Rexie and Rose Cobb; and several brothers and sisters.

VVhorton PIEDMONT Graveside services for Herman Whorton, 64, of" Piedmont will be Monday at II a.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery ith Revs. William Cain and J.D. Whorton officiating and Thompson Funeral Richardson CEDAR BLl'FF Services for Frances Watson Richardson. 71.

of Cedar Bluff will be today at 4 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home in Centre with Rev. George Moses officiating. Burial ill be in Hebron Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Richardson died Friday at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Survivors include a son and his wife, Larry and Wanda Richardson of Cedar Bluff; a daughter and her husband, Judy and Tony Fletcher of Cedar Bluff: a brother and his wife. Hugh K. and Carol Watson of Smyrna, a sister and her husband, Vivian and Louie Edwards of Centre; five grandchildren and their spouses, Stacey and Chris Kiser.

Stephanie Self. Beth Bishop and Pete Bedwell. Keith and Marty Richardson and Rodney Alexander; four great-grandchildren, Jessica Bishop, Lance Estes. Blake Kiser and Brian Kiser; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Terry Richardson, Bradley Richardson, Pete Bedwell, Chris Kiser, Michael Dodd and Robert Dodd.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Snead and Earl Hicks. Mrs. Richardson was a native of Florida and as the daughter of Vinson and Mildred Cochran Watson. She was a member of Enon Grove Baptist Church. Sharpton PIEDMONT Services for Dorothy J.

Cobb Sharpton, 62, of Piedmont will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Allergies? Call (256)237-9251 Mrs. Harmon was a lifelong resident of Talladega County. She as a member of" West Side Baptist Church and was employed by Allen Oil Company.

She was preceded in death by a daughter. Amanda Lynn Harmon; and her parents, Fred and Minnie Jobson. Owen GADSDEN Services for Melda Monteen Owen, 80, of Gadsden will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home in Heflin with Rev. Terry Stamps officiating.

Burial will be in Edwardsville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service time Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Owen died Friday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Survivors include three nephews, Don Rakestraw, Doug Rakestraw and Jerry Weathington; and five nieces, Mary Camp, Sarah Rakestraw, Jane Hayes, Doris Nelson and Susan Church.

Pallbearers will be nephews. Mrs. Owen was a native of Cleburne County and had lived in Gadsden since 1979. She was a bookkeeper and a member of the Tabernacle Church. Randall MARIETTA.

Ga. Graveside services for Robert Edward Randall. 90, of Marietta will be today at 1 1 a.m. at Oxford Memorial Gardens with Jim Harrington and Randall Quarles officiating and Brown and Kughn Memory Chapel in charge. Mr.

Randall died Thursday in Marietta. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Randall Quarles of Marietta; two grandchildren, Michael Randall Quarles and Mary Audrey Forte; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Randall was a native of Birmingham, where he lived most of his life. He was the owner and operator of Randall Upholstery and was a Baptist.

He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge in Bluff Park and was the first Eagle Scout in Clay County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Blondelle Randall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge of Bluff Park 856. P.O. Box 2635.7, Hoover, AL 35260.

sisters and two brothers-in-law, Fannie Lou and Charlie Goodwin of Dayton, Ohio. Louise and Curtis Dunson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Irene McPherson of Atlanta; two sisters-in-law and their husbands. Ruby and Garfield Brown of Decatur, and Janice and Kirk Kirby of College Park, and five grandchildren. Ms. Clark was born in Franklin.

and was the daughter of the late Rev. Andy and Minnie Lee Douglas McPherson. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and later joined Deliverance Temple Church of the Living God. She had been a Sunday Schixl teacher and was educated at Randolph County Training School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lewis Clark, and six siblings.

Elear Reid, Robert McPherson, Andrew McPherson. Early McPherson, Mary Nell Bradlleld and Willie Frances Burden. Farmer Memorial graveside services for Robert Austin Farmer, 66, of Anniston, formerly of Hueytown, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens in Bessemer with Brown and Kughn Memory Chapel in charge. The family will receive friends at the home of his son, Timothy Scott Farmer.

Mr. Farmer died Thursday in Anniston. Survivors include a son and his wife. Timothy Scott and Kristy Farmer of" Anniston; a sister, Flornal Dennis of Bessemer; a brother. Bernard Farmer of Tarrant; two grandchildren, Andrea Howard and Jeremiah Farmer; a niece and four nephews.

Mr. Farmer was a native of Elmore County and had lived in Anniston a short time. He was retired from construction and as a former employee of Spears Construction. He was a member of the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.H.

Farmer and Alice Wilson Farmer, and a brother. Rudolph Farmer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of East Alabama, P.O. Box 2581, Anniston, AL 36202. Gay HEFLIN Services foe Earl Franklin Gay, 80.

of Heflin will be today at 2 p.m. at Dryden Funeral Home with Revs. G.K. Abner. Jack Williams and Eugene McElroy officiating.

Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Gay died Thursday at Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Lois Gay of Heflin; five sons, Eric Gay and Phillip Gay, both of Heflin, Freddie Gay of Bowdon, Jack Gay of Tallapoosa, and Earl F. Gay Jr.

of Centre; six sisters, Bessie Barns. Katy Crosson, Jean Jordan, Shirley Noles and Wavelyn Vinson, all of Ranburne and. Blanche Morgan of Woodland; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Mr.

Gay was a native and lifelong resident of Cleburne County, He was retired from Colyer-Lloyd Construction Company and was a Baptist. Harmon MUNFORD Services for Cathy Dell Harmon, 46, of Munford will be Sunday at 1 1 a.m. at Talladega Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Atkisson officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Munford.

The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. Harmon died Thursday at her home.

Survivors include' her companion, Gary Keahey of Munford; two sisters, Shirley Whittington of Talladega and Edna Brown of Oxford; and three brothers, Randall Jobson of Talladega, James Jobson of Harlington, Texas, and Larry Jobson of Las Vegas, Nev. Pallbearers will be Jeff Hall, Blake Jobson, Kenny Duncan, Dewey Jobson, Steve Parker and Tony Lewalleh. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. David Zinn, Fred Ballard and Ken Allen Sr. Alldredge LINCOLN Services for Lena M.

Alldredge. 62, of Lincoln will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Revs. Norris Wade, Clyde Pettus and O.B. Works officiating.

Burial will be in Green Cehietery with Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory in charge. The family ill receive friends after 6 tonight at 3216 Mudd Lincoln. Mrs. Alldredge died Friday at her home. Survivors include her husband, James R.

Alldredge of Lincoln; six daughters. Amy Rosson of Anniston. Peggy Branyon of Birmingham, Dean Bell of Lincoln, Sarah Turner of Eastaboga and Shirlene Gee and Sandra Thomas, both of Talladega; three sons. Tommy Abemathy of Anniston, Frankie Abernathy of Oxford and David Alldredge of Talladega: a brother. Bill Dunaway of Pell City: five Bean of Lincoln, Daisy Loudermilk of Fort Payne, Liz Mason of Crestview, Fla.

and Ann Griffin and Parlee Popham, both of Talladega; 26 grandchildren. 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Stephen Rosson, Jonathan Abernathy, Tyler Abemathy, Kyle Abernathy. Stephen Shane Bell. Timothy L.

Bell and Seth Gee. Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Thomas Rosson and Justin Cody Abemathy. Mrs. Alldredge was a native of Calhoun County and a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Beckwith ASHLAND Services for V.L.

"Beck" Beckwith. 91. of Ashland will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland ith Revs. Bryan Camp and Roger Griffith officiating.

Burial will be in Clay County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 6-8 tonight and until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Beckwith died Thursday at Clay County Nursing Home in Ashland. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Larry B.

and Carolyn Beckwith of Chelsea and Gerald T. and Janet Beckwith of Montgomery; two sisters. Rose Moore of Albany. and Marceline Russell of Palm City, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Fred Williams, Howard Williams, Greg Morrison, Tommy Hicks, Robert Giddens and John Strength; Mr.

Beckwith was a native of Amerieus, a former resident of Talladega, and had lived in Clay County since 1955. He had operated barber shops in Ashland and Lineville since 1955 and had worked in his profession for mor6 than 70 years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Powers Beckwith; a sister, June Hash; and three brothers, Vincent Beckwith, Ralph Beckwith and Art Beckwith. Clark ROANOKE Services for Annie Pearl Clark, 67, of Roanoke will be Monday at 2:30 p.m.

at Deliverance Temple Church of the Living God in Roanoke with C.L. Wilkes and Mark Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Roanoke with Clark Memorial Funeral Service in charge. The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Ms. Clark died Wednesday at DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Burden of Welch; three daughters and a son-in-law, Wanda Willis of Jonesboro, Rene and Mitchell Gholston of Conyers, and Sherry Clark of Decatur, three brothers and their wives, John T. and Ann McPherson of McDonough, Bobby and Shirley McPherson of Decatur, and Edward and Reelma McPherson of Atlanta; three 2 FREE INFORMATION WORKSHOPS "New IRA Rules Allow You to Keep More" "How to Avoid Nursing Home Spend-Down" "Protect Your Estate and Lower Your Taxes" 'Secrets Nursing Home Ins. Co.

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