6A RECORDS/A DVICE TEXARKANA GAZETTE ✯ MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021

5-DAY LOCAL WEATHER FORECAST DEATHS Man depends on former TODAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY EUGENE CROCKETT JR. Eugene “Ollie” Crockett Jr., 69, of Ogden, AR, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in wife for everyday needs Ogden, AR. High-Upper 80s High-Upper 80s Mr. Dear Abby: I have been with my boy- but not yet. Low-Near 70 Low-Lower 70s Crockett was friend, “John,” for a year and a half. He had When people see me do things that are born May been divorced for two years after a 20-year considered hard work, they presume I need 19, 1952, in marriage when we got together. He told help. For instance, today I bought 30 cement THURSDAY FRIDAY Dierks, AR. He was a Car me he and his ex, “Jessica,” blocks to start building a wall. Several men Detailer. He Dear Abby were still good friends. I asked if I needed help. I refused politely as was preced- thought it was OK since I always do, saying they were thoughtful to Jeanne Phillips High-Upper 80s ed in death they were co-parenting offer but I didn’t need help. They replied, by his par- Low-Lower 70s High-Lower 90s High-Lower 90s their kid. I have children of “No problem.” Low-Lower 70s Low-Mid-70s ents, Bernice my own, and I understand. A short time later it started raining. A and Eugene Crockett Sr.; one I gave up everything and woman walked by carrying an umbrella sister, Bertha Lee Crockett; moved two hours away to and offered to help, and I responded just thunderstorms. The high and one brother, Gus Collins. move in with John. Then I as politely. She put her umbrella down and Sunrise today 6:22 a.m. should be about 88 with a Survivors include his wife, realized he was constantly started lifting the blocks into my car any- Sunset today 8:22 p.m. low around 71. Gwendolyn Crockett of Ogden, talking and texting with her. way! I said, “No need. You were sweet to AR; one son, Eric Shepard of TEXARKANA: Thursday’s outlook calls Then I noticed all the food offer, but I’m getting my morning workout.” ■ Today will Texarkana, TX; two daugh- be mostly cloudy with a for mostly sunny skies with ters, Kimberly Crockett of containers in the fridge were She took offense and snapped, “Sorry to 70% chance of showers and a 30% chance of showers ‘impose.’ I was trying to help,” and stalked Texarkana, TX, and Ashley from her. It made me realize thunderstorms. The high and thunderstorms. The Crockett of Texarkana, AR; how much he depends on off! This happens often. will be 87 with a low of 71. high should be about 91 one granddaughter, Jamecia Jessica. John told me they I feel bad after these encounters. It seems with a low around 72. Tuesday should be partly Crockett of Little Rock, AR; one divorced because they grew apart. I am perceived as ungrateful, but if I need sunny with a 30% chance Friday is expected to be grandson, Mackenzie Collins When we discussed it further, John admit- help, I will ask for it. How can I convey this of showers and thunder- mostly sunny with a 30% of Texarkana, AR; two niec- ted he still depends on Jessica for everything more effectively, or must I just accept the storms. The high should be chance of showers and es, Jessica Collins of Ogden, from dinners to paying his bills and daily help? — Tryoing Hard in Ohio about 88 with a low near 70. thunderstorms. The high AR, and Denese Jones of conversations. They are both in relation- Dear Trying Hard: If multiple peo- Wednesday’s forecast should be about 92 with a Woodbridge, VA; one broth- ships and continue to act like this. Their ple are offended when you refuse their is for sunny skies with a low around 74. er, Edward Crockett of Ogden, AR; one aunt, Ethel Burns of “kid” is now 18 and has graduated from high offers of help, there may be something 30% chance of showers and —FROM STAFF REPORTS school. Am I wrong for not wanting to move wrong with the way you’re delivering Texarkana, AR; and a host of forward in this relationship? John doesn’t your message. Sometimes it isn’t what other relatives and friends. seem to want or need me. — Confused in we say but the words we choose or their Forecast for Monday, July 19, 2021 Visitation is Monday, July Montana tone that can be off-putting. My advice Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. 19, 2021, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Jones Stuart Mortuary. Dear Confused: To say that John is is to talk this over with some of your Graveside services are overly dependent on Jessica would be friends and see how they react. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 11:00 an understatement, and Jessica seems AM at Armstrong Cemetery, to like it that way. You’re not wrong for Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, Ogden, AR, with Pastor preferring not to move forward in this also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was found- L Reginald Reid, Eulogist, under relationship; you are intelligent. For you ed by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact H direction of Jones Stuart to move forward, Jessica would have to Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Mortuary. step aside — and it appears that neither Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Mask and social distancing she nor John is open to doing that. required. To receive a collection of Abby’s most mem- L Dear Abby: I am a petite, 53-year-old orable — and most frequently requested — GARY HOWARD woman who works out four to five times poems and essays, send your name and mail- Gary Clark Howard, age 71, a week, so I’m in very good shape. I often ing address, plus check or money order for $8 of Texarkana, Texas, went to perform manual labor jobs instead of hir- (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby — Keepers Booklet, be with Jesus on Sunday, July ing someone or using equipment. I regard P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. 18, 2021, after a brief battle Fronts with cancer. it as an opportunity for an extra workout. Gary was Andrews McMeel Syndication Cold Warm Stationary Someday I may have to take the easier path, Pressure born to Ruby H L and Sam High Low Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice Howard in Texarkana, Sound Off about parking <-10-0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110+ Texas on July NATIONAL SUMMARY: Today’s Sound Off is in most states before it’s water and an enzyme Monsoonal moisture will make its way northward 6, 1950. Gary about people using hand- mailed off. Some states detergent. Launder as across the West today and lead to flash flooding in the Southwest and dry graduated lightning in the Northwest. Spotty afternoon thunderstorms will rumble in icapped parking: have very strict guidelines usual after all traces of the from Texas the central and southern Plains, while a few showers are expected in the High School Dear Heloise: I am and stiff fines for those stain is removed. Since Northeast. Drenching storms will impact the Southeast. appalled by who ignore this import- your sweater is cotton, and attended Texarkana College, University of Texas, Heloise the number ant step. If you see people you might want to consid- ©2021 AccuWeather, Inc. of people illegally parked in a hand- er washing it by hand and and North Texas University. Advice who park icapped-accessible zone, lay it flat to dry. He was a member of Heritage in handi- you can do the following: So many garments are Church, Texarkana, Texas. capped-ac- Write down the license ruined by stains, but one Gary is survived by his moth- FUNERALS er, Ruby Howard Old and cessible number and make of the safe way to ensure that brothers, Steve Howard and parking car. Notify the police or you need not throw away FOURNIER, Linda. Rhine, Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Georgia. Died Wednesday. MANLEY, Gerald. Atlanta, John Old, along with many when they find a security guard. You a clothing article you love nieces and nephews. He was are not sup- also can complain online wearing is to follow my Services 11 a. . Southerland Texas. Died Tuesday. Funeral Home. Burial in Graveside services 10 a.m. preceded in death by his posed to. at HandicappedFraud.org handy “Stain Guide for father, Sam Howard in 1961, I work in (www.myparkingsign. Clothing.” It explains how Hopewell Baptist Church Bethlehem Cemetery, Cemetery. Douglassville, Texas. and his Papa Theron Old, retail, and com/handicapped-fraud) to remove stains (includ- HACKER, Justine. WALKER, Claud. whom Ruby married in 1966. the other Texarkana, Texarkana, or inform the Department ing candle wax) from a Texas. Died Tuesday. Texas. Died Wednesday. Gary knew how to live day a World of Motor Vehicles. — number of different fab- Memorial services 1 p.m. Services 2 p.m. Chapelwood life! He loved his chows, his War II vet Heloise rics. To get a copy, just go Cornerstone Methodist Funeral Home. Burial in Squirrel and Fish Camp buds, who needed a cane to walk to www.Heloise.com, or Retirement Community Chapelwood Memorial and all the many friends and was denied handicapped Fast Facts send a stamped, self-ad- Chapel. Gardens Cemetery. their kids whom he claimed parking because two other Going to the hospital dressed, long envelope HAND, Carolyn. Texarkana, WILLIAMS, Ann. Atlanta, Texas. as his own. Thanks to Florida, people took the designated for a few days? Be sure along with $5 to Heloise/ Texas. Died July 11. Graveside Died Wednesday. Services 2 New Braunfels, Denton, Austin, and Wichita Falls for hosting parking spaces. They were to include these items in Stains, P.O. Box 795001, services 10 a.m. Chapelwood p.m. Hanner Funeral Service. clearly not handicapped and your overnight bag: San Antonio, TX 78279- Gary as he lived, loved, and were about 40 years younger ■ Toothbrush and tooth- 5001. You’ll be glad you worked his way through his than this man. —Michael R., paste have this simple guide to 71 years. He will be missed Leesburg, Fla. ■ Biz Markie, hip-hop’s immensely ~ there will never Hand cream and face help you remove stains at be anyone like him. Michael, not all peo- moisturizer home. — Heloise A memorial service will be ple who need handi- ■ A pair of slippers or clown prince, dies at 57 held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July capped-accessible parking thick socks Towel and Jeans 20, 2021, at Texarkana Funeral have visible health prob- ■ Bathrobe Dear Readers: Do you By Joe Coscarelli Brown sample on his first Home, Texas. The family will lems. Some have COPD, ■ Something to read have a son or daughter New York Times News Service hip-hop hit, the biographi- receive friends during visita- heart-related problems going off to college this Biz Markie, the innova- cal “Vapors”; Snoop Doggy tion at noon until the service or a number of other ail- Nasty Stain year? Most college stu- tive yet proudly goofy rap- Dogg later adapted the song begins. Matt Graves will offi- ments that make walking Dear Heloise: My neph- dents don’t take the time per, DJ and producer whose for his own 1997 version. ciate the service. Memorials difficult. However, the one ew is 6 months old, and after to separate the dark and self-deprecating lyrics and “When I was a teenager, I may be made to Heritage thing anyone who parks I fed him and started to burp light items when doing off-key wail on songs like wanted to be down/With a Church or the charity of your choice. in these designated spaces him he vomited all down the laundry, so try this: Buy “Just a Friend” earned him lot of MC-DJ-ing crews in needs is an official stick- back of my handmade cotton towels that are close in the nickname Clown Prince town,” Biz Markie rapped. er or plastic card on their sweater. How do I clean the color to their jeans — of Hip-Hop, died Friday. He “So in school on Noble windshield or hanging Elise Winter, sweater now? — Tracy H., some good navy blue tow- was 57. Street, I say, ‘Can I be down, from their mirror to show Elizabeth, N.J. els — so they can wash His death was confirmed champ’/They said no, and that they are authorized Tracy, first make sure their jeans and towels by his manager, Jenni Izumi, treated me like a wet food ex-Mississippi to use the spaces. You can you remove any solid together. — Heloise did not specify the cause or stamp.” apply online, but a doctor residue from the fabric. say where he died. But Biz Markie soon out- must sign the application Soak the sweater in warm King Features Syndicate first lady, dies He had been diagnosed paced his peers commercial- with Type 2 diabetes in his ly, becoming a pop sensation By Emily Wagster Pettus TODAY IN HISTORY late 40s and said that he lost with the unlikely 1989 smash The Associated Press Today is Monday, July 19, the of hydraulic systems, crashed but we have to go all the way.” 140 pounds in the years that “Just a Friend,” from “The JACKSON, Miss. — Elise 200th day of 2021. There are while making an emergency One year ago: U.S. House followed. “I wanted to live,” Biz Never Sleeps,” which Winter, the wife of former 165 days left in the year. landing at Sioux City, Iowa; 185 leaders said they were he told ABC News in 2014. was released by Cold Chillin’ Mississippi Gov. William Today’s Highlight in History: other people survived. “alarmed” by the tactics used A native New Yorker and Warner Bros. Over a Winter, was surrounded by On July 19, 1969, Apollo ■ In 1990, baseball’s all- by federal agents against pro- and an early collaborator plunked piano beat, bor- loved ones when she died 11 and its astronauts, Neil time hits leader, Pete Rose, testers in Portland, Oregon with hip-hop trailblazers rowing its melody from the Saturday at her home in Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” was sentenced in Cincinnati to and other cities; the mayor like Marley Marl, Roxanne 1968 song “(You) Got What Jackson, said Dick Molpus, a Aldrin and Michael Collins, five months in prison for tax of Portland said the presence Shanté and Big Daddy Kane, I Need,” recorded by Freddie longtime family friend who went into orbit around the evasion. of the agents was worsening Biz Markie began as a teen- Scott and written by Kenny served on Winter’s guberna- moon. ■ In 2006, prosecutors tensions in the city, which age beatboxer and freestyle Gamble and Leon Huff, Biz torial staff. She was 95. On this date: reported that Chicago police had seen nearly two months rapper. He eventually made Markie raps an extended tale The family did not release a ■ In 1848, a pioneering wom- beat, kicked, shocked or other- of nightly protests since the a name for himself as the about being unlucky in love. cause of death. en’s rights convention con- wise tortured scores of Black death of George Floyd. resident court jester of the But it was his pained, Born Elise Varner, she grew vened in Seneca Falls, New suspects from the 1970s to the Today’s Birthdays: Actor Queensbridge-based collec- rough-edged singing on the up in the Mississippi town of York. early 1990s to try to extract Helen Gallagher is 95. Country tive the Juice Crew and its song’s chorus, along with the Senatobia, sometimes work- ■ In 1961, TWA became the confessions from them. singer Sue Thompson is 95. Cold Chillin’ label, under the “yo’ mama” jokes and the ing in her father’s pharmacy. first airline to begin showing ■ In 2007, “Mad Men,” a Singer Vikki Carr is 81. Blues tutelage of influential radio Mozart costume he wore in She started dating William regularly scheduled in-flight cable TV series about a New singer-musician Little Freddie DJ Mr. Magic. the music video, that made Winter while they were stu- movies as it presented “By York advertising agency, pre- King is 81. Country singer-mu- On “Goin’ Off” (1988), his the song indelible: “Oh, dents at the University of Love Possessed” to first-class miered on AMC. sician Commander Cody is 77. debut album, Biz Markie baaaaby, you / You got what Mississippi in the late 1940s. passengers on a flight from Ten years ago: Summoned Actor George Dzundza is 76. introduced himself as a bum- I neeeeeed / But you say he’s They married in 1950. New York to Los Angeles. Rock singer-musician Alan by British lawmakers to bling upstart with a juvenile just a friend / But you say William Winter was 97 ■ In 1975, the Apollo and answer for a phone hacking Gorrie (Average White Band) sense of humor, the opening he’s just a friend.” when he died Dec. 19. Soyuz space capsules that and bribery scandal at one is 75. International Tennis Hall “Just a Friend” would go William Winter, a Democrat, were linked in orbit for two of his tabloids, media mogul of Famer Ilie Nastase is 75. track, “Pickin’ Boogers,” was days separated. Rupert Murdoch told a par- Movie director Abel Ferrara is about exactly that, but his platinum, reaching No. 9 on served as governor from 1980 ■ In 1980, the Moscow liamentary committee hearing 70. Actor Peter Barton is 65. charm and his skills were the all-genre Hot 100. He said to 1984. He was known for Summer Olympics began, he was humbled and ashamed, Movie director Atom Egoyan undeniable, making him he realized how big it had pushing Mississippi lawmak- minus dozens of nations that but accepted no responsibility is 61. Percusssionist Evelyn a plausible sell to a rap- gotten “when Howard Stern ers to enact the Education were boycotting the games for wrongdoing. Glennie is 56. Classical sing- curious crossover audience. and Frankie Crocker and all Reform Act of 1982, which set because of the Soviet military Five years ago: Republicans er Urs Buhler (Il Divo) is 50. With direct, often mundane the white stations around the rules for compulsory school intervention in Afghanistan. meeting in Cleveland nomi- TV chef Marcela Valladolid lyrics written in part by his country started playing it.” attendance, established free ■ In 1989, 111 people were nated Donald Trump as their is 43. Actor Trai Byers is 38. childhood friend Big Daddy Marcel Theo Hall was born public kindergartens and set killed when United Air Lines presidential standard-bearer; Actor/comedian Dustin Ybarra Kane, Biz Markie was a hip- April 8, 1964, in Harlem. He quality standards for schools Flight 232, a DC-10 which sus- in brief videotaped remarks, is 35. Actor Steven Anthony hop everyman whose chief was raised on Long Island, and teachers in a state that tained the uncontained failure Trump thanked the delegates, Lawrence is 31. love was music, a journey where he was known around had struggled with poor of its tail engine and the loss saying: “This is a movement, — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS he broke down over a James the neighborhood as Markie. academic performance.