Man Depends on Former Wife for Everyday Needs
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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.