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Tuesday, October 20, 2015
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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 16 years. We have three boys, ages 12, 6 and 2. My 6-year-old doesn’t sleep in his bed. He sleeps on the couch. My wife sleeps in a recliner in the den. The 2-yearold usually sleeps with her. Sometimes he sleeps in a crib in our room. I sleep by myself in a king-size bed. There is no possibility for romance. The only time there can be is when my wife comes to bed. If this happens, I know something is going to take place, but I have no chance to initiate. Our sex life is totally up to her. Once a month or so is fine with her, but not for me. I have told her how I feel about our “sleeping arrangements,” but nothing has changed. I know I snore, but she has not complained about it keeping her awake or used it as an excuse. Our 6-year-old will not sleep in his bed as long as his mother sleeps in the recliner. The longer this goes on, the
Obituaries Mrs. Sara Tom Spear Carroll Pitts 1932-2015 Mrs. Sara Tom Spear Carroll Pitts, 83, a longtime resident of Dadeville, AL, died October 16, 2015 at her home after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was affectionately known to all as Mama Sara. Sara was born February 19, 1932 in Tallapoosa County to Percie and Sadie Bell Spear. She worked as Pitts Business Manager at the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library for 28 years and J.B. Pitts Construction for 15 years. She loved to travel, gospel singings, flowers, gardening, cooking, canning, Auburn Football and any kind of sweet dessert. (served with a side of salty ham of course). She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Peckerwood, Ladies of the Elks, American Legion Auxiliary and an Executive Board Member of East Alabama Mental Health. Sara is survived by her sons: Steve Carroll (Sherry); George “Bobo” Carroll (Chuck); Tony Pitts (Cathy); and Scott Pitts (Rose); daughters: Jennifer Gerlits (Mike) and Cindy McMichael
not forthcoming, marriage counseling may be necessary to improve your level of communication.
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harder it will be to get him in his bed. Do you have any advice on what I should do or say about this situation? -- SLEEPING SOLO IN THE SOUTH DEAR SLEEPING SOLO: Obviously this arrangement isn’t working for you. Unless you want to live the rest of your life this way, you are complaining to the wrong woman. Your wife is doing the children no favors by allowing these unorthodox sleeping arrangements. It’s time to lay your cards on the table with her. Tell her you need some straight answers about why she’s unwilling to share your bed. But if her answers are (David); grandchildren and great grandchildren: Eric Carroll (Tara) and their children, Tucker and Abby; Heather Busby (Craig) and their son, Wyatt; Justin Pitts; Jason McMichael (Ashley) and their children, Audrey, Maddie and Bryce; Jared Pitts; Jonathan Bell (Heather) and their children, Sadie and Aden; Chris Gerlits and his children, Sullivan, Kameron, Christian, and Christopher); Kelly Cooney (Troy) and their children, Noah and Emma; Kenzi Gerlits (Gable); and Katalina Pitts; and much loved nieces, nephews and beloved friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Percie and Sadie Bell Spear; husbands, George Thomas Carroll and James B. (Jimmy) Pitts, Jr.; sisters, Helen Hood and Lurline Aaron; and brother, Leonard Spear. The family would like to especially thank the staff of East Alabama Medical Center and Lake Martin Community Hospital for their attentive treatment; and Lake Martin Hospice for their kind hearted care and love. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Langley Funeral Home, 21837 Highway 280, Camp Hill, AL from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Funeral service celebrat-
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DEAR ABBY: I recently saw a link on Facebook to a fundraising site for the son of a childhood friend. (He is under 18.) When I clicked on it, I discovered he is in rehab at a private-care facility that requires he stay for months. It is very expensive. I contributed as generously as I could, considering my limited finances, and received a thank-you for my support. I was happy to help. Now, less than three weeks later, I’m seeing pictures of my friend on vacation. I don’t plan to say anything to this person, but I have learned a valuable lesson. From now on, I will donate my hard-earned money only to organizations I believe in and have researched. Is this a new trend, people asking others to fund their ing her life will be held at Langley Funeral Home, Monday, October 19, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with burial at the Tallapoosa Memory Gardens. Bro. Terry Price, Bro. David McMichael and Bro. Miles Crouch will officiate. The family will receive flowers or memorial gifts may be made to the: Sara Carroll Pitts Retirement Home, 126 Mariarden Road,
Mrs. Nell Fuller “Nellie” Greene 1941-2015 Funeral service for Mrs. Nell Fuller “Nellie” Greene, 74, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Caleb Doster will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. Mrs. Greene passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Brown Nursing Home. She was born on July 31, 1941 in New Site, Alabama to Jessie James Fuller and Nancy Elizabeth Abrams Fuller. She was a member of Sunny Level Baptist Church. Ms. Nellie loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. In her early years the family had a cabin on Lake Martin and enjoyed many summers there. Ms. Nellie loved to listen to gospel music, enjoyed cooking and made
Mrs. Betty McGee Milam Funeral Service for Mrs. Betty McGee Milam, will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Bass Funeral Home Chapel. . Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Rev. Harold Cummings and Rev. Cooper Freeman will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Bass Funeral Home. Mrs. Milam died Monday, October 19, 2015 at Bethany House in Auburn. She was born December 26, 1946 in Charlotte, NC to James and Lois Malcom McGee . Mrs. Milam loved Auburn football, Conway Twitty, cooking, spending time with family, hummingbirds and flowers. She was a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by husband of 52 years, Chan
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Mr. Lorenzo Maxwell Funeral service for Mr. Lorenzo Maxwell of Kellyton, Alabama will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at New Elam Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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