OBITUARIES

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NELL MARGARET "MEG" SANDLIN

Nell Margaret "Meg" Sandlin, 91, passed away November 2, 2003, in Colorado Springs. She was born September 23, 1912 in Wichita, KS, the fourth child of Perry Green and Grace (Peace) Gardiner.

She was married to AA "Mose" Sandlin, December 18, 1935, and they raised two children together in Wichita. After her husband's death, she lived with her sister Liz, first in California where she was a medical assistant, and for the last ten years in Colorado Springs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mose; a daughter, Loy Kay Oglesbay; and sisters, Sydnie Lovelady, Ruth Gardiner and Gratia Klein.

She is survived by sisters Liz L'Ecuyer of Colorado Springs, and Shirley Andreetta of Arizona; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Lois Gardiner of New Mexico; son and daughter-in-law Perry T. and Carol Sandlin of Wichita; grandsons Mike Oglesbay and Kenton Oglesbay, and granddaughters Erin Ellis, Ashley Sandlin and Hilary Sandlin; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Key of Colorado Springs, 2250 Bott Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

LOIS BARBOUR RAMSEY

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Lois Barbour Ramsey passed away at the age of 92 on November 1, 2003, under the loving care of her family at the Parkmoor Village Hospice in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She was born Lois Barbour on April 22, 1911, in Pittsylvania County, Virgina a daughter of Peyton William Barbour, Sr., and Ardena Shelhorse Barbour, and had ten brothers and sisters, and attended high school in Climax, Virginia. She married Kenneth Lee Ramsey in 1928, and the couple settled in Danville, Virginia, where they raised two children.

She worked in the Dan River Mills for 40 years before her retirement in 1975. Following Kenneth's death in 1976, she became a resident for a number of years at Holiday Village in Danville and, in 1998, she moved to Colorado Springs to live with her daughter, Carol Lee Savage and her husband, Robert T. Savage.

She was an avid reader and lifelong lover of crossword puzzles, and she had a keen sense of humor, which she shared with those close to her. She also was an accomplished piano player, which she taught herself to play, and, for many years, she loved playing gospels and other music for the chapel at Holiday Village.

She is survived by a son, Lawrence Wayne Ramsey, of Danville, Virginia; and a daughter, Carol Ramsey Savage, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and one surviving sister, Louise Barbour Towler of Richmond, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Katharine Jensen of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Susan Weyrauch of Hollister, California, Donald Savage of Alexandria, Virginia, Lois Ellen Ramsey of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Barry Wayne Ramsey, David Ramsey and Linda Rising, all of Danville, Virginia; six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2003, by the Reverend Brandon Pickett at Highland Burial Park in Danville, Virginia. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel, Danville, Virginia.

JAMES G. HICKMAN

James G. Hickman, son of George and Glennis Hickman, succumbed to cancer on the morning of November 2, 2003.

James, at 38 years of age, now resides in the hearts of all those who love him, especially his wife, Elizabeth, his children, Ashley (17), Emily (13), Colby (11), Ariana (5), and Eli (3); his mother Glennis; sister Rhonda; and brothers Phillip and Justin.

It is with the deepest sorrow that we acknowledge the loss of his physical presence, and the strength, comfort, and security it provided. It is with profound joy that we embrace with our hearts, the love, compassion, honor and decency that so characterize his spirit. He will remain with us always.

James was a master mechanic at Ed Bozarth Oldsmobile in Colorado Springs, as well as a voluntary mechanic for just about everybody who knew him. He was selfless almost to a fault, and spent much of his free time helping others. But above all else, he was a devoted and natural father, happiest and most comfortable when surrounded by his wife and children. With his passing, the world has lost one of its best.

A memorial service will be held at Pulpit Rock Church, 301 Austin Bluffs Parkway, at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 7.

In lieu of flowers, a tax deductible donation may be made to the children's education fund. Please make checks payable to: The New Horizons Foundation. (Hickman Children Fund should be noted on the memo line.)

ALFRED W. BESSETTE, SR.

Born December 13, 1921

Deceased November 1, 2003

Beloved husband of Stephanie; father to Ted, Nancy, Freda, Al Jr.; grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of six.

Preceded in death by sons, Alfred Charles and Stephen LeRoy.

Al served 20 years U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and resident of Colorado Springs for 40 years.

Tribute at Memorial Gardens, 1:00 p.m., November 8, 2003. Friends are welcome to attend.