Obituaries

EUNICE PADGETT

FOWLER – Eunice R. Padgett, 92, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 at the Lone Tree Retirement Center in Meade.

She was born July 16, 1933 to Elmer and Lula (Nichols) Gardner.

She graduated from Fowler High School in 1950. While in high school, she developed a love for art and had her design for the Fowler Goldbug chosen for the yearbook cover.

GARY LITTLE

ELKHART – Gary Thomas Little, 81, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at Kansas Soldiers’ Home in Fort, Dodge.

He was born March 21, 1944 to Thomas and Florence (Vandervort) Little.

He earned his GED and went on to complete two years of college.

ROSA HERNANDEZ AGUIRRE

Rosa Hernandez Aguirre, 59, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.

Born on August 30, 1965, in Canutillo, Durango, Mexico, Rosa was the beloved daughter of Cruz Hernandez and Tomasa Aguirre.

In 1987, Rosa married the love of her life, Manuel Gameros, in Mexico. Together they built a home filled with love, faith, and unwavering dedication. Their union was blessed with two children and, later, three adored grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life.

LEWIS COLLINS

Lewis G. Collins, 70, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 at home in Perryton, Texas.

He was born Aug. 14, 1954 to Loren Collins and Joan Henage Collins in Liberal.

He graduated from Liberal High School and went on to take courses at the vo-tech school in Liberal.

PAULA BOREN

Paula Elaine Boren, 72, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

She was born May 30, 1953 to Willis and Gracy (Smith) Tipsword in Borger, Texas.

She had a master’s degree in education and throughout her time as a teacher, she touched the lives of many children and worked to pass on her love of reading.