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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 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.
ULYSSES – Josephine M. Taul, 93, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at Western Prairie Senior Living Memory Care in Ulysses.
She was born Feb. 28, 1932 to Salvador DeLa Rosa and Juanita Dee (Santiago) Sosa.
She married Joseph Robert Taul July 5, 1958. He preceded her in death.
Vicki Ann Cooper, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully Aug. 10, 2025, at the age of 75.
Born on July 21, 1950, in Cherokee, Okla., Vicki's vibrant spirit and passion for life touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Vicki graduated from Jet High School in 1968 before earning her bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University. For many years, she dedicated her professional life as a medical technologist, serving at Okeene Municipal Hospital and Covenant Medical Center until her retirement. Her commitment to caring for others exemplified her compassionate nature.
JOHNSON – Ronald “Ron” or “Ronny” Lee Sipes Friday, August 8, 2025.
He was a voracious reader and scholar, and as a young boy he traveled to compete in the National Spelling Bee. Education was always important to him, and he made sure his own children received an education.
He attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University as a Pre-Med student before realizing his true passion was farming.
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