Obituaries

Obituaries

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Wesley Brad Nolen

Wesley Brad Nolen

Nov 2, 2026

Wesley Brad Nolen, 49, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Tim Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive guests from 1-3 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction...

Shawn L. Sims

Shawn L. Sims

Nov 1, 2026

Shawn L. Sims, 56, of Borger passed away on November 1, 2026, in Borger.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Shawn was born June 28,1970, in Amarillo, Texas to Jackie L. and Janie Mae (Sandlin) Sims. He...

Kenneth Preston Breg

Kenneth Preston Breg

Nov 6, 2026

Kenneth Preston Breg, 70, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to Fritch Meals on Wheels, PO Box 366, Fritch, Texas 79007.

Kenny was born September 15, 1956, in San...

Frances Jolene Schmidt

Frances Jolene Schmidt

Nov 2, 2026

Frances Jolene "Jo" Schmidt, 81, passed peacefully at home on November 2, 2026, following a courageous lengthy battle with cancer. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, faith, compassion and devotion. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, her heart was always bigger than her circumstances and her love extended to everyone in her radius.

Born and...

Tamie Ann Boston

Tamie Ann Boston

Nov 3, 2026

How do you capture a life so beautiful in just a few words? How do you express everything you feel for someone so dear? I don’t have words big enough to do my mom’s life justice, but I hope these words help honor her memory and remind those who knew her how deeply she loved them.

Tamie Boston was born on...

D’Lee Watkins

D’Lee Watkins

Oct 29, 2026

D'Lee Watkins, 64, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the funeral home.  A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Panhandle. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. In...

Leonor Candanoza Castillo

Leonor Candanoza Castillo

Oct 28, 2026

Leonor Candanoza Castillo, 92, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Highland Park Cemetery, under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored with a gift to ExcelaCare Hospice.

Leonor was born January 8, 1934, in Lyford, Texas to...

Jace Alan Jones

Jace Alan Jones

Oct 27, 2026

Jace Alan Jones, 19, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Faith Covenant Church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the funeral home....

Bulldog Rawlins

Bulldog Rawlins

Oct 27, 2026

Charles “Bulldog” Dwayne Rawlins, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Fritch Church of Christ. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to the Fritch Church...

Heather Renee Bland

Heather Renee Bland

Oct 23, 2026

Heather Renee (Westbrook) Bland, 51, of Fritch, Texas, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2026, following a private battle with cancer.

Heather was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Ralph and Debbie Westbrook. She grew up in Granbury, Texas, and graduated from Granbury High School in 1993. She made her home in Fritch for the last 20 years and...

Steve Alan Anderson

Steve Alan Anderson

Oct 20, 2026

Pa was born in Dumas, Texas on October 15, 1945 to Steve Andrew Anderson and Nell Anderson. He was the fourth of six children. Steve grew up in Borger, Texas starting at the age of 5. One of his proudest childhood memories was growing up in "Rock Creek" and learning the "Rockcreation" way of life.

In 1965, Steve officially landed a...

Joey William Barnett

Joey William Barnett

Oct 20, 2026

Joey William Barnett, 55, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. 

Joey was born July 14,...

Dan Ray Duncan, Jr.

Dan Ray Duncan, Jr.

Oct 19, 2026

Dan Ray Duncan, Jr., 63, went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Community Crossroads Church, 300 Paul Street, White Deer, Texas, 79097. Burial will follow in White Deer Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. The family will...

Tommy Daniel Tarpley

Tommy Daniel Tarpley

Oct 19, 2026

Tommy Daniel Tarpley, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2026, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.  In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to BSA Hospice of the...

Julia Ledell Fortune

Julia Ledell Fortune

Oct 19, 2026

Julia Ledell Fortune, 89 of Borger passed away October 19, 2026, in Amarillo. 

Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. 

Julia was born on December 22, 1936, in Colorado City, Texas to Hubert and Mary Magdelene (Hulce) Palmer. She married Herchel Fortune May...

Mary Charlene Harvin

Mary Charlene Harvin

Oct 18, 2026

Mary Charlene Robinson Harvin, lovingly known as "Char," passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:09 p.m. She was 91 years old.

Born on September 30, 1935, in Borger, Texas, Char was deeply proud of her heritage and her family's place among the founding families of the city she loved so dearly. Throughout her life, she carried that pride...

Wayne Eugene Kueffler

Wayne Eugene Kueffler

Oct 16, 2026

Wayne Eugene Kueffler, 85 of Fritch, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Borger. 

Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Wayne was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 28,1941, to Herman and Norma (Thompson) Kueffler.

He was a proud Navy veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during the start of the Vietnam War. As a...

Melissa Danette Jones

Melissa Danette Jones

Oct 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa D. Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Melissa passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 17, 1968, in Borger, Texas, she brought a vibrant light and warmth to everyone she encountered throughout her life.

Celebration of life will...

Alicia Lynn Bell

Alicia Lynn Bell

Oct 11, 2026

Alicia Lynn Bell, 60, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the funeral...

Carl Ray Smith

Carl Ray Smith

Oct 11, 2026

Carl Ray Smith, 79, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the funeral...