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Johnny Rivera
Jun 10, 2025
Johnny Rivera, 42, of Spanaway, Washington passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Minton Memorial Chapel.
Johnny was born October 23, 1982, in Spearman, TX to Emeterio and Silvia (Lopez) Rivera. He loved riding his bike, hiking and being around family and friends.
Preceding him in death is...
Carol Lee Gould
Jun 8, 2025
Carol Lee Gould, 77, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers, her memory may be honored with a gift to HutchCares, 300 W 6th St, Borger, Texas 79007, 806-886-6832, www.hutchcares.com or...
Linda June Barnett
Jun 7, 2025
Linda June Barnett, 79, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Charlie Stevens, officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, June...
Greg Stout
Jun 6, 2025
Gregory Carl Stout, age 75, of Stinnett, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Greg lived a life marked by service, strength, adventure, humor, and a deep, abiding faith.
Born to Dell and Margaret Ann Stout, Greg was also deeply influenced by the legacy of his grandparents, Perry...
Daniel James Burse
Jun 5, 2025
Daniel James “Danny Boy” Burse, 77, passed away, Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Danny Boy will lie in state beginning at 8 am on Thursday, June...
Cody Lee Brooks
Jun 2, 2025
Cody Lee Brooks, 37, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Cody was born September 21, 1987, in Borger to Tony Wayne Brooks and Shirley “Shirl” Howell Brooks. He loved life and...
Nelda Faye Chamberlain
Jun 1, 2025
Nelda Faye Chamberlain, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Panhandle. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, June 6, 2025. There will be a family and friends visitation at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Nelda was born on October 28,...
Ralph Clayton Earles Jr
Jun 1, 2025
Ralph Clayton Earles Jr., was born on December 30, 1958, in Borger, Texas. He passed away on June 1, 2025, in Fritch, Texas. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated professional, having served as the Public Works Director for the City of Borger before his retirement.
Ralph was a devoted family man, marrying Kristina Dosh in New...
Margaret Dunham
May 25, 2025
Margaret Dunham 95 years old went to be with Jesus on May 25 2025 in Amarillo Texas
Margaret was born January 24 1930 to Julian and Gladis Johnson near Putnam, OK. She Married Bill Dunham on December 18 1945. She had a masters degree from WT. She was a Borger High School English teacher for 25 Years and annual staff teacher....
Gordon Bernard Pearce
May 24, 2025
Gordon Bernard Pearce, 84, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.
A memorial gathering will be planned at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to Friends of the Hutchinson County Library, 625 N. Weatherly, Borger, Texas 79007 or to the Friends...
Mary E. Hearron
May 23, 2025
Mary E. Hearron, 63, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the funeral home.
Mary was born May 10, 1962, to Calvin Lonzo Hearron...
Janie Rook
May 22, 2025
Mary Jane “Janie” Rook, 84, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Mr. Robert Bradley officiating. Janie will lie in state from 8 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Janie was...
Charlotte June Beedle
May 20, 2025
Charlotte June Beedle, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Matt Edwards, officiating. In honor of Charlotte's love of bright colors please wear bright colors to her service instead of black. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park...
Barbara Jean Barbour
May 19, 2025
Barbara “Barbie” Barbour, 74, beloved wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Grace Church with Pastor Conny Moore, officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive friends from...
Wilson Lavert Avent, III
May 17, 2025
Wilson “Boots” Lavert Avent III passed away, leaving behind a life marked by deep love, hard work, faith, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was born on April 25, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas, to Wilson Lavert Avent Jr. and Mildred Doretta Lowe Avent.
Boots spent nearly his entire life in Stinnett, Texas, a place that shaped him and to which...
George William Long
May 14, 2025
George William Long, 91 years old, transitioned to Heaven on May 14, 2025. George was born on May 6, 1934, in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Bill Long and Lillian (Higgs) Long.
George met the love of his life, JoElla Halford, in 1953 while working at the Morley Theater in Borger Texas as a projectionist and JoElla as the cashier. He was 19...
Randall Cline Watson
May 14, 2025
Randall “Randy” Cline Watson, 74, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 9 am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Westlawn Memorial Park. There will be a celebration of his life at 10 am in the Chapel of First Baptist Church of Borger under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Randy was born July...
Joel E. Martinez
May 11, 2025
Joel E. Martinez, 57, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Open Gates Fellowship Church in Amarillo. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Joel was born May 29, 1967, in Hereford, Texas to Jesus D. Martinez and Maria E. Esquivel...
Melissa Aline Blanton
May 9, 2025
Melissa Aline Blanton, 92 passed from this life Friday, May 9, 2025 in Amarillo. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Mrs. Blanton was born June 5, 1932 in West Monroe, LA to James Leonard Cannon and Lillian Boudreaux Cannon. She loved riding her horse Soxy and...
Jacqueline Cosper West
May 7, 2025
Jacqueline Cosper West, 80, of Panhandle, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1945.
She is survived by her children: Kelly Arrington, Celeste West Bichsel (Shane), and Candice West-Mathewson (Kris); eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James West. Jacqueline and James were married on June 11, 1966, and built...
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