Obituaries

Obituaries

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Mike Giesler

Mike Giesler

Aug 19, 2025

Michael “Mike” Lewis Giesler, 74, of Fritch, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. 

A celebration service honoring Mike's life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Grace Church in Borger. Cremation services are under the compassionate care of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Born on March...

Jess Leonard Wood

Jess Leonard Wood

Jul 29, 2025

Jess Leonard Wood, 84, won his final race on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm at Mission Ranch Venue, 232 E. Cottonwood, Amarillo, Texas, 79108 on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made...

Sharon Kay Davis

Sharon Kay Davis

Aug 18, 2025

Sharon Kay Davis, 77, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, in Fritch, Texas.

A graveside service will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Highland Park Cemetery in Borger, Texas. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. The family will receive guests on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00...

Welima Jones

Welima Jones

Aug 15, 2025

Welima Jones, 80, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 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 the Borger Animal Shelter, 1300 W 3rd St, Borger, Texas, 79007.

Welima was born...

Juanita Morris

Juanita Morris

Aug 13, 2025

Juanita Morris, 93, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch.

Juanita was born June 5, 1932, in Bomarton, Texas to Jim Vassaur and Elvia Kelly Vassaur. She lived a big life and lived it well; she...

John "Herbie" Herbert Hatfield, Jr.

John "Herbie" Herbert Hatfield, Jr.

Aug 13, 2025

John “Herbie” Herbert Hatfield, Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Stinnett Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Herbie was born May 28, 1952, in Borger, Texas to John Herbert Hatfield, Sr. and Pauline Elizabeth Sutton Hatfield. He proudly served...

June Evelyn Blevins

June Evelyn Blevins

Aug 10, 2025

June Evelyn Blevins, 67, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.

Services are pending at this time.

June was born April 10, 1958, in Gainesville, Texas to Cecil Matthews and Ruby Brown Matthews. She enjoyed playing games on her phone. June was an outgoing, hardworking woman who was always willing to help no matter what.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil...

Casey Wayne Sullivan

Casey Wayne Sullivan

Aug 7, 2025

Casey Wayne Sullivan, 48, passed from this life Thursday, August 7, 2025. His Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Dome. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park.

Casey was born November 17, 1976 in Borger to Terry Sullivan...

Robert Samuel Riley Jr

Robert Samuel Riley Jr

Aug 6, 2025

Robert Samuel Riley Jr. passed away on August 6, 2025, in Borger, Texas. He was born on March 13, 1942, in Knox City, Texas.

In his youth, Robert served proudly in the United States Army, embodying the values of duty and service.  On April 21, 1978, Robert married the love of his life, Virginia Cheatham, in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Robert is survived...

Leona Rae Lynch

Leona Rae Lynch

Aug 4, 2025

On August 4, 2025, surrounded by family, Leona Rae Lynch, 87, finished her race, kept her eyes on Jesus and has been released into all that God has promised.

Interment will be at Westlawn Cemetery, west of Borger, Texas at 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Celebration of Life services will be at the Fritch Church of Christ at 3:30...

Larry Don Williamson

Larry Don Williamson

Aug 2, 2025

Larry Don Williamson, a beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, passed away on August 2, 2025.

Larry Don married Kayla on February 2, 2022, at 2:22 PM in Stinnett, Texas.  Larry Don was Pug Dad to Tilly and Pugsly; stepfather to Kaitlyn Saenz of Plainview; Larry Don was the son of Don Williamson of Fritch and Carol Villnave of Borger. He...

Dale Leon Kingham

Dale Leon Kingham

Aug 1, 2025

Dale Leon Kingham, 90, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.

Funeral service will be held 11 am on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Panhandle with Pastor Josh Light officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the funeral home in Panhandle. In lieu of flowers his memory may be...

James Ledell Qualls

James Ledell Qualls

Jul 31, 2025

James “Chief” Ledell Qualls, 77, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Friday, August 8, 2025, at...

Shearolyn Ruth Smith

Shearolyn Ruth Smith

Jul 30, 2025

Shearolyn Ruth Smith, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Eternal Life Church with Pastor Willy Adams officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored with a gift to Eternal...

Debbie Gay Northrup

Debbie Gay Northrup

Jul 29, 2025

Debbie Northrup, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm...

Pamela Ann Earles

Pamela Ann Earles

Jul 29, 2025

Pamela Ann Earles, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

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

Pamela was born May 24, 1955, in Illinois to Alfred Smith Dalrymple and Anna Richardson Dalrymple. She enjoyed reading, baking and had an incredible green thumb. Pamela had a deep love for her canine companions. Nothing brought more joy to...

Latisha Rene Henderson

Latisha Rene Henderson

Jul 26, 2025

Latisha Rene Henderson, 43, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025.

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

Latisha was born September 21, 1981, in Brindisi, Italy to Joe Henderson and Betty Essary Henderson. She graduated from Putnam City High School in Oklahoma and received her Bachelor of Sociology from the University of Central Oklahoma. Latisha enjoyed doing...

Michael Don Braden

Michael Don Braden

Jul 26, 2025

Michael Don Braden, 64, of Borger, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on July 30, 1960, in Amarillo to Don and Fran Braden, Mike grew up with a deep love for art, music, and making others smile. A 1978 graduate of Borger High School, he was an...

Linda Kaye Todd

Linda Kaye Todd

Jul 24, 2025

Linda Kaye Todd, 83, passed into the arms of Jesus Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Borger. Her Celebration of Life will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday July 29, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 5:00...

Kenneth Wayne Bauert

Kenneth Wayne Bauert

Jul 20, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Bauert passed away on July 20, 2025, in Bushland, Texas. Born on August 31, 1960, in Borger, Texas, Kenneth worked as an NC Programmer at NOV for 35 years.

He married his beloved wife, Janet Ford, on January 11, 1980, in Borger, a union that defined his life's joy and purpose. Together, they built not only a life but...