Obituaries

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Edith Louise Smith Richerson

Edith Louise Smith Richerson

Sep 10, 2025

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Edith Richerson passed away peacefully in Amarillo, TX, at the age of 87 years. She fought hard in her battle with Parkinsons.

The family will receive friends at Minton Chatwell Funeral Home located at 314 S. Hedgecoke, Borger, TX, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025. The burial ceremony will immediately follow the visitation at...

Elizabeth "Libby" Jane Clark

Elizabeth "Libby" Jane Clark

Sep 12, 2025

Elizabeth “Libby” Jane Clark, 71, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

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

Libby was born on March 10, 1954, in Houston, Texas to David Havins and Maxcine McAnally Havins. She married Charles Clark on January 14, 1971, in Lampasas, Texas. Libby collected elephants, frogs and owls. She enjoyed doing embroidery. Nothing...

Dave Madden

Dave Madden

Sep 9, 2025

Dave Madden, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Faith Covenant Church in Borger. 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 Friday, September 12, 2025, at the funeral...

Mildred Head

Mildred Head

Sep 5, 2025

Mildred Othelia Head passed away on September 5, 2025, in Panhandle, Texas.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Panhandle,Texas. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Mildred was born on September 3, 1936, in Windy Valley, Texas to...

Gwendol Lee Simmons

Gwendol Lee Simmons

Sep 3, 2025

Gwendol Lee Simmons passed away on September 3, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.

A funeral service will be held on September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church in Panhandle, Texas. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Gwendol was born on August 10, 1933, in Driggs, Arkansas, He...

Flo Nell Henderson

Flo Nell Henderson

Sep 3, 2025

Flo Nell Henderson, 85, passed from this life Wednesday September 3, 2025 in Amarillo. 

Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Church of Christ @ Borger. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family invites friends to Flo's house from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday September 5, 2025.

Flo Nell Crockett...

Joe Bob Henderson

Joe Bob Henderson

Aug 31, 2025

Joe Bob Henderson, 71, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.

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

Joe was born on December 9, 1953, in Borger to Al Henderson and Bobbie Lou Robertson Henderson. He married Betty Essary on January 4, 1974, in Borger. Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force. He served his country...

Beatrice Eleanor Barnett

Beatrice Eleanor Barnett

Aug 31, 2025

Beatrice (Betty) Eleanor Barnett, 101, of Borger passed from this life Saturday, August 30th, 2025, in Wheeler, Texas at Parkview Assisted Living. Betty had been a resident of Parkview for 1-1/2 years.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 5th, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel with Garrett English of the Church of Christ, Wheeler officiating and Rodney Bass of Wheeler....

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...

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...