Dec 26, 2025

Christopher James Carroll left his broken and battered body behind on December 26, 2025 to join his Savior in heaven where he now enjoys a perfect body with no pain.

Chris was born on September 29, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the third child of Jim and Debbie Carroll. From the beginning of his life, his extraordinariness was apparent. Instead of speaking...

Dec 29, 2025

Esther Marlene Scherer, affectionately known as Marlene, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Borger, Texas, where she was born on September 14, 1956. A dedicated "Lady of the Home," Marlene exemplified the spirit of love and support to her family and friends throughout her life.

Marlene was the cherished daughter of Clyde Wayne Back and...

Dec 25, 2025

Lisa Young, age 57, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on December 25, 2025. Lisa was a kind and loving soul, a wonderful listener, and someone whose wit and gentle humor brought comfort to those around her. She spent her life caring for others and was a devoted and deeply loving grandmother.

Lisa found joy in the simple beauty of life. She...

Dec 24, 2025

Johnny Alberto Gaytan, 68, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

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

Johnny was born September 7, 1957, in Juarez, Mexico to Juan Gaytan and Maria Amaya. He was the owner and operator of Hitchin Rail in Borger.  Johnny enjoyed being a grandfather and riding his Harley Davidson.

He was preceded in death...

Dec 20, 2025

Rita Gayle Petr, 69, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Faith Covenant Church. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. A graveside...

Dec 17, 2025

Our hearts forever changed on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, when our beloved son Maceo Ariel Martinez passed away. 

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. John Catholic Church. Services are entrusted to Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Maceo is the son of Michael and Ulyssa Martinez. He is the answer to their...

Dec 16, 2025

Loretta June Tice Colwick, 59, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Services are pending at this time.

Loretta was born May 14, 1966, in Groom, Texas to Tilman James Tice and Gladys Mildred Rich Tice. She was a graduate of Panhandle High School. Loretta became a CNA around the age of 14 and worked at St. Anns Nursing Home in Panhandle, then...

Dec 9, 2025

Scott Eugene Rankin, 70, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Private graveside services will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Scott was born April 19, 1955, in Borger, Texas to Elbert Eugene Rankin and Rebecca Bird Troxel Rankin. He was a 1973 graduate of Phillips High School and received a Bachelor of...

Dec 9, 2025

Wilma Frances Thomas, 95, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Funeral service will be held 10 am Friday, December 12, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Burwash officiating. Burial will follow 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 Missions...

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Dec 5, 2025

Duane William Wood, 68, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm on Monday, December 15, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Duane was born February 11, 1957, in Borger to Howard Wilburn Wood and Pearlee Hutchens Wood. He held a...

Dec 5, 2025

Lois Ann Berry, 83, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Lois was born November 28, 1942, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She worked in various retail positions over the years. Lois...

Dec 2, 2025

Carol Ann Villnave, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 1 pm Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Grace Church with Graveside Services to follow at 3:30 pm at the Dumas Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Carol was born July 8, 1952, in Dumas to George Duane Milbern...

Nov 30, 2025

Steve “EBob” Boothe, 60, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. 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,...

Nov 27, 2025

With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Kristen Marie (Chisum) Floyd, 42, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this life on November 27, 2025.

Born June 7, 1983, Kristen’s life was defined by devotion — first and foremost to her family, faith, and the land she loved. She is survived by her devoted husband,...

Nov 26, 2025

Billy Dewitt Ramsey, 87 of Borger, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Amarillo. Celebration of life will be 2:00pm Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel.

Billy was born on December 5,1937 in Henryetta, OK to Chester Andrew and Mable (Cook) Ramsey. He served his country in the US Navy for four years and retiring with the the...

Nov 25, 2025

Luis Hernandez, born on September 22, 1957, in Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, in Borger, Texas. 

Luis was deeply passionate about the outdoors as he enjoyed fishing and finding ways to stay busy.  On March 2, 1997, Luis married Rosa Martinez in Borger.

He leaves behind his beloved wife and their son, Ramon, who resides in Amarillo. His family...

Nov 18, 2025

Tommy Horne, 76, of Stinnett passed away at home surrounded by family. No services are currently scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell of Borger.

Tommy was born on October 20, 1949 in Borger to John and Lovela (Griffin) Horne.

Tommy married Brenda Gail Waldrep on September 6, 1969, in Borger. He loved to read, loved to listen to music,...

Nov 16, 2025

Jonitta Sue Ward, 80, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by her family in Borger, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 1106 Cleveland, Borger, Texas.  The burial will follow at 3 pm in the Petersburg Cemetery in Petersburg, Texas, Hale County.  The family will receive...

Nov 15, 2025

William Joe Hodge entered this world December 4, 1931; to Myrtle and Joe Hodge in Tahoka, Texas.  Dub was the oldest boy of 11 children.  He passed into the loving arms off his Lord and Savior whom he served and loved for so many years on November 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM.  There he was met with "Well done, my...