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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Janice Elaine Noble
Jul 17, 2025
Janice Elaine Noble, 76, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Janice was born February 7, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio to Kenneth Dixon and Elma June DePugh Dixon. She was a dedicated Fritch EMT for over 20 years. Janice enjoyed watching television and playing on her phone. Nothing brought more joy...
Denise Ann Taylor
Jul 13, 2025
With heavy hearts but hope in Jesus, we announce the passing of Denise Taylor, a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister, a proud granny and a loyal friend. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13th at the age of 69, after a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering faith. Denise was...
John Andrew Wright
Jul 8, 2025
John Andrew Wright passed away on July 8, 2025, in Fritch, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on January 30, 1953, in Borger, Texas, John started his career as a sheet metalist but was best known as the newspaper carrier for the Borger News Herald in Fritch.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. John also found...
Roger Lee Gregory
Jul 6, 2025
Roger Lee Gregory, 78, passed from this life July 6, 2025 in Amarillo. His Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the New Life Church with Pastor Bob Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will meet friends from 5:00 until...
Betty Jean Shuman
Jul 2, 2025
Betty Jean Shuman, 92, of Tomball, Texas passed away July 2, 2025. She was born August 15, 1932, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Frederick and Martha Hellems.
She is survived by her daughters Patricia LaBrie and Peggy Guenthner; son Stephen Shuman; sister Carolyn Burns; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Including her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...
Jerry Dale Stanford
Jul 1, 2025
Jerry Dale Stanford, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Celebration Family Church 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 Monday, July 7, 2025,...
Barbara Ann Bond Smith
Jun 28, 2025
Barbara Ann Bond Smith, born on May 21, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Watauga, Texas. Barbara was a devoted member of the Church of Christ.
In 1972, she moved to Borger, Texas. Barbara worked at Independent Machine and Industrial Machine, where she met her husband, Jerrall (Jerry) Smith. The couple's bond was encapsulated in their...
Angie Mann
Jun 27, 2025
Angelia "Angie" Ruth Mann, 68, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11 on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the funeral home.
Angie was born on August 13, 1956, in...
Roger Dale Walker
Jun 22, 2025
Roger Walker, 76, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Roger was born July 1, 1948, in Lubbock, Texas to Delmer Walker and Billie Fox...
Cherry Marie Sparks
Jun 22, 2025
Cherry Marie Sparks, born on June 24, 1961, in Belvidere, Illinois, departed this life on June 22, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. She leaves behind a lasting legacy marked by her profound love for her family and a remarkable talent for the arts.
Cherry was united in marriage to Jeffrey Sparks on February 17, 1979, in Dunn, Louisiana. Together, they nurtured a...
Gene Craig Sims
Jun 17, 2025
Gene Craig Sims, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Gene was born on April 2, 1946, in Pampa, Texas to Eugene Sims and Lou Alta Harlan Sims. He married Belinda Gale Davis on September 19, 1977, in Fritch. Gene was drafted into the US Army after high school and...
Michael "Mike" Eugene Swafford
Jun 16, 2025
Michael Eugene "Mike" Swafford, 68, passed from this life Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home.
Mike was born September 19, 1956 in Amarillo to Eugene Patrick Swafford and Phyllis Ann Wormsbaker Swafford. He was employed in the Automobile Industry for over 40 years where he mentored countless others and never met a stranger. After a whirlwind, God-led courtship, Mike and...
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