Obituaries

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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...

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...

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...

Janice Elaine Noble

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...