Obituaries

Obituaries

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Patricia Warren

Patricia Warren

Jul 2, 2013

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Pat Warren, 71, of Borger, Texas, was often heard quoting this verse to her family and friends. It was her favorite Scripture. Known as a generous woman who always had a listening ear for her family and friends and the occasional stranger in the grocery store or...

Donald Vandergriff

Donald Vandergriff

Jul 1, 2013

Donnie Paul Vandergriff, 63, died on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Borger. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, at Westlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Leonard Forsythe officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors. Donnie was born to Shelah and Frances Vandergriff in Borger, where he was a lifetime resident. He served...

Edward Stuebgen

Edward Stuebgen

Jun 26, 2013

Edward Lee Stuebgen, 67, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Memorial service will be 11 am Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Bunavista Baptist Church with Pastor Connie Moore officiating. Services under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Edward was born July 14, 1945 in Pampa to Emil and Josephine Stuebgen. He was a member of Bunavista...

Johnny Harvey

Johnny Harvey

Jun 22, 2013

Johnny B. Harvey, 70, died June 22, 2013 at his home in Fritch. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hansford Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Borger, Texas at Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tom Stribling of 1st United Methodist Church of Happy officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton...

Louisa Sarha

Louisa Sarha

Jun 22, 2013

Louisa Sarha, 58, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Fritch. Services will be held 11 am Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored with a gift to the Ronald McDonald House Charities,...

John Darrow

John Darrow

Jun 15, 2013

John Christopher J.C. Darrow, 81, of Panhandle died Saturday, June 15, 2013. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church of Panhandle. Burial will follow in Panhandle Cemetery. Arrangements are by MintonChatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. J.C. was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Shamrock to G.L. and Myrtle Wood Darrow. He attended school in Lela through...

Polly Stiles

Polly Stiles

Jun 14, 2013

Borger Polly Orr Stiles, 99, went to be with her Lord June 14, 2013 in Amarillo. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Riverview Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Kelly, Masterson Camp and Preacher Jimmy Gillmore, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow at Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Polly was born to...

James Melton

James Melton

Jun 12, 2013

James Mike Machael Melton, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Borger, Texas. Memorial Service will be 10 am Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at First United Methodist Church in Spearman, Texas. James was born October 28, 1939 in Lakeview, Texas to Jeffie and Lola Melton. He proudly served in the United States Army. James was a wonderful husband,...

Benita Himmelberg

Benita Himmelberg

Jun 11, 2013

Benita Catherine Himmelberg, 81, died June 11, 2013 in Borger. Rosary service will be said at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Minton Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Johns Catholic Church with Father Richard Zanetti officiating, interment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Benita was...

Norma Bosley

Norma Bosley

Jun 11, 2013

Norma Jean Bosley, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Graveside service 1 pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Norma was born April 26, 1932 in Gewitt, Texas to Cloyed and Mable Ball. She is preceded in death by her parents son, Thomas Garland Mayberry two brothers...

Joyce Smirl

Joyce Smirl

Jun 10, 2013

Joyce Elaine Smirl, 63, died June 10, 2013 in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Highland Park Cemetery with Mr. Richard Kasko, Fritch Church of Christ officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Joyce was born March 14, 1950 in Borger to Delbert and Uldene Marcus Ward, she lived here...

Rodger Gardner

Rodger Gardner

Jun 10, 2013

Rodger Wade Gardner, 57, passed away June 10, 2013. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Rodger was born January 14, 1956 in Borger, Texas to Cleburt and Dortha Gardner. He is preceded in death by his parents and significant other, Brenda Joy Gardner. Survivors include son, Damon Gardner brother, Bob Gardner sister, Teresa...

Phyllis Pfister

Phyllis Pfister

Jun 8, 2013

Phyllis Eileen Pfister, 89, of Fritch died Saturday, June 8th in Borger. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Monday , June 10th at Highland Park Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Forsythe, Pastor of Bible Baptist officiating. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Phyllis was born June 17, 1923, in...

Max Hefner

Max Hefner

Jun 8, 2013

Max Wayne Hefner, 78, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013. Funeral service will be held 2pm Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Riverview Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. His memory may be honored with a gift to Gideons International. Max was born June 30, 1934 in...

James Cassity Jr

James Cassity Jr

Jun 2, 2013

James Freeman Sonny Cassity Jr, 75 of Stinnett died Sunday June 2nd in Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday June 6th at Grace Fellowship Church with pastor Tim Hall and Willie Adams pastor of Eternal Light Church officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. A family...

Lonny Park

Lonny Park

May 29, 2013

Lonny Edward Park, 75, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2013. Memorial service will be held 2 pm Friday, May 31, 2013 in Minton Memorial Chapel under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. His memory may be honored with a gift to Cal Farleys Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174 BSA Hospice, 600 North Tyler,...

Terry Blankenship

Terry Blankenship

May 27, 2013

Terry Wayne Blankenship, 52, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013. Graveside services will be 10 am Friday, May 31, 2013 at Highland Park Cemetery in Borger under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. Terry was born June 25, 1960 in Borger to Bud and Laverne Blankenship. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. His parents...

John Bedenk

John Bedenk

May 26, 2013

John Henry Bedenk, 83 of Panhandle died Sunday May 26th in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 11:00 am Tuesday May 28th at Panhandle Cemetery. Burial will be at Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. John was born February 18, 1930 in Canyon, Texas to Joe and Anna Crestsinger Bedenk. He was raised in...

Danal Bruce

Danal Bruce

May 26, 2013

Danal Danny Paul Bruce, 59, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2013. Memorial service will be 2pm Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Minton Memorial Chapel under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Danny was born December 15, 1954 in McLean, Texas to Jim J. and Dorothy Anne Bruce. He worked for Panhandle Valve...

Gloria Dudley

Gloria Dudley

May 25, 2013

Gloria Louise Dudley, 73, passed away May 25, 2013. Memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, May 31, 2013 in Minton Memorial Chapel under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors. Gloria was born November 19, 1939 in Lovell, Wyoming to Loren and Leona Tilley. She made her home in Fritch for over 26 years. Gloria loved to...