Obituaries

Obituaries

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Charlie Lee Kerr

Charlie Lee Kerr

Oct 8, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Lee Kerr, 70, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Borger, with Mr. Arlin Audrain officiating. In lieu of flowers please honor his memory with a gift to the Small Fry Fishing Tournament Association, PO Box 2354,...

Cheryl Lynn Gibbs

Cheryl Lynn Gibbs

Oct 8, 2023

 

Cheryl Lynn Gibbs passed away on Sunday October, 8, 2023.  Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Faith Covenant Church, with Pastor Les Sharp officiating.  Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  The family will receive visitors on Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the...

Jean Wallace

Jean Wallace

Oct 8, 2023

 

Jean Wallace, 89 of Borger passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 in Amarillo, Texas.  Graveside Services will be at Westlawn Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m., with Jake Minton officiating.  Burial is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors. 

Jean was born on September 8, 1934 in Dexter, Kansas to Theo and Mary (Hendrickson)...

Donald Wayne Gandy

Donald Wayne Gandy

Oct 5, 2023

Donald Wayne Gandy, 81, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 9, 2023, at First Methodist Church of Panhandle.  Burial will follow in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the...

Carolyn Jo Cummings

Carolyn Jo Cummings

Oct 3, 2023

 

Carolyn Jo Cummings, 73, surrounded by her loved ones, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 3, 2023. A Celebration of Life is planned at 2pm on Monday, October 9 at First Baptist Church in Borger, Tx. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park. There will be a visitation for friends and family at...

Alice Belle Yake

Alice Belle Yake

Sep 25, 2023

 

Alice Belle Blackmon Yake entered into the arms of angels on Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home on the Yake Ranch. 

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. 

Alice was born on September 20, 1942, to Alonzo...

Samuel Charles Conlee

Samuel Charles Conlee

Sep 23, 2023

Samuel Charles Conlee was born October 25, 1996, and passed away September 23, 2023.

He is survived by his daughter, Ava; mother, Megan Conlee of Tulsa; father, Jim Conlee of Flint, Texas; sister, Ashley Alexander of Tulsa; brother, James of Clovis, New Mexico; and nephews, Jayden Alexander, Ayden Martinez.

Also, his wife of 8 years, Adriana Conlee; bonus daughter,...

Jimmy D. Norton

Jimmy D. Norton

Sep 15, 2023

 

Jimmy (Jim) David Norton, 81, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona from Lewy Body Dementia. Jim was born in Portales, New Mexico on April 8, 1942, to parents JD and Velma Norton.

 

The Norton family moved to Dial, Texas in 1945. Jim attended Plemons Elementary School, later graduating from Stinnett High School in 1960. He made many friends...

Barbara Jean Fowler

Barbara Jean Fowler

Sep 13, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Fowler, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Borger.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Church of Christ at Borger.  Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  In lieu of flowers please honor her memory with a...

Melba Mae Bearden

Melba Mae Bearden

Sep 10, 2023

 

Melba Mae Bearden, 92 of Borger passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Borger surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, September 15, 2023, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Melba was born April 27, 1931, in Springer, Oklahoma to...

Joe Dana Klause

Joe Dana Klause

Sep 9, 2023

 

Joe Dana Klause, 68 of Borger passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Celebration of life will be 10:00 am Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Minton Memorial Chapel.

Joe was born August 3, 1955, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Bob Howard and Thelma (Rinehart) Klause. He was a lifetime resident of Borger. He was a pumper in the oil...

Hugo Reinhardt Leimer

Hugo Reinhardt Leimer

Sep 6, 2023

Hugo Reinhardt Leimer was born on November 16, 1926 in Beemer, Nebraska to Selma (Schilling) and Hugo Leimer. Hugo passed away on September 6, 2023 in Canyon, Texas. He has left us a legacy of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He believed that Christ died for his sins, and that believing in Him he would receive the free gift of eternal life. (Rom....

Sharon Elaine Wright

Sharon Elaine Wright

Sep 5, 2023

 

Sharon Elaine Wright, 64, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Per her wishes no services are scheduled.

Sharon was born October 13, 1958 in Borger to Harvey Leon Wright and Ethel Phipps Wright.  She held a Masters's Degree and was a retired social worker.  If you knew Sharon at all you know she loved to laugh and loved her...

Isidra Varela Salcido

Isidra Varela Salcido

Aug 29, 2023

 

Isidra Olaya Varela Salcido, 54, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at St. John Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  The Rosary will be recited starting at 6 pm on Monday,...

Verna Beth Clark

Verna Beth Clark

Aug 27, 2023

 

Verna Beth Clark, 77, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Thursday, August 31, 2023, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Shelby Deatherage officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  Pallbearers will be Justin Clark, Garrett Clark, Brian Monden, Schad...

Phil Williams

Phil Williams

Aug 24, 2023

 

Phil Williams, 68, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Borger with Pastor Charlie Morgan officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory with a gift to First Baptist Church of Borger, Legacy Fund, 100 S. Hedgecoke, Borger,...

Johnny Frank Rodriguez

Johnny Frank Rodriguez

Aug 24, 2023

 

Johnny Frank Rodriguez, 72 of Borger passed away in Amarillo. Rosary will be at 6:00 pm August 28, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Tuesday August 29, 2023.

Johnny was born February 1, 1951, in Levelland, Texas to Augustine and Concha (Lopez) Rodriguez. He was a welder at Phil Tex for...

Rayellea Lindsey

Rayellea Lindsey

Aug 20, 2023

 

Rayellea Lindsey, 59, passed on Sunday, August 20, 2023.

 

There is a celebration of her life scheduled for 10:30 am Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Sanford-Fritch Administration Board Room, 540 Eagle Blvd., Fritch, Texas 79036, with Pastor Jerry Little officiating.

 

Rayellea was born August 10, 1964, in Zapata, Texas to James Edward Woodard and Bonnie Sue...

Loyd Edgar Robertson

Loyd Edgar Robertson

Aug 20, 2023

 

Loyd Edgar “Jerry” Robertson, 90, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Mr. Jake Minton officiating.   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...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Buckland

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Buckland

Aug 18, 2023

 

Sandra (Sandy) Lee Buckland, aged 66, from Topeka, Kansas, gained her Angel Wings on August 18, 2023.

Sandy was born on April 5, 1957 in Parsons, Kansas to Leah and Theodore (Ted) Buckland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Teddy, her sister Katie, her son Benjamin, granddaughter Lillith and several other relatives.

She...