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Lowell Andrew Hennig
Oct 9, 2025
Lowell "Andy" Andrew Hennig passed way Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 80.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Panhandle on Friday October 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Josh Light officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Andy was born July 24, 1945, in Pampa, Texas to...
William "Bill" Clay Kalka
Oct 5, 2025
William Clay (Bill) Kalka, affectionately known as Grandpa Bill, left this world on Oct. 5,2025, one month shy of his 95 th birthday.
Bill was born on Nov. 16, 1930, in McLean, Texas, to Mina Myrtle Waldrop Kalka and Louis Albert Kalka and he was raised on the family farm.
After high school, Bill was inducted into the Army where he served...
Jan Mecaskey
Oct 3, 2025
Olive Janice “Jan” Mecaskey, 95, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.
Jan will lie in state beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, from noon – 8 pm and Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 9 am – 8 pm. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton...
Richard Charles Brewster
Sep 30, 2025
Richard Charles Brewster, 90, of Borger passed away on September 30, 2025, in Borger. No services are scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell funeral Directors of Borger.
Richard was born May 22, 1935, to Janet Lucille (DeRoos) Brewster and Lewis Lavonne Brewster in Sioux City, Iowa. After he was born, his mother said she was tired and wanted...
Edward Earl Blackwell
Sep 30, 2025
Edward Earl Blackwell, 86, of Panhandle, passed away peacefully and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Panhandle Church of Christ with Leonard Harper officiating. There will be a private burial in Panhandle Cemetery. Funeral services will be under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral...
Norman Franklin McDonald
Sep 28, 2025
Norman Franklin McDonald, 68, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers, his memory may be honored with a gift to...
Fedil Leo Lovato
Sep 26, 2025
Fedil Leo Lovato, 66, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. Anthony Yanamala, celebrant. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The rosary will be recited beginning at...
Bill Owen, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
William “Bill” Douglas Owen, Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Bill was born July 15, 1948, in Borger to William Douglas Owen, Sr. and Wanda Faye Harkins Owen. He married Dorothy Green on May 7, 1971, in Borger. They were married for 54 years. Bill proudly served in the United States Army. While in the Army, he served one...
Rocky Dee Ferguson
Sep 21, 2025
Rocky Dee Ferguson, 69, grew his wings Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will be held at 3 pm on Saturday in Bissell Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Arkansas. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the funeral...
Roy Dean Waide
Sep 20, 2025
Roy Dean Waide, 79 of Fritch, passed away on September 20, 2025, Amarillo.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Roy was born in Dalhart, Texas to Lewis Johnson Waide and Charlotte Electra (Biggs) Waide. In 1977 he married Donna Fay...
Alex Ray Fairbanks
Sep 19, 2025
Alex Ray Fairbanks, 40, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lieb Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at First Christian Church in Stinnett with Pastors James Stephens and Bob Miller officiating.
Alex was born August 28, 1985,...
Sara Soto
Sep 18, 2025
Sara Soto passed away peacefully in Borger on September 18, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Mexico on April 8, 1957, she embraced life with warmth, laughter, and an admirable spirit that touched everyone around her. Sara was a nurturing grandmother and loving wife. Admired for her generosity and kindness in the community, she spent 15 years at...
Elizabeth "Libby" Jane Clark
Sep 12, 2025
Elizabeth “Libby” Jane Clark, 71, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Libby was born on March 10, 1954, in Houston, Texas to David Havins and Maxcine McAnally Havins. She married Charles Clark on January 14, 1971, in Lampasas, Texas. Libby collected elephants, frogs and owls. She enjoyed doing embroidery. Nothing...
Edith Louise Smith Richerson
Sep 10, 2025
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Edith Richerson passed away peacefully in Amarillo, TX, at the age of 87 years. She fought hard in her battle with Parkinsons.
The family will receive friends at Minton Chatwell Funeral Home located at 314 S. Hedgecoke, Borger, TX, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025. The burial ceremony will immediately follow the visitation at...
Dave Madden
Sep 9, 2025
Dave Madden, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Faith Covenant Church in Borger. 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 on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the funeral...
Mary Nell Gaines
Sep 6, 2025
Mary Nell Gaines, born on September 13, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
A graduate of Borger High School in 1973, Mary moved to Borger, Texas, with her beloved mother and father at the tender age of two in 1959. Mary was deeply devoted to her loved ones, particularly her grandchildren. She...
Mildred Head
Sep 5, 2025
Mildred Othelia Head passed away on September 5, 2025, in Panhandle, Texas.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Panhandle,Texas. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Mildred was born on September 3, 1936, in Windy Valley, Texas to...
Gwendol Lee Simmons
Sep 3, 2025
Gwendol Lee Simmons passed away on September 3, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.
A funeral service will be held on September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church in Panhandle, Texas. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Gwendol was born on August 10, 1933, in Driggs, Arkansas, He...
Flo Nell Henderson
Sep 3, 2025
Flo Nell Henderson, 85, passed from this life Wednesday September 3, 2025 in Amarillo.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Church of Christ @ Borger. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family invites friends to Flo's house from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday September 5, 2025.
Flo Nell Crockett...
Joe Bob Henderson
Aug 31, 2025
Joe Bob Henderson, 71, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Joe was born on December 9, 1953, in Borger to Al Henderson and Bobbie Lou Robertson Henderson. He married Betty Essary on January 4, 1974, in Borger. Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force. He served his country...
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