Obituaries

Obituaries

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Herman Koetting

Herman Koetting

Feb 26, 2023

Herman Joseph Koetting, 80, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 in his home with his family by his side.  Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 4 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Panhandle, Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Herman was born January 2, 1943, in Groom,...

Bobby Lee Jr

Bobby Lee Jr

Feb 24, 2023

Bobby Joe Lee Jr, 69 of Sanford, Tx passed away at home on Friday, February 24, 2023. Burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery in Borger under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Bobby was born November 30, 1953, in Borger to Bobby Lee Sr and Frances Ivey. He married Gayla Speer June 10,...

Delbert Franklin

Delbert Franklin

Feb 23, 2023

Delbert Lynn Franklin, 76, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Celebration Family Church.  Burial will be at 4 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.  In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to Fritch Meals on Wheels, PO...

Zachary Wilkinson

Zachary Wilkinson

Feb 22, 2023

Zachary “Zach” John Wilkinson, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home.  Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating.  Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors.

Zach was born on July 9, 1984 in Borger, Texas to Robert...

Doris Clem

Doris Clem

Feb 21, 2023

Doris Jeanetta Clem, 82 of Borger passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Borger. The celebration of life will be 10 am Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Doris was born April 23, 1940, in Rosebud, Texas to Claudie Lee and Ola Beatrice (Hall) Clem....

John Sewell

John Sewell

Feb 19, 2023

John Sewell, 80, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger, with Pastor Les Sharp officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the funeral home....

Juanita Hoffmann

Juanita Hoffmann

Feb 16, 2023

Juanita Hoffmann, 87, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Per her wishes no services will be held.

Juanita was born January 17, 1936, in Dallas, Texas to Pascual Martinez and Isabel Salzedo Martinez. She married Philip Hoffmann in 1971.  Juanita worked as an administrative assistant for the Irving ISD.  She enjoyed crocheting, listening to classical...

Ronald Boyd

Ronald Boyd

Feb 15, 2023

Ronald Lane Boyd, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Per his wishes no services will be held.

Ronald was born November 11, 1944, in Odessa, Texas to Eldon Leroy “Casey” Boyd and Alice Mae Davis.  He graduated from Borger High School, University of Texas at Arlington, and The School of Hard Knocks.  Ronald proudly...

Billy Blackwell

Billy Blackwell

Feb 15, 2023

Billy Sylvester Blackwell, 45, passed from this life Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Amarillo.  Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Minton Memorial Chapel.  Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will greet friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the...

Carol Back

Carol Back

Feb 13, 2023

Carol Lynn Burkhalter Back, 74, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.

Graveside services will be held 3 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Carol was born August 5, 1948, in Sayre, Oklahoma to Douglas Burkhalter and Blanche McCraw.  She retired as...

Mary Belle Bednorz

Mary Belle Bednorz

Feb 12, 2023

Mary Belle Bednorz, 76, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.  She was born on November 7, 1946, the fourth child of Phillip and Inez Gibson.  She married Don Bednorz on August 21. 1965.

Mary Belle retired from Panhandle Independent School District in May of 2007 after a career of 20 years as a paraprofessional and secretary.

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Nancy Garner

Nancy Garner

Feb 9, 2023

Nancy Sparks Garner, 101, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 9, 2023.  Celebration of Life will be April 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Panhandle, TX, Reverend Josh Light officiating.  Colorful attire appropriate for a celebration is requested.

Born April 1, 1921, on a farm near Panhandle, TX, Nancy Lee was the middle...

Travis Luttrell

Travis Luttrell

Feb 8, 2023

Travis Gene Luttrell, 82 of Armstrong County passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Claude, Texas. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Claude Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Travis was born February 27, 1940 in Armstrong County, Texas on the family farm. He married Dana Kelley on...

Frank Easter

Frank Easter

Feb 8, 2023

Frank “Rick” Easter

Frank “Rick” Easter, age 69, passed away Wednesday February 8, 2023. Rick was born on July 22, 1953 in Maryville, Tennessee. He graduated from Everett High School after joining the United States Marine Corps and serving in Vietnam. Rick worked for Alcoa Aluminum for 21 years in Alcoa, Tennessee. He...

Annette Friend

Annette Friend

Feb 3, 2023

Annette Michelle Friend, 55, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.

Services are pending at this time.  In lieu of flowers, please honor her memory with a gift to Gentiva Hospice or Borger Healthcare Center.

Annette was born August 9, 1967, in Borger to Jerry and Sandra Friend.  She graduated from Perryton High School.  Annette loved...

Helen Sibley

Helen Sibley

Feb 1, 2023

Helen Marie Sibley, 73, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Borger, Texas surrounded by her family.

Services will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Borger, Texas with Pastor Grady Burkhalter officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.   Arrangements are by Minton-Chatwell Funeral...

Heneritta Church

Heneritta Church

Feb 1, 2023

Heneritta B Church passed away peacefully from an extended illness on Monday, February 1, 2023. Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Fritch Church of Christ. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Heneritta was born  April 15, 1937, in Borger to Richard T, and Jessie...

Venita Gray

Venita Gray

Jan 30, 2023

Venita Sue Gray, 75 of Panhandle passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Celebration of life will be 4:00 pm Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at First Methodist Church in Panhandle. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Venita was born October 9, 1947, in Pampa,...

Vickie Temple

Vickie Temple

Jan 26, 2023

Vickie Gail Temple, 61, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Grace Church in Borger.  Burial will follow in Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm on Sunday, January 29, 2023,...

Herschel Moffitt

Herschel Moffitt

Jan 23, 2023

Herschel Glenn Moffitt, 79 of Borger, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, January 26, 2022, at Minton Memorial Chapel in Borger. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Herschel was born October 11, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas to Willard and Faye...