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Billie Jo Newell
Feb 18, 2026
Billie Jo Newell, 90, of Borger went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Burial is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors.
Billie was born March 16, 1935, in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Eddie Lee and Lillie Bell (Herring)...
Wayburn Wandell McLane
Feb 17, 2026
Wayburn Wandell McLane, 93, of North Liberty, Iowa, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
A private family viewing was held at Lensing Funeral Home, Iowa City, Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Highland Park Cemetery in Borger, Texas under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger, Texas. In lieu...
Deborah Darlene Justice
Feb 15, 2026
Deborah Darlene Justice, 69, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Debbie was born September 24, 1956, in Borger to Tressie A. Folsom Justice and...
Melvin Cecil Gibbs
Feb 14, 2026
Melvin Cecil Gibbs, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests beginning at noon prior to the service on Friday...
Felipe Padilla Cruz
Feb 12, 2026
Felipe Padilla Cruz, 66, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Church of Christ at Borger.
Felipe was born May 20, 1959, in San Luis Potos, Mexico to Martin Padilla Guiterrez and Abelina Cruz Castillo. He worked for D.E. Rice Construction. He liked nothing...
Cynthia Jean McMullen
Feb 11, 2026
Cynthia Jean McMullen, 66, of Borger passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Borger. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell of Borger.
Cynthia was born May 6, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas. She married Garvel McMullen on October 28,1978, in Conroe Texas. She was a bus driver for the Borger Independent School District for nine years and enjoyed her...
Jose Luis Perez
Feb 4, 2026
Jose Luis Perez, 67 of Borger, passed away on February 4, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
The rosary will be recited beginning at 6 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Minton Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in...
Rick D. Beckham
Jan 27, 2026
Rick D. Beckham, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Rick was born September 29, 1950, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Helen and John Beckham. He drove a truck for the oil field before going to work for Groendyke Trucking in 1988, where he worked until he retired. Rick enjoyed riding...
Shelly L. Sepulveda
Jan 26, 2026
Shelly L. Sepulveda, 49, of Medway, Massachusetts died Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts after an illness. She was the beloved wife of Tami Sue (Bonacci) Sepulveda.
Shelly was born in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Roger M. Sepulveda and Carol Jeanette (Pendleton) Sepulveda.
She was a graduate of Borger High School, Class of 1995. Following...
Crystal Lee Alexander
Jan 26, 2026
Crystal Lee Alexander, 62, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Crystal was born January 13, 1964, in Amarillo, Texas to Harold Alexander and Sherry Huffman Alexander. She had a vivacious spirit, loved being outside, and broadening her horizons in the wonder of the world. Crystal enjoyed art both painting and...
Sharon Lynne Dennis
Jan 23, 2026
Sharon Lynne Dennis passed away at the age of 82, on January 23, 2026, in Amarillo.
Celebration of life will be 11:00 am Friday, January 30, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Panhandle. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Sharon was born at Camp White Military Hospital in Medford, Oregon to Homer and Minnie Lee Reynolds....
Steve Hopkins
Jan 18, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Curtis Hopkins, age 71, peacefully went to his heavenly home on January 18, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1954, in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Jim and Ruby “Judy” Hopkins.
Steve was preceded in death by both of his parents, his stepfather Lester Jones, and his brothers Lester “Gene” Jones of Katy, Texas; Wayne Jones, Finis Jones, Mark...
Sandra Kay Lanier
Jan 16, 2026
Sandra Kay Lanier, 69, passed away January 16, 2026.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the River Church in Panhandle. Burial will follow in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Sandie was born March 5, 1956, in Savannah, Georgia to Wallace Clyde Lanier and Millie...
Vada McLaughlin
Jan 13, 2026
Vada McLaughlin, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, peacefully in her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 16, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Vada was born July 5, 1935,...
Edgar LeRoy Powell
Jan 8, 2026
Edgar LeRoy Powell, 88, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10 am on Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Jennings, Austin Schneider, Braydn Burris, Kenny Monden, Cooper Jennings, Koy Schneider. In lieu of flowers his memory may...
Janie Rojas Garcia
Jan 5, 2026
Janie Rojas Garcia, 72, of Stinnett, Texas passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Borger.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Borger First Assembly of God Church. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Janie was born April 13, 1953, in Dalhart, Texas to Pedro...
John Monroe Fields
Jan 4, 2026
With heavy hearts and fond memories, we have to share that John Monroe “Johnny” Fields of Panhandle, Texas finished his earthly race, holding hands with his wife, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, aged 88 years. The family will attend a private burial at Panhandle Cemetery on Friday, January 9, 2026, under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle....
Yolanda Jeanette Wilson
Jan 1, 2026
Yolanda Jeanette Wilson, born on January 5, 1960, in Jonesboro, Louisiana, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. She was a beloved figure in her community and well-known as the manager of Moore Space & U-Haul.
Yolanda was characterized by her kind-hearted nature, sweetness, and her remarkable ability to speak her mind with candor and grace. Her passions included...
Esther Marlene Scherer
Dec 29, 2025
Esther Marlene Scherer, affectionately known as Marlene, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Borger, Texas, where she was born on September 14, 1956. A dedicated "Lady of the Home," Marlene exemplified the spirit of love and support to her family and friends throughout her life.
Marlene was the cherished daughter of Clyde Wayne Back and...
Kathleen Ann Vega
Dec 28, 2025
Kathleen Ann Vega, 72 of Borger passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Borger. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. No services are scheduled currently.
Kathleen was born February 23, 1953, in Albany, Georgia to Kenneth and Betty (Anderson) Twigg. She worked as supervisor in a casino in California. She loved to make beaded jewelry,...
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