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Kenneth Wayne Bauert
Jul 20, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Bauert passed away on July 20, 2025, in Bushland, Texas. Born on August 31, 1960, in Borger, Texas, Kenneth worked as an NC Programmer at NOV for 35 years.
He married his beloved wife, Janet Ford, on January 11, 1980, in Borger, a union that defined his life's joy and purpose. Together, they built not only a life but...
Janice Elaine Noble
Jul 17, 2025
Janice Elaine Noble, 76, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Janice was born February 7, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio to Kenneth Dixon and Elma June DePugh Dixon. She was a dedicated Fritch EMT for over 20 years. Janice enjoyed watching television and playing on her phone. Nothing brought more joy...
Denise Ann Taylor
Jul 13, 2025
With heavy hearts but hope in Jesus, we announce the passing of Denise Taylor, a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished sister, a proud granny and a loyal friend. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13th at the age of 69, after a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering faith. Denise was...
John Andrew Wright
Jul 8, 2025
John Andrew Wright passed away on July 8, 2025, in Fritch, Texas, at the age of 72. Born on January 30, 1953, in Borger, Texas, John started his career as a sheet metalist but was best known as the newspaper carrier for the Borger News Herald in Fritch.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. John also found...
Roger Lee Gregory
Jul 6, 2025
Roger Lee Gregory, 78, passed from this life July 6, 2025 in Amarillo. His Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the New Life Church with Pastor Bob Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will meet friends from 5:00 until...
Betty Jean Shuman
Jul 2, 2025
Betty Jean Shuman, 92, of Tomball, Texas passed away July 2, 2025. She was born August 15, 1932, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Frederick and Martha Hellems.
She is survived by her daughters Patricia LaBrie and Peggy Guenthner; son Stephen Shuman; sister Carolyn Burns; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Including her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...
Jerry Dale Stanford
Jul 1, 2025
Jerry Dale Stanford, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Monday, July 7, 2025,...
Barbara Ann Bond Smith
Jun 28, 2025
Barbara Ann Bond Smith, born on May 21, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on June 28, 2025, in Watauga, Texas. Barbara was a devoted member of the Church of Christ.
In 1972, she moved to Borger, Texas. Barbara worked at Independent Machine and Industrial Machine, where she met her husband, Jerrall (Jerry) Smith. The couple's bond was encapsulated in their...
Angie Mann
Jun 27, 2025
Angelia "Angie" Ruth Mann, 68, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11 on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the funeral home.
Angie was born on August 13, 1956, in...
Roger Dale Walker
Jun 22, 2025
Roger Walker, 76, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Roger was born July 1, 1948, in Lubbock, Texas to Delmer Walker and Billie Fox...
Cherry Marie Sparks
Jun 22, 2025
Cherry Marie Sparks, born on June 24, 1961, in Belvidere, Illinois, departed this life on June 22, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. She leaves behind a lasting legacy marked by her profound love for her family and a remarkable talent for the arts.
Cherry was united in marriage to Jeffrey Sparks on February 17, 1979, in Dunn, Louisiana. Together, they nurtured a...
Gene Craig Sims
Jun 17, 2025
Gene Craig Sims, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Gene was born on April 2, 1946, in Pampa, Texas to Eugene Sims and Lou Alta Harlan Sims. He married Belinda Gale Davis on September 19, 1977, in Fritch. Gene was drafted into the US Army after high school and...
Michael "Mike" Eugene Swafford
Jun 16, 2025
Michael Eugene "Mike" Swafford, 68, passed from this life Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home.
Mike was born September 19, 1956 in Amarillo to Eugene Patrick Swafford and Phyllis Ann Wormsbaker Swafford. He was employed in the Automobile Industry for over 40 years where he mentored countless others and never met a stranger. After a whirlwind, God-led courtship, Mike and...
Johnny Rivera
Jun 10, 2025
Johnny Rivera, 42, of Spanaway, Washington passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Minton Memorial Chapel.
Johnny was born October 23, 1982, in Spearman, TX to Emeterio and Silvia (Lopez) Rivera. He loved riding his bike, hiking and being around family and friends.
Preceding him in death is...
Carol Lee Gould
Jun 8, 2025
Carol Lee Gould, 77, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers, her memory may be honored with a gift to HutchCares, P.O. Box 3031, Borger, Texas 79007, 806-886-6832, www.hutchcares.com or volunteer...
Linda June Barnett
Jun 7, 2025
Linda June Barnett, 79, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Charlie Stevens, 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 on Tuesday, June...
Greg Stout
Jun 6, 2025
Gregory Carl Stout, age 75, of Stinnett, Texas, passed away on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Greg lived a life marked by service, strength, adventure, humor, and a deep, abiding faith.
Born to Dell and Margaret Ann Stout, Greg was also deeply influenced by the legacy of his grandparents, Perry...
Daniel James Burse
Jun 5, 2025
Daniel James “Danny Boy” Burse, 77, passed away, Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Danny Boy will lie in state beginning at 8 am on Thursday, June...
Cody Lee Brooks
Jun 2, 2025
Cody Lee Brooks, 37, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Cody was born September 21, 1987, in Borger to Tony Wayne Brooks and Shirley “Shirl” Howell Brooks. He loved life and...
Nelda Faye Chamberlain
Jun 1, 2025
Nelda Faye Chamberlain, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Panhandle. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, June 6, 2025. There will be a family and friends visitation at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Nelda was born on October 28,...
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