Obituaries

Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Cary Shimek

Cary Shimek

Aug 31, 2021

Cary Wynn Shimek, 49, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

A celebration of his life will held at 3 pm at First Baptist Church Wolfforth on Saturday, September 11, 2021 with Pastor Chance Morton officiating.

Cary was born February 21, 1972 in Lubbock, Texas to Victor and Cheryl Shimek.  He enjoyed playing darts, shooting pool,...

Ethel Burse - Jackson (Sudda)

Ethel Burse - Jackson (Sudda)

Aug 30, 2021

Ethel Marie Burse – Jackson or (Sudda) passed away on Monday August 30, 2021, in Borger.

Ethel Marie Burse-Jackson or (Sudda) was born in Austin Texas, March 29, 1940, to Parents Myrtle and Leroy Burse Ms. Ethel was the first of 13 children. She lived there until high school, when she moved to Borger to be with...

Michaela Wyatt

Michaela Wyatt

Aug 30, 2021

Michaela Reane Wyatt, 48, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Eternal Light Pentecostal Church with Pastor Willy Adams officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored...

Ben Wells

Ben Wells

Aug 27, 2021

Ben Thomas Wells, age 84, of Fritch, Texas, passed from this life to join his Lord and Savior on August 27, 2021. Ben was born August 1, 1937, to Norris Neely “Chick” and Agnes Catherine Wells.  He was the youngest of three children.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Fedric Wells of the home, whom he married...

Josh Nivens

Josh Nivens

Aug 26, 2021

Joshua Mason Nivens, 23, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating, the family also cherishes the memory of Kirk Coker and his words of grace, blessing and encouragement as he shared in many marriages and funerals...

Verlie Deaton

Verlie Deaton

Aug 24, 2021

Verlie Eloise Deaton, 94, passed away August 24, 2021. V.E. was born on March 18, 1927 in Happyland, Oklahoma to George and Mittie (Hudson) Deaton. The youngest of 8 children. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger....

Preacher Jimmy Gillmore

Preacher Jimmy Gillmore

Aug 16, 2021

Preacher Jimmy D. Gillmore, 87. Our beloved Father, Grandfather and Husband passed away on August 16, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19 at Riverview Baptist Church with Bro. Scott Wallace, Bro. Alton Ray Cheatwood and Bro. Mike Kelley officiating.  Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of...

Tad Lozier

Tad Lozier

Aug 14, 2021

Tad Lozier, 62, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021.

Graveside services will be held 11 am Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Westlawn Memorial Park.  A celebration of his life will be held 2 pm at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Dwight Kirksey and Bro. Bob Miller officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Tuesday,...

Judith Anders

Judith Anders

Aug 13, 2021

Judith Lurline Anders, 72 of Borger passed away in Denver, Colorado on Friday, August 13, 2021.

Memorial services will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday, August 21, 2021, in Spearman, Texas at the Union Church, 31 South Endicott. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Judith was born November 30, 1948, in San...

Waldo Green

Waldo Green

Aug 12, 2021

Waldo ‘Dobie” Green 74, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, in Amarillo. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Church of Christ at Borger. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Waldo was born on April 27, 1947, in Vernon, TX to the...

Greg Rhoden

Greg Rhoden

Aug 8, 2021

Greg David Rhoden, 48, of Fritch passed away in Pampa, Texas on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday at Grace Church in Borger. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  In lieu of flowers, his memory may be honored by helping...

Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson

Aug 8, 2021

Kevin Dale Anderson, 59, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021.

A celebration of his life will be held at 6 pm at his home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 with Rev. Toni Bailey officiating.

Kevin was born July 26, 1962 in Borger to Vernon Anderson and Beverly Owens Anderson.  He married Donna Senseman on June...

Patsy Jett

Patsy Jett

Aug 7, 2021

Patsy Nita Jett passed away on August 7, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Canyon, Texas at the age of 86.  She was born on May 28, 1935 in Vernon, Texas to Clifford and Eula Clines.

Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Stinnett with Connie Freriks officiating. ...

Alton Rice

Alton Rice

Aug 7, 2021

Alton Felix Rice, 72 of Stinnett went to be with his Lord and savior on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Amarillo.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church in Borger. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Family and friend’s visitation...

Novella Vance

Novella Vance

Aug 5, 2021

Novella "Nonee" Vance, 90, died Thursday August 5, 2021 in Claude.  Public graveside service will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Panhandle Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Lane officiating.  Private family service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Conway Community Church under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors.  The family will receive guests from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday...

Katha Howard

Katha Howard

Aug 4, 2021

Katha Jo Howard, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Willie Adams officiating.  Burial will follow in Stinnett Cemetery.  Mrs. Howard will lie in state beginning at 8 am on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Katha was born...

Melanie Hicks

Melanie Hicks

Aug 2, 2021

Melanie Shemwell Hicks, 54, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

Per her wishes no services will be scheduled.  Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Melanie was born September 17, 1966 in Amarillo to Thomas Douglas Shemwell and Virginia Lee Walls Shemwell. She married Bryan Scott Hicks on November 26,...

Madelyne Gray

Madelyne Gray

Jul 30, 2021

Gayle Gray, 70 of Fritch passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Westlawn Memorial Park in Borger.

Gayle was born February 22, 1951 in Borger to George and Helen (O'Dell) Wright. She married James Gray  December 31, 1972 in the Phillips Methodist Church. She loved...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Jul 29, 2021

On July 29, 2021, surrounded by family, Robert E. Wilson went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bob was a long-time resident of Stinnett, Texas. He was born on August 23, 1932, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Linnie and Pres Wilson.

Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS...

Marie Callahan

Marie Callahan

Jul 23, 2021

Marie Ann "Grammie" Callahan 80, of Fritch passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, in Fritch. Celebration of life will be Saturday August 14, 2021 at the Lake Meridith Stilling Basin at 11:00 am.If raining it will be at 2002 Hemlock in Borger

Marie was born on July 24, 1940 in Toledo, Ohio to Wayne Harmon and Mary (Willinger)...