Obituaries

Obituaries

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Junior Fernandez

Junior Fernandez

Feb 4, 2021

Junior  Fernandez, 46, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Riverview Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Kelley officiating.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  The Holy Rosary will be recited at 5 pm on...

Billie Simmons

Billie Simmons

Feb 4, 2021

Billie Simmons, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

She entered this world on May 7, 1933 in Carter, Oklahoma.  She was born to Thomas and Loleta Spencer.  Billie married Waymond Luther Simmons on October 18, 1948 in Shamrock,...

Sandra West

Sandra West

Jan 29, 2021

Sandra West, 64 of Borger passed away on January 29, 2021 at her home in Borger. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Minton Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Sandra was born October 9, 1956 in Borger to Marvin and Viola...

Colene Butler

Colene Butler

Jan 29, 2021

“ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”. This was the motto from Colene Ruth Butler’s Newkirk High School’s 1957 diploma characterizing her life.

Colene was born July 26, 1939 to William Joesiah and Lois Purnnie (Noteware) Ramsey, growing up on a farm near Newkirk, OK. The hard work of the farming life did...

Delta Nabours

Delta Nabours

Jan 28, 2021

Delta Lequita Nabours, 87 of Fritch passed away January 28, 2021 in Borger. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at First Christian Church in Fritch. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Delta was born October 17, 1933 in Canute, OK to Jessie Alexander and Emma Lee (McDonald)...

Thomas Hodge, Sr.

Thomas Hodge, Sr.

Jan 26, 2021

Thomas Robert Hodge, Sr., 74, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

A celebration of his life will be held 2pm Saturday, February 6, 2021at Biblical Apostolic Church with Pastor Jerry Moon officiating.  In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to the Biblical Apostolic Church, 217 S. Main St, Borger, Texas 79007.

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Gary "Rowdy" Yates

Gary "Rowdy" Yates

Jan 26, 2021

Gary “Rowdy” Lee Yates, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Masonic graveside services will be held 2 pm on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Westlawn Memorial Park.

A celebration of his life was held at 4 pm on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in the Minton Memorial Chapel.  Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell...

Rocky Skidmore

Rocky Skidmore

Jan 26, 2021

Rocky Ray Skidmore went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2021 in Borger. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Faith Christian Fellowhip Church. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Diretors of Borger.

Rocky was born July 1, 1958 in Borger to Bill and Wanda (Marler)...

Senan Felker

Senan Felker

Jan 25, 2021

On Monday, January 25, 2021, Senan “Bep” E. Felker, beloved husband and loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 60.  Rosary will be read at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29, at Saint John Evangelistic Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.  Services will be for family and close...

Deborah Howard

Deborah Howard

Jan 24, 2021

Deborah Kay Howard, 69, died January 24, 2021 at her home in Minco, Oklahoma. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Debbie was born November 29, 1951 in Tullos, Louisiana to L. B. Morrow and Gordie Lowrey Morrow.  She graduated from Borger High...

Bradley Roberts

Bradley Roberts

Jan 24, 2021

Bradley “Brad“ Paul Roberts, 60 of Panhandle went to be with his Lord and savior on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Amarillo. Rosary will be read 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be in Panhandle Cemetery under...

Billy Jolly

Billy Jolly

Jan 22, 2021

On January 22, 2021, Billy Rex Jolly, devoted husband, father of five, grandfather of six, and great-grandfather of five, passed away at the age of 77. Bill was born on December 19, 1943 in Phillips, TX to John Vernon and Lily Dell (Slover) Jolly. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Master’s...

Lois Sewell

Lois Sewell

Jan 21, 2021

Lois Marie Harris Sewell was born on March 28, 1925 at a farm outside of Rocky, Oklahoma.  She passed on to eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ on January 21, 2021.   Lois was the last child in a loving family of six.  She is predeceased by the other members of the Harris family.   Lois graduated from Rocky High School...

Jackie Rowe

Jackie Rowe

Jan 20, 2021

Jackie Lynn Rowe, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Director of Borger.

Jackie was born November 28, 1955 in Fruita, Colorado to Phillip Pothuisje and Clara McClure Pothuisje.  She had a big heart and loved sharing with her friends and family, especially her grandkids.

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Steven Shumate

Steven Shumate

Jan 20, 2021

Steven Barry Shumate, 58, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Graveside services will be held 2 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Panhandle Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Monday, January 25, 2021 at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.  In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to...

Thomas Trammell

Thomas Trammell

Jan 20, 2021

Thomas Russell Trammell, 59, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in the Minton Memorial Chapel.   In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to BSA Hospice of the Southwest, 5211 SW 9th, Ste. 100, Amarillo, TX  79106.

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Timothy Garcia

Timothy Garcia

Jan 19, 2021

Timothy Jacob Garcia, 47, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. John Catholic Church with Fr. James M. Schmitmeyer officiating.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  Masks are required.  The Rosary...

Lanell Mccormick

Lanell Mccormick

Jan 19, 2021

Helen LaNell McCormick, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Graveside services will be held 11 am on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Stinnett Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

LaNell was born July 10, 1934 in Borger to Luchon Bryant Monden and Bessie Faye Huffines Monden.  She married James...

Shirley Purcell

Shirley Purcell

Jan 18, 2021

Shirley Jane Purcell, 74, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.

Graveside services will be held 10 am Friday, January 22, 2021 at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.   In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored with a gift to the Church of Christ at Borger.

Shirley...

Haydon Lasater

Haydon Lasater

Jan 14, 2021

Haydon “Sonny” Harry Lasater was born on October 11, 1936 in Monahans, TX to Charles Edward and Elizabeth Loree (Yarbrough) Lasater. Sonny lived a full life of 84 years and passed away at his home in Hattieville, AR on January 14, 2021 with his family surrounding him.

Sonny was a resident of the Conway County area for...