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Ralph Clayton Earles Jr
Jun 1, 2025
Ralph Clayton Earles Jr., was born on December 30, 1958, in Borger, Texas. He passed away on June 1, 2025, in Fritch, Texas. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated professional, having served as the Public Works Director for the City of Borger before his retirement.
Ralph was a devoted family man, marrying Kristina Dosh in New...
Margaret Dunham
May 25, 2025
Margaret Dunham 95 years old went to be with Jesus on May 25 2025 in Amarillo Texas
Margaret was born January 24 1930 to Julian and Gladis Johnson near Putnam, OK. She Married Bill Dunham on December 18 1945. She had a masters degree from WT. She was a Borger High School English teacher for 25 Years and annual staff teacher....
Gordon Bernard Pearce
May 24, 2025
Gordon Bernard Pearce, 84, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025.
A memorial gathering will be planned at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to Friends of the Hutchinson County Library, 625 N. Weatherly, Borger, Texas 79007 or to the Friends...
Mary E. Hearron
May 23, 2025
Mary E. Hearron, 63, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the funeral home.
Mary was born May 10, 1962, to Calvin Lonzo Hearron...
Janie Rook
May 22, 2025
Mary Jane “Janie” Rook, 84, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Mr. Robert Bradley officiating. Janie will lie in state from 8 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Janie was...
Charlotte June Beedle
May 20, 2025
Charlotte June Beedle, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Matt Edwards, officiating. In honor of Charlotte's love of bright colors please wear bright colors to her service instead of black. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park...
Barbara Jean Barbour
May 19, 2025
Barbara “Barbie” Barbour, 74, beloved wife, mother, mamaw, sister and friend passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Grace Church with Pastor Conny Moore, officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive friends from...
Wilson Lavert Avent, III
May 17, 2025
Wilson “Boots” Lavert Avent III passed away, leaving behind a life marked by deep love, hard work, faith, and unwavering devotion to his family. He was born on April 25, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas, to Wilson Lavert Avent Jr. and Mildred Doretta Lowe Avent.
Boots spent nearly his entire life in Stinnett, Texas, a place that shaped him and to which...
George William Long
May 14, 2025
George William Long, 91 years old, transitioned to Heaven on May 14, 2025. George was born on May 6, 1934, in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Bill Long and Lillian (Higgs) Long.
George met the love of his life, JoElla Halford, in 1953 while working at the Morley Theater in Borger Texas as a projectionist and JoElla as the cashier. He was 19...
Randall Cline Watson
May 14, 2025
Randall “Randy” Cline Watson, 74, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 9 am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Westlawn Memorial Park. There will be a celebration of his life at 10 am in the Chapel of First Baptist Church of Borger under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Randy was born July...
Joel E. Martinez
May 11, 2025
Joel E. Martinez, 57, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Open Gates Fellowship Church in Amarillo. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Joel was born May 29, 1967, in Hereford, Texas to Jesus D. Martinez and Maria E. Esquivel...
Melissa Aline Blanton
May 9, 2025
Melissa Aline Blanton, 92 passed from this life Friday, May 9, 2025 in Amarillo. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Mrs. Blanton was born June 5, 1932 in West Monroe, LA to James Leonard Cannon and Lillian Boudreaux Cannon. She loved riding her horse Soxy and...
Jacqueline Cosper West
May 7, 2025
Jacqueline Cosper West, 80, of Panhandle, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1945.
She is survived by her children: Kelly Arrington, Celeste West Bichsel (Shane), and Candice West-Mathewson (Kris); eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James West. Jacqueline and James were married on June 11, 1966, and built...
Helen Frances Watson
May 7, 2025
Helen Frances Watson, 95, passed from this life Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Amarillo. Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
She was born April 6, 1930, in Portales, New Mexico to Henry Edward...
Wendell Ray Holland
May 6, 2025
Wendell Ray Holland, 62, of Borger, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2025.
Wendell was born on June 22, 1962, in Borger, where he grew up and attended Borger High School. A natural athlete, he excelled in football, baseball, and even competed in boxing at the Junior Olympics.
Wendell had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found at...
Edward Henry Koetting
May 5, 2025
Edward Koetting was born in Groom, Texas. He passed on to eternity with his Lord Jesus Christ on May 5, 2025, at the age of 90 years old.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Yvonne Koetting; his parents; sisters, Mary Lou Williams, Francis Currigan, and Ann Dowdy; and son-in-law, Kyrle Ferrell.
Ed graduated from Groom High School...
Melissa Renae Russell
May 5, 2025
Melissa Renae Russell, 56, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Stinnett Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Melissa was born December 19, 1968, in Borger to Ira “Bud” Yake and Alice Blackmon Yake. She married Leslie Russell on November 10, 2000,...
James Ray Newman
May 4, 2025
James Ray Newman Sr, 78, of Borger passed away on May 4, 2025, in Borger. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors. No services are scheduled currently.
James was born September 29, 1946, in Santa Cruz, CA to Georgia Ray and Ella Fay (Porter) Newman. Jim grew up in Whiteface where he excelled in sports and got voted...
Bill N. McLeod
May 3, 2025
Bill N. McLeod, 90, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. In lieu of flowers, his memory may be honored with a gift to The ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, Iowa, 50037-0022, Interim Home Health and...
Charlie Cummings
May 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlie Melton Cummings on May 2, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and soon to be great-grandfather. Charlie's warmth, strength, and generous heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Charlie was born July 7, 1946, in Webb, Mississippi to Terrell and Dorothy Cummings. He married...
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