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Joetta Joyce Tadlock
Oct 12, 2025
Borger native Joetta Taylor passed away from natural causes on October 12, 2025. She was 93. Joetta was born May 17, 1932 in Amherst, TX to Hubert Welch Taylor and Allie Mae Taylor.
A spirited, independent, and hard-working woman, Joetta built a lasting legacy in Borger through her many small businesses over the years, including The Top Hat, The Oasis, The...
John Charles Wakefield
Oct 10, 2025
John Charles Wakefield, 74, passed from this life October 10, 2025 in Borger. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2025 at Westlawn Memorial Park. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
John was born July 30, 1951 in Spencer, Iowa to Robert Wakefield and Barbara Sieh Wakefield. He married Denna Eshbach January 2,...
Lowell Andrew Hennig
Oct 9, 2025
Lowell "Andy" Andrew Hennig passed way Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 80.
A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in Panhandle on Friday October 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm with Pastor Josh Light officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Andy was born July 24, 1945, in Pampa, Texas to...
Elisa Caroll Sanchez
Oct 14, 2025
Elisa Caroll Sanchez, 66 of Fritch passed away on, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Fritch. Celebration of life will be at 4:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel.
Elisa was born March 8, 1959, in Borger. She worked as a custodian and cafeteria worker at the Sanford Fritch schools. She loved working in her yard, playing games on...
Alex Ray Fairbanks
Sep 19, 2025
Alex Ray Fairbanks, 40, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lieb Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at First Christian Church in Stinnett with Pastors James Stephens and Bob Miller officiating.
Alex was born August 28, 1985,...
Norman Franklin McDonald
Sep 28, 2025
Norman Franklin McDonald, 68, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers, his memory may be honored with a gift to...
Audra Fae Smith
Oct 10, 2025
Audra Fae Smith, 91, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 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 the American Heart Association or American Stroke Association, PO Box 840692,...
Edward Earl Blackwell
Sep 30, 2025
Edward Earl Blackwell, 86, of Panhandle, passed away peacefully and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Panhandle Church of Christ with Leonard Harper officiating. There will be a private burial in Panhandle Cemetery. Funeral services will be under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral...
Darrel Wayne Shelton
Oct 15, 2025
Darrel Wayne Shelton, 60, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Highland Park Cemetery. He will lie in state from 9 am to 8 pm on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Darrel was born...
Edwina Gaye Scroggins
Oct 12, 2025
Edwina Gaye Scroggins, 73, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at The Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Rd, Amarillo, Texas, 79124. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers, her memory may be honored with a gift to the...
Leta B. Bradley
Oct 11, 2025
Leta B. Bradley, 95, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Leta was born February 26, 1930, in Wellington, Texas to Clayton Lister and Pearl Hicks Lister. She married William Herschell “Doc” Bradley on April 2, 1947,...
William "Bill" Clay Kalka
Oct 5, 2025
William Clay (Bill) Kalka, affectionately known as Grandpa Bill, left this world on Oct. 5,2025, one month shy of his 95 th birthday.
Bill was born on Nov. 16, 1930, in McLean, Texas, to Mina Myrtle Waldrop Kalka and Louis Albert Kalka and he was raised on the family farm.
After high school, Bill was inducted into the Army where he served...
Jan Mecaskey
Oct 3, 2025
Olive Janice “Jan” Mecaskey, 95, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025.
Jan will lie in state beginning Monday, October 6, 2025, from noon – 8 pm and Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 9 am – 8 pm. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton...
Richard Charles Brewster
Sep 30, 2025
Richard Charles Brewster, 90, of Borger passed away on September 30, 2025, in Borger. No services are scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell funeral Directors of Borger.
Richard was born May 22, 1935, to Janet Lucille (DeRoos) Brewster and Lewis Lavonne Brewster in Sioux City, Iowa. After he was born, his mother said she was tired and wanted...
Fedil Leo Lovato
Sep 26, 2025
Fedil Leo Lovato, 66, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Fr. Anthony Yanamala, celebrant. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The rosary will be recited beginning at...
Bill Owen, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
William “Bill” Douglas Owen, Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Bill was born July 15, 1948, in Borger to William Douglas Owen, Sr. and Wanda Faye Harkins Owen. He married Dorothy Green on May 7, 1971, in Borger. They were married for 54 years. Bill proudly served in the United States Army. While in the Army, he served one...
Rocky Dee Ferguson
Sep 21, 2025
Rocky Dee Ferguson, 69, grew his wings Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will be held at 3 pm on Saturday in Bissell Chapel Cemetery in Athens, Arkansas. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the funeral...
Roy Dean Waide
Sep 20, 2025
Roy Dean Waide, 79 of Fritch, passed away on September 20, 2025, Amarillo.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Roy was born in Dalhart, Texas to Lewis Johnson Waide and Charlotte Electra (Biggs) Waide. In 1977 he married Donna Fay...
Sara Soto
Sep 18, 2025
Sara Soto passed away peacefully in Borger on September 18, 2025, at the age of 68. Born in Mexico on April 8, 1957, she embraced life with warmth, laughter, and an admirable spirit that touched everyone around her. Sara was a nurturing grandmother and loving wife. Admired for her generosity and kindness in the community, she spent 15 years at...
Elizabeth "Libby" Jane Clark
Sep 12, 2025
Elizabeth “Libby” Jane Clark, 71, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Libby was born on March 10, 1954, in Houston, Texas to David Havins and Maxcine McAnally Havins. She married Charles Clark on January 14, 1971, in Lampasas, Texas. Libby collected elephants, frogs and owls. She enjoyed doing embroidery. Nothing...
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