Obituaries

Obituaries

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Frances Jolene Schmidt

Frances Jolene Schmidt

Nov 2, 2026

Frances Jolene "Jo" Schmidt, 81, passed peacefully at home on November 2, 2026, following a courageous lengthy battle with cancer. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, faith, compassion and devotion. As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, her heart was always bigger than her circumstances and her love extended to everyone in her radius.

Born and...

Pat Wolf

Pat Wolf

Nov 10, 2026

Patricia Ann Ayling Wolf

Patricia A. (Pat) Wolf of Borger, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the age of 93, several weeks shy of her 94th birthday.

Pat was born on December 22, 1932, to Chester and Alma (Gandy) Ayling in Phillips, Texas. She was active in tap dance in her youth, and as a student at Phillips High School,...

Tasha Dawn Keener

Tasha Dawn Keener

Nov 10, 2026

Tasha Dawn Keener

July 13, 1983 – November 10, 2026

In Loving Memory

Tasha was born on July 13, 1983, to Sharon and Lynn Keener of Borger, Texas. She passed away on November 10, 2026, at the age of 43.

Tasha was a beloved daughter, mother, Gigi, sister, and aunt. She had a personality all her own and was known for her adventurous spirit,...

Chad Dustin Cooper

Chad Dustin Cooper

Nov 9, 2026

Chad Dustin Cooper, 47, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held at 4 pm on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Chad was born August 24, 1979, in Amarillo to Clarence Cooper, Jr. and Debbie White Cooper. He grew...

Donna Jean Henninger

Donna Jean Henninger

Nov 12, 2026

Donna Jean Henninger, 99, of Borger passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Borger.

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

Donna was born November 16, 1926, in Dayton, Ohio to John Edward and Alice (Baker) Loughman. She had her own Insurance Company. Donna married Homer Henninger in 1948. She was big on nutrition, loved to...

Mary Cathleen Jones

Mary Cathleen Jones

Nov 8, 2026

Mary “Cathy” Cathleen Jones, 66, passed away November 8, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Highland Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Cathy was born September 28, 1960, in Borger to Jesse Matlock and Juanita Williams Matlock. She married Troy Jones November 9, 2013, in...

Larry G. Cranfill

Larry G. Cranfill

Nov 8, 2026

Larry G. Cranfill, 86, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Stinnett Cemetery, in Stinnett. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch.

Larry was born September 20, 1940, in Cranfills Gap, Texas to Olin Raymond Cranfill and Emma Jean Pool Cranfill. He worked as...

Kenneth Preston Breg

Kenneth Preston Breg

Nov 6, 2026

Kenneth Preston Breg, 70, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift to Fritch Meals on Wheels, PO Box 366, Fritch, Texas 79007.

Kenny was born September 15, 1956, in San...

Tamie Ann Boston

Tamie Ann Boston

Nov 3, 2026

How do you capture a life so beautiful in just a few words? How do you express everything you feel for someone so dear? I don’t have words big enough to do my mom’s life justice, but I hope these words help honor her memory and remind those who knew her how deeply she loved them.

Tamie Boston was born on...

Wesley Brad Nolen

Wesley Brad Nolen

Nov 2, 2026

Wesley Brad Nolen, 49, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Tim Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive guests from 1-3 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction...

Shawn L. Sims

Shawn L. Sims

Nov 1, 2026

Shawn L. Sims, 56, of Borger passed away on November 1, 2026, in Borger.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Shawn was born June 28,1970, in Amarillo, Texas to Jackie L. and Janie Mae (Sandlin) Sims. He...

D’Lee Watkins

D’Lee Watkins

Oct 29, 2026

D'Lee Watkins, 64, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the funeral home.  A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Panhandle. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. In...

Leonor Candanoza Castillo

Leonor Candanoza Castillo

Oct 28, 2026

Leonor Candanoza Castillo, 92, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 2, 2026, in 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 ExcelaCare Hospice.

Leonor was born January 8, 1934, in Lyford, Texas to...

Jace Alan Jones

Jace Alan Jones

Oct 27, 2026

Jace Alan Jones, 19, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Faith Covenant Church. 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 Friday, October 30, 2026, at the funeral home....

Bulldog Rawlins

Bulldog Rawlins

Oct 27, 2026

Charles “Bulldog” Dwayne Rawlins, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Fritch Church of Christ. 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 the Fritch Church...

Heather Renee Bland

Heather Renee Bland

Oct 23, 2026

Heather Renee (Westbrook) Bland, 51, of Fritch, Texas, passed away at home on Friday, October 23, 2026, following a private battle with cancer.

Heather was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Ralph and Debbie Westbrook. She grew up in Granbury, Texas, and graduated from Granbury High School in 1993. She made her home in Fritch for the last 20 years and...

Steve Alan Anderson

Steve Alan Anderson

Oct 20, 2026

Pa was born in Dumas, Texas on October 15, 1945 to Steve Andrew Anderson and Nell Anderson. He was the fourth of six children. Steve grew up in Borger, Texas starting at the age of 5. One of his proudest childhood memories was growing up in "Rock Creek" and learning the "Rockcreation" way of life.

In 1965, Steve officially landed a...

Joey William Barnett

Joey William Barnett

Oct 20, 2026

Joey William Barnett, 55, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. 

Joey was born July 14,...

Dan Ray Duncan, Jr.

Dan Ray Duncan, Jr.

Oct 19, 2026

Dan Ray Duncan, Jr., 63, went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Community Crossroads Church, 300 Paul Street, White Deer, Texas, 79097. Burial will follow in White Deer Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. The family will...

Tommy Daniel Tarpley

Tommy Daniel Tarpley

Oct 19, 2026

Tommy Daniel Tarpley, 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2026, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the 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 BSA Hospice of the...