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Melissa Danette Jones
Oct 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa D. Jones, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Melissa passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 17, 1968, in Borger, Texas, she brought a vibrant light and warmth to everyone she encountered throughout her life.
Celebration of life will...
Alicia Lynn Bell
Oct 11, 2026
Alicia Lynn Bell, 60, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the funeral...
Carl Ray Smith
Oct 11, 2026
Carl Ray Smith, 79, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. 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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the funeral...
Donna Litterell
Oct 8, 2026
Donna Kaylene Litterell, 76, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Church of Christ at Borger. Burial will follow 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 The Beacon...
Sterling Matthias Shelton
Oct 8, 2026
Sterling Matthias Shelton, 29, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Grace Church. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers please honor his memory with a gift to the benefit account for Sterling Shelton at Amarillo National Bank. He...
Mary Fletcher
Oct 8, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Fletcher, 92, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Fairlanes Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park in Borger. In lieu of flowers her memory be may honored with a gift to Fairlanes Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 3000 Fairlanes Blvd., Borger, Texas 79007.
Mary was...
Gene McCallie
Oct 7, 2026
Carl Eugene “Mean Gene” McCallie, 66, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Celebration Family Church. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch.
Gene was born October 30, 1959, in Dumas, Texas to Carl Dale McCallie and Wanda June...
Maria Villegas
Oct 6, 2026
Maria DeJesus Villegas, 62, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Director of Borger. The rosary will be recited beginning at 6 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the funeral...
Marilyn Ray Taylor
Oct 5, 2026
Marilyn Ray Taylor, 91 of Amarillo passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, surrounded by family.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Westlawn Memorial Park. Burial is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Marilyn was born December 2, 1934, in Clarendon, Texas to Raymond and Edna (Blanks) Tidwell. She lived a wonderful life....
Mary Helen Winter
Oct 4, 2026
Mary Helen Winter, affectionately known to many as “Mamma Mary,” joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Lubbock, Texas on October 19, 1956, Mary was incredibly proud of her heritage and carried that pride throughout her life. She was also proud to have served her country in the United States...
Joe Tollis
Oct 2, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Lee Tollis, 70, of Fritch, passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Celebration Family Church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch.
Joe was born on October 15, 1955, in Florence, Colorado to Hecter and...
Jack Stoney Glover
Sep 26, 2026
Jack Stoney Glover, 78, of Fritch, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2026.
Jack was born on November 30, 1948, in Dumas, Texas, and grew up around Sunray, Texas, where he spent his youth farming. He went on to build a successful career in the oil and gas industry. A dedicated businessman and outdoorsman, Jack also owned and operated a small...
Donald Leroy Blythe
Sep 25, 2026
Donald Blythe, 90, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Grace Church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. In lieu of flowers, his memory may be honored with a gift to Grace Church, 401...
Sylvia Ilene Norman
Sep 22, 2026
Sylvia "Granny" Norman went home to Jesus on September 22, 2026, at the age of 98. She was the epitome of a godly woman, loving the Lord and her family with all she had.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, September 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Stinnett. Burial will follow in Stinnett Cemetery under the...
Ruby Esterline Browning
Sep 21, 2026
Ruby Esterline Browning, 85, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026.
Per her wishes no services are scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Ruby, known to those that loved her as B, was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose family meant everything to her. She loved her sons and daughter, adored her grandchildren, and had...
Carol Evelyn Collett
Sep 20, 2026
Carol Evelyn Collett, 79, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 4 pm on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel in Borger. Mrs. Collett will lie in state beginning Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors in Fritch. In lieu of flowers, her memory may be honored with a gift...
Marcia Diane Muir
Sep 20, 2026
Marcia Diane Muir, 82, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Panhandle Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. In lieu of flowers her memory...
Mary Ivey Howell
Sep 18, 2026
Mary Ivey Howell, age 87, slipped into the arms of Jesus on September 18, 2026, at the Cottages Memory Care Facility in Amarillo, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at New Life Church. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive guest from 5-7 pm on Friday, September 25, 2026,...
Gary Hedrick
Sep 15, 2026
Thomas Gary Hedrick, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
He has taken his assigned seat in the body of Jesus Christ and will be planted at Westlawn Memorial Park.
Joe Lee Garrard
Sep 14, 2026
Joe Lee Garrard, 75, of Stinnett, passed away on September 14, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
No services are currently scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Joe was born on December 7, 1950, in Pulaski County, Missouri to Joe Garrard and Ruth M. (Graves) Garrard. He married Donna Lantelme on September 16, 1988, in...
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