Obituaries

Obituaries

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Larry D. Bush

Larry D. Bush

Jul 31, 2026

Larry D. Bush, 86, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers his memory may be honored with a gift a charity of choice.

Larry was born October 30, 1939, in Ranger, Texas...

Steve Robles

Steve Robles

Aug 6, 2026

Steve Robles, 58, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Services are pending at this time.

Steve was born July 25, 1968, in Plainview, Texas to Jenaro Robles and Victoria Medina Robles. He had a great love for baseball and was a true Texas Rangers fan. Steve also enjoyed watching the San Francisco 49ers play football, Star Wars and was always up for...

Hoi Ngoc Nguyen

Hoi Ngoc Nguyen

Aug 4, 2026

Hoi Ngoc Nguyen, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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

Hoi was born February 12, 1959, in Vietnam to Nguyen Van Thien and Nguyen Thi Hong. She enjoyed listening to music.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one son; and one daughter.

Survivors include her daughters, Tiffanie Truong and husband...

Dennis Cleve O'Bryant, II

Dennis Cleve O'Bryant, II

Jul 31, 2026

Dennis Cleve O'Bryant, II, 66, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 31, 2026.

Dennis was born January 11, 1960, in Pampa, Texas, to Barbara and Dennis O'Bryant. After graduating from Stinnett High School in 1978, he went on to study Aviation at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he began building the career he had dreamed of since childhood.

From the time...

Peggy Louise Roselius

Peggy Louise Roselius

Jul 29, 2026

Peggy Louise Roselius, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Panhandle Cemetery. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored...

Rita June Huff Cawthron Schoenhals

Rita June Huff Cawthron Schoenhals

Jul 26, 2026

A True Blue Fan of “The Dallas Cowboys”

Rita June Schoenhals, 93, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Fritch Church of Christ. Burial will be held at 4:30pm on Friday at Eastview Cemetery in Vernon, Texas. The family will receive guests from 5-7pm Thursday, August 6, 2026,...

Shirley Jane Mercer Smith

Shirley Jane Mercer Smith

Jul 16, 2026

Shirley Jane Mercer Smith, known lovingly by many as "Pearl," passed away on July 16, 2026, in Leesburg, Florida. She was 71 years old. Born on May 9, 1955, in Borger, Texas, Shirley grew up surrounded by a big, close family, and she carried that warmth with her everywhere she went for the rest of her life.

Shirley married the love...

Kenny Brown

Kenny Brown

Jul 16, 2026

Kenniston “Kenny” Charles Brown, 48, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am at Cross Community Church, 700 Franklin, Borger, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Kenny will lie in state beginning on Monday, July 20, 2026, 10 am – 8...

Chester "Chet" Ramsey

Chester "Chet" Ramsey

Jul 14, 2026

Chester "Chet" Ramsey, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 14, 2026.

Chet’s memorial service will be held at 1000 South Main Street,  Stinnett, Texas on Saturday, July 18th. Everyone meet up at 1:30 pm at Huber Park in Borger. Motorcycles first then cars to follow ending at the memorial spot.  Cremation is entrusted to Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors...

Jahue "Neil" Bearden

Jahue "Neil" Bearden

Jul 14, 2026

Jahue “Neil” Bearden, 81, passed away July 14, 2026.

He was born on December 3, 1944, in Enos, Oklahoma to Rubert Bearden, Sr. and Mildred Everett Bearden. Neil was a talented athlete of both track and football. He was a member of the 1962 state bound football team. Neil was a 1964 graduate of Borger High School where his charm and...

Doretta Viola Tollett

Doretta Viola Tollett

Jul 12, 2026

Doretta Viola Tollett, 86, of Borger passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Borger. 

No services are scheduled currently. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell of Borger.

Doretta was born August 6, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK to William Dexter Driggers and Leslie Ethel (Meek) Driggers. On October 10, 1969, she married J B Tollett in Borger, Texas.  She...

Timothy Webb

Timothy Webb

Jul 11, 2026

Timothy Don Webb, 70, passed away on July 11, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born on April 7, 1956, in Del City, Oklahoma, to the late Donald and Patricia Kennemer Webb.

Tim lived the vast majority of his life in Fritch, graduating from Sanford-Fritch High School in 1975. In 1984, Tim met his first wife and the mother of his sons,...

Lorene Handy Richardson

Lorene Handy Richardson

Jul 8, 2026

Lorene Handy Richardson, age 98 years and nearly five months, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 8, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. She was born on February 17, 1928, in Little, Oklahoma.

Lorene is survived by her children: Patti Reynolds of Kerrville, Texas; Shelia and H.W. Melton of Borger, Texas; Suzie (Mary) and Roy Walters; Max Richardson...

Lee Roy Snider

Lee Roy Snider

Jul 6, 2026

Lee Roy Snider, 94, passed from this life on July 6, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1931, in Addington, Oklahoma to Leon and Ora Lue Bryant Snider.

Lee married Katy Lewis on February 26, 1955 in Graham, Oklahoma and he spent the next 71 years loving and caring for her. They were known affectionately by Mamaw and Papaw. He...

Donald Rex Gipson

Donald Rex Gipson

Jul 2, 2026

Donald Rex Gipson, age 88, passed from this life on July 2, 2026. He was born on November 8, 1937, at home on the family farm in Wheeler County, Texas, near the small state-line community of Texola, Oklahoma.

Don built a long and respected career in the oil and gas energy industry, serving as Drilling Superintendent for Sand Springs in the...

Kathy Renea Ralph

Kathy Renea Ralph

Jul 2, 2026

Kathy Renea Ralph, 58, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Soldiers for Christ Fellowship in Skellytown,Texas. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Kathy was born June 25, 1968, in Dumas, Texas to Jerry McMinn and Katherine Cline McMinn. She married Brian...

Charles Duane Horner

Charles Duane Horner

Jul 1, 2026

Charles Duane Horner, 69 of Panhandle passed away at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. 

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, July 6, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Panhandle. Burial will be at Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.Charles was born December 17, 1956 in Friona, Texas to Everett Eugene Horner and Veda...

Jessica Flores De La Torre

Jessica Flores De La Torre

Jun 29, 2026

Jessica Flores De La Torre, 54, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026.

A celebration of her life will be held at 12 noon on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Victor Rodriguez officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Jessica was born May 7, 1972, in Van Horn, Texas to Robert...

Linda Wanell Whitt

Linda Wanell Whitt

Jun 26, 2026

Linda Wanell Whitt, 83, of Panhandle Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Linda was born on January 14, 1943, in Lelia Lake, Texas. Linda was the daughter of Tilman “T. J.” James Tice and Gladys Rich Tice. She married the love her of life, Wilbert “Wil” Lee Whitt, on June 4, 1962, in Clarendon, Texas. As a proud...

Arlene Fay Fisher

Arlene Fay Fisher

Jun 22, 2026

Arlene Fay Fisher, 89, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026.

Graveside service will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the funeral home.

Arlene was born April 28, 1937, in Sharon,...