Obituaries

Obituaries

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Valerie Monique Reyes

Valerie Monique Reyes

Nov 11, 2025

Valerie Monique Reyes, 43, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, November 17, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Conny Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  She will lie in state beginning at 1 pm on Friday...

William Joe Hodge

William Joe Hodge

Nov 15, 2025

William Joe Hodge entered this world December 4, 1931; to Myrtle and Joe Hodge in Tahoka, Texas.  Dub was the oldest boy of 11 children.  He passed into the loving arms off his Lord and Savior whom he served and loved for so many years on November 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM.  There he was met with "Well done, my...

Jonitta Sue Ward

Jonitta Sue Ward

Nov 16, 2025

Jonitta Sue Ward, 80, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, surrounded by her family in Borger, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 1106 Cleveland, Borger, Texas.  The burial will follow at the Petersburg Cemetery in Petersburg, Texas, Hale County.  

She was born in Amarillo, Texas on...

George Forrester, Jr.

George Forrester, Jr.

Nov 12, 2025

George Doyle Forrester, Jr., 75, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Services will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel in Borger at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  A family and friends visitation will be on Sunday from 5 pm to 7...

Brenda Sue Haney

Brenda Sue Haney

Nov 11, 2025

Brenda Sue (Mitchell) Haney passed away at age 67 on November 11, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.

Services will be Saturday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverview Baptist Church in Borger, Texas, followed by graveside services at 4:00 p.m. in Shamrock Cemetery in Shamrock, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Minton-Chatwell Funeral...

Sharon Jane Moffitt

Sharon Jane Moffitt

Nov 10, 2025

Sharon Jane Moffitt, 78, passed away Monday November 10th, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sharie was born on April 26th, 1947, in Monterey, California to Ella Jane Polston and Forrest Leaster Rudy. For 25 years, she proudly served as a medical assistant, healing not just wounds, but hearts. She gave just as much love at home. Country music or Yanni echoed...

Jerry Wayne Prince

Jerry Wayne Prince

Nov 8, 2025

Jerry Wayne Prince, 76, passed from this life Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Amarillo. A Celebration of his Life will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Fairlanes Baptist Church with Pastor Reece Watson officiating. Cremation was entrusted to Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers, his memory may be honored with a gift to Fairlanes...

Maria Minerva Ortiz

Maria Minerva Ortiz

Nov 4, 2025

Maria Minerva Ortiz, 69, passed from this life Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home in Borger. 

A Celebration of her Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday November 7, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will greet friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Maria...

Rickey Don Blankenship

Rickey Don Blankenship

Nov 3, 2025

Rickey Don Blankenship, 71, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.

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

Rickey was born on August 15, 1954, in Hugo, Oklahoma to Jewel “Dude” Blankenship and Gladys Gasaway Blankenship. He liked fast cars and trucks and going to the races. Rickey operated large heavy equipment, but the bulldozer was his favorite....

Paul John Piedra

Paul John Piedra

Nov 1, 2025

Paul John Piedra, 39, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.

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

Paul was born June 24, 1986, in Borger to Gloria Piedra. He was a high school graduate and attended security guard training. Paul enjoyed going fishing. He also enjoyed playing football and watching LA Laker basketball. Paul was a talented...

Barbara Ann Love

Barbara Ann Love

Nov 1, 2025

Barbara Love, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday, November 6, 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 Celebration Family Church, PO Box 1210, Fritch, Texas, 79036.

She was...

Devin Wade Sinclair

Devin Wade Sinclair

Oct 31, 2025

Devin Wade Sinclair, 47, of Panhandle, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2025.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 5th at First Methodist Church of Panhandle with Rev. Jerry Lane officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4th, at the Minton-Chatwell Funeral Home.

Devin was born March 15, 1978, in Amarillo, Texas to...

Maxine McDowell Parkhurst

Maxine McDowell Parkhurst

Oct 30, 2025

Maxine McDowell Parkhurst, 99, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, after a long, active life.

Born on May 4, 1926, in Mustang, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of James and Rosie McDowell.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, her 11 siblings: Anna McDowell Wolf, Edith McDowell Dickson, Odessa McDowell Koelsch, Reuben McDowell, Daisy McDowell Jantz, Zelma...

Roy Donald Gillis

Roy Donald Gillis

Oct 26, 2025

Roy Donald Gillis, 80, of Stinnett passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Roy was born in Levelland, TX on November 24, 1944, to Clarence Raymond Gillis and Eula Mozell Money Gillis. He worked for Ingersol Rand. He loved to play Dominoes, yahoo, and old country...

Shirley Jean Pierce

Shirley Jean Pierce

Oct 25, 2025

Shirley Jean Pierce, 87, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Celebration Family Church with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens in Pampa. The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the funeral home. Services are under the...

Billie Nichols

Billie Nichols

Oct 24, 2025

Billie Matha Nichols, 98, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Mr. Jake Minton officiating.

Billie was born August 1, 1927, in Breckenridge, Texas to Herman “Hooks” Samuel Shelton Lemmons and Beulah Owen Lemmons. She married Floyd “Rusty” Russell Nichols in...

Mark Fairbanks

Mark Fairbanks

Oct 23, 2025

Mark Ray Fairbanks, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Mark was born on February 14, 1961, in Dumas, Texas to Raymond and Joanne Fairbanks. He married Tammy (Reid) Fairbanks on July 4th, 1984, In Stinnett, Texas. They were married for almost 40 years when Tammy passed away on June 28, 2024. They were soulmates, now reunited in Heaven. Mark...

Bryan Allen Barbour

Bryan Allen Barbour

Oct 22, 2025

Bryan Allen Barbour, 61, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. 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...

Tony Stamps

Tony Stamps

Oct 21, 2025

Anthony Hugo Tony Stamps was born May 17, 1969, and went home to be with Jesus on October 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garner and Alice Stamps. When his parents were deciding on a name, His mother wanted to name him Anthony and call him Tony as a nickname. His dad said “no, if we...

Roberta Ellen Phillips

Roberta Ellen Phillips

Oct 20, 2025

Roberta Ellen Phillips, 79, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Polk Street Methodist Church Chapel in Amarillo. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Director of Borger.

Roberta was born October 1, 1946, in Sycamore, Illinois to Edgar Robert Safarik and Mildred...