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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...
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...
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...
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...
Alex Ray Fairbanks
Sep 19, 2025
Alex Ray Fairbanks, 40, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025.
Services are pending at this time.
Alex was born August 28, 1985, in Borger, Texas to Mark Fairbanks and Tammy Reid Fairbanks. He graduated from South Gray High School in Montezuma, Kansas in 2003. Alex was a member of First Christian Church in Stinnett. He was a loving father and there was...
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...
Edith Louise Smith Richerson
Sep 10, 2025
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Edith Richerson passed away peacefully in Amarillo, TX, at the age of 87 years. She fought hard in her battle with Parkinsons.
The family will receive friends at Minton Chatwell Funeral Home located at 314 S. Hedgecoke, Borger, TX, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025. The burial ceremony will immediately follow the visitation at...
Dave Madden
Sep 9, 2025
Dave Madden, 62, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Faith Covenant Church in Borger. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the funeral...
Mildred Head
Sep 5, 2025
Mildred Othelia Head passed away on September 5, 2025, in Panhandle, Texas.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Panhandle,Texas. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Mildred was born on September 3, 1936, in Windy Valley, Texas to...
Gwendol Lee Simmons
Sep 3, 2025
Gwendol Lee Simmons passed away on September 3, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.
A funeral service will be held on September 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church in Panhandle, Texas. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.
Gwendol was born on August 10, 1933, in Driggs, Arkansas, He...
Flo Nell Henderson
Sep 3, 2025
Flo Nell Henderson, 85, passed from this life Wednesday September 3, 2025 in Amarillo.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Church of Christ @ Borger. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family invites friends to Flo's house from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday September 5, 2025.
Flo Nell Crockett...
Joe Bob Henderson
Aug 31, 2025
Joe Bob Henderson, 71, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Joe was born on December 9, 1953, in Borger to Al Henderson and Bobbie Lou Robertson Henderson. He married Betty Essary on January 4, 1974, in Borger. Joe proudly served in the United States Air Force. He served his country...
Beatrice Eleanor Barnett
Aug 31, 2025
Beatrice (Betty) Eleanor Barnett, 101, of Borger passed from this life Saturday, August 30th, 2025, in Wheeler, Texas at Parkview Assisted Living. Betty had been a resident of Parkview for 1-1/2 years.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 5th, 2025, at Minton Memorial Chapel with Garrett English of the Church of Christ, Wheeler officiating and Rodney Bass of Wheeler....
Mike Giesler
Aug 19, 2025
Michael “Mike” Lewis Giesler, 74, of Fritch, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
A celebration service honoring Mike's life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Grace Church in Borger. Cremation services are under the compassionate care of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Born on March...
Sharon Kay Davis
Aug 18, 2025
Sharon Kay Davis, 77, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, in Fritch, Texas.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Highland Park Cemetery in Borger, Texas. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. The family will receive guests on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00...
Welima Jones
Aug 15, 2025
Welima Jones, 80, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Friday, August 22, 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 Borger Animal Shelter, 1300 W 3rd St, Borger, Texas, 79007.
Welima was born...
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