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Winnie Jean Williamson

Winnie Jean Williamson

Dec 15, 2024

Winnie Jean Williamson, 74, passed away December 15, 2024.

Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors.

Winnie was born June 20, 1950, in Chariton, Iowa to Winfred Brooks Thrapp and Almeda Arlyn Todd Thrapp. She retired from Maytag after 30 plus years of service. Winnie enjoyed playing games on her phone and she had a kind and generous heart....

Anthony Ollie Miller

Anthony Ollie Miller

Dec 14, 2024

Anthony Ollie Miller, 65, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024.

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

Tony was born October 19, 1959, in Dumas, Texas to Ollie Miller and Geneva Hidgon Miller. He enjoyed playing pool and gambling. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Miller, Geneva and Ronald Byrd; sister, Chris Purdy and husband...

Yvonne Cecille Koetting

Yvonne Cecille Koetting

Dec 14, 2024

Yvonne Cecille Koetting, was born in Memphis Texas.She passed on to eternity with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 14, 2024 at the age of 88 years old. Yvonne was one of six children.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Leota Mathis, Billie June Wyatt, Linda ‘Tooter’ McCreary, and son in law Kyrle Ferrell.

Yvonne graduated from Memphis...

Donald Ray Walker

Donald Ray Walker

Dec 13, 2024

Donald Ray Walker, 87, of Fritch, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, December 13, 2024, with his two daughters, Debbie and Linda, by his side. He was born on November 8, 1937, to Orvil and Pauline Walker in a little backwater town in Beech Grove near Paragould, Arkansas.

 At 17, he didn't want any more back-bending cotton picking,...

Zella McKinney

Zella McKinney

Dec 6, 2024

Zella Mildred Stark McKinney, 92, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2024.  What a reunion it was with all her family and friends welcoming her home.

Graveside service will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, with Rev. Ricky Griffin officiating under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors.  The family...

William Bruce Browning

William Bruce Browning

Dec 5, 2024

William “Bill” Browning, 77, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Minton Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.  The family will receive guests from 5-7 pm Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the funeral home. 

Bill...

Geneva Louise Nix

Geneva Louise Nix

Nov 26, 2024

Geneva Louise Nix, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

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

Geneva was born August 21, 1955, in San Jose, California. She married Mitchell Nix in 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gevena loved big and lived life even larger. Nothing brought more joy to her life than being with her friends...

Roger Joe Purtle

Roger Joe Purtle

Nov 23, 2024

Roger Joe Purtle, 59, passed from this life Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his home. A Celebration of his Life will be held 1:00 p.m. on Saturday December 7, 2024 at Minton Memorial Chapel. Cremation was under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

He was born October 14, 1965 in Odessa, TX to Roger Joe Purtle, Sr. and...

Geneva Flo Richardson

Geneva Flo Richardson

Nov 22, 2024

Geneva Flo Richardson, 96, passed from this life Friday, November 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Panhandle. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Flo...

Inelba Alicia Rodriguez

Inelba Alicia Rodriguez

Nov 22, 2024

Inelba Alicia Rodriguez, 74 passed from this life Friday, November 22, 2024 in Amarillo. A Celebration of her Life will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at the Iglesia Libertad en Cristo with Pastora Martha Lares. Cremation is under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

She was born October 31, 1950 in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to...

Kelly Dee Lorenz

Kelly Dee Lorenz

Nov 22, 2024

Kelly Lorenz, 67, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 22, 2024, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Celebration Family Church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. The family will receive guests from 3-5 pm on Sunday,...

Frances Williams

Frances Williams

Nov 21, 2024

Frances Williams, 84, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Fran was born December 26, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson McMahan in Matador, Texas. Fran married the love of her life Jim Williams on September 17, 1988. Jim and Fran enjoyed raising cattle and horses throughout their marriage, their greatest joy was bringing lives closer to the Lord. The two served...

Willie Green

Willie Green

Nov 20, 2024

Willie Green was born on October 6, 1945, in Vernon, Texas, to Hardy Green and Margaret Clements. Raised in Borger, Texas, he spent half his life there before moving to Pampa, Texas, where he married the love of his life, Dorothy Williams, on October 5, 1990. Their 34-year union was a testament to love, partnership, and resilience.

A hardworking and dedicated...

Billie Gene Davidson

Billie Gene Davidson

Nov 20, 2024

Billie Gene Davidson “Tractor Bill” of Borger, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2024, at Ochiltree General Hospital in Perryton, Texas. He was born on September 14, 1933, in Alva, Oklahoma.

Bill graduated high school in Freedom, Oklahoma in 1952. He then started his long-time career with Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1987. He met Doris Oleta Neighbors and married on...

Beverly Gillmore

Beverly Gillmore

Nov 18, 2024

Beverly Gillmore, 88, our beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024, at Riverview Baptist Church with Bro. Scott Wallace, Bro. Alton Ray Cheatwood and Bro. Mike Kelley officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. The family...

Jimmy Wayne Jones

Jimmy Wayne Jones

Nov 13, 2024

Jimmy Wayne Jones, 47, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Celebration Family Church in Fritch with Pastor Dwight Kirksey officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park. 

Jimmy was born January 7, 1977, in Borger to Mike Glen Wilkinson and Valerie Fowlers. He married Jamie...

Dalford Lee Whitson

Dalford Lee Whitson

Nov 12, 2024

Dalford Lee Whitson, 86, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Fairlanes Baptist Church with Pastor Reece Watson officiating. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. In lieu of flowers please honor his memory with a gift to Fairlanes Baptist...

Jo Jean Hinds

Jo Jean Hinds

Nov 10, 2024

Jo Jean Copeland Hinds, 89, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

She was born on April 14,1935, in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, to Lester Copeland and Marie Boone Copeland.

Jo married Robert B. (Bob) Hinds on December 5, 1953, in Borger, Texas. Jo and Bob were long time members of the First Baptist Church of Borger where they...

Coach Bill Phillips

Coach Bill Phillips

Nov 9, 2024

WILLIAM CURTIS PHILLIPS, JR - COACH BILL

William Curtis Phillips, JR., (Coach Bill), 73, was born on December 5, 1950, to William Curtis Phillips and Mildred Blanch McAlister Phillips in Quanah, TX. Bill passed from this earthly home on November 9, 2024, at his home in Jenks, OK. Bill was a member of the Franklin Street Church of Christ in Borger.

Bill...

Javier Chavez

Javier Chavez

Nov 5, 2024

Javier Chavez, 50, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

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

Javier was born July 22, 1974, in El Paso, Texas to David Chavez and Bertha Alicia Urquidi. He enjoyed staying busy and doing construction work. Javier also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. 

Survivors include his mother, Bertha Hernandez; father, David...

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