Dallas Harold Merrell, age 90 of Vernal, Utah passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023. Funeral services for Dallas will be held Saturday June 3, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Naples 1st Ward Chapel (2313 South 1500 East), visitation from 12:45pm ~ 1:45am all at the church. Interment in Vernal Memorial Park with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 11. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted soon. Please check back.

John Lewis Branom Jr., age 89 of Vernal, Utah, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023. A private family graveside service will take place later in Colorado. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted soon. Please check back.

Daniel James Stratton, a caring son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Friday May 19, 2023 at the age of 33. Daniel was a bright, intelligent, and energetic human being who befriended all and cared more for others than he did himself. His smile was infectious, and his humor was a much-needed light in an often-dark world. He always strived to help others achieve the best possible version of themselves and was always willing to help anyone who was in need. Daniel's passions were...

Austin Gene Merkley passed away May 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma in late 2022 and fought hard everyday after. But, on May 19th his body was no longer able to keep up the fight and he passed away peacefully at Ashley Regional Medical Center. Austin was born to Paul Merkley and Tammy Suddreth on October 6, 1993, in Roosevelt, UT. Austin attended Uintah High school and continued to reside in Vernal until his passing. Most people that...

Palmer Boyce Knowlden "Gramps" On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, with loved ones at his bedside and hand in hand with his Grandson, Palmer Boyce Knowlden "Gramps", age 85, returned to the arms of his loving, merciful Lord and Savior. Palmer was born to Dorothy Irene Palmer Knowlden, and Leonard Boyce Knowlden on April 5th, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Palmer married Cheryl Rustie Holmberg in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 25th, 1961. He graduated from Granite High School...

Michael C. Hayes passed away on May 17, 2023 at the age of 30. Michael was born on October 17, 1992 to Debra Hayes in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael was an absolute whiz in all things computer. He loved rebuilding them, fixing them, and making new systems. Michael loved learning new things and spent hours studying various topics, just to gain knowledge. Michael is survived by his mother Debbie Hayes and his ever faithful dog companion, Mico. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and many...

Charlie Jones passed away on May 13, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ray Arnold and Bernice Harris Jones. After several marriages and divorce, he married Linda Mackay Jones on June 27, 1988. Charlie held many jobs over the years and learned many skills that he put to good use. After retirement he started his own business so he could stay busy helping anyone in need. If it needed fixed Charlie could do it. If you needed a friend, Charlie was...

Rhett A Searle passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023, at the age of 74 of a sudden heart attack. Rhett was born on June 5, 1948, to Edlean "Birdie" Abegglen & Woodey Searle of Vernal. He was a member of the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War. Rhett and Lola married in July of 2000 and as best friends, enjoyed many years of showing horses and most recently hunting rocks in the hills above their home and the Sands of Wyoming. He owned a successful...

Michael Randy Hilton age 65 of Vernal, Utah husband of the late Julie Deon (Nessen) Hilton, passed away Friday May 12, 2023 at his home. No public services will be held per his wishes. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.

Marvin Thomas Capps passed away on Saturday May 6, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Sterling City, Texas to Irvin Thomas Capps and Gladiola "Francis" Malone Statham. He married the love of his life V. Juanita Everett on January 4, 1959. They went on many adventures in 63 years of marriage. They had 3 sons: Marvin E. (Nancy) Capps, Richard (Teri) Capps, Taz (Angie) Capps, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. They moved from West Texas in 1967 to Wyoming...