Marie (Merkley) Voyles, age 90 of Vernal, Utah, wife of the late Jack Lee Voyles, passed away peacefully at the home of her granddaughter's, Jacque Cole, on Saturday February 4, 2023. Marie was born in Vernal to George Albert "Bert" Merkley and Georgiana Blackburn on January 23rd 1933. She was the youngest of 12 children. Marie graduated Uintah High School in 1951. She married Jack Lee Voyles May 30th of 1952. They had 2 children, Vickie Lynne and David Lee. Marie was an active member...

Gayle Ann (Ledbetter) Petit, age 66 of Vernal, Utah, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 with her family by her side. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Please consider donating directly to the funeral home to help the family with the services.

Geraldine "Jerry" Merkley, age 83 of Vernal, wife of Ed Merkley, passed away on Thursday February 2, 2023. A private graveside service will take place in Vernal Memorial Park. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted soon. please check back. Online condolences may be share at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com.

Chance Smith passed away on January 30, 2023 at the age of 19. Chance was born on October 27, 2003 to Michelle Smith in Craig, Colorado. Chance enjoyed riding his ATV, camping and gaming with his family and friends. Chance graduated from Uintah High School in 2022 and was currently attending UBTech in Roosevelt. Chance is survived by his brother Nathan Smith, grandfather Roger Smith, uncle Brian (Liana) Smith of Vernal, uncle Jeremy (Sheila) Smith of Stratford, OK, several cousins,...

Cletis E. Sims, age 95, passed away at home with his son and daughter-in-law at his side. He was the last of 15 children born at home to Walter and Lizzie Sims in London, Arkansas. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps from 1944-1946. Cletis married the love of his life Wilma Brown on August 6, 1949. They moved to Dinosaur (Artesia), Colorado and were blessed with one son, Dennis, Whom they adored. Cletis retired from Chevron Oil Company after over 29 years of...

Milton Johnson of Vernal, Utah passed away on Jan 30, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jay Kaufman of Dinosaur, Colorado passed away on Jan 29, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sheila Ann Stewart Wheeler passed away on January 28th, 2023 at the age of 77. she was born on April 6th, 1945 in Richland, Washington to June Stewart and Wiley Stewart. Sheila Married Stanley Wheeler on March 18th, 1966 in Elko, Nevada. Sheila was an avid writer, and she penned the very first Outlaw Trail Theater play; The Star of Justice, and was one of the founding members of the Outlaw Trail Theater and Uintah Arts Council which still is a large part of our summer community to this...

Daniel Ray Hackford passed away on January 26 2023 after a long illness. Daniel grew up in Randlett,Utah, he loved the Denver Broncos, wrestling, native music, and video games. But most of all he loved spending time with his 3 daughters. They were his pride and joy. He was a great dad, husband, brother, and friend to all. He is survived by his children Kaylee, Shelby, and SaQuia; wife Nicki; older brothers Kenneth Jason and Micheal Brian Hackford. Aunts and Uncles; Larry Dotter, Jack...