Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Joseph Dwayne Gowen
Jun 23, 2025
Joseph Dwayne Gowen of Vernal, Utah entered eternal rest on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Beehive Home in Maeser at the age of 74.Joe grew up in Vernal, attended Snow College, and later the University of Texas at Austin.
Joe had a long and interesting career in the petroleum industry. He lived and worked in Utah,...
Edith May (Montgomery) Barton
Jun 15, 2025
Edith Barton of Vernal, Utah passed away on Jun 15, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Alice Kay (Bergfeld) Booth
Jun 14, 2025
Alice Kay Bergfeld Booth - a remarkable daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Alice was born on December 15, 1970, in Charleston, Illinois, to Evelyn Kay Deans Bergfeld and Vincent Michael Bergfeld. When she was just six months old, her family moved to Vernal, Utah, where she would spend all of her childhood and form the roots of...
Terry Oran Christensen
Jun 13, 2025
Terry "Ted" Oran Christensen passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 79 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ted was born on September 6, 1945, to Selma Hackford and Jens Christensen I Fort Duchesne, Utah. Ted married Georgie White on January 25, 1966, in Vernal, Utah, they have been married for 59 years. Ted enjoyed horse races, hunting,...
Ned Lorenzo Gardner
Jun 13, 2025
Ned Lorenzo Gardner, age 94, passed away on June 13, 2025. Born on September 17, 1930 to Elmer and Hazel Gardner, Ned lived a full and generous life, one defined by his deep love for family, a passion for the outdoors, and a heart as big as the mountains he so dearly loved. Ned was preceded in death by...
George Donald Broyles
Jun 8, 2025
George Donald Broyles, lovingly known as Don and affectionately called "Honey Don," passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of his family. Don lived a full life anchored in faith, overflowing with laughter, and rich in love. A devoted follower of Christ, Don boldly shared the hope of the gospel...
Edward Murray Jacobson
Jun 4, 2025
Edward Jacobson, age 80 passed away on June 4, 2025, in Vernal, Utah. He was Born August 17, 1944, to Jake and Jessie Jacobson. Ed was a devoted husband and father. He was a respected Tunnel Superintendent for the majority of his career and later became an Inspector. He took great pride in his work and made many friends as...
Aleen Deon (Merkley) Barker
Jun 2, 2025
Aleen Deon (Merkley) Barker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 79. Aleen was born on May 17, 1946, in Vernal, Utah, to Oral and Arvid Merkley. On June 4, 1962, she married the love of her life, Terry Barker, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Their love...
Laura Frances (Camp) Clare
Jun 1, 2025
Laura Frances Clare, born on April 15, 1939, in the charming town of Vinita, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 86 surrounded by her family and friends in Santa Clara, Utah. Her life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and an unfaltering spirit that touched everyone she met. Fran's proudest achievement was undoubtedly...
Patricia "Trish" Marie (Widener) Metzger
May 31, 2025
Patricia "Trish" Marie (Widener) Metzger, age 65, of Vernal, Utah passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1960, to JoAnn and Don Widener in Cheyenne, WY. She spent her youth traveling with her family from Alaska to Arizona for work. She married John Boykin on March 26, 1976. They had...
Gordon Dwight Purcell
May 29, 2025
***Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral is not handling the services for Gordon Purcell. We are posting it to our website as courtesy for the family.***
On November 3, 1967, Gordon Purcell married Lorraine Reese. His mother, Ayeliffe Massey, gave them the best advice. She told them to figure things out together. They took her advice, and for the...
Katherine (Otteson) Green
May 29, 2025
Kathrine "Katy" (Otteson) Green passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 60. Katy was born to Diane and Donnell Otteson in Tooele, Utah. Katy met and married the love of her life George Green on June 19, 1984, in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Katy enjoyed crotchet and other crafts, spending time with family, camping, and fishing. Her...
Arlene (Biggar) Hoffman
May 25, 2025
Arlene Hoffman of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 25, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kathryn (Widmer) Zobell
May 22, 2025
Kathryn Zobell of Rangely, Colorado passed away on May 22, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kathy Lynn (Manemann) Wood
May 22, 2025
Kathy Lynn Wood passed away on May 22,2025 at the age of 63. Kathy Lynn Wood was born on June 4, 1961, to Bernard Clemens Manemann and Bernadine Curtis in Asbury, Iowa. She was survived by her children Derek (Adriana) Smock of Eagle Mountain,Utah , Shannon (Jose) Reyes Vernal ,Utah, Justin Cook Rapid City, South Dakota , Trevor Nielsen and...
Adolph Navarro Vieyra
May 22, 2025
Adolph Navarro Vieyra passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 85 in Vernal, Utah. Adolph was born on August 12, 1939, to Helen Navarro Rodriguez and Sambino (Sam) Vieyra in Greeley, Colorado. Adolph married Cheryl Thunehorst on October 13, 2012, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Adolph enjoyed elk hunting, his horses, friends, family, and spending his spare...
Reah (Toone) Allred
May 21, 2025
Reah Toone Allred, our loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Artesia, New Mexico, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, just 24 days past her 77th birthday. She was surrounded by her six daughters and left this world as she lived-quietly caring for the people she loved. Early Life Reah was born in Vernal,...
Wyatt Benjamin Wood
May 20, 2025
Elder Wyatt Benjamin Wood, age 19, passed away unexpectedly from medical complications on Tuesday May 20th, 2025 at his home in Vernal, Utah. Elder Wood was born in Vernal, Utah, on October 18th, 2005 to Johnny Shane and Jeanne Wood. He was the youngest of 10 children. Wyatt was a curious and active child. He never slowed down and...
Rodney Eugene Bateman
May 15, 2025
Rodney Eugene Bateman, age 64 of Altamont, passed away on May 15, 2025 in Roosevelt, Utah. He was born July 20, 1960, in Nebraska to Glenn & Mary (Phelps) Bateman. He moved around following the oilfield. Rod started his own drilling company in Wyoming and later moved to Utah, driving trucks for Basin Wholesale / Winterton trucking for 13...
Phillip Glade Ruppe
May 11, 2025
Phillip Glade Ruppe, born July 31, 1972, passed away on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025 in Provo, Utah surrounded by his family. He was the third son born to Clyde and Alice, of their ten children. His birthday was decided by his grandma Reva Ruppe, because she was one of the nurses and he arrived right at midnight. As...
