Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
David J Haslem
Feb 13, 2024
David J Haslem passed away on February 13, 2024 at the age of 83. David was born on October 13, 1940 to Jenny Marie Allred and Niles Reno Haslem in Ballard, UT. Dave married Barbara Jean Boyatt on July 4, 1961 in Vernal, UT. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Dave loved his...
Willard Ronald Etheredge
Feb 13, 2024
Willard Ronald (Ron) Etheredge, age 76, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home in Bennett, Utah. Ron was born August 20, 1947, in Roosevelt, Utah to Willard Etheredge and Mildred McKowen Etheredge. He lived in Roosevelt for most of his life. He married Lynette Brough and they had two children, Beverly Lydee and Willard Michael (Mike). They...
Scott Buckholz
Feb 12, 2024
Scott "Tweety" Bucholz, age 52 of Jensen, husband of Bev Buckholz, passed away on Monday February 12, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Scott was born on February 1, 1972 to Kay Eldridge in Phoenix, Arizona. Scott married Bev on April 20,1998 in Aztec, New Mexico. Tweety enjoyed fishing, camping, spending time with family and...
Mackenzie Alisa Cordova
Feb 11, 2024
Today, as we gather to honor the life of Mackenzie Alisa Brasfield, we remember not only the vibrant individual she was but also the profound connections she shared with her family, encompassing a long list of guardian angels who watched over Mackenzie's life journey. Mackenzie was not just a daughter, sister, mother, and fiancée; she was her own unique...
Carrie Lynette (Slaugh) Murray
Feb 11, 2024
Carrie Lynette Slaugh Murray passed away in her sleep on Feb. 11, 2024. She was born Jan. 3, 1957 to Doug & Phillis Slaugh in Rangely, Colorado. Even with it being the 3rd day of January she was the new year's baby. Seven years later she got a baby brother, Travis (Carlene) Slaugh, who she loved to tease. Carrie...
Bonita Elizabeth (Herold) Steele
Feb 9, 2024
Bonita E. Steele passed away on February 9th, 2023, at the age of 89. Bonita was born on February 16th, 1934, to Bonita Nay and Carl Herold in Oak Creek, Colorado. Bonita married Carl Duane Steele on June 29th, 1952 in Oak Creek Colorado. Bonita never met a stranger, loved to hum a tune, and she was very generous with...
Jacob Kim Rinderknecht
Feb 9, 2024
Jacob "Jake" Kim Rinderknecht, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2024, at the age of 40, at his home in Vernal, Utah. Jake was born to Kim and Annette Rinderknect on February 18, 1983, in Logan, Utah. He was the fourth of six children and the first son. The family moved to Vernal...
John Christian Urry
Feb 5, 2024
John Christian Urry was born October 9th, 1980, in San Diego, California. When he was born, he was given the name Stephen but when adopted, his name was changed to John because there were already two Stephens in the household. John Christian was his adopted father's favorite name. John was born with Spina Bifida, club feet, no muscle in...
Joshua Michael Frei
Feb 1, 2024
Josh was welcomed home in to his mother's loving arms on February 1, 2024 at the age of 38. Josh was born on September 16, 1985 to Jeralyn and Russell Frei in Murray, Utah. Josh enjoyed lifting weights, hanging out and shooting with friends, and working on cars. "Josh was the smartest dumbass we will ever know." Josh is...
Stephen Nason
Feb 1, 2024
Stephen Nason passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on April 10, 1952, in Vernal, Utah, to Mary and Joseph Nason in New York, New York. Stephen married Lorraine Aiello Baker on July 14, 2010. Stephen was known for his exceptional achievements and love for adventure. Stephen's passion for skiing led...
Lee Edgar Nelson
Jan 30, 2024
Lee Edgar Nelson, 86, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side. He was born August 4, 1937, in Ferron, Utah, to Edgar C. and Vernice Mead Nelson. Lee served in the Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He also served in Vietnam from 1963 to 1964. Lee worked at...
Justin Edward Aiono
Jan 28, 2024
Our beloved Son, Brother, Nephew, Grandson, and Friend, Justin Aiono Mamea, age 18, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at Primary Children's Hospital surrounded by all his loved ones after courageously battling cancer the last 2 years. Justin was born on April 1st, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah and was the 2nd of 5 children. He was...
Carol (Mcconkie) Betts
Jan 28, 2024
Our Mom, Carol McConkie Betts, was born March 11, 1932 in Tridell, Utah, and died January 28, 2024, in Maeser, Utah, at the age of 91. Mom was the middle child of 7. She loved roaming the hills of Tridell as a girl. She longed for a little sister and prayed every day for 2 years before her sister...
Ellen Marie (Edwards) Boudreaux
Jan 26, 2024
Lifelong resident of Rio Blanco County, Ellen Marie Boudreaux, passed away on January 26,2024, at the age of 73. Ellen was born on July 20,1950 to Elton "Scrub" and Hazel Edwards in Hayden, CO. She was raised with her siblings in Rangely, CO, lived in Meeker for several years, before returning to Rangely where she resided until her death....
Scott Harden Nelson
Jan 23, 2024
Scott Harden Nelson, age 60, passed away January 23, 2023 in Vernal, Utah Scott was born on September 30, 1963 to Harden and Janet Nelson. He married Cindy Atwood on October 23, 1981. Together they raised 3 boys. Although they divorced after 25 years of marriage, they remained cordial to each other. He then married Gayleen Potter in 2013...
Lawella Jane (Evans) Nielson
Jan 22, 2024
Lawella Jane Nielson passed away surrounded by family and friends on January 22, 2024. Lawella was born October 23, 1938, in Vernal Utah to Lydia Ainge Evans and Martin Alexander Evans. She was the 3rd of eight children. She graduated from Uintah High School with the class of 1956. She married David Karren and had two boys, Mark and...
Joan Alice (Emmett) Dyer
Jan 20, 2024
Joan (Joanie) Alice Emmett Dyer passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024 at the age of 86 at Rangely District Hospital in Rangely, Colorado. Joan was born on October 3, 1937 in Fall River, Massachusetts, to George Arthur and Grace Blakney Emmett. When she was sixteen years old her father moved his family to California, where Joan later met...
Douglas Read Leavitt
Jan 18, 2024
Douglas Leavitt of Vernal, Utah passed away on Jan 18, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Nellee Ann Bell
Jan 16, 2024
Surrounded by her family in the early hours of January 16, 2024, Nellee Ann Bell, age 11, ran joyfully into the arms of our Savior and entered into paradise. Nellee was born to Heath and Megan Bell April 19, 2012 in Vernal, Utah. From the moment she came into this world, she radiated a joy that was contagious to...
Elaine (Taylor) Woolley
Jan 14, 2024
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend Elaine Taylor Woolley, age 91, passed away peacefully January 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, at the Beehive Home in Naples, Utah. Elaine was born May 31, 1932 in Whiterocks, Utah, a daughter of Harvey Taylor and Fontella Moosman Taylor. Elaine graduated from Altonah High School with the class of 1950....
