Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Olive Claire (Patrick) Douglas
Dec 19, 2023
Olive Claire Patrick Douglas passed away on December 19, 2023 at the age of 95. Olive was born on May 25, 1928 to Opal Leota Lozier Patrick and Ernest Ester Patrick in Texon, West Texas. Olive met Raymond Eugene Douglas at Corpus Christi Lake, then known as Lake MacAllen, near MacAllen, Texas. After a year of courtship, Olive and...
Sheila Jane Belcher
Dec 16, 2023
Sheila Jane Spruell Belcher, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away in Provo, Utah on December 16, 2023, after a brief illness. Sheila was born on October 2, 1946, in Los Angeles, California to Bernie and Thelma Spruell. She graduated from John Burroughs High School where she was a song leader. She lost her father...
Mary C. Karren
Dec 15, 2023
Mary C. Palleria Karren, 86, of Vernal, Utah passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. Mary was born at home in Blackfoot, Idaho on June 30, 1937 to Giovanni "John" Baptiste Palleria and Elisabetta Maria Panzarella Palleria. She was the fifth of four living children. As a child, Mary's family moved to Firth, Idaho where she grew up and attended...
Larry Jedd Knight
Dec 14, 2023
Larry J. Knight passed away on December 14, 2023 at the age of 90. Larry was born on January 9, 1933 to Sarah and LaVoy Knight in Salina, Utah. Larry married Lyle Massey on June 8, 1954 in Cedar City, Utah. Larry enjoyed horseback riding, farming, telling jokes, working in the temple, and helping others. He was a decorated...
Roland Dee Horrocks
Dec 8, 2023
Roland Dee Horrocks, age 60 of Roosevelt, Utah passed away on December 8, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his family at The Villa in Roosevelt. Roland was born September 20, 1963 at Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Floyd A. and Maxine Porter Horrocks of Neola, Utah. Roland was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Emerald Rose. She meant the...
Howard David Wiseman
Dec 6, 2023
Howard David Wiseman passed away peacefully at his home on December 6, 2023 in Vernal, Utah at the age of 86. He was born on October 11, 1937 to Howard Leonard and Jessie (Totten) Wiseman. Howard married the love of his life, Beverly Bird on May 2, 1970. Howard and Bev loved spending time in the mountains, they also loved...
David Blaine Rowland
Dec 2, 2023
David Rowland of Manila, Utah passed away on Dec 2, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kerry Dee Davis
Dec 2, 2023
Kerry Dee Davis peacefully passed away on December 2, 2023 at the age of 73. Kerry was born on Jan 6, 1950 to Eleanore Marie Norum and Dewain LeRoy Davis in Provo, UT. Kerry Dee Davis married Pamela Gay Hales on April 21, 1978 in Vernal, UT. Kerry lived life to its fullest. He worked so hard for his...
Kenneth Denver Long
Dec 1, 2023
Kenneth Denver Long passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 1, 2023, in Provo, Utah. Kenneth was born on March 15, 1954, in Vernal, Utah, to Denver Cecil and Mildred Duvall Long. Kenneth married his sweetheart, Tammy Gay Cook, on June 30, 1973. Together, they raised four beautiful children. Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending...
Teddy Dean Priest
Nov 29, 2023
Teddy Dean Priest passed away on November 29, 2023, at age 84. He was born to Odis V. Priest and Vera N. Killion on October 20, 1939, in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Ted began his long carrier as a Journeyman Lineman with Local #611 in Albuquerque, NM, on August 20, 1959. He had worked with his Dad and brothers for 6...
Beverly Joyce (Perry) Lee
Nov 28, 2023
In loving memory of Beverly Lee, who gracefully departed from this world on 11-28-23 at the age of 86. Born on 7-23-37 in Venice, California, Beverly, affectionately known as Bev, was a beacon of love and joy to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Bev's life centered around nurturing her family, tending to her cherished husband, and showering...
Shirley Richens Bussard
Nov 27, 2023
On November 27, 2023 our beloved mother, best friend, & confidant Shirley Rae Richens Bussard passed away surrounded by her close family. Shirley was such an amazing person. She suffered and battled with many chronic health conditions for over a decade - yet she was always there for her family and friends, doing whatever she could do to ease...
Angela Jean (Santos) Mcnichols
Nov 25, 2023
Angela Jean McNichols passed away on November 25th, 2023 at the age of 46. Angie was born on January 8, 1977 to Joyce Williams and Donald Santos in Salmon, Idaho. Angie married James McNichols on September 9, 1996 in Bagdad, Arizona. Angie enjoyed many things. She loved doing nails and making people laugh with her amazing sense of humor....
Gay (Farr) Hales
Nov 25, 2023
Gay Farr Hales returned to her Heavenly Father on November 25, 2023, surrounded by members of her family. She was 86 years old. Gay was loving, kind and talented. She set an example of Christlike love and showed charity to all. She had a humor and wit until the end and had a gift to make others feel loved....
Marie (Bolton) Etheredge
Nov 24, 2023
Marie Bolton Etheredge passed away on November 24th 2023 at the age of 63. Marie was born on June 24th 1960 to Joyce Haslem Bolton and Gerald Mervin Bolton in Roosevelt Utah. Marie married Ron Etheredge on May 21st 2001 in Flaming Gorge Utah. Marie enjoyed horses, barrel racing, beading horse tack with Carol Jack. She enjoyed playing the...
Chloe Misao Cook
Nov 19, 2023
Chloe Misao Cook, infant daughter of Mike and Brooke Cook, sister of Lincoln and Austin Cook, was born peaceful and still on Sunday November 19, 2023. Our beautiful dark-haired Chloe spent a moment in our arms but will be forever in our hearts. She is greatly loved and will never be forgotten. A private family funeral service for Chloe...
Jared Don Allred
Nov 16, 2023
Jared Don Allred of Vernal, Utah passed away on November 16, 2023. He was born March 29, 1983 in Vernal, Utah to Don and Polly Allred. Jared had a voracious love for hunting that started at a very young age. At 5 years old nothing that moved was safe. He quickly proved himself to be lethal with a slingshot...
Kelden Jay Massey
Nov 16, 2023
Kelden Massey passed away on November 16, 2023 at the age of 33. Kelden was born on July 14, 1990 to Larry Massey and Shelly Massey in Roosevelt, UT. Kelden enjoyed spending time outdoors. He liked hunting, fishing, riding ATV's, and camping. From a very young age Kelden showed his creative artistic talent. He liked working with his hands...
David J King
Nov 15, 2023
David Jensen King, age 84, died peacefully at his home in Mesquite, Nevada, on November 15, 2023. He was born February 1, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Walter Albert (Bob) King and Genevieve (Teddy) Jensen King. He was the second of their three sons. Dave grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where he graduated from South...
Pamela Gay (Hales) Davis
Nov 13, 2023
Pamela Gay Davis passed away on November 13, 2023 at her home at the age of 65. Pam was born on November 12, 1958 to Gay Farr Hales and Harley Robert Hales in American Fork, UT. Pam married Kerry on April 21, 1978 in Vernal, UT. Pam was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...
