Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
James Dee Vencill
Sep 17, 2023
James Dee "JD" Vencill, age 88 of Vernal, of Vernal passed on Sunday September 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. JD was born on February 9, 1935 in Kimball, Nebraska where he was raised. He graduated from Kimball High School in 1953. After graduation he worked in the petroleum industry for his entire career. JD...
B. Pauline (Peeler) Zufelt
Sep 16, 2023
Beulah "Pauline"(Peeler) Zufelt, age 92, passed away on September 16, 2023. Pauline was born on July 30, 1931, to Overton Maxwell Peeler and Beulah (Harris) Peeler. She was the first of 4 children. Pauline married Roy Zufelt on January 16, 1946, in Gallup, New Mexico. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in December 1954. They...
Rodney Duwayne Cook
Sep 14, 2023
Rodney DuWayne Cook passed away on Thursday, September 14th at the age of 76. Rod was born on May 9th, 1947 to Catherine Mary Weingardt Cook and Artie Rex Cook in Denver, Colorado. Rod married Mimi Chin Nguyen on August 9th, 1972 in Bell, Texas. Rod enjoyed working on his house, playing the piano, riding his bike, taking pictures...
Karen Deane Simper
Sep 13, 2023
Karen Deane Simper passed away on September 13, 2023, at the Uintah Care Center, just ten days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born to Walter B. and Norma Luella Simper on September 24, 1932 in Vernal, Utah. She grew up in Vernal. Karen graduated from Uintah High School in 1950, and almost immediately moved to Salt Lake...
Larue Smuin
Sep 10, 2023
LaRue Smuin passed away on Sept. 10, 2023, at the age 78, two days before her 79th birthday. She was born on Sept 12, 1944, to Karma Elliott Smuin and Keith Horace Smuin in Salt Lake City, Utah. LaRue was the 2nd of six children and was raised in Vernal, UT. She was a very creative individual with great...
Rocky Harrison
Sep 7, 2023
Rocky Harrison, a devoted husband, loving father, and skilled outdoorsman, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on September 7, 2023. He was 71 years old. He was born to Stanley and Ruth (Johnson) Harrison on November 4, 1951 in Vernal, Utah. Rocky grew up surrounded by the rugged beauty of the region, which instilled in...
Brittany (Miller) Staley
Aug 31, 2023
Brittany M. Staley, of Vernal, UT, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2023, at the age of 39. Born in Anchorage, Alaska on January 17, 1984, to Bill Miller and Annette Salgado (Smart), Brittany's zest for life, authenticity, and unwavering strength became her defining characteristics. Brittany grew up and forged many cherished memories surrounded by friends and family in...
Elden J Buckalew
Aug 30, 2023
Elden J. Buckalew, our loving husband, father, son, brother, grand-father, and great-grandfather returned to his Heavenly Parents and other loved ones on August 30, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on April 14, 1939 to Clara Myrtis Hale and Silas Eldridge Buckalew in Duchesne, Utah. Elden married his best friend Geraldine Denver on September 5, 1959...
Arlo Skye Vernon
Aug 28, 2023
Arlo Skye Vernon, infant son of Chayden and Odyssey Vernon. It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say goodbye to our precious baby boy. Arlo Skye Vernon was born silent into this world on August 28, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes. Arlo's name means- strong, guarded, and protected and it suited him well. Although Arlo...
Lemuel Prion
Aug 27, 2023
Lemuel Prion, age 61 of Monticello, Utah formerly of Vernal, passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023. A private family service will take place next week. A full obituary will be posted soon. Please check back. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Diana Lee (Estes) Powell
Aug 27, 2023
Diana Lee (Estes) Powell passed away peacefully Sunday August 27, 2023 at the age of 79. She will finally be reunited with her husband whom she has missed for many years. Diana was born June 3, 1944 to Dorothey Lorraine (Peters) Estes and Harvey Mac Estes in Alton, Illinois. Diana met and married the love of her life, A....
Weldon E Wooley
Aug 24, 2023
Weldon E Wooley passed away August 24, 2023, surrounded by family in Sheldon, Missouri. Weldon was born March 1, 1930 in Tridell, UT to Milton E. and Della Moosman Wooley. He was the eldest of eight children. He entered the Army in 1947. He served in the Philippines and Korea as a lineman. He had the opportunity to speak...
Richard Leroy Fladeland
Aug 24, 2023
Richard Leroy Fladeland Sr. age 76 of Vernal, husband of Kathleen Fladeland, passed away on August 24, 2023 at his home. A celebration of life will be held by the family. Arrangments under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
William John Kremin
Aug 24, 2023
William John Kremin, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the age of 92. He was born on September 7, 1930, to William J. Kremin, Sr. and Edna Mae Johnston Kremin in the valley of Tetonia, Idaho. He had only one sibling, an older sister who died at birth. Despite the Great Depression, it was a picturesque...
Donna Rae (Graham) Van Dorn
Aug 21, 2023
Donna Rae (Graham) Van Dorn was born on August 11, 1934 in Winlock, Lewis, Washington. She passed away on August 21, 2023 in Vernal, Uintah, Utah and returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father. Donna was born to Raymond A. Graham and May B. Graham. She was the oldest daughter of 3 children. She lived in Washington State most of...
Ray Thamos Hardinger
Aug 21, 2023
Ray Thamos Hardinger, passed away on August 21, 2023, at the age of 88. He was born on May 15, 1935, in Roosevelt, UT, to Harry and Golda Hardinger. Ray lived a life filled with hard work and adventure. He dedicated many years as a welder in the oil and gas industry. With his strong hands and skilled craftsmanship,...
Wesley Ralph Billings
Aug 20, 2023
Wesley Ralph Billings passed away on August 20th, 2023 at the age of 44. Wesley was born July 31, 1979 in Vernal, Utah to Milton and Diana Billings. Wesley attended school in Vernal and graduated from Uintah High School in 1997. Wesley loved anything outdoors. Camping, side by side riding, riding dirtbikes, fishing, and spending time with his family...
Tre Antonio Davis
Aug 16, 2023
Our loving son, Tre Antonio Davis returned home to his Heavenly Father August 16, 2023 at the age of 17. Tre was born October 1, 2005 in Roosevelt, UT to Leroy Davis and Mindy Springer Davis. Tre was always the light in a room full of people. His smile was contagious to the point he had you smiling with...
David Roland Batty
Aug 15, 2023
David Ronald Batty passed away on August 15th, 2023. at the age of 64. David was born on September 18th, 1958. to Karen Elizabeth and Wayne D. Batty in Vernal Utah. David married Jody on December 7th, 1989, in West Jordan Temple. David loved his family so much and was always thinking of them and sharing fun stories about...
Ruby Laraine (Reese) Valora
Aug 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of Ruby Laraine Reese Valora May 5, 1938 - August 12, 2023 Ruby Laraine Reese Valora, a beloved mother, grandmother, and artist, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on May 5, 1938, in Vernal, Utah, to Esther Wilhelmina Felt and Jacob Burton Reese. Ruby's life was a...
