Obituaries

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...

Jun 12, 2025

Brandon Coy Miller, age 26 of Vernal. Passed away in his home in Tennessee.

He was born April 26, 1999 to Coy Miller and Wendy Speer.

Brandon had an incredible sense of humor and his laugh was infectious.

He loved spending time with family and friends, trying out new recipes and joke telling. He was an amazing son, brother and uncle.

He served in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

May 11, 2025

Lynn was born on May 3, 1964 to Larry and Rosemary Bigelow, becoming the youngest of their four children. After growing up in the Uintah Basin, Lynn decided to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve in the Independence, Missouri mission. He enjoyed serving and preaching the restored gospel....

May 11, 2025

Gary Lee Tournear,78, passed away on May 11,2025 in Vernal, Utah where he had lived for the past 5 years. Gary was born September 2,1946 in Great Bend, Kansas to Irving and Mildred(Asher) Tournear. Gary grew up in Great Bend with 3 brothers. When he was young, he was very athletic enjoying all sports while in school. He loved people,...

May 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald "Max" Spaur Born: January 12, 1937 - Passed: May 10, 2025 It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Donald "Max" Spaur. Max, as he was known to all close to him, and even those who just met him, left us on Saturday morning, May 10, 2025. Max was born to Reese and...