Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Gaila Renae (Timothy) Holmes
Jun 23, 2023
Gaila Renae Holmes age 82 of Vernal, passed away June 23, 2023 in Vernal, Utah. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Altonah, Utah to Charlie and Reba Timothy. She married Duane (Duke) William Holmes on November 2, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1965. They have 3 children...
Ernest Alma Buist
Jun 14, 2023
Ernest Alma Buist passed away on June 14, 2023 at the age of 87. Ernie was born on December 7, 1935 to Alma & Gladys Buist in Vernal, Utah. Ernie married Gloria on June 15, 1985 in Brush Creek. Ernie served in the US Army in Panama in 1954. After returning home from his service, Ernie owned and operated...
Elizabeth Joeann Summarell
Jun 13, 2023
**Ashley Valley Funeral Home is not handling the services for Elizabeth JoeAnn Summarell; the obituary is being posted as a courtesy to the family.**
Elizabeth JoeAnn Summarell, age 88, of Roosevelt, passed away June 13, 2023.
She was born March 30, 1935 in Myton Utah to Leonard Guy Taylor and Jennie Roselan Herring Taylor ....
Brent Evan Wilson
Jun 9, 2023
Brent Evan Wilson age 73 of Vernal, Utah, passed away Friday June 9, 2023 in Mabank, Texas. Graveside Services are Friday, June 23, 2023 at 2:30pm at the Manti City Cemetery, Visitation Friday morning from 9AM ~ 10AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Lita Marie (Simper) Bullock
Jun 3, 2023
Lita Marie Simper Bullock passed away on June 3, 2023, just one month shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born to Walter B. and Norma Simper on July 8, 1930. She grew up and was a lifelong resident of Vernal. Lita graduated from Uintah High School in 1948. Later that year, she met her lifelong companion, Raymond Bullock....
Roger Blaine Mitchell
May 29, 2023
Roger Blaine Mitchell passed away at his home on May 29th, 2023 at the age of 74. Roger was born on April 22nd, 1949 in Roosevelt, Utah to Betty Lou Hansen and Ned B. Mitchell. He attended Altamont High School where he ran track and field and played center for the basketball team, he graduated in 1967. He worked...
Wendell Kyle Johnson
May 28, 2023
Wendell Kyle Johnson, age 57, passed away peacefully May 28, 2023 at the Holladay Home Health Center in Holladay, Utah. Kyle was born to Darrell and Ethel Johnson in Roosevelt, Utah on December 28, 1965. As he grew up he played Little League baseball. In High School he was the football and baseball manager. He was always involved in...
Donald Gale Batty
May 28, 2023
Donald Gale Batty passed away May 28, 2023, at the age of 66. Gale was born April 29, 1957, to Ron and Nila Batty in Roosevelt Utah. Gale married the love of his life, Tamara Johnson, December 10, 1980, in Provo, Utah. Gale enjoyed hunting, farming, ranching, camping, driving in the mountains, traveling, solving problems, and building projects. He...
Boyd Ray Ashby
May 28, 2023
Boyd Ray Ashby "Unk" passed away on May 28th, 2023 at the age of 79. Boyd was born on September 28, 1943 to Neva Burton Ashby and Harald Ashby in Vernal, Utah. Boyd enjoyed genealogy, gardening, landscaping, farming, and spending time with his nieces, nephews, and friends. He served active duty in the US Army from 1965 to 1967,...
Craig Grant Herbert
May 27, 2023
Craig Grant Herbert passed away at Intermountain Medical center in Murray, Utah at age 61, with his beloved family at his side. He was born on September 1, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Grant H and Gail Merrell Herbert. They lived in Woods Cross, Utah until he was 11, when the family moved to Ballard, Utah where...
Dallas Harold Merrell
May 25, 2023
Dallas Harold Merrell of Vernal, Utah died on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on July 9, 1932, in Vernal, Utah, on his dad's birthday. His parents were Harold Angus Merrell and Nellie Marie Harrison Merrell. Dallas grew up in the Naples area. Dallas enlisted in the...
John Lewis Branom
May 25, 2023
John Lewis Branom Jr. passed away on May 25, 2023 at the age of 89. John was born on October 20, 1933 to Dalphine and John Branom in Wiley, Colorado. John married Judy Delwolf on October 22, 1956 in Raton, New Mexico. John enjoyed Hunting, Fishing, Socializing. In his younger years he worked with his father at Standard Alfalfa...
Scott Hilton Porter
May 23, 2023
Scott Hilton Porter, 66, lost his life to a ravaging disease on the evening of May 22, 2023. Scott was born to Rodney and Dawn Porter in Delta, Utah on May 27, 1956. He had two older sisters, Nyla and Gwen and two younger sisters Kris and Jill. Scott received his Bachelors of Science at Utah State University with...
Daniel James Stratton
May 19, 2023
Daniel James Stratton, a caring son, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Friday May 19, 2023 at the age of 33. Daniel was a bright, intelligent, and energetic human being who befriended all and cared more for others than he did himself. His smile was infectious, and his humor was a much-needed light in an often-dark world....
Austin Gene Merkley
May 19, 2023
Austin Gene Merkley passed away May 19, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma in late 2022 and fought hard everyday after. But, on May 19th his body was no longer able to keep up the fight and he passed away peacefully at Ashley Regional Medical Center. Austin was born to Paul...
Palmer Boyce Knowlden
May 18, 2023
Palmer Boyce Knowlden "Gramps" On Thursday, May 18th, 2023, with loved ones at his bedside and hand in hand with his Grandson, Palmer Boyce Knowlden "Gramps", age 85, returned to the arms of his loving, merciful Lord and Savior. Palmer was born to Dorothy Irene Palmer Knowlden, and Leonard Boyce Knowlden on April 5th, 1938 in Salt Lake City,...
Michael Christian Hayes
May 17, 2023
Michael C. Hayes passed away on May 17, 2023 at the age of 30. Michael was born on October 17, 1992 to Debra Hayes in Salt Lake City, Utah. Michael was an absolute whiz in all things computer. He loved rebuilding them, fixing them, and making new systems. Michael loved learning new things and spent hours studying various topics, just...
Charles K Jones
May 13, 2023
Charlie Jones passed away on May 13, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ray Arnold and Bernice Harris Jones. After several marriages and divorce, he married Linda Mackay Jones on June 27, 1988. Charlie held many jobs over the years and learned many skills that he put to good...
Rhett A Searle
May 12, 2023
Rhett A Searle passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023, at the age of 74 of a sudden heart attack. Rhett was born on June 5, 1948, to Edlean "Birdie" Abegglen & Woodey Searle of Vernal. He was a member of the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War. Rhett and Lola married in July of...
Michael Randy Hilton
May 12, 2023
Michael Randy Hilton age 65 of Vernal, Utah husband of the late Julie Deon (Nessen) Hilton, passed away Friday May 12, 2023 at his home. No public services will be held per his wishes. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
