Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Marie (Merkley) Voyles
Feb 4, 2023
Marie (Merkley) Voyles, age 90 of Vernal, Utah, wife of the late Jack Lee Voyles, passed away peacefully at the home of her granddaughter's, Jacque Cole, on Saturday February 4, 2023. Marie was born in Vernal to George Albert "Bert" Merkley and Georgiana Blackburn on January 23rd 1933. She was the youngest of 12 children. Marie graduated Uintah High...
Geraldine (Jerry) (Farrar) Merkley
Feb 2, 2023
Geraldine (Jerry) Farrar Merkley, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday February 2, 2023 in Vernal, Utah. Jerry was on born on December 8, 1938 to Theda Dean and William Edward Farrar in Vernal, Utah. She lived in Layton, Utah, until she met and married her eternal sweetheart, Edward H. Merkley on March 24, 1956 in...
Milton Oscar Johnson Sr.
Jan 30, 2023
Milton Johnson of Vernal, Utah passed away on Jan 30, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Cletis Etheridge Sims
Jan 30, 2023
Cletis E. Sims, age 95, passed away at home with his son and daughter-in-law at his side. He was the last of 15 children born at home to Walter and Lizzie Sims in London, Arkansas. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps from 1944-1946. Cletis married the love of his life Wilma Brown on August 6,...
Chance Taylor Smith
Jan 30, 2023
Chance Smith passed away on January 30, 2023 at the age of 19. Chance was born on October 27, 2003 to Michelle Smith in Craig, Colorado. Chance enjoyed riding his ATV, camping and gaming with his family and friends. Chance graduated from Uintah High School in 2022 and was currently attending UBTech in Roosevelt. Chance is survived by his...
Jay Alan Kaufman
Jan 29, 2023
Jay Kaufman of Dinosaur, Colorado passed away on Jan 29, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Sheila Ann (Stewart) Wheeler
Jan 28, 2023
Sheila Ann Stewart Wheeler passed away on January 28th, 2023 at the age of 77. she was born on April 6th, 1945 in Richland, Washington to June Stewart and Wiley Stewart. Sheila Married Stanley Wheeler on March 18th, 1966 in Elko, Nevada. Sheila was an avid writer, and she penned the very first Outlaw Trail Theater play; The Star...
Daniel Ray Hackford
Jan 26, 2023
Daniel Ray Hackford passed away on January 26 2023 after a long illness. Daniel grew up in Randlett,Utah, he loved the Denver Broncos, wrestling, native music, and video games. But most of all he loved spending time with his 3 daughters. They were his pride and joy. He was a great dad, husband, brother, and friend to all. He...
Rachel Amber Roberts
Jan 22, 2023
Rachel Amber Roberts was born Tuesday August 17th 1993, she left this world on Sunday January 22nd 2023 at the age of 29. Rachel graduated from Uintah High in 2012 then attended UBATC. Rachel worked for Uintah Recreation District in the child care department for 11 years, in that time she made so many friends and cared for children...
Raymond Rowland Brown
Jan 19, 2023
Raymond Rowland Brown Jr. age 46 of Palisade, Colorado passed away on January 19, 2023 in Vernal, Utah. A celebration of life for Raymond will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com.
Charlotte Ann (Robichaux) Babin
Jan 19, 2023
Charlotte Ann (Robichaux) Babin passed away on January 19, 2023 at the age of 70. Charlotte was born on August 25, 1952 to Beatrice Robichaux and Sidney Robichaux in Houma, Louisiana. Charlotte married Richard James Babin on October 9, 1976 in Houma, Louisiana. Charlotte enjoyed spending time with family and working in the Church. She is survived by her...
Douglas Lee Schmidt
Jan 18, 2023
Our beloved Douglas Lee Schmidt, unexpectedly passed away on January 18, 2023, while working to support his family. He was born to Joseph and Naomi Grace Parker Schmidt on March 20, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Doug served his mission in Seville, Spain from 1980 to 1982. He married and moved to San Diego, California where he worked...
Timothy James Field
Jan 18, 2023
Timothy James Field passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 47, at home in Vernal, Utah, with his wife and children around him. Timothy was born on March 1, 1975 to Bonnie "Kay" (Bullock) Field and Durrell "Garn" Field in Mountain Home, Idaho. He graduated from Hudson Bay High School, Vancouver, WA in 1994. Timothy married...
Taylor Thompson
Jan 17, 2023
Taylor Thompson Jr. was born on July 6, 1941 in Fort Gay, WV and passed away on January 17, 2023 at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, Utah surrounded by family. His parents were Taylor Thompson Sr. and Mary Manord Thompson from Fort Gay, WV. Taylor lived in Rangely, CO then moved to Vernal, UT where he lived until...
Pamala (Stewart) Batchelor
Jan 16, 2023
Pamala (Stewart) Batchelor passed away Monday January 16, 2023 at the age of 60. Pam was born September 27, 1962 to Dorothy and Calvin Stewart in Vernal, Utah. Pam married Rick Batchelor on April 4, 1980 in Vernal, Utah. Pam enjoyed camping, fishing, crafts, and spending all her time with granddaughter Gemma and her companion Izzy. She is survived...
Deborah Ann (Cole) Powell
Jan 16, 2023
Deborah Ann (Cole) Powell passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 at the age of 70. Deborah was born on December 22, 1952 to Ethyl Cain and Marion Cole in Madisonville, Kentucky. After her parents divorced her mom married Albert Santisteven and he treated her as his own. Deborah married Roger Powell on December 17, 1977 in Sturgis, Kentucky....
Dale Nolen Stevens
Jan 13, 2023
Dale Nolen Stevens, age 84, of Altamont, passed away Friday January 13, 2023. Graveside services for Dale will be held Saturday February 4, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Leota Cemetery (7750 South Leota Cemetery RD, Randlett, Utah). Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Etta (Pace) Scotter
Jan 13, 2023
Etta Pace Scotter August 16, 1937 - January 13, 2023 Our sweet freckle-faced Vernal farm girl, Etta Pace Scotter, left her Earthly body and home on Friday, January 13, 2023 in Provo, Utah. Etta was born and raised on the outskirts of Vernal, the youngest of a mixed family of seven children. Like so many of her generation, mom...
Irvin A Haws
Jan 13, 2023
Irvin A Haws died January 13, 2023 in Vernal, Utah. He was born at home on November 1, 1929 in Naples, Utah. He was the third child of Owen A. and Eva Viola Manwaring Haws. Being raised on a farm, he learned early to work hard; milking cows morning and night, feeding animals, tending the garden, and chopping and...
Bob Lindsay Hunting
Jan 10, 2023
Bob L Hunting age 80 of Naples passed peacefully at his home Jan. 10, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side. Bob was born Sept. 13, 1942 in Naples, son of Robert Lile & Vera Oaks Hunting. He is survived by his wife/sweetheart Janice Raines Hunting of 37 years, son Ted L. Hunting of Vernal, UT, Kirt...
