Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
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.
Marvin Thomas Capps
May 6, 2023
Marvin Thomas Capps passed away on Saturday May 6, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born on May 8, 1939 in Sterling City, Texas to Irvin Thomas Capps and Gladiola "Francis" Malone Statham. He married the love of his life V. Juanita Everett on January 4, 1959. They went on many adventures in 63 years of marriage....
Dustin J Abplanalp
May 5, 2023
Dustin "J" Abplanalp passed away May 5, 2023 at the age of 47. He was born on June 8, 1975 to Flora Davenport and David Lee Abplanalp in SLC, Utah. Dustin enjoyed watching his favorite team the Dallas Cowboys, and talking smack on everyone else's team. He enjoyed riding his side by side with his adopted Grandma, Renae Cossey....
Brian Lee Goodrich
May 3, 2023
Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home is not handling the services for Brian Goodrich. We are posting the obituary as a courtesy for the family.
Brian Lee Goodrich, 52, passed away on May 3rd, 2023, in the mountains doing what he loved, mountain biking with his best friend Jamie Anderson. Brian was born April 2, 1971, in Gillette,...
Lura Allison (Stroup) Melancon
May 2, 2023
Lura Allison (Stroup) Melancon passed away on May 2, 2023 at the age of 61 in Vernal, Utah. Allison was born on October 24, 1961 to Mary Irene (Smith) Stroup and William Roy Stroup in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Allison married Charles Ray Melancon on August 29, 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Allison enjoyed playing basketball in her youth and especially loved...
Billy Dee Dyer
May 2, 2023
Billy "Bill" Dee Dyer Sr. passed away on May 2nd, 2023 at the age of 88 in Denver, Colorado. Bill was born on November 9th 1934 in Hot Springs Garland Arkansas to John Dewell Dyer and Laura Viola Mayhafty. Bill enjoyed Fishing, hunting, camping, visiting businesses in Rangely. He loved to make people laugh and smile. Bill was honored...
William "Bill" Allan Ryan
Apr 28, 2023
Bill Ryan passed away on April 28, 2023 at the age of 76. Bill was born on March 12, 1947 to Dixie and Robert Ryan in Owatonna, Minnesota. He was the oldest of 5 children. Bill married Darlene 48 years ago. They moved to Vernal and said, " We will only be here a few years." The famous last...
Norman Ray Powell
Apr 24, 2023
Norman Ray Powell passed away on April 24, 2023 at the age of 62. Norman was born on April 7, 1961 to Norma Lucille (Whitaker) Powell and Robert Ray Powell in Guam. Norman was a multi talented brilliant mind and his list of hobbies is extensive. He liked to fish, hunt, golf, and he loved music, but what he...
Wilford George Daniels Jr.
Apr 20, 2023
Wilford G. Daniels Jr. passed away on April 20, 2023 at the age of 81. Wolf was born on January 19, 1942 to Virginia and Wilford Sr. in Milford, Utah. Wolf married Sally Ann on August 10, 1962 in Salt Lake City. Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. We never missed a bow hunt. He was a bowler on...
Samuel Robert Scott
Apr 16, 2023
After 76 years on this earth, our loving husband, father, and grandpa Samuel Robert Scott passed away at the Vernal Beehive Home on April 16, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. Sam was born in Caliente, Nevada, on February 7, 1947, to Frank Morris and Fawn Lee Scott. He attended college at Southern Utah University. Welding and pipelining...
William 'Bill' Carl Hall
Apr 16, 2023
William Carl Hall "Bill" With heavy hearts, we temporarily say goodbye to this very accomplished, kind, and generous man. He was a fearless man who embodied hard work, dedication, and charity in all areas of his life. Born in Meeker, CO, the second of three children of Joseph Carl and Edith Leff Hall. Moving often, they lived mostly in...
Verdon A Manwaring
Apr 14, 2023
Surrounded by loved ones, Verdon A. Manwaring, age 88, quietly passed away at home from complications associated with congestive heart failure. Verdon was born in Naples, Uintah County, Utah, on November 7, 1934, in his Grandmother Manwaring's home. He is Ashel and Elva Merrell Manwaring's fourth child. He joined his sisters Lawanna, Carol, and a sister Verlee, who passed...
Lilly Shiloh Hogue
Apr 13, 2023
Lilly Shiloh Hogue, infant daughter of Dayne Hogue and Meagan Horrocks was born and passed away on Thursday April 13, 2023 in Roosevelt, Utah. Lilly had a home full of love waiting for her. Her siblings were beyond excited to have baby Lilly join their family. Mom and dad enjoyed all her wild kicks and movements awaiting her arrival....
Charles Jeffrey Tabak
Apr 12, 2023
Charles Jeffrey Tabak, infant son of Ryan and Cassandra Tabak, was born and passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2023. A private family service will be held in his honor. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com.
