Obituaries

Jul 28, 2022

Juventio "Joe" Martinez Herrera, age 94 of Vernal, peacefully passed away on Thursday July 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. Joe moved his family in 1972 from California to Vernal, Utah, where he lived a fulfilled life until he was 94. He enjoyed working at I.G.A. and Ashton's as a meat cutter. He also had his own business in...

Jul 25, 2022

Karen (Merkley) Pummell December 11, 1969 ~ July 25, 2022 Our beloved Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Karen (Merkley) Pummell, age 52 abruptly left our company on July 25, 2022. Karen was born on December 11, 1969 to Hazel Valina Fausett McConkie Merkley and Roland Lewis Merkley. Karen married Kevin Pummell on January 18, 1986. She was his...

Jul 25, 2022

Our son Clark was loving, charming, good looking and had a great sense of humor. Clark unconditionally loved his family and time that we spent together. He was so loved as a son, brother, uncle, grandson, friend, and a coworker. He loved everything about the outdoors and nature. Clark enjoyed hiking, finding sheds, campfires, 4 wheeling and riding his...

Jul 21, 2022

Jerome (Jerry) Charles Snow, age 80, of Vernal, Utah, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the University of Utah Medical Center. Jerry was born on March 12, 1942, in Chicago Height, IL and grew up around Momence, IL. Jerry worked for Belco in Big Piney, Wyoming and then moved to Moab, Utah where he worked...

Jul 18, 2022

William "Billy" G. Dargavel, age 79 passed away on Monday July 18, 2022 at his home. He was born to Ann Marie Gallagher and James S. "Scotty" Dargavel on July 26, 1942 in Buffalo, New York. He joined the Navy and served in the submarine service before the Vietnam War. He volunteered for the Mobile Riverine Force during Vietnam....

Jul 17, 2022

Russell Leonard Anderson, age 68, peacefully passed away from this earth life and into the arms of our loving Savior on July 17th, 2022. Russell was born June 6th, 1954 to Dorothy and Glade Anderson in Vernal, UT and his parents always described him as the best son a parent could ever have. Russell served a mission for the...

Jul 8, 2022

Elaine "Tina" Oliver Jackson passed away at her home on July 8, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 12, 1933 to Ardella Lorraine Lake and Leo Essel Oliver in Castle Dale, Utah. Elaine married Arvel Oaks on August 9, 1948. They had six children together: Eileen, Linda, Charlene, Raymond, Gloria and Ronald. They later divorced....

Jul 8, 2022

Frannie Lee Norris-Tillack, age 85 of Duchesne, Utah, passed away on Friday July 8, 2022. Fannie was born on February 7, 1931 to Velma Ross and Leroy Ross in Madill, Oklahoma. Fannie married E. Russell Tillack on October 31, 2014 in Deadwood, South Dakota. Fannie enjoyed traveling, homemaking, and spending time with her husband. She was one beautiful woman,...

Jul 8, 2022

Our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend, Brady Andrew McDonald Taylor, passed away in his sleep the morning of July 8th leaving behind a hole in our hearts. Brady was born Nov 22, 1987 in Salt Lake City. The son of Allen and Shelly Taylor and loving brother Hunter. Brady attended Jordan Valley School and was in the...

Jul 7, 2022

Funeral services for Clarice Ignacio, age 92, of Ft. Duchesne will be held Tuesday 10:00 AM at the Episcopal Church in Randlett. A wake will be held at Clarice's Home (Sunshine Acres), Monday starting at 4:30PM until Tuesday Morning at 9AM. The final viewing will be held at her home Tuesday 9AM. Interment will be in the Ouray Tabbee...

Jun 24, 2022

Harry James Watson, JR (Jim) passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 70. Jim was born on November 22, 1951 to L'Marie Ames Watson and Harry James Watson, SR in Kimball, Nebraska. He was the oldest living child to that union. He had three siblings, Steve, Bonnie, and Kip. He married his best friend, Donna Sue...

Jun 22, 2022

Ronald Frank Kendrick Born May 13, 1948 , in Salt Lake City, Utah. Parents, Melvin V Kendrick and Velma Neff Kendrick. Married Sherry R. Major. July 17th 1970, Salt Lake City, Utah. Survived by Wife, Sherry, Son, Jon Allen, Daughter, Cristy, 5 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, Brother, Allen Kendrick, and Sister, Pam Leatherbury. Preceded in Death: Melvin and Velma...

Jun 18, 2022

Victoria "Vicky" Estelle Gorark, age 70 of Santa Maria, CA, wife of Patrick Groark, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2022 in Vernal, Utah. A celebration of life for Vicky will be held at a later date with internment in Santa Maria, California.

Jun 18, 2022

James Lee Jenkins (Jim) passed away at his home under the tender care of his family on June 18, 2022, at the age of 82. The life he lived was full of all of the things he loved; family, farming, church, and work. All were sprinkled with a healthy dose of his characteristic wit and wisdom. Jim was born...

Jun 14, 2022

Ilene Dudley Fedelleck was born July 27, 1953, to Iola and Orville Dudley in Vernal, Utah. She was the baby of the family of five kids. Her family is heartbroken that she passed away suddenly at the age of 68. She grew up in Jensen doing all the things she loved. Riding horses, farming on the family farm and...

Jun 10, 2022

Please note that the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home is not handling the services for Duane Price. We are posting it as a courtesy to the family.

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Duane C. Price,  passed away peacefully on June 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Duane was born August 18, 1926...

Jun 6, 2022

The Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home is not handling the services for Velda. We are posting the obituary as a courtesy for the family.

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Velda Merkley Hansen, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022, of causes due to pneumonia. She was born May 7, 1926, along with her twin...

Jun 2, 2022

Troy Lane Abplanalp, age 53, of Ephraim, Utah, formerly of Vernal, Utah, passed away on June 2nd, 2022. He was born on September 20th, 1968 to Wanda and Larry Abplanalp in Monticello, Utah. He graduated from Uintah High School and then obtained a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Weber State University. Troy grew up loving the outdoors. He...

Jun 1, 2022

Phillip R Hatch, age 80, husband of Nada Sue Williamson, Passed away with his wife by his side. Born December 17, 1941 to Abert and Ila Southam Hatch. Phil is survived by his wife Nada, Siblings, Gary (Gail) Hatch, Dennis Hatch, Dwayne (Sheridin) Hatch. Children, Sabrina (Bobby), Herb (Billie), Dana (Art) Jana (Dave). Step children, Tina, Veanna, Kristy, Billy...

May 30, 2022

Carol Pope, an Elect Lady, joined her sweetheart, Wayne, on May 30, 2022. Her ever-present smile and kindness will be acutely missed. Carol opened her heart and her home to family, friends and the missionaries; and fed anyone that would accept her invitation. She lived by the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Carol was born to Clara...