Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Russell Leonard Anderson
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...
Elaine Tina Jackson
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....
Fannie Lee (Ross) Norris-Tillack
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,...
Brady Andrew Mcdonald Taylor
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...
Clarice (Hubbard) Ignacio
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...
Harry James (Jr.) Watson
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...
Ronald Frank Kendrick
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...
Victoria Estelle (Jones) Groark
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.
Jim Lee Jenkins
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...
Ilene (Dudley) Fedelleck
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...
Duane C Price
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...
Velda (Merkely) Hansen
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...
Troy Lane Abplanalp
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...
Phillip R Hatch
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...
B. Carol (Hulburt) Pope
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...
William Earl Harrison
May 27, 2022
William Earl Harrison, of Delta, Colorado formerly of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 27, 2022 at the age of 66. Earl was born on October 20, 1955 to Mary Longson and Keith Harrison in Salt Lake City, Utah. Earl enjoyed N.A. riding motorcycles his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, food, gardening, outdoors, and barbequing. He enjoyed his animals, his cats, and...
Peggy Jean Hughes
May 25, 2022
Peggy Jean Hughes, age 81, passed away on May 25, 2022 in Heber, Utah. Peggy was born on March 27, 1941 to Cloyd and Margie Hughes. Peggy is survived by her children: Troy Shawn Corless, Angela Jane Romane, Mindy Marie Corless Shue; and 7 grandchildren. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, brother Sonny Hughes and sister Zola...

Harry Wayne Fay
May 23, 2022
Harry Fay of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 23, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Janet Kay (Kennedy) Loudermilk
May 21, 2022
Janet Kay Loudermilk passed away on May 21, 2022, at the age of 69. Janet was born on February 26, 1953, to Christine Ledbetter and John Kennedy in Champaign, Illinois. Janet married Ken Loudermilk on July 31, 2010, in Vernal, Utah Janet enjoyed working in her yard and flower gardens and loved to pick up rocks. They were all...

Monte Duane Rudisill
May 17, 2022
Monte Rudisill of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 17, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.