Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Isei Gata
Apr 7, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Isei Gata, who was called to rest on Saturday, April 6, 2025. Born in the Fiji Islands, Isei carried the warmth and spirit of his homeland throughout his life. He leaves behind his two precious daughters, Ama and Mili, who were the center of his world and meant...
Corinne Ann (Butler) Arrington
Apr 7, 2025
In loving remembrance of Corinne Anne Arrington, born March 29th 1983 in Mesa, Arizona and was called home to her Father in Heaven on April 7th 2025. She is the eternal companion of Daniel Pearce Arrington, and loving mother of Abigail (18), Tate (15), Brigham (12), Evie (10), and Landon (7) who reside in Vernal, Utah. She is survived...
Karen Kaye (Warner) Allred
Apr 6, 2025
Karen Kaye (Warner) Allred passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 73, in her home with her loving family by her side. Karen was born on December 10, 1951, to Imogene Wilson and Harry Warner in Stockton, California. She met her husband Scott in Salt Lake City, Utah and they were married September 10, 1971. Together they...
Roy William Steen
Apr 4, 2025
Roy Wiliam Steen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 4th, 2025 at the age of 80! Roy was born on December 25, 1944 to Solveig Mary and Wilhelm Steen in Bergen, Norway. He moved from Norway to Utah when he was three. He Graduated from East High School and went on to join the Utah Army...
Bernard "Bj" Joseph Peters
Apr 3, 2025
Bernard Joseph "BJ" Peters passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 66. BJ was born on August 8, 1958 to Mildred "Milly" E. Smith and Bernard C. Peters in Macomb, Illinois. BJ married Pamela Mobley on March 26, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. BJ enjoyed singing, fishing, biking, hiking, shooting, RVing, worshiping 2nd in service to Our Lord...
Ellen Jeanette Gordon
Apr 2, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen Jeanette Gordon, who peacefully departed in her sleep on April 2, 2025, due to complications from pneumonia. Ellen was born on June 14, 1943, to Eddie and Ester Shepherd in Southern California. She had two elder brothers, Robert and Kenneth, both of whom predeceased her. In 1963,...
Nathan Michael Carter
Apr 2, 2025
Nathan Michael Carter was born and passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born to Jessica (Caldwell) and Michael Carter in Roosevelt, Utah. He is survived by his parents Michael and Jessica, sisters Janessa and Charlotte, along with numerous extended family members. He is preceded in death by his cousin, James Holmes, and his aunt, Janessa Caldwell. From...
Anthony "Tony" Edwin Shimek
Apr 2, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Edwin Shimek passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 65. Tony was born on November 19, 1958 to Marion Horsley and Ernest Shimek in Lusk, Wyoming. Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, spending time with his nieces and nephews and their children. When there was something or someone needing done, he was always willing to help....
Mildred "Millie" L. Clay - Henley
Apr 1, 2025
Millie was born July 11, 1930 in Ada, Oklahoma to Scott and Annie Wilson and moved to Pampa in 1953. She was a waitress at Johnson's Café for 3 years before meeting and marrying James W. Clay on February 9, 1954 at Hobbs, New Mexico. He passed away in 1997. After their marriage, Mildred was a homemaker to James and...
Gloria Janet (Womack) Roberts
Mar 31, 2025
Gloria Janet Roberts, age 72 of Roosevelt, wife of Paul Roberts, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Intermountain Health Center in Murray, Utah. Services for Gloria Janet Roberts will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Cove 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 50 South Skyline Drive Roosevelt, Utah. Viewing and Visitation will be held that...
Janice Kay (Mann) Mckeachnie
Mar 31, 2025
Janice Kay McKeachnie passed away in Boise Idaho on March 31, 2025 at the age of 83. Jancie was born May 12, 1941 in Manila Utah to Dorthy (Hanks) Mann and Harry Claude Mann. She was raised on their family ranch in McKinnon Wyoming where her love for animals was born. Janice married Bill McKeachnie on Nov 19, 1956...
William Frank Ashdown Hackler
Mar 28, 2025
William (Bill) Frank Ashdown Hackler, age 75 of Vernal, passed away in the presence of his loving wife Margaret on March 28, 2025, in Roosevelt, Utah. Bill called Redeeming Grace his home church for over 35 years. He loved Jesus and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior. He is now Pain free in the arms of his Lord....
Mary Ann (Sinclear) Thompson
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Ann Thompson passed away on March 27th, 2025, peacefully in her home at the age of 81. Mary was born September 14th 1943 in Marshfield Wisconsin to Theodore (Ted) William Sinclear and Alyce Geraldine (Gery) Lord, Sinclear. Mary loved life and was always ready for new adventures. She had many accomplishments in life and nursing career would have...
Brooke Lynn Day
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brooke Lyn Day, age 35, passed away on March 25, 2025 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born on August 9, 1989, in Cedar City, Utah, to Jerome (Jerry) Day and Deborah Dean. Brooke's journey through life was defined by her profound love and dedication to animals, especially...
Garnet Mae (Kiever) Hatch
Mar 25, 2025
Garnet Mae Kiever Hatch passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday March 25th 2025. Garnet was a member of Vernal Christian Church she attended there for over 20 years. She loved and followed Christ & accepted him as her savior. She is now free and able to walk with Jesus. Garnet was born on June 9th 1944 in Lusk...
Winifred "Winnie" (Smith) Pilling
Mar 24, 2025
With love and cherished memories, her family announces the passing of Winifred Smith Pilling, who departed peacefully on March 24, 2025. Winni was born in Scotland as the fifth child of Annie May Baker Smith and grew up surrounded by the beauty and traditions of her homeland. It was there that she met her future husband, Larry Pilling, while...
Ray Lorainne Hadlock
Mar 23, 2025
Ray Lorainne Hadlock was born March 23, 2025, at 4:30am weighing 7.9oz and 9" long. Our perfect little ray of Sunshine was a gorgeous beautiful little girl. RayRay has touched so many of our hearts and will continue to do so. Sadly, our angel was taken to walk beside Jesus. Ray was born perfect and still just at 18...
Ruby Lee (Compton) Larson
Mar 23, 2025
Ruby Larson of Ballard, Utah passed away on Mar 23, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Carolyn May (Ripper) Durham
Mar 22, 2025
Carolyn Durham of Vernal, Utah passed away on Mar 22, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Leeroy Daniel Luna
Mar 19, 2025
LeeRoy D. Luna passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo,Utah. LeeRoy was born on May 1,1950 to Phyllis Maria,Luna and Joe Luna in Del Norte, Colorado. LeeRoy Luna married Betty Rodarte on June 13, 1970 in Delta Colorado. LeeRoy loved camping, fishing, gambling,and collecting...
