Obituaries

May 17, 2022

Brandi passed away peacefully from this life on the morning of May 17th after suffering from severe medical conditions and her decline in health became too much for her human body to bear. She was surrounded and supported by loving family and friends in her final months. Brandi was born in Rangely, CO where she spent the majority of...

May 8, 2022

Shirley Ann Berry Welch was born December 7, 1935 and passed away May 8, 2022, in Vernal, UT after having lived a full life, to join her sweetheart, Noel Maynard Welch, after 27 years of separation. Shirley was born in Sarah, MS the second of 6 children to Connie Beatrice Frazier and William Francis Berry. She married her high...

May 4, 2022

Our loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and hero died May 4th, 2022 at the age of 89. Jack Andrew Seitz was born on December 25, 1932 to Andrew Nordfors Seitz and Delilah Leavitt in St. George Utah. Dad attended school in a two-room schoolhouse from first to sixth grade. He attended junior high four years and high school two...

May 1, 2022

Donald W Clement, 88, of Vernal Utah, passed away at home on May 01, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones and died of natural causes. Don was born in Magna, Utah and moved to Fairview, Utah at a young age. There he grew up on the "farm" with his older brothers and sisters who said...

Apr 27, 2022

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022 John Fenus passed away peacefully at home in Vernal, Utah with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on May 28, 1948, John lived to be 73 years old. In his early childhood days he spent camping and/or fishing with his parents and siblings. His father passed away...

Apr 24, 2022

Jimmie Carl Greenhow born April 1, 1951. Died April 24, 2022. Jimmie was born in Rangely, CO to Philip Bert Greenhow and Lela Elaine Smuin. He lived his childhood in Colorado and later moved to Vernal where he lived most of his adult life. After finishing high school, he married Linda Mackay; they later divorced. He then married Mary...

Apr 23, 2022

Stephen John Lentz passed away on April 23rd, 2022 at the age of 65. Steve was born on March 22nd, 1957 to Eunice Mary (Baumgartner) Lentz and Kenneth Eugene Lentz in Parma, Ohio. Steve enjoyed classic cars, genealogy, playing cards, helping his underprivileged feline friends, and falling asleep to baseball. Steve's professional talent in the automotive industry is well...

Apr 23, 2022

"Big Chungus" Chase Hunter Kennicker October 18, 2002 ~ April 23, 2022

Chase Hunter Kennicker was born in Yakima Washington on October 18, 2002 to Donald and Linda Kennicker. He was the youngest child out of 9 children.

Chase was a happy child, starting at a young age he loved to laugh and make others...

Apr 20, 2022

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain. Jackie was a perfect example of how to dance through the storms of life. Our sweet Jackie Anderton Southam passed away on April 20th, 2022 at the age of 69. Jackie was born on April 11th, 1953 to Velda Hoopes Anderton and...

Apr 18, 2022

Carlyle Steven Hulet passed away on April 18, 2022 at the age of 74. Steve was born on August 3, 1947 to Norma Lemmon and Carlyle Stevens Hulet in Cedar City, Utah. Steve married Caleen Baker on February 16, 1967 in Kanab, Utah and was sealed as a family in the Salt Lake Temple in 1989. Steve enjoyed spending...

Apr 17, 2022

Despite a valiant fight for his life, Kayle Gardiner, 45, of Vernal, Utah returned home to his Heavenly Father on April 17th, 2022 due to cancer. His three children, parents, and siblings surrounded him when he peacefully passed away. Kayle was born June 29th, 1976 in Vernal, UT to Lee and Pamela Gardiner. He graduated from Uintah High School...

Apr 16, 2022

Annette Lorraine Olson Johnson Lund passed away on April 16, 2022 at the age of 85. Annette was born on June 22, 1936 to Ruth Frances Carlson Olson and Richard Carl Olson in Elmhurst, Illinois. Annette married Lloyd Emmitt Johnson on June 28, 1957 with whom she had seven children. Many years later she found love again and married...

Apr 12, 2022

Jessie Mable (Dornik) Harper passed away on April 12, 2022 at the age of 88. Jessie was born on April 22, 1933 to Musa Mae Grosh and Tony Stanilus Dornik in Bisbee, Arizona. Jessie married Robert Block on July 10, 1950 in Miami, Arizona. To this union they had five children. Jessie and Robert later divorced. On February 14,...

Apr 11, 2022

Nolan Foy Mackay was called home by his Heavenly Father on April 11, 2022. Nolan was born to Mark and Afton Mackay on December 1, 1930; the second child of 8. He graduated from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah and attended university. Nolan enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until 1956 where he earned several medals and...

Apr 6, 2022

James Michael Holmes, age 28, passed away April 6, 2022, in Bali, Indonesia. He was born in Vernal, Utah, on October 13, 1993, to Mark and Kay Lynn (Caldwell) Holmes. He was the 4th of 5 children. James graduated from Uintah High School in 2012. He was awarded Outstanding Business Department Student of the Year for his exceptional performance....

Apr 6, 2022

Stanley Wayne Wheeler passed away on April 6, 2022 at the age of 79. Stan was born on February 25, 1943 to Marjorie Steffel and Stanley Peterson Wheeler in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stan married Sheila Ann Stewart on March 18, 1966 in Elko, Nevada. Stan enjoyed blacksmithing, fishing and arrowhead hunting. Stan was an active member of the...

Apr 3, 2022

LeEarl Jackson "Papa Lee" returned to his Heavenly Father after battling cancer, on April 3, 2022, at the age of 77. Lee was born on June 3rd, 1944, to Ivan Russell and Vola Hooley Jackson, in American Fork, Utah. Lee married Sandra O'Brien on August 30th, 1963. Together they had four daughters. Jeri, Robyn, Brenda and Kristie. They later...

Mar 31, 2022

Michael George Martin, Age 79, passed away March 31, 2022 at his home in Jensen Utah. Michael was born March, 25, 1943 to William Lester Martin and Arline Kidd Martin in Vernal Utah. Michael enjoyed hunting in the surrounding mountains fishing at Flaming Gorge, East Park, and Matt Warner Reservoir and camping. He was a well known mechanic in...

Mar 30, 2022

Deton B Powell passed away on March 30, 2022 at the age of 29. Deton was born on October 9, 1992 to Sherry Swett and Baxten Powell in Vernal, Utah. Deton married Harlee Brabazon on September 8, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. Deton enjoyed family, friends, and four-wheeling, but most of all his little girl Shevelle. She was the light...

Mar 30, 2022

Macy Lyn Reynolds passed away peacefully in her home on March 30th, 2022. She was surrounded by her mom and dad. She was born on August 2nd, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born to Jeffrey Mikel and Hailey Reynolds. Macy gave us 20 incredible months that we will forever hold dear. Macy had several health issues...