Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
T. Pearl (Rich) Wardell
Aug 26, 2022
On August 26, 2022, T. Pearl (Rich) Wardell, born on December 23, 1938 to Arbun Marlow and Thelma Russell Rich, said farewell to her family and joined her sweetheart on their grandest adventure yet. Pearl loved to laugh and joke, especially with her grandkids. When they came to her house on Halloween, they were sure to find both a...
Maria Susan (Arcilla) De Los Santos
Aug 23, 2022
Maria Susan (Arcilla) De Los Santos, a beloved daughter, grandmother, mother, and sister, completed her remarkable life journey on August 23rd, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Maria was born to Socorro Tejada Arcilla and Pedro Bautista Arcilla on January 2nd 1960 in Virac 'Catanduanes, Philippines. She was the oldest of 11 children. Always a beacon of strength, Maria...
Malissa Darlene Holmes
Aug 19, 2022
Malissa Darlene Holmes passed away on August 19, 2022 at the age of 60. Malissa was born on November 13, 1961 to Darlene and Glade Holmes in Vernal, Utah. Malissa enjoyed doing yard work with her mom, reading, knitting and sewing. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She loved watching them play hockey, soccer, football, compete...
William "Lee" Turner
Aug 16, 2022
William "Lee" Turner passed away on August 16, 2022 at the age of 70. Lee was born on January 27, 1952 to Phyllis and Daniel Turner in Tooele, Utah. Lee married Mary Lou on April 25, 1981. They later divorced. Lee enjoyed Ham Radio, working on engines, cars, motorcycles and racing. He loved his family and storytelling. He loved...
Floyd Theodore Potter
Aug 12, 2022
Floyd Theodore Potter, age 85, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, August 12, 2022. Floyd was born in Fleming, Colorado, on March 30, 1936. He was one of three children born to Floyd and Marry Potter. He spent his childhood days in Colorado, where he met and married the love of his life, Betty Strickland in 1954....
Raymond Francis Doine
Aug 12, 2022
Raymond Doine of Roosevelt, Utah passed away on Aug 12, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Robin Sharon (Laverty) Scott
Aug 9, 2022
Robin Sharon (Laverty) Scott, age 66, of Vernal, Utah formerly of Herriman, Utah, wife of Frank Scott, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Robin was passionate about traveling. There was no adventure too big! She was generous, kind, loving, supportive and always ready to provide a good home and a warm meal to family in need....
Lisa Maria (Palmer) Hancock
Aug 7, 2022
Lisa Maria (Palmer) Hancock passed away in her home surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren on Sunday August 7th, 2022. She was born December 28th, 1960 to Maria and Gerald Palmer in Tercera, Portugal. Lisa married Leo Hancock on August 29th, 1985 in Kansas City, Missouri. Lisa was the mother to three children and four grandchildren. She is...
Nera May Batty
Aug 7, 2022
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She passed in the early morning hours of August 7, 2022. Nera was born on February 21 , 1928 in "Powellville" Vernal, Utah . She was the second of six children born to William Swinford Powell and Iva Ernel Adam's. Nera is preceded in death...
Donald Edward Hermann
Jul 29, 2022
Donald Edward Hermann Sr. Born to Sybol and Frank Hermann June 6, 1936 in Rapid City South Dakota. Married at age 18 to Betty Jo Boardman. Joined the Navy that same year. Served in the Navy for four years. Don and Betty had and raised 6 children: Don, Dan, Darryl, Valerie, Douglas and Jess. They have 33 Grand kids...
Matthew Jay Simper
Jul 28, 2022
Matthew Jay Simper, 42, passed away on July 28, 2022 in Clearfield, Utah. He was born April 20, 1980 in Vernal, Utah to Terry Simper and Jeane Turner. After high school, Matt began working as an equipment technician in the oil field. He worked and lived in many places, including Nevada, North Dakota, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. He...
Charles Ray Glines
Jul 28, 2022
Charles "Charlie" Ray Glines, age 82 of Vernal, Utah passed away on Thursday July 28, 2022 at his home. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted soon. Please check back.
Juventino Martinez Herrera
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...
Karen (Merkley) Pummell
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...
Clark Vancleave Worrall
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 motorcycle. Being...
Jerome Charles Snow
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...
William Gerald Dargavel
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....
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,...
