Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2022

Darrel Dean Smuin, age 87, passed away on March 29, 2022 surrounded by his family. Darrel was born on July 12, 1934 to Hyrum and Marvel Smuin in Vernal, Utah. He was the first of four children. Darrel married Shirley on October 15, 1955 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June...

Mar 29, 2022

Donna Lue (Ericksen) Vance passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022 at the Naples Beehive Home in Vernal, Utah after a long and beautiful life. Donna was born on April 15, 1927 to John L. and Bertha L. Ericksen in Castle Gate, Utah, the 4th of 4 children. They later moved to Mt. Pleasant, Utah, where she grew up....

Mar 27, 2022

Memorial services will be held Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. A visitation for family and friends will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. All services will be held at the Meyer's Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana. Interment will follow at the Old Cypress Cemetery. A private family service was held in Vernal, Utah at the Phillips Ashley Valley...

Mar 17, 2022

Marguerite (Midge) Van-Gratton our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend peacefully passed away at her home March 17, 2022 at the age of 92. Born January 21, 1930 to Alonjo J McAdams and Marguerite Murray McAdams in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Midge loved her family very much and worked tirelessly to take care of all of them. Her family will...