Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Clarence Boren
Jan 8, 2022
Clarence "Butch" Boren passed away January 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born on May 21, 1941 to Ted and Reva Killian Fisher. They later divorced. Reva married Jack Boren and Butch became a beloved member of this new family. He shared many great memories with both families. Butch took State in wrestling while attending Uintah...
Dallas Rial Jacobsen
Jan 6, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dallas Rial Jacobsen of Jensen, Utah, who passed away January 6, 2022, at the age of 61 from congestive heart failure. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 N 800 W, Vernal, Utah). Burial will be in...
Alice (Bodily) Ruppe
Jan 6, 2022
Surrounded by her family, Alice Bodily Ruppe passed away on January 6th, 2022 at the age of 73, just 2 weeks shy of her birthday. Alice was born on January 20th, 1948 to Olen Hunting Bodily and Reed Fisher Bodily in Vernal, Utah. Alice married Clyde Norman Ruppe on November 10th, 1967 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Alice...
Liesl (Johnson) Leyba
Jan 4, 2022
Liesl Leyba, 50, passed away on the 4th of January, 2022. Liesl was born in Granger, Utah, August 29th, 1971 to June and Michael Johnson. She was the oldest of 6 kids. She attended Granger High School where she excelled at volleyball and softball, graduating in 1989. Liesl met Jayme Leyba. They were married in 1994. Jayme and Liesl...
Wilma Sue (Brown) Sims
Jan 4, 2022
Wilma Sue Brown Sims, age 88, passed away on January 4, 2022, from complications from a fall in her home. She was the third of four daughters born to Herb and Etta Brown in Pope County, Arkansas on January 13, 1933. Wilma was nine when her father passed away. She, along with her mother and sisters worked hard to...
Linda Jean (Moodler) Jeffrey
Jan 4, 2022
Linda Jeffrey passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 75. Linda was born on June 29, 1946. Linda married Delford Jeffrey in Craig, Colorado on April 18, 1975. Linda enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Delford Jeffrey. Daughters Jeralee Edmonds, Rona Flesner, Leah Edmonds, and Lois Smith. Sons...
Ida Nielsen Mortensen
Dec 29, 2021
Ida Nielsen MORTENSEN passed away December 29, 2021 at the age of 89, or 59 as she never did believe she was 89 when anyone told her her age. Ida was born on August 07, 1932 to Jack and Katherine Nielsen in Emery, Utah. Ida married Bruce Mortensen and together they raised three children, Greg, Scott and Teresa. Ida...
David Gordon Peckham
Dec 29, 2021
David Gordon Peckham passed away on December 29, 2021 at the age of 47. David was born on January 11, 1974 in Long Beach, CA. He enjoyed his music and football teams and star gazing on clear nights. But most of all David enjoyed being a proud Father. He loved his baby so much and he was his world....
Tammie Rae (Carr) Batty
Dec 26, 2021
Tammie Rae Carr Batty passed away on December 26, 2021 at the age of 63. Tammie was born on March 29, 1958 to Emma Mae Simon and Paul Devilla Carr in Craig, Colorado. She moved to Vernal, Utah with her mom and siblings when she was about three years old. She went to Uintah High School and graduated in...
Dawn (Hilton) Porter
Dec 23, 2021
Dawn Hilton Porter passed away on December 23, 2021 at the age of 95. Dawn was born on July 26, 1926 at dawn in Delta Utah, the third daughter of Vera Snow and Wilford B Hilton. Dawn married Rodney Porter on September 15, 1949 in the Manti, Utah temple. They had 5 children. She enjoyed listening to beautiful music,...
Joseph Lloyd Evans
Dec 23, 2021
Joseph (Joe) Lloyd Evans, 81, passed away in his home with his wife, Teddie Reidhead Evans, by his side on December 23, 2021. He was born in Salt Lake City on June 7, 1940, to Bud Davis and Virginia Lloyd Evans. Joe was larger than life, to his family. He was their go-to man and will be missed dearly....
Mark Alan Karren
Dec 23, 2021
Mark Alan Karren passed away on December 23, 2021 at the age of 62. Mark was born on March 5, 1959 to Lawella Nielson and Dave Karren in Vernal, Utah. Mark married Shauna Olson on April 6, 1990 in Vernal, Utah. Mark enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors. He was an avid and successful horseman. He had true passion...
Gary Evan Brannon
Dec 15, 2021
Gary Brannon of Vernal, Utah passed away on Dec 15, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Hollis Haws
Dec 14, 2021
Our father, Hollis Haws, passed away quietly surrounded by family on Tuesday, 14 December, 2021. Hollis was born on July 5, 1935 to Owen Alonzo Haws and Eva Viola Manwaring Haws. He was the youngest of four children, and grew up on the family homestead in Naples Utah. Following graduation from Uintah High School in May 1954, he enlisted...
David Lee Voyles
Dec 11, 2021
David Lee Voyles passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021 at the age of 67 in his mother's home. David was born on April 24, 1954 to Marie Merkley Voyles and Jack Lee Voyles in Vernal Utah. David graduated from Uintah High School in 1972, then served in the United States Navy. David is survived by his Mother, Marie...
Soleil Vashaum Allen Richards
Dec 8, 2021
Soleil Allen Richards passed away on Dec 8, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Lochlan Hazel Marshall
Dec 7, 2021
Lochlan Hazel Marshall age 1, of Vernal, passed away on December 7, 2021. He was born on December 4, 2020. Our little bubbles, you were the sweetest boy. His love for dinosaurs and monster trucks brought smiles to so many faces. Lochlan, your giggles and raspberries will forever rest in the hearts of everyone that met you. His time...
David Leroy Johnson
Dec 4, 2021
Long time resident Ruth Martinson's brother DJ David LeRoy Johnson May 20, 1941 ~ December 4, 2021 It is with deep sorrow, long time resident, Ruth Martinson, announces the passing of her brother, David LeRoy Johnson (DJ). DJ was the first born child to Harold and Florence Ruth Wild Johnson on May 20, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey....
Kenneth Williams Hatch
Dec 2, 2021
Kenneth "Ken" Williams Hatch, age77, passed away December 2, 2021 in American Fork, Utah. He was the fourth of eight children born to Boyd Teeples Hatch and Enid Ruth Williams. He spent his Childhood growing up in Maeser where he enjoyed swimming in the "Boys Hole", hunting and fishing with his bamboo pole. He spent summers hauling hay with...
Susanne Charlene (Olmstead) Mcphail
Dec 2, 2021
Susanne Charlene (Olmstead) McPhail was born January 21, 1947 in Glendale, California to Ken and Evelyn Olmstead. She had one brother, Dale and one sister, Debbie. Susanne was a fun, loving, and creative person, with a few close friends. She loved to go with her father to work doing a laundry service. She loved helping her mother and father...
