Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Nina (Pope) Pease
Oct 21, 2021
Nina (Pope) Pease passed away on October 21, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Vernal, Utah to Wells LaVere Pope and Sheila Deloris Pitt Pope on March 9, 1933. She graduated from Uintah High School in 1951 and went to work at the Bank of Vernal. Nina met Walter (Bud) Leonard Pease, and they were...
Norman Winfred Long
Oct 20, 2021
Norman Winfred Long returned to his Heavenly Father and loving wife Joyce on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the age of 95. He was living at the Vernal Beehive home at the time of his death. Norman was born on March 6, 1926, in Ft. Duchesne, Utah to Winfred and Delma Long. He graduated from Alterra High School. He...
Lon Handley
Oct 18, 2021
Lon Handley was born on January 29, 1958 to Joy and Bette Handley in Farmington, NM. He was the fourth of six children, his mother's baby boy: he had three older brothers and two younger sisters. In his younger years, his family lived in Farmington, NM, Kimball, NE, Vernal, UT, Miles City, MT, then back again to Vernal. Lon...
Terry Don Mckinney
Oct 18, 2021
Terry Don McKinney died October 18, 2021 at age 67 from Covid-19 and stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. He was born September 10, 1954 to Retha and Gene McKinney in Dalhart, Texas. The 4th of 5 children, Terry always had a special place in his mother's heart. Besides being a very beautiful boy, he was also naturally...
Constance Ruth Johnson
Oct 15, 2021
Constance "Connie" Ruth Johnson passed away on Friday October 15, 2021 at the age of 63. Connie was born on January 14, 1958 to Annette Lorraine Olsen and Lloyd Emmitt Johnson in Ricelake, Wisconsin. Connie for years at JC Penny's. She pursued her education at Utah State University and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. Connie then...
Patricia Walker Labrum
Oct 14, 2021
Patricia Elizabeth (Walker) Labrum passed away on October 14, 2021, due to the effects of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. She was born in Tryon, North Carolina on June 10, 1947 to Hugh Everett Walker and Harriett Feagan Walker. She grew up in Estill, South Carolina; Glennville, Georgia; and Columbus, North Carolina, and said...
Bob A Dalton
Oct 13, 2021
Bob A. Dalton was born to Floyd Dalton and Lillian Ruby (Winter) Dalton in Moab, Utah. He passed away on October 13, 2021 at his home with his family. Bob's mother passed away when he was only 11 months old and his grandpa and grandma Winter took him, his brother and sister to raise until his grandma passed away...
William "Terry" T. Francis
Oct 12, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for William "Terry" T. Francis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Vivian Juanita Capps
Oct 7, 2021
Vivian Juanita Capps of Vernal, Utah passed away on Oct 7, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Mary E (Smithson) Loya
Oct 7, 2021
Mary Loya of Roosevelt, Utah passed away on Oct 7, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
William "Bill" John Morrow Jr.
Oct 2, 2021
William "Bill" J. Morrow Jr. passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021 at the age of 61. Bill was born on June 10, 1960 to Betty Lou (Sander) and William J. Morrow Sr. in Farmington, New Mexico. Bill and Dorthey met in 1995 and were later married in 2004, together they have 5 children: Camalina, Stephanie, Calvin, Shae, Cheyenne....
Kathleen (Weeks) Hatch
Oct 2, 2021
Kathleen, "Kathy" Weeks Hatch was born on May 10, 1956, in Vernal Utah, daughter of Nelson Gene and Janett Goodrich Weeks. In her younger years, her family lived in Bonanza Ut where her dad worked in the Gilsonite Mines. She had many found memories of living there. They later moved to Vernal where she lived for the rest of...
Mary Frances (Meek) Smith
Oct 2, 2021
Mary Baker Smith passed away on October 2, 2021 at the age of 94. Mary was born on July 19, 1927 to Minnie (Camp) Meek and Alonzo Russell Meek in Vinita, Oklahoma. She married Aubrey "Bake" Baker on June 26, 1949 in Craig, Colorado. After Bake passed away February 25, 1979, Mary spent many years surrounded by her kids...
Julio Juan Carlos Frias-Hurtado
Sep 30, 2021
Julio Frias-Hurtado of Vernal, Utah passed away on Sep 30, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Deborah Ann (Gardner) Bell
Sep 25, 2021
Deborah Ann Gardner age 61 of Vernal, passed away Saturday September 25, 2021, at the home of her sister, with all of her family around her. She was born on October 2, 1959, in Vernal to jack and Arlene (Burson) Gardner. She was a hard worker and a kind person who would do anything for anybody if she could. She...
Janen Cameron Lee
Sep 24, 2021
Funeral services for Janen Cameron Lee, baby daughter of Robby Lee and Sienna Jenkins Lee, will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Vernal Memorial Park. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Justin Patrick Doyle
Sep 24, 2021
Justin Patrick Doyle passed away on September 24, 2021 at the age of 37 with his family surrounding him. Justin was born April 19, 1984, to Jacqueline (Griffin) Doyle and John Doyle in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Justin married Rachel Morgan on November 13, 2015, in Black Forest, Colorado. Justin enjoyed time with family and friends more than anything else. But...
Boyd J Redden
Sep 24, 2021
Boyd J Redden passed away at his home on September 24, 2021 at the age of 90. Boyd was born on May 25, 1931 to Reva Carrell Redden and Grant Olsen Redden in Upalco, Utah. He graduated from Altamont High School and received a scholarship to attend Utah State Agricultural College (now known as Utah State University). After completing...
Norma Rae Kingery
Sep 22, 2021
Norma Rae Kingery, age 77 of Duchesne, passed away on Wednesday September 22, 2021 in Provo, Utah. Graveside services for Norma will be held Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Delores (Fernandez) Murray
Sep 22, 2021
Delores (Dodi) Murray passed away on September 22, 2021 at the age of 72. Dodi was born on June 30, 1949 to Francis Fernandez and Louis Fernandez in Durango, Colorado. Dodi enjoyed spending time with her family, pulling pranks and telling "naughty" jokes. She had a fun sense of humor. Dodi is survived by her grandchildren: Monique, KayLynn and...
