Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
B. Leann (Eaton) Smuin
Jun 25, 2021
Leann Smuin passed away on June 25, 2021, at the age of 58. Leann was born on March 16, 1963, to Evelyn Eaves and Ferris Eaton in Anaheim, California. Leann married Brad Smuin on April 24, 1981, in Vernal, Utah. Leann met the love of her life, Brad, at 15. They spent the next 43 years building a home...
Larry Jay Bigelow
Jun 24, 2021
Larry Jay Bigelow passed away at his home on June 24, 2021 surrounded by his wife and children at age 84. He was born September 4, 1936 to Charles and Vonda Bigelow. Larry grew up on a farm in LaPoint, Utah. He married is high school sweetheart, Rosemary Daniels on September 5, 1956. They were later sealed in Salt...
Alexa Jayden (Lance) Hedden
Jun 22, 2021
Alexa Jayden (Lance) Hedden passed away June 22, 2021, at the age of 20. Alexa was born on September 5, 2000, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alexa was a firecracker, left a mark on everyone she met, filling them with inspiration, laughter, and memories.: which will not fade soon from the minds of those who had the pleasure of...
Douglas Pat Person
Jun 21, 2021
Douglas "Doug" Pat Person age 59, of Vernal, passed away June 21, 2021 with his family surrounding him. Doug was born on September 12, 1961 to Edna Rae and Paul Oscar Person in Oroville, California. Doug was a pretty simple man. He loved being around his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, family BBQ's, teasing all the nieces and...
John David Turner
Jun 19, 2021
John David Turner age 63, of Vernal, passed away June 19, 2021 with his caring staff around him. John was born Oct. 2, 1957. There will be a private celebration of life for John at a later date. Go to www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com to share online condolences. Services and care under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Shane Richard Davis
Jun 17, 2021
Shane Richard Davis passed away June 17, 2021 at the age of 57. Shane was born on January 31, 1964 to Judy Kaye Draper and Richard Atkinson in Ogden, Utah. Shane married Cherice Hipolito on February 14, 2016 in Duchesne, Utah. Shane enjoyed playing his guitar, reading and learning, painting and drawing, and listening to music. His true love was...
Bette Jean Chandler
Jun 16, 2021
Bette Jean Chandler, age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, with family members around her in Vernal, UT. We now celebrate her life which started in New York with Mother Helen, Father Milton, and Brother Roger. New York is also the place Bette gave birth to her three daughters: Mary, Sarah, and Faith. Bette's three sons were all...
Lawrence Stacy Brown
Jun 12, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Stacy Brown age 82 of Vernal, passed away June 12, 2021. Larry moved to Vernal in 2004 to be close to his loving daughter, Megan. Per Larry's wishes a private family gather will take place at a later day. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services and care entrusted to the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home....
Robert Lee Haney
Jun 12, 2021
Robert Lee Haney age 81 passed away June 12, 2021. Interment will take place next to his beloved wife Virginia Mae Haney at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Field, Colorado. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com. Services and care entrusted to the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Lucky Lee Ross
Jun 10, 2021
Lucky Lee Ross, age 77 of Vernal, Utah passed away June 10, 2021. He was born August 1, 1943 in Coalville, Utah to George (Tex) and Nora Louise Taylor Ross. He graduated from Uintah High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. This became his full time career and he retired from the United States Air...
Shane Patrick Jackson
Jun 8, 2021
Shane Patrick Jackson passed away June 8, 2021, at the age of 49. Shane was born on July 8, 1971, to Adelle "Teri" and Clarence "Jack" Jackson in Meeker, Colorado. He married Denise Lynn Humphries on September 25, 2004. Shane enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and cheering for the Bronco's. He enjoyed listening to the birds outside...
Joyce (Laws) Tobler
Jun 6, 2021
Our loving angel, Joyce Laws Tobler, 84, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 6th, 2021. Joyce was born to Eva Lavon Streadbeck and Marvin Richard Laws in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 13th, 1937. Her parents named her Joyce because when she was born, they "rejoiced". She has lived up to her name. Joyce shared joy...
Max Benjamin Stubbs
Jun 1, 2021
Max Benjamin Stubbs passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 19. Max was born on February 19, 2002 to Shylow and Robert Barlow in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was later adopted by Chet and Dottie Stubbs and was raised in Jensen, Utah. Max loved spending time with family, especially his nieces and nephews. He was...
Jay Lynn Barnes
Jun 1, 2021
Jay Lynn Barnes, age 64, passed away on June 1, 2021. Jay was born March 9, 1957 in American Fork, Utah, to Ernest and Shannon Barnes. Jay loved fishing, hunting, spending time in the garden and talking to family and friends, some of his passions were music and working at the Simplot mine where he made most of his...
Harold Eugene Cundall
May 29, 2021
Harold Eugene Cundall passed away on May 29, 2021 at the age of 81. Harold was born on October 26, 1939 to John and Nila Cundall in Long Island, Kansas. Harold married Joan Orth on May 28, 1961 in Glendive, Montana. Harold and Joan moved to Roosevelt, Utah from Baker, Montana in 1976. They later moved to Vernal where...
Edward John Burghardt
May 26, 2021
Edward John Burghardt, age 62, died May 26, 2021, at his home following a long illness. He worked as a design artist, and was the art director at Galaxy Outdoor Advertising in Salt Lake City. He also worked in advertising in Las Vegas, Nevada. He received recognition at the Gold Awards Competition of the American Advertising Federation District 12....
Barbara Ellen (Campbell) Graham
May 24, 2021
Barbara Ellen (Campbell) Graham, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2021, at the age of 84. Our beloved Barbara was born on August 28, 1936, to Mary Isabelle (Wiedeman) Campbell and husband in Goldendale, WA. She had two brothers: Marion and Cecil.
She graduated from high school in 1955. Barbara was married twice and had three children....
Julie Ann Hamaker
May 23, 2021
Julie Ann Jeppson Hamaker passed away on May 23, 2021 at the age of 66. Julie was born on March 18, 1955 to Loetta Jane Riggs Jeppson and Keith Jeppson in Provo, Utah. Julie married Mark S. Hamaker on July 9, 1980 in Salt Lake City. Julie was an avid knitter, quilter, and artist. Everything she did she excelled at....
Sima Catherine Prion
May 22, 2021
Sima Catherine Prion (59) of Vernal, Utah passed away May 22nd, 2021 after a long courageous battle with M.S. in Tucson, Arizona. Sima was born on August 28th,1961 in Butte, Montana to her father Robert Sullivan and mother Frances Sullivan. She married and divorced having her son Michael. She then married John W. Prion on May 15th, 1987 in...
Charles Melvin Barker
May 21, 2021
Charles Melvin Barker passed away peacefully of Cardiac Arrest on May 21, 2021 with his wife and family at his side. He was born April 15, 1942 in Upalco, Utah to Calvin and Thelma Mathews Barker. Charles never met a stranger and had a personality bigger than life. He loved to tease and had the very best bear hugs....
