Obituaries

Justin Grant Cooper

Oct 9, 2020

Justin Grant Cooper, 57, of Vernal, Utah passed away peacefully in his home on October 9th. He was born September 17, 1963, in Vernal, Utah to Stewart and Marketa Cooper. Justin graduated from Uintah High School in 1982 and spent his life in Vernal, Utah. He married his best friend on February 14, 1983, and together they shared a wonderful...

Janice Kay Karren

Oct 7, 2020

Janice Kay Karren age 74 of Vernal, Utah formerly of Dinosaur, Colorado passed away October 7, 2020. Janice was born on June 10, 1946, to Wanda Elizabeth Young and Warren Young in Vernal, Utah. Janice married Clayton Karren on May 27, 1964, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Janice enjoyed her family the most. Loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, and horseback...

Geoffrey Stuart Wilson

Oct 7, 2020

Geoffrey Stuart Wilson passed away on October 7, 2020, at the age of 59. Geoff was born on April 7, 1961, to Jack and Bette Wilson in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On June 23, 2016, Geoff married his high school sweetheart, Christina Ann Pohl, in Duchesne, Utah. Geoff served In the United States Navy from 1979 to 1986. He was a...

Maureen Simper

Oct 6, 2020

Maureen Simper passed away on October 6, 2020 at the age of 86. Maureen was born on October 11, 1933 to Gladys Maria Smith and Jonathan Marion Daunt Hammon in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Maureen married James B. Simper on April 20, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah.She loved the Gospel and attending church. She loved afternoon drives with her beloved...

Layne Michael Matson

Oct 3, 2020

Layne Michael Matson was born April 2, 2020 in Salt Lake City, Utah. At his 20 week ultrasound his parents, Nicholas Matson and Rylee (Harris) Matson found out he had serious health concerns. Layne was diagnosed with Left Isomerism Heterotaxy Syndrome, which caused multiple severe heart defects. The doctors told his parents to prepare themselves because they might not be...

Mark Douglas Barlow

Oct 1, 2020

Mark Douglas Barlow age 57, husband of Doretta Barlow, of Rangely, Colorado, formally of Vernal, Utah passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 1, 2020. Mark was born September 22, 1963, to Carla and Ronald Barlow in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Mark married Doretta Burchett on June 19, 1987, in San Patricio, New Mexico. Mark enjoyed being a fire fighter,...

Randall Lane Murray

Oct 1, 2020

Randall Lane Murray passed away on Oct. 1, 2020. Randall was born Sept. 30, 1959 in Vernal, UT to Joseph Glenn Murray and Patricia Gay Jones.Randalls passion in school was wrestling. In 1974, he flew to California with 5 others to compete in the U.S. Federation tournament. He loved the Uintah basin where he lived and enjoyed the outdoors.Randall is...

Robert Paul Jones

Sep 29, 2020

Robert P. Jones was born January 5, 1962 to Samuel and Roberta (Chubback) Jones in Salt Lake City, Utah. He lived in Price, Utah for his teenage years and that is where he met his wife Christine (Moyer). They had one daughter and started their life in Price. Bob started his career in the coal mines at 17 and throughout...

Michael Steven Bodily

Sep 29, 2020

Michael Steven Bodily age 59 of Vernal passed away September 29, 2020, at the age of 59. A private family graveside was held in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com .

Rachel Ann Kirk

Sep 25, 2020

On September 25, 2020, Rachel Ann Kirk passed away at home surrounded by her family. Rachel Ann Riley Kirk was born June 15, 1933 in Madison, Missouri to Lillian Garnell Riggs Riley and Arthur Raymond Riley. She was the third child and only daughter. She graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri in 1951. She worked for Safeway...

Patricia Hemsley

Sep 25, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend Patricia Patti Hemsley passed peacefully on September 25, 2020, at the age of 72 in Vernal, Utah. Patti was born in Brigham City, Utah on December 29, 1947, to Philip P. and Afton O. Ficarra. Growing up, the family often moved as her father served in the U.S. Army. They lived...

Glendell (North) Speirs

Sep 23, 2020

Heaven has welcomed home another special angel. Glendell North Speirs passed away September 23, 2020 at the age of 90, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Glendell was born and raised February 15, 1930 in Heber City, Utah. She was the fifth child of nine children born to Glen Wayne and Irene Morris North. Glendell met Leo...

Lavar Kenneth Daybell

Sep 21, 2020

Our sweet loving husband, dad, papa, brother, son and friend, LaVar Daybell, is flying high with his sweet daughter Kelly and loving granddaughter Karley. LaVar left us on September 21, 2020. LaVar was born June 25, 1952 in Heber City, Utah to Kenneth M Daybell and Ruby Clegg Sweat. LaVar was a great dad and enjoyed many hours of hunting...

Sara Jane Briggs

Sep 18, 2020

Sara Jane Briggs, age 78 of Vernal passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. Per Saras request there will be no services or obituary. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com .

Donald Bird Caldwell

Sep 18, 2020

Donald Bird Caldwell passed away at his home on Sept 18, 2020 at the age of 85. Donald was born on Dec 3, 1934 to Eleanor Viola Allen Caldwell and Lamond Caldwell in Vernal Utah. Donald was a carpenter by trade and loved to hunt and fish. Donald married Carolyn May Stubbs Feb 15, 1957. They had a daughter...

Layne Lee Knight

Sep 16, 2020

Layne Lee Knight, age 60, son of Larry J. and Lyle Massey Knight, passed away on Sept 16, 2020. He was born on April 8, 1960 in Ogden UT. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Lyle Knight, a sister Christy, and multiple family members who were waiting to welcome him home. Layne lived many years in Wyoming and...

Lynn Thomas

Sep 16, 2020

Lynn Thomas was born May 25, 1930 in Genola, Utah. He passed away September 16, 2020, in Vernal, Utah. Lynn was number eight of eleven children. He grew up on a farm where he learned to work hard, and he loved working outdoors all of his life. After graduating from high school, Dad served a two year mission to Norway...

Crystal Marie Marfil-Luna

Sep 13, 2020

Crystal Marie Marfil Luna returned to her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2020 after a long struggle with her health. Marie and Willie were together for 8 wonderful years. On October 23, 2017 they decided they wanted to be together for life.Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, stepmother and a friend to many. She enjoyed helping others, camping, fishing,...

Robert Thomas Brackett

Sep 13, 2020

Robert Brackett of Manilla, Utah passed away on Sep 13, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.Interment Tue, Sep 15, 2020 at 1:00 pmAshley Valley Funeral Home

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Janet Marie Nelson

Sep 10, 2020

Janet Marie Nelson of Vernal, Utah died on September 10th, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born in Vernal, UT on July 4, 1937, to Lila Lois Chivers and Stanton Leonard Robins. She was raised in Vernal with sister, Marilyn and among many lifelong friends. Jan graduated from Uintah High School. She was a cheerleader, involved in school...