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Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT

Terry  Michael Livingston

Terry Michael Livingston

Jun 24, 2020

Rock Springs, Wy - Terrance Michael Terry Livingston passed away Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020 while on a camping trip in Utah. Terry was born on August 7, 1946 in Ontonagon, Michigan, a son of Michael B. and Margaret E. Livingston. He attended school in Ontonagon and Bergland, Michigan and later attended Western Wyoming Community College where he earned two...

Cindy Katie Hadlock

Cindy Katie Hadlock

Jun 16, 2020

Cindy Katie Hadlock, loving wife and mother, passed away June 16th, 2020 peacefully and surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer at the age of 38. Cindy was born on January 5th, 1982 to Patti Lynne Anderson and Russell Leonard Anderson in Vernal, UT. Cindy graduated from Uintah High School in 2000 and went on to graduate...

Jay Hardinger

Jay Hardinger

Jun 15, 2020

Jay Hardinger age 70 passed away peacefully on June 15th, 2020 in his home in Vernal, Utah surrounded by family. Jay was born in Roosevelt, Utah to Albert and Mabel Hardinger on October 6th, 1949. He married Patty Abplanalp on June 8th, 1973 in Vernal, Utah and later they were Sealed together for all eternity in the Salt Lake...

Simon  Lee Boudreaux

Simon Lee Boudreaux

Jun 14, 2020

Simon Lee Boudreaux, 79, of Rangely, CO, passed away peacefully at his home on June 14, 2020, with his devoted wife, Ellen, by his side after fighting numerous illnesses. A native of Lake Charles, LA, Simon settled in Rangely in 1985 and quickly embraced his new home while never forgetting his Cajun roots. He worked in the oil and gas...

Paul  Ivan Yoder

Paul Ivan Yoder

Jun 14, 2020

Paul Ivan Yoder passed away June 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on March 10, 1944 in Wolf Lake, Indiana to Plen Ira Yoder and Marjorie Marie Madden. Paul married the love of his life Marie on Nov 2, 1963 in Warsaw, Indiana, he graduated from Churabusco Indiana. Paul and Marie had two children...

Brett Alan Shoemaker

Brett Alan Shoemaker

Jun 11, 2020

Brett Alan Shoemaker was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on September 26, 1969, to Aneta (Aycock) and Jay C Shoemaker Jr. Brett was the favorite little brother of DeeDee Shoemaker. Brett loved life, and he had a deep, deep love for people. He had a heart of gold, and he wanted everyone around him to be happy. His sweet...

Billie Lee Workman

Billie Lee Workman

Jun 11, 2020

Our Dear Father, Billie Lee Workman returned to our Heavenly Father and our Loving Mother on June 11, 2020. He was born June 2, 1929, in Vernal, Utah to Leland Franklin and Sarah Ann Oaks Workman. He attended school in Vernal and graduated from Uintah High School. He married Uvon Harvey on August 16, 1948, in the Salt Lake...

Donald  Guyron Richards

Donald Guyron Richards

Jun 8, 2020

Donald Richards passed away on Jun 8, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Hazel Nelma Watkins

Hazel Nelma Watkins

Jun 8, 2020

Hazel Nelma Watkins, baby of Ross and Bridget Watkins, returned to her Heavenly Father on June 8, 2020. A private family service will be held later in the week.

Michael  David Simko

Michael David Simko

Jun 6, 2020

Michael David Simko returned home to a loving Heavenly Father June 6th 2020 at the age of 64. Mike was born to Joseph Robert Simko and Anna Kerekes Simko on December 28, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. Mike spent 12 years in service to the United States Air Force where he spent his time stationed in New Mexico, Florida, Seoul Korea,...

Rusty  Charles Thunehorst

Rusty Charles Thunehorst

Jun 4, 2020

Rusty Charles Thunehorst passed away June 4, 2020 at the age of 44. Rusty was born on July 27, 1975 to Betty Lee and Charles (Chuck) Thunehorst in Vernal, Utah. Rusty was the Marketing Manager of the Vernal City Recovery Day Coalition and the Marketing Manager of the Brittney Smith Foundation, Inc. He dedicated the last several years of his...

Shelby  Dylan Adams

Shelby Dylan Adams

Jun 4, 2020

Shelby Dylan Adams, 59, passed away on June 4, 2020 at his home in Rangely, Colorado surrounded by his family. He had a long battle with prostate cancer and a short battle with lung cancer. Shelby was born to Franklin and Shirley Adams on August 17, 1960. He married Jimmye London on October 28, 1982. Together they raised 7 children....

Lonnie  Ray Whitehead

Lonnie Ray Whitehead

May 31, 2020

Lonnie Ray Whitehead passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the age of 58 years old. Lonnie was born on February 16, 1962 to Shirley Larsen and Larry Whitehead in Culver City, California. His greatest happiness was found in times spent with his family. Family was everything to him, his house was always open to those he loved, his...

Kris Vandewark

Kris Vandewark

May 27, 2020

Lucretia (Kris) Vandewark passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on May 27, 2020 at the age of 74. Kris was born on February 5, 1946 to Frances (Prockter) and Talton Embry Jr. in Dayton Ohio. Kris was born with a silver spoon in her mouth (that she quickly spit out). She grew up in...

Preston  Layne Searle

Preston Layne Searle

May 26, 2020

Preston Searle passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 68. Preston was born on August 13, 1951 to Ruth and Preston Searle in Vernal, Utah. Preston enjoyed spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren was his world. He was always working to help everyone he could. When he wasnt helping everyone, he was hunting,...

Coy Thorsen Taylor

Coy Thorsen Taylor

May 24, 2020

Coy T Taylor was born to the late Cloyd Laphy and Nelda (Merkley) Thorsen on August 13, 1938 in White Rocks, Utah. She departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 23, 2020 in Vernal, Utah. Coy was preceded in death by her Parents, Brothers Don, Hyrum, Dale and Merlin. Her husband of 20 years Willard Virgil, their son Willard...

Kelly  Eugene Stubbs

Kelly Eugene Stubbs

May 23, 2020

Kelly Eugene Stubbs passed away on May 23, 2020 at the age of 45. Kelly was born on August 30, 1974 to Mary and Daniel Stubbs in Denver, Colorado. Kelly married Shannon Welch on February 14, 1997 in St George, Utah and later divorced. They shared 6 children: Brandon Stuart, Christofer Kelly, Jessica Allene, Ryan Ritchie, Kyle James, and Kaylee...

Lola  Gurr Peterson

Lola Gurr Peterson

May 19, 2020

Lola Gurr Peterson age 90 of Vernal died on Tuesday May, 19th 2020, at The Vernal BeeHive Home of natural causes. She was born September 28, 1929, in Vernal UT. to George Albert Gurr and Alice Victoria White-Gurr. Lola married Richard Riley Peterson on April 26, 1950. Their marriage was later solemnized in Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 25th...

Gayla (Cook)  Heckathorn

Gayla (Cook) Heckathorn

May 19, 2020

Gayla Heckathorn of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 19, 2020. Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 12:00 pm at the Maeser Fairview Cemetery. Services and care under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.

Dorothy  Phyllis Brooking

Dorothy Phyllis Brooking

May 18, 2020

A celebration of life for Phyllis Brooking will be held Saturday, 23, 2020 at the Stone Hollow Event Center from 1:00-4:00p.m.Memorial Service Sat, May 23, 2020 at 1:00 pmMaeser Fairview Cemetery

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