Obituaries

Jan 6, 2021

Livestream Link: https://byui.zoom.us/j/97701160069 (family is providing livestream) Ronald M. Batty, devoted husband, dedicated father, doting grandfather, devout Christian, teller of pup tales, dispenser of ice cream and chocolate chips, purveyor of wisdom, and occasional grumpy old codger, shuffled off this mortal coil January 6, 2021, at the age of 87. We are confident that he is free from both...

Jan 3, 2021

FUNERAL LIVE-STREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/497075504

George Christensen, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at his home in Vernal. George was born on December 28, 1934, in Roosevelt, Utah to Martha Lucile Young and Daniel George Christensen. George married Joan Ellsworth on March 25, 1960, in the Salt Lake Temple. George enjoyed going on joy rides,...

Jan 3, 2021

PRIVATE GRAVESIDE LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/497411440 (password required). Ryker Hayes Thacker, baby of Ryker and Morgan Thacker, of Vernal, Utah was born and return to Heaven Father on January 3, 2021 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, Utah. A private family service will be held.Service

Private Family Service

Jan 2, 2021

Raymond "Scott" Jaeger May 9, 1957 - January 2, 2021 Raymond Scott Jaeger was born to Marliyn Rowley and Raymond Frank Jaeger. Later he was given a bonus dad Jerry Lovelady. Scott loved the mountains. His passion was hunting and. As the years went on Scott always looked forward to planning the next hunting trip with his best friends Robert...

Dec 31, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICE LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/496490030 Lou Anne Eaton Hirschi passed away December 31, 2020 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. She was born September 17, 1949 to Claudest (Art) Arman and Melba Wilson Eaton. Her marriage to Stephen T. Hirschi on October 13, 1995 was solemnized in the Vernal Temple on March 14, 1998. Annie's (as she was...

Dec 28, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICE LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/496109577. Blaine Robert Watson 5/29/1948 -12/28/2020. He was born to Doris A. Williams Mecham in Roosevelt Utah. He grew up in Upalco & Altamont area. He moved to Vernal with his Grandparents Sam & Agnes Williams in 1965. He graduated from Uintah High School in 1966. He then attended Snow College and received an Associates Degree....

Dec 27, 2020

MEMORIAL SERVICE LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/496108926 Jackson Carl Reaves came into this world kicking and screaming on June 30th, 1977 to two loving parents: Roger Reaves and Marydean Reaves (Pack). He was born in Heber City, Utah. He was known in many various ways; son, brother, father, boyfriend, uncle, cousin, friend, coworker, employee, and jokester. He was also known by many...

Dec 27, 2020

Laura Hazel Enchoff Garoutte Lee passed away on December 27th, 2020 at the age of 96. Born on November 27th, 1924 to Minnie Reed Williams and Thomas Enchoff at Crow Agency, Montana. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Jean Garoutte, her son, James "Butch" Garoutte, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. Laura is preceded in death by...

Dec 24, 2020

FUNERAL LIVESTREAM LINK: https://vimeo.com/494988804 Kent Bristol concluded his earthly mission on Thursday December 24, 2020 at the age of 51 after a year long battle with cancer. Bruce Kent Bristol was born to Bruce Wayne Bristol and Mildred Darleen Morrill Bristol on September 20, 1969. He and his family moved from West Jordan to Vernal as he began school....

Dec 22, 2020

Carolyn Simmons Duke passed away on December 21, 2020 at the age of 101. Carolyn was born on January 14, 1919 to Lela Gardner Simmons and Clyde Simmons in Avant, Oklahoma.

Carolyn married Harold Duke on July 10, 1950 in Elko, Nevada. Carolyn enjoyed skiing and dancing. She was very active in clubs and promoting Vernal. Carolyn...

Dec 22, 2020

Carolyn Simmons Duke passed away on December 21, 2020 at the age of 101. Carolyn was born on January 14, 1919 to Lela Gardner Simmons and Clyde Simmons in Avant, Oklahoma. Carolyn married Harold Duke on July 10, 1950 in Elko, Nevada. Carolyn enjoyed skiing and dancing. She was very active in clubs and promoting Vernal. Carolyn was in Current...

Dec 20, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICE LIVESTREAM LINK https://vimeo.com/495274194 On December 20, 2020, Norma Jorgensen Powers, 95, returned to her Heavenly Father and a joyful reunion with the many loved ones waiting to welcome her home. Norma was born September 28, 1925 in Logan, Utah to Ernest Floyd and Inez Isabell McNeil Jorgensen. Floyd bought the family sheep farm outside Castle Dale, Utah, and...

Dec 18, 2020

Anthony Armond Liebhardt passed away on December 18, 2020 at the age of 82. Anthony was born June 23, 1938 to John Matthew Liebhardt and Cora Ysobel Ames in Emeryville, California. Anthony married Marcia Fletcher on April 26, 1957 in Elko Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt lake City Temple on November 6, 1980. They had five...

Dec 13, 2020

George (Bud) Haddenham passed away on December 13, 2020 at the age of 83 with his wife at his side. Bud was born on June 7, 1937 to Maude Prescott and John Haddenham in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bud married Juanita Hansen on April 15, 1976 in Elko, Nevada. Bud was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...

Dec 13, 2020

FUNERAL SERVICE LIVESTREAM LINK https://vimeo.com/491816060 Rosemary Ariel Shores Haws passed away on December 13, 2020. She was born July 19, 1941 in Goodland, Kansas to Varo and Reba Shores. She had two brothers, Joy and Varo Jr. and one sister, Corona. She was baptized when she was 8 years old by her father, an ordained minister and school teacher. Rosemary...

Dec 12, 2020

PRIVATE FAMILY LIVESTREAM LINK https://vimeo.com/491776840 (PASSWORD REQUIRED) Kandice Jean Hatch Rice, 63, was called home on December 12, 2020. She entered this world on June 28, 1957 in Eureka, CA, born to Charles and Mary Hatch. Kandie loved going on adventures, loved picnics and making up new games with her grandchildren. She loved animals dearly, She loved the smallest things...

Dec 11, 2020

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Colleen Mordue Hollyoak Thomas passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 87.

Colleen was born on March 3, 1933, to Verda and Fred Mordue in Spanish Fork, Utah.

Colleen married Richard Garrett Hollyoak on November 3, 1951. He was serving his country in Korea when he...

Dec 11, 2020

Charles H. Nuesmeyer passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 90. Charlie was born on June 22, 1930 to Kathryn and Charles Nuesmeyer in Granger, Utah. He was the 10th of 11 children and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Charlie married Jean Bromley on June 21, 1950 in Elko, NV. He married Eva Merkley on...

Dec 10, 2020

Wyatt Pittsenbarger passed away on Dec 10, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 8, 2020

Annual Season of Remembrance has been canceled this year due to COVID-19. We hope to see everyone next year at this community event.