Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

James Dee Gray, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away from natural causes on March 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 7, 1947, in Vernal, Utah, James lived a life full of adventures and passions that touched the hearts of many. James was the cherished husband of Angela Kidd Gray, with whom...

Mar 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carol Jo Spaur Born: May 24, 1937 - Passed: March 5, 2025 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Carol Jo Spaur, who left us on March 5, 2025, at 87. Carol was born in Denver, Colorado to Phillip Petrillo and Mary Conzone. Carol was born on May 24, 1937, in Denver, Colorado. Carol started...

Mar 5, 2025

Leo Wayne Hollebeke Jr passed away on 5 March 2025 at the age of 80. Wayne was born on 15 July 1944 to Norma Mae and Leo Wayne Hollebeke Sr in El Paso, Texas. Wayne graduated Ysleta High School, El Paso, TX in 1963. He loved sports in high school and lettered in football. After high school, Wayne attended Tarleton...

Mar 3, 2025

Sherma Jean Oaks Workman passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home in Vernal, Utah on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. Sherma was born on June 7th, 1949 to Ivan L. And Jean Stacy Oaks in Vernal, Utah. She married Sherman Layne Workman, May 20th, 1970. They later divorced. Her greatest loves were her three children, and two...

Mar 3, 2025

Mark Hilton Harvey, age 64 of Vernal, Utah, husband of Sherrie Harvey, passed away on March 3, 2025. Mark was raised for a time in Oracle and Tucson, Arizona. His father was a traveling salesman so the family moved around a lot. When he was 16 yrs old, his father let him set out on his own. His first...

Feb 27, 2025

Sheila Colleen Caldwell passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 at Rangely District Hospital. Sheila was born in Sterling, CO on February 9, 1933 to Kathryne Amen and Herschel Freemont McBride. After spending her childhood in Sterling, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, she moved to Meeker, CO where she met and married Hugh Leonard (Gus) Caldwell, Jr. on February 15,...

Feb 27, 2025

Evangeline L Amaya passed on February 27th, 2025 at the age of 75, she was born to Della Olguin and Fred Trujillo on June 19th, 1949 in Denver, Colorado. She is Survived by her 4 children, Elizabeth Lopez, Orlando Arrieta, Daniel Martinez and Genesis Martinez, she also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Feb 26, 2025

Phyllis Jean Jensen Powell passed away at the age of 79 on February 26, 2025. She was born April 17, 1945, in Hawthorne NV to George and Ruth Jensen. After graduating from Mineral County High School in 1963, Phyllis attended Ponce’ College of Beauty in Reno, NV.

Phyllis married Hyrum Jae Mecham in 1964. Phyllis and Jae...

Feb 26, 2025

Daryl Colton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, son, uncle cousin and friend passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2025 surrounded by family, leaving behind a lifetime of love, hard work, and cherished memories. Born on September 18, 1957, in Vernal, Utah, to Colleen Rasmussen Colton and Ted Colton. Daryl grew up with a strong work ethic and...

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Judd Cade Mitchell on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He left this world far too soon at the age of 18. Judd was born on February 1, 2007, in Vernal, Utah, and was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Judd found joy working...

Feb 21, 2025

Terry Scott Lange, age 64 of Vernal, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1960, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Susie Jackson Lange Fornstrom and Bill Lange. He grew up with a love for adventure, a passion that followed him throughout his life. He graduated from Kimball County High School (Nebraska) in 1979 and,...

Feb 18, 2025

Lyle Wayne Gillman passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He passed away in the home he loved and shared with Lori, his wife of 49 years. Lyle was born November 20, 1952 to Kenneth H. and Madge Hooley Gillman. He was the middle of 5 siblings, Leona (Royal) Christensen, Gordon (Sherry), Bill, and Lisa (Kevin). He grew up...

Feb 12, 2025

Jason Eugene Rush, 50, of Kingman, Arizona, left us on February 12, 2025, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City following yet another Aortic Dissection surgery, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 18, 1974, in Vernal, Utah, Jason lived a life full of adventure and excitement. He had an undeniable love for dirt...

Feb 12, 2025

Howard M Gardner age 92 of Vernal, Utah quickly, made his way to heaven on February 12, 2025. Born July 9, 1932 in Neola, Utah to Henry "Bill" LeGrande and Zora Gardner. Howard served in the Korean War. He fought, survived, honored his country, and was able to come home. He met and married his one true love, JaNiel (McKowen)...

Feb 12, 2025

Devere Ostler passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 89. Devere was born on January 30, 1936, to William Jonathan and Ruth Lloyd Ostler he was the 2nd son of 5 boys. On October 30, 1954 he married his first wife LuJean Jennings in Bridgeland Utah they were blessed with 3 children, Troy (Nancy) Ostler, Lory...

Feb 11, 2025

Elton Lin Wilcock, age 60, passed away on February 11, 2025 at intermountain hospital in Murray Utah surrounded by his children. He was in a severe car accident on November 29, 2024 that resulted in him being paralyzed from the chest down. In the days before the accident, he was enjoying life to the fullest, indulging in seafood, relaxing...

Feb 10, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Dean Robison, affectionately known as Lawrence Dean the Jellybean to family and friends, passed away peacefully February 10th, 2025 at the age of 34. He was born January 24th, 1991 in Roosevelt, Ut to Mark and Salli Robison. Larry never had an easy go of it. He faced many challenges in life starting with brain surgery to...

Feb 5, 2025

John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you" Marva Joy Kay, known as Joy to all who knew her, passed away on February 5, 2025 at the age of 87. Joy lived a full life mostly in Naples and Vernal Utah, where she married her high-school sweetheart, Lawrence Clifton Kay (Lanny). Together, they had...

Feb 4, 2025

Joe Wayne Christofferson, age 54 of Vernal, passed away on Tuesday February 4, 2025. Funeral services for Joe will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 at 11:00am at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. Visitation for family and friends will be that morning from 9:45am ~ 10:45am all at the funeral home. Interment in the Tridell Cemetery. A full...

Feb 3, 2025

***ASHLEY VALLEY FUNERAL HOME IS NOT HANDLING THE SERVICES FOR CLAIRE BATTY. HIS OBITUARY IS BEING PLACED ON OUT WEBSITE AS A COURTESY TO THE BATTY FAMILY.***

Joseph Clair Batty, 85, loving husband of Karen, was diagnosed with leukemia on New Year’s Eve and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in their home on February 3, 2025....