Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Jeremy Leonard Thornock
Feb 5, 2020
Jeremy Leonard Thornock, of Vernal, husband of Sherry Thornock, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the age of 44. Jeremy was born on June 12, 1975, to Laura and Dale Thornock in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jeremy married the love of his life, and best friend Sherry on April 17, 1995, in Vernal, Utah. Jeremy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, being...
Barbara Jean Jackson
Feb 3, 2020
Barbara Jean Jackson, wife of the late Don Jackson, passed away on February 3, 2020, at the age of 81. Barbara was born on April 17, 1938, to Bertha Naomi (Dixon) McManus and Ambrose Gregory McManus in Delta, Colorado. Barbara married Donald Leroy Jackson on May 8, 1954, in Elko, Nevada. Barbara was a member of the Church of...
Maxine Morrill
Jan 30, 2020
Maxine Morrill was born November 11, 1931 in Lapoint, Utah to McCoy Nyberg and Fern Warburton in her maternal grandparents farm home. As soon as she was old enough, she spent all her time on the farm helping her father. As she grew up she could mow hay and do all farm chores with a team of horses. After WWII...
Minnie Evelyn Oaks
Jan 29, 2020
Minnie Evelyn Oaks passed away on January 29, 2020 at the age of 88. Evelyn was born on July 26, 1931 to Vera E. Knotts and Joseph H. Ball in Elkins, Arkansas. Evelyn married Harold Duane Oaks on April 21, 1949 in Gallup, New Mexico. Evelyn enjoyed her family and making new friends. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, sewing, canning, gardening,...
Patricia Colleen Anderson
Jan 23, 2020
Patricia Colleen Anderson, age 69, passed away at her home in Vernal, Utah on January 23, 2020. Patricia was born January 23, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Patricia is survived by her children: Phillip Pafford, Kjerstin Hill, Daniel Ruegger; grandchildren: Trinh, Tatum, Teagan, Talbot, Zoe, Ashley, Kayley and Easton; sister Diana Bishop; and brother Darrell Anderson. Funeral services will be held...
Jace Skyler Bailey
Jan 19, 2020
Our loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend Jace Skyler Bailey was born November 7, 1995 to Chance Bailey and Sherri Temples. Skyler grew up with the nickname Sky Bear, that his family called him. He is known to others by his middle name Skyler. Skyler had a sweet yet shy personality. He was always willing to help...
Carl Don Jackson
Jan 19, 2020
Carl Don Jackson 1936 ~ 2020 (age 83) Our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Carl Don Jackson passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side, in Vernal Utah on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at the age of 83. He was born on November 20, 1936, in Murray Utah, to Bessie (Phillips) & Henry (Hinnie)...
Bud Rogers
Jan 14, 2020
William Bud Rogers Age 59, longest living resident of Dutch John, UT and the towns first mayor, passed away peacefully in his home on January 14th, 2020 after a hard battle with cancer. He was born on February 8th, 1960 in Sasebo Japan on a U.S. Naval base to his parents, Bill and Connie Rogers. He married the love of...
Cynthia Ann Biffle May
Jan 11, 2020
Longtime resident of Routt County, Cynthia Ann (Biffle) May was released from this life and was received into the arms of her Lord and her many loved ones on January 11, 2020. Cynthia was born on December 26, 1934 in Clayton, New Mexico. She was the first of four children born to Enoch T. Biffle and Gladys C. (Stonebrink) Biffle....
Bryant K Riddle
Jan 10, 2020
Bryant K. Riddle, our beloved husband, father,grandfather and great-grandfather, left our side January 10, 2020. Daddy, as we stood around circling you with our love, we could not know how deep and encompassing your loss would be. You had prepared so well all 86 years of your life for the day you would leave us and meet your God. We...
William "Fred" Richins
Jan 7, 2020
Our Precious, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather William Fred Richins. Went to be with our Savior, Lord, Jesus Christ and his loved ones on January 7th, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family in Neola.He was born on February 19th, 1927 in Provo, Utah to Ellis William and Sarah Darlean Richins. Fred was raised in Ogden, Utah and...
Travis Reed Scott
Jan 7, 2020
Travis Reed Scott passed away on January 7th, 2020, at the age of 20. He was born on October 14th, 1999, to Misty Stokes and Brett Scott in Odessa, Texas. Travis loved hunting, shed hunting, cooking, barbecuing, shooting guns and going to the mountains. He loved watching the sunset. He would call his mamma and say Pookie have you seen...
Steven Legrand Badger
Jan 2, 2020
A remarkable husband, father, brother, and son Steven L. Badger passed away suddenly in Midway, Utah on January 2, 2020 at the age of 51. Steve is one of six boys born to Adrienne Rice Badger and Franklin (Lon) Badger on February 27, 1968 in Ogden, Utah. As a young man, growing up in Bountiful, Utah he was involved in...
Rena L Cowdell
Dec 25, 2019
Rena LaRue Dickinson Cowdell, age 87 of Manila, Utah passed away December 25, 2019, at her home. She was born September 15, 1932, in Santaquin, Utah to Anna Worthlin and Kenneth Dickinson with 7 siblings. Her father Kenneth Dickinson was an apple farmer and hauled coal. Rena graduated from Payson High School in 1950. She then moved with her parents...
Floyd Walton Bodily
Dec 22, 2019
Floyd Walton Bodily was born January 9, 1934 to Walton Edwin and Zelpha Mae Bodily, at their home in Maeser, Utah. He passed away to his Heavenly home on December 22, 2019 suddenly at the hospital. Floyd married his sweet wife June 14, 1955 in the Salt Lake Temple. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Thelma Fern...
Joyce Gerber
Dec 22, 2019
Joyce Gerber, age 58, of Vernal, passed away on December 22, 2019, in Vernal, Utah. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 3, 2020, at noon, at the West Jordan City Cemetery, (7800 South 1300 West). Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com . Services and care entrusted to the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. in Lieuof flowers donations can...
Patrick Allen Nichols
Dec 16, 2019
We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of a true icon, guardian and guide to the illustrious trout waters of the American West. Patrick Nichols passed, Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Vernal, UT.Patrick was born on January 8th, 1952 to Juanita and Robert Nichols. He had three brothers Mark, Robin and Dave and two sisters Linda...
David Jay Reynolds
Dec 16, 2019
David Jay Reynolds, age 43 returned home on December 16, 2019. Dave was born in Vernal, Utah on March 5th, 1976, to David John (DJ) and Sandy Reynolds. Dave graduated from Uintah High School class of 1994. Daves greatest joys were roping, hunting and fishing. Dave was a cowboy and avid horseman. He enjoyed rodeo, riding, roping and spending time...
Genette Mcculloch
Dec 13, 2019
Graveside services for Genette McCulloch, age 83, wife of Carl McCulloch, will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 11:00 AM at Memorial Lake Hills Cemetery in Sandy, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the Vernal 3rd Ward Chapel (475 West 100 South). Services are under the direction of...
Ernest John Helco
Dec 12, 2019
In the early afternoon on December 12, 2019, Ernest John Helco, Jr. was reunited in heaven with his angel wife, Jeri and son Darin, just in time to celebrate Christmas together. John was born July 10, 1950, to Ernest John Helco and Lillian Wall in Price, Utah. He and Jeri made their home in Maeser, Utah. He leaves a legacy...
