Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT

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...
Mary Virginia Bridges
Dec 10, 2019
Mary Virginia Becker Bridges, born December 28, 1932 in Sterling Colorado to John and Eva Becker. Mom grew up on a farm being the youngest of 9 siblings. They lived in a tiny little house with a lot of love. April 11th, 1952 she married Ben Marshall Bridges and together they had 7 wonderful children. Mary and Ben moved several...
2019 Season Of Remembrance
Dec 8, 2019
Second Annual Season of Remembrance will be held Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:00p.m. at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal. This is a community event and everyone is welcome to attend.
Terry J Hadlock
Dec 6, 2019
Terry J. Hadlock was born November 10, 1939 in Vernal, Utah to June Birchell Hadlock and Charles Chuck Hadlock. He married Katherine (Jean) Oaks on February 9, 1957 in Vernal, Utah. Terry spent his career working in the local oil fields of the Uintah Basin. Over many years in the industry; he met, influenced and became lifelong friends with people...
Kenneth Ross Sheley
Dec 2, 2019
Kenneth Ross Pops Sheley 12/10/57-12/2/19 With heavy hearts, we must announce that our jovial and loving dad, everyones Pops, has passed away at the age of 61. He died suddenly on 12/2/19, and ever since, we have all felt lost. He was born on 12/10/1957 in Grand Junction, CO to Edward Lyn and Mildred Marcella Ramsey Sheley. He was the...

Michael Hartman
Nov 27, 2019
Michael Hartman passed away on Nov 27, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Harry Arthur Richards
Nov 27, 2019
Harry Arthur Richards, age 82, husband of Norma Richards, passed away on November 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held Friday, December 6, 2019, at 11:00am at the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 89 Cemetery Road in Evansville, Wyoming. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com . Services entrusted to the care of Phillips...
Randy Harvey Jensen
Nov 27, 2019
Randy Harvey Jensen, age 63, passed away on November 27, 2019 in Vernal, Utah. Randy was born in Salt Lake City, UT to George Jensen and Betty Jensen Redding on March 10, 1956. Randy enjoyed working for Utah County for 28+ years at the Riverbend Golf Course. Randy enjoyed playing all sports and enjoyed all of his family and being...
Jack Lee Horner
Nov 23, 2019
The Family of Jack Lee Horner, age 84, of Lapoint mourns his passing on November 23, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was born in Hays, Kansas on April 9, 1935, to Rufus (Jack) and Viola Horner. He attended school in Hays. At age 11, along with his parents...
Michelle Lynn Smith
Nov 21, 2019
Michelle Lynn Smith, age 41, of Vernal passed away November 21, 2019. Michelle was born on June 8, 1978, to Roger and Wanda Smith in Odessa, Texas. Michelles biggest joy was spending time with her sons, Chance and Nathan. She also enjoyed her job and fellow employees at Smiths Grocery. She worked there from 2007 until the time of her...
Richard Lynn Davenport
Nov 19, 2019
Richard Lynn Davenport, age 70, of Tridell passed away November 19, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 27, 1949, to Muriel Schow and Thomas A. Davenport in Salt Lake City, Utah. Richard married Laura Whitehead on March 3, 1970 in Draper, Utah.Richard enjoyed dutch oven cooking for everyone, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with friends...
Jean Kincaid Hejl
Nov 17, 2019
Jean Kincaid (Comstock) Hejl passed away on November 17, 2019 at the age of 98 at her home in Rangely, Colorado. Jean was born on September 22, 1921 to Frances Pauline Kincaid and John Comstock Jr. in Longmont, Colorado. Jean married Ralph Kraft on July 3, 1939 in Otis, Kansas. From this union they had five kids: John David Kraft...
Mary Sue Battles
Nov 15, 2019
Memorial Service for Mary Sue Battles, age 85, wife of Howard Battles, will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (232 E 1500 N in Vernal).
James Raymond Siddoway Ii
Nov 13, 2019
James Raymond Siddoway (Jim/Jimmy) passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2019 at the Uintah County Care Center with his two sons and daughter-in-law by his side after a five month stay due to complications of dementia. He leaves behind his children: son, Raymond Lanson Siddoway (Charmian Haws); daughter, Shauni Rae Young (Michael Young); son, James David (JD) Siddoway, Craig Caldwell...
Kathy Robbins
Nov 8, 2019
Kathy Robbins, age 76, of Vernal, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on November 8, 2019, with her husband, Dan, by her side. Kathy was born May 27, 1943, to John and Laura Clark in St. George, Utah. They were living with her Uncle Will and Aunt Golda Carter while her father was serving in Germany in WWII. After the...

Bennett Axel Mathiesen
Nov 8, 2019
Graveside services for Bennett Axel Mathiesen, baby of Harlee Olsen and Kyle Mathiesen, will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11:00am at the Vernal Memorial Park. Services under the care and direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.Graveside Service Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 11:00 amVernal Memorial Park
1700 South Vernal Avenue Vernal, UT 84078
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