Obituaries

Jan 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Stanley J. Gordon, an honorable and gentle man, announces his passing after a yearlong battle with multiple myeloma. He passed away at home in Vernal, Utah, on January 4, 2019, at the age of 70. Born in American Fork, Utah, on May 14, 1948, Stan grew up in the Olmsted area...

Jan 3, 2019

Arthur Max Hutcheon, age 87, was reunited with the love of his life Thursday, January 2, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in his home. He was born January 23, 1931 to Arthur James Hutcheon and Ada Elthea Peterson in Neola, Utah. He met the love of his life, Joyce Pressnell, at a cafe in Carlin, Nevada. They were...

Dec 27, 2018

Evert Remone Merkley, age 92 years, of Vernal, UT, passed away at his home on December 27, 2018. He was born to Christopher Bartlett and Lelia Jane Lyman Merkley on December 12, 1926 in Tridell, Utah, the 6th child of 10 children. They lived in a two-room sawed log house with a lean-to. In his childhood, Evert climbed the hills...

Dec 26, 2018

Sherril Richmond, age 73, passed away on December 26, 2018. Sherril was born in Panguitch, UT to Dean Richmond and Sheila Richmond. Sherril married Clella Cookie Richmond of Vernal, Utah. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com

Dec 26, 2018

Willis Mair, age 94, returned home to his Loving Father in Heaven on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Willis was born on December 19, 1924 to George Allen Mair and Annie Bennett Barnes Mair in Heber City, Utah. Willis was the eighth of twelve children. At the age of 18, Willis joined the Army where he proudly served his country in...

Dec 25, 2018

Meriel C. Petersen, age 85, died on Christmas Day 2018 in the home of her daughter, Sonya Hauer. She was born February 26, 1933 in Maeser, Utah to Lyle Glenn Murray and Marinda Hall. She was the oldest of ten children: Joe (Laraine) Murray, Bob (Mary Ann) Murray, Betty Murray, Bill (Betty) Murray, Deanna (Kent) McCurdy, David Murray, Sara (Rick)...

Dec 21, 2018

Beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Carol Marie Wahlin Williamson returned to her heavenly home and heavenly parents on December 21, 2018, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, from causes incident to age.Carol Was born in Scofield, Utah on January 3, 1932. The daughter of Marie Cark Hammond and Oskar Houtz Wahlin. Carol lived in Schofield, Clear Creek, Price, Fairview,...

Dec 19, 2018

Darris James Lind was born January 14, 1958 in Vernal Utah, to Kenneth Lind and Renee Richardson Justesen. Darris James Lind, at the age of 60, chose to return to his Heavenly Father. Those of us who knew him, his quick wit and hilarious stories, will greatly miss him. He will be reunited with his father, mother and his late...

Dec 19, 2018

Ron Abegglen, Coach A, passed away December 19, 2018. Ron was born on August 19, 1937 to Larry Abegglen and Wilma Peggy Thompson Abegglen. Ron married LaRae Young on April 3rd, 1956. He later married Nedra Blackham Nelson on March 25, 1986. Ron was a native of Vernal, Utah, where he graduated from Uintah high school. After high school, he...

Dec 18, 2018

Leif Gabriel Hansen, age 45, passed away on December 18, 2018. Leif was born in Blackfoot, ID to Milton Hansen and Lalita Hansen. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at 10:00 AM at Ashley Valley Funeral Home.Memorial Service Sat, Dec 29, 2018 at 10:00 amVernal Memorial Park

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Dec 17, 2018

Daniel Bert Angus flew his Piper PA-24 Comanche back to his Heavenly Father December 17, 2018. He was born May 12, 1976 to wonderful parents, Lynn and Sharon Angus of Dry Fork. Daniel was a great man who had a wonderful wife by his side, the love of his life, Gina Hackford Angus. They were married December 27, 2001, and...

Dec 16, 2018

Funeral services for Randy LeBlanc, age 59, of Lapoint, will be held Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11AM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A viewing will be held Friday 9:45-10:45AM at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Lapoint Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post 11 and the Patriot Guard Riders. Services have been entrusted to...

Dec 16, 2018

Patricia Ann Ducey (Olson), age 78, passed away on December 16, 2018, at her home in Fruitland, Utah, surrounded by family. She was born in New York City, to Martin and Marie Olson. Her dad was a professional trumpet player who played with the big bands of the 40s and she recalled being on stage with the Andrew Sisters when...

Dec 15, 2018

Our beloved brother Howard DeVon Eikenberry, Jr. passed away after a long illness on December 15th in Vernal, Utah where he resided the past 4 years. Born on April 26, 1966 to Betty Jo and Howard DeVon Eikenberry, Sr. at Reese Air Force Base Hospital in Lubbock,Texas.To his family, he was known as DeVon or Von. Younger brother to Donna...

Dec 9, 2018

Early in the morning on December 9, 2018, the windows of heaven opened and welcomed home our angel wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandma and friend, Jeri Helco, age 67. She passed away peacefully after a valiant fight with cancer, surrounded by her family at her home in Maeser, Utah. She was born August 2, 1951 to Dean B. and Donna...

Dec 9, 2018

Thank you for everyone that attended our first annual Season of Remembrance at the Uintah Conference Center. We had a great turn out and everyone left feeling a little better about the Season. Thank you to Erin Hacking, Ivan Merrell and Liz Severson for speaking at this years event. We have posted the Remembrance Slideshow, Programand the Audio from the...

Nov 30, 2018

Sarah Maxfield Barney age 58 died unexpectedly of natural causes on Nov 30, 2018, in Vernal, Utah. She was born on July 1, 1960 in Rock Spring, Wyoming to John Alden Marjorie Lee Bluemel Maxfield. She lived most of her life in the Uintah Basin. Sarah met and married Anthon (Tony) Nelson and to this union a son Brandon Nelson...

Nov 29, 2018

Darlene Ellliott Dimick, 79, passed away on Thursday November 29, 2018 at the assisted living center she lived for the past 11 months. She was born February 10, 1939 to Clawson Spicer Elliott and Elva Hunsaker Elliott in Farmington, Utah. Darlene is survived by her Husband Larry D. Dimick and her children: Brenda (Bob) Simpson, Doug (Rakeyl) Gilley, Brent (Linda)...

Nov 29, 2018

Laura Elaine Featherstone-Rose passed away on November 29, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 60. Laura was born July 31, 1958 to Mark Stanley Featherstone and Elaine Frances (Busker) Featherstone. Laura Met Keith Rose and they have spent a wonderful 20 years together in Vernal, Utah. Laura loved camping, gardening, and watching sunrises every morning. She...

Nov 28, 2018

Kel Brenden Bigelow September 26, 1997 ~ November 28, 2018 Kel Brenden Bigelow was born on September 26, 1997 in Hendersonville, Tennessee to Marie McKee Brown and Chris Bigelow. Kel walked into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on November 28, 2018 at the tender age of 21. Kel was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Loa Marlene McKee...