Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Paula Gabriel
Dec 30, 2024
Paula Gabriel, age 79 of Vernal, Utah, formerly of Kokomo, Indiana passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2024 at the Unitah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. Paula was born on July 6, 1945 to Alice (Walker) Gabriel and Felix Edward Gabriel in Kokomo, Indiana. Paula attended school and Kokomo, and spend the majority of her life there....
Bernice Geraldine (Mcswan) Sligar
Dec 27, 2024
Bernice "Geri" Geraldine Sligar, age 92 of Vernal, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home in Vernal. Geri's was born on March 11, 1932 in Escalon, California to Malcom Hugh McSawn and Maxine Elberta Pritchard. She was raised in California where she met and married Edwin Eugene Sligar. Geri's wishes are to be buried in Mount...
Thomas "Tj" James O'Brien
Dec 26, 2024
Thomas James O'Brien "TJ", age 45, completed his journey on earth on December 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with epithelioid sarcoma, at his home in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by family and loved ones. TJ was born on August 30, 1979, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado to Thomas and Denise (Murphy) O'Brien. Although he only lived in Colorado until he...
Trena Fae (Wilkins) Baker
Dec 22, 2024
Trena Fae (Wilkins) Baker of South Jordan, Utah passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 22, 2024. Trena was born on May 27, 1959 in Vernal, Utah to Joyce Robbins Wilkins and Clyde Wilkins. Trena married Ronald Lee Baker on March 19, 1982. Ron and Trena were blessed with two children Beau Wesley and Brooke Lee. They...
Kathryn Ann (Bagley) Van Wagoner
Dec 20, 2024
Kathryn Ann (Bagley) Van Wagoner passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 57. Kate was born on January 26, 1967, to Coene (Larson) Bagley and Calvin Dean Bagley in Murray, Utah. Kate grew up in the Uintah Basin going on picnics and hiking in the mountains. As a child, she loved exploring Dinosaur land with her...
Kyle David Mathiesen
Dec 19, 2024
Kyle David Mathiesen, age 28, was born on October 7, 1996, in Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on December 19, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kyle was a devoted family man, known for his kindness, sense of humor, and zest for life. He found joy in spending time with his loved ones, engaging with children, riding his motorcycle, fishing,...
Keith Lamar Rose
Dec 18, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Lamar Rose, who departed this life on December 18, 2024, on his 69th birthday. Born on December 18, 1955, in Kanab, Utah, Keith was a cherished father, brother, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura Featherstone Rose, his parents Donald and...
Judith Kay (Duke) Vierra
Dec 17, 2024
Judith Vierra of Vernal, Utah passed away on Dec 17, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Shirley Kay (Campbell) Nickson
Dec 14, 2024
Shirley Nickson of Rangely, Colorado passed away on Dec 14, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Bobbie Sue (Collier) Mattson
Dec 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Bobbie Sue Mattson, our Fama. August 12, 1942 - December 7, 2024 Bobbie Sue Mattson, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, surrounded by the family she adored. Born on August 12, 1942, Bobbie lived a beautiful life filled with love, creativity, and devotion to those closest to her....
Patricia Reynolds
Dec 5, 2024
Patricia Reynolds of Vernal, Utah passed away on Dec 5, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Dale Devilla Carr
Dec 1, 2024
Dale Devilla Carr passed away December, 1, 2024 surrounded by his family. Dale was born to Paul Devilla Carr and Emma Mae Simon Bohrer on December 19, 1956 in Craig, Colorado. He married Elaine Fisher on April 24, 1976. They were blessed with three boys, Jason Gale, Justin Dale and Travis James Carr. Dale loved life. He was a...
Wyatt Wayne Northern
Nov 28, 2024
Wyatt Wayne Northern, son of Alexis "Lexie" Northern, made his earthly appearance on Thursday November 28th at 3:14am. Wyatt's beautiful, perfect, little body weighed in at just 13 ounces. He may have only been here a short time but he captured our hearts forever with his fighting spirit. "Through tears and trials, through fears and sorrows, through the heartache and...
Charles Neill Fields
Nov 26, 2024
Charles Neill Fields passed away November 26, 2024 at the age of 83. Neill was a history buff and a reenactor. Neill started out as a mountain man of the early 1800's, and found his place in colonial times. Neill was born 200 years to late. He was an avid reader and loved spending his day sinking into a...
Michael Alva Blakeway
Nov 24, 2024
Michael Blakeway of Grand Junction, Colorado passed away on Nov 24, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Robert "Bob" Cecil Halbert
Nov 24, 2024
Robert "Bob" Cecil Halbert, age 82 of Vernal, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Bob was a man that lived a life full of service towards others. Bob was born on 8-10-42 in Texas, to Cecil and Juanita Halbert. Bob was the oldest of 3 brothers, Bob, Ron,& Terry Lee. Cecil Halbert, Bob's dad, passed when Bob was 12....
Patricia Sue (Wallace) Stump
Nov 19, 2024
Patricia Sue Wallace Holt Stump (Patsy) of Tridell passed away surrounded by family, November 19, 2024 at 5:55 a.m. quickly and unexpectedly but peacefully from an infection that lead to organ failure. She was born September 22,1953 to Elma Lawana Harvey and Claude Eugene Wallace, Jr., After she graduated from Union High School she met and was married and...
Cindy Marie (Long) Stowe
Nov 10, 2024
Cindy Marie Stowe passed away on November 10, 2024 at the age of 64. She was born on December 14, 1959 to Alice O. Long and Elmer B. Long in Provo, Utah. Cindy married Larry Stowe on June 22, 1978. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, gardening, and planting her flowers in the summer. Her love for her family, friends, and...
Paul Francis Clawson
Nov 8, 2024
As a family, we are greatly saddened to announce the sudden loss of our brother, father, and friend, Paul Francis Clawson, on November 8th, 2024, at the age of 57. Paul Clawson was born on January 18th, 1967, to our parents, Laura May Alexander and Francis Lloyd Clawson, in Erie, PA. Paul loved to create and was an incredible artist....
Coy Ray Hatch
Nov 8, 2024
Coy Ray Hatch passed away on November 8, 2024 at the age of 80. Coy Ray was born on April 18, 1944 to Barsalena and Claude Hatch in Vernal, UT. Coy Ray married Charlotte Ann Love on May 9, 1965 in Big Spring, TX. Coy Ray enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Before he got...
