Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Rex D Jacobsen
Apr 8, 2018
The final chapter of the storied life of Rex D. Jacobsen, 70, from Vernal, Utah, was written on Sun., April 8, 2018, when he passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his life, his wife Billie, and family in Grand Junction, Colorado. While the ending of the story is sad, the many chapters in the Life of Rex D....
M. Dustin Call
Apr 2, 2018
Michael Dustin CallSeptember 21, 1991 ~ April 1, 2018(Michael) Dustin Call Sept 21, 1991 - April 1, 2018. His adventure in life started with sports and activities galore as he kept up with three older siblings. He loved to be in a big group and was often the life of the party. He grew up in Yuba City, CA, playing...
Norma Haslem Wiswell Shaw
Mar 22, 2018
Norma Haslem Wiswell Shaw passed away surrounded by her family on March 22, 2018 at her home in Vernal, Utah. Norma was born to Jennie Marie Allred and Niles Reno Haslem on September 14, 1935 in Bennett, Utah.Her family later moved to Vernal, Utah and she graduated from Uintah High School and later attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake...
Juanita Mary Schriner
Mar 19, 2018
Juanita Mary Schriner, age 79, of Vernal, passed away on Monday March 19, 2018 at her home in Vernal. Her wish was for cremation. No services will be held at this time. Cremation services have been entrusted to the care of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Christine Cheri Jones
Mar 16, 2018
Christine Cheri Jones passed away on March 16, 2018 in Vernal, Utah. She was born December 19, 1960 to Frank Moyer and Kalliope Lathourakis.Christine was later raised by her grandmother, Mary Teano in Price, Utah. This is where she met the love of her life Robert (Bob) Jones they married June 25, 1978. Two years later they had their daughter...
Hannah Hope Livingston
Mar 16, 2018
Graveside services for Hannah Hope Livingston, infant daughter of Cody and Emilee Livingston will be held Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11AM at the Vernal Memorial Park. Services have been entrusted to the care of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Wanda Jean Yarbrough
Mar 14, 2018
Wanda Jean Yarbrough passed away on March 14, 2018 in Vernal, Utah. She was born on October 31, 1961 to William Thomas and Virgie Yarbrough.Wanda was a title researcher for over 20 years. Her favorite past times were quality time spent with her family especially her grandsons; whether it be building Legos or watching Lifetime TV and Survivor. She loved...
Keith Redding
Mar 10, 2018
Keith Redding passed away March 10, 2018. He was born May 10, 1937 to Jim and Alfreda Herbert Redding. He married Lila Hunting June 12, 1959. He worked oilfield construction and as a welder until he retired. After retiring he worked for Diamond Mountain and Brush Creek Cattle Association punching cows. His lifelong hobby was anything to do with horses.He...
Tommy Lane Brister
Feb 28, 2018
Services will be held at a later date. Cremation services were entrusted to the care of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Lavona Hadden Eaton
Feb 28, 2018
Lavona Hadden EatonMarch 22, 1930 ~ February 28, 2018Lavona Hadden Eaton passed away on February 28, 2018 in Vernal, Utah. Lavona was born March 22, 1930 to Letha (Lita) Leslie Hadden and Charles Alfred Hadden in Red Mesa, Colorado. Lavona married Paul Eaton on December 26, 1947 in Aztec, New Mexico. Lavona spent her life as a waitress and loved...
Michael Brian Wiegand
Feb 23, 2018
Michael Brian Wiegand was born February 4, 1991 to Leah and Brian Wiegand in Littleton, Colorado. He enjoyed snowboarding, drawing, motor cross and his friends. He is survived by his parents Leah (Jesse) Edmonds of Vernal, Utah and Brian (Beth) Wiegand of Denver, Colorado; brother Jesse Wiegand of Denver, Colorado; and sister Chealsea Edmonds of Vernal, Utah; Grandparents Delford and...
Billy Ray Kunkel
Feb 16, 2018
Billy Ray Kunkel, age 64, returned to his Heavenly Father on February 16, 2018 peacefully at his home in Dutch John, Utah, faithfully enduring to the end.He was born April 21, 1953 in Olney Texas to Maxine and Olaf Kunkel. He married the love of his life, Sandy Graham, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They were sealed for time and all...
Dora Burgess Barnes
Feb 14, 2018
Dora Dee Burgess Barnes, Age 52, passed away on February 14, 2018 from Influenza B and Pneumonia. Dora was born September 19, 1965 in Montrose Colorado to David and Helen Burgess . She graduated with her High School Diploma in the class of 1983Dora's hobbies included camping, fishing, hunting, singing to old time music in remembrance of her father, canning,...
Wayne Dee Pack
Feb 13, 2018
Wayne Dee Pack, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on February 13, 2018.Wayne was born in Vernal, Utah. He was the son of Dee Jay Pack and Rita Beth "Betty" Hunting Pack. He graduated from Uintah High School, Class of 1974. He was a "jack of all trades" and took pride in mastering everything he attempted. Well...
Ann M. Mcginnis
Feb 7, 2018
Ann Marion Dixon McGinnis, 89, passed peacefully from this mortal experience on February 7, 2018. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to Earl and Lily Dixon and was the fifth of six children. Ann grew up during The Great Depression and World War II. As a child she learned to be industrious and hardworking becoming expert at any and...
Judy Lupcho
Feb 5, 2018
Judith (Judy) Gale Stefonick LupchoSeptember 14, 1940 ~ February 5, 2018Judith (Judy) Gale Stefonick Lupcho passed away on February 5, 2018 in Vernal, Utah at the age of 77. Judy was born September 14, 1940 in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Pauline Parent and Mike Stefonick. Judy married Jack Lupcho on November 11, 1961 in Kemmerer, Wyoming.Judy enjoyed gardening, needle stitching, traveling,...
Bradley J. Pummell
Jan 31, 2018
A celebration of life for Bradley J. Pummell will be held March 24, 2018 from 2-5PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3990 South 1500 East). Online condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Annette Helen Malcomson
Jan 28, 2018
Annette Helen Malcomson, age 66, passed away at the Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt, Utah on January 28, 2018. Her wishes was for cremation. No services will be held at this time.
John Richardson
Jan 26, 2018
John was born in Vernal, UT to Joye McKeachnie Lynn Richardson on a cold and snowless day in December of 1952. With his beautiful olive skin and long dark hair, which his Mom was often teased by his doctor that she "needed to cut his hair so he didn't look like a girl".He and his brother Craig, being 13 months...
Norma B. Petty
Jan 23, 2018
Norma B. Petty, 67, of Vernal, Utah passed away January 23, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born on June 26, 1950 in Delta, Utah to James M. Brady and Sara Owens. She married Arnold R. Petty on April 10, 1970 in Henderson, Nevada.Norma loved playing softball, riding and taking care of horses. Her favorite past time was...
