Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Vanona Whitehead Olsen
Aug 29, 2018
Vanona Whitehead Fisher Olsen was born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada on March 16, 1927. Her parents, Neil and Alta Easter Whitehead Fisher, and her 2 big sisters - Desta and Iris, soon moved to Missoula, Montana. As a little girl she was called The 4-year Old Dancing Wonder in the Missoula newspaper and she even tap-danced on the radio! She...
Devin Delroy Murray
Aug 27, 2018
Devin was born in Apple Valley, CA. He grew up in Vernal, Utah, Rulison, CO and Shattuck, OK. After graduating high school, Devin joined the United States Navy. Devin was stationed in Japan; working in the USS Stethem as an Operations Specialist. He was certified as an Air Traffic Controller. During his time in the military, Devin traveled and trained...
Dixie L Deans
Aug 19, 2018
Dixie L. Deans, age 72, passed away on August 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Dixie was born on July 16, 1946 in Albany, CA to Marion Streeter and Lillian Eaton. Dixie married Eddie Deans on June 5, 1964 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dixie enjoyed reading books and collecting comics. Her passion and hobby was riding...
Chloe G Slaugh
Aug 17, 2018
Chloe Givens Slaugh was born November 17, 1935 to James Albert Givens and Mary Myrtle Wheeler in Duchesne, Utah. On July 28, 1956 she married Joseph Don Slaugh. Chloe and Don shared 61 years together. In Chloes earlier years she enjoyed spending time on the mountain with her family fishing, hunting and camping. She also enjoyed playing cards, and the...
Ed Forsman
Aug 10, 2018
If youd ever met Ed Forsman, two things were abundantly clearhe had a big, strong heart, and he loved God and his family deeply. After battling multiple myeloma for the last year, that strength continued until he took his last breath, surrounded by his girls, with his wife holding his hand as she had for the last 40+ years. After...
Benjamin Luther Bellon
Aug 7, 2018
Benjamin "Benny" Luther Bellon passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 at the age of 74.Benny was born on October 5th 1943 to Luther and Grace Ann Bellon in Jamestown, North Dakota, the second of four children.His family moved to Burley Idaho in 1952 where he attended school and graduated in 1961 from Burley High School.He married...
John Michael Pilcher
Aug 7, 2018
MIKE Moose Pilcher Vernal, UtahJohn Michael Pilcher passed away August 7, 2018 at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT after a battle with angiosarcoma cancer. Mike was born in Vernal, UT on April 1, 1947. He is the oldest of four children of Hershl and Maxine Pilcher of Rangely, CO. He graduated high school from Rangely High...
Cheryl Lynn Thomson
Jul 25, 2018
Cheryl Lynn (Fox) Thomson of Vernal, Utah passed away on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at her home in Vernal. Cheryl was born on March 5, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Cleo Lee and Marie Fox. She was raised in Utah and California. She married Daniel Gene Thomson on January 21, 1978 in Vernal. They later were sealed...
Norma Dell Snow
Jul 21, 2018
Norma Dell (Gardner) Snow passed away surrounded by family on July 21, 2018. She married Ron Snow on June 3rd 1965 in Jensen, Utah. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Vondell Gardner, One brother, Donald Gardner, Son Ronald (Tobey) Snow, daughter Joan Snow, and great granddaughter Gracie Homer. She has survived by husband Ronald Snow, Tracy...
Sookie Agnes Walton
Jul 21, 2018
Graveside services forSookieAgnes Walton, infant daughter of Sheldon and Teisha Walton, will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Vernal Memorial Park (1700 South Vernal Avenue) at 11AM.
Bobby Odell Searcy Jr.
Jul 21, 2018
Bobby OdellSearcyJr. passed away on July 21, 2018. He was born to Bobby Sr. and Nancy Dunn. He married Penny LeeEpleyand later divorced. Bobby had a passion for music, loved the mountains and gold prospecting, loved helping others, rock hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Nancy Dunn and...
Thelma Fern Bodily
Jul 17, 2018
Thelma FernHallettBodily, 81, was born October 20, 1936 at home in Bingham Canyon, Utah. She passed on to her heavenly home July 17, 2018, she married Floyd Walton Bodily for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple June 14, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents Loren AlbertHallettand Thelma Johnson. Two brothers Albert Benjamin...
Barton F. Price
Jul 16, 2018
Barton F. Price, age 57, of Vernal, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Vernal Avenue on July 16, 2018. Bart was born on June 20, 1961, the youngest of John and Frances Prices five children. Bart spent his younger years in theGlinesarea helping on his familys dairy farm. He loved his dogs and riding Molly, the family horse, in...
David M Anderson
Jul 15, 2018
Beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend David M. Anderson, passed away in Idaho Falls, Idaho after a short illness at the age 91, on Sunday July 15, 2018. Dave was born June 25, 1927 in Ogden,Utah to Ferrell and Ethel Anderson. He was the second of 6 children born to the Anderson family. In 1934, the Andersons moved to Glendive,...
Teddy Devere Freestone
Jul 14, 2018
TeddyDevereFreestone passed away on July 14, 2018at his home in Vernal at the age of 74. Teddy was born on August 5, 1943 in Vernal, Utah to Clarence and Helen Freestone. Teddy married Margie Freestone on September 29 2012. Teddy enjoyed rock hunting, fishing, gardening and anything outdoors. He was very talented atmaking differentthings. Teddy working many year for theUintahCountySheriffs...
Rodney Eugene Perry
Jul 12, 2018
Funeral services for Rodney Eugene Perry, age 88, of Vernal, husband of LaRae, will be held Friday, July 27 at 11AM at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West1000North). A viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8PM at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Friday 9:45-10:45AM at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Roosevelt...
Zelda Sage Taylor
Jul 12, 2018
Zelda Sage Taylor, four days old, passed away on July 12, 2018. Zelda was the daughter of Jorwyn Dale Taylor and Charlee Jean Nicassio of Vernal, Utah. Our sweet baby Zelda Sage Taylor gave us a precious gift with her bright eyes, adorable squeaks and loving heart. In the short time she was with us, she brought love and joy...
Brittney Kay (Hileman) Smith
Jul 10, 2018
Brittney Kay Smith, age 35, passed away on July 10, 2018. Brittney was born toAlysonK.Hilemanand Randall L. Hubbard, adopted by A. LarryHilemanin 1995. She attended St.AnnsCatholic School and laterattendedSequin High School, Washington, and Central Community College. She won awards for her art work, photography and floralarrangements. Her passion in life was rescuing animals, helping people in need, and she...
Byron Glade Bills
Jul 9, 2018
Byron Glade Bills passed away surrounded by his family on July 9, 2018 at the University of Utah Hospital. Byron was born to Elton Ezra Bills and Martha Isabelle Butterfield Bills on August 28, 1948 in Murray, Utah He is the youngest of 10 children, growing up inHerriman, Utah. He graduated from Bingham High School in 1966. On July 30,...
Julia Jean Trinnaman
Jul 3, 2018
Julia Jean Trinnamanpassed away on July 3, 2018 at the age of 75. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to the care of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
