Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Laura Frances (Camp) Clare
Jun 1, 2025
Laura Frances Clare, born on April 15, 1939, in the charming town of Vinita, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 86 surrounded by her family and friends in Santa Clara, Utah. Her life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and an unfaltering spirit that touched everyone she met. Fran's proudest achievement was undoubtedly...
Patricia "Trish" Marie (Widener) Metzger
May 31, 2025
Patricia "Trish" Marie (Widener) Metzger, age 65, of Vernal, Utah passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 7, 1960, to JoAnn and Don Widener in Cheyenne, WY. She spent her youth traveling with her family from Alaska to Arizona for work. She married John Boykin on March 26, 1976. They had...
Gordon Dwight Purcell
May 29, 2025
***Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral is not handling the services for Gordon Purcell. We are posting it to our website as courtesy for the family.***
On November 3, 1967, Gordon Purcell married Lorraine Reese. His mother, Ayeliffe Massey, gave them the best advice. She told them to figure things out together. They took her advice, and for the...
Katherine (Otteson) Green
May 29, 2025
Kathrine "Katy" (Otteson) Green passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 60. Katy was born to Diane and Donnell Otteson in Tooele, Utah. Katy met and married the love of her life George Green on June 19, 1984, in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Katy enjoyed crotchet and other crafts, spending time with family, camping, and fishing. Her...
Arlene (Biggar) Hoffman
May 25, 2025
Arlene Hoffman of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 25, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kathryn (Widmer) Zobell
May 22, 2025
Kathryn Zobell of Rangely, Colorado passed away on May 22, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Kathy Lynn (Manemann) Wood
May 22, 2025
Kathy Lynn Wood passed away on May 22,2025 at the age of 63. Kathy Lynn Wood was born on June 4, 1961, to Bernard Clemens Manemann and Bernadine Curtis in Asbury, Iowa. She was survived by her children Derek (Adriana) Smock of Eagle Mountain,Utah , Shannon (Jose) Reyes Vernal ,Utah, Justin Cook Rapid City, South Dakota , Trevor Nielsen and...
Adolph Navarro Vieyra
May 22, 2025
Adolph Navarro Vieyra passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 85 in Vernal, Utah. Adolph was born on August 12, 1939, to Helen Navarro Rodriguez and Sambino (Sam) Vieyra in Greeley, Colorado. Adolph married Cheryl Thunehorst on October 13, 2012, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Adolph enjoyed elk hunting, his horses, friends, family, and spending his spare...
Reah (Toone) Allred
May 21, 2025
Reah Toone Allred, our loving mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Artesia, New Mexico, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, just 24 days past her 77th birthday. She was surrounded by her six daughters and left this world as she lived-quietly caring for the people she loved. Early Life Reah was born in Vernal,...
Wyatt Benjamin Wood
May 20, 2025
Elder Wyatt Benjamin Wood, age 19, passed away unexpectedly from medical complications on Tuesday May 20th, 2025 at his home in Vernal, Utah. Elder Wood was born in Vernal, Utah, on October 18th, 2005 to Johnny Shane and Jeanne Wood. He was the youngest of 10 children. Wyatt was a curious and active child. He never slowed down and...
Rodney Eugene Bateman
May 15, 2025
Rodney Eugene Bateman, age 64 of Altamont, passed away on May 15, 2025 in Roosevelt, Utah. He was born July 20, 1960, in Nebraska to Glenn & Mary (Phelps) Bateman. He moved around following the oilfield. Rod started his own drilling company in Wyoming and later moved to Utah, driving trucks for Basin Wholesale / Winterton trucking for 13...
Phillip Glade Ruppe
May 11, 2025
Phillip Glade Ruppe, born July 31, 1972, passed away on Mother's Day, May 11, 2025 in Provo, Utah surrounded by his family. He was the third son born to Clyde and Alice, of their ten children. His birthday was decided by his grandma Reva Ruppe, because she was one of the nurses and he arrived right at midnight. As...
Lynn Albert Bigelow
May 11, 2025
Lynn was born on May 3, 1964 to Larry and Rosemary Bigelow, becoming the youngest of their four children. After growing up in the Uintah Basin, Lynn decided to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to serve in the Independence, Missouri mission. He enjoyed serving and preaching the restored gospel....
Gary Lee Tournear
May 11, 2025
Gary Lee Tournear,78, passed away on May 11,2025 in Vernal, Utah where he had lived for the past 5 years. Gary was born September 2,1946 in Great Bend, Kansas to Irving and Mildred(Asher) Tournear. Gary grew up in Great Bend with 3 brothers. When he was young, he was very athletic enjoying all sports while in school. He loved people,...
Donald Max Spaur
May 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Donald "Max" Spaur Born: January 12, 1937 - Passed: May 10, 2025 It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of Donald "Max" Spaur. Max, as he was known to all close to him, and even those who just met him, left us on Saturday morning, May 10, 2025. Max was born to Reese and...
Lorraine Dorothy (Mccraw) Lebeau
May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, heaven gained a woman who believed in the power of potato salad, the beauty of roses, and that no one could ever have too many shades of purple in their wardrobe. Lorraine Dorothy LeBeau, aged 84, slipped peacefully into the great beyond-probably with a glass of ice cold Pepsi in one hand and a fudge...
Lonnie Joe Deans
May 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Lonnie Joe Deans announces the passing of Lonnie. Lonnie lost his battle with cancer at 2:20PM on May 9, 2025. Lonnie was born in Gusher, Utah on May 30, 1945 to Vilda and James W. Deans. Lonnie was always willing to help friends and family and was known for his...
Joan Marie (Harrison) Janes
May 3, 2025
Joan Marie (Harrison) Janes, age 80, of Vernal, wife of Robert "Bob" Janes, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her home. A celebration of life for Joan will be held this summer with her family. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.
Ruben Madrid Rodriquez
Apr 28, 2025
Ruben Madrid Rodriquez, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, was born on May 27, 1940, in El Paso, Texas. He passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at his home in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by his beloved family. Ruben is preceded in death by his devoted wife, Helen Rodriquez; his son, Edward Guzman; and his parents, Antonio Rodriquez and...
Theresa Ann (Felder) Troester
Apr 28, 2025
Theresa Ann Felder Troester passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, very peacefully in her home in Vernal, Utah at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1932, in Wadena, Iowa, the youngest child of six children born to Albert J. Felder and Rosalia Miller Felder.
She grew up in Guttenberg, Iowa,...
