Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Sean L. Latham
May 30, 2016
Sean Lyle Latham returned to his heavenly home on May 30, 2016. Sean was born on October 5, 1976 in Casper, Wyoming to Janet Faye Smuin Stills and Pete Ewin Ross Latham. At the age of 15 Sean and his family moved to Vernal, Utah where he graduated from Uintah High School with the class of 1995. Sean married Julie...
Sandon Rylee Marshall
May 27, 2016
Sandon Rylee Marshall, born on January 20, 1997 to Harold (Hal) Nelson Marshall and Teri Allred Marshall died on May 27, 2016 at the young age of 19 as a passenger in a tragic automobile accident. Sandon, born and raised in Vernal, Utah is survived by his parents, Hal and Teri, and siblings: Dallin (age 25) and his wife Makayle,...
Dale Kent "Kale" Barratt
May 25, 2016
Dale Kent "Kale" Barratt, age 37, born April 11, 1979 in Roosevelt, Utah to John G. Barratt and Gail Ann Barratt passed away on May 25, 2016. A celebration of life will be held at the Avalon Community Center on Tuesday,May 31, 2016 from 1-4 P.M. Kale's Harley will make one last ride to the river for a dedication and...
Ronald Loran Reynolds
May 24, 2016
"Our beloved Ronald Loran Reynolds was and is a gentle, kind man with strong faith and love of freedom and family. Ron left this earth life on May 24, 2016, at age 68, having dealt with diabetes for decades. He was also a cancer survivor. Ron was born to Bebe Delaine Pearson Reynolds and Lynn Loran Reynolds (Vernal's barber for...
Thomas William Scovell
May 19, 2016
Thomas William ScovellMarch 10, 1959 - May 19, 2016 Tom lost his battle with Leu Gerigs disease on 05/19/2016. Tom had great comfort in knowing that he has family waiting on the other side and would say "Thank God for the promise of eternal life". His life here on earth was hard these last few years, but his rewards in...
Dakota Mckinzee Harlan
May 16, 2016
Funeral services for Dakota Harlan, age 14, daughter of John and Anita Harlan, will be held Friday, May 20, 2016 at 1P.M. at the World Vision Assembly of God Church (444 West 400 North). A viewing will be held Friday morning from 10:30A.M-12:30PM at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home (410 North 800 West). Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial...

Kevin Roy Brewer
May 15, 2016
Kevin Roy Brewer, age 64, passed away on May 15, 2016. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 3PM at the Redwood Memorial Cemetery (6500 Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, Ut).
Benjamin Marshall Bridges
May 12, 2016
Benjamin Marshall Bridges, age 85, passed away on May 12, 2016 at his home in Vernal. He was born on February 8, 1931 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Marjorie and George Bridges. He married Mary Becker on April 11, 1954 in Sterling, Colorado. Dad loved camping, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed playing cards, gambling and drinking coffee with friends. Dad was...
Iona Collier Williams
May 7, 2016
Iona Collier Williams passed away May 7, 2016 at the Uintah Care Center.Iona was born April 17, 1925 in Vernal, UT to Frank and Rowena Collier. She married Edward (Ted) Williams Sept. 17, 1941 in Malad Idaho and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1945.Iona worked at Garden Gate Floral, Sprouse Jewelry, Style Shop and Bradshaw Auto. She...
Bernita Blanche Kiever
May 5, 2016
Bernita Blanche Leeling Kiever passed from this life into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on May 5, 2016. Bernita was born on January 31, 1922 to Joseph and Rachel Leeling at Hat Creek, Wyoming. She lived there and in Manville, Wyoming during her young childhood and teen years. She was raised during the depression years with her family...
Carolyn Sue Piantes
May 3, 2016
Carolyn Sue Fennell Piantes of Vernal, Utah passed away on May 3, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 17, 1951 to C.C. "Pete" Fennell and Juanita Reese Fennell, both deceased. She married John Piantes on December 5, 1969. Carol loved children dearly. She worked with infants and toddlers, many of...
Betty Maurine Smith Brown
Apr 25, 2016
Betty Maurine Smith Brown, age 89, passed away on April 25, 2016 in Vernal, Utah surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1927 to Olive and Sherman Smith in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. She married Don Howard Brown on December 1, 1943. They were later Sealed in the Manti Temple. Betty spent many years working with Don in...
David Allen Lancaster
Apr 23, 2016
Services for David Allen Lancaster, age 74, will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Grace Baptist Church (144 South Stanolind Ave, Rangely). Condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com

Taffara Tiffiney Buchanan
Apr 20, 2016
Services for Taffara Tiffiney Buchanan, age 37, will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 1-3P.M. at the Cherry Hills 2nd Ward LDS Chapel (1700 South 400 East in Orem). Condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com

Susan Luette Gillard
Apr 19, 2016
Susan Luette Gillard passed away on April 19, 2016, at the age of 61. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared at www.AshleyValleyFuneralHome.com
Denese Lynn "Dede" Coo Czapski
Apr 17, 2016
Denese Lynn "Dede" Cook Czapski of Chesterfield Township, Michigan passed away on April 17, 2016 from Glioblstoma at the age of 41. She was born April 20, 1974 in Vernal, Utah, where she was raised. She graduated from Uintah High School in 1992. She was a member of the drill team. She married Robert Czapski they had two daughters Makenzie...

Martha Ellen Decuir
Apr 15, 2016
Services were held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Rangely Christian Church.
Virginia Granger Birch
Apr 15, 2016
Virginia Granger Birch passed away Friday, April 15th, 2016 in the comfort of her home with the loving care of her family, her sister Evelyn Strong and her caregivers Sami and Makenna Merkley (granddaughter and great granddaughter). Virginia was born August 7th, 1938 in Duchesne, Utah. She was the daughter of Wilford Denver and Wrennetta Hartle Granger. She was united...

Robert Stanley Miller
Apr 14, 2016
Services for Robert Stanley Miller, age 91, will be held in Missouri at a later date.
Frances Faye Wall Price
Apr 2, 2016
Frances Faye Price, 80, passed away at her home on the evening of April 2, 2016. Born September 9, 1935, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Leonard Pearl Wall and Vista Josephine Atwood Wall, Frances grew up as the middle child, with eight siblings. She graduated from Altamont High, where she had lots of friends and was a super cute cheerleader. Fans...