Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Elaine Davis
Aug 22, 2016
A Elaine DavisJan 20, 1928 - Aug 22 2016Elaine was born 1-20-1928 in Vernal UT. The daughter of Algin and Nellis Karren Gardiner.She was raised in the Ashley Ward area. She married Vic Davis July 31, 1948. They had three children together. Vickie, Jeff, and LeAnn. In the 60's they moved to Bonanza. They ran the Commissary for American Gilsonite...
Dean Johnson
Aug 18, 2016
Iowa Dean Johnson was born July 15, 1930 in Vernal UT to Quince DeWitt and Chole Maria Hall Johnson. He was the 7th of ten Children. He lived his childhood on the Ranch in Deep Creek UT. He attended Uintah High School graduating in 1948. He married Clifta Carol Searle on November 19, 1954 in Vernal UT and it was...
Angela Moritzky Capps
Aug 17, 2016
On the evening of August 17, 2016, Angie Capps passed away in her home while sleeping. She was born here in Vernal's Ashley Regional Medical Center on October 7, 1974. Her father was David Moritzky and her mother was Stella Marie Bowen. She grew up with her step-father Aaron Pace where they loved in Neola, Utah. She later moved with...
Jeri Ingram
Aug 9, 2016
Geraldine "Jeri" Bernice Barlow Ingram, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was released into the Lord's welcoming arms on August 9th, 2016, surrounded by her family at the Uintah Care Center. Jeri was born on July 13, 1933 in Blackfoot, Idaho to Newel and Margaret Barlow. She had an unwavering kindness to all.She was preceded in death by her son...
Frances Margaret Kennison Lewallen
Aug 6, 2016
Frances Margaret Kennison LewallenFebruary 16, 1925 ~ August 6, 2016 Frances Margaret Kennison Lewallen passed away August 6, 2016 in Vernal, Utah. Frances was born on February 16, 1925 to Naomi Ellen McDowell and Cruso Roberson Kennison. Interestingly, her birth certificate says February 15, 1925, but it was recorded incorrectly. She was born at home in Amarillo, Potter, Texas. She...
Marilyn Schofield Allen Williams
Aug 3, 2016
Marilyn Schofield Allen Williams, former wife of Howard Allen, passed away on August 3, 2016 at the age of 79 in Maeser, Utah. She was born October 5, 1936 in Manila, Utah to Rodney and Lula Marion Atwood Schofield. She married Howard Ray Allen on June 20, 1954 in Manila, Utah at the Schofield residence. They had three boys David,...
Bernice Caldwell
Jul 31, 2016
Bernice Caldwell, age 78, of Vernal, Utah passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016. She was born on January 9, 1938 in Fruita, Colorado to her parents Leander Washam Ellen May Washam. She married Donald Caldwell in the year 1991. Bernice loved her family and was especially fond of the grandchildren. Bernice was survived by her husband Donald Caldwell; sister...
Delmer Gene Lane
Jul 27, 2016
Delmer G. Lane, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and just a great guy, went to be with God on July 27, 2016. He was born in Hilltop, Colorado with his twin brother, Elmer, on June 13, 1927.Delmer married the love of his life, Loretta Laskey, on December 19, 1948. He was a devoted husband and they honestly spent nearly every...
Garrett Reece Barnett
Jul 23, 2016
Garrett Reece Barnett, age 23, of Gatlinburg, TN died on Saturday, July 23, 2016. The family will receive visitors 2-5 PM Saturday, July 30 at First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862. A celebration of Garrett's life will follow at 5 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Garrett...
Nikolas Kelly Kendall
Jul 13, 2016
Funeral services for Nikolas Kelly Kendall, baby of Sterling and Celeste Kendall, of Vernal, will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Glines 1st Ward LDS Chapel (1499 West Highway 40). A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Saturday 9:45-10:45A.M. at the Chapel. Interment will be...
Norman Paul Ruppe
Jul 10, 2016
Norman Paul Ruppe, age 47, passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 10. Norman had a great love for life and his family. Norman was born on March 5, 1969, to Clyde Norman and Alice Bodily Ruppe in Vernal. Norman grew up in Vernal on the family farm. He was the leader of "The Wild Bunch and Sis."...
Hazel Valina Fausett Mcconkie Merkley
Jul 5, 2016
Our wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Hazel Valina Fausett McConkie Merkley, passed away at her home on Tuesday, 5 July 2016, of causes incident to age. Valina was born 8 September 1930 in Provo, Utah, to Elmer "Jack" Fausett and Minnie Addie Bigelow. On 10 July 1947, Valina married Charles Mac McConkie. They were later...
Lanette Perry Carlson
Jul 1, 2016
Lanette Carlson, age 69, of Vernal, Utah passed away July 1, 2016 from neurological injuries inflicted by a stroke.Born on October 20, 1946, Lanette is the daughter of Leland and Velma Perry. She grew up in Lapoint and graduated from Union High school with the class of 1964. She married Nels Carlson of Roosevelt in 1965 and had eight children.Lanette...
Pamela Lesley Steers Merrill
Jun 18, 2016
Funeral services for Pamela Lesley Steers Merrill, wife of Wayne Merrill, will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Maeser Stake Center (2745 West 1000 North) at 11A.M. A visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8PM at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Saturday 9:45-10:45AM at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Dryfork Cemetery under the direction...
Dorothy Burns
Jun 6, 2016
Dorthy Burns, age 88, of Dinosaur Colorado, passed away at her home on June 6, 2016. No services will be held at this time.
Kevin L Shaffer
Jun 1, 2016
Kevin Shaffer, age 53, passed away on June 1, 2016. No services will be held at this time.
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...
