Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Vernal, UT
Anthony Alex Arbaney
Sep 26, 2024
Anthony Alex Arbaney (Tony) passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2024 after a sudden illness. He was born on October 27, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah. As a baby he moved to Littleton, Colorado and in 1974 his family relocated to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Tony graduated in 1981 from Glenwood Springs High School and got his degree from...
Carolyn "Dolly" (Hacking) Shiner
Sep 18, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother, Carolyn "Dolly" Hacking Shiner, who peacefully departed this life on September 18, 2024 at the age of 90. A pillar of strength and joy in our family, she was born and raised in Vernal, Utah, where she touched the lives of everyone around her. Born...
Donna M (Gnagey) Fansher
Sep 18, 2024
Donna Fansher passed away on September 18, 2024 at the age of 69 after a long battle with dementia. She was born on October 14, 1954 to Clinton and Ruth Gnagey in El Dorado, Kansas. She was the middle child of five, her strong spirit reflected that. She had an incredible work ethic and took pride in passing that...
Arnold Everett Scott
Sep 16, 2024
Arnold Everett Scott passed away on September 16, 2024 at the age of 79. Arnold was born on December 10, 1944 in Prescott Arizona to Gladys and Leonard Scott. Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Willcox, Arizona, and then eventually Flagstaff, Arizona where he graduated from Flagstaff High School with the class of 1963. Arnold had...
Paul Wayne Dockery
Sep 15, 2024
Paul Wayne Dockery, 82, of Roosevelt passed away September 15 at the Beehive Memory Care facility in Brigham City after a lengthy battle with dementia. Paul was born August 4, 1942 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Hubert and Bessie Dockery. He grew up in Purcell, OK and joined the United Stated Navy his senior year of high school. He...
Eddie Ray Deans
Sep 11, 2024
Eddie Ray Deans, age 80 passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Celebration of Life for Eddie will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1:00pm ~ 5:00pm at Eddie's home, 4241 South 500 East Vernal, Utah. Arrangements under the direction of the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A full...
Casity Nathan Fillingim
Sep 9, 2024
Casity Nathan Fillingim left a huge hole in our heart on September 9, 2024 at the age of 49. Casity was born on October 13, 1974 to Ned and Connie Fillingim. Casity married the love of his life, Amber Sanders on August 20, 1993. Casity worked in the oilfield with his whole heart and soul, never giving anything less...
Cori Sue (Spivak) Goddard
Sep 7, 2024
Cori Goddard passed away in peace with family by her side on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 60. Cori was born on May 29, 1964 to Lewis and Suzanne Spivak in San Diego, California. Cori married Dan Goddard on August 21, 1988 in San Diego, California. Cori enjoyed gardening, flowers, bird watching, and most of all...
John Leroy Price
Sep 7, 2024
John LeRoy "Pop" Price, 90, passed through the veil September 7, 2024, at his home in Vernal, Utah. John was born October 26, 1933, to Joseph and Della Price. Being the youngest child, John was adored by his five older sisters and one older brother. Life was good growing up on the family farm in the Glines area. John...
Steven Kenneth Ford
Sep 2, 2024
Steven Kenneth Ford, age 52 of Vernal, Utah, passed on September 2, 2024 in Vernal. He was born on August 21, 1972 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gary James Ford and Linda Dickhut. He married Susan Hanscomb and to that union they had a son, Steven Hanscomb. They later divorced. After high school he felt the need to serve...
Leon Kenneth Roush
Aug 31, 2024
Leon K Roush was born to William K Roush and Verlene D Phillips on August 29, 1955 in Craig CO. Leon passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 31, 2024. In Leon's early adulthood he began his career in the oilfield which took him many places including Vernal, Utah. While there he met the love of his life...
Reyna Jean Chischillie
Aug 26, 2024
Reyna Jean Chischillie's arrival on this earth was much anticipated by her mother Liza, her father Damon, and her big brother Miles. She had a strong-beating heart that was witnessed many times. She had an active little spirit who loved to stretch and kick her dad each time he poked her. But her time in this mortal existence wasn't...
Malry L Mckeachnie
Aug 26, 2024
Malry L. McKeachnie, 68, passed away on Aug 26, 2024. Born on July 16, 1956, to Lyle and Vanda McKeachnie, Malry grew up in Glines, Diamond Mountain, Dry Fork, and Vernal. He graduated from Uintah High School and continued to Provo Technical College studying Diesel Mechanics He met his Love, Jana Gaye Winn, They were married and sealed in...
Heather Dawn (Maxwell) Migliaccio
Aug 25, 2024
Heather Dawn Migliaccio passed away on August 25, 2024, on a beautiful Sunday morning that she would have loved. Heather was born on November 16, 1970, in Bountiful, Utah. Heather was a phenomenal wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend. Her kindness was a defining trait, and she always showed compassion and empathy to those around her. Heather's love for...
Renee Shiner
Aug 21, 2024
Renee Shiner, 79, passed away peacefully August 21, 2024, in her home with her sweetheart and family by her side. She was born December 26, 1944 to Orvel and Lela Hullinger in Ogden UT. Renee married her high school sweetheart, Brent Shiner Dec 1, 1962 (almost 62 years!). They were later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple July 22,...
Richard Elliott Knupfer
Aug 20, 2024
Richard Elliott (Burks) Knupfer, age 83, of Vernal, Utah, died peacefully next to his loving wife Phyllis of 56 years, on August 20, 2024. He was born in Los Angeles, California in 1941 to Richard and Alberta Burks-Knupfer, 5 months to the day before Pearl Harbor was attacked. While his father was fighting overseas in World War II, he...
Everett James Lemons
Aug 19, 2024
Everett James Lemons passed away on August 19th, 2024 at the age of 91 peacefully in his home with his wife holding his hand. Everett was born on July 31st, 1933 to Iva F. Lemons and James Lester Lemons in Emmet, Idaho. Everett married Alice Rose Lemons on August 23rd, 1980 they were married for 44 years this year....
Christopher Michael Melton
Aug 17, 2024
Christopher Michael Melton passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 50 in Provo, Utah with his loving family by his side. Christopher was born on April 14, 1974 in Vernal, Utah to Susan Lynn Melton and Michael Larry Melton. Chris graduated from Uintah High School in 1993, and he went on to welcome 2 sons, Dakota...
Owen Karl Speirs
Aug 17, 2024
On August 17, 2024, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Owen Karl Speirs, quickly departed this Earth to join family members on the other side. One of his greatest desires was to be mentally strong and physically capable throughout his life. We are grateful he was able to depart life on his own terms. Owen was...
Janis Leora (Rodeback) Bigelow
Aug 16, 2024
Janis Leora Bigelow passed away after a short illness, and returned to her heavenly home on August 16, 2024. Mom was born Janis Leora Rodeback on January 8, 1935 to Hannah Harrison and Noah Rodeback in Naples, Utah. She was one of 8 children and had 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She grew up weeding gardens, digging potatoes, raising...
