Obituaries

Jul 4, 2025

Funeral services for Robert Keith Shipton, age 87, of Vernal, will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12Noon at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday 10:45AM-11:45AM at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park.

Jul 3, 2025

Jun 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of JoDean Williams, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed. Mom passed away quietly on June 30, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Price, Utah on May 4, 1940 to Joe Slavensky and Trellis Pehrson and was lovingly raised by Bud Anderson.

Mom met the love...

Jun 30, 2025

Robert Thorald Jackson passed away June 30, 2025, at the age of 33. Robert was born on December 26, 1991, to Dan and JerolDean Rich Jackson in Vernal, Utah.

Robert enjoyed spending time with his family. Especially in the mountains, camping, bear hunting, lion hunting with his favorite dog Jade, riding ATVs, and attending family reunions.

His favorite movies were McLintock, Hatari...

Jun 28, 2025

Robert (Bob) Francis Trujillo passed away on June 28, 2025 at the age of 73. Bob was born on June 6, 1952 to Donna Beth Eaton and Joseph Higinio Trujillo in Vernal, Uintah, Utah. He lived with his grandparents from the age of 16 and loved to help his grandfather haul water to fill people's water cisterns. Bob was a...

Jun 23, 2025

Joseph Dwayne Gowen of Vernal, Utah entered eternal rest on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Beehive Home in Maeser at the age of 74.Joe grew up in Vernal, attended Snow College, and later the University of Texas at Austin.

Joe had a long and interesting career in the petroleum industry. He lived and worked in Utah,...

Jun 15, 2025

Edith Barton of Vernal, Utah passed away on Jun 15, 2025. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 14, 2025

Alice Kay Bergfeld Booth - a remarkable daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Alice was born on December 15, 1970, in Charleston, Illinois, to Evelyn Kay Deans Bergfeld and Vincent Michael Bergfeld. When she was just six months old, her family moved to Vernal, Utah, where she would spend all of her childhood and form the roots of...

Jun 13, 2025

Terry "Ted" Oran Christensen passed away on June 13, 2025, at the age of 79 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ted was born on September 6, 1945, to Selma Hackford and Jens Christensen I Fort Duchesne, Utah. Ted married Georgie White on January 25, 1966, in Vernal, Utah, they have been married for 59 years. Ted enjoyed horse races, hunting,...

Jun 13, 2025

Ned Lorenzo Gardner, age 94, passed away on June 13, 2025. Born on September 17, 1930 to Elmer and Hazel Gardner, Ned lived a full and generous life, one defined by his deep love for family, a passion for the outdoors, and a heart as big as the mountains he so dearly loved. Ned was preceded in death by...

Jun 8, 2025

George Donald Broyles, lovingly known as Don and affectionately called "Honey Don," passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of his family. Don lived a full life anchored in faith, overflowing with laughter, and rich in love. A devoted follower of Christ, Don boldly shared the hope of the gospel...

Jun 4, 2025

Edward Jacobson, age 80 passed away on June 4, 2025, in Vernal, Utah. He was Born August 17, 1944, to Jake and Jessie Jacobson. Ed was a devoted husband and father. He was a respected Tunnel Superintendent for the majority of his career and later became an Inspector. He took great pride in his work and made many friends as...

Jun 2, 2025

Aleen Deon (Merkley) Barker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 79. Aleen was born on May 17, 1946, in Vernal, Utah, to Oral and Arvid Merkley. On June 4, 1962, she married the love of her life, Terry Barker, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Their love...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...