Obituaries

Oct 26, 2025

Pamela Sue Baker Wilkins, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 68. Pam was born on September 15, 1957, in Vernal, Utah, to Aubrey Elmer Baker and Mary Frances Meek Baker.

Pam graduated from Uintah High School in 1976 where she had many friends that she loved and stayed in...

Oct 26, 2025

Carol Lee Zavitz age 88, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Oct 25, 2025

Hannah Marie Smuin passed away on October 25, 2025 at the age of 5 months. Hannah Marie Smuin was born on May 12, 2025 to Brooke Hannah Jolley and Shane Alex Smuin in Vernal, Utah.

She is survived by her mom (Brooke), dad (Shane), brother (John), and many cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and many friends.

She is proceeded in death...

Oct 25, 2025

Betty Loraine Anderson, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 2, 1951, in Tooele, Utah, to Edna Latham Weyland and Ross Weyland, Betty touched the lives of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.Betty was married to David Anderson on September 28, 1968,...

Oct 19, 2025

Gary Glenn Richardson age 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Per his wishes no services will be held. All under the direction of Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home.

Oct 17, 2025

Well, he done did it. True to his word he said he would die (didn't make his 82 birthday AND it's hunting season-damn) AND he did it while sleeping. Natch we weren't ready but are we ever?

Anyway, Kenneth Charles Kay (Baby Boy Kay on his birth certificate) was born at home in Vernal, UT, December 17, 1943, to Alvin Charles...

Oct 17, 2025

Leon Aurther Averett, age 82, of Vernal and Roosevelt, Ut, passed away on October 17, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born on December 9, 1942 in Park City to Arthur Averett and LV Gifford. He married and later divorced Dianna Shifflet with whom he had one child. Then married and later divorced Ruby Wilkerson with whom he had four...

Oct 15, 2025

Hon. Jimmy "Jim" C. ShirleyMarch 27, 1967 - October 15, 2025Jimmy Charles Shirley was born March 27, 1967, in Pioche, Nevada to Ernest Shirley and Charleen Kay Self. Jim was a devoted member of the LDS church and served diligently in many callings. He called Lovelock, Nevada his home for many years as he served as first the District Attorney...

Oct 13, 2025

Betty Marie (Atwood) Lee, age 68 of Vernal, Utah passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 with her family by her side.

Betty Marie Atwood Lee was born on November 27, 1956, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Carol Swain Atwood and Dewey Lee Atwood. Betty was the oldest of four children. With her beautiful brown hair and big brown eyes, she had...

Oct 11, 2025

Douglas Wayne Burton Apr. 3, 1951- Oct. 11, 2025. Doug (74) lived in Utah where he spent more than half his life. Doug was born in Colorado Springs to Arnold W. Burton & Florene B. (Brandt) Burton in 1951. A graduate of Mitchell High School, he continued on to the University of Denver obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree. He...

Oct 9, 2025

Maurine Murphy passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 73. Maurine was born on March 18, 1952, to Alice and Maurice in Vernal. Maurine Warby married Daniel (Danny) Murphy on December 24, 1969 in Vernal.

Maurine enjoyed cross word puzzles, reading, crocheting, macrame, wood burning., All kinds of arts & crafts. She also enjoyed her dogs, and her...

Oct 9, 2025

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever...

Our dear Clayton R Southam, "Moe", returned to his Heavenly Father on October 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73. He was born in Vernal, Utah on August 2, 1952 as a twin to Niles and...

Oct 4, 2025

Edward Ray Stout, Jr., was born in Decatur, Ill., November 14, 1956, to Edward and Marie (Stout) Uhl and passed away peacefully October 4, 2025, in his home in Vernal, Utah, with family by his side.

Edward was known as "Red" by his parents, Edward and Rita, and "Eddie" by his sisters and many nieces and nephews. Friends called him...

Sep 30, 2025

Raymond "Joe" Summarell passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Joe was born on September 8, 1951, to JoeAnn and Ray Summarell in Roosevelt, Utah.

Joe married Shirley Louise Bolton on September 15, 1973, in the Provo Temple. Joe and Shirley were happily married for 18 years. Then a miracle happened! They had a baby girl named...

Sep 30, 2025

Mary LaNette Liddell Owens passed away on September 30, 2025, at the age of 68. LaNette was born on October 18, 1956, to Ronald and Carol Liddell in Duchesne, UT. LaNette married Florin Ned Owens on December 1, 1978, in Provo, UT.

LaNette most loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She was kind and loving to everyone who knew her....

Sep 29, 2025

Shelley Hatch passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 76. Shelley was born on October 22, 1948, to Mildred Clayton and Robert Clayton in Logan, Utah. Shelley married Thomas Hatch.

She is survived by her son Robert Hatch, daughter Tess (Devin) Murray, grandchildren: Brysen Murray, Hunter Murray, Heston Murray. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas...

Sep 29, 2025

Esther Felicia Birch, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Rosanaldo Vigil and Bernice Vigil, Esther grew up with a love of family, tradition, food, and storytelling that shaped her entire life.

On August 5, 1972, she married the love of her...

Sep 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

Teri Lynn Williams, 68, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.

Teri was born in Miles City, Montana on May 4, 1957, to R. Keith and Rosemary Storey. Teri grew up with a kind and caring heart that she carried with her throughout her life. On October 4, 1976, she married the love of...

Sep 25, 2025