Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

Brandon Coy Miller, age 26 of Vernal. Passed away in his home in Tennessee.

He was born April 26, 1999 to Coy Miller and Wendy Speer.

Brandon had an incredible sense of humor and his laugh was infectious.

He loved spending time with family and friends, trying out new recipes and joke telling. He was an amazing son, brother and uncle.

He served in...

Jul 12, 2025

Araceli Rangel - Villalba, age 54 of Vernal, wife of Santos Villalba, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Murray, Utah.

Funeral Services for Araceli will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am with a visitation and viewing for family and friends will be held that morning from 9:00am ~ 10:45am. All at the Phillips Ashley Valley Funeral Home....

Jul 11, 2025

Ernestine “Ernie” Smuin was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed suddenly on July 10, 2025 at the age of 89.

She was born to Ernest and Juanita Goad on January 25 1936 In Hominy OK

Ern was raised in Craig Co along with 9 siblings. This is where she met her late husband, Glen Louis Smuin. Together, they...

Jul 9, 2025

Ray Roloff 67 of Vernal Utah passed away on July 9, 2025 at home peacefully from a short battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones.

Ray Roloff was born on September 11, 1957, to his mother Margie (Johnson) Roloff and his father Adam Roloff in Vernal Utah.

In 1982 Ray met the love of his life Theada McCarrell Roloff...

Jul 8, 2025

Joseph 'Joe' Oliver Wright, age 39 of Vernal, husband of Christina Wood Wright, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1986 to Kathy Wilhelmsen Wright and Gary Wright in Ogden, Utah. Joe married Christina Wood on June 4, 2010 in Vernal, Utah.

Joe lived a life full of love for his family, and he always...

Jul 6, 2025

Robert (Bobby) Dell Burris left this world on July 6,2025 at the age of 48. Born to Barbara Wooley Stavropoulos and Robert Dell Burris on October 30th 1976 in Vernal, Utah . He passed peacefully laying next to Milynn, the lady that has loved him no matter what demons he was fighting she was there.

His life was a...

Jul 4, 2025

Robert Keith Shipton was born on October 28,1937 in Lander, Wyoming to Zoe Wilmot Parks and Robert Brand Shipton. His early years were spent on the Shipton Dairy Farm in Fort Washakie. He attended a tiny school with three rooms separating the grades. He and his Dad made full use of fishing and hunting in the near by Wind River...

Jul 3, 2025

Ray Edgar Labrum passed away quietly in his sleep beside the love of his life on July 3, 2025 at age 87.

Ray was born July 12th 1937 to Veda Murray and Edgar Labrum in Roosevelt Ut. He graduated from Union High School in 1955 then he began working at the local Safeway store until he joined the Army in 1960....

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...