Obituaries
Jack Ross
May 7, 2025
Graveside Services will be held Monday, May 12th 2025 at 1 pm at the Rockpoint Cemetery.
Francis Allen Emery
May 2, 2025
Our beloved Fran returned to her Father in Heaven on May 2nd, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in the St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born February 20th , 1939, to Floyd and Birdie (Witmer) Allen of Vernal, Utah. In her early years, Fran loved playing music with her parents and that love for music grew...
Emily Sue Schurz Novinger
Apr 28, 2025
Pharmacy technician, 9-1-1 operator, B&B manager, travel agent, realtor, telephone psychic… these are just a few of the many jobs Emily Novinger tried over the years. Although she did well with everything she tried, her endless curiosity and quest for the next interesting thing led her to continually explore new careers. But her most long-term positions – daughter, sister, wife,...
Donald Gene Cattoor
Apr 18, 2025
Donald Gene Cattoor passed away April 18, 2025 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born January 24, 1959 in Craig, Colorado to Noveta Ruth and Orville Cattoor.
He married Kathrine Gray in 1978 they later divorced in 1983.
Donald was a hard worker; he was always willing to help anyone he could. He worked numerous years and jobs in the oil field...
Rio "Dan" Slaugh
Apr 17, 2025
Rio Dan Slaugh
Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend was welcomed into the arms of our heavenly father on April 17th 2025 Peacefully surrounded by his family.
Dan was born on August 27th 1935 to Benjamin and Birdie Slaugh. He was raised in Vernal UT along with thirteen siblings. Dan served as a cook in the US army in...
Marcy Shavonne Roper
Apr 12, 2025
Marcy Shavonne Roper, age 44, was born in Vernal, Utah on July 17th, 1980, to Sandra Lee Westwood and Stephen Ray Westwood. She passed away April 12, 2025 in Murray, Utah surrounded by family. She shared a birthday with her grandma Edith, whom she was close with. She married the love of her life, David William Roper, on August 5th,...
Carolene Ruth Munford
Apr 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carolene Ruth Nicholes-Munford
Carolene Ruth Nicholes-Munford, passed away peacefully in Vernal, Utah, on April 7th, 2025, at the age of 76. Born October 16th, 1948, to Max Maiben Nicholes and Mary Elizabeth Kane, Carolene/Carol lived a life deeply rooted in her testimony of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the strength of family.
Family was Carol’s greatest joy. She...
JoAnne Elaine Taylor
Apr 7, 2025
JoAnne “Elaine” Humphries Taylor passed away on April 7th, 2025 in Vernal, Utah.
She was born June 28th, 1942 in Vernal, Utah to Elmer and Venice ”Penny” Oaks Humpries.
Elaine married Ken Taylor on February 14, 1963. There were blessed with 2 children Corey and Jennie. Elaine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served...
William Kurtz
Apr 5, 2025
William Henry Kurtz passed away on April 5, 2025 in Vernal, Utah. He was born July 5, 1957 in Vernal to Wilson and Lynetta Kurtz in Vernal, Utah. William was raised in Vernal where he graduated from Uintah High School. He was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Vernal.
He married Kathryn A. Frye on October 23, 1992. William owned...
Linda Lee Shimmin
Apr 2, 2025
Linda Lee Shimmin, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home April 2, 2025. She was born May 9, 1940 in Orem, Utah to Golda and Parnelle Pratt.
Linda attended Brigham Young University, and received her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts. She later received her Masters of Art at Utah State University.
In 1963 Linda moved to Vernal and inspired young minds,...
Raeley Nicole Whirley
Mar 28, 2025
Raeley Nicole Whirley was born November 16th 2007 in Roosevelt, Utah to Richard Whirley and Christa McLean. Raeley spent her early childhood here in Vernal, before moving and spending the rest of her childhood and early teenage years in Neosho Missouri.
She moved back to Vernal at the age of 15 where she lived the rest of her short-lived life. Raeley...
Martin Spencer Davis
Mar 27, 2025
Martin Spencer Davis was born May 31, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA to Martin William Davis and Ardith Mae Hackford. Died March 27, 2025. Spencer went to Rangely High School and Junior College. He worked for Williams Gas Company. Spencer married Sandra Davis on Sept 17, 1981. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Vernal Utah Temple, June 20, 1998.
Spencer...
Eldon "Neal" Batty
Mar 27, 2025
Elden Neal Batty
Neal peacefully reunited with his beautiful bride for time and all eternity on March 27th 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Neal was born June 23rd 1940 in Wallsburg, Utah to Daniel Vern Batty and Bessie Ford Batty. He was the youngest of five children. They moved to Vernal, Utah when Neal was five years old. After graduating...
Douglas Ray Gardiner
Mar 26, 2025
Douglas Ray Gardiner passed away March 26, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born July 31, 1951 in Vernal, Utah to Juanita and Chester Gardiner. Douglas graduated from Uintah High School, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Douglas married Lana Dee Williams Sept. 14, 1974. He met Tena May 20, 1994, they...
Lyle J Karren
Mar 15, 2025
Lyle J. Karren passed away on March 15, 2025. He was born to Donna Rose and John Hyrum Karren on July 1, 1953 in Vernal, UT.
Lyle married the love of his life Wendy Wilkins on June 2, 1973 they were blessed with 2 boys Shane and Lance.
Lyle was raised around sheep. He loved working with the flock. As he got...
Danny Oaks
Mar 14, 2025
Danny Oaks, beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away, surrounded by family at his home in Arizona, on March 14, 2025.
Danny was born on January 19, 1953 in Vernal, Utah to Dan L. Oaks and Lily Alberta Heal Oaks. He was the middle child between two brothers, Eddie and Eric. They grew up in Maeser, Utah. Danny learned how to...
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