Obituaries
Robyn Briese Stubbs
Jan 17, 2024
Robyn Johnae Briese – Stubbs
Robyn brought great joy and love by her birth April 22nd, 1961.
Yet much sadness and sorrow has been felt as she left us January 17th, 2024.
The loss of this beautiful soul will continue to be felt forever.
The only comfort that can be found, I this wonderful lady is now free of pain and suffering.
Us, left behind,...
Burton Harlen DeLambert
Jan 13, 2024
Burton Harlen DeLambert passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his Ranch in Main Canyon in the Book Cliffs. Surrounded by his Wife, Daughters, Grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Burt was born May 5, 1937 in Craig, Colorado to Russell Eugene and Florence Irene Whicker DeLambert.
He Graduated from Rawlins High School Class of 1956, Burt married Christine Ann Morris when they...
Marjorie Elaine Gardner
Jan 12, 2024
Margie Gardner, peacefully passed away at home on January 12, 2024. She was born April 7, 1953 to Lynetta and Wilson Kurtz in Vernal, Utah. Margie married the love of her life Charles Campbell Gardner III on May 1st 1971. They were blessed with 4 children, Clinton, Brian, Christi, and Joni.
She embodied a life dedicated to caring for others....
Orson William Johnson
Jan 12, 2024
Orson William Johnson was born November 8, 1922 and passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024.
Orson was born in a small cabin in Dry Fork Canyon to Quince Dewitt Johnson and Chloe Maria Hall Johnson. Orson was born 5th of 10 children. He lived on the Thoroughbred Ranch until the age of 5 when the family moved down the...
Thomas Karren
Jan 11, 2024
Thomas Wade Karren passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 4, 1950 to parents Lavare and Polly Karren in Craig, Colorado.
Tom married Lila Elaine Terry Karren on December 7, 1968. They were blessed 6 children, Debbie, Trisha, Beth, Tommy, Derrek, and Daniel.
Tom was a very family-oriented man, he...
Yvonne Harrison
Jan 9, 2024
Yvonne Roper Harrison, age 87, left this world for a better one on January 9, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1936 in Vernal UT to Bryant and Marcella Roper. She was the third of six children.Yvonne spent her early living in Idaho, Montana and then moving back to Vernal, UT Her childhood was spent in the Maeser area...
Mary T Hatch
Jan 7, 2024
Mary Terue Cloward Hatch, daughter of Boyd and Oma Cloward, was born on August 17th, 1939, in Los Angeles California. Mary was 1 of 5 children. Her siblings are Mina, Terri, Allen, and Butch. Mary passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday January 7th, 2024, at the age of 84.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...
Jerry L Morris
Jan 2, 2024
Jerry LeRoy Morris
1943-2024
Act One – the first 50 years…
Our dad, “Toots” as our mom called him, passed way from heart failure on January 2, 2024. Born to George Jackson and Erma Elizabeth Beal Morris on August 15, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Loma Lee Warr on January 19, 1962; later solemnized in the LDS Temple....
Gilbert "Jake" Forbis
Jan 1, 2024
“Jake” Gilbert Gene Forbis was born August 28, 1957 to Maureen Hansen Forbis in Provo, Utah as the youngest of four boys. Jake grew up in Orem, where he started working quite young, picking fruit in the orchards and other jobs for local farmers and such as Orem was filled with orchards and farms.
On November 8, 1974 Jake married his...
Randel James Hacking
Dec 21, 2023
Randel (Randy) James Hacking (1962-2023)
Randel James Hacking, 61, of Vernal, Utah, passed away on December 21, 2023.
Randy was born in Vernal on October 6, 1962 to Milton and Francis Hacking. Randy had three brothers and two sisters.
Randy was an avid Atlanta Braves and Oakland Raiders fan. He loved to adventure jeep trails, camp in the...
Delos Warren Kempton
Dec 21, 2023
DeLos W. (SONNY) Kempton passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 83 after a long, difficult battle with Alzheimer's disease. Sonny was born November 18, 1940, to Warren DeLos and Leola Kempton.
Sonny is survived by his son Brett D. Kempton (Cathy), daughter, Terri Kempton,sister Sandra Bowenof Longview, Texas 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He...
Judy Lee Abplanalp
Dec 13, 2023
Judy Lee Smith Abplanalp passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at the age of 73.
She was born February 23, 1950 to Willie and Wilma Smith in Vernal, Utah. Judy graduated from Uintah High School in 1968. She loved playing sports and is still remembered for being a really good pitcher.
One thing Judy and her friends loved to do...
Neda Rae Deans
Dec 12, 2023
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. A viewing will be held 1 hour prior to service at the Mortuary.
Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park.
David Black
Dec 6, 2023
David E. Black was born February 2, 1957, to Delbert E. Black and Geraldine Black. He died December 6, 2023 unexpectedly in his home. He was 66 years old. David grew up in Kaysville, Utah and graduated from Davis High School in 1976. He graduated from Weber State College with a degree in Counseling. He loved scuba diving, fishing, camping...
Shirley M. Huber
Dec 6, 2023
Shirley Beth Morrill Huber passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 90 in Roosevelt, Utah.
She was born on September 7, 1933 to Willard Davis and Margaret Alice Bartlett Morrill in Maesar, Utah at her grandmother’s home. Shirley had 4 siblings Freda (Vaughn) Simper, Blaine (Valois) Morrill, Barbara (Kent) Scholes, and Lyle (Desiree) Morrill. She spent her...
Brandon Nevarez-Cates
Dec 6, 2023
James Brandon Nevarez Cates passed away December 6, 2023. He was born July 19, 2006 in El Paso, Texas.
Brandon is an all-out, genuine person. He loved being around family and friends, even more so his brothers. The love of his life was his Volkswagen GTI.
Brandon is the person you would go to, to put a smile on your...
Dixie Stapleton
Dec 4, 2023
Dixie Ann Stapleton (née Hansen)
Dixie Ann Stapleton, born on a stormy Easter Day, April 10, 1955, in Red Lodge, Montana, passed away surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Gladys (Warren) Burns, 91 and Howard Hansen, Dixie lived a life rich in love, adventure, and compassion.
Dixie is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Steve Stapleton,...
Aaron J Shiozaki
Dec 2, 2023
Aaron Justice Shiozaki, age 31, passed away December 2, 2023. He was born September 16, 1992 in Roosevelt, UT.
Aaron loved being with his twin brother Andrew, his family and friends, and his dog Hunter. Aaron had a heart as big as all outdoors and was kind to everyone he knew or met. He loved to game, listen to music,...
Charles William Hodge
Nov 30, 2023
Charles William Hodge age, 87, passed away November 30, 2023. He was born February 3, 1936 in Brush, Colorado. Charles served in the United States Marines. He was a truck by trade and worked for C F Freightway before retiring.
Charles loved fishing, hunting, camping and anything outdoors. He was involved in a bowling league.
He is survived by his...