Obituaries
Earl Merrell
Aug 11, 2023
Earl Mar D Merrell, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Naples with his Sweetheart of 73 years by his side. He was born in Vernal, Utah on January 2, 1929 to Charles Elwin and Rhoda Knight Merrell. He was the youngest of 12 children. He joined the US Army and was trained in construction at Ft. Lewis...
Cleo Broome
Aug 7, 2023
With love, laughter and mischief Cleo Broome went to heaven to join her parents Jay and Erma Turner and her sister Elaine Julius and the love of her life, Bob Broome.The difficulty in leaving this earth was leaving her children, Brenda and Jack, Gary and Lori, and Tonya and Ronnie along with her grandkids - Brant, Lance, and Garrett -...
Emma Jean Murray
Aug 5, 2023
Emma Jean McNaughton Murray
Emma Jean McNaughton Murray passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 83 or as she would say “29 and holding.” Jean was born in Vernal, Utah on January 24, 1940, to James Taft and Evylen Massey McNaughton and had three brothers. She described herself as being a tom boy growing up and we...
Rudy P. Wiersma
Aug 4, 2023
Wiersma, Rudolph P. Sr. (Rudy)
January 19, 1942 – August 4, 2023
The family of Rudolph P Wiersma of Vernal, Utah, is saddened to announce his passing on Aug. 4th 2023, at the age of 81.
He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 17 years, Penny, his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, as well as nieces,...
Jesse Ace Aguilar
Aug 1, 2023
Jesse Ace Aguilar passed away August 1, 2023 in Vernal, UT. Jesse was born December 22, 1992 to Vance Aguilar and Tonya Jo Goff in Vernal, UT.
Jesse loved to play around and make people laugh. She took good care of her mom. She loved her family and friends. Jesse loved playing Poke’mon go. She had a heart the size...
Rowdy Atwood
Jul 29, 2023
Rowdy Joe Atwood 8/3/72-7/29/23
Rowdy, 50, was born in Meeker, Colorado on August 3rd, 1972, to the late Eddie and Carol Atwood. Rowdy earned a diploma from Meeker High School and achieved one of his greatest accomplishments by winning the Team Roping with partner Joel Kidd Prall at the National High School Rodeo Finals in 1990. He attended Lamar Community...
Susan Fredrickson
Jul 27, 2023
Our beloved Susan Ann Fredrickson left us on the morning of Thursday July 27th 2023. Susan was surrounded by the people she loved most. She has left behind a loving husband, daughter, son, sister, four adoring grandchildren, and many more. Susan was born on January 14th 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri; I’m told she was a bright and playful child,...
Clifford Jay Lee
Jul 24, 2023
Clifford Jay Lee
July 6, 1941 - July 24, 2023
Clifford passed away July 24, 2023 in Lapoint, Utah.
He was born July 6, 1941 in Lehi, Utah.
Clifford Jay Lee loved his country. He retired from the Navy after 22 years of service. He worked at Uintah Basin Telephone and eventually retired as a janitor at Uintah School District....
Cheryl Kinsman
Jul 24, 2023
Cheryl Kay Kinsman was taken home by the Lord Jesus Christ on July 24, 2023.
She was 71 and passed peacefully at home.
Cheryl was born on January 4,1952 to Guy and Gladys Burner in Loveland Colorado. She married Clyde D Kinsman on May 3, 1986 in Denver, Colorado.
She loved the Lord Jesus and attended and was a member of the Uintah Cowboy...
Dianna Lynn Holst
Jul 22, 2023
Dianna Lynn Holst
10-30-1947 – 07-22-2023
Dianna Lynn Holst passed away on July 22, 2023 at her home in Vernal, UT. She was born October 30, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Dianna met Robert Fred Holst and they were married June 30, 1978, they were blessed with a daughter, Lorraine Amy.
Dianna served in the Army where she...
Cody Clark
Jul 22, 2023
Cody Raymond Clark was born in Roosevelt, UT. to Marla & Tony Clark, his parents passed away when he was 2 ½ years old. He was raised by his grandparents Gary & Rae Barney, along with his two siblings. He always considered them his parents.
Cody loved his family, his greatest joy was his children, he was extremely proud of...
Rose Mary Beasley
Jul 22, 2023
Rose Mary Beasley passed away peacefully at her sons and daughter in laws home surrounded by family. She was born August 13, 1938 in Sandoval, Illinois.
She met Sam E Beasley and they were married December 21, 1958.
Rose Mary enjoyed sewing of all kinds and took great pride in her beautiful quilts, and enjoyed gardening. She will be remembered...
Darris John Chivers
Jul 15, 2023
Darris John Chivers passed away on July 15, 2023 in the Ashley Regional Medical Center due to natural causes. He was born to Leora Winward Chivers and Marvin John Chivers of Vernal, Utah on Aug 3, 1937. He had two brothers Gilmer Chivers and Giles Chivers. He attended and graduated from Uintah High School. He was a United State Vet...
Wanda Holmes
Jul 14, 2023
Wanda Jean Holmes was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Wanda was born September 14, 1953 in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, to Buster and Leona Baxter Ross. Her family was her everything. She helped hands on raise several generations. She was always there with a witty joke and sound advice to help us navigate this crazy life.She roped and...
Darrin Joseph Billings
Jul 13, 2023
Darrin Joseph Billings born February 9, 1970 in Vernal, Utah to Russell Billings and Sharlene McBride. Darrin graduated from Uintah High School. Served a mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1994 to 1996 in the Louisville, Kentucky Mission. Darrin was a friend to all, and loved life and his family. He worked for the state of Utah at Spilt Mountain...
Cathy D Golightly
Jul 8, 2023
Cathy Darlene Golightly, 74, of Manila, Utah passed away peacefully with her husband and daughters by her side. She was born January 14, 1949 in Canandaigua, New York.When asked to help with anything for the community she loved so dearly, Cathy wouldn’t say no. She enjoyed volunteering with Search and Rescue. She had a love for anything outdoors. And her...
Dawna Rae Wardell
Jul 8, 2023
Dona Rae (Hall) Wardell
Nine years after the birth of their daughter Oral, Joshua Chellus and Gail (Blankenship) Hall were surprised with an addition to their family of seven. Dona Rae Hall was born on the 10th of June, 1932 in Vernal, Uintah, Utah; the youngest child of Josh and Gail. She was also the last of the family to...
Donnell Robie Sr.
Jul 7, 2023
Donnell Ralph Robie, Sr age 85 of Rangely, Colorado went home to be with the Lord on 7-7-2023 at the Rangely Long Term Care. He was born June 13, 1938 to Ralph and Fern Robie in Russell, Kansas.
He attended many schools during his educational days. In 1954 he returned to Bunker Hill High School for his Jr. and Sr....