Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Norman Dale Cooper 78, born July 31, 1946  in Montrose, Co. Passed away July 13, 2025 in Rangely, Co.

He lived a life full of music, joy, and deep fiath. As a gifted lead gutaist, his passion for music was a heartbeat of who he was. Whether  performing or simply pickingat home, his love for music uplifted everyone around him.

Norman was...

Jul 13, 2025

Livestream Link: https://my.gather.app/remember/colleen-scholz

Colleen Huson Scholz passed away July 13, 2025 at her home in Lapoint, UT. She was born December 25, 1949 in town of Colo’n in the Republic of Panama.

Colleen graduated from BYU and Utah Tech.

She married Albert Scholz on July 28, 1977. They were blessed with 4 daughters; Rosey, Melissa, Holly, and Cassandra.

Colleen loved teaching children, and spent...

Jul 12, 2025

*******Updated Info On Celebration of Life*******Kathleen Josephine Hawkins May 22, 1948 – July 12, 2025

Kathleen Josephine Hawkins, born May 22, 1948, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by intellect, determination, and unwavering love.

Raised in Big Piney during the rugged decades of the '40s through the '60s, Kathleen, or Kathy, embodied the...

Jul 11, 2025

Encircled by her children Matthew, Lisa, and David at Haven Creek Assisted Living Facility in West Haven, Utah,

Barbara Lee Gerber Briggs, age 87, was reunited with her oldest daughter, Becky and husband Jim, on July 11th, 2025, while struggling to recover from a broken hip.

Born in Wooster, Ohio, to Robert King Gerber and Lillie Viona Nielsen on December 14,1937, Barbara...

Jul 9, 2025

Veronica Joy Lawson was born April 17th, 1948, in Hobbs, NM. She passed away peacefully in her home on July 9th, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Veronica was loving, elegant, mystical, talented, intelligent, and fearless. One could say she was always too big for her little body.

Veronica’s father was in the oilfield which required the family...

Jul 8, 2025

Rhonda Michelle (Shelly) Dugger left this earthly life July 8, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Shelly was born January 11, 1960, to Sherron G and Donneita Jackson. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in which she held several callings in the primary, young women’s, ministering teacher and her favorite, the...

Jul 2, 2025

Vivian was born at home to her parents; Valentine G. Riffer and Bella (Farncombe) in Wingard Sask, Canada on July 29, 1927. She passed away on July 2, 2025 at Rangely Long Term Care in Rangely, Colorado. She would have been 98 on July 29th.

She and her husband, Charles W Gabrielson were married on April 6, 1946 in Saskatoon Sask,...

Jul 1, 2025

Baby Cook

Death & Birth July 1st, 2025

Uintah Basin Medical Center - Roosevelt, Utah

Baby Cook, our angel baby - although you lived for a short time, the memories are worth a lifetime.

(May Baby Cook remain in heaven protected by our loved ones.)

We will forever carry you with us in our hearts until we meet again, our sweet angel. We can’t wait...

Jun 26, 2025

Alice Fay Richens, 71, passed away on June 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Alice was born on December 31, 1953 in Decatur, Illinois to Raymond and Lila Bennett. She spent some time of her earlier years in Kansas and Wyoming but most of her life in Utah. She married her first husband, Doug Merritt and they...

Jun 20, 2025

Jerry Remon Luck, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by family. He was 81 years old.

Jerry was born on September 12, 1943, in Vernal, Utah, the son of Jedediah and Ethel Barker Luck. Following his early schooling, Jerry embraced a life defined by hard work, beginning full-time employment at...

Jun 20, 2025

**** LOCATION OF FUNERAL HAS BEEN MOVED TO A DIFFERENT CHAPEL*****

Funeral Services will be at the Uintah Stake Center (4080 S 2500 E)

Livestream Link: https://my.gather.app/remember/lenis-atwood

Lenis Fay Cook Atwood loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 89. She was born to Robert and Rosie Cook on May 9, 1936. She met the love of her...

Jun 20, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Jason Santiago Gutierrez Sr. age 57,  died June 18, 2025 in Vernal Utah. he was born October 7, 1967 in Evansville, Indiana to Jimmy S V Gutierrez and Vera Elnora Knight.  Jason was an Eagle Scout with the Boys Scouts of America, and served his country in the United States Army Reserve, throughout his life he worked as an Electrician,...

Jun 17, 2025

Updated Celebration of Life

*******A Potluck Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11 am at the Colton Pavilion at the Vernal Park, with food at 12 noon and a balloon release at 2pm. Everyone is welcome.******

Kayleen Bernice Edrington

12.25.1953 – 06.17.2025

Kayleen’s family has always been a bunch of last-minute people. When she started coming into this world,...

Jun 16, 2025

Graveside Services will be held Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1 PM at the Rangely Cemetery.

Jun 4, 2025

Donald Roy Shull passed into his next journey June 4, 2025 at the Uintah Care Center in Vernal, Utah. He was born to Gertrude and Roy Shull on October 3, 1941, in St. Francis, Kansas. He is survived by his wife Barb Aker Vernal Utah. daughters, Christina Egger, Benkelman, Nebraska, Kathy & Shaun Webb, Las Vegas, Nevada and son Jon...

May 26, 2025

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William Dan (Bill Jr.) Martin

February 28, 1947 – May 26, 2025

Bill Martin, age 78, passed away on May 26, 2025 at home in Vernal, Utah.

Bill was born on February 28, 1947, in Bakersfield, California, to Willie Dalvis and Bertha Louise (Gretlein) Martin. He grew up knowing nothing other than the hard work and rough lifestyle of chasing oil booms...

May 26, 2025

****** ATTENTION lOCATION OF FUNERAL HAS CHANGED ******



Dennis Clayton Curtis

April 26th 1951 - May 26th 2025

Big Dennis passed away in his home Monday, May 26th.

Dennis was born to Clayton George and Vonda Lee on April 26th 1951 in Vernal, Utah. He was the first of 4 children.

He diligently served an LDS mission from June 1970 to June 1972 in Southern...

May 20, 2025

**** LOCATION OF FUNERAL HAS BEEN MOVED TO A DIFFERENT CHAPEL*****New location is (3040 North Vernal Ave.)

Leah J. Anderson Age 81 Born June 21, 1943 – Died May 20, 2025

Leah J. Anderson peacefully passed away at home on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Leah was born on June 21, 1943, in Davis, Utah, and grew up as...

May 20, 2025

Mildred Betts November 23, 1933 – May 20, 2025

Mildred Betts, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in Vernal, Utah.

Born on November 23, 1933, in Myton, Utah, Mildred was the beloved daughter of David and Cora Romania Pierce Tanner. Raised on a farm, she learned early the value of hard work, family, and faith. Some of her fondest...