Obituaries
Judith Aileen Brighton
Jul 3, 2017
Judy Brighton 79 passed away July 3 after a lengthy illness. Judy was born March 27, 1938 in Rock Springs to Alvin J. and Merle Elmer. She was raised on a sawmill in the Spirit Lake area of the Uinta Mountains. She graduated High School in Manila Utah and attended the Utah State University. She married Don Stoll on June...
Jason Ralph Tilt
Jun 21, 2017
Jason and Jacob Tilt were born to Douglas Tilt and Tami Cooley Tilt Sanchez in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jason was born March 30, 1984 and Jacob was born January 8, 1988 they were best of friends. They went missing May 22, 2017 from a tragic accident they were found and recovered June 21, 2017 on the Green River east...
Robert Alan Spoon Jr
Jun 21, 2017
Robert Alan Spoon Jr. 33 years old, Born To LeAnn Smith Spoon and Robert Allen Spoon Sr. on 11/07/1983. He was unexpectedly taken from us on 06/21/2017. Surviving loved ones Mother; LeAnn Smith Spoon Father; Robert Allen Spoon Sr. Sister; Josey Spoon Bourdeau Nephew; Jace Jonathon Bourdeau. Grandfather Preston Smith and many aunts uncles and cousins. He is preceded in...
Jacob Douglas Tilt
Jun 21, 2017
Jason and Jacob Tilt were born to Douglas Tilt and Tami Cooley Tilt Sanchez in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jason was born March 30, 1984 and Jacob was born January 8, 1988 they were best of friends. They went missing May 22, 2017 from a tragic accident they were found and recovered June 21, 2017 on the Green River east...
Jesse Darlene Clark Benner
Jun 19, 2017
Jesse Darlene Clark Benner, age 78, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Ashley Regional Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1938 in Vernal, Utah to Howard J. Clark and Leona Mae White. During her growing up years in the basin she was known as Darlene or Dee, and in later years as Jesse. She loved crocheting,...
Kristina Tina Rose Hemphill
Jun 18, 2017
Kristina "Tina"Rose Hemphill November 18th, 1970 - June 18th, 2017 Tina, daughter of Clarence Hamilton and Priscilla Wells was born on November 18th, 1970 in Rangely, Colorado. Tina attended school in Rangely achieving a vast amount of accomplishments. Tina was nominated in Who's Who among Americans for high school students for 1987-1988 as well as being junior class prom attendant,...
Richard Goins
Jun 13, 2017
Richard Goins age 85, born September 3, 1931 in Seymour, Indiana, passed away June 13, 2017. no services at this time. arrangements are under the direction of the Blackburn and Son's Vernal Mortuary.
Larry Glenn Pickering
Jun 12, 2017
Larry Glenn Pickering 60 Of Manila Utah born in Kimball Nebraska August 14th 1956. Passed away June 12th 2017. Larry is survived by his wife Nancy of 41 years, Father Robert Pickering, Sister's Vickie Casovia, Sherry (Steve) Williams, Misty (Brian) Reynolds, Brother Richard (Jaclyn) Pickering Son Robert (Ginger) Pickering, Daughter Amber (Paul) Davis, Son Richard (Sharlee) Pickering, Son Stephen (Taryn)...
Phyllis C Berrett
Jun 10, 2017
Phyllis Cleona Allred Berrett In Phyllis' own words Phyllis Cleona Allred was "jerked up" September 8, 1931 at home in Altonah Utah to Charles Ralph and Belva Burgess Allred. She was the 3rd child and the first daughter of the family. She grew up on a farm in Clay Basin Utah. Graduated high school in Altamont Utah in 1948. She...
Benjamin Bryce Carraway
Jun 10, 2017
Benjamin Caraway age 34, passed away June 10, 2017. no services at this time.
Lois Elaine "Laney" Buist
Jun 10, 2017
Elaine "Laney" Buist, age 78, of Vernal died June 10, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family; she was born October 30, 1938 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The daughter of Elza Alvin "KICK" and Hannah Blanche Martin Hardy. Laney will be remembered for her gardening, cooking and cleaning. She loved family gatherings and her grandchildren. Laney work as a...
Opal Shiner Richards
Jun 6, 2017
Opal Shiner Richards age 87 of Vernal passed away June 6, 2017. She was born September 2, 1929 in Vernal, Utah to Neldon and Goldie Shiner. She married her sweet heart Gordon Andrew (known as Laddie) on December 31, 1950. They had 6 children: Ronnie (the late Trudi) Richards of Vernal, RaNae (Mike) Gardiner of Vernal, Raema (Ivan) Gardiner of...
Ronald Dale Griffin
May 27, 2017
Craig, CO resident Ronald "Dale" Griffin, retired Oilfield Supervisor and Army Veteran died on May 27, 2017 in Grand Junction, CO following a lengthy illness. A Memorial will be held at on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM the Sherman Youth Camp, North of Craig, CO. Memorial contributions can be made in Yampa Valley Bank in Craig, CO. www.blackburnvernalmortuary.com
Iliff Gardner
May 27, 2017
Iliff "Pink" Lorenzo Gardner passed away peacefully, in the Central Utah Veterans Home in Payson, Utah May 27th, 2017. He was born March 24th, 1926 in Neola, Utah to parents, Rex and Zella Gardner. Pink was exited from the Central Utah Veterans Home with honor under an American flag as staff lined the hallowed halls with respect. Another American flag...
Gloria Lee
May 24, 2017
Graveside services will be Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Vernal Memorial Park. Friends and family may call at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary from 9:45-10:45 prior to traveling to Cemetery.
DeLon Pollock
May 22, 2017
DeLon was born on September 10,1928 in Tropic, Utah the 8th child of Loram Pollock and Maggie Johnson Pollock, he peacefully passed away in Vernal, Utah May 22, 2017. DJ grew up in Tropic, attending schools and graduating from Tropic High School in 1947. On March 20, 1950 he married the love of his life LaRee (Cindy) Chynoweth, together they...
Clayton Karren
May 15, 2017
"Cowboy" Clayton Karren, age 70, of Dinosaur, went to be with Jesus Sunday, May 15, 2017. Clayton passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Clayton loved the outdoors and his favorite hobbies were spending time with family camping, fishing and hunting. Clayton Karren is survived by his wife, Janice Kay Karren of Dinosaur, his daughter, Christie (Chuck) Winkler of Dinosaur;...
Judith Marie Evans
May 15, 2017
Judy Evans born April 24, 1945 in Washington, Iowa. She lived in multiple places and moved to the Uintah Basin in the early 60's. Where she met and married Ferrington Gilbert Evans on June 5, 1964. From this union Kenneth James Evans and Ferrington Gilbert Evans 2nd was born. They was later divorced. She was a member of the First...
Lorn S. Richens
May 11, 2017
Lorn S. Richens, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, departed this life on May 11, 2017 at home. He was born in Vernal, Utah on January 1, 1932 to Orson Lynn and Nellie S. Richens. He grew up in Vernal, Utah, attended Uintah High school graduating Class of 1950. He served his country in the United States Navy during...
Kona Mar Winn
May 6, 2017
Kona Mar Winn was born to David Lee Jenkins and Beth Mott Jenkins on June 2nd, 1938. She left this earth peacefully May 6th, 2017 after a valiant fight against cancer. Kona Mar was married to Ray H. Allen in 1955 and they had five children together. They later divorced. On July 4th, 1986, she married her eternal companion Wesley...
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