Obituaries
Ray H Allen
Oct 7, 2025
Ray H. Allen passed away October 7, 2025, at the age of 91, in Vernal, Utah. He was born June 10, 1934 to Andrew “Ezra” Allen & Dorothy Reader in their home in Maeser, Utah.
Ray loved to hunt and fish as a young boy, and continued both throughout his life. At the age of 17 he joined the U.S Marines....
Lowell Aycock
Oct 5, 2025
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Lowell (Squeak, Grandpa Bubbles) Aycock passed away October 5th, 2025 in Vernal, UT at the age of 71. He was born in Vernal, Utah to Thomas Edward Aycock and Dagmer Bylund on October 29, 1953. He was the youngest of 5 children and was raised in Vernal.
Lowell graduated from Uintah High School in 1971 where he played Football,...
Maurine Marler Porter
Oct 5, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maurine Marler Porter, returned home to her Heavenly Father on October 5, 2025, surrounded by love and family.
Maurine was born on April 18, 1938, and throughout her life exemplified quiet strength, resilience, and faith. On April 22, 1960, she married the love of her life, George Robert Levoy Porter. Their marriage was later solemnized...
Iris Swain Hacking
Oct 4, 2025
Funeral Services for lris will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11 am with viewings held Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and 9:45-10:45 prior to service at the Mortuary.Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery.
Donna Watkins
Sep 28, 2025
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Donna Lou Watkins, Born February 21, 1940 in Afton Wyoming. Her father was in the military so she traveled and spent time in Japan and graduated from high school in France. She met Glade while he was doing training at Fort Ord in California. She was thrilled to meet someone who could dance. They fell in love. They...
James Rodgers
Sep 28, 2025
Our son and brother James David Rodgers died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Vernal, UT. Jim was born in Santa Ana, CA on July 14, 1964, to Gerald Winfield Rodgers and Susan White Rodgers. He spent his childhood growing up and attending school in Orange, CA. He was the middle child of a family of five siblings. He was...
Nola Bristol
Sep 25, 2025
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Our beautiful mother, Nola Bristol, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 25, 2025 after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia five months prior to her passing.
Nola Bristol was born on February 13, 1947, to Hy and Bessie Hardman in Myton, Utah. Nola had 12 siblings: two sisters and ten brothers. She married the love of...
Rodney Barnes
Sep 22, 2025
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Rodney Glenn Barnes passed away September 22, 2025 at his home in Vernal, UT. He was born September 28, 1961 in San Jose, CA.
Rodney married Helen Burnes on August 12, 1994.
Together they serviced a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oklahoma from 2018 – 2021.
Rodney is survived by his wife Helen, children; Zachary...
Peggy Ann Shields
Sep 18, 2025
Livestream Link: https://my.gather.app/remember/peggy-ann-shieldsIn loving memory of Peggy Ann Shields.
Born June 12, 1960 Salt Lake City, Utah
Died Sept 18, 2025 Springhollow Care Center Orem, UT after succumbing to dementia.
As the story goes, Peggy was born to Dixie and George Karabatsos in a taxi on the way to the hospital. She attended Tooele High School and was a cheerleader and wrote for...
Jamie Hellyer
Sep 17, 2025
Services are pending at this time. Please check back for more information.
George M Coonradt
Sep 17, 2025
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George Martin Coonradt passed away September 17, 2025 in Vernal, UT at the age of 89. He was born in Salt Lake City, UT to Danforth Coonradt II and Arminta Manwill on January 28, 1936.
George graduated from Granite High School in 1956 where he was active in many sporting programs. He served for 2 years in the National...
Terri Rasmussen
Sep 14, 2025
It is with a deep sense of sorrow and loss, our family announces the loss of an incredible woman, Terri Rasmussen. On Sunday, September 14", Terri went to be with her loved ones and our lord and savior.
Terri lived a life of love and adventure, making an impact everywhere she went. In 1947, she was born to Boyd and Oma...
Blanch Brown
Sep 12, 2025
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Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11 AM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary a viewing will be held 1 hour prior.
Burial in the Avalon Cemetery.
Carol ReNae Schurz
Sep 4, 2025
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Carol ReNae Rasmussen Schurz “ReNae” passed away peacefully at home on September 4th 2025, with the comfort of family beside her.
ReNae was born on June 13, 1942, in Lapoint, Utah to Jacob Merrill Rasmussen, and Vergie Ellen Blackburn. In 1957 ReNae met, fell in love with, and married her lifetime love Heber Rulon “Red” Schurz.
They welcomed their first...
Harlin "JR" Godfrey
Aug 27, 2025
Harlin “JR” Godfrey (11/9/1932-8/27/2025)
JR Godfrey, 92, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 27th, 2025.
JR was born in Clinton, Arkansas in 1932 to Clifton and Ahleen Godfrey. They moved shortly after and he was raised in Dexter, Missouri. He spent his time helping on the farm, playing baseball and football, and being an all...
Kay Ann Rostrom
Aug 24, 2025
Kay Ann Rostrom was born January 29, 1960 in Seattle, WA, passed away peacefully at her home in Vernal, UT on August 24, 2025.
Kay loved crafting, games and music. She will be remembered by all as a cheerful, generous, good-humored, and devoted mother, friend, and church member.
She always worked hard to make life comfortable, beautiful, and fun for her family.
Kay...
Brent Wayne Blackburn
Aug 23, 2025
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Brent Wayne Blackburn, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 68. He was serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Adam-Ondi-Ahman, a historical site near Gallatin, Missouri; a dream he had prepared for his entire life.
Brent was born on November 28, 1956 to Charles and Janee Camp Blackburn in Richfield,...
Cory Hatch
Aug 22, 2025
Cory Rance Hatch ade 56 passed away peacefully at his home ln Newcastle, Utah on August 22, 2026. No was born on January 30, 1969 in Vernal, Utah to Millurn Jr. and Mary True Hatch.
Cory was the fourth of seven children and grew up surrounded by a large loving family. He is survived by his siblings Sherry Christensen (Whiterooks, Utah),...
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