Obituaries
Tyrone Oaks
Jan 19, 2025
Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11 am at the Vernal 4th Ward Chapel with viewings held Sunday, from 5-7 PM at the Blackburn Mortuary and 9:45-10:45 AM prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery.
John Maiben Olsen
Jan 17, 2025
John Maiben Olsen age 83 of Vernal, Utah passed away at his home on January 17,2025. John was born on November 16, 1941 in Mount Pleasant, Utah to Caratat (John) and Dona Draper Olsen. John moved to Vernal in 1958 from Sunnyside, Utah looking for work and never left. John married his sweetheart Kaylean Richardson in Vernal and later their...
Frank Andreasen
Jan 15, 2025
Frank Marvin Andreasen was born in Benjamin, Utah on January 3rd, 1935 – the third of five children to Frank M. Andreasen and Lauree Hatton. They moved to California in 1944. Frank was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, great grandpa, and great-great grandpa. His happiness was time spent with his wife, children, and family. He loved reunions and any...
James Bruce Claybaugh
Jan 8, 2025
Graveside Services for James will be held Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11 am at the Rangely Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Blackburn Rangely Mortuary.
DannaDee Smith
Jan 2, 2025
DannaDee Adams Smith, age 86 of Roosevelt, beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, passed away peacefully at Timpanogos Hospital in Orem, Utah with her son Russ at her side. Danna was born April 29, 1938 in Vernal, Utah to Arza G. and Clytie E. Marshall Adams, the youngest of seven children. Three of her siblings passed away before she was...
Darlene Roper
Jan 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Darlene Giles Roper, who left this world peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Vernal, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born on March 20, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was a cherished soul who touched the lives of many.
Darlene attended Bountiful High School. Her dedication to...
Lorin Ward
Dec 30, 2024
Lorin Wilson Ward, 78 years old, died Monday December 30, 2024, at his home in Whiterocks, Utah. He was born October 24, 1946, in Van Nuys, California to Delbert Jones and Thora Wilson.
He married Joyce Clawson on 27 August 1968, and Pam Schwartzwald on October 18, 2019.
Lorin served in the army during the Vietnam War, running the radar. He then...
Harry "Jim" James Shewell
Dec 25, 2024
Harry James (Jim) Shewell
April 25, 1932 – December 25. 2024
Harry James Shewell was born to Harry Shewell and Lucile James Shewell on April 25, 1932, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died in his home surrounded by his family on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024
Jim knew that new newlywed tenants were moving into their home soon. While he was working...
Shayne Lee Hackford
Dec 23, 2024
A viewing will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 3-5 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Beverly Shewell
Dec 23, 2024
Beverly Rose Nicholls Shewell
Beverly Rose Nicholls was born to Spencer Vernon Nicholls and Rosa Marguerite Bingham Nicholls on September 28, 1932 in Ogden, Utah.
She died in her home surrounded by her family on December 23, 2024,
Jim knew that new newlywed tenants were moving into their home soon. While he was working on the roof, he saw most beautiful girl he’d...
John Shumway
Dec 19, 2024
John A. Shumway died peacefully at home with family near on December 19, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born January 4, 1948 in Lovell Wyoming to Charles Nephi and Helen Asay Shumway, the second of five sons.
He moved to Vernal at the age of 6 with his parents and older brother. He attended school in Vernal and...
Lonnie Earl Meek
Dec 13, 2024
Lonnie Earl Meek passed away December 13, 2024, at his home in Vernal, UT. He spent the last few weeks of his life surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones sharing stories, memories and enjoying songs from them. When the time drew near, he heard the familiar words of an old hymn Softly and Tenderly, “come home, come home,...
Keith Lloyd Goodrich
Dec 11, 2024
Keith Lloyd Goodrich was born September 10, 1947, in Vernal Utah. He died December 11, 2024, in Vernal Utah, with family close by.
Keith was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea from 1966 to 1969. After he returned home, he met Allyn Stephens and they were married two weeks later. Many people said it wouldn’t last, but...
Myron K. Slaugh
Dec 11, 2024
Myron K. Slaugh 90, of Vernal passed away December 11, 2024 at the Uintah Care Center.
He was born July 29, 1934 in Vernal to Curtis and Chloe Roberts Slaugh. Myron married Wanda Irene Boren September 19, 1952
Myron was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, work as a heavy equipment operator in the oilfields and...
Rose Ann Smuin
Dec 6, 2024
Rose Ann (Adams) Smuin
Rose Ann was the first-born child of James R. and Margaret Ann ( Bird) Adams. She was raised and attended school in Vernal, UT where she met the love of her life, Leonard LaVal (Val) Smuin.
They were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1970. They lived in Vernal and had 3 children, Orval Lloyd Smuin, Cody Ray (Chad)...
Lorin "Pudge" Merkley
Dec 6, 2024
Lorin “Pudge” Merkley
Lorin “Pudge” Merkley passed away peacefully at his home in Maeser surrounded by family on December 6th, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born June 8, 1930, to Sidney Franklin and Carrie Burton Merkley. He graduated from Uintah High School in 1948 where he served as student body president. He attended Utah State Agriculture College in...
Kenneth Price
Dec 5, 2024
Kenneth was born May 1st, 1948 in Vernal, UT to Bud and Deon Price.
He married Donna Hatch Price on March 4th 1967.
They were blessed with 4 children.
Kenny was a good friend and he loved his family. He as left a great legacy with his family, he will be truly missed and never forgotten. Kenny was an avid hunter and fisherman....
Stephanie Lee Lente
Nov 30, 2024
Stephanie Lee Lente passed away November 30th 2024 at home with loved ones. She was born November 16th 1977 to Kimala Jones and Donald Lente in Vernal, Utah.
She loved to be with her friends and family, being outdoors, music and reading. Most of all she loved people and people loved her. She will be missed by so many.
She is survived...
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