Obituaries
Shelly Lorraine Rock
Jan 30, 2025
Shelly Lorraine Rock went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 30th 2025, at the age of 66.
Shelly was born On December 23rd, 1958 in Glendive, Montana to Duane and Mary Johnson. She moved to Vernal in 1977. There she met the love of her life, Jim Rock. They were married in 1979, after dating six short months....
Cindy Degitz-Skimming
Jan 29, 2025
CINDY DEGITZ-SKIMMING
Cindy was born June 7, 1956 in Rigby, Idaho and went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2025 surrounded by family in her home in Randlett, Utah. Cindy was a force of nature that loved God above all. She loved everyone and everyone that knew her loved her. Cindy had a spirit that would light up a...
Mitchell "Cody" Walk
Jan 21, 2025
*****Blackburn Vernal Mortuary is not handling the services for Cody. His family has asked us to share his obituary to inform family and friends of our community.*****
Passed away unexpectedly January 21, 2025. Cody was born July 14, 1977 at LDS hospital in SLC, UT to Mitchell Chris Walk and Laurie Janette Nielsen, later divorced. Cody took it upon himself to...
Joanne Marie Long
Jan 21, 2025
Joanne Marie Long passed away January 21, 2025 at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by: her parents- Leroy and Ruby Thomas; her first son- James Long; her sisters- Mary Behunin, Sherry Thomas and Kathy Millette; and her brother- Billy Thomas.
Joanne was born on October 18 1954 to her parents Leroy and Ruby Thomas in Vernal Utah....
Tyrone Oaks
Jan 19, 2025
It is with great sadness but also great joy that our family announces the passing of our loved one, Tyrone Thomas Oaks. He will be missed by our family but we can’t help but celebrate the great reunion going on right now in Heaven with all those he knew and loved who are now surrounding him.
Tyrone was born in Vernal,...
Charles "Larry" Laurence White
Jan 18, 2025
Charles Laurence "Larry" White
November 15, 1936 – January 18, 2025
Charles Laurence White, lovingly known throughout his life as Larry, passed away from natural causes at his residence in Draper, Utah, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 88. Born November 15, 1936, in Denver, Colorado, to Charles Ford White and Claire Winslow Williamson, Larry was a devoted husband, father,...
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...
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