Obituaries

Vicki Lynne Watson

Vicki Lynne Watson

Apr 27, 2025

No services are being held at this time.

Lisa Day

Lisa Day

Apr 24, 2025

No services are being held at this time.

Donald Gene Cattoor

Donald Gene Cattoor

Apr 18, 2025

Donald Gene Cattoor passed away April 18, 2025 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born January 24, 1959 in Craig, Colorado to Noveta Ruth and Orville Cattoor.

He married Kathrine Gray in 1978 they later divorced in 1983.

Donald was a hard worker; he was always willing to help anyone he could. He worked numerous years and jobs in the oil field...

Rio "Dan" Slaugh

Rio "Dan" Slaugh

Apr 17, 2025

Rio Dan Slaugh

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend was welcomed into the arms of our heavenly father on April 17th 2025 Peacefully surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on August 27th 1935 to Benjamin and Birdie Slaugh. He was raised in Vernal UT along with thirteen siblings. Dan served as a cook in the US army in...

Marcy Shavonne Roper

Marcy Shavonne Roper

Apr 12, 2025

Marcy Shavonne Roper, age 44, was born in Vernal, Utah on July 17th, 1980, to Sandra Lee Westwood and Stephen Ray Westwood. She passed away April 12, 2025 in Murray, Utah surrounded by family. She shared a birthday with her grandma Edith, whom she was close with. She married the love of her life, David William Roper, on August 5th,...

Carolene Ruth Munford

Carolene Ruth Munford

Apr 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolene Ruth Nicholes-Munford

Carolene Ruth Nicholes-Munford, passed away peacefully in Vernal, Utah, on April 7th, 2025, at the age of 76. Born October 16th, 1948, to Max Maiben Nicholes and Mary Elizabeth Kane, Carolene/Carol lived a life deeply rooted in her testimony of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the strength of family.

Family was Carol’s greatest joy. She...

JoAnne Elaine Taylor

JoAnne Elaine Taylor

Apr 7, 2025

JoAnne “Elaine” Humphries Taylor passed away on April 7th, 2025 in Vernal, Utah.

She was born June 28th, 1942 in Vernal, Utah to Elmer and Venice ”Penny” Oaks Humpries.

Elaine married Ken Taylor on February 14, 1963. There were blessed with 2 children Corey and Jennie. Elaine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served...

William Kurtz

William Kurtz

Apr 5, 2025

William Henry Kurtz passed away on April 5, 2025 in Vernal, Utah. He was born July 5, 1957 in Vernal to Wilson and Lynetta Kurtz in Vernal, Utah. William was raised in Vernal where he graduated from Uintah High School. He was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Vernal.

He married Kathryn A. Frye on October 23, 1992. William owned...

Ernie Steven Brown

Ernie Steven Brown

Apr 3, 2025

Graveside Services are pending at this time.

Linda Lee Shimmin

Linda Lee Shimmin

Apr 2, 2025

Linda Lee Shimmin, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home April 2, 2025. She was born May 9, 1940 in Orem, Utah to Golda and Parnelle Pratt.

Linda attended Brigham Young University, and received her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts. She later received her Masters of Art at Utah State University.

In 1963 Linda moved to Vernal and inspired young minds,...

Raeley Nicole Whirley

Raeley Nicole Whirley

Mar 28, 2025

Raeley Nicole Whirley was born November 16th 2007 in Roosevelt, Utah to Richard Whirley and Christa McLean. Raeley spent her early childhood here in Vernal, before moving and spending the rest of her childhood and early teenage years in Neosho Missouri.

She moved back to Vernal at the age of 15 where she lived the rest of her short-lived life. Raeley...

Martin Spencer Davis

Martin Spencer Davis

Mar 27, 2025

Martin Spencer Davis was born May 31, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA to Martin William Davis and Ardith Mae Hackford. Died March 27, 2025. Spencer went to Rangely High School and Junior College. He worked for Williams Gas Company. Spencer married Sandra Davis on Sept 17, 1981. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Vernal Utah Temple, June 20, 1998.

Spencer...

Eldon "Neal" Batty

Eldon "Neal" Batty

Mar 27, 2025

Elden Neal Batty

Neal peacefully reunited with his beautiful bride for time and all eternity on March 27th 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Neal was born June 23rd 1940 in Wallsburg, Utah to Daniel Vern Batty and Bessie Ford Batty. He was the youngest of five children. They moved to Vernal, Utah when Neal was five years old. After graduating...

Douglas Ray Gardiner

Douglas Ray Gardiner

Mar 26, 2025

Douglas Ray Gardiner passed away March 26, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born July 31, 1951 in Vernal, Utah to Juanita and Chester Gardiner. Douglas graduated from Uintah High School, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Douglas married Lana Dee Williams Sept. 14, 1974. He met Tena May 20, 1994, they...

James M Paris

James M Paris

Mar 22, 2025

Graveside services pending at this time

Lyle J Karren

Lyle J Karren

Mar 15, 2025

Lyle J. Karren passed away on March 15, 2025. He was born to Donna Rose and John Hyrum Karren on July 1, 1953 in Vernal, UT.

Lyle married the love of his life Wendy Wilkins on June 2, 1973 they were blessed with 2 boys Shane and Lance.

Lyle was raised around sheep. He loved working with the flock. As he got...

Danny Oaks

Danny Oaks

Mar 14, 2025

Danny Oaks Danny Oaks, beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away, surrounded by family at his home in Arizona, on March 14, 2025.

Danny was born on January 19, 1953 in Vernal, Utah to Dan L. Oaks and Lily Alberta Heal Oaks. He was the middle child between two brothers, Eddie and Eric. They grew up in Maeser, Utah. Danny learned...

Timothy F Osen

Timothy F Osen

Mar 11, 2025

Timothy Francis Osen

Tim Osen, 68, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Vernal, Utah. Tim was born on April 9, 1956, in Pierre, South Dakota, to his beloved parents, Doyle Robert Osen and Audrey (Mickey) Margaret Neises.

Tim moved from Casper to Vernal in 1983 and called it home for the next 42 years. Land & Marine brought him to the...

Connon Jay Evans

Connon Jay Evans

Mar 6, 2025

Connon passed away on March 6, 2025 after a sudden and quick battle with pancreatitis. He was born in Ogden, UT and raised in Federal Way, WA. He served a mission in the Anaheim, California mission and returned and started working for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a temple engineer. He married Toni Walker on Feb...

Deborah Rae Shadlow

Deborah Rae Shadlow

Mar 4, 2025

There will be no services held at this time.