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Daniel Alden Durbin

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Daniel “Dan” Durbin of Louisville, Ky., left his legacy and the world following his diagnosis with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).Dan was born October 27, 1962, in Clarksburg, to the late Alex A. Durbin and Sondra L. Durbin and was raised in Weston.Dan was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning his B.S. in Finance from Glenville State University in 1984.He began his career as a West Virginia legislative auditor in Charleston. In 1986, he moved into higher education as the director of Budgets and Financial Operations at the West ...

Kelly Irene Barnett

Kelly Irene Barnett, 51, of Morgantown, passed away at home on Friday, May 9, 2025, with her loving family by her side.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.Friends and family will be received on Monday, May 12, at Hope Church, 519 Hornbeck Road, Morgantown, from 4 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m., with Bishop Edwin S. Harper officiating.The full obituary and online condolences are available at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Justin Morris

Justin Morris, Sr., 59, of Glasgow, W.Va, passed away Friday morning May 9, 2025 at Morgantown Heights.He was born September 4, 1965.No public services will be held. Smith Funeral and Cremation Care and SFCC Crematory of Westover 304-292-9494 is providing compassionate professional services to the family. Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.

Matthew Wayne Yerkovich

Matthew Wayne Yerkovich, 61, of Maidsville, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his residence.He was born December 10, 1963.Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover 304-292-9494, Wednesday, March 14, 5 to 8 p.m.Matt will be cremated following the visitation.Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.

Bertha Lee Sistrunk

Bertha Lee Sistrunk of Fairmont went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022.A graveside service was held Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fairmont.Smith Funeral and Cremation Care of Westover, 304-292-9494, provided compassionate professional services to the family.Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.

Amanda Woodall Adkinson

Amanda Woodall Adkinson passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025.Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced once finalized. Fred Jenkins Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with her care. www.fredjenkinsfuneralhome.com