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WILLIAM SMITH

Mr. William Garfield Smith, also known to many as “Smitty” or simply “Coach”, passed from this Earth on November 4th, 2024. A wise and witty soul renowned for his sense of humor. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, ...

ROBERT BARKER

Barker, Robert Hal, 81, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Liza’s Place. He was born February 18, 1943, in Curry, WV, son of the late Robert Lee and Ida Pearl Stollings Barker. Robert was a retired Electrical Engineer for Bayer Chemical, New Martinsville, WV ...

BARBRA POE

Barbra Ann (Chupa) Poe, 52, of Boblingen, Germany, formerly of Toronto, OH, went to be with Jesus on October 17, 2024. Barbra was born on March 31, 1972, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of Lois Ann Baker and the late George C. “Sonny” Chupa. She was a 1990 graduate of Toronto High ...

JANIS WESTFALL

Janis L. (Ralston) Westfall, 75, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV. Janis was born Feb. 19, 1949, in Steubenville, OH, daughter of the late Donald G. and Betty E. (Wright) Ralston. Janis was a ...

BENJAMIN CARSON

Benjamin John “BJ” Carson, 50, of Clarksburg, WV formerly of New Cumberland, WV passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV. He was born March 31, 1974 in East Liverpool, OH a son of Robert L. “Kit” (Vicky L. Burkett) Carson of New Cumberland, WV and his mother Juanita (Neuch) Bowers. He is a veteran of, and served proudly in, the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Sergeant. Surviving in addition to his parents are his children Kiera Lynn Carson & Nathan Andrew Carson both of Chester, WV; his children’s mother Krista ...

AIDAN HENDRICKS

Aidan James Hendricks, 18, of Wintersville, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born April 5, 2006 in Tualatin, OR. He is the son of Jason and Toni Sullivan Hendricks. He is preceded in death by maternal grandmother Evelyn Sullivan; paternal grandparents Jimmy and Donna Hendricks; cousins Nicole Sullivan and Hudson Russell. Aidan Graduated from Indian Creek High School class of 2024. Aidan was working as a mechanic at Snyder Tire as he discerned the next chapter of his life. Surviving are, in addition to his parents, maternal Great Grandfather Gerald Sullivan; maternal ...