Fred Jenkins Funeral Home

03/20/2026

👋❄️Goodbye winter, hello sunshine! ☀️🌷 May your day be as bright as the blooming flowers! "

03/19/2026

Barbara Ann Drvar

Barbara Ann Drvar, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away March 18, 2026, at Evergreen Assisted Living, with her loving husband, Mike, and daughter Tracy by her side. She was 77 years old. Born on August 27, 1948, in Morgantown to Joseph and Lena Brewer, Barb was known for her outgoing personality and warm laugh that could brighten anyone's day, She dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving others as a Social Worker at Monongalia General Hospital. Barb's...

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03/18/2026

In grief, objects can become anchors.

A jacket that still smells like them.
A chipped mug they always used.
A saved text. A voicemail. A note in their handwriting.

These are often called linking objects. They help maintain a continuing bond with someone who has died. They offer comfort, grounding, and a sense of closeness in a world that suddenly feels fractured.

Keeping these items isn’t unhealthy.
It isn’t “not moving on.”
It’s a normal and meaningful way grief shows up.

Over time, the role of a linking object may change. Some people keep them close. Others tuck them away and return to them when needed. There’s no right timeline and no correct way to relate to them.

If an object brings comfort, it’s doing its job.

Grief doesn’t ask us to let go of love.
Sometimes it asks us to hold it differently.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

Richard 'Dickie' Tampoya

Richard "Dickie" Tampoya, aka "The Captain" or "Brad Pitt", age 76, went to be with his Lord on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 13, 1949, in the Philippines, he was the son of Dr. Potenciano and Liberty Theresa Tampoya. Dickie was one of twelve children and was preceded by his parents and siblings Rolando, Erlinda, Eduardo, Solomon, and Samuel and is survived by Manolo, Catherine, Maria Theresa, John, Mark, and Joanne. He is also survived...

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03/16/2026

Not to be heavy… but losing people changes how you see time.

After losing someone close to me, I started noticing how casually we treat the days we’re given. We talk like we have decades guaranteed. Like there will always be another holiday. Another phone call. Another chance to say the things we keep putting off.

But the truth is, life is much more fragile than we like to admit.

The Bible says our time is like a v***r. For a long time I read that as poetry. Now I read it as perspective.

Because when you’ve stood in the middle of grief, you realize how quickly everything can change.

Someone who was part of your normal routine… suddenly isn’t. The conversations stop. The chair is empty. And all the moments you assumed you had left together disappear overnight.

Grief has a way of clearing out the noise.

It makes the petty arguments feel smaller. It makes procrastination look foolish. It makes you realize how many important things we delay because we think there will always be another opportunity.

But tomorrow is never promised.

We are given today.

Today to make the call. Today to say “I love you.” Today to forgive the offense. Today to take the step God has been nudging you toward.

Not out of panic.

Out of awareness.

Because one day the ordinary moments you rushed through will be the ones you wish you could sit in again.

Time is a gift.

Don’t treat it like it’s guaranteed.

✍️CASEY GRAHAM RUSSELL

03/15/2026

Dennis Edward Johnson, Sr.

Dennis Edward Johnson, Sr., born on December 21, 1946, in Osage, West Virginia, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, achieving the rank of E-6. Following his military service, Dennis enjoyed a successful career as a Master Electrician, dedicating many years to Chemtura in the chemical sector. Dennis is survived by his loving spouse, Linda Johnson, and his two sons, Aaron Johnson and Dennis Johnson; sisters and...

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03/11/2026

Andrew Maurice Zeni

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, alongside his children, Andrew Maurice Zeni died at the age of fifty-four in Fairmont, West Virginia. While our hearts are heavy, we are deeply grateful for the years we were blessed to share with him. Known for his generosity, Andrew had a deep love for his family, trail riding, his puppy Sadie, and rooting for the Steelers and Mountaineers. He will always be remembered as a loving father, devoted son, loyal brother, and friend to...

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03/09/2026

Ruth A. Moreland

Ruth Ann Moreland, 94, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026. Born in Barnesville , Ohio, to Herman and Sarah (McMurray) Moore, Ruth grew up as their youngest child on a small farm during the Great Depression and World War II. She developed a lifelong appreciation for hard work, family, and her Christian faith. She graduated from Barnesville High School and, a few years later, married C harles "Charlie "Moreland. Their marriage of 63 years was...

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03/06/2026

Iva Lee Stewart

Iva L. Utzman Mayfield Stewart, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Morgantown Healthcare Center. She was born April 21, 1930, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn Squires Utzman, and worked for many years as a telephone operator with Ohio Bell. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Mayfield and wife, Beverly Epstein; her brother, Edward Utzman; her nephew, Ralph Utzman; her niece, Carol Howell Yanego ; and her great-nephew, Jason Howell. In...

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