DOLORES SPRINGBORN, 89, formerly of Cleveland,
OH., passed away Sept. 2, 2011 at her
residence in Parkersburg, WV. She was born June 28, 1922 in Cleveland, OH., a daughter of
the late John and Anna Crosky Blesher. She was
employed at Pioneer Standard Electronics. She
is survived by three daughters, Judith
Litwinowicz (Dennis) of Parkersburg, WV.,
Patricia Gates of Cleveland, OH., and Jeanne
Wineland of Toledo, OH.; one sister, Dorothy
Kopkas of Cleveland, OH.; nine grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Harvey Springborn.
Donations may be made in Dolores' memory to
the American Cancer Society. Memorial
services will be announced at a later date.
Billy Eugene Milhoan, 78, of Williamstown,
passed away Nov. 14, 2012, at his home.
He was born June 21, 1934, in Vienna, a son of
the late Richard Albert and Lulu McCullough
Milhoan.
Billy was a member of the 36th Street Church of
Christ and was a mechanic having worked at
various places, including American Viscose,
American Cyanamid, Diamond Glass, the DuPont
Recreational Park and he had owned and operated
a Sunoco Service Station in Williamstown for
many years. He had served in the U.S. Army and
later was in the Army Reserves for five years.
He was also a member of the American Rifle
Association.
Survivors include his wife, Wilda Huber
Milhoan; one son, Keith Allen (Sarah) Milhoan
of Sistersville; one daughter, Deborah Milhoan
of Williamstown; one grandson, Kamron Allen
Milhoan; one sister, Ila Nutter, a resident of
the Love & Care assisted living home.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by a brother, Paul Milhoan, and an infant
brother; two sisters, Ruth Grimm and Lois
Milhoan.
The funeral service will be held 11 a.m.
Saturday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth
Street, Parkersburg, Evangelists Mark Mason and
Tom Butterfield will officiate and burial will
follow at Evergreen North Cemetery. The
visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and
an hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Ernestine B (Tiny) Parsons
Mineral Wells, WV
Ernestine B. "Tiny" Parsons, 88, of Mineral
Wells, passed away Nov. 12, 2012, at Camden
Clark Medical Center.
She was born May 22, 1924 in Jackson County, a
daughter of the late Herbert and Nora Jackson
Barber. Tiny was a long time member of the Big
Tygart United Methodist Church, and had worked
in the credit office of Dils Department Store
for 10 years. She was a member of the Good
Sams Camping Club and the United Methodist
Woman. She loved spending time with her
family, friends and grandchildren.
Surviving is her son, Gary (Patricia Sue)
Parsons of Mineral Wells; two daughters,
Brenda (Thomas) Blondin of Parkersburg and
Shelia (Charles) Brown of Mineral Wells; seven
grandchildren, Craig Parsons, Jay Parsons,
Brent Parsons, Chad Brown, Brad Flinn,
Michelle Roth and Joanna Palmer; 12 great-
grandchildren; one sister, Eula Jones of
Parkersburg; and many nieces and nephews. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Clairmont Parsons on
March 14, 2011; an infant daughter, Sharon Mae
Parsons; two brothers, Olin and Merle Barber;
and five sisters, Freda Rardin, Edra Hupp,
Arla Conner, Luna Thorne and Lola Barber.
The funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Big Tygart United Methodist
Church; Rev. Jeff Mayfield, Rev. Rodney
Blanchard and Rev. David Deem will officiate,
and burial will follow at Rockport Section of
the Big Tygart Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-
8 p.m. today at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th
St., Parkersburg, and one hour prior to the
service at the church on Thursday.
David Smearman
Parkersburg, WV
David Smearman, 79, of Parkersburg, passed
away Nov. 12, 2012, at Camden Clark Medical
Center.
He was born March 1, 1933 in Doddridge County,
a son of the late George W. Smearman and Laura
Esther Cunningham Gatts. He was retired from
the Wood County Board of Education as a bus
driver, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean
War and member of the Weslyan Faith. He was a
member of the Moose Lodge, the Elks Lodge and
the Eagles Lodge, all of Parkersburg, and the
Amvets of Logan, Ohio and Parkersburg.
Surviving are three sons, Jeff (Mary) Smearman
of Parkersburg, David James Smearman of
Worthington, Ohio and Jerry (Annie) Smearman
of Logan, Ohio; two daughters, Jan Smearman of
New Cumberland, W.Va. and Jodie Guerrette of
Logan, Ohio; numerous grandchildren and great-
grandchildren; two brothers, Dennis (Madona)
Smearman and Danny (Sherlene) Smearman, both
of Weirton; and two sisters, Becky Cogar of
Weirton and Racheal (Les) McCauley of
Lakewood, Calif. In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia
J. Elsey Smearman; two daughters, Debby
Smearman and Janie Miller and son, John
Smearman; and six brothers and sisters.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th St.,
Parkersburg. Burial will follow at the
Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m.
and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Brittany Dicken
Little Hocking, OH
September 8, 1989-November 9, 2012
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints in the snow.
I am the sun ripened on grain;
I am the gentle autumns rain.
When you wake in the mornings;
Hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush.
Of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there I did not die.
Brittany Nicole Dicken, 23, of Little Hocking,
passed from this earth as a result of a fatal
car accident on Friday (Nov. 9, 2012).
She was a homemaker and also worked outside
the home. Brittany loved and lived life to its
fullest each and every day. She loved
everyone, she loved her animals, the trees,
green grass, autumn leaves and her wild
flowers. She also was an organ donor and as of
right now there are eight other lives that she
will be able to save, so that someone else can
have the quality of life that she believed
everyone should have.
Brittany is survived by her husband, Chad
Dicken of two years; her daughter, Audrey Ann
Dicken, 8 months old; her mother, Michelle M.
(Yeamans) Slagle; her father, James Pinkerton
and stepfather, Randy Messer, Jr.; brother,
Dustin Slagle; grandparents, Wayne and Cathy
Carver, and Frederick and Joyce Carr; mother
and father-in-law, Chris and Judy Dicken.
She was preceded in death by grandparents,
Henry and Sharon Ann Judy.
She loved all her many aunts, uncles, cousins,
friends and her extended family, Ted, Dorothy,
and Carrie Barth who will all dearly miss her
love of life, her vibrant personality and most
of all her beautiful smile.
A private service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to
Bartlett Farmers Bank or the Elks Lodge #477
c/o Michelle Slagle, 414 Colegate Drive,
Marietta, Ohio, 45750.
Brian Keith Greene
Waterford, OH
Brian Keith Greene, 47, of Waterford, Ohio,
passed away Nov. 9, 2012, at his home.
He was born March 3, 1965 at Chesterville,
Ohio, a son of the late Donald O. and Nola E.
Barnhart Greene. Brian had worked for 26 years
at Fenton Art Class as a glass blower. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his
dog, "Max."
Surviving is a son, Jason Greene of Marietta;
two grandchildren, Brianna and Alexis; two
brothers, Randy (Deborah) Greene of Waterford
and Douglas (Sharon) Greene of Palo Alto,
Calif.; three sisters, Bonita Cronin of
Marietta, Peggy Fleming of Conowingo, Md. and
Joyce Buck of Graysville, Ohio; and several
nieces and nephews, including a special niece,
Rose Coletto of Marietta. He is also survived
by his significant other of 15 years, Susan
Dyar, and her son, Nathan Dyar. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by a
son, Keith Allen Greene.
There will be no service or visitation at this
time; however, a memorial service is being
planned for a later date and will be announced.
Kimes Funeral Home and Cremation Services is
assisting the family.
Lula Marie Garber
Parkersburg, WV
Lula Marie Garber, 85, of Parkersburg, passed
away Oct. 30, 2012, at her home.
She was born March 11, 1927, in Royal Oak,
Mich., a daughter of the late Thornton Burton
and Mabel W. Vandergrift Carothers.
She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School
and the Wood County Technical School of
Nursing. She was an LPN having worked for Dr.
George Gevas, Dr. Randall Connoly and St.
Joseph's Hospital. She also had taught lap
quilting in association with the Wood County
Board of Education. Her hobbies included
quilting, roller skating, reading, geneology
and she loved to dance.
Surviving are her three children, Danny
(Debbie) Garber and Mary Ann (Terry) Brabham
of Parkersburg and Bobbie Jo Janic of Cutler,
Ohio; six grandchildren, Tracy Garber, Scott
Garber, Billy (Shannon) Janic, Shane
(Stephanie) Parker, Keith (Angie) Parker and
Angela Rogers; 12 great-grandchildren, Jack
Knutson, Mattie Garber, Scott Garber, Jr.,
Trevor Janic, Kaitlyn Janic, Madison Parker,
Megan Parker, Matthew Parker, Kailei Parker,
Taylor Parker, Samantha Rogers and Emma Jo
Rogers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband, William E. Garber in
2004, an infant son, John Taylor Garber; two
sisters, Eloise Patterson McGuire of
Parkersburg and Ruth Exline of Elkins, W.Va.
There will be no viewing or services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to
Housecalls Hospice at 1226 Market St.,
Parkersburg, WV 26101.
Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services is
assisting the family.