Obituaries

Debbie Rose King, 63, of New Boston, died Monday, June 12, 2023 in the SOMC Hospice Center.  Born August 27, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Carol Sheets King. Debbie Rose was of the Baptist faith. Also preceding her in death were brothers, Tony King and Steven King, and a…

Ellis C. Bowling, 70, died Monday, June 12, 2023, in the SOMC Hospice Center surrounded by his family.  Born on August 25, 1952 in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late Ellis and Mary Bowman Bowling, and was a retired truck driver. Moses enjoyed go-cart racing with his son. Surviving are three sons, Christopher…

Mary Louise Warren 98, of Columbus, formerly of North Moreland, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 12th, 2023. She was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Toots.” Born on January 4th, 1925 in Vanceburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Gladys and John Stratton. Proceeding her in death was…

Thelma P. Mott, 83, of Sciotoville, died suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at River Bend in Wheelersburg.  Born on June 11, 1940 in Portsmouth, she was a daughter of the late Jack Maxie and Violet Gillespie Maxie and was a homemaker. Also preceding her in death were her husband, John Mott I; brothers, Othel,…

Gregory Eugene Miers, 66, of Portsmouth, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg. He was born August 25, 1956, in Marion, a son of the late “Mouse” Paul Eugene Miers and “Charlie” Charlene Conklin Mitchell. A 1975 graduate of Portsmouth High School, Greg retired after…

Beulah Bazler, 93, of Portsmouth passed peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on June 12, 2023 at Rosemount Pavilion Retirement Center.   Born January 28, 1930 in Greenup, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Della Stephenson. She was married to the late James Bazler on April 21, 1949. They were…

Juwan Simpson, 92 years old, longtime Portsmouth resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 12, 2023.   Juwan and her late husband George Simpson were the former owners of Simpson Brothers Machine Works here in Portsmouth. She enjoyed gardening, feeding the deer and spending time with her family.   She was preceded…

On Wednesday, June 7, Elizabeth Anne McClure Holt, passed away.  She is survived by her siblings: Miller McClure (Kass), Mary Humble (Keith), and Charles McClure (June), her children: Russ Eichner (Becky), Pike Holt, Josh Holt (Sarah), Rachel Holt Daehler, and her beloved grandchildren: Dylan and Ben Herrmann-Holt, Christian Rudmann, Kate Rudmann, Clara Rudmann, Ellen Rudmann,…

Sandra Kalb, 79, of West Portsmouth, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Best Care Nursing Home in Wheelersburg. She was born September 8, 1943, in Portsmouth, to the late Ottie and Freida (Ramey) Ward. Sandy worked for Savory Foods before her retirement, and she loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents,…

Freddy S. Bowens,79, of Portsmouth, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Portsmouth Health and Rehab. He was born September 10, 1943 in Portsmouth, to the late Albert Bowens and Blanche (Allgood) Davitz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Minnie Yazell, Jesse Wilfong Blevins, John Bowens, Virginia Bradford, Edna…