Obituaries, April 28, 2023
Beverly “Bev” Ann McCombs
Beverly “Bev” Ann McCombs, 84, of Sharpsville, passed away at 12:57 am Wednesday April 26, 2023, at home. She was born in Kokomo, IN on March 4,1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Boyer) James.
Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Kokomo High School. She worked various jobs throughout her life including secretarial work for St Joe and Howard Community hospitals, she has also worked in factories and in customer service.
She cherished time spent with her family and loved get-togethers. Her family describes her personality as a loving, happy, chipper, bubbly person who also had a stubborn side and at times she was ornery. Her smile and laughter were infectious. Bev also enjoyed playing cards, bowling, traveling, watching soap operas, and game shows.
She is survived by her children, Steve McCombs, Patty (David) Beals; sister, Janet Quirk; grandchildren, Jessica (Nathan) Seagrave, Cody McCombs, Steven E. (Donal) McCombs, Cheyenne McCombs, Brandon (Sha’Rae Webb) McCombs, Joshua (Kelly) Taylor, Allison Beals; great-grandchildren, Hailey Lewellen, Brady Lewellen, Nick Seagrave, Jadelyn Seagrave, Brooke Seagrave, Braelynn Clark, Kaitlin McCombs, Tylor Kwiek, Jayden Kwiek, Jordan McCombs, Audrey McCombs, Bella McCombs, Maddie McCombs,Aaliyah Johnson, Armani Johnson, Tru Holloway, Amir,SaMiya l, Kayden, Kaydence, Keshawn McCombs, and Journi Taylor; sister-in-law, Myrtle James; nieces Wendy Cole, Debbie (Joe) Paris, nephew Joe (Liz) James great nieces and nephews Corey (Alyssa), and Bob (Ashlee)James, Kristen (Trevor) Roudenbush, Brian (Ashlee)Paris, Brittany (Zeth) Lewis, Sara (Brendon) Lewis, great-great-nieces and nephews, Shayleigh, Zaiden, Nova, Carter, Iris, Braeden, and Zoe-Jane Lewis. Vera, Nolan, Miles, Owen and Marshall James.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Florence James; daughter, Lorelei Morris; brother, Robert James Jr.; brother-in-law, P.D. Quirk; and nephew, Scott Cole.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday April 30th at 2:00pm at The Connection located at 2900 E Markland Ave behind Morning Star church. Graveside service will be held at 4 pm Tuesday May 2, 2023, at Sharpsville Cemetery, with Pastor Brad Swain officiating. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Walter Price McFatridge Jr.
Walter Price McFatridge Jr., age 96, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
A memorial gathering for Walter will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 602 West Superior Street, Kokomo, IN, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the McFatridge family.