Max Alan Wood, 70 years, departed from the arms of his loving family into the arms of Jesus on March 4, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo., with his family by his side. Max was born May 28, 1941 in Ava, Mo., to Etzel and Alice (Posey) Wood.  Max was married to Norma…

Virginia Maxine Smith, 85 years, passed to heaven on March 2, 2012 at Springfield, Mo., with her family by her side. Maxine was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Bertha, Mo., to Jasper and Delphia (Driskell) Alsup. Maxine lived most of her life in Douglas and Ozark County, Mo. On Dec. 24, 1941 Maxine and Lyle…

Carol Sue Russell, 70, Kansas City, Mo., passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 after years of declining health. A celebration of her life will be held this spring in Ava, Mo. Carol is survived by four sisters and a brother.

Geneve Marlin, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Feb. 26, 2012, at The Manor at Elfindale, Springfield. She was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Elkhead, Mo., the daughter of the late Delbert and Delorce (Nelson) Swearengin.  She was united in marriage to A.J. Marlin on Oct. 12, 195l in Seymour, Mo.  He preceded her in death…

Darrell Wayne Lakey, 78 years, went to be with his Lord on March 5, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. Darrell was born Aug. 11, 1933 in Coldsprings, Mo., to Guy and Lola (Hutchison) Lakey. Darrell lived most of his life in Douglas County. On April 23, 1966 Darrell and Patsy…

Grace Irby, 85 years, 10 months, and 29 days old, passed to heaven on March 2, 2012 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare. Grace was born April 3, 1926 in Bertha, Mo., to Isam and Nancy (Thompson) Hicks. Grace was employed by H.D. Lee as a seamstress, was a babysitter and a homemaker.  In 1955  …

Anna Johanna Hughes, 80 years, passed to heaven on March 3, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Anna was born March 29, 1931 in Smackout, Mo., in Douglas County to Casey and Rosa (Hodge) Schinkel. Anna was a resident of the Seymour community for 22 years. On June 17, 1974 Anna…

Verla Dean Hallmark, 79, was born in Dighton, Kan., on Dec. 8, 1932. She departed this life March 4, 2012 at her home in Ava, Mo. A memorial service will be announced at a later time. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ava Family Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.Facebook.comAvaFamily FuneralHome.  

David S. Graf, 82, was born in Kansas City, Mo., on June 4, 1929. He departed this life March 2, 2012, at the Heart of the Hills Healthcare Center, Ava, where he had resided a short time. Military honors were provided for the family by the VFW Post 5993 and American Legion Post 112. A…

Joseph F. (Joe) Garner, 86, was born near Noble, Mo., on June 29, 1925.  He departed this life March 4, 2012, at Cox Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7, at 1 p.m., in the Ava Family Funeral Home. Visitation was hosted in the Ava Family Funeral Home Chapel from 12 p.m.…