Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Willis "Gene" Eugene Largent, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Vandalia, MO at 5:46 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his departure, where he embraced his faith as a Christian and left this world to become a Warrior of God.

A memorial gathering in honor of Gene will...

Mar 20, 2025

Nancy Carol Collette, age 82, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 5:50 am Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Per Nancy's request no services will be held.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Nancy was born on May 1, 1942, in Rockford, IL the daughter of Leo and Phyliss (Hammond) Clark.

She was united...

Mar 13, 2025

Stephenie Lennox, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Vandalia, Missouri, on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

A visitation will be held in her honor on March 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a funeral service starting at 11:00 AM, both at Waters Funeral Home located at 500 S. Main Street,...

Mar 9, 2025

Muriel Ann Beshears, a beloved educator and cherished member of the Vandalia community, passed away peacefully at the Baptist Home of Tri-County on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on January 2, 1943, in Vandalia, MO, Muriel was the daughter of Sam P. and Mary Margaret (Flowerree) Martin. She was united in marriage to her loving husband,...

Dec 27, 2024

Alice Marie Terry, age 87, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 10:19 am Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Waters Funeral Home. Bro. Kenny Haddock will officiate. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Farber Cemetery. 

Visitation celebrating Alice's life will be held 10:00 am until...

Feb 7, 2025

Feb 7, 2025

Kevin Edward Kinkade, 71, of Vandalia and Columbia, MO passed away on Friday, Feb 7, 2025, at Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach, FL. 

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation celebrating Kevin's life will be held 1:00 pm until the time of...

Jan 22, 2025

Linda Ruth Prior, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 

Linda was born in Vandalia, MO on July 6, 1951, the daughter of H.R. and Ruth (Dowell) Caldwell, Jr., she filled her years with laughter, love, and a deep commitment to her family and community.

A visitation celebrating Linda's life will...

Jan 20, 2025

Norita S. Douchant Morris, age 89, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 6:55 pm Monday, January 20, 2025, at The Heritage Home in Centralia, MO.

A private family memorial service will be held at Waters Funeral Home. Bro. Kenny Haddock will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in rural Vandalia, MO.

Norita was born on June 16, 1935, in Vandalia,...

Dec 17, 2024

Roy G. McQuay, 73, of Vandalia, MO, a dedicated and compassionate individual, was born on August 2, 1951, in Frankford, MO the son of Carl and Ava Dean (Miller) McQuay. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Baptist Home of Tri-County in Vandalia. 

A visitation in honor of Roy will take place on Saturday, December 28, 2024,...

Dec 14, 2024

Marsha Kay Davis, a beloved educator, devoted social worker, and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Vandalia, MO. Born on January 26, 1952, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of John A. and Fannie L. Davis. Marsha dedicated her life to nurturing young minds and supporting her community.

A visitation to celebrate Marsha's life will take...

Dec 9, 2024

Charlotte Jean Smith, a beloved figure in her community and a cherished matriarch to her family, gracefully departed this world on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Baptist Home of Tri-County in Vandalia, MO. 

Her visitation will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Waters Funeral Home, located at 500 S. Main Street in...

Dec 8, 2024

Carol Allen Johnson, 89, born on August 11, 1935, in Sullivan, MO the daughter of Richard Norton and Madge Martin (Whiteside) Allen, Sr., peacefully departed this world on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Vandalia, MO at the Baptist Home of Tri- County. With a heart that inspired warmth and a spirit that encapsulated kindness, Carol's legacy radiates through her family...

Nov 20, 2024

Frederick “Wayne” Turner, age 85, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 20, 2024, at the Baptist Home of Tri-County. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born on February 3, 1939, to William and Mary (Starkey) Turner in Briscoe, Missouri. He was one of twelve children, seven girls and five boys. In...

Nov 18, 2024

Dane McCrum, Age 64, of Farber Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home.

A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Waters funeral Home. 

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Waters Funeral Home.

Dane was born on February 9, 1960, the son of Carl and Shirley (Wikop) McCrum in...

Nov 6, 2024

Thomas Richard Dwyer, age 70, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away peacefully, on November 6, 2024, at his home.

Thomas was born on May 7, 1954, the son of Thomas Richard Sr. and Thelma June Dwyer.

He was a beloved father, brother and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his father; Thomas Richard Sr., son Thomas Richard Dwyer III (T.T.), brothers; Michael Kevin...

Oct 14, 2024

James "Flea" Leonard Starks Jr., age 75, passed away October 14, 2024, at Abrazo West Hospital, Goodyear, AZ. He departed this life surrounded by his children, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Charlene Wheeler-Williams will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at the Vandalia Cemetery.

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Oct 12, 2024

Nona James, age 84, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on at 11:00 am, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Brian Lehenbauer will officiate. Burial will follow at the Vandalia Cemetery.

A visitation celebrating Nona's life will be held from 5:00 - 7:00...

Jul 8, 2024

Dorothy Lucille Lange, 93, of Flower Mound, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2024. “Dottie” was born on January 31, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Berniece (Roemer) and Howard Perry, and was educated in the city’s public schools.

She and her husband, Dr. Richard (“Doc”) Lange, started dating in late December, 1947, one month prior to their high school graduation....

Sep 13, 2024

Jason Raymond Dougherty, age 41, of Curryville, MO passed away at 1:00 pm Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home. 

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. 

 Visitation celebrating Jason's life will be held from 10:00 am until the time...