Obituaries

Oct 4, 2018

Richard W. Allen “Rick”, 63, of Vandalia, passed away on Thursday October 4, 2018, peacefully at his home.

Rick was born in Mexico, Missouri on July 12, 1955 to Robert and Alta Mae Allen of Vandalia, Missouri.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Waters Funeral Home. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Rick worked as a stationary engineer for Missouri Department of Corrections - Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and...

Oct 3, 2018

Shannon Mayo Culwell, Jr., 46, of Vandalia, MO passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO surrounded by his family at his side.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2018, at the First Christian Church in Vandalia, 205 W. Park Street, Vandalia, MO  63382.  Pastors Joel Montgomery...

Aug 23, 2018

Howard Henry Sussman, 77, of Acton, MA, passed away on Thursday August 23, 2018, peacefully at his home. He was the husband of Joy (Goodin) Sussman formerly of Vandalia.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Vandalia Cemetery. Mike Saul will officiate.

Howard was born in New York, NY on December 02, 1940, to Walter and Beatrice Sussman....

Aug 15, 2018

Ronnita Anna Nokes

February 27, 1981 ~ August 15, 2018

 

Ronnita Anna Nokes, 37, of  Bowling Green, MO passed away at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at her home.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia, MO.

Ronnita’s family will be holding a memorial gathering in her honor at a later date.

Ronnita...

Jul 23, 2018

James “Jim” Kevin Martin, 56, of Curryville, MO unexpectedly passed away at 9:49 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at his home.

Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Curryville Cemetery.  Minister Adas’ Jacyna will officiate. A meal will be served following the service at the First Baptist Church multi-purpose building in Vandalia, MO.

The family...

Jul 10, 2018

Peggy D. Warren, 75, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia.  Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday...

Jun 25, 2018

Jacqueline (Hurte) Oller

July 9, 1939 ~ June 25, 2018

 

Jacqueline (Hurte) Oller, 78, of Vandalia, Missouri, originally of Dupo, Illinois, died peacefully at 10:55 p.m. on June 25, 2018 at her home in Vandalia, Missouri.

Jacqueline was born on July 9, 1939 in Shannon County, Missouri to Willis Samuel and Goldia Mae (Copeland) Hurte.  As a child, the...

Jun 18, 2018

Jun 17, 2018

 

Donald Lee Ingram

October 13, 1955 ~ June 17, 2018

 

Donald “Donnie” Lee Ingram, 62, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 7:13 p.m. in Ralls County, MO on a service call.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM on June 21 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center of Vandalia.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00...

Jun 9, 2018

Visitation: Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia

Service: Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Officiating: Pastor Brian Lehenbauer Interment: the United Methodist Church Cemetery in Big Springs, MO. Honorary Pallbearers: Dane Gearhart, Devon Gearhart, Markus Clements, Tyler Clements, Zachary Clements,...

Jun 7, 2018

Visitation: Monday, June 11 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia.

Service: Monday, June 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Officiating: Bro. Kenny Haddock Interment: Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Vandalia Pallbearers:David Wojciuch, Matthew Caldwell, Ian Caldwell, Andrew Orf, Adam Borchert, and Jamie Prior.

Ruth L....

May 4, 2018

Visitation: Friday, May 11, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia.

Service: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Waters Funeral Home. Officiating: Rev. Bob Stanford. Music: selected favorite songs. Interment: Interment of her cremains will take place at a later date in the Vandalia Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brandon Davis, Lashawn Davis, Tim Davis, Kris...

Apr 21, 2018

Visitation: Friday, April 27, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the Second Christian Church in Vandalia.

Service: Friday, April 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Second Christian Church in Vandalia. Officiating: Rev. Melvin McCaleb. Music: Church choir. Interment: the Vandalia Cemetery Pallbearers: Clarence Holman II, Robert Holman, Larry Liddell, William Wheeler, Larry Wheeler and Charles Owens. Honorary...

Apr 13, 2018

Visitation: Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 2:00 pm until service time at the First Presbyterian Church in Vandalia.

Service: Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Officiating: Rev. Joel Montgomery. Interment: Interment will be in the Vandalia Cemetery at a later date. Honorary Pallbearers: Shelby, Dustin and Delaney Davies; Treyson, Annalynn and Reece Culwell; Selby,...

Apr 6, 2018

Visitation: Memorial service will be held in Council Bluffs, Iowa at a future date.

Service: Memorial service will be held in Council Bluffs, Iowa at a future date. Interment: Interment of her cremains will take place at a later date in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Gloria Yvonne (Kifer) Gittins passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at...

Mar 30, 2018

Visitation: Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the First Christian Church in Vandalia.

Service: Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Officiating: Rev. Melvin McCaleb. Music: Church choir. Interment: the Vandalia Cemetery. Pallbearers: Verdell Johnson, Verlyn Johnson, Jeffery Johnson, Gilbert Hooker, Kenneth Wheeler and Louis Connor. Honorary pallbearers: Donnell Perkins, Roger...

Mar 26, 2018

Visitation: Services are pending.

Service: Services are pending. Officiating: Interment: Interment of his cremains will take place at a later date. Pallbearers:

John Michael Griffith passed away unexpectedly at his home in the early morning hours of Monday, March 26, 2018. Born: January 10, 1945 in St. Charles, the son of John Henry and Wanda Marie (Hedgpeth) Griffith.

Married:...

Mar 23, 2018

Visitation: No visitation will be held.

Service: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 graveside at 2:00 p.m. at the Vandalia Cemetery. Officiating: Mr. Kenny Haddock. Interment: the Vandalia Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ron Hendrix, Travis Hendrix, Sean Lovelace, Zach Lovelace, Errett Pargeon and Payton Pargeon.

Flossie Mae (Terry) Kenaston passed away at 8:05 p.m. on Friday, March 23, 2018 at SSM St. Mary's...

Mar 19, 2018

Visitation: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 5 p.m. to7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, Vandalia.

Service: Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center Officiating: Rev. Bob Hoehn. Music: Sharon Hoehn - pianist. Interment: the Vandalia Cemetery. Pallbearers: Justin Orf, Nick James, Cody James, Marty Orf, Roger James and...

Feb 24, 2018

Visitation: Services are pending at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia.

Service: Services are pending at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Officiating: Music: Interment: Interment of his cremains will take place at a later date. Pallbearers:

Lisslie Lamont Leland Fraction passed away unexpectedly at 2:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at SSM St. Mary's Center in Mexico. He was...