Obituaries

SSG James Richard Ray II

SSG James Richard Ray II

May 10, 2022

SSG James Richard Ray II passed away on May 10, 2022. He was born on April 14, 1995 in Springfield, MO to Father (Late) James R Ray and Cheryl Townsend (Ray).

James Graduated from Buffalo High School in 2013 and then started his military career directly afterwards. He served in the US Army up until the day of his passing....

Randolph "Randy" Charles  Cheney

Randolph "Randy" Charles Cheney

Apr 29, 2022

Randolph "Randy" Charles Cheney, age 65, of Farber, MO passed away at 4:00 pm Friday, April 29, 2022, at Pin Oaks Living Center in Mexico, MO.  

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Farber Cemetery.  Pastor Glenn Foreman will officiate.  

The family is being served by the Waters Funeral Home of...

David Wayne Whiteaker

David Wayne Whiteaker

Apr 23, 2022

David Wayne Whiteaker, age 66, of Farber, MO passed away at 11:36 am Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his home. 

No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Waters Funeral Home.

David was born on February 14, 1956, in Hannibal, Missouri the son of Howard and Vivian (Trower) Whiteaker.

Survivors include Two Sons,...

Nancy Marie Watson

Nancy Marie Watson

Apr 16, 2022

Nancy M. Pletcher Watson 80, of Vandalia, Missouri, formerly of Connellsville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Bowling Green Missouri at Parkside Mannor.

She was born May 5, 1941 in Scottdale, a daughter of the late William and Marie Waywood Pletcher.

Nancy was a member and former deacon of Calvin United Presbyterian Church of Scottdale. She also...

Freida Ellen Brown-Smith

Freida Ellen Brown-Smith

Apr 13, 2022

Freida Ellen Brown-Smith, age 88, of Middletown, MO passed away at 8:55 am Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at her home.  

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Waters Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens following the service. 

Visitation celebrating Freida's life will be held at 10:00 am until the...

Fred D. Coss

Fred D. Coss

Apr 12, 2022

Fred D. Coss, age 83, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 2:09 am Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, April 15, 2022 at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Glenn Forman will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in the Vandalia Cemetery following the service. 

Visitation...

Lola Mae Fischer

Lola Mae Fischer

Apr 4, 2022

Lola Mae Fischer, age 91, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 2:30 pm on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Tri-County Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Bob Hoehn and Brother Kenny Haddock will officiate the burial following the service at Vandalia Cemetery.Visitation celebrating Lola Mae Fischer...

James Leslie Ledford

James Leslie Ledford

Mar 29, 2022

James Leslie Ledford, age 87, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 8:27 am Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

A visitation celebrating James Leslie Ledford will be held at 10:00 am until 11:00 am Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Waters Funeral Home. Burial in the Vandalia Cemetery with full military honor will be held following...

Randy Melvin Pease

Randy Melvin Pease

Mar 28, 2022

Randy Melvin Pease, age 69, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 2:48 pm Monday, March 28, 2022, at Tri-County Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday, April 4, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Jamie Franke, and Bro. Kenny Haddock will officiate. Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery following the service.

A visitation celebrating Randy's...

Fowler Noel Ennis

Fowler Noel Ennis

Mar 27, 2022

Fowler Noel Ennis, age 101, of Vandalia, MO passed peacefully from this life to be made new in Christ at 7:15 pm Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Spencer Creek Baptist Church. Pastor Bob Hoehn will officiate. Burial will be in the...

William Wayne Pease

William Wayne Pease

Mar 26, 2022

William Wayne Pease, age 90, of Mexico, MO passed away at 5:55 am Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the Mexico Veterans Home.  

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Mount Olivet Church. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery following the service.

A visitation celebrating Wayne's life will be held at 1:00...

Donna Joan Tilman (nee Summers) of Vandalia, MO

Donna Joan Tilman (nee Summers) of Vandalia, MO

Mar 21, 2022

Donna was born December 15, 1935, in St. Louis, MO, and passed away peacefully on March 21, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Page E. Tilman.  She was an exceptional cook, baker, and hostess, and cherished her sons and daughters, Scott (Beverly), Guy (Debbie), Tracy (Brenda) and “adopted” sons Tony (Denise) Laird and Bret Jones.

 

She...

Arlene Frances (Dempsey) Runyon

Arlene Frances (Dempsey) Runyon

Mar 10, 2022

Arlene Frances (Dempsey) Runyon, age 81, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 8:58 pm Thursday, March 10, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, March 14, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Page will officiate. Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery following the service.

Visitation celebrating Arlene's life will...

Roger Wayne Morgan

Roger Wayne Morgan

Feb 20, 2022

Roger Wayne Morgan, age 65, of Mexico, MO passed away at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2022, at his home. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Glenn Forman will officiate. Burial will be in the Bowling Green City Cemetery in Bowling Green, MO following the service.

Visitation celebrating Roger's...

Kevin Earl Murray

Kevin Earl Murray

Feb 18, 2022

Kevin Earl Murray, age 34, of Vandalia, MO tragically passed away Friday, February 18, 2022.

Kevin was born on April 1, 1987, in Town and Country, Missouri, the son of John and Victoria (Carlisle) Murray. Kevin cared deeply about furthering his education, service to his country and dedication to his family.

Kevin was extremely driven. He graduated high school at...

James "Jim" E. Evans

James "Jim" E. Evans

Feb 16, 2022

James Ely Evans, age 83, of Vandalia, MO, went peacefully to his heavenly reward at 9:10 pm Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Tri-County Care Center.  

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 21, 2022, at Spencer Creek Baptist Church. Pastor Bob Hoehn will officiate. Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery following the service. 

Visitation celebrating...

Veronica M. Burks

Veronica M. Burks

Feb 15, 2022

Veronica M. Burks, age 74, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 12:56 pm Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, MO.  

No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Waters Funeral Home.

Veronica was born on February 26, 1947, in Atkinson, Illinois the daughter of Raymond...

Alvin Wayne Fowler

Alvin Wayne Fowler

Feb 8, 2022

Alvin Wayne Fowler, age 76, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 11:43 am Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Bob Hoehn will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be in the Missouri Veterans...

Charlene Louise Marshall

Charlene Louise Marshall

Feb 6, 2022

Charlene Louise Marshall, age 81, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 1:33 pm Sunday, February 6, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Waters Funeral Home.  Rev. Melvin McCaleb will officiate. Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery. 

Visitation celebrating Charlene's life will be held at 10:00 am until the...

Curtis Lee Belshe

Curtis Lee Belshe

Jan 27, 2022

Curtis Lee Belshe, age 64, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 12:37 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.  

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Curtis was born on October 13, 1957, in Mexico, Missouri the son of Robert and Dorothy...

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