Obituaries

Nov 18, 2024

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...

Sep 25, 2024

Marsha Denise Jeffries, age 71, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, peacefully with her loving family by her side at her daughters home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date by her family.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Waters Funeral Home.

Marsha was born on January 4, 1953, the daughter of Jack and...

Sep 15, 2024

Paula Rose Tolar, age 70, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 1:50 pm Sunday, September 15, 2024, at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. 

Visitation celebrating Paula's life will be held 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday September 19, 2024, at the Waters Funeral Home.  A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Paula was born...

Sep 7, 2024

Kenneth McCormack, 63, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on September 7, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Vandalia.  Pastor Ron Franklin and Pastor Brian Lehenbauer will officiate.  Graveside service will follow at the Vandalia Cemetery.

A visitation celebrating Kenneth's life will be held at...

Aug 27, 2024

Dorothy Culwell, age 96, of Mexico, MO formerly of Vandalia, MO passed away at 3:10 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Kings Daughter's Home in Mexico, MO.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, August 30, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Dorothy's life will be held at 11:00 am until the...

Aug 26, 2024

Pamela Hammers, age 72, of Columbia Missouri, passed away on August 26, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.

Pamela was born on November 10, 1951, in Vandalia MO, the daughter of Clifford Leonard Berry and Bertie Mae Berry. She graduated from Van-Far schools 1969. She married Donald Hammers in November of 1970.

Pamela worked in the manufacturing field...

Aug 10, 2024

Janie L. Thomas, 68, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the University Hospital, Columbia Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Darin Clack will officiate  Burial will follow at the Vandalia Cemetery.

A visitation celebrating Janie's life will be held at 10:00 am until the time...

Aug 3, 2024

Phyllis Jean Dowell, age 90, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services will be be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home.  Interment will follow at the Vandalia Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 am until the time of service.

 Phyllis was born on September 12, 1933,...

Jul 30, 2024

Emeri Daron Kerr, age 27,  formerly of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Independence Missouri.

A life celebration of life service will held in October by the family.   The exact date, place and time will be posted later.

A memorial/life celebration is being planned in October by the family.

Memorial suggestions will be posted soon.

Jul 31, 2024

Gwendolyn P. Rhodes, age 83, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green Missouri.

A memorial service will be held on at 12:00 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Second Baptist Church, Vandalia Missouri.  Robin Terrell will officiate.  

A visitation celebrating Gwendolyn's life will be held at 11:00 am...

Jul 30, 2024

Donna McDowell, age 85, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2024, at the Columbia Manor, Columbia Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, August 5, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Glenn Forman will officiate.  Interment will be at 2:00 pm at the Hydesburg Cemetery, Hannibal Missouri.

A visitation celebrating Donna's life will be held from 4:00...

Jul 19, 2024

Vivian Davis, age 83, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on July 19, 2024, at the Baptist Home of Tri-County.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Rick Watson will officiate.  Burial will be at a later date.

A visitation celebrating Vivian's life will be held at 10:00 am, until the time of...

Jul 13, 2024

Carla June (Stewart) Grayer, age 68, of Columbia, MO formerly of Farber, MO passed away at 5:15 am Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

 Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Waters Funeral Home. Bro. Kenny Haddock will officiate. Burial will be in the Farber Cemetery. 

 Visitation celebrating Carla's life will be...

Jul 11, 2024

Wanda Stotler, age 85, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 pm, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Waters Funeral Home.  Brother Kenny Haddock will officiate. Interment will follow at the Evergreen memorial Gardens.

A visitation celebrating Wanda's life will be held at 10:00 am, until the time of...

Jun 22, 2024

Anna Hazel, age 64, of Vandalia Missouri, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 27, 2023, at Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Samuel Lorton will officiate.

A visitation celebrating Anna's life will be held at 10:00 am until the time of service.

Interment will be held...