Obituaries
Scott Andrew Miller
Oct 17, 2026
Scott Andrew Miller, age 54, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Scott was born on September 30, 1972, to David Lowell Miller and Patricia Humke.
Scott worked for Teva Pharmaceuticals in Mexico, Missouri, until the facility closed. He then continued his career at Hubbell in Centralia, Missouri.
Scott was an avid football fan, especially when it came to cheering...
William H. "Bill" Kohl
Oct 9, 2026
William H. “Bill” Kohl, age 88, of Vandalia, MO passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. He was born south of Vandalia on April 28, 1938, to the late John W. and Julia Branstetter Kohl. On November 28,1957 he married Carol Jane West, and they were blessed with eight children.
Bill is survived by his wife Carol; children Maryann Kohl, Bob...
Lora Annice Drewel Steiner
Oct 8, 2026
The funeral service for Lora Steiner will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia. Visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Burkey will officiate.
Lora Annice Drewel Steiner died Thursday, Oct, 8 at her home.
Lora was born Dec. 26, 1920 in Fueresville, Mo, the daughter of Henry and Lydia Dahms Drewel....
Beverly June Stacy
Oct 6, 2026
Beverly June Stacy, 72, of South Independence, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Baptist Homes of Tri-County in Vandalia, Missouri, with her sisters, Crystal and Judy, by her side.
Beverly was born on June 14, 1954, in Vandalia, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jack Heaston and Alice Ames Heaston.
Beverly had a love for traveling and enjoyed adventuring...
Mary Lou Shaw
Sep 17, 2026
Mary Lou Shaw, age 80, of Eufaula, AL, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia, MO.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Vandalia Cemetery.
Local arrangements are being handled by Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia, MO.
Mary Lou...
Shannon Mayo Culwell, Sr.
Sep 10, 2026
Shannon Mayo Culwell, Sr. age 83, of Vandalia, MO, passed away at 1:07 am Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Baptist Homes of Tri-County in Vandalia, MO.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Waters Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Culwell Mausoleum at the Vandalia Cemetery.
Visitation celebrating Shannon's life will be held 4:00 pm...
Robert Donald Gish
Sep 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” Donald Gish, age 93, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Bob was born on September 15, 1932, in Mexico, Missouri, the son of Lloyd Gish and Leva Mae Colvin Gish. With his father's passing at the young age of 12 years old, Leva later married Jack Lent,...
Ricky Ray Nation
Aug 22, 2026
Ricky Ray Nation, age 61, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Vandalia.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia.
Visitation celebrating Ricky's life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Waters Funeral Home. The Rosary will be...
James Edward Ford
Aug 4, 2026
James Edward Ford, age 82, of Louisiana, Missouri, formerly of Vandalia, Missouri passed away peacefully at 12:13 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.
A visitation celebrating James’ life will be held from 5:00 p.m. until funeral services begin at 6:00 p.m Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Waters Funeral Home. James' nephew Kevin Ford will officiate. Full...
Jacqueline Yvonne (Wiser) Jones
Jul 24, 2026
Jacqueline Yvonne (Wiser) Jones, age 76, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Second Missionary Baptist Church Worship Center in Vandalia, Missouri. Burial will follow at Vandalia Cemetery.
Visitation celebrating Jacqueline's life will...
Guy Edward Marshall
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Guy Edward Marshall Jr.
Guy Edward Marshall Jr., 68, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026.Born on November 10, 1957, Guy was a lifelong resident of Vandalia.
He graduated from Van-Far High School with the Class of 1975 and later attended Mid-America Nazarene University. Throughout his life, he was known for his sharp mind, generous...
Barbara Elaine Holman
Jul 9, 2026
Barbara Elaine Holman, 77, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 12:08 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri.
Barbara was born on July 7, 1949, in Mexico, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Lee Holman and Eunice Lorraine (Essex) Holman, who preceded her in death. She was baptized in the Baptist faith.
She attended the Second...
Lorraine Faye Ellis
Jul 8, 2026
Lorraine "Lori" Faye Ellis, 71, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Beth Haven Nursing Home in Hannibal, Missouri.
Lori was born on June 19, 1955, in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of Vernon Vogel and Genevieve Franklin Vogel, who both preceded her in death.
She was united in marriage to Joseph Ellis in 1977,...
Terence Lee Stinnett
Jul 8, 2026
Terence Lee Stinnett, 70, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Baptist Homes of Tri-County in Vandalia.
Terence was born on August 29, 1955, in Vandalia; the son of Jack Stinnett and Helen Smith Stinnett. His parents preceded him in death.
Terence dedicated many years of service to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) before retiring. He...
Katherine Ann Stewart
Jun 26, 2026
Katherine Ann (Epperson) Stewart, 87, of Vandalia, Missouri, was welcomed into Heaven by her parents at 5:49 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Baptist Homes of Tri-County in Vandalia, Missouri.
She was born on October 15, 1938, to Robert Leo & Mary Golden(Kisor) Epperson.
She had one older brother, Robert Leo “Bob” (Carolyn), who preceded her in death. She graduated...
Dorothy Joanne Cockrell
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy Joanne Cockrell, 90, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2026, at the Baptist Home of Tri-County.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Waters Funeral Home. Rev. Dustin Holt will officiate. Burial will follow at Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service...
Stanley Atkinson
May 24, 2026
Stanley Wayne Atkinson December 2, 1937 – May 24, 2026
Wayne was born to Ferrell and Dorothy (Brown) Atkinson in rural Missouri.
Wayne married Millie Morgan, the love of his life, on March 9,1957. They were rock solid parters for over 70 years.
Wayne attended Van-Far High School where he graduated in 1956.
Wayne enlisted in the Missouri National Guard where he served from...
Nina Clithero
May 23, 2026
Nina Clithero, 97, of Vandalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 11:16 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Baptist Home of Vandalia.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Waters Funeral Home with Reverend Linda Potter officiating. Burial will follow at Laddonia Cemetery.
Visitation celebrating Nina's life will be held from 10:00 a.m. until...
Geraldine Pearl Nelson
May 21, 2026
Geraldine Pearl Robinson Nelson was born October 24, 1938 to Leslie and Ann Ihnken Robinson in Atlantic, Iowa. She died on May 21, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Waters Funeral Home 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mexico, MO at 10:00...
Rosie Leveda Mefford
May 19, 2026
Rosie Leveda Mefford, age 93, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 5:15 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Baptist Homes of Tri-County.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Waters Funeral Home. Rev. Bruce Bouman will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural Perry.
Visitation celebrating Rosie's life will be held...
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