Obituaries

May 29, 2025

Grace Opal Wortman, born on March 17, 1940, in Moscow Mills, MO the daughter of Walter R. and Eva M. (Westermann) Bueneman, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at King's Daughters in Mexico, MO, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and community.

The family invites all to celebrate the life of Grace with a...

May 23, 2025

Rebecca Jeannine Spencer of Columbia passed away on the afternoon of May 23, 2025. Her parents, Ed and Virginia Cafer, welcomed her on July 11, 1951 in Hannibal, MO.

Jeannine married Roy S. Roe in 1972. They welcomed their two children: Emily Rebecca and Adam Christopher. Emily (David Driscoll of Columbia, MO) and Adam (Rachel Roe of Pueblo, CO), blessed Jeannine...

May 17, 2025

Mary H. Bessone, 101, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Mary was born on April 26, 1924, to Charles and Eulah Hardy. She grew up in Vandalia, MO. At a young age, Mary worked in Kansas City, MO where she met and married her husband, Andy Bessone. Mary and Andy enjoyed 56 years of marriage together, traveling all...

May 16, 2025

Carl B. Moore, Jr. age 101, a lifelong pillar of the community and resident of Vandalia, MO passed away at 5:04 am Friday, May 16, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm Monday, May 19, 2025, at the First Christian Church of Vandalia. Pastor Jamie Franke will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Carl's...

Apr 28, 2025

Andrew Brown, age 35, of Vandalia, MO passed away at Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home.

Family and friends will host a Celebration of Life at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Vandalia, MO on May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm.

Andrew was born on June 20, 1989, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of Timothy Brown and Donna Lowe.

Survivors included are his parents...

Apr 23, 2025

Dale Edward Askey, age 82, of Vandalia, MO formerly of Monroe City, MO passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Baptist Homes of Tri-County in Vandalia.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Southside Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on Dale's memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com...

Apr 19, 2025

Katherine Frances Heaton, life-long Vandalia resident, departed this world for her eternal home, Saturday, April 19th. Kathy was probably best known in the community for her sewing and alterations business and for her sense of humor and joke telling. As one of her friends recently confided, Heaven will probably never be the same now that Kathy is there.

Born in Vandalia...

Apr 3, 2025

Clarice Cannon, a cherished resident of Vandalia, MO, was born on June 22, 1938, in the very town that would cradle her spirit for much of her life. With profound sadness, we announce her passing on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Baptist Homes of Tri-County, where she left this world surrounded by the love and comfort she so richly...

Mar 31, 2025

Donna Bontz Hoover, age 84, of Vandalia, MO, a loving mother, a prominent business owner and loyal friend passed away at 11:37 AM Monday, March 31, 2025, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Waters Funeral Home. Bro. Tommy Simons will officiate. Burial will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery. The funeral service...

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...