Obituaries

Sandra L. Haller

Sandra L. Haller

Aug 7, 2022

Sandra Lee Haller, 83 of the Vandalia/Laddonia area passed away at 2:07 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.

Sandra was born July 9, 1939, in St. Louis MO, the daughter of Howard and Allene Reddick.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM with...

Martha Rathburn Hopke

Martha Rathburn Hopke

Aug 3, 2022

Martha Rathburn Hopke, age 84, of Vandalia Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 5:00 am, at the Hannibal Regional Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 1938, in Emmitsburg Iowa the daughter of Albert Beckfield Sr. and Sofie (Griffle) Beckfield.

 Survivors include her husband, Lyndell Hopke, son, Scott Rathburn, Stepsons, Dale Hopke, David Hopke, Danny Hopke, Dewayne Hopke;...

Ronald  Wayne Hopkins

Ronald Wayne Hopkins

Jul 20, 2022

Ronald Wayne Hopkins, age 59, of Irvine, CA passed away on July 20, 2022.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Ronald was born in Nebraska, the son of Robert E. Hopkins and June (Grote) Hopkins.

Survivors include one brother; Terry Hopkins (Kelly) of Silex MO; two sisters, Sandy Caldwell (Kenneth) Vandalia MO; Lillian "Lil" Hopkins,...

Joseph Wayne Cheney, Sr

Joseph Wayne Cheney, Sr

Jul 14, 2022

Joseph Wayne Cheney, Sr., age 71, of Vandalia, MO passed away at  Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home.  

Per Mr. Cheney's wishes there will be no services held.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Wayne was born on January 5, 1951, in Mexico, Missouri the son of Floyd and Ethel (Kuda) Cheney

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Lisa Rena Hays

Lisa Rena Hays

Jul 10, 2022

Lisa Rena Hays, age 59, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 9:52 AM Sunday, July 10, 2022, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 15, 2022, at the Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Bob Hoehn will officiate.  

Visitation celebrating Lisa's life will be held 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 14,...

Phyllis Marguerite Eskew Hursman

Phyllis Marguerite Eskew Hursman

Jul 3, 2022

Phyllis Marguerite Eskew Hursman passed away on Sunday July 3,2022 in Mt. Washington, Ky. Her Daughter Debi was at her side.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Waters Funeral Home.  Bro. Bob Hoehn will officiate.  Burial will follow the service in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 1:00 pm until the time...

Glenda Lavonne McCurdy

Glenda Lavonne McCurdy

Jun 30, 2022

Glenda Lavonne McCurdy, age 71, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 10:05 pm Thursday, June 30, 2022, at her home.  

Funeral services will be held at 12 o'clock noon Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home. Pastor Jamie Franke will officiate. Burial will be in the Vandalia Cemetery. 

Visitation celebrating Glenda's life will be held at 10:00 am...

Patsy  Sue Coose

Patsy Sue Coose

Jun 23, 2022

Patsy Sue Coose, age 90, of Vandalia, MO passed peacefully from this life at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her home.

She was born October 12, 1931 in Bowling Green, MO , the daughter of Hardin and Bessie (Harrelson) Henry.

She graduated from the Bowling Green High School in 1949, and married the love of her life, Malcolm...

Gary Dennis Cole

Gary Dennis Cole

Jun 20, 2022

Gary Dennis Cole, age 77, of Columbia, MO formerly of Vandalia, MO passed away at 11:08 am Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. 

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home.  Burial with full military honors will follow in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Gary's life will be held 3:00 pm...

Shawn Christopher Wise, Jr.

Shawn Christopher Wise, Jr.

Jun 10, 2022

Shawn Christopher Wise, Jr., age 24, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 8:15 pm Friday, June 10, 2022, at Hannibal Regional Hospital.  

There are no services planned at this time

Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Shawn was born on April 27, 1998, in Mexico, MO the son of Shawn Christopher Wise, Sr....

Norma Jean Shaw

Norma Jean Shaw

Jun 4, 2022

Norma J Shaw, age 94, of Vandalia, MO passed away at 12:26 pm Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Tri-County Care Center.  

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home.  Pastor Lionel Richard Shaw will officiate.  Private family inurnment will be in the Vandalia Cemetery.

Visitation celebrating Norma's life will be held...

Larry G. Pease

Larry G. Pease

May 19, 2022

Larry G. Pease, age 57, of Center, MO passed away at 12:42 am Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, MO.  

A memorial service will be held 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Waters Funeral Home in Vandalia, MO. Bro. Kenny Haddock will officiate. 

Visitation celebrating Larry's life will be held 5:30 pm until 7:30...

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...

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