Russell Matthews Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-09-15T19:00:00
End: 2021-09-16T01:00:00
Location: Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Russell Matthews of Newburgh, Indiana, born in Owensboro, Kentucky, who passed away at the age of 71, on September 12, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Matthews to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Walter Russell Matthews; and his daughter Katie Matthews. He is survived by: his mother Carol Canary Matthews; his wife Lucy Matthews (Peter); his son Scott; his daughter-in-law Amy; his granddaughter Elizabeth; his brother Bobby; and his sister-in-law Flora. He is also survived by extended family including beloved sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunt, and cousins.

Due to the pandemic masks will be required and social distancing will be observed.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial contributions in Wayne's name to the Warrick County Humane Society, 5722 S. Vann Rd. Newburgh, IN 47630.

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Sep 15

Visitation

Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel
800 S Hebron Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

Thu

Sep 16

Visitation

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
625 Frame Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630

Thu

Sep 16

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
625 Frame Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630

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