Obituaries

Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Ernesto “Ernie” Gonzalez passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Julie Gonzalez, his daughter Jill Nelson (Dan), son Ernesto “Bub” Gonzalez (Kenya) and two beloved grandsons Dean and Ashton Nelson. He is also survived by 4…...

Karen Kuhn Staley, 76, went home to be with Jesus on September 8, 2022. She was born on July 27, 1946 to Herbert Donald Kuhn and Rosalie (Mullen) Kuhn at home in Evansville, Indiana. Karen was a graduate of Evansville North High School class of 1964. She was active in…...

Raymond L. Thomas, 73, passed away on September 5, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1949 to Raymond and Mildred (Mark) Thomas in Chicago, Illinois. Raymond served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He devoted many years working at Flanders. He was an…...

Charles “Chuck” L. Gianoli Jr., passed away on September 6, 2022. He was born on August 2, 1939, to Charles Gianoli Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Lee) Gianoli in Portland, Oregon. Chuck served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Hornet. He met the love of his life,…...

Stevie A. Langston, 62, passed away on September 5, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1960 to Howard and Juanita Langston in Henderson, Kentucky. Stevie worked as a truck driver for many years. He was the life of the party and had a sense of humor like no other.…...

John (Jack) Bernard Thomas, 84, of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Alford, Florida and Evansville, Indiana passed away on August 21, 2022. John was a proud Naval man, beloved husband, and father who led a full and happy life. After attending Reitz Memorial High School, John joined the Navy where he…...

Joseph “Joe” Neal Wire, 53, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on September 3, 2022.  He was born on January 26, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Bill and Wilma Lonetta Wire.   Joe was such a fighter overcoming cancer and diabetes. He was very intelligent always reading and he also spent…...

Patricia “Pat” Louise Matson, 78, of Evansville, Indiana passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 1, 2022.  Pat was born in Anthony, Kansas on September 8, 1943 to Ernest and Nellie Jo Matson. Pat was so very talented.  She sewed, painted, crocheted, made clothing, and made jewelry.  Pat…...

On Thursday September 1st, 2022, Opal “Chris” Pruitt, passed away. Opal was born on December 22nd, 1937, in Central City, KY, to Ecles and Flora (Dame) Alvey. Opal lived a full life surrounded by her loving family. She was well known for her passion for mystery novels and cooking a…...

John Ray Nelson, 75, of Evansville, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family August 31, 2022.  John was born in Henderson, KY to Andy and Anna Lorene Nelson on July 29, 1947.   John was such an amazing outgoing man that never met a stranger.  He loved everything UK especially…...