Stella Jane Payne Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stella Jane Payne of Owensboro, Kentucky, who passed away on May 23, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Avery McDonald Sr. and Stella Vanover McDonald; her daughter Judy Maddox; her stepdaughter Kathy Payne; and her brothers, Bobby McDonald, Norman McDonald, Avery McDonald Jr. and Carlos McDonald.
She is survived by: her husband Daniel "Danny" Payne; her daughters, Freda Ammons, Sherry Dickens (Wayne) and Penni Maddox; her stepsons, Danny Payne Jr. (Tina) and Douglas Payne (Lisa); her grandchildren, Kelly Shinton, Andrea English, Mykayla Maddox, Khiry Maddox, Levi Duke and Ashton Randazzo; and her stepgrandchildren, Jessica Goatee, Donovan Payne, Brettlinn Hulsey and Jackie Payne. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
