Twyla R Payne Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Twyla R Payne of Cumberland, Maryland, who passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Twyla R Payne to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry J. Mallow and Della Mildred Mallow (Johnson); her husband Leon Payne; her son Mark Payne; and her siblings, Rosalie Cowgill and Harry Mallow.
She is survived by: her daughter Danita Tichnell (Rich); her grandchildren, Randy Payne (Tess), Melissa Batson (Brian), Jeremy Payne (Tasha), Kevin Tichnell (Meghann), Dustin Tichnell (Kadi), Liz Hanna (Josh) and Garrett Tichnell (Amy); her close friend Dale Hillegas; her sister Vada Williams; and her sister-in-law Gay Mallow. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A committal service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery (14205 Pleasant Valley Rd NE, Flintstone, MD 21530).