Richard Payne Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Payne (Artesia, New Mexico), who passed away, on October 4, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Payne to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Richard's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Don Payne and Margie Bratcher Neal; his stepfather Woody Neal; his sisters, Debbie Payne Parrent and Frances Patrice Payne; and his sister-in-law Carolyn Payne.
He is survived by: his stepmother Patsy Gillit Payne of Tatum, NM.; his brother Jack Payne of Mission, TX.; his children, Rebecca "Bekki" (Cory Owens) of Artesia, NM., Patrick (Misty Payne) of Artesia, NM. and Karlisa (Tony Liso) of Pahrump, NV.; and his grandchild Ashton Lane of Artesia, NM.. He is also survived by cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 2nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at 9976 Hope Hwy, Artesia, NM 88210.