Payne M. Rife Obituary

In loving memory of Payne M. Rife (Springfield, Ohio), who departed this world on March 29, 2025 at the age of 21. Payne leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandfather Mike Magill; his uncle Dan Maurice; and his grandfather Terry Keaffaber. He is survived by: his parents, Erin Rife and Eric Rife; his sister Emma Rife; his grandmother Nancy Magill; his great-grandparents, Mary Jones and Shirley Keaffaber; and his grandparents, Jay and Tina Rife. He is also survived by his cousins, aunts and uncles.

In remembrance of Payne, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Pheasants Forever or the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline.