Charles Edwin Payne

Charles Edwin Payne, 85, of Tyrone, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at his home.

He was born on July 5, 1941 to Charles Robert and Nellie Veda (Giles) Payne at Carnegie, Oklahoma.

On June 11, 1965 he married Sonia Sue Stalcup at the Western Ave. Church of Christ in Liberal, Kansas. 

Charles graduated from Tyrone High School, class of 1959. He then obtained his bachelor's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Charles began his 30-plus-year teaching career in Amarillo, Texas, later teaching in Adams, Oklahoma, Tyrone, Oklahoma, and Liberal, Kansas. He also worked in the oilfield from the late 1970s into the 1980s. Charles enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs football and the Oklahoma Thunder Basketball. He also enjoyed golfing, shooting pool, and playing bridge. 

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sonya Payne; son, Darin Payne of Liberal, Kansas; daughter, Deena Montano and husband Michael of Guymon, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Chelsea Cappellucci and husband Lane of Guymon, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Chase Montano of Guymon, Oklahoma and Cameron Montano of Guymon, Oklahoma; and four great-grandchildren: Harper, Grace, Titus, and Lainey Cappellucci. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Payne, and four brothers: Byron, Gary, Kenneth, and Preston Payne.

A private family burial was held at the Tyrone Cemetery.