August L Payne *
Our angel August Lauren Payne age 10 of Watertown, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at her home in her parents loving arms.
She was born December 27, 2000 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Bradley S. and Virginia L. “Jenny” Shockey Payne, Watertown. Lauren had attended St. Johns School, Churchtown, Ohio and was a 4th grade student at Waterford Elementary. She loved animals and her family’s farm and showing her goats and calves at the local fairgrounds. Lauren was a member of the Churchtown Community Crew 4-H Club and a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Barlow, Ohio.
In addition to her parents, Lauren is survived by her sister, Ashley May Payne; her twin brother, Austin Levi Payne; maternal grandmother, Sandra Shockey of Watertown; paternal grandmother, Laroma Payne of St. Albans, WV; aunts and uncles, Becky and Richard Ingram of St. Albans and James and Tammy Shockey of Williamstown, WV; numerous cousins; her best friend, Faith Huck and several other loving friends. The family wishes to thank Lauren’s nurse, Ruth Morse for her care and kindness.
Lauren was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Robert F. Shockey; paternal grandfather, Paul D. Payne; two uncles, Robert F. Shockey II and Robert J. Payne; and one cousin, William H. Shockey.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, Barlow with Pastor A.C. Smith officiating. Private graveside services will be at the convenience of the family. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friday at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio and Saturday one hour prior to the services at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, 1210 County House Lane, Marietta, Ohio 45750 or the August Lauren Payne Benefit Fund c/o Peoples Bank, 138 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750.
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
March 3, 2011