Payne Cemetery

07/02/2026

Payne Cemetery celebrating 250 years of Independence.
We thank all who served and gave their lives and loved ones so we may live free.

05/25/2026

The Payne Cemetery 2026 Memorial Day will be held on October 10th (Saturday). The business meeting will start at 11 a.m. Come early to walk through the cemetery, clean and place flowers on your loved ones graves, and visit with friends and family.

We hope that you consider attending this important community event as we talk about the business of the cemetery.

This cemetery is 100% maintained by generous donors. Thank you to those who contribute to the cost of our Cemetery upkeep. Please consider making a donation in honor of your loved one.

This annual event is a time to celebrate & honor the lives of our family and friends that have passed away. We hope that you consider attending, spending some time together and remembering those who we miss.

05/25/2026

A penny.
A nickel.
A dime.
A quarter.

On a military grave, they mean far more than spare change.

Across cemeteries in America, these small coins quietly honor the lives, service, and sacrifices of our fallen heroes. Each one carries a message of remembrance that words often cannot express.

Our newest blog explores the emotional meaning and history behind this powerful military tradition and why it continues to touch hearts across generations.

Read here: https://zurl.co/7qUMf

Discover the meaning and tradition behind coins left on military graves and how they honor fallen Service Members and Veterans.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend honors those who gave their lives so that you and I may live free. We honor the families who have lost these loved ones.