OSAGE CITY, Kan. – Elmo “Moe” Hyatte Payne, 70, of Osage City, Kan., passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Topeka, Kan. Moe was born Oct. 7, 1951, in Griffin, Ga.

He loved golf, “git togethers”, shooting pool, playing darts, poker and was quite a jokester.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Donita, of the home; son, Chris (Michelle) Payne, of Alpharetta, Ga.; daughter, Katelyn Payne, Burton, Kan.; sister, Ann (Andy) Norman, McDonough, Ga.; and three granddaughters, Morgan, Natasha and Loralye.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmo Sr., and mother, Ann.

Family and friends are invited for a celebration of life on 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at the Osage City Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse, 1401 S. Fourth St., Osage City. All are encouraged to share some of your fondest memories and stories of Moe. Food and drink will be provided.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Osage County Fire District No. 2, 911 Laing St., Osage City, KS 66523, or the ALS Association, Mid-America Chapter, 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202.