Claudine Payne

Claudine Payne, PhD, 64, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at her brother's home in Columbia, S.C.

She is survived by her brother Richard; a sister-in-law, Ann; nephews David and Sam; and a niece, Laura Payne.

Claudine was a resident of Blytheville and the station archeologist for the University of Arkansas Archeological Survey in Blytheville. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Blytheville Humane Society. A family service will be held in Columbia, S.C.