William B. Payne, 75 of Stockport, passed away on Weds, Nov. 2, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on Nov. 23, 1946 in New Boston, Ohio to the late Boyd and Myrtle Frye Payne.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for the Plummers and Pipefitters Local # 577 in Portsmouth.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Payne of McDermott, 2 daughters, Tonya (David) Dodd of Stockport and Tammy Montgomery of Stockport, 3 sisters, Kay Collins of McDermott, Karlene Ruggles of Wheelersburg and Karla Craft of Portsmouth, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jack Payne and a sister, Cuba Piatt.  Funeral services will be held on Mon, Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville with burial following in the Stockport cemetery.  Friends may call on the family 1 hour prior to the services.  To send a note of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com.