Irene Payne Newcomb Hyre, age 84, of Clifton Forge, died August 19, 2024, at the Woodland Heath & Rehab Center, in Clifton Forge.

Irene was born, June 16, 1940 and was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Newcomb and Lettie Sloan Newcomb; her first husband, Buel Fauber and her second husband, William Hyre; two brothers Clarence “Pedro” Newcomb and Millard Newcomb.

For many years, she was a CNA at the Western State Hospital in Staunton.

She leaves to mourn her loss a cousin, Paige (Larry) Morgan and Nick Morgan all of Covington.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of her arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center, 1001 Mt. Torrey Road, Lyndurst, VA 22952 in Ms. Hyre’s name.

Friends wishing to send tributes online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.