Ray Dennis Mayhew

Ray D. Mayhew, 70, of Fountain School Drive, Keyser, WV, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026 at WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV.

Born on June 12, 1955 in Keyser, WV, he was a son of the late Ray Jospeh and Woodie Gay (Paugh) Mayhew. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Rita Bittinger and three brothers, Roger Paugh and Mark and Wayne Mayhew.

Mr. Mayhew began working at the age of 14 helping his Dad with the coal trucks that he operated. He graduated from Valley High School in Lonaconing, MD in 1974. He was employed by both Pilgrim's Pride and American Woodmark in Moorefield, WV and retired from the West Virginia Department of Highways. After his retirement, he continued to work with Liller Paving in the summers.

Mr. Mayhew was a member of Bonnieview Apostolic Ministries in Keyser. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving is his wife of 34 years, Patty Mayhew; six children, Keith Metz of Barton, MD, Shoan Gordon of Baker, WV, Crystal Moon of Keyser, Cody Perea of Keyser, Lindsay Perea of Paw Paw, WV and Michael Gordon of Keyser and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his sister, Debbie Bolyard and husband John of Cresaptown, MD.

Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Saturday, January 31, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted immediately following the visitation at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Rob Fazzalore and Pastor Daniel Garlitz officiating.

Interment will be in the Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser.

Condolences may be left at smithfuneralhomes.net.