Derek Travis Mayhew, 40 of Waynesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Haywood County following an automobile accident. He was born Sunday, December 21, 1980, in Iredell County to the late Donald Wayne Mayhew and Karen Denise Payne Moose.

In addition to his father, Derek was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Ray and Hilda Payne, and paternal grandparents, Bruce and Lillian Mayhew.

Derek is survived by his mother and stepfather, Karen Payne Moose and Ray Moose of Catawba; one son, Chase Dylan Mayhew of Granite Falls; one daughter, Mariah Faith Mayhew of Ferguson; one brother, Erek Trevor Mayhew of Catawba; one sister, Amy Lamberth and husband David of Stony Point; and special friends, Julia Williams and daughter, Hailey, of the home.

Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Chapman Funeral Home.

Chapman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Derek Travis Mayhew.