Maurice "Morey" W. Bayne, age 82, of Sutherland, passed away at his home the first day of February 2026.  Morey was born to Melvin and Velma (Adee) Bayne in Sutherland on March 5, 1943.

Sutherland, NE is where Morey called home for most of his life.  He attended school in the area and graduated from Hershey High School in 1961.  He then went on to receive an Associate of Applied Science in Diesel Mechanics from Milford Southeast Community College.  With this education, Morey began a career as a mechanic, first working on Greyhound busses in Denver, CO.  After moving back to Nebraska, Morey began a teaching career at Mid-Plains Community College where he taught diesel mechanics.  While teaching, he pursued what began as a "side gig" and opened his own business, Morey Diesel Automotive, in 1972.  He ran this business for 33 years before beginning his most-loved career as a farmer.  Morey was born to work and loved every minute of it, always keeping himself busy with machining, farming, reading western books, cheering on the huskers, or just making things.

Morey was married first to Beverly Stone, bringing 3 boys into their family—Troy, Travis, and Tracy.  After Beverly passed in 1984, he met Kristy MacKenzie and the two were wed on February 2, 1985, in Gore, OK, at the Methodist church.  Upon this union, Morey welcomed a daughter, Kendra, into his life.  To all, Morey was firm, and to those closest to him, he was also soft.  If he had something to say, he did so in the most tactful and polite way, even when it came to reprimanding your actions.  He was a man of his word; when he shook your hand, he meant it.

Morey's surviving family include his wife, Kris Bayne of Sutherland; children, Travis (Kirsten) Bayne of Windsor, CO, Tracy (Ali) Bayne of Hershey, Kendra Hagan of Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Jen Bayne of North Platte; grandchildren, Jessica (Dustin), Allie, Brandi, Allison (Dylan), and Taycee; several great grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn (Doug) Long of Omaha, Duane (Nancy) Bayne of Greeley, CO; many other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Beverly; parents, Melvin and Velma; son, Troy.

Memorials are encouraged for the Hershey or Sutherland volunteer fire department.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

A memorial service, with casual attire, will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11 AM at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.  A reception will follow at Butch's in Hershey.  Private burial will take place at a future date.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.