Dec. 27, 1925 — Sept. 5, 2007

Richard Davis Mayfield, of Redmond, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 81.

Services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Mayfield was born Dec. 27, 1925, in Fresno, Calif., the son of Merton and Corrinne Mayfield.

Mr. Mayfield served as a hospital mate for the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He worked as an actor in Hollywood and as a professional clown for Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus. He was an artist, a ventriloquist and he enjoyed old-time movie trivia.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hanners; and five grandchildren.

Redmond Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.